The Voice - March, 2014 by Pembroke Hill Voice

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March 2014 Volume XXX, Issue VII

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Laura Hibschman Copy Editor This February, approximately three billion people worldwide tuned in to watch what many talented athletes had been waiting years for: the XXII Olympic Winter Games. Held in Sochi, Russia, these were the first Olympics to be held in Russia since the breakup of the USSR in 1991. With today’s progressive society, it’s no surprise many records were set, such as having eightyeight nations participate--the most to ever compete in a Winter Olympics. The Sochi Winter Olympics also marked the debut of twelve new events, including women’s ski jump, mixed-team figure skating, and ski and snowboard slopestyle. With these new events, it’s no wonder this year’s Games were highly anticipated all over the world. While Russia may not be known for producing pop and rock music legends, like London, the opening ceremony, titled “Dreams of Russia,” told the story of Russia’s history and culture, featuring ballet and classical music, two of the nation’s most prized areas of achievement. Even if you had no interest in the Winter Olympics, you’ve probably heard the story of the fifth snowflake that was intended to be the fifth Olympic ring. When a technical error caused the ring not to open, the “failure” caught the world’s attention. However, Russia showed it had a sense of humor, poking fun at its own mistake in the closing ceremony by having the dancers representing the ring as closed, like the mechanical snowflake of the opening ceremony. Social media also brought attention to the appalling living conditions of many journalists covering the Olympics, whose tweets and posts took the internet by storm.

Pictures of broken light fixtures, doors without handles, bathrooms without stalls, and unacessable outlets, among a multitude other strange occurrences tagged #SochiProblems, flooded Twitter. Expressing his dismay at the condition of his hotel, one user tweeted, “To anyone in Sochi: I am now in possession of three light bulbs. Will trade for a door handle. This offer is real.” Another tweet featured a picture of an odd sign posted in a public restroom, which read “Please do not flush toilet paper down the toilet!” While obviously annoyed at the lack of decent living conditions, those in Sochi once again showed their ability to laugh at themselves, poking fun at their own discomfort in exchange for Twitter fame. These problems bring up one question that has been on the minds of many this February: Was Sochi prepared to host these Olympics? At the start of the Games, only six of the nine media hotels were ready for guests, and “ready” would be a generous term. Most rooms and restroom facilities were still under construction, often without heat, electricity, or running water. In addition, the estimated cost for Russia to host the Olympics (including the cost of the Olympic Games themselves and the cost of Sochi’s infrastructural projects) exceeded $51 billion, which was over four times the original budget of $12 billion; this topped the cost of the Beijing Summer Olympics. That makes the Sochi Games the most expensive Olympics in history. While the technicallities of Sochi were slightly dissapointing, the games nevertheless united nations in the spirit of patriotism as they cheered their teams to vctory. n

Sochi 2014: A Flurry of Controversy

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COLOR WARS

Sophomores compete in dodgeball. Photo credit to Angela Garza.

Michael Rubel Head of Web Design The first week of March, PHS Pep Club sponsored the annual Color Wars competition. Harnessing the competitive-as-ever spirit of Pembroke, student officers led their grades through a week-long competition of multiple events. Each grade is designated a color, and students receive points for wearing their respective colors on each day of the week: freshmen are infamously yellow, sophomores get the marginally better green, juniors ease the stress of school work with calming blue tones, and seniors proudly don red to celebrate their imminent freedom. Class officers enhanced spirit by designing t-shirts for their grades to wear during the week. The Pep Club organized a special event on each day. Students arrived the Monday of Color Wars week to a talent show during meetings. Each grade presented one or

two acts: from comedic sandwich-eating to beatboxing to a Led Zeppelin cover, each entertainer made his or her grade proud. Asher Abrahms ‘14 performed an original poem, ultimately winning the talent show with his piercingly poetic insight into student sentiments. On Wednesday, each grade decorated a section of the commons, choosing a theme to correlate with their color. Seniors decided on a red carpet theme; juniors went with a Frozen “blue snow” style. The sophomores brought fake money to their decorating, making it rain on the floor of the Commons, while yellow freshmen strew yellow balloons on a paper “yellow brick” road. Ultimately, juniors “froze the competition.” Impressively, decorations were cleaned up as requested before the end of school Wednesday. On Friday, ten volunteer athletes from each grade competed in the pinnacle of the Color Wars competition: the

dodgeball tournament. The juniors were left victory-less, beaten by both freshmen and seniors. As intimidating as the senior team looked, they took third place in the tournament. The underclassmen competed for the top spot, with the championship game coming down to the wire: Yurie Heard ‘16 and Travis Sedlock ‘17 were pitted against each other. The sophomores lost, but Heard remained positive: “Even though we lost, I still won because everyone was so supportive of my ability to rock the court. Their cheers lifted my spirits to the heavens and the gods just blessed me.” Regardless, the freshmen victory in dodgeball brought them two hundred points and the overall victory. Upperclassmen were disappointed to say the least, with Domenico DiMare ‘15 questioning “how the freshmen won at all.” While ultimately, there can only be one Color Wars victor, this week-long event united each grade in the spirit of friendly competition. n

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“It Doesn’t Matter If You Win or Lose, It’s What You Do With Those Dancin’ Shoes”

Cindy Wang Managing Editor “Hey, Danny!” “Yeah, that’s my name. Don’t wear it out.” Michael ‘15, who plays the smooth Danny Zuko, slicks his hair back with an air of smugness. I’m sitting in the the middle of the auditorium, silently cursing myself for not participating in the spring musical, Grease. Shucks. This year’s production of Grease boasts a cast of upwards of forty students, fluffy dresses and leather jackets, hip-thrusting, and as always, great music. If you missed it (or if you didn’t- kudos to you), here’s a look into Pembroke Hill’s 2014 Grease: The Musical. Sandra Dee: “Carlie Sherman ‘15” *Still in the acting spirit, Michael Rubel and

Asher Abrahms decided to play the role of Carlie Sherman Voice: Tell me about Sandra. Well, she’s a big beautiful woman who don’t need no man. Voice: What is your favorite song in the show? Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee. Voice: Name an interesting fact about Sandra. She relinquishes everything that is good and pure about herself for a man. Sigh. Sad face. Danny Zuko: Michael Rubel ‘15 Voice: Tell me about Danny. Danny’s just a normal guy who is misunderstood and likes to wear leather jackets…kind of like me. Voice: Describe your audition process. They give you three songs and you go

in and sing one or two of them. For the acting part, we swap roles and try them all out. Voice: How long did it take to do your hair for the show? Probably a good ten minutes. Voice: How low can you go? This low. *demonstrates* Kenickie: Asher Abrahms ‘14 Voice: How’s playing Kenickie? I finally understand how dumb Pauly D. is. Voice: What’s it like to dance on top of a car? Really, really unstable, but nonetheless sexy. Voice: Name a random fact about Kenickie. I doubt that baby was Rizzo’s, because with pants that tight he probably can’t have children.

