The SEPTEMBER 2008 ISSUE I VOLUME XXV
The PHS Run Down The Voice keeps you updated with the latest events: !Tuesday, September 9 Upper School One-Act Play Performance— 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, HSC Auditorium !Wednesday, September 10 All School Picture Day— 8:00 AM, US Commons/ Deramus Field House/ Cooke Gallery !Thursday, September 11 Fall Play Auditions—3:30 PM, HSC Auditorium !Friday, September 12 Middle School/Upper School 1st Mid-Quarter Fall Play Auditions—3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, HSC Auditorium !Saturday, September 13 ACT—8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Away US Theme Mixer Dance— 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM, HSC Dining Room !Monday, September 22 Middle School One-Act Play auditions—3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Boocock MS Room 208 !Wednesday, September 24 10th Grade Retreat—8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Tall Oaks Class of 2010 Community Service—8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Harvester’s !Saturday, September 27 Clothesline Fall DropOff—9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Deramus Field House Gym
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Une Aventure Française Pembroke Hill students enjoyed the opportunity to travel and study in France this past summer. Ben Ke!er Contributor
Fantastic. Pleasurable. Awesome. Amazing. These are just a few of the many adjectives that the members of the 2008 French Trip would use were one to ask them what they thought of what they did over the summer. The kinds of experiences that we had are examples of international travel at its best. We arrived in Paris in the late morning, thus completing a full day’s worth of travel with li!le sleep. A"er dropping our baggage off at the hotel we immediately proceeded to sight-see. Notre Dame, SaintChappelle, le Conciergerie, tour on the river boat, dinner, and then go to bed? Of course not. And that was just the first day. For five more days we ran the Paris sightseeing marathon from 8 in the morning until 3 the next morning. At the end we had seen all of the quintessential Paris sights and then some (the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, L’Arc du Triomphe, Les Champs-Elysées), a legendary city of cultural renown, practiced our French, and go!en our first taste of what it’s like to be in France. I myself was given at least 3,000 reasons to go back – we had only scratched the surface.
Haleigh Harper, junior, flings herself off of a cliff in La Ciotat. The students enjoyed such as biking in the rain, and hiking on Europe’s highest cliffs.Photo credit to David Kemper.
Students travel to Graz, Austria Isaac Alpert Contributor It is hard to imagine that I actually spent two weeks traveling to Vienna, Prague, and Graz. It was so surreal and, as the Austrians would say, “erstaunlich.” That means “amazing” for all you germanophobes. Now where to begin? The trip started off a whirlwind. All sixteen of the Pembroke Hill students were led by the omniscient Schulkins from Kansas City to Vienna in a fun-tastic twenty hours of traveling. Now I can’t speak for everyone, but I had the pleasure of si!ing next to a bear of a man who refused to sit next to his wife during the flight. Unfortunately, we didn’t gab during
the plane ride and no numbers were exchanged. Upon landing in Vienna, the fun grew exponentially. The group went straight to lunch in an authentic Austrian restaurant. We then hopped aboard the tram and went straight to shopping and finding our bearings in this foreign city. However, due to prostration greater in size than twenty beached whales, the need to sleep came over the group, and we were allowed some break time in the hotel. I will now fast-forward a tid bit. We saw the United Nations, the Hapsburg Castle and adjoining, jaw-dropping gardens, the group contracted some sort of stomach flu, we navigated the local bistros (an Italian pizza parlor and
a Chinese restaurant…yay foreign food!), and ate torte. Fairly straightforward. A three-hour train ride and one passport lost later, the group arrives in Prague. In Prague, the architecture is out-of-this-world. So not only were the buildings fantastical, but the food was even richer, and the gigolos on every street corner made me feel right at home in my Mission Road abode. But in all honesty, I don’t think a single person would have traded our experience wandering around Prague and running around a hotel that could have been mistaken for “The Shining” for anything. As quickly as the American Embassy can grant new passports, we were off to Graz. Much like in ‘Murika, Arnold Schwarzenegger is also treated like a demigod
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A"er Paris, we took the train to La Ciotât, the small coast town where we would be staying for the next 3 weeks in our respective host families. A"er that it became a rhythm of class in the morning with Madame Miller and the group; lunch in a beautiful place; a"ernoon exploring somewhere, meeting someone, or just hanging out at the beach; dinner with our host families; going out; then bed. We took excursions and scratched the surface on the sights in Provence (the region in the Southeast of France) going places like Avignon; Marseille; Aix-enProvence; Arles; and numerous small towns on top of mountains. Also, we became VERY used to the arid but not too hot climate. Finally as we grew hopelessly a!ached to our lives and families in La Ciotât, we continued on to Nice for the last 3 days of the trip, where we also saw Cannes and Monaco, home of the famous Monte Carlo Casino. It was sad when the trip was over. We had all miraculously improved our French and go!en used to eating amazing food and having experiences we had never had before. Also, it was going to be hard not spending all day every day with one’s friends. I will never forget my experiences on the 2008 French Trip. in Graz. Although smaller than Vienna, Graz was still stupendously great. We traveled straight from the train station to our host families’ homes, where I was treated to an even more authentic Austrian dinner. Over the following week, we toured the city, saw a backwards clock, sat in on the Grazis’ classes in their bilingual school, and mostly just hung out with friends from across the globe. Now I don’t mean to be redundant or clichéd, but it truly is hard to fathom that I got to experience such an amazing cultural emersion over one summer, and if given the opportunity, you should, too. And lastly, to leave you with a quote from the man himself, the Grazi, Arnold Schwarzenegger. “If it’s hard to remember, it’ll be difficult to forget.”
Student Opinons
David Kipke, sophomore, thinks the Commons Cafe is great. Spencer Collet does not. What do you think? Find out on VOICES.
