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Volume 88, Number 3
December 2014
Assessments: A Major Change
Tabor students adjust to a new approach for mid-year evaluations
by Caleigh Harden
A discussion about the purpose of mid-year exams began a year ago, when the faculty considered how to have more class time. The independent school calendar is short as it is, but with two weeks in the middle of the year for review and exams and the teaching time is even shorter. This conversation prompted Mr. Quirk to pose the question, “What is the purpose of exams?”. It was deemed that the goal was to prepare students for college length exams, which could still be accomplished by having final exams. Teachers also felt that exams can encourage cramming and that students may not retain the information given this studying system.
Photo by Tanya Tantasathien ‘15
Mr. Quirk then presented a new challenge to the teachers to develop a more creative way to test while keeping in mind the question: “What are you really trying to assess in this project?” The goal of these projects is to become more problem-based and real world -oriented, giving Tabor students a leg-up in college with the skill set to take an exam, but also to approach tasks with developed problem solving abilities.
Students will take various assessments throughout the winter rather than a week of midterm exams
There have been many changes in the past two years such as the new study hall, breakfast check-ins, and the creation of class deans, but most of the changes have not affected the academic lives of students... until now. This year, for the first time, there will not be mid-year exams, where students sit for three hours in one of the Lyndons and listen to the clock tick by. Instead, there will be projects. Students have had many questions about this new system given that the projects will be worth less, have great variation between courses and departments, and because of the creation of testing weeks.
These new projects will not have the same weight on grades that they did before. The weight a project holds is up to the discretion of the teacher, but it must not be more than 20%. Before exams were worth 25%, a fact that greatly frustrated students because a whole semester’s worth of hard work could be dramatically impacted by three hours.
Teachers are now having fun designing their projects in order to engage students so that they may demonstrate their learning in an enjoyable way. Many teachers are basing their projects on a multi-stage platform, creating a project with many components like a test, presentation, or powerpoint. The advantage of having a multi stage project is that gives nearly all students a means to do well because they are able to find an aspect in which they excel.
Mrs. Marceau and other administrators are looking forward to seeing how this year goes, so that adjustments for future years can be made and students’ reactions and experiences can be taken into account.
Students Take the Lead in Symposium
Student-generated ideas developed at the 2nd annual Graboys Leadership by Jack Gordon For all of those gathered for the second Annual Graboys Leadership Symposium, the day went far deeper than leadership skills. This year, the theme of the event was “Leadership Starts Here,” imprinted not only on the t-shirts distributed to the student body but also in the minds of all the participants. According to Mr. DaSilva ’89, the symposium’s facilitator, the idea for this “more grassroots” approach had a variety of inspirations.
Although the naming of the leaders at the end of the school year is inspiring to him, DaSilva points out that this day may have had the biggest impact on the students who were not on that list. He says that “not enough kids are involved in the process,” and many people have found that “if you aren’t on TASC you don’t have the opportunity.” The hope is that this will spark people to “be creative and express.” To show the “practical leadership” come to life, a variety of younger alumni from diverse backgrounds and lines of work came to speak to the student body. Working
Photo by Alix Bersani15
“Being in the deans office for many years...some projects [having to do with student action] had stayed in the idea phase,” said Dasilva. He also stated that the “inspiration came when Mr. Houck reads off all the school leaders… it made me think about what that means.”
Students shared the ideas that they developed in breakout groups at the closing of the symposium
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Lessons and Carols Tabor News p. 3
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Lillian Blouin Meet the Artist p. 7
Tabor News.................................1,3 Editorials.......................................2 Center Spread.............................4,5 Opinions........................................6 Sports.............................................7 The Back Page................................8 Please recycle this paper.
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In case you missed it... - Couples have relocated from the turf to the library - Since when does sit-down go into November? - Underclassmen: watch out for seniors hearing back from colleges. - Why don’t Winter Wednesdays start in the winter? - Uggs, flannels, and slippers are now all appropriate school attire. - We all know where you committed; you can take the hat off now. - Looks like some are focusing more on scoring off the ice. - Some seniors are just so busy; it must be hard. - A quitter never prospers… - You can’t facetune in real life so stop being a catfish.
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Winter Fashion By Caroline Fish Scarves
Vests!
Ladies, love your scarves. They are a fabulous way to add a Ladies and Gentlemen, sick of your winter coat? Let your pop of color and a pinch of warmth. Play with bright colors, sleeves go and pair any outfit with a vest. subtle textures, and various fabrics to complete any outfit! Gentlemen, yes gentlemen. Pairing a plaid scarf with any Long coats bland, winter outfit can add sophistication and style to your Not only are they stylish, but also extremely warm. Pick a effortless look. color that pairs easily with any outfit. A warm winter coat is an investment so choose wisely and wear it frequently. Layers Gentlemen, peacoats are fashionable and fun. Be bold and
Ladies, get cozy, but not too cozy. Balance your outfits. Pair bundle up. Find a coat that fits your style, love it, and wear leggings or dark denim with a colorful sweater, a warm pair it often. of socks, and a pair of boots for a simple, yet warm look. Do not forget about your figure even when it is freezing. Boots, boots, boots! Gentleman, layers are not just for the ladies! Stay warm with a plethora of layers from sweatpants to sweaters. Being Boots of any shape or size during the winter months are essential. comfortable is always more fashionable than freezing. Hats!
Denim: dark denim, of course.
Keep the denim dark during the winter months. Let your Don’t be afraid to play with bright colors, faux furs, and playful plaids. Hats are a great way to accessorize on a dreary accessories add color. winter day. Joggers!
Taperes sweatpants are not just for soccer players. They add an effortless sophistication to any cozy combination.
First Firing of the Wood Kiln
Tabor ceramicists celebrate the culmination of Mr. Arnfield’s sabbatical project By Claire Brito Oftentimes at Tabor, our individual successes bring both personal growth and community benefit. For Mr. Arnfield, the completion of his wood kiln was one of these. Mr. Arnfield has been actively involved in the art of ceramics for 27 years, and received his masters degree from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth before joining the ceramics department at Tabor. He had his first experience with wood kiln building while attending a two-week workshop at the Watershed Center for Ceramic Art in Maine. While looking for a new challenge, Mr. Arnfield looked back on this experience, and proposed large scale wood kiln project that “would provide professional development through an experience outside of the classroom.” After submitting an application for the Braitmeyer Fellowship and receiving the go-ahead with the support of Photo by TAPhotopool Mr. Stroud, Mr. Arnfield went on sabbatical during the winter and spring of 2013. Working within a budget, he began construction on the wood kiln in the spring of that year with the architectural help of Will Saltonstall, and the kiln was first fired this fall. The project, he summarizes, explored the unique nature of art as a shared experience.
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A wood kiln is a pre-industrial, wood-fueled kiln, and is more traditional to the ceramics craft than the electric or gas kilns that are in the Braitmayer studio. What’s different in this process is the atmosphere inside the kiln, which provides a unique look to the ceramics by coating them with wood ash and salt that melt become part of the glaze. The second unique aspect is the intense labor and teamwork required during the firing process, as was demonstrated on the weekend of the 18th of October. Over fall’s Parents Weekend, many members of the Tabor community, past and present, gathered at the wood kiln site on the Arnfield’s property in Rochester. Current and former students, alumni, and teachers were both viewers and participants at the Wood Kiln Celebration; including Mr. Mogelnicki, Thomas Kelly (‘16), Thomas Tarrant (‘12), Will Saltonstall (‘82), Henry and Gordon Gleason (‘12, ‘11), Vinny Valant (‘07), and others. That weekend, the kiln burned 2 cords in 30 hours, with the highest temperatures reaching 2,400 degrees.
In the future, Mr. Arnfield envisions lighting the kiln at least two times a year. In the spring, he hopes to have a student firing so that more advanced ceramics students can share in this hands-on artistic experience. To see more about this project, along with wood-fired work, be sure to attend the Wood Kiln exhibit at the Braitmayer in January.
Managing Editors: Oliver Sughrue Matthew McFaul Claire Brito Photography: Abigail Taber Tanya Tantasathien Lillian Blouin Rya Baird TA Photo Pool Layout: HyeRin Joo ChaeRin Park
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Leadership Symposium with Ms. Yeransian from Advancement, who, according to DaSilva, has “amazing relationships with the young alumni,” they created a group of great role models that really set the tone for the day ahead. By keeping the alumni younger, Mr. DaSilva said, it shows that “students at the school are pretty amazing” and are more relatable than an older alumni would be.
At the conclusion of the day, dozens of great ideas were culminated by the break-out groups. To have these ideas amount to something, DaSilva will “spend much
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of [his] break getting the ideas together to pass them on,” to their respective faculty or TASC. Some groups will still work together to finalize their ideas.
The theme of the event next year is likely to change, but will again express the values that the day is designed for. Whatever will come, it will be built as a day for and by the students. In Mr. DaSilva’s words, “the school has been here a long time and has changed not because of faculty but because of students.”
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Mr.Cobbold’s Christmas The history behind one of Tabor’s most revered traditons
By Wendy Liu New holiday activities have emerged over years, but the tradition of singing Christmas carols remains in our community. Every year before Christmas break, Lessons and Carols takes place at Tabor, and this year, the service will be held on Sunday, December 14. Christmas stories are told and all choir groups, including Mixed Chorus, Male and Female Chamber Choirs, Madrigals, Nightingales, and Tabor Tones perform after weeks of preparation.
Have you ever wondered how the annual Lessons and Carols program came to be? If so, we have the story. According to Mr. Horne, Mr. Cobbold, who retired last year, instituted this event in 1980. He did so because he aspired to gather the community to enjoy Christmas carols and stories. He had been the director of Lessons and Carols throughout his career at Tabor, and of course, he had always set a high standard for all performers to aim for the finest work. Some sections of Lessons and Carols have remained the same while others have been altered over the years.
“Once in Royal David’s City” has always been on the song list, and the identity of the mysterious soloist is revealed just before the final rehearsal. “See Amid the Winter’s Snow” has also always been the recessional, the hymn that marks the end of the service.
On the other hand, the structure of Lessons and Carols and some choral pieces have varied. Six readings have replaced nine, and the choral groups now sing both individually and together as a whole. In addition, the new song this year is “Gloria, pax et amor”. It is composed by Mr. Horne based on the poem Gloria that connects to the Christmas season tightly. This piece will be sung at the end of the performance to recapitulate the significance of Lessons and Carols. It is difficult to reveal how marvelous Lessons and Carols is with words. Make sure to finish schoolwork ahead of time so that on the night of December 14 you can have an opportunity to sit in the chapel and immerse yourself in the phenomenal atmosphere of the Christmas season with music, stories, and the community.
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@lill_eh Lillian Blouin All I really want in life is a friendship like Hodge & Joslyn’s @abbyellis8 Abby Ellis I drink way too much tea @nathanvail12 Nathan Vail I understand you think it’s all about you right now, but it has always been about me. @ TaborQuotes Tabor Quotes “Bubble” @East Connor Conner West Thank god it’s ski season
Dear Heather, to the I live far away and am not used find a to cold weather. I am struggling lve my winter activity that doesn’t invo each to being in the cold but the walk ial. activity from my dorm is substant change All jokes aside, I worry that this ge in in season will bring about a chan my mood.
Dear Cold and Confused, I totally understand you are not wanting this cold weather to affect your mood; I’m from a cold place and I sometimes have a hard time, so I can’t even imagine what you are going through. The key to not letting the weather change your mood is always remembering that spring is on its way, and springtime at Tabor is absolutely beautiful. As for a winter activity that doesn’t involve too much time in the cold, I would suggest trying after-school ceramics. With the kilns always running, and giving off heat, it is a perfect place to let out your artistic side, while soaking up all of the warmth. If you decide to do after-school ceramics, you also take care of your Dunkin and Cumbies run problem. Ceramics usually runs for about 45 minutes, so you and a group of friends could walk over before it starts getting dark (and cold), grab some hot-chocolate, and still have time to come back to campus and wrap-up in a blanket. Don’t worry, Cold and Confused, the spring will be here before you know it, and your cold concerns will be a thing of the past.
@plazined Denizalp How to explain to your mom that you’re gonna dance and sing dressed up as a woman #problem #musical @danii_dillon Danielle Dillon I miss the most random people & things from/about Tabor. @haymkay Mary Kate
to the Given the absence of access kin and waterfront and the chills of Dun gest I sug Cumbies runs, what do you do to keep things fun until spring?
Sincerely, Cold and Confused
I’ll fight you if you try to cut me in the sandwich line. @taborathletics Tabor Athletics Congrats to Tabor senior Samantha Davis for earning a spot on the 2015 USA Hockey Women’s U18 roster! @EricBabbitt11 Eric Babbitt *Binjo sees snowmobile* “That’s a cool bike” @chall2009 Chris Hall Happy to have shared my experiences being a leader with the @taboracademy community last week!
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Happy H To do List
by Caleigh Harden
1. Build a snowman in front of the Stroud Academic Center. 2. Go sledding on the Duffy Turf Fields. 3. Drink copious amount of Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate, with whipped cream, of course. 4. Overdress to Impress, shamelessly rock the ugliest Christmas sweater you have when the time comes :) 5. Sing holiday songs between classes, loudly! 6. Decorate a gingerbread house and eat it. 7. Buy a miniature pine tree and decorate it with homemade ornaments. 8. Have a popcorn party and re-watch all of your favorite holiday movies 9. Go to the chapel and pray for peace, happiness, and good semester one grades. 10. Make s’mores and start your summer countdown. Toast graham crackers, Nutella, and marshmallows for three minutes and enjoy! 11. Take a festive picture with your friends and send out your own Holiday Card. 12. Do not get in a snowball fight; you will get a work detail. 13. Bake holiday cookies and decorate them with sprinkles, frosting, and fun colors. 14. Buy Candy Canes and pass them out to people you do not know; new friends are always fun. 15. Volunteer at Gifts to Give or sponsor a family through Holiday Hope to complete your community service hours.
Sur viva l
By Caroline Fish
hristm C o t e d i u G Time Line of Events
Twas the Day Before ... - Find the layout for the food and plan yo know EXACTLY where that is located so as the door opens. One needs to prioritiz of the dining hall they will hit up first. - Get a good workout in so that you will b - One should have finished all of their ho at 9:00 to ensure a good night’s rest so morning.
The Morning Of... - 6:00 AM: Wake up! Jump out of bed and punches to get in the fighting mood. - 6:15 AM: Take a freezing cold shower to - 6:20 AM: Put on your ugliest Holiday sw some tinsel in your hair like Ke$ha. - 6:30 AM: Run down to the dining hall to - Now it is time to begin the wait. It is cr prime place in line for when the doors o food.
What are your
Songs to get you into the Holiday Spirit: “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” – N’Sync “Wonderful Christmas Time” – Paul McCartney “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas” – Perry Como & The Fontaine Sisters “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” - Brenda Lee “White Christmas” – Bing Crosby or Kelly Clarkson “Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire” – Nat King Cole or Micheal Bublé “Here Comes Santa Claus” – Gene Autry “Jingle Bell Rock” – Bobby Helms “Frosty the Snowman” – The Ronettes “The Twelve Days of Christmas” – Ray Conniff Singers “Rudolf, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” – The Melodeers “Mr. Grinch” – Thurl Ravenscroft “Believe (The Polar Express)” – John Groban
Christmas Breakfast is one of the most t meal of the year. But in order to have the m to make sure they are prepared. So we ha Breakfast Survival Guide and share some
Some other Seawolves’ Resolutions are.... Be more like Beyonce - Kaeleen Price‘16 Improve my late night squash game - Will Appleton ‘16
To remember to write 2015 on all my tests and papers instead of 2014. - Sam Bacchiochi ‘15 I resolve to speak more than 10 words daily. - Nicole Schneeberger‘15
When you’re under the Mistletoe: “All I Want for Christmas is You” – Mariah Carey “Santa Baby” – Eartha Kitt or Taylor Swift “Baby It’s Cold Outside” – Zoey Deschanel & Leon Redbone “Mistletoe” – Justin Bieber “All That I Want “ - The Weepies “Last Christmas” – Wham or Taylor Swift “My Only Wish This Year” – Britney Spears
I want to be as cool as Joe. - Martha Peppes ‘17
I want to be as funny as Martha. - Joseph Feeney ‘17
Holidays
hristmas Br ea kfa s
dorm decorations By Rachel McCoog
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1. Hang an advent calendar on your door and alternate opening it with your roommate. Starbucks has a really cool one that gives you gift cards. What could be better than coffee and a Christmas countdown? 2. Go to Target, buy a fake mini Christmas tree, and decorate it with your roommate. Or, get a big fake Christmas tree and decorate it with your whole dorm in the common room. 3. Make a massive amount of paper snowflakes and hang them everywhere. Don’t stop until you can’t see the walls, floor, or your beds. 4. Decorate stockings using glitter glue with your roommate. Hang them above your desks and then exchange gifts in them. 5. Make mason jar snowglobes – go on Pinterest for an example! 6. Decorate a gingerbread house and eat it for breakfast until we leave for Christmas break. 7. Buy a bulk bag of candy canes and eat those for lunch and dinner 8. Download the Spotify Christmas Hits playlist and play it constantly. 9. Watch all the Christmas movies on Netflix. 10. Four words: Elf on the Shelf.
e of the most talked about events and arguably the best er to have the most enjoyable breakfast possible, one has ared. So we have graciously decided to make a Christmas nd share some of our secrets to a yummy breakfast.
od and plan your attack. If you are after the waffle station t is located so that you can make a beeline for it as soon eds to prioritize their food selection and plot which parts hit up first. that you will be ravenous at breakfast. d all of their homework by 8:30 and be in bed promptly night’s rest so that one is in battle-ready-shape the next
out of bed and look in the mirror and do a couple of fake ing mood. cold shower to make sure you are wide-awake. iest Holiday sweater and reindeer ears and maybe throw e Ke$ha. e dining hall to get that blood pumping. he wait. It is crucial to get there early so that you have a en the doors open and remember all is fair in love and
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Parts and Recognition What is going on behind the scenes as we prepare for this winter’s musical Hairspray By Duhita Das & Josyln Jenkins
Sixty-one went in…. but only forty-five came out. That’s right, folks, it is musical season. Most of you have probably heard some sort of talk about this year’s musical, Hairspray, directed by Mr. Howland. You all will get to come to the performance at the end of this winter season in February, but most of you only see what is on stage, and not behind the scenes. Here’s a sneak peak of the all the work that goes into the making of the winter musical. First thing’s first: casting. Auditions are by far the most hectic process one can go through as an actor. Not only do we need to learn a new dance, several songs from the musical, and how to act, but we must also do it all in two days.
Photo by Tanya Tantasathien ‘15
The dance workshops begin the moment everyone walks into the auditorium and looks up at the stage, where there are rows of the dance team doing insane stretches, an unhealthy amount of splits, and too many jumping jacks to count. So, of course you join in. Next is the singing. Being cramped up in a room full of plastic chairs is never fun… unless it means getting to sing in front of up to sixty classmates. After dancing, singing is a well-needed physical break; however, it can take a toll on your vocal chords. Mr. Howland, Mr. Horne, and Danielle are watching every single move the actors make… not nerve-wracking at all.
Finally comes the acting. Believe it or not, this is one of the hardest parts for most of the cast. Sure you can do a left split and hit a high C-note but can you fall in love with Link Larkin?
Dance captains Nicole McLaughlin ‘16 and Jen McIntosh ‘15 lead the dance rehearsal.
After the series of public embarrassments that are auditions, the cast list is sent out. Next is the hard part, actually participating in the musical. Measurements are taken, the set is designed, and the lights are lit. The actors have rehearsed for months, and it all leads up to one busy, exciting weekend. We’ll catch up again when the time comes in a few months… let’s let this whirlwind begin.
Midterms-who needs them?
A student’s reaction to the changes in Midterm Assessments by Claire Brito •
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Midterms in January
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Roughly 5 majors per year 2 exam periods Finals in May
2 hours per test, give or take
During my Tabor career, I would sit through, approximately, over 80 hours of exams. And that doesn’t cover studying. Pretty depressing math, but this is the calculation I did my freshman year after my first round of midterms. Fast forward to junior year, and it looks like that estimate might not be so correct. After listening to various opinions about the new exam formats, it seems to me that everyone is facing
It’s hard to get a read on exactly how these changes will shake out, but as a student who experiences high levels of anxiety,around finals, I believe that the new system will positively impact both my grades and my sanity. Yes, there will be tests, papers and projects, and plenty to freak out about the night before, but the absence of a one-week intensive cram period is welcome news to me. Reviewing an entire semester of work is an imperfect process, and spending a full week attempting to learn or re-learn material covered in September often leads to late night caffeine hits or library breakdowns. Parsing that big “20%” exam into smaller, more do-able chunks should improve a student’s chance to truly show what they know. Hopefully, this transition will be a smooth one, as long as the lines of communication remain open between administrators, teachers, and students. This major change, along with no testing weeks to prevent pre-break grade-cramming, leaves me optimistic about my grades, and stress level, in the upcoming winter months.
Book Reviews
Take a look at these great reads over break! Courtesy of Ms. Boucher’s English 3 Class By Brett Dineen
By Gianni Cavallo
Lock In
By John Scalzi
Lock In by John Scalzi is a futuristic fiction novel that depicts
a world shaped around a disability called Haden’s Syndrome, a disease that causes one’s mind to remain fully functional but his or her body to be completely unresponsive. Anyone who appreciates books where the author is able to create a whole new world (such as in the Harry Potter series) will really enjoy Scalzi’s work in this novel. Written from the perspective of the main character, Chris Shane, Scalzi does a phenomenal job portraying Chris’s personality and opinions of other characters. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery tale as this story provides readers with a unique scenario and a case that can only exist in the world that Scalzi has created.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane By Neil Gaiman
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman is an
unpredictable story set in England. The book portrays a traumatized seven-year-old boy. Desperate for friends, he is accepted by a quirky family at the end of the lane, where he discovers dark magic that is vastly incomprehensible to the reader. He is guided through the murky reality by his companion, Lettie Hempstock. Traveling into a magical, unknown universe he brings back darkness that haunts him until his middle-life. I recommend this brilliant quick-read to anyone who appreciates an elaborate backstory and a spinechilling tone.
In case you missed it... World News Edition By Denizalp Goktas
-The European space Agency landed on a comet this month; the future is here. During his presentation the director of the project was wearing a shirt that apparently offended feminists. It’s really hard to please people these days.
-Ebola news is no longer news, people. Turns out it was really not the start of a zombie apocalypse. The media may have exaggerated a bit but the world news team predicted this.
-Apparently, Isis declared war on Russia. I guess someone was not able to learn from the mistakes of Hitler and Napoleon. -The pope visited Turkey this week to spread messages of peace and prayed with a Muslim leader. The new pope is here to make change: watch out people.
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Tabor Participates in Signing Day
Six Tabor student-athletes sign letters of intent to compete at the Division 1 level By Bobby Balboni 2014 has been a banner year for Tabor Academy student athletes. For six of these senior competitors, a lifetime worth of hard work paid off for them when they officially signed their letter of intent to play Division I collegiate athletics on National Signing Day. This stellar class includes: P.J. Poulin (University of Connecticut), Jesse Bunting (Fordham University), Sammy Davis (Boston University), Billy Philpot (University of Massachusetts-Amherst), Sara Kourtesis (University of Alabama), and Hayden Kilpatrick (Northeastern University).
Many other seawolves will play at various collegiate levels and we look forward to seeing what they will accomplish.
Photo by Abi Taber ‘15
The athletes have dedicated a lot of their time towards achieving this goal and they were excited when the day finally came. Sammy Davis, a signee for the Boston Terriers Women’s Hockey Program, summed up the electric atmosphere of the event when she noted “I will always remember Signing Day. I have to say it was one of the most exciting days at Tabor and I will never forget it. For some reason I was a little anxious and nervous. I didn’t want to sign my name wrong in front of all my friends. I actually forgot to sign some papers; I was so nervous and my hand was shaking so badly.” Many of the athletes attributed their success to the help of their coaches and support from the Tabor community. Southpaw and baseball captain P.J. Poulin acknowledged that, “Tabor has taught me one of the greatest values of playing team sports and that is the value of team. My biggest mentors here have been my coaches Mr. Angelo and Mr. Ackerman. Both of them have had huge impacts on my life, and have helped me to achieve my academic and athletic goals thus far.”
