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"Ms. Motyka's genuine interest and wonderful care and support of our students is one of the special treasures of Williston." -Ms. Kathy Noble
Whether you are a student,faculty member, or campus visitor, the first person you see when entering our School House is often Ms. Jenna Motyka. No matter how her morning has been, what she is working on, or what day it is, you can expect a cheerful,"Good Morning!", which is likely followed by your name (she knows everyone!). Ms. Motyka is, without question, exactly the friendly and helpful person that we all need to see first thing in the morninc though many of us take her for granted. It is not her job to simply greet everyone who walks by, though that could easily fill a day. Ms. Motyka works tirelessly to support the Deans' Office, monitor student attendance,field parent phone calls, manage travel arrangements, keep track of community life budgets and much, much more.
"Jenna Motyka is like my right hand!" exclaimed Anne O'Connor, Head of Security, when asked about how Ms. Motyka supports her department. Most students don't think of her as a part of the security office, but Ms. Motyka it looking out for students' safety and their whereabouts all day, every day. We may not like being marked absent or late, but she is genuinely concerned for our safety and wants to make sure we get to where we should be each day
Senior Sima Gandevia writes,"We live in the same town,just a few minutes away from each other. After big storms sometimes my mom doesn't want my sister or I driving to school, so Ms. Motyka has offered to drive us...Whether v accept or not, I think the fact that she offers goes to show just who Ms. Motyka is for students. She's someone who will go out of her way to make sure that we are safe, comfortable, and able to do what we need to do." As Mr. Koritkoski so nicely wrote,"Ms. Motyka is the glue that holds the school together. She greets every student with a smile and is relentlessly upbeat and positive. She works selflessly on behalf of Williston students day and nic and is most-deserving of this honor." On behalf of the Class of 2017, we thank you, Ms. Motyka,for everything you have done to support us here at Williston. We are proud to dedicate this edition of The Log, to you.
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"I cannot imagine a warmer greeting than Jenna's as one enters the Schoolhouse. She is the consummate host while juggling myriad people, schedules and details. She's also the 'go-to' person for most of us and somehow folds our questions into everything else coming across her desk. Congrats to you, Jenna! A well-deserved honor." -Mrs. Meg Valine
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The part of Williston that makes me feel at home is the diversity that it brings to its community. Coming from Saudi where I live in a gated community with other people from different places around the world this is no new experience, but then at the same time the diversity makes me feel like its home. - Afzal Mahmood '17, Saudia Arabia
The year the first student with a nonU.S address, Mary Pomroy from Canada, attended the school. The number of countries our students come from
I really enjoy the boarding school life at Williston. Dorm activities every week and residential dinners allow me to make strong connections with girls in the dorm and my dorm parents. As an international student, I feel that the whole faculty is always there to help me feel at home.
The rice in the dining hall always makes me feel at home. - Soma Mizobuchi '17, Japan
-Vy Tran '17, Vietnam
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS THE PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS WHO WERE BORN OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
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The year the first non-North American student, Francisco Leiro from Corunna, Spain, citizen attended Williston.
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I love the diversity here; it is such a good texperience to share the culture difference with people from all around the world. Also I love the supportive Faculty, such as my advisor who is always willing to help me out regarding of not only academic but also the social aspect, which I find very helpful.
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The year the first student who lived outside North America, J. Evarts Chamberlain from the Sandwich Islands, attended Williston.
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A lot of the options Bermuda offered my age group for high school weren't exactly very interesting. It seemed like the same as always. Boarding school seemed like a new adventure and after visiting a few Williston just had the strongest community and widest variety of stuff to explore. - Caroline Muslcant '17, Bermuda
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Welcome Days 2016 The start of September means the return to campus for Williston students and faculty. However, students don't just jump right back into classes; a week long event called Welcome Days signal the start to a new school year. During the week, activities include training for junior and senior proctors, international student orientation, technology training, class and dorm meetings and preseason for varsity athletes. It's a great way for new students to meet their new classmates and returning students to reunite with their old friends.
Williston student's favorite weekend activity is attending home sports games.
