Vol. 42, Issue 8

Vol. 42, Issue #8

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May 12, 2017

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Class of 2017 Looks Back p. 4 Students Offer Feedback to Teachers

Anna Stone

Staff Writer Class of 2018

As the seniors prepare to graduate tomorrow, many reflect upon their time at Pace. Each of them will likely view Pace as having had a significant impact on their lives, even though every student’s experience is individual. Twenty-seven seniors have been at Pace since pre-first, marking them as “lifers.” “Pace has basically been a second home to me,” said lifer Jake Movsovitz. “It’s been awesome to be here since pre-first because I’ve seen and been a part of our school growing to new heights.”

The Knightly News surveyed seniors to find out what they are most grateful for with regard to their time spent at Pace. In the top category, 18% of the 39 responders are most grateful for good friends. Coming in second, 13% are most grateful for great teachers.

In a four-way tie at 10%, respondents are grateful for a loving and supporting community, ICGL trips, happy memories, and a safe place to grow as a person. Seniors are also grateful for a great education, at 8%. One senior responded that they were grateful for “not only a great academic education, but an education of the world and of life. Pace has provided me with stellar faculty and staff that have helped me grow and learn about

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the real world. I know I am better off because of Pace.”

It is a time of mixed feelings for many. Senior Michael Chen is heading to Washington University of St. Louis. “I’m really excited to begin the next chapter of my life in St. Louis, but also extremely sad about leaving my friends at Pace, people I’ve known since sixth grade,” he said.

The Class of 2017 will be heading to colleges as close by as Emory University and the

Georgia Institute of Technology and as far away as the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

Seniors have been accepted to top schools such as Harvard, Princeton, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University and University of Chicago.

Thirteen seniors are headed to schools to pursue athletics along with academics. These include students playing football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, golf and swimming at

broadly. “The small school feel of Pace attracted my family and me here,” said Mr. Holifield. “It reminded me of the Country Day schools in New England where everyone knows everyone else and I really liked that.” In an ever-changing national climate and the world, Mr. Holifield knows that his work at Pace has helped students with tools to become leaders.

Prior to coming to Pace, Mr. Holifield worked for ten years at the St. Luke’s School in Connecticut as the dean of upper school, student life and multicultural affairs. He has decided to take a similar position at The Walker School in Marietta as the

Assistant Head of Upper School and Director of Community Life beginning in Fall 2017. Mr. Holifield will take with him what he likes to call his “Wall of Fame” that is currently displayed in his office on the third floor.

The Wall of Fame is a collection of college acceptance letters from some of his students over the years, including his son’s, Pace alumus Elijah Holifield ‘15.

“The wall is not to brag or boast on kids but rather to remind students that senior year and the college process can be daunting and everyone has different paths getting to their destination. Each letter is and has

the college level.

“They [the seniors] are a remarkable class,” said Director of College Counseling Gavin Bradley. “They are one of the strongest testing classes we’ve had during my time at Pace, but we’ve found them more remarkable for their willingness to engage with the adults in their lives.”

Prashanth Kumar is headed to Harvard. “I am thankful to Pace for getting me into my dream school,” he said. “I

couldn’t have done it without the teachers, staff and college counselors getting me through it all.”

Although the Class of 2017 is moving on, their impact on Pace will remain. “They [the seniors] are a beautiful group of individuals,” said their dean, math teacher Krista Wilhelmsen. “They will not be forgotten.

They are amazing scholars and athletes and everything in between. They have left their mark everywhere on this campus, and it’s been an amazing year.”

Teachers Pursue New Opportunities George Shepherd Staff Writer Class of 2018

The year-end marks some changes in the Pace upper school faculty and staff, with six members moving on to pursue new opportunities.

Mr. Rick Holifield has served as the Director of Diversity for Pace Academy for the past four years and has made a lasting impression as he guided the school to new levels of inclusion and understanding. He educated students, parents, faculty and alumni on diversity issues within the Pace community and more

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Photo: George Shepherd (L-R) Mr. Fleming, Ms. Harrell, Mrs. Culp and Mr. Holifield are moving on at the end of this school year.

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Mrs. Brown Named New Diversity Director Alexis Wilkins

Co-Editor-in-Chief Class of 2017

ield’s office in the Arthur M. Blank Upper School building this fall. “With that office being in the Upper School I think it puts more responsibility on me to extend myself to the Lower School and the Middle School and being present there consistently,” Mrs. Brown said. “[Mr. Holifield] told me I will need some good walking shoes!”

As for the future of the Pace Academy Board of Diversity (PABD), Mrs. Brown wants to hear from the upper school students regarding what they think would help the program improve even further. “Mr. Holifield has done such a great job in reaching into other divisions with our upper school students serving as that leadership,” she said.

Current leaders and members of PABD will be crucial in helping Mrs. Brown make the program

Photo: Alexis Wilkins

Pace Academy’s current Director of Diversity Rick Holifield has accepted an appointment as the Assistant Head of Upper School and Director of Community Life at The Walker School for the 2017-2018 school year.

But Mr. Holifield’s replacement will not be a stranger to the upper school students and faculty.

Mrs. Joanne Brown has been working in the Castle as one of three Assistant Directors of Admissions for the past three years. Her sons, Tiger Brown ‘13 and Jean Luc Brown ‘16 were well-known at Pace as student athletes and peer leaders. Prior to working at Pace, Mrs. Brown

was the Director of Admissions at Heritage Preparatory School in Midtown.

When Mr. Holifield announced he was leaving, Mrs. Brown was asked to take his place as Director of Diversity and Inclusion. “I had an interest, and I was fortunate enough to be extended an offer,” she said. “I have spent the last three years working so closely with the Middle and Upper Schools, and I am excited to extend that reach into our Lower School now because I will be working in all three divisions.”

Mrs. Brown has not yet met the person who will be replacing her in the Office of Admissions, but her understanding is that someone has already been hired.

“It has been a really smooth transition of jobs,” she said. She will be moving into Mr. Holif-

Mrs. Brown wraps up her year in the Office of Admissions before heading to her new office in the upper school building. grow and prosper in the future.

“For me, the first part of my journey is going to be self-development,” Mrs. Brown said. She wants to assess where everyone is and hear from faculty, staff, parents and students on how to bring diversity into every circle

of our community. “It’s not just my work and success,” she said.

“I see myself in the role of mentor or coach, really empowering our students to do that work themselves. It is going to be their voice that I am going to be listening to very closely.”

A student’s trek through middle school leads them through the beginnings of adulthood, the path to high school and eventually adult life. “Its paramount that we protect what is special, but that we also allow for things that are really exciting,” said Mr. Anthony. “It’s about not losing why people want to be [in middle school] and making it even better.”

Though the Pace Middle School is filled with qualified and experienced faculty, Mr. Anthony has stood out as an innovator. “It was completely his idea to develop the advisory program, so every single student has an adult that they talk to regularly,” said Mr. Anderson. Mr. Anthony demonstrates constructive leadership to students and teachers alike. “I have a blast hanging out with the kids and the teachers as well,” said Mr. Anthony. “It’s really just fun all around.”

more living space vertically.

However, taller structures must accommodate for strong winds and other natural complications.

“The engineers found a way to create the building with a twist design so it was more secure because the wind couldn’t knock it over,” said sophomore Conor Hartman. “I learned that science is always a factor in creating successful architectural advancements.”

“It takes a lot of dedication to be part of this program,” said sophomore Andrew Ladden.

“From lectures to films to meetings, the program uses up a lot of out-of-school time, but I’m ready to commit to it.”

By the end of the program, the Emerging Leaders are hoping to be able to analyze global issues from multiple perspectives, as well as understand the interdependence of social, political, technological, economic and environmental systems.

Mr. Anthony Takes Helm of Middle School Margaret Bethel Staff Writer Class of 2019

study tour leader. He is currently Assistant Head of Middle School for Student Life. Mr. Anthony is heavily involved in the academic and athletic aspects of the Middle School and beyond. “The only negative about Mr. Anthony taking my place is that he will

no longer be able to teach five classes.” said Mr. Anderson.

Because of his new responsibilities, Mr. Anthony will also no longer coach the middle school boys baseball team.

“Coach Anthony always told us to keep our heads up, through

extracurricular events and programs.

Students learn to dive deeper into their field of study through participating in an internship or similar activity, contributing to the Emerging Leaders Program blog, and eventually enrolling in a senior capstone course in global leadership.

“My hope is that students will have the opportunity, through structured dialogue and reflection with mentors and teachers, to discover and explore an area of significant importance for them,” said ICGL Director and history teacher Trish Anderson. “By the end of the program, I hope that students will have produced some significant body of work – whether a traditional paper, or a more creative piece such as a film, or a play, or a photographic installation – that they can be proud of and that they can share with the members of our community.”

