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February 2013

Inside the Oval Locker Drew Lord Staff Writer

[Editor’s Note: In lieu of the usual “From the Oval Locker” report, written by Jackson Prince as President of the Upper School, the Sentinel decided to interview our illustrious leader ourselves for this issue.]

High school is awkward. It’s as simple as that. Everyone tries to look cool, smell cool, feel cool, and be cool. This inevitably creates unintended awkwardness for students everywhere. Very few have mastered the challenge of being “cool.”

But enter Jackson Prince. President of the school, Varsity Basketball Captain, town meeting emcee extraordinaire—he comes pretty close. So, solely for your enjoyment, The Sentinel sat down with Mr. President to figure out the qualities that deem him “the coolest kid at SLS.” You may want to take some notes.

Sentinel: When did you decide you wanted to be president? What was the one thing that made you run?

Jackson: I decided to become president last year at the beginning. I wanted to talk to a bunch of people every Monday and have them listen to me.

S: How do you prepare for town meetings?

J: Pushups and situps.

“The Hills are Alive” with the Sound of St. Luke’s Melanie Bow School News Editor

Over March break many SLS students will be shivering in bleak, blizzard-ridden Fairfield County and others, the lucky ones, will be forced into playing Marco Polo with their siblings in an overheated Floridian pool. The St Luke’s Chorus and Chorale, however, will have the chance to do a few of their ‘favorite things’ and ‘climb ev’ry mountain’ during their weeklong concert tour in Vienna and Prague.

Fortunately, the group has no need of a runaway nun for a vocal instructor, since SLS Music Department Chair, Mr. Griffa, has been painstakingly preparing the group for months now. The students involved have been meeting almost every day during their class time to learn and perfect an extensive repertoire.

As an extra challenge, all songs are to be song a cappella, in order to ensure that the group isn’t dependent on piano accompaniment. This will allow them to sing in any location. The set list consists of songs sung in English, Latin, Spanish, Italian, and French and range from lofty, spiritual melodies to the smooth sounds of Billy Joel. Yes, the group certainly has a big challenge ahead of them but it appears Mr. Griffa has complete confidence in the vocal abilities of his students.

The group leaves from school for the airport on the last day of exams for a seven-hour flight out of JFK to Charles De

Gaulle airport, where they will face an eight-hour layover before arriving in Vienna (as if a week of all-nighters and constant studying was not tiring enough). However it is smooth sailing once they arrive. The group is scheduled for three one-hour long performances at St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Vienna), St. Salvatore Church (Prague) and St. Nicholas Church (Prague).

S: Where do your jokes come from?

J: My mom.

S: What 3 items would you take to a desert island other than food and water?

J: My little pup, clothes, big knife S: So Jackson, we know you’re a big ping pong player and such. How would you market ping pong balls if ping pong itself no longer existed?

J: I guess it could be like a circular egg shell you can put stuff in and stuff.

In between performances students have free time to explore the city streets of Central and Eastern Europe, taste the local cuisine and of course take numerous photos predestined to spam your Facebook newsfeed. The group also will do a bit of sightseeing at renowned locations such as the Vienna Opera House, the old Royal Palace in Prague and the remnants of a WWII concentration camp at Terezin. They even have the opportunity to venture to what has been called by Travel Weekly Magazine “the most romantic city north of the Balkans,” the Slovak city of Bratislava.

S: What are your thoughts...on Valentines Day? J: Great. I love life.

The trip will give the St. Luke’s choir a chance to take their talent across the Atlantic, explore new corners of the world and make memories that they will be able to carry with them for the rest of their lives. Still, it’s like that after a week of exhilarating travel and performances, it will be incredibly difficult for the group to muster up the strength to say so long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen and good night to the “pretty sights” of Austria and the Czech Republic.

S: McDonald’s or Burger King?

J: McDonald’s

S: ...on the paper plate crisis in the cafeteria?

J: No idea what that is. Oh yeah I do. Terrible.

S: Since we’re on a roll: on the cafeteria food this year?

J: Delish. Yum. S: Continuing the food theme, Pepsi or Coke?

J: Coke.

S: Singing or Dancing?

J: *struggles* Dancing.

S: Oranges or Apples?

J: Apples

Inside this issue...

The Oscars

Thoughts on MLK Day

SLS Basketball

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February 2013

HILLTOP NEWS Wounded Knee Wagle

Nurturing Leaders at SLS

The Storm Hits Boston

Andrew Wagle Staff Writer

Maria Juran Staff Writer

Will Bloomer Staff Writer

Most of you have probably seen me hobbling through the hallways on my crutches or heard complaining at some point about how tired I am. Some of you might be wondering, what on Earth happened to this kid? Well, let me tell you: Alex Kamisher happened.

Flashback to Friday: Alex Kamisher, Tyler Gabriel, John Wilson, and I are heading up to Stowe, Vermont for Martin Luther King weekend. Saturday was a great day of skiing, sprinkled with small wipeouts which can no doubt be found on Facebook. But on Sunday, things took an enormous turn for the worse.

That morning we were all deciding on whether or not to go out to the mountain, and after much deliberation we unfortunately decided to head out. On our second run, I literally got destroyed. I remember spraying Tyler with snow, then sitting down on the side of the trail. Then I saw Alex bombing down towards me and braced myself for some snow in the face—but instead received a ski in the knee.

Everything after this becomes a little bit of a blur, but I do remember Mr. Wilson’s hysterical face as he looked at my bloodied knee. iPhone in hand, I made sure to keep everyone updated on Instagram while I was riding in the ambulance. I even remembered to snap a pic of my wound, which has been become notoriously known as “blueberry pie.” To spare Sentinel readers the gory details, let’s just say that I messed up my knee. Badly. Sometimes these things just happen.

While I may not remember much, the event has become ingrained into other people’s minds. Alex Kamisher, the assassin himself, remembers everything all too clearly.

Enter 3000 high school kids from 38 different countries looking for a line to fill on their college applications.

Mr. Klein speaks to members of the Class of 2016 This year marks the advent of a noteworthy opportunity for the St. Luke’s ninth-grade class, made possible by the generosity of St. Luke’s trustee and former parent Mr. Brad Klein.

Members of the Class of 2016 have the chance to apply to receive the Klein Emerging Leader Award, which is offered

by St. Luke’s in partnership with the Outward Bound summer program. Aside from the recognition associated with the award, the selected student will also earn a scholarship to attend Outward Bound at the institution’s Hurricane Island location this summer, between the ninthand tenth-grade years.