Williston? I will forever appreciate Williston for promoting individuality and creating such a great environment for kids to be involved in all different activities -from athletics to theater to singing and beyond. I just want to thank Williston for all of the amazing opportunities that I have been able to take advantage of. -Noah DeVos
Ic. The math teacher and Northampton I for Girls Instructorship winner rides her bike through ration. , stop ‘‘s,Gat,, ,• . icture on their way down to the gym for field hockey.
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My friends and teachers I have had over the past six years at Williston have shaped me into the person I am today. They have helped prepare me for everything to come after Williston. -Lindsay Whipple
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I love the people at Williston the most. My classmates, teachers, and even the people I don't know are really caring and very intelligent.
I love the people at Williston and how it doesn't matter if you kno someone to start the yea because by the end of th year they could be your best friend. -Hunter Adams
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The art department. The school is very focused on sports so it is a great place to have a creative outlet when you need one.
I love the community! Everyone here genuinely cares about one another. Between the students, the teachers, and the staff, Williston is a great place to be.
What I love most about Williston is the amount of people that truly look out and care about the students. All of the teachers and staff at Williston make being here great and is truly appreciated. - Gabby Monaco
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milk?? Amherst College professor Austin Sarat, parent of Ben Sarat'14,filled in as Convocation speaker this year. He feigned bitterness when he compared himself to the unpopular alternative to dairy milk: soy milk, His speech focused on how thankful students should be to Williston and especailly their teachers. He said, The truth is that the gift of a teacher is to dream. What sustains many of Williston's best teachers is their dreams of you." 1. Natalie Aquadro '17 The senior class president delivered a traditional speech to the student body. She reflected on her 6 years at Williston by saying "that's just what happens at Williston: you become someone that you only ever dreamed of being."
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2. Molly Zawackl '17, Gabby Mercier '17, & Anna Wilinsky '17 The seniors, listening to speaker Austin Sarat give his speech, can't help laughing at his sarcastic comments. 3. Matt Channel!'17, Jake Prosner '17 & Will Fokas'17 The seniors finished their last convocation by singing the school's Alma Mater. 4. Mrs. Malinowski and Mr. Roe start the year off right at the opening dinner and dance. 5. Jesse Cassuto '17, Soma Mizobuchi '17, & Saul Blain '17 sing Sammy.
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After the sun sets and the Angelus Bell rings, the whole school makes their way down to the gym for the second annual Convocation Dance. There, students can dance their hearts out, eat desserts galore and snap pictures with funny props at the photo booth. Its a great way to celebrate and let loose after the first week of classes is over. Juniors Vikram Dalmiya and John Kim (right) celebrate in the center of the dance floor.
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4. Sophie Carellas '18, Anna Harvey '18 Sophie and Anna smile at the camera while dancing in the crowd at the dance. 5. Brooke Smith '18, Katie Most'18 & Isabela Warlick The junior friends twin in all white dresses as they pose after their class dinners. 6. Roya Mostafavi '18 & Andikan Ntia-James '18 The stylish friends are dressed to the nines as they show off their Convocation style. 7. Caleb Cost'18 & Abdulraheem Abuissa '18 Waiting in line for the photo booth, these guys pose for the camera. 2. Elise Dunn '18, Harrison Winrow '18, Sophia Schaefer '18 The trio shows off their moves on the dance floor.
3. Sophie Weed '18 & Mika Sovjani '18 The juniors snap a quick picture before the annual Convocation party.
What is the most important WiIIiston? thing you will take away from
Dress to impress. And always say hi to people walking by (if you don't know them,that's even better because they aren't expecting it and it's funny). -Sima Gandavia
I came into Williston not knowing my full potential. I am going to graduate knowing full well what I am capable of. The most important thing that 1 will take away from Williston is my acceptance of my responsibility to be my best self in whatever it is that I do. -Bina Sweet
To be kind and grateful ,and to never underestimate your influence. You can do anything you set your mind to as long as you believe in your abilities and are kind. -Neha Nascimento
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Fundraising FOR A CURE Throughout spirit week,the girls cross country and field hockey teams collaborated by selling pink gear at lunches in order to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The field hockey team sold bracelets while the cross country team sold hot-pink headbands. All proceeds were donated to the National Cancer Society for research. "Personally. I like the fundraiser because it is a chance to show how supportive the Williston community is for events like this," says Hannah Baker, senior captain of the team."The generosity people have to donate, little or big, is what makes Williston special." The varsity field hockey team, dressed in all pink, is pictured to the right.
