Vol. 39 Issue #8
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May 16, 2014
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p. 3 Five Minutes with Co-Editors
p. 5 New Upper School Interiors
p. 12 Senior Predictions
Pace Forever Changed by Class of 2014 Julia Beck
Features Editor Class of 2015
Photo: Lee Wilson
From the moment the Class of 2014 stormed into the FAC in their “trailer trash” gear, the whole school knew that it was going to be a special year. As a class, this grade has embraced every challenge thrown at them. From classic struggles like Ms. Smith’s AP European history class and holds on the chicken, to unique ones like the “wall of shame” (ask their dean, Ms. Riley) and the move to the trailers, these seniors have taken everything in stride with optimism and confidence. “As a class, I feel like they don’t always fit the mold of a typical Pace class or a typical Pace kid,” said Ms. Riley, “They’re different, and that, I think, is to their credit... They’re not always going to jump through your hoops.” Everyone knows that Pace is a tough school academically, but these seniors have handled the rigor extremely well all four years. With a number of students planning on attending top schools, they’re already an impressive class. Add in the fact that they somehow have two STAR students when there is usually only one, it becomes almost shocking. To become a STAR student, a student has to earn the highest SAT score from one test date and be in the top ten percent of the grade. Josh Rogers and Kal Golde got the
Although seniors will be scattering to schools throughout the country and even overseas, a large number will stay in Georgia to attend college. same SAT score, so they both received the award. In addition to their smarts, the Class of 2014 is also known for being the athletic grade. They will forever be known as the class with Kenny Selmon, the track star who placed third in hurdles at the World Youth Games in Ukraine. At least five members of this class will be playing Division One sports in college: Kenny (UNC at Chapel Hill), Denzel Franklin (Stanford), Kameron Uter (Wake Forest), Jared Datoc (Georgia Tech) and Raphael Ramirez (NC State).
Many more seniors are planning on continuing their sports at the next level, including Alex Bussey (University of New Haven), Tripp Conrad (College of Coastal Georgia), John King (MIT) and Gwynnie LaMastra (Johns Hopkins). Of course what Pace is most known for is being the artsy school, and these seniors have lived up to Pace’s ideal in an extraordinary way. Year after year they have been central figures in amazing upper school musicals, plays, concerts, and dance performances. Evidence of this is that both Sam Downey and Cory
Bush will be attending the Tisch School at NYU, one of the most elite performing arts schools. Not only is the Class of 2014 talented in the performing arts but also the visual arts, with 13 seniors taking the Advanced Art Studio class and three seniors winning Scholastic Gold Key awards in visual arts this year: Morgan Brewton-Johnson, Mary Liles Fiveash and Jason Malik. Jason won a National Gold Key last year for ceramics. In terms of creative writing, Katie Brewster won a Scholastic Gold Key in the short story category. These legacies of extreme
intelligence, athleticism and artistic ability are impressive, but not unheard of for a Pace class. Yet the legacy of the Class of 2014 is much more than simple statistics can explain. Their “creative chaos,” as Ms. Riley put it, cannot be replicated or forgotten. Their strengths as a class of being different and refusing to compromise in their beliefs will forever be admired. Most importantly, Pace has been forever changed by the legendary “Freestyle Friday,” something that will go down in Pace history along with the class that started it.
Seven Valued Members of Faculty Leaving for New Ventures Wilson Alexander Co-Editor In Chief Class of 2014
Dr. Link has worked at Pace a mere three years, but has taught for 27 years. Prior to Pace, Dr. Link worked at cross-town rival Westminster and before that, as a college
professor. He will semi-retire next year, teaching part-time and researching at Kennesaw State. “I will enroll in the ‘school of hard knocks’ to figure out why the U.S. does not have a national
Photo: Wilson Alexander
The senior class won’t be the only ones leaving Pace after this academic year; seven members of the faculty will be departing as well. Jenni and Kevin Coale, Megan Dickherber, Tom Kates, Jere Link, Claire Strowd and Regina Tate will all be starting new chapters of their lives after the last day of school on May 23. History teachers and husband and wife Kevin and Jenni Coale will be moving to Washington D.C. for Mr. Coale to work at Episcopal High School, teaching world history, working in Ad-
missions and coaching lacrosse and football. Mrs. Coale, AP Art History teacher and Assistant Director of Admissions, is looking for a job in the area “in the culinary world of catering and non-profits.” The Coales are glad for their time at Pace. “’Ubuntu’ is an expression in the Xhosa and Zulu languages that I’m especially fond of,” said Mr. Coale, “Roughly translated, it means: ‘I am because you are.’ This is what I think about when I think about my time at Pace. I am so grateful that Pace decided to take a chance on me six years ago, and feel very lucky to have enjoyed the opportunities and support I have had in that time.”
health care plan worthy of our citizenry,” he said, “Old age ain’t for dummies.” The always witty Dr. Link will be missed not only for his extraordinary mind, but for his laughter as well: “Kids
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(L-R): Claire Strowd, Jenni Coale, Kevin Coale, Jere Link, Megan Dickherber and Regina Tate, along with Tom Kates (not pictured), are leaving large shoes to fill for next year.
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Freshmen Have Fun with Physics David Martos
Sports Editor Class of 2014
Photo: Lee Wilson
Freshmen had the excellent opportunity to go to Six Flags on April 9 to learn about physics while enjoying various rides and amusements. The annual trip was started by Mrs. Korb, who had first gone on this type of field trip when she was in high school. Because she enjoyed it so much and learned a lot about various aspects of physics, she decided to bring it to Pace. The freshmen had to use principles such as forms of energy, circular motion, Newton's Laws and free fall to solve the array of questions thrown their way by the physics teachers. What made the trip so unique was that it gave the students a hands-on understanding of these topics. "Sometimes with new ideas, you really have to feel the effect to believe in it, and I think that is especially true with
Freshmen take on Acrophobia, one of the most frightening rides at Six Flags. physics and roller coasters," said Mrs. Korb. The trip was a huge success. Students enjoyed beautiful
weather while taking a day off from classes yet still learning. Some students were afraid of certain rides, especially Acro-
phobia, a free fall ride with a 161-foot drop. But most students reluctantly tried the scarier rides and really had fun. "I was super
scared for a lot of the rides, and it was really hard to overcome it, but with the help of the chaperones I was able to make it out alive and savor the day," said freshman Ben Siegel. Mrs. Korb and Dr. Pearson hope that this becomes a Pace tradition much like the annual Phlotilla, because, like the GAP day event, it is a lot of fun and at the same time educational. "It is great for the students to see how far they have come throughout the year in terms of what they can explain and understand about physics," said Mrs. Korb, "Plus, going with the whole freshman class allows honors and conceptual students to work together. It is great to see them work together on a problem and really debate the answers using physics knowledge. They were also able to see that physics does occur all around them. Whether it is a roller coaster, or the bus driving to the park, physics is a part of everything."
Hands-On Class Builds Sustainable House David Martos
Sports Editor Class of 2014
Photo: David Martos
Sustainability is one of the most interesting courses offered to students at the Academy, but it is also one of the least known. Many students have never heard if it, and those who have don't always know its purpose. The class was created last year by Mr. Sargent to teach kids about sustainability through the construction of an eco-friendly, self-sustaining house, using a very hands-on approach. Mr. Sargent got the idea from similar houses built by various other colleges and high schools. All of these classes finished
Juniors Ted Hobbs and Daniel Lipman add siding to the house.
their houses in two years, and Mr. Sargent and his class hope to have their house completed by the end of this year. Before the construction of the house began, Mr. Sargent taught his students about clean ways to create a building that would have no negative impact on the environment and tasked them with making their own blueprint for a house. "I learned a lot about sustainability, and how easy it is to incorporate things into a house that truly make a difference with the environment," said junior William Pair. The production has been a little slow because the class needed to secure funding to buy materials for the house before they could begin working on it.
