The Bulldog December 2013 Print by Brian Mitchell

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The Bulldog December 2013

Issue 2

INSIDE:

Administration rolls out Core Values Report

News

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Mr. Reinhardt’s 21stcentury classroom

By Carly Steren Staff Writer

Features Pages 4-5

Beat our Christmas Crossword to win $25

Arts

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15 student-athletes sign or commit Football

Basketball

Justin Herron (‘14): Rutgers U

Andre Walker (‘14): Hofstra U

Field Hockey

Kirby Porter (‘14): Harvard U

Sarah Holliday (‘15): University of Maryland

Lynee Belton (‘14): Duke U

All-time best Christmas movies

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Ashley De Leonibus (‘14): William & Mary

Tennis

Darian Hashemzadeh (‘14): George Washington U

Lacrosse

Drew Petkevich (‘15): Penn State U Paul Steel (‘16): Johns Hopkins U Joe Stucky (‘14): Boston U Alex Robinson (‘14): Georgetown U Caitlin McMahon (‘14): Jacksonville U Nick Matzelevich (‘14): Siena College Rashaad Wise (‘14): Lynn College

“Nuggeting” returns

Sports

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NFL playoff preview

Backpage

Griff Gosnell (‘16): Cornell U

FIFA announces 2014 World Cup groupings Group A

Group C

Mexico

Cameroon

Australia

Chile

Colombia

Brazil

Croatia

Netherlands

Spain

Ivory Coast Japan

Group E

Ecuador

Bulldog holiday carols

Group B

France

Honduras Switzerland

Group F

Nigeria

Argentina

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Iran

Greece

Group G

Germany Portugal

United States Ghana

Group D

Italy

England

Uruguay Costa Rica

Group H

Belgium

South Korea

Russia

Algeria

It is easy to think about Bullis’ Core Academic Values in the abstract. Prospective students see them when looking on the Bullis School website. Current students have heard Mr. Delinsky discuss their importance at Upper School assembly. They’ve seen them displayed in Mr. Teets’ and Mrs. Vardi’s classrooms. But the administration is giving students more feedback about how they live up to Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Resourcefulness with a Core Values Report. It is an internal document, meaning that the report does not appear on an official transcript. It is meant for students to have a dialogue with parents and teachers about these values and to discuss ways to improve in these areas. The Bulldog sat down with teachers from various departments to discuss how they see the Core Values applied in the classroom. Mr. Steren, the schools’ Entrepreneurship Coordinator, was interviewed on the importance of collaboration: “When you are out in the market, unless you collaborate and get input from all different sources, you limit yourself as to whom you can actually sell the product,” Steren said. “Collaboration helps to expand the customer base... Through Bullis, our students learn how to collaborate not only with other students, but with the public.”

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Core Values report facilitates academic, character growth Continued from page 1

Ms. Yen, a well respected science teacher, spoke about the importance of critical thinking in the classroom: “I think if you just know the information, it is not good unless you know why or how it works and can apply it in different situations.” Yen continually stresses the importance of critical thinking. “In the class I like to challenge my students to go beyond just what the content is and push them to think in deeper terms about what the content means in the bigger picture.” Mrs. Kittel, one of Bullis’ college counselors, believes that resourcefulness is a crucial value that should be taught in high schools throughout the country. “Resourcefulness is an important skill as you head to college because, for the first time, you are fully relying on yourself for each action and decision,” Kit-

tel said. “If things don’t go as planned it is up to you to find a way to fix it.” In Dr. Badrasglioglu’s mechanical engineering class, he sees Resourcefulness as essential for student success. “Resourcefulness is solving problems. A resourceful person is a free range thinker, meaning that they are not limited to their given tools but that they can make a solution with what they are given,” Dr. B said. “I do not do labs where I set it up. The kids build their own set ups, by taking the skills I have taught and incorporating them.” History teacher Mr. Chellman was asked about why he so heavily values communication. “When I was growing up there were very few opportunities to show that I had verbal skills or to develop my skills of argument and persuasion face to face”, Chellman said. “Almost all assessments were written- which I do

believe strongly in – but in the 21st century, with globalization and more interaction the ability to communicate with different kinds of people persuasively and fairly, it is becoming more and more important. I saw one commentator who said that the essence of education is argument and there is nothing better than to be able to look someone in the eye, state your case and then hear them challenge you and be able to defend yourself. That is the highest level of thinking. Day to day I put an emphasis on students talking to each other, we do verbal essays and debates.”

In many classes, teachers use the Socratic seminar technique in order for kids to learn how to communicate with one another in a respectful, yet argumentative way. Students push themselves to think of new ideas and create solutions by challenging the thoughts of other students. Creativity is the final core value that students will be assessed on. Creativity is the ability to take one idea and transform it into a meaningful new one. Creativity can be seen through all aspects of the Bullis school. Whether making plays on the sports field, crafting a new project in AP Studio art, or creating the National History Day projects in US his-

tory, creativity is a value that is incorporated in all walks of life at the Bullis School. Bullis allows students to express their creativity in every class, sport, and elective. One teacher described creativity in saying, “Creativity is one of the highest achievements that humans can strive for. As human beings, we are essentially creative creatures. No one wants to just learn facts they want to take those facts and make something of them. Creativity is engagement and growth, creativity also makes us feel good about ourselves.”

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Catching up with Dr. Boarman By Andrew Smith Opinions Editor What are your goals for the end of the school year? I am on this capital campaign to raise money for our building and our new turf field, which will be on our upper field right next to the softball field. I am hoping that we will have generated the resources that will allow us to begin building the STEM/Entrepreneurship discovery building. How is Bullis going to be different when students return to campus next school year? Well, we want to redesign the dining hall. It is something that we are going to look at in terms of usage and space. We have some ideas about ways to go about rede-

signing it. We are not going to have the funds to expand it, but we can redesign it in a way that will allow better access, better food preparation.

2nd grade to 12th grade. I enjoy having conversations, going to a school play, going to sporting events, and seeing students when they shine.

So would you say in your mind that the 20-year plan is on schedule? The 20-year plan is certainly on schedule and the first building is the STEM building. I am working hard to make sure that building is built in an appropriate time frame. If we are able to break ground between September and December next year, we should have it open by February of 2016.