Rizzo: Maya Hill ‘16 Voice: Do you share any real-life similarities with Rizzo? She’s really guarded, like me. Voice: What’s your favorite dance move? The Pretzel. Voice: What was it like to land a lead role as a sophomore? It was really exciting and also terrifying. Voice: What should be our final question for you? Um.......mm.....*A deafening silence ensues.* Is Asher Abrahms annoying to work with?

Scan the QR code to see a video demonstration on how to “Pretzel” dance like Maya in Grease.

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Amanda Rivard: Deep Sea Diver Isabella Way Staff Writer Pembroke Hill has a wide range of talented athletes, but very few of them can actually hold their breath underwater for four whole minutes! Amanda Rivard ‘15 accomplished this feat and many more in freediving, which is a “form of underwater diving that relies on a diver’s ability to hold his or her breath until resurfacing . . . It is basically just diving to a certain depth and resurfacing without the assistance of an air tank,” says Rivard. She frequently trains by diving underwater and improving her ability to hold her breath for long periods of time. Some of the most skilled athletes in the world are freedivers, and Amanda Rivard is quickly following in their footsteps. Rivard, the school’s only freediver, talked with The Voice: When did you discover your talent for diving? I discovered freediving the summer before my freshman year while I was in the Caribbean with a summer camp called Broadreach. When we had free time and weren’t scuba diving, we would just swim around by the boat we were living on, and I began practicing by following the anchor line and seeing how deep I could go. What made you want to be good at diving? I just thought it was a really cool, unique sport, and I have been swimming since I was really little, so I just kept practicing every summer when I was on a Broadreach trip. How long can you hold your breath under water? I can hold my breath for about four minutes. What was your most memorable meet? I am not old enough to compete in official meets yet, so I’ve just been practicing with other people my age. I remember the time I went to 81 feet the most.

Amanda on a recent drive. Photo credit to Amanda Rivard.

What motivates you to keep on practicing this sport? Every time I have practiced this sport I always reach a new maximum depth, and it’s very rewarding. How long do you spend practicing your sport? Usually 1-2 hours. You can’t practice freediving for too long because going below thirty feet and going back to the surface too

many times can be bad for your health. Which athlete is your favorite role model? Natalia Molchanova and Guillaume Nery are two of my favorite free divers. Natalia holds 40 world records and Guillaume made this really cool freediving video that got me really interested in the sport. Each of them reached over 600 feet in depth.

What is your advice for aspiring divers? Freediving and scuba diving are not scary, and you shouldn’t be afraid to try it! Also, you shouldn’t push yourself too hard; just relax and focus. What life skills have you taken away from diving? Well, besides breath holding, I’ve become a better swimmer. Also, I developed better self discipline. n

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Winter Sports Wrap-up Miriam Swartz Business Manager

Girls’ Swim Girls’ Swim wrapped up another successful season! With new head coach Chad Holmes, the girls adapted to a new practice and conditioning schedule and improved throughout the year. Swimmers dropped their times and placed high in meets, such as the CoMo Invitational at Mizzou in which every single PHS relay team qualified for the finals. Riya Mehta (‘14) explained: “I’ve really enjoyed my four years on swim team. We definitely had a lot of tough practices and I could never really get the chlorine smell out of my hair, but I’m so glad I did it. I think swimming is often viewed as an individual sport but, especially this year, we felt like a team. I will miss all the girls and our wonderful coaches so much next year.” Though the five seniors will certainly be missed next year, the team’s future looks great!n

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The girls’ basketball team’s motto all year has been “Together,” and they have certainly played with that in mind. On a team with no active seniors (Claire Miller ‘14 has been out with injury) and two freshmen in the starting varsity lineup, learning to work together as a unit has been imperative to the team’s success. Posting wins over much bigger schools, as well as a 36 point victory over archrival Barstow, the girls have come together as a team to secure their sixth-straight winning season. Guard Bella Foote ‘16 says, “I think we’ve surprised a lot of people. Everyone thought our team was going to be worse than last year after we lost a few valuable players, but...we’ve done very well this season.” Forward Angela Garza ‘15 adds, “We aren’t just teammates anymore. We are friends, family even.”n

The boys’ basketball team has a lot to smile about. Several new faces brought a new energy to the team that bodes well for the future. They welcomed Coach Bill Kolich to the basketball program as the new head coach this year. Coach Kolich, who has coached basketball for more than 30 years, brought a discipline to the team that has paved the way for much improvement by all members of the team. Furthermore, freshman phenom Curtis Lewis ‘17 has added his superb ball handling skills and ability to shoot from anywhere (he hit a 75 foot buzzer beater in the last game of the season against Raytown South) to the already-talented mix. Forward Charlie Mueller ‘14 agreed that the season “has gone pretty well” and has “definitely improved throughout the year.”n Photo credits to Miriam Swartz