Also, Mr. Sargent was trying different things out with teaching and organizing the class. Now they are in full construction mode and students can see the class working diligently on their project at the bottom of Pace Mountain. Students in the class have loved the opportunity the class presents. "The class is pretty different from all the other classes I've taken at Pace, but it's been one of my favorites. I really like the hands-on approach," said junior Bob Lebow. Once the house is completed, the class plans to show it off at events and use it as a model for how to create a full-scale house with sustainable features. They might also sell the house to raise money, build a new house or other sustainable project.
New School Year Brings Changes to Curriculum Online Editor Class of 2014
The 2014-2015 school year will be a year of profound transformation for the Academy. With the completion of the Arthur M. Blank Family Upper School, students will be immersed in a state-of-the-art building that more closely resembles a country club than a high school. Pace athletes will compete on the recently announced Walsh Field at the Riverview Road complex. Further changes can be expected in the classroom as the departure of several Pace faculty will affect the class offerings available to Pace students. Mr. Hornor will return to teaching AP Art History due to the departure of Mrs. Coale, who currently teaches the course. Although Mr. Hornor will not
be able to teach his very popular semester electives, which include Hitler's Germany Honors and The Cold War in Film, he is looking forward to teaching art history again. "I love teaching art history because art history is a class in cultural literacy, which is so important," said Mr. Hornor. Dr. Link is leaving the Academy as well, which means that Dr. Link's semester elective, Western Philosophy, will not be available to Pace students next year. Dr. Link's mastery of European history along with his vast knowledge of Western philosophy has been a real asset to the Pace curriculum and will be missed in the coming school year. When Ms. Tate leaves Pace next year to take a new job, Pace will not only be losing one of the most successful Pace sports coaches in recent memory, but also a science teacher who
inspired many students. This was the first and unfortunately last year for Ms. Tate's semester elective, Sports Psychology. The class combined Ms. Tate's passion for athletics and academics and was a unique class offered at Pace. The one new class offered for the 2014-2015 school year will be AP Physics I, which will be an option in addition to the AP Physics C class that is currently taught by Dr. Pearson. "AP Physics I will cover many of the same topics as Physics C, such as motion, forces and energy," said Mrs. Korb, who will be teaching the class. AP Physics I will be algebrabased physics as opposed to the calculus-based physics that is taught by Dr. Pearson. The class will be available to juniors and seniors, but because Mrs. Korb will only teach one section, priority will be given to seniors.
Photo: Aaron Wasserman
Aaron Wasserman
Mrs. Korb will be offering a new AP Physics course next year.
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Five Minutes with Hayley and Wilson Features Editor Class of 2015
Dean Papastrat Web/Tech Editor Class of 2015
Knightly News: So, the end is finally here. How does it feel to finally be leaving Pace? Hayley Silverstein: ‘Bout time! KN: What was your favorite part about senior year? Wilson Alexander: Just being at the top of the high school... There’s something about senior year where your whole attitude about everything changes. Everything is more laid back, especially second semester. HS: The 2 a.m. game of manhunt during the sleepover when we were decorating for Spirit Week was really fun. It was just creepy, because Mr. Hornor sat in a chair in the corner of Inman staring at everyone as they slept. KN: What’s your funniest memory with a Pace teacher? WA: Sophomore year AP Euro, Dr. Link was talking about overpopulation, and went ‘Oh we should just kill all the old and ugly people.’ I looked at him and said, ‘Dr. Link, then we’d have to kill you.’ HS: AP Bio junior year was the
Photo: Dean Papastrat
Julia Beck
greatest because Hater would constantly insult the smartest kids in our grade. KN: What’s your favorite Paceclass? WA: Any history class I’ve had; they were great. HS: Mine is AP Bio. You know that whole cat facts prank? Where you text someone ‘You’ve Been Subscribed to Cat Facts,’ and text them ludicrous things about cats. Will Egan did that prank to Mr. Hattori for about an hour, and it was the funniest thing. KN: What is your favorite thing you’ve ever participated in at Pace? HS: Newspaper, duh. WA: Baseball. KN: Time for a bit of a changeup. How did you choose where you wanted to go to college? WA: I wanted a big university with a good journalism program, which helped narrow down my search. HS: When you look at colleges, you have to get a sense that you would definitely fit in there. Don’t just say, “I want to go here because it’s ranked the highest.” Go somewhere you know you’re going to thrive. KN: Good advice. What are you most looking forward to in college? HS: Partyyy. WA: I can’t even imagine that.
Hayley and Wilson celebrate leading The Knightly News to a GSPA “Superior” rating and statewide General Excellence Award. HS: You guys have no idea what I’m like outside of school. WA: Eh, I know you. HS: That’s what you think. WA: To answer the question, I honestly have no idea. Stuff happens that you don’t expect, and it’s hard to anticipate. HS: I think the freedom will be amazing. KN: Are you planning on doing anything with journalism in college or in your future? HS: I’m thinking about joining the Emory Wheel, but I’m not sure. It would be fun and interesting to see what it’s like, especially the differences
between high school and college. It really just comes down to how much time do I have. KN: What was the best part of working together on newspaper this year? HS: Nothing! It was all horrible. Wait… Just kidding. WA: It was incredible. I loved it so much, and Hayley is the best. Actually we played off each other pretty well because we are both sassy. We sort of hit the ground running and learned how to manage staff together. HS: We’ve had pretty matched personalities and opinions about things, so we’ve gotten along
really well. KN: What will you miss most about Pace? HS: It’s just weird to think after coming here for nine years that I won’t be coming here next year. It’s just the whole change of routine that will be really weird. WA: I’ll miss all the opportunities, like how you’re able to try anything. Life doesn’t work like that. It’ll be a lot different in college, more selective. KN: What’s something no one at Pace knows about you? HS: Everything. I don’t know, lots of people don’t know I dance, and just think Kevin does. I’ve never publicized it, but I’ve been dancing for 14 years, and I’m at a pre-professional level, so everyone I dance with is homeschooled and will become a professional dancer. But I’m going to college instead. WA: I really don’t have anything, I’m pretty open and vocal about my life. KN: Any final words of advice? HS: Keep everything in perspective; when you get a test back and think it’s the end of the world, it’s not. It isn’t going to change whether you’re going to get into your favorite college. Just take everything in stride. WA: Yeah, don’t anticipate years down the road. It’ll be done before you know it, so try to enjoy the present.
Photo: Aaron Wasserman
Teachers Leaving (Continued from page 1)
Senior Micaela Robinson discusses her pieces at the Spring Art Show.
Student Art Exhibit Wows Aaron Wasserman Online Editor Class of 2014
Despite Pace’s recent emphasis on athletics, Pace still has a reputation of being the premier school in the Buckhead area for the fine arts. The Advanced Studio and Independent Art Exhibit on April 22 was a perfect example of the talent and dedication of Pace students with regard to the fine arts. The show featured art created throughout the year and included mediums from wheel-spun pottery to pencil drawings, acrylic paintings, photography and more.
For the 24 seniors, all their hard work and creativity finally culminated in the show. The show had a great turnout with parents, teachers and students alike coming out to view and celebrate the students’ work. “It was really cool to see what my classmates are able to accomplish in arts,” said senior Aaron Simon, “The self portraits were especially impressive.” One of the most memorable and surprising aspects of the show was the wide range of art mediums that were on display. “I liked how so many students opted to try mixing different medias together this year,” said art teacher Donice Bloodworth. Donice noted that Scarlett Chang
and Jason Malik excelled this year in combining different mediums. The spring art show is a source of great pride and excitement for the seniors who took Advanced Studio Art or did independent study in photography or ceramics this year. It can certainly be stressful to have an entire year of work come down to one show, but all the artists handled the pressure with grace and proudly showed off their work. “It was really interesting to see which paintings of mine people enjoyed, because the ones that people liked the most were usually the pieces that weren’t my favorite,” said senior Michael O’Brien.
