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April 8, 2016 Volume 4
The Upper School Newspaper of Cape Fear Academy
Thoroughly impressive
3900 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28412
Save the Date April 6-10 Azalea Festival
April 13
Global Film Series 6:00
April 15
Blood Drive
April 16 Prom
April 19 Junior-Senior Lunch
April 20
Drama Awards
April 22
AP Review Day
April 23
Fear the Beat Concert
April 25
Art Show Band Concert 6:30
April 27
Global Film Series
April 28
Chorus/Dance/Strings Concert
April 29
All State Band Clinic
As long as I’m here with you. Cast members from Thoroughly Modern Millie sing the finale at dress rehearsal on March 17. “This year a lot of leads weren’t seniors, so it made the cast a lot more cohesive. We all worked well together and got to know new people we normally might not have talked to on a regular basis,” said Eric Kanzinger. Photo by Jan Reid
Talented students bring the 1920s to the 2000s Set in vibrant 1920s New York, Thoroughly Modern Millie follows the journey of a young woman, Millie Dillmount, trying to find her path in the big city. Along the way, she encounters love, friendship, heartache, and a sinister plot. For many, the show proved to be one of the most exciting CFA productions in their years with the Theatre Department. There was tap dancing, foreign language, hilarious lines, and much more. Hannah Laham, who played Millie Dillmount, said, “Millie has been one of my dream roles for a while now and I was so honored to get to play it. After the musical I was pretty upset that my last show at this school was over.” Caspian Goudarzi and Jocelyn Dahl not only had to memorize the script but also had to learn Mandarin as they both played Chinese immigrants in the show. Mandarin teacher Ms. Lu Xue helped the two actors cope with the difficult language.
“Memorizing Mandarin was difficult but also a really cool experience. Ms. Xue was so generous and gave up a lot of her time to help Caspian and me with pronunciations. Also, learning my lines was a lot easier with Caspian’s encouragement and help,” said Dahl. Clare Glenn also had to speak in an Oriental accent to portray the character of Ms. Meers. She spent about two months practicing her accent. Glenn said, “The accent came to me one day after much trial and error; from Italian to British, my accent changed daily until boom: I got it. The most difficult thing for me was finding my character (as Ms. Meers is very eccentric) and putting my own mark on her. She’s so outrageous and fun that it was a little intimidating taking on that role.” Another difficult aspect of the musical was the extensive choreography that many cast members had to learn. Wilker Ballantine said, “The 1920s style of dancing is so energetic and
Prom-inent changes Regulations stress safety, not punishment
fun. It got everyone really excited for the show right from the beginning. The Charleston is the staple dance move of that time period, and everyone liked it.” Several faculty members, including Mr. Ryan Chapman and Mr. Chris Meehl, had parts in the musical, Chapman, who appeared as Cupid, said, “Before the musical, I got the sense that it was going to be really, really good. After the musical I know that it was really, really great.One of my favorite moments from the rehearsal was the first kiss attempt that Caspian and Wilker made. That was classic. The most difficult aspect was learning dance steps. This homie don’t dance.” From the perspective of the audience, the production was phenomenal. The talent, passion, and hard work were clear. Teacher Jeff McAllister said, “I was impressed not just by the singing, but the dancing as well. The cast seemed to do much more compared to what I’ve seen in previous years.” Emma Wright and Kelly Butler ‘16
Spring has sprung...and so have new regulations for prom. This year, CFA has joined a partnership for healthy choices in which the school has held seminars to guide parents and students about decisions regarding drug and alcohol use. With recent awareness and emphasis on such issues, school administration has made the decision to heighten security at school dances, beginning at prom on April 16. Unlike at any dance before, students will now be randomly breathalyzed prior to entering the dance. Any students who register any alcohol level will be suspended for three days, as well as required to be picked up by a parent, who will witness a second test once he or she arrives. Refusal to take the test will also lead to a three day suspension. In addition, students are not permitted to bring in containers of any kind. A letter was sent to parents on March 29 advising them of these new expectations.
What’s inside NHS Inductions...................................... 2 Fear the Beat.......................................... 2 How to register to vote......................... 2 Azalea Festival Pincess Pageant........ 2 Global Film Series.................................. 2 #hearttheoceans................................... 3 Math Competition................................. 3
March Madness Poetry........................ 3 McNair Scholar...................................... 3 Why do we lie? ...................................... 3 Thoroughly Modern Millie.................... 4 Azalea Festival........................................ 5 What to do when pulled over............. 5 Prom Checklist....................................... 5
Campaign Signs..................................... 5 New Dispensers..................................... 5 Socialism in America............................ 6 Senior Stats............................................. 7 Sportsmanship....................................... 8 Sports Spotlight..................................... 8 Winter Sports Awards.......................... 8
Eugenia Jenkins ‘16
2 THE HURRICANE APRIL 8, 2016
ACTIVITIES
Welcome to the club Spring semester NHS induction adds thirty-one new members
National Honor Society, one of Cape Fear’s most prestigious organizations, held its final induction for the 2016 school year on Thursday, March 17. As the first chance for sophomores and last chance for seniors to join, each potential member had to fill out an application listing their best traits and accomplishments. The lone senior to be inducted, Dylan D’Erminio, was glad that he got accepted on his first try. “Being a new student, I never had the chance to join NHS before. It’s a good feeling to join, even if it’s too late to put on my college applications,” he said.
Signature move. Sophomore Delaney Mitchell signs her name as a
representation of her acceptance into the National Honor Society. The spring induction on March 17 was the first opportunity for sophomores to become members. Photo by Erin Sweeney
Madison Graham ‘16
How to become a registered voter
Better safe than sorry On March 8, District Attorney Ben David came to speak with Upper School students about the legal consequences of underage drug and alcohol use. He shared scenarios and examples of situations that frequently occur for high schoolers along with possible outcomes. David also explained some new laws implemented in North Carolina, such as the immunity clause. David explained that any underage drinker or drug user at a party would be given immunity in a case in which a party-goer requires intensive medical care. Guest speaker Mr. John Rossi, who lost his teenage son to a drunk driving accident, also shared his perspective and his deep concern for the safety of teenagers.