Ms. Anderson is dedicated to

expanding students’ knowledge about real world issues. “As the Director of the ICGL program, I am always trying to find ways to engage students with the world around them,” said Ms. Anderson. “I, along with Zeena Lattouf [Associate Director of the ICGL program] feel passionate about being a part of a program in the Upper School that gets students thinking about what they are learning, why they are learning it, what else they would like to learn about, how to approach learning with a global lens in place, and how they can connect their learning to their own journey of personal leadership.”

Participating students were required to go and see a film called “Dream Big: Engineering Our World” at the Fernbank Museum in Atlanta in early April.

“At first I wasn’t looking forward to seeing the required IMAX movie,” said sophomore Calla Kaminsky. “But it ended up being one of the

most interesting films I have ever seen.” The film featured several instances all over the world where modern technology and construction were needed to improve certain situations.

For example, the film showed children in Haiti who were in need of a way to cross the river to get to school each day.

“A bunch of volunteers built a bridge for the children to use every day on their way to school,” said sophomore Leah Mautner.

“With my area of concentration being service and sustainability, the film really inspired me to want to help out in the community as I looked at the smiling faces of the children once the bridge was finished.”

Students concentrating on Science and Technology were also inspired by the film. The movie showed how cities with huge populations, like Hong Kong, are running out of space for all of its residents to live.

Engineers want to create

Photo: Fred Assaf

At the end of the 2016-2017 school year John Anderson, seasoned head of the Garcia Family Middle School, will step down, passing the torch to present Dean of Discipline and history teacher Graham Anthony. Mr. Anderson has worked at Pace for 12 years. Mr. Anthony will be the third head of Middle School. “I couldn’t be happier with Mr. Anthony being the person to take my place,” said Mr. Anderson.

“If we had searched the world over, I don’t think we could have found somebody more qualified to do this.”

Mr. Anthony is already a familiar face within the Pace community. He has served as a history teacher, honor chair, dean, coach (for baseball, football and wrestling) and ICGL

all the ups and downs and tough times of the season,” said former middle school baseball player and current sophomore Andrew Jenkins. However, Mr. Anthony will still remain a coach of the middle school wrestling team and be involved in the season.

“I have seen him exhibit such great judgment,” said Mr. Anderson. “As Assistant Head of Middle School for Student Life and Dean of Discipline, Mr. Anthony is caught in some sticky situations. He always handles them with humanity, calmness and judgment.”

Mr. Anthony’s new position goes way beyond simply announcing the lunch menu and what day it is in the schedule.

“It’s maintaining what makes the Middle School special,” said Mr. Anthony. “The students, the families, the teachers that come through here all notice that there is something special.”

Coach Anthony guides middle schooler Tommy Assaf during a wrestling match.

Emerging Leaders Program Kicks Off Abby Meyerowitz Staff Writer Class of 2019

For the first year ever, Pace has initiated a program for upper school students called Emerging Leaders. The program allows participating students to link their core curriculum to a more personalized course of study within one of the ICGL’s five areas of concentration: Science and Technology, Culture and Arts, Social Entrepreneurship and Business, Service and Sustainability, and Public Policy and International Relations. During sophomore year, the students select an ICGL focus area that they will then research throughout the rest of their time at Pace.

Guided by the ICGL faculty, students will take and complete core-curriculum courses within their chosen area of concentration, as well as attend related

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Five Minutes with Landon and Alexis Michael Simon Sports Editor Class of 2018

Amy Butler

Opinion Editor Class of 2018

Photo: Pamela Wilkins

Knightly News: Hey, guys!

Alexis Wilkins: Hey! Landon Goldstein: Whaddup?

KN: How does it feel to be leaving Pace?

LG: I mean, it’s definitely pretty sad. I’m going to miss a lot of my friends that I have grown really close to over the past couple of years, but I’m really excited for the next four years. I’m going to make a lot of new friends, and Texas is going to be awesome.

AW: I’ve always been kind of ready to leave and get out, but now that it’s actually approaching, I’m getting kind of emotional about leaving people that I’ve been so close with over the last couple of years.

KN: Like Landon?

AW: Like Landon!

KN: So, why did you decide to join newspaper initially?

AW: Pace canceled the dance program my freshman year, and then I emailed Ms. Wilson over the summer before my sophomore year and decided that I wanted to write and send news.

KN: You didn’t even apply?

Co-editors-in-chief Landon Goldstein and Alexis Wilkins have an unspoken romance inside and outside of the classroom.

AW: Well, I made an application over the summer.

LG: So, I originally joined because Ms. Wilson approached me in the hall, and the rest is history.

AW: She doesn’t like you... as much as she likes me.

LG: Well...

KN: What are you going to miss most about Pace?

AW: Um, probably, Landon. (chuckles)

LG: Uh, probably my friends.

AW: Ouch!

KN: What is your favorite memory at Pace?

LG: Like at school?

KN: Sure.

AW: Probably beating the Class of 2016 in Spirit Week our junior year.

LG: Chilling with the boys in the Commons.

KN: What is your most embarrassing moment at Pace?

them were ICGL Director Trish Anderson, history teacher Caitlin Morris and science teacher Kevin Ballard.

The 2016-2017 ICGL program theme was climate. “The way we designed the program regarding climate was by taking the students to one polar location which would have been Churchill, and one tropical location,” said Ms. Anderson. “The focus of the Hawaii trip was looking at how climate affects tropical areas. We are looking at ocean acidification, which is caused by ocean warming, overfishing and the corrosion of coral reefs.”

Although these changes may not be as visible as an iceberg melting or penguins being forced to migrate, acidification and cor-

rosion are significant hazards.

“The coral bleaching has gotten really bad,” said Ross. “Humans need to see the damage they are doing.” The ecosystems of the reefs and shores in Hawaii are being altered, and many species are disappearing from the tropical waters.

Moving inland, the scholars additionally focused on how certain places are being transformed by strong storms and other extreme weather consequences like sea levels rising.

“In a place like Hawaii, you have most of your important economic activities in port cities,” said Ms. Anderson. “So the sea level rise is impacting the tourism capacity and also their water systems and tables.”

The water has more salinity,

improve their surrounding environments. Four ICGL scholars chosen from the sophomore, junior and senior classes will lead these studies and go on trips to Yellowstone National Park and the national parks of Baja California to study conservation more extensively.

The four scholars this year were sophomore Jenny Luetters, junior Melanie Crawford and seniors Max Irvine and Ross Cefalu. Among the trips they took this year, the one that students remember most was their trip to Antarctica over spring

break. While in Antarctica, they studied melting ice shelves and the effects of potential sea level increases if all the glaciers in Antarctica were to melt. They also studied the Antarctic Treaty, a treaty signed in 1959 by 12 countries that agreed to set Antarctica aside as a scientific preserve.

The conservation theme will not stray too far from this year’s focus on climate change in that the two topics are closely related.

For example, when students learn how ice shelves melt next year, they will also learn about

AW: I don’t have any embarrassing moments.

LG: What about junior year?

AW: Oh...

LG: She used to wear black lipstick and boots up to her knees.

Mine is when I tried making an announcement in assembly and everyone started laughing at me.

KN: Who is your favorite teacher in the Upper School and why?

AW: Probably Mrs. Durlin, because I had her freshman year and I was terrified of her.

But now she loves me, and she helped me get into college.

LG: Mine is Dr. Pearson, because I had him freshman year and now I have him senior year.

Science has always been my favorite subject, and he is just the man. Me and him are boys.

AW: I also have a soft spot for Ms. Wilson.

KN: Who would you say is more athletic between the two of you?

LG: Up until a month ago it was Alexis.

KN: What happened a month ago?

AW: Landon got a trainer. His muscles...

KN: What is your favorite part about newspaper?

AW: Probably waking up early Saturday morning and spending time with Landon.

KN: What about you, Landon?

AW: Me! LG: Lol no. Definitely the banty.

KN: What’s your favorite part

about each other?

AW: Definitely his fiery red locks.

LG: I mean, like, looks are obviously important to me, but when it comes to Alexis she has a really good personality. Do you like that answer?

AW: Yeah, I like that answer.

KN: What is your least favorite part about each other?

AW: Sometimes Landon gets in his feels and stops talking to me for a while.

LG: Overall, I’m not a huge fan.

She’s pretty annoying.

KN: If you could give each other a superlative, what would it be?

AW: Most Flirtatious.

LG: Most likely... No. Also Most Flirtatious.

KN: Who are you going to miss most on staff next year, besides each other?

AW: Aw, I can’t say Landon?

KN: No! AW: Probably the Mikey and Rush bromance.

