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Hurricane

April 2, 2015 Volume 4

The Upper School Newspaper of Cape Fear Academy

3900 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28412

Stars on the horizon

Star Search performances prove existence of talent in many lifeforms Into everyone’s life a little snow must fall. For Star Search performers, the snow that fell on February 24 was just enough to cancel school and give them more prep time. When their performance was rescheduled for March 19, the contestants had had plenty of time to polish their acts and get really nervous.

With acts ranging from singing to playing instruments, each student chose a piece they felt confident in and wanted to share with the audience.

Katy Kohut and Justin Garcia chose a Ray Charles classic “Hit the Road Jack.”

Kohut said, “Justin and I practiced at my house and in school. He brought his guitar and amp so that we could get the full effect.”

Finding time to practice together was an integral part of the artists’ schedules prior to the event.

TJ Carter and Justin Garcia chose “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers. Carter said, “Justin and I have gotten together a few times to decide on songs and work out our parts after school.”

Lea Jaffe’s decision to perform Sia’s “Chandelier” was a long process. She said, “Deciding on an act this year has been really difficult, because I have to balance

between something the audience will like and something I actually like performing.

That’s especially true when it comes to considering performing original work.”

The students and faculty advisors attended the three-hour rehearsal prior to the event to create the lineup, finalize acts, perform sound checks, and test the lighting.

Seniors Tayah Lowery and David Durham acted as emcees for the show, bringing humor and structure to the program. Lowery said, “I’d never actually done anything like that before, and it was fun. David and I would fight over who would announce the next act. We did “rock, paper, scissors” and I won every time.”

Grace Murtha placed third singing “Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac. “I chose Songbird because I knew no one else would sing it, and I wanted to bring something different to the table” said Murtha.

Julia Lensch performed a solo on the violin of “Symphonie Espagnole - movement IV Andante” by Edouard Lalo. “The piece I performed was one of my college audition pieces. I practiced it for months until it was polished and

performance ready,” said Lensch.

Lensch tied with the Kohut-Garcia duo for second in the competition.

The vocal trio of freshmen Jillian Tucker, Maya Tucker and Alexa Borstad, who sang “Riptide” by Vance Joy, finished in first place.

Borstad accompanied the group on her guitar, adding a more personal touch to the song. “I chose the song because it is very distinct and the chord progressions are really easy. It was an interesting song to connect to because it is different and we could make it our own,” said Borstad.

Being that the group was so young, they were worried about seniority ruling the competition and practiced to give the best performance possible.

“We’re glad we represented the freshman class,” said Jillian Tucker.

TJ Carter, in addition to performing, helped set up the entire show, assisting other performers in assembling their set.

Hugh McManus described Carter’s efforts as “literally running all over the stage, placing this or that, moving seats and personally adjusting the microphones and equipment for each performer.”

Students weren’t the only participants.

Teachers Ryan Chapman, Jonathan

Allen, and Director of Technology Brent Stimmel performed a set while the judges collaborated.

Other performers included Hannah Laham, Lily Zukerman, Paul Nguyen, Kelvin Kai, Caspian Goudarzi, Madeleine Gabbard and Morelle Tinsley.

Judges were Ms. Jennifer Avery, Ms. Rebecca Best, and Ms. Patty Zanella. Mr. Ben Fancy and Camille Bourne handled lighting and sound from the tech table, and SGA advisors Bobby Palmer and Rachel Hatfield coordinated the entire event.

Hannah Williams said, “I didn’t know there were so many talented singers in our school, especially among the freshmen.

That talent will be an asset for fine arts performances in the future.”

Taylor Bellinger ‘15 Just the three of us. Jillian Tucker, Alexa Borstad, and Maya Tucker perform “Riptide.”

The trio won first place in the March 19 competition held in the Erin E. McNeill Fine Arts Center. Photo by Alyx Copley Here’s your sign. Use this QR code to access all Star Search performances with your smart phone.

What’s inside Ecuadorian Exchange ....................... 2 Victor Agbafe wins again.................. 2 National History Day......................... 2 Washington Youth Summit............... 3 Greenhouse opens its doors............. 3 Planning for the future..................... 3 Quintiles Marathon........................... 4

Clothed in Love................................. 4 Trivial Pursuit..................................... 4 Kelvin Kai........................................... 5 Michael Meeks.................................. 5 Legally Blonde preview..................... 5 Wide Awake...................................... 6 Summer Internships.......................... 6

SAT Crossword.................................. 7 Dr. Love and Meredith on Prom....... 7 Raeven Goodman............................. 7 Letters to the Editor.......................... 8 Editorials............................................ 9 Senior Stats...................................... 10 Sports.............................................. 12

2 THE HURRICANE April 2, 2015

ACADEMICS

Around the world

Speaking out Lampkin goes to Washington

Ecuadorians visit Wilmington, Raleigh, and much more On Monday, It takes a lot of students toured New courage to board a Hanover County. plane for a country They visited the NC that is so different Aquarium and the Civil from your own.

War site at Fort Fisher, On March 18, five then walked on along students from Colegio the Kure Beach pier.

Iberoamericano de Tuesday was spent in San Augustín in Loja, the Cape Fear Museum Ecuador, arrived in and at Wrightsville Wilmington. They Beach. were greeted by On Wednesday their CFA hosts Julia the students explored Gillies, Elisabeth Dill, Raleigh. They visited Megan Kanzinger, museums, the Caitlin McGarrity, legislative building, and Alex Koch, and Caleb On the ledge. Exchange students from Loja, Ecuador, pose with their hosts on the edge of the Crabtree Valley Mall.

McCullough.

Intracoastal Waterway: Ronnie Correa, Megan Kanzinger, Joao Jimenez, Caitlin McGarrity, Alex On Thursday the The trip had a Koch, Caitlin Rodzik, Caleb McCullough, Julia Gillies, Elisabeth Dill, Rodrigo Delgado, Josselyn students visited lower Alverca, David Rosales. Not pictured: teacher Vinicio Samaniego. Photo by Heather McCullough rough start when and middle school the students were classes, and talked about their culture stopped by Miami customs agents who the dinner the students were invited to and answered questions about foods questioned a necklace intended as a Star Search. Music is an important part such as fanesca (a soup that is made for present for a host family. After satisfying of their culture in Loja, nicknamed the the agents, they missed their connecting “Musical Capital of Ecuador” because it is Easter) and guinea pig. Lower and middle school students were especially interested flight and were trapped in an airport known for having numerous small music in guinea pigs as food, which the visitors for close to five hours before boarding and dance clubs. described as a “delicacy” because it is another. They arrived in Raleigh-Durham Delgado noticed some differences very juicy and full of flavor. It is usually Airport later than expected, and spent the between his school and ours. “In my served with potatoes, and tastes “just like night in a hotel. school we have hexagonal shaped After finally arriving on March 19, they classrooms, but that’s just my school, the chicken.”

On Friday the students left for met their host families and then toured public schools have square classrooms,” Washington, D.C. on a four-day excursion the school with Mrs. Carla Whitwell and he said. to see the White House, monuments, their host students. The guests followed The Ecuadorians spent the weekend and museums before returning home to their hosts’ schedules for the rest of the with their host families. Josselyn Alverca school day. and her host Alex Koch shopped, watched Ecuador.

Mrs. Rachel Hatfield said, “Watching Later that day the Ecuadorians visited movies, bowled, and visited the beach our CFA kids form relationships with the the USS North Carolina battleship. and Walmart.

Ecuadorian students is the highlight for Rodrigo Delgado said, “I liked learning “At first, she seemed very shy, but me. I love seeing their faces when they about the battleship, and it was really when I got to know her, she’s one of the cool to see all of the guns.” funniest people I’ve ever met,” said Koch. meet their students; now we can look On Thursday night, Mr. Berger invited “I really enjoy our rides to school, because forward to seeing them again in Loja.”

William Lewis ‘18 the students and their host families to his she knows all the American songs on the house for an introductory dinner. After radio, and sings along with me.”

There’s a reason he’s named Victor Agbafe wins Morehead-Cain, Coca-Cola scholarships How did you feel after winning the Coca-Cola Scholarship and Morehead-Cain? I really appreciated the opportunities these programs [offered] me.

What’s the selection process like?

For the Morehead, [at] the semifinalist level, you have a series of two interviews; finalist come for finals weekend and another two interviews. The Coke [Scholarship] involved an extensive initial online application; [semifinalists] wrote a series of essays and free responses to [give] the selection committee a deeper insight into who you are. In early January, [finalists] had a Skype interview or went to Washington, D.C. In the end, about 150 out of 102,600 applicants became Coke Scholars.

What other awards/scholarships have you received? I was selected to be a part of the 2015 United States Senate Youth Program which, in addition to a week in Washington, provides a $5,000 scholarship. I received the Presidential Gold-level Medallion for completing over 250 hours of community service within a year of my HOBY World Leadership Congress experience. I won the National Achievement Scholarship, and I’m a finalist to receive full scholarships to Duke University and Emory University.

What are your top college choices?

Things are still up in the air now.

Describe a typical day in your life.

I wake up between 5:30 and 6 in the morning. I finish any work I haven’t done yet or read some notes for a quiz or tests while checking out the recent news or social issues update on the New York Times, CNN or Fox. When I get into the shower I listen to some music to really pump me up for the day, and hurry to get myself to school for some homework/ review session by 7.