Winter Cheer Wrestling This year’s winter cheerleading had its biggest squad in several years, and they certainly did not disappoint. Led by senior captains Korie Cleveland, Maren Johnson, and Wesley Neville, the cheer squad dazzled basketball crowds with their new, more elite, stunts all season. The winter squad capitalized on the various skills of each individual cheerleader and was able to build bigger and better stunts because of it. Senior Brittany LaPointe says “cheer was really like a big family. We tried a lot of new stunts (like the full Swedish fall), and I’m really sad that it’s over!” Though the eight seniors (plus exchange student Luca Farkas) on the squad will certainly be missed next year, the squad looks forward to reloading with a new group of girls and continuing to bring spirit to PHS athletics. n

Having one of the smallest wrestling squads in PHS history didn’t stop John Graham ‘14 and Daniel Duffy ‘17 from having a great year. Senior John Graham has wrestled all four years of high school and finished his senior year strong, posting an above-.500 winning record and going 5-0 at the University City tournament in St Louis. Obviously, several challenges face a small wrestling team, especially when they are several weight classes apart. Graham and Duffy, however, have learned to see the small squad as an advantage, Duffy noted that there are the same amount of wrestlers as coaches, and that leads to much more individual attention! While John Graham will certainly be missed next year, the PHS wrestling program looks to expand and have more successful seasons in the future.n

Dance Team The PHS dance team capped off another successful season, finishing in the top three in the state for the seventh year in a row. Led by senior captains Kiara Lewis, Aden MacMillan, and Morgan Peterson, the dance team performed at halftime during almost every varsity basketball game (boys and girls) and competed in four outside competitions (including the state championship). Isabella Pallotto ‘15 says “the team was really close this year, and we improved a lot technically and mentally.” The jazz dance to “Work Me Down” earned second place at state, and the dramatic “Carmina Burana” pom dance earned third. Morgan Peterson ‘14 said it best: “I am going to miss the dance team so much. We have worked so hard this year and all of our hard work definitely paid off!”n

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WPA:Now and Then The evolution of music and style at the annual “girls’ choice” dance 2002

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Girls from the class of ‘04 and the class of ‘14 pose for pre-WPA pictures. Photo Credits to the Caroline Kelly and Courtney Bacon.

Tammy Lee and Emily Dema Staff Writer and Copy Editor WPA has certainly evolved over the years, but were these changes for the better? With increased complaints and comments about the “10:30 rule” and the dance’s location, some students wonder if it is worth it to spend so much time and money preparing for one night. Isabella Pallotto ‘15 says, “It’s worth it if you have a good date and group because you spend a night with close friends doing something different than your normal going out activities.” In the past, students seemed to enjoy WPA much more. For the 1996 WPA, stu-

dents raved about the increased numbers and casual nature of the dance, providing, according to one attendee, “an occasion for students to have fun.” Located in the lunch room, the dance must’ve had a very different feel than it does now. However, at that dance, students did have complaints about the “techno” music that was played. Many students also wished they had had more of a say in the planning process of the dance. Fast forward eight years to the 2004 WPA, and the dance had a new scene. Instead of wearing jeans and casual dresses, students began to wear much more formal attire. The dance also was moved into the gym and included looming parent and teacher chaperones. Because of the higher

adult presence, students looked forward to the after-parties instead of the dance. Today, WPA is located in the high school commons where two hundred students, more or less, crowd into the designated area. Last year, the school also instituted a new policy that everyone needed to stay at the dance until at least 10:30, which caused mixed reviews from students. With the music blaring and people dancing, did the new policy actually force people to embrace the dance and have fun? Or did it just result in a horde of people waiting at 10:29 to finally leave the dance? Caroline McKnight ‘14 says, “I don’t really like the closed door policy, but I like how it is in the commons.”

Although the atmosphere at the dance used to be different, it seems like student responses to some issues, such as adult supervision, have not wavered. But then again, would it be a school dance without terrible DJs and chaperones? School dances are, and always have been, a rite of passage for high school students. n

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Bridging the Gap:

Our New 8th Grade Panel

body expects you to do everything; and use your teachers because they are always willing to help. The event had a relaxed atmosphere. The eighth grade class was split into groups, treated to pizza, and assigned several upperclassmen to answer questions about high school. The panel was a fun and helpful experience for both upperclassmen and incoming freshmen alike. The new addition of the panel is a considerable step forward because high school can be difficult for unprepared students. It’s refreshing to see the community making an effort to ease the stress with important (but relaxed and comfortable) events. n

Photo credits to Allison Palmer

Grace McFee Assistant Editor One of the most potentially difficult transitions a student will undergo is the change from middle school to high school. Pembroke Hill has made a strong effort to reduce the stress of such a large leap with the new addition of an eighth grade panel. This year, a small group of students in the Upper School were chosen from each grade level to speak with the incoming freshmen about high school. The panel elaborated on the activities in which they participate and finished with a piece of advice for success in the Upper School. These words of wisdom included: make the best use of your study halls; don’t stress yourself out with too many activities, as no-

Mrs. Wells: Educator, Inventor, and Traveler

Photo credits to Connie Wells

Shannon Fang Contributor Imagine a Swiss officer and a Macedonian officer grabbing you by the elbows and saying, “Come with us.” They drag you through the airport, out the back door, and into a vacant basement. “By that time my heart was beating really fast,” Mrs. Wells said as she described the time she was detained in Macedonia for having suspicious items in her bag. During the summer, Mrs. Wells travels to exotic places to teach young teachers efficient procedures for conducting labs with students, how to keep their students interested, and much more. To do this, she needs to bring quality science equipment, such as lasers. When the officers finally let her go, she politely asked what in the bag made them suspicious. They answered, “Because all this equipment was in the possession of a woman.” Mrs. Wells has been a science teacher here at Pembroke Hill for over 30 years, starting when Pembroke Hill was still the all-male Pembroke Country Day. She was one of the only women teaching at the time, and later on she started the AP Physics class at Pembroke. Science has always been her passion. She believes this is partly due to her father’s occupation as a phys-

ics teacher; she was “fascinated by what he knew about physics and chemistry that [she is] sure that was the beginning of it.” Mrs. Wells is also a part-time inventor, a passion that began with her replication of expensive products in magazines using cheaper items. One of her well-known inventions is called “Sweet Dreams.” It consists of a big tube with 30 holes filled with gas and has a boombox at one end; the flames dance to the music. Another invention is the “Vacuum Bazooka,” which shoots ping pong balls. It is constructed from a long PVC pipe that creates a vacuum, and when punctured at one end, the rush of air causes the ping pong ball to shoot out. She has also invented a rotational motion device, normally very expensive, that schools would not be able to afford. This device was demonstrated at American Association of Physics Teachers meetings, and after receiving tremendous feedback, she may enter it in competition next summer. However, these products are mainly for teachers to be able to have supplies for classes that they otherwise might not have been able to obtain. Mrs. Wells is not only a valued teacher here at Pembroke, but also a worldwide educator, traveler, and inventor. n