What are your personal thoughts about the STEM and Entrepreneurship programs and what has the feedback been for the programs? My personal thoughts are that it is at the beginning stage of the program and therefore not at its full potential, yet. They (the programs) are going to be famously successful. We have Ms. Darling and Mr. Steren as Coordinators and with them I feel really good about the programs prospects.

What do you love most about being an educator/ headmaster? I enjoy the opportunity to interact with students. That is my favorite thing, from

How do you define Bullis’s academic philosophy?

Bullis’s academic philosophy is very clear. We are a school that prepares students for post secondary educational experience. From the academic standpoint, we are really set to develop academic initiatives, good citizens, ethical conduct, and understanding that in order to receive you must also give back. Our academic program is centered around those tenants. Is there anything positive that has happened this year at Bullis that sticks out in your mind? I am very pleased with the introduction of the 2nd grade and how the lower and upper schools have accepted these young people. Also, I am pleased with the program that we have made for the new 2nd graders. It is a very historic moment as well because Bullis has historically been a 3-12th grade school so integrating the

2nd grade into the school and seeing exponential growth in them. At first they came to Bullis shy and some of them would not even get out of their seats. Now they are not shy anymore, they now lead the Bullis way. So I am extremely gratified by that. Another thing that gratifies me is both our diversity groups and our community service groups. Bullis is known as a school where students are involved in a lot of activities and the work that we continue to do for people that are less fortunate than us and have less resources than us is phenomenal. I think maybe the hallmark of the year was our Ordinary Hero program that we had with Joan Mulholland. I was delighted to see how the Bullis community responded to her and the work that she did as a very young teenager.

Reinhardt’s hands-on teaching style enlivens classroom By Owen Caulfield Staff Writer

Alexander Reinhardt joined the Bullis community this year as a science and technology teacher, and has already caught the attention of students and teachers with his interesting teaching style. Taking a glimpse at his classroom, one would think of it more as a military laboratory than a typical high school science classroom. Robots, quadcopters, high powered RC cars, and even rockets are just a few examples of the compelling objects that can be found. Reinhardt teaches a variety of classes: Physics, Electrical Engineering, Game Design, and Introduction to Programming. For these classes, he uses a variety of interesting teaching methods, which often include using hands-on materials and real-life experiences or examples to demonstrate concepts: “Doing something physically or experiencing something, paired with academic knowledge, can help you come up with new ideas.” For his programming and computer science classes, students learned how programming works effectively by competing in a “hackathon,” where students from

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Mr. Reinhardt sets up an outdoor Physics activity; just one example of many of his hands-on teaching style

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Freshmen in Mr. Reinhardt’s class launch rockets to observe Physics in action

these classes would have to hack into a game called “Cookie Clicker”. The student who won the most cookies in the game after ten minutes was awarded 100 actual cookies. While this event may have just seemed like fun and games, Students like Kendall Buck (’14) stated that although

it was a playful competition, he was able to learn a lot at the same time: “It was a fun and new way of teaching, and it pitched two classes together in a friendly competition to show how much they learned”. Reinhardt doesn’t

just leave the fun activities for his programming classes, he provides several intriguing learning methods for students in his science classes as well. This included using materials to build remote control cars in which students could operate. Chris Mavrikes (’17) explained why and how these teaching methods are useful: “Mr. Reinhardt has us do these experiments so we can understand the reason behind the designs of everyday machines. For example, we learned about friction by driving a remote control car that had extremely slippery wheels. That car taught us about the force of friction” Reinhardt explained why he believes hands-on learning is more effective for his physics classes: “In order to do physics well, as with all sciences, you have to use your current experiences and knowledge. To learn new things, you have to have a lot of intuition and physical sense about how things work.” Reinhardt’s upbeat character matches his lively teaching style. During events like homecoming and halloween, students and faculty had the privilege of witnessing the various interesting costumes he wore. And very few Upper School announcements matched the suspense and excite-

ment his did when he announced the hackathon competition earlier in the year. Reinhardt has enjoyed the Bullis community so far, and students in return, enjoy his teaching style: “Mr Reinhardt’s style of teaching is great because it teaches his students a lot about different aspects of physics. The activities we do are fun and interesting,” elaborated Marvikes. To say the least, this way of learning is far more enjoyable and effective for students and teachers. Instead of boring themselves out of their minds by sitting at a desk for 50 minutes and just taking notes off of a presentation, Reinhardt’s students truly get to experience and witness how physics and programming work in an engaging environment. This teaching style is also a vital component of the science department now that the STEM program has been incorporated into the Bullis curriculum. Reinhardt provides these students with an enlightening and challenging introduction to high school science, which gives them a preview of the various STEM-related classes Bullis has to offer in the future.

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Faculty members expecting baby bulldogs By Rachel Weinberger News Editor Child-lock the North Hall doors, baby-gate the stairwells, and stock the cafeteria with Gerber’s applesauce…baby Bulldogs are entering the premises! Six Bullis faculty members are or were pregnant this year, adding a new wave of little Bulldogs to our growing family. Middle school art teacher Lily Gillet is currently in her seventh year. She was the chair of the art department last year and is also one of the girls Varsity field hockey coaches. Ms. Gillet and her husband, Ari Berenson, recently had a baby girl named Ivy Arlene Berenson. Little Ivy was born seven pounds and 19 inches long. They chose the name “Ivy Arlene” because Arlene was Ms. Gillet’s grandmother’s name and Ivy seemed to be “a perfect fit.” In addition, Ms. Gillet’s family has a tradition of using elements of nature (like Ivy) as inspiration for names. Ms. Gillet’s first name, for instance, is Lily, and her little sister’s name is Jasmine. If Ivy becomes a Bullis Bulldog, Ms. Gillet hopes she would love school and take advantage of all the wonderful things the teachers have to offer