LG: Obviously, I’m going to miss Mike. We are boys.

KN: Are you guys going to pursue newspaper or journalism in college?

AW: Probably.

LG: I’m going to try to just do layout.

KN: Do you have any advice for the new co-editors-in-chief, yours truly?

AW: Don’t let your staff [stink].

LG: Don’t turn into Joe and Dori.

ICGL Scholars Study Climate in Hawaii Margaret Bethel Staff Writer Class of 2019

Photo: Caitlin Morris

Tropical weather, active volcanoes and diverse wildlife greeted the Isdell Center for Global Leadership scholars as they stepped off the plane in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 9.

After previous trips this school year to Churchill, Manitoba and Antarctica, the scholars’ final adventure brought them to the Aloha State. Leaving icebergs and polar bears behind, seniors Ross Cefalu and Max Irvine, junior Melanie Crawford and sophomore Jenny Luetters ventured to a tropical climate zone to further their understanding of climate change. Accompanying

ICGL scholars observe samples at a research facility in Hawaii. which makes the drinking water more salty and less healthy.

Without efficient and reliable water systems, not only Hawaii’s tourism but also Hawaii’s local residents are disturbed.

“We did a lot of kayaking and hiking, as well as a lot

of work with the University of Hawaii in Honolulu,” said Jenny. “We got to work next to the university’s professors and researchers so that we could observe how effective research is done but also what our part is with regard to climate change.”

what kinds of animals are impacted and what kinds of ecosystems are disrupted. “When we study climate, we have to understand the effects on the animals and their environments,” said ICGL Associate Director Zeena Lattouf. “I think climate and conservation go together nicely in this way.”

However, conservation doesn’t only deal with the preservation of environments and ecosystems. It also deals with conserving people and societies. “There is a significant overlap concerning eradication

of ecosystems and groups of indigenous peoples,” said Ms. Anderson. “As capitalist businesses and economies destroy rainforests, it can greatly affect the homes of these indigenous peoples.”

The depletion of ecosystems, whether it be rainforests or mountainous regions, can eradicate tribes of indigenous peoples or move them from their original homes. The focus of conservation will primarily concentrate on biodiversity and ecosystems, but the focus on conserving people will be equally important.

Conservation Selected as Next ICGL Theme Sydnie Jiang Staff Writer Class of 2018

After Pace students and faculty spent the school year focusing on climate change and studying its effects in Canada, Antarctica and Hawaii, the ICGL focus for the coming year will shift to the theme of conservation. ICGL Director Trish Anderson will guide students on how conservation affects human life and how human efforts can

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Students Plan to Work, Intern this Summer George Shepherd Staff Writer Class of 2018

Photo: Keith Newman

As exams finish up, Pace students fill up their schedules with various programs to stay busy during the summer months.

Many rising juniors and seniors seek to earn a little extra money or pad their college resumes by finding jobs and internships in the Atlanta area and abroad.

The most popular jobs among Pace students include working as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or as a counselor at one of Pace’s summer camps. Over the summer, Pace hosts both “Keeping Pace” and “Pace Camp.” Students can work for one or both camps for pay or for community service hours, and it is especially convenient for athletes who train at Pace throughout the summer.

Working at a country club or neighborhood pool managing the pool deck or working at the cash register is common as well. Those who can’t commit to a steady summer job pursue smaller tasks such as stringing lacrosse stick heads or doing yard work.

Juniors Frank Houser and Sophie Porson will con-

tinue spending their summers at YMCA Camp High Harbour as assistant counselors. This will be Frank’s fifth summer at the Lake Allatoona campground but his first time on staff as a counselor. “I cannot wait to be able to drive boats and take on a higher leadership position, especially getting away from the day-to-day hassles of life outside of camp,” said Frank.

He enjoys making new friends at camp every year and loves to continue these friendships even after the summer session ends in Atlanta and at retreat weekends. “My favorite part of camp is meeting so many attractive girls from across the South,” said Frank.

Sophie will hold the same job at the Lake Burton site as she returns for her 11th consecutive summer with High Harbour. The past two summers she has served as an L.I.T (Leader in Training) and then a C.I.T (Counselor in Training) for three weeks which are requirements to even apply to be a counselor. “It has been an eye opening experience to go up through the various levels at this camp, and get a real view of what goes on to make the camp work,” said Sophie.

On March 31, seventeen Pace juniors and seniors ventured to

Pace students learned about business techniques and marketing at Pace Entrepreneur Mentor Day. various businesses and start-up companies around the Atlanta Tech Village for Pace Entrepreneur Mentor Day organized by junior Harrison Lewis. Students learned about various topics, including interpersonal skills, technology, time management and organizational skills.

Many students even secured internships for the summer through their experience. Harrison will intern with the market-

ing team at Cabbage, a company that makes small business loans.

“I interned last summer and I really wanted to share the experience with fellow Knights,” said Harrison. “I am excited to work with a business like Cabbage that has such a creative atmosphere.”

Junior Catherine Sweeney will trek to the small island of Sri Lanka in South Asia. She will work with Doctors Without

Borders for three weeks. Shadowing doctors at various hospitals, she will help in fields like pediatrics and women’s health.

She looks forward to giving back by doing medical outreaches in orphanages throughout the communities. “I think that I am going to gain incredible perspective on life and on healthcare outside of home and how grateful I am for access to medical care,” said Catherine.

Students Offer Feedback to Teachers Anna Stone

Staff Writer Class of 2018

Pace Academy is known for its excellent faculty, but there is always room for improvement.

The Pace teachers understand this and continually strive to become better teachers. To do this, they participate in programs like My Teaching Partner, where teachers record their class and send it to their online partner who gives them constructive feedback. Teachers also attend conferences and workshops outside of school to further their professional development.

On top of this, students take surveys at the end of the year where they give feedback on the course and the teacher. However,

some students feel as if their voices are not being heard or that there is no easy and safe way to express them. The Knightly News conducted a survey to find out what advice students had for their teachers and received 73 responses, depicted below.

While it was hard to categorize all the individual responses, the advice given fell into general categories and some feedback fell into multiple ones. Mainly, students want less homework or less busywork, since Pace has a demanding workload for many courses.

After that, students wanted more interactive classes with less lecture and more student participation. At 13% was student comprehension, with students commenting that teachers needed to make sure that the class understands the mate-

Student Survey: Advice for Teachers

Graphic: Anna Stone

rial before moving on to new concepts.

Tied at 5% were learning styles and better communication.

Students want teachers to foster relationships with them where they feel like the teacher cares about them and their performance. Students also wanted the teachers to cater to the different kinds of student learning styles to help auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners.

Close behind, students wanted teachers to be more sensitive to their feelings, especially by refraining from political jokes or shaming students for not understanding the material.

Also at 4%, students wanted teachers to be available for extra help more and take as much time as a struggling student needs to understand a concept.

The “other” category, at 26%,

held a variety of advice. Students recommended things like more practice problems, not giving too many assessments in one week, not using the point system, more candy incentives, and slowing down when lecturing in class.

The only time teachers get feedback from students is through the surveys at the end of the year. By that point, it is already too late to improve the class for the students of that year. In recognition of this fact, one surveyor responded that “They [teachers] could have an anonymous service kind of like how we used to have ancomm where we could give suggestions about how they could improve the class without worrying about what they will think.”

While students can tell teachers their feedback at any point in time, it can be a daunting task to the students since they do not want to offend their teachers. Luckily, some teachers love feedback and actively seek it out.

“I really encourage feedback and want as much as possible,” said history teacher Caitlin Terry. “I see teaching as a two-way street, mutual learning for the student and the teacher.”

Ms. Terry sees criticism as a way to grow and progress, but she can only learn from criticism and not complaints. Having an anonymous service might provide valuable feedback, but the service might also be used inappropriately by students who were empowered by anonymity.

History teacher Helen Smith is vehemently against an anonymous service for feedback.

“Anonymity tends to bring out extremes and instead of finding a way to improve a situation, it often makes it worse for the teacher, coach or staff member,” she said. “In an era in which verifying sources is more important than ever, moving to anonymity can destroy bonds that helped students and teachers move together towards a common goal and possibly separate Pace in a way that we should not do.”

Although Ms. Smith is against anonymity, she is a strong proponent of feedback and regularly asks her classes for feedback. But not all teachers do this and not all students feel comfortable producing honest answers.

Teachers may believe that students can give feedback to teachers at any point, and while this is true, most students would be intimidated by the idea of giving feedback to a teacher even if it is helpful criticism.

They would be too afraid to ever voice their opinion.

Although many teachers like Ms. Smith and Ms. Terry encourage one-on-one communication, not all students are aware of how open-minded their teachers are and wish there was a better way to do it.