Between classes I check sports updates, Twitter, and Facebook to catch up on any missed info or updates in my friends’ lives. At break, if I’m not leading a YAG or Young Dems meeting or listening to an ongoing meeting, I try to go to my next class and relax a bit. If I don’t have an SGA lunch meeting I either catch up on some homework or cram for a quiz I might have; I don’t really get to go off campus much.

After school I meet up with [Mr. Cody] Adams to do some physics. Then, I either have sports or theatre practice depending on the time of year. When I get home I go on a jog if I don’t have sports (I refuse to not stay in shape second semester senior year) to decompress. [Then] I eat, and then the homework/outside work for extracurriculars starts, which can take time and normally keeps me in and out of sleep (I try to do homework in my bed— not the best idea).

Right at home. Lexi Lampkin poses in the office of US Rep. Richard Hudson. Contributed photo

Lexi Lampkin, one of four students selected from North Carolina, attended the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, DC March 1-3. Attendees urged congressmen to sign bills and letters pertaining to US-Israel foreign policy.

What is the AIPAC? It is the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. There were 16,000 people and 3,000 teens at the conference.

What was the goal of the conference?

The goal was to educate people about the US-Israel relationship and teach them how to be advocates for Israel.

What did you think of Prime Minister Netanyahu?

It was amazing to actually be there to hear his speech. It was incredible to be in front of such a powerful man that is really concerned with the welfare of not only his country, but the US also.

What awareness can you spread about the US-Israel relationship?

I can spread the importance of the relationship and educate people on the conflicts Israel is having with other countries which stresses the importance of the strong relationship.

What did you learn?

It was an incredible experience and I can take away a lot of education on Israel.

I can now correctly become an activist for Israel and advocate for the US-Israel relationship.

PJ Middleton ‘17

Making history

Students participate, place at National History Day

What’s your work ethic?

I like to do anything I take on to the best of my abilities because I feel like it is a waste of time if I don’t. I feel like my drive to succeed is at optimum level after a personal failure as I have something to prove to myself.

Julia Andrews ‘15 Contestants. Front row: Edward Smith, Lilly Lancaster, Ana Kane, Stella Bloom, Lacey Kleppinger, Alexis Mearns, Trinity Swepson, Julia Lancaster, Jordan Brown; Row 2: Mr. Mark Cambell, Davis Kranchalk, Michael Moulton, Back row: Lizzie Sweyer, Eugenia Jenkins, Lila Das, Kaitlin Sweyer, Lea Jaffe, Clare Glenn, Emily Cooke, Back Row: Emma Wright, West Graham, Nick Pollak, Rebecca Early, Kelly Butler, Mr. Nathan Gergel

Dynamic duo. Victor Agbafe poses with North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis at the US Senate Youth Program. “We had the chance to meet great leaders of all three branches of government,” said Agbafe. Contributed photo.

High School Division Documentaries: 1st Place: Maya Angelou: Life and Legacy: Kelly Butler, Emily Cooke, Rebecca Early High School Division Websites: 1st Place: National Women’s Suffrage Association: Lila Das, Eugenia Jenkins, Emma Wright, Lizzie Sweyer.

High School Division Research Papers: 2nd Place: Carter and the Klan: Clare Glenn High School Division Group Exhibits: 5th Place: The not-so Silent Charlie Chaplin: Lea Jaffe, Kaitlin Sweyer PJ Middleton ‘17

April 2, 2015 THE HURRICANE 3

Making their mark Four chosen for Washington Youth Summit The growing Green movement offers promising opportunities in the environmental field. Anna Kate Stephenson, Henry Murtha, Emma Wright and Yasmine Henneke are capitalizing on that movement.

With the help of AP Environmental Science teacher Keni Rienks, these four students were nominated for the Washington Youth Summit on the Emma Wright Environment, a program at George Mason University in Washington, D.C. The university partners with National Geographic and the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, producing an interactive program to help students explore possible careers in environmental science, conservation, and environmental law. The Summit allows students to explore both the Smithsonian and the National Zoo, to complete research on the environment, and to listen to speeches from prominent

ACADEMICS

Planning the future

As Copenhaver prepares for part-time, rising seniors get a preview of Fee

experience is to get my opinions out there and just learn. I am looking forward to learning from my advisers as well as from the other [attendees]. I want to be able to walk away with new knowledge and a greater understanding of what I can do to help the planet,” said Emma Wright.

The program helps students solve environmental problems to improve our world.

“The environment is something we need to take Henry Murtha Yasmine Henneke Anna Kate Stephenson care of in order to allow future generations to thrive, so I’m interested in Petroleum Engineering,” said across the country to participate in an Anna Kate Stephenson. intensive-study week of leadership in The program offers a bonus to those environmental science and conservation.

You’ll wind up where you’re supposed to who complete it.

Henneke, Murtha, Wright and Stevenson be. Mrs. Copenhaver takes a break from “It’s cool that I get college credit and were chosen based on academic [get to] advocate the dire status of climate scheduling. Photo by Maxx Middleton accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in leadership in the change. I can’t wait to come back to As College Placement Counselor Becky North Carolina with more knowledge on sciences and conservation studies.”

Copenhaver nears the end of her CFA the subject,” said Henry Murtha.

Participants were excited about the career, we asked her about her decision: opportunities the summit presented.

The summit will be held June 28-July 3.

“The best way to make the most of this Kate Brennan ‘15 Why are you stepping down from head counselor?​ Mr. Berger added another part-time position to the College Counseling Department, so I thought it would be a good time for me to hand over the role of the director to another person since I am getting close to retirement.

Spring is a season of transformation.

Market, is an existential aspect to our as part of the class during the remainder In between the fine arts center and learning here at CFA.” of this school year as a community What will your new position involve? gymnasium, where once only a dead tree The greenhouse offers multiple sustainability project. There may even be We haven’t decided exactly what languished, there is now a greenhouse. opportunities for education for all a few other classes that will utilize it as my role will be next year. I will continue On March 19, 2015, the greenhouse students, not just the Upper School. well, especially Little Explorers. There will officially opened with a ribbon-cutting Rienks said, “The US AP Environmental absolutely be many classes integrating the working with students and teachers, of course, along with some other programs ceremony.

Science classes will utilize the greenhouse greenhouse at some point next year. Mr. For several weeks, McFarlane is teaching Botany next that I have been doing. construction workers and faculty year, so I imagine the majority of How do you feel about your members had been working his classes will be held within the replacement? extensively to finish construction greenhouse.”

Mr. Jamison Fee will and get the greenhouse ready.

Generous donations made be a great addition to Teacher Keni Rienks, who the greenhouse a reality. our school. He has been will oversee the greenhouse, Shana Barclay said “The Parent in a private boarding said, “I am beyond excited at Association agreed to make a school for several years, what this could mean for CFA generous gift to fund it, but it was so he comes to us with students. It is so crucial to have not quite enough. The Atwood great experience in the opportunity to learn outside and Carlstedt families agreed to college counseling. He of sitting in a classroom - this fund the remainder.” has also been a lacrosse provides the perfect outlet This greenhouse will be a coach at his school., and is really laid for creativity and exploratory great addition to campus and we back and easy to talk to. It’s pretty cool learning. Even the idea of welcome it with open arms.

Ready to grow. Lower School students enjoy the ribbon-cutting Sophie Fritz ‘16 that we’ll have a male and female in the growing food to utilize within ceremony, joined by Head of School Don Berger, Todd and Carol college counseling office. our own dining services, to Atwood, Sheila and Wayne Carlstedt (grandparents of Will and growing food to sell at a Farmer’s Cole Boggio), Dena Collie and Tamara Pasin. Photo by Susan Harrell What will you miss the most about being head counselor?

The thing I will most miss about being here everyday is that I’ll have to play “catch up” each week with what has happened while I was away. Being here on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays will give me consistency with working three days in a row, I think.

What I will enjoy most is that I still get to be with all the kids for another year (and maybe more!). I can’t imagine my life away from school since I have been doing this for such a long time! The other thing I will enjoy is having some time to do the things that I have never had the time to do...maybe some short trips, exercising more, and even cooking! My poor husband never has good meals with my schedule as it has been for years!

Sean Brennan ‘18 members of the scientific community, with experience in conservation.

The website for George Mason University’s Washington Youth Summit on the Environment said, “These students join a select group of 250 students from

Green thumbs up Greenhouse opens its doors

4 THE HURRICANE April 2, 2015

ACTIVITIES

Run for it

Beta Club members participate, volunteer at Quintiles marathon to volunteer (Laney and Hoggard

You’ve got to be insane to wake up at 5:00 am and run a marathon— unless you’re running for a cause.

The Quintiles marathon and half marathon are 26.2 and 13.1 miles, respectively. They start around 6:00 am at the Wrightsville Beach park and end in Mayfair every year on March 20th. This marathon counts as a qualifier for the famous Boston Marathon. It also benefits the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and the Landfall Foundation.

Who would want to run something like this? Beta Club members Juliet Taylor and Monique Olson would.

Taylor said, “I wanted to run in the half marathon because I wanted Helping hands. Sheila Núñez, Dowling King, Rachel Early, Alyx to challenge myself. It was a great Copley, and Lea Jaffe pass out water and bananas to the runners sense of accomplishment crossing as they complete the marathon at the finish line at Mayfaire Town Center. “It was really cool to see how happy everyone was the finish line!” when they crossed the finish line and made me feel really good Dedication is key when wanting to be helping all of them out,” said King. Photo by Amy Knowles to run a marathon. For these two,

preparation played a huge part in their decision to run.

