Volume 44, Issue #7

Vol. 44, Issue #7

The

May 17, 2019

Knightly News

p. 3 Five Minutes with Charlie and Genna

p. 11 Boys, Girls Tennis State Champs!

p. 15 Senior Predictions

Class of 2019 Says Goodbye Mary Childs Hall Staff Writer Class of 2021

Photo: Omar López-Thismón

After years of tireless work in academics, athletics and the arts, the senior class of 2019 has finally completed their time at Pace Academy and is ready to move onward. The seniors, who have spent their high school years preparing for graduation, will now go off to entirely new environments, leaving behind Pace, their teachers, coaches and peers. However, no matter where the students go, they will take with them their memories and the skills and knowledge that they gained from their Pace experience.

In the graduating class, there are 31 students who have been around for the long haul, having started at Pace as pre-firsters.

These students, known as “lifers,” have spent 13 years – over half of their lives – with the same people. “It has been crazy knowing people for so long, but watching everyone grow up together has been really cool,” said senior Blair Myers, who heads to Winston Salem this fall to attend Wake Forest University. “Pace

Seniors sport their college gear on May 1, College T-Shirt Day. has definitely changed over the years.”

The seniors will be traveling across the country to 23 different states and the District of Columbia. The state of North Carolina is the destination for 12 Pace seniors, with six students planning to attend Wake Forest University. Texas is also a hot spot, attracting nine total students including five students

headed to Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Another five students will attend the University of Virginia next year.

Of the 119 seniors, only 14 have elected to study in-state, with students headed to four schools: Emory University, Georgia Tech, Mercer University and the University of Georgia.

Although no seniors are headed to international destina-

tions, five students are traveling across the country to California, with three – Calla Kaminsky, Will Funston and Hannah White – going to the University of Southern California. Region champ in the 400 meters Justice Jackson will head to Pepperdine University to continue her track career. The hard work that each student put into all four years of high school, along

with the excellent education and unconditional support that the teachers provided, have helped make this senior class an exceptional group. For example, senior Charlie Hirsch is headed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, having received the Morehead-Cain scholarship, which awards students for

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Mr. Assaf Shines Behind Lens of His Camera Will Zook

Sports Editor Class of 2019

Photo: Fred Assaf

As the late, great Benjamin Franklin once declared: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes and Fred Assaf taking pictures at Pace events.” If there is any important event that has something to do with Pace Academy, Mr. Assaf is sure to be there, snapping pics to commemorate it.

A recent sit-down interview with the head of school allowed for a deep dive into how this came to be one of his favorite pastimes. Mr. Assaf claims to have developed an interest in photography when taking photos of his own kids during recreational league sports at NYO and Buckhead Baseball. “Mrs. [Martha] Assaf was actually the photographer first,” he said.

Mr. Assaf served as unofficial photographer, among other roles, on a Pace trip to Antarctica with ICGL scholar Robert Swan in Spring 2017.

“Eventually I started borrowing her equipment and it just grew from there.”

Since then, he has covered some massive events, ranging from the first-ever Pace football game 13 years ago to annual

occasions such as the freshman Phlotilla and prom. According to Mr. Assaf, the key to a successful picture lies not within the camera itself, but instead within the interchangeable lenses that allow for various shutter speeds

and exposures.

When asked about his favorite events to photograph, Mr. Assaf paused for a moment to think before finally responding. “The lower school pep rally is pretty fun, but I’ve learned to love volleyball. I never took a lot of volleyball [pictures] until our team got really good over the last few years.”

However, as he has become a more experienced photographer, Mr. Assaf appreciates a challenge every once in a while. Photography is not always as easy as pointing the camera and snapping a shot, as Mr. Assaf has come to learn.

“The most challenging thing to photograph is football at night because it’s dark and the lighting is uneven… and it moves very fast so you need a fast lens,” he says. His high-powered lenses even got the football team into some hot water a few years back.

During a regular season

game against White County four or five years ago, Mr. Assaf showed a referee that a call that had been made on the field was incorrect, and he had a photo to prove it.

Georgia high school football has a rule that prohibits the use of photographic or video evidence to persuade the referees, and therefore Pace was given a 15-yard penalty.

“Coach Slade was not too happy that we got a penalty,” Mr. Assaf said. A model of consistency, Mr. Assaf works hard to ensure the highest quality pictures for all to enjoy. Be on the lookout for his work, as his photos regularly appear in The Knightly News due to their high resolution and clarity.

For anyone interested in checking out Mr. Assaf’s photos, head to https://fredassaf.dphoto. com to rewind all the big events of this past school year and more.

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Lifers Share Favorite Memories Jill Rawls

Managing Editor Class of 2019

Photo: Deborah Wagoner (L-R) Aaron Pascaner, Conor Hartman and Jacob Sloman sing in the Holiday Program in pre-first.

Photo: Holland Carlton

Thirty-one members of the Class of 2019, making up over a quarter of the class’s population, have been together since they started Pace’s Lower School as pre-firsters. Thirteen years later, these “lifers” prepare to graduate and begin studies at a new school for only the second time in their lives.

The lifers reflect positively on their days in the Lower School. Some of the highlights included Fun Money Fridays in pre-first and Fairy Treat Fridays in first and second grade. The fondest memory among many students was the Principal of the Day celebrations. “We got to listen to music in front of the Castle and have hula hoop contests and just have a really fun day,” said senior Kathryn Reisner.

Senior Lily Reckford remembers founding the nature club along with seniors Abigail Lund and Davis Mathis when they were in the first grade. “If our friends weren’t doing that at recess we played gnomes or ‘Star Wars’ which was always so fun,” said Reckford.

The lifers loved Anna Valerius, former Head of the Lower School. “Shaking Mrs. V’s hand to get into school every day is one of my fondest memories,” said senior Jacob Sloman.

The students had equally memorable times as they got older and reached the end of Lower School. “I remember being so eager to play at ‘Six Flags’ which is the opposite side

of the playground only allowed for fourth and fifth graders,” said senior Emily Payne, who recently chose to attend Auburn University. “It was so exciting when we were finally old enough to play on the other side. I felt like a whole new person.”

The lifers, appreciative for their many memories, have bittersweet feelings toward leaving a place that has had such a big impact on their lives. “I grew up at Pace so it really did become a home away from home,” said Reckford, who will be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “My best friends have been a constant all throughout my time at Pace so they truly shaped the person I am today, which I’m so grateful for. It’s still hard for me to process that I won’t get to see them every day, but I definitely plan on staying in touch with people as much as I can.”

Many lifers are beginning to realize how much they will miss one another. “I’ve grown up with the same people for 13 years, and we’ve all grown really close, so it’ll be sad when we all go our separate ways,” said senior Carter Frooman, who will join the Clemson University Class of 2023.

Senior Kayla Ross, who will begin at Boston University in the fall, says she “can’t imagine not coming to the Academy every August for the start of a new year.” Reisner feels sad too, but also really looks forward to the new experiences to come when she heads to Washington University in St. Louis in the fall.

“I’m excited to try something new and meet new people,” said Reisner. “I’ve never switched schools before, so college will

The lifers gather recently as seniors at the lower school playground. definitely be a big change.”

Sloman, who has decided to study at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is excited to see the many accomplishments his

fellow lifers will achieve: “It’ll be really cool to see where they all go to college and what they do from there because we’ve watched each other grow for 13

years,” he said. “Finally leaving each other to pursue new and different things will be bittersweet.”

Twelve Years Later, Not Much Has Changed Francesca Vaneri

Staff Writer Class of 2020

gone down, it has largely been replaced by e-cigarettes such as Juul.

In January 2007, Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Also, The Knightly News contains articles

Photo: 2007 Pacesetter

As Pace gets ready to release its new graduating class into the world, the school, along with the rest of the world, has changed in many ways since the current class of seniors were graduating from pre-first in 2007.

But Pace newspapers from the 2006-2007 school year show that while much has changed, a remarkable number of things have remained the same. For instance, math teacher and the current sophomore dean, Krista Wilhelmsen, was also the dean of the Class of 2007.

The newspapers also contain a variety of articles on student concerns about workload.

These concerns remain just as prevalent or have even heightened as the college admissions process has become increasingly competitive and expectations have risen regarding GPA and standardized test scores.

The May 2007 issue of the newspaper also spoke about

senioritis, Spirit Week and Cabaret, Pace traditions that continue to this day. Some articles express concerns about smoking, which Pace was combatting with a smoking awareness campaign.

Although the use of cigarettes

by Pace students has indeed

Sophomore Dean Krista Wilhelmsen was also the dean of the Class of 2007, who were seniors when the Class of 2019 were in pre-first. She received the 2007 Pacesetter dedication.

about mass shootings, such as the one at Virginia Tech, and what legislative changes should occur as a result, a discussion that continues to be hotly debated today.

Some things, on the other hand, have changed. One of the pieces of breaking news of the 2006-2007 school year was that, unlike previous years, exams would be moved to after winter break rather than before. Now, it’s hard for students to imagine that exams would ever be after break, forcing them to study and stress over their two-week period of rest.

2007 was also a big year for changing technology. One article from December 2006 presents the advantages and disadvantages of different phones: Nokias, Samsungs, Motorolas, etc. Only a couple of months later, in February of 2007, a small article announced the first iPhone, which was set to be released in June of that year.

The release of the iPhone would soon render all other phones, with few exceptions, obsolete, a fact that was likely hard to imagine in the moment.

--Another article in the newspaper lists the many disadvantages of the FirstClass email system, a system which was replaced in 2015 by Gmail and which many Pace students and faculty recall with mixed feelings.

2007 also marked the year that Pace had begun plans to build the athletic complex now known as Riverview, which was only a couple of fields back then.

The snack bar had also undergone some serious changes, with the pizza and cookies that Pace students now know and love being introduced. The dazzling new upper school building was far from reality, not opening for classes until August 2014.

Outside of Pace, the housing bubble burst, an economic change that caused one of the biggest recessions in recent American history. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq continued.

The seventh Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” was released. The Nintendo Wii, following its introduction in late 2006, was the hot new game system. And “iPhone mania” began, changing the use of technology forever.

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Five Minutes with Charlie and Genna Co-Editors-in-Chief reflect on their time with The Knightly News Mary Childs Hall Staff Writer Class of 2021

Aman Hashim

Web Content Editor Class of 2020

Photo: Genna Schwarz

KN: Let’s get to it. So, why did you join The Knightly News?

Charlie Hirsch: You go first.

Genna Schwarz: I was in chorus and, well, I’m not a singer, so that was not something that I wanted to do for four years. So I was thinking something like newspaper would help me more with my writing skills and push me harder.

CH: I was in the orchestra and I played cello. I was just really not good at it. I knew I wasn’t having any impact, and I thought writing was a valuable skill, and with it, I thought I might be able to make a difference outside of music. I talked to people on [the staff], and it seemed like a good group, so I applied.

KN: How do you feel about graduation and leaving Pace?

GS: Well, we both have been here for 13 years, so I mean, I’m kind of ready to go, but at the same time, it will also be weird going to a different school when this is the only one I have ever gone to. So I don’t really know what to expect, but I’m just excited to see what happens.

CH: Being at Pace for so long, you definitely get comfortable, and that is a great thing to have, just being able to know your day in and day out. Giving that up is hard, but it’s also super beneficial.

KN: What was your favorite memory at Pace? Anything from

pre-first to senior year? you have written while on staff?

CH: My favorite memory... This CH: Juul. Yeah, the Juul one. interview?

KN: Why? GS: I just can’t think of anything CH: Because I felt like it was the on the spot. most relevant article I had ever KN: OK, we will come back to written. Everyone knows about it that. What is your most embarand everyone is interested, so it rassing moment at had the most rePace?

“I’m kind of ready sponse in readership.

CH: I pooped my to go, but at the same GS: The most fun pants in seventh one to write was the time, it will also be grade.

