She was an artist lost in a maze of colors. When she breaks out of her daze and finds her way She will pick up her brush and paint again. She was a musician who had her heart broken, several times, I must add. When the storm passes, She will wipe off her tears and play again. Or she was a gypsy who fell asleep in the desert. When the first drop of rain touches her forehead, She will wake up and travel again. No, no She was me who had just woken from a dream where I could fly, but not write, because there were no papers and pencils in the sky. So I came down to look, and stayed because the wind made a horrible desk And I wanted to write again. ‘The Girl’ by E Yeon Chang ‘15 Photo by Maria Xu ‘15 2
Spring is a season for creation as well as farewell: As we welcome the new buds, twittering birds and sunny days, we also prepare for the end of this amazing year at Hotchkiss. With so much going on this season, we hope to capture as much as we possibly can in this spring issue of INKredible. Working on this issue presented an extremely daunting challenge to us who faced the sweeping tides of AP exams, end of year papers, projects, as well as athletic and artistic performances. Nevertheless, we managed to pull together a great collection of articles that celebrate the creative endeavors of our community. From understanding modern art to travels in exotic places, we hope that this issue will remind you to cherish the special moments in your life and inspire you to finish the year strong! All the best, - The INKredible Team
04 “let it in� studying abroad in france: understanding modern art 08 adventures in peru 10 utah trip 12 sunnyk accessories 14 dog sees god 16 hotchkiss film festival 20 unlocking sherlock 22 writing block: Poetry 26 internal space 28 photo showcase 30 dance concert 32 in the arts
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“LET IT IN” studying abroad in france: understanding modern art
Claude Monet, Garden Giverny
“There is always a message behind artwork, and we need a key to open the door that leads us to the artist. However, many artists present their keys more enigmatically and their doors don’t necessaily open to the same room.”
What are the chances that you see the same paintings from Art History class in a museum ten minutes away? What are the odds that your teacher is friends with artists that you are researching? The best thing is this: the teacher is an artist himself. It is an acknowledged fact at SYA France that JP is the coolest teacher and that his Art History class is the most fascinating. One of his “quotations” echoes every time I walk into a museum, church, or gallery: “You see what you know” (in English but with a perfectly blended French-American accent). Of course, JP’s class does more than just inspire me to read, to absorb, and to know more. It gives me the courage to calmly face things that used to drive me nuts, such as modern art. My goal in writing this is to inspire in you the same courage, so that you will not be afraid to interpret art your own way. Our first class of modern art was about a ‘ready-made’: the action of putting an object from daily life in a museum. It was here, in our very first class that we learned about the infinite manifestations of art. However surprising or frustrating it may seem, Marcel’s DuChamp’s old wine rack was art. The reflection it provoked in the viewer became part of the art. The intense discussion about whether it could be called art was, in fact, art. There is always a message behind artwork, and we need a key to open the door that leads us to the artist. Duchamp’s readymades boldly questioned the definition of art. However, many artists present their keys more enigmatically and their doors don’t necessarily open to the same room. In all cases, one of art’s many purposes is the expression of thoughts, emotions and understandings of the world in their work.