Fall Athletic Recap by Madeline Gregory
Field Hockey Captains Caroline Shaunessy, Sammy Davis, and Sara Kosicki led the field hockey team to end their season with 12 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie. They made it through the quarterfinals of the NEPSAC tournament beating Greenwich 3-1 and continued to the semifinals where they lost to Loomis Chaffee 2-1.
Girls’ Soccer
Girls’ Cross Country Led by Captains Julia O’Rourke and Gwen McCain, the girls’
cross country team ended with 33 wins and 2 losses and finishing 2nd out of 15 teams at New Englands. Four of their runners finished in the top 20 and qualified for the New
Football
Captains Billy Philpott and Hayden Kilpatrick led the boys varsity football team to a 5 win, 3 loss season record.
Boys’ Soccer
Led by Captains Neel Shah, Brendan Mingle, and Eric Babbitt, boys varsity soccer completed their season with 5 wins, 7 losses, and 6 ties.
Boys’ Cross Country
Led by Captains Sam Cook, Andrew Paliotta, Ned Mitchell, the boys’ cross country team ended with 28 wins and 9 losses, finishing 7th in New England. Two of their runners finished in the top 20 and qualified for New England’s All-Star Meet, in which one of them ran, finishing 7th overall. Congratulations to all fall teams and athletes on a great season!
Photo by Abi Taber ‘15
Captains Brylee McLaughlin, Clémence Renaud, and Molly Bent brought the girls varsity team to a 12 win, 3 losses, and 1 tie record this season. They made it to the quarterfinal round of the NEPSAC tournament where they lost to Governor’s Academy 3-2.
Englands All-Star Meet, in which three of them ran, finishing 5th, 23rd, and 27th.
Binjo Emmanuel ‘16 fiercely attacks the ball
Artist on Campus: Lillian Blouin
Get to know the girl behind the lens and the “Seawolves of Tabor” instagram by Matthew McFaul
What has Photopool been like? I’ve been doing Photopool since sophomore fall. Even though I’ve technically only done it for two seasons, it feels like so much longer (in the best of ways)! I don’t have one favorite Photopool moment, it’s been more of a culmination of all the hours spent in the photopool room editing while listening to music and hanging out with friends and Mr. C. I think the coolest part about photopool is seeing the photos I’ve taken up on the website, in publications and around the Acky. It never gets old!
Courtesy of Photopool
Could you talk about Seawolves of Tabor? Why did you start and what is your goal with it?
Lillian Blouin ‘16
When did you start taking pictures? Even though I’ve always been interested in photography, I only truly started when I arrived at Tabor. What inspired you to start?
I used to love painting and drawing, but being a perfectionist, I was never happy with how they came out so creating my own images out of my surroundings has been amazing. When I saw that photography was one of my options for an arts class, I knew that I had to try it and I’m so glad that I did!
I’ve been following Humans of New York for a while now and I always thought about how interesting it would be to do it at Tabor. I’ve always believed that everyone has their own unique story and I’m hoping to be able to share some of our very own seawolves’ stories through my love of photography and conversation. I don’t have an exact goal for the Instagram account. I would love to be able to take a photo of every single individual that makes up our community of Seawolves, but sadly there’s not enough hours in a day for that! What is your advice for students who want to start photography?
Always carry a camera around, even if it’s just your phone! You never know when an opportunity to capture a photo will present itself. What are your future plans for photography?
I just want to keep on making it fun and interesting while maintaining my passion for it. I hope to be able to continue it through college and the rest of my life.
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What is your biggest distraction? Computer and phone
Oreo or Chips A’Hoy? Definitely Oreos
What do people do too much of today? Texting and driving Would you rather win gold in the Olympics, an Oscar, or a Nobel Prize? Nobel Prize Proudest Accomplishment? My kids What is one thing that should be taught at boarding schools that isn’t already? Real life skills like the ability to advocate for oneself and say what’s on one’s mind
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If you could dis-invent one thing, what would it be? All things that release toxins into the Earth
Who would you want to narrate your life? Pat Welsh - the voice of E.T.
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Coffee or Tea?
Coffee with cream (but no sugar)
By Lillian Blouin ‘16
The ability to fly
It’s not hidden, but I can knit!
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