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p. 3 Freestyle Friday Takes Pace by Storm

p. 7 Andrew Wu: Astrophysics Author

p. 12 Meet Sophomore Isaiah Kelly

Alexis Wilkins

Social Media Editor Class of 2017

With a new head to the wellknown Pace drama program, many are anxious to see this year’s fall musical, “Legally Blonde,” which opened last night in the FAC. Mr. Sean Bryan jumped right into a challenging but exciting position as theatre director from his previous position as performing arts department chair and drama teacher at Ransom Everglades School in Miami.

Before opening night, there was already plenty of talk about the production.

“Legally Blonde” is very different from past musicals chosen by former theatre director Mr. George Mengert. “I love what it has to say,” said Mr. Bryan. “It tells the community to trust in what makes each of us unique.”

“It’s interesting working under a new director,” said senior James Sadlo who plays Warner Huntington III. With a new director comes new surprises.

Casting juniors as leads definitely came as a surprise at first

Mr. Bryan directs actors Payton Gannon, Willie Lieberman and Ryan Duvall (L) while the Delta-Nu girls finish off a big number (R). male dominated field, being true to yourself rather than changing to “fit in,” and maintaining a strong moral compass against great pressure, according to Mr. Bryan. “While this show does address serious themes, it does so in a wonderfully fun and funny way,” he said. “‘Legally Blonde’ is filled with great music characters, dancing and canines.”

robberies,” said Upper School Head Mr. Gannon. “The people who have been pulling this off are professionals.”

In response to these incidents, the security staff (led

by Mr. Kevin Johnson) and the school plans to put up gates at all of the entrances, to close off the campus at nighttime and on non-school days.

The community appears to have mixed feelings with regard to the gates. Junior Seth Swiecichowski says he “believe[s] that the gates will serve their purpose, but [he] foresees complications with people getting their cars locked in.”

Others are wondering just how often the gates will be closed. Mrs. Durlin told The Knightly News that she “wonder[s] if there is anything we can do to get in on the weekends.”

For people wondering the same thing, both Mr. Gannon and Mr. Johnson were keen on saying that the campus will not be inaccessible. “The gates are simply coming in to make measures more difficult for those trying to steal from Pace,” said Mr. Gannon. “We aren’t worried about student safety being in jeopardy, we are doing this to keep out trespassers.”

In addition to installing gates, Mr. Johnson said that there is an Atlanta Police Department officer on campus on school days, and a nighttime security guard who works from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The guard has checkpoints that he monitors in time intervals, and his log is sent electronically to Mr. Johnson for oversight. Mr. Johnson stressed that “the safety of the students is the most important thing.”

Mr. Bryan brought in two outside choreographers, Angela and Zach, to teach the students elaborate dances. “Legally Blonde” is a dance-heavy musical with many choreo-filled interludes.

At the production’s first runthrough of Act One, it was clear that the show will be a success.

Each individual seems to fit their role well, and the overall group

definitely makes for a talented cast. Willie is a fantastically bubbly Elle, and junior Mitchell Zwecker surely fits the sharkstereotype lawyer role.

“Mr. Bryan brings such a joyful and productive feeling to rehearsal,” said sophomore Jeb Carter. “He makes doing the show so much better.”

“Legally Blonde” runs through Sunday.

Sports Editor Class of 2016

Have you ever felt unsafe at school? I didn’t think so. Although most people at Pace don’t think about it on a day-to-day basis, Pace’s security team has never failed to keep an eye out for any hazards that we may face on a regular school day. However, even with measures Pace has already implemented for a secure campus, cunning criminals have twice stolen computers out of the Lower School.

Pace is one of four schools in Metro Atlanta that have been struck with similar robberies recently. “The Schenck School, Cumberland Academy and the Howard School have also had incidents involving computer

Photo: Jack Zook

to most of the seniors, although it has been done before. Junior Willie Lieberman plays the lead role of Elle Woods and junior Libby Sams has the large supporting role of Brooke Wyndham in Act Two. “‘Legally Blonde’ tackles serious issues through a light, energized lens,” said Mr. Bryan.

It examines many global issues, including female struggle in a

Security Increased with Recent Thefts Jack Zook

Photos: Alexis Wilkins

Pace Fall Musical ‘Legally Blonde’ Runs Through Weekend in FAC

APD Officer John “Corny” Cornelius talks with Matt Fortier about the new security measures outside of the Castle.

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Retro Rewind: Mr. Neil DeRosa Alyse Greenbaum Staff Writer Class of 2017

in chemistry, but found that he enjoyed learning biology.

The irony lies in what happened after he started teaching at Pace. “I found that I enjoyed teaching chemistry more than biology,” he said. “It is more conceptual and includes more math than biology, which requires more memorization.”

When asked how he adapted to the changing technology throughout the years, Mr. DeRosa explained what the computer science classes were like before and after instituting computers at Pace in 1992. His

first computer classes were an ordeal to teach. “We had to dial into a machine like a ticker-tape and issue orders,” he said. “From there, we could send programs into the machine with a modem that connected to the Atlanta Public School system and the machine would then compile and send results back.”

With the addition of desktop computers, which were installed

by Georgia Tech graduate Jim Diez, the computer department advanced by improving learning and communication in the classroom. Mr. Diez recognized

Photo: Alyse Greenbaum

The multi-talented technology, science and tennis extraordinaire, Mr. Neil DeRosa, is a hidden gem who works on the first floor of the Arthur M. Blank Family Upper School building. “Neil DeRosa is a legend of legends,” said junior Prashanth Kumar. Mr. DeRosa joined the Pace faculty in 1973 on the request that he coach the varsity boys tennis team, having previously given tennis lessons to the headmaster’s wife.

Since coming to Pace, Mr. DeRosa has taught multiple science classes and coached the varsity boys tennis team, earning seven state championships.

He currently serves on the Administrative Team and is the Technology Coordinator.

With a major in biology and minor in chemistry at Georgia Tech, he joined the classroom to teach middle school and upper school science classes including biology, physics, microbiology, geology, astronomy and chemistry. Of his first years, Mr. DeRosa said, “I basically lived at Pace.” He said that he would teach all day, coach tennis after school, and was hired to do maintenance work around the campus, especially in the summer.

One of his more memorable

moments was when he had to sand the Boyd Gym basketball court to prep it for shellacking while Mr. Charlie Owens, current math chair and longest working faculty member, was painting the outside of the gym.

Mr. DeRosa grew up in New Orleans and moved to Atlanta in 1959. He attended E. Rivers Elementary School and North Fulton High School.

After attending Georgia Tech, he earned his Master’s degree in biology at Georgia Southern University. Mr. DeRosa had originally planned to master

Mr. DeRosa works in the IT offices on the first level of the upper school building.

his talent and asked Mr. DeRosa to work in the IT department, which he has been doing ever since.

Mr. DeRosa has numerous favorite moments at Pace. “One of the most exciting moments was when one of our boys [on the varsity boys tennis team] served for the state championship point and the ball hit the frame of the racket,” he said.

“There was so much backspin that it ended up actually bouncing into the opposing team’s service box and coming back over the net for our doubles team to win the match.”

Another favorite moment was when Fred Assaf became headmaster ten years ago. “Mr. Assaf has been a remarkable asset to Pace and has made some incredible changes since he has been here,” said Mr. DeRosa.

“He has done more in these past ten years compared to the first thirty years that I have worked here.”

Mr. DeRosa is very fond of the new additions to Pace, especially the Isdell Center for Global Leadership. “One of the best things that has ever happened at Pace is the ICGL program,” he said. “I think it is just phenomenal.” Mr. DeRosa loves the integration of global research and experiences for students to learn and grow from, especially since he enjoys many outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and of course his favorite, tennis.

Global Ed Trips Offer New Adventures Amy Butler Staff Writer Class of 2018

Students look forward to the announcement of the highlyanticipated Global Ed trips every year. It gives students a chance to experience something different from everyday life and to broaden their perspectives of countries around the world.

This year, trips include Vietnam, Cuba and Peru, among others. Whether they have an academic, cultural or adventure

focus, all of the trips will have a lasting impact on travelers.

The annual Habitat for Humanity service trip’s destination is Vietnam. Departing March 3, volunteers will focus on building houses in rural villages in Vietnam.

Previous Habitat student volunteers have visited Bolivia, Jordan and Romania. To fully immerse in Vietnamese culture, the students will stay with families, eat the local food and visit important landmarks. Students will tour Ho Chi Ming City, Ha Long Bay and the Cu Chi Tunnels.

“After this trip, students will have the great feeling that comes with service and the joy of helping other people,” said trip leader, Mr. Sandoe.

Since 1960, the embargo placed on Cuba by the United States devastated their economy and shut them off to U.S. cultural influences. Flash forward to 2015, and the embargo has finally been lifted after lots of controversy.

Trip leaders Dra. Pontes and Mr. Newman believe that traveling to Cuba will be particularly interesting. This is due to the fact that Cuba has developed in

a unique manner and was not affected by the United States for over 50 years.

“Planning this trip has been a little difficult, because everything must be approved by the Cuban government, students being accompanied by a guide at all times, and obtaining visas,” said Dra. Pontes.