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AP US Gov! We the People was the best experience of my life. It taught me to become an aware citizen and form my own political opinions. Mr. Gunn is a really -Emma Reynolds
APUSH. It has been one of the most difficult and demanding classes, however it was also the most rewarding. -Saul Blain
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1. Neha Nascimento '17 & Natalie Richard '17 The seniors sport Williston sweatshirts in order to show their pride on Williston apparel day. 2. Claire Harrison '19, Catherine King '19, Sally Aitruz '19, Dora Gordon '19 & Sabrina Shao '19 Sophomore cross country runners sport their "Wildcats wear pink shirts to show their support for those affected by breast cancer. 3. Mr. Eberle & Devin DeVerry '17 The ski team coach and captain show their American pride on patriotism day. The two wore their American Flag shorts through the snow! 4. Soma Mizobuchi '17, Justin Park '17 & Zach Robbins'17 Fans sport their pink apparel as they cheer on Girls Varsity Soccer in their pink out game.
5. Emma Gould '18 & Lizzie Cuevas'18 Lizzie Cuevas sports her volleyball jersey in honor of the pink out game for breast cancer support while Emma Gould shows off her Williston pride. Volleyball and both boys and girls varsity soccer played pink games this fall. 6. Ms. Davey & Alexis Ryan '17 On Wednesdays we wear pink! Arguably the most spirited wildcats(on pink day at least) show off their style after assembly.
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at Williston? The eighth grade Washington DC trip! -Cam Ward
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After each Residential Life Dinner,students gather in the Cox Room o dining hall to listen to their peers share stories of their unique herit Cultural Identity Discussions(CID)give students a chance to stand in fro their peers and tell about their culture. Each night has a theme,suc Spanish Heritage Night, and students talk ins casual atmosphere about stories. Tori Zingarelli '18,for example, sang a song for the first CID linkin her Spanish backgro
Winter Wonderland Sophomore Year! I will never forget that night. The pond was transformed into a world from the movies. It was truly a magical escape and brought the entire community together. It was the first time at Williston where I felt at home in the community and I will cherish the memory for a long time to come. -Emily Yeager Winning swim/dive New England's! It was so exciting and such a team effort and I will never forget that feeling.! basically forgot that I had to swim my own races because I was so caught up in the excitement. -Natalie Aquadro
My favorite memory is scoring a goal in my first prep school hockey game! -Nick Schofield
My favorite memory was the pink out soccer game for breast cancer awareness. -Soma Mizobuchl
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C? Residential Life Dinners A new initiative this year, Residential Life Dinners occur once a month on blue friday nights. This is a nice chance for the boarding community to come together over a family style meal and simply enjoy good conversation and good food. Seating assignments for the first three dinners were done within dormitories, with plans to mix up the the eight dorms in the spring. In October,the Board of Trustees joined tables to get to know the students better and hear about what it is like to board at Williston in 2016. Students comment that the dinners provide a fun reason to get dressed up, but more importantly, relaxing free time to talk with friends and faculty at the end of the week.
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Williston is filled with a bustle of activity as parents, grandparents, and siblings alike gather around campus. It's Fall Family Weekend,a chance for parents to come visit their children at school and see how they live for a day. Parents are able to attend classes, meet with teachers and watch all the home games happening around campus. The day concludes with a spirited assembly,filled with dance and singing performances, student announcements and more.
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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! One of the best parts of Fall Family Weekend is the release of the first print edition of The Willistonian. The Willistonian is the country's oldest continuously published newspaper."We relied a lot on everyone in the class to write the articles," says Ava McElhone Yates, editor in chief of the paper."Then, Mr. Liebowitz and I spent 15 hours in 3 days proofreading, editing, and putting it all together." The fall print edition included articles on the fall play, school spirit and current events.
Julien Nicolas '17 and his family
With family weekend comes athletic events galore. Check out what was happening around campus in the athletics section!