“I thought I just bumped him in the knee,” he said afterwards. “I only knew it was bad when I saw all the blood down at the bottom of the mountain. I even got a waffle. Whoops.”

For those who weren’t there or who, like me, tend to try to forget injuries with so much blood that they become known as “blueberry pie,” Tyler Gabriel has stepped into the breach. Having been filming when the incident occurred, Tyler has created a video that records every instant, as well as his and John’s hysterical laughter. This video may be found on the Sentinel’s digital edition at digitalsentinel.org.

Despite the pain and the aggravation, it was a really funny situation all the way around. Mistakes happen. (Not to mention that Alex gave me $50, so I’m not really mad at him anymore.) It’ll make a pretty good story though:

On Thursday, January 31st, twelve St. Luke’s students travelled to Boston, MA, for the sixtieth annual Harvard Model United Nations Conference. Representing the Solomon Islands in eight different committees, the students worked to solve problems ranging from drone warfare to decolonization.

The Sentinel was privileged to have multiple staff members participate at the conference. Here are a few of their experiences in their respective committees.

Will Bloomer ’14 & Ben Decatur ‘14: Legal Committee In the Legal Committee, Will and Ben worked with 152 other delegations to solve the issue of drone warfare.

Taking a hardline stance against the United States delegation (from the Dalton School in New York), the St. Luke’s, as the Solomon Islands, along with the delegations of Belarus, India, Greece and virtually every other nation passed a resolution limiting the extent at which countries can use combative drones. “I worked with the most wicked smart kids I’ve ever met and it [the legal committee] was a great experience,” says Ben. Sebastian Bates ‘14: The High Level Meeting Sebastian represented the Solomon Islands in the High Level Meeting. Sebastian proved that small countries can make a difference by co-writing a resolution with the UK, the US and France to deal with the issue of failed states, mostly in Africa. Although his resolution did not pass (lost by one vote!), Sebastian’s chair recognized his efforts by awarding him the designation of “Outstanding Delegate.”

The Outward Bound program is highly regarded and sure to provide a valuable experience for any student.

Traditionally, participants are introduced to an unfamiliar outdoor environment and faced with a series of challenges requiring adaptive coping.

The participants’ level of experience dealing with these conditions increases incrementally until they are able to operate and make decisions entirely on their own, without the aid of their instructor. The program’s practical nature ensures that participants gain interpersonal, wilderness survival and leadership skills that will hold them in good stead for the rest of their lives.

For this reason, the Klein Emerging Leader Award is intended to go to a student who not only shows leadership skill, but the potential for further growth. The recipient must be willing to face challenges and learn from their mistakes.

Students must also personify the core values of St. Luke’s: a love of learning, good character, an inclination towards the pursuit of excellence, and the desire to contribute positively to the school community. This award is a great honor, and it should prove to be very valuable to the worthy students who receive it this year and in future years.

Andrew Wagle during better days

If you’ve read a newspaper in the past ten years you have probably realized that there are a lot of global issues: the United States is abusing its fleet of drones, the world is nearing the end of its oil supply, China and Japan are on the brink of war, refugees in Somalia have nowhere to go, the global economy is failing, and Iran wants to become a nuclear state, just to name a few. The United Nations has taken the responsibility of solving these global issues.

However, the UN is having some trouble finding solutions.

Ian Corbet ’14 & Robert Powis ‘14: SOCHUM Ian and Robert’s committee focused on the Syria conflict and thought of several solutions; Robert and Ian supported a resolution led by the US and Canada. Their resolution passed and Ian felt “a superb sense of accomplishment and gratitude.” Robert was also “glad to have met such great people and to have contributed to the resolution.”

Mac Zech ’14 & Wyett Dalton ‘14: SPECPOL Mac and Wyett focused on disarmament, and helped pass a draft resolution calling for United Nations mediators to help solve the conflict between Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China, earning an honorable mention in the process. “The committee was incredible and I opened myself up to new perspectives on global issues,” said Wyett Dalton about the committee.

Melanie Bow ‘14, James Watson ’14, Andrew Walker ’14, and Carter Bergeron ‘14 also represented the Solomon Islands in other committees.

Overall, the conference was a great experience for everyone. The St. Luke’s students were passionate, involved and eager to contribute to their committees.

Most notably, Mac Zech, Wyett Dalton and Sebastian Bates claimed accolades for their performances. The young diplomats would like to thank their chaperone, Mrs. Yavenditti for organizing the event. The Model UN club urges other people to join the club, as so they can enjoy this great experience.

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OPINION Curbing the Hysteria Kevin Jahns Staff Writer The Sandy Hook shooting is fresh in all of our minds.

Many of us know someone who lost a family member or friend in that tragic event, and we want something done to prevent it from happening again. This is why shortly after the Sandy Hook shooting, President Obama unveiled several plans he had to increase gun control.

He proposed several measures of gun control, ranging from increased background checks on gun purchases and crackdowns on illegal gun trafficking to the highly controversial renewal of the 1994 assault weapons ban.

The Republican Party is heavily influenced by the NRA and is naturally disinclined to regulate guns any more. However, some of them have responded to the president’s proposals with less heat than one might imagine: Speaker of the House Boehner, for instance, said that the House would “certainly take [the president’s recommendations] into consideration.” Unfortunately, as disputes over the debt ceiling and the budget have proven, Speaker Boehner has less than perfect control of his Republican allies in the House. The White House has therefore taken the unusual step of announcing that it plans to put the president’s gun legislation into effect by executive order if it fails to pass. This has led many observers to accuse Obama of overstepping his power.

The debate over President Obama’s proposals, and related issues, has however crossed a line from party politics to outright hysteria. Julia Muller ’14 can personally attest to this. Her father is a selectman of Weston and is trying to pass an assault weapons ban in his town. The NRA somehow got his phone number and email address and made them public. Since then, the Mullers have received several angry phone calls from gun supporters all over the country. Because of the vehement threats, her family now has to worry for their safety. Julia said that her parents told her not to answer the phone or the door without them.

help curb gun violence is deeply ironic: to restrict the media would be to infringe upon the First Amendment, and isn’t the NRA among the most fervent supporters of the Bill of Rights (or, at least, of the provisions that allow its members to buy guns free of the restrictions placed upon their fellow gun owners in other countries)?

