Park Tudor Tribune Issue 1 2014-15

Tribune January 2015-Issue 1

We Need the GSA: Opening a Discussion

2-A-Days Mandatory Fun

Cover Story

Cover Story

Cultural Convergence

Sensitive Subjects

Dougatorial

Music

Spotlight

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Mandatory Fun

January 2014

By: Margaret Kosten

Remember in kindergarten and

friends, and you can choose your own

a logical solution? Many of you probably

the school’s interests, these additional

elementary school when the gym teacher

level of commitment, but when it comes

don’t even know what the alternatives

academic classes that a student could

announced that the game would be cap-

right down to it, it requires a lot of time

classes are. They are not plentiful, and

manage without sports or a PE class

ture the flag when you would much rather

and at least a little motivation. For many

certainly not interesting or helpful for

taking valuable scheduling slots would

have played freeze tag? It turns out times

students, this isn’t a problem because

those who have opted out of sports.

reflect well on the school. Park Tudor’s

haven’t changed much. When it comes to

they have at least one sport that they

Regardless of the flawed logic

claim to “Academic Excellence” could be

athletics, Park Tudor doesn’t truly trust

really love or that’s bearable enough that

behind the provided alternatives, as a

proven beyond a shadow of a doubt. This

its students to care for their own physical

it’s slightly pleasant. What about those

preparatory school Park Tudor should

is not to say that the school should push

well-being or decide what areas of inter-

of us who are athletically challenged, or

not be making the decisions about ex-

students away from sports and back into

est they would like to pursue as an indi-

have specifically chosen, for one reason

tra-curricular activities such as sports

the classroom. The school should see the

vidual. Park Tudor foists athletics onto

or another that sports are not for us?

for its students who are supposed to

benefit of having students, who wouldn’t

its students; even those who manage to

There are many reasons a student

be gaining independence and deci-

otherwise play a sport, increasing the dif-

resist the tantalizing locker buddy snacks

may not participate in a sport. They may

sion-making skills in order to be ready

ficulty of their course load, and be more

and team t-shirts usually end up running

be too busy academically to manage it,

for college. Could it be that given Park

flexible in order to accommodate this.

half-heartedly down a field or court

have other conflicting extra-curricular

Tudor’s small student body, the admin-

Park Tudor cannot change or dis-

eventually, just so they can graduate.

activities, or not be talented whatsoever

istration is using these credits and lack

regard the state requirements, but they

In addition to the required Fresh-

at athletics. These are all valid, especially

of an appropriate alternative to funnel

can provide better alternatives and be

man Gym and Health classes, students

when there are other ways to enjoy the

students onto teams? If teams are large

more flexible with individual situations.

need to accrue one more gym credit in or-

companionship and health benefits that

enough to compete, the admissions office

They should allow students to go to gyms

der to graduate, according to state guide-

come with a sport team. If this student

has yet another sport to use as a boasting

close to their houses at convenient times

leines. This is equivalent to two more

is too busy either with academics or

point. Also in the school’s “interest” is

for them, and log hours for credit. If

semester-long classes that meet twice a

extra-curricular activities to manage a

the profit gained from students who have

students really want to cheat the system,

rotation. There is another option: you can

sport, then why would taking time out of

to take gym over the summer to accom-

then their disregard for their health is

play a sport. You get to spend time with

their academic schedule for a PE class be

modate more classes. Still considering

their problem, as it will be in a matter of years. After all, these students will have already taken Health and Freshman Gym, so they have the education they need to make an informed decision about their health. Many schools allow online gym. We have the Global Online Academy, so what’s the big difference? The school could also offer more alternative classes that may be less strenuous and football player dominated than conditioning, and less artistic than dance. The school could offer intermural sports that meet for limited times or could once again offer the walking club. Park Tudor allows its students to personalize their education in many ways, and it’s time for athletics to catch up.

Statistic courtesy of Park Tudor School

January 2014

Two-A-Day Practices

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By: Logan Lowry

Are two-a-day practices even worth

hausted during 2-a-days. What you do

very time consuming.

You can’t stay

ing 2-a-days during school. “There’s only

having anymore? That’s a question that

during your rest time is key. “I couldn’t

out late or do anything at night because

so much time that we’re able to do work

a lot of people are starting to ask lately.

go home because of the short amount of

you have practice in the morning.