Mr. Gunn has not only been my most inspiring teacher, but also one of the most influential people in my life. He holds students to high standards both academically and socially and teaches students to be actively engaged in their community. -Tyler Greenwood
Ms. Rodgers. Her dedication to her work inspires me to push myself forward and always go the extra mile. Her availability to help and friendly manner has helped me learn to always be approachable and kind to everyone, even people you don't know. - Nick Day
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Ms. Kay. Not only has she been my teacher in two different subjects, she has been my advisor for all four years of my time at Williston. She has encouraged me to try new things,she has challenged me to take harder classes, and she has supported me in every aspect of my life. -Hannah Baker
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Every winter, students gather with their classmates in the Dining Commons for the Community Banquet. Students and faculty are seated by dorm with day students joining their friends at a dorm table. This year, there was a table with thank you cards where everyone was able to write a quick note to a friend, teacher, coach or family member who they wanted to give extra love to around the holidays. After a formal dinner at the Dining Commons,the Hill family invites everyone over to their house for a reception. There, students enjoy desserts, hot chocolate and singing by the piano. The house is decorated festively, and everyone loves coming together right before they all leave on break.
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Throughout the week leading up to break, each grade was given a window in the dining commons to decorate as part of a contest. The winner would be given 20 extra cans to their grade as part of the food drive contest run by the Community Service Club. Though the competition was fierce, the sophomores pulled out the victory with their snowflake themed window, pictured to the left. Ms. Michalski came up with the genius idea of decorating the windows to add some festive decor to the dining commons.
friends at the phie Caralles '18 & Mr. Rivers pose for a picture before leaving the reception at the Hills house 2. Don Battimelli '17 & Nick Schofield '17 gather with their house. 3. Jordan Sansone '17 & Caroline Muslcant '17 take a picture in front of the Christmas tree 4. Robby Hill finishes off his hot chocolate before singing Christmas at the piano 5. Jake Prossner '17, Will Fokas '17, Saul Blain '17 & Matt Channel!'17 pose on the couch. 6. Sebi Herrera '17 & Haley Beecher '18 sit by the
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Alara Akisik Amherst, MA
Sarah Andrews Dallas, TX
Natalie Aquadro Northampton, MA
William Ashenden Orange, MA
Berthony Aulean Hollywood, FL
Hannah Baker Southwick, MA
Nathan Balthazard Osterville, MA
Simone Barrett New York, NY
Donald Battimelli Fairfield, CT
Saul Blain South Hadley, MA
Olivia Bonavita East Longmeadow, M,
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Alexander Bzdel est Springfield, MA
Joseph Carbone Marshfield, MA
Jesse Cassuto Spencertown, NY
Cody Cavanagh Holyoke, MA
ohn Chamberlain Amesbury, MA
Matthew Channell Hatfield, MA
Sitai Chen Beijing China
Michael D'Ambrosio Centreville, MD
pencer Danforth Beverly, MA
Nicholas Day North Reading, MA
Devin DeVerry Southwick, MA
Noah DeVos Feeding Hills, MA
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Chris Espinal Ridgewood, NY
Arvin Fieldman Wilbraham, MA
Henning Fischel Amherst, MA
David Fitch Conway, MA
Vasilios Fokas Lowell, MA
Natalie Fontenot Longmeadow, MA
Alexander Foster Austin, TX
Sima Gandevia Hadley, MA
Zi Dong Gao Beijing China
Alexander Gold Palo Alto, CA
Steven Gower Rumford, RI
Samuel Greeman Florence, MA
yler Greenwood Easthampton, MA
Makenna Hambley South Hadley, MA