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The Club Rundown SCHOOL NEWS
Cooking, Bowling, and Ultimate Frisbee...With over twenty clubs to choose from at Pembroke Hill, The Voice offers you a first-hand look at the coolest clubs at PHS. L’Alliance Française Bonjour! L’Alliance est le meilleur des clubs possibles! Nous parlons français, we eat cheese and bague!e and Nutella, wear berets, play accordions and smoke (candy) cigare!es. We also donate money to pay for the education of a young lady in Burkina Faso, play pétanque like the Cosbys, watch monumental French films (we’re French! We don’t say movie) and put on the French Immersion Day on the Lower Campus. P.S. We also conquer world hunger, promote peace at home and abroad, save dying children and actively ba!le the spread of AIDS in Africa. Also, children trust us. -C. Baker Cooking Club The Cooking Club is beginning its second year as Pembroke Hill’s club for the culinary-inclined student. Officers and members share an interest in cooking and a love of sampling new recipes and cuisines. The club uses cooking to explore the world’s countless recipes and various culinary customs. We are currently planning community service opportunities, fundraisers, and other exciting events for the upcoming school year. Check the bulletin board on the third floor, a!end a meeting, and prepare for a fantastic year with the Cooking Club! -J. Marsh Community Service Board The Community Service Board consists of five upper school
students who dedicate themselves to volunteering. The purpose of the Community Service Board is to offer community service events to the students of the upper school
You don’t necessarily have to be a Conservative to join either. You can also check out our bulletin board in the math hall for information on the upcoming election. The Conservatives club
as well as to encourage students to get involved. The Community Service Board also promotes volunteer activities of any upper school student. To get involved or to share an idea, contact Rebecca Queen or Bri!any Sanders. -B. Sanders Conservatives Club The Conservatives Club is gearing up for a big year. Look out for our flags on September 11th, painting a doghouse, and possibly a Liberals/Conservatives club dodge ball game. We always have fun meetings with pizza.
is always having fun so join in! Your officers- Blake Pierce, Will Bolen, Betsy Brandt, and Emmo Jenkins. -B. Pierce Common Ground The officers and returning members of Common Ground are excited for an eventful year! For those who don’t know, Common Ground is a club dedicated to uniting the PHS student body and community despite personal differences. We are looking forward to a number of programs that will increase acceptance and
In relation to our article concerning carpooling, Peggy Pruitt, a sophomore at PHS, expresses the joys of biking and why we should all try it some time. I can still remember the feel of my dad’s hands, one at my back and the other on the plastic seat, as he pushed me down Suicide Hill with nothing but a pair of wheels and the grassy earth underneath me. Though this memory still triggers mild panic, it was the first time I really rode a bicycle. My general impression was that bikes were the means for kids to get around the neighborhood, before driving cars was an option. Now I can hardly read the newspaper without some article about the growing popularity of bicycles as commuter vehicles catching my eye. As much as the Metro is hyped on TV, Kansas City has poor public transportation, and cars are the primary way of managing such the urban sprawl. Even so, a rising body of cyclists
Film and Photo Club Despite its disappearance from
Just a few bulletin boards from the hallways of Pembroke. Photo credit to Slesha Patel and Anna Plunke!
Let’s go ride a bike! Peggy Pruitt Staff Writer
fight discrimination within the Pembroke Hill community. -E. Levi!
is taking to the streets, thanks to a handful of compelling reasons. As gas prices jump around and mock strained wallets, bicycling is the affordable, earth-friendly, and calorie-burning alternative. It’s faster to pedal to work than to walk, though distance becomes a factor in travel time. My own red cruiser isn’t as fast or comfortable for long distances as slimmer racing bikes, but I prefer riding it to trudging around in the KC heat. I get an automatic breeze, if you will. People who live tens of miles away from school or work lose the advantages bicycling presents simply because it becomes impractical to travel so far, but there are an intrepid few who feel the need to commute greenly from the ‘burbs to the central part of the city. Of course, braving the streets without bike lanes is another intimidating factor, but Kansas City mayor Mark Funkhouser has pressed efforts to
make Kansas City a greener, more bike-friendly town. In the July, 2008 Climate Protection Plan, put forth by collaborating city work groups, the transportation work group wants the city to “commit to following the requirements for bicycle/pedestrian access in new and altered infrastructure.” These requirements include provisions for bicyclists such as bike lanes in any sites worked on it the future, either repaired or newly built. The overall goal of the climate protection plan is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30% from year 2000 levels, by 2020. Improved, environmentally pleasant transportation practices like bicycling are a sure way to help this goal. A parent once referred to Pembroke as the “neighborhood” school because of the number of students living around the Ward Parkway area, but this also means a good number of students live close enough to ride their bikes.
public sight last year, the Film and Photo Club intends to gain strength in the upcoming years. Obviously the new arts center will play an integral role in our club’s future, and we hope to use the new theater for showing movies and use the gallery space to display student work. -W. Gross National Forensic League The National Forensic League, or NFL, is o$en referred to as “debate club.” However, it in fact encompasses a wide variety of public speaking based events,
ranging from drama to speech writing. It is a great activity for anyone interested in politics, drama, and fierce competition. The Pembroke Hill squad is an up and coming team in the league and had an immense amount of success last year. Join up for an even be!er season in 08-09! Talk to Brad Bolman, Thomas Hodgman, Katie Smith, or Mr. Miller. -K. Smith Pep Club Whether you are new to the school or have been here for years, the best way to show your school spirit is to join Pep Club! Pep Club is the center of all school spirit, and This year, like all years, pep club will be sponsoring events such as spirit week, homecoming, the school mixers, and last but not least color wars! So if you would like to be involved in helping with those events or you just want to show your school spirit, join Pep Club! -L. Washburn Spanish Cub In Spanish Club, we promote the importance and prevalence of the Spanish language and culture. It is not necessary to be enrolled in Spanish to be a participating member of the club. The Spanish Club will continue to bring you Chipotle once a month in which all proceeds go to Hispanic families in need during the holidays. We will also have contests throughout the year for free Chipotle, celebrate Hispanic holidays and provide opportunities to practice your Spanish and eat yummy food. We guarantee you’ll have tons of fun! ¡Viva el español!
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VOICES STUDENT OPINIONS
SEPTEMBER2008
Commons Cafe: Really Awesome or Really?!!