Marcel Duchamp, Bottle Dryer
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One advantage of being in France is that everything from mythical ancient civilizations to the avant-garde art is on your doorstep. Allow me to take you on a journey through some museums I’ve visited. Before I jumped into Centre Pompidou—my first dive into modern art—I talked to JP about not being able to get “the key” and the frustration and annoyance it caused. JP’s advice was simple but effective, “Put down your guard; you need to feel them, let them in.” Upon applying his counsel, I found Impressionism, the bridge between the classical and the modern, easier to appreciate. Manet, Renoir, Degas… their paintings were ephemeral, atmospheric, and conventionally beautiful; however, it was important to remember that when ImpresPiet Mondrian, Lozenge Composition sionism sprouted with Four Yellow Lines from the rich yet already tired ground “One advantage of the classical art, the critics tried of being in France very hard to stop its is that everything growth. Cubism and Fauvism were hardfrom mythical aner but still undercient civilizations standable. Reading titles of artwork and to the avant-garde examining the time art is on your doorof creation and the artwork’s explanastep...‘put down tion were more helpyour guard; you ful than I imagined. Piet Mondrian, New York City I When I stopped in need to feel them, front of Braque, one of the initiators of Cubism, I knew that those let them in.’” geometric forms set out to reflect the experience of extracting the essence from the physical material world. Also, Piet Mondrian’s compositions appeared familiar to me since they had already penetrated modern life, and yet the black lines, the colored blocs, and overlapped small squares didn’t seem real to me at all. I used to think a second grade kid could do the same thing with a ruler and a bunch of markers. It was obvious that I was wrong. Mondrian’s paintings were not the stagnant and lifeless products of a robot; upon closer inspection his brushstrokes can be seen. From the rhythmic effects that the lines (the strings) created to the precise choice of primary colors plus black and white, there was vibration when I stood there. They became more than a combination of lines and colors, but a reflection of artist’s idealism and joy towards modern life. Mondrian believed that the world could be expressed with the simplest elements. In the last few years of his life, he moved to New York, where Broadway, popular culture like Jazz and dance, inspired him to use bright yellow, red, and blue lines, and brought his abstract art to another level. The audio guide gave me all this supplementary information and left enough space for my imagination. 5
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Contemporary art transcended the boundaries of conventional forms. Some of them were emotionally appealing to me, some simply beautiful, and others powerful. When I entered an exhibition room and saw a room of kneeling “people�, words such as “conformity, fear, and society� came $ ) " $ /"#$ $ & $ $ $ ) $ " # a lot of artwork with a blank mind, I was not anxious or annoyed when I saw this one. It was reassuring. The later visit in Museum Ludwig was so much better. This “moving monument� required the participation of the viewers. The blackboard was left free for viewers to write anything they wished. The right side evoked the sadness and emptiness after war, while on the left, passionate and enthusiastic soldiers claimed a table. The monument could be considered to commemorate the wars in the past, present and future. When I had this whole explanation, I could no longer hold a bias against modern and contemporary art. Still, it wouldn’t be true to say that I loved it, since Dali still $ $ # % .# #%"" #$ # "$ / + . %, ) # $ " ' " # " still disturbing. Nevertheless, it didn’t stop me from wanting to understand Dali and his art. After all, “you see what you know�. 66
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Raimond Spekking, Southern entrance of the Museum Ludwig, Cologne
What are the words that pop up in your mind when you hear France and Europe? Art, chic, classy, food, fashion, revolution? No matter how cliché this sounds, there is some truth in it. Spending my upper-mid year in France is a leap for me, both geographically and mentally. My ability to appreciate art has experienced a revolution. I am immersed in art and I am willing to be so. Richard Rogers Partnership, Centre Pompidou in France Photo by Katsuhisa Kida, Courtesy Richard Rogers Partnership
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Interview by Sam Jannotta ’14 and Sarina Jagetia ‘15 Layout by Vivian Xiao ‘15
What is the main difference between Hotchkiss and Markham College?
Is Lima what you expected it would be?
The main difference between Hotchkiss and Markham are the class sizes and set up. Hotchkiss obviously has a unique round table set up with 12 kids max. Markham is like any other school in the United States with a teacher lecturing you while you sit in rows with 20 other classmates. I miss the discussions and debates. Also, Markham is an outdoor school, while everything in Hotchkiss happens indoors.
I had no idea what Lima would be like in the first place because I had never been to South America. I was not expecting the Peruvian accents to be this strong! Also, I thought that Peruvians were completely independent from America, when in reality they know more about American history and pop culture than I do.
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Do you do any fun after school activites? After school I do volleyball with some friends, or go running. Markham College doesn’t have intense teams for every sport like Hotchkiss does. Also, sometimes we go to visit the children’s cancer home and play with little kids who can’t afford treatment. This is probably one of the best experiences I have had because I am meeting children outside of the city. They are so interesting to talk to and have taught me so much. What was your biggest adjustment? The biggest adjustment I have had so far is being around Spanish speakers 24/7. Aside from living with a new family and hanging out with a new group of friends, I am constantly surrounded by a completely different language. How did you overcome this? At first it was extremely difficult because people spoke much faster than they did in Spanish 280! Every street sign, nutrition label, and radio station is in Spanish and it was so scary. After a couple of weeks, I began to catch on and it became normal. Now, at school I communicate with most of my friends and host family in Spanish. How is it living with a host family? Since I go to boarding school, I am used to being away from home. However, I wasn’t used to living in a stranger’s house and eating a stranger’s food and sleeping in a stranger’s bed. The first week was a little awkward, but after that I became so close with my host and her family. It is definitely difficult to adapt to a different family’s ways and routines, but after a while you become comfortable with them. Best of all, Andrea has the cutest little 4 year old sister!