Congratulations to (L-R) Julie Delinsky (LS/MS Counselor), Louisa Morris (US/MS Art), Rachel Moore (Athletics, Health), Emily Faber (US English), Kendall Strickler (LS Reading) and Lily Gillett (LS Art). her. Our beloved Upper School principal Andrew Delinsky has taught at Bullis for 11 years. Before Bullis, he was an English teacher at St. Albans and the Fay School outside Boston. Mr. Delinsky and his wife, Julie Delinsky, recently had a baby

boy named Finn James Delinsky. Baby Finn weighed eight pounds and 12 ounces. They chose the name “Finn James” because Finn was Mr. Delinsky’s grandmother’s maiden name and James is Mrs. Delinsky’s father’s name. Maris Hawkins has worked as a middle school Spanish teacher at Bullis for the past three years. Previously, she has taught elementary and high school at various institutions. On September 30, 2013, Mrs. Hawkins and her husband, Zach Hawkins, had a baby boy named John Thomas Hawkins. Baby John was six pounds 14 ounces and 19 inches long. The name John was chosen because of Mrs. Hawkins’ father’s name and Thomas because of Mr. Hawkins’ father’s name. Both fathers were excellent role models in each of their lives. If baby John were

to become a Bullis Bulldog, Mrs. Hawkins hopes that he would “recognize the value of trying different activities and take advantage of being able to follow his passion.” However, Mrs. Hawkins hopes that John will pursue track and cross-country because that is where she met her husband. Emily Faber is currently in her fifth year at Bullis as an Upper School English teacher. Additionally, Mrs. Faber teaches English to Bullis’ international students. Mrs. Faber and her partner, Trevor Faber, recently had a baby boy named Roland Thomas Faber. Baby Roland was eight pounds 10 ounces and 20 inches long. The couple chose Roland because they desired a unique name that easily translated into Spanish (“Rolando”), which was important because Mrs. Faber’s father is

Cuban. In fact, baby Roland has already developed the adorable Spanish nickname “Rolito.” If Roland becomes a Bullis Bulldog, Mrs. Faber thinks he would excel in theatrical performances because his innate talent for dramatic expressions. According to the Fabers, “Rolito” also has long fingers, which might allow him to pursue guitar or the piano, and long feet, which might allow him to take up soccer or swimming. Mrs. Faber jokes about his facial expression being one of contemplation, perhaps meaning he inherited her love for deep literature. As the Bullis community accepts these new additions, students and teachers alike are excited to see them grow up with the parents that have become so the Bullis family.

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John Thomas Hawkins

Ivy Arlene Berenson

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Steren reflects on changes at Bullis By Marc Steren Contributor

I am a teacher. Throughout my business career I have always thought of myself as a teacher - just without the title. I came to Bullis as a precocious 5th grader, initially overwhelmed by the enormity of the Bullis campus, but I soon assimilated into the Bullis way of life. I joined the sports teams, chorus and to my mother’s chagrin, I practiced recorder into the late hours of the night. I learned the valuable skill of outlining and how to stay organized from Mr. Hunter. I learned Physics from Mr. Guerra, Social Studies from Mr. Lucas,

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THEN: Alumnus Marc Steren in his senior portrait

NOW: Steren currently serves as the Entrepreneurship Coordinator

Biology from Ms. Ludwig. I learned the love of classical music from Mrs. Farnstrom as she played “Pachelbel’s Canon” during our 6th grade English class. I still cherish my J.D. Sa-

linger’s 9 Stories that I read during Mr. London’s Short Story class. I loved Bullis and all it offered me during those wonderful years as a student. Then I graduated and

I stayed away. I stayed away from the alumni games. I stayed away from Bullis friends. I started a mobile ticketing and loyalty system that was funded by Nokia Ventures, Steven Spielberg and Michael Jordan. I eventually moved to Pennsylvania and built and operated restaurants. We purchased and sold real estate in two states. After thirteen years in Pennsylvania, however, I felt something was missing. I have three kids and as a parent, I wanted the best for my kids. So I returned to my beloved Bullis, but this time as a Bullis parent and as a teacher. Often we reminisce

about the “good old days” but upon my return, I easily discerned that Bullis has not merely changed but transformed. Sporting events, once filled with only parents, are watched by a majority of students. The facilities and academic atmosphere rival many universities, and with the Discovery building, Bullis will be the envy of all of the independent schools. I am surrounded by Bullis friends, old and new, and am filled with pride to be part of this community once again. More importantly, I have three boys who are now part of the Bullis community. So I continue on as a member of the Bullis community as a teacher, just now I have the title.

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DOWN 1 Mr. Reinhardt gave away 100 of these for a programming challenge 2 Graduated Bulldogs join this network 4 The best school in the world 5 National History Day’s #1 fan 6 Its bark is as big as its bite! 7 This upbeat foreign language teacher likes to say, “Goooo Badgers!” 10 Domain of Student Tutors - two words 11 Homecoming competition to determine the top class 13 It’s a sparkly, awkward yellow 14 He’ll turn on the sirens if you’re going over the speed limit 16 Faculty member who dressed as a goblin for Halloween 17 Oldest of the Bullis buildings 20 “It’s __________”: Bullis’ very own TV stars 21 We’ll miss him when he heads to New Jersey next year 23 Opportunity to study something new in between Thanksgiving and holiday breaks 25 A gift from the weather gods - two words 26 Sign in when you’re late or she’ll find you! 28 You’ll find him swinging from ropes in the new outdoors course

ACROSS 3 _______ Stadium 4 You’re this when you’re sad 8 Doing research in the library? Ask her for help 9 “Learn the work, don’t just do it!” 11 It’s all about Navy for this math teacher 12 A new “branch” of the Upper School’s academic offerings 15 Joined Dr. Bryja and Ms. Kittel 18 Newest of the Bullis buildings 19 Donate toothbrushes to support this popular community service trip. 22 Students “flipped” over this math teacher’s unique teaching style 24 One team from this class will win 10 grand 27 Name of elite California university and new Bullis faculty member 29 Top dogs roaming the basement 30 This English teacher married her high school sweetheart

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Jon Demand’s top 5 Christmas classics By Jonathan Laetsch Culture Connoissuer

Frenzied mall shoppers, decked out winter trees, and the smell of freshly baked goods lingering throughout the house indicate only one thing: it’s Christmas time. Nothing, though, screams birth of Christ more than a vintage Christmas film. So go ahead, grab a warm glass of milk and a tray of Grandma’s cookies then park yourself on the sofa to enjoy one of these five Christmas classics as selected by your favorite movie critic, Jon Demand.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) After vacationing across America and Europe, the Griswold family can’t wait to finally spend Christmas time in their own home. Unfortunately, the dream of a relaxing holiday is shattered when their family arrives. Time after time again in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, the family shenanigans thwart the father, Clark Griswold’s, desperate attempts to celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas (with a handpicked tree and 25,000 Christmas lights displayed around the house). Whether it’s an uncooked turkey at dinner or a house-roaming squirrel, everything goes wrong for Mr. Griswold in this heart wrenching Christmas classic that will have you tumbling with laughter from start to finish.