Against Spencer Collet Page Editor
Since I began high school at Pembroke Hill, change has been a major theme: Senior English electives, AP classes for sophomores, and the latest being Wi-Fi Internet throughout the school. The Wi-Fi needs work, and the electives and AP’s for sophomores don’t exist, but the school still runs efficiently. The Wi-Fi is supposed to be available to all students. Free Internet for use on iProducts and student laptops would unclog the libraries and relieve the stress on the few computers we have. That sounds great, but these things would only happen if the Wi-Fi was everywhere. As it stands the Wi-Fi has its main hub in the Commons. Yes, the Commons, the royal seat of the power of the Senior and Junior classes. We know the inside of the Commons is a zone strictly for upper classmen, or at least it is unofficially. The Wi-Fi internet is a wonderful idea, but the execution is somewhat lacking. If the entire campus were to be covered in Wi-Fi internet , students could sit out in the quad with their laptops and do homework on the internet. A true collegiate atmosphere would be established. On that note, however, there is a bigger disappointment in execution and ideas this year. And the Oscar for the most stupid idea that in no way benefits the well-being
or education of the students goes to: The Commons Café!! Congratulations. As many of us can recall last year during the end of the second semester, Ms. Bloemer informed the student body that there was an excess of money from the student class funds. We had to come up with a way to spend that money. Apparently our student body loves its coffee more than its faculty because giving bonuses to our teachers, who by the way have invested their entire professional careers in our development, was not considered. Instead we have let a coffee shop invade our Commons ending hopes of our money benefi#ing our education while also destroying our beloved Hi Hat. (Seriously, there is no way teachers will let juniors and underclassmen go to Hi Hat as a class if there is a more convenient shop in the Commons.) The student-account fund as we all know was a substantial amount of money. We could have done many things to benefit our education while still maintaining the comfort of the Café. As we all know, books in the bookstore cost quite a bit of money, and we could have subsidized the cost of books. We could have subsidized the cost of trips that the majority of students go on at least once a year. We could have bought more computers, maybe even Macs, for the students whose comput-
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In Support David Kipke, sophomore, in oppostion to Spencer Collet’s article, believes that the Commons Cafe is a plus for our school David Kipke Contributer
The Commons Cafe poster. Is he really happy or really addicted? Drop your vote in the Suggestion Box and we will run the results next issue. Photo credit to Spencer Collet and Aaron Kinsey
ers may not be compatible with the PCs that exist. A whole lot of good has happened during my time in high school here. My teachers are amazing, the facilities are great, and the community is bulletproof. I love Pembroke Hill; however, for the six-
teen thousand dollars we pay per year to a#end this school, the poor execution of the “improvements” is not acceptable. The Upper School as it stands is good. Good is not good enough. We have the potential to be great. It’s time to realize that potential.
The Commons Cafe is going to be incredibly successful, despite its critics’ beliefs. Some may argue that we should have spent the money more wisely. However, to those naysayers I ask, “How was a coffee shop in the Commons (along with wireless internet in the Commons, which we now have) the most popular item on the suggestion list that every advisory filled out last year?” Is this not a democracy where majority rules? If students are not happy with the Commons Cafe then why was your opinion not heard during your advisory period when you voted for the idea of a coffee shop? If you did speak out against this idea at the time and your advisory still put down the coffee shop as an option, then obviously more people thought that it would be a good idea. So once again, majority rules. On the topic of Hi-Hat, I do agree that to an extent it might see a slight drop in their yearly revenues; however, the Commons Cafe only serves regular coffee. No la#tes, no jet tea, no e-crush or any other kind of crush. And here’s the kicker: the Commons Cafe’s operational
hours are from 7:30 am to 10:30 am! So if somebody wants a conveniently close coffee or drink a$er school, they still must go to Hi-Hat. As for the argument that the money was spent in an ill-advised fashion that doesn’t benefit the students academically (or the teachers), that wasn’t the intention of the money. The amount of money that the parent’s association donated to the school last year saw a substantial spike because of new accounting methods. This pool of money is used every year for special events such as: the postgraduation party, 5th Grade Day, and Fridays ‘till 4 (in the middle school). The intentions for this money are to benefit the students, and only the students, directly. So, when there was a huge sum of money available for donation last year, the Upper School’s portion was spent on ideas that were practical, and directly benefi#ed the students. Not on teacher bonuses, not on a few more AP classes (which would affect a mere fraction of the upper school student body), but on the Commons Cafe. It is a great place for students to talk, hang out, and to grab a quick breakfast or coffee at school.
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SEPTEMBER2008
A Word to the Freshman from a Sophomore: Never fear Class of 2012, this Sophomore will tell you what you need to know your 1st year of high school Anna Plunke! Contributor
Do you ever wish you could get some of your questions answered by someone who has recently experienced (and survived) freshman year? Wouldn’t it be nice to know what one should do to get a good start in high school? If you think so, read on. Printed here are some insights from a sophomore eager to share helpful information to this year’s freshmen. First off, I’ll supply the definition of freshman year: this is a time to try to new activities, to start the process of ge!ing involved, and to learn from mistakes. A great way to get involved is to make strong connections with the sophomores, juniors, and seniors of Pembroke Hill. A sure-fire way to meet these charming people is to join some of the many sports and clubs. As a sophomore, I can honestly say that I wish I had joined more clubs as a freshman. I made the mistake of worrying that I wouldn’t be good enough, or that I wouldn’t be able to figure out what I was doing if I a!empted to participate in Debate, Field Hockey, or the Voice. However, now I know be!er. The people that lead the sports and clubs really are friendly folks, and they aren’t going to disown you if you don’t end up being super-talented at the activity they promote. Another reason to join many clubs and sports as a freshman is because the sooner you join, the farther ahead you get in improving the skills that you will use later in those activities. I encourage sport involvement to a) learn a new skill,
Sophomore Katie Smith diligently studies in the Kemper Computer Lab. Tenth grade looks to be a great year. Photo credit to Mimi Star.
b) get out of having to mess around with the PE heart-rate monitors, c) impress the colleges, and d) work with a group of people that you might never have affiliated yourself with before. If you apply yourself, you can only get be!er with time, so you might as well start early in cultivating your talents and gaining experience. Another mistake I made as a freshman was worrying too much about ge!ing all my studies finished, stressing
to get enough sleep, and killing myself in my endeavor to accomplish everything perfectly. Really, as a 9th grader, you don’t have eons of pressure resting on your shoulders. As a sophomore, I advise you to simply do what you can, pace yourself, and to try not put homework off until the last minute. A hard fact of high school is that an untouched workload continues to build up mercilessly day a$er day. Eventually, you find yourself grappling with an impossible
amount of work to finish in one evening. I know from experience that writing essays at 2 in the morning doesn’t fly well. The key to prevent this from happening is to not let distracting vices lead you astray when you are assigned essays, presentations, or other major projects. Study hall provides a good opportunity to squeeze a li!le extra work in, even though the fact that it is mandatory can be irritating at times. Nevertheless, I implore you to behave responsibly in proctored study hall, and you should use this time (though it may be difficult) toward something productive. This does not include sleeping, making paper airplanes, or giggling with your friends in the back of the room. Another reason that I urge you to use this time wisely is that the proctors of those study halls have to advocate for you to have unproctored study hall in your sophomore year. If they find you to be incapable of ge!ing anything done without supervision, you will be subjected to another semester of study hall instead of obtaining a much preferred slot of free time. High school provides you with many freedoms, though at the same time forces you to stretch yourself in your development. Our mo!o “Freedom with responsibility” describes the education you will receive at Pembroke Hill. Just remember one piece of advice: if you apply yourself, try new things, continue to learn from your mistakes, and have fun, you will undoubtedly thrive as a freshman at Pembroke Hill.