What is the weirdest/best Peruvian food you have eaten so far? The weirdest food I have tried would definitely have to be guinea pig. When we went to visit Machu Picchu, there were tons of crazy restaurants that had guinea pig, alpaca, and llama. At first, I had no idea what I was eating, but once I finished, my host told me that I had just tried guinea pig. The best Peruvian food I’ve had so far would be Chifa. It is Peruvian-Chinese and the most popular dish is stir-fry. What is your favorite memory so far? My favorite memory so far is when my host family took me to Cusco, Peru to see Machu Picchu. Cusco is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. From bargaining for alpaca sweaters, to subconsciously trying guinea pig, to climbing Inca ruins on mountains, I was always experiencing something new. I also became really close with my host, Andrea, on this trip, which made it so much more fun.
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UTAH: Life Elevated Waking up to a blaring alarm at 5am in the morning on the second day of spring break was not exactly what I had in mind when I signed up to go on the weeklong hiking trip in the Utah Canyonlands. Mr. Oostenik, Mr. Gardner, and Ms. Belardi led the trip this past March, and I was fortunate enough to participate in this visit of the infamous Canyonlands. The first day included flights and car rides, which may sound like a bummer, but nothing could be better than driving through the desert listening to Mr. O’s oldies but goodies. The group that participated included eight girls from different grades and backgrounds. From the start, all of us were excited to get to know each other on a deeper level or even know each other at all, for many of us had been strangers to one another. Each day on the trip we discovered something different and new, whether it be nature or people.
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ARTICLE BY NATALIE ENGS ‘14 LAYOUT BY ELAINE WANG ’16
We hiked through miles of different terrains (bright orange red rock or lush forests with waterfalls). Although many days were physically demanding, being able to sit down and cook our meal together was the satisfying finish we all needed. It was truly the experience of a lifetime. We were always immersed in nature. We experienced what it felt like to be removed from society. An excerpt from one student’s journal reveals the sheer immensity of the location: “Right now I’m sitting on a huge limestone rock overlooking a canyon. The rocks are all vibrantly red, glistening with the ochre that remains in the minerals. This truly is a sight you don’t see everyday. Being out here makes you realize how small and insignificant we all are. However cliché it may be, sitting
here writing actually forces you to think deeply about everything. Whether it’s your lifestyle, your friends, even your food, something about this nature makes you reflect and see everything as it really is.” Our trip to Utah really did carry all such lessons and more. I can only think of one word to describe it: magical.
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Article by Emilee Bae ‘14 Layout by Mingxi Li ‘14 Photos by Megan Tung ‘13 The Hotchkiss Dramatic Association’s spring show garnered considerable anticipation and prompted a great deal of talk. Bert V. Royal’s Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead tells the story of our generation’s beloved “Peanuts” characters, now teenagers with problems of their own. The small cast of eight includes Sonia Case ’14, Ian McClure ’13, Matt Lebowitz ’15, Christian Lange ’13, Irisdelia Garcia ’14, Austin Kim ’13, Samantha Jannotta ’14, and Eva Araya ’13. The play deals with a myriad of intense and controversial topics; some suggested that parents come see the show first to deem it appropriate for their children. Many of the issues dealt with in the show include drug abuse, eating disorders, and identity crises. The show’s director, Allen Babcock, revealed that he was initially drawn to the play after it’s performance at the International Fringe Festival in New York; “the situations and scenarios that the characters encounter in their lives, the parallels between the characters lives and the lives of our students: While the characters experience things in a heightened
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way much of what they encounter exist in subtle ways in our life here at Hotchkiss and, in general, at schools”. The play’s intensity forced the cast to maintain a high level of trust. Babcock stated that, as the director, “the most challenging part of this process was engaging students in an honest way about topics that affect their lives on a daily basis while maintaining a sense of professionalism and detachment, understanding that we are creating characters that are just that, characters, and not skewed portrayals of ourselves.” Despite some of the darker subject matter, the show remained quite comical; the characters discussed the origins of the ‘spork’ and subtly harkened back to their childhoods with Peanuts references. Babcock was “most proud of the acting work the students have completed in the process.” Bevan Willoughby, an exchange student from South Africa, exclaimed, “Bravery! That is a characteristic that each member of the play had. It is incredible to have such a mature and shocking play in high school.”