Kyle Henseler Coventry, RI
111, Nicholas Hill Northampton, MA
Sung Min Hong Seoul, Korea
Haruka Ikemoto Tokyo,Japan
Francois-Xavier Kaeppelin Mercer Island, IVA
Lanxi Kang Chengdu, China
Sebastian Herrera Jackson Heights, NY
Eniola Ikuku Lagos, Nigeria
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Wiley Jung Tewksbuty, NJ
Rida Kareem South Hadley, MA
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Caitlin Keefe Southampton, MA
Sydney Kim Singapore, Singapore
Owen King Easthampton, MA
Mary Koback Charlotte, NC
Eason Law Kowloon, Hong Kong
Jin Young Lee Seoul, Korea
Michael Lemme Florence, Italy
Emily LeRolland Williamsburg, MA
Duncan LeXander Florence, SC
Becky Lin Taichung City, Taiwan
Conor Lynch Winthrop, MA
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Sarah Marion Granby, MA
Andrew Marshall Avon, CI
Kiran Marwaha Northampton, MA
Kai McCalla Bronx, NY
Ava McElhone Yates Easthampton, MA
Gabriella Mercier Granby, MA
Michael Mieczkowski Hadley, MA
Soma Mizobuchi Kobe,Japan
Gabriella Monaco La Verne, CA
Emma Morehouse-Hulbert Leedr, MA
Caroline Musicant Hamilton, Bermuda
Afzal Mahmood ailiyah, Saudi Arabia
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Issei Nakano Kyoto,Japan
Nehamya Nascimento Holyoke, MA
Destiny Nwafor East Orange, NJ
Maya Organ Berkeley, CA
Ian Ostberg Florence, MA
Matthew Otting Hadley, MA
Justin Park Seoul, Korea
Kelli Peters Portland, CT
Jake Prossner Cazenovia, NY
Grace Quisenberr Winchester, KY
Leah Pezanowski Groton, MA
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Nam Pham Hanoi, Vietnam
icholas Randolph Westhampton, MA
Gabrielle Record Southampton, MA
Emma Reynolds WesOeld, MA
Natalie Richard Westhampton, MA
Zachary Robbins Fu Lam, Hong Kong
Alexis Ryan Mesa, AZ
Jordan Sansone Hanover, NH
Erika Sasaki Tokyo,Japan
Chaiwat Setwipatanachai Buriram Province, Thailand
Joseph Shively Bronxville, NY
Andrew Spiegel New York, NY
qicholas Schofield Foxboro, MA
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Brian Sullivan South Hadley, MA
Parker Sweet Leedr, MA
Owen Sylvia Dartmouth, MA
Jiaying Tang Shanghai, China
Vy Phuong Nhat Tran Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Cameron Ward Easthampton, MA
Michael Warren Amherst, MA
Chia Hung Wei Taipei, Taiwan
Lindsay Whipple Easthampton, MA
Brendan White Medford, MA
Anna Wilinsky Florence, MA
Emily Yeager Easthampton, MA
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Jacob Zaranek South Deofield, MA
Seniors not photographed: Samuel Capeless - West Stockbridge, MA Sean Harrison - Lagos, Nigeria George Lantz - Manchester, MA Jake Lord - Rochester, NY Michael Mahoney - Braintree, MA Sarmad Mahmood - Orlando, FL
Molly Zawacki Easthampton, MA
Derek Zewinski Whately, MA
Peter Martinkus - Weston, MA Long Nguyen - Hanoi, Vietnam Julien Nicolas - Middletown, CT Tomasz Paluchowski - Springfield, MA Richard Royle - Weston, MA Austin Ryan - Foxborough, MA Shengfu Shen - Tianjin, China Branislav Terzic - Belgrade, Serbia VI • ot.
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One of my favorite middle school memories is from the first night of our DC trip. We went to a Mexican restaurant for dinner and, I think, thanks to Bina,the hottest hot sauce available got passed around to everyone. Mouths were practically on fire. - Kiran Marwaha
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1. Hunter Adams and Nick Hill. The two friends take a moment for a photo shoot during their Eighth Grade Semi-Formal Dance.
Time flies when you're having fun!! Take a look at some of that fun the 30 Five and Six Year Seniors had during middle school. Between the D.C. trip, Science Fairs, Becket Orientation Trip,the Valentines Day Dance, Middle School Chorus,the Interstake 91 social, the Heifer Farms field trip, and Collection Project, it seems like these students had some amazing times in The WhitakerBement Center.