Five Minutes with weird going to a difGS: Like calling Aaron [Pascanar]. ferent school when the teacher mom or this is the only one I But then, my favordad… That’s not have ever gone to. So I ite one to write and fun. don’t really know what the one I was most KN: Have you two to expect, but I’m just passionate about had any disagree- excited to see what was about Covenant ments in newspa- happens.” – House Sleepout beper? cause I went to it, and Genna Schwarz GS: Um, no.

I don’t see any reason CH: I guess none, I mean we why everybody wouldn’t go. So, both just chill.

I just wanted to write about it.

GS: I mean, I trust his opinion, CH: Let me change mine to... so...

Did I interrupt you?

KN: Well with that, what is your GS: I mean, yes, but it’s fine. least favorite part about each CH: To extended time because of other? the response and the discussion GS: He is too sarcastic. Well, it’s that came with it. kind of funny, but I mean, he just KN: OK, so do you have any roasts everybody. But in a way advice for next year’s newspaper that comes off as if he is compli- and the next co-editors? menting you and liking what you GS: Keep it interesting. Every are saying, but deep down inside year it changes, because some he is making fun of you. years we have done exclusively CH: You know me well. Well, stories, but that can get bland for she procrastinates, but I don’t the staff and the readers. I mean, really care. we started doing podcasts again GS: Yeah, that doesn’t affect this year, so I would say to keep you. up the podcasts, keep up the KN: Next question. If you could graphics and don’t let go of those give each a superlative, what things. would it be?

CH: Make use of everyone’s GS: Biggest flirt. individual talents. We didn’t do CH: Hm… this enough, and we kind of just GS: Friendliest? I got second put everyone into the category of place for “brightens your day” writer. But I think that somefor the yearbook. times giving someone only one CH: Well with that, I’ll give you story to write might be better, an honorary ‘brightens your day’ so they can focus on whatever because you wanted it badly. other skill they have. Whether KN: What is your favorite article it’s videography, photography or

(L-R) Seniors Genna Schwarz and Charlie Hirsch spend time together outside of the newspaper classroom at Pace prom. drawing. We always have really KN: And lastly, back to earlier, good writing, that’s what we do, do you have any favorite memobut newspaper is a lot more than ries? that.

CH: Pick up football at Sutton.

Actually, no. The KN: Do you have “[For next year] PRUMC championany big summer make use of everyone’s ship. plans before colGS: I know this isn’t individual talents... lege?

We always have really a Pace thing, and CH: Going to as teachers don’t love many Braves games good writing, that’s as possible. what we do, but news- it, but senior spring break.

GS: Not going to paper is a lot more CH: Actually? Of any Braves games. than that.” – I’m doing nothing.

Charlie Hirsch course you use that one.

I guess I just want GS: We all got along really well, to be with people before I leave, and I think we bonded a lot. maybe get a job.

There was no fighting and silent CH: What people? Your friends disco was really fun. or strangers?

KN: I guess that’s it. Thank you.

GS: Strangers. I don’t know.

Senior 'Assassin Game' Arrives at Pace

Photo: Carly Irvine Brogan Smith pauses with his water gun as he heads to find his next opponent.

Kathryn Hood Staff Writer Class of 2021

There was an increase in floaties in recent weeks, as students played the “Assassin Game,” a four-week-long cat and mouse game played exclusively among seniors. Seniors were invited to sign up for the game

online via a shadowy “commissioner,” with a five dollar admission price.

A high stakes game, the winner took all money collected.

The game operated in a “kill or be killed” fashion. Each student was assigned a target at the beginning of each week, and had until Saturday to “assassinate” their mark.

However, the title of the game isn’t as sinister as it seems.

The students “eliminated” their opponents using water guns, but water balloons, buckets of water and other water-style “weapons” were prohibited. Why floaties?

Once a student was wearing a floaty, they were essentially safe from assassination for the entire day.

Though this rule appears to have made the game easier, it’s actually more difficult than it seems. These floaties were made useless on Fridays and Saturdays, making everyone a potential target on those days. To confirm an assassination, students had to send a video to the

commissioner, which was later posted on the Instagram account.

The commissioner, who is also the person who introduced “Assassin” to Pace, is senior Carter Ferguson. He originally discovered the game from a friend attending his future college, Clemson University.

After reading about the rules of the game online, he selected the ones he thought were best, and sent it to the senior class.

“Schools like Westminster have similar games and traditions such as ‘Tots,’” said Ferguson.

“Pace doesn’t have a tradition like that… so I’m hoping the next class can also continue to play.”

“Assassin” wasn’t exactly sanctioned by Pace administrators. The disruptive nature of the game raised some concerns over whether it was school appropriate. Rules such as forbidding the game during school hours, during games or practices, and on campus seemed to ensure that the game would be played without causing problems.

“There haven’t been any issues so far,” assured Ferguson, midway through the game. “The rules are designed to make as little disruption as possible.”However, the true purpose for the creation of the game goes a little deeper.

Senior Blair Myers, a game participant, described it as making the senior class even closer than before. “It’s so much fun,” said Myers. “At the end of the year, it gives us something exciting to look forward to.”

Ferguson agreed. “That’s sort of why I introduced it,” he said. “I thought it would be a great way to end the year.”

The game ended on GAP Day during Ferguson’s senior testimonial in an intense showdown between the final two contestants, seniors Mitchell O’Berry and Devan Johnson. After a surprise attack by O’Berry on Johnson, O’Berry emerged as the winner. He received the cash prize composed of all the entry fees paid by players, rumored to be around 400 dollars.

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Ms. Teague Retires After 23 Years as Pace Librarian

Class of 2019 Says Goodbye Continued from Page 1

Jill Rawls

Managing Editor Class of 2019

Photo: Jill Rawls

Students who spend time in the upper school’s Woodruff Library have probably grown accustomed to seeing Ms. Teague’s friendly face around and asking her for assistance when utilizing the many tools offered by the library. However, after working as a librarian at Pace for 23 years, Ms. Teague will retire at the end of this school year.

Ms. Teague arrived at Pace in 1996 after many years of work in a corporate setting. “I moved overseas, and then when I came back to Atlanta I didn’t really want to do that,” said Ms. Teague, referring to her corporate job. “I needed some more flexibility. I wanted something where I was free in the afternoons.”

At the time, Ms. Teague’s middle school daughter had interviews with admissions officers for schools in Atlanta, including Pace. Ms. Teague had earned a master’s degree in library science and learned Ms. Teague works with eighth grader Griffin Bryan on research that there was a position open skills. in Pace’s library, so when her daughter came to interview, she duties like cataloguing and barand believes she will miss the visited the library. Later, she coding books. people the most. “There’s just an came back for a formal interview Ms. Teague is very pleased amazing group of people that are and got the job. with the library that was built smart and curious and funny,” Although she has always along with the new Arthur M. she said. “I’m going to miss held the title of librarian, Ms. Blank Family Upper School. the conversations, especially at Teague’s job has changed over “We waited a long time for this lunch.” the years. “We used to have library and it really happened," Speaking of lunch, Ms. more people in the library," she she said. "We talked about it and Teague will miss the free lunch said. "We had a library secretary talked about it and then we got Pace serves. “Every day I’m goand a library clerk, and they did it done. After a while, the old liing to have to fix my own lunch, things like overdue notices, so brary just didn’t meet the needs. so I’ll miss that. But mainly I’ll as we’ve lost those people, I’ve Now we have the quiet space miss the work and coming here picked up some of and the collaborato this beautiful place,” said Ms. those duties."

“Every day I’m tive space. It’s just Teague. She also looks forward going to have to fix a beautiful place to Her job has to sleeping in, considering that my own lunch, so come to every day.” she currently gets up at 5 a.m. also changed as I’ll miss that. But technology has After retiring, every day. changed over time. mainly I’ll miss the Ms. Teague looks Her coworkers will miss Ms. "We used to have work and coming forward to spending Teague’s presence next year. overhead projec- here to this beauti- more time with her “Ms. Teague has developed great ful place,” – Ms. three grandchildren. relationships with teachers over tors and slide Teague projectors and “They’re growing up the years, both in the middle and VCRs and DVD fast, and I want to the upper schools,” said Mr. Ball. players and we were responsible spend more time with them and “I know that all of the teachers for keeping up with that stuff," have more flexibility in my day,” she's worked with in the past will she said. "I was in charge of she said. This summer she has miss her steady presence and equipment, so any time a teacher a trip planned to Yellowstone unfailing availability when it needed something they would National Park in Wyoming with comes to teaching research skills order it and we would have to her family. to their students.” barcode it and sign it out to the Although she will no longer Mr. Ball will miss many teacher. That was a lot of manual have a full-time position, Ms. things about working with Ms. labor and very different from the Teague may not be gone from Teague. “I spend a lot of time out way we do things now.”

Pace forever. “I can see myself of the library but I always know Today, Ms. Teague likes the coming back and subbing or that with Ms. Teague around, daily variety her job offers. She visiting my friends,” she said. the library is in good hands,” often teaches classes to middle Ms. Teague said she’s loved said Mr. Ball. “I'll miss her schoolers, pulling books, idenworking alongside Matt Ball, institutional memory. I'll miss tifying databases and helping Director of Libraries, and Marty her skill at paying close attenthem develop research skills for Hamburger, Woodruff Library tion to details. And I'll miss her their projects, along with other Electronic Resources Manager, baking.”

their leadership, character and scholarship. While at Pace, he also received the STAR student award, recognizing the student with the highest cumulative SAT score at their school.

This year’s senior class, although talented on many fronts, has an especially exceptional group of athletes, with a record 23 students pursuing their sport on the college level.

These students have had to manage their time to be able to perform well in the classroom and on the field.

“My teachers and coaches have been very helpful in high school, as they have always wanted the best for me,” said senior Sam Assaf, who will be playing lacrosse at Amherst College next year. “What I have learned in school has helped me on the field, and vice versa, which is great.”

The varsity boys lacrosse team had a record-breaking year, with five players named to All-State teams, including three seniors. Assaf and senior Charlie Warren are U.S. Lacrosse All-Academics, with Assaf and Warren named to First Team All-State and Second Team All-State, respectively. Senior Patrick Thurman was awarded an All-State Honorable Mention.

This group of seniors not only succeeded in athletics, but broke records, won state championships and made history with athletic feats and state recognitions. The girls varsity volleyball team won two straight state championships, with leadership from seven seniors, including six players and one manager.

“Being on back-to-back state teams with the same group of seniors both years was super cool,” said senior Paige Fleming. “We definitely all grew close when we otherwise wouldn’t have, and winning senior year as well was special for all of us to do together.”

Senior Charlie Kaye was exceptional in the swimming realm, wrapping up his Pace career by earning the Iron Knight award and winning state championships in the 100 freestyle and the 100 backstroke. “Winning two state titles was the goal I set for myself in high school, and I knew if I worked hard leading up to the state meet, I could do it,” said Kaye. “I was really happy with the outcome.” Kaye will continue his swimming career in Dallas at SMU next fall.

Numerous students received recognition for their dedication and passion for the arts, including ceramics, painting, sculpture and photography. Senior Conor Hartman was an arts laureate this year, gaining recognition for her

work in ceramics. She received two Honorable Mentions and a Silver Key in the Scholastic Arts Awards.

Other senior recipients of Scholastic Arts Awards include Jared Rayman, winning a Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention for ceramics, and Chase Karamanolis, earning a Silver Key for ceramics.

“I am thankful for the opportunity Pace has provided me to develop my skills and push myself further in my artwork,” said Hartman. “The arts faculty has always helped me to become better, which I am grateful for.”

Another group of talented seniors were involved in the performing arts, whether it be in chorus, orchestra, band or theatre. Seniors played important roles in this year’s plays and musicals, including “Beauty and the Beast,” “Almost, Maine,” the Winter Showcase and “Disaster!”

Senior Grace Pottorff, who was involved in 22 theatre productions at Pace, was the the GHSA Female Solo State Champion for singing.