Olson said, “We trained by doing short runs on Wednesdays long runs on Saturday. We increased our runs by 1 mile each week... [We] ran 10 miles the last week of training.”

The runners weren’t the only things contributed by Cape Fear Academy.

The Beta Club brought 44 members that volunteered to help out with the race. From waking up at 4:30 am to help setup, to cheering runners on along the way, the Beta Club was fully involved.

Beta Club advisor Becky Copenhaver said, “We became involved when Dr. Sami Winter, a veterinarian in town, contacted me to see if we had any kids who may want to earn service hours.

Since I was the Beta Club sponsor, it became a wonderful group event for the club many years ago. Since that time, other schools have jumped onboard and are sending many students

Beta Clubs), but we were the first school to become involved, I think.”

Beta Club strives to help the community and get involved with many service events. This was a great opportunity for its members to gain community service hours and interact with their community at the same time.

Hannah Williams said, “It was pretty rewarding to see people so happy crossing the finish line and at the same time it was a great opportunity to gain community service hours.”

Beta Club’s runners and volunteers helped make the Quintiles Marathon a success. Through their hours of hard volunteer work and dedication, members sent a positive message to other schools and the community.

Joshua Reda ‘16

Love is priceless

Trivial pursuit Houses compete in a battle of wits

Clothed in Love is a non-profit community service hours. organization started by alumnus Carryl Julia Andrews took the responsibility of Tinsley. Tinsley began this organization running Clothed in Love this year. “When to provide quality clothing to girls in the I was asked to run Clothed In love, I was Wilmington community who cannot more than willing to take on the challenge afford because I had them. With always loved donations volunteering from friends, within the churches and community. I CFA families, was honored Clothed in when Carryl Love has and the other provided more previous than 7,952 CIL leaders articles of (Elizabeth clothing.

Hill, Jensen At 10 am, Wallace) one Saturday thought of me. a month, It has opened women and Serving with love. Freshmen Haley Dunn, Brooklyn Owens, my eyes to children line the everyday Brittany Brooks, and Lily Wojciechowski check customers the sidewalk struggles these out at Clothed In Love. Photo by Julia Andrews of St. Andrews women face.

Presbyterian Church to get their ten free It brings me such joy when women and items. With smiles of joy on their faces, children walk out with items that will each shopper that entered through the make them feel beautiful and confident,” doorway was respectful to not only the said Andrews. volunteers, but also the clothing.

Hannah Williams ‘15 Since its beginning in 2011, Clothed in Love has become a major resource for

Communication is key. Caspian Goudarzi describes a celebrity to Tyler Smith during the lightning round of the House Cup trivia event. Photo by Joshua Reda

Clothed in Love flourishes with support

Prepping for prom

On March 10th, students gathered in the McNeil Fine Arts Center to participate in a House Cup event like none other.

The entire Upper School participated in a series of trivia games for their respective houses. During the first round, the upper school answered a series of trivia questions via their smartphone.

“It was fun to incorporate pop culture into house cup since it was the first time we used trivia as a contest,” said Rip Judge.

After the first round, each house sent up their respective contestants to the 1

stage. There were 12 questions in this round and each contestant answered two.

“I was a little bit hesitant to answer some of the questions because I didn’t want to make our house lose a point,” said Nick Pollak.

The trivia event was a novel way for the Houses to compete. Unlike previous events that depended on physical skill, this one celebrated knowledge and cultural awareness.

Forrest Singletary ‘16

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Five golden rules for the perfect Promposal Some people begin “Prom-prep” months ahead of time by doing everything from organizing limos to finding the perfect outfit. As the clock counts down to Prom, many want to know, “How am I asking someone/ getting asked to Prom?”

When coming up with a promposal, there are a few important things to keep in mind: 1. Find the perfect date. Whether it is someone you have been dating for five years, your crush, or your best friend, make sure you ask someone you truly want to go with.

2. Do NOT wait until the last minute.

Hear that, guys? The longer you put off asking your date, the more likely they

are going to be swept away by another proposal.

3. Be creative. If you want to stand out, think of something outside of the box. You do not have to hire someone to skywrite your date’s name in the air, but the more personal it is, the better the chance of acceptance.

4. Make sure it’s legal. It never hurts to push the limit with your promposal, but do not do anything that could endanger you or your date.

5. The final and most important thing is to have fun. Do not be nervous and do not overthink it; the more laid-back and natural your promposal is, the better it will go.

Shephard Sullivan ‘15

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Model promposals. (1) Maddie Buren says yes to her boyfriend Drew who goes to Topsail High School. “I walked out and saw my parents and when I turned the corner everyone was standing there. I looked down onto the field and saw him with roses and my whole team holding a sign. It was so sweet,” said Buren.

Photo by Suzanne Buren. (2) Gene Middleton and Shelly Wehner pose for a post-promposal picture. “I found out that Shelly loved Gossip Girl so I knew it had to contain a Gossip Girl theme,” said Middleton. Photo

by Jan Reid. (3) Trey Moore gets down on one knee to pop the question, “Prom?” to Juliet Taylor. There’s an ongoing joke that Jules and I are getting married so I thought this would be a good idea,” said Moore.

Photo by Rachel Early

April 2, 2015 THE HURRICANE 5

FINE ARTS

Kelvin’s corner Sophomore explores talent in sketching Q - How did you get into drawing?

A - Before I came here (USA), I quit my Middle School. I had lots of spare time to learn English - and also time to draw. You just try to “dig up” something. I tried a lot and my parents gave me lots of support.

Q - Have you ever had any formal art training/guidance?

A - I have never had any formal instruction.

I did take 3D art recently, though.

Q - Which is your favorite drawing?

A - The Matt Sweyer one. That was the first time I drew a person seriously. I drew

a lot of anime before I drew Matt.

Q - What do you usually think about or focus on when you are working on a new piece?

A - The thing that I think about when I am drawing is, “Is this the best work that I can do?”

Q - Have you ever entered your work in competitions?

A - I draw a lot for fun. I have thought about entering in art competitions but I have never really had the chance to.

Robert Schuett ‘17

Kelvin’s pieces. Top left: A sketch of actress Anne Hathaway in the film “The Dark Knight Rises.” Bottom left: An anime-themed sketch. Right: A portrait of CFA sophomore Matthew Sweyer in his Halloween costume from 2013. Photos by Jan Reid

Off to Harvard Law

Legally Blonde rehearsals in full swing

Do blondes really have more fun in law challenge for the technical area will be school? The Upper School musical, Legally the multiple, different set changes. Since, Blonde, explores that option on April 10I don’t build the set, we only have a short 12 at Thalian Hall. The musical features period of time to familiarize ourselves Lea Jaffe as Elle Woods, Chris Johnson with the set which will be hard but very as Emmett Forrest, Dani Kranchalk as rewarding on opening night.”

Vivienne Kinsington Jack Beermann Avery has been working especially as Warner Huntington III, and Hannah hard preparing and teaching the cast.

Laham as Avery said, Paulette “It’s tough Bonafante. to schedule The plot rehearsals is familiar because not to almost everyone can everyone. be there at Kranchalk said, once, but it “Legally Blonde is great that is about a CFA students sorority queen have so many from the West opportunities.

Coast who I am very What about love Lea Jaffe convinces the Harvard chases her ex excited to see admissions officers to let her into their law school during to Harvard the whole Law, where she “What You Want” with her Delta Nu sisters acting as her show come cheerleaders. Photo by Camille Bourne discovers she together in the can be a lot more than a pink outfit and end; it’s a big show with a lot going on.” blonde hair.”

Legally Blonde is a very song-andThe cast has been rehearsing since dance heavy production that creates January. Kate Brennan said, “We’re many opportunities for the cast to almost done choreographing all the shine, including a guest appearance by dances and blocking all the scenes. We’re Lala Loudermilk, former director David going to run through the whole show Loudermilk’s dog. soon, and I’m excited to see how it will Jaffe said, “I really like “What You look.”

Want,” which is about Elle studying to Director Jennifer Avery, technical get into Harvard. It’s really elaborate and director Benedict Fancy, and costume funny. I’m very excited to be working director Cheryl Kanzinger have faced with Lala, who will be featured as Bruiser numerous challenges as they prepare for Woods.”

Lexi Lampkin ‘17 opening night. Fancy said, “The biggest

Drum roll, please...

Michael Meeks advances in his musical career Michael Meeks is no ordinary kid. Not only is he a striving student, but he is also an accomplished musician. He plays percussion, primarily mallets, and the piano, and has been playing instruments since sixth grade. “I play percussion because I’ve had a drum set since I was a little kid, and I play piano because I’ve always wanted to,” said Meeks.

Since then, Michael has reached out to be better and auditioned for the All State Band Clinic. This audition included a room with two judges while Michael played his solo and scales, and demonstrated sightreading.

Meeks said, “I played my scales and solo well, and while the sight-reading was hard, I scored pretty well on it.”

He’s been in All District and NCAIS Honor bands every year since eighth grade, and this year he made All State band.

He plans to major in music education

in college and eventually be a professor of music at a university.

“I really like music because it’s a form of expression that nearly everybody in the world can understand to some extent, and it can help connect people of varying and cultures,” said Meeks.