2. Devin DeVerry, Cameron Ward, and Parker Sweet. The boys are dressed in their nicest suits for this unforgettable night of food, dancing, and fun. 3. Rida Kareem, Lindsay Whipple, Emma MorehouseHulbert, Natalie Richard, and Ave McElhone Yates. This group of girls took a break from the dance floor for a quick group shot! 4. Alexander Bzdel and Sarah Marion. Alex quite literally sweeps Sarah off of her feet! 5. Makenna Hambley and Natalie Aquadro. The BFFs jump for joy during their Semi.
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4. Willy Gras. The seniors pull with all of their might during a Tug of War competition during their first Willy Gras in 2014, when they were freshmen. 5. Cody Cavanagh and Nicholas Randolph. The pair enjoy a lunch at Bonnie Brae.
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9. Alara Akisik and Gabriella Mercier outside of their Yurt, a round tent that some students stayed in during orientation.
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On January 6, 2017, Williston honored the academic achievements of 12 students from the class of 2017 by inducting them into the Laude Society.A national honors society, the Cum Laude Society takes after Phi Beta Kappa. The top 10 percent of students in the se class receive this award. Mr. Peter Gunn explained that cum laude is "the highest academic award that the WNS faculty can bestow. In celebration of such academic excellence we celebrate our fundamental mission, to inspire students to live with academic purpose intellectual passion and personal integrity." - Ava McElhone Yates, Editor in Chief of the WIllistonian
Cum Laude Society Inductees(above): Sima Gandevia, Jerry Gao, Jin Young Lee, Soma Mizobuchi, Tomasz Paluchowksi,Zach Robbins, Jordan Sansone, Shengfu Shen, Jiaying Tang, Anna Wilinsky, Emily Yeager, and Molly Zawacki
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Dorm Members: Britanie Acurio, Aidenne Alden (proctor), Yoshika Annabelle, Madison Cardaci, Wing Shum Chan, Caroline DiFiore, Casey Feins, Maura Holden, Katelyn Holmes, Ji Lanxi Kang (proctor), Jimin Lee, Sabrina Liew (proctor), Taylor Livingston, Keyu Lu, Huong Nguyen, E. Campbell Nyarady, Jamison O'Malley, Kantaratt Phentrakul ,Sahnet Ramirez, Renkert, Riley Roche, Bryn Saarela, Alana Serafino, Katherine Sherer, Jersey Strum, Sarah Sullivan, Yael Trager, Hana Tsukamoto, Ying Hsuan Tu, and A'kayla Williams(proctor). D Parents: Allison Marsland (Head), Sarah Klumpp, Katy Loomis,Sue Michalski and Alex Tancrell-Fontaine.
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Dorm Members: Yosua Andrew, William Ashenden, Donald Battimelli, Kyle Caddo, Connor Canterbury, John Chamberlain, Michael D'Ambrosio, Nicholas Day, Papa-Sa Essuman,Joseph Ford, Reilly Gluz, Brendan Hansen, Gregory Iverson, John Kim, Walter Kissane, Kevin Lassman, Eason Law, Afzal Mahmood,Sarmad Mahmood,Sa Milnes, Andika Ntia-James, Kevin O'Sullivan (proctor), Nam Pham,Jack Phelan (proctor), Connor Power,Timothy Rego, Alexander Rogers, Nicholas Schofield, William Smith, Steven Townley, Addison Walker, Brendan White. Dorm Parents: Kyle Hanford (Head), Bill Berghoff, Kevin Garrity, Jeff Ketcham and Chris Pelliccia.
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Dorm Members: Nithish Athavan Raja (proctor), Toshiki Ayabe, Jiaxuan Chen,Jaylen Coaxum, Jacob Goodman, David Janoschek, Oskar Alexander Lee, Matthew Nguyen, Junya Ozaki, Joseph Robbins, Emilio Servin, Andrew Spiegel (proctor), Harrison Win row, Jiashu Xie, Lingwei Xu. Dorm Parents: Ryan Tyree (Head), Matt Liebowitz, Jacob Rivers, Dan Roe and Kurt Whipple.