As the seniors leave, some look back on favorite memories. “My favorite memory is definitely the first day of school when all of the seniors did the parade into school and stormed assembly,” said Hartman.

Others cherish the smaller moments that defined their high school years. “My favorite memory is just hanging out in the Commons with all of my friends,” said senior Cooper Selig, who will be attending Tulane University. “I am going to miss knowing everyone I walk by in school and just being close with my friends.”

Senior Devan Johnson, who will be attending Wake Forest University and will be a member of the cheer team, said that she will miss Pace immensely. “These four years have had their ups and downs, but I can honestly say I am leaving here with 119 people that will always have my back,” said Johnson. “Pace is one special place, and I hope all the underclassmen seize every last moment here.”

Senior Dean Erica Barbakow, who has been with the seniors since freshman year, has thoroughly loved getting to be a part of their high school experience and being able to form a connection with each student in the class.

“I would characterize the Class of 2019 as the most spirited and fun-loving group I’ve ever worked with,” said Ms. Barbakow. “Simply put, I will miss them tremendously. I wish them all nothing but the best, and I can’t wait to see the ways in which they soar.”

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Mr. Dorman Retires After 34 Years He plans to combine his art with environmental and political activism Aman Hashim

Web Content Editor Class of 2020

Photo: Aman Hashim

“Success and care,” said junior Meghan McMillin when describing photography and sculpture teacher France Dorman. “He only cares about our success and will go to extreme lengths to help us progress in our daily lives through the lens of photography.”

Mr. Dorman has transformed the photography department at Pace for over thirty years, but at the end of this school year, he begins the next chapter of his life. He not only introduced ICGL trips to India every other year, but is also proud to have brought the Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) art exhibition to Pace, the largest competition of its kind.

Mr. Dorman arrived at Pace in August 1985, having just finished graduate school at Georgia State University. He had been substituting for teachers at Lovett, Pace and Westminster and was soon offered the job at Pace by former headmaster George Kirkpatrick. Mr. Dorman instantly made a contribu-

Mr. Dorman assists his freshman photography students Taylor Knowlton (left) and Dylan Baker (center). tion to the school by drawing the entire floor plan to scale of the current photography and ceramics rooms. In addition, he initiated the idea of adding a traditional dark room for developing photographs in black and white.

Twenty-eight years ago Mr. Dorman introduced the ACP to Pace, bringing in well-known judges and artists, “the pantheon

of photography notables" according to Mr. Dorman. Mr. Dorman has a passion for collaboration and loves how the ACP brings the Atlanta schools together.

“Although it is a competition with a cash reward, it is mainly to encourage young artists and that's what I really like about the ACP,” he said. He is eager to see his students improve and excel in the art world and has a reputa-

tion for caring more for them than the prize itself.

His favorite tradition at Pace Academy is the ICGL study tours he leads to Africa and India that allow students to exchange cultures while capturing images of new environments. “All of the ICGL trips are so meaningful to the students, families and to the world because of the impact they make

on them and us,” explained Mr. Dorman. “You all are the young leaders who are going to inherit the world on issues of energy, climate and water on a global scale.”

Junior Tanner Walton, who went on the 2018 trip to India, admired how Mr. Dorman immersed himself in the culture by collaborating with the locals. “He was so friendly and outgoing, and it opened my eyes to witnessing a new culture through the lens of photography,” said Walton.

Upon retiring from Pace, Mr. Dorman will continue to be an activist in the areas of environmental conservation and politics. With a traditional and digital dark room along with a ceramics studio in his backyard, he intends to devote full time to his art, with a focus on tying it into current events. His sculptures are considered to be “new reality” or never-seen-before abstract art that is open to interpretation.

He plans to be more politically active in light of the current political climate. “I think we need to protect the environment through art,” said Mr. Dorman.

“The most meaningful artworks are those that refer to the ills of society.”

Zeena Lattouf Heads to Harvard

Photo: Charlie Hirsch Ms. Lattouf begins her studies at the Kennedy School in August.

Charlie Hirsch

Co-Editor-in-Chief Class of 2019

This fall, ICGL Associate Director Zeena Lattouf will head to the Harvard Kennedy School to start her two-year Master’s in Public Policy (MPP). So, what is an MPP? Ms. Lattouf often

asks this very question. The core purpose of an MPP is to give one the skills to solve a complex set of issues that society faces.

“That sort of overarching connectivity between various societal challenges is what I am so interested in,” Ms. Lattouf said. “Even if I don’t fully get exactly what an MPP is, I’m excited about this opportunity and I think it’s the right program

for me.” family without health coverage ponent because an organization Ms. Lattouf has already iden- will require more visits to the that only gives is unsustainable. tified the “complex set of issues” doctor and more health-related She envisions a new ecosystem she wants to solve. Her concerns expenses if they lack quality where non-profits generate are equality, equity and underhealthcare or basic returns and have standing the economic forces preventative health “If you have an easier access to of a community or country and education. These idea, and a will to pur- funds. This way, how those forces affect security are exactly the iro- sue it, then just go out up-and-coming talwithin a region. “I think that nies of society she there and do it. Now.” ent in the business fundamentally to have a strong wants to solve.

– Zeena Lattouf world with a paseconomy and security, you must “I want to find sion for non-profits also have a strong education a way for immigrant families considers work in the non-profit system,” said Ms. Lattouf. She is and those from lower socioecosector rather than being wooed primarily interested in access to nomic backgrounds to have the exclusively by top dollars at gieducation, which also includes capacity to use their skills in ant corporations. family financial planning and their own small business or other At the Hope Education Projpreventative health education. occupation so that they can grow ect, students who can’t use their To have opportunities for their assets and become truly parents for homework help rely education, a society needs a comfortable,” she said. on their weekly sessions with population that has the capacity Ms. Lattouf enjoys her job tutors. “It promotes diversity and or bandwidth to be educated, at Pace because she gets to help inclusion more than anything,” according to Ms. Lattouf. “The guide leaders of the next genera- said Ms. Lattouf. “We’ve built a two major obstacles that I have tion. But, her teaching and her community.” identified for access to educawork in the area of entrepreneurThe Hope Education Project tion are family ship do not end is just the beginning for Ms. Latfinances and “I want to find a way with her involvetouf, as she hopes to apply more family access for immigrant families and ment at Pace. She than a generous heart to some to healthcare,” those from lower socioruns a small nonof the challenging issues in our she said. She economic backgrounds to profit she founded world. “The project is a beautihighlights have the capacity to use called the Hope ful program, but I’m a metricfamilies their skills in their own Education Project. oriented person,” she said. “I without cars or small business or other oc- She organizes realize that I have to pull back transportation cupation so that they can tutoring in English from that in this situation.” to school. Also, grow their assets and be- as a second lanMs. Lattouf will get to without health- come truly comfortable.” guage for mostly explore her passion for both care, families – Zeena Lattouf Syrian refugees the beauty of education and the cannot afford at Academe of the beauty of data-driven problemschool supplies when they have Oaks in Decatur. solving in her completion of the to worry about medical bills.

“Right now it’s small but MPP. This non-profit entrepreMs. Lattouf understands the great,” she said. “It’s my passion neur and incoming Harvard masirony of these cyclic problems. project, but I want it to grow.” ter’s degree candidate wishes Families need transportation Ms. Lattouf is proud of but not to leave Pace with a word of to get to work to make money, satisfied with her work. She is a advice: “If you have an idea, and but they don’t have the money staunch believer that every nona will to pursue it, then just go for that transportation. Or, a profit needs a for-profit comout there and do it. Now.”

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Students Thrive in New Environments Francesca Vaneri

Staff Writer Class of 2020

Photos: Sloan Baker, Emily Caton

While most Pace students returned to the school campus this January for another semester, a couple of students chose to continue their education in completely different environments. Junior Emily Caton and sophomore Sloan Baker both decided to do alternative semester experiences this year. Caton is attending the Alzar School in Idaho, which includes a monthlong stay in Chile. Baker is spending a semester in Israel in the Alexander Muss High School.

AMHSI, the program that Baker is attending, allows students to immerse themselves in Israeli culture for a semester.

Among other activities, students in the program learn Hebrew, go on hikes, visit Poland to learn more about Jewish and Holocaust history, and even experience military training at an IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) base.

“My favorite memory is going to the beach with all my friends or going to Poland,” said Baker. While Baker is continuing some of her usual classes at AMHSI, she is also taking some classes that are outside of the regular curriculum. “Besides my regular classes, I also take an Israeli studies class which

is the history of Israel from the very beginning to today," she said. "It’s definitely my favorite class because it’s not every day that you get to have a class in the exact spot where your lesson happened, such as a desert or a mountain.”

Meanwhile, the Alzar School, the program that Caton is attending, is located in Cascade, Idaho. Housing consists of yurts along the bank of the Payette River. Students also go on a six-week-long trip to Patagonia when the weather becomes too cold for them to stay in Idaho, where they visit local communities and learn Spanish.

“So far, I can say that I’ve grown so much from this experience,” said Caton. “The bonds you form when you live with people in freezing snow for months are pretty incredible. I’ve also really improved my Spanish, which was one of my goals.

I’m so glad I decided to take a risk and do something out of the ordinary for this semester.”

Baker and Caton aren’t the only students who decided to do alternative semester experiences during their high school careers. Juniors Virginia Heiser, Sandy Lum and Sophie Lettes, as well as senior Carly Irvine, all did semesters away during their sophomore years. Heiser did the CIEE program abroad in Spain, which Irvine also did during her sophomore year. Lum and Lettes both went to the Outdoor Acad-

(L-R) Sophomore Sloan Baker (left) visits the Bedouin in the Negev desert in Israel while junior Emily Caton (right) backpacks in the Owyhee Desert in Oregon. emy in North Carolina.

All four of them count their memories from their semesters away as some of the best of their lives, and they all found the experience to be life-changing.

‘If I had to say anything to the entire world, it would be to not only push yourself out of your comfort zone, but push yourself way out," said Lum. "Doing a semester away changed my life.

I could honestly talk for hours about how it changed me."

“I can’t even describe it,” Lettes agreed. “It definitely

wasn’t perfect, but that’s what made it really special.” The benefits that students who have done alternative semesters experience have made these semester experiences, as well as gap years, increasingly popular among students.

Doing a semester abroad can bring complications – students often have to change their schedules or struggle readjusting to the Pace curriculum, and many students found that for those reasons they encountered some resistance from family, teachers

and counselors. However, each student who has experienced a semester abroad said that despite the difficulties, the experience was ultimately worth it.

“I really wanted to break out of my typical routine and have a unique high school experience,” said Baker. “I would 100% recommend it to other students.

It is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve taken away the most incredible memories, amazing friendships, and I’ve learned with a completely different approach.”

AP Art History Course Makes its Mark Mary Childs Hall Staff Writer Class of 2021

Photo: Sophia Lochan

Although this school year is nearing its end, students and teachers have not wasted any time preparing for next year, with schedules, classes and activities already selected. Many rising seniors are especially excited for the opportunity to take new courses, with one in particular that seems to have made its mark: AP Art History, taught by History Chairperson Tim Hornor.

This year’s class was on the smaller side with 14 students, but nearly 40 current junior students had already expressed interest in the class by early April. As a result, the class might have to take place in the Fuqua Presentation Room, better suited for lecture than discussion. All of this interest raises the question of why the course is so popular.

In AP Art History, students specifically investigate about 250 art pieces, from prehistory to the present, in order to gain an in-depth understanding of the history of art and its impact from a global perspective.

By senior year, students will have taken world history, European history and American history, which all include intellectual and cultural aspects.

(L-R) Seniors and AP Art History students Jeremy Levin, Lucy Gash, Sophia Lochan, Annabelle Critz and Margaret Bethel stand before “Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Three Daughters,” just one of the many pieces they were able to see in Germany after studying about it.

Therefore, many pieces studied in this course will point to information that students have previously learned in their high school years.