Departing March 5, the trip will focus on Cuban culture. To incorporate the ICGL theme of food, trip participants will eat at Cuban restaurants and visit Cuban farms.

A couple of years ago, Ms. Stevens and Ms. Robinson trav-

eled to Peru and absolutely loved the adventure and atmosphere of the country. They wanted to share their experience with students, so they applied to take a Global Ed trip there. Trip highlights will include trekking up Machu Picchu, digging at Inca archaeological sites and salt mining.

The students will learn how to create a Peruvian dish, spend the day with a chef and travel to a chocolate museum to further expand their knowledge of food.

The trip is scheduled for June 3-14.

Photo: Julia Beck

Photo: Anna Hoffman In Spring 2015 many Global Ed trips traveled the world. Pictured here, a group of students hiked and explored Patagonia (L) while another group participated in a Habitat for Humanity build in Romania (R).

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Joel Salatin: The Most Interesting Man in the World Staff Writer Class of 2018

Isdell Center for Global Leadership Scholar Joel Salatin is the full-time, innovative farmer and leader of Polyface Farm in Virginia. Mr. Salatin visited Pace in October to provide his expertise and raise awareness of issues surrounding the ICGL theme for the 2015-2016 school year: food.

Mr. Salatin is continuing the legacy of his three-generation family business, maintaining the traditional, and holistic values of his predecessors. Polyface supplies 5,000 families, 50 locally based restaurants, and 10 retail outlets nationwide. His alternative agriculture methods have been praised throughout the nation. Also a highly acclaimed author, Salatin has published nine thought-provoking novels, and is in the process of publishing his 10th in May 2016.

While Mr. Salatin was at Pace the week of Oct. 5, he visited with Knightly News staffers for a discussion and interview.

KN: What do you have to say about the objections to your free range farming system? Some say there is not enough land to properly accommodate this system.

Salatin: There are numerous objections. If the objection is about the animals coexisting with wildlife and therefore garnering diseases, I would say that is coming from a paradigm that nature is fundamentally sick. We believe that nature is fundamentally well, and if it is sick, we probably broke it.

[At our farm] we see that an ecologically proper farm is one that stimulates and integrates wildlife, and has a symbiotic relationship with wildlife. The other angle is that it ‘can’t feed the world’ or it is very unproductive. You have to realize that 500 years ago there was much more food produced than there is today, and so natural systems are much more productive.

As humans, it’s our responsibility to bring our technology tempered with humility to nature’s patterns and massage them, not adulterate them, but to run alongside as a team member.

It doesn’t take any more land to do this than it does in a confine-

Michael Simon

Staff Writer Class of 2018

Big Tim is cruising down the street in his ‘64. On Friday mornings, the free style superstar separates himself from his peers and focuses on his super hot beats. As the clock strikes 7:55 a.m., senior Timothy Coleman makes his way to the Fine Arts Center to prepare to drop his dirty rhymes all over the upper school students. Silence and suspense are palpable as Tim’s hand rises over the heads of the senior class.

Photo: Michael Simon Senior Tim Coleman spits hot rhymes in the Fine Arts Center on Friday mornings.

Three years ago, this studentfavorite event was started by Los Angeles Dodgers’ Minor League pitcher Kameron Uter. “I started freestyle Friday as a junior,” said Kameron. “We were in our homeroom and everybody was sitting quietly, so I stood up and

said something random. People seemed to think that it was funny and told me I should make it a weekly occurrence in the Fine Arts Center. So it just kind of happened.” Kameron quickly realized that he needed another rapper to battle against him in the mornings. Fellow junior Osei Avril accepted the challenge and became Kameron’s rap battle opponent. This duo thus brought the weekly tradition of freestyle Friday to Pace Academy.

This year, Tim has taken over as lead rapper on Friday mornings. Consistently joining Tim as a member of the 2015 rap squad, sophomore Caleb Holifield has stepped up his game in an effort to fill the shoes of graduated brother and glorified rapper, Elijah Holifield ‘15. “Inspiration came from seeing how much fun my friends and brother had last year rapping,” said Caleb. “Also, seeing “8 Mile” about 100 times this summer made me want to be like B-Rabbit.”

With so many Fridays during the year, the question arises as to how these rappers come up with stuff to rap about week after week. “Listening to music in the morning and thinking about stuff that makes me laugh is usually what I try to rap about,” said Caleb. “Then, after that, all I have to do is make sure it rhymes and I am good to go.”

The rappers have been given restrictions on what can be said during these raps, due to last year’s roast of Braylin Robinson ‘15 by Tim. “I am aware that there have been limits set as to what I can rap about,” said Tim. “But don’t worry, I will continue giving the people what they ask for: my dirty rhymes.”

ment house.

KN: Do you have a favorite among your books, or a concept that one focuses on that you feel particularly passionate about?

Salatin: It would be “The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer.” I call that my “soul book.” That’s the one that a lot of people are upset with me about because I seem to pit one farmer against another. They say we are all farmers, and we are all in this together, but I don’t see the farmer that’s destroying the ecology as being on my team. I don’t want him on my team.

In fact, I want to do all I can to help people understand that we are not on the same team. So,

I make no apologies for saying there are good farmers and bad farmers, just like there is good food and bad food. I think the more we try to shove the differences under the table, the less helpful we are going to be to make the changes needed to make our ecology better.

KN: What inspired you to write your new novel due out May 2016?

Salatin: It is interesting. I call this my coming-out book. The title is “Pigness of Pigs, Does God Care?” If you do not know my self-made motto, it’s, “I’m a Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer.” And all of those things mean something. The reason I started using this is because I became tired of being pigeonholed. “Oh, he’s an organic farmer,” “Well, he must be a liberal Democrat because he’s an environmentalist.” Eventually you get to all of these stereotypes, so I developed my own which sounds impossible. It’s fun making everyone step back and question themselves and their labels.

Being Christian is extremely important to me. I am a Christian, but many times I’m

embarrassed about how the faith community views their responsibility in creation stewardship and makes fun of the “wacko environmentalist.” This [book] is essentially a wake up call to the religious community to step up to the plate. We say God owns it all. Well, if he does, what’s his return on investment?

KN: Would you like to see the American food system going back to smaller scale, more natural farming?

Salatin: Yes, this is not about big or small. It’s about protocol modeling. I am a big candidate for farming. We can and we should do this. We know how to farm more productively without using harmful chemicals and grow soil. You don’t have to give up the economy or the ecology; they are not at cross purposes, they are logistic.

The only reason we think they are at cross purposes is because we have constipation of imagination. We aren’t brave enough to imagine how that can work, but the truth is that it can.

And there’s no reason why the entire food system cannot be an ecologically enhancing blessing on the landscape.

Photo: Jordan Harris

Droppin’ Rhymes In the FAC

Photo: Pace Communications

Sloan Wyatt

Sophomore Ben Bernstein and freshman Andrew Ladden have bought into the Pace Green Team’s initiative to compost after eating lunch.

Pace Green Team is all ‘About That Action, Boss!’

Jordan Harris

Staff Writer Class of 2016

“I am a member of Green Team because I want to create a more sustainable future in my community through education and service.” This is the sound of a trendsetter. These are the words of a difference maker.

This is someone who cares about setting a high standard for environmental sustainability.

This is senior Jake Jenkins, the president of Pace Academy’s Green Team.

The Green Team’s mission is to make Pace Academy more eco-friendly, while educating the Pace community on why sustainability is critical and how to make a difference. Senior Jake Jenkins feels that Pace Academy has done a great job at going green with the amazing facilities and resources within the school.

“Pace has taken some big steps in the right direction, but

you can never stop improving.

There is so much to do and we need young leaders to step up and make a difference,” said Jake. During his tenure as president, the Green Team has made an attempt to compost leftover food by placing green trash bins at the end of the lunchroom.

Composting is a simple way to add nutrients to the soil, which stimulates plant growth and restores vitality. The practice has a extremely positive effect on the environment. The composting campaign and the annual push for recycling highlighted the Green Team’s push from the 2014-15 school year.

Jake does, however, feel like the Green Team can show Pace Academy more ways to get better. “There are a few steps that if everyone took, it would make a large impact,” he said. “First off, if everyone composted their leftover food waste and napkins at lunch we would decrease landfill sizes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the landfills.”

Jake feels that Pace can also do a better job with the resources

they have.

Small things have a big impact. Jake suggests turning off lights and recycling paper. Everything helps but Jake believes that there is one activity that is crucial for Pace Academy to become green. One big change would be “precycling.” “Precycling is going out of your way to buy environmentally friendly products that have little to no packaging, or have been packaged out of recyclable matter,” Jake explained. “I feel like if Pace did that, it would be a huge deal.”

Overall, Pace Academy’s Green Team will be looking for new and unique ideas to make Pace a more sustainable place with the cooperation of those in the community. “We are looking into even growing food on campus,” said Jake. “For now, we will be analyzing our consumption of water, electricity and gas. We just want to make Pace a very eco-friendly place to be.” Look for the Green Team to continue to make a difference going forward.