Home Alone (1990) Ah, the joy of being alone - no parents to boss you around, no siblings to annoy you, and all the freedom in the world at your fingertips. That is exactly how eightyear-old Kevin McCalister feels after he oversleeps on the night of his family’s departure to Paris and is accidentally left behind with the house all to himself. Exploiting his newfound freedom, Kevin does what every kid dreams of – he stuffs his face with delivery pizza and junk food while watching R-rated violent movies. But when a pair of wacky thieves plans to rob what they think is a vacant McCallister home, Kevin gets a dose of reality. Taking on the responsibility of protecting his house, Kevin arms the home with elaborate booby traps to ensure that the robbers have no luck looting it. Kevin’s quick wit and the clumsiness of the “Wet Bandits” make Home Alone a family comedy without the family and one of my all-time Christmas favorites.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

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He’s mean, he’s green, and he HATES Christmas: he’s the Grinch! Based on Dr. Seuss’ picture book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is one of the most popular holiday movies of all time. Starring comedy-great Jim Carrey, this Christmas comedy revolves around the Grinch, a furry, green, and heartless recluse who lives in a cave overlooking the fictional city of Whoville. Unable to embrace the holiday spirit because of a childhood trauma, the Grinch terrorizes Whoville’s citizens every year during Christmas. After stealing all of the children’s presents yet still failing to diminish their relentless Christmas joy, the Grinch realizes that Christmas is about more than just material items. This change of heart transforms the Grinch’s outlook on life from cynical to joyful as he reconnects with the holiday magic. How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a movie for the whole family, and its timeless blend of comedy and life advice make it a Christmas must-see. GOOGLE IMAGES

A Christmas Carol (2009)

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We all know Charles Dickens’ famous novella A Christmas Carol about a grumpy and greedy old man named Ebenezer Scrooge who absolutely despises Christmas. Whether it’s the pretty snowflakes, the joyous expressions on people’s faces, or the presents, Scrooge hates them all. The big screen, animated 3D remake of A Christmas Carol tells the same story. Scrooge (Jim Carrey) is visited by three ghosts at Christmas time: the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. These three ghosts and the amazing journeys they take with Scrooge open his eyes to the wonder that is Christmas. The change of heart that Scrooge undergoes is depicted beautifully and the journeys he embarks on exhilarating. A Christmas Carol belongs just as much to Christmas as stockings and eggnog, capturing the essence of the holiday so perfectly that it will leave you speechless.

Polar Express (2004) It’s Christmas Eve and you’re restless with anticipation of the morning’s festivities. Suddenly, you hear a sound – distant but slowly approaching, quiet but getting louder. A train! You think to yourself that you must be dreaming, but bright lights flood your bedroom. The noise is deafening. Then, silence… “All aboard!” a conductor’s voice calls into the night. Of course, you immediately grab your slippers and hurry outside. What sounds like a dream is reality in the world’s first fully computer animated film, Polar Express. The movie follows a boy’s journey to the North Pole aboard the wondrous Polar Express. As he experiences first-hand an inviting and magical world, he grows from a Christmas skeptic to a true believer. Watch this film on Christmas Eve, and you’ll fall asleep hoping to be awakened by the glorious roar of the Polar Express.

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Exposé: Ms. O’Neill’s recent artwork By Brian Mitchell Editor-in-chief

At art shows, dance performances, and jazz festivals, we experience the wonderful talents of Bullis’ student-artists. Rarely, however, do we have the opportunity to witness the works of Bullis’ accomplished art faculty. Until now:

“On Stingel” - latex paint on

paper

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O’Neill: “On Stingel is a proclamation of freedom against the fear that subject matter will marginalize a work. It is a challenge to the idea that gendered subject matter can be validated or perhaps neutralized by a male artist. Painted on paper, and redesigned to fit the exact dimensions of the floor of Open Space Gallery (Baltimore, MD), I recreated Rudolf Stingel’s persian rug for PüssFüst, an annual all female show. The opening brought in nearly 500 viewers who trampled the paper rug. The rug became the context for the show; it grounded it in a reality that forces us to acknowledge the lack of ‘heterorelationality’ in our society. The rug was a way of accepting that circumstance and then allowing for its destruction.”

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U.S. education system needs 21st-century revamp 8 By Brian Mitchell Editor-in-Chief

While the rest of the country celebrates the holidays this winter break, the U.S. Board of Education is reeling after recent international test scores show our students falling behind their European and Southeast Asian counterparts. Out of the 65 countries and education systems that participated in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)—an exam given every three years to 15-year-olds—the U.S. averages rank 20th in reading, 23rd in science, and 30th in mathematics. To put these numbers in perspective, the U.S. math averages are 22% worse than global competitor Shanghai-China’s and a shocking 6% worse than Vietnam’s—a country not even fully developed. But low PISA test scores are not the only cause for concern in what is popularly termed “the failing American education system.” In fact, our educational methods and philosophy have changed little since when our parents—and arguably even grandparents—went to school. The essential processes of memorizing a set of information from a textbook, scribbling notes down from a lecturing teacher, and regurgitating “knowledge” on a test is largely the same now as it was 50 years ago. Maybe higher-performing school systems have integrated more project-based learning and student-driven inquiry into their curricula. But the statistically average American school functions on the same principles as its predecessors. Whether or not you completely agree with the assessment of our educational system as static, you cannot deny that the rate of progress in schooling is far behind the rate of technological change. For example, in the same 50 years that our educational methods have grown only marginally, our supercomputers have advanced from the

size of buildings to tiny microchips in our smartphones; information once accessible only through extensive research in a library is now universally obtainable with a few searches on the Internet. There are innumerable examples such as these of how radically technology has reshaped our global cultural and economic systems. And yet, despite massive growth in the industry, many of the nation’s premier technology companies are struggling to find talented engineers, scientists, and technicians from the pool of domestic graduates. A survey from Silicon Valley Bank, for example, reports that 87% of the nation’s technology startups are looking for high-skill workers. Unable to find those workers in the U.S., though, the companies are forced to fill those jobs with bettertrained internationals. Thus, high U.S. unemployment numbers are less a product of low job demand and more a result of our education system’s inability to prepare for the growing number of techbased positions. So is our problem just an insufficient amount of technological interaction? Could we score higher in math and science and compete for tech industry jobs by simply flooding schools with computers? Probably not. Nonetheless, an increased focus on tech literacy could catalyze more penetrating changes to our core educational philosophy. Let’s consider the initiative of some tech-minded educational reformers to weave an hour of comput-