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So, recently, I, like, heard from, like, a teacher that, like, apparently Pembroke is, like, one of the best, like, private schools in the country. Like, really? I always knew we were, like, pretty good, but are we really, like, that good? Like, upper level of, like, the upper level? No way. I mean . . . umm . . . if you go into one of our . . . umm . . . English classes, a department in which we are . . . umm . . . apparently one of the best, umm, schools in our tier, what would you. . . umm . . . hear? Discussion about . . . umm . . . books and stuff, but what about the . . . umm . . . quality? In eighth grade, my English teacher, Mrs. Dowling, taught us to speak with conviction . . . so we didn’t always sound like we were asking questions? And so we could learn to stand by and defend our arguments? But now, we’ve gotten lazy? Speaking aloud is different from writing, since when we talk aloud, we don’t usually have enough time to really think about what we’re saying as we say it, so we end up speaking in really long, run-on sentences that sort of somehow usually lose their point somewhere along the way before we just sort of trail off into silence and retreat back to our corner or hide behind our backpacks, which we may or may not have placed on our desks just for this very purpose . . . And, I mean, I guess I’m not criticizing anyone for this. I don’t even really know whose job it is to deal with this sort of general problem. Maybe the teachers’? But I guess it could be the administration, since I think they’re probably the ones who maybe deal with, y’know, what we learn about. But I guess I could also possibly make an effort, too . . . I don’t really know, man. Maybe that’s just how we’re supposed talk.n

New Display in Kemper Library Isabella Way Staff Writer Pembroke Hill librarians Anne Erickson and Marlene Tullis worked hard to create a display of Monuments Men books, movie posters, and handouts for students. The display promotes the movie, Monuments Men, that recently came out into theatres starring George Clooney and Cate Blanch-

ett. Ardelia Hall went on a mission in the year 1952 to recover the Nazis’s stolen artwork. Adelia and her team of “Monuments,” recovered 1,300 pieces of artwork. Millions of experts in art looked for gold heirlooms and lost paintings stashed away in Nazi chambers underground in Europe. Recovered works include the Ghent Altarpiece, Vermeer’s The Astronomer, and

The Madonna. Teams of people helped restore the artwork to its former beauty. The brave people calling themselves the Monuments Men included art experts, museum curators, architects and even spies. One particular spy, Ms. Valland, was able to locate stolen treasures in a castle in Bavaria by pretending to not understand the German language, when really she translated

the Nazis’ secrets for the rest of the Monuments. The movie aims to pay tribute to the brave Monuments Men and women through its well-written plot. The Kemper Library wants this new small display to encourage students to read more on their own with the help of this fascinating topic. n

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Walter Fromm- 11th Q: If you were to get a customized license plate, what would it say? A: TALIA. Q: What is the worst pickup line you have used with a girl? A: “Do you wanna go somewhere away from all these people and...play board games or something?” Q: If you swapped genders for a day, how would you spend it? A: I would wear leggings and get called out on dress code. Q: What are your three favorite internet sites? A: Leekspin.com, shutupandtakemymoney. com, netflix.com.

Frankie Fu - 10th Q: Which countries have you visited? A: China, Canada, Greece, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore. Q: What is the scariest thing you have ever done? A: Walked through a haunted house. Q: Who is your biggest role model? A: Avril Lavigne. Q: Where is your favorite place to be? A: I like to sing in the karaoke.

Alec Mitchell- 9th Q: What do you consider unforgivable? A: A crime for which no remorse is felt, because contrition comes before reconciliation. Q: If you could eliminate one weakness or limitation in your life, what would it be? A: Fear. If I were never afraid to do the right thing, then there would be no reason to not be exactly who I want to be. Q: What is something about yourself that you hope will never change? A: That I will always be willing to improve on my faults. Q: What is your favorite quote? A: “You can sleep when you’re dead.” ~Anonymous. Quotes collected by Devon Dietrich

With hilarious Ellen DeGeneres as host, the Oscars were a hit. The film 12 Years a Slave won Best Picture, but Gravity swept a whopping seven Oscars.

Pharrell Williams’ song “Happy” topped the charts on iTunes. Williams’s 24-hour music video for “Happy” also is a current cultural sensation.

Grease the musical has been all the buzz at PHS. Featuring Michael Rubel ‘15 as Danny and Carlie Sherman ‘15 as Sandy, this classic show charmed audiences with its fun songs and

March Madness captures basketball fans nationwide. Hope you filled out your brackets and watch as the teams battle it out on the court. The championship game is on April 7th.

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With March comes Mardi Gras and St. Patricks Day. Time to break out your beads and clover attire!

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Brooke Blevins- 12th Q: What are the top three qualities that draw you to someone new? A: Good sense of humor, kindness towards others, and intelligence. Q: Did you ever have an invisible friend? A: No, but I had a lot of invisible pets. Q: Who is your fantasy celebrity boyfriend? A: He’s a little old for me, but I have to say Leonardo DiCaprio. Q: What is the best New Year’s resolution you have ever made? A: Spending time with my family.

Woo-hoo! Spring Break is finally here! Let’s celebrate by relaxing as we race to the finish off this school year.