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Jordan Harris

Staff Writer Class of 2016

There comes a time in life where everyone has to take that next step. Baby frogs take steps on land once they develop their lungs to breathe oxygen. Baby birds are ready to take flight from the nest once their wings are strong. In the case of a Pace Academy senior, the next step is the journey of becoming a college student.

Some are very excited for the opportunities and experiences that come with college. In fact, many in the Class of 2016 have already traveled to some of America’s finest institutions for tours and events, looking for the best place to call their “home” for the next four years.

Senior Frances Crisler took a trip to the city of Charlottesville to tour the University of Virginia and was in awe of the school’s wonderful setup. “UVA was really nice,” said Frances. “It was definitely the best experience I have had on a college campus.”

Senior Kyle Orr stayed in-state and visited the popular University of Georgia in Athens.

Not only did Kyle enjoy the setup, but the long-time Dawgs

fan had a great appreciation for the school’s beautiful buildings.

Many seniors are learning that both the qualities of a college campus and a college town are important when selecting a school. Spencer Hemmingway, who verbally committed to play football at Brown University in September, loved the city of Providence while on an unofficial visit to the Ivy League school. “Providence is a really nice place,” said Spencer.

Philip Elliott loved Butler University’s home city of Indianapolis. “Indy is a cool place,” said Philip, who has received an offer to play football for Butler. “I had never been before but I really liked the city when I visited.”

Almost every fall college visit for prospective students involves attending a football game. Owen Moncino saw a thrilling 56-37 home team win in Fort Worth, Texas while on his visit to Texas Christian University. While Owen is a prospective diving athlete, the football game seemed to be his favorite part of the visit. “Their football team is a championship contender,” he said. “The coolest part about the visit was that we got to stand on the sideline while the team warmed up. It was a

Photo: Retta Carolin

Seniors Embark on College Visits

Retta Carolin had lots of fun with her fellow Pace seniors during a recent visit to the University of Georgia. “I really like the qualities that a big school like Georgia has to offer,” she said. great experience.”

Frances saw Virginia pull out an amazing triple overtime victory over Syracuse. “It was incredible,” she said. “ACC sports is definitely one of the coolest things about my visit and I would definitely look forward to that should I go to that type of school.”

Some other students have witnessed wacky things at athletic events. While at a Georgia football game, Kyle saw many university students take

their shirts off in the pouring rain and going crazy for the ‘Dawgs. “It was pretty insane but funny at the same time,” he said. Athletics can be one of the main contributing factors to a riveting college experience and it appears to be a high priority for many Pace seniors.

At the end of the day, every prospective student wants to be a part of a positive community of students and faculty who love being at their respective schools.

They are looking for rewarding

experiences and captivating disciplines to engage in while on campus. Many students care about the interactions and relationships they will develop while in college. “I really look forward to meeting new people and friends,” said Retta Carolin.

Some seek to get involved through Greek life. “I definitely want to join a fraternity,” said Kyle. “It would be cool thing to be a part of and it would make the college experience even better.”

Students Raise Money to Fight Cancer Staff Writer Class of 2018

When students rush into school in the morning to start a long day and they realize that there is a bake sale, they are instantly delighted. “I really look forward to the Baking for Breast Cancer bake sales,” said sophomore Charlie Stonecipher.

“Sometimes in the morning I have to hurry to get to school on time, and frequently find myself skipping meals, so when there is a bake sale and I can purchase a doughnut, all of my stress is relieved.”

The leaders of this successful Pace Academy club are seniors Joe Loughran and Julia Stern, and juniors Seth Swiecichowski, Sophie Zelony and Mitchell Zwecker. Last year, Dylan Stein-

Photo: Michael Simon

Michael Simon

feld ‘15 ran the show. “I realized Dylan was leaving and that the club needed a leader who genuinely cares about the club,” Seth said. “So I decided to apply for the job, and Dylan appointed me president.”

So far this year there have been three bake sales, and all have been extremely successful, with the last bake sale earning over $330 and bringing the total raised this year to $763. “We send all profits to the National Breast Cancer foundation,” said Mitchell, who serves as treasurer. “This foundation raises awareness for early screening, funds, research and treatment for women who cannot afford it.”

With so many desirable goodies available, Pace students rave over the Baking for Breast Cancer bake sales. However, some students who don’t have the money have been acquiring fresh-baked goods in their own

ways. “Stealing is very upsetting and we are actively coming up with ideas on how to handle this,” said Seth. “We have not

yet addressed the issue with the school, but we will if necessary.”

When asked more specifically about their plans regarding the

practices every day for at least an hour, making sure he never leaves Craig, his violin, alone for too long. “Whit has always been a talented kid,” said Mrs. Harris, his strings teacher at Pace. “Add the countless hours he’s put into his craft; this is the recipe for greatness. I expect great things from Whit.”

His dedication and skill got him accepted into the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra,

which is composed of the most gifted students. They meet every Saturday and practice from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Whit’s position in the orchestra is first violin, fourth chair, a grand accomplishment for a junior. His first concert with ASYO is today at 3 p.m. at the Woodruff Arts Center. Tickets are 10 dollars.

Whit shines in academic life, too, taking one honors class and three APs. “It’s difficult

to juggle everything, because I have to practice a lot,” he said.

He is a diligent worker, and his teachers are impressed with him. “His understated dry humor and his sharp intellect are his claim to fame,” said his former French teacher Ms. Robinson. Whit hopes to go to a conservatory (a college specializing in music) and study violin performance, composition and teaching.

Senior Rachel Nemeth and sophomore Megan Walsh help sophomore Charlie Stonecipher decide what to buy at a past Baking for Breast Cancer bake sale. bake sale thieves, Mitchell said, “We have a solution in the works, but that is the absolute most I can say for now.”

Anna Stone

Staff Writer Class of 2018

Junior Whit Fitzgerald shines in the spotlight on a variety of stages. He has played violin for 11 years and works hard to master it. Whenever Whit is under stress from his classes, he plays violin to melt the stress away. He

Photo: Anna Stone

Whit Fitzgerald Excels in Playing Violin

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Lifestyle Editor Class of 2017 While sophomores and juniors scratched away at a scantron during the PSAT on Oct. 14, the freshmen found work in an impactful way: helping others. Pace celebrated its sixth year of Freshman Service Day with students volunteering at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Easter Seals’ Sylvan Hills Center and the Easter Seals’ Guice Center. Traveling to sites with their Transitions classes, students helped with a variety of jobs from sorting and packaging donated food and other goods to playing with preschool children.

The purpose of Service Day is to introduce the importance of service to the freshmen. That morning, Service Learning Director Ms. Mary Liebman and Executive Service Leader Ethan Robinson talked with the freshmen about service and how one can get involved through Pace-affiliated service projects.

Then, freshmen headed to buses to travel to the three sites. Dr.

Carter’s, Mrs. Eden’s and Ms. Nuckolls’ Transitions classes journeyed to Easter Seals’ Sylvan Hills Center. Easter Seals is an organization that helps individuals with disabilities and special needs, along with their families, live better lives. Sylvan Hills is a child development center providing education to kids aged six weeks to five years.

“I loved playing with the little kids,” said freshman Charlie Warren. “It actually made me feel good inside.”

Freshman Will Zook volunteered at Easter Seals’ Guice Center, which also provides early childhood education. “I got to work with little kids and help out the teachers with whatever they needed,” said Will. “I think I really made a difference. There were a lot more kids than there were teachers and I felt like they needed some attention.” Students from Transition classes led by Mr. Ball, Ms. Marable and Mrs. Wilhelmsen volunteered there.

The largest group of freshmen, Mr. Callahan’s, Ms. McCrary’s, Mrs. Washburn’s and Ms. Wilson’s Transition classes, volunteered at the Atlanta Com-

Photo: Lee Wilson

Freshmen Lend a Hand on Service Day

Freshmen sort and pack food for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. munity Food Bank. The Food Bank is a charity that sorts, packs and distributes more than 60 million pounds of groceries each year. The food is sent to nonprofit partner agencies serving families and individuals throughout metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties. “My favorite part was sorting through the items,” said freshman Regan Bates. “It made me feel like I was making a difference by helping.”

Photo: Amy Butler

Sophomores Melanie Crawford and Sienna Goren enjoy meditating outside.

Students Find Mindfulness Through Meditation Amy Butler Staff Writer Class of 2018

According to the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California-Berkeley, mindfulness increases positive emotions, improves focus and boosts memory. These are only a few of the benefits that come with attending mindfulness meditation.

Woodruff Library Head Librarian Mr. Ball introduced mindfulness meditation to Pace after practicing mindfulness himself for the last couple of years. Since it can reduce stress and heighten awareness, he thought it would be a fantastic idea to share his passion with the Pace community. “If you look broadly at the mission of the library,” said Mr. Ball, “part of our goal is to help students achieve academic success and

become better learners. With all that in mind, it seemed like a natural fit for the library to introduce mindfulness to Pace.”

He hopes that more students “will become interested in mindfulness and want to incorporate it into their daily lives.” He said that many schools even bring meditation into the classroom, with teachers leading sessions for the first several minutes of class.