I

that’s not conflicting our schedules during

Many schools in the Indianapolis area

time we had between practices. Some-

think it is smart to keep having 2-a-days

the school year. Having to wake up at

started school before 2-a-days usually

times I would just try to relax in the

though. I do cross country now and I

4:30, going to work out, and having a test

start. People are beginning to wonder

locker room. It was really tough on me.”

don’t feel as close to my teammates as I

on the same day is just very exhausting.”

if it is good or bad to even have them.

2-a-days goes on for about two

should be. I think 2-a-days truly helps

People who have 2-a-days during

weeks and most players are exhaust-

you build bonds with your teammates.”

the summer tend to think that having

Most people might think that

them are necessary. It helps prepare the

Park

Tudor

Head

football

coach, Orlando Lowry, is not against

ed from it.

2-a-days at all. “I think it’s very ben-

this as a good thing. “I think it’s very

2-a-days only happens in the sum-

players for their games and it also the

eficial. I like the structure of it. I think

helpful as you get closer to the sea-

mer.

teammates to build bonds with each oth-

However, Beeson views

Well, that’s not true.

It also

there’s more of an emphasis on safety now.

There’s more concern about

heat stroke.

We try to limit those

situations as much as possible.”

Lowry also is fine with the summer limit of 12 practice days with pro pads (five of those days could be with ­another team for a 7-on-7 scrimmage), which took effect this summer. Previously, the practices were not limited.

“I think we’re fresher and healthier,” Lowry said. “One thing that I do is make sure we take a lot of water breaks.

Back in my day, water was viewed as not being manly. Coaches would yell at you all the time. I tell my guys if they need water, then go and get it. I let them take their helmets of as well. I’m very conscious of keeping my players safe.”

Football isn’t the only sport that has 2-a-days in the summer. Volleyball does

Above, Brandon Tiassum reaches for a tackle in Park Tudor’s game against Secena. Football utilizes these two-a-day practices.

Photo courtesy of parktudor.org

as well. I had the opportunity to have

son.

happens in the winter and in the

er. However, having 2-a-days during the

a sit down interview with former Park

your sport.

Especially, if you haven’t

spring. Spencer Marsh, a former bas-

actual school year is not such a great idea.

Tudor volleyball player, Ashley Beeson.

really done much the entire summer.”

ketball player and current baseball

It tends to overwhelm players and causes

Volleyball players might have an

It’s very important to have team

player, thinks that having 2-a-days

over exhaustion. So let’s go back to the

even tougher schedule than football

chemistry. It determines how well your

during school is a very negative thing.

first question that I asked. Are 2-a-days

players. “Our morning practices would

team bonds. “It’s good just to be around

First practices start at 6:00 and the

really worth having anymore? It really

start at 8 and end at about 9:30. Some-

your team a lot and get comfortable

second practice is after school. It’s defi-

does seem that they are fine during the

times we would actually only get a 2

with them. It helps you become even

nitely a hard thing to balance those prac-

summer for the most part, but they don’t

hour break between practices.” Most

more comfortable with your sport.”

tices with school. “You’re running on late

go too well during the actual school year.

football teams usually get at least

Beeson does believe there are neg-

sleep and it’s really tough to wake up and

double that amount of time for break.

ative effects from 2-a-days, but she still

do the same thing over and over again.”

It’s very important to not get ex-

thinks they are worth it. “It’s definitely

Spencer does not approve of hav-

You get a lot of repetition for

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January 2014

We Need the GSA

by Emily Stark

January 2014

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GSA members gather for a meeting in which they discuss questions about sexuality and silence.

Photo coutrtesy of Dr. Dubie

those who identify as heterosexual. It is

to try to change it. However, we will not

space at every school, including Park

spring, it was suggested that the Park

our goal to create an environment where

accept an environment that condones

Tudor. While there may not be any

Tudor Gay-Straight Alliance (PTGSA)

students can come together and feel

homophobia, bullying, or intolerance of

physical bullying at our school, gay

needed to do more than just put on a

safe, accepted, and included.

any sort that forces people to live in dis-

slurs and phrases like “that’s so gay” are

comfort, feel abnormal, or be ashamed

quite common within the student body.