Concert Club offers new entertainment Q: When is the concert festival and where? A: CFA’s campus on Saturday, April 23. Q: How much are tickets? A: It will be $16 per person but faculty +1 are free. You can purchase tickets in advance on the CFA Home Page. Q: How many bands are playing, and who are they? A: We have three bands playing: Rebbeka Todd, Gnarly Feat, and Elephant Convoy. Q: How did you select the bands? A: We chose the bands by looking at the Carolina Pines Music Festival and listened online to the bands that played there, then we picked our favorites and contacted them. Q: How is the Concert Club involved? A: Everyone is very involved and excited. We picked the bands together and planned advertising and ticket sales. Everyone has been very helpful and on the day of, everyone in the club will work as volunteers. Sean Brennan ‘18
Pageant perfect
The first (ballot) of many Voting is a key element and privilege of democracy. To qualify to vote you must be: •At least 18 years of age •A U.S. Citizen •A resident of the U.S. for at least 30 days •Not currently serving a felony sentence You must be registered with the Board of Elections in order to vote. To register, follow these steps. 1. Go to http://elections.nhcgov. com/voting-registration/register-vote/ 2. Download and print an NC Voter Registration Form (Link: http:// elections.nhcgov.com/wp-content/ uploads/2014/06/NC-VoterRegistration-Form.pdf)
Congratulations to all 31 new members: Ugonna Agbafe, Sylvia Atwood, George Austria, Alexa Borstad, Tershona Branch, Brittany Brooks, Mollie Carter, Dylan D’Erminio, Bennett Dahl, Jocelyn Dahl, Wallace Fee, Elizabeth Filbert, Sebastian Hajek, Lana Hodgson, Eric Kanzinger, Gray Keith, Dani Kranchalk, Will Martin, Samantha Melin, Delaney Mitchell, Grace Murtha, Luke Nilson, Brooklyn Owens, Madeline Porter, Grant Reed, Nick Santomassi, Duncan Sullivan, Maya Tucker, Sydney Williams, Lily Wojciechowski, Ford Wright.
Fear the beat
3. Complete and submit your signed application to your county board of elections. Mail your original, signed application to the New Hanover County Board of Elections, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 38, Wilmington, NC 28403. 4. To vote in any election, your registration must be received a minimum of 25 days prior to the date of the election.
Wilker Ballantine competes in the 2016 Azalea Festival Princess Pageant
On March 12, after months of preparation, 23 contestants gathered at Kenan Auditorium to vie for the title of the 67th Azalea Festival Princess. Contestants were judged based on a preliminary interview with the judges, an on-stage presentation, and an evening gown competition. Junior Wilker Ballantine decided to compete as a way to give back to her community. Ballantine made it into the top 10 where she was then required to do an on stage interview. “The most difficult Andrew Reger ‘19 part was just trying to keep everyone calm. There were a lot of nerves going around,” she said. At the end of the night, Ballantine was proclaimed second-runner up. “I will pretty much be attending just about everything. On top of all of the fun festival activities, we do some community works,” she said. Ballantine viewed the pageant as an opportunity. “It was a fun experience and I think I have made some friends I will have for a long time,” said Ballantine. Brooklyn Owens ‘18
Global Film Series Clubs promote awareness of environmental, other global issues
Racing Extinction
Pray the Devil back to Hell
For the past three years, clubs have sponsored the Global Film Series to raise awareness and call attention to worthy causes. On March 30, April 13, and April 27, the series returns. Green Kelvin Kai’17 Club, advised by Ms. Keni Rienks, chose to highlight animal extinction Real talk. with their film Racing Extinction on District Attorney Ben David March 30. speaks to Upper On April 13, the Breaking Boundaries School students club, advised by Ms. Teresa Lambe, about the real will sponsor Pray the Devil Back to Hell, consequences of a film that highlights the struggles of poor decisions women in Liberia. involving drugs Breaking Boundaries leader Anna and alcohol. Photo by Kate Stephenson said, “I think the Joshua Reda Global Film Series is an awesome
Girl Rising
opportunity to showcase my club’s message about female empowerment.” Diversity Club, on April 27, will sponsor Girl Rising, which presents the stories of nine girls from developing countries who overcame great obstacles to obtain an education. The club’s advisor is Ms. Amanda Holliday. The Global Film series is an event that helps teach students and adults of all ages about global problems. Organizer Audrey Holsten said, “The mission of the film series is to expand our global horizons and encourage awareness of our place in the world as global citizens.” Caroline Broderick ‘19
Taking a stand.
Wilker Ballantine answers a question during her on-stage interview. The questions were used to rank the top 10 contestants. Photo by Alex Koch
Azalea Festival dream concert 53 students voted on whom they would like to perform at a future Azalea Festival Concert. The top three vote-getters appear below.