Mr. Ball thinks this could be an interesting experiment to try at Pace, perhaps in homeroom or assembly. This would include sitting quietly with closed eyes and focusing on breathing. The goal isn’t only to “clear our minds of all thoughts, but rather to notice thoughts and sounds when we’re distracted by them, then return focus to our breath,” according to Mr. Ball. “It is extremely simple and, relaxing, and will definitely improve someone’s mood.”

Mr. Ball understands that everyone is connected through text messaging, emails and various forms of social media.

He believes that taking 15 to 20 minutes to disconnect from the hectic social world can be a wonderful idea.

As of right now, mindfulness meditation sessions at Pace are in a “holding pattern while we figure out the best time to have our sessions, and find someone who can lead them,” said Mr. Ball. Last year, Ms. Fallon led meditations while Mrs. Eden was on maternity leave.

Ms. Fallon is an experienced mindfulness and yoga instructor, and enjoyed leading students in mindfulness.

Some students recognize the benefits of mindfulness, including junior Jabril Sadiq. “When I closed my eyes during mindfulness,” he said, “it felt like I was opening doors in my mind I never had time to open.”

Transitions Program Coordination Ms. Wilson was responsible for the event. “It’s important that freshmen understand that service is very much a part of the culture at Pace, and that Pace places expectations on students to participate in service during their high school years,” said Ms. Wilson. “Service Day is one way of raising their awareness of service and how to get involved.”

Freshman Ben Nottingham, spoke about his “eye-opening”

experience, raving about his time spent volunteering and the overall importance of Service Day. And the trip to The Varsity for lunch after a morning spent volunteering was pretty popular as well.

Service Day chaperones stress that service doesn’t just stop with the day’s experience.

Pace Academy offers many opportunities for service throughout the year, with eight schoolaffiliated service projects.

Dori Greenberg

In this stressful time of year it is important to keep this in mind: “If we’ve done our job, then you’ll be entering college as confident and prepared students,” said Dean of Students Mr. Whyte. “What you do while you’re there will be much more important than where you go, so you need to decide on a place that’s a good fit for you and not worry about what other people think of that school.”

Pace faculty received their undergraduate degrees from many different colleges. Do you know who went where? Take the quiz below (answers on page 7).

Teachers’ Alma Maters: Who Went Where?

Co-Editor-in-Chief Class of 2016

The Nov. 1 deadline has passed with many seniors submitting Early Decision and Early Action applications to college. While the hard part of the process may be over, the waiting has just begun. Seniors check FirstClass accounts, waiting for the “Congratulations” email from the school of their dreams.

But according to Mr. Day, your status and worth is not wrapped up in these decisions.

Teachers:

Alma Maters:

1. Ms. Snyder 2. Mr. Ball 3. Ms. Barbakow 4. Dr. Moss 5. Dr. McCloskey 6. Mr. Owens 7. Mr. Sandoe 8. Mrs. Secor 9. Mr. Hattori 10. Mr. Vihlen 11. Mr. Matanes 12. Mrs. Robinson 13. Ms. Smith 14. Mr. Stevens 15. Mr. Bloodworth 16. Mr. Bryan 17. Mr. Gannon 18. Mrs. Kann 19. Mr. Smith 20. Mr. Hornor

a. Albany State University b. Birmingham-Southern

College c. Brown University d. Cornell College e. Dickinson College f. Georgetown University g. Georgia State h. Georgia Tech i. Johns Hopkins University j. Notre Dame k. Oglethorpe University l. Princeton m. Purdue University n. Savannah College of Art and Design o. University of Georgia p. University of Alabama q. University of California, Berkeley r. University of Kentucky s. University of Rochester t. University of Virginia

Pace News

November 13, 2015

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Photo: Tricia Anderson

ICGL Scholars Get Hungry in California

(L-R) Lex Trevelino, Annie Nottingham, Thomas Hoover and Emma St. Amand tour all-natural and organic farms in Monterey, California.

Alyse Greenbaum Staff Writer Class of 2017

Four upper school students, senior Emma St. Amand and juniors Thomas Hoover, Annie Nottingham and Lex Trevelino, were selected from a competitive group of applicants to represent the Isdell Center for Global Leadership for the Year of Food.

These students will spend the entire school year and part of the summer traveling, studying and immersing themselves in all things food.

To kick off their studies, these students, along with upper school faculty members Tricia Anderson and Julie Hall, traveled to California over the fall break. After landing in San Francisco, their itinerary started with a visit to the Berkeley Food

Institute to meet with Policy Director Nina F. Ichikawa. There, they learned about programs and research that grad students are currently working on concerning food cultivation in California.

Next was the ride to Monterey via the Pacific Coast Highway. In the hills of Northern California, Monterey is home to many acres of farmland where the students spent 10 days exploring irrigation, farming and fishing on the West Coast.

Many days entailed experiencing cultivation processes firsthand through farm tours.

These included a tour with Sakakihara Farms Operation Manager Rich Uto, and Myra Goodman and Jenna Williams of Earthbound Farms. Mr. Uto discussed water conservation initiatives and migrant labor issues, while Goodman and Williams focused on the history of big organics and where it fits

into the current marketplace chain. “My favorite part of the trip was seeing the whole farmto-table process which entails the fumigation of the ground, the planting of the produce, and transportation across the country,” said Thomas.

On top of learning about cultivation of food, they learned about the economic concepts that go into the farming system. “The farmers go through a long process of using certain algorithms to determine how much certain crops should cost,” said Annie.

“The whole system is extremely complicated and impressive and I learned so much about this extensive process.”

Several days were spent listening to lectures and attending informative meetings by acclaimed company representatives, including market analyst Joe Stave of Central Cali Lettuce Producers Co-op, Jim Bogart,

president of Grower Shipper Association of Central California, and Eric Lauritzen, the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner.

Additional highlights of the trip included a visit to the Monterey Aquarium to see the otter exhibit, along with learning about fish populations in need of protection from Ocean Policy Managers Letise LaFeir and Karin Stratton. Outdoor experiences included hiking in Big Sur National Park, kayaking in the Elkhorn Slough, and whale watching on the coastal waters of Monterey Bay. The leaders and teachers spent their last couple of days in California taking a morning ranch tour in Watsonville with Rich Uto. There, they discussed climate change and its impact on growing seasons and production.

They also spoke with Jon Pharr on their visit to the Aquaponics

Farm. “I really loved speaking with the Jon Pharr,” said Emma.

“He has dedicated his entire life to maintaining this incredibly sustainable farm that is fascinating to imagine, let alone visit.

It was incredible to see how organized and immense his farm was and how everything had a certain place.”

The ICGL leaders are assigned a topic to write about throughout the year: the Salad Bowl, Migrant Labor, the Food Supply Chain, and Water and Irrigation. Through experience and travel, they will expand their knowledge on all aspects of food and will teach others as well. “It was pretty cool to see how wherever we went we could relate all four of our research topics to the subject at hand,” said Lex. “I thought it was interesting how everything could be so closely related and it was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

When faced with the topic of the challenge, traffic, the Scootle team took an innovative approach. Instead of synchronizing lights or building public transit, Scootle aims to get people out of their cars during rush hour so they can be productive. That means eating, shopping and volunteering, which Scootle gives users easy access to. “We had the idea to make a navigation app like Google Maps that combined all forms of transportation and ranked them by which was environmentally friendly,” said Larine. “We realized, though, that it wasn’t enough to give app users the knowledge to make the right choice - we would have to incentivize them.”

The app offers discounts at local businesses and volunteer opportunities at local organizations so that while many are stuck in traffic, users can skip the stress and be active. It allows people to get away from the stressful workday in ways that are fun, relaxing or beneficial for the community.

So far in its initial pilot

launch, the app has approximately six restaurants in the Buckhead area that range from pizza joints to sushi. In addition, the app features four local businesses as well as two local nonprofits, Park Pride and Junior Achievement of Georgia. In the near future, more options will join those already featured.

“While we are running this pilot until the start of the new year, we are also signing on new businesses and partnering with more volunteer organizations so that the users have more choices to engage with,” said Matt, now a freshman at Dartmouth College.

In addition to adding new businesses, Scootle will be undergoing some improvements to make it more connected. These improvements include Facebook integration so that users can share the places they visited as well as an RSVP feature to let friends attend an event with each other. With the improvements and new opportunities, Scootle will look to expand their user base to help pull people out of traffic.

Pace Alums Launch Scootle in iTunes App Store Photo: Scootle.me

(L-R) Pace alumni and Scootle founders Matt Tannenblatt, Larine Hamied and Tanner Lewis smile for cameras on their first day of senior year in August 2014.

Zack Kaminsky

Staff Writer Class of 2016

Two years ago, Pace faculty member Tommy Hattori began a new yearly innovation

contest called the Social Entrepreneurship Challenge. In its inaugural year, the contest’s theme was traffic in Atlanta, and from the challenge arose Scootle.

Developed by then-juniors Matt Tannenblatt, Larine Hamied and Tanner Lewis, the app won

the $10,000 top prize to be put towards the development and launching the app to the public.

After about a year and a half of testing and improvements, the app was released this September on the iTunes App Store and is available to download now.

Pace News

Vol. 41, Issue 3

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Photo: Alex Pottorff

Five Minutes with Alex and Grace Pottorff Joe Loughran

Co-Editor-in-Chief Class of 2016 Knightly News: Hey guys!