“The kids have been really well prepared in understanding both the scope and sequence of history from ancient times to today,” said Mr. Hornor. Because of this, if students are at all interested in going further in depth about any artistic history that they have previously covered,

this course is ideal for them. AP Art History can be considered the capstone of the accumulation of information that seniors have spent their past three years learning.

Another major reason behind the significance of the course is its applicability to everyday life and common knowledge. “If you have ever been to a museum, it is not always an enjoyable experience because you have no idea what is going on,” said Mr.

Hornor. “The only thing you are interacting with while looking at a painting or sculpture is ‘do I like it or do I not like it,’ and after a while that gets dull.” A case study done by the Metropolitan Museum of Art tracked how long people looked at the art pieces in their museum and the average was between seven and 14 seconds.

By studying pieces and the contextual history behind their creation, students will be able to apply their knowledge in their travels, museum tours and even dinnertime talks with relatives.

“I love learning about the art pieces, especially because they are conversation starters,” said senior Veronica Sandoval.

Mr. Hornor leads an ICGL study tour to Germany each year where students have the opportunity to be immersed in Baroque, Rococo and Secessionist styles of architecture and art.

Many of his students take this trip to be able to see in person what they have spent a semester studying.

“One of the best parts of the trip was being able to see several pieces of art we had learned about,” said senior Sophia Lochan. “We saw the Ishtar Gate, which was amazing to see in person. One of the best moments was when we turned the corner and saw ‘Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Three Daughters.’”

One final aspect of the

course is its psychological aspect. Although the visual dimension of AP Art History is significant as the course revolves around what the pieces look like and convey, the psychological element is nearly as significant.

“Art is a way of unlocking how humans made order of the world around them – what they thought of it, what they feared, what they loved,” said Mr. Hornor.

Mr. Hornor says that in order to truly understand an art piece, students must look further in depth at the time period and how civilization functioned during that time. By analyzing this, students are able to connect to societies on a more personal level, as art truly expresses emotions in the most pure form.

“Art has beauty, and where else do you have a discussion about beauty?” said Mr. Hornor.

Many students in this year’s AP Art History class would agree that the course is something they have loved taking because of its real-life approach.

“By the senior year, you want something different but you want to be tethered to something you already know and I think art history gives you all of that and more,” said Mr. Hornor. “What this course does is prepare you for a lifetime of observing, understanding and appreciating art you will see for the rest of your life.”

Vol. 44, Issue #7

Opinion

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STAFF EDITORIAL

Despite its Benefits, Technology Can Be Detrimental to Your Education

Technology is your assistant, not your boss. It’s time to reclaim your academic independence. grid.” It’s nearly impossible to go five minutes without receiving a text message, email, Snapchat alert or social media notification.

But on top of the social distraction, a new layer of academic entrapment has been perpetrated upon today’s students with the advancement of technology’s role in education. Pace students and teachers have their own email addresses for continuous communication, and the adoption of Google Classroom has provided an outlet for round-theclock contact. But is this always a good thing?

It would be an incomplete picture to list the negatives of this constant interaction without acknowledging its evident benefits. Of course, it is an amazing asset to education for the student to communicate with her teacher after school hours and to have access to that lifeline of scholarly support.

But, numerous students have acknowledged the false illusion that they can depend upon the teacher to always upload homeallow for less effective studying work and due dates online. Thus, and comprehension if used carestudents often forget to complete lessly, it also creates a platform work that was mentioned in where unoriginality and blatant class but not posted on Google plagiarism materialize frequentClassroom, assuming that it’s the ly. It is so rare for a student to teacher’s responsibility to always have a prolonged period of time remind students of upcoming where they can truly come up assignments. with their own ideas because of Also, many students feel as perpetual contact with the interthough certain teachers misuse net and mass media. Thus, it’s Google Classroom by posting become a normality for students assignments too late at night or to steal ideas from prewritten in the middle of the weekend. essays and In this new In this new digital websites like digital age, it’s age, it’s important to SparkNotes important to ask ask when and where a when and where to avoid the drawn-out pro- teacher’s control over a teacher’s cess of deriving their classroom ends, control over their own argu- and if it is acceptable their classroom to require students to ments. ends, and if it check online platforms is acceptable to A survey such as Google Class- require stuconducted room multiple times a dents to check

by Vacaville Reporter found day just to stay on top of online platforms their schoolwork. that 60.3% of such as Google AP English stuClassroom muldents had used SparkNotes’ pretiple times a day just to stay on written conclusions to formulate top of their schoolwork. their “own” thoughts on literaThere are no definite or ture, with an outstanding 18% perfect answers. Unplugging is who admitted to relying solely unsustainable and disregards the on SparkNotes for academic truly wonderful things that techsuccess. nology can offer. But, students Imagine how deficient and must fundamentally change the unoriginal a student’s brain will way that they approach technolbecome the more often he avoids ogy in order to avoid immense developing his own thoughts problems such as extreme atby engaging with the internet, tachment to their devices, and a captivating and never-ending lack of creativity and productivconnectivity which seemingly ity. already supplies the answers to Students must acknowledge every thinkable question. that originality and true acaAdditionally, technology can demic success come from within infringe upon a student’s indeeach individual, not computers. pendence and freedom – as well It is time to reclaim our educaas on their teachers’. Today’s tions from our screens and treat youth are indisputably addicted technology as merely the tool to their electronic devices and that it was designed to be. increasingly enslaved by “the

Illustration: Kathryn Hood

A Pace sophomore puts her phone in another room in order to carve out uninterrupted time to get her homework done. After completing her assignments, she learns that her father has called her six times, growing more frantic with each unanswered call.

Another Pace sophomore forgoes checking his email after 9 p.m. so he’s not tempted to indulge in all the distractions his phone has to offer. In the morning he discovers that a homework assignment was posted to Google Classroom at 9:15 p.m., and he won’t have an opportunity to complete the assignment before class that day.

The above are common occurrences that illustrate obstacles students face in balancing the benefits and pitfalls of technology. Students are aware of the downsides of technology and are trying to cut back on their usage of it, but it’s not so easy.

Technology has the power to substantially enhance educational experiences, but only if students understand that it is Just as schools once debated technology-induced lack of just a tool, not the sole answer to over whether or not certain types retention, and even hint at the every educational need. Schools of calculators should be allowed proven theory that students who and students need to change in class for fear that they enabled write down their notes with pen their mentalities on how they use mathematically-challenged and paper learn more effectively technology in students to avoid than those who type them. order to reduce It is so rare for a working out This technological depenstudent to have a pro- problems them- dency and resulting educational distractibility and stress, and longed period of time selves, people deficiency affects high school encourage orig- where they can truly are divided over students in many ways. For come up with their own the effects of inal thought. example, Dra. Pontes’ Spanish It’s general- ideas because of perclassroom techclass syllabus reads in all caps: ly accepted that petual contact with the nologies.

“DO NOT TRANSLATE OR internet and mass metechnology’s In 2012, the USE INTERNET TRANSLAability to give dia.

Pew Research TION.” students access Center conductShe understands how stuto millions of sources, articles ed studies regarding this divide. dents’ easy access to technoloand bits of information instantly Their results concluded that gies, especially while at home can have a huge positive influwhile 55% of people believe this doing their homework, tempts ence on education and life in generation’s constant connectivthem into taking short-cuts and general. However, does a child’s ity will produce “nimble, quickusing the internet to complete improved efficiency in accessing acting multi-taskers,” 42% argue their tasks more easily. But, content make him more knowlthat students are training to have increased speed of completion edgeable? When a teacher poses a “thirst for instant gratification, does not correlate to deeper a question in class and the stusettle for quick choices and lack understanding of content, and on dents all race to type it into their patience.” How does this play test day, those students will be at web browsers, is the student who out in school? a disadvantage. could find the answer quickest Helene Hembrooke and Geri Another example is how therefore the smartest?

Gay, who both work for Cornell technology has led students The Knightly News thinks University’s Human Computer to rely heavily on Quizlet as a not. The minimal effort required Interaction Group, conducted a study resource, further developto access the answers does not study in 2003 called “The Laping an instant-gratification and actually help us learn. Many top and the Lecture.” memorization-focused study of those facts discovered in the In the study, approach. fraction of a second online are two groups of Incessant hyperIn her classlinking breeds class- room, upper quickly forgotten. students sat room dynamics where school history According to Tomas Chamthrough the orro-Premuzic, Ph.D., a Business same upper-level students master the teacher Emily Psychology professor at ColumCommunications art of appearing to Stevens stresses bia University, humans’ “ability lecture, but only know the information, the importance when in reality, they of studying to solve problems depends not on one group was do not. the knowledge they can store but allowed to use beyond this rote on their capacity to connect to their computers memorization, a place where they can retrieve and phones for note-taking, web- urging students to find connecthe answer to find a solution.” surfing and further research. Im- tions, parallels and applications.

But this incessant hyper-linking mediately after the lecture, both In other words, students need breeds classroom dynamics groups took the same exam, but to work hard in order to fully where students master the art of the non-technology-using group understand material, yet technolappearing to know the informascored significantly higher. ogy provides a easy way out. tion, when in reality, they do not.

The results highlight a Not only does technology

May 17, 2019

Opinion

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Disenfranchisement Is Alive and Well in The United States

The Knightly News 966 West Paces Ferry Road, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30327 (404) 262-1345 knightlynews@paceacademy.org Published by students at Pace Academy Member of Georgia Scholastic Press Association Co-Editors in Chief: Charlie Hirsch Genna Schwarz Managing Editor: Jill Rawls News Editor: Charlie Warren Opinion Editor: Abby Meyerowitz Lifestyle Editor: Eden Kerker

Photo: Shutterstock Disenfranchisement of minority communities means that they are underrepresented at the voting booth on election days.

90-95 percent, or 130 million people. This genocide began with the landing of Christopher Columbus, and yet he is still celebrated as an American hero.

The real question is, how “Disenfranchisement: to take does this attack on Native away power or opportunities, American people affect their especially the right to vote, from present day livelihood? a person or group.” (Cambridge More than four in five Native English Dictionary) ThroughAmerican women have experiout history, America has had enced violence, and more than a record of disenfranchising one in two have experienced sexgroups of people, including Naual violence. There is an acrotive Americans, women, LGBT nym for women who have fallen people, Japanese people and victim to this statistic but who black people. In 2019, all of these have not been found: MMIW. groups have the right to vote and This stands for missing and murall of the rights outlined in the dered indigenous women. Native Bill of Rights; however, disenAmericans are murdered by the franchisement still persists. How police the most (second are black is this? men). In addition, people attempt Well, one reason is the to build pipelines underneath systematic destabilization of Native American reservations minority commuand hurt sacred nities. Two such Black people waters. lack the “old communities are So, all and all, money” that many disenfranchiseNative American white Americans ment has had a huge reservations and places classified as have, which dates effect on Native “the hood.” When back to the ConAmericans. How federacy, especial- has disenfranchiseNative Amerily in the South. cans were forced ment affected onto reservations another minority through the decades through group in America? violence and murder, America Like Native Americans, did its best to make it seem as if black people gained their civil things would be good for them rights fairly recently, with the there. Those in power wanted passage of the Civil Rights Act to make it seem as if they were in 1964. However, even after being benevolent and merciful, that, it was hard to find employeven though they snatched land ment that was on par with their from Native Americans and needs and skills, and it was herded them along the Trail of impossible to find a position that Tears, wiping out their populawould pay the same amount as a tion. white person would earn doing In 1491, about 145 million the same job. people lived in the Western So, black people lack the “old Hemisphere. However, by 1691, money” that many white Amerithat number had declined by cans have which dates back to

the Confederacy, especially in the South. During the Great Depression, the government decided to build housing projects in existing ghettos or undeveloped areas; this was where city planners hoped to shift black populations. However, white housing projects were built in existing white neighborhoods.