#1 Drake 13%
#2 Black Eyed Peas 7% #3 The Weeknd 5% William Lewis ‘18
APRIL 8, 2016 THE HURRICANE 3
ACADEMICS
#hearttheoceans
Calculating wins Math teams compete in area contests
Physics, APES students use social media to raise awareness
a fund-raising drive for the conference’s most creative, and Forrest Singletary If you were on Twitter, Instagram Diversity Travel Grants, which will help and Bernard Austin had the most and/or Facebook on February 12, bring those people to the conference.” active (most liked) post. you probably saw a post about Students were given extra credit if Singletary said, “The oceans are #hearttheoceans. Students in AP very important to life on earth Environmental Science and it is our responsibility to as well as Honors Physics treat them with respect.” participated in an class event Not only was this a good to raise awareness of positive cause but it also helped marine science conservation enhanced the students’ communication. learning of the oceans. Teacher Keni Rienks is “Earth is in the midst of a part of an organization the largest and fastest mass called Marine Section of extinctions in its history, and the Society of Conservation this mass extinction is solely Biology, which is dedicated the result of human activity. to biodiversity, specifically of Biodiversity is important the oceans. This organization for nutrient cycling, food, holds a biannual conference resources, pharmaceuticals, called International Marine and aesthetic/ethical Conservation Congress reasons,” said Rienks. (IMCC). Rienks is a For more information, you Communications Co-Chair can go to the website, http:// of the upcoming conference Saving the oceans one student at a time. Mrs. Keni Rienks and senior Barton Williams pose for a photo next to the conbio.org/groups/sections/ being held in St. Johns, #hearttheoceans octopus. Photo by Maxx Middleton marine/, and also contact Canada. Mrs. Rienks if you want to Rienks said, “There are their post was the most informative, help participate in this organization. many professionals in less-developed most creative, and if they were the most Remember, #hearttheoceans. countries that cannot afford to attend Lizzie Sweyer ‘16 active post. Emily Cooke won the most (the conference in Canada), and the #hearttheoceans day was meant to be informative, Yasmine Henneke won the
Front Row: Danny Shen, Elisabeth Dill, Diana Wasserman, Emily Cooke, Amy Chen, King Ke; Back row: Mr. Adams, Eric Yang; Not pictured: Drew Vliet, Luke Marushack
On Friday, March 18, the Varsity math team competed in the Chowan University Regional Math Competition with over 400 other students. Participants include Diana Wasserman, Emily Cooke, Drew Vliet, Luke Marushack, Elisabeth Dill, Eric Yang, Amy Chen, Danny Shen, and King Ke. Four students from the Math team placed in the top ten to qualify for the state contest: Elisabeth Dill, Eric Yang, Danny Shen, and King Ke. The team tied for second place overall. On March 24, Ana Sharbaugh, Anna Collie, Erica Harris, Chiara Kellogg, Ariana Baginski, Grace Murtha, and Brittany Brooks, part of the Junior Math team, traveled to UNC-Pembroke for a second competition. “I was nervous at first for the competition. I knew there was going to be Algebra 2 on the test and I have never taken that course, but I was still excited.” said Ariana Baginski. Vicky Lin ‘19
Greenhouse effects
Ninth graders grows a variety of plants to understand their unit
Beginning on and adding March 11, Mr. Carr different amounts Fullagar, freshman of sugar to the biology teacher, water. led his students Overall, it was each day to the an interactive way greenhouse to check to teach students on their plants. the fundamentals Groups of two of scientific or three have each notebooks. selected a plant to “This was a experiment with and really fun project. Grow on me_ Mr. Fullagar points out write a scientific My group is notebook on. Some characteristics of a plants to freshman Landon testing to see Pierpan. Photo by Grant Gausman. of the plants they whether the pH could choose from of water impacts were cacti, beets, cucumbers, and plant growth,” said Chiara Kellogg. sunflowers. The greenhouse is not only open to An example of one experiment was the freshman class, but also to the rest limiting the amount of water used in of the classes to grow their own plants each plant, using different types of soil, for experiments and other projects. Kate Smith ‘19 adding different amounts of fertilizer,
Set your brackets
... for poetry Starting at the beginning of March, both the ninth grade and senior English classes embarked on a “March Madness Poetry” tournament. Every day during class, students read two poems and then after analyzing the language and meaning of each, they voted on the best one. As they continued through March, students filled in their brackets until they reached an ultimate tournament winner.
Reading poetry every day proved to be an educational and fun activity for the freshmen and seniors. Kyndall Shaw said, “It exposes us to a wide variety of poetry and helps us understand the meaning behind each piece”. Kelly Butler said, “It’s nice to be exposed to poems that I might not read otherwise.” Seby Hajek ‘18
McNair Scholar
Rebecca Early tells how she earned a scholarship to the University of South Carolina The McNair Scholarship is awarded to 20 out-of-state students. Among the many benefits are a monetary award of $15,000 plus tuition reduction every year, a first-year scholar mentor and scholar buddy as well as many additional calendar programs only available to scholarship winners. What are the requirements for the scholarship? When you apply to South Carolina, if your standardized test scores are high enough, you are invited to apply to both the Honors College and to the Top Scholars Program. The scholarship application is two additional essays. Once I was named as a finalist I had to participate in an interview weekend before I was offered the McNair. Are you attending USC and why? Yes, I have chosen to accept this offer from USC. Not only is South Carolina a great choice financially, but also the resources and opportunities I will be given are unparalleled by any of the other schools I was considering. What do you get with the scholarship? Aside from money, there are a bunch of little perks I get with the scholarship, like a free laptop, priority housing and parking, and an invitation to the President’s tailgate every year. However, the really special part of this program, in my opinion, is the extra attention I’ll receive. This comes in the form of faculty mentors and advisors from my major department who are specifically assigned to me to offer guidance and support throughout my four years at USC. For more information go to: http://www.sc.edu/topscholars/benefits.html#mcnair
Lizzie Sweyer ‘16
Why Do We Lie? This essential question formed the basis of the unit of study for Ms. Amanda Holliday’s senior English classes last month. In order to answer this question, they have studied a number of different sources such as the Netflix series “Making a Murderer” and the Shakespearean play, Othello. In the hall outside the media center, students set up an exhibit of all different kinds of projects that illustrate the essential question. Amber Moore said, “For my project I am showing how white lies have become a normality to us and a way of escaping certain situations.” Photo by Jan Reid. Lila Das ‘16
4 THE HURRICANE APRIL 8, 2016
FINE ARTS
Making Millie modern From costumes to sets, cast and crew bring the ‘20s to life.