Sophomore Year? Absolutely Priceless. A J u n i o r re m i n i s ce s fo n d l y o n h e r S o p h o m o re ye a r.
Sierra Stites Contributor
This summer when I told people that I was going to be a junior, they either looked at me sympathetically, and said, “Good luck” or laughed hysterically and said, “Good luck!!!” Needless to say, coming into junior year, I was (and still am) a li!le apprehensive. I’ve been hearing horror stories since eighth grade about nervous breakdowns and people coming out of exams in tears. I couldn’t help thinking about when my first breakdown might occur—the second week of school? Perhaps around the end of first quarter?
Sophomore year, on the other hand, can only be described in one word: priceless. Although it’s a bit of an overused expression, “priceless” really does describe my sophomore year well. Who can forget Mr. Jones’s thermite reaction? Or Horace Wayne, perhaps the most overenthusiastic scientist? Or Roald Hoffman, who kept molecules in his backpack? Then there’s Dr. Salinger, who spells words phonetically for those of us who don’t read. My advice? Read. Trust me; you’ll be much be!er off. And no, the English teachers did not pay me to write that.
Even as junior year loomed ever closer, we were still sophomores. No SATs, no sadistic teachers (on second thought, that may not be true), for most of us, no APs, and we didn’t have to start thinking about college. Sophomore year was our last year of blissful freedom, in a manner of speaking. And there was an added bonus: we were no longer freshmen, who tend to be collectively and universally disliked. Now, junior year has hit us like a freight train, and this time, there’s no Superman to save us; only yet another pile of homework that will hopefully ease the pain. Be sure to brace yourself.
Senior Outlook: A Year to Remember Nick Anderson Contributor
Senior Nick Anderson gives his vision of an awesome senior year. I cut the 1:00 lunch line last Friday. I’m not going to lie, it felt pre!y good. But looking back on what I did, I realize that it was rather rude, and, had Mr. Sigler seen me, I probably would have deserved the lunch duty. However, I was quite ravenous, and my friends were already at a lunch table having a conversation about the bathrooms in the new arts building. I didn’t want to miss out on that. The important thing about the cut I pulled off is that it was the first time I really felt like a senior. When I walked up past everyone in line to “see what was for lunch,” the freshman in the front of the line stepped back and tried not to make
eye contact. That’s when I took advantage of the opportunity in front of me. Like a phantom, I slid into the open spot and stuck to the cardinal rule of cu!ing: don’t look past your periphs. Now, I’m not saying that we, as seniors, should take advantage of the fact that we are at the top by cu!ing lines and kicking kids out of the commons (although there are some unwri!en rules to which underclassmen need to adhere). The point of the story is that, a$er passing everyone still waiting for their meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and gravy, I became aware of the power that the class of 2009 has. I feel like our class has always been pre!y unified. Not that we don’t have our clicks like everyone else, but when it comes to school spirit and a feeling of companionship with your grade, we’re right up at the top. Ever since our sophomore year when we won dodgeball in Color Wars, we’ve been quite proud of ourselves, and this general sentiment has allowed us to grow closer together. I distinctly remember si!ing on top of my car with David Kemper and Lilly Fisher at
the start of our summer party and yelling, “2009, Assemble!” Everyone soon gathered together and started to cheer. But these are just small instances. We need to keep being proud and keep sticking together to create a legacy. As the senior class this year, we have a duty to leave the school as a class that will be remembered by Pembroke for years a$er we leave. We have the opportunity to leave behind a legacy. We have the opportunity to be able to come back to Pembroke twenty years from now and have a student ask us, “Hey, are you from the class of 2009?” A$er we respond yes, he or she would continue with: “Yeah, I’ve heard about you guys. Sounds like that would have been a fun year go to school here.” We have these opportunities, but we must unite to achieve them. If we really come together as a class, we can make this year a great year, one that will be remembered by teachers and alumni for years to come. I heard a man named Edem Mornyo speak this summer, and at the end of his presentation, he told the audience this
Seniors show some pride at the All School Barbeque. As the soccer game nears, the seniors sell more and more “PHS BBQ” tee shirts. They tell jokes and raise their arms in triumph. Photo credit to Greta Shum.
quote: “If you want to go fast, go alone. But, if you want to go far, go together.” I know the Class of 2009 can go far. Remember, as David Kemper said, “We only have 253 days to define our senior year. Make the best of every one!”