Alex Pottorff: Hey! Grace Pottorff: Hi! KN: So, what kinds of things are you both interested in, or what sort of activities do you participate in?

AP: She is in the play which is coming up soon, and we both like to play tennis.

GP: Yeah, our dad plays tennis so we play a lot of tennis with him.

AP: Other than that, I don’t act much while she’s really into acting. I’m into basketball, and she’s not that into basketball, but tennis, we’ll both play tennis.

GP: I played basketball in sixth grade!

AP: But that’s not really the same thing. (laughs) KN: What’s the dynamic around the Pottorff house on a normal school night?

AP: Normally we’ll talk a lot after school when I drive her home unless she has play rehearsal. We mostly do our homework separately, though.

GP: We normally talk at dinner, too.

KN: So, do you mostly get along or is there a lot of bickering?

GP: We get along GREAT!

Freshman Grace Pottorff and senior Alex Pottorff pose for a photo in their younger years.

AP: We’ve been getting along better over the years. She used to be pretty immature.

I’d be like ‘Hey, want to play a board game?’ and then she’d cheat and stuff.

GP: I cheated one time, and he’s still holding it against me.

KN: Grace, how do you feel about Alex going to college next year?

GP: I’m sad. Heartbroken.

No, I’m really sad, but I’m also happy.

KN: What’s the most annoying habit either one of you has?

GP: Oh, he pretends like he’s going to hit you and runs into walls on purpose and falls on the floor.

AP: That has not been recent, but I gotta take the charge, you know? She starts making up stuff. Like, if I’m getting on my mom’s nerves, she starts being

extra nice to my mom to look better by comparison.

GP: That’s so true.

KN: Which one of you do your parents love the most?

GP: Me AP: I mean, you’d have to ask my parents.

GP: It’s so me.

AP: I know it’s a boring answer, but it’s equal. I think Mom likes me more.

GP: Oh, Dad LOVES me.

KN: What kind of music do you guys listen to on the way to school?

GP: The Hispanic station!

All the time.

AP: I’ll put on old school hip-hop, I’ll put on my JPOP, the mariachi band station El Patron.

I seriously love El Patron. I’ll put on 96.1 for you, and country, really everything.

KN: What are your different

with the goal of demonstrating the importance of astronomy and astrophysics in the current world society,” said Andrew. “I plan to continue this work after I graduate from high school, and even college, if required, since this is my most significant form of individual expression and a practical application of my interest in theoretical or mysteriously grand realms.”

Andrew, aside from receiving feedback from former Pace teachers Dr. Link and Dr. Kasilus and current Pace teacher Mrs. Hall, has worked independently of Pace faculty on his book. There have been plenty of challenges for him during his “magnum opus-in-progress” [great work in progress], as he calls it. One such challenge has been “organizing the topic to fit

in the context of the book,” said Andrew, “which often involves struggling with formatting and design as well as refining the table of contents.”

Of course, the most challenging aspect of creating this book has been learning all of the elements that are included in such an enormous topic, as he also has an extensive list of terms that he must update when he comes across an unfamiliar word. Along with the extensive academic paper, Andrew also has a bibliography where he cites reputable sources that are used for both research and graphic supplements. Although it might be a while before the book is making headlines, Andrew will have completed an impressive piece of research that will amaze even the most intellectual minds.

favorite types of food?

AP: It does not overlap at all. Every time we get takeout, there’s an argument because she’s very picky. We both like Thai food, though.

GP: We both like Thai food and pasta.

AP: I’ll eat pretty much anything.

KN: So do y’all have a favorite restaurant?

AP: We both like Red Lobster because we can both agree on it. There’s not a lot of places we both agree on.

KN: So what’s the weirdest thing your sibling has ever done?

AP: (long pause) She could probably expose me.

GP: Yeah, you’re so weird I can’t believe I can’t think of anything.

AP: We’ll come back to that.

KN: If you were both trapped

on deserted islands, which teacher would you bring with you?

AP: Either J-Day or Canfield. J-Day, I’m taking APES, and he could be very resourceful because he knows so much about nature. Canfield just knows everything, so he’d figure out some ways to survive.

GP: I guess Ms. Korb, because she’s a science teacher and all.

KN: If you could have one superpower what would it be?

GP: Flying.

AP: I could be invisible, scare some people.

GP: No! That’s not the one to pick. That means you want to do things you shouldn’t be doing. (laughs) AP: Why do you want to fly?

GP: I just want to go places!

AP: I’m changing mine to teleportation so I can go anywhere I want.

KN: Alex, if you could give Grace advice for the rest of high school, what would it be?

AP: I would say don’t let the work get in the way of your social life in high school. She goes up to her room and works all day long.

GP: But I have rehearsal, and I have to do my homework. Are you saying I’m not social?

AP: No, I’m just saying, like, go to the football games and have fun instead of letting schoolwork get in the way of doing fun stuff.

Andrew Wu: Astrophysicist Teacher Matching Opinion Editor Class of 2016

Photo: Conor Pelletier

Senior Andrew Wu is renowned for his academic scholarship, his leadership in the Junior Classical League and his immaculate “Guitar Hero” skills.

But a facet of his amazing profile that few people know about is his work in progress, the book “Space, Time and the Universe: A Comprehensive Guide to the Finer Points of Astronomy and Astrophysics.”

Andrew already had an interest in astrophysics and space in general since elementary school.

However, he was first inspired to write the book back in middle school. “The idea for the book originated for me in seventh grade, when I joined a teacherled group, which included thenEnglish teacher Mrs. Quintrell, reading “A Wrinkle In Time”

by Madeleine L’Engle,” said Andrew. “The book sparked the first of my deep considerations of physical realities and possibilities by stretching my horizons and compelling me to look into dimensional theories.”

He began working on the book shortly after the end of seventh grade and has continued to work on the book each summer since. “I originally intended it to be a work for personal interest alone, but after putting a significant amount of work and time into it, I decided it had the potential to be published

Senior Andrew Wu researches information for his astrophysics book.

Quiz Key

Ms. Snyder – Georgia Tech Mr. Ball – Georgia State Ms. Barbakow – University of Georgia Dr. Moss – Purdue University Dr. McCloskey – Princeton Mr. Owens – Oglethorpe University Mr. Sandoe – Dickinson College Mrs. Secor – Notre Dame Mr. Hattori – University of California, Berkeley Mr. Vihlen – Savannah College of Art and Design Mr. Matanes – Georgetown University Mrs. Robinson – Birmingham-Southern College Ms. Smith – Cornell College Mr. Stevens – Johns Hopkins University Mr. Bloodworth – Albany State University Mr. Bryan – University of Kentucky Mr. Gannon – Brown University Mrs. Kann – University of Virginia Mr. Smith – University of Alabama Mr. Hornor – University of Rochester

Conor Pelletier

November 13, 2015

Lifestyle

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Photos: Elizabeth Hawn

Three Looks with Elizabeth Hawn Libby Sams

Lifestyle Editor Class of 2017

“When I was 11, my dad happened to change the channel to “Project Runway,” and that’s when it all started,” said senior Elizabeth Hawn. From a young age, Elizabeth was drawn to fashion. Whether it was shopping or reality TV, she always found her way back to clothes.

Elizabeth pursued sewing and designing, but later realized that her creative talents lay somewhere else.

Finally, she found her calling in fashion-merchandising and never looked back. Claiming she really enjoyed the business side of fashion, Elizabeth began focusing on selling clothes rather than designing.

As an upperclassman, Eliza-

beth has been a wardrobe inspiration for all students, through the massive effort put into her outfit every day. Her strategy is to usually select her outfit the

night before, which reduces time getting ready the next morning to a mere 15 minutes.

“It’s my form of self expression. Some people are interested

in painting or drawing, but I’m not good at either of those. I have fashion,” said Elizabeth. With a new personal spin on every outfit, she doesn’t label herself

with a specific style. Describing herself as a “J.Crew kind of girl,” she also shops at ASOS and a range of boutiques in New York.

Elizabeth adds her own signature piece to every outfit.

Known as a three-piece look, Elizabeth always wear a third article of clothing, such as a scarf, to add to the strength of her outfit. Working day-byday towards her dream job, organizing window displays in New York City for Neiman Marcus, Elizabeth frequently updates her amazing blog. With the help of her mom and one of her best friends, senior Carolyne Eith, Elizabeth expresses herself through her thousands of different ensembles.

Be sure to catch Elizabeth strutting through the hallways in the latest trends, or follow her blog, atlantastateofmind. blogspot.com.

Pace Community Shares Go-To Restaurants Staff Writer Class of 2017

Junior Jake Movsovitz saunters into the ridiculously humid dining room of his favorite local Indian restaurant, Atlanta Curry and Kabob on Jimmy Carter Blvd. in Norcross. Located underneath a laundromat, the restaurant is an obscure gem of the Atlanta culinary community.

Beads of sweat collect on his forehead, as the pungent scent of cumin and curry powder fill his nostrils. He waits for what seems like an eternity until a young man clad in an apron delivers his plate of Chicken Tikka Masala.