who make me laugh out loud and forget what I am supposed to be teaching” is what he said he’d miss the most. Head girls basketball coach and chemistry teacher Ms. Tate looks on her time at Pace as one of “tremendous growth and bittersweet moments.” Many students have agonized over her class or her tough basketball practices, but all appreciate her passion. “I’ll miss her intensity but also her love for the game [basketball] and how it’s been transferred over to the players and how she interacts with everyone,” said senior Evelyn Hobbs. As for her favorite memory, Coach Tate recalls: “Making it to the state championship game in 2011... That season was incredibly challenging and the team almost fell apart, but we were able to come together and experiencing that was almost dreamlike.” Coach Tate will coach varsity girls basketball at Shiloh High School and teach chemistry. Mrs. Strowd, head of admissions and member of the English department, is still “figuring out what the next phase of [her] career will be.” Her fondest memories of Pace include the nature of Pace students and a club she formed with former band director Scott Campbell and the late Pat Howells. “One Friday afternoon years ago [we] sat at the front desk of the Castle and sampled cheeses that Mr. Campbell had brought,” she said, “We gathered again the next couple Fridays and eventually formed
the Cheese Club, which lasted several years and cultivated a robust membership of current and former staff members and even the occasional alum.” The versatile Mrs. Dickherber teaches not only math, but science as well. She will be leaving to attend Georgia State as a full-time student to earn her doctorate in cellular biology, specifically studying cancer and the role of the immune system. Mrs. Dickherber has worked at Pace for the last three years, but taught at Pace for many years before the birth of her children. One of her favorite aspects of Pace is the relationships she has had with colleagues. A favorite moment was “racing Ms. Anderson one day from the Inman Center, across the gardens and into the faculty lounge to see who could get to the cookies they just put out for the faculty first.” Mr. Kates, head varsity lacrosse coach and history teacher, will work at Haverford School in Philadelphia teaching history and coaching lacrosse and basketball. Haverford has one of the top lacrosse programs in the country, perennially ranked in the top 15. Mr. Kates has taught at Pace for eight years, a career highlighted by winning the Kessler Award, an excellence in teaching award decided by faculty vote. “My favorite memory is the students’ reaction when I won the Kessler Award; that was pretty special to me,” said “TomKat,” as he is affectionately called by many of his students.
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Wilson Alexander Co-Editor In Chief Class of 2014
One Sunday, Headmaster Fred Assaf was quietly sitting in church when an announcement was made. “I heard a talk in my church that they were going to open this school, and that they were looking for all kinds of things,” he said, “So, I spoke to the guy afterwards and said, ‘I actually have more than a few things, I have an entire school.’” Seeing as Pace will be furnishing the new Arthur M. Blank Family Upper School with brand new chairs, desks, science equipment, tables and all other furniture needs, Mr. Assaf saw no reason not to petition the Pace board of directors to give the contents of the trailers to Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School. “We’re saving them hundreds of thousands of dollars,” said Mr. Assaf, “All of our stuff is in good shape and new… We’re not looking for a pat on the back, we’re doing it because we have it and they need it.” Cristo Rey, or “Christ the King,” is a Catholic college preparatory school designed for lower-income families. The Cristo Rey school movement was founded by the Society of Jesus, or Jesuits, with the first school opening in Chicago in 1996. “Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit will be the 28th Cristo Rey School and the 60th Jesuit high school in the United States,” said school principal James Van Dyke, “But we will be the first in the alpha-
bet in both categories.” Besides being designed for lower-income families, Cristo Rey is unique in another way: students work jobs while attending school. It helps cover 60% of the $18,000 cost of enrolling at Cristo Rey, while parents pay 10% and the school covers the rest for each student. The school plans to open this fall in Midtown Atlanta with a freshman class of 125 students. Though it was designed to help with costs, the work-study program has practical implications. “The students began to
“We’re saving them hundreds of thousands of dollars - All of our stuff is in good shape and new… We’re not looking for a pat on the back, we’re doing it because we have it and they need it.” - Mr. Assaf learn that they could cut it in a corporate world of successful people; they developed a sense of their own worth,” said Mr. Van Dyke, “And it made all the difference in the world to them. Furthermore, it helped them to think about school in a different way. And it gave them the opportunity to say something very special: they earned their education. The students learn priori-
ties: their studies and their job. If they work hard at these, they earn the privilege of extracurriculars and sports.... But they know that the job comes first.” Pace will begin the process of moving into the Arthur M. Blank Family Upper School on May 23, a process that begins with handing over the furniture to Cristo Rey over the course of no more than a week. However, the building won’t be ready at this date, and the process isn’t as simple as walking through the back parking lot with boxes of books and personal belongings. As soon as school ends, workers from New South Construction, whose contract stipulates they must “return the campus to its previous state,” will thoroughly inspect every nook and cranny in each room of the Academic Learning Village. If they all check out accordingly, the company will begin removal of said trailers, the concrete will be ripped up and landscaping removed. Then the piping for water and plumbing has to be removed. Once this is finished, turf can be replanted and the field will return to its original use as a multipurpose practice field. At the same time that the grass is growing in, the building of the new Upper School will begin to reach its conclusion. There is no hard date for its completion, but it should be finished the first week of August. To allow for faculty and staff to settle in to the new building, the start of school is being pushed back a week to Aug. 20.
Debate ‘Speaks Good’ John Morrison Staff Writer Class of 2014
man and I had the great pleasure of being invited,” said Erik, “and we finished in fifth place.” Pace’s freshman debaters also performed well at tournaments throughout the year. “We had a large number of freshmen this year, and they all had very successful seasons,” said Coach Jordan, “Essentially every tournament they were in, they either won, closed out or were in the finals or semis.” Pace freshmen closed out (were the final pairs remaining) at the University of Michigan Tournament, which is the state tournament for freshmen, and the Woodward Tournament, which is the national championship for first- and second-year debaters.
Photo: Shuntá Jordan
Pace Academy has long been a local and national debate powerhouse, and following last year’s victory in the NDCA National Championship by Victor Skenderi (‘13) and Anshuman Parikh (‘14), expectations were set high for this year’s team. Pace’s varsity debaters had a successful year with a long list of accomplishments. Two teams (seniors Erik Howard + Anshuman and juniors Tanner Lewis + Clyde Shephard) earned berths to the Tournament of Champions in Lexington, Ky., and four teams earned berths to the National Debate Coaches Association National Championship. Clyde and Tanner won the University of Michigan Round Robin, as well as the GFCA State Championship. In years past, Georgia debate was sanctioned by the GHSA. This meant that there was a state champion in each classification, A-AAAAA. This system made Pace’s long streak of state championships possible that is on display in the Inman Center. However, four years ago, the GHSA relinquished its control to
the Georgia Forensics Coaches Association, which crowns only one state championship for all classifications. With a victory over Westminster in the finals, Tanner and Clyde won this year’s state championship, Pace’s first in several years. “Now it’s an all-classification event so the competition is much more stiff,” said head coach Shuntá Jordan, “It’s a great accomplishment for juniors to have done that.” Anshuman and Erik completed their successful debate careers this year. At the beginning of the season, the two attended the Greenhill Round Robin, a tournament for the top 14 debate teams in the country. “Anshu-
Seniors Anshuman and Erik prep during the Greenhill Round Robin.
Photo:Julia Beck
Pace To Donate Furniture
Sporting their SYA gear, Lauren and Morgan check out a map of where Morgan will be staying.