“The end of the year surveys can be extremely helpful and I think most teachers work to alter certain practices if the suggestions are reasonable,” said senior Katy Leitz. “I do, however, believe that multiple surveys should be taken throughout the year so that the changes can benefit the current students.”

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ICGL Leads Students Around the Globe Jonathan Rushton Managing Editor Class of 2018

Photo: Tim Hornor

As the school year inches to a close, students’ summer plans begin to become realities. Some will travel with family, others will work as interns, but one of the most enticing opportunities for Pace students are the Isdell Center for Global Leadership Study Tours. Different groups of high school students will head to three destinations offered by Pace this summer: Alaska, New Zealand and Cambridge.

“These ICGL trips are meant to empower a student’s global mindset, which will include them experiencing various levels of poverty, diverse cultures and natural beauty,” said ICGL Director Trish Anderson. The summer trips will zero in on climate, business, history and the arts.

A group of students will head to New Zealand and study climate and learn about photography. Led by visual arts teachers Mark Knott and Donice Bloodworth, the group will tour the beautiful natural landscape of the country and investigate the

Mr. Hornor led a group of six rising seniors to Cambridge in the summer of 2016. interesting places in the world,” said junior Harrison Lewis.

Leaving for Alaska at the beginning of June for two weeks, students led by Assistant Dean of Students and chemistry teacher Joe Sandoe and science teacher Kevin Ballard will focus on climate and adventure. The trip’s participants will hike and explore the boreal forest, mountains and tundra of the Brooks Range and North Slope. They will explore areas of Alaska ranging from the Pacific Ocean

development in children and adolescents and plans to also attend graduate school to study education and educational neuroscience. “I’m just looking forward to being on the research side of things and being on the cutting edge of new information,” said Ms. Harrell. “With brain imaging and psychology studies, I think that kind of information has important implications for education and I aim to figure out how we can apply it.”

Here at Pace, she has taught every section of honors chemistry to sophomores and one section of AP Psychology.

whole, it was rewarding to get to know them a bit more every year and by the time we graduated, I had grown to love them and appreciate them.”

Mr. Fleming coached running backs and defensive backs alongside former Pace football coach Matt Hall and moved to coaching for the Middle School in 2013. He played two years of football and two years of rugby in college at Brown University.

He also led the Pace varsity soccer team as head coach for six years. The team advanced to the state championship his final year at the helm in 2016.

“I have to give a lot of credit to the terrific players we had here,” he said. “There has always been a strong soccer foundation here at Pace and Mr. [Ricks] Carson really built up that program.”

Next year Mr. Fleming will be the dean of Academic Affairs at the Community School of Naples (Florida), a school similar to Pace but smaller. “I’m excited to take on a senior leadership position and it’s great that I will be able to stay connected to the kids by still teaching a class or two,” said Mr. Fleming. “I have mixed feelings about the move but I have certainly enjoyed so many experiences at Pace and hope to keep and continue my friendships with both faculty and students.”

Pace Composer in Residence and AP Music Theory teacher William Pitts is also moving on at the end of the school year, as is Ms. Pam Malone. Mr. Pitts has been at Pace since 2014. Ms. Malone has worked as co-director of Student Affairs with Mrs. Culp since 1997.

Teachers Pursue New Opportunities (continued from page 1) a story,” said Mr. Holifield. Letters on the wall contain dates from mid-September all the way up until late June. There is even a rejection letter from American University followed by an acceptance letter just one month later.

After 20 years of service in the Pace Upper School, Director of Student Affairs Beth Culp is retiring. “It’s time,” she said.

Mrs. Culp has been a part of Pace since her oldest daughter Rebecca started here in 1986 in pre-first.

All three of Mrs. Culp’s daughters are lifers, with her youngest daughter MaryBeth having graduated in 2005. Prior to being hired as the director of Student Affairs, Mrs. Culp volunteered in the Pace community as a girl scout leader and grade representative, as well as for the Fall Fair.

In Mrs. Culp’s free time she enjoys sewing quilts for wounded veterans through the Quilts of Valor organization. Now that she will have more leisure time, Mrs. Culp has already started planning. “I have already booked a trip to Alaska and I would like to go visit the Holy Land,” she said. “I look forward to reading, traveling, stitching and not getting up to alarm clocks.”

Mrs. Culp hopes to still visit Pace. Pace Theatre Director Sean Bryan has offered her tickets to the plays and she hopes to attend many of the performances. “I love students, their parents and the people I work with,” said Mrs. Culp.

Ms. Stephanie Harrell has decided to continue her education at Emory University next year. She will research memory

“This year’s class has been a really fun class and the seniors are so awesome to work with,” she said. “It has sparked my enthusiasm to go into psychology myself.” – Ms. Harrell Over the past three years Ms. Harrell has also coached JV and varsity volleyball for the Knights. Outside of teaching and learning about science, Ms. Harrell especially enjoys doing spinning classes, visiting family in Savannah, going to the beach and walking with her dogs Harvey and Boone in the park.

Mr. Brooks Fleming has had a positive impact on hundreds of high school students over the last seven years, whether it was by teaching Literary Heroes Honors, AP and CP American Literature, serving as dean or coaching. Mr. Fleming is probably best known as dean for the Class of 2016. “I loved all the great personalities they had,” said Mr. Fleming. “On the

to the Arctic, including Anchorage and Denali National Park.

The trip will allow students to learn more about the ICGL annual theme of climate, as they will explore the effect of climate change on the Alaskan ecosystem and wildlife, including effects on timber wolves, arctic foxes and rough-legged hawks.

“The goal of the trip to Alaska is to fully understand the beauty of the natural landscape and what we can do to help preserve it,” said Mr. Sandoe.

Study Spots Vary

Photo: Genna Schwarz

dichotomy of a prosperous nation in the bio-diverse landscape of New Zealand. This study tour will explore the art and culture of the aboriginal Maori people, and photography will play an important role for the members of the trip.

Students will visit New Zealand’s two main islands and will raft in some of the most beautiful landscapes the country has to offer. “I can’t wait to visit this new culture, as people say New Zealand is one of the most

History department chair Tim Hornor will lead a group of students to Cambridge, England to be a part of the Society of International Business Fellows summer program at Cambridge University. With only rising seniors going, the trip serves as a good basis to give the students knowledge of what college courses will be like, as they begin to think about their desired major.

Besides studying, the students will play croquet on the lawns of Memorial Court, tour the Museum of the History of Science and the Museum of Zoology at Cambridge and take in the sights of London. The courses offered will cover a wide range of material including: “The Ethics of Money,” “The History of Science,” “Sustainable Development and the Need for Energy” and “Why Shakespeare Matters.”

“Last year’s trip to Cambridge was an incredible experience for us,” said senior Ben Siegel. “We learned a lot about business in the modern world, and we got to experience a side of British culture that I otherwise wouldn’t have seen.”

Sophomores work together in a Pace study room.

Genna Schwarz Staff Writer Class of 2019

Whether it’s in the comfort of your home or in a crowded public space, everybody has different ideal study spots for the upcoming exams. One’s productivity can depend on three main variables: where you are, who you’re with and what you’re listening to. Some prefer to study alone, which reduces distraction and helps focus, while others prefer studying in groups, which increases motivation and allows access to more information.

There are many excellent spaces surrounding and inside Pace that students can utilize based on their preferences.

Being at home is always a great option for those studying alone, but that can lead to other distractions like sleeping, eating and technology. The Pace Academy Woodruff Library’s quiet library floor ultimately is the best option for these solo studiers, because it provides a quiet space to work alone.

When studying at school, other students, as well as teachers, are able to help if needed.

“The quiet library is perfect for spring exams,” said sophomore Siofra Casey. “It gives me more time to study, because I don’t

have to drive anywhere. I also love being able to leave at any time and ask my teachers questions.”

For those who need a change of scenery to stimulate their brains, coffee shops are ideal.

They supply a quiet environment with Wi-Fi, beverages and food.

“I prefer Starbucks, because I can’t drive and it’s walking distance away from Pace,” said freshman Meryll Asher. “Also, because everyone in there is working so hard, it motivates me to be just like them.” Another public space that is perfect for studying is the Atlanta Fulton Public Library-Northside Branch. It’s silent, everyone around is working and they provide computers and books.

For those who study more effectively with others, there are a multitude of options at Pace.

Try the Seaman Family Student Commons, the lower library, or any empty study room. The books and computers in the lower library provide extra resources, and the white boards in the study rooms help with jotting down facts.

“I love going to a study room with a group of friends,” said junior Sarah Ann Ninan. “We all combine information and facts we know and write them on the whiteboard. They are quiet and very useful rooms.”