In the mid-1930s, the government began to lure white families out of housing projects with federally insured mortgages that subsidized relocation to new single-family homes in the suburbs. However, they failed to do the same with black families, leaving them no way out of the trap they had been led into. In fact, the government had an explicit policy of not insuring suburban mortgages for black people.

In suburban Nassau county (just east of Queens, New York), Levittown was built in 1947. It included 17,500 mass produced two-bedroom homes. They required nothing down and a monthly payment of about 60 dollars. However, at the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) insistence, developer William Levitt did not sell homes to blacks, and prohibited all resales of this nature.

The projects became a wellknown danger hotspot, a last resort. They were overcrowded and a health risk for anyone who lived there, especially children.

Gangs sprouted in and around them – at first as protection for black people, like the Black Panthers, but finally devolving into what we know them as today.

Today, the housing projects are much less prominent. It is unlikely that you will meet very

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The Knightly News Editorial Policy The Knightly News is the student-run newspaper of Pace Academy. For over 40 years it has reported the news that affects Pace, as well as the opinions of students.

The Knightly News is published by the students of Pace Academy, and approximately 500 copies are printed by School Publications Company.

The Knightly News welcomes letters to the many people who actually live in one of the original housing projects. However, places of the same nature still exist, and in abundance. In Georgia, innercity areas, commonly referred to as “the hood,” exist throughout Atlanta. Gang violence is common here.

They are predominantly lived in by black and Hispanic people, which is where the stereotype that all black people live in hoods comes from. This is not true. Just because hoods have a lot of black people in them does NOT mean that black people do not live outside of them.

Not only are hoods detrimental to the development and come-up of African Americans, they leave those who grow up in them at a significant disadvantage. The most common dialect spoken in these areas is African American Vernacular English (AAVE). This is where most common internet slang comes from. However, for non-white people, speaking like this can lead to being unable to secure a job through a phone interview, being discounted as less intelligent, and being ignored in academic settings.

Unfortunately, though AAVE

editor and guest opinions, which may be edited for spelling and grammar, as well as space constraints.

Neither Knightly Newsgenerated 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. is officially recognized as a form of English, in the same way that British English is recognized, it is thought to be unprofessional. This often leads to black people dropping these accents in majority-white or professional settings, to be more accepted.

This was shown in the movie/ book “The Hate U Give.”

Disenfranchisement is alive and well. It not only affected minority communities in the past, but affects them in the present, too. The only way to move forward is to acknowledge this wrongdoing and to take steps to correct it. This requires an extra focus on minorities, only until they are at the same level as the majority, economically and in terms of other measures.

You can tie this in with the affirmative action debate; people of color are not taking your jobs or spots in college. We are taking the jobs and spots that should have been afforded to us long ago. People are angry about this and yet they fail to recognize the fact that many colleges have less than a 5 percent minority population. Disenfranchisement is real and thriving, and the majority has a responsibility to recognize it, too.

Lifestyle

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Tackle Summer Boredom with These Picks Aman Hashim

Web Content Editor Class of 2020

Photo: Atlanta Insider Blog

As summer vacation approaches, many students are filling their schedules with trips, summer sports, internships and jobs. Although touring a new city or country can be exciting and eye-opening, there are many entertaining activities to do right here in Atlanta. Need some ideas to crush that summer boredom at home? Here are just a few Atlanta spots to hit this summer.

As far as outdoor activities go, the Atlanta BeltLine can easily be on the top of the list. The BeltLine is a 22-mile-long pathway that is filled with interesting art including murals, graffiti and sculptures. There are plenty of restaurants serving different ethnic cuisines adjacent to the path as well.

The BeltLine is perfect for anyone who enjoys nature and art while cycling through miles of the city. Atlantans can either

rent or bring their own bike or walk with friends and family while walking their pets.

Ponce City Market is an ideal spot to bury anyone’s hunger following their trek in the hot sun on the BeltLine. The market, which is adjacent to the BeltLine, is a vibrant hub housing a central food hall and various shops. The food hall offers an assortment of restaurants including Botiwalla (Indian street food), El Super Pan (Latininspired fare) and Hop’s Chicken (Southern Fried Chicken).

After chowing down, be sure to save room for dessert because Ponce City Market is known for its sweets offerings, including Batter Cookie Dough Counter, Collier Candy Company, Five Daughters Bakery and Honeysuckle Gelato. Also, Ponce City Market’s Rooftop has a mini golf course that is open from 3-10 p.m.

Six Flags and Six Flags White Water are two of the best amusement parks in the country that never fail to leave their guests full of smiles on

The art alongside the Atlanta BeltLine trail, like this mural near Ponce de Leon Ave., is a big attraction. a sunny day in Atlanta. Six Flags has over 40 rides, including the Mindbender, one of the fan favorites at the park that is marketed as “the world’s first triple-loop roller coaster.”

For all the daredevils, Goliath, also known as a “hypercoaster,” zooms at 85 miles per hour (that really feels like 850 mph), and plunges down a staggering 255-foot drop.

White Water allows the whole family to both soak up the sun and cool off on the many

water rides. There are several water slides that include tubes for one or two people, and even up to six, so the whole family can enjoy the experience.

For the risk takers, Dive Bomber is a superb ride. Riders can feel an adrenaline rush as the floor drops beneath them and plummets over 10 stories.

For the music-holics in Atlanta, there will be many concerts throughout the summer.

The biggest names touring the ATL during that time include

NAV, Billie Eilish and Shawn Mendes. Concerts are a great way to spend summer nights with a group of friends.

Other fun spots include Little Five Points and Krog Street Market. Both are interesting hubs to people watch, enjoy the local color, shop and enjoy a variety of cuisines.

And don’t forget that Stone Mountain Park and Piedmont Park are great places to picnic and enjoy the outdoors.

Among the Many Food Options at West Paces Shopping Center, One Stands Above Rest Charlie Warren News Editor Class of 2019

The West Paces shopping center is a staple of the Buckhead community. This landmark serves as a place of community and socialization for not just Pace students, but students from other local schools such as Westminster, Lovett and North Atlanta. However, West Paces is not just a place for students to hang out. It is also a great place for some local eats.

The shopping center is home to several different restaurants, each with its own signature blend of food. While they all have their strengths, only one of these eateries can be crowned best restaurant in West Paces.

While it can be helpful to

rank these restaurants in one large list from worst to best, this would not highlight the different strengths of each, so the restaurants will be judged based on their proficiency in serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Starting with great breakfast options, one must look no further than Goldberg’s Bagel Company and Deli. While they are known for their bagels, Goldberg’s also serves an array of breakfast choices, such as Belgian waffles, omelettes and breakfast flatbreads.

There is little doubt that Goldberg’s is West Paces’ most famous and popular breakfast destination, as there is little competition for the title. While there is a Starbucks within the confines of the shopping center, its popularity is derived only from their coffees, not their lackluster breakfast sandwiches.

While West Paces has comparatively weak options for breakfast, the lunch choices can stir up competition. Here, several of Atlanta’s iconic fast food restaurants have staked a claim, each bringing their own twist on fast food.

No other restaurant in West Paces creates the classic American steak burger quite like Steak ‘n Shake. While the service can at times move at a staggeringly slow pace and the food might not be the healthiest option, classics like the Frisco Melt or the Wisconsin Buttery never fail to satisfy.

Another equally delicious lunch choice is Willy’s Mexican Grill, which allows one to get creative with their taco, burrito, quesadilla and nacho selections, or choose from succulent predesigned meals such as the Baja Burrito or the Frito Burrito.

However, the poster boy for West Paces fast food is without a doubt Chick-fil-A. With a fantastic breakfast menu including chicken minis and biscuits and a superb lunch menu including the spicy chicken sandwich and the classic chicken nuggets, Chickfil-A is a solid and affordable choice for any time of the day.

While fast food restaurants such as Willy’s or Chick-fil-A are popular, nicer restaurants such as the OK Cafe and Pero’s Pizza and Pasta are exceptional places for dinner. With a menu inspired by homestyle Southern cooking, OK Cafe serves a variety of tasty options which are not limited to just dinner. A few highlights include their buttermilk griddle cakes, the pimento cheeseburger and my favorite, pot roast.

Pero’s Pizza is tailored to a crowd seeking good Italian eats

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and does not fail to deliver. With a range of different pizzas, as well as pasta options such as the chicken parmesan or tortellini, Pero’s has something for everyone.

Even though these two are a step up from other eateries in West Paces, two other restaurants take the lead in overall food quality and ambiance.

Houston’s and Blue Ridge Grill are nearly equally matched in terms of these aspects.

However, Blue Ridge Grill still surpasses Houston’s as the best restaurant in West Paces.

While the spinach dip and Scottish salmon at Houston’s put up a good fight, the bacon crusted grouper, tuna tartar and grilled rack of lamb at Blue Ridge Grill are just a few of the reasons why it is the best restaurant in the West Paces shopping center.

Abby Meyerowitz Opinion Editor Class of 2019

Lifestyle

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'When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go?' Possibly Best Pop Album of Year Kalissa Greene

Staff Writer Class of 2021

Photo: Billie Eilish’s Youtube Channel

What have you done with your life? Well, Billie Eilish has reached pop superstardom at just 17 years old. The teen’s highly anticipated debut album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” dropped on March 29, and has made headlines across the country and the world.

The entirety of this alternative pop album was created in Eilish’s bedroom with her brother, Finneas O’Connell; together they wrote and produced all of the songs. Eilish’s 2017 EP, “Don’t Smile at Me,” was her last released music before this album, which set the bar high with popular singles like “idontwannabeyouanymore.”

The theme of “When We All Fall Asleep” is eerie and slightly unsettling. Immediately, the listener is drawn into a feeling of gloom and reflection, like a beach in the middle of winter.

The intro sounds in “You Should See Me in a Crown” captures this entrancing mood, as the blade of a sword crisply slices and it feels like Billie Eilish is waking up to conquer.

Let’s hit the shuffle but-

Billie Eilish creeped out audiences with her music video 'Bury a Friend.' ton and shift to “My Strange Addiction.” This is a standout song which samples a clip from “Threat Level Midnight,” one of the episodes from the enormously popular show “The Office.” This feature makes sense, as Eilish is a huge “Office” fan.

The real and raw instrumentation from the thumping bass is unreal and catchy, setting this song apart.

Next, ASMR fans can rejoice, because this album is made for high quality head-

phones as “xanny” uses rotating fluctuating vocals that feel like they’re floating off into space, switching between left and right earphones. Eilish is intentional about building meaning into all of her songs. In “xanny,” she says being the outlier or sober person at a party is something to be proud of because “[you] don’t need a xanny to feel better.”

The album gets better the more you listen to it and pay attention to its intricate details.

Not only does the album have

fantastic singles, but also meaningful so-called “unpopular” songs that are well-layered and sprinkled throughout the album.

Additionally, the more emotionally inclined tracks that really pull a response out of the listener come at the end of the album, creating a pensive change of atmosphere.

Many critics complain that Eilish is “tryhard” because the visuals on her music videos are purposely highly shocking, as she’s trying to evoke a scary and

skin-crawling sensation through her music. There is some truth to this, as there are some pacing issues with the album, but the music itself is not trying to be something that it’s not.

From a songwriting point of view, she does have introspective stories and a singular point of view. However, she always writes from other people’s perspectives rather than creating content that’s entirely autobiographical, which gives an authentic and not “tryhard” vibe.

“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” checks all the boxes for a memorable and game-changing debut album.

Despite being enjoyable and familiar, Eilish’s innovative elements keep it refreshing and surprising, so that the listener is never bored. It’s a brave and resounding first step for a relatively new artist with enormous potential.

Over the next decade, music enthusiasts will no doubt see popular music scrambling to try and replicate what this album does on every level. There will always be “copycats,” as Billie noted on her 2017 song of the same name, but none will be able to reach these heights any time soon. This could potentially be the best pop album of the year.