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While in the middle of the pack for reading, the U.S. ranked 30th in mathematics on the most recent PISA. This often forces American tech companies to search overseas for high-skill employees.

er programming into the American school day. Even the White House has backed this initiative, as President Obama encouraged U.S. students to participate in the “Hour of Code” event that ran from December 9th to the 15th: “Don’t just buy a new video game. Make one. Don’t just download the latest app. Help design it. Don’t just play on your phone. Program it,” Obama said in a video posted by Code.org. The President’s comments reflect the power of computer programming— and a more tech-based curriculum in general—in allowing students to become creators rather than just users. Because technology now underpins almost everything we do, the ability

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The current U.S. educational philosophy focuses too much on testing, resulting in impermanent knowledge.

to manipulate it increasingly becomes a requirement in having an impact on our world or communities. At the bare minimum, knowing how to work and create technology better prepares students for jobs in the booming tech sector. Furthermore, coding is a skill inherently centered on projects and student inquiry. This type of education allows students to connect their learning to interests of meaning, fostering a more permanent understanding instead of fleeting knowledge memorized for a test. In designing a video game or an application as the President said, you must naturally learn various programming structures and other methods in order to create a successful product. You learn content by interacting with it and immediately applying it to your own interests; every concept you come across is thus rooted to your own inquiry. This is fundamentally different than the standard learning process in which you do not encounter a set of core content naturally but rather by being force-fed the information through lectures and textbook readings. And since the latter content has no grounding in student interest or investigation—no personal meaning—it often disappears as soon as the student finishes the unit test or exam.

I do not mean to suggest that education should solely consist of computer coding and other tech-focused schooling. We also need to prepare new generations of historians, writers, artists, scientists, and teachers. And let’s not forget about readying students for the multitude of future professions—the 21st-century fields that fuse disciplines and arise out of new innovations. What coding and tech literacy do provide, however, is an entry point for creating a reformed educational philosophy based less on memorization and testtaking and more on natural learning while you pursue your interests through projects and creations. If we applied this method to math, reading, and science education throughout the U.S., our PISA test scores would dramatically increase and our graduates would better compete for high-tech positions requiring critical thinking and problem solving skills. Yes, this is just conjecture—but why not put it to the test? Why not introduce pilot programs into schools that examine the efficacy of different philosophies? With an educational system on the brink of collapse, any potential solution is certainly worth the time and effort.

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Students huddle for warmth in wake of new jacket policy By Matt Hansan Social Media Director

On December 4, Bullis student Holly Maxwell was rushed to the hospital after the school nurse called in that she showed symptoms of hypothermia. The cause? She was walking between classes without a jacket. Inside sources at Bullis say that this will be the first of many cases, due to a newly introduced jacket policy. This school year Bullis announced a new dress code policy. The policy stated that students weren’t allowed to wear any jacket, besides the school-store’s $65 quarterzip, inside buildings. Students have been racking up dress code violations because they’d get walk inside with their jackets on. The ways students could avoid getting these violations were by not wearing a jacket at all, or walk outside, take off their backpack, put on their jacket, pick up their backpack, walk to the next class, then enter the building, immediately take off their backpack and throw off their jacket. Recently the Upper School administration has defended the policy. They

noted that it hasn’t been that cold out anyway. They continued to say that if it was really that cold, students will buy the quarter-zip. Maxwell is currently in stable condition but is still mentally unsettled from the whole situation. She was walking from North Hall to the library when a sudden cough and chills rushed through her body. They hospital credits the lack of warm clothing to be the cause. Maxwell wasn’t expecting to be the first to fall victim to the brisk weather. “I didn’t think I’d be the first go down.” said Maxwell, nibbling on some Ritz crackers and Capri Sun in the heated hospital room. An argument that many students have is that they don’t need another jacket. They don’t want to go buy another jacket, and thus see no need to buy the expensive Bullis jacket to stay warm. “I honestly didn’t want to spend $65 on quarter-zip, when I could go to Tj Maxx and pick up a warm Northface for about $30.” Maxwell is not alone. In a poll sent to advisories - which a whopping three advisories actually talked about and took - showed that 100% of the

students had jackets at home which they’d want to wear to school. Bullis doesn’t want their students to be cold, but they also don’t want their shirts untucked. They think students will be thankful because cold-related illnesses are short-term issues, and the upsides from this policy will have lasting effects. The jacket policy truly is helping the Bullis community developed closer bonds. Recently students have been seen huddling together as they walk to class to stay warm. “I really feel that jackets we’re holding me back from staying close with my friends,” Pat Maverick expressed while huddling together with his new best friend Danielle from Spanish class. “It’s sad that Holly got hypothermia from the lack of a jacket but it’s the price we have to pay in order to develop relationships with our peers.” The lack of outerwear, has also reportedly helped Bullis students score highly in the newly introduced core value grades. Many teachers have noticed that the collaboration

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Mr. Pollicino: “NO JACKET, JON!” between peers to get through the cold has really helped the students improve their core value scores. Students understand that although this new policy comes with hazards, the benefits of being able to grow closer as a community far outweigh hypothermia. “I’m not buying the jacket, I’ll go through this again if I

have to, I just don’t want to buy another jacket,” Maxwell said, when asked if she’d buy the jacket after she got out of the hospital. “Besides, now I have a reason to snuggle with my boo as we walk betw-” Maxwell started, but was cut off because everyone is tired of hearing about her boyfriend.