While we are rethinking our gun control laws in the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook, it is important for all involved to hold their tempers. While the nation is rightly shocked and horrified by the epidemic of gun violence sweeping through the country, the fiery political debate has been blown out of proportion and is downright wrong. Rather than bringing out compassion in people, as tragedies often do, it seems as though what happened at Newtown has sparked nothing but bickering and hysteria.

Rather than honoring the victims of this event, people are just looking for something to blame.

In the end, violent videogames didn’t brainwash the shooter into becoming homicidal, nor did the gun pull its own trigger. The only one to blame for this tragedy has been dead for over a month now, and instead of looking at the weapons he used, we should instead look at what caused him to commit his horrific crimes. We need to solve this problem at its roots, rather than just attacking its symptoms.

The Meaning of MLK Day Khush Dhaliwal Staff Writer

As you may remember, for the past few weeks, Mr. Foley and Ms. Parker-Burgard have been announcing an opportunity to turn Martin Luther King Jr. Day into a day “on,” instead of a day “off,” by completing volunteer work. However, this service day was cancelled due to the fact that only one person signed up. As one of the many who did not sign up, I would like to spend some time to consider what MLK Day means.

As most know, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist of the 1950s and 60s, who was known for his emphasis on nonviolence. After his assassination in the 1960s, a national day of honor for Dr. King was proposed, but it was met with protest. Although there was a filibuster in the Senate to delay its passage, the third Monday of January was eventually hailed Martin Lutther King Day. Over the decades, Dr. King has transformed into a national symbol of social justice, equality, and nonviolence.

Yet the purpose of this day still remains unclear, at least to me. Should one complete service on MLK Day, should the service be related to civil rights, or is the day meant to honor Dr. King in any way? While taking part in volunteer work is an admirable way to spend this day, I think that it is far more important to give back to the community on any and every day, and not on one specified day of the year.

Julia Muller ‘14 and her father, Selectman David Muller Rather than rely on emotion, as both sides have in making their cases, perhaps it is better to look at the facts. The United States had an assault weapons ban, much like the one proposed by the president, in effect from 1994 to 2004. When the ban was lifted, gun violence did not increase dramatically: perhaps a sign that a ban like President Obama is proposing is ineffective at stopping tragedies like that perpetrated at Sandy Hook. Indeed, assault weapons account for only .002% of all gun-related deaths each year.

Of course, those opposed to the plans the White House has proposed have not offered up any viable solutions of their own. For instance: in a press conference, an NRA spokesman suggested that armed guards in schools might help prevent gun violence. This solution is fatuous for many reasons, but perhaps most notable among these is the simple fact that to place armed guards in schools is a far more expensive proposition than the tighter gun laws that the Democrats are advocating for. Moreover, to do so would give schools an atmosphere more akin to a prison than a place of learning. Similarly, NRA suggestions that cutting down the violence seen in modern media might

In my opinion, MLK Day should be one of appreciation.

While discrimination is still an issue in this country, tremendous advancements have been made for civil rights in the past four decades. As the assembly last Friday poignantly reminded us, less than a century ago, the United States was not a land where all “men are created equal.”

The journey to equality in this country has been a long and challenging one. And although we still have far to go, it does not hurt to take a minute to remember where we have come from, in honor of Dr. King and in honor of every person who has played their role, however small or large, in this journey.

The Problem with iPads Marco McGavick Staff Writer The iPads, ah, what a controversial subject. Since their introduction into the eighth grade at the beginning of this year, the practicality of their application has been questioned not only by teachers, but by the students themselves.

Now, to someone outside of the iPad program, it may seem a little ridiculous to argue against the integration of iPads. After all, they do provide access to an endless sea of school-related apps, and the touch-screen interface provides a new angle to approach digital schoolwork that can be better than a computer in many ways. Despite these advantages, however, the eighth grade and its teachers have been finding out some of the difficulties that come with the new technology, and it is safe to say that we are still adjusting our academic structure around the iPads.

Reviews from the student side of the program are as mixed as they come. A sense of the extreme diversity of opinions on the program can be had just by asking a few students in the hallways. Some students love the electronic tool, while many hate it and most admit that, while the iPads are helpful, they can also provide a rich source of distractions.

A few, like Emma Foley, felt that that while the iPads are “useful” for things like assignments and due dates, the “teachers just aren’t using them to their full potential.”

Ultimately, about half of the eighth grade felt that the program is useful, with the other half thinking that it might not be a bad idea to drop the program entirely.

If the eighth graders are conflicted about the future of the program, then one would imagine that their teachers would be just as conflicted. Indeed, that is the case. Most of the teachers I spoke to admitted that the iPads work- but not in all the classes. For instance, there are hundreds of apps designed to be used in a science class, while very few apps have been developed that can help teachers educate their students in foreign languages. Even in math, according to Middle school teacher Ms. Ehlers, the iPads simply don’t live up to their billing: while they’re great tools, they simply lack the proper application to a math class.

Other teachers are similarly concerned. Ms. Goldberger, a Spanish teacher, stated that, despite the organizational aid that the iPads provide- and the fact that they relieve students of the (literally) heavy burden of textbooks, she is concerned about the program because she feels that the increased use of technology has a way of cutting out social relationships inside of the classroom. The example she gave is of a reading assignment: where once something would have been read and discussed by the class together, now assignments are simply shared in Google Drive folders and read individually. English teacher Mr. Henson expressed similar sentiments: like Ms. Goldberger, he recognized the value of the Google Drive and the iPads in keeping students organized and on track, but like Ms. Ehlers, he was concerned by the lack of apps on the iPad directly applicable to English.

Despite this possible lack of enthusiasm, however, every single teacher I spoke to agreed that the iPad was an important tool, and that the next eighth grade should adopt the same program next year.

My view, and the view of my fellow students, is a bit more conflicted. Many students enjoy using iPads, but dislike trying to work with them in an academic context.

Certainly I have to agree that trying to take notes with my finger on a touch screen is much more difficult than simply writing them down! And while, as the teachers noted, I feel that students do The under-developed apps and technical difficulties often presented by the iPads are almost reason enough, in some people’s minds, to discontinue the program. Moreover, perhaps the use of iPads create a dependency on technology, which is sometimes harmful.

As Ms. Goldberger said: “if you were thrown into a forest with an iPad, you wouldn’t survive.”

