The Log December 2015

T he L og Volume 88, Number 2

December 2015

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Students attending SDLC from left to right: Trinity Monteiro ‘17, Allana Gilgeous ‘16, LuLu Ward ‘16, Duhita Das ‘17, Anaelle Ndoye ‘17, Nicole Fernandes ‘17.

Using Differences as a Source of Connection Students and faculty attend NAIS People of Color Conference

by Danielle Plunkett and Maddy LaCasse From Wednesday, December 2, to Saturday, December 5, six Tabor students traveled to Tampa to attend this year’s Student Diversity Leadership Conference, which is held concurrently with the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference. Mrs. Anika Walker-Johnson has been taking students to this conference for ten of her fifteen years here at Tabor; this year, the students accompanying her were LuLu Ward ‘16, Nicole Fernandes ‘17, Duhita Das ‘17, Trinity Monteiro ‘17, Anaelle Ndoye ‘17, and Allana Gilgeous ‘16.

Fourteen hundred students from across America came together at the conference to discuss issues of diversity and inclusion. “If it’s something that can potentially identify a person as different, they will talk about it,” said Mrs. Walker-Johnson.

Students also took part in workshops where they could talk about their own personal experiences with diversity and how it has affected them.

The conference’s goal is for students to develop leadership skills that they will use in their own school communities to promote discussion about these issues. The hope for Tabor’s students is that they will take what they have learned and apply

it to Cultural Conversations, a new Tabor initiative, and lead in the discussion about diversity and inclusivity.

What Mrs. Walker-Johnson hopes the Tabor students take away from their experience is to better understand “...the various aspects of their own identities and [to] recognize that those aspects do not have to be a source of separation from others but instead can be additional ways to connect with others.” Students should be aware of “who isn’t in the room--who is not represented--when the important decisions are being made.”

The questions students considered at the conference can help prompt the school to think about inclusivity in all aspects of the community. In academics, how often do Tabor students learn about different cultures? How many international teachers are at the school? Does the school have different cultures represented in the classroom? In leadership, is TASC comprised of members representing all cultures of the student body? How many women hold leadership positions?

Asking these questions will help the school to become aware of these issues and continued on page 3

A Weekend of Delicious and Musical Events Campus activities to get you in the holiday spirit

by Jack Gordon

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Instead of a class day on the last Saturday before break, Saturday, December 12, will be a day of community. The morning will begin with a special holiday breakfast, one of the favorite meals of the year. Having holiday breakfast on this Saturday morning, rather than its typical position before classes, allows for, as Mrs. Salit puts it, “the entire community – boarding students, day students and faculty – to savor the food, have conversation, and just enjoy their time together.”

Mr. Horne conducting Madrigal singers at the annual Lessons and Carols.

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The Winter Concert will now be in the late morning. Having the concert on Saturday rather than on a busy Tuesday evening makes it the main event of the day, and will “highlight the musicians more,” says Mrs. Salit. It also gives a prelude to Sunday’s Lessons and Carols, an annual festival of lights tradition. This small change in the schedule opens up opportunities for the school to come together to celebrate not only the season itself, but also the musicians in the community.

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Keeping up with Ms. Kaplan

by Marc Millette

Every Tuesday, during lunch, Mr. Heavey and Mr. Chaput gather in a corner of the dining hall to share and discuss poetry that they have written over the preceding week.

This is the fifth year and counting for Poetry Lunch. When asked why he writes, Mr. Chaput says simply, “I just love it.” Mr. Heavey writes poetry because he enjoys playing around with language. It is an adaptation to life at Tabor, where spare hours are hard to come by. Mr. Chaput says that it is quicker than penning a short story. They gain inspiration from each other, and challenge and encourage one another to improve their writing. They also glean inspiration from many sources, like the beauty of campus, the people they encounter, or childhood life on a farm. However, according to Mr. Heavey, you cannot just wait for inspiration. “We write a lot of bad poetry, too,” says Mr. Chaput, “It requires a lot of at-bats [attempts].” Poetry only gets better by pushing it. Chaput said that “Beowulf,” an Anglo-Saxon poem that tells of a king who slays a dragon but dies of his wounds, is his favorite. Mr. Heavey, on the other hand, likes Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” the best.

Here is an excerpt from a poem by Mr. Heavey, titled “Atop the Pine:” Atop the pine The red tail roosts, Deaf to the neurotic chatter Of the swooping terns & gang of gabby crows, Cutting parabolas About him.

Enough is enough.

He lifts, Glides over the pines.

Time to Dive. Plunge.

Seize the squirming, Pulsing veins still In his talon vise.

Errata

In our last issue, Kelly Hanrahan should have been credited as the author of her article “Artist of the Month: Meet Stephanie Chen.”

The Log Staff apologizes for the error!

So far, the meetings seem to have been very successful.

Ms. Kaplan has heard nothing but positive feedback from those who have participated in them. She believes that the topics that they discuss are commonly pushed aside and never addressed. A student who has been to many of these “Kappy Talks” agreed and claims that she feels these talks create a “confidential place where everyone is comfortable with each other, trusting

Knitflix & Chill Students make giving back fun

them with things we normally don’t speak up about in everyday conversation.” She also continued, “It’s extremely eye-opening and I feel welcomed by every single girl in that room.” She feels that the experience has been “empowering to know that there are other women out there that have my back through and through.” Ms. Kaplan hopes that these conversations have been a great learning experience for everyone involved and that the discussions continue to bring in new faces.

Uncle Jon’s Introducing Uncle Jon's in the Bebee

by Alex Weimer Here’s the stitch: the holiday season is all about giving back, and Karina Lazaro and Khalida Williams have found a creative way to involve the Tabor community in just that. As the co-heads of the Lit Knitting Club, Karina and Khalida have turned their passion for knitting into a way to benefit local communities. The two plan on donating hats the club knits to the homeless in nearby towns like New Bedford and Fall River. The inspiration came during the planning of “Knitfilx and Chill” sessions where the club members meet, knit, and, of course, watch Netflix. The two thought to themselves, “What better motivation for knitters than to help those in need be a little warmer during the winter?” Both learned to knit at a young age, Karina at age 11 and Khalida at 10. They hope to share their experience with anyone who wishes to join, and encourage beginners to participate. Khalida and Karina plan to teach a knitting technique that anyone can pick up, and the more experienced knitters in the group are there if you needle little help. If you don’t get the point, even Mr. Patterson, their faculty advisor, is not an expert knitter, but plans on attending meetings to learn. Knitting’s not just for your grandma anymore.

Thanks to Karina and Khalida, Tabor is going to be making a change, one stitch at a time.

by Duhita Das “When are they going to upgrade the Beebe?”

“When are we going to have more food in the Beebe?”

“Will the Beebe ever be open during the school day?”

Over the past couple of years, there has been talk of the school’s renovating the Beebe and revamping the food that is served there. The Beebe committee met with Mr. Quirk and Mr. Winslow last year to propose redecorating the Beebe and having Uncle Jon’s bring its business to campus. At the time, many committee members thought it was a long-shot, but Uncle Jon’s officially moved in the Beebe after Thanksgiving break.

On December 1, Uncle Jon’s brought three blenders, their iced chais, and their coffees into the Beebe. The response has already been overwhelmingly positive, and at any given moment during the day, the Beebe is full of Tabor students enjoying both the new food and the foosball table.

The employees of Uncle Jon’s call this the first of three phases for their settling into their Tabor location. As time goes on, students are welcome to give suggestions to the staff: different coffee drinks, which bagels and muffins they should bring, and even prices are up for discussion as the Uncle Jon’s partnership with Tabor progresses. As of this month, students are happy not to have to ask permission every time they crave a chai or a muffin.

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Ms. Kaplan

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Poetry Lunch

Following Alexis Jones’ talk, Ms. Kaplan joined a group of students living in Baxter in a discussion about the feminism talk.

Beginning with their feelings on the speech, the conversation quickly turned into much more. Topics such as gender, sexuality, feminism and race were brought to the table and, when it was time for everyone to go to study hall, the participants begged Ms. Kaplan to continue these talks. The first official meeting started with each person talking about themselves for about 3 minutes. Within these few minutes, everyone really opened up to each other, sharing things about themselves that were very personal. Meetings are now held on Sunday and Monday nights with a group ranging from 15-20 women and Ms. Kaplan says, “I would like to see the number rise.”

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by Bridget Lattimer

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Another opportunity to think about inclusivity will be January’s Martin Luther King Day workshop. Terms like microaggression and privilege will be discussd in morning faculty workshops; the afternoon will be more student-focused.

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In recent years, Tabor has, and continues to make, concerted efforts to highlight and examine the various aspects of diversity within our school community. Ultimately, building an inclusive community is one of the school’s key goals, a community that recognizes the importance of ensuring “all members have voice, are given respect, and see their identities reflected in affirmed” at Tabor.

Unveiling Tabor Cup Your team color will determine your destiny

by Abby Mottur Some of the larger events have been the Lip-Sync battle, the cookie-bake off, and a pokemon tournament. To encourage students to be more active throughout campus, students can receive Tabor Cup points by going to sporting events or drama productions. Mr. Glennon feels that “if at each event there’s at least one student who’s having fun and finding reprieve from the hecticness that consumes us all on a dayto-day basis, then to me, the response is a good one.”

The initial stage of this year-long competition was a huge success, drawing lots of student participation in the planning and execution of team activities. Looking forward, Mr. Glennon plans to take suggestions and feedback from students to ensure that the rest of Tabor Cup is just as fun–or even more fun–than the first weekend.

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Tabor Cup is a new initiative at Tabor, run by Mr. Glennon, which focuses on bringing the community together through fun, team-based weekend activities.

The concept of Tabor Cup was developed over the summer by the Weekend Activities Crew, and they continue to meet to discuss events and competitions that will spice up campus weekends. While many students expected that Tabor Cup would be similar to Dorm Wars, Mr. Glennon explains the difference: “Tabor Cup takes the best of Dorm Wars in the focus of community building and condenses the excitement into three major weekends throughout the year,” he says. “The other major addition is taking the teamcentered theme and building on it.” The focus on teams reinforces the community building aspect of the competition, bringing groups of dorms and day students together in working towards a common goal.

Members of the Red Team at Tabor Cup Lip-Sync competition.

World News December 2015

by Stephanie Zou 1. The terror attacks in Paris on November 13 cast a global spotlight on the growing influence of ISIS. The boom in media coverage of Paris received a critical response as viewers pointed out that similar terror attacks were carried out the same day in Beirut, and in Baghdad the previous week, and received a mere fraction of the media coverage that the Paris Terror attacks garnered. Additionally, there has been a strong backlash of anti-Muslim sentiment in the United States. And support grows for Marine Le Pen, the president of the France’s far-right party, National Front. Le Pen is known for speaking out against Muslims, famously calling for a ban on all Muslim and Jewish religious garments and the enforcement of all Muslim sermons to be preached in French, not Arabic; the living conditions for current-day Muslim French citizens are quickly deteriorating as cultural tensions rise. On a sidenote, ISIS’ actions in Europe spurred an even stronger political union between France and the United States, as both presidents vowed to take stronger action against the growing terror regime.

2. Tensions between Turkish President Erdogan and Russian President Putin rose over the shooting down of a Russian warplane on November 24, and incident that killed one of the two pilots. Erdogan refuses to submit the apology that the Kremlin demands, stating that the Russian warplane ignored several warnings as it violated Turkish airspace, justifying the Turkish response. Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Russia declares its deployment of antiaircraft missiles in Syria, 45 kilometers away from the Turkish border.

3. On November 19, with momentum from the Paris Terror attacks and the growing fear of ISIS members hiding among Syrian refugees, the House easily passed a bill that would suspend the Syrian and Iraqi refugee program in the United States. President Barack Obama promises to veto this bill, and Democratic leaders vow to block it in the senate. However, another majority ruling would override Obama’s veto, an action that would question the authority of the executive branch and the credibility of the US president. In response to the Republican push for a policy that allows only Christian Syrian refugees to enter the United States, Obama has publicly stated that the United States will not discriminate against refugees based on religious beliefs.

4. Anastasia Lin, Miss Canada 2015, was barred entry into China on November 26 as she flew in to attend the annual Miss World competition, held this year in Hainan Province. A strong advocate against China’s religious and human rights policies, Lin testified before the United States congress regarding China’s inhumane and corrupt political policies, an act that drove the Chinese government to contact her family in China to dissuade her from voicing her opinion. The Miss World organization refuses to extend support to Lin or to involve itself in potentially damaging politics.

However, Lin’s platform continues to grow as she reminds the global community of the severe level of censorship in China. Especially with the conviction of journalist, Gao Yu, resurfacing, China’s human rights policies is once again under global scrutiny.

5. On November 25, Pope Francis traveled to Africa to embark on a 6-day journey, despite safety concerns and feared assassination attempts. In Nairobi, Kenya, he toured the country’s largest slum to garner global attention for the urban poverty that cripples the nation. In Uganda, the Pope celebrated Mass at Namugongo in memory of the 45 Catholic and Anglican Martyrs killed by anti-Christian bloodbath in 1885. He declared, “Christians and Muslims are brothers and sisters.” In the Central African Republic the Pope visited a refugee camp-- a result of Christian and Muslim sparring--and he will pray in the capital’s central mosque in a show of support and strength for the religion. In response to the Paris terrorist attacks, the Pope gravely condemned these actions, announcing that “justifying violence in God’s name is blasphemy.”

Sources: The New York Times, Al Jazeera America, Time, The Week

Twitter What’s on your mind?

Mollie @CoHeadsOfCool It’s a lit day to be a seawolf Austin Franklin @HayItsFranklin Just saw a prius drive by focsle with the lettering “Tabor Security” on the side #ThatsWhenYouKnow Typical Masshole @JustAMasshole Dunks always tastes better on Mondays Justin Bieber @justinbieber Why is Rhode Island not a road or an island Gianni Cavallo @giannicav Thankful I woke up alive after that food coma Modern World History @TaborMWH MWH, don’t get our debate year twisted... we are focusing on 1783, NOT 1738. #sorry #fettywap Lillian Blouin @lill_eh Real Life: I just asked Mr. Glennon to homecoming #denied #itsok #justafewtears Karen Morahan @kmorahan12 Thankful for Justin Bieber’s new album

Ideal presents for your friends Match the Seawolves with their ideal gifts

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Stand-up paddle board

Unlimited supply of

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Phish Food from Ben and Jerry's

2015 BMW S1000rr

One-way plane tickets

A matching outfit with Mrs. Cleary

To play Madison Square Garden

Answer Key 1. a 2. d 3. b 4.f 5.c 6. e

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Students The First Installment in a Three-Part Series.

by Nicole Zeien, Darren Anco, Jackie Leone

Dear Tabor Freshmen, Below is a list of the seven habits that you should abide by to find success here at Tabor. They will help with your transition and assimilation into Tabor’s unique community. What is success you may ask? An excellent question. Success is simply the aim and accomplishment of all your goals in your new environment. A close following of these seven virtues can help you achieve success at Tabor!

Sincerely, Mr. Watt’s AP Language Class 1) Take advantage of your resources.

There are so many great resources here at Tabor and it’s a disservice to you if you do not take full advantage of them. You are in control of your own academic destiny and it begins with taking the first step of asking a simple question so you can thrive, not struggle.

2) Be determined.

Things aren’t handed to you. If you want it, go get it. Set your eyes on the prize. You can always work to improve. Granted, you may never be the best; however, you can steer yourself towards the goal, towards the finish. Determination is a collection of focus, drive, and attitude. Without any of these, your goals are meaningless.

3) Don’t procrastinate and stay organized.

This is the key to success. Staying organized prevents any distractions and allows you to remain focused on what you need to accomplish. There are many things going on throughout the duration of the day and it is easy to become distracted and lose sight of what you set your mind to do. Take advantage of your frees and use that time to get ahead. There are only positive outcomes to staying on top of your work and keeping organized.

4) Follow dress code (but not to a T).

Nothing is worse than getting dress coded by a teacher mid-day and having to walk all the way back to your dorm to pick out a completely new outfit. Buy dresses and or skirts that are “Bermuda length” in order to steer clear of the dress-coding teachers. In the winter, the last thing you’re going to want to do is put on a collared shirt and tie. A turtleneck is an alternative option to dress code that is easy to layer and comfy to wear.

5) Balance your Life.

A large part of the Tabor experience that is forced upon you is the idea that you must be social. From day one, Tabor pushes you into group activities and out of your comfort zone. Although interacting with people is great, know that you don’t have to and too much can be a bad thing. The key to a good social experience is balance.

6) Stay in touch with your SAIL. Your SAIL was specifically instructed to help you through your transition process at Tabor. The SAIL you’re assigned is there for the purpose of bettering your life, and you should definitely take advantage. When your SAIL asks to meet up to talk, take that time to discuss the things you are having difficulty with. Don’t be afraid to open up to them, and tell him/her if you’re having a difficult time at school.

7) Smile, enjoy the ride and be BOLD. Walk around everyday with a smile on your face as it is a privilege to go to a school such as Tabor. Doing this will also psychologically help you become a positive person. You only have a few years of high school before you move onto college, so make the most of it and enjoy every step of the way.

New Year’s Resolutions

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Play golf more than 20 times!

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Plan ahead more.

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Grow hair.

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Smile more.

- Anna Douglas

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pposing The commercialiazation of the Viewpoints:

Claire Brito’s View

Christmas Season Mr. Tyler’s View

Christmas is the season that gets me through the winter, and has become even more important to me while living in Massachusetts. The holidays are a bright spot in a season characterized by harsh temperatures and early sunsets. I’ll confess: I’m a huge fan of Christmas music before Thanksgiving, and I even delight in seeing the Christmas decor stocked in stores in the days following Halloween. While I concede that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are oftentimes demonstrations of gross American excess, I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t become a bit of a family tradition, and even competition, as to who can score the best deals.

I love the feeling of anticipation all month long that the commercialization of Christmas brings. This includes the controversial Starbucks red cups, the seasonal red-and-green Dunkin’ styrofoam holding my Sugar Cookie Latte, Christmas lights lining the neighborhood, the annual Macy’s Christmas sale, “Jingle Bell Rock” on the radio, and ABC’s “25 Days of Christmas” marathon. In the end, the long Christmas season is all about spreading good cheer alongside friends and family, and that’s why I like that we draw it out.

America commercializes nearly everything, but I still think there’s a spirit to Christmas that can be felt through even the Santa Claus Coca-Cola cans and other pieces of shiny commercial marketing.

I enjoy the month-long hunt for that perfect gift for mom, and flipping through thick, glossy holiday catalogues. I love spending time with my cousins over tubes of Pillsbury Christmas Tree cookie dough. And I honestly don’t think I could get through subarctic New England temperatures without the sparkling promise of Christmas at the end of the finish line. So, bring on the Bing Crosby.

Remembering Mr. Jaillet

by Madeleine Gregory

Yes, Claire, there is a Santa Claus. Right there on your can of Coca-Cola.

I agree with you that this time of year cries out for some sort of celebration. As I said in my chapel speech last year, most of the religions of the Northern Hemisphere have found some reason to develop a holiday somewhere near the winter solstice on December 21, usually a “festival of light.” And so we have Christmas and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and Las Posadas and Soyal and Yalda and Chalica and Bodhi Day and Hogmanay and Krampusnacht and Dongzhi. And for the rest of us, Festivus.

So, absolutely, let us celebrate for a day or even a week. Like all those other celebrations, Christmas is no problem at all. The problem is the Christmas season. (I think the best holidays have no season at all. Nobody celebrates the Fourth of July season.) Somehow Halloween has become a season, and Easter, and even Valentine’s Day, but Christmas has become the Frankenseason.

One whole quarter of the American year is now devoted to shopping, buying, consuming. Claire, you say the expected things about “excess” and “commercialization,” but I’m not sure you recognize that your commentary is itself a perfect example of product placement.

So put down those glossy catalogues and give your mother a different sort of gift. Write her a letter describing your favorite memories of moments you two have shared with each other. Believe me, she will cherish that gift far longer than anything you could buy for her.

Have a Very Marion Holiday

by Harper McKerrow and Owen Sughrue

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Mr. Tom Jaillet

It’s a rare and remarkable feat to truly dedicate your life and yourself to teaching and to Tabor, but one that Tom Jaillet achieved with unparalleled passion. Anyone who knows him–who had him as a teacher, coach or colleague– will have stories and fond memories, and all can agree that his presence is sorely missed at Tabor already. Mr. White remembers him as an amazing teacher, noting that he “always wanted to give his students the opportunity to excel.” His effect did not go unnoticed, either, as it was “uncommon for kids not to get fives on AP exams after having Mr. Jaillet.” Mr. White remembers how good he was with new teachers, as well,

“He had high standards and appreciated hard work,” says Mr. Sughrue, “but he was committed to doing his best to help everyone meet these standards.” He fondly remembers sitting in on Mr. Jaillet’s AB calc classes for three years and always learning something new. “He was, I’d say, the most giving colleague I’ve ever worked with. He took an interest in people and would always take the time to be thoughtful and help out with whatever you needed.”

At the recent service for Mr. Jaillet held at Tabor, Mr. Sughrue recalls hearing a story from a former advisee of Mr. Jaillet. She was an international student, and her parents could never make it to parents weekend. In college, she kept in touch with Mr. Jaillet, and when he heard her parents weekend was coming up he took it upon himself to attend to make sure she had someone with her.

Mr. Jaillet did what he did not for applause or recognition, but out of genuine care for others and passion for teaching and for his students. If you talk to anyone who knew him, you would get countless stories like the few shared here. Mr. Jaillet was a kindhearted, devoted, and irreplaceable teacher, friend, colleague, and coach.

Tabor is lesser for his passing, but forever enriched by the legacy he has left.

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acting as their “shepherd” of sorts and giving them the support and direction that they needed.

Town of Marion in preparation for the annual holiday stroll.

Marion’s Christmas Stroll began in 1974 and has become a tradition. Mr. Jack Cheney started the Christmas Stroll when he bought the General Store, a quick walk away and a great place to grab a quick lunch or snack during a free block. Mr. Cheney remembers the first Christmas Strolls fondly, recalling “when [his] girls were of age to be elves [to] help the children into Santa’s lap.” As Mr Cheney explains, the Stroll is “always held on a Sunday so that most families can come.”

Mr. Cheney describes the Stroll as a “great family event.” This year, the Stroll will be held on Sunday, December 13.

Each Stroll begins with Santa’s arrival-by boat. Mr. Cheney explains, “Originally, Santa [came] by boat, [there was] a parade up through town, and Santa Claus [sat] in a big chair.” Santa “greet[s] every child,” and his elves pass out candy canes.

Magicians and jugglers perform in the

music hall; Clydesdales give hayrides; and the Grinch is, well, the Grinch. “When the Grinch arrives he is just so mean; he’s a wise guy. We like the Grinch,” says Cecily Balboni, the owner of Serendipity, which has participated in the Stroll for over ten years. All the shops in town, from the Bookstall to Hiller Fuels, invite strollers into their stores for holiday cheer. The General Store offers free refreshments, cookies, and other festive treats to all.

For Marion residents, the Christmas Stroll represents the start of the holiday season. The Stroll is a great chance to make a gingerbread house in front of Serendipity, try a roasted chestnut for the first time, listen to the Sippican Elementary School band, see a magic show in the Music Hall, enjoy the General Store’s treats, and revel in Marion’s quintessential small-town atmosphere.

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Fall Stage on Review Bang Bang You're Dead

Human Geometry

by Trevor Atkins

by Katie Bresnahan

Bang Bang You’re Dead, a play written by William Mastrosimone, was a performance that was not for the faint of heart. Inspired by the true events that took place in 1998 in Roseburg, Oregon, the play follows a 15-year-old Kip Kinkel, who goes on a mass shooting spree. He kills his parents and two students and wounds 25 at a school before being disarmed. All members involved in the play did outstanding work in designing, arranging, and presenting the acts. Josh, played by Lachlan Hyatt, is the killer who masks his insecurity and fears with arrogance. In one harrowing scene where Josh describes the feeling of holding a gun, the actors and actresses explain that the peer pressure to “fit in” dissipates and that people treat a person with a deadly weapon differently. For that temporary, fleeting moment, Josh feels valued and respected. However, during the course of the play, Josh realizes that his violent actions were not temporary like the child-play, “bang bang you’re dead.” Not only was the acting superb, but the lighting, directing, and setup also all came together to make the show capturing, emotional, and gripping for the viewer. This presentation was successful in promoting the awareness and discussion for why someone would be involved in a school shooting. As the play deals with modern, controversial issues, it created a lot of discussions or talkback sessions on similar topics to continue even after the play.

Since the beginning of the school year, the cast of Human Geometry had been tirelessly working on their hysterical production. Jeremiah Adams, Max Dadagian, LuLu Ward, Boo Graham, Joslyn Jenkins, Max Gonye, Kate Marshall, Lucy Saltonstall, Steven Walxim, Danielle Plunkett, and Lizzie Rousseau brought the audiences lots of laughs with their cringe-worthy yet clever math jokes, and really helped the Tabor community get to the bottom of awkward yet relatable adolescent social issues.

Tabor Academy’s very own Mr. Howland wrote the script this summer. He spent a lot of time researching mathematics, especially geometry. Not only is Mr. Howland a talented playwright, but he is also a talented director as he gathered this relatively young cast of differing acting backgrounds together to perform a truly remarkable show. As a collective group, each actor brought something unique to the play to create a wonderful mixture of funny, educational, and unpredictable scenes.

Fall Season Wrap-Up

Lili Whitelaw (left), Hayden Mann (left), Lachlan Hyatt (center), Jonathan Shum (right), and Lauren Ehrreich (right) in rehearsal for Bang Bang You’re Dead.

Tabor Varsity Football team.

Varsity Football - The football team accumulated 3 wins and 5 losses against tough competition this fall season, winning their last regular season game 21-14 in Maine against Thornton Academy. The team finished their season with a renewal of the Holderness rivalry after a 10 year hiatus.

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Varsity Field Hockey - The field hockey team had a great season with a total of 13 wins, 1 tie, and 2 losses. Their impressive record gave them a berth in the Class A NEPSAC Tournament, qualifying as a #5 seed. They travelled to Connecticut where they took on a tough #4 seeded Westminster team, losing 1-0 after a strong battle from the Seawolves.

Meet Kate Marshall

by Joslyn Jenkins

Boys’ Cross Country - The boys’ team took 7th out of the 16 teams at the Division II New England Championships. Junior Archie Velazquez came in second place by running a 16:00 race, breaking a school record. Freshman Yudai Yamakawa finished 16th in the entire race, qualifying himself alongside Archie as All New England runners, in which they competed in the NEPSTA All Star Championship meet.

What is your acting background?

I have been acting both in and out of school ever since I was a child. It wasn’t until last fall when I was in a performance of Macbeth that I realized just how much I loved to act. My favorite thing about the art of acting is that each experience is new and different. Nothing ever seems predictable when it comes to the stage.

Girls’ Cross Country - The girls travelled to Westminster School for the Division II New England Championships at the end of the season, where many runners improved significantly from their first run on the school’s course earlier on in the season. Missing two of their top runners, the team managed to come in 15th place against strong competition.

How was your first Tabor show?

My first show at Tabor, Human Geometry, was an overall great experience -- I loved being able to work in the Black Box because the space is so unique and I had never worked in one prior to Human Geometry. The cast of the show is what really made my first show here so special. We had a great energy together.

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What was the best part of the performance?

The best part of the performance for me was all the group numbers. They perfectly displayed individual talents while also showing off the cleverness behind Mr. Howland’s work.

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by Nicole Fernandes

Kate Marshall, ‘17

Boys’ Varsity Soccer - The boys’ soccer team finished the season with 10 wins, 3 ties, and 5 losses, one of their strongest records in the past few years. One highlight of the season was the team’s 2-1 win over Cushing Academy in October, the first time the boys’ soccer team has defeated them in 4 years. Tabor defeated the Penguins once more a few weeks later.

Girls’ Varsity Soccer - The girls’ soccer team qualified as the #7 seed in the Class B NEPSAC Tournament after a season record of 10 wins, 2 ties, and 3 losses. They defeated the #2 seeded Kingswood Oxford team in the quarterfinals, moving on to the semifinals where the Seawolves won 1-0 against Groton. In the championship game, the team fought hard but suffered a 2-0 loss to a strong Rivers team.

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If you were one animal what animal would you be?

MK: Platypus because they are venomous, unique, and cannot easily be defined.

Ollie: An eagle.

How many hours of sleep do you get a night?

MK: 0…….I’ll sleep when I’m dead, I run on adrenaline and dreams.

Ollie: Not enough.

What’s your favorite snack?

MK: go-go squeeze Ollie: Chex Mix, but the one I should prefer--and that I do like--is yogurt.

What will you name your first child?

MK: Either Savage or a name of a Catholic saint.

Ollie: Is Oliver too pretentious?

Which Friends character are you most like?

MK: Phoebe Buffay Ollie: I have watched only one episode of Friends, but I wish I were like Jim on The Office.

What’s your favorite sports team on campus?

MK: TAGVL. Nothing beats lacrosse with Coach P, I love him.

Ollie: JV-B boys’ soccer.

Describe your favorite pair of shoes.

MK: My favorite pair of shoes are my cheetah boots. Pretty self explanatory, but still lit.

Ollie: Whatever sneakers I am wearing at the moment.