In the Upper School musical, fashion ranged from flapper dresses to stunning gowns adding a variety of styles to the show. “The dresses Grace wore were gorgeous, she looked like Michelle Pfeiffer from Scarface,” said Lily Howell, a technician from the show. Hair and makeup was also an important part in the musical. Costume designer Cheryl Kanzinger said, “We used almost twenty wigs and a lot of the girls learned how to bob their hair.”
Not a hair out of place.
Costume designer Cheryl Kanzinger helps Ariana Baginski braid and pin up her hair to get into a wig. Many of the girls in the show had long hair which contradicted the iconic 1920’s bob so they could opt for a wig or tucking their hair into a bob. “It wasn’t as difficult getting my hair into the wig as it was time consuming. We had to French braid all of my hair and then pin it around my head. Overall, I liked the hair in the show. There were a variety of styles and they looked great with the costumes,” said Baginski. Kelly Butler ‘16
While most actors did their own makeup, some required a special touch. Julia Allen, helped Jocelyn Dahl and Caspian Gourdazi with their makeup in their roles as Bung Foo and Ching Ho. Kanzinger said, “Julia had worked on the ‘aging make-up’ for the US Winter Play and was willing to take on the specialized make-up for the Chinese roles.” All in all, the costumes, hair, and makeup added to the 1920’s feel of the show and made the production even more enjoyable to watch. Gray Lancaster ‘19
Technical Theatre and Design class proves to be big help in production. With the newly expanded class size, technical theatre and design students were able to aid in the building and painting of the set and props of the musical. Technical Director Ben Fancy said, ”This was the first time we built the entire set for the Upper School Musical at Thalian Hall. We normally hire a scenic company to build the show. This year our year-long class of tech students assisted in building the show. And we were so ready for tech week that we spent the week at Thalian doing paint touch-up and small set dressing detail work. It was the most fun I’ve had building a show at CFA!” Cameron Smith ‘18
Behind the scenes with Hannah Laham
What got you interested in theater? When I was six years old I saw Annie at Thalian Hall and told my mom I wanted to do that. Later that year I started taking theatre and dance workshops. When did you first realize that you had talent? According to my mom, it was at a dance recital when I was four. I was the only one smiling and enjoying the spotlight out of the entire group. What local plays have you acted in? I’ve been in over 50 shows in the Wilmington area. Some of my favorite lead roles have been Once Upon a Mattress, Carrie the Musical, Chicago, and the most recent Thoroughly Modern Millie. What did you do at Dollywood over the summer? Well I was cast in a summer show in the Little Engine Playhouse. It was a show for young children in conjunction with Dolly’s imagination Library where she sends books to young children. We basically brought the different books to life on stage. It was a lot of fun! What does the future hold? I am attending Marymount Manhattan College in New York City and that is hopefully going to lead to a career on Broadway. Bernard Austin ‘16
Historic theatre provides home to US musical for 15 years.
Pit peek. On March 19 and 20, the Upper School band finally got to play the 110 sheets
of music they had been perfecting for the last several months. Work in the production earned honors band credit but students needed to be prepared for the long hours at rehearsal. Saxophone player Camryn Kellogg said, “I dedicated about eight hours a week towards preparing for the musical.” Many other members agreed that it was a challenge but the reward of playing the music made it fun. Kellogg continued, “It is definitely not easy, but the feeling I get after nailing the music and hearing the actors/actresses sing along makes all of the time and dedication totally worth it!” Harris Dozier ‘18
Chances are you’ve seen it, attended a show there, or even spent countless hours there during tech-week. Built in 1858, Thalian Hall has hosted numerous events including being leased by the famous John T. Ford, the former owner of Ford’s theatre in Washington, DC. “Performing in Thalian hall is a very unique experience considering it’s one of the oldest theatres on the east coast and we are the only high school allowed to utilize it as a space,” said Rebecca Early. This privilege has been a tradition for fifteen years and has become an important part of CFA’s theatre department. “We began to perform in Thalian when CFA only had a drama club and, due to space constraints, we had to find a bigger venue. We originally booked Thalian during the Azalea Festival which allowed us to perform in the historical theatre at lower rates. Our relationship with Thalian has evolved in those 15 years,” said Mr. Benedict Fancy. Thalian Hall has inspired countless students by allowing them to perform in such a historic venue. Forrest Singletary ‘16
APRIL 8, 2016 THE HURRICANE 5
LIFESTYLES
Cops, CFA edition
What to do when you’re pulled over
Belles in bloom
Azalea Festival brings in Spring with traditions and activities In Wilmington, the beginning of spring is celebrated annually by the North Carolina Azalea Festival. The festival has continued to bring the community and visitors together each spring since 1948. The Azalea Festival was originally created to celebrate the beauty of local gardens, such as Greenfield Lake, Airlie Gardens, and Orton Plantation, as well as to display Wilmington’s art and history. Today, the North Carolina Azalea Festival includes a concert series, parade, the Airlie Luncheon Garden Party, a
military demonstration by The Citadel Summerall Guards, the Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour, and multiple fund raising events. The Cape Fear Garden Azalea Belles have become a famous symbol of the Azalea Festival. In 1969, seven original belles were chosen to begin the tradition. Today there are over 120 belles representing Wilmington who participate in the festival. The belles are best known for their role as hostesses in the gardens on the Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour. The belles
Pre-prom checklist What to do before the big night
also have an obligation to attend other activities held before and during festival week. “I really enjoyed being apart of the Princess Tea. It was so great seeing how much the little girls got into it and wanted to get pictures with all of belles,” said Senior and Azalea Belle Erin Sweeney, “I can’t wait for the ribbon cutting and the Queen’s Coronation. It’s always so cool to see all of us in our dresses with the cadets and to be apart of something as big as the Azalea Festival.” Grace Ljung ‘19
Sign-o-rama
It’s 12:30 in the morning; you’re tired, coming home from a night out. Suddenly, blue lights bounce off your mirrors. You have been pulled over. What are you going to do? First things first, just relax. Get off the road, put your car in park, roll the window down and place your hands on the steering wheel. This relaxes the situation. The officer will walk up to your car and ask how your night was. Before he says anything else, ask politely why you were pulled over. If the response is “suspicous activity” or “just checking things out,” you have the right to leave. He pulled you over for doing nothing illegal, and cannot hold you without reason. If the stop was legitmate, proceed to address the officer as “sir” or “ma’am.” A routine stop for speeding or another minor incident will likely result in a ticket at most, so there is no reason for worry. However, if the officer pushes the situation further and tries to search you or the car, remember that you have the right to decline the search. Allowing a search puts you in danger of spending the night in jail, if anything suspicious is found. However, in the case that the officer finds nothing, you will be allowed to go on your way. Without probable cause, no policeman can legally search you without permission. In either case, it is extremely important to remember to be respectful to the cop regardless of his/ her tone. If you are reasonable and keep calm, the officer will have less reason to ticket you, and you might even get off free. Tony Batchler ‘16
Political signs pop up around New Hanover County
For seniors and juniors alike, prom is is said to be a night to remember. In order to assure the cliche, preparation and planning is key. From the dress to the tux, there is much to accomplish before April 16. Guys and gals, take advantage of this pre- prom checklist to guarantee that night to remember.