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ARTS Music from “The Ranch” Alex Robertson Editor in Chief

Listening to Breakwater Moon, the third album from guitar virtuoso and St. Luke’s own AP Lang teacher Mark V. Bisson, I wasn’t sure whether the thrill I felt was one of traditions being upheld or of those being transcended.

On its surface, this is quite the “traditional” album, almost atemporal in its approach to songwriting and production--it sounds like it could have come from any of the past five or so decades. As if that were not enough, the lyrics borrow from Frost, Yeats, and Frye, three poets whose literary genius has landed them directly in the canon. The album’s production is crisp and clean, reminiscent of albums by Pixies and The Smiths. This seems to beg the question: can a truly great album be produced from elements that seem, upon first glance, so familiar?

Here’s another question: who else but Mr. Bisson could pull it off? Breakwater Moon is indeed a fantastic album, one defined not by its defiance of tradition or by its obsequiousness to it but rather by a forward-thinking sensibility that remains respectful of its roots in classic rock and roll and blues music.

Take, for example, the elegiac and epic “Thin Ice and Deep Water,” a track Mr. Bisson somewhat cryptically dedicates to “Ishmael”, assumedly the one of Moby-Dick fame. The track’s ominous mood is informed by that great book, but is not a mere retelling of events; with a chorus bordering on the anthemic, Mr. Bisson draws on numerous aesthetic influences to create something truly all his own.

Perhaps even more striking is “Glass Houses,” the purest blues track on the album but one that nonetheless has a few tricks up its sleeve. In particular, the percussion, provided by SLS alumnus Seth Cashman, is inventive; using only a hi-hat and snare drum for the majority of the song, Cashman is able to cook up a subtle, vaguely spooky backbone to Mr. Bisson’s masterful guitar soloing. (Cashman was also responsible for the album’s gorgeous artwork).

alumnus, Matt Rae, on guitar--smartly chooses to strip the song down and let Robert Frost’s lyrics speak for themselves. Even more crucial, however, is his musical interpretation of the poem: not as a “Go Your Own Way”-esque celebration of individuality, but as a wistful reflection on the permanence of decisions.

Breakwater Moon is not just another rock album--it’s a record that manages to have it both ways, taking all the best bits of classic poetry and music and throwing in some curveballs along the way.

All I can say is: keep it golden, Mr. Bisson.

Making History on the Red Carpet

Because of all the controversy surrounding the directing nominations, it has been largely overlooked that this year’s Academy Awards has already made history— twice. 9-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis and 85-year-old Emmanuelle Riva, who starred in Best Picture contenders Beasts of the Southern Wild and Amour, respectively, have both received Best Actress nominations, making them the youngest and oldest actresses ever to be up for that award.

This is another way in which the nominations have been more newsworthy than the actual awards, though it will be interesting to see how the two actresses ultimately fare in their category. All in all, this year’s Academy Awards are an unpredictable race between many strong contenders, and all the films are well worth watching.

Godspell Going Strong

Maria Juran Staff Writer

Greyson Kennedy Staff Writer

The Academy Awards is the oldest award ceremony in the history of the media and figures as the culmination of the film awards season, drawing viewers from more than 100 countries. Every year, without fail, the night’s revelations (primarily the winners of Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress) remain a topic of discussion for weeks afterward and during future award seasons. However, this year, it almost seems as though the most fascinating aspect of the Oscars have been the nominations themselves, which were announced on January 10th and have become more fervently discussed and challenged in anticipation of the February event.

I was a little surprised when I first googled Godspell in order to write this article. When the first few images appeared on my screen, a wave of questions flooded my head. What is this? Why are there a bunch of hobos wearing tie-dye? Why is Jesus wearing suspenders?

The biggest surprises are the nominations for Best Director.

Steven Spielberg was nominated for Lincoln, Ang Lee for Life of Pi, David O. Russell for Silver Linings Playbook, Michael Haneke for Amour, and Benh Zeitlin for Beasts of the Southern Wild. Noticeably absent are Kathryn Bigelow, the director of Zero Dark Thirty, Tom Hopper, director of Les Miserables, and Ben Affleck, director of Argo.

Their lack of recognition was unexpected, and speculation as to the reason for it ranges from the controversial subject matter of Zero Dark Thirty to the idea that, as the three films in questions had been such strong Best Picture contenders, a significant amount of Academy voters decided to support the underdogs (namely Russell, Haneke, and first-time director Zeitlin) rather than the candidates believed to be sure things.

Whatever the reason, the three films’ status as frontrunners for Best Picture has now been challenged, as Academy tradition will show that it is extremely uncommon to win Best Picture without a directing nomination. Jessica Chastain, a Best Actress nominee for her role in Zero Dark Thirty, emphasizes the importance of direction to a film in her reaction to Bigelow not being nominated: “Every frame of this movie is because of her [Bigelow], so it does feel really shocking that she has not gotten a nomination.”

As it turns out, Godspell isn’t your average religious tale.

Reimagined as a musical by Stephen Schwartz in 1971, this smash-hit Broadway production puts a new spin on the story of Jesus and his disciples.

For instance: with the exception of some of the main characters (such as Jesus, Judas, and John the Baptist), the actors keep their real names. This makes it easier to keep up with them during dance routines and song numbers. It also saves you from embarrassing yourself by forgetting who your friend is supposed to be playing.

The play is set in a colorful, Bohemian world that grows progressively darker as the plot thickens. Our St. Luke’s thespians will be in for a real challenge as they tackle a Tony-nominated score, including songs like “Day by Day” and “Turn Back, O Man.” Not only that, but the actors must remain onstage for the entirety of each act. They only have a short break during intermission. The show is very physical, and the cast will have to dance through two grueling hours.

Members of the cast seem unconcerned about the religious overtones of the musical. “I’d say the play is really about creating a community” said sophomore Sally Rose Zuckert, who plays the disciple Robin.

The cast of Godspell during rehearsal.

Seth Cashman ‘89 Every song on the album is similarly strong, but it might be “The Road Less Traveled” that truly reveals Mr. Bisson’s prowess. Mr. Bisson--joined by another SLS

In addition, films that have not been nominated for Best Film Editing do not, traditionally, win Best Picture. Out of the Best Director nominees, Amour and Beasts of the Southern Wild were the only ones not recognized in the Editing category, so that narrows the frontrunners down to Lincoln, Life of Pi, and Silver Linings Playbook.

Of course, the Best Director and Best Film Editing patterns are just that: observed patterns of years past, not Academy regulations. Perhaps this year, after the directing nominations have already defied everyone’s expectations, tradition may be broken.