“Nuggeting” returns, terrorizes senior hallway By Brian Mitchell Editor-in-chief When seniors received locker plates engraved with their names last week, the administration hoped to reinforce students’ sense of honor and Bullis pride. Unfortunately, the administration forgot about one infamous high school prank just waiting for the right moment to spring back to life: nuggeting backpacks. Indeed, the locker name tags have revolutionized the entire nuggeting realm. Instead of randomly choosing their victim backpacks, die-hard nuggeters can now use the name tags to pinpoint their prey. For an inside look at the new era in nuggeting, The Bulldog recently enlisted one of the senior class’ most prolific pranksters as a confidential informant. According to the student (who wishes to remain anonymous), “the name plates put everyone’s backpack at risk of getting flipped.” In fact, recent data from Bullis’ Nuggeting Prevention Society – NPS, for short – reports 46 nuggeting attacks since the inception of the name tags. Our informant, however, believes that these statistics only show the tip of the iceberg:

“The NPS says the number of nuggets is 46, yet that’s just the number of reported incidents. The actual total is probably in the hundreds because so many students are too traumatized by the experience to share with the NPS.” But how exactly have nuggeters found such success of late? What does the process of nuggeting even look like? To find out, we observed firsthand as our informant perpetrated an attack. He discreetly waited in college counseling until all his fellow seniors cleared the hallway for lunch. With the coast clear, he quickly located his friend’s locker using the name tags and removed the backpack inside. Our informant nuggeter then proceeded to unzip the bag, dump out its

contents, flip the bag inside out, return the contents, and re-zip the bag – all in a matter of seconds. When we asked our informant whether he ever felt guilty for his victims, he scoffed at our question with an evil chuckle. “Quite the contrary actually,” he responded. “I have a deep feeling of joy and satisfaction when I watch my friends return to their lockers and find their backpacks nuggeted.” That feeling of joy, though, is certainly not shared by those who have seen their backpacks pillaged over the last couple weeks. Even the students who on the surface remain composed feel the deep-rooted frustration associated with having been tar-

geted. The return of nuggeting thus puts students’ psychological health at grave risk. Upper School counselor Lisa Gray has seen a steady flow of traumatized victims rush into her office recently: “They come to me in tears and in anger – they simply can’t comprehend why such a horrible thing has happened to them of all people. I listen to them and give them a shoulder to cry on, but other than that, there’s not much I can do.” For his part in trying to end the nuggeting comeback, Dean of Students Bobby Pollicino has staged sting operations in the senior hallway many a time. Armed with comportment forms and high-tech gadgetry, he spies around corners during

Step 1: Detect backpack, remove contents

Step 2: Turn backpack upside down

Step 3: Flip backpack inside out. Nugget success!

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lunch and breaks, waiting for the pranksters to surface. Recently, Mr. Pollicino’s efforts have been successful; in fact, just yesterday, he caught redhanded the notorious senior trio called “The Three Nuggeters” as they prepared to hit six lockers. The Conduct Review Board sentenced each of the perpetrators to a full week of detention after convicting them of “grand nuggetry” – a felony at Bullis. Director of Security David Buerger, however, has an even more zealous plan to send nuggeting back to its grave. He has petitioned the Bullis administration for an indoor Segway so that he can patrol North Hall and catch any nuggeters in action. Buerger’s only request is that the Segway come fitted with police lights and a siren— he wants the vehicle to match his security golf-cart, a natural request for any man of fashion. With Mr. Pollicino and Mr. Buerger on the case, experts predict only a few more weeks of frequent nuggeting attacks and a complete end of the prank by May. But are we too late? Has the Bullis community already incurred too much psychological damage? For answers to questions like these, stay tuned to The Bulldog as we further investigate the nuggeting pandemic.

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Bullis alumni bring athletic talents to college teams By Joe Stucky Staff Writer

Bullis was fortunate to have a strong senior class last year loaded with talented athletes. With over 10 athletes signing national letters of intent to play Division I athletics last year, many of them have had successful starts to their careers as collegiate athletes. Last year, Bullis School was lucky to have one of the best defensive linemen in the state. Peter Angeh (’13) transferred from Montgomery Blair High School and had a great amount of success in his senior season on the football field. Angeh was named to first team AllState, All-County, All-Conference, Washington Post All-District, second-team Washington Post All-Met and second team All-Gazette. He was also elected Bullis team captain and MVP while leading the Bulldogs in tackles. Angeh had 12 Division I offers and interest from 10 more schools. In the end, he decided to sign with the UMass Minutemen. This season, Angeh has competed for playing time as a freshman. In his first collegiate game against No. 23 ranked Wisconsin, Angeh recorded his first solo tackle. He also assisted in six tackles against Bowling Green and saw action in a win in Gillette Stadium against Miami (OH). As a standout on the pitch at Bullis, Tobi Adewole (’13) decided to stay local and bring some life to George Washington University. The four-year starter at Bullis was named to secondteam Washington Post All-

Met, first team All-IAC, and was an All-Gazette honorable mention. Adewole formed the foundation of a strong backfield for the Bulldogs, helping establish Bullis as a defensive force in their league. “Tobi was always dependable, he always did what was asked of him and provided sparks of energy the whole team fed off of,” said former teammate Greg Lovegrove (’14). This year, Adewole has provided that same energy, as he received Atlantic 10 rookie of the week for his performances against Dayton and SLU. Adewole also scored his first collegiate goal on October 25 in GW’s win against RIU. Boys Lacrosse Head Coach Bobby Pollicino and the rest of the team benefited greatly from having three of the area’s best players last year. Defenseman Nick Fields (’13), goalie Brandon Burke (’13), and attackman Mitchell Goldberg (‘13) together had very successful careers at Bullis and continued their success into the start of their collegiate careers. During their time at Bullis, these three athletes compiled a record of 51-23 over four years and were ranked 17th in the country by inside Lacrosse in 2012: the year they won the IAC regular season championship. Fields was ranked as the No. 3 rising senior by ESPN Rise and No. 8 by Inside Lacrosse. He also was named Under Armour All-

American honors, Montgomery County player of the year, All-IAC, first team All-Met, and All-Gazette. He also received the C. Markland Kelly award. Now at Johns Hopkins, he was in the starting lineup on defense this fall and is in a strong position to keep a spot this spring. “I’m working extremely hard at practice and I like my chances” said Fields. Between the pipes, Brandon Burke led Bullis to their first 5-0 run in the IAC in school history. Burke was All-IAC both his junior and senior year and was an honorable mention for Washington Post All-Met as well as being ranked the No. 19 goalie by Inside Lacrosse. With 313 carreer saves and a 6.5 GAA, Burke was also named All-State his senior year. Now at Colgate, Burke started in a fall ball scrimmage against Siena and recorded four saves en route to an 11-5 victory. After being asked about his first collegiate scrimmage and his outlook on the season, Burke replied, “I’m fighting for the starting job this spring. Had a solid fall ball and I hope to have a good season trying to get that Patty League Championship.” Mitch Goldberg, who now plays at Richmond, was a welcome addition to the Bullis offense when he transferred in his sophomore year. He was named All-IAC his senior year. Goldberg also had a unique experience this

Goalkeeper Brandon Burke (‘13) is bringing his success from Bullis to Colgate.