Guys
Gals
Rent a tux
Get THE dress, shoes, and accessories
Have money handy
Make salon appointments
Signs all around. Political signs line the streets of College road. In this local election, signs could be seen by houses, at polling places, and on public roads . Photo by Joshua Reda
As the calendar drew near to the March 15 local election, political signs Purchase a corsage Purchase a boutonniere began to pop up around Wilmington and the entire state of North Carolina. County Commision, Senate, House, and Coordinate with your date Confirm plans with your date County School Board were a few offices PJ Middleton ‘17 that were being run for in our state and county. Their campaigning could be seen in the form of political signs around Wilmington. Although March 15 was the date of The real story behind the paper towel dispensers our local election, it was also the date of On March 7, students and faculty products and cleaning supplies are the North Carolina primary. With Trump, returned from winter break to find new bought in bulk. The old dispensing Clinton, and Sanders signs prominently paper towel dispensers units were six years old and displayed around town, support for in the bathrooms and needed to be upgraded. The each candidate could be clearly seen. science rooms. Students school changed the units complained that the school for free because the paper is misspending its money used inside them costs less on useless logos and then the old dispensers. The unneeded paper towel company offered to print dispensers. However, this is the logo on the units for no not the case. additional cost. The switch According to Tod Morton, to the new paper dispensers the Facilities Manager, is in fact saving the school the paper company that the school money, as there now will be no need for uses, Coastal Chemical, supplies new dispensers any time soon. Duncan Sullivan ‘18 these dispensers for free when paper
Dispensing disturbance
Recent trends on social media suggest that citizens are removing these political signs. Tensions grow as the November election comes closer and the desire to remove these signs becomes prevalent. Under North Carolina state statue, it is a Class 3 misdemeanor for a person to “steal, deface, vandalize, or unlawfully remove a political sign that is lawfully placed.” Although our political opinons may differ, there are other ways to express our disdain for a specific politician. Removing political signs is illegal and not the way to express one’s opinion. Joshua Reda ‘16
Grant Gausman ‘19
6 THE HURRICANE APRIL 8, 2016
OPINIONS
Letters Editor
Socialism in America Can a once-radical ideology work for the United States?
to the
Our readers write
Recently, some mandatory meetings have taken away our lunch on flex days. This wouldn’t be a big deal usually, but sometimes we have consecutive meetings that make it very difficult for students to get lunch. I would like meetings to be scheduled better to avoid situations like these.
The administration first put in the no homework policy because so many students take part in the musical every year. Despite this, some teachers still assigned big projects and homework during the week. If teachers could respect this rule they would make life easier during a very stressful time for a Forrest Singletary ‘16 lot of students. Kelly Butler ‘16
A problem I encounter frequently at this school is email-related. When an email is sent out congratulating the student body for an accomplishment, such as YAG or a theatre award, way too many faculty members respond to the entire school. I feel like it would be simpler if they sent their congratulations personally and not to the whole school.
Flex is a great chance for students to either catch up on school work or get further ahead. However, there are a few things about flex that don’t always work out. During flex, it usually gets really loud and crowded in the library. There are not many places to go other than the library unless you are sitting in a teacher’s classroom. I wish students Gray Keith ‘18 would be more mindful when others are working instead of playing around. I would like to thank Ms. Tarses Kate Smith ‘19 for all of the extra hours she puts in during flex days. She has open sessions I would like to take the opportunity for anyone to come and prep for to thank everyone who has gone out the upcoming AP exam in May. She of their way to help Clothed in Love also offers extra credit which most and ensure its success this year. The teachers don’t, so that students have endless supply of donations and the an opportunity to bring their border-line many volunteers that have taken time grades up. Ms. Tarses keeps the class out of their day to help once a month interesting and stress-free by bringing have turned the organization into her cat in on overwhelming school something spectacular. The volunteers weeks for students to pet. Last but not help make everything possible whether least, Ms. Tarses birthed Tess, an eighth it is working in the back room and grader, who is a great addition to the organizing the donations, or greeting varsity soccer team. and checking out customers. The Carter Broderick ‘17 program has truly transformed this year, allowing us to have more shoppers than I think that many students benefitted ever. The amount of donated clothing from the talk by District Attorney has brought the program into the Ben David on March 8. I think that it broader community and has given more would be a good idea for the school to young people the opportunity to come invite him to speak every year to new in and find clothes. The ability to help students and new high schoolers. His others is one of the best feelings, and talk was necessary for students to hear, the immense support that Clothed in and he provided good information. Love has received this year has made it While some of his talk was difficult to even better. hear, I think future students will benefit Brooklyn Owens ‘18 from it. Grace Ljung ‘19