'Avengers: Endgame' Well Worth the Wait Ben Ginsberg

Social Media Editor Class of 2020

have crisscrossed each other for the last 11 years, starting with the first Marvel Studio’s release of “Iron Man” in 2008.

Fans of all of these movies, from “Iron Man” to “Spider Man, Homecoming," have invested themselves in getting to know these characters and their adventures, and it is deeply gratifying to see a film that wraps it all up and gives audiences the conclusions they have been waiting for.

The 2012 “The Avengers” movie was the first time that all of the solo film superheroes teamed up. These original six

Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk and Hawkeye) were just a fraction of the large superhero group that became the Avengers group, defending not only planet Earth but also the entire galaxy.

Picking up where “Avengers: Infinity War” left off, now the global group of them are taking on their biggest mission yet: bringing back the next generation of heroes lost at the hands of Thanos. Audiences of “Avengers: Endgame” can track the narratives of all of the old school avengers and there are plenty of teary moments as each super-

hero grapples with their inner demons or mistakes of their past.

“I’m not going to lie... I definitely cried and I haven’t cried in a movie in over a decade,” said one senior who requested anonymity.

The movie is a perfect culmination of 11 years and 21 Marvel movies-worth of watching the characters we have come to know and love, and directors Joe and Anthony Russo's ability to tie it all together is an amazing achievement. Even if you have a hard time securing a ticket, suffice it to say that this movie is well worth the wait.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Marvel Studio’s “Avengers: Endgame,” which opened April 26 to much fanfare and anticipation, had by the end of its opening weekend shattered almost every single box office record previously in existence.

Grossing $350 million in its domestic debut and $1.2 billion worldwide, Marvel Studio’s 22nd release became the movie with the biggest worldwide debut, the biggest domestic debut and the biggest domestic opening day revenue debut. The previous movie record holder? Last year’s “Avengers: Infinity War,” which set a $640 million worldwide opening record last year.

Before it even opened, the heightened anticipation for “Avengers: Endgame” was evident in pre-release ticket sales, on social media outlets, and in the hallways of Pace Academy. Fandango reported before it even opened that domestically it had sold out over 8,000 showtimes in advance purchases and that many multiplex theaters had changed their screening schedules to show “Endgame” every three hours from morning to late night on simultaneous multiple screens to meet demand.

“At nine in the morning on the day of ticket release, I logged

on at school and still had to wait in the queue for over five hours before I could purchase tickets,” said junior Jay Statisky. “It was crazy,” added junior Thomas Siegenthaler. “I had three different friends who all logged on the second Fandango released it and it still took hours before any of us could get tickets.”

Social media was also blanketed with “Avengers: Endgame” information, enhancing the hype. “I had to delete my Instagram account for a couple of days,” said junior Evan Duncan, “because I was worried about people who got to see it on opening day posting spoilers.”

Once it opened, the movie did not disappoint, with CinemaScore, an audience polling firm, giving the movie a rare A+ score from audiences with a large percentage reporting that they would see the film again.

“I went with seven friends on Saturday afternoon of opening weekend and I can definitely say that it was one of the most amazing movies I have ever seen. I cannot wait to see it again,” said junior Bridges Spencer. This type of reception from audiences promises to propel “Endgame” to become the highest grossing film of all time.

Without spoiling the plot, it is safe to say that the success of the film is due to the fact that “Endgame” is the grand conclusion for dozens of Marvel characters and storylines that

'Avengers: Endgame' was released on April 26, immediately shattering box office records.

Sports

Vol. 44, Issue #7

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Boys, Girls Tennis State Champs!

First time in Pace history that both teams have won the region championship and state championship in the same year

Photo: Omar López-Thismón The varsity boys and girls tennis players and coaches celebrate after the girls won the state finals on May 7. This is the first Pace boy/girl tennis state championship since 1979.

Boys Defeat Lovett After Epic No. 1 Doubles Battle Bennett Boushka Staff Writer Class of 2021

In their fourth state championship appearance in five years, the boys varsity tennis team defeated Lovett 3-2 on May 6 to claim the title of state champions for the first time since the early 2000s. It was a hard-fought victory, with the No. 1 doubles team of senior Charlie Hirsch and junior Rohan Jatar playing for close to three hours to break a 2-2 tie to determine the outcome.

Others winning their matches were the No. 2 doubles team of sophomores Jordy Elster

and Matt Genser, and junior Neil Sashti in the No. 3 singles spot.

The only match that weighed in the balance in the championship was No. 1 doubles. “It was really intense being the last ones on the court for so long,” said Jatar. “The support from the fans is what made the difference and helped us win.”

The team also defeated Lovett to win the region championship on April 4, completing their undefeated regular season record. “The moment I knew we had something special was in our region championship win against Lovett,” said head tennis coach Neil DeRosa. “It was a very tough, gritty match; they pushed us as far as we could go.”

It was a very proud moment for the whole team as they felt they had grown together a lot since the start of the season.

The boys also secured many impressive wins before the region championship, beating Greater Atlanta Christian, Westminster, Lovett, Woodward and Walton in the regular season.

Coach DeRosa credits the team’s success throughout the regular season to the team’s depth.

“Tennis is an interesting sport because it is about matchups, and we have a solid ‘one through five’ which allows us to match up well against almost every team we face,” said Coach DeRosa. The depth has allowed them to beat teams with a few

stars at the top that lack the depth that the Pace team had this year.

The team also has been successful because they play for each other and are a very close team. “We are all friends and as the season progressed we got closer and closer,” said Genser.

As the competition got tougher, so did the boys’ unity and willingness to win, pushing each other in practice to get better every day.

The team headed into the playoffs with a number one seed.

“It is really exciting to get this opportunity as a sophomore,” said Elster, as they began their playoff run. The boys beat their first two opponents in the play-

offs, Franklin County and Murray County, by a score of 3-0.

They moved into the Elite Eight and then the Final Four against stronger opponents, Benedictine and Jefferson, but the boys did not sway and beat them 3-0 and 3-1, respectively.

Senior captain Charlie Hirsch understood this was his last chance to win it all and also what it would take to succeed. “A lot has to go right to win state, and in the prechampionship huddle, I saw it in everyone’s eyes,” said Hirsch. “I saw in my teammates the blend of skill, tenacity and love that we needed to win, and I will never forget it.”

Girls Persevere Over Lovett to Claim State Title Charlie Hirsch

Co-Editor in Chief Class of 2019

Senior captains of the girls varsity tennis team, Avi Arora, Bay Brickley and Leah Mautner, wanted their final year on the Pace courts to be different. “I’ve been playing with these girls for years, and it seems like each year we are building, so I want this final ride to be special,” said Arora.

And special it was, as the team defeated Lovett in the state championship 3-2. The championship began at Rome Tennis Center on the morning of May 4 but was rained out in progress.

The final matches resumed at Pace on May 7 and ended in a nail-biter as Arora at No. 1 singles finished off her opponent in a 7-5 third set tiebreaker to clinch the title.

Also winning for the Knights were senior Leah Mautner and

sophomore Sidney Funston at No. 1 doubles, and junior Rekha Sashti and sophomore Grace Funston at No. 2 doubles.

“Immediately after finishing my match, a physical surge of both relief and excitement overcame my whole body,” said Mautner. The relief did not last long, because Mautner knew as well as anyone that the work was not done. “The surge froze in its tracks as I turned to watch Avi clinch,” said Mautner. “She did her job as a senior, and soon our entire team was sprinting onto the first court, racing to be the first to hug Avi and celebrate our state championship win.”

During the regular season, the team went 7-2-2 with a 32-16 overall match record. Then, on April 10, the team defeated both stout Lovett and Westminster teams 3-2 to win the region championship and nab a number one seed in the state tournament.

The varsity girls hadn’t been crowned champions since the

region tournament three years ago. The team and the coaches believe this newfound success is due in large part to a new focus: the tennis mentality.

During the off-season, Assistant Coach Zeena Lattouf led weekly workouts and book club meetings as the entire team read “The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance” by Timothy Gallwey. Hailed by the likes of Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll and other sports and business tycoons, the book led head coach Matt Marsico and the players to believe it would improve self-care and their ability to deal with stressful situations in the middle of a match.

“The biggest difference has been our focus on the mental approach to the matches because, in the past couple years, we have let things outside of our control affect the way we play,” said Coach Marsico. “We have really been working on embracing the

moments that we feel nervous, realizing that we can use that adrenaline as a positive instead of a negative.” Coach Marsico subscribes the mentality outlined in “The Inner Game of Tennis,” and realizes the team has learned from the book as well. “They’ve trusted that if we play the right way, regardless of what happens as a result, that it will pay dividends over the course of time,” he said.

The strength of this girls team lies in its depth, as both doubles teams won both their matches at region. Given this strong foundation, the team only needed to steal one win at the singles lines. Against Westminster, Arora ran into five-star freshman recruit Ann Wright Guerry, but Pace freshman Kate Jonas was able to run away with her match in a three-set marathon at No. 3 singles. Against Lovett, Arora flipped the script and secured the needed victory.

The strength at doubles has

taken a true team mentality. That strength is in part due to singles natural Sashti, who plays No. 2 doubles with sophomore Grace Funston. “When I’m playing doubles, I try to use some of the same tactics I would use in singles, but I mostly try to avoid playing a ‘singles’ match,” said Sashti. “Since doubles is more about taking advantage of points at the net, I think of ways to set up my partner to win points.

If I’m playing a singles match, I obviously only think about myself, but in doubles, I have to think about my partner as well.”

The Funston-Sashti duo clinched the region championship in a 7-5 third set tiebreaker.

“Playing on a position on the team that is important makes playing matches even more fun and exciting,” said Sashti.”

Although it can be a little stressful, like at the region tournament, I think the pressure and excitement help me play a better match.“

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Esports Comes to Pace

Congrats Athletes!

Varsity Boys Basketball: Josh Reed - Hoopseen Class AAA All-State Freshman of the Year, Region tournament All Tournament Team, 5-AAA All-Region Team Reign Watkins - GACA AAA All-State team, Region tournament All Tournament Team, 5-AAA All-Region Team Madison Durr - 5-AAA All-Region Team

Photo: Zachary Howard (Top to bottom) Coach Bryant looks at ‘Rocket League’ with junior John O’Brien and sophomore Aiden Critz. will be extremely disappointed repercussions for any negative actions.

Genna Schwarz if Pace does not allow this to This issue is very important Co-Editor in Chief happen because it is a great to Mr. Bryant and he has created Class of 2019 opportunity for those who are less athletically inclined to three main rules for his esports learn teamwork, persistence and players: be respectful of oppoEsports, electronic sports coordination,” said junior Austin nents and each other, work hard centered around competitive vid- Fuller. every day to grow as individueo gaming, has become a billion Fuller’s hopes are synonyals and as a team, and have fun, dollar industry in just the last mous to those of Mr. Bryant. because if you’re not having fun, couple of years. Now officially “Growing up for me, team sports there’s no point in playing in the recognized by the Georgia High was a huge part of my character first place.

School Association as a varsity development,” said Mr. BryEsports is not just a growing sport, almost 80 high schools in ant. “There’s definitely a set of industry on the high school level, Georgia alone have participated students at Pace who do not have but it has become a nationwide in its first official season this a way to learn those lessons in obsession. According to the marspring. a team sports environment. Esket analytics company Newzoo, After Pace Athletic Director ports provides that opportunity.” 380 million people worldwide Troy Baker’s mention of introDespite the positivity will watch esports this year. A ducing the sport to Pace, upper among students, some parents majority of these viewers origischool computer science teacher of the prospective gamers have nate from North America, China Charlie Bryant became comreservations. The fact that their and South Korea. mitted to and passionate about children would be joining an acMr. Bryant is quite an enthubringing it to the Upper School. tivity at Pace that requires them siast himself. “I have a ‘League High school-level esports to play more video games is an of Legends’ team that I watch will compete during both the unsettling idea for many. almost every Saturday,” he fall and spring seasons, with Mr. Bryant is determined said. “I cheer for them just like three video games: “League of to squash the misconception you’d cheer for any other sports Legends,” “Rocket League” and that esports is simply a time to team.” In addition to this rapid “Smite.” The no cut, coed sport slack off and play your favorite growth in fan base, colleges is composed of several three or game. Practices will have the have become more receptive to five-person teams, depending on exact same goals and focus as the growing sport. Presently, the game, ranked from most to any other Pace varsity sport.