Sophomores Set To Study Abroad Next Year Julia Beck
Features Editor Class of 2015
Traveling is a way people can gain perspective of the world around them and learn outside the classroom. One popular way to become immersed in a culture is through study abroad programs, usually for a semester during college. Sophomores Lauren Archer and Morgan Kelly are taking advantage of this opportunity earlier than most. For both semesters of their junior year, Morgan will be living and studying in Viterbo, Italy and Lauren will be in Zaragoza, Spain. Lauren and Morgan are traveling through a program called SYA, School Year Abroad, which offers programs in Spain, France, Italy and China. “Pace is kind of small,” said Lauren, “I wanted to see outside Pace and this area, so I was like, ‘let’s go abroad!’ It’s sort of drastic but definitely worth it.” When SYA visited Pace, she and Morgan decided to look into the program, and after talking to senior Hannah Seabright who did SYA China last year, they both decided to apply. Lauren picked Spain because she has been taking Spanish for two years at Pace, and Morgan chose Italy because of the Italian culture and her Italian heritage. Morgan and Lauren will be going to school with other students in the SYA program in each country. They spend their nine months with a host family who they are supposed to call mom and dad. “I’m a little worried about host families, but everyone I’ve talked to says that’s the best part, so I’m also really excited,” said Morgan. After becoming accustomed to the home stay experience,
the language and the school, SYA students are allowed to go on weekend excursions around the country. “I’m most excited for independent travel on the weekends around Spain to see all the museums and architecture,” said Lauren, “For spring break I get to travel to another country. Maybe I’ll go visit Morgan.” This program, though, brings lots of new experiences at once. The cultures and daily living in Spain and Italy are very different from the U.S. Lauren is disappointed to be missing Thanksgiving, her favorite holiday, but is excited about new Spanish holidays. “There is this big festival I can go to. It’s sort of like Music Midtown, only for bullfighting,” said Lauren. The most intimidating part of the experience for both is the language barrier. Fortunately, though, fluency in a language is supposed to come after three months living in a foreign country. “I’m nervous about the language barrier and missing everyone at home, especially with the time difference. But I’m going to come home fluent in Italian, so it’ll be worth it,” said Morgan, “But if anyone is in Italy next year, come visit me.” The application process for the program was intense, including an essay about why each wanted to live in their chosen country, an essay about personal interests, another personal essay, an interview and recommendations. But Morgan and Lauren both say it could not be more worth it. “Just think how this time next year I will be fluent in another language and speaking to a whole different group of friends in another country. If you told someone that, they would be like,’ you’re kidding, that’s not going to happen.’ But it’s actually going to happen,” said Lauren.
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New Upper School Will Blend Traditional, Contemporary Styles Web/Tech Editor Class of 2015
The architects of the new Upper School, Collins Cooper Carusi, have utilized structural elements from the Castle as well as modern ones in their design of the building; however, many may not be aware of how the firm took a similar approach with the interior. "We wanted to take the traditional Pace feeling of community and blend it with the technology of the 21st century," said Pace parent Stephanie Blank, who was involved in many of the design decisions. One can definitely feel this throughout the entire building, especially given the unique way the interior merges functionality and appearance. One of the most important aspects of a space, color scheme, truly sets the new Upper School apart from many other educational buildings in the area. Soft earth tones, light cream colors, and multiple shades of grey along with deep blues will create
a soothing environment, while splashes of brighter colors and student artwork will liven up the halls. These colors flow not only along the walls, but also into the floors, fabrics and frames. The bathrooms are tiled with dark grey ceramic squares on the floor and light brown on the walls, and include color accents as well. Stone, similar in appearance to the entrance of the Inman Center, appears often and adds a nice contrast to the clean lines by providing a rich texture. The floors are covered with a variety of materials, from a laminate that mimics hardwood in the hallways to individual carpet tiles in each classroom, which make cleaning a spill a breeze. The student art will be shown in special inset display cases as well as on special rails made specifically for hanging. The new seating options build upon both the color scheme and blending of old and new by using the colors on traditionaltype fabrics. Students will see this incorporated into many of the built-in couches and seating areas throughout the new build-
ing. Many of the chairs in the library and common areas will be made of durable wood, personally tested by Dave Fortier, Pace facilities manager. However, some chairs will be special; for example, some areas of the library will have "active seating," which will force users to continually adjust their position by employing their abdominal muscles. According to research, this encourages focus and learning, while also giving students a workout of sorts. Just as the seating focuses on durability and usability, the workspaces share many of the same traits. New desks, made for both left and right-handed students, use a special base that prevents rocking and enhances their longevity. In addition, the desks can even be fit together to make different shapes in each classroom. In the library, beautiful wooden desks will feature special outlets and other technology ports directly integrated into the center of the table, allowing students to connect without stretching cords across the floor.
Photos: Wilson Alexander (above), Lee Wilson (below)
Dean Papastrat
The Student Commons (above) and Mrs. Durlin’s classroom (below) make good use of natural light.
Photos: Wilson Alexander(L), Lee Wilson (R) The library reading room features vaulted ceilings and exposed stone.
The terrace above the Student Commons has ample space for students to hang out along with great views.
Walsh Field To Be Ready For Fall Season Joe Loughran Staff Writer Class of 2016
While plans have long been in the works to eventually build an all-purpose stadium next to
the current field at the Riverview Road Athletic Complex, those plans have been expedited and construction on the stadium will be completed in time for the first home football game of the 2014 season. After exceeding the $32 million goal by $3 million
Photo: Pace Communications Office A rendering of the completed complex shows the new stadium, practice/junior varsity field, bleachers, track and extra field facilities.
for the Aim High Campaign to build the new Upper School, Mr. Assaf and the Pace Board of Trustees have decided to use the extra money to build the stadium. The stadium will be named Walsh Field after Leigh and Tim Walsh, both members of Pace Academy's Class of 1981, and their family, including sophomore Jack Walsh. The Walshes gave a generous donation to ensure that the field is built this summer. The stadium will include "bleacher seating, a FIFA-regulation grass field suitable for all sports and a Beynon track," according to the school's initial press release announcing the stadium. "When we started our last capital campaign, we had included the completion of a new stadium," said Mr. Assaf, "The current snack bar and locker
rooms were actually built to support stands for the new stadium. But when the economy went bad in 2009, we cut that project short. However, this campaign has done very, very well, our community has been so generous, and Mr. and Mrs. Walsh made an extraordinary gift in the hope that we could finish the track and new field. So when the Board of Trustees saw that we met all our goals for the new Upper School, we decided to finish what was the unfinished project at Riverview Road." "Pace Academy has been a part of our lives for as long as we can remember‌ Watching Pace athletics grow in recent years has been a joy, and we can think of no better gift than to help complete the school's athletic facilities for the future generations of Pace Knights," the Walshes said. Athletic Director Kris
Palmerton also expressed his enthusiasm for the new project: "It's extremely exciting. It's great to have for all of our teams, and it will be the crown jewel of the athletic department." Athletes of all sports that will eventually use the stadium were ecstatic at the news of the new addition to the Riverview Road facility. "I think it's great," said sophomore Malik Staples, "It's going to bring out a lot more fans and more people just to watch us play. It's going to be a great environment out there." Track and field athletes have even more reason to be happy about the new stadium. "After running on the parking lot and other schools' tracks the last four years, it's going to be exciting to finally have our own track to run and get better on," said sophomore Xori Johnson.
Opinion
May 16, 2014
The Knightly News
Co-Editors in Chief: Wilson Alexander Hayley Silverstein Tech Editor: Dean Papastrat News Editor: Sam Rubenstein Opinion Editor: Wylie Heiner Features Editor: Julia Beck Sports Editor: David Martos
Online Editor: Aaron Wasserman Staff Writers: Josh Blank Grace Francour Max Greenberg Joe Loughran John Morrison Elizabeth Roos Josh Sloan Faculty Adviser: Ms. Lee Wilson Assistant Adviser: Mr. Matt Walker
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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.
Summer School Steals Valuable Time, Experiences Photo: Dean Papastrat
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Dean Papastrat Web/Tech Editor Class of 2015
Most students have heard the age-old consequence of failing a class from a young age: summer school. Yet, despite the negative stigma associated with it, some educators believe that summer school provides a viable option to allow students to grasp complex material. This view, while holding some truth, drastically underestimates the importance of freedom, experience and development summer brings for students. Summer gives students the opportunity to explore their passions in a way that school does not allow. Internships, jobs, pre-college programs and camps only prove beneficial when they cause a change of lifestyle, a separation from the everyday grind of classes. Adapting to the typical 9-5 workday, following extended deadlines, and interacting with coworkers in a totally new environment give students a perspective of the working world as opposed to the monotony of learning another algebra equation or conjugation, which only extends students’ antipathy towards learning. On the other hand, working may show students how much
Sophomore James Sadlo studies hard to avoid missing out on his favorite summer opportunities. more they enjoy learning and actually encourage them to delve further into their favorite subjects. This experience of comparing a work environment to the learning environment should be expanded upon, not eliminated by removing the one time students have to break out of the rut. For other students, an internship or summer job may help them find their passion. Especially in fields such as computer science, students require hands-on experience to get a feel for whether or not they actually enjoy the subject they’re plan-
ning on studying. For students looking to specialize in medicine, volunteering at a hospital could expose them to some of the more negative aspects of being a doctor. By working in a research lab, aspiring chemists could finally get the chance to use their knowledge from the classroom to help all of mankind. Simply put, the opportunities and experiences that can be gained from these summer positions not only enrich adolescent minds, but shape and mold students’ adult selves by providing a glimpse into the future.