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East Asia Day:

A Cultural Experience for Eighth Grade Students Isabella Barnes Middle School Staff Writer

This year's East Asia Day was yet another success! The day began with a discussion in Hall Student Center with PHS parent Jing Jin. She described the commonalities and differences between common practices in China and the U.S. For example, in China, people will literally brawl in restaurants over the "privilege" to pay the check for their meal. Also, when dining out in general, usually one person pays for everyone, as opposed to everyone "going Dutch." Grabbing their schedules, eighth grade students went on to their first rotation. They enjoyed classes like Anime, Ikebana (Japanese Floristry), Calligraphy, Origami, Chopsticks, and many more. Among these many activities, Chinese Zodiacs was a favorite. "I really enjoyed the learning of the Chinese Zodiacs and what all the animals meant and their correlation with one another," says 8th grader Bennie Dai. "It's very cool how some of the animals don't like each other, but some of them go with each other, and the results were really astonishing sometimes." Agreeing with these thoughts, fellow classmate Dajung Chung adds, "I learned that my Chinese Zodiac is a dragon! [This year] I'll have good opportunities and should make wise decisions, good financial fortune, and take care of my physical condition." Another popular rotation was Tai Chi. A traditional Chinese martial art, the exercise is practiced by many in Eastern Asian countries. It is used both as a way to relax and as a method of self-defense. This

class was taught by Master Sit, a volunteer from the University of Kansas's East Asia Outreach program. "Master Sit helped to teach us that power does not necessarily have to be based upon huge amounts of physical strength," says Molly O'Connell '18. "With physical strength and wisdom, you will have much more power. This was really interesting to me as an athlete." After learning a quick lesson on supply and demand and opportunity cost, students went to the Commons for a delicious lunch, featuring food from many different countries in East Asia. Dishes included Lo Mein Noodles and Chicken Fried Rice from Bo Lings, Pork Dumplings and Egg Rolls from Bo Lings, and an assortment of Korean style appetizers. Sushi was also available. Students sat in circles around tables, mimicking the traditional custom followed by many families in Asia. After their lunch, students broke into groups for a film festival. The titles students could choose from included Mao's Last Dancer, The Last Emperor, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Kimjongilia, and Brotherhood. All these movies related to a time period or event that students have studied in their World Cultures class. "I learned about more of the Japanese and Korean cultures from my movie, which was really cool!" says Lauren Washington '18. It is clear the Cultural Days are enriching, in addition to being a lot of fun. Or, as Dajung Chung '18 says, "Is there a better way to end a unit? A fun day and learning all in one. Teachers and students are both happy." n

Top left: Students learn about the differences in criticism between Chinese and American cultures. Top right: Eighth graders enjoy delicious East Asian food. Bottom left: Eighth graders learn the art of Tai Chi. Bottom right: Students practice using chop sticks. Photo credit Isabella Barnes.

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Photo Poll

Recently, eighth graders have been preparing to make the transition to the Upper School. Gina Pepitone ‘18 asked members of the class of 2018 what they are most nervous about as they start high school.

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I am most nervous about homework [in high school], but I am looking forward to more freedom. I will miss the teachers in the middle school the most, though. -Amelia Cooper

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I am looking forward to meeting upperclassmen … but I am most nervous about how I am going to control the homework, while playing sports or instruments and doing community service. -Jack Ramza

Many things in high school sound exciting; however, I am not looking forward to the stress of SATs and looking for a college. Hopefully, high school will be a good experience and create friendships and stories to last a lifetime! -Erin Lowe

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I'm nervous about keeping up with my homework and sports … but I'm looking forward to more freedom, independence, and the experiences and fun adventures that high school will bring. -Lauren Washington '18

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Winter Sports Teams Freeze the Competition Daniel Stark Middle School Staff Writer Each year the Pembroke Hill Middle School offers its students the opportunity to participate in winter sports programs. Boys and girls basketball, as well as wrestling, are available to all interested sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. This past 2013-2014 season produced some wonderful highlights and laid the foundation for those students wishing to pursue these sports at the high school level. The middle school wrestling team had a fantastic year, with an overall winning season. Led by Coach Todd Harris, the team consisted of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade boys. Jake Cohen ’19 proved to be an amazing wrestler by winning nearly every match. The team and coaches are looking forward to Jake’s return next year as an eighth grader. The eighth grade girls’ basketball team also enjoyed a successful year, posting some impressive wins throughout the season. As Katarina Stiles ‘18 stated, “We started the year as underdogs in our games. As the season progressed, we continuously improved and learned to work together as a team.” That success was a re-

Pembroke middle schooler floors his opponent. Photo credit to Daniel Stark.

sult of dedicated teamwork. The eighth grade boys’ basketball A-team had, perhaps, the most surprising season of all. Early on, the team struggled in their games against larger schools with

deeper benches. Entering the season’s final tournament, the team was winless. Yet they were able to overcome the odds and not only post wins, but they won their overall tournament bracket!

Congratulations to all the middle school winter sports teams for their tremendous team efforts and relentless spirits. n

From PHS to the Major Leagues: Jillian Jetmore Middle School Staff Writer As spring training gets back into full swing, Mr. Diskin, former middle school English teacher and Upper School Head Coach for baseball, is busier than ever. This past year, Mr. Diskin left Pembroke Hill to pursue his love for both the Spanish language and baseball with the Kansas City Royals. His new job helps immerse the young Latino players into American culture. Professional Latino ballplayers leave their home countries as early as age sixteen and come to America in hopes of pursuing their dreams in the sport they love. These players, however, go from structure to freedom in just a few hours, which can cause problems. Before coming to Ameri-

Catching Up With Mr. Diskin

ca, all the players train in the Dominican Republic at the baseball academy, where there is adult supervision at all hours. When they reach the United States, they are introduced to a world of freedom and choices. This is where Mr. Diskin comes into play. He is practically a father-figure for these young men. He teaches them English, responsibility, independence, and helps them plan a future. One of the ways he helps them learn the English language and American culture is by making books on his iPad. His electronic library is filled with interactive “textbooks” that help the Latino players learn and understand English and American culture. He also held

a conference where he helped the players plan out their lives, in case their future doesn’t work as planned, and learn how to deal with their freedom. At this conference, he handed out bracelets that held our Pembroke Hill motto, “Freedom With Responsibility,” in both Spanish and English to help remind the players to make wise decisions. One of the young players Mr. Diskin works with, Marten Gasparini, recently signed a contract for 1.3 million dollars. All the players must go through seven different levels before making it to the major leagues. This is very challenging, and many players never complete all levels. In the next few months, Mr. Diskin plans to

create a website so the players can more easily access his electronic library. I asked him how he thought the upcoming Royals’ season was going to be, and he said, “They have the best chance they have had in twenty-five years!” As much as Mr. Diskin loves his new job with the Royals, he also misses teaching, coaching, and creating strong relationships with students at Pembroke Hill. As much as we all miss Mr. Diskin, we are very happy to see him enjoying his new job! n