In an opinion piece published last

great bake sale. Indeed, the author im-

By promoting discussion about

plied that the PTGSA needs to do more

the LGBTQ community, we can help

of who they are. Because sexual

These slurs do not promote an accepting

work that will actually make a difference

normalize a topic that has for so long

orientation is not readily observable, we

environment in any way. Every student

in the lives of those we claim to support.

been a taboo. Much of the resistance

do not know who is gay or has questions

deserves an environment where they feel

In actuality, hosting colorful bake sales

that the PTGSA encounters comes

and needs our support - and that’s okay.

comfortable to talk and be themselves,

and sitting around talking about feelings

from those who do not understand the

We don’t need to know which people

whether they are straight, out, or still in

are definitely not the only work the

purpose of having a GSA at Park Tudor

need our help in order to help them.

the closet. While you may not know of

PTGSA does; we work to encourage ac-

and from those who do not want our

The presence of our GSA will ensure

anyone at Park Tudor that is gay, that

ceptance, promote tolerance, and foster

“...we work to encourage acceptance, promote toler-

discussion among all people within the diverse Park Tudor community regardless of sexual or gender orientation. We

ance, and foster discussion among all people in within the diverse Park Tudor community.”

does not mean that you are not offending someone when you say those things.

We hope that we can replace this hurtful aspect in our school environment with the “Respect” part of our school motto.

are doing so through education, support, social action, and advocacy. We believe

point of view forced upon them. Our

that Park Tudor has an environment

No matter what your beliefs are, Park

that schools can truly be safe only when

GSA is not forcing any sort of agenda

that is accepting of gay students as well

Tudor is a community and we are all hu-

every student is assured access to an

on the Park Tudor community – we are

as create a safe space where someone

man – humans who deserve to be loved

education without fear of harassment

not aiming to change anyone’s opinion

who is wrestling with his or her sexual

and accepted despite our differences.

or violence for any reason. The PTGSA

on gay marriage or gay equality. We

orientation can raise the questions and

welcomes individuals who identify

realize that there are people who are

concerns they may have in that regard

themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual,

morally opposed to gay equality, and if

-- and perhaps feel comfortable enough

transgender or questioning, as well as

that is their firm belief we are not going

to come out. There is a need for a safe

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January 2015

Someone important to your school

principle talk about whatever happened

passes away from a fatal illness, do you,

for fifteen minutes during an assembly

as a community, talk about it? Should

isn’t very helpful or comforting at all.

this terribly sensitive subject be brought

If you let kids, and teachers and staff

to light and discussed rather than be

sit down in maybe their advisories,

pushed under the table in an attempt

and have a smaller group discussion

to keep the mood up? Some believe

and let kids voice their opinions about

that such traumatic news needs to be

what happened, I think that’s way more

acknowledged and others would say it

helpful.” In other words, if you allow

would be far more appropriate to try to

homerooms to meet for a period and

grieve and work through it on your own.

have a small, toned down, open group

It is dubious as to whether group discus-

discussion on the subject at hand, it

sions about societal issues will even help

will prove to be far more valuable to

because discussing some sensitive topics

the students, teachers and families.

could make people feel even worse.

However, director of the Park

Several students believe that part

Tudor Upper School, Deborah Everett,

of the process in determining the ap-

seemed to have a slightly different opin-

propriateness in discussing the topic is

ion on how these discussions should be

what the actual topic is. Junior Savannah

constructed. She believes, “You need a

Nuckols believes, “It’s too hard and too

healthy combination of a larger scaled

complicated to just make one set rule

assembly, a smaller group discussion,

that we either will talk about everything

as well as offering counseling. I think

or not talk about everything. It depends

the assembly helps clarify the context of

on what we’re talking about, you know?

I mean, if someone here at this school died I think that definitely needs to be talked about. But I think that it’s way too hard to talk about every little traumatic thing that happens in the world or even country or state. We need to focus on our community and that’s, you know, where those sensitive subjects need to be acknowledged and talked about and counseling should be offered if needed, you know.” In other words, there would be far too much to talk about and too many traumatic thoughts flowing through our minds constantly if we decided to discuss every unfortunate incident that occurred in the world, country, etc.

However, junior Lauren Challand had slightly different opinions on what should and shouldn’t be talked about.