Opinion

May 12, 2017

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Thanks to Congress Your Privacy Is Now at Risk Graham Hurley Staff Writer Class of 2018

Congress recently passed a bill that allows Internet Service Providers (ISPs), like Comcast and AT&T, to sell your browsing history without your permission.

Originally, the privacy regulations were protected by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), but this bill takes away the FCC’s regulations for telecommunication companies.

The bill was passed in the House and the Senate by almost all of the members of the Grand Old Party (GOP). (Fifteen Republican members of the House broke ranks and voted with the Democrats.)

Why does the GOP want these regulations? Their reasoning is that the FCC’s privacy regulations unfairly target ISPs and give internet companies, like Google and Facebook, the ability to harvest more consumer data and dominate digital advertising.

The GOP doesn’t acknowledge that Google and Facebook make the majority of their money using these methods. The GOP simply wants to sell you out for money.

The GOP members who passed this bill have no vision for the second and third order of legislation; they cannot look beyond dollar signs. However, there is a lot more to this bill, aside from the obvious privacy concerns. This is the greatest boon to our adversaries’ psychological warfare operations imaginable. There are multiple ongoing investigations looking into the involvement of Russia in the most recent presidential election.

Campaigns were affected by connivance with third parties, like Wikileaks, as well as by social media influence. According to Sen. Mark Warren, rank-

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Co-Editors in Chief: Landon Goldstein Alexis Wilkins

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Thanks to Congress, people, including junior Will Nulty, won’t be able to browse the internet safely in the future. ing Democratic member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, “there were upwards of a thousand internet trolls working out of a facility in Russia, in effect taking over a series of computers which are then called botnets, that can then generate [fake] news down to specific areas.”

Now the American legislative branch has practically given American companies the means to sell data to adversaries with the goal of better understanding and influencing us legally.

It could be said that American companies would never sell Americans’ private information to an entity that is going to work against them. Nevertheless, why would these companies not work with a nation state or other body to influence Americans into supporting their companies’ interests? The applications are endless.

During World War II, many companies like General Motors and International Business Machines (IBM) helped the Nazis through subsidiaries while our soldiers were fighting in Europe.

These companies profited off of

both sides of this war, and ISPs now have the ability to do the same.

How do we prevent this?

Honestly, there is no remedy as of now. The GOP voted for it, and Trump also advocates for the repeal of protections. The only means for users to protect their privacy now is to get a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

A VPN allows users to anonymously send and receive data on an extension of a private network across a public network.

The next step would conceivably be to make VPNs illegal.

The most likely conclusion is that the ISPs will release an elite plan, which guarantees your privacy for a greater cost to you.

If you think about it, this type of plan is beneficial, because it is more affordable than VPN. However, the ISPs are harming those who cannot afford these elite plans. Unfortunately, the GOP wants to set their sites higher by getting rid of net neutrality. The Democrats unanimously voted against the repeal.

They care about you, unlike the GOP.

United States Above All

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Eliminate Summer Boredom with Adventures Sarah Kitchen Online Editor Class of 2017

Photo: Molly Jacoby

School is almost over, and nearly every student is excited for summer break. Some students plan to travel abroad, get internships or jobs, attend camp or spend time with their families. However, most people have weeks without anything planned.

If you get bored of NetFlix marathons or sitting by the pool, here are a few ideas to add some excitement to your staycation: Visit colleges: Unless you’re a senior, touring some different campuses can be very helpful in developing your list of potential colleges. This can be done at home in Atlanta or while you’re visiting another city or region.

Even if you don’t see yourself ever attending a certain college, visiting may change your mind or reveal things you want to look for in future visits. Georgia Tech, Emory and University of

Georgia are all just a quick drive away.

Take a day trip: There are plenty of parks, trendy towns and attractions close by. Grab some friends and check out the food, shopping and activities that cities like Nashville, Asheville, Athens, Charlotte and Savannah have to offer. If you want to stay in the area, consider visiting Stone Mountain, Six Flags or the Atlanta Zoo. Chill on the Atlanta BeltLine: There are plenty of things to see and do on the BeltLine.

Besides walking, running or skating, you can also set up a picnic with friends, peoplewatch or try busking if you sing or play an instrument.

Set up a scavenger hunt with some friends: You can play downtown, in Buckhead or even in a small neighborhood. Things to look for could include metal plates on roads, streets that contain “Peachtree” in them, highrises, Chick-fil-A’s or interesting dogs.

Pick up a new skill: Sum-

You don't need to travel to Madagascar (like these students did last year) to have a summer adventure. mer could be the perfect time to learn some self-defense, build something or finally learn how to juggle.

Make some quick cash: Have a garage sale, or advertise your availability to baby-sit or pet-sit.

Knock out service hours: Volunteer at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, shelters or even join a build for Habitat for Humanity.

Go to a concert: Lots of big artists will be playing in Atlanta this summer. Don’t miss Luke Bryan (June 16), the Vans Warped Tour (June 29), Metallica (July 9), Blondie and Garbage (Aug. 6), John Mayer (Aug. 10) and J. Cole (Aug. 11).

Check out the local music scene: Plenty of up-and-coming bands of all genres are playing at bars nearby. Spend an evening

at Smith’s Olde Bar, Vinyl, The Tabernacle, The Masquerade or Eddie’s Attic and support local artists.

Attend festivals: There’s always something to do at Atlanta festivals, and they’re not hard to find. Mark your calendar for the Decatur Arts Festival (May 2628), Atlanta Jazz Festival (May 27-29), Virginia Highland Summerfest (June 3-4) and more.

had drinking problems as she

since her Disney days. After the second season of “Sonny With a Chance,” Demi was having issues with substance addiction, self harm and an eating disorder.

She was put into a treatment center in 2010 and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Demi is currently promoting confidence to her fans and gender equality as her singing career advances. Her top songs, “Confident” and “Heart Attack,” first caught her fans’ attention and she continues to create even more hits as her fan base grows.

Many other childhood stars including Mary Kate and Ashley, the Jonas Brothers and the Sprouse Twins have grown up before our eyes. As they have moved on from their childhood acting days, they have become major successes inside as well as outside of the acting business.

Even though Cole And Dylan Sprouse have grown out their hair, we will always see them as the short-haired blonde boys on “Suite Life of Zack and Cody.”

Childhood Stars: Where Are They Now? Eden Kerker grew older. After many legal

Staff Writer issues beginning in 2012 with Class of 2019 her DUI, she continued getting

Photo: Eden Kerker Avi Arora listens to Taylor Swift as she does her homework.

Music is Good for You Eden Kerker Staff Writer Class of 2019

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With exams coming up, don't forget that music can be just the ticket to help with reducing stress and helping with focus.

Below are some of the proven benefits of music.

It reduces stress. A study has shown that music, especially with a slow tempo, can calm people during stressful events.

Songs without lyrics or strong, loud instruments are particularly beneficial. Before or while studying, turn up the volume and drown out any unnecessary worrying.

It strengthens learning and memory. Just like acronyms and rhymes, listening to a song while studying can help students connect certain facts and information to certain beats and melodies.

It lifts your mood. Research has proven that when you listen to music you like, your brain releases dopamine, a “feel-good” neurotransmitter. Whether it's

rap, indie, pop or country, if you like the music, you will feel connected and happier.

It enhances exercise performance. If you are about to do an intense workout or go on a run, queue your upbeat playlist.

Upbeat tempos will get you in the rhythm and help you work with the beat.

It increases work productivity. Listening to songs you are familiar with can calm your mind and help you focus. When doing homework or a project outside of school, your brain is looking for something pleasurable to distract you. Instead of getting sidetracked by your phone, music will help you stay in the zone, keeping your mind occupied and ready for work.

It improves sleep. Over 30% of Americans suffer from insomnia. A study found that students who listened to relaxing music before getting in bed slept better than after reading or listening to an audiobook. When thinking about your huge history test you have this week, plug in your phone and play some soft acoustic music to help your mind drift to sleep.

Looking back on your favorite TV shows and stars is always fun, but do you ever wonder where these stars are now? Childhood stars including Raven Symone and Demi Lovato have bloomed from their initial success, yet some like Amanda Bynes and Lindsay Lohan have had many setbacks.

Raven Symone is best known for starring on the Disney show “That’s So Raven,” which premiered Jan. 13, 2003 when Raven Symone was 16. The show continued to be popular until its end date in November 2007. Ms. Symone is also credited for her star role in the movie series “The Cheetah Girls.”

From her Disney career, she joined the cast of “Empire” in 2015. This hit drama then gained her the guest hosting spot on "The View" until she permanently joined the ABC panel. She left the panel a year later in 2016.

Disney has recently announced the new "That's So Raven" spinoff, "Raven's Home," to premier later this year. Raven Symone will be the executive producer as well as acting on set.