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Dorm Members: Hunter Adams(Proctor), Berthony Aulean, Nathan Balthazard, Joshua Calianos, Sean Harrison, Todd Harrison, Elijah Hutchinson, Brandyn Jones, Daniel Kissane, George Lantz, Michael Lemme (Proctor), Michael Mahoney, Andrew Marshall, Peter Martinkus, Solomon Neuhaus,Justin Newman, Rio Oshima, Austin Ryan, Dorm Parents: Matt Kanelong (Head),Tom Beaton, Mke Fay, Peter Gunn and Joshua Seamon
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During Convocation, History and Global Studies teacher, Mr. Michael Doubleday, was awarded the Prigmore Faculty Chair. Mr. Doubleday has been a teacher at the school since 2012 and has taught Civics, United States History and World Civilization as well as a variety of elective classes. In his remarks on Mr. Doubleday, Dean of Faculty Peter Valine said," his passion for the subject is unquestioned. He is an avid reader, and he continues to push himself as a historian by frequently participating in professional development opportunities. He clearly has a hungry heart for history."
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Academic Office (left to right): Lynne Walton, Rachel Currie-Rubin, Gregory Tuleja, and Kimberly Evelti
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Admissions Office (front to back): Chris Dietrich, Christa Talbot-Syfu, Ben Farmer, Lee Greener, Allison Marsland, Kathie Morrison, Derek Cunha, Bet Dietz and Meghann Lewis. Not pictured: Ann Pickrell.
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Athletics Department:(standing) Blayne Lapan, Colleen Norgang, Melissa Brousseau, Bryan Malinowski,(kneeling)Jason Tirrell and Mark Conroy
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Dean of Students Office (left to right): Kate Garrity, Jenna Motyka, Meg Valine, Kathy Noble, Erin Davey and David Koritkoski
The history teacher talks with new students about karting during the fall club fair. 2. Coaches Loomis and TalbotSyfu talk strategy before a cross country race. 3. Senor Garcii, gets into the spirit of Why Not Speak day at a step workshop. 1.1:1!inr, pr7e-/ Mr. 4. Mr. ;lrar' Tyree talk with Hathaway students and Board of Trustee members at a Residential Life Dinner.
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Convocation Awards During convocation,five teachers were given awards to commend their teaching over their time at Williston. One of the recipients of the awards was English Department Chair Mrs. Sarah Sawyer. In his remarks about her, Mr. Peter Valine, Dean of Faculty, stated: her students praise her ability to ask just the right probing questions that challenge them to reassess their understandings and to appreciate other perspectives. When asked on the student feedback form what are the three words that best describe this class, one of her students wrote: Makes Me Think."
Above: Ms. Brown, a devoted member of the language department and a Middle School adviser, patiently awaits the start of a Cultural Identity Night(CID)where some of her students will share about their hispanic heritage. Right: Academic Dean and lead flutist on campus,joins the chorus during a fall performance.
What teacher impacted you the most at Williston
Mr. Berlanga, because he teaches me everything about the arts. He is very open to teaching new things. - Rio Oshima
Ms. Cody and Mr. Hanford. Ms. Cody because she lifts your mood and Mr. Hanford because he really makes you think. - Jaylen Coaxum
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1. Mr. Kanelong and Mr. Beaton joke with the guys of Sawyer House at a fall Residential Life Dinner enjoys the company of 1 94 Main Street residents(a female dorm for the first time this year) at a Residential Life Dinner.
3. Mr. Chiavoroli meets new Williston families at Welcome Days to discuss upcoming history classes and try-outs for the boys soccer program.
a new face at Williston this year, is the Director of Choirs. He leads the chorus group with energy, passion and a demanding, booming voice!
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HEROES Ms. Amber Rodgers teamed up with Alexis Ryan '1 7 to offer the following workshop at Williston's first "Why Not Speak?" day in February. Their goal? Helping to educate regarding the orientation spectrum. The summary of their workshop said: This is the what, where, and how workshop on the gender and sexual orientation spectrum's! In this workshop, we will lead an educational discussion on the descriptions within the gender binany, what it means to identify with what, and the psychological and emotional understanding of living ones truest self. Don't get it? Great! Join us! Above: Emily Yeager '1 7 listens to Ms. Rodgers introductions. Below: Jordan Sansone, Mrs. McCullagh, Tori Palumbo and Gabby Monaco enjoy the discussion.'