FEATURE Debate: One Policy at a Time Alex Nay shares his experience and discusses the ins and outs of the Debate Season, which is just picking up speed this month. Alex Nay Assistant Editor If you ever go into the Kemper Library seminar room, you usually see the same kids, doing the same work, different day, with one Douglas Miller watching over and guiding them through the wonderful world of forensics. The PHS debate and forensics team is a community of students who enjoy what they do just as much as the any other debater. Aside from the three classes devoted to a different debate, these kids come in nearly every day to work with each other as well as Mr. Miller to get prepared for the nest tournament, whenever it may be. As far as debating goes, there are three different forms that satisfy every debater’s niche. The most common form is Policy debate. This is the only kind of debate offered on the collegiate level, and it is the oldest style of debating. In a policy round, two teams of two advocate for (affirmative) or against (negative) a resolution (statement) proposing some sort of change in policy in the federal government. It is the job of Affirmative team to come up with a plan and evidence to affirm the resolution. It is the Negatives duty to tear down the plan of the affirmative with contradicting evidence and a plan of their own with reasons not to affirm the resolution. This definitely is the form that requires the most practice and skill. The more advanced debates use a technique called “spreading,” which is essentially speed-reading in order to fit as much content into the allo#ed time as possible. Each tournament has a schedule with set sides of each team shares debates each side evenly. Each year, a new topic is chosen that is debated throughout the season all the way to Nationals. This year’s topic is Resolved: The United States Federal government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives in the United
Nalgene’s lost innocence David Kemper Senior Editor I got my first Nalgene at a store on Mt. Desert Island in Maine. It was red, with a black top and a narrow top. I didn’t like the splash that came with the large tops. The small top also didn’t al-
States. The other prominent form of debate is Lincoln-Douglas, or LD. LD is one-on-one debate that is commonly referred to as “value” debate. This title comes from the forms profound stress on issues regarding logic, morality, and philosophy. It differs from policy in two main way. LD focuses on persuading the judge with moral and logical arguments rather than reading a bunch of evidence that supports negates the claims either side. The second difference is that there are no plan texts. It is simply the affirmatives job to give reasons why to affirm the resolution, and the negatives job to give reasons not to. Whoever has the be#er reasoning and most standing arguments wins. Each debater argues each side the same number of times each tournament, like Policy. The topic, unlike Policy, changes every two months up until nationals. This month’s topic is “Resolved: It is morally permissible to kill one innocent person to save the lives of more innocent people.” The newest form of debate is the more audience friendly, Public Forum. It has been around for fewer than 10 years. The topic is changed monthly so that it is supposed to be stripped from the headlines. Each round has two teams of two that debate each other for about 40 minutes. Each team has the chance to blend evidence as well as logic to support their case. Public Forum was originally created so that any average person could judge the round. Meaning they wouldn’t have to have a trained ear to listen to speed reading or have a deep understanding of philosophy. PF is notorious for heated cross examination arguments. They get so heated in fact, that fights have been known to break out between the teams, although this rarely happens. Before each round, the two teams flip a coin for sides and speaker positions. So in theory, a team could argue one side for the entire tournament. low for ice cubes to fit in, and halfway through cross country season that year, my first of highschool,I opened the freezer in the morning to discover I had overfilled my dear red nalgene and it had split down the middle. There went my faith in the indesctructibility of nalgenes. I regained much of that faith over the coming years. While backpack-
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FEATURE ARTICLES
The New Music Man: Joel Diffendaffer
SEPTEMBER2008
What’s your ideal sandwich? Well, triscuits with a couple of thin slices of pre-cooked andouille sausage, garlic powder, and muenster cheese. I’m not exactly sure if it counts as a sandwich, but it’s the closest thing to a sandwich that I eat... - Rebecca Achtenberg ‘10 I don’t eat sandwiches! whooooooooooooo. - Jessica Bly ‘09 Whole wheat bread, mustard, mayo, pickles, le#uce, tomato, onion, turkey, ham, roast beef, provolone, jalapenos, and oregano. - Benjamin Ke#er ‘10 Definitely a club sandwich. It should have at least 3 slices of bread in each triangle, heaps of bacon, piles of turkey and/or ham, Swiss cheese, iceberg lettuce, sweet pickles, tomatoes, mayo, and of course a sunny side up egg. Basically the club sandwiches we ate at that place in Vienna. - Brennan Power $5 foot long from subway. Doesn’t get any be#er than that. - Jeff McRoberts My ideal sandwich is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but it has to be grilled on the George Foreman with Sara Lee honey wheat bread, jiffy peanut butter and grape jelly. - Hanna Park
New man in a new building, Mr. Diffendaffer has brought his enthusiasm to Pembroke’s singers. Photo credit to Greta Shum.
Jay Todd Max Associate Editor This year we have seen many changes in the school: new buildings, new cell phone policies, and even new teachers. Among the new teachers is the always cheery Joel Diffendaffer. You will most likely find him roaming the brandspanking new halls of the fine arts building. He teaches Exploration with Music as well as concert choir and chorale. Even though he teaches a large portion of the student body, many people don’t really know Joel Diffendaffer. “Mr. Diff,” as some call him, is a jolly man. Having grown up in western Nebraska he came to KC, the “Big City,” where he discovered his passion for music. He
then began touring with the world renowned, all-male, acapella singing group Chanticleers, with whom he received a Grammy and met his wife, Lori. The two of them lived in Japan for a while, during which time he sang as an entertainer for Japan Disney. Once Mr. and Mrs. Diffendaffer had had enough they moved back to KC where he worked as a music director at Barstow until he could secure his dream job as a music director at Pembroke Hill. Mr. Diff enjoys long walks on the beach and sweet apple pie--sorry ladies, he has already found his partner for making sweet music. LOOK FOR MORE NEW TEACHERS TO COME, IN NEXT MONTH’S VOICE.
The October PF topic is “Resolved: The United States should significantly increase its use of nuclear energy.” This past year has proved to be very successful for the PHS debate squad as they sent several students to the National tournament in Las Vegas. For the first time in years, we had 4 people qualify to Nationals. When Coach Miller was asked what he thought the reason was for our success, he said, “We had an outstanding group of students who were very motivated for success last year. When
you have a good group of students like we have here at PHS, success is a natural byproduct.” This season the team will be traveling to Chicago, Lexington, Minneapolis, Nashville, and hopefully all the way to the National tournament in Birmingham. Mr. Miller also stated that this year he would like to see more growth in the squad, in both quality and quantity. So, for all incoming freshmen or any students interested in debate or forensics, stop by Miller’s office.
ing at Philmont, where the necessary water intake for the day was measured in Nalgenes (three a day they said), we threw our beloved bo#les into crags far below, and they always came out alright. We branded them and they didn’t leak, and never did they let me down. Not until this summer, when I learned that those Nalgenes I had drunk from
A young Wesley Gross takes a break from backpacking with a Nalgene. Photo credit David Kemper.