Positive Changes Set for SAT in Spring 2016 Photos: Josh Blank, Wylie Heiner
Juniors focus on their studies in order to prepare themselves for the rigorous exam that will soon take over their lives.
Josh Blank Staff Writer Class of 2015
Standardized Aptitude Testing, more commonly known as a student’s worst nightmare, will undergo revisions starting in 2016. Students taking the SAT will see a variety of changes on the test that appear to be beneficial for test takers. These changes include no penalties for wrong answers and elimination of obscure vocabulary words on the fill-in-the-blank sections. The change of no penalty for wrong answers is one that will make students happy because
they won’t need to worry about guessing. The removal of obscure vocabulary words benefits students who will no longer need to spend hours upon hours studying flashcards. Instead, test takers will have to understand the context of words and how they’re used in sentences. In total, there will be eight changes made to the SAT in 2016. According to the College Board, the test “will focus on the knowledge and skills that current research shows are most essential for college and career readiness and success. The exam will reflect the best of classroom work: relevant words in context, command of evidence, essay analyzing a source, math
focused on three areas, problems grounded in real-world contexts, analysis in science and social studies, founding documents and great global conversation, and no penalty for wrong answers.” The command of evidence section will require students to interpret and use evidence from multiple sources. Also, students may have to pick a quote from the text that best supports their answer, or students will interpret graphics to find answers. Another new section, essay analyzing a source, will challenge students’ ability to explain how the author creates their argument, and students will have to support their rationale with text from the passage.
Changes to the math section will examine one’s ability to problem solve, data analysis, algebra and advanced mathematics. A completely new twist to the SAT, questions about realworld problems will question students about events in works that they may encounter during their college life or career. Similar to the ACT, SAT takers will now have to answer questions involving science, social studies and history. The final addition to the SAT is the work with wellknown documents like the Bill of Rights or the Declaration of Independence. In my opinion, the changes to the SAT are great because students will be tested on a wider
spectrum of content which will require more knowledge. The change that I’m most pleased with is the decision to not penalize wrong answers. I think this will allow students to use abductive reasoning after narrowing down the answer to two choices. Although some may argue that no penalty for wrong answers is encouraging students to guess, I think that it will cause students to limit their answer choices and pick the best answer based on their knowledge and textual evidence. Students also will no longer have to fear picking a wrong answer; instead it will eliminate some of the stress of what can be a pressure-cooker situation for most students.
Lifestyle
Vol. 39 Issue #8
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Raja Spices it up for Hungry Customers Staff Writer Class of 2015
Raja, located in the heart of Buckhead at 2955 Peachtree Rd., delivers a strong taste of authentic Indian culture and cuisine. Owner Ramen Saha was born in Calcutta, India where he learned to make traditional Indian dishes. In 1979, Mr. Saha opened Raja to help bring typical North Indian food to America. Raja is known as one of the oldest and best Indian restaurants in the Atlanta metro area. When I drove to Raja, the restaurant was hard to find at first because it is tucked away in a small shopping center between two stores. Although there is limited parking in the shopping center, one has the option to
Photo: Josh Blank
Josh Blank
park down a nearby side street and walk to the restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted by a friendly staff and traditional Indian music. The restaurant itself is quiet and lowkey, but the bright pink decorations would say otherwise. The service was excellent; the waiter offered to take my meal and drink order right away, and the food was served in a very timely fashion. The menu has a plethora of traditional Indian dishes like naan bread, chicken curry, tandoori, lamb curry and samosas. Each dish is served with rice, because it helps tone down the hot spices. But for those who don’t like hot food, you have the option of choosing mild spices or a dish without any hot spices. I had the chicken curry served with white rice and naan
bread. This dish was fantastic due to the tender chicken and perfect combination of spices. I also tried the chicken tikka masala, chicken tikka tandoori and the chana masala. The chicken tikka masala was good, but the sauce was very creamy and sweet, and didn’t have the pungent flavor of the curry. But the chicken tikka tandoori delivered a powerful taste without any sauce or overly hot spices. This dish comes out on a sizzling iron skillet similar to fajitas. The chana masala, a popular vegetarian dish, is chickpeas with diced tomatoes and onions served in a medium spicy sauce. One downside to the restaurant is that soda refills cost 75 cents to one dollar. But overall, dinner was delicious and offered an authentic Indian meal that everyone at my table enjoyed.
12-15, one of the most anticipated music festivals is staged in Manchester, Tenn. Bonnaroo offers a line-up of around 200 bands, featuring Kanye West, Vampire Weekend, The Avett Brothers, Phoenix and Arctic Monkeys, as well as arts, dance classes, cinema and a unique camping experience. Another summer festival well-known for its shopping opportunities, farmers market and “chow town,” cultivated by Chicago’s local restaurants, as well as its killer line up, is Lollapalooza. Scheduled for Aug. 1-3 and located in Chicago’s
Grant Park, Lollapalooza attracts concert-goers from far and wide with their diverse lineup featuring Eminem, Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Skrillex, Lorde, The Avett Brothers and Foster the People. Of course, not to be missed are the popular country concerts at Lakewood. To kick off the summer, the Dave Matthews Band will be playing at Aaron’s Lakewood Amphitheater May 24. “I’m excited for all the summer concerts because you see all of your friends in one place, which is hard to achieve on an average occasion in the summer,” said junior Sarah Smith. More favorites playing Lakewood include Zac Brown Band (June 7), Brad Paisley (June 22), Tim McGraw (July 13) and Luke Bryan (July 26). The summer promises to meet every music lover’s expectations with a wide variety of concerts. Also appearing this summer are Capital Cities, Rebelution, the Goo Goo Dolls and Walk the Moon.
Loyal customers rave about the delicious food at Raja.
Jeni’s Ice Cream Music Festivals Draw Crowds Melts Hearts Grace Francour Staff Writer Class of 2015
Tans, the lake, sunshine, camp, freedom and bikinis are some of the first things that come to mind when many think about summer, but summer concerts and music festivals can’t be forgotten. Summer music festivals offer a unique experience filled with positive vibes and good music for every taste from the hippie flower children and the hipster wannabes to classic rockers and others. June
Photo: www.inqmind.co Lollapalooza 2013 was a hit, with over 300,000 attending over 3 days.
Atlanta’s hottest new place for cold treats, Jeni’s Westside Provisions, is nestled among a mecca of famous Atlanta shops and restaurants on Howell Mill Rd. The eatery offers a variety of unique flavors ranging from Bangkok Peanut and Whiskey & Pecans to Goat Cheese with Red Cherries and Banana French Toast. You can smell the sweet aroma of delicious, fresh ice cream from halfway across the parking lot; the scent is intoxicating, creating a craving that can only be satisfied by Jeni’s. The scoop shop’s servers are more than willing to let you try every flavor. With so many options, it is exceedingly difficult to narrow your decision down to a single flavor. Luckily, the small size includes two different flavors in the same cone. Popular combinations include Bramble-
berry Crisp (a cobbler-like treat) and Banana French Toast, as well as Black Coffee and Brown Butter Almond Brittle. You also get your choice of cake, sugar or home-made waffle cones. I highly recommend the waffle cone; mine was still warm off the press, providing an excellent juxtaposition to the cold ice cream. At Jeni’s, one is not limited solely to ice cream. Frozen yogurts, sorbets and home-made ice cream sandwiches are also scrumptious options. Ice cream sandwiches at Jeni’s are both beautiful and delicious. With meringue-like cookies and the delectable Jeni’s ice-cream, one can’t go wrong. Ice-cream sandwich choices include Chocolate Hazelnut, Oatmeal Cream, Orchid Vanilla and Salty Caramel with Smoked Almonds. I urge anyone in the Howell Mill Rd./Westside Provisions area to check out Jeni’s. Your ice cream experience will be one that you won’t soon forget.
nior Symone Sommerville went as far as asking if senior Elizabeth Roos actually “got her dress in Cambodia.” Black and white, worn together and separately, seemed to take over the dance floor,
creating a stark contrast against the classic tuxedos worn by the young men at the party. Nurse Powell was part of the trend, passing for one of the young ladies on the dance floor clad in black and white.