Like Jake, the students of Pace Academy all have their respective favorite places to dine, traveling all over town to indulge in either fine dining or their guilty pleasures. “Some of my friends gather together on weekends and head up to the Chuck E. Cheese’s,” said freshman TJ Rafeedie. “Although it

is a long drive, the meat lover’s pizza and the live entertainment certainly make it worthwhile.”

The Pace student body has developed a variety of culinary tastes. Ranging from Albanese to Zimbabwean, the range of international dishes has no end.

Freshman Charlie Hirsch loves to go to Bakkal International Foods market after a long day of school to try their authentic Bosnian dishes. “I especially enjoy the Ćevapi and Pljeskavica; they spice it to perfection every time,” said Charlie. “The owners are really friendly and they always greet me with a big smile.”

Junior Sammy Lettes goes local and eats his favorite dishes of shrimp gumbo and lemon squares at Napoleon’s Grill in Decatur. Seniors Erica Kahn and Haley Epstein load up the van and head towards Cumberland Parkway to eat at the infamous House of Chan.

The quest for unknown and delicious food spots is not limited to students. Ms. Teague,

Photo: Gus Whyte

Brian Sloan

Mr. Whyte and Pace students visit Waffle House for a nice breakfast. a self-declared “foodie,” loves to chow down on some spicy Mexican food from south of the border; her favorite restaurants are Taxco and Willy’s. Ms. Smith has traveled all over the world during her career, but some of her favorite dishes are right here in Atlanta. Having a hankering

for some homestyle Italian, the history teacher often dines at a place called Il Bacio on Sidney Marcus Blvd.

Although many of the members of the Academy prefer to venture outside the confines of school to eat their favorite dishes, Mr. Ball asserts that the best

meals are actually right underneath our noses: “A true delicacy is the Pace Academy cafeteria’s baked tilapia and honey-glazed salmon,” said Mr. Ball. “There is no reason to travel to distant places when the most culinarily sound meals are right in front of us.”

Students Choose Favorite Be Sure to Catch Thanksgiving Dishes Upcoming Arts Events at Pace

Anna Stone

Staff Writer Class of 2018

Exhibit Illustration: Anna Stone

Pace Academy upper school students responded to a Knightly News poll asking what their Thanksgiving favorite dishes were.

Out of 80 responses, the results were as follows: Turkey garnered 32% of the vote, while stuffing was close behind at 29%.

Greens were the ultimate loser at 1%. Have a great Thanksgiving!

Nov. 30-Dec. 11 – Independent Study Art Dec. 1-3 – US Winter Play Auditions Dec. 2, 7 p.m. – MS/US Chorus Concert Dec. 6, 3 p.m. – MS/US Strings Concert Dec. 6, 5 p.m. – MS/US Band Concert Dec. 7, 8:45 a.m. – Sing in the Season

Lifestyle

Vol. 41, Issue 3

The Knightly News - Page 9

Sarah Kitchen

Staff Writer Class of 2017

Nearly every teenager has heard parents, teachers and others complain about how teenagers are spending too much time on their cell phones. Whether or not you agree with this statement, criticism from our elders frustrates all of us. Each generation has its defining characteristics and is influenced by current trends and technology. Communication improvements have shaped the world as we know it, defining the way our generation behaves.

As the “test generation” for all of these innovations, teenagers and young adults today have adopted social media into their lifestyles. Most of these individuals utilize their phones and social media to its full potential, and have developed a strong dependency on technology. This has its advantages and disadvantages, especially because our phones are unreliable at times.

A faulty server, lack of Wi-Fi, or a dead battery can instantly prevent us from accessing these tools, leaving us missing a crucial asset of our daily lives. By consolidating important infor-

mation, contacts, schedules and communication into one place, we can risk losing it altogether.

Technology’s complexity also endangers our safety, as our phones and cameras automatically leave an imprint of our location, which can be accessed by other people. Updating statuses can be an invitation for unwanted situations, since criminals can monitor your plans instantly.

Also, maintaining a good online reputation has become essential to applying for colleges and jobs.

The Internet is able to retain all information we post, and this often backfires as opportunities are lost because of this. For these reasons, older generations are more resistant to the use of technology, and tend to believe that life was easier without these precautions that teenagers must take today.

Teens’ opinions on the subject vary from person to person.

Most have neutral opinions towards social media, but some people have radical beliefs.

“Technology is the antithesis of mankind,” said sophomore Eric Schank. As much as we hate to admit it, critics of technology and social media have a point: our phones are beginning to consume socialization.

Almost every group of

(L-R) Freshmen Grace Pottorff, Emily Payne, Jill Rawls and Blair Myers enjoy each other’s company. teenagers you observe have their phones in their hands as they engage in conversation (if they are talking at all). There is nothing necessarily wrong with this, but if one person doesn’t have their phone or chooses not to use it, they enter a one sided conversation. Also, phones are very distracting when trying to participate in a discussion. If your friend has a serious topic they wish to bring up with you, such as seeking advice or just needing someone to listen to them, their feelings will get hurt if you are not actively listening.

Social media has certainly

Photo: Will Movsovitz Will Movsovitz

Guest Contributor Class of 2017

Sushi Huku, one of Atlanta’s lesser-known sushi powerhouses, is located right in the heart of Sandy Springs. Tucked away in an unassuming shopping center on Powers Ferry Rd., this small restaurant packs big flavors. The restaurant recently renovated, so I decided to go and check out the changes to both the interior and the food.

Walking into the restaurant, you can immediately tell that the restaurant takes its food seriously. Awards and magazine articles praising the chefs and their culinary creations cover the walls of the waiting area. A thin

blue curtain separates the waiting area from the dining area, and upon passing through it, the wait staff cheerfully greets the customer.

The dining room is spacious but divided by the sushi bar.

To the right side of the room, patrons can dine at the sushi bar, and to the left, they dine at tables or booths. The restaurant also offers very traditional “seiza” seating, where the customer kneels down on a small pillow to eat. I visited Sushi Huku on a Thursday night and chose to sit at the bar. There was no wait for a table, and the staff was very attentive for the duration of my meal.

Along with sushi, the menu offers many cooked appetizers and noodle options. I, however, decided to order one of their

sushi combinations called the Chef’s Plate. The Chef’s Plate consists of ten pieces of nigiri, fish on sticky rice, and one toro, fatty tuna, roll. The price point on this combination is high, but I figured why not review the best that they have to offer? A similar combination called The Huku offers less expensive cuts of fish, but is still very enjoyable.

My meal came with miso soup and a ginger salad, and both were exceptional. The soup was hot and flavorful, whereas the salad was cool and refreshing. The appetizers did a great job preparing my palate for the next course.

My sushi arrived next and the presentation really surprised me. The sushi looked delicious, but the whole plate was centered around a lemon with a leaf stuck into it. The odd presentation, however, did not detract from the flavor of the food. All of the fish tasted incredibly fresh and was balanced with the perfect amount of sticky rice.

A perk of sitting at the bar was being able to see the chefs prepare my food before it arrived, and they were truly masters of their craft. Overall, I would say that Sushi Huku is a fantastic place to dine if you’re a sushi lover or just a fan of nice Japanese food. It’s hard to go wrong with Sushi Huku, and I would consider it one of the premier sushi restaurants in Atlanta.

helped us and hurt us, but it’s possible to reach an effective balance between technology and interaction. In order to do so, keep these tips in mind: Make sure that your privacy settings on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. are being utilized and try to clean up any content you have posted that you wouldn’t want a future employer or a college admissions office to see.

While texting is great, make sure to meet up with your friends often to keep the relationship strong and healthy.

Try to turn off your notifi-

cations when you’re engaging in an important activity (doing homework, having one-on-one time with a friend or driving).

Only use social media platforms if they are benefiting you. If you really don’t enjoy the atmosphere of Instagram (worrying about likes and followers) or are frustrated with Snapchat screenshots, consider deleting the app for a while.

Be aware of other people’s feelings online. While this is often unavoidable, try to refrain from making other people feel excluded, especially when you’re with a large group.

Photo: sonypictures.com

Sushi Huku Offers Best Fish for the Best Price

The Chef ’s Plate includes a curious lemon garnish.

Photo: Sarah Kitchen

Social Media Sparks Debate

‘Spectre’ Fun But Predictable Joe Loughran

Co-Editor-in-Chief Class of 2016 The spy, the martini, the car and the girl. Unlike ‘Skyfall’ (2012), the last installment in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series that went far outside the mold of a traditional Bond movie, the Sam Mendes-directed ‘Spectre’ followed all of the familiar twists and turns that Bond fans know and love. The movie opens with the skeletal faces of the Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City in a running shot of a masked Bond (Daniel Craig) tracking down his target.

He follows the trail to a secret organization, “S.P.E.C.T.R.E.,” run by the dastardly Blofeld (Cristoph Waltz) and the hulking Mr. Hinx (Dave Bautista). To take down S.P.E.C.T.R.E., Bond travels to the snowy mountains of Austria to find the beautiful psychiatrist Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux) with whom he plays a game of cat and mouse across the globe from Austria to the desert of

Morocco and eventually to the city streets of London.