Lauren believes “I don’t think we need to just narrow it down to stuff that happens locally. There’s other stuff that affects us too, it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t happen in Indianapolis, outsider stuff can have an impact on us too.” She continued

Photo courtesy of Amanda Li

By: Lindsay Harrison

to explain that simply discussing only

Brown. In the Jennings School District

the local incidents would be ignorant

nearby Ferguson, the Superintendent

and that ignoring massively traumatic

advised the schools to discuss the topic,

situations solely because they may not

bring it to light and allow the students and

directly impact us is a huge mistake.

faculty to openly discuss the incident in

In an article in The New York

their classrooms. In contrast, the teach-

Times entitled “Schools in Ferguson Area

ers at a school neighboring Ferguson in

Prepare for an Emotional Opening Day,”

Illinois prompted teachers to change

Motoko Rich and Mosi Secret report on

the subject. The heads of the school be-

the widely talked about tragedy that oc-

lieved that talking about it would only

curred in Ferguson, MO. On Saturday,

cause the teachers, students, and fami-

August 9th an unarmed eighteen year old

lies to lash out which does not create a

Michael Brown was walking down the

healthy environment for a school setting.

street with a friend and was shot to death

We then get to the question: How

by a police officer. Taking a different look

should the sensitive subjects be talked

at the catastrophe, the reporters analyze

about? Would it be more beneficial to

the Ferguson schools’ actions regarding

talk about them in a group setting, or

returning to school after the incident.

rather in smaller groups that are open

Many schools in or around the Ferguson

for discussion? Park Tudor mother Deb

area delayed their school openings in an

Lebovits expressed that “I think that it’s

attempt to give the students, faculty, and

way more beneficial and helpful to talk

families a chance to recover and grieve

about such serious, sensitive topics in

over the shooting and killing of Michael

smaller groups. I think just having the

the situation, then you have those small group, you know, open discussions with your homerooms that let people voice their opinions and feelings, and then you always have those counselors there to help anyone who needs to talk with someone professional, one-on-one. I think that when you combine those three things you cover the basics of acknowledging and handling a sensitive situation very well.” In other words, you cannot simply just conduct an assembly or simply have a smaller group discussion; you need both of them in order to fully and successfully address the situation.

The discussion and acknowledgment of traumatic instances at school can be a tricky task to handle. Everyone has their own view and personal preference on how to grieve and recover. Meaning, unfortunately, that you may not be able to cater to everyone’s predilections.

The only thing a school can do to try to provide for everyone is attempt a variety of tactics in discussion and counseling.

January 2015

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By: Alayna Weiss

conference?

“Everyone is pumped up and hap-

py all the time,” said senior Dominique

A: Dominique: Getting to know all dif-

Harrington. What is she talking about?

ferent kinds of people. I still talk to my

Only the Student Diversity and Lead-

friends from SDLC everyday. It is one

ership Conference (SDLC.) Last year,

big community that is one hundred per-

five Park Tudor students flew to D.C. to

cent accepting.

participate in the three day conference. I

Priya: My favorite part was being

interviewed Dominique Harrington and

with my South Asian affinity group. I

Priya Mirmira to find out more about

was worried at first that I wouldn’t fit in

what exactly went on.

because I a third generation South Asian (my grandparents immigrated to Amer-

Q: What was the first thing that you did when you got to the conference?

A: Dominique: There were opening ceremonies for the entire conference,

Above, from left to right, Priya Miramira, Annie Dora, Zeba Kokan, Dominique Harrington, and Logan Abernathy at a meal while attending the Student Leadership and Diversity Conference in Washington D.C. Photo courtesy of Zeba Kokan

ica.) I felt like I would be more removed from the culture than the other kidsthat I wouldn’t be Indian enough. But when I got there, everyone was totally

The People of Color Conference(PoCC),

accepting and celebrated our culture.

which is for adults, and the Student Diversity and Leadership Conference,

Q: Why should people go the SDLC?

which is for students. Then the PPoC left

A: Dominique: Because it’s a life chang-

and there were opening ceremonies for

ing experience. You are never around so

just the SDLC. Speakers came up and

many people who have the same agenda

talked. There was a lot of spirit, people

as you and who completely accept you.

were really excited.

You gain a broader view on life and there is a lot of self reflection that lets you

Q: How many people were at the con-

come into your own. Diversity isn’t just

ference?

about race it’s about everything from

A: Dominique: There were 1600 stu-

age to ability to sexuality to religion. It is

dents from all over the U.S. and the U.K.

complex. Everyone should apply.