The show will follow the two teenaged children of divorced mom, Raven.

Amanda Bynes rose to fame in 1999 with her Nickelodeon series, “The Amanda Show.”

She also starred in the sitcom “What I Like About You” from 2002-2006. Movie favorites with Bynes include “She’s the Man” and “Hairspray.” Although a promising child star, Ms. Bynes

in trouble.

She was arrested for criminal possession of marijuana, and she was hospitalized on and off in various cities in California, including Pasadena and Thousand Oaks, for medical help.

Perez Hilton recently reported a web article about Amanda: “Brace Yourselves For Amanda Bynes’ Comeback – Because She’s Officially Off Probation!”

All there is to do now is wait for this comeback to occur.

Another troubled childhood star is Lindsay Lohan. We all know her for the remake of “The Parent Trap” and “Mean Girls,” but today we know her as a misguided 30-year-old. After two DUI incidents in 2007, she was put on probation and never quite bounced back.

We know her as Mitchy from “Camp Rock,” but Demi Lovato has definitely changed

Amanda Bynes began spiraling downward in the late 2000s.

Sports

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Track Team Sprints to State Abby Meyerowitz Staff Writer Class of 2019

Photo: Bob Blasberg

Throughout the season, the Pace track team put in countless hours of hard work and dedication with the goal of making it to the state finals. With daily practices and time in the weight room, the athletes have been excited to take on their competition. “I’m a very competitive person,” said sophomore Leah Jones earlier in the season. “I’m ready to out-run my opponents and show off all my hard work from training.”

A number of team members made it to the preliminaries of the state championship on May 11 and 12, with the finals scheduled for May 13. Leah, along with seniors Julia Ross and Sophie Blasberg, sophomore Justice Jackson and junior Cameron Perchik are there to compete in the 4 X 400 Relay.

Also qualifying to compete

The girls 4 X 100 relay team, (L-R) Justice Jackson, Tonyia Johnson, Sophie Blasberg and Samantha Moreland, celebrate their finish at the region meet that qualified them for sectionals on April 29.

3200 meters.

The team, while growing a lot as athletes, learned valuable lessons from the season

senior night game 11-15 against North Paulding High but won their last game of the season 14-11 against Kennesaw Mountain’s strong team. Additionally, sophomore Charlie Warren and junior Ryan Hofstetter were named All-State athletes, earning Honorable Mention.

Building on the momentum of the past two years, the boys lacrosse team continues to be a developing program with bold, talented players yet plenty of room for improvement. Within their area the boys upheld a record of 4-4 and an overall record of 9-9. This .500 average shows promise, as the boys lacrosse team is placed in an especially difficult region with Lovett, Westminster, Marist and Kell.

The team continues to welcome new players each year to the game, like senior Mitchell Zwecker. Coach Stevens instituted regular feedback and drew up game plans to guide players both old and new.

Mitchell found this attention to detail from all coaches, especially the three community coaches, to be extremely helpful as he fumbled his way through the logistics of the game. “Coming into lacrosse as not only a brand new player, but a senior, was challenging,” said Mitchell.

“Nevertheless I had a great time getting to know both the sport and the players. There is a tremendous amount of leadership from coaches and captains on and off the field that supported the team.”

Senior captains Drew and Josh Simons and Sammy Tanenblatt acted as vocal and visual

team captains, leading the group by example with their exceptional work ethic and sensible attitudes. Dubbed the “face of the program for the past four years”

by Coach Stevens, the Simons twins were starters every year and were the leading point scorers for the past three seasons.

Integral components to both the structure and style of the team, the twins dominated the team’s offense with their strategic ball movement and quick shots. The two effortlessly found openings within their offense to pass, dodge and score the ball.

Meanwhile, Sammy Tanenblatt has served as the heart of the team, emotionally leading the boys with his contagious passion for the game.

With the guidance of Coach Stevens, the team stayed focused and determined the entire season. Coach Stevens, a Johns Hopkins lacrosse alum, has crafted the program into a fast paced, team-oriented game.

On the field, the offense’s main focus is ball movement rather than speed. While the team is equipped with several fast players, Coach Stevens’ strategy highlights offensive plays that pass throughout the backside and skip lanes. This creates a fast paced game with plenty of ball handling opportunities for its players.

Although the team struggled with controlling the pace of the game throughout the season, Coach Stevens is hoping to build on the development of the team next year and run deep into the playoffs in 2018.

Boys Lacrosse Falls Short of Playoffs Sloan Wyatt Lifestyle Editor Class of 2018

The boys varsity lacrosse team headed into their final games following a season characterized by leadership and brotherhood. Sporting matching mullets, the team marched into the Whitefield Academy game on April 21 hopeful yet not cocky. To them this game was more than a rivalry, it was a coveted ticket to the area playoffs.

“I think this is a team with the potential to go far,” said Head Coach Grady Stevens prior to the game. “A lot of it has to do with if we are able to execute game plans and play competitive lacrosse for 48 minutes. If we want to play for three quarters, and not a full game, we are going to struggle a bit.”

And struggle they did. Fans swarmed Walsh Field prepared to cheer their boys on to victory, but the valiant Knights experienced a devastating loss against Whitefield with a score of 3-13.

Going into the game, Coach Stevens’ primary concern was winning faceoffs and forcing outside shots, which had been a fault in their offense. But during the game it became clear that the boys were having trouble piecing together all of the individual aspects to create a perfect game.

Despite the lost shot at a playoff run, the boys continued to play two more games on April 25 and April 28 against schools with nearly five times the enrollment of Pace. They lost their

meet.

Led by Sophie and fellow senior Tonyia Johnson, and Jack and fellow junior Jackson Fuller, the team maximized their practice time in order to be ready for the meets.

Freshman Payton Payne broke the school record twice in the 3200 meter with a season PR of 11:59. The 4 X 400 relay team tied the school record and placed third in the region.

The athletes improved greatly throughout the season and accomplished many of their goals. “My goal for the season was to continue putting in hard work so I could improve and do my best,” said Ibum. “All that hard work really paid off.”

The coaches felt as though the team learned a lot throughout the season. “I think the team has learned to trust the process and to believe in their training,” said Coach Cunningham. “So many athletes have run their PR’s this season, and we qualified many athletes from region to the sectional meet.”

Photo: Fred Assaf

at state are Julia in the 800 meters, junior and region champ Ibum Obu in shot put, and junior Jack Douglass in the 1600 and

and made great friendships.

“My favorite part of the meets is cheering my friends on,” said sophomore Adara AnthonyJones. “Since the start of the season, I feel like I have already improved both as an athlete and as a teammate.”

The coaches have recognized the strong team bonds that have formed and the growth of each athlete individually and as part of the group.

“This team has proven itself to us as coaches and to each other, that they are a determined team and will push through their comfort zone to accomplish great things,” said head coach Jolie Cunningham. “They have also shown the coaches that many of them have leadership abilities and these abilities have shown through all season.”

The team practiced regularly after school for months, beginning with a warmup followed by increasingly harder drills to work on. Often, the athletes are divided into their specialized events to further prepare for the

Senior Sammy Tanenblatt dodges at the Westminster game.

Spring Sports Update* Girls Soccer: Defeated Calhoun 3-1 in Elite Eight of AAA state championship to advance to Final Four on May 9 against Lovett.

Boys Soccer: Defeated North Murray 2-1 in Elite Eight of AAA state championship to advance to Final Four on May 9 against East Hall.

Track and Field: Preliminaries of state championship on May 11 and 12, Finals on May 13 Jack Douglass ‘18: Qualified for state meet in the 1600 and 3200 meter Ibum Obu ‘18: Qualified for state meet in Shot Put Julia Ross ‘17: Qualified for state meet in the 800 meter 4 X 400 Girls Relay team: Qualified for state meet - Sophie Blasberg ‘17, Justice Jackson ‘19, Leah Jones ‘19, Cameron Perchik ‘18 and Julia Ross ‘17 Boys Golf: Area tournament on May 8 in Chatsworth, Georgia State tournament on May 22 and 23, location TBD Girls Golf: Area tournament on May 9 in Calhoun, Georgia State tournament on May 22 and 23, location TBD *Update as of press time on May 7. Check the Knightly News Facebook page, Pace Knightly News, or Twitter account, @knightly_news, for current information on teams still competing.

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Let the ‘Big Dogg’ Eat Congratulations

Photo: Jamaree Salyer Junior offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer has been invited to Nike’s “The Opening” for the past two years.

Graham Hurley Staff Writer Class of 2018

The Pace football program has seen incredible success over the past few years with multiple D1 college-bound athletes and a state championship title last school year. The Class of 2018 hopes to continue this trend into the 2017-2018 year, and junior Jamaree Salyer is definitive proof of upcoming success.