Ready to deliver

Publications staff, editors prepare for the big day

Nansi Holt ‘17

Perfect percussion. Meeks plays the xylophone during a Upper School band concert on December 4. Photo by Jan Reid

The publications staff has two main At this point, the yearbook is finished, responsibilities: The Hurricane newspaper, except for delivery. Yearbook editors and the Shoreline yearbook. Staff Julia Andrews and Hannah Williams, and members have worked diligently to meet publications teacher Jan Reid, spent hours their deadlines. reviewing each spread multiple times Shoreline Co-Editor Julia Andrews said, before sending in the last pages, trying to “Designing, planning, and editing the make everything perfect. yearbook is so much work. We have With the yearbook in the hands of to make sure the publisher, everyone meets focus shifts to their deadline, the final two creating more issues of The work for the Hurricane, editors. Although and to staffing it’s hard to spend decisions for the so much time upcoming year. working on the Co-Editor Sheila Shoreline, it’s Núñez said, very rewarding “Publications, when the book unlike other comes back classes, is a Funny business. Yearbook editors Hannah Williams and people are “work your and Julia Andrews share a laugh while proofreading excited and way up” class. pages. “Julia and I have become better friends which pleased with all has helped make us more compatible as editors,” said Freshman of the staff’s hard Williams. Photo by Jan Reid year is a work.” learning year; Clark Dozier said, “I’ve been a member sophomore year is another, but there is of the publications staff since I was a also more responsibility given. Junior and freshman and I know first-hand how senior years, staff members are more much dedication and time it takes. As a eligible to become editors, and have more freshman I knew absolutely nothing; I’ve expectations.” come a long way since then. All I did was In addition to preserving a year of watch the “big kids” and learn from them; memories, Mrs. Reid said, “Publications they worked on the computer with such teaches life skills. Far beyond the ability to ease and know-how. I never thought I write, design, or take a photo, the class would be able to do what they could. By prepares you for the responsibilities you’ll the end of the year when the Shoreline face in the real world. You learn to be arrived, I watched the big kids’ faces responsible for other people as well as light up when they saw their work, which yourself.”

Clark Dozier ‘15 almost everyone purchased.”

CFA sends students to

Governor’s School

Hannah Laham Choral Music

Michael Meeks Percussion

Chris Johnson Choral Music

Lee Jackson Percussion

Nick Pollak Spanish

“I sang American Lullaby by Gladys Rich. I was also asked to sight- read a piece in front of the judges. The judges showed absolutely no expression during the audition, which was different.”

“This is a great opportunity for me to expand my musical experience and prepare me for college (where I will hopefully be studying music).”

“I feel like this is going to be a great opportunity, and I’ve heard that it’s a wonderful experience. I want to learn more about singing and become a better singer.”

“I was selected for percussion.

I am excited because it is something totally new and I hope to further my musical career there.”

“I nominated Nick because he’s awesome.

He’s very enthusiastic about Spanish and speaks every chance he gets. This program is an immersion experience that will allow him to soar.”

Rachel Hatfield

6 THE HURRICANE April 2, 2015

LIFESTYLES AND ENTERTAINMENT

Wide awake

Caffeine. It’s an ingredient found in many substances that students drink to kick-start their day. Caffeine leaves us feeling energized and alert, but it also has a down side.

Caffeine is defined as “a drug that stimulates the central nervous system” by the Medical Dictionary. When the nervous system is stimulated, an individual begins to feel more alert and energetic, at least for a little while.

We drink caffeine for a number of reasons. “I drink coffee when I want to focus better,” said Anna Collie. Other benefits include increased reaction time, improved memory, decreased fatigue, and improved mental function.

However, we tend to ignore the downside of caffeine consumption.

Ingesting a considerable amount of caffeine can cause numerous side effects.

“After I drink [caffeinated drinks] I begin to feel really jittery,” said Elisabeth Dill.

Other side effects include dehydration and sleep insomnia.

Caffeine can become addictive after drinking it daily for a period of time. Our survey of the Upper School

Caffeinated drinks are a regular part of the average American diet-- but what is it doing in your body?

showed that out of 81 students, 5% believe they are addicted to caffeine, while another 20% thought that they might possibly be addicted. Caffeine is regarded as “addictive” due to the serious withdrawal systems that are often associated with addictive drugs.

“If I don’t drink coffee, I feel worse,” said Delaney Mitchell. In fact, 17% of surveyed students agreed with Mitchell’s statement. Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal include headaches, fatigue, irritability, lethargy, depression, muscle stiffness, lack of concentration, and insomnia. These systems can last anywhere from a day to a week.

Many of us drink caffeinated drinks because we feel that we need an extra boost to get us through the day. That is why beverages such as tea, soft drinks, coffee and energy drinks are being consumed almost five times a day.

The recommended amount of caffeine by the U.S. National Library of Medicine is two 8-ounce cups of caffeine per day, but many students drink twice this amount. This kind of daily consumption can lead to what is known as a “caffeine overdose.” In the past eight years, there have been 12

documented cases of caffeine overdoses that left people either dead or in the hospital.

According to the Huffington Post, 18-year-old Logan Stiner was just days from graduating high school in northeast Ohio when he died on May 27 of a cardiac arrhythmia and seizure due to acute caffeine toxicity.

Stiner had taken a dietary supplement known as Hard Rhino, given to him by a classmate. According to the coroner, the amount of caffeine in his system was about 23 times greater than the level in a typical soda or coffee drinker. On March 6, Stiner’s parents filed a lawsuit on his behalf, naming the classmate, Amazon.com, and six Arizona-based companies that packaged and sold the pharmaceutical-grade powder as defendants.

Knowing the consequences as well as the benefits of caffeine consumption can help those of us who think we can’t make it through A period without our morning java.

Brooklyn Owens ‘18

Student Survey: How do you take your caffeine?

Soft Drink Coffee Tea Mocha Energy Drink Other

On the job Eggcellent Easter Aqua Fedora: Liza White

Castle Branch: Barton Williams

Crabby Chic:

PJ Middleton & Madison Graham

CFA IT Department: Alex Manolukas

Easten Carolina Veternary: Sophie Fritz

Lula Balou: Liza White

NHC Sheriff’s Dept: Tony Batchler

One Belle Bakery:

Students celebrate spring holidays

Easter, a holiday commonly filled with colored eggs and chocolate bunnies will be celebrated April 5, when students enjoy a variety of activities and traditions. But what does it actually celebrate?

Originally meant to commemorate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, Easter is a Christian holiday and falls anywhere from March 22 to April 25, depending on the year.

“I go to church on Easter and see it more as a day to honor Jesus than as a day to eat chocolate and color eggs,” said Raeven Goodman.

But despite the spiritual meaning of the holiday, for many families it seems to have taken on a different meaning.

“Easter is always fun because even though I’m 17, my mom still makes me color eggs and hunt for them with

my little brother. It’s just a fun day to spend time with family,” said Taylor Lackey.

Many families, in addition to egg hunts, plan gatherings for meals where they have the chance to eat and relax.

“On Easter, my grandparents come over and we have dinner together,” said Caleb McCullough.

Thalian Association:

Clare Glenn & Ava Medina

Wilmington Police Dept: Josh Reda

Wilmington Surgical Association: Ireland Berry and Lizzie Sweyer Emily Norris ‘16

Kelly Butler ‘16

To tell the truth: secret lives of teachers Match the story with the face

Morelle Tinsley

Not everyone celebrates the season. “I don’t really celebrate Easter; I just enjoy my Sundays like I always do,” said Lauren Birmingham.

But whether students spend the day with food coloring on their hands, going to services, sitting down for a big ham dinner, or sleeping in till noon, the holiday provides a much needed distraction before things like AP Exams, Prom, and the Upper School Musical take over.

Eugenia Jenkins said, “Having a short break from school and being able to celebrate Easter with my family relieves a lot of my stress.

The break comes at a perfect time to as I start to prepare for AP exams.”

1) I was suspended for two days my junior year for not serving any (I think there were 8 or 9) of my after-school tardy detentions. When I was called into the office, and was told by the assistant principal that I was being suspended, I laughed and said, “You’re suspending me because I don’t want to come to school on time and don’t want to stay late? Do you honestly believe I view this as a punishment?” He asked me if I thought, “this was some kind of joke,” and, of course, I answered yes. He then suspended me for a Friday and a Monday.

2) I started water skiing on a competitive team when I was 10, and at the age of 16 I was chosen

for an award that put me in the water skiing hall of fame. Most of my high school days were spent skiing or training for the ski season. During the school year I was heavily involved in the theater and choral programs. I NEVER, ever got in trouble - I was the epitome of the “good kid.”

A) Keni Rienks

B) Mark Campbell

C) Ryan Chapman

3) I organized a charcoal grill outdoor barbecue to protest the horrible cafeteria food. I went to a parochial school and they made the entire student body kneel on the ground after school until I confessed that I organized it.

4) I was frequently in trouble for tardies to school in the morning. I spent many days in lunch detention and came VERY close to a full-day suspension for those tardies.On a positive note, I was involved in every sport possible and tried to make friends with different groups of people and was voted “Best AllD) Julie Around” by my senior class, which Capps I considered a real honor.

Tayah Lowery ‘15 1.C 2. A 3.B 4.D

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April 2, 2015 THE HURRICANE 7

LIFESTYLES AND ENTERTRAINMENT

What’s hot in

tech world?

Greatest tech gadgets of 2015

Lizzie Sweyer ‘16

Brain games

Are you ready for the SAT?

Go Pro Hero 4 Black: This awardwinning camera with an underwater case has incredible high resolution and video quality, and can be used to capture anything from surfing in the water to skiing on the slopes.

Across 2) Native.

5) Obsolete; very old and no longer in use.

7) Lively and full of vitality.

9) A person who is very skillful working with their hands.