200 colleges and universities are least experienced.

The individual teams will be offering 10 million dollars in A major positive of esports running drills and working on scholarships for esports alone. is its zero travel policy since all specific mechanics for an allotBringing the sport to Pace competitions are online, alted amount of time each day. “I would introduce students, who lowing Pace and other schools want to be very clear that this is typically would never dream of to play far away teams in the not gaming club,” said Mr. Brybeing recruited, to a plausible comfort of their own classrooms. ant. “We will have practices that possibility. “I’ve loved coachIn addition, each team at every are very structured and focused. ing soccer this year, but another school is independent of one Sure you’re going to be working thing that makes me really exanother, permitting them to com- on certain aspects of the game cited about esports is the opporpete against themselves and gain you need to improve on, but also tunity to start something,” said experience. we are going to be working on Mr. Bryant. “To be the person Although Dr. Baker has not strategic thinking and leaderthat builds the foundation that officially determined whether or ship.” sets the culture from day one. not esports will be incorporated Online gaming can be a very That’s super exciting to me and into the athletic program, Mr. toxic environment due to the a really cool way to contribute to Bryant held a meeting to gauge lack of face-to-face communica- the Pace community.” the extent of student interest. “I tion, allowing gamers to avoid

Varsity Girls Basketball: Joelle Zelony - First Team All-Region, Georgia Athletic Coaches Association AAA North All-Star, GACA AAA All-State team Ann Rafeedie - First Team All-Region Kayla Ross - First Team All-Region Varsity Swimming and Diving: Charlie Kaye - One All-American time, two All-American consideration times, AAA State Champion in 100m freestyle and 100m backstroke Lizzy Kaye - 1A-5A State Champion in diving, State record holder in diving, All-American consideration Varsity Wrestling: Charlie Warren - Surpassed 100 career wins Equestrian Team: Lauren Stebbins - Advanced to Zones Varsity Baseball: Advanced to Final Four (as of press time on May 13) Varsity Girls Golf: Aleks Golde - Qualified for State Tournament on May 20 Varsity Boys Lacrosse: Advanced to second round of state playoffs Sam Assaf 1st team All-State, US Lacrosse All-Academic Charlie Warren - 2nd team All-State, US Lacrosse All-Academic Kirk Spinelli - Northside Neighbor Athlete of the Week Patrick Thurman - All-State Honorable Mention Tripp Trimble - All-State Honorable Mention Mbiti Williams - All-State Honorable Mention Varsity Girls Lacrosse: Advanced to first round of state playoffs Varsity Boys Soccer: Advanced to quarterfinals of state playoffs Varsity Girls Soccer: Advanced to first round of state playoffs Varsity Boys Tennis - AAA State Champions, Region 5-AAA Champions Varsity Girls Tennis - AAA State Champions, Region 5-AAA Champions Varsity Track and Field: See article on this page. An extended story by Coach Jolie Cunningham is on the Knightly News website.

Check the Knightly News website for up-to-date sports news: https://knightlife.paceacademy.org/knightlynews

Junior George Adams is the AAA 800m state champion after the state track meet in Albany on May 9-11 and junior Sam Adams is state runner-up, with times of 1:56.12 and 1:56.40, respectively.

George also broke his own Pace record with his 3rd place finish in the 1600m. Sam was region champ in the 800m.

The boys and girls varsity track and field team had 11 state qualifiers for the meet. Here are

more highlights from the season: Freshman Edward Blaha - placed 5th at state in 3200m and broke the Pace record Senior Justice Jackson - placed 6th at state in 400m, region champ in 400m Junior Payton Payne - placed 4th at state in 3200m, region champ in 3200m, broke school record Sophomore Laura Romig placed 4th at state in 800m Junior Paula Sandoval - placed

5th at state in 3200m Although she did not compete at the state meet, freshman Gabby Hudson was region champ in the long jump.

With only four girls qualifying for the state meet, the girls placed 8th out of 32 teams. The boys team placed 9th out of 34 teams. George and Sam Adams received an invitation to the Meet of Champions on May 17 at Marietta High School at 8 p.m.

Photo: Omar López-Thismón

Track Finishes 8th, 9th at State Meet, George Adams State Champion

A record 23 Pace seniors will play their sport at the college level. Not pictured: Keashawn Perryman, who will attend Birmingham Southern College.

Sports

Vol. 44, Issue #7

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Varsity Boys Soccer’s Run Ends in Quarterfinals Charlie Bryant Guest Writer

Photo: Troy Baker

Coming off a disappointing 2017-2018 season, the varsity boys soccer team entered this spring hungry to get back to the playoffs. In order to achieve this goal and to prepare themselves once they got there, Pace competed against arguably the toughest schedule in the state.

The Knights opened the season traveling to play at McIntosh and Southeast Whitfield High Schools, two schools whose record is a combined 34-7-1 and who are both currently in the state semifinals of 5A and 4A respectively.

Then, in mid-February, Pace traveled to Vestavia, Alabama to compete in the Vestavia Invitational Tournament. The team faced fierce competition from top schools in our neighboring state and returned to Atlanta with one win and one loss on the weekend, but more importantly they gained vital experience before region play started.

To further that end, the Knights squared off against perennial powerhouse programs

The team celebrates their 8-1 win over Morgan County in the first round of the playoffs on April 24. including Lakeside, St. Pius, Woodward, and Cross Keys and emerged from that gauntlet of opponents with a newfound sense of confidence.

In Region 5 play, Pace opened with comfortable wins over Towers and Redan and then managed to best Stone Mountain in a 4-3 slugfest after falling behind 2-0 in the first half. The grit on display in that game proved to be an early sign of things to come. With the aforementioned region victories,

a postseason appearance was assured, but the Knights still had work to do to secure a chance to host a playoff game.

That outcome was determined when Pace faced off against Lovett to wrap up region play. After a neck-and-neck 80 minutes, the game was tied 2-2, but the Lions pulled away with a late overtime goal, locking the Knights into the three seed in gutting fashion.

Not deterred by going on the road and being the perceived

underdogs, Pace beat first round opponent Morgan County 8-1 in what can only be described as smackdown, sending a message to rest of the remaining 3A playoff teams.

Apparently, the Knights’ second round opponent, Greater Atlanta Christian, had their phones on airplane mode because they were clearly taken by surprise with the unity and tenacity Pace demonstrated. In the team’s best performance of the season, Pace took a commanding 3-0 lead and

ultimately pulled through 4-2 off a scintillating hat-trick by junior Jesus Pineda, sending the team through to the quarterfinals.

The Knights made the long trek to Savannah to challenge Benedictine Military School for a spot in the state semifinals.

A rough first half found Benedictine up 1-0 at halftime, and our opponents followed up with another goal shortly after the start of the second half putting Pace behind the eight ball. To the Knights’ credit, they came together in an inspiring show of heart and perseverance to dominate the Cadets for the remaining 35 minutes.

Pace finally broke through with freshman Juan Figueroa assisting Pineda with eight minutes remaining to bring the score within a goal, but the Knights couldn’t find an equalizer during the remaining frantic minutes of the game.

This young team, with four freshman and four sophomore starters out of 11 players, exceeded all expectations over the course of this stellar season.

With another year of growth and experience under their belt, Pace boys soccer will enter next season with an invitation to the ball, a Cinderella no longer.

‘Nadians Key to Success for Boys Varsity Lacrosse Ben Ginsberg

Social Media Editor Class of 2020

Photo: Fred Assaf

For the last few years, the varsity boys lacrosse team has had the benefit of additional coaching support from two professional lacrosse players from the Georgia Swarm, Canadians Bryan Cole and Shayne Jackson.

Coaches Cole and Jackson, who lend their time to the lacrosse team when they are not otherwise training and playing professionally, have been a tremendous asset to the coaching staff of the lacrosse team as well as to the players.

Bryan Cole, 25, an Oakville, Ontario native, was a USILA First Team All-American midfielder for the University of Maryland who helped lead the Terrapins to four NCAA Final Fours during his college playing days from 2012-2016. Cole finished his career at Maryland as one of the most successful players in program history, finishing his collegiate campaign with 101 points (43G, 58A). As team captain during his senior year at Maryland, Cole scored a careerhigh 50 points, with 21 goals and 29 assists.

Selected by the Georgia Swarm in the first round (No. 4 overall) of the 2016 NLL Draft, Coach Cole helped the Swarm win a championship in 2017 and has had an outstanding season so far for the Swarm, most recently recording 3 points (2G, 1A), as well as a shorthanded goal, three loose balls and a forced turnover, in their series against Buffalo. In addition, he posted a career-high 6 points (3G, 3A), with 2 loose balls and a forced turnover in

Shayne Jackson (far left) and Bryan Cole (far right) help coach the Pace lacrosse team against rival Westminster on April 18. their series against Rochester.

Coach Shayne Jackson, 28, a Bowmanville, Ontario native, was a USILA First Team All-American selection and the National Division II Player of the Year in 2012 for Limestone College, finishing his senior year at Limestone with 71 points in 19 games. Selected by the Georgia Swarm in the first round (No. 4 overall) of the 2012 NLL Entry Draft, Jackson has earned the nickname of “Mr. Consistency” in professional lacrosse circles after the forward had four straight seasons of more than 75 points.

Last season, he recorded 85 points (33G, 52A), 75 loose balls, and set a new career-high in single season assists, leading the team with 52.

Coach Jackson has also had an outstanding season so far for the Swarm, most recently posting 5 points (3G, 2A), including a team-high 3rd shorthanded goal of the season, in the series against Toronto, and leading the team with a season-high 9 points

(5G, 4A) while surpassing his 500 career points with his hat trick goals in the series against Rochester.

For both Swarm players, helping out the lacrosse team when they are not playing or practicing for the Swarm has been a rewarding experience. “I have loved helping out at Pace when I’m not training and keeping in shape for the Swarm,” said Coach Cole.

Even though it involves coaching by day and training and competing with the Georgia Swarm at night (with sometimes three or four days a week on the road), both players have really valued their coaching experience at Pace and credit the work ethic of the Pace players.

“My favorite part about coaching the Pace players is watching them progress, both throughout the season and throughout their high school careers. We have come so far from when I started here and I really think this is a state-championship-caliber team,” said Coach

Cole. “The mentality of wanting to learn here is so unique and special with these players.

They come out every day with their heads screwed on right and willing to learn, and so it is easy to work with them and improve their skills.”

For the Pace boys varsity team players and coaches, the addition of two professional players to the coaching staff (when their Swarm commitments allow) has been an invaluable experience. “Probably the best part about having the Canadian coaches here is the expertise that they bring to each practice,” said head coach Grady Stevens. “Every single practice we are able to get better at even the little things because of them.”

Senior defenseman Andrew Konradt echoes that sentiment.

“Through their tough love, I’ve improved a lot and Coach Cole has really made us a stronger defensive unit,” he said. Senior midfielder Andrew Ladden agrees: “Coach Jackson has re-

ally helped me develop the fine details of my game – which has made me a much better player.”

So long as both players remain on the Georgia Swarm, the hope is that they will continue to be available to the Pace community as assistant coaches, enhancing the team with their coaching and insights. “The best thing about them is that they bring the same mentality to the lacrosse field that the teachers bring to the classroom,” said Coach Stevens. “We seem to win every time the Canadians are on the sidelines,” said sophomore Tripp Trimble.