Tobi Adewole (‘13) didn’t have to travel far to find his next home at George Washington University.

summer as he tried out for the Israeli national team. During which, he made it to the second cuts where he scored two goals against the Iroquois national team. The finals cuts will be made this December. This experience is much needed for the Richmond Spider offense, which is a first year program. Goldberg was listed as a starter after the fall campaign and hopes to remain in this position at the start of the spring. Goldberg started in scrimmages against Towson and Georgetown, scoring his first collegiate goal against Towson. “Its really tough playing at this level but the coaches prepare us well and it should be exciting to watch this spring once everything falls into place,” said Goldberg. One of the quickest and most exciting point guards in the DC area last year, Anthony Thompson, is fitting in nicely in his role on the Holy Cross basketball team. Thompson led the Bulldogs to back-to-back IAC championships and a 23-4 record his senior year, averaging 15 points 5 assists and 2 steals per game and hopes to bring the same production to Holy Cross this season. Thompson was the Montgomery County Player of the Year his senior year and named second team All-Met and a member of the prestigious Team Takeover, an AAU team loaded with Division I talent. Thompson is competing for serious playing time this season and is projected to be the 6th man this season. When asked what his role on the team is he replied, “My role this year is to come in and give the team a spark offensively and defensively.” As Thompson and his team

prepare and start their season, we hope to see him carry the same success he had at Bullis to Holy Cross. A member of the Junior Olympic development field hockey team, Idrienne Walker (‘13) is no stranger to success on the field. Winning numerous awards and honors in her time at Bullis, four-time team MVP, All-ISL, All-Met and All-County, Walker is now getting acclimated to the collegiate level. Walker has already played a lot in her freshman season for the Drexel Dragons and is contributing in multiple ways. Walker scored her first collegiate goal against Duke and has been a valuable asset to the Dragons this season. Walker’s coaches rave about her speed and her ability to make plays. “My coaches say I provide speed to the team out running everyone has been a very helpful component to the game because now were able to get into the circle faster allowing us to score quicker,” said Walker. Former teammate Charlotte Traver (‘15) stated, “Idrienne was unstoppable. Her ability to carry the ball 80 yards up the field without being stopped was astonishing” and that her passion was greatly missed this year at Bullis. Bullis is fortunate to have seen so many successful student-athletes graduate and continue their careers in the higher levels. We wish them the best of luck in whatever they pursue as they have helped pave the way for future generations of Bulldogs to come.

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NFL Playoff preview: what is really going to happen By Alec Fink Sports Editor With the closing games of the 2013-2014 NFL regular season providing quite exciting finishes, it can’t hurt to look ahead to where the competition really starts to elevate: the playoffs. AFC 1. Denver Broncos 2. New England Patriots 3. Cincinnati Bengals 4. Indianapolis Colts 5. Kansas City Chiefs 6. Baltimore Ravens Locks: The Broncos will have home-field advantage through the playoffs. Although the Patriots had a chance to take control, losing to the Dolphins cost them the 1 seed. The Chiefs cannot win their division and are certain to be playing an away game despite Andy Reid’s successful pilot season as head coach. Up in the Air: The Colts are going to win their division: that we know for sure. As for the Bengals, there is still a chance they blow their lead in the division to the Ravens, but I’m not so sure that will happen. The

Wild card round Baltimore Ravens (6) @ Cincinnati Bengals (3) A rematch of the last week of the season features two divisional foes who know each other very well. Baltimore will attempt to continue their streak of five straight years with a playoff win. It will be a close game up until the end and I like the Ravens pulling off the upset. Baltimore is battle-tested and are getting healthier each passing day while the Bengals are somewhat wounded. Kansas City Chiefs (5) @ Indianapolis Colts (4) The Chiefs had one of their best regular seasons in franchise history, but are forced to play on the road since Peyton Manning and the Broncos were even better. The Colts beat Seattle and Denver at home early on in the year. However, they have struggled recently and I do not think they are clicking both offensively and defensively enough to even win a game with the stakes at their highest. In a low scoring affair lead by Kansas City’s league leading defense, the Chiefs will move on to the next round.

Super Bowl XLVIII Seattle Seahawks (1) @ Denver Broncos (2) The first Super Bowl to be played in sub-freezing temperatures features new school

Football fans worldwide claim they know how the season will end and which team will hold the Lombardi Trophy on February 2nd at MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands, but here’s what I think:

Bengals, barring a terrible finish, will win their division and because they hold the head-tohead tiebreaker with Indy, they will be the 3rd seed. The Colts will be the 4th seed. Toss-Up: I know the Dolphins have an easier schedule to finish off the year than that of the Ravens, but it would be dumb to bet against the team who has been to the playoffs each of the last five years (including a Super Bowl victory just this past February). The Ravens are battle tested and seem to be pulling things together, primed for a playoff push. Meanwhile, the Dolphins are inexperienced and I would never trust quarterback Ryan Tannehill to lead my team into the playoffs. Ravens it is.

NFC 1. Seattle Seahawks 2. New Orleans Saints 3. Philadelphia Eagles 4. Chicago Bears 5. San Francisco 49ers 6. Carolina Panthers Locks: No debate here, the Seahawks will be the 1st seed and the Saints will follow with the 2nd. Up in the Air: The Eagles lead a weak NFC East and Dallas do not deserve to be in the playoffs after their showing on Monday Night Football against the Bears. Speaking of the Bears, they are a very dangerous team as they are coming together on all three phases of the ball. Jay Cutler will be healthy soon and their defense will make proper adjustments against the run. Toss-Up: The 49ers and Panthers alike will be playing away from home during their playoff run. For the sake of it, I like San Fran’s remaining schedule over the Panthers’. Not to mention: this 49er team is motivated as they seek redemption after falling just short in the Super Bowl last year.