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l o d i teen Riya Mehta and Cynthia Wang Managing Editor and Head of Design

Most teenage girls have, at some point in their lives, idolized a television superstar. We’ve plastered our walls with Miley and Serena. We’ve gazed starry-eyed at Marissa Cooper’s perfectly-coordinated outfits. We’ve gone to sleep dreaming about spending an afternoon with Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen on the Upper East Side. While all of these girls have certain undeniable “idolize-able” qualities (beauty, talent, a secret identity, whatever you want to call it), there’s always been someone better out there. By better, we mean smarter, funnier, and basically as bad-a** as it gets. Yes, we are talking about that certain outspoken blonde detective who’s about to make her comeback. Yes, we’re talking about Veronica Mars. Created by Rob Thomas in 2004, Veronica Mars centers on the life of the sassy, independent, and petite titular character (portrayed by Kristen Bell) who lives in the fictional town of Neptune, California, with her father Keith, a private investigator. She not only helps him with his often-dangerous cases, but on any given day, she can be found working on a few of her own. Although she’s not the most likable girl in

school, she’s known by her classmates for her sleuthing abilities, and many come to her in their time of need.

“Veronica Mars has not only broken the mold for female role models, but she has also placed an indelible mark on movie history” She helps a troubled boy prove his stepmother’s infidelity, locates the senior class trip money when it disappears, and constantly proves a certain tough biker’s innocence. Her skills usually place her beyond the Neptune High hallways. In chilling season finales, she uncovers the series of events that led to her best friend’s death

Veronica Mars is the best teen idol out there. In fact, you don’t even have to be in your awkward years to appreciate her genius. She gets licensed as a private investigator before her eighteenth birthday. Everyone—including the 09ers (wealthy students from the fictional 90909 ZIP code), the PCHers (a Latino biker gang), and the Neptune county sheriff—is just a little intimidated by her. Plus, she’s got Wallace, who is both her partner in crime and loyal best friend. Seriously, if she’s the new Sherlock Holmes, then she’s got the most adorable Watson ever. She’s also responsible. She earns her own money and doesn’t waste it on frivolities, which is a difficult feat considering she lives near one of the most affluent neighborhoods in America. She doesn’t yell at her parents. In fact, her relationship with her father is one of the best aspects of the show. She does well in school and is one of the top ranked students of her class. Despite her various (and sometimes questionable) romantic endeavors, boys never derail her ambitious goals. Over the years, Veronica Mars, with her witty comebacks and spunky attitude, has

gained quite a large following of admirers. After the show was cancelled in 2007, fans demanded a Veronica Mars film. On March 13, 2013, Kristen Bell launched a fundraiser to produce the film through Kickstarter, and offered prizes (red carpet passes, signed posters, copies of the DVD) to people who donated certain amounts of money to the fund. In less than ten hours, it reached its goal of two million dollars and broke several world records. By its deadline, April 13, 2013, the Veronica Mars movie had received $5,702,153 in funds contributed by 91,585 backers, making it the most successful project in Kickstarter history. Clearly, Veronica Mars has not only broken the mold for female role models but also placed an indelible mark on movie history. For the first time in the United States, this major film will be released in theaters and made available for viewing at the same time. But, after reading this article, we know you’ll all be lining up for the midnight premiere, right? We can guarantee you won’t be disappointed, and you might just become a MARShmallow yet! n

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Cruelty in Anonymity One Pembroke student confronts recent cyberbullying at the school.

As a member of the so-called “digital generation,” my classmates and I have been subjected to many a cyber-bullying special assemblies. But, as often happens with those school-sanctioned warnings, the presented “threat” never seems all that present. Being called over to Centennial to watch a P.S.A. on the perils of S.T.D.s, drunk driving, or cyber-bullying is, sadly, not always that effective. The more we are presented with these learning experiences, the more desensitized to issues many of us become. Often, we have to learn our lessons the hard way. On the last day before Presidents’ Day Weekend, students across the high school had one subject on their mind: YikYak. YikYak, a Twitter-like app that allows users to anonymously publish messages to the region around them, took the school by storm—seemingly overnight. While YikYak’s founders describe it as an anonymous bulletin for college students, the app took on a more malevolent identity at Pembroke Hill. School-related rumors, blatant attacks on individuals, and racist remarks overwhelmed the YikYak feeds of anyone near the high school. Many students, disturbed by the posts (most of which were too explicit to be published here), made it clear that they were concerned about cyber-bullying. Teachers and administrators discovered the app’s role at Pembroke, but no action needed to be taken aside from a short reminder from Mr. Hill at assembly the following week: he urged students to be “kind, cool, and compassionate.” By then, though, YikYak had passed. Since users could only view posts of people around them geographically, the students’ dispersion over the long weekend brought posts to a simmer. In a few short days, the YikYak craze had swept Pembroke, it disappeared just as quickly as it