Priya: The really cool thing about

and Caribbean.

SDLC is that you sometimes you are Q:Did you know anyone else going be-

so caught up in your own life that you

sides the students from Park Tudor?

don’t have a bigger awareness of what is

A: Dominique. No, but once you got

happening around you. SDLC introduc-

there you were assigned into family

es you to all walks of life and gives you

groups, groups of 50 or 60 kids, and that was who you did the programs with.

Priya: You were also put into affinity groups. Affinity groups based on different backgrounds. I was part of the South Asian affinity group, but you didn’t have to be South Asian to be in it. You can choose what ever group you feel connected to, its not just based on

Above, Logan Abernathy and Dominique Harrington pose in Washington D.C. at the conference.

Photo courtesy of Zeba Kokan

appearance.

tening to a lecture. The programs were really interactive and discussion based.

Q: What were the programs like?

We learned and talked about everything

A: Dominique: You were with your

having to do with diversity- from the

family groups and everyone would sit

language of diversity to sexuality to race.

in a circle. The workshops were taught by college students, but it wasn’t just lis-

Q: What was your favorite part of the

that bigger awareness. At SDLC you talk about things that might be uncomfortable but it is good to good to talk about the uncomfortable.

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January 2014

Cut It Out

By Douglass Boshkoff Ever since I arrived at school my

Many people might dismiss the problem

stomach has been grumbling, and the pain

of line-cutting as childish because we’re in

is only exacerbated by my decision to skip

high school. However, cutting, although

breakfast in order to get to school on time.

immature, is definitely a problem in our

Fourth period has crawled by slowly, but fi-

lunchroom – and it doesn’t help that it gets

nally the bell for lunch rings - my salvation. I

worse as more people arrive. But it’s not like

get up to leave but my teacher is still talking.

bad students cut and good students don’t,

She holds us just thirty seconds past the bell,

because practically everyone has cut at some

but I know it’s over. I walk dejectedly to the

point. Think about it: how many times have

Commons and take my place at the back of

you walked into the commons, scanned the

the lunch line. It will be at least ten minutes

lines, and oh-so-secretly sidled into place

until I get to see my food.

next to your friends? The problem is that

“...How many times have you walked into the commons, scanned the lines, and oh-so-secretly sidled into place next to your friends?”

sometimes we fail to consider the effect our actions have on other students. We don’t consider the people waiting behind us – we only see the long line of people in front of us, and we only think about how hungry we are.

We lack the respect for our peers to simply wait for an extra two minutes. If everyone

The amount of time it takes to get

waited in their place in line, perhaps the

lunch every day has little to do with the

line would seem to go faster, the Commons

actual efficiency of the Commons. Instead,

would be less hectic, and people wouldn’t

it is the number of students who cut in front

get upset.

of the each other that causes the delay for

Although we spend a lot of time

The Commons are so crowded during lunch we can’t even get a good photo.

Photo Courtesy of Amanda Li

those patiently waiting at the end. Almost

complaining about line cutting, it isn’t the

every day I stand in my spot in line without

only problem in the lunchroom. Every day

We leave napkins on the floor and cups on

the Commons maneuverable, clean, and

moving an inch for five minutes, while I

there are plates left by students of all ages as

the tables. We don’t consider the extra work

more enjoyable to be in. It’s simple - don’t

watch my classmates cut in front of me.

well as food detritus remaining on the tables.

that each person makes for our staff. It seems

cut. Don’t leave your dishes on the table. If

that we not only lack respect for our peers,

you see a mess, clean it up - it doesn’t matter

but that we also lack respect for the staff of

who made it. And most importantly, before

the Commons and the building itself. The

“The problem is that sometimes we fail to consider the effect our actions have on other students.”

staff work really hard every day to make food for hundreds of students and then they have to clean up after them. We can help them out and show our appreciation for them by cleaning up after ourselves and saying

you cut in line or leave your plate behind,

‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ It is this lack of

consider how these actions will affect your

respect that is so concerning, for increasingly

peers and the lunchroom staff.

it seems that Park Tudor students are interested only in themselves and their friends.

The beautiful commons of Park Tudor.