As an action flick, the car chases and fight scenes will leave any fan satisfied, although it lacks the impossible stunts of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise. As a movie, though, the plot seemed cliché and a bit melodramatic. Bond has an air of invincibility around him, and it was hard to take Waltz’s villainous character seriously due to his diminutive stature. Craig, in his fourth installment as Bond and possibly his last, played Bond as well as ever despite his typical lack of emotion. Supporting characters such as Waltz, Seydoux and Ralph Fiennes as “M” all impressed, even though Bautista almost seemed a little too amiable for his role as the Big Bad. My final verdict on “Spectre” is, if you want the martinis, Aston Martins, gorgeous female leads, a fast-paced action plot and a few well-timed product placements, this Bond movie is for you. If you want more of a complicated plot structure, though, look elsewhere.

Opinion

November 13, 2015

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The Knightly News welcomes letters to the editor

and guest opinions, which may be edited for spelling and grammar, as well as space constraints. Neither Knightly News-generated opinion pieces nor guest opinions are reflective of the official policy of Pace Academy.

Every effort is made to publish accurate facts, but if you recognize an error or omission, please email knightlynews@ paceacademy.org.

Gun Control Is Not the Answer Conor Pelletier Opinion Editor Class of 2016

Unfortunately, we have once again been faced with a tragic shooting, this time at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. We as a nation mourn the loss of lives, but the way to stop mass shootings cannot be determined by an emotional response.

Gun control is not the answer. The unfortunate reality is that any measures that are enforced with the intent of restricting access and the ability to carry guns will not stop the acts of mass violence. The addition of new gun laws will simply make it harder for law-abiding citizens to obtain guns. The definition of a criminal is a person who has broken the law, and to believe that criminals will suddenly abide by new laws that restrict

Gun Control Is the Answer Sarah Kitchen

Staff Writer Class of 2017

Nearly every American has a strong opinion concerning gun control, and these views have been especially evident recently in response to the Umpqua College shooting. While the issue continues to provoke controversy, we can all agree on one thing: something has to be done.

One of the most common arguments concerning gun control is that it is unconstitutional.

People claim that the Second Amendment enforces our right to bear arms, but its purpose may be more complex than that.

Word for word, the amendment states that, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Since mass shootings are becoming more and more frequent, we certainly do not have a ‘well regulated militia.’

According to John Paul Stevens’ article in the Washington Post, the insertion of “while serving in the Militia” after declaring the right to keep and bear arms would clarify confusion.

Currently, there is no specific reason for the United States to require a militia, which means that citizens are not required to have guns. In fact, I would argue that no citizens need guns. In a perfect world, the people of the U.S. would not need to protect themselves from gun violence

access to buy guns is simply naïve and idealistic.

The idea of banning military grade assault weapons is an attempt to blame the instrument of murder rather than the murderer themselves. To assume that a person will be unable to obtain a type of gun because it is illegal is the same as assuming a person will not be able to acquire cocaine because it is illegal. That is simply not the case.

Other proposed solutions such as limiting the size of magazines are merely ineffective pieces of legislation that will allow supporting members of Congress and the Senate to claim that they invoked change while

A New World Order Miles Hsu

Guest Contributor Class of 2017

and their safety would be enforced by the police.

Even though restricting access to guns will not erase the problem completely, the number of assaults would surely decrease. By remaining lenient on these policies, we are teaching criminals that they can continue to use guns freely and that we will not stop them. Some claim that even if gun control is effective, criminals will use other weapons instead.

However, there are no other types of weapons that have the same capacity to kill and the same effectiveness as guns do.

While guns can kill immediately, using blunt objects or knives will only increase the amount of time to kill a person, and a criminal cannot target multiple people simultaneously.

Gun control cannot end these

massacres forever, but by tightening restrictions, the United States will get closer to making these incidents obsolete. This is one of the only options that we can begin immediately, and as we try to restrict guns, we can find a way to ensure everyone’s safety and find solutions to each aspect of the problem.

For example, we can figure out why people are committing gun violence and think of a way to prevent this. We can also increase our police surveillance and teach citizens procedures to protect themselves in dangerous situations.

Despite some exceptions, we don’t need access to guns on an everyday basis, and once they become unobtainable, there will be fewer threats that we will need guns to defend ourselves from.

running for their next campaign.

There are better methods to stop these mass shootings than creating misguided legislation.

First, education is the most important asset in combating mass violence. By educating the masses on firearm maintenance and safety, accidental shootings would decline, and it would also remove the perception among many of today’s youth that guns are toys.

Guns also have not contributed to an increase of crime in the United States. Violent crime has been in steady decline in the U.S. since 1999, as shown in the uniform crime reports published by the FBI, from 1.426 million violent crimes in 1999 to 1.163 million in 2014. These violent crime figures in combination with the rising number of guns in the U.S., from 261 million guns in 1999 to 347 million in 2012 as estimated by Gary Kleck in his book “Point Blank: Guns and Violence in America,” show that more guns have not led to an increase in violent crimes.

A Gallup poll that included 1,017 randomly selected people in the U.S. that was conducted in October 2014 showed that 63% of Americans believe that having a gun in their house makes them safer compared to 30% who believe guns make their lives more dangerous and 6% who claim that it depends on the

circumstances. These findings show an enormous increase in pro-gun sentiment from 2000 when another Gallup poll found that only 35% of Americans believed that owning a gun made them safer. So the majority of Americans believe that guns make them safer and statistics show that the increased number of guns in the U.S. has not led to a greater number of violent crimes, so why is there even a discussion about gun control?

In simple terms, because the murderers (some of whom could easily qualify as terrorists) and the criminal acts they have committed have become so much more terrifying. Mass shootings like the ones that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and Umpqua Community College strike fear into everyone because they occurred at schools, a place where parents and students alike believe that children are safe.

We have seen the impact of this fear around us at Pace. After the Newtown shooting, Pace Academy has had a police officer on campus in case of such an attack. Although you may disagree with how to address gun control, the fact remains that guns are around us and I would prefer to have the opportunity to protect myself rather than depend on a criminal abiding by the laws.

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Volleyball Ends Strong Season in Elite Eight Photo: Fred Assaf

Zack Kaminsky

Staff Writer Class of 2016

After a successful regular season in which the Knights went 21-13, the Pace varsity volleyball squad advanced all the way to the Elite Eight of the GHSA playoffs. The Knights, seeded fifth, traveled to Savannah to play in front of a packed gym at St. Vincent’s Academy.

They battled all the way until the end of the fifth game, eventually falling to the Saints 3-2 in an ultimate nail-biter.

To get there, the Knights pummeled Rabun County in the Inman Center on Oct. 20 in their first round matchup. They swept all three games of the best of five match, dominating the Wildcats to advance to the Elite Eight.

The Knights huddle up before a matchup against Hapeville Charter.

The Knights had one of their most successful seasons in recent history, building off of an equally impressive season last year. Last year, the team posted a 19-14 record and had strong

support from its five seniors. After losing those seniors and other players like junior Kaki Cox, the Knights had many spots to fill.

Many players stepped up to the challenge to provide consistent

play, including seniors Frances Crisler and Lauren Archer.

The team has also seen highlevel play from their five juniors: Summer Brown, Megan Botsch, Kate Bethel, Kendall Kirkman

and McKenzie Baker. “Summer is a leader on the court and puts the team on our back, while Megan is a constant threat,” said Frances. “Kate and McKenzie also hold down the middle and do a great job on our offense.”

With valuable contributions from their leaders and consistent play from the entire team, the Knights were able to seize their first area championship in school history. That victory gave the team momentum heading into the playoffs that propelled them to their first round win.

In addition to the area and state championships, two victories over the neighboring Lovett Lions were highlights of the season.

While they will lose Lauren and Frances, the Knights are returning most of the team and are poised to make another playoff run next season.

Jack Zook

Sports Editor Class of 2016

As the season quickly shifts from fall to winter, so comes the annual arrival of wrestling season. The Pace Academy wrestling team is coming off a stellar performance just a year ago, as two wrestlers (senior captain Jack Walsh and sophomore Frank Houser) competed in the GHSA state tournament. Frank finished fifth and Jack finished third in their respective weight classes, and this year they and the rest of the team expect to reach new heights.

During the season, anyone

who visits the Inman Center after school hours will see the team completing their everyday conditioning on the track while being ushered by Head Coach Mark Sommerville. “[We combine] stretching, running, climbing the rope, drilling, wrestling, conditioning and fun,” said Coach Sommerville. He said that this season could bring many achievements for Pace wrestling, including the first wrestler (Jack) to compete in the state tournament all four years since Tom Macklin ‘94. “I’m also very excited to see the competition between [sophomore] Jamaree Salyer and [senior] Timothy Coleman for the lone Heavyweight spot,” said Coach Sommerville.

Photo: Fred Assaf

Pace Wrestlers Ready for New Campaign

Sophomore Eli Asher pins his opponent during last year’s Senior Night match.

The members of the team are complimentary of each other’s skills and potential.

Frank was quick to say that he thought both Jack and freshman Charlie Warren should be “fye” this year. “Charlie has a lot of potential,” said Frank, “and Jack has proven himself as one of the best in the state.” Jack responded by saying, “I think we will be solid all around this season, but look for Frank Houser to have another great year.” As for the team’s goals, Captain Walsh added, “Anything less than a state championship for me will be a letdown, and for the team, I feel that we are going to have the best year in a long time. This is definitely the best team I will be a part of at Pace.”