had materialized. Bullying is an unfortunate facet of life, something that can never truly be eradicated. But seeing a literal stream of attacks, broadcast in real time to hundreds of people, is horrifying. Some students participating in YikYak by posting or “upvoting” other insults claimed the posts were funny, mere jokes. I won’t exempt myself from thinking some were: as can often happen, someone needs to be the butt of a joke. So many YikYaks, however, were more than jokes. They avoided humor, and instead championed racial slurs and plain cruelty. How, though, could this happen? Pembroke—like any high school—has its fair share of negativity, but by no measure is it abounding with bullies. With the quick rise of YikYak, people found anonymity enabled them to attack or spread rumors about others without repercussions. As Batman’s butler Alfred once declared, “some people just want to watch the world burn.” And, sadly, anonymity created an opportunity for that kind of rash cruelty at Pembroke. Anonymity rendered accountability impossible, and bullying reached a new level of cowardice as students reveled in their new-found invincibility. YikYak seemed to bring out the worst in some of the Pembroke Hill community. But, in others, it brought something better. Students led their friends in swarming the YikYak feed with compliments, which displaced cruelty. Others would discourage their friends from actively participating in the craze. The YikYak fad at Pembroke is by no means a unique experience. Bullying occurs everywhere: from elementary school to college, from the office to the National Football League. And bullying will continue to exist, as it always

has, in spite of televised, locker room bullying scandals or YikYak bullying explosions. The least each of us can do is step back and think about our actions. As trite as that may sound, we need to recognize that wanting to watch “the world burn” is far from a valid excuse for hurting others. I had hoped this article would not turn into just another anti-bullying P.S.A., but I don’t think I was entirely successful in avoiding that. Watching something seemingly pulled from one of those anti-bullying assemblies play out in real life, though, is anything but pleasant. So let what happened on campus speak for itself, and, next time, work against the negativity. n

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E.D.M. AND HEALTH

DJ Kaskade playing a music festival in 2013. Photo credit Getty Images.

Asher Abrahms Head Copy Editor Before I identify how Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.) is charged with the power to stimulate feelings of well-being, I need to define both E.D.M. and well-being. This is the hard part. With dozens of sub-genres out there, what exactly constitutes E.D.M., also known as club or dance music? If you’ve ever listened to dubstep, techno, trance, trap, electro, house, hardstyle, drum and bass, or any of the beloved DJ mixes at school dances, then you’ve listened to E.D.M. To think of it another way, E.D.M. advocates a prominent mantra from the movements of the 1960s—Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect (P.L.U.R.). Still stuck? Just listen to Teddy Thum’s ‘14 new track “Wildfire” and you’ll understand. Now that we have a grasp of what E.D.M. is, what exactly do I mean by well-being? It’s not simply the absence of illness. That would be like saying I’m healthy just because I don’t have bronchi-

tis (and we all know ain’t nobody got time for that). Well-being is, according to Merriam-Webster, “the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous.” So, on to the real question: Does listening to E.D.M. boost your happiness, health, and/or prosperity? Recent research in Psychology Today, (that’s right, Causey students, I just established my ethos) investigates the realm of “positive psychology,” which concludes EDM is connected to feelings of well-being. American author and psychologist Dr. Martin Seligman has drawn on several decades of research to come to the conclusion that “Well-being is a construct … that has five measurable elements that count towards it.” These elements include positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and purpose, and accomplishment (P.E.R.M.A.). Interestingly enough, there are identifiable similarities and parallels between the essences of P.L.U.R. and P.E.R.M.A. In fact, listening to E.D.M. (depending on the specific sub-genre) can release all seven of the

identified neurochemicals of happiness. These include endocannabinoids (the bliss molecule), dopamine (the reward molecule), oxytocin (the bonding molecule), en-

“E.D.M. is like a legal superdrug.” dorphin (the pain-killing molecule), GABA (the anti-anxiety molecule), serotonin (the confidence molecule), and adrenaline (the energy molecule). E.D.M. is like a legal superdrug. With all of this in mind, here are some suggestions for what I’ve found to be some of the best E.D.M. channels and artists out there. Three really great Youtube channels include MrSuicideSheep, Proximity, and SoundRemedyMusic. If you’re looking to blow people’s minds with your ostensibly professional DJ skills, just pull up one of

these channels, and open your DJ program over your web browser. Song-wise, here’s a short list to consult based on how you’re feeling. Stressed? Try “Don’t Stop the Love” by Ken Loi ft. Codi. Romantic? Play “Eyes” by Kaskade ft. Mindy Gledhill. Lonely? Turn on “Alone” by Armin van Buuren ft. Lauren Evans. Daring? Roll down the windows and blast “Dare You” by Hardwell ft. Matthew Koma. Adventurous? Give “All These Roads” by Sultan Shepard ft. Zella Day and Sam Martin a shot. So, there you have it—next time things look bad or you need to regain some sense of place and belonging, turn on some E.D.M. and, chances are, you’ll feel better. It’s no wonder international music festivals like Ultra and Tomorrowland draw crowds in the hundreds of thousands. After all, it’s all in the science. n

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Diligence Integrity

Perseverance

Loyalty

“Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.”

-Martin Luther King Jr.

Honesty

Pride

Paige Pepitone Managing Editor The Pembroke Hill School has announced an official commitment to making character development as much a part of the school’s identity as its iconic motto “Freedom with Responsibility.” President-Elect of Pembroke’s Board of Trustees David Kiersznowski says that while character has always been at the forefront of the school’s educational priorities, the administration “simply feel[s] that we can probably do a better job of creating consistent language and a consistent platform for students, parents, faculty and administration to work together on this foundational goal. The long term goal is for

Kindness

Confidence

the language, the concepts and the conversation to seamlessly become more deeply imbedded in the very culture of the Pembroke Hill School. We might think of it as becoming similar to ‘the air we breathe.’” The initiative is still in the early stages, and the details explaining exactly how the goals will be implemented are still forthcoming. The school has embarked on the ambiguous mission of “teaching” character to its students, prompting the question: What is “character?” Is it simply a collection of buzzwords - “integrity,” “compassion,” “modesty” - and if so, can these traits truly be taught to students? How easily could students mime character , and would character be reduced to mere actions that cor-

relate with nouns? Recently at assembly, students were shown a TEDTalk that argued the figurative journey is more important than the destination. I was not particularly inspired, because the video was overly idealistic and failed to relate to my life. While the message of the video was not in and of itself incorrect, I felt like I was being pulled in two different directions. Saying “I had a great time!” won’t get me into college, while the product of my efforts - my grades - will. The character development needs to be more than once-a-week videos that espouse high-minded, one-sided philosophies on what it means to be a “good” person. It needs to be active discussions in which students can cultivate their own characters

through articulating their ideas and learning from their peers. The discussions need to be applicable to events in students’ lives, so they can relate to the context in which “character” is defined. From the information I’ve gathered, it seems likely the character program will be in a similar form. Developing character on the most fundamental level is a responsibility that should reside in each person. The school can guide students, provide them with a framework to construct their characters. Ultimately, however, students have the freedom to define their identities, but this freedom is hinged upon a responsibility to be upstanding individuals. n