Jamaree has dominated offensive line competition since he was a

freshman and his future is looking to be nothing but bright.

Over the past two years, Jamaree has spent his springs by going to camps, combines and colleges most weekends.

This year, Jamaree is taking the spring off to let his body recover and to relax a bit. However, Jamaree recently attended The Opening regionals, one of the most prestigious football camps.

Of the some 50 linemen that attended, all distinguished players, Jamaree qualified for The Opening finals in Beaverton, Oregon at the Nike World Headquarters.

This is an outstanding feat and it is also Jamaree’s second year in a row at the finals.

At the moment, Jamaree is still unsure about what school he wants to go to. “I love the South, but I would be willing to go somewhere else,” said Jamaree.

“Right now there is about a 70% chance of me staying in the South.” Pressure doesn’t play a big role for Jamaree. “When people walk up to me and tell me to go to this school, I brush it off in my head,” said Jamaree.

Usually, there are coaches from various colleges who come to visit players, but there haven’t been many this year. According to Jamaree, most of the coaches are coming during May. Jamaree is an established player who has impressed coaches across the country. He is a massive target for many colleges who want him to play for their teams.

“I am extremely excited for the next year of football because it’s my last, and I get to have another shot at Lovett, Westminster and Cedar Grove,” he said.

“I want to make this season the best one yet.” Jamaree plans on working extremely hard over the summer. He will be spending time with Offensive Coordinator Kevin Johnson in order to perfect his craft while also going across the country to visit schools. “I’ve coached Jamaree for the past three years and I’ve seen him improve tenfold,” said Coach Johnson. “This upcoming season, Jamaree will cement himself as one of the team’s pivotal leaders.”

Baseball Finishes Strong

Varsity Football: Made the first round of the AAA State Playoffs Andrew Thomas ‘17: Class AAA All-State Offensive Team; All-Metro Offensive Team; Region 5-AAA First Team Offense; Competed in 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Deon Jackson ‘17: Region 5-AAA Second Team Offense Trey Blount ‘17: Class AAA All-State Honorable Mention; Region 5-AAA First Team Offense Realus George ‘18: Region 5-AAA First Team Defense Jamaree Salyer ‘18: Class AAA All-State Offensive Team; All-Metro Offensive Team; Region 5-AAA First Team Offense; Invited to Nike’s “The Opening;” Committed to the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Boys Varsity Basketball: Region 5-AAA Champions, Class AAA State Champions Demetrius Smith: Class AAA Coach of the Year Wendell Carter, Jr. ‘17: Georgia All-Classification Player of the Year; Class AAA Player of the Year; Class AAA First Team; Region 5-AAA First Team; McDonald’s All-American; Morgan Wooten National Player of the Year; Gatorade Georgia Player of the Year; Metro Atlanta Boys Player of the Year; Played in 2017 Nike Hoop Summit game; 2017 Jordan Brand Classic game selection Isaiah Kelly ‘18: Class AAA Second Team; Region 5-AAA First Team Boys Swimming and Diving: 6th place in A-AAAAA; 4th place in AAA Julian Alexander ‘17: Academic All-American Charlie Kaye ‘19: Broke school record in 100m Backstroke Connor LaMastra ‘17: Broke school record for 100m Butterfly, Individual Medley and the 100m free; First Team All-State McRae Oglesby ‘17: Academic All-American Mitchell Zwecker ‘17: Academic All-American Girls Swimming and Diving: 19th place in A-AAAAA; 4th place in AAA; First time in school history that all three relay teams made the finals Alexis Benson ‘17: Academic All-American Katy Leitz ‘17: Academic All-American Sandy Xie ‘17: Academic All-American Wrestling: Top 10 in Area 3-AAA Jonathan Boss ‘17: Won over 100 career matches Frank Houser ‘18: Third place in AAA Varsity Baseball: Region 5-AAA Runners-up; Hosted North Hall in first ever playoff game at Charlie Owens Field, lost in game three of the series 6-5.

Andrew Neville Guest Contributor

Class of 2020

Boys Varsity Lacrosse: Ryan Hofstetter ‘18: Honorable Mention for the All-State team Charlie Warren ‘19: Honorable Mention for the All-State team Boys Varsity Tennis: Region 5-AAA Runners-up; Region AAA State Championship Runners-up

Photo: Fred Assaf

The varsity baseball team had a tremendous season this spring under the leadership of seniors Jack Rubenstein, Justin Rayman, John Propst, Brennan Murphy and Thomas Hoover, and coaches Gus Whyte and Seth LaFera. They finished with a record of 20-9 and earned the title of region runners-up. They swept the season series against Lovett and also notched quality wins over rivals Westminster and GAC. The Knights were potent offensively, finishing with a .338 batting average, 7 home runs, 218 RBIs, 261 runs scored and a .459 on base percentage as a team. Sophomore Andrew Jenkins led the team with a .446 batting average and also hit 3 home runs and drove in 36 runs, both of which tied for the team lead.

Justin Rayman closely followed Andrew with a .430 BA with 36 runs driven in. He also led the team with a .524 on base percentage. Jack Rubenstein matched Andrew with 3 home runs and hit .346, drove in 34 runs, had a .509 OBP, and led the team with 17 hit by pitches.

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Andrew Jenkins led the Knights with a .446 batting average.

Other solid contributors for the Knights were junior Zeke Diamond, who hit .423 with a homer and 33 RBIs, and junior Jaden Steagall who hit .384 and had a .500 on base percentage.

The Knights had a talented pitching staff who combined for a 3.02 ERA, 149 Strikeouts, and a 1.276 WHIP as a group.

Sophomore Brian Zeldin logged the most innings on the staff with 43, and he led the team in strikeouts with 37. He also had a 3.42 ERA. John Propst appeared in 13 games to lead the team, and finished with a 2.62 ERA in 21⅓ innings. Junior Ben Bernstein started seven games for the

Knights and finished with a 2.73 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 25⅔ innings.

Jaden Steagall led the team with a 1.47 ERA and a .907 WHIP in 14 innings. Also chipping in on the mound for the Knights were Andrew Jenkins, sophomore Mitchell O’Berry and junior Ryan Mazur.

This year’s varsity baseball team set a standard for next year’s team and should be proud of their accomplishments. Their hard work in practice and in the weight room propelled them to an outstanding year, including earning the right to host the first ever playoff game at Charlie Owens field.

Girls Varsity Tennis: Region 5-AAA Runners-up; Made Elite Eight in AAA State Championship playoffs Girls Track and Field: Ibum Obu ‘18: Placed first in region meet for Shot Put The Class of 2017 has 13 students playing college sports: Olivia Baker: Swimming at Sewanee: The University of the South Trey Blount: Football at the University of Georgia Meghan Botsch: Volleyball at the College of Wooster Summer Brown: Volleyball at Duke University Wendell Carter, Jr.: Basketball at Duke University Jessica Haidet: Soccer at the University of Southern California Deon Jackson: Football at Duke University Connor LaMastra: Swimming at Dartmouth College Jordan Payne: Football at the University of Richmond Alex Ross: Golf at Davidson College Jack Rubenstein: Baseball at Emory University Mark Anthony Sommerville: Basketball and Football at Berry College Andrew Thomas: Football at the University of Georgia

May 12, 2017 Landon Goldstein Co-Editor-in-Chief Class of 2017

Year in Review

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Vol. 42, Issue #8

Futures of the Class of 2017

Isabella Abdullah - University of Miami Julian Alexander - University of Georgia Misha Andra-Thomas - Georgia Institute of Technology Barrett Baker - University of Michigan Mckenzie Baker - Wake Forest University Olivia Baker - Sewanee: The University of the South Alexis Benson - Texas Christian University Kate Bethel - University of Georgia Sophie Blasberg - University of Michigan Trey Blount - University of Georgia Jonathan Boss - Washington University in St. Louis Meghan Botsch - College of Wooster Summer Brown - Duke University Wendell Carter, Jr. - Duke University Ross Cefalu - Georgia Institute of Technology Michael Chen - Washington University in St. Louis Kaki Cox - University of Miami Josie Cross - University of Alabama Olivia Dillon - University of Alabama Emma Downey - Gap year Ellie Duncan - Belmont University Kyle Duval - Georgia Institute of Technology Ashley Estroff - Tulane University Lindsay Fisher - Vanderbilt University Whit FitzGerald - Vanderbilt University Lizabeth Frohwein - Northwestern University Max Garton - Auburn University Landon Goldstein - University of Texas at Austin Alyse Greenbaum - Santa Clara University Jessica Haidet - University of Southern California Keeley Harris - University of Richmond Sam Hawn - University of Alabama Avery Herman - Duke University Amanda Hinson - University of South Carolina Thomas Hoover - Pennsylvania State University Christopher Howard - Stanford University Miles Hsu - Georgia Institute of Technology Max Irvine - Gap year Deon Jackson - Duke University Molly Jacoby - University of Georgia Tonyia Johnson - University of Miami Katie Jordan - Case Western Reserve University Ramiro Juarez - Tulane University Alex Kaye - University of Georgia Grace Kiersznowski - University of Georgia Kendall Kirkman - Miami University Sarah Kitchen - University of Colorado, Boulder Prashanth Kumar - Harvard University Connor LaMastra - Dartmouth College Katy Leitz - Georgia Institute of Technology Sammy Lettes - Vanderbilt University Sari Leven - Tulane University Caleb Levin - University of Alabama