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As many of us prepare to vote for the first time, we have the unique opportunity to vote for a self-proclaimed socialist as a viable candidate for the Democratic party. Senator Bernie Sanders has drawn nationwide support based on an ideology that was considered a threat to democracy sixty years ago. Sanders’ recent success therefore begs the question; could socialism work for us? Modern socialism, as articulated by Karl Marx in 1871, is founded on the principle that “from each according to his ability, to each according to his contribution.” Essentially, Marx calls for a society in which each person’s compensation equals only his/her output. Sanders’ ideology follows a modified version of this statement, in which each person’s compensation is based more on their need. He also does not believe in complete government control or complete equality for every citizen, both of which are considered key traits of Marxism. Yes, Sanders vows health care for all Americans, free college tuition, and higher hourly wages, but he is not a socialist in the classic sense. That said, he does believe in a greater sharing of wealth than exists in our predominantly capitalist society. Sanders’ form of socialism appears more plausible and less extreme than does Marxist Socialism. For the past 300 years, Americans have lived in a society founded on the ideals of capitalism; and, with some exceptions, capitalism has worked well for us. Despite this, due to resounding millennial support, it is possible that Sanders’ socialism could work politically. He has a chance of being elected, and if the Democrats win control over the Senate this November (a definite possibility), he would be in position to move forward with his programs. But political success is very different from economic success. Therefore, it is vital to examine the economics of American socialism. Overall, achieving free healthcare and college tuition requires money. In its current state, the federal government does not have the resources necessary to realize and continue to fund these policies. Cue Sanders’ solution: tax the rich! According to Sanders’ campaign website, each of his eight largest plans will necessitate an increase in taxes. Depending upon the program, Sanders proposes tax hikes for corporations or individuals, in the form of corporate taxes and/or income taxes. Let’s start with income taxes. Simply put, it is challenging to increase income taxes. As previously mentioned, Americans generally do not take kindly to government intervention, and, in this case, see taxes as the federal government encroaching on citizens’ lives. Therefore passing any legislation to increase this tax is extremely difficult without at least a Democratic majority in the Senate. And in the case that these taxes pass, it is not certain that they will supply all of the needed funds. First, there are not enough rich people in the United States to carry such a large tax burden. Free college alone would cost at least $75 billion a year (according
to Sanders’ website), which would require a 25% hike in income taxes on the higher tax brackets, up to a possible 76% rate for the wealthiest Americans. Second, income taxes alone cannot possibly cover all of Sanders’ programs, which brings us to the corporate tax. Sanders proposes two plans for raising corporate rates. He would first place a tax on “all profits” that a company makes, which would eliminate offshore accounts where corporations “hide” large sums of money from the government. The other tax would be on Wall Street speculators—those who engage in trading on the financial market. Simply put, there’s a host of issues with these plans. I’ll start with the speculation tax. Placing taxes on trades has been proven by multiple European countries to be faulty. Tim Worstall of Forbes recently wrote about the FTT, the European Union’s speculation tax. He explained that multiple member nations reported major losses due to this tax. Without delving into economic theory, the report shows that these taxes make capital more expensive, which lowers people’s desire to invest. Less investment tends to lead to a fiscally-bleak future, as the stock market only thrives when trading occurs. The other and possibly more prominent issue with corporate taxes is that companies by no means need to pay US taxes. If a corporation is unhappy with the nation in which it is based, it will just leave. This scenario is much worse than outsourcing; it is a full-scale uprooting of American corporations. According to KPMG, the United States already levies the thirdhighest corporate tax of fully-developed countries, sitting around 35%, as compared to China or England, whose corporate tax rate hovers around 20%. Any supposed increase that Sanders suggests would only further anger our corporations, giving them more reason to take their business elsewhere. The overwhelming issue with all of Senator Sanders’ proposed taxes is that they are completely and totally static plans. Sanders assumes that Americans won’t flinch as he sends income tax rates soaring up to 76%. But what if they do? The government will either reverse the programs for which Sanders campaigns or continue to fund them with money it does not have, causing the national debt to skyrocket. As high school students, we find it difficult to understand what being taxed really feels like, as many of us have yet to receive our first paycheck. But it’s time to realize that we will eventually be paying these taxes and dealing with the consequences of these policies. No politician is perfect in his/her beliefs, and Sanders’ desire to help the lower class and college students is well intended. However, these “free this” and “free that” programs are not actually free. If there’s one thing that Bernie Sanders and Karl Marx might want to consider, it’s that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. As the Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher said, “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” Hopefully that will ring through your minds next time you hear the word “free.” Rip Judge ‘16
APRIL 8, 2016 THE HURRICANE 7
SENIOR STATS Jay Andrews
What is your strongest habit? Sitting down and eating 3 packs of Altoids as a snack. What is your dream job? Surgeon. If you could take one famous person to prom, who would it be? Kate Upton. What song describes your life? “Come A Little Closer” by Cage the Elephant. How would you describe the perfect day? I accomplish what I needed to get done. What’s your favorite reality show? Keeping up with the Kardashians. What are three items you can’t live without? Gum, computer, and phone. If you had to wear one outfit for the rest of your life, what would you wear? Do I have to wear something?
Matt Ferrante
What do you wish you knew as a freshman? That seniors like to put freshmen in the lounge fridge. If you were stuck on an island with one teacher who would it be and why? Mr. Chapman or Ms. Bennett because I love those guys. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I would go to the CFA turf field to play lacrosse. What song describes your life? “Thought It Was a Drought” by Future. If you could take one famous person to prom, who would it be? Paul Rabil.
Jared Lowell
What is your strangest habit? I don’t sleep on my left side because I’m scared I’m straining my heart. What drives you crazy? Being in the car with an aggressive driver. What were you like as a freshman? How are you different now? I am much taller now then I was four years ago. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Being very successful. Calling or texting? I like a little mix of both What was your favorite birthday, and why? 14th birthday. My favorite football team (The Giants) won the super bowl on my birthday. What is your dream job? My dream job is definitely being a lawyer.