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Artist of the Issue: Spencer Thut

Grace McFee and Matthew Nelson Assistant Editor and Contributor Spencer Thut ‘16, serial band member, happens to be an extremely talented guy having more than a little love affair with music. Of course, with five very different and demanding instrumental relationships, how does this guy possibly have the time to keep all of them harmonious? Whether or not he is cheating on the bass with the drums was a question much too tempting to leave uninvestigated. Spencer Thut, for better or worse, is undoubtedly an incorrigible player. Voice: At what age did you start playing instruments? Spencer: I started taking piano lessons at eleven or twelve, and then I picked up bass three years ago, and picked up any other instruments I could along the way. V: How many instruments do you play, and how long have you played them? S: I play five instruments: piano, bass, ukulele, guitar, and drums. I’ve played piano for four years, bass for three years, and I’ve been playing ukulele, guitar and drums for about two and a half years. V: What would you say is your favorite instrument to play and your favorite to listen to? S: I love the sound and feel of bass just because it’s not the most popular of instruments, but it’s the foundation to a lot of music (and a lot of music that I like), and it’s often neglected even though it’s important. Most fun to play would definitely be drums because you get to hit things fast and rhythmically, and it’s a good time. V: What was your initial reaction when you first started playing piano? S: When I first started, I was just basically figuring out themes to movies I liked, like Indiana Jones and Star Wars—just picking out tunes. Then I started playing in a mid-

Photo Credit to Grace McFee and Matthew Nelson

dle school band, and that’s when the real fun happened because just to have that connection with other people is something I don’t find outside of music: that’s the reason I keep coming back for more. V: How long have you played in the band at Pembroke? S: Two years now. I joined as a freshman playing bass, and I play bass this year. V: Finally, what would you say is your favorite kind of music? S: I tend to stay within the rock genre because my dad was a big fan of all the classic rock in his time, and he passed that down on to me. But I also listen to older sixties soul. I will occasionally listen to jazz, even pop or metal, but I mainly stick to rock music. n

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Blue Gallery What inspired you to open Blue Gallery? We opened the gallery fourteen years ago; this September will mark our fourteenth anniversary. Prior to that, I had worked at another gallery for eight years and became their director of sales. That’s where I learned the industry really well—working with artists, working with collectors, hanging a gallery, running a gallery, and just realized, there’s no other career that I wanted. So I knew that I love to collect art, but I couldn’t afford to simply collect art because I needed to make a living! I thought, “What combines everything?” One day, when I dared to say out loud to one of my good friend-collectors, that I was thinking of opening an art gallery, she immediately said, “I want to help! Let’s make a business plan.” And so it just kind of took off on its own. Where does your art come from? We really focus on local artists; I would say about 65% of our artists are. The rest are nationally known.

Do you find artists or do artists come to you? It’s both! I sometimes will go out and see artists at shows and go nuts over their work. Other times, they will find me and e-mail me. If they are newer artists, they normally are looking to get their work out there, so they contact me; the artists that are well-known, however, are a bit harder to reach.

Who are some of your best-selling artists? Our number one best-selling artist is Rich Bowman, and he does Missouri landscapes with oil on canvas. He’s now not doing literal landscapes but rather focusing on fictional landscapes. So when he goes and travels and does trips with the buddies, or when he goes to Utah and Colorado, he pulls that imagery that he’s experienced, and it shows up in his work. He’s painting more intuitively. Another popular artist is Eric Zener, out of California, and he does a lot of mixed media. My favorite of his is titled Golden Summer II, which is a photograph printed on transparency. So the first layer is gold leaf, and then he’s put another layer down, which is the photograph. On top, he used acrylic lithography ink to create dimension and finished it off with a resin. That’s how he achieves the illumination, which is even more beautiful when it gets some natural light because it changes and shimmers throughout the day. Lisa Lala is a local artist, and she’s really known for her Bird on a Wire paintings. But what she’s been doing lately is creating pieces with L.E.D. lights. A lot of people are familiar with her work, and she’s been featured in lots of magazines.

What is your biggest event of the year? Every First Friday is pretty big for us. The event draws hundreds of music and art lovers from all over the metro. People of all ages will come into our gallery, and it really helps broaden our client database. I see many of my collectors out almost every First Friday. It is really a defining event for our area down here. When we open exhibitions, we have an opening night to showcase the work, or artists talk the following morning. We like to introduce not only new art but the creators behind the art and what their inspirations were. How do you keep in contact with new artists? We love to represent local artists as well as international ones. Right now is not the time of year people usually buy art, so this is the time of year I travel and do a lot researching to find new and highly acclaimed artists. At any given time, we represent about 42 artists here in our gallery. We cycle through different artists depending on how our market is responding. We keep most of our art in our back room to keep the showroom new and interesting. Also, my clients are always eager to see what’s in the backroom.

Until next time, Photo Credits to Arianna Lane and Kathleen O’Keefe

Kath & Ari

Anything else? I just want to reiterate how many young and interesting places are down here in the Crossroads region. We have First Fridays, the West 18th Fashion Show, art galleries up and down Baltimore Avenue, and events almost every weekend east of Main Street near Grinders.

whispers news blurbs about pembroke

dylan dameron ‘16... had his instagram-video spoof of the film her featured on good morning america. girls’ basketball... secured their sixth winning season in a row. patrick innes ‘14... won districts in debate for international extemperaneous speaking and will be going to nationals in june. zoe honeck ‘14... placed first at the national histroy day regional competition in the senior individual performance category. photo/film club... will be hosting a spring-themed photography contest soon, so be sure to submit your work.

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