“It has not been easy and at times it’s been very frustrating,” Babcock added, “but we have worked together as a team, as a group of actors, as a cast, to honor the subject matter and the situations portrayed”. The production raked in a copious amount of wonderful reviews over the weekend of the third of May and dedicated the Sunday Matinee show’s proceeds to the Tyler Clementi Foundation. Dou Dou, a senior at Hotchkiss, wrote, “The play is extremely powerful. Wordless. I was on an emotional roller coaster as the story unfolded. I truly admired everyone that worked on the play -- their effort and dedication has made leaving Hotchkiss just so much harder for me.”
After being cast as CB’s sister in Dog Sees God, I can’t deny that I had my doubts about the play. It is definitely controversial, and I wasn’t sure If Hotchkiss was ready for it. After months of rehearsal, as we delved further into our characters and grew as a cast, I realized just how impactful the messages were, and I was so proud to be a part of it. I guess I want to say a huge thank you to the Hotchkiss community for being so open minded and so supportive. You made the whole process worth-while. - Sam Jannotta
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Article by Justin Hung ‘14, Layout by Vivian Xiao ‘15 Following the success of the very first Hotchkiss Film Festival, schools across New England have sent requests and queries on the future of this momentous occasion. Led by Brian Ryu, Avery Baldwin, Elliot Bok, and George Day-Reiss, HTV responded with relative certainty that such an event could and would happen again. Thus, after a hectic sequence of e-mails and phone calls, HTV finally rolled out the red carpet and called for the 2nd Annual Hotchkiss Film Festival. This year’s festival, hosted by our own Priyanka Sekhar, featured the films produced by students from schools such as Forman, Sacred Heart, South Kent, and Milton. Three students of our own, Vivian Xiao, Sunny Kim, and Danielle Jacobs, also submitted films for consideration. Additionally, HTV brought a new lecture segment to this year’s festival. Prior to the screening and dinner, three of four judges imparted some of their professional knowledge of the film industry. Those who chose to attend left the seminar feeling further educated in their budding craft.
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“This is great,” said a visitor. “Not only will I be able to enjoy a film festival with some of my friends, but I’ll also be able to learn more things about the craft of film.” As usual, the year’s festival enjoyed the honoring presence of four judges: experts in film who voluntarily devoted their time to supervise and and facilitate the evening’s entertainment. Robert F. Haiko, a former teacher at Hotchkiss, returned on the 20th as a judge for the festival. Shortly after his retirement, Mr. Haiko continued to pursue his passion in photography, working under a studio bearing his own name here in Lakeville. Clad in a striped T-shirt, dark denims and sporting a blazer, he’d strolled through the front door in the same confident manner he’d left in. “I’m glad to be back,” Haiko said, upon meeting me shortly before the workshop. “Things aren’t exactly the way I remember them, but to think that we’ve got a film festival going on is quite the feat.”
Another judge, Harry Bainbridge, returned again for the second time to serve as a judge for the festival. He’d parked his Porsche around the back of the Admissions house and waltzed his way to the faculty room. I had the chance to speak with him during his small promenade over. “I’m interested to see what young people can accomplish,” Harry Bainbridge commented, shortly before his departure, “so it’s wonderful to return to my alma-matter and discover that youths across the region… Plus, I’m glad to see that this place hasn’t exactly changed all that much.” New to the panel of judges this are Chandler Tuttle and Chris Eigeman. The former works as a writer and director, now working on a project with Producer Gail Berman on a film based off of the novel The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. The latter, both an actor and a director, has finished writing and plans to work on Midnight Sun, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Kruger and Emile Hirsch. None may consummate a film festival without a signature red carpet. As one of the hallmarks of the festival, students, parents and crew alike had the chance to strike a pose and snap a photo on the newly acquired extravagant flooring and banner. Those who wish to view these photos, among others, may find them online at the Film Festival’s Facebook page. Following the film screening, a jazz combo, The Turnaround, mentioned in our previous interview with Sam Bartusek, premiered during the intervening lounge and voting period. The quintet, including Sam Bartusek, J. J. McNulty, Owen Zhu, Russell Clarida, and Jimmy Chung, earned a well-deserved reception from the officials and guests who gathered in the faculty lounge. Many commended the soothing sounds of swing and latin jazz as they entered and left the room, testifying to the prowess with which all five gentlemen performed. As guests began to leave, following the announcement of the winners, INK managed to catch some of the