Turkey and swiss cheese with tomato, le#uce, cucumber, and mustard on wheat bread. - Mimi Starr Mmmh, well, you know me and food go way back. I would probably prefer a sandwich with some really cheap Aldi Mart brand white bread. Get a couple of slices and lay ‘em on the table. Then smear chocolate syrup or nutella on the bread. Layer on some marshmellow fluff and experiment with toasting the edges over an open fire. Maybe dabble with some Toll House Semi Sweet chocolate chips before finally adding a scoop of ice cream to the bottom bread slice. I would most likely go for Blue Bunny Original Chunky Chocolate Chip ice cream to keep with the chocolate chip theme. Assemble the bread slices and roll the edges in sprinkles. Stick a handful of lit sparklers in the top and turn off the lights! Its a sandwich for all occasions! - Lee Heinemann My ideal sandwich: french roll, roast beef, le#uce, mayo, provolene, mozzerella, onions, and steak. yummy. - Nick Leyh Fresh, whole wheat focaccia bread, freshly sliced mozarella, sliced tomatoes and basil. - Ms. Rosenfield A tomato, mozarella, and basil sandwich with balsamic vinegar on french bread. - Wesley Gross
This sandwich looks delicious. Photo credit David Kemper.
through Madrigals rehearsal and the Canadian wilderness were in fact harmful to my health. Apparently the material Nalgenes are made from, Lexan polycarbonate resin, contain the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA), which tends to bind to estrogen receptors, essentially acting as artifical estrogen. The bo#les that contain BPA have a 3, 6 or 7 within the recycle sign on
their base. So does everyone of the dozen Nalgenes in my kitchen drawer. Supposedly each bo#le has only a limited amount of this artifical estrogen that it can release, but hot liquids draws out the chemical the most.
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
SEPTEMBER2008
The New Thespians President Dave Nair outlines his vision for the future of the Pembroke Hill Thespian Society
M. Dave Nair Contributor What defines a “Thespian?” Some people may tell you thespians are an exclusive group of people who are smart, cocky and share obscure inside jokes…constantly. Others may say thespians are people who are obsessed with the work of Shakespeare, and still others may tell you thespians are other adjectives I can’t really think of at the moment, but the honest truth of the ma!er is that a thespian is just someone who likes to act. If you’ve ever wanted to star in a movie, or if you’ve ever wanted to be a famous actor, you’re probably a thespian. I, for one, can’t understand Shakespeare at all…nor do I understand most of the inside jokes that I’m probably part of. There’s no real definition to a Thespian; it’s like trying to define a pedestrian. Have you ever decided to walk somewhere instead of drive? If yes, you’re a pedestrian. Thespians have o"en been construed as our own clique or type of people, but this year people can recognize the Thespians as a group who sincerely care for their fellow students…enough to throw aside their own likes and dislikes to assume a character for the entertainment of the school. The Thespians are a growing and accepting group for all who are interested or intrigued by the stage. Anyone who has ever had a taste of the social interaction between Thespians can tell you that Thespians are a tightly knit society, but Thespians can sometimes be too tightly knit. We look out for one another as a family, but sometimes only those who have “proven” themselves to be commi!ed to the stage may be part of our family. That was the basic ideology of the past, but this year I aim to change that. The Thespian society has been seen as an “exclusive” group, but if we extend a hand to all who are interested in the stage, I’m sure we can salvage and fuel passion for acting in the school. Where does this leave the current Thespians? What will become of that sacred bond between Thespians? I plan on having a slew of events that will bring the Thespians together. Already we have taken people to see plays at the Coterie (one promising way, we have
found, is ge!ing people out of class). I hope to open the Society’s embrace. There will be meetings this year for people who are interested in the Society or in acting. In previous years, our meetings have been for the sole purpose of telling Thespians information on a need-to-know-basis. The new meetings would probably not be mandatory for anyone to come to; they’d simply be a way of le!ing people know that I’ll be waiting in a specific place, ready to answer any questions about the Society. I want to show a type of care not shown before. “Why do people come to our shows?” This question has haunted me before and a"er every single show I’ve done, and there is one answer that comes up more o"en than any other: “They feel obliged.” For parents, I mean, of course they would, it’s their son/daughter up there. Problem is, what about the other actors? Yes, parents like the acting of other students, but do they appreciate it? Do they actually respect it? To provide an example: on the final show of the musical Jekyll & Hyde, Brennan Caldwell as Mr. Hyde turned around and looked back in contempt at Dr. Jekyll during the final scene. In response to this, my father once told my brother, “I can’t tell if that’s Mr. Hyde looking back or Brennan looking back.” What do people see Pembroke Hill actors as? Are we nothing more than students trying to act? I would like people to view us as they would view actors - not students. I cannot promise sweeping changes, but I can improve li!le things here and there. For instance, our programs, so far, have been simple print-outs. Next year, I hope to make them more professional. My final idea for next year is not limited to the Thespian group, and I would like others to follow suit. We have lost many of our musical directors: one of my favorite teachers: Mr. Mike Bannen and a legendary teacher in Ken Foley. In exchange, we have gained another great teacher with many credentials to his name: Joel Diffendaffer. I want to lessen any difficulties that Mr. Diffendaffer faces in his first year.
The New Season October 24 & 25, 7:30 HSC
Murder leads to havok in Auditions: Fall play: It’s Murder in the Wings this situational comedy. Thursday, September 11, 3:30 HSC by Pat Cook
March 7 & 8, 7:30 HSC
Musical: To be announced
Mr. Craig and Mr. Diffendafer have pared down the list but have yet to make a decision.
May 8 & 9 7:30 Arts Center Theatre
Spring play: The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Auditions: Madness overtakes puritanical Salem in this Tuesday, March 31 Arts Center Theatre classic drama
What’s Good Devin Hallquist and Lane Washburn Contributors
Auditions: Monday, November 17, 3:30 HSC
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f you’ve turned on the radio, a!ended a party, or turned on the TV. in the past year, chances are you’ve heard music by M.I.A. Her most popular songs being Paper Planes, Boyz, and Bucky Dun Gun can be heard at parties, and in TV shows and movies. For those of you who know all the words to these songs, and are ready for something new and exciting, we’ve got just the artist for you. Brooklyn native Santi White a.k.a Santogold combines catchy lyrics with electronic beats to create music that is a combination of M.I.A and Moby. Although not many people have heard of Santogold, she is slowly gaining media a!ention, and has been featured on MTV News, as well as in the Rock the Vote campaign. We predict that in the next year, Santogold will become a well-known name in the music industry. So check out some of our personal favorite songs by Santogold such as, Creator, Shove it Switch Remix, and You’ll Find A Way (Switch and Sinden Remix).You have our word that Santogold is what’s good.