Cameron Stephens
What song describes your life? “Weekend” by Mac Miller. What drives you crazy? The awful Wilmington traffic. What are three items you can’t live without? My phone, Netflix, and of course, my Jeep. What’s your strangest habit? Falling into bushes. How would you describe the perfect day? Out in the jeep with the doors off and hopefully fishing or hunting. Calling or texting? Texting.
Matt Bangert
What song describes your life? “Watch Me” by Silento. What drives you crazy? Repetitive loud noises. What was your favorite birthday, and why? My 10th birthday because I went to Hawaii. If you could have one superpower, what would it be, and why? Being able to fly because I could get anywhere really quick. If you were stuck on an island with one teacher who would it be and why? Mr. Chapman because what he says would probably keep me positive. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Rich somewhere on the coast. What’s the story behind your name? It’s my dad’s middle name.
Gray Hancock
What is your dream job? Head of my own independent animation company. What were you like as a freshman? How are you different now? As a freshman I cared, and now I can’t remember the last time I did. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Australia, because why not mate. What drives you crazy? Myself. What is your biggest fear? Dirty spooks in the night. What are three items you can’t live without? My phone, laptop, and dog.
Alex Manolukas
What song describes your life? “Throwdown” by Fox Stevenson If you could have one superpower, what would it be, and why? Telekinesis, because I could move stuff, and fly. What is your strangest habit? Closing open doors. What are three items you can’t live without? My phone, my computer, and my running shoes. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Greece, to buy my families old plot of land. What do you wish you had known as a freshman? It just gets harder What is your dream job? IT Director.
Matthew van Arsdale
What is your biggest fear? Without a doubt heights. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Maldives, so I could see the reefs. If you could have one superpower, what would it be, and why? To be able to breathe underwater, so I don’t need a scuba license. What is your dream job? Landfall security guard. What is your favorite sports team? The almighty Philadelphia Eagles. What drives you crazy? When people say, “Can I ask you a question?”... You just did.
Tony Batchler
What is your biggest fear? Public speaking. What drives you crazy? A mark in the middle of the whiteboard. What were you like as a freshman? How are you different now? As a freshman I was really goofy and now I feel more mature. What’s your dream car? Black and blue Audi R8 Razor GTR. If you could take one famous person to prom, who would it be? Selena Gomez Calling or texting? Calling. What is your favorite home-cooked meal, and who cooks it? Steak and mashed potatoes cooked by my mom.
Alicia Harris
What are three items you can’t live without? Popcorn, water, and music. If you could have one superpower, what would it be, and why? I would like to have the power to teleport to avoid the long lines at airports and long flight What drives you crazy? People drive me crazy when they are constantly late. Texting or Calling? Texting. What was your favorite birthday, and why? My 15th birthday because my parent’s gift to me was tickets to the CMA awards in Nashville.
Katherine Drew Marapese
What’s the story behind your name? Named after my mom What song describes your life? “Till Kingdom Come” by Coldplay. Calling or texting? Calling What’s your favorite home-cooked meal, and who cooks it? My favorite home-cooked meal is pasta e-fagioli cooked by my mom. What drives you crazy? When people waste time. What is your favorite sports team? UNC Tar Heels!
Zachary Weinstein
What is your favorite sports team? The New Orleans Saints forever. What is your strangest habit? For some reason tutting randomly in class What song describes your life? “Middle” by DJ Snake What song describes your life? “Middle” by DJ Snake If you could have one superpower, what would it be, and why? Teleportation. So I could visit anyplace or anyone at anytime. What is your favorite home-cooked meal, and who cooks it? Shrimp gumbo cooked by both my parents.
Emily Cooke Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Living in a big city and running my own dermatology practice. What is your dream job? Working as a full-
time artist. Calling or texting? Texting. What is your favorite home-cooked meal, and who cooks it? My mom’s chicken noodle soup. What’s your favorite reality show? The Bachelor/Bachelorette because there is just enough drama. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I would go to Antarctica so that it doesn’t feel like the most under-appreciated continent.
Rip Judge
What’s the story behind your name? For the love of God, it does not mean rest in peace. And the jokes aren’t funny anymore. What were you like as a freshman? How are you different now? I was a huge nerd. I still am a huge nerd. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? New York City. It’s just my favorite place to be. If you could take one famous person to prom, who would it be? Emma Watson. For obvious reasons. If you had to wear one outfit for the rest of your life, what would you wear? Anything made by either J. Crew or Brooks Brothers for cold weather. I’m still a northerner; I like the cold.
Chrissyanna Riley
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I would go to Asia to see elephants because they’re my favorite animal and I would like to see where they originate from. How would you describe the perfect day? Eating pizza and wings while watching movies on Netflix. What’s your dream car? A brand new supercharged chrome black Range Rover. What is your dream job? My dream job would have to be a personal assistant for Chris Brown. If you had to wear one outfit for the rest of your life, what would you wear? Jeans and a t-shirt.
Caroline Yeargan
If you were stuck on an island with one teacher who would it be and why? I would be stuck on an island with Mrs. Rienks because she has pretty much accomplished everything in her life and we would be saving the environment while we would be trying to survive. How would you describe the perfect day? Going to iHop for breakfast, then cookout for lunch, and then iHop again for dinner with some great friends. If you could take one famous person to prom, who would it be? I’d definitely take Harry Styles to prom because he is one of the most gorgeous human beings I have ever seen in my life. What is your favorite sports team? UNC Chapel Hill.