Kicker Samuel Sloman Receives National Attention Staff Writer Class of 2016

With eight seconds on the clock and the Knights down by one, Pace senior kicker Samuel Sloman lines up for a 48-yard field goal with a chance to win the game. With the entire crowd on the edge of their seats, Samuel sends the football sailing through the uprights in dramatic fashion as the Knights defeat White County 16-14.

A large chunk of the win is owed to Samuel, considering he had already made two field goals of 26 and 53 yards prior to his game-winner. For his efforts, he was honored with the Kohl’s Kicking National Player of the Week, collecting over 13 thousand votes. Internally, Samuel was not only named special teams MVP of the game

by Pace Head Coach Chris Slade, but also named offensive MVP by accounting for 10 of the Knights’ 16 points.

After the White County

game, Samuel attracted attention from many different media outlets. In addition to Kohl’s Kicking, some University of Georgia news sites, including FanBuzz and Rivals.com, picked up his story. Both sites, which cover UGA’s football program and their recruits, targeted Samuel for a piece regarding the Bulldogs, which the standout kicker listed as a “dream school.”

Samuel has had a gigantic impact on the football program since he started playing his junior year. He started off successfully in his first season as the Knights’ placekicker. In the regular season this year, he made 29 out of 29 PAT attempts and hit 15 of his 17 field goal attempts, his longest being the 53-yarder against White County. “[Samuel] has made tremendous strides since last season,” said Coach Slade.

“He came out last season just expecting to try something new, but now he has a chance to kick at the next level.” In addition to his incredible field goal percentage, of his 50 kickoffs

Photo: Fred Assaf

Zack Kaminsky

Samuel Sloman celebrates on his way to the sidelines after hitting a game-winning field goal against White County. this year, 45 have gone for touchbacks. His ability to send the ball into the endzone for a touchback has been a big help to the Knights’ special teams unit,

which struggled last year on punt and kickoff coverage.

Although it was not necessarily his breakout game, Samuel’s work against White County

solidified his status as an elite kicker. He helped carry the team, and as Coach Slade put it, his performance was “one for the ages.”

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Jonathan Rushton Staff Writer Class of 2018

As the volleyball nets go down and the basketball hoops return, a feeling of excitement grows among Pace community.

Last year, the mens varsity basketball team captured the admiration of the school community after the squad combined 27 wins with humbleness. Unfortunately, the post-season ended early for the Knights, down south in the rowdy gym of the Vidalia Indians. Now, after losing four key seniors, the Knights are faced with the challenge of reasserting themselves among the other Class 2A schools.

Losing Class of 2015’s Elijah Holifield, Kevin Johnson, Elijah Sheft and Waide Swain will challenge the basketball team, but the tremendous work put in during the summer and fall seasons will help pave the way

for a successful season. “I think the skill work I got at Pace during the offseason was a good stepping stone for me,” said St. John’s freshman shooting guard, Elijah Holifield. “I know I’ll never have a group of guys and a fan base behind me like I had at Pace.”

The Knights’ basketball team will be a young squad who will look to seniors including Mick Assaf and Zack Kaminsky for leadership. “I’ve already learned a lot from Zack in the preseason, and I’m excited to continue working with him,” said sophomore guard Harrison Lewis.

The future looks bright for the team, as the majority of the squad includes juniors and sophomores. The Knights will welcome two new sophomores, Harrison, a 6’1” combo guard and Isaiah Kelly, a 6’6” small forward; and one new freshman, Miles Todd, a 6’ 1” guard. They will look to bring quickness at the guard and forward positions.

Harrison honed his skills

on the JV Pace basketball team last year, where he was the only freshman to make the team.

Isaiah played varsity basketball at Greater Augusta Christian School, and is seen as one of Georgia’s most exciting basketball talents. Since the team has over 20 combined college offers, the Knight’s squad will be full of talent.

“We have been working hard this offseason, so hopefully it will pay off for our talented team,” said Harrison. With junior Wendell Carter Jr. and Isaiah getting early national and college recognition, the Knights will be attending many out-ofstate tournaments, including the Chick-fil-A Classic in Columbus, South Carolina; the State Farm Classic in Spartanburg, South Carolina and the Music City Classic in Nashville, Tennessee.

“After a disappointing end of last year, I’m excited to start working with the guys again this year,” said Head Coach Deme-

Sophomore point guard Caleb Holifield pulls up for a three-pointer. trius Smith. Be on the lookout as the promising team starts their season with the HoopsGiving

Showcase at Holy Innocents’ on Nov. 28, against Westlake at 8 p.m.

Staff Writer Class of 2016

Newcomer sophomore Isaiah “Ducksauce” Kelly is an individual with numerous hidden talents, ranging from his passion in the culinary arts to his knack for bass fishing. Isaiah professed his love for sneaker collecting in his free time, claiming to own more shoes than his mother and father combined. However, it is his savvy performance on the court that has college coaches across the nation drooling.

Isaiah transferred to Pace this school year from Augusta Christian School in Hephzibah, Georgia. “I came to Pace because my family was relocating due to my dad’s job,” he said. “As a family we looked at

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several schools, but Pace offers a superior education and we got the sense of family after visiting, so we decided Pace was the best fit for us.”

He has relished the experience thus far, especially the academic rigor. “My teachers are superb and always willing to help, the curriculum is challenging, the cafeteria is much better than my last school and I have met some great people,” he said.

Isaiah credits Pace’s challenging curriculum for his improvement in time management skills, and he genuinely values the new relationships formed with the faculty, staff and students.

A standout on the court, Isaiah is ranked as high as the 61st overall prospect nationally and fourth overall prospect in the state of Georgia for the class of 2018. He cites his determination to be a complete player, high basketball IQ and on-court leadership as his best skills.

But he is still improving on his shooting and ball handling and intangibles like intensity and mental toughness.

His talents are highly sought after, as he has garnered scholarship offers from prestigious academic institutions such as Xavier University, University of Wisconsin, Vanderbilt University and Alcorn State University.

Although he remains uncommitted at this point in the recruiting process, he is seeking specific aspects for his next destination. “I am looking for a college with a great history of student athletes, a challenging academic culture, a diverse student population and a strong basketball tradition,” he said. Remind you of a certain high school?

High expectations surround the Pace basketball program for the upcoming season. Look for Isaiah Kelly to rise up and surpass the challenge.

Photo: Jonathan Rushton

Isaiah Takes Flight Anthony Trinh

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Boys Basketball Shoots for Success

New trainer Marie Lackamp helps junior Justin Rayman get back to 100%.

(Athletically) Training for Success Jonathan Rushton Staff Writer Class of 2018

Tucked away inside the musty weight room, under the thundering floor of the Boyd Gym hides the key to a successful sports team: the athletic training room.

An injury dejects all athletes, but Pace has assembled a force of trainers who will brighten the athlete’s day and return them to competition as soon as possible.

As the saying goes, “All world class athletes deserve world class facilities,” and Pace Academy rewards their athletes with upscale facilities and unbeatable trainers.

Losing trainer Chris OrtsMarshall was tough for athletes at the Academy, but the hire of Marie Lackman has filled the void that was left behind. Jaime Fulcher, Ashley Roberts and Marie, otherwise known as “The Triple Threat,” are the real MVP’s of the Pace Academy athletic teams.

Jaime studied at Agnes Scott College and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and

has brought her wisdom to the training room. Besides helping Pace athletes heal, Jaime enjoys volunteering with young kids at her local church or spending time at home playing with her cat. After graduating from Agnes Scott with a varsity letter in softball, Jaime went on to work for Pace.

Jaime’s lively personality combined with her laughter and sense of humor brightens the day of any injured and gloomy athlete. “I wanted to become an athletic trainer because I want to help athletes compete to their highest potential,” said Jaime. “I take pride in seeing one of my athletes returning to the sport they love.”

Ashley, otherwise known as “Shley” in the athletic training room, comes from Anderson, South Carolina and arrived at Pace after studying at Erskine College and Georgia State University. For the last 11 years, Ashley has brought her expertise and sassy banter to the Academy to work with wounded athletes.

After 3 p.m., Ashley struts into the training room and greets athletes of all sports, who drown

her in questions about their ankles, wrists, shoulders, etc.

“After I work hard in the athletic training room and at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, I look forward to returning to my house on the ‘Hooch’ and playing with my dogs, Bowman and Maddie,” said Ashley. “Even though certain athletes are too lazy to rehab with us every day, I feel pride when I see the Pace Academy Knights cop a W.” Marie’s first several weeks at the Academy have been flawless.

Expected by most to slowly get involved with the athletes, Marie has already contributed expert advice and amusing ribbing.

Like Ashley, Marie works at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where she cares for all types of patients.

Born in Boise, Idaho, Marie has made the long journey to the South, where she fits in perfectly with the other two athletic trainers. “After work I enjoy camping, watching college sports, scrapbooking and playing with my daughter,” said Marie. Marie has enjoyed her first few months as athletic trainer and looks forward to the work ahead.