Elizabeth Roos Staff Writer Class of 2014
Pace Prom’s Leading Ladies Steal the Show Wylie Heiner
Opinion Editor Class of 2014
Reported as the “best prom I have ever seen” by Mr. Hornor,
the Gatsby-themed event went off without a hitch, so it would make sense that the dresses were no exception. This year prom dresses took on a different shape and style, ranging from elaborate beading and exotic prints to a
monochromatic mix of blacks and whites, all of which added to the dramatic effect that was Prom 2014. Exotic prints seemed to take on a life of their own against their luxurious fabrics, and se-
Photos: Wylie Heiner Pace leading ladies range in grade, style, taste and posture at this year’s Gatsby-themed prom.
Sports
May 16, 2014
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Joe Loughran Staff Writer Class of 2016
Pace varsity baseball had an incredible regular season, going 16-4 and moving into the top 10 in Class A. The Knights enjoyed contributions from a strong senior core on the mound and at the plate. The senior core was made up of Jared Datoc, Kameron Uter, Raphael Ramirez, Will Rucker, Sam Rubenstein, Chris St. Paul, Marc Bernstein and Wilson Alexander. Out of those eight seniors, three are going to play D-1 baseball: Jared (Georgia Tech), Raphael (N.C. State) and Kameron (Wake Forest). The experience and talent that the seniors possess fueled the team’s run of 14 wins in a row after losing the first game to Westminster, along with a solid supporting group of underclassmen, led by juniors Dylan Steinfeld and Chase Uter and sophomore Matthew Plisko. On offense, the Knights were led by two seniors at the top of the lineup, Raphael and Jared. Jared had an on-base percentage
of over .600 along with over 11 walks on the season, providing base runners for three and four hitters Chase and Will, who are hitting .395 and .470, respectively. Kam and Dylan also provided good hitting in the middle of the lineup. The Knights also benefited from their wealth of pitching talent, led by Kam, Jared and Wilson, along with junior Cooper Drose and sophomores Andy Bainton and Matthew. Coach Hall was very pleased with the season, noting senior experience as the main catalyst. “We had a senior class that set the tone early and had an expectation of winning,” he said, “This is something that we’ve built on since these seniors were freshmen, that we’ve improved every year and gotten better. These seniors created that environment where everyone on the team expected success.” The Knights were the region 5A runner-up and made the program’s first state appearance since 2006. The team made it to the Elite Eight after defeating Athens Christian in a doubleheader in the post-season.
Photo: Fred Assaf Senior pitcher Kameron Uter delivers a pitch against Westminster.
Photo: Erin Rawls
Baseball Makes State Elite Eight
The gymnastics team celebrates a successful season.
Gymnastics Ends Season With Tremendous Growth Grace Francour Staff Writer Class of 2015
As summer quickly approaches, spring sports wrap up their seasons, which for the gymnastics team was especially impressive with a record of 5-5. “Just last night the judges commented on how much the girls had improved from the first meet of the season,” said coach Steve Cunningham, “The girls team total improved by four points over the season; four points in gymnastics is a big jump.” This notable achievement could not have been accomplished without the hard work and dedication the team put in, practicing every day to perfect their routines. “We all have worked really hard and there has been an obvious payoff,” said
sophomore Retta Carolin. Perhaps the gymnast showing the greatest improvement is senior Symone Sommerville, new to the team this year, who “in just one short season has learned a round-off back handspring on floor,” according to Coach Cunningham. “She also learned a front handspring on the vaulting table. Three times this season she scored in the low eight’s on a vault value of 8.6; that is very impressive for a beginner,” he said. The team’s growth was demonstrated during their Senior Night meet, scoring a season high of 92.5 while defeating OLA, Dutchtown and Eagle’s Landing. “The team has definitely grown because we were able to send two people to area [junior Erin Rawls and freshman Molly Jacoby],” said junior Christina Darland. While Coach Cunningham
claims that “every day of practice” was his favorite part of the season, the team agrees that their unique tradition of assigning each member an animal at the beginning of the season is the best part. “Animals are always my favorite part of the season,” said Christina, whose animal is a hyena. “The gymnastics team’s strengths this season have been their incredible work ethic and closeness,” said Coach Cunningham, “These girls really enjoy being around each other, which makes for a lot of fun for the coaches.” “I will miss my teammates because the bond that we had was amazing,” said Symone, “Everyone got along and there was never a dull day at practice.” The only negative, according to team members: too short of a season.
Tennis Serves Up State Tournament Appearances Staff Writer Class of 2014
The Pace varsity boys tennis team entered this season with the goal of improving upon its successful 2013 campaign, which included a region championship and an appearance in the state semi-finals. This year’s team was led by seniors Kal Golde, Daniel Gray, Jay Kumar, David Martos and Anshuman Parikh, who brought tremendous experience to the squad. According to head coach Neil DeRosa, the most dramatic improvement among the seniors was seen in Jay Kumar. “[Jay] knew going into this season that he would most likely be playing number one singles and knew that he would have to step his game up a notch,” said Mr. DeRosa, “In a lot of cases,
seniors have a tendency in tennis to get burned out. In Jay’s case, he went out and stepped up his conditioning and skill set in the off season by training harder. As a result, he reinvented his game. He’s stronger, more fit, and capable of competing with the best in the state.” The boys defeated the likes of North Atlanta, Whitefield, Pinecrest and Galloway on their way to a regular season record of 7-2-1. In April, they won the region tournament, avenging a regular season loss to Holy Innocents’ in the finals. The boys made it all the way to the Final Four of the state tournament, defeating Aquinas of Augusta and Christian Heritage before getting stopped by a tough Brookstone team. The varsity girls tennis team finished the season with a 10-2 regular season record, earning the top seed in the region
tournament. The girls had only one senior on their roster, Pate Hardison, but received strong play from younger players throughout the season. “Zoe Weitzner came directly from varsity basketball and has played both number one and number two singles for us this year, which is quite an accomplishment,” said head coach Sarah Eden, “She is an amazing competitor and has only lost two matches all season. Her athleticism and determination have set a great example for the team.” After a tremendous regular season, the girls won their region title at Blackburn Tennis Center. Like the boys, their final win came against the Holy Innocents’ Golden Bears. The girls made it to the Elite Eight of the state tournament, dominating Aquinas of Augusta before losing to Whitefield in a close contest.
Photo: Neil DeRosa
John Morrison
Senior Kal Golde has been a vital part of this season’s success.
Sports
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Pace Athletes Stand Out Pace Track Races To Top Max Greenberg
Staff Writer Class of 2014
Sam Rubenstein News Editor Class of 2014
Beyond the obvious headliner, senior Kenny Selmon, both the boys and girls track teams have enjoyed stellar seasons. Throughout the season, Pace athletes have regularly taken the podium, scoring top finishes in various events. The girls 4 X 100 relay team, an event in which Pace has often had success, broke the school record early in the season. The girls (freshman Sophie Blasberg, sophomore Molly Marks, senior Shabrea Duffy, and junior Lauren Hadley) had a time of 51.56 seconds. Lauren has had a standout season, winning the state championship in the 300 hurdles and placing third in the long jump, fifth in the triple jump and third as the anchor for the 4 X 100 relay team at state. Shabrea, in addition to winning third place with the 4 X 100 relay team, placed third at the state meet in the 100 hurdles. The girls team has had many
highlights this season, including two standout freshmen, Sophie and Julia Ross, both of whom ran at the state meet. Julia and Sophie were members of the state runner-up 4 X 400 relay team and Sophie was part of the 4 X 100 relay team that placed third at the state meet. Overall, the girls track and field team took fourth place at the state tournament. Senior Josh Rogers, a distance runner, competes in the state meet in the 1600 and 3200 meter races. The 4 X 400 relay team of sophomore Xori Johnson, Josh, senior Jordan Brown and Kenny broke school records and competes at state. The 4 X 100 team of freshman Deon Jackson, Xori, Jordan and Kenny also competes at the state meet. Of course, we cannot forget the track superstar, Kenny. The UNC commit, who this past summer placed third in the world at the World Youth Games, has had a stellar season, and currently leads the country in the 400 hurdles. Kenny has placed first in every individual event he has run, which includes 300, 400 and 110 hurdles, holding the school record in each, respectively.