10) Pretentious’ showing off.

11) To restore to a peaceful state.

12) Foreboding; a signal that something bad is going to happen.

13) Sluggish; lacking energy.

14) Lasting only a short time.

19) An unpleasant and loud noise.

23) A mixture or sum total.

24) Scholarly; wise due to much studying.

25) Narrow minded, opinionated; stubborn.

27) Only using just enough words to make the point.

29) Available.

30) To flatter or praise too much.

Down 1) Very controversial.

3) Complaining; whining.

4) Having to do the cook.

6) Cautious before acting.

8) To scolf.

11) Mundane; commonplace.

15) Far away; distant.

16) A person that tries to gain the favor of others through the use of flattery.

17) Minor; less important 18) To spend money or some other resource in an uncaring, wasteful fashion.

20) The beginning or earliest stage.

21) Associated with artistic beauty.

22) A puzzling or confusing situation.

26) Lightheartedness; carefree; especially when not appropriate.

28) To talk loudly and widly.

Apple Watch: Coming April 24, the Apple watch offers three versions. The watch will be hooked up to your phone, able to receive messages, have similar apps and keep track of your fitness daily. Prices range from $350 to $18,000.

Chase Carraway ‘18 Answers on page 8

A royal affair

Livescribe Smartpen: For only $169.95, this pen allows you to record audio while taking notes and then play them back Each year students from area high later. The memory holds 400 to 800 hours schools compete in the annual Azalea of recorded audio and has OLED display to Festival Scholarship Pageant, hoping to navigate Smartpen apps. win the title of Azalea Festival Princess. The winner receives the Beverly Anne Jurgensen Scholarship.

The Pageant is a tradition that has taken place since 1949. Each year a Princess is chosen along with four other girls who represent her court. The winner is chosen based on a private interview with judges, evening gown competition, and on-stage presentation.

Junior Raeven Goodman won the title of Kube: Never worry about carrying a cooler first runner-up. With this honor, she received and a speaker ever again. With the new a $2,000 scholarship toward college. cube arriving in the summer of 2015, this Ms. Patty Zanella, who spent many years cooler has it all, from carrying 33 quarts to working with the Miss American Pageant a bluetooth speaker or plug-in speaker. in New York, served as Goodman’s coach.

Sources: http://kubesound.com/, http://shop.gopro.com/ She said, “Raeven spent months (we actually hero4/hero4-black/CHDHX-401.html, http://www.livescribe. started back in January) perfecting her walk, com/en-us/smartpen/, https://www.apple.com/watch/

Raeven Goodman wins first runner-up in Azalea Festival Scholarship Pageant

doing the stage turns, and spending a great deal on mock interviews.You never know what questions the judges will ask, so you try to prepare for a very wide range. The night of the pageant, so many people who sat around me, commented on her poise when she walked out in her gown. She was stunning. And her on-stage question just blew everyone away.”

Although she missed out on the ultimate prize, Goodman was satisfied with the experience. “I learned that even though this was my first pageant, I was able to remain true to myself and realize that real beauty begins with confidence and being satisfied with who God made me to be,” she said.

On top of the scholarship, Goodman can look forward to special access and treatment at all of the upcoming Azalea Festival events. You might say she’ll be treated like royalty.

Lights and cameras. Raven Goodman stands in the spotlight, showing off her gown for the judges in the Pageant.

Contributed photo.

Lila Das ‘16

Dr. Love and Meredith tackle Prom-blems Dear Dr. Love and Meredith, With prom right around the corner, I am expecting a big promposal from my boyfriend; however, he hasn’t mentioned it once. Every time I bring it up he gets very quiet and acts like he is dreading it. I do not want to be annoying but I would like him to be a bit more into it because it is something I really want. How can I get my dream promposal?!

for most girls. The bigger, the better, right? However, when your man is clueless and seems to dread the subject, it may be time to drop some hints. Showing him promposals you liked on social media or talking about your friends’ promposals may give him incentive. On the other hand, though, he may be playing dumb just to surprise you big time.

Dear Dr. Love and Meredith, My friend is planning on asking a Dr, Love: Some guys treat prom as a huge mutual friend to prom. The thing is, deal while others think its just another I know of someone else who is also dance. Your boyfriend might be that planning on asking the same person second type of guy. However, if you think and I’m worried that my friend will get that your “promposal” is a big deal to you, rejected. Should I tell him? you may want to send some hints to him about how excited you are for prom. If Dr. Love: People tend to overthink prom he doesn’t pick up on the hints, you may and who to ask. The thing is, you just want to talk to him about how big of a have to realize that its not like you’re deal prom is to you. Communication is asking someone out. You are just asking key! someone to accompany you to a school event. I cannot reiterate this enough.

Meredith: Ah, promposals. A staple piece So go ahead, ask someone out of your for high school proms, and a must-have league, ask someone that you’ve always

Dr. Love: Don’t be embarrassed if you don’t have a date, and more importantly, don’t be afraid to ask someone else even if that means asking someone from another school! You should do what makes you happy. Please understand Meredith: OMG. Is it even prom season that if you ask someone, don’t think that if there’s no prom drama? If you know people will think you two are a couple! that two people are going to ask the same Everyone knows that people are going person, leave it to the date with the most with friends and bringing someone from initiative to ask your friend first. As per another school would just add to the fun! promposal etiquette: keep what you know on the down low. If your friend gets let Meredith: The preconceived notion that down, there are plenty of other dateless going to prom alone makes you alone is prom-goers that I’m sure would love your one that needs to be kicked to the curb. friends company.

Independence is endearing, and no one will judge you if you’re just taking pictures Dear Dr. Love and Meredith, with your friends. Prom is about having All of my friends have a date for prom fun with the people around you, and not except me. I am really stressing about having a date shouldn’t define your prom this because they will all be taking night as a bust. pictures and dancing with their dates ... and then there will be me. Should I Editor’s Note: Dr. Love and Meredith are invite someone out of school? or should not professional therapists. Their advice I just go alone? HELP! should be considered entertainment only. had a crush on, its a school event and you’re going as friends unless explicitly told otherwise. Just let everything run its course. There’s only drama if you make drama.

8 April 2, 2015 THE HURRICANE

OPINIONS

Letters Editor to the Our readers write

Dear Editor, Over winter break, I had two papers to complete on top of homework in almost every subject. I think it is unfair for teachers to be assigning work over a break. It’s called a break for a reason, so let’s respect that. Lots of people travel over the one week we have off, so making time for hours of homework isn’t always reasonable. Teachers are able to work us as hard as they want while we actually have school, but it’s ridiculous to say we have a break, when in reality, it’s the last thing from it.

Dear Editor, I want to give a shout-out to Hodges for all that she does for us. She still works so hard to make sure everything is perfect and in place even though she is very pregnant. Thanks for taking care of us; we love you, Hodges.

that helped him did a wonderful job. I’m so glad to see that we finally have an American flag out on the turf! Way to go, Barton!

Julia Andrews ‘15 Dear Editor, I just want to thank the IT department for all they do. I also owe a huge thank you to Josh who fixed my computer and saved all of my pictures when I thought there was no hope. It probably would have cost me hundreds of dollars to get fixed outside of school. The IT department does a lot of things that go unnoticed, but I really appreciate all they do to keep the technology at the school working. Thank you so much.

place of the generic vending machine.

As much as we all love Doritos and fruit snacks, healthier options in the place where we most often socialize and work in study hall would be very beneficial.

Emily Norris ‘16 Dear Editor, I want to thank Mr. McFarlane for being such a great teacher. He is always so enthusiastic and energetic . It really makes my morning when I have class with him, especially on Mondays.

Lexi Lampkin ‘17

Dear Editor, I would like to give a sincere thank you to the bus drivers that drive us back and Shephard Sullivan ‘15 forth between the campus and the fields Taylor Bellinger ‘15 across the street. They are always on time and get us across in a timely manner.

Editors’ Note: Mrs. Hodges gave birth to a Dear Editor, healthy baby boy, Jaxson, on March 24 at Thank you for saving us a trip.

I think, at times, teachers forget how 11:41 pm. Mrs. Hodges will return to work in Forrest Singletary ‘16 hard we’re working. As a student body, July. we have more homework than any other high school in New Hanover County; Dear Editor, Dear Editor, I know I have at least three hours of Eugenia Jenkins ‘16 I am concerned about flex days. Flex I want to congratulate all CFA kids homework per night. On top of those days are supposed to be a time where for working hard these past few months hours of homework, students also have Dear Editor, students can meet with teachers for and to encourage them all to keep up the to find time to do sports, go to rehearsal, The cafeteria is doing such a good job help, make up test, or meet with clubs. good work because it is almost summer. eat, and stay healthy.

It’s really hard to of reaching out to the upper school. The What I have noticed is that many teachers fit all these things into one day. And Good job, everyone.

Upper School Blasts have saved my friends plan activities during this time and you Elizabeth Sweyer ‘16 remember, we have families we want to and me when we’re stuck on campus can not get out of them. Some of these spend time with, too.

I think we need doing work. Even though going off is a activities are beneficial, while other are some sort of way to de-stress our student Dear Editor, privilege, the cafeteria has made staying pointless. Recently, I was sick and I had As has been stated many times (but body or to give us a break every once in on campus not as dreadful as it has been to make up lots of tests. Since I had obviously not taken seriously) the hard awhile.