judges, circled around in front of Walker, discussing the night’s highlights. Chris Eigeman had already left by that time, leaving Mr. Tuttle, Bainbridge and Haiko to exchange contact information and reminisce of their years in high school. “Hard to imagine that high-school students ran the festival,” Mr. Tuttle, “it is truly remarkable, what young people can accomplish these days I’m quite impressed. Mr. Haiko maintained that he had previously fathomed the possibility that his former students could reach such acclaimed heights, revealing a still existing confidence in this community. All had thought that the aspects were well organized and executed. “With a little more experience and expertise, this could turn into a fully fledged grand event,” Bainbridge commented, scratching his chin in a pensive pose. All three wise men spent a fair amount of time to reflect upon the turnout of the night. When asked what to expect of future film festivals, the judges paced around, to ponder on their responses for several seconds. They’d simply suggested expanding our audience and adding a heightened sense of professionalism in the presentation of the festival. Of course, the judges noted several small details right and left they found slightly lacking. Although,
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their feedback remained mostly filled with praise, admiration and encouragement to cultivate substantial underlying potential. However, Mr. Bainbridge provided an ingenious thought for HTV to consider: “I only wonder,” Bainbridge said, shortly after he stepped out the door to his car, “that if this is what our immediate region has to offer, what could the teenagers around the world present?” While still unconfirmed, HTV has maintained that they will sponsor the 3rd Annual Hotchkiss Film Festival next year. Inasmuch, all speculation remains unconfirmed and will run under a new crew of HTV still unannounced. As such, INK stays curious as to who these new leaders may be and what magnificent ideas they may have in mind.
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Please scan the QR code or visit the link below to read a full interview with the Sunny Kim ‘13 and Erica Yoshimura ‘13, club heads of the Writing Block. http://on.fb.me/126MKJ1
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INTERNA Mamiko Nagasaka ’13 recently put together a student art exhibit in the downstairs rotunda of the Main Building. Nagasaka procured different pieces for her show, Internal Spaces, from students in different classes currently working in a multitude of mediums and classes. For her show, Nagasaka “wanted to choose something that the majority of the Hotchkiss community could relate to.” She looked for characteristics that would make each piece unique and pinpoint that characteristic as the artist’s perspective. From this, she developed her concept of internal space and personal insights. From studio art to independent study courses, Nagasaka found student masterpieces that she thought matched her theme. The show is part of Nagasaka’s On Campus Project in art curating, a project that she, with help from Ms. Moore, has worked on since the start of the fourth marking period. Besides visiting the studios of local artists, Nagasaka also researched and read about curatorial studies in order to prepare herself for future endeavors. Nagasaka claimed that she was first inspired to do an OCP
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AL SPACES on curatorial work when she saw the exhibition “Walmarts”, once installed in the Tremaine gallery, by Brendan O’Connell. At the gallery, Ms. Moore introduced her to the concept of curratorialship, which Mamiko described as “an eye opening experience as an art student to observe the process of arranging the paintings that would emphasize the personality of each individual art piece within the narration of the exhibition. I realized that art wasn’t just about painting and expressing the concept, which is what I learned in the classroom’ art becomes a value when seen and admired by people. Therefore, providing the bridge between the artist and the viewer is vital”. Article by Emilee Bae ‘14, Photos by Maria Xu ‘15, Layout by Evangeline Warren ‘14 Artists (starting at upperleft corner, clockwise): Amani Core ‘13, Megan Lee ‘13 , Marianna Escallon ‘14, Megan Lee ‘13, Mingxi Li ‘14, Audrey Darnis ‘14, Mamiko Nagasaka ‘13, Mickaela Grimaldi ‘13, Michaela Murdock ‘13, Jiyoon Chung ‘13, Megan Lee ‘13, Emilee Bae ‘14, Mingxi Li ‘14, Izzy Ziskind ‘15, Renee Palmer ‘13, and Vivian Xiao ‘15
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PHOTO SHOWCASE 1. Robert Liu ‘13 2. Naomy Pedroza ‘16 3. Maria Xu ‘15 4. Naomy Pedroza ‘16 5. Brian Ryu ‘13 6. Maria Xu ‘15 7. Mark Vella ‘13
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Spring Dance Concert Photos by Jonathan Doster Dog Sees God Photos by Megan Tung ‘13
Bryan Nash Gill: Woodcuts, Linocut Printing and Monoprints Photo by Terri Moore Hotchkiss Chorus: Lessons and Carols Photo from Jack Brown
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Farewell! “I remember that one day wh en coach pulled me aside. I prepared to fill my ears with reprimands. I knew I ha d done a poor job at defense, letting my op ponent beat me; coach never let that pa ss.