The winter and spring athletes have achieved tremendous success, both individually and as teams. Below is a list of some of the highlights.
Girls Swimming placed sixth at the state meet and first in 1A. Gwynnie LaMastra, Brenner Appel, Grace Ferry and Madison Graham were named AllState in swimming and all qualified for individual events at the state meet. Harrison Moncino won a state championship in diving for the second year in a row. Owen Moncino placed third in the state for diving. Jack Walsh was named All-State in wrestling and placed fifth at the state meet. Evelyn Hobbs, Elijah Holifield and Armani Lashley were named All-Region in basketball. Girls Track and Field placed fourth overall at the state meet. Lauren Hadley was state champion in the 300 hurdles and placed third in the long jump, fifth in the triple jump and ran the anchor leg in the 4 X 100 relay team (with Sophie Blasberg, Molly Marks and Shabrea Duffey) that placed third. Girls Track 4 X 400 relay team (Julia Ross, Molly Marks, Katie Williamson and Sophie Blasberg) were state runner-ups. Shabrea Duffy placed third at the girls state track meet in the 100 hurdles. Kenny Selmon leads the country in the 400 hurdles, has placed first in every individual event he has run for Pace, including 400, 300 and 110 hurdles, and holds the school record in each. Girls Tennis took the Area 3 title en route to the Elite Eight round of the state tournament. Boys Tennis won their region and made it to the Final Four round of the state tournament. Arden Carlton will end her Pace career as the second all-time leading scorer for girls soccer with 43 goals as of press time.
Photo: Jolie Cunningham
Baseball earned the program’s first state appearance since 2006, making it to the Elite Eight. Girls Lacrosse beat their record, 6-12 on the season, with two area wins for first time ever. Boys Lacrosse made it to the first round of the state playoffs. Following is the status of teams still competing as of press time on May 8. Look for updates on the Knightly News website: knightlife.paceacademy.org/knightlynews. Boys Track and Field competed after press time at the state meet May 8-10. Girls Soccer competed after press time in the Elite Eight of the state tournament on May 10. Boys Soccer competed after press time in the Elite Eight of the state tournament on May 9. Julia Beck will represent Pace at the state tournament for girls golf on May 19. Alex Ross will represent Pace at the state tournament for boys golf on May 19.
Girls track and field placed fourth at the state tournament.
In addition, Pace Academy is sending a record nine students (at press time) to play college sports. See “Pace Forever Changed by Class of 2014” on page 1 for more.
Pace Boys Lacrosse Ventures to Tennessee Josh Sloan
On March 28, the boys varsity lacrosse team set off on a five-hour drive to Nashville, Tenn. to play the two powerhouse schools of Tennessee, Ensworth and Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA). Knowing both games would be great challenges, players and coaches thought that these games would really expose the areas where the team needs work. After leaving Pace early at 1 p.m., the boys flooded into a hotel where four players fit to a room with two beds in it. The players got organized, took showers and prepared themselves because about two hours later they were back on a bus
in the wet grass of MBA’s field. Although the trip featured a couple of difficult games, it was still a worthwhile experience for the team. “We knew MBA and Ensworth were two great teams, and winning would be a major challenge,” said sophomore Aaron Davis, “Overall the trip was a great experience that really helped us bond as a group and figure out our strengths and what we should work on to be a better team.” “The trip to Nashville revealed that when we have faith in one another and just play our game with confidence, we can compete with really good lacrosse teams,” said senior Charlie Burruss, “It’s always fun to be part of a team that will push each other, and see just how good we can get.” When asked if the Nashville trip was a good use of time, freshman Brian Sloan
said, “Yes, I thought it was a worthwhile trip that showed us
a lot, and I can’t wait to go on another one in the future.”
Photo: Fred Assaf
Staff Writer Class of 2014
heading over to Ensworth to play the first game of the trip. The Pace boys arrived to a massive campus and a very strong team in Ensworth. Ultimately, the Knights fell 12-7 to the Tigers but played well against a very high-powered offense. Following the game, the team went back to the hotel and then to dinner at a nearby restaurant while watching NCAA tournament basketball games. The next day it was drizzling and wet outside as the boys made their way onto the bus that morning. Coach Kates handed out pamphlets to a plantation museum but shortly after receiving these, the group arrived at a movie theater to see “Nonstop” instead. Afterwards, the team traveled to MBA to play its final game. MBA was a tough team with a stout defense and great attack, and the Pace team fell 15-6
Junior Matt Tanenblatt takes a shot on goal in Nashville, Tenn.
Year in Review
May 16, 2014
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Elizabeth Roos Staff Writer Class of 2014
Photos: Fred Assaf, Gemshots Photographic, Jolie Cunningham, Pace Communications Office, Pace Theatre, Lee Wilson
Vol. 39 Issue #8
College Choices
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Futures of Pace Academy Class of 2014 Wilson Alexander - University of Missouri-Columbia Mackenzie Attridge - University of South Carolina Osei Avril - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hallie Bedol - College of Charleston Marc Bernstein - Vanderbilt University Katie Brewster - Rhodes College Morgan Brewton-Johnson - Princeton University Jordan Brown - University of Pittsburgh Kelly Brown - Southern Methodist University Charlie Burruss - The University of Georgia Tommy Burruss - The University of Georgia Cory Bush - New York University Alex Bussey - University of New Haven Eda Calapkulu - The University of Georgia Arden Carlton - James Madison University Hunter Cesinger - University of Colorado at Boulder Scarlett Chang - The University of Georgia Baiza Cherinet - Georgia Southern University Tripp Conrad - College of Coastal Georgia Jessica Cooper - The University of Georgia Wilson Crisler - University of Mississippi Callie Cunningham - Georgia Southern University Jared Datoc - Georgia Institute of Technology Dishon Davis - Auburn University Tess Dillon - The University of Alabama Mark DiMeglio - Boston College Sam Downey - New York University Caroline Draughon - Wake Forest University Carter Draughon - Undecided Shabrea Duffy - Georgia Southern University Katie Duval - Emory University Will Egan - The University of Georgia Nathan England - University of Virginia Mary Liles Fiveash - The University of Georgia Lauren Flick - Boston College Kenneth Foote-Smith - University of Miami Denzel Franklin - Stanford University Kal Golde - The University of Georgia Daniel Gray - Northeastern University Max Greenberg - University of Michigan Kelliann Haidet - University of California at Berkeley Harrison Halberg - Vanderbilt University Pate Hardison - The University of Georgia Wylie Heiner - University of Miami Amelia Hess - Tulane University Evelyn Hobbs - Wake Forest University Madison Hoff - Wake Forest University Erik Howard - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Sarah Jacobson - The University of Georgia Kyle Johnson - The George Washington University Ally Jones - Northeastern University Mackenzie Kelly - Elon University John King - Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jay Kumar - Washington University in St. Louis
Gwynnie LaMastra - Johns Hopkins University Armani Lashley - Undecided Olivia Levine - The University of Texas, Austin Katie Lucke - University of Notre Dame Anna Luetters - Southern Methodist University Jaclyn Lund - University of Virginia Jason Malik - University of Colorado at Boulder David Martos - The University of Georgia Alexandra McCorkle - Elon University Katherine Merritt - Vanderbilt University John Morrison - The University of Alabama Kate Morrisroe - The University of Alabama Riley Muse - The University of Georgia James O’Brien - Holy Cross College Michael O’Brien - Holy Cross College Anshuman Parikh - Emory University Jeremy Paul - Georgia Institute of Technology Jake Pokalsky - The University of Georgia Raphael Ramirez - North Carolina State University Elizabeth Ratcliff - University of Virginia Corey Richards - The University of Georgia Micaela Robinson - The University of Texas, Austin Joshua Rogers - Princeton University Elizabeth Roos - Washington and Lee University Sam Rubenstein - University of Pennsylvania Will Rucker - University of Virginia William Rushton - University of St. Andrews Coco Schiffer - Loyola Marymount University Hannah Seabright - Colorado College Kenny Selmon - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hayley Silverstein - Emory University Kevin Silverstein - Princeton University Aaron Simon - University of Michigan Joshua Sloan - University of Pennsylvania Michael Sloman - The University of Georgia Nathan Sokolic - Haverford College Symone Sommerville - Georgia Southern University Jacob St. Amand - The University of Georgia Christopher St. Paul - The University of Georgia Elle Stang - University of Southern California Bobby Stonecipher - Furman University Sarah Sukin - Yale University Kandace Thompson - Texas A&M University Keith Tremege - The University of Georgia Emilia Tripodi - Fairfield University Kameron Uter - Wake Forest University Maddie Wanzer - The University of Alabama Aaron Wasserman - Georgia Institute of Technology Phillip Werner - Georgia Institute of Technology Caleb Williams - Furman University Katie Williamson - Vanderbilt University Alex Woods - Morehouse College Jules Zappone - The University of Arizona
May 16, 2014
Senior Predictions
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Wilson Alexander - Stars in the liveaction movie of “Johnny Bravo.”