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Molly Levine - University of Georgia Willie Lieberman - University of California, Los Angeles Jack McMillin - University of Virginia Samantha Moreland - Georgetown University Jake Movsovitz - University of Texas at Austin Will Movsovitz - University of Pennsylvania Brennan Murphy - Texas Christian University Carson Myers - Georgia Institute of Technology Josh Nash - The University of Chicago Annie Nottingham - Rhodes College McRae Oglesby - University of Georgia Jordan Payne - University of Richmond Parker Payne - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Mary Brooks Perkey - Wake Forest University Tom Phillips - University of Georgia John Propst - University of Georgia Sallie Quiner - University of Alabama Justin Rayman - University of Georgia Eno Reyes - Princeton University William Robbins - University of Alabama Julia Robison - George Washington University Alex Ross - Davidson College Julia Ross - Georgetown University Jack Rubenstein - Emory University Cameron Russ - Georgia Institute of Technology Jibril Sadiq - Kennesaw State University Libby Sams - Mount Holyoke College Laura Shelton - University of Colorado, Boulder Ben Siegel - University of Georgia Carly Silverstein - University of Georgia Drew Simons - Southern Methodist University Josh Simons - Southern Methodist University Brian Sloan - University of Pennsylvania Mark Anthony Sommerville - Berry College Mick Stone - The University of Chicago Seth Swiecichowski - Auburn University Sammy Tanenblatt - Washington and Lee University Andrew Thomas - University of Georgia Lex Trevelino - Pennsylvania State University Kate Trimble - University of Georgia Will Trimble - Dartmouth College Taylor Upchurch - New York University Sara Van Zyverden - Rollins College Jack Wallace - Texas Christian University Rob Warren - Washington and Lee University Zoe Weitzner - University of Pennsylvania Alexis Wilkins - University of St. Andrews Tahirih Williams - Stetson University Mia Wright - University of Miami Sandy Xie - Georgia Institute of Technology Sophie Zelony - Vanderbilt University Mitchell Zwecker - Georgia Institute of Technology

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Senior Predictions

Isabella Abdullah - Kidnaps one of the Simons twins Julian Alexander - Becomes a Broadway star Misha Andra-Thomas - Runs for president in 2040. Wins Barrett Baker - Never seen again Mckenzie Baker - Has fallout with dad, becomes Athletic Director at Lovett Olivia Baker - Entire college swim team suffers from mono Alexis Benson - Hired to work at Quizlet Kate Bethel - Brings her kids to the 10-year reunion Sophie Blasberg - Becomes an eccentric cat lady Trey Blount - Stars as the bachelor on “The Bachelor” Jonathan Boss - Becomes a ferry boat driver Meghan Botsch - Is still flustered Summer Brown - Plays on first U.S. Women’s Olympic Volleyball team to win a Gold medal Wendell Carter, Jr. - Quits basketball to pursue acting career Ross Cefalu - Breaks up with Max after discovering climate change isn’t real Michael Chen - Gets Instagram account verified Kaki Cox - Perpetually late to everything Josie Cross - Becomes professional potter Olivia Dillon - Moves back to Buckhead to become a Flywheel instructor Emma Downey - Gets perfect attendance in college Ellie Duncan - Wins “The Voice” Kyle Duval - Hired to run the tech board at Pace Ashley Estroff - Still upset about her senior superlative Lindsay Fisher - Becomes a yoga instructor Whit FitzGerald - Goes on tour with Yo-Yo Ma Lizabeth Frohwein - Becomes a fashion designer Max Garton - Gets a bigger truck Landon Goldstein - Works out every day… never gets yoked Alyse Greenbaum - Becomes one of the professionals on “Dancing with the Stars” Jessica Haidet - Buys a farm right out of college Keeley Harris - Becomes a party planner Sam Hawn - Breeds small dogs Avery Herman - Still squared on Snapchat Amanda Hinson - Goes to rehab for being a shopaholic Thomas Hoover - Moves to California to become a farmer and invents a new tractor Christopher Howard - Proposes to Mary Brooks Miles Hsu - Becomes resident New Yorker cartoonist Max Irvine - Gets upset with Ross’ actions, moves to Antarctica Deon Jackson - Develops his own clothing line, “Deon’s Neons” Molly Jacoby - Marries NFL quarterback Tonyia Johnson - Goes to law school and becomes Cam Newton’s manager Katie Jordan - Becomes a safari guide Ramiro Juarez - Coaches an Olympic ice hockey team Alex Kaye - Hired as a hair model Grace Kiersznowski - Overdoses on chocolate muffins Kendall Kirkman - Becomes a life coach and tells people what is wrong with their lives Sarah Kitchen - Becomes the bass player for Green Day Prashanth Kumar - Becomes Jason Smith Connor LaMastra - Becomes boys with Michael Phelps Katy Leitz - Back flips into her first day of college Sammy Lettes - Builds cabin in the woods out of Lincoln Logs Sari Leven - Drops out of college to become pro female kickboxing champion Caleb Levin - Never the same after multiple concussions Molly Levine - Wins “Cupcake Wars” Willie Lieberman - Glows in the dark

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Jack McMillin - Moves to Ireland to become a leprechaun Samantha Moreland - Still hilarious Jake Movsovitz - Signed by Def Jam, stage name “Yung Tib” Will Movsovitz - Opens restaurant with Chinese-American cuisine Brennan Murphy - Is called the wrong name at 10-year reunion Carson Myers - Becomes the next Taylor Swift Josh Nash - Hates U Chicago… transfers Annie Nottingham - Legally changes name to Chitin McRae Oglesby - First man to become pregnant Jordan Payne - Athlete on “Dancing with the Stars,” partners with Alyse Parker Payne - Becomes basketball team manager at UNC Mary Brooks Perkey - Leaves Chris for Ross Tom Phillips - Drops out of college to live in his parents’ basement John Propst - Marries Julie Smith Sallie Quiner - Future bird(s) Justin Rayman - Steve Eno Reyes - Sells company to Apple for $1 billion William Robbins - Gets married straight out of college, becomes stay-at-home dad Julia Robison - Majors in paleontology, builds another Jurassic Park Alex Ross - Wears green every day Julia Ross - Becomes a doctor, lawyer, CEO and congresswoman Jack Rubenstein - Lives with dad after college Cameron Russ - Brings her signature brownies to first class in college Jibril Sadiq - Art featured in The Metropolitan Museum Libby Sams - Sells house to buy more horses Laura Shelton - Writes fire political roasts for SNL Ben Siegel - Goes bankrupt off Mountain High clothes, eBay purchases and chicken tenders Carly Silverstein - Becomes manager for the Falcons Drew Simons - 99 Problems… all girls Josh Simons - Hospitalized for iced coffee overdose Brian Sloan - Replaces Steve Harvey on “Family Feud” Mark Sommerville - Follows dad’s exact footsteps Mick Stone - Transfers to Wash U to reunite with J Boss Seth Swiecichowski - Runs for president against Misha, wins popular vote but loses Electoral College Sammy Tanenblatt - Opens for Martin Garrix on tour Andrew Thomas - Turns down Falcons contract to lead Falcons drumline Lex Trevelino - Eats meat Kate Trimble - Female bodybuilder… known for calves Will Trimble - Becomes very successful without doing any work Taylor Upchurch - Returns to Pace for Atlanta Celebrates Photography, becomes France Dorman Sara Van Zyverden - Hired as Cinderella at Walt Disney World, Orlando Jack Wallace - Becomes professional commentator for ESPN Rob Warren - Stars as Golden Arm in BMS movie sequel Zoe Weitzner - “Lunchtime with Zoe” airs every week at noon on Food Network Alexis Wilkins - Never returns to America after college Tahirih Williams - Adopts every dog from Humane Society Mia Wright - Breaks the glass ceiling Sandy Xie - Develops a way to make cats stay kittens forever Sophie Zelony - DNA results prove she is the sixth Kardashian Mitchell Zwecker - Returns to Pace to coach varsity soccer