What about Easthampton feels like home to you?
I grew up here! I love that more artists are migrating into Easthampton now, it brings a great feel to the city -Ms. O'Connor
A very special thank you and congratulations to Paul Bricker! He is retiring from the Williston Physical Plant staff after 25 years of dedicated service. We wish you well!
Its where I've learned a lot about myself and it's where my family is." - Mr. Syfu
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1. Mrs. McKillop, Mrs. McDowell and Mrs. DeMichiel. Friendly faces of the College Counseling Office great new and returning families on Welcome Days. 2. Mr Tyree. Working with students during Why Not Speak Day, Mr. Tyree points out the pitfalls and intrigue of popular song lyrics. 3. Ms. Briedis and Mr. Valine. These dedicated teachers get to be students while senior Natalie Fontenot teaches a Why Not Speak Day workshop about identity. 4. Mr. Shelffo. Taking a break from his normal seat in the technology office, Mr. Shelffo teaches a workshop on essay writing.
NEWfaces Tom Beaton (College Counseling and Athletics) Steven Berlanga (Visual and Performing Arts) Katy Briedls(Mathematics) Rachel Currie-Rubln '01 (Academic Support Coordinator) Erin Davey(Assistant Dean of Students) Kara DeMichiel(College Counseling) Ben Farmer (Admissions) Lee Greener '06(Director of Financial Aid) Duncan Laird (Director of Psychological Counseling Services) Matt Liebowitz(English) Katie Loomis(Language) Elibet Moore (English) Colleen Norgang (Athletic Training) Rita Plouffe (Language) Matthew Porter (Science) Mia Smith (Mathematics) I enjoy being out at Galbraith field, seeing so many different sporting events and personal accomplishments being achieved and the beautiful view of Mt. Tom ridge in the background! - Ms. Noble
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The fact that I have three coffee shops to choose from within walking distance from my house. - Mrs. Pelliccia
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The independence and creative freedom that comes from working on a student run publication. - Anna Wilinsky '17
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1. Wiley Jung '17 & Jordan Sansone '17 are the leaders of Williston's Political Awareness Club. 2 Glecle Wang '19 represents the PRIDE club during the activities fair. 3. Cody Cavanagh '17, Matt Channel!'17 & Jake Lord '17. The three seniors are a part of the Grillin' and Chillin' club, which provides barbecue at many school sporting events. 4. Destiny Nwafor '17 & Atah Okais '18 show off the banner they made for Williston's Multicultural Student Union. 5. Emily Yeager '17 & Anabelle Farnham '18 man the community service club booth during the activities fair at the beginning of the school year. 6. Ms. Pelliccia, Shirley Zhou '18 & Anna Wilinsky '17 display previous editions of Janus,the schools student literary magazine in hopes of gaining new staff members. Natalie . The event planner and president of the UNICEF club show off their Williston pride during the fair.
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Janus, a literary magazine The Log WILDEST CATS and the Student Activities Committee Ambassadors for Williston Northampton Fund Week Living Poets Society Grillin' & Chillin' Community Service Club UNICEF Hip Hop Dance Club GOLD KEY Become an Admissions Tour Guide! Photo/Film Club Model UN Multicultural Student Union(MSU) PRIDE Sustainable Life Club Williston Karting Club Chorus/A Capella/Instrumental groups TWOW Williston's own Improv group Chess Club WilliSTEM The Willistonian Williston Democrats Club Political Awareness Club Math Team
Williston Clu_bs, getti-n! it do-rie! 1. Pride Club. Sophie Little '1 9, Emily Yeager '1 7, Glede Wang '1 9 and Shirley Zhou '1 8 pose for a picture after a club meeting. Missing from picture: Trixie Willems. 2. Math Club takes a break from practice to pose for Mr. Seamon 3. The Wildest Cats never disappoint with their club pictures. Caitlin Keefe '1 7, Caroline Musicant '1 7, Natalie Aquadro '1 7, Harrison Winrow '1 8, Will Fokas '1 7, Leah Pezanowski '1 7 and Makenna Hambley '1 7 lead the school in spirit again this year! 4. Harrison Winrow '1 8 leads the Living Poets Society 5. The Multicