The Log October 2014

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Tabor Academy’s Student Newspaper Volume 88, Number 1

October 2014

Tabor’s New Addition to Residential Life Dorm design emphasizes community living opportunities

by Jack Gordon

spaces as a top priority. “We are building a building that we are thinking about as a living and learning environment,” said Head of School Mr. Quirk, “It’s like a residential classroom.”

Model by Saltonstall Architecture

This new living environment will not only be sought after by students, but by the faculty as well. The proposed dorm is designed with faculty/student relationships in mind. “It is really different in the relationship between faculty apartments and the dormitory...in a way that encourages students and faculty to interact with each other,” Saltonstall said.

By creating this new faculty living space, we will be able to welcome more faculty onto campus, rather than, having them spread out around town.

A model of what the new dorm is to look like done by Saltonstall Architecture

At the beginning of next school year, we will be welcoming more than just new students to campus; will also be welcoming a new dormitory. This proposed dorm, to be named Matsumura House, is planned to be a boys’ dorm with an estimated 22-24 residents. It will be located near Tenbrook House, behind the art center and near the Head of School’s residence. Like many of the newer buildings on campus, this dorm will be built with the environment and sustainability in mind.

This dormitory is giving the school the opportunity to experiment with how a dorm can function. “We have been thinking about the common spaces like a city street: really focusing on gathering fun color, and daylight; bringing a soul to the dormitories,” said Will Saltonstall, the architect for the project.

Much of the design for the dorm started with “community living” and common

Contrary to some belief, this new dorm is aimed not to increase Tabor’s student body at all. “This isn’t about expansion, but about reorganization of the school,” said Quirk. “My hope is to do some retrofitting of some older buildings.” These older buildings include the dormitories of Sail Loft, New House, and Wee House, which are not in prime condition to serve as dormitories.

In the background, many people have been busily working to make this dormitory come to life. Over the summer, the school had to receive permission from the town of Marion regarding sewer usage, among other things. “It took a lot longer than I thought it was going to,” said Quirk. “It was a very interesting process.” To accomplish this, Tabor showed the town that Tabor has reduced its use of water over the last decade, which created a convincing argument. While the building has yet to be fully continued on page 3

Tabor Jumps on the Safe Haven Bandwagon New school policy puts student safety first

by Jenna Weyant

Among the changes in Life at Tabor, the most pressing was the newly created Safe Haven policy. The administration created the Safe Haven policy in hopes of securing a procedure, unlike typical disciplinary action, that is not too intimidating to keep people from getting help. As Head of School John Quirk explained, “Discipline at times is just too scary. We all know what is right and what is wrong. We also know more than anything what it means to get in trouble from doing the wrong. Our hope is that this policy helps students realize that safety comes first. No matter what, we want you all safe.”

If a student seeks Safe Haven, the procedure is as follows: that student must approach or contact an adult such as an advisor, a houseparent, a school counselor, or a nurse through a phone call, text, email, or in person. The next step would be to ensure that the health of the student is secured. The health center will determine through physical examination whether or not the student must go to hospital and what immediate steps should be taken. The student is then required to notify his/ her parent or guardian, as well as to attend follow up discussions with the Health Center, counseling staff, and their parents. It is important to understand that if Please recycle this paper.

the policy is properly used, the situation should be entirely confidential. It is also important to note that if prior circumstances prove the student to have solely sought Safe Haven to avoid school discipline, then there will be a further investigation into the situation.

Mr. Quirk strongly emphasized that the Safe Haven policy “is not a rule, but rather a guideline or an approach. Removing the immediate disciplinary action that we previously had for such offenses, opens a door not only for safety but puts a lot of responsibility on the members of the Tabor community.” Quirk continued to explain that this responsibility is one that may be manipulated. However, he strongly believes that the Safe Haven is not an easy “get out of jail free card.” The idea is that students can get the help they need after reaching out to an adult. Students are helped immediately through securing their safety, but most importantly helped in the long run through counseling.

As the Tabor community has adjusted to this new policy, the question on everybody’s mind is, will this be manipulated for students to avoid expulsion or suspension? The real question is, “Does it matter if it could mean helping even just a few students?”

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In case you missed it...

This is Tabor, people. There’s no such thing as keeping it on the DL. Don’t even try.

•There hasn’t been much to miss.

• If you use Yik Yak, you’re irrelevant.

• All these fire alarms mean one thing: it’s getting steamy.

•PSA: the Acky is not your afterschool living room.

• The path to dunks got a little more welcoming this year.

• The freshmen got to go to an indoor water park? What happened to camp in the rain?

•Life at Tabor now comes in binder size.

•Yik Yak was fun while it lasted...

•Remember: no bumping and grinding.

• Legging season is starting early this year.

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History Behind the Dexter Rock The evolution of Tabor traditions

by Claire Brito Since its opening as an all-boys school in 1867, Tabor has graduated over 45,723 senior students. With each class, certain school customs are either slowly built up or gradually eroded. As freshmen, we learn about kissing the seal and the unwritten codes about sitting in the mailbox area. This natural lifecycle of traditions has left us with a history of Tabor that most of us know little about. Traditions that seemed so detrimental to the identity of the School by the Sea to seniors who have come before us are, little by little, carried out with the tide of each graduating class.

One tradition that prevailed at Tabor from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s is the Senior Rock. Through the years it has carried multiple nicknames: Smoking Rock being the earliest tag, and, later, Buttrock. “Few rocks on campus have seen more colorful events, or for that matter, been sat on by more colorful people than the Rock,” stated Log reporter Susie Byron in 1987. “In fact, if the Rock could talk, it would probably tell some of the most legendary stories of Tabor.”

The Rock has served a variety of purposes for Tabor students throughout the decades, but the tradition was most prominent during the twenty-year period between 1930 and 1950. The location was used during the annual graduation ceremonies, where seniors carried out such sacred rites as the reading of the class prophecy and will,

which prophesied the future of it’s members and expressed gratitude towards the school and all it had done for them.

Then came the traditional “exchanging of the watch”: the shift of seniority and Rock privileges to the junior class.

Later, late-night meetings were held between the seniors and Headmaster Lillard to negotiate senior privileges. A Log article from 1935 informs readers that, “The tradition of the Dexter Trail being far too sacred and defied for lowly underclassmen was solemnly declared to be in effect for the remainder of the term. Although no hostilities have, at this writing, taken place, it is logical to suppose that this famous ‘sanctum sanctorum’ will soon be littered with 34 signs and the bodies of unfortunate juniors.”

The class of 1987 was the last smoking class at Tabor, and, in effect, brought down the final curtain on Senior Rock.

However, the popularity of this hangout declined long before smoking became illegal on campus. In the World War II era, many students, especially seniors, began leaving Marion and heading right into war. This is perhaps the reason that the last date inscribed on the rock is 1944.

Some Tabor traditions are handed down to us, but they rarely last forever. Which do you hope will remain long after we cross the stage at graduation?

Fall Fashion Guide

by Caroline Fish

‘Tis the time, Seawolves, to box up your bikinis and board shorts in turn for your Bean Boots and blankets. In just a few short weeks your summer tan will be faded, the leaves will begin falling from the trees, and the temperature will plummet into the mid-twenties.

While the enumeration of #fall, #foliage, #footballgame litter your feeds, do not let your fall fashion sense be forgotten by the turn of the season. Follow these five simple Do’s and Don’ts and you will make the TA Fashion Blog in no time.

Do play with prints.

Even though the days will become bleak, add a pop of print to your look.

Create texture and balance through color variations. Never wear all one color, or a combination of solid colors. The eye is attracted to variety.

Don’t dress in all dark colors.

Pinks, reds, and oranges are fabulous additions to any dark, fall or winter outfit. Just because the days are getting darker, does not mean your fashion has to. Keep your bright colors existent, yet subtle.

Do take a risk with your fashion.

Wear something no one has seen, but everybody will love. Take a risk, wear an outfit confidently, and totally out of the norm. Fashion was born by risk takers.

Don’t forget neglect your footwear.

Boots, Birkenstocks, and bear-like slippers are a must once the temperatures drop. Having warm, dry feet can be the difference between a good and bad day as a seawolf.

Do wear sweaters, scarves, and all things cute, yet cozy.

Never leave your room uncomfortable or underdressed. Fall and winter are your exceptions for snuggling up in cute, oversized fleece, flannel, and wool. Take advantage of the cozy season, however keep it balanced and cute. Head to toe wool is not a good look on anyone.

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permitted, the administration is well on its way towards breaking ground.

and I really believe in the power of this part of our education.”

The dorm is set to go under construction in November, and is currently on schedule to open its doors to students before the beginning of school in September 2015.

For those involved thus far, this has been a very enjoyable project.

“It has been a really exciting design process with a lot of the school involved,” said Saltonstall. The Head of School is also enthusiastic about the project. “The school person in me is excited,” said Quirk.

“For me, I’ve lived and worked in a dorm for 26 before I came here,

“This building opens the door to a lot of interesting things we want to do on campus,” said Quirk. “It’s a keystone project.”

New Seawolves Join the Wolfpack Tabor welcomes new faculty members to the community Ms. Richard

Photo by Lillian Blouin’16

Although you can now find Mr. Patterson walking up and down the field with a cage shirt on and practice plan in hand, he was once one of the boys being coached by Mr. Hrasky, Dr. Crosby and Mr. Roller.

During his four years at Tabor, he was a running back and a linebacker, a basketball player and track runner, which he was quite successful at as he still holds the record for the 4x100 relay. One of his fondest Tabor sports memories was beating Bishop Feehan at their home field and breaking Bishop Feehan’s 26 home game winning streak. Football didn’t stop after Tabor for Mr. Patterson as he continued at Hobart College as a line backer for all four years. He’s back at home as a seawolf and ready to get involved in all aspects of the Tabor community.

Mr. Wall

Photo by Tanya Tantasathien’16

Ms. Richard, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the University of Rhode Island, is the new director of the Hayden Library. When not working, she loves to travel, garden, read, and participate in the community. She is a collector (but not a hoarder) and a dedicated volunteer and activist within her community and beyond. As far as Tabor goes, she is most excited about being part of the educational community and most surprised by the views--not only the beautiful ones of the water, but also the inspiring ones of students and faculty at work. Her favorite part about Tabor so far is the welcoming community she has been greeted by, which has felt like home from the very first day.

Mrs. Chaput

Mrs. Chaput, who studied at Virginia Tech for undergraduate school and attended Harvard University for graduate school, now teaches Algebra 1 and Calculus at Tabor. In her free time, she plays field hockey, goes for runs, goes hiking, paddle boards, and enjoys shopping and hanging out with friends. She’s very excited for her first year teaching at Tabor, especially about getting to know all of the students more personally. The most surprising thing about Tabor so far for Mrs. Chaput was how much fun she had at Great Wolf Lodge, where she went for freshman orientation and loved the water slides. Her favorite part of Tabor is all of the amazing and welcoming people that she has met already.

Photo by Rya Baird’16

Photo by Lillian Blouin’16

Mr. Patterson

Mrs. Bride

Photo by Abi Taber’15

Photo by Tanya Tantasathien’16

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Mrs. Bride, our new edition to the Language Department, teaches sections of Spanish ranging from 1 to Advanced.

She attended St. George’s School, and her experience there inspired her teaching career. She continued on to Colby College and earned her Master’s degree in Spain through Middlebury College. Outside of Tabor, she loves to fish and travel with her family. She has lived in or traveled to most countries in Central America, and recently visited Europe. At Tabor, she is especially excited to get to know all the students and see them grow throughout the school year and is eager to get a chance to sail on the Tabor Boy. She’s surprised at how close-knit a community we are and how welcomed she feels already. Mrs. Bride’s favorite part of Tabor so far is Spring Street Dorm, Mrs. Marceau where she is a dorm parent for “a great group of girls and Eileen Marceau is Tabor’s outstanding proctors.” new Dean of Studies, the Mr. Sirois magician who manages to Mr. Sirois, a man with a unique get everyone’s schedules background, is from Fall River, perfectly in sync. Due to MA. For starters, he is “a the fact that this is Mrs. Spanish teacher raised by a Marceau’s first year, she French family in a Portuguese doesn’t teach any classes, but city.” He graduated from she hopes to instruct either English or History in the near future, Stonehill College and earned as those are her areas of expertise. Marceau’s free time is limited, his Master’s from Middlebury, mostly being split between her demanding job and her 7-monthwhere he played club golf.

Before coming to Tabor, he taught old son, who waits at home, but when she does have a moment to herself she enjoys reading, cooking, and anything that has to at Portsmouth Abbey and Trinity School in New York. He lived do with the outdoors-especially during the fall months. She lives abroad in Grenada, Spain and earned a Master’s in Madrid. This in Baxter with her husband and son and very much enjoys dorm summer, Mr. Sirois spent a month traveling Portugal and Spain. duty. Mrs. Marceau is excited about everything new and different After all his travels, Mr. Sirois wanted to come back to Southeastern that Tabor has to offer. One thing she will be sure to take advantage Massachusetts, which is why he wanted to teach at Tabor. Here, he plans on coaching JVB soccer, JV girls squash, and golf. He teaches of at some point this year is sailing the Tabor Boy. Spanish 1 and Advanced Spanish Conversation.

Alec Wall is a new classics teacher at Tabor who teaches both Latin and Greek. In addition to being a teacher, Mr. Wall is a coach in the fall and spring seasons of Cross Country and Track. In his leisure time, Mr. Wall enjoys running and watching football- specifically his home team, the Oregon Ducks. He lives off campus, but is a dorm parent in Foc’sle, which he enjoys. Some of the things Mr. Wall is excited for in the upcoming year include trying to win the New England Cross Country Championship with his team this fall, as well as taking full advantage of the school by the sea and learning how to sail.

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Mr. Glennon Meet Mr. Glennon!

Originally from Exeter, NH, Mr. Glennon was a lacrosse player and history scholar at Butler University. Before Tabor, Mr. Glennon was at Barry College coaching lacrosse and then went on to teach at Cushing Academy. Here, he is teaching junior and freshman history classes. When Mr. Glennon attended Phillips Exeter Academy, he always thought Tabor Academy had a great reputation. “I came to Tabor because it’s Tabor.” When he heard there was a teaching and coaching position open at Tabor, he knew he had to seize the opportunity. “The faculty are wonderful, the students are amazing, and I love Tabor’s idea of just getting better.”

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My food baby struggle is real

by Madeleine Gregory, Lulu Ward, Joseph Feeney & Lily Blouin

Photo by Lillian Blouin’16

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Denizalp There is still a little Denny in all of us #allweneedistoembraceit @hodgestillwell hodge stillwell I wonder how buxos doing @ haymkay Mary Kate Ughhhh I just want to be on tabor fashion one day..... #hint @ConnorWest2 East Connor Where is every1 getting thes photos?

A pond full of coffee @abbyloftus00 Abby Loftus These fire horns are making me feel like we’re in the hunger games @ opalombo28 Olivia Palombo I honestly don’t know how girls can wear make up and nice clothes 7 days a week @ bdineen17 Bret Dineen I don’t think anybody can look back at freshman year and think that they weren’t weird @Peterthibs Peter Thibodeau Quote of the night: does that freshman have a Facebook or was she born too late? @rachelmccoog Rachel McCoog The freshmen in the Acky asking each other “who they like” @laurenfeeney Lauren Too soon to start ordering ?? @xobippy10 Elizabeth Abbott I just need one day to do absolutely nothing @prepschoolprobb BoardingSchoolProbs Always being unsatisfied with dining hall food #alwayshungry #prepschoolprobs @mclaughing2 Brylee Mclaughin the fakers gonna fake fake fake fake fake.

Summer Adventures in India Lili Whitelaw’16 On June 13th I set out for a 15 hour flight to spend the next 22 days traveling around India. I spent most of the time thinking about what to expect. When it came time to find out, India was nothing like I imagined. I landed in a cramped airport where everyone was speaking a different language and staring at me like I had two heads. The differences between our cultures struck me.

Camping with Carlos

We continued from the airport on a 16 hour drive to Armisar and Dharmshala. I spent almost two weeks working in a daycare with the most amazing and inspiring children in the world. Their kind hearts will forever have a lasting impact on mine. Although most lived outside or in small concrete huts, there was never a frown on their faces. All 12 children were talented, smart, happy and blessed; I hope I will one day see them again. After visiting India, I have gained so much knowledge on life and view it with a new perspective. Going abroad and helping others is the best thing you can do for yourself and others.

Jenna Weyant’15 This summer I made the transition from a camper to a Junior Counselor at Camp Susquehannock, which I’ve attended for four years. Being essentially a parent at the age of seventeen to nine eleven-year-old girls was a daunting, yet fulfilling task. There were many nights where I had to calm screaming girls because of a bat in the cabin, kill spiders, or even just walk a girl to the bathroom. However, from going hiking, teaching and coaching basketball, playing counselor sports, going to the chocolate factory, or just making banana boats (cut a banana down the middle and stuff it with marshmallows and chocolate then put it on the fire), I would not trade my experience for anything. I got to help girls grow exactly like how I had at camp. I even got to work alongside Carlos Pena from Big Time Rush and Alexa Vega from Spy Kids.

Tabor Takes China Mr. Downes, Director of Center for International students In July, Mr. Downes went to China with Andrew Paliotta and Dyson Lord. They spent most of their time in Hangzhou High School, a famous public high school located in the old, yet beautiful Hangzhou in Southern China. During their three-week journey, studying Chinese language with native speakers was just a small part of all the fun they had. Andrew and Dyson traveled to some major cities with Mr. Downes. In Beijing they stepped onto the grandiose palace complex where the emperors used to live – the Forbidden City. All in all, their trip was one they will never forget.

Collaborating for Gender Equality Mrs. Millette, Freshmen Class Dean This June, I spent three days at the Hotchkiss School with Mrs. Krein, Gwen McCain, and Maria Moreau as we attended the Independent School Gender Project Conference. We worked with other independent schools to collaborate on challenge based projects surrounding gender equity. We listened to speakers, attended workshops, and worked closely with each other and with others to build confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills.

One of the ideas that I am most exited about is a Women in Leadership Club. This will spin off of the Tenbrook training that Ms. Gardiner, Pam Macnamara, and I began last year with a group of 10 students, which will be running again this fall.

Tabor will participate in an ISGP survey this year to determine how our students and staff feel about the gender equality/opportunities here. All Seniors and Freshmen as well as faculty will have the opportunity to take this survey. The results of this survey will help us to participate in meaningful change for everyone in our community.

Memories Tackling the Pan-Mass Challenge Jack Gordon’17 This August, I participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge, an annual bike ride in support of cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Over two days, I rode nearly 200 miles across Massachusetts, from Sturbridge to Provincetown. On day 1, I rode the first 111 miles of the ride, with temperatures quickly plummeting to around 60 degrees, and a steady drizzle became a ferocious downpour, threatening riders with hypothermia.

Despite this situation, everyone remained filled with high spirits. The following day held fairer conditions to finish the remaining 80 miles across Cape Cod. From hill to hill, the thousands of bikers made their way towards Provincetown, completing the 192 mile trek. Even through poor conditions, there were spectators every mile of the journey, which was very motivating.

The whole event was truly incredible and powerful in every way and made all my efforts to raise over $5,700 for the cause worthwhile.

Lifeguarding at Silvershell Bobby Balboni’15 For my second straight year, I spent the summer working as a lifeguard at Silvershell Beach, which is just down the street from Tabor. The beach is pretty small, and in reality, nothing really happens, but the other guards and I refer to ourselves as the “Shell Squad,” essentially Marion’s version of the Baywatch crew. After all, I kind of resemble David Hasselhoff, no?

My daily routine consists of teaching town kids swimming lessons (dragging screaming seven-year-olds into the water), dishing out a couple of band aids, and then kicking back on the stand and using way too little sun screen. And of course when the opportunity presents itself, I get to yell at rebels climbing on the jetty over a megaphone. It is a good gig.

However we always have to stay alert, and this year we did make a couple of saves. On my days off, I followed the swells throughout New England in search of the best surf spots.

Conquering Mt. Fuji Ms. Wright, Science Department This summer I accepted a challenge I never imagined I’d willingly take on: I climbed Mt. Fuji. At nearly 13,000 feet, the altitude alone was daunting. Needless to say, I was nervous about whether I would be able to keep up with my travel buddies. My companions were three college friends and my 63 year-old spitfire of a thesis professor. The climb and descent took a total of 15 hours in an 18-hour window. We climbed until it was dark and then pushed on in the wintery cold. We set 50-ft goals with each switchback and waited at the end of each one for the rest of the team. When oxygen deprivation kicked in we found ourselves laughing at the way everyday words sound. Mid-climb we took shelter and slept for 3 hours in a mountainside cabin, packed in like sardines with the other eager climbers. At 2 AM we awoke to finish our trek to the summit. What I quickly realized is that my accomplishment wasn’t my own or singularly any of my friends’; it was ours.

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Disagreement Over Intended use of App

Sports The Back Page What do you think about Yik Yak being blocked?

Yik Yak demonstrates the strength of Tabor community

by Caroline Fish, Rachel McCoog & Matthew McFaul Tyler Droll, the CEO of the Yik Yak, designed the chart-topping app “to be like ‘a city’s central plaza or campus bulletin board.’” While his positive intentions were innovative, the reality of his creation spawned life to one of our generation’s worst Cyber monsters yet. The app rapidly gained notoriety across colleges, universities, and eventually highschools like Tabor. It enabled the ultimate weapon for bullies, allowing them to post anonymous messages - both true and untrue about members in their specific geographic location.

Despite the negative stigma that is now linked to Yik Yak, it did have some positive aspects. For starters, the drama over people being “called out” was a little blown out of proportion. Yes, it is wrong to say negative things about someone online but the yaks calling people out either got downvoted immediately or were flagged and then deleted. If you looked at the top yaks during the apps most used period, none of them specifically named or called anyone out. They were all harmless jokes about Tabor and other things. Yik Yak provided students a way to anonymously vent about Tabor life and in stressful times that power is much needed. Also,

those upset about the inappropriate yaks could have easily deleted them by flagging them. Then, the app could have been used for its purpose: anonymously joking/venting.

How many Tabor students do you think downloaded the app Yik Yak in the short time that it was around? How many do you think posted? Yik Yak was the talk of Tabor, it was a first impression for most new students as the internet cruelty reached its’ height. While walking around campus, new students could not help but hear, “Oh my god, did you see that post on Yik Yak?” Students acted on their curiosity and downloaded the app. Once selecting the Yak head on their smartphone screens, they began to form their first impressions of the Tabor Community. Seeing the way members of their community spoke about each other made some students, new and old, quite uncomfortable. Seniors, can you remember the Saturday that you moved in? Do you think that having Yik Yak around would have changed that first day?

What is your opinion on Taylor Swfit’s new song, Shake it off?

Artist on Campus: Jennifer Joung A peek into what makes the Braitmayer art studio so special

by Caleigh Harden What is your favorite part of being an Art Major?

Photo by Abi Taber’15

In all honesty, there are not usually many people here so it allows me to come in here and just to my own thing without anyone bothering me or getting distracted. It is place where I can take a break from the hustle and bustle of Tabor. Grades have never stressed me out until this year, despite that I can just come and get away from it all and just fully immerse myself in what I am currently working on.

What is your favorite piece?

Do not disturb Jennifer Joung’16 as she works on her donuts.

Who? Jennifer Joung ‘16

Where can you find her?

Wandering around the Braitmeyer, but usually in the Art Studio Favorite Song to listen to while she works?

Dance, Dance, Dance by Lykke Li

YES! I would love to have a career in art, not necessarily fine arts, but rather graphics and design. It would be a dream of mine if I could make movie posters for Pixar and Disney.

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Over the summer, the club members read The Disreputable

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Do you hope to continue with art after Tabor?

Upperclassmen use their common passion to start a new group

Weyant and Gregory began making plans for a club and informed the Tabor Community last spring. The girls were excited to find that a variety of Tabor students and faculty love reading for pleasure and soon 25 people had signed up. Gregory reported that, “The club’s members range from math teachers to book enthusiasts to readers looking for suggestions.” Head of School John Quirk has added his name to the list of members as well.

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It’s called “Transparency” and ironically I did most of the work for it in the ceramics studio, which is actually one of my favorite parts about the art department here. I had never taken a ceramics class before, but I just asked Mr. Arnfield and Mr. Mogilnicki if I could use the studio and they were more than happy to let me. It gave me a chance to express and challenge myself in a different medium.

Books Bring People Together

Last spring, the Tabor Track Team had six distance runners who trained together. Among these runners were Jenna Weyant ’15 and Madeleine Gregory ’16. One day, Coach McSweeny brought up some reading suggestions. This led to multiple conversations regarding great books and authors. Conversations like these became a trend and eventually Weyant and Gregory started to think of the team as somewhat of a book club. After some discussion, the girls were inspired to actually make one.

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History of Frankie Landau-Banks to discuss at the first meeting of the year. Gwen McCain ‘15 read the book this summer and found it “relevant because the setting is similar to Tabor.” The club will meet on Sunday evenings when all boarders are on campus. In late September, the club had their first meeting and it was a huge success. The members will discuss books, movie adaptations, authors, and their general opinions about novels.

“It started as just a novel idea. Then the pages started turning and suddenly we had started a new chapter in our lives revolved around good people, good food, and most importantly good reads,” Weyant says of the success of the idea.

Weyant and Gregory’s initiative is a great example of leadership at Tabor. They hope to foster a love of reading within the community without using school-assigned books.

Gregory shared, “We’re to remind ourselves, and everyone involved, how much fun reading can really be.”

- People are now starting to demonstrate in Hong Kong, filling the streets with cries for democracy, much to the concern of the Chinese government.

These do not look like casual rebellions. Let’s hope the best for them!

- ISIS is getting even stronger in the Middle East. After threatening Canada, the terrorist organization was bombarded by the United States by drone strikes. Looks like no one messes with Canada…

- After a meeting in New York for raising awareness to climatic changes, people seemed to start believing that global warming was a legit thing. Looks like it took some time. The UN is currently debating the situation… let’s hope for a good result!

- These days it seems like European nations are looking for independence. After, protesting for some time, the Scots got the chance to vote for independence. The results were negative. They’re still a part of the United Kingdom. Looks like some of them have to decide on what they actually want.

- Now Catalonia wants to become independent.

Rumor has it that Venice is also pining for it..

What’s this new trend… like seriously?!

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TA Athlete at the Next Level Katie Vareika’13 brings TA talent to the Ivy League Class

by Bridget Lattimer What sports did you play at Tabor?

I ran cross-country in the fall, played basketball in the winter, and softball in the spring all four years I was at Tabor.

Where do you go to school now?

Dartmouth College

What sport/sports do you currently play?

Basketball

Coach Hrasky says, “She is the hardest working, bestshooting, and steadfast player I’ve ever coached.”

How is your team doing?

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Our team is doing very well considering the great deal of adversity we have faced in the past year.

We had a change in coaching staff recently, but we are adapting well and working hard to recreate the winning culture that Dartmouth Women’s Basketball is known for within the Ivy League. It is evident that everyone on our team is committed to raising the level of the program. There is definitely a great potential within us and a great opportunity to show how much we have improved in our off-season as we begin our non-conference games in November.

What is your favorite part about playing at the college level?

This is a tough question!! I love so much about playing at the college level that it is hard to just pick one specific thing. The competition is top notch, traveling across the country to play games is always incredible, and the occasional opportunity to be on TV is something most people don’t get Katie Vareika led her team to 2012 Class A Championship in a lifetime. But, at the end of the day, I know playing at this level can sometimes be deteriorating both mentally and physically and I am most thankful for the very special friendships I have formed with my teammates. The bonds I have formed with them are incredibly strong. Playing at the Division I level requires you to be around your teammates more than anyone else, but we choose to be together even during our off time. Knowing I can count on my teammates not only on the court but also in life is a great feeling. I will forever be appreciative of their endless support in all of my endeavors. Getting to know them has truly been my favorite and most rewarding part of being involved in college athletics.

Any words of advice for current student athletes who wish to play in college?

First of all, you’ve got to decide what kind of academic and athletic commitment you’re willing to make to something that is bigger than yourself. If you’re unsure at the moment, start by getting a hold of who you are and what is important to you as a student-athlete at Tabor. If you decide that taking it to the next level is something that you want to pursue, then talk to your coaches, teachers, college counselors, parents and friends. Absorb every piece of information and advice that comes your way. Then gather this information and take some time to reflect and decide what advice has resonated with you and why. Look into everythingDivision I, II, III, scholarship, non-scholarship, big, small, seriously-everything!! Fill out every email/paper mail you get receive from coaches… because even though they may work at a school you have no interest in attending, they could easily take a new job at your favorite school! Little things like that are important.

Keep all your options open until the very last second. Make sure this is truly your decision. Don’t let yourself feel pressured by anyone- coaches, parents, or peers. When it comes down to making your final verdict, please remember this: choose the school in which you can imagine yourself happy WITHOUT your sport. I know this may sound ridiculous… but injuries, coaching changes, cuts, and burnouts happen. For most of us, we will not be going professional, so pick a place that will help prepare you for the next chapter of your life without the thought of your sport in mind.

Seawolf Record to Date

Fall athletes are off to a great start heading into the season’s second half

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by Nicole Fernandes

Martha Peppes’17 fighting for the ball against Thayer

Varsity Field Hockey

5w:1l: 1t

Varsity Football

2w:2l

Brendan Mingle ‘15 takes on two defenders.

Varsity Boys’ Cross Country

19w: 6l

Varsity Girls’ Cross Country

8w:0l

Varsity Boys’ Soccer

3w:5l:2t

Varsity Girls’ Soccer

4w:3l:1t

Editorials

Tabor News

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Julia O’Rourke & Caleigh Harden

Last embarrassing thing you did C: …too many to pick one, but in the first dorm meeting I was trying to free a spider and in the process I tripped over a girl and landed on top of the trash can, flattening one side of the trash can and killing the spider.

J: Tripped over a rock on a cross country course walk...

What’s the #1 song played on your iPod? C: Shake it Off

J: Just a Feeling by Maroon 5

Celebrity date?

C: Scott Eastwood, Prince Harry or Armie Hammer J: Liam Hemsworth TV Show Alter Ego?

C: Am I allowed to say Carrie Bradshaw? I can dream, right?

J: Robin Sparkles Pet peeve C: Cracking one’s knuckles, chewing with one’s mouth open, saying “I’m so busy” J: Limp handshakes

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by Madeleine Gregory, Jessie Duong & Connor West

Props to our main man Nick Paige for letting all that light in..

Props to girl’s XC team for being undefeated so far this season.

Flops to so many mandatory activities outside of the already busy school schedule.

Flops to changing extra help to office hours, like ALL of us have the same frees...

Props to Community Service Wednesday. That break was needed.

Props to everyone who dogeballed in the opening ceremony of dorm wars. Way to go CPUthreepeat!

Flops to the sudden changes of weather during the day.

Seriously CANNOT pick a suitable outfit.

Flops to having to pay for pool.

Props to ice being down early.

Get your skates out everyone, Open Skates are starting soon.

Props to weekly seniorfaculty hoop games.

Flops to college deadlines.

Flops to back-to-back Saturday classes in the first month of school.

Props to first kisses.

Whose Bag is it Anyways?

by Rachel McCoog

What is your biggest distraction?

C: Pinterest J: Instagram

Oreo or Chips A’Hoy? C: Oreo J: Oreo Cream

What do people do too much of today?

C: Communicate through technology J: Drink coffee (including me) Would you rather win gold in the Olympics, an Oscar, or a Nobel Prize?

C: Nobel Prize J: Gold in the Olympics What is one thing that should be taught at boarding schools that isn’t already?

C: How to make Italian food J: -Drivers Ed.

Dream Dinner Party guests?

C: F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Meryl Streep, Ernest Hemingway, Martha Stewart, Eleanor Roosevelt, Audrey Hepburn, Jackie and Jack Kennedy, Andy Warhol, Mario Testino, Coco Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, Lena Dunham, Malcom Gladwell, and Bruce Cobbold J: Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lawrence, Stephen Colbert, and Jason Segal Most Used Emoji...

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Take a look inside Hunter Dupont’s bag 1. When showing me his case of Mint Tea-tree toothpicks Hunter explained that he “likes to keep [his] teeth clean and [his] breath minty fresh.”

2. Hunter likes to live by a mental guide called “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success” by Deepak Chopra. Hunter refers to the guide as his mantra of sorts. The guide lists the seven days of the week and gives you a balancing “Law of Success” to strive for on that day.

3. Hunter likes to “keep his lips nice and moist” with his Sweet-orange Cocoa butter organic lip balm. Hunter really values the quality of organic products and tends to live a quite organic lifestyle. Hunter even tried out an all vegan diet this summer.

4. Dominic Carlozzi’s house keys (not pictured here) - - My personal favorite of all of Hunter’s many interesting items? He always keeps with him a pair of his best friend, Dominic Carlozzi’s house keys, when I inquired more on the reasoning behind this, Hunter simply told me that he liked going to Dom’s house.