A lot is expected of us here, and in the past. mandatory activities during flex that speed bumps behind the gym need to be we’re certainly all trying our hardest to Alyx Copley ‘15 removed. No matter how slowly you go, be the perfect students with the perfect grades on the perfect sports a hard jolt cannot be avoided. I would Dear Editor, suggest that they be replaced with the teams.

As a senior, I am annoyed typical yellow speed bumps that are seen Kate Brennan ‘15 with the others who use the all around campus. senior lounge, and eat food Robert Schuett ‘17 Dear Editor, in the senior lounge, and do I like how Dr. Love and Ask not clean up after themselves.

Dear Editor, Meredith have been in the This is not your house.

As many may know, I have set the Hurricane for years.

They are a It is not someone else’s record for most tardies in the history of tradition in the Hurricane and at responsibility to clean-- it is Cape Fear Academy. While the majority CFA. I feel that they should stay in yours. Clean up after yourself. of them may be because I can’t manage the newspaper because they are The lounge is nasty, and we to get out of bed in the morning, a lot entertaining for people to read and are seniors who should know actually come from being late back from fun to make up. how to keep one room clean. lunch.

Lunch is a time to finally get a break Joshua Reda ‘16 It is a privilege to have it, and from the classroom and I think that it we should keep it clean so we should definitely be much longer. If lunch Dear Editor, can all enjoy it. is extended we will have less tardies and I just want to say that the last Clark Dozier ‘15 Typical. This table in the senior lounge at the end of the day is it will give students more time to relieve class cup we had was a lot of exactly what leads to the loss of privileges. Photo by Sheila Nunez stress in the middle of the school day. fun!

The whole idea about trivia Dear Editor, Do it for the children. and bringing everyone together I’d like express some appreciation week and practice after school, I had to Lila Das ‘16 was super fun, and the set was very for Mrs. Rienks. She is one of the most push the test until a week later. If tests cool!

From the background music to understanding teachers I have, and she and other important assignments are Dear Editor, the students buzzing in to share their does a great job of really relating to what pushed back that far, it causes a problem The books we have In the media center answers, I thought it was a great time the everyday kid goes through when because students begin to forget what are being wasted. Those books are never for the school to just hang out and have it comes to their amount of work and they studied and learned. My solution used, and therefore have no use. Those some fun. activities outside of school. One day I was for this issue is to only make beneficial are good books we have, and if we can’t Nansi Holt ‘17 unable to take a test and I had planned to activities, that relate to the things we are check them out, why have them there? make it up two days later. When two days learning, mandatory. The other activities In the time I have been here, I have not Dear Editor, had passed, I was not feeling 100%, but that do not relate to what we are learning seen one person looking at those books.

Teachers tend to throw a lot of work instead of making me take it, she told me, should not be mandatory. If a student has I believe we should donate them for the on us the week directly after a break, “You tell me when you feel ready to take missed more than one test, they should greater good either to the local library, the which is a pain since a lot of the students it and you can take it then.” So much of be excused from all flex activities on Boys and Girls clubs, or one of the local are not prepared or just overloaded. my stress was relieved when she said that, both days to allow that student enough elementary/middle schools so they can I would prefer that the workload is and it felt good to know she knew what allotted time to make up the tests and ask split between the week before break experience the stuff we take for granted. other students were going through. questions.

People actually need them to learn and and the week following, so neither is Maxx Middleton ‘16 Brooklyn Owens ‘18 appreciate literature, and we are using overwhelming.

Rip Judge ‘16 them as decorations.

Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Chris Ferzola ‘17 The library is in need of some TLC. I think that the cones blocking off Dear Editor Getting comfy cushioned chairs will make the Junior/Senior Lot should be out of With the upcoming musical, rehearsal Answers to Crossword Puzzle: the library so much more inviting. To the road during lunch hours. It is an is bound to run late. It’s hard for students 1- polemical, 2- indigenous, 3- querulous, provide a better studying environment inconvenience to have to drive all the way to balance their homework and rehearsals 4- culinary, 5- antiquated, 6- circumspect, for students, please consider getting new around and go in the other entrance. It is especially with people all over the place 7- vibrant, 8- reprove, 9- artisan, tables/chairs. only student drivers during lunch hours so with other commitments. Student athletes 10- ostentatious, 11- pacify, 12- ominous, Alex Koch ‘17 I think it makes sense to let us have easy get late nights, so I propose during tech 13- torpid, 14- ephemeral, 15- remote, access to our parking lot. week where most students don’t get 16- sycophant, 17- incidental, 18- squander, Dear Editor, Hannah Williams ‘15 home until nine or ten at night, that 20- inception, 21- aesthetic, 22- quandary, I think that the school should create theater kids get them, too.

23- aggregate, 24- erudite, 25- hidebound, more parking at the turf field. My parents Dear Editor, Kelly Butler ‘16 26- levity, 27- terse, 28- rant, 29- accessible, always complain about not being able to I would like for everyone to take a Dear Editor, 30- adulate find a parking spot and how they have moment and recognize the new flag pole The healthy snack vending machine in to wait forever to find one. There is more behind the scoreboard at the turf field. the gym is great, especially since it takes space behind the fields that could be a Barton Williams did this for his Eagle credit cards. However, I personally would parking lot.

Scout projec,t and I think he and all those prefer having one in the Commons in William Lewis ‘18

April 2, 2015 THE HURRICANE 9

OPINIONS

Show a little love

There’s no such thing as free time

We take a lot of things for granted.

As we finish up our second-to-last We look around, and don’t realize just issue of the year after having edited how lucky we are to have our amazing The Hurricane for the past two years, facilities, outstanding teachers… and I’m proud of all the progress the this newspaper. newspaper has made. If you think Have you ever worked on back to how the newspaper was three something so hard that you just want years ago, you would remember that to show it off? This is what happens it was only visible online, was smaller, almost monthly in publications. The and had a completely different layout. staff, our advisor Mrs. Reid, and After attending multiple sessions Savanah and I work extremely hard of J-Camp at UNC-Chapel Hill’s to perfect The Hurricane. Often, staff Journalism School in the summer, members give up their free periods The Hurricane has undergone a and come in after school to polish metamorphosis. their work. Publications isn’t an easy However, not only is it discouraging elective. There are high standards, and to not get feedback, but seeing our staff members live up to them. undistributed stacks of our newspaper But, in teachers’ much to our classrooms is disappointment, frustrating. If we rarely receive teachers don’t any attention. support our work, Other than students won’t, the occasional either. I’m asking email from an for teachers to appreciative take one minute teacher, our out of their class hard work isn’t time when The recognized.

Hurricane is All by myself. A stack of the December issue Our sports released to pass abandoned outside of a teacher’s room. teams have it out to the crowds cheering them on, and the students. plays have large audiences; at morning Not only is the newspaper a lot announcements, accolades abound. of work to produce, it’s not cheap.

However, The Hurricane is not Frequently, I hear questions like recognized.

“Why isn’t this all in color?” The Certainly, we’re not asking simple answer is money. We spend for mountains of flowers and an average of $450 to provide this compliments; however, remember that newspaper. If we received more our staff works hard so that the Upper positive feedback, maybe we would School students, and the rest of the work harder to sell ads to support an school, can enjoy a printed copy of all-color edition. the newspaper. So, next time an issue What this all boils down to is a comes out, a simple “good job” to a bit of appreciation. Many schools friend on the publications staff could in the area don’t have, or aren’t really make his/her day. able to produce, such a high-quality Not only that, but Mrs. Reid newspaper. We recognize our works incredibly hard. Although she athletes, our performers, and our technically only teaches three classes, scholars... and the Publications staff she’s here throughout the day working deserves a shout-out, too. One simple for the school, and usually doesn’t compliment from someone about our leave until well after others have gone. work means the world.

Sheila Núñez ‘15 I’d like to thank her for her tireless support, patience, and hard work.

The flex system has opened up a world of opportunities for students to get help from teachers outside of class. Lately, though, it seems as though we have had one mandatory event after another that make attendance at help sessions impossible.

I am in AP Physics and AP Calculus AB/BC, and while I get to spend a bunch of time with Mr. Adams in class, it is just not enough to handle the workload of three AP sciences/ maths. In those classes we have “free responses” which are assignments that we turn in for a grade outside of the normal homework. Help from him on these assignments is crucial.

The available time to meet with him is before school, flex, and after school, and finding time after school is difficult due to sports.

Flex allows students to get work done despite the craziness and stress of our schedules. Not only is the flex time necessary for upperclassmen, but also for the underclassmen. High school is a huge leap academically from middle school, and while flex events make high school enjoyable, underclassmen also need time to meet with teachers for extra help.

Should we get rid of all mandatory flex events? No, but I think when planning the flex events, teachers should think about the stress load of the upperclassmen who are in difficult classes. Every day, students are told that they must be “well rounded”which we interpret to mean we

Don’t hate, appreciate

Hurricane Staff Co-Editors Sheila Núñez Savanah Knowles Activities

Shephard Sullivan

Forrest Singletary Academics Kate Brennan PJ Middleton Erin Sweeney Sports Eugenia Jenkins Rip Judge Madison Graham Lifestyles and Entertainment Kelly Butler Lizzie Sweyer Fine Arts

Clark Dozier

Robert Schuett Senior Stats

Alyx Copley

Maddie Buren Reporters

Julia Andrews

Taylor Bellinger

Sean Brennan

Chase Carraway

Lila Das

Nansi Holt

Alex Koch

Lexi Lampkin

William Lewis

Tayah Lowery

Maxx Middleton

Emily Norris

Brooke Owens

Will Parker

Josh Reda

Hannah Williams

Emma Wright Advisor Jan Reid The Hurricane is published five times a year for the Upper School students and faculty. Unsigned opinions are those of the editors and do not reflect the opinions of faculty or advisors.

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The inflexibility of Flex

should take all the hard classes, play sports, and perform in all the plays.

While our involvement looks good on paper, it is very hard for students to do everything with excellence without a truly flexible flex time to get work done.

With seven classes a day, the workload can be overwhelming. In other schools with a block schedule, students are able to balance the workload because they just have four classes a semester. Thus, they are able to excel in each class, with time for sports and extra activities. I am not saying we should go to the block schedule; since many teachers also work in the Middle School, that would just confuse things. Rather, we must take advantage of flex time for students to get help with teachers.

We could have designated days each month that would allow for House Cup events, guest speakers, and so forth.

As senior year comes to a close, I would like to be able to not only excel in my schoolwork but also to spend time with my classmates before we head our separate ways. But with minimum “free time,” this wish is close to impossible. By shrinking the free time that students have to get extra help, underclassmen may make decisions to avoid stressful courses next year, and thereby deny themselves the opportunity to reach full potential.

Savanah Knowles ‘15

Our love-hate relationship

The reality of pop culture Raise your hand if you can name more Kardashians than world leaders.

Why is it that so many of us can name the Kardashians, but not name the Prime Minister of Great Britain or the Chancellor of Germany? The Kardashians have not done anything but host a reality TV show, while these other people are leaders of the free world.

The big question here is the attraction to such celebrities. Why is pop culture so important in our lives?

It’s clearly not because we feel like we can become more intelligent from watching reality television, and it has nothing to do with becoming better people. So what’s the point?

The answer is entertainment.

Bennett Miller, an American film director, said, “People are attracted to entertainment, for sure, or jokes, excitement and romantically heightened stories that might be false, but are still attractive fantasies.”

Consumers are more captivated by celebrities and fancy red carpet dresses than by Congress’s agenda.

They would rather tune into an E! News Red Carpet Special and purchase People’s Style Watch editions, rather than tune into NPR and purchase The New York Times.

Of the top 25 highest circulating magazines sold in the US, five of them were purely entertainment and celebrity magazines including People, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour.

People magazine was placed higher than Time magazine. The magazine featuring “Kim’s baby room drama!”

is more important to Americans than the magazine featuring the President.

Pop culture is inescapable. Going through grocery stores, you will see magazine racks filled with the National Enquirer and OK!; flipping through TV channels you are bombarded by reality TV shows and celebrity news reports; even when you get in your car and tune into Hits 1, after every song is another celebrity report.

Pop culture may seem pointless, but the images of pop culture and reality TV are now our reality, the reality of our generation.

Reality TV is popular because we can find things in common with these people, some on a surface level, and some much deeper. We want to compare our situations and see how other people of our generation are acting.

So if you are still wondering why we keep up with the Kardashians, think about why you want to know these things. It could be our nosey qualities coming out or maybe they are really just that interesting. I am not here to talk about the morals of society, but there is an intricate relationship between culture and pop culture, reality and reality TV. We watch these shows because they get our attention, connect us to the rest of the viewers, and in many different ways, define our generation.

Shephard Sullivan ‘15

10 April 2, 2015 THE HURRICANE

SENIOR STATS Jack Gallop What is your most outstanding quality?

I’m pretty funny, I think.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Working for either ESPN or for a professional sports team either in marketing or as a writer.

Who is your favorite cartoon character?

Timmy Turner— he gets everything he wants, whenever and wherever.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

Buy the Charlotte Hornets.

What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

Become rich so I can talk down to teachers one day.

Taylor Lackey What is the best part of being a senior?

The seemingly endless supply of pirates booty!

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

I would want to be able to shape shift into other people, animals, etc. It would be pretty cool to pretend to be Beyonce for a day.

Who is your favorite cartoon character?

Zach and Wheezie, the two-headed dragon from Dragon Tales. They never failed to make me laugh. Fun Fact: I even had a Zach and Wheezie toothbrush!

What do you wish people would realize about you?

Despite my height I’m not actually a freshman.

Lea Jaffe

Kellie Konitzer

What do you wish people would realize about you?

I’m not weirder than everyone else— I just wear bigger shoes and more glitter.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

I would spend it on a coollooking entourage to follow me around and announce my entrances.

Who is your favorite cartoon character?

Tina Belcher of Bob’s Burgers is the only cartoon character with the level of teenage awkwardness and hormonal thirst I can relate to.

Name 5 of your favorite foods.

Extra-spicy chicken tikka marsala, tofu pad see ew, salted caramel ice cream, Whole Foods guacamole, pomegranate arils.

What do you wish you had known as a freshman?

Health > school What is your most outstanding quality?

My laugh.

What annoys you the most?

Cluttered space.

What song is stuck in your head right now?

Baby Beluga by Raffi.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

I’ll be 27 and working at a hospital in Seattle & preparing for my trip to Africa.

If you were a vegetable, what would you be?

I would be a carrot because people say I eat like a bunny.

Tayah Lowery

Trey Moore

What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

Swim with dolphins What is your motto?

Hakuna Matata Who is your hero, and why?

Maya Moore, she’s just a great and humble basketball player.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

To read people’s minds, just because I’m a nosey individual.

What is your most outstanding quality?

I have the ability to turn off all emotions.

What do you wish people would realize about you?

I’m actually not being sarcastic all of the time...

What song is stuck in your head right now?

“All About That Bass” by Megan Trainor.

What song is stuck in your head right now?

“Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” by Toby Keith.

What do you wish you had known as a freshman?

The giant guy with long hair and a beard isn’t as scary as you think...unless you don’t do your homework. Then run and hide.

What makes you happy?

Accomplishing my goals, and food. Definitely food.

What is your most outstanding quality?

My determination and drive to always do my best.

Who is your favorite cartoon character?

Batman. His element was in the dark at night.

If you were a vegetable, what would you be?

Spinach because I like spinach.

Sheila Núñez

Parks Nunnally

Monique Olson

What is your motto?

YOLO If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

The ability to teleport because I hate driving to and from Wallace.

What is something no one

What is your most outstanding quality? I’m a really good listener.

What is something no one knows about you?

I have a yellow belt in karate.

What qualities do you value in a friend? Loyalty, honesty, and

What is your motto? Life is hard— wear a helmet.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

I would use it to travel around the world assisting local doctors with new procedures.

Who is your favorite cartoon

knows about you?

I’m actually not Colombian... it’s all been a lie.

What is your most outstanding quality?

My ability to laugh at almost anything anyone says.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Living in London, working for a PR company and planning my wedding to a gorgeous Englishman.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money? Take a trip around the world, donate to cancer research, and save the rest

Chase Weaver What is something no one knows about you?

I’ve eaten M&Ms out of the Stanley Cup. What makes you happy?

Winning, doing well in any endeavor.

What is your motto?

I seldom end up where I wanted to go, but I always end up where I need to be.

What do you wish you had known as a freshman?

That all grades matter.

What qualities do you value in a friend?

Honesty, sense of humor, dependability, trustworthiness.

If you were a vegetable, what would you be?

I would be asparagus because it’s tall and skinny like me.

kindness What annoys you the most? People who think too highly of themselves.

Name 5 of your favorite foods. Osso Bucco, country fried steak, my dad’s gumbo, coconut shrimp curry, and linguine with clam sauce.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Pursuing a career in microbiological research.

Shelly Wehner What is your motto?

Risk it for the biscuit.

What makes you happy?

Kate Brennan.

What do you wish you had known as a freshman?

Bow down to the seniors, peasantry.

What song is stuck in your head right now?

“Bow Wow Wow Yippie Yo Yippie Yay” Who is your hero?

Kim Kardashian, because why not.

If you were a vegetable, what would you be?

Turnip because I like to turn up.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Most likely in a tropical forest, near the equator, swinging on vines with Juliet Taylor.

character, and why?

Pooh bear. He taught me to believe in myself and always made me happy.

What makes you happy? Helping people.

What’s your favorite song? My favorite song is “Born To Fly” by Sarah Evans. It was on my first CD when I got a Walkman for Christmas.

What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

Seeing the Northern Lights.

Fisher Yeargan Who is your favorite cartoon character, and why?

The Pink Panther. He’s sneaky and has so much style.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

I would spend it on gold bars and fill my closet with them.

What song is stuck in your head right now?

“Maps” by Maroon 5.

Name 5 of your favorite foods.

Pizza, cheeseburgers, bagels, spaghetti, and filet mignon.

What’s your best advice to underclassmen?

Begin studying for the SAT early, and take the most rigorous courses you can handle.

April 2, 2015 THE HURRICANE 11

SENIOR STATS Reid Pierpan What do you wish you had known as a freshman?

That your grades freshman year greatly affect your GPA the rest of your high school career.

What annoys you the most?

People chewing with their mouths open.

If you were a vegetable, what would you be?

A potato, because I’m delicious when smothered in butter.

What is the best part of being a senior? Retirement Who is your hero? Jordan Belfort— he lived that life that every man dreams of.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money? Build an amazing computer.

What qualities do you value in a friend?

Funny and enjoyable to be around.

Shephard Sullivan How do you feel about taking “no” for an answer?

I am very devious when it comes to getting my way.

What is your most outstanding quality? I don’t take life too seriously and I can laugh at just about anything.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money? I would first go on a major shopping spree in NYC and Paris. Then I would buy a home in the South of France as well as apartments in Paris, London, and Barcelona. I would also start a charity foundation for humane dog kennels.

What is the best part of being a senior?

The lounge is a blessing and a curse. I love it but I’m pretty sure all the food is making me fat.

Patrick Redington What is your most outstanding quality?

My ability to listen to people and help them with their problems.

What is something no one knows about you?

I am constantly trying to improve myself by learning new things and becoming a better person.

What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

Make someone laugh until they cry.

What makes you happy?

Sitting on the bow of my boat while listening to music.

What do you wish people would realize about you?

I am naturally quiet; if I don’t talk to you it doesn’t mean that I don’t like you.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Hopefully I will be working for an engineering company or have a contract with the government to make new body armor and equipment for our military.

Kaitlin Sweyer What is your motto?

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

What is something no one knows about you?

I was two pounds when I was born and born 3 months early.

What makes you happy?

Broadway makes me happy.

Who is your hero?

My mom is my hero. She does so much for me and is honestly my best friend.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

I really hope to be doing something big with my life, or something that makes me happy, in a place like New York or London.

What do you wish people would realize about you? That I’m a really good listener.

Tyler Smith What is something no one knows about you?

I have the worst fear of heights.

What qualities do you value in a friend?

Kindness and being funny.

Who is your favorite cartoon character? Luffy from One Piece.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Mind control because you can make people do whatever you want.

What’s your favorite song? “Rather Be” by Clean Bandit, and I’m not afraid to admit it Name 5 of your favorite foods.

Cheeseburgers, Spaghetti and meatballs, Scooby Snax, pizza, Flavor-Blasted Goldfish.

If you were a vegetable, what would you be?

A brussel sprout— nobody would want to eat me so I’ll live forever.

Juliet Taylor What’s your best advice to underclassmen? Get all A’s freshman year.

What is your most outstanding quality? My ability to quote Bridesmaids and Talledega Nights.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

I would buy the company that produces Nutella so that I could have a never ending supply.

What qualities do you value in a friend? Kindness, honesty, and a sense of humor.

Who is your favorite cartoon character?

Spongebob because he’s hilarious.

What annoys you the most?

When people chew with their mouths open Name 5 of your favorite foods.

Mac and cheese, mint chocolate chip ice cream, tacos, cereal, and spinach.

12 THE HURRICANE April 2, 2015

SPORTS

Growing season Track exceeds numbers, expectations How does a team readjust when they more than triple the number of athletes on the team? Last year Cape Fear’s track team had five runners. This year they have 25 runners.

In addition to Coach Colin Hackman and Coach Jay Kranchalk, new coach Jenny Perrottet has stepped in to provide the team with some extra assistance.

The team is open to middle school students grades seven and up. Having these athletes on the team along with upperclassmen creates diversity and trains middle school students to be strong runners.

As a four-year track veteran, men’s team captain Alex Nadaud noticed an additional level of dedication and drive on the part of the younger members.

He said, “I’ve run [for] four years, and the most effort I’ve seen is given by the middle school students on our team.”

Predicting the madness Your Final Four picks Midwestern Bracket University of Kentucky 75% of votes Southern Bracket Duke University 74% of votes Eastern Bracket University of Virginia 40% of votes Western Bracket University of Arizona 38% of votes Rip Judge ‘16

Freshman Lana Hodgson started running track this season, with no previous experience. “I started running track because I wanted another sports credit for the year. It is fun and I enjoy it, although the runs some days are really hard to do. But at the end you feel accomplished,” said Hodgson.

Without any seniors on the team, there is a level of acceptance among runners that other teams don’t possess.

Sophomore Caitlin McGarrity said, “There isn’t any seniority in track, because we don’t have any seniors and our team is still new and growing. There are a lot of freshman on the team, but we really appreciate having them because they help our team to be even better,” said McGarrity.

Even with substantial growth in the number of team members, the team has still managed to preserve the strong bond

they shared in previous years. “Track has become even closer than when we only had a few people,” said junior Max Morris.

With their growth spurt comes rising expectations to compete in more events and break records. At the Topsail meet, Ira Soltis ran 22.9 in the 110hh to qualify for NCISAA state competition.

Alex Nadaud debuted in the 1600m with a season-best time of 4:51, and the women’s 4x800 team qualified for NCISAA as well.

Alex Koch ‘17

Under new management

All in stride. Eighth grader Noelia Martinez competes at Ashley High School on March 12.

Both the men’s and women’s teams finished in fifth place. Photo by Josh Reda Put ‘er there. Tershona Branch added inches to the school record - now 23.4 - scoring points, in the ladies shot put on March 19 at Topsail High School. Photo by Julia Andrews

Spring sports updates

Records Varsity Tennis gains three new coaches JV Men’s Lacrosse: 1-1 The Varsity Tennis Team has some schools and be able to be called ‘Best in JV Men’s Tennis: 0-1 new additions this season, but to many Wilmington.’”

JV Women’s Lacrosse: 2-2 of the players, the faces are familiar. John After defeating Laney, Hoggard, and JV Women’s Soccer: 1-0 Ingham and Alan Donald take on the Coastal Christian, the team seems well V Golf: 3rd place in Patriot Invitational coaching responsibilities with help from on its way to granting that wish, and V Men’s Lacrosse: 5-4 assistant coach Alex Gianoplus. on the right path to add another State V Men’s Tennis: 7-0 Each of these coaches has had Championship title to CFA’s Varsity Men’s V Track: Finished 5th in first meet experience with this team and the players. Tennis.

V Women’s Lacrosse: 2-4 Madison Graham ’16 V Women’s Soccer: 2-3 Ingham and Donald have coached a majority of the players at Landfall Country Recent Games Club, where they are tennis instructors.

JV Men’s Lacrosse vs Ashley: 11-1 Now they have the opportunity to teach JV Men’s Tennis vs West Brunswick: 1-8 an entire team.

JV Women’s Lacrosse vs Laney: 5-2 Working with these coaches is Alex JV Women’s Soccer vs Coastal: 2-1 Gianoplus, who was a main contributor to V Men’s Lax vs Ravenscroft: 4-15 the varsity team during his time at CFA, V Men’s Tennis vs Hannover: 7-2 leading the team to many championships.

V Women’s Lacrosse:13-15 (overtime) Ingham said, “I’m really excited V Women’s Soccer vs Coastal: 6-0 to coach these boys in a different Will Parker ‘18 environment.”

In the past seven years, this team has won six State Championships, so the Tennis tactics. New coach John Ingham talks coaches’ biggest goal this season is to Varsity Women’s Basketball to the team at one of their varsity practices.

MVP: Azariah Fields bring home a seventh.

Ingham said, “Getting the opportunity to Most Improved: Jillian Tucker Donald said,“I would also love to see coach them on a high school tennis team is Coaches’ Award: Tayah Lowery, Maddie Buren this team win against the other local high really cool.” Photo by Robert Schuett

Strong start to spring sports

Jim White and Katy Kohut begin seasons with a bang Junior Jim White has led the Varsity be verbally committed to Jacksonville since her freshman year, she not only Men’s Lacrosse Team to a winning record University. Go Dolphins!”said White. shows skill in the sport, but also as a of 4-1 this season. With 18 saves versus Senior Katy Kohut has also proven her leader, for she was chosen as a co-captain.

New Hanover High School on Wednesday, talent so far this season on the soccer Although the team hasn’t pulled March 11, White was able to help his team field. As a member of the Varsity team through with a win yet this season, that defeat the Wildcats 11-8. On doesn’t take away from Friday, March 13, the team Kohut’s contributions. continued their winning streak Despite an ultimate defeat against North Raleigh Christian against Ashley High School Academy, as White contributed on Thursday, March 12, nine saves.

Kohut helped the team Although White was initially avoid a shutout by scoring peer pressured into being the only goal. goalie back in seventh grade, Kohut said, “It was a this position was no mistake. really good feeling to score Not only has he led the team against Ashley because I to many victorious seasons, but know how much potential he also enjoys his role. our team has and that we White said, “I love the fact did not deserve to end the that I am in control of the game scoreless.” game.”

Eugenia Jenkins ‘16 White will continue his Kick it.

Katy Kohut looks to kick the Clear out. Jim White clears the ball goalie success in college, as he after saving a shot by a Providence ball to a teammate during a game has already been scouted by a Day player. An injury forced him to against Topsail High School. After a Division 1 team. competitive game, Cape Fear fell to the sidelines during the second half “I am very excited to Topsail 1-3. Photo by Julia Andrews of the 13-18 loss. Photo by Josh Reda

Winter sports awards

Men’s Swimming MVP: Caleb McCullough Most Improved:Nick Boyce Coaches’ Award: Hughes Stratas Coaches’ Award: West Graham Women’s Swimming MVP: Alexa Borstad Most Improved: Sarah Talbert Coaches’ Award: Pearce Lewis Coaches’ Award: Elizabeth Baker JV Cheer MVP: Lily Wojciechowski Coaches’ Award: Mollie Carter Varsity Cheer MVP: Kellie Konitzer Most Improved:Graham Tinsley Coaches’ Award: Savanah Knowles JV Men’s Basketball MVP: Ford Wright Coaches’ Award: Kelvin Kai Varsity Men’s Basketball MVP: Gene Middleton MVP: Grant Reed Most Improved: Lazelle Smith Coaches’ Award: Dillon Corcoran JV Women’s Basketball MVP: Carter Broderick MVP: Nansi Holt Coaches’ Award: Lana Hodgson Maxx Middleton ‘16