They grow up so fast by Aaron Kinsey
The process Spencer Collet Assistant Editor Imagine yourself in late July. Your favorite teacher calls to ask how your summer is going and you say that it’s going great. Then he drops an atomic bomb on your free time schedule. “Have you picked your one act yet?” The sounds of glass braking, cars crashing, and bomb sirens fill your head as you rush to your computer and begin searching. Dramatist, Play Scripts Inc., eventually you just search Google for good one-act plays. Generic names such as Eric, Jane, Dan, and John appear on your computer screen in all to familiar situations. Two hours in it almost seems as though you have been reading the same script over and over again, but alas there is a light at the end of this tunnel. To me that light was Samuel French Inc. The royalty comedy one-acts
One Acts provided synopses of plays that either have graced the Broadway stage, or at least had the merit to. They divide them into farces, dark comedies, and dramas, even theater of the absurd. Twenty dollars and a couple of days later four to five scripts come for you to read. The reading takes days. Characters, actors, even your friends run through your mind, as you have to make the big decision. Are these plays feasible for the Pembroke Hill stage, and the bigger question: are they appropriate. Once the decision is made, the theater department buys the rights to the play and you as a director are on your merry way; however, the process is not complete until the final curtain closes. On this note, none of the directors have a complete task. Our task is complete on September 9th at 7:30, so come out and be the final judge of how good of a job we did.
The performance
Katie Smith Staff Writer Throughout history, the li!le guys seemed to be incessantly overlooked. But isn’t it the li!le people, places, and things that really give life texture? For any Pembroke Hill Thespian or aspiring Thespian, the One-Acts, which are the smallest productions in the school, add just that: wonderful flavor. The set of student-directed plays is a wonderful opportunity for interested freshmen to get to know the wizened leaders of the theater. Their timing is perfect for ge!ing back to drama - just at the beginning of school. This year, the featured directors are Stephanie Goel, Spencer
Collet, Dave Nair, and Rebecca Achtenberg. These four leaders in the theater department have been granted the exhilarating opportunity to select the play, audition students, cast, and then direct the production. While the experience for the directors is extraordinary, it is equally enjoyable for students who are performing. The plays are short and o"en times bit out of the “norm” for the Pembroke Hill stage. Some are dark and macabre, while others push boundaries with biting humor. September 9th, the performance date for all four shows, promises to be an excellent night for all moods and tastes.
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SPORTS
SEPTEMBER2008
SCHOLASTIC SPORTS
Cheer on your Peers!
Just Kiss Our Kilts! Slesha Patel Assistant Editor
Even though we wear skirts, field hockey is possibly the most intense fall sport available to girls. It’s definitely not as easy as it looks, but with a li!le training, anyone can play well. Field hockey is extraordinarily unique compared to the typical basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc. It’s so uncommon we only have one competitor in Kansas City (Sion) which allows us to have more traveling opportunities. The fun part about traveling is we bond not only with our team members, but with our opponents, too. It’s a field hockey tradition to spend the night with our opponents when we visit their city and when
!Tuesday, September 16 Tennis: Varsity Girls– Notre Dame de Sion, 3:30 PM Field Hockey: Varsity Girls vs. Notre Dame de Sion, 4:15 PM Volleyball: Varsity Girls vs. Bishop LeBlond, 7:30 PM !Wednesday, September 17 Golf: Varsity Girls vs. Warrensburg, Saint Teresa’s Academy
Ryan Buck Contributor
!Friday, September 19 Golf: Varsity Girls vs. Blue Springs, 3:30 PM Football: Varsity Boys vs. Northeast High School, 7:00 PM
!Monday, September 22 Golf: Varsity Girls – MO-KAN Invitational, 9:00 AM Tennis: Varsity Girls – Blue Springs, 3:30 PM Soccer: Varsity Boys vs. Saint James Academy, 6:00 PM !Tuesday, September 23 Volleyball: Varsity Girls vs. Saint Joseph Benton, 7:00 PM
PHS Field Hockey girls pose on a perfect sunny day. Photo Credit to Hillary Junge.
they come to Kansas City, we return the favor. Every year, the field hockey girls travel to Tulsa, OK and St. Louis, MO to play oth-
“Tradition Never Graduates” is the tagline of Pembroke Hill Soccer in the last few years. The Raiders have gone to Missouri State Class 1 semifinals 5 times in the last 6 years and have won district every year since 2002. Tradition of winning has been a part of the Raider Soccer Program since Ma! Pritche! became head coach. This year looks just as promising. With a great returning sophomore class, an up-and-coming junior
class, and an experienced senior class, the Raiders are hungry for their 2nd State Championship. The Missouri State High SchoolAthletic Association has placed PHS in Class 2 this year, where they will face larger schools. The Raiders are still quite confident and know that a State Championship is well within reach. They opened their season with the Barbeque Game on September 5 at 6 PM against Springfield Catholic. While the game ended with a close loss, 1-2, the Raiders are prepared to continue to win.
David Kipke Contributor
Esto Vir! Translated from Latin, this means “Be A Man!” But how exactly does one “be a man?” Head coach Sam Knopik challenges his team to truly discover what it takes to be a man in the 2008 football season. However, don’t be fooled into thinking integrity and moral fiber can’t come into play, as they are incredibly important to the team. Everyone involved in the program is excited for the 2008 season, including starting center Ryan Grojean. When asked to comment on the team’s outlook this season, he responded, “It’s showtime baby.” And he’s not kidding. With a whopping 18 seniors as well as a talented supporting cast, the team clearly has the potential to
portunity to start early is something younger girls should surely take advantage of. Pembroke Hill even has a special field for field hockey at the Wornall Campus which gives us a great home team advantage because all of our practices are on campus and most of our games are played there too. make a deep state playoff run. Cameron Wilkerson will once again be running the offense at quarterback with a great offensive line in front of him, which boasts 4 returning starters in David Smart, C.J. Slaughter, Jack Dudenhoeffer, and Ryan Grojean. On the defensive side of the ball, the tone is set by the hard-hi!ing inside linebackers, Andrew Elsberry and Dexter Pearson. First year football player Caleb Wurth is an excellent addition to the Raiders, and he should contribute significantly to the defensive secondary as well as the receiving corps on offense. Assistant coach Derek Franz has set his goals for the team this year: District Championship and then working toward State Championship. Although these goals are high, they are definitely a!ainable, as the Raiders look to be a very strong, well-led football team.