Kenneth Foote-Smith - Loses his eyebrows permanently.
Raphael Ramirez - Featured in a cameo role on ABC’s “Cougar Town.”
Osei Avril - Becomes the Sixth Hokage.
Kal Golde - Majors in perfection.
Corey Richards - Refuses to marry so she doesn’t have to change her monograms.
Mackenzie Attridge - Marries a college athlete. Hallie Bedol - Wins season 32 of “Project Runway.”
Marc Bernstein - Grows back the fro. Katie Brewster - Gets plastic surgery so she can never stop smiling. Morgan Brewton-Johnson - Still undecided.
Denzel Franklin - Quits football and joins the glee club. Daniel Gray - Is right behind you. Max Greenberg - Finds Ms. New Booty. Kelliann Haidet - Can be found deep within the Berkeley library. Harrison Halberg - Votes for a Democrat.
Elizabeth Ratcliff - Totals her car. Forced to ride her horse around.
Micaela Robinson - Still figuring out how to drop that dun dun dun. Joshua Rogers - Run, Josh, run.
Elizabeth Roos - Sails around the world in 80 days.
2014 Jordan Brown - Finally stops shopping at Baby Gap. Kelly Brown - Returns to Cambridge to find Jared Lee. Charlie Burruss - Gets bored with the guitar, starts playing the accordion.
Tommy Burruss - Oversees construction of the next Pace Upper School building.
Cory Bush - Interrupted by Sam Downey during her Broadway debut. Alex Bussey - Sprints in the 2016 Olympics.
Eda Calapkulu - Bu okuyabilirsiniz tek.
Arden Carlton - Becomes a professional food photographer. Hunter Cesinger - Location unknown.
Scarlett Chang - Hosts her own late-night talk show.
Baiza Cherinet - Becomes the next Darius Rucker. Tripp Conrad - Goes pro in Munchkin Ball.
Jessica Cooper - Joins the LPGA Tour. Wilson Crisler - Frees Willy.
Callie Cunningham - Continues to struggle with the pronunciation of peanut butter. Jared Datoc - Is a stay-at-home dad.
Dishon Davis - Becomes the official spokesperson for Ambien. Tess Dillon - Still getting demerits.
Pate Hardison - Names her son Pevin and her daughter Patherine. Wylie Heiner - Admits to being behind Pace Insults the entire time.
Carter Draughon - Goes bald.
Shabrea Duffy - Becomes the first female football player in the NFL.
Will Rucker - Marries a supermodel.
William Rushton - Renounces his U.S. Amelia Hess - Gets eaten by a whale shark while citizenship. working at the aquarium. Coco Schiffer - Becomes a hobo on Evelyn Hobbs - Drives a minivan. Venice Beach. Madison Hoff - Has 12 children.
Erik Howard - Forgets to apply to graduate school.
Sarah Jacobson - Becomes the Queen of Pops.
Kyle Johnson - Admits that his favorite color is pink.
Ally Jones - Comes out with a line of Nike Airs.
Hannah Seabright - Becomes the next empress of China.
Kenny Selmon - Quits track and joins the U.S. Bobsledding Team. Hayley Silverstein - Never leaves the 30307 zip code.
Kevin Silverstein - Leaves Princeton and joins the New York City Ballet.
Mackenzie Kelly - Wears her sunglasses at night. Aaron Simon - Still refuses to say words in their entirety. John King - Has face reconstruction surgery in Josh Sloan - Becomes the face of Monster order to look more like Tom Brady. Energy. Jay Kumar - Finally comes up with a new face Michael Sloman - Wears his Wash U for his snapchats. sweatshirt to his wedding. Gwynnie LaMastra - Gets homesick at college, Nathan Sokolic - Creates world peace. swims home. Armani Lashley - Passes the ball.
Olivia Levine - Hits her nanny with a car . . . again. Katie Lucke - Learns how to use Facebook.
Anna Luetters - Still waiting on Josh Sloan’s marriage proposal. Jaclyn Lund - Revives Latin as a spoken language.
Jason Malik - Starts an underground hacky sack league.
David Martos - Reveals he is actually Canadian. Mark DiMeglio - Changes his name to the Alexandra McCorkle - Hospitalized for dehydraItalian Stallion. tion from hot yoga. Sam Downey - Stars on Broadway. Fired Katherine Merritt - Moves to Drury Lane. for interrupting a show. Caroline Draughon - In business with Arden as a food photographer.
Sam Rubenstein - Goes crazy after realizing all his music is mainstream.
Symone Sommerville - Becomes Pace’s next cheerleading coach.
Jacob St. Amand - Permanently loses his voice from screaming.
Christopher St. Paul - Wears a camouflage tuxedo to his wedding. Elle Stang - With the band.
Bobby Stonecipher - Mistaken for Sasquatch.
Sarah Sukin - Found in the art room.
Kandace Thompson - Leaves A&M in search of Johnny Manziel. Keith Tremege - “Keeeiiittthhh.”
Emilia Tripodi - In line at McDonald’s for a cookie tote.
John Morrison - Randomly seen as an extra in all Kameron Uter - Wins Pulitzer Prize for of your favorite movies. poetry. Kate Morrisroe - Attends Holy Innocents’ tenMaddie Wanzer - Still on Spring Break. year reunion. Riley Muse - Still cuddling in Pace’s parking lot.
Aaron Wasserman - Still gets called Jared.
James O’Brien - Can’t find anyone to build a snowman with.
Phillip Werner - Wins American Idol. Only whistles.
Nathan England - Voice changes pitch. Wait, just a voice crack.
Anshuman Parikh - Goes on “Crossfire” to debate against Newt Gingrich.
Katie Williamson - Minors in perfection.
Lauren Flick - Lost at sea.
Jake Pokalsky - Joins Young Money.
Katie Duval - Crashes Google Docs.
Will Egan - Brings his coffee mug to graduation.
Mary Liles Fiveash - North is still whichever way she is facing.
Michael O’Brien - See Rudy.
Jeremy Paul - Beats Deep Blue, the undefeated chess super computer.
Caleb Williams - Face freezes into a permanent smile.
Alex Woods - Loses to Hallie on season 32 of “Project Runway.”
Jules Zappone - Stuck in rush hour traffic.