“While the religious aspect is there,” she says, “it seems to be secondary to the personal discovery and growth of the cast. Jesus isn’t presented as a bearded, robe-wearing guy - he’s a patient and forgiving teacher. If I can say anything, it’s that Godspell really invites people to think. The show inspires us to consider different beliefs and while doing so, develop our own.”

When asked about his role as Jesus, freshman Schuyler Anderson told the Sentinel, “Being cast as Jesus came as

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ARTS a big surprise, but it’s been fantastic. The entire singing, acting and dancing experience has been eye opening because it adds another dimension to the well-rounded aspect to which SLS holds true. I am very excited to put on the role in a few weeks, but this has not been my first time acting. I have been in 6 or 7 plays since 5th grade when I started [acting], and this experience has been one of the better ones. I can’t wait for the show to open.”

Is Godspell controversial? That depends. While it revolves around Christian beliefs, it is meant to intrigue those of any religion. In fact, Godspell is meant to evoke strong emotions in all of us, especially during the (spoiler alert) crucifixion scene. The staff of the Sentinel wishes the talented cast the best of luck. Break a leg!

Netflix’s New Birth Sebastian Bates Editor in Chief

“The world of 7:30 on Tuesday nights, that’s dead. A stake has been driven through its heart, its head has been cut off, and its mouth has been stuffed with garlic. The captive audience is gone. If you give people this opportunity to mainline all in one day, there’s reason to believe they will do it.”

Such were the confident words of David Fincher, executive producer and director of House of Cards, Netflix’s first foray into the world of television production, rather than simple streaming. In January, when he made this confident pronouncement, it was received with some hilarity: how could Netflix hope to compete with the giants of the television world?

Suffice it say that now, less than three weeks later, the laughter has stopped.

There are few people who enjoy a good political thriller than I. And like most members of my generation, it’s not unusual for me to go on television binges over weekends and holidays. Indeed, in many cases it is the only way that I can fit television into my sometimes insanely busy workweek. But I have never sat down and watched eleven hours of television in a single sitting before. Just as Fincher predicted, there have indeed been House of Cards “mainliners”- and I’m one of them.

I may as well just come out and say it: “Hi, my name is Sebastian Bates, and I’m an addict.”

It’s difficult to pin down just what makes this new program so great. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if most casual viewers don’t like it: the fact that all thirteen episodes of the first season were released at once on the first of

to its predecessors, to the point of almost Arrested Development-levels of self-referencing. Unlike Arrested Development, however, and unlike Hulu’s first experiment in original programming, Battleground (another series about politics), House of Cards is not cute and it is not funny: it is a dramatic and sometimes disturbing look into the politics of power.

The series, which is an adaptation of a British BBC series (full disclosure: I was already a fan of the British program when I sat down to watch Netflix’s reimagining), follows the career of the aptly named Frank Underwood (played

by Kevin Spacey), the House Majority Whip during a fictional Democratic administration. Turned down for the post he really wants, Underwood turns against his former political allies and his president and schemes with his wife (icily portrayed by Robin Wright) to work out just how to turn his situation to his advantage.

The result is thirteen episodes of scheming, backstabbing, and power politics that seem more appropriate to Game of Thrones than modern DC. And yet this, one feels, is perhaps how politics truly goes on outside of the limelight: it is dirty, cynical, and without mercy. The original series, more of an allegory than an American-style drama, often used the image of rats to portray the corruption of the Conservative government that then ruled Britain; the reimagining, on the other hand, takes us to the alleyways and parking garages of Washington. Throughout, however, production values remain high: every set is incredibly detailed, and it is clear that Netflix has gotten its money’s worth.

But Liz Lemon and the woman behind her, Tina Fey, gives a lesson to all those struggling in a world that doesn’t seem to acknowledge their existence. That lesson goes as follows: life is tough, people never do the things you want them to, but at the end of the day you can just curl up in a nice warm Slanket and laugh about it. And maybe, after sometime, things will work out. If not, just keep laughing.

But we cannot allow ourselves to see the end of 30 Rock as the death of televised comedy. It is merely an abdication of a king to his malformed, spawn-of-generations-of-incest son.

30 Rock will live on in syndication, in semi-plagiaristic references on lesser shows, and if we are lucky, a disappointing reunion shows. But the life lessons it has passed on to me and a sizable amount of 19-49 year old women are invaluable.

As one last tribute to the everlasting legacy of hilarity that 30 Rock has left in our world, I will end my speech with a joke. Enjoy the open bar.

Indeed, Netflix has done more than create an incredible show: it has proven that the age of online entertainment has truly arrived. While once, viewers used Hulu, Netflix, and their ilk only to watch programs already aired (and missed) on television, I predict that in the future, we will be using these sites to watch their already amazing original programming. Perhaps the “world of 7:30 on Tuesday nights” truly is dead- and if it is, its thanks to programs like House of Cards.

Farewell to 30 Rock Ian Corbet Arts Editor

The following eulogy was delivered at a private memorial service for 30 Rock in Thursday, January 31. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Now Foundation have and are still being accepted.

Thank you everyone for coming out today, and thank you Father for warming up the crowd for me. Comedy is a funny thing. It’s even funnier when Tina Fey is the one writing it. And now that we are looking up, teary-eyed, from the Hulu on our computer screens, we must wonder how something so great could end so suddenly.

Finally, we must accept that this seven year span of television has passed us by and we must take the time to say goodbye. Or if you can afford bacon wrapped-shrimp and an extravagant cheese plate, get someone to do it for you. Allow me to begin: I was first introduced to 30 Rock through our mutual friend, President Oprah Winfrey (give it time). Oprah had defied her publicists and oracles and had appeared on the show sometime during season three. I was intrigued and decided to watch this Emmy-nominated series.

I instantly fell in love. Liz Lemon’s self-deprecated, quirky humor was refreshing. I understand that it is frowned upon to speak ill of the dead, but here I go anyway: these actors belonged on TV. Each brought so much energy and wit into their characters that they became larger than life.

February means that each episode is intricately linked

for comedy beyond description.