8 THE HURRICANE APRIL 8, 2016
SPORTS
a good sport Fair game Being isn’t always easy Respect is one of Cape Fear Academy’s four core values. On the playing field, this value becomes sportsmanship. Setting a good example and representing CFA in a positive light is a priority. Sportsmanship was tested with each loss. Senior Emily Norris said, “Personally, I have experienced negative attitudes from opposing teams players in field hockey and lacrosse- usually at home games on our own turf. Our varsity teams are good at overlooking negativity. Last year Ravenscroft beat us by at least 10 points and was celebrating, obnoxiously. We kept cool, gave them proper congratulations and walked off the field with our heads held high despite our loss.” Most of the unsportmanlike conduct was verbal, but not always. “Sometimes [opponents] will be unnecessarily rude after fouls are called. [One] Village Academy player overexaggerates every year and takes her anger out on our teammates: she punched Rebecca
F(ace) it
Early after Rebecca blocked one of her shots last year, and this year she bodyslammed her,” said sophomore Delaney Mitchell. While individual players were responsible, so were coaches. Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Coach Paul Gilbert said, “I tell all of my players to only speak to their teammates and their coach. If something does happen on the field, they know to walk away and just play the game.” Sometimes that was easier said than done. “A certain level of character is key when playing sports. Usually, bad sportsmanship appears in the form of sarcasm, profanity, and insulting statements such as, “My grandma could shoot better than you.” Our biggest rivals, Coastal Christian, took a selfie on our turf during our senior night after they scored the winning goal. It is clear that CFA has the best sportsmanship out of all the teams we play,” said junior Taking the high road. Senior Jim White gives a high five to his Coastal Christian opponent Zach Tomosunas. after CFA won a home game on September 22. Photo by Alexandra Koch Alexandra Koch ‘17 and Chase Carraway ‘18
Top seed Robert Schuett dominates the court
How long have you been playing tennis? I have been playing tennis for 8 years and for CFA since seventh grade. Who’s the team to beat and why? O’Neal. They were a very young team last year, and we will probably end up meeting again in the state tournament this year, so we want to make a strong statement when we meet in the regular season. What’s your favorite warm up music? My favorite warm up music would have to be from Kanye West or Future. Both of those artists really put me in the mood to slam some strokes. How is the team dealing with the loss of key players like Tristan Smith, Chase Weaver, and Jack Gallop? Our team last year was extremely talented. Those players made up most of our lineup, and we had great chemistry. However, I think that the younger guys are filling in the roles really well. They have a lot of potential and are not afraid to play the older guys in our matches.
Return to sender. Schuett hits a forehand to his Laney opponent on March 10. Photo by Alexandra Koch
Erin Sweeney ‘16
Warming up
As spring sports begin, teams are showered with talent, and not all of it comes from the Upper School. Most JV and Varsity teams include numerous middle school players. “Middle scholers are a vital part of our team; without them we wouldn’t be nearly as successful or have a full roster,” said senior Erin Sweeney. Two new coaches are adding to the success of their teams: Mr. Jamison Fee, Varsity Women’s Lacrosse Coach and Mr. Harrison Brown, Varsity Track Coach. “[Coaching] allows me to work with athletes in an environment vastly different from my college counseling office. Sports for me, despite it being cliche, is a metaphor for life and the skills an athlete can learn while on a high school team can be applied in so many area’s off of the playing field or court. We have a wonderful group of young ladies making up the lacrosse team. Great senior and junior leadership for the younger players and we are coming together, gameby-game as a much stronger and more fluid team,” said Fee. Brown, who also coaches and teaches at Ashley High School, said, “No other job gives you hope for the future quite like coaching. Every day I get to step onto the practice field imagining that somebody
Athletes, coaches spring into action is going to have a breakthrough workout and really grow towards reaching their full potential. The universal joy that comes from track is watching yourself transform from someone you dreamed of being to someone you really are. I am truly blessed with the opportunity to guide others through this process. So far this year the team has been incredible. We have a strong group of individuals who are dedicated and love competing.” Alexandra Koch ‘17 and Chase Carraway ‘18
Kickin’ it. Eighth grader Annie Kane fights for the ball against a Topsail opponent on March 14. Photo by Maxx Middleton
Matt Bangert
Losing is not in his nature Senior Matt Bangert, #9 on the varsity lacrosse team, likes to score--and he has the numbers to prove it, with more than 20 goals to his credit this season. Besides being a scoring machine, Bangert is also a team captain. “[Being] Captain means a lot because the coaches personally picked me and three other players to lead the team,” he said. While some players have a set routine before games, Bangert doesn’t. He said, “I have no pregame routine because I don’t believe in superstitions; however, I do think that healthy food plays an important role before a big game. I always stretch well so I won’t cramp.” His favorite move, and the key to his scoring, is a question mark-- literally. “I do the Question Mark move where you run around the
crease, and you turn your body while changing handsjump and shoot. This makes the shape of a question mark.” After scoring, Bangert celebrates by dabbing and getting his teammates pumped up. He hopes to lead the Hurricanes all the way to states, he said, because “Losing is not in my nature.” Carter Broderick 17
Number 9_ Matt Bangert goes for a ground ball to transition in a game against Providence Day. Photo by Carter Broderick
Who will win the NCAA Tournament? 86 students pick their favorite teams to win it all on April 4 in Houston.
Gray Keith ‘18
Winter Sports Awards Teams recognize players’ achievements Varsity Swimming All conference: Caleb McCullough, Sean Brennan, Jordan CaplansonTorrens, Holt Robison, Cameron-Scott Smith MVP: Sean Brennan, Lauren Birmingham Most Improved: Richie Tillier, Stella Bloom Coaches: Andrew Basinger, Pearce Lewis Varsity Boys Basketball All Conference: Grant Reed, William Coverdale MVP: Grant Reed Most Improved: William Coverdale Coaches: Tony Batchler, Wyatt Johnson JV Boys Basketball MVP: Eric Kanzinger, Henry Murtagh Varsity Girls Basketball All Conference: Chloe Kernan, Nnemka Agbafe MVP: Chloe Kernan Most Improved: Maya Tucker Coaches: Emily Esposito Varsity Cheerleading MVP: Emily Norris Most Improved: Julia Gillies, Lila Das Coaches: Diana Wasserman