Photo Courtesy of Park Tudor School

If we all work together, we can fix these problems. It would be easy to make

January 2014

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MUSICAL NOTES

By Jackson Ward

Muse - Polyphia

We Like it Here - Snarky Puppy

Released Sept. 2nd, 2014

Released Feb. 25, 2014

Standout Song: Champaign (ft. Nick Johnston)

Standout Song: What about Me?

Jackson’s Rating: 7.5/10

Jackson’s Rating: 8.0/10

Polyphia’s “Muse” contains 11 tracks, 6 of which feature solos from guitarists Aaron

“We Like It Here” is the most recent of Snarky Puppy’s albums, all of which are recorded

Marshall, Mario Camarena, Nick Johnston, and Jason Richardson, just to name a few.

in a live. This album is entirely instrumental, unlike their previous efforts. The album

The album packs serious punch with its clean, tight mix and elaborate orchestration

is great for easy listening scenarios, especially during the calmer sections. The more

of winding guitar licks. The mix is crystal clear, allowing the melodic guitar leads to

energetic sections will keep the listener highly entertained and engaged. Snarky Puppy

take the spotlight. The vibe of the album gives an upbeat, fast, and uplifting feel. The

has created beautiful, attention grabbing songs, showcasing their superb song-writing.

album takes influence from funk, fusion, metal, and jazz. Polyphia do an excellent

Multiple emotions are evoked throughout the 8 songs, which total 54 minutes. The

job at meshing these styles to create a unique signature sound that goes unmatched.

soundscape is incredibly wide and open, allowing the listener visualize the placement

Although the album is most likely Polyphia’s best song-writing to date, the listener

of all 14 musicians. The level of musicianship on this album is off the charts, assur-

may feel that the album is too long and compositionally repetitive. It would’ve been

ing that there’s never a dull moment. The solos are all fantastic and the production

a great 10 track album had “Mood Swing” not appeared. This is the weakest song on

and use of effects adds to the already exciting blend of instruments. The brass sec-

the album. Aside from its very few weak points, Polyphia did an excellent job at blend-

tion is very smooth and articulate, and the rhythm section is about as tight and full of

ing groove and melody while maintaining instrumental, metal roots on this album.

groove as it gets. This is one of the best jazz fusion albums of the year, and to make it even better, every song on the album was video recorded can be viewed on YouTube.

January 2014

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An Alternative Perspective: An Interview with Sophia Burgenet

By Angi Li

Tell me about your family.

most people don’t know about you?

Tell us an interesting fact!

I have 3 sisters. I have (am?) a twin sister. My other sisters are 22 and 24. Both of my parents are musicians. My mother plays the flute and both my mother and father are singers.

They teach private lessons and play at concerts. My 22-year old sister is into accounting and management. My oldest sister studies piano. My twin sister is also in the United States in New York.

I have a twin sister.

What’s your favorite food?

I like a lot of foods.

Italian food, like pasta, along with Chinese food and Mexican food are my favorites.

What do you like most about Park Tudor?

What’s your favorite part about Switzerland?

I like how we don’t have a lot of problems; it’s a very safe country.

We have 4 languages.

The mountains are nice.

What made you want to come to America?

I wanted to learn English and be away from my family and friends for a year and meet new people. I wanted to learn to be alone and more independent.

Pictured above from left to right: Elise Edgar, Julia Hoffman, Joe Lybik, Luke Elliott, Sophia Burgenet, Elizabeth Untama, Emma Baker, Beatrice Phillips, and Harry Camferdam.

Photo Courtesy of Ms. Cleveland.

What do you think is the biggest difference between America and Switzerland?

bies?

America is bigger: houses, distances. The people are more open.

Here, I have more time to do sports, but in Switzerland I had a lot of school work. School until 5:00 almost.

I play the piano and the flute. I also am on the track team. I like to hang out with my friends in the weekends: swimming in the lake, seeing movies, etc. I like to go to concerts; I like to listen to pop. My sister’s boyfriend is in a famous band from Switzerland.

What are your hob-

What’s something

It’s not a very big school, so all the people here help each other and are very open (as a community).

If you could change something from America back to Switzerland, what would it be?

Maybe some foods we don’t get in Switzerland. Also, here there are a lot of shops (Abercrombie and Fitch, Vera Bradley, etc.) that they don’t have in Switzerland.