Liz Lemon’s admirable stubbornness in trying to control her outlandish stars, Jenna Maroney (played by someone you’ve never heard of) and Tracy Jordan (played by Tracy Morgan), while under the mentorship of her platonic friend and boss Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) woos the audience into rooting for her. Trying to balance putting on weekly sketch show with her own personal life provides

The Sentinel Staff Editors in Chief Alex Robertson & Sebastian Bates Sports Editor Ben Decatur School News Editor Melanie Bow Arts Editor Ian Corbet World News Editor Mac Zech Staff Photographer Julia Muller Staff Writers Khush Dhaliwal Ann Abbott Freeman Kevin Jahns Maria Juran Grayson Kennedy Drew Lord Marco McGavick Jessy Quindlen Josie Williams Scotty Zech

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VALENTINE’S DAY FEATURES In Search of the Perfect Date

Men and women are different. This should come as no great surprise to any member of the St. Luke’s communitycertainly anyone who had the pleasure of sitting through Doc Wilcox’s biology classes can no doubt discuss, at length, just what it is that makes us different. But what interested the Sentinel, as we come up to what is either the greatest romantic holiday of all time, or the biggest marketing scam in history (Hallmark, we’re looking at you!) is how the genders each approach dating. Valentine’s Day stands out in most people’s minds as the ideal time for a first date, when love is in the air and it is socially acceptable to gorge oneself with chocolates.

This is a question that has dogged humanity from the beginning: the ancient Greeks told a legend about how Hera and Zeus turned a blind seer, Tiresias, into a woman for seven years- just to see the difference in perspective between the genders when approaching relationships.

Bowing to the spirit of the times, then, the Sentinel decided to have two members of its all-star staff write just what the perfect date truly is for both genders. We hope you will find the results edifying and inspiring.

The Perfect Date: The Male Perspective Ian Corbet Arts Editor

From all my experience in the arts of love and romance (i.e. accidentally watching The Notebook on a redeye flight), I have come up with an infallible formula to having a perfect date with your valentine.

I will start with the setting- more specifically, the weather.

It is an undisputed fact that snow is the most romantic weather in the history of the water cycle. Whether it’s outdoor ice skating, sitting together on a ski lift, or being trapped inside a meat freezer, snow can turn a plain old date into a magical time.

Also vital to the perfect date is spontaneity. I’m not speaking of course about the tired cliché definition of spontaneity: taking the long way home, flowers, showing up at a restaurant without a reservation. I’m talking about full-on rash decision making. Don’t make any plans, don’t tell your date what time you’re picking her up or even that you are going on a date with her. Go to the zoo at the night.

Build an igloo. Rob a bakery. Set a fire. Go nuts, and you’ll end the night curled up with your sweetheart (most likely in the back of a police cruiser).

Even more important than all the other things I have said is location. Pick a place for your date that has a good atmosphere and where there are plenty of activities.

Playing on my earlier theme of spontaneity, what better restaurant could you pick than one where you have no idea what you’re ordering, if it’ll ever arrive, and whether or not your waitress is carrying a gun than Chili’s? Point to a random picture in the menu to order (the waitress will just disregard it and bring you nachos). After a romantic, highly illuminated dinner, it is time to take a leisurely stroll back to your respective homes.

Here is where the final and most important aspect plays in: imagination. Pretend that the restaurant employees chasing after you for skipping out on the bill are actually secret ninjas who chase you through the now blizzard conditions in Chinatown. Fight off threateningly innocent pedestrians and show that you care about her safety as you walk home.

The Perfect Date: The Female Perspective Jess Quindlen Staff Writer

It’s the time of year that all girls either dread or wait all 365 days for.

You don’t need to go to CVS to know that Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching because the excitement of girls everywhere is proof enough. As girls count down for the day full of love and chocolates, guys becomes anxious as they scramble to plan the perfect date for their special one.

One of the most important things to keep in mind as the holiday comes closer is that a lot of the time, the simplest dates are the most enjoyable. With that in mind, the perfect way to start off an unforgettable date is with a dinner at a nice restaurant. Establishments with prices on the menu are just not acceptable, and if there is no valet you know you have done something terribly wrong.

After an enjoyable candlelit dinner, to really make the night a great one, surprise your lady with concert tickets to see someone who will make her heart melt. John Mayer or One Direction will most likely do the job. Some advice: when selecting your seats, make sure you are in the third row or closer, or else be prepared to be accompanied by an angry date for the rest of the night.

When you get to the concert filled with thousands of screaming girls, your date will immediately be drawn to the tons of overpriced fan paraphernalia. Be sure to bring extra money because she will make it clear that she absolutely cannot live without that sixty-dollar t-shirt.

After she screams her heart out and runs her tear ducts dry, offer to take her to get ice cream before you take her home.

Although she will insist she’s not hungry, take her anyway because she is. Over her sundae she won’t be able to stop blabbing about how amazing the night was.

So a reminder to all those boys out there: remember, when it comes to planning the perfect date, the simplest nights are always the best way to go.

Top 10:

Rejected Sweethearts Messages 10. You Smell Bad 9. I :-( You 8. Kiss Off 7. Eat Less 6. Let’s Not 5. Not Even Friends 4. Ewww 3. Why Me? 2. Really?

1. Cease and Desist

0. Dream On -1. You’re a 1 -2. 3, Tops -3. Mediocre at Best -4. Never, Ever, Ever

Fifthies in Love Josie Williams Staff Writer

Ah, love is the air and Cupid has launched his arrows off to the fifth grade hallway. The Sentinel took a trip down to the fifth grade hallway and asked the little lovebirds about their views on love.

Right off the bat, the fifth graders were eager to answer, giving us adorable answers. “Marriage is like getting to be with you’re best friend all the time” or “When I think of love I think of my kitten.” C’mon, nothing screams love louder than a little kid and their adorable pet!

Another fifth grader chimed in saying, “[Love is] when you can’t live without someone” and another, twiddling her thumbs and blushing, said, “Um, love is kind of like the fuzzy feeling you get on your foot, but all over.”

The little sweethearts kept them coming saying, “Love is when you have someone whose there for you when you get depressed”, and “I would imagine love is like chocolate, you never get tried of it!”

To round it off we got odd answers like, “Love is money!! *giggles*”, and “Love is like a cactus, you stay away from it!”

Well there you have it, our new SLS students in love.

Good day, sir.

Dating (On a Budget) Ann Abbott Freeman Staff Writer

Valentine’s Day can be an amazing day full of romance and love but in this global recession, we can’t afford to spend huge amounts of cash. Fortunately, this day is not about materialistic things; it is about love. This year, why

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VALENTINE’S DAY FEATURES not choose a more affordable way to have a romantic time?