If you could be anyone for a day who would you choose?

MK: Shannon Ryan. Must be nice to be able to dunk.

Ollie: The Stig.

What’s your favorite season and why?

MK: probably season 4….. but season 5 is really really good…..it’s hard to chose I watch a lot of netflix.

Ollie: Season 1 of The Sopranos because the characters are just beginning to develop and the plot lines are thickening.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

MK: I don’t entirely believe in the term guilty pleasure. I don’t think people should be ashamed of things they like, but some random things I like are tea, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Vine, avocados, and anything pertaining to breakfast.

Ollie: I watch more television than is probably healthy.

If you were a country and you designed yourself a flag, what would it look like?

MK: It would just be the sly guy side smile emoji, nothing else.

Ollie: In the upper left corner, there would be a blue square with stars in it--perhaps fifty of them. Then, over the rest of the flag there would be alternating red and white horizontal stripes--perhaps thirteen of them.

Do you have any pets?

MK: I have a standard poodle named Blueberry. She is a mix between silver and black so she is technically a blue poodle.

Ollie: My parents tell me I have a little brother, and we had a fish once.

What’s your biggest fear?

MK: My biggest fear is when my own, or someone else’s inside ankles touch together. I know this is absurd, but it freaks me out.

Ollie: The list is long and I worry that, if my enemies found out, it could be used against me. Highlights include public speaking, crowds, interviews, interviewers.

If you brought someone out on a first date, where would you take him/ her?

MK: Chipotle (and chill) Ollie: Kate’s. That’s been established.

Is there anything at Tabor you wish you’d gotten involved in when you were an underclassman?

MK: The musical………………………………………………

Ollie: I kind of wish I had gotten involved in varsity soccer before senior year.

What faculty member do you have the best connection with?

MK: EASY. Ms. Bride. Actually Glennon. Maybe Mrs. Sughrue. Or Mrs. Krein. Probably Leary. Actually, too hard to pick just one, I get along with adults well. (Weird brag, MK.) Ollie: Some days, it’s my parents.

What type of cheese do you eat most frequently?

MK: ‘merican Ollie: Sharp cheddar. The sharper, the better.

Where is your favorite place on campus?

MK: I’ve had some of my best memories at lacrosse and soccer practice on the lower chapel meadow, long live.

Ollie: My bed or couch, whichever one I happen to be lying on. The runnerup would be our fridge.

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Your Closet will Thank You but Your Wallet will Hate You Now that your annual forced Christmas card has been sent out to every family member and friend you have ever known (at least the dog looks good), why not make an entrance at holiday parties this season, and put that card to shame?

Whether it’s wearing a glittery dress, or trying some glamorous make up, don’t be afraid to make a sparkling statement this Holiday Season. Blake Lively has got it right when she says: “the holidays are so festive, they allow you to really play and be much more experimental. I wear a lot more glitter so I’m always wearing fun metallic eye shadow.” If you’re afraid to embrace all the glitter, use a shimmering foundation to give a subtle sparkle to your skin, and leave your smile to do the dazzling.

As for your Fashion Look, try these color palettes for the holidays: deep reds, black, silver, gold, and dark green are all perfect. Take a risk and sport a cheetah print fur coat to add some young flare to your all-black ensemble. It’s perfect: you can make a statement upon your entrance, but you don’t have to commit. (You’re shedding your coat at the door anyway!) A good pair of shoes can make or break an outfit.

I’m loving H&M’s Gold Platform Sandal shoes, a perfect and comfortable option that is sure to add some dazzle to your look. Or, try a classic velvety heeled bootie.

(Check out Steve Madden’s Glorius, and Rancee Booties).

Be bold. Say hello to a New Year, and a New You: dare yourself, to take a chance with new styles. For me, I’m considering something like Urban Outfitter’s Ecote Metallic Surplice Skirted Romper with sheer black tights and heels.

Now that you know what’s in, there’s no excuse to not be the best dressed. ; )

Shout outs Molly Bent’s Special Olympics club

All “Movember” participants

The Beebe Committee for Uncle Jon’s coming to campus Seawolves who hosted Begues The Dining Hall staff students for the amazing Mr. Meleo for Thanksgiving dinner putting new dryand what we know erase boards in will be a delicious math wing Holiday Breakfast Nicole McLaughlin for making Adele’s “Hello” even more beautiful

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