Divisional round

Carolina Panthers (6) @ Philadelphia Eagles (3) As much as I would like to see the Panthers stun the football world and continue their unexpectedly successful season, it’s just not going to happen. Led by MVP candidate Lesean McCoy, Philly will win this game and put up big numbers offensively. Carolina has a good offense themselves, but I think Cam Newton needs another year to mature into an NFL quarterback before he starts to think about a Lombardi Trophy. Chip Kelley and his fast-paced offense is moving on. San Francisco 49ers (5) @ Chicago Bears (4) I really like the way the Bears are heading as a team. It’s unfortunate, however, that they have to play last year’s runnerup. The 49ers have everything a Super Bowl team needs: a quarterback in Colin Kaepernick, a good running game, and a solid defense. I believe Josh McCown did such a phenomenal job filling in for an injured Jay Cutler, that once Cutler regains control of the offense, they will not mesh well enough in time to beat a 49er team.

Baltimore Ravens (6) @ Denver Broncos (1) The Broncos, besides a slip up against the Chargers and an unlucky bounce in Foxboro, are very much a complete team. Let’s look back to week one, where they beat the Ravens badly (49-27) after dominating the second half. Baltimore’s offensive line and secondary has improved drastically, but they really do not stand a chance against Denver in this one. It will be a bit closer game than the first, but there’s no way the Broncos will get bounced by the Ravens again. Kansas City Chiefs (5) @ New England Patriots (2) The Chiefs have had a great season and deserve a home playoff game; however, they have the unfortunate pleasure of sharing the AFC West with the Broncos. Meanwhile, the Patriots have done nothing but struggle since losing tight end Rob Gronkowski. Tom Brady can’t do it all, as the red zone offense is one of the worst without their top playmaker. Alex Smith will manage the

game well enough and beat the Patriots, continuing their tremendous season. Philadelphia Eagles (3) @ New Orleans Saints (2) The Saints to me are a very dangerous team especially when they are playing at home in the Superdome. The Saints fans, although not quite as loud as the Seahawks’ “12th Man”, are loud and spirited. Eagles’ quarterback Nick Foles will not be able to handle the pressure and the Saints will be too much. The Eagles will face one of the league’s highest scoring offenses and I don’t see them being able to keep up. Yes, Lesean McCoy is a machine, but the Eagles from that point on are one-dimensional. San Francisco 49ers (5) @ Seattle Seahawks (1) You better watch this game because it will be the most physical and heated game, besides the Super Bowl, this postseason. Seattle and San Francisco know each other very well having played each other twice and both teams winning at their respective stadiums. Seattle recently lost to the 49ers on a late field goal in Candlestick Park, but now they are home: a place they haven’t

vs. old school. The young Seahawks led by a secondyear quarterback with a fiery defense against the tough, fundamental Broncos led by future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. It was reported once Manning does not usually fare well in cold temperatures. That statement is incredibly

false and Peyton will show why on Super Bowl Sunday. The Broncos will advantage in a high scoring shootout, but if it starts to snow, we could see a very sloppy game. Either way, Peyton Manning will not go home empty this year and will add another Super Bowl ring to his finger.

Super Bowl XLVIII Champions, Denver Broncos

lost all season. If they can just score more than 20 points, something they failed to do in their last matchup, the Seahawks are heavy favorites in this one.

Championship round

Kansas City Chiefs (6) @ Denver Broncos (2) The Broncos own this division, there is no question about that. In both games these two teams have played in, Peyton Manning has handled KC’s pressure from their defensive line. Although their last game in Denver was close, this is Peyton’s year. They will handle this game with ease and win the AFC Championship. Calm down, Denver fans, your team is finally back in the Super Bowl. New Orleans Saints (2) @ Seattle Seahawks (1) Another playoff game, another rematch from earlier this season. The Seahawks embarrassed Drew Brees and the Saints on national television. They defense shut an elite QB down and their offense made Rob Ryan’s squad look soft. No chance for the Saints in this one, but I’ll be nice and say they score more than 10 points. You always hear about how important fans are to a team’s success in their own stadium. This same fanbase caused an earthquake the last time these two teams met in the postseason. Can they do it again? Regardless, Seattle will be in the Super Bowl for all the world to see.

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Bullis Carols

To the tune of “Jingle Bells”

To the tune of “Let it Snow”

Dashing through the halls, Gonna be late to my class. My shirt is untucked Ms. Gogerty’s giving me sass.

Well the weather outside is frightful, While school doesn’t seem so delightful. And since there’s an inch of snow, Let us go! Let us go! Let us go!

Cubbies for our phones To put in during school. We still have our phones and no one follows the rule.

The students are all complaining, Even though it’s only raining. But since there’s a chance of snow, Let us go! Let us go! Let us go! (Or a two hour delay)

Hey! Bullis School, Bullis School, sports teams getting crowned. Oh what fun it is to cheer during games in the dog pound. Hey! Bullis School, Bullis School, new schedule every day. We are proud of the Blue and Gold and lead the Bullis way.

To the tune of “Dreidel” My teacher gave me homework To finish during break. I guess I have to do it My GPA’s at stake. Oh homework, homework, homework It always kills my day. But when it’s done and ready, I’m gonna get an “A.” The time is running out Before school starts again. My homework is not done Sparknotes is my friend. Oh homework, homework, homework It always kills my day. But when it’s done and ready, I’m gonna get an “A.”

To the tune of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” You better watch out, You better not cry, You better not pout, I’m telling you why. Dr. Boarman’s coming to North Hall! He’s making a plan, The Board’s checking it twice. Gonna make Bullis look really nice. Dr. Boarman’s coming to North Hall! He sees you in the hallways, Makes sure you are ok. He’s always bleeding Blue and Gold So show your pride today! Hey! You better watch out, You better not lie, You better make sure you’re wearing your tie, Pollicino’s roaming the halls! He sees you when you’re texting, He knows when you are late. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, So avoid him in any way! Hey!