You could go to Chipotle to share delicious and inexpensive Mexican food with the one you love—I’d suggest the steak burrito.

J: I don’t know. No one even yelled at me. I thought I would get a detention or something...but I didn’t.

S: Jimmy, let’s take this 40% more seriously now.

J: Okay.

If you are feeling adventurous, you could sneak into the backyard of the Christophers’ house and take your significant other ice skating. Smooch under the twinkling lights of the gazebo until Oliver, the mini Australian Shepherd watchdog, comes charging out.

S: Tell us about your family? What about your school life?

J: I have two older sisters and a brother. I have been at St. Luke’s since 6th grade.

If you are feeling especially whimsical and romantic, you could take your partner dancing in the middle of the nearest street and lie down on the road “Notebook-style”.

For a classic romantic (and cheap) night, test out your cooking skills and make dinner together. Borrow a few candles, a tablecloth, and enjoy a homemade meal.

S: Nice, Jimmy. Walk us through a normal day in your life.

J: Sometime I wake up, eat breakfast, go to school.

S: If you could have any super powers what would they be?

J: X-ray vision and invisibility.

S: Those are some creepy superpowers...

J: So? S: What is your favorite class?

J: Recess.

S: Jimmy, we don’t have recess here.

J: Be quiet!

S: What would you say your three greatest strengths are?

J: Winning, height and intelligence and kindness.

S: You gave us four.

J: This is my interview, I do what I want.

If it is snowing outside, buddle up and make some snow angels, snowmen, and snowballs together.

Why not have a romantic picnic in the living room in front of a roaring fire and have a rom- com (romantic comedy) marathon.

You could camp out in front of the Xbox and maybe let your sweetheart win a few rounds of Black Ops.

S: Okay, this isn’t working. But before we end, we wanted to ask you about the rumor that says you’ll be leaving us for California soon. What do you plan to do before you leave?

J: Be the Jimmy I’ve always been.

S: Any advice for St. Luke’s students on finishing the school year well?

J: No.

If you are musically talented, grab a guitar and serenade your significant other with sweet love songs.

A classic romantic night might include seeing a movie at your local theater. Here’s a helpful tip: save a few bucks by bringing your own popcorn and candy (hidden discretely in a coat or a purse).

for example, women had been generally taught to show their affection for their loved ones with small presents and quiet deference since before the Sengoku Period. Thus, when Valentine’s Day was first brought to Japan in 1936 by an enterprising Russian chocolatier, it was Japanese women, not men, who opted to buy the no-doubt overpriced and gimmicky chocolates for their significant others. This tradition of the women as the main gift-givers continues today in Japan, although now it has been followed since the 1980’s by another holiday, White Day, wherein men are seen as the main gift givers. White Day is held on March 14th and on this day it is considered extremely rude to not pay back the generous gifts of women with marshmallow treats that are at least twice as valuable as the gifts they received during Valentine’s Day. Although Japanese women are happy to spend money on their lovers on Valentine’s Day, in Uzbekistan, February 14th is seen as primarily a celebration of the feminine spirit.

Mothers as well as wives are both publicly commended and given lavish satin finery. In recent years, Valentine’s Day has been somewhat eclipsed by the older holiday, Ulttyk Gashyktar Kunine Oray (meaning All Lovers’ Day in Uzbek). Despite the name, Uzbeki’s celebrate All Lovers’ Day on the night April 15th, by lighting and launching sky lanterns to signify a throwing away of relational troubles.

Although the two holidays are closely related, there are few actual Valentine’s Day card sales in Central Asia during either date, and it appears that, regardless of which holiday is celebrated, the Uzbek people are happy to stick with more traditional gifts.

While the Japanese and Uzbekistani seem to hold actual Valentine’s Day cards in low esteem, the Austrians build their entire holiday off of the little heartfelt messages.

Although there is still some dispute as to whether the Austrians actually invented the first Valentine’s Day cards (contrarians cite the Victorian poets as the originators of the modern love-note) there is no doubt that the Austrians, per capita buy more Valentine’s Day cards than any other European nation. Austria also places a much greater emphasis on personalized bouquets than the average American buyer. In Austria, men are expected to carefully put together customized bouquets that are meant to reflect the unique personality of the recipient.

America simply loves Valentine’s Day but, as even a simple jaunty to Wikipedia will tell you, we are not alone.

While various cultures have influenced and, in some cases, dramatically altered the framework of the holiday to better merge with their own traditions, we can happily report that Valentine’s Day is celebrated throughout the entire world.

Happy Valentine’s Day St. Luke’s. You may hop off my love train now, until next time- but mind the gap!

If you are feeling creative, you could plan an elaborate valentines-day themed scavenger hunt for your special someone. Plan for the last item to be the best- a rose, family engagement ring, or puppy (whichever is appropriate at this stage in your relationship).

Bring out your inner child and take your significant other to an arcade like “My Three Sons” (the ball pit is an ideal place to snuggle- until a small child cannon balls into the pit and ruins the moment).

Remember, Valentine’s Day isn’t about the chocolates, flowers, or diamonds. It’s about love, no matter if it is the love between best friends or lovers.

Random Kid of the Month: James Burwick Will Bloomer and Drew Lord Staff Writers

Dressed in a magician’s cloak, Harry Potter glasses and a Walt Disney hat, Jimmy approached staff writers Will Bloomer and Drew Lord with a confidence similar to that of a leopard tracking down two crippled fawns trying to cross the Nile.

Eager to get the interview finished in time for his his squash match, Jimmy started questioning the staff writers on their own lives, not fully aware that he was the interviewee.

Sentinel: Who are you?

James Burwick: I don’t know.

S: Why are you wearing a Hogwarts uniform?

Valentine’s Day Around the World Mac Zech World News Editor

Although February 14th, Valentine’s Day, commands an important spot in the American calendar, many of us are unaware of the many distinct traditions exercised in different cultures and countries around the world during this day of romance and passion. To get past the mountains of chocolates, bushels of roses, and heaps of Disney themed CVS cards, I invite the reader to hop aboard my love train, which will, in the following paragraphs, travel to the lovestruck islands of Japan, journey through the passionate plains of Uzbekistan, and voyage to the amorous Austrian Alps. Hop on!