Village Flower Company Soccer boys catch their breath during Pembroke’s first Barbeque Soccer Game on Friday. Varsity players, Louis Ernst, Benne! Zobrist, Tom Bellis, Charlie Wurster, and Brian Wertz intensely follow the action of their game. Photo Credit to Greta Shum
A True Norwegian Raider
!Wednesday, September 24 Golf: Varsity Girls vs. Blue Springs Tennis: Varsity Girls – Lee’s Summit West, 3:30 PM !Friday, September 26 Soccer: Varsity Boys vs. Sacred Heart Field Hockey: Varsity Girls vs. John Burroughs, 4:00 PM Football: Varsity Boys vs. Clinton, 7:00 PM (Home)
er teams. At Pembroke Hill, field hockey is offered from the 7th grade, whereas many other team sports start in 8th grade. This op-
Boys kick off! Esto Vir
!Thursday, September 18 Volleyball: Varsity Girls vs. Grain Valley, 7:30 PM
!Saturday, September 20 Volleyball: Varsity Girls– Aurora Tournament Tennis: Varsity Girls– Pembroke Hill Varsity Tournament, 8:00 AM Field Hockey: Varsity Girls vs. Nerinx Hall, 11:30 AM
Katherine Hjalmarson moves quickly to steal the ball. Photo credit to Hillary Junge.
Jørgen smiles for the camera during a short break during the BBQ soccer game on Friday. Photo Credit to Greta Shum
Mimi Starr Photo Editor
Hello, og mo!akelse (Hello, and welcome) Jørgen Sandvik, this year’s AFS student from Norway!
Jørgen and his family live just outside of Oslo, Norway’s capital, and he is here living with Michael Pence for the year. Jørgen may not have heard of
Kansas City before, but now that he’s here, he finds only small differences from his life in Oslo. At home, he has an older sister, Hannah, and a younger brother, Pe!er. He goes to a school specializing in sports and conditioning where his dad is the principal and his mom teaches. Norwegians eat a lot of fish -- good luck with that here! Luckily for us, Jørgen brings his soccer, or fotball, skills to the Raiders this season and may play lacrosse this spring. In Norway, he is in the 2nd grade, equivalent to 11th grade here, but his classes are very much the same. Wondering how to pronounce “Jørgen?” The “J” sounds like an English “Y” and the “Ø” sounds like
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the French “eu” in “bleu.” It takes a li!le practice, at least for me. So, say hei (hi) to Jørgen in the hall and try
out your Norwegian skills. Takk deg og hade bra! Want to know what this phrase means? Ask Jørgen!
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Why Pembroke should Carpool
David Kemper, senior, calls on every Pembroke students to take advantage of carpooling as soon as possible. ten minutes in the morning could David Kemper Senior Editor Oil kills. The truth is as simple as that. Oil is killing civilians through the Janjaweed in Sudan, oil is killing the U.S. economy through a gargantuan trade deficit, and oil is killing the environment through harmful extraction policies and carbon emissions. It is o!en easy to feel helpless when confronted with the many problems facing the world today, but this is a problem where one simple measure here at school can help.
Such a measure exists in carpooling. While we wait for the KCATA to improve through the planned light rail system, those with long commutes are inescapably trapped in the car culture America espouses, but a simple car pool system could lessen the harm. Just about every student, 58 out of 59 polled students, at Pembroke said they drive to school. Only seven percent said they drive with another student. With commutes ranging from Lee’s Summit to Parkville, taking the extra five or
go a long way toward helping out on a global scale. U n d e r s t a n d a b l y, there exist many inhibitions preventing a freshman girl from contacting the senior guy in her neighborhood about se#ing up a carpool, so we strongly believe the Environmental Club should set up a school wide carpool system. Put up a map, have volunteers mark where they live (the classic red pin and string would work) and have them post contact information and their commuting habits. Carpooling is one simple action that can make new friends and make a be#er world. Don’t ask yourself “why carpool?” Ask: why not?”
Suggestions
Throughout the year, a cardboard box labeled “Suggestions” was placed in the Commons. Over the past semester, it has collected suggestions for anyone, about anything, anywhere, and over the next year it will continue to do so. Each month a selection of these will be published in the issue. Below is our second smattering of suggestions:
We should be able to dress up in our Halloween costumes on Thursday, October 30th Students at PHS receive less homework
Better lunches or bring your own lunch.
Xbox in commons! Sarah Palin is bad Middle schoolers should be allowed to go to the cafe. Voici ma bite. Tiens.
Forty-one percent of Pembroke students when polled found their cars to be fuel inefficient. Photo credit to Lily Stitt.
THEVOICE. EDITORS IN CHIEF Rima Abhyankar and Greta Shum
The Voice is published monthly by the students of the Pembroke Hill School during the academic year. The paper is an open forum, distributed to the students, faculty, parents, alumni, and other members of the Pembroke Hill community. Its staff editorials represent the view of the majority of the editors. All decisions concerning grammar, layout, content, and photography are made solely by the editors themselves. All comments, concerns, and complaints should be forwarded directly to the Editors in Chief. As an open forum, The Voice encourages its readers to submit Le"ers to the Editors. These le"ers can either be sent to The Voice at the Pembroke Hill School, 5121 State Line Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64112 or be emailed to voice.phs@gmail.com. According to school policy, the le"ers must include the author’s name or will be rejected immediately. The editors also reserve the right not to publish le"ers which they deem to be too long or contain questionable or unverifyable subject ma"er. Senior Editors Shajiah Jaffri David Kemper Assistant Editors Spencer Collet Alex Nay Julia Marsh Slesha Patel Corrie Vesely
Put cushions on the benches. Also, put up “word association.”
Commons Bar and Grille Pugs should be allowed on campus The school mascot should be a pug
Associate Editors Noah Eisemann JT Max Sierra West
Turn the air conditioning to save the polar bears (and not freeze to death)! Keep it legal.
No more homework
Copy Editor Gautam Anand
More people go to 12:35 lunch…no one is there…what is the deal?
Photo Editors Mimi Starr Wesley Gross
More chocolate cake
Business Manager Ava Amirahmadi
In-class essays on regret should be forever banned.
Staff Writers Peggy Prui# Katie Smith
DEFY CONVENTION - burn your A&F, AE, RL… Andy should write his article
I think Pembroke should get a smoothie king machine for lunch. I’m bo yo—the greatest rapper ever
More Quidditch! -
More swimming pools
Take Ms. Rosenfield out to dinner! She’s awesome!
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