Coach always preached defense, defense and defense. At first, we didn’t understand the importance of the wo rd “defense” or precisely what role it pla yed in a game. But he didn’t give up on us until we as a team took it to our hear ts that if we play defense — real defense — we can take away the pace from the off ense. He not only did a great job coa ching, but also understood our team so well, always putting in effort to work wi th each one of us person-to-person, ex plaining every piece of strategy and techn ique. We are blessed to have had a gre at coach like him. Dear Mr. Ron Armontrout, thank you for being a wonderful person and coa ch!” - Maihan Wali ‘14
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In addition to Mr. Ron Armontr out, several more members of the community will leave at the end of this school year — Mr. David Beare, Ms. Nancy Bird, Mr. Geoff Marchant, Mr. Malcolm McKenzie, Ms. Alexandra Smith, Ms. Anna Steim, Ms. Barbara Doyle-Wilch, Mr. Emmett Zackheim, Ms. Wei Zheng... their years of ser vice and lifelong inspiration to this school will be a cherished heritage, a legacy that remaining and inc oming faculty, staff and members of the comm unity will no doubt continue. Film producer Jim Henson on ce said about teachers, “Students don’t remembe r what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.” During their time at Hotchkiss, the se caring mentors have contributed in various and uncountable ways to our community. We will forever remember them — helpful, considerate, sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, but alw ays inspiring. A huge thank-you to you all!
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Finally, as the end of May app roaches, we find ourselves caught between the deligh t of cheerful spring weather and the sadness of see ing our senior s leave. Any returning student knows how bitter sweet graduation day is, how for lorn the school feels during the last few days before bre ak. It’s really not until their depar ture that we truly recognize their presence in our lives. They have been great proctors, captains, classmates, fellow adv isory members, HD TA’s, club heads, mentors, and , of course, friends. Yet, perhaps a similar realizatio n may strike the depar ting senior s — it’s hard to realize how much Hotchkiss means until they dri ve out the main entrance, knowing that they could n’t ever come back as a student. As many as four years of hard work, fun, and friendship — it is a colossal blessing to leave behind. Occasionally, some of us make the mistake of thinking that we should never have come to this school. Those misled by such a notion should wait for May 31st, when we rejoice in cel ebrating the senior s who shall move on and, witho ut failure, there will be tears. How odd: We never quite acclimate to par ting with people we’ve sha red our hearts with. So let this ser ve as a remind er of how much this place means to us, how much we mean to each other, and, above all, how much we love it here because we love each other. Congratulations and farewell,
Class of 2013!
Editorial Board
Layout & Art Director
Spring 2013 Jimmy Chung ‘14 Iris Garcia ‘14 Justin Hung ‘14 Evangeline Warren ‘14 Vivian Xiao ‘15 Vivian Xiao ‘15
Layout Team
Sam Bartusek ‘15 Grace Cheng ‘16 Mingxi Li ‘14 Rebecca Li ‘16 Elaine Wang ‘16 Vivian Xiao ‘15 Anna Xuan ‘14
Contributing Writers
Emilee Bae ‘14 Natalie Engs ‘14 Justin Hung ‘14 Sam Jannotta ‘14 Sunny Kim ‘13 James Post ‘15 Nera Zhang ‘14
INKredible is a student-run Hotchkiss Arts publication established in 2012. Email: inkredible@hotchkiss.org Facebook: facebook.com/inkrediblehotchkiss Issuu: issuu.com/inkredible Front Cover Photo by Brian Ryu ‘13, Design by Vivian Xiao ‘15 Back Cover Illustration by Jenny Lim ‘14 Special Thanks To Maihan Wali, Sunny Kim, Erica Yoshimura, Hugo Wasserman, Hannah Rosenthal, Ian McClure, Russell Clarida, Sarina Jagetia, Della Xu, Jake Yoon, Maya Ghose, E Yeon Chang, Walker Jordan, Maria Xu, Mr. Zackheim, Cast and Crew of Dog Sees God, Hotchkiss Dance Company, Hotchkiss Television Club Digital copy free (please visit our issuu website). Printed copy $5 (shipping fee not included). Please visit our facebook page for more information about ordering.
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