The ‘nadians contribution was essential to the historic season the boys varsity lacrosse team had this year. Going into playoffs with a 12-4 record, the Knights defeated Kell High School 13-4 in the first round, their first playoff win since 2006. In the second round, the Knights fought hard against a competitive Buford High School team but fell short with a 7-5 loss.

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Year in Review May 17, 2019

Photos: Fred Assaf, Caitlin Goodrich Jones, Ashford Little and Lee Wilson

Vol. 44, Issue #7

Senior Predictions

Alex Allen - Head cheerleader for Atlanta Falcons Adara Anthony-Jones - General Manager of Boston Celtics Max Appel - Founds church without mass, just basketball Madeline Arenth - Forces UGA students to evacuate after sea urchin catastrophe. Again.

Avi Arora - Invites Devan to WashU just to hit her with water gun.

Sam Assaf - Headmaster of Lovett Alexandra Baker - Becomes a CEO in Paris.

Regan Bates - Loves the smell of sea urchins. Doesn’t evacuate.

Sophie Beck - Gets tired of Goldfish crackers. Switches to live goldfish.

Margaret Bethel - Runs Kemp’s re-election campaign.

Kylie Blank - Starts TV talk show called “Keeping up with Kylie.”

Catherine Brennan - Draws and sells pictures of cats for cats.

Bay Brickley - Owns a seersucker clothing store.

Ania Briscoe - Wears a sweatshirt in all temperatures.

Cole Campbell - Sues Luisa for company name. Loses to Tase in TV-watching marathon.

Holland Carlton - First person to perform surgery on their own brain.

Siofra Casey - Reads Encyclopedia Britannica on her phone.

Caelan Corbally - Beats world record for longest hair in the world.

Max Creasman - Neck snaps after looking up too much.

Annabelle Critz - Becomes the face of Tinder.

Carter Ferguson - Starts real-life “Hunger Games.”

Jack Ferguson - Is single for a day.

Paige Fleming - Becomes BotswanaT citizen.

Carter Frooman - Breaks Dollar Shave Club’s Executive Razor with his whiskers.

Will Funston - Goes missing during semester abroad.

Lucy Gash - Streams every AP Art History class.

Merritt Ann Glass - Invited to high tea in a tea shop with Queen Elizabeth.

Aleks Golde - Blinds someone with her feet.

Lane Goldman - Moves to NYC and works at a juice bar.

Cameron Hamilton - Invents dance move more viral than the “woah.”

Conor Hartman - Vernacular matures from a 3-year-old’s to a 6-year-old’s.

Tyler Henderson - Breaks world record for fastest speech.

Ahsan Hennings - Owns a dog pound. Sneezes.

Charlie Hirsch - Starts speaking in double entendres.

Joseph Hirsch - Becomes a creative pre-medical scholar at Tulane University.

Darian Howard - Opens Burn Studios franchise in Alabama.

Harrison Husk - Serenades his Snapchat friends.

Carly Irvine - Goes on hike. Never heard from again.

Justice Jackson - Dead-sprints to California.

Madeline Janki - Becomes um a when she something in the future uh yeah.

Andrew Jenkins - Builds Texas Christian University’s Great Clips Stadium.

Devan Johnson - Marries high school sweetheart. Gets shot with water gun.

Leah Jones - Becomes a clothing model.

Alondra Juarez - Gets job at Atlanta Bread Company.

Calla Kaminsky - Turns into a bike.

Chase Karamanolis - Sends film of 5 shots at the driving range, gets UGA golf scholarship.

Tase Karamanolis - Makes marathoning TV shows a sport. Beats Cole in “Friends” race.

Charlie Kaye - Creates molds. Finally sells Agnes. Perfects his goatee.

Eden Kerker - Wins World of Dance. Donates all winnings to Camp Matoaka.

Andrew Konradt - Gets mono again.

Andrew Ladden - Buys unlimited supply of tissues. Runs out.

Jeremy Levin - Prank calls Donald Trump. He falls for it.

Sophia Lochan - Interviews for a job. Gives interviewer death stare.

Abigail Lund - Forgets English. Only speaks Latin.

Patrick Markwalter - Becomes Chairman of Augusta National.

Morgan Martin - Organizes “Atlanta” video with Omar, creates

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6 million scenes Davis Mathis - Hits 10 million subs on YouTube.

Leah Mautner - Accidentally hits nearby dog with tennis ball.

Leaves it.

Abby Meyerowitz - Finds out roomate is not Jewish. Transfers.

Deron Moore - Drops first SoundCloud EP that people pay for.

Blair Myers - Tries to climb El Capitan without ropes. Falls.

Chloe Nelson - Writes nationally acclaimed essays with help from Mrs. Conroy.

Mitchell O’Berry - Becomes real life assassin.

Ross Oglesby - Stitching of baseball seams grows in place of eyelashes.

Aaron Pascaner - Becomes the next Mike Luckovich.

Emily Payne - Goes on a world-wide salsa-tasting expedition.

Colm Pelletier - Grows million-dollar potatoes.

Keashawn Perryman - Lives in senior cellar.

Nicole Petrosky - Transfers to Tulane.

Grace Pottorff - Joins a disastrous convent.

Emily Pulver - Revives EmilyPulver’sPants.

Ann Rafeedie - Gets a face tattoo.

TJ Rafeedie - Only drinks Coke products.

Jill Rawls - High school friend shows up at Northwestern to visit roomate.

Abby Ray - Hails borb.

Jared Rayman - Next “Bachelor.”

Lily Reckford - Builds own house in Chapel Hill.

Kathryn Reisner - Roommates with Ben Solomon.

Nathaniel Robinson - Hair begins to naturally grow in pink, except for his facial hair which never grows.

Blake Rodriguez - Engineers first all-electric space shuttle.

Kayla Ross - Marries Braves LHP Max Fried.

Veronica Sandoval - Runs everywhere to avoid pollution from automobiles.

Drew Schiffer - Purchases Glow Dry gift cards for all graduating seniors.

Emily Schmitt - Becomes Ms. Barbakow or dies trying.

Genna Schwarz - Writes book filled with relatable things her cousins did.

Cooper Selig - Lets it cook.

Larry Simpson - #UMiami Caroline Singleton - Marries John Ossof.

Jacob Sloman - Finally bakes innovative new bagel without the hole. Becomes Venmo billionaire.

Brogan Smith - Becomes a corn farmer.

Billy Snyder - Despite valiant attempts, still unable to hurt a fly.

Ben Solomon - Catches real live bird as present for roommate Kathryn Reisner.

Parker Spillers - Doesn’t read senior prediction.

Kirk Spinelli - Skips own wedding to play Fortnite.

Michael Starr - Reenacts war stories for the History Channel.

Lawson Stricker - Gets surgery to give himself two left feet.

Clay Swiecichowski - Obtains robotic shins.

Jack Thomson - Signs John Mayer to his record label.

Patrick Thurman - Sleeps through college graduation.

Henry Todd - Gets a UVA logo tattooed across his forehead to replace hat.

Myles Todd - All five Sharks on “Shark Tank” invest in him.

Chilton Tolliver - Beats Usain Bolt in a foot race.

Bennett Treadway - Lies to everyone that he’s not Daquan.

Charlie Trimble - Tries to build underwater lounge until hit by train.

Lily Wagoner - Continuously applies to be on “The Bachelor.”

Charlie Warren - Grows muscles on his eyeballs.

Gillian Weitzner - Lives FILA paycheck to FILA paycheck. Buys more FILA. Hannah White - Legally changes name to Jessica.

Luisa Whitney - Gets sued. Transfers to SMU second semester.

John Williams - Composes masterpiece for “Star Wars IX.” Raina Williams - Designs David Dobrik merch that outsells “Clickbait.”

Kendall Willis - Finds Bubba. Enacts revenge on his leg.

Brian Zeldin - People start dapping him up.

Joelle Zelony - Sets record for killing most fish in Tufts’ bio lab.

Will Zook - Brain dissected for memory studies after never missing an obscure pop culture reference.

Aaron Zou - Writes biting satires for “Saturday Night Live.”

Senior College Choices

May 17, 2019

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Futures of the Class of 2019

KEY: States are ranked from 1-24 based on number of students attending.

Abby Meyerowitz Opinion Editor Class of 2019

Eden Kerker

Lifestyle Editor Class of 2019

1. Georgia: 14 Emory University Michael Starr Georgia Institute of Technology Cole Campbell Andrew Jenkins Jacob Sloman Charlie Trimble Mercer University Kendall Willis University of Georgia Madeline Arenth Regan Bates Tyler Henderson Chase Karamanolis Jeremy Levin Grace Pottorf Emily Pulver University of North Georgia Max Appel

2. No. Carolina: 12 Davidson College Morgan Martin Emily Schmitt Duke University Gillian Weitzner University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Aleks Golde Charlie Hirsch Lily Reckford Wake Forest University Devan Johnson Leah Mautner Blair Myers Clay Swiecichowski Bennett Treadway Luisa Whitney

3. Alabama: 10 Auburn University Patrick Markwalter Emily Payne Colm Pelletier Lawson Stricker Lily Wagoner John Williams Birmingham-Southern College Keashawn Perryman

University of Alabama Aaron Pascaner Patrick Thurman Wallace Community College Darian Howard

4. Tennessee: 10 Rhodes College Margaret Bethel Ahsan Hennings Mitchell O’Berry Raina Williams Sewanee: The University of the South Bay Brickley Lucy Gash Charlie Warren University of Tennessee Jack Ferguson Harrison Husk Myles Todd

5. Massachusetts: 9 Amherst College Sam Assaf Boston College Alexandra Baker Paige Fleming Boston University Kayla Ross Kirk Spinelli Northeastern University Adara Anthony-Jones Annabelle Critz Tufts University Joelle Zelony Aaron Zou

6. Texas: 9 Southern Methodist University Holland Carlton Charlie Kaye Sophia Lochan Nicole Petrosky Brogan Smith Texas Christian University Conor Hartman University of Texas at Austin Catherine Brennan

Lane Goldman Andrew Ladden

7. New York: 7 Cornell University Kylie Blank Fordham University Caelan Corbally Parker Spillers New York University Veronica Sandoval Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Sophie Beck Sarah Lawrence College Davis Mathis Syracuse University Drew Schiffer

8. California: 5 Pepperdine University Justice Jackson University of California, Davis Chloe Nelson University of Southern California Will Funston Calla Kaminsky Hannah White

9. So. Carolina: 5 Clemson University Carter Ferguson Carter Frooman College of Charleston Siofra Casey Furman University Caroline Singleton Wofford College Max Creasman

10. Virginia: 5 University of Virginia Abigail Lund Jared Rayman Genna Schwarz Jack Thomson Henry Todd

11. Louisiana: 4

17. Ohio: 2

Loyola University New Orleans Alondra Juarez Tulane University Joe Hirsch Nate Robinson Cooper Selig

Denison University Ann Rafeedie The College of Wooster TJ Rafeedie

12. Missouri: 4 Southeast Missouri State University Chilton Tolliver Washington University in St. Louis Avi Arora Kathryn Reisner Ben Solomon

13. District of Columbia: 3 Georgetown University Merritt Ann Glass Howard University Alex Allen Deron Moore

14. Florida: 3 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Blake Rodriguez University of Miami Tase Karamanolis Larry Simpson

15. Colorado: 2 University of Colorado Boulder Carly Irvine University of Denver Graham Hill

16. Michigan: 2 University of Michigan Eden Kerker Abby Meyerowitz

18. Pennsylvania: 2 University of Pennsylvania Abby Ray Brian Zeldin

19. Wisconsin: 2 University of Wisconsin Ross Oglesby Billy Snyder

20. Connecticut: 1 Trinity College Andrew Konradt

21. Illinois: 1 Northwestern University Jill Rawls

22. Indiana: 1 University of Notre Dame Madeline Janki

23. Mississippi: 1 University of Mississippi Will Zook

24. Rhode Island: 1 Brown University Ania Briscoe GAP YEAR: Leah Jones UNDECIDED: Cameron Hamilton