Although Valentine’s Day is seen as a predominantly western and Christian holiday many East Asian countries have co-opted the holiday with their own cultures to create remarkably distinct and idiosyncratic traditions. In Japan

Top of the Hilltop Movie: Bullet to the Head Album: Breakwater Moon Superbowl Commercial: Oreo Whisper Fight TV Show: Community Dictator: Kim Jong-Un Sport: Alpine Super-G Word: Beyonce Restaurant: Word of Mouth College: Deep Springs Event: Valentine’s Day Coffeehouse

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SPORTS SLS Sports Legends Will Bloomer Staff Writer

Every graduating class has their standout athletes and St. Luke’s is incredibly privileged to have a few alumni participating in top tier college sports. Despite sending kids to play in the highest college divisions of soccer, squash, basketball, football, and nearly every other college sport, St. Luke’s is often overlooked as an athletic school. Also, St. Luke’s athletes are routinely forgotten just years after their graduation even though they advanced into more competitive leagues. The Sentinel staff wants to give St. Luke’s alumni college athletes the praise they deserved, by reminding SLS of the star athletes that graduated just years ago.

him compete on the PGA tour. Cameron graduated St. Luke’s School in 2010 and captained the golf team and played varsity squash. Cameron is playing golf at Stanford University and is also playing at semi-pro level.

season, posting an impressive 14-5 record and receiving a unanimous All-Ivy League selection. Chris has had an incredibly successful squash career, and St. Luke’s (and the Sentinel) hope he continues to excel.

At Stanford, Cameron carded a stroke average of 74.5 his freshmen year and started in all 13 events his sophomore year. Outside of Stanford, Cameron qualified for the 2012 U.S. Open at Olympic Club in San Francisco by winning the sectional qualifier at the Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, New Jersey, finished 11th at the 2011 Porter’s cup, and had multiple other top 15th finishes in youth and Amateur and semi-pro level national competitions. We hope Cameron will continue his golf career.

That guy who says “I went to school with Tiger Woods, or Landon Donovan or Candace Parker.” That guy could be you! Just remember the names of athletes in your high school.

Boys Varsity Basketball Bouncing Back Ben Decatur Sports Editor

Last Monday February 4th the Boy’s Varsity Basketball Team traveled to the Hopkins School to play in a pivotal FAA game. After a back-and-forth game, the Hilltoppers were able to get the best of the Storm, winning by a score of 55-49. With the victory, Hopkins took two out of three games against St. Luke’s and moved up in the FAA standings.

The first athlete in this group of forgotten legends is Kofi Agyapong, who graduated in 2010 and went to Wake Forest for soccer. After a prolific career for St. Luke’s, Kofi continued to succeed at soccer at Wake Forest, but ultimately decided to transfer to Columbia to play for their team. At Columbia, Kofi played sixteen games in his first season and attributed multiple assists. During his second season, he started 10 of 11 league games and had many key assists and goals for the squad; one of the most important of which was his assist to a lone goal victory over #15 ranked St. Johns.

The game was highlighted by physical play and constant shifts in momentum. The score was constantly changing and by the end of the first half the Storm had a meager 20-19 lead. The first half was dominated by turnovers and a constant struggle to put points on the board. However, after the first half the Storm were confident they could pull away with a victory.

The second half did not go as planned for St. Luke’s.

Hopkins was able to gain all the momentum and gain a double-digit lead that they were able to hold comfortably for most of the game. The Storm were able to battle back in the end, but just came up short losing by six points.

Rachel Brittenham going for a lay-up

Kofi Agyapong (center) receiving one of many accolades Kofi is an incredibly versatile college soccer player, and has played nearly every position in the midfield and striker roles for Wake Forest and Columbia. Agyapong has tremendous flair and makes an impact in starting roles and off the bench. A rare capability for young players, Kofi can start attacks sitting deep and threading through balls as well as dribbling past players (impressive evidence of this in his recruitment video on YouTube). The Sentinel wishes this 2009 Gatorade Player of the year continued success.

Rachel Brittenham most definitely deserves eternal glory in St. Luke’s athletics. A four-year starter, 1000-point club member, and three time Fairchester Athletic Association Champion, Rachel had a dramatic impact on the SLS Girls Varsity basketball team. AS well, she was named AllFAA in both soccer and softball. After her graduation in 2009, Rachel went to Wofford College. In her freshmen year, she played in all 29 games for the Terriers, had the seventh best three point percentage among freshmen in her league, 32%, and scored double digits fifteen times.

In her sophomore year Rachel started all 30 games, and set the individual single-season assists mark with 160 assists. Hopefully Rachel continues to succeed in college basketball.

As the best player in the country multiple times during his youth career, Chris Hanson was the best squash player St. Luke’s ever had and led the boys team a division championship in 2008, his favorite SLS moment. Outside of St. Lukes, Chris competed on the junior national team.

Chris Hanson lunging for a forehand

Cam Wilson teeing off.

His favorite match for that squad was the final match in the bronze playoff of the World University Games in Melbourne, Australia, in which the U.S. to beat Canada 2-1. After St. Luke’s, Chris went to Dartmouth and has been number one on their team since his freshmen year.

His favorite part about college squash has been the rise in competition because it made him work extremely hard.

Hanson finished his first season at Dartmouth with an 8-3 record.

By now, very few of you will remember the name Cameron Wilson. However, a few years from now, there’s a chance you will see his name daily on ESPN or watch

In his sophomore year, Chris competed all matches at the one spot, and won key matches against Yale and Rochester.

In his senior year, he competed in the top position all

Jay Latta ’16 led the team in scoring with 11 points and also added five rebounds to the Storm’s effort. Elijah Holifield ’15 also had a fantastic game, scoring nine points. Captain Sean Cullinane ’14, played well as always, scoring eight points for the team.

The tough loss put the Storm just under a .500 record, as they are now 8-9. When asked how he thinks the team will fair in the upcoming games against powerhouses GFA, Hamden Hall, and the Harvey School Cullinane responded, “I am confident we can win all these games, especially against Hamden. I look for the team to continue improving as we move closer to the FAA playoffs.”

Bryan Latorraca ‘14 feels the team needs to improve significantly on defense and rebounding. “I feel we really need to focus less on the individual and work together as a team. I also think costly turnovers was the difference in our loss to Hopkins.”

Next up for the Storm is a big Friday game against Greens Farms Academy at the Carey Gymnasium. Cullinane and the team urge you to join the Six Man in supporting St. Luke’s in another crucial FAA game. It has been rumored that the game will be shown on the MSG Varsity Network, so be sure to cheer loudly and you never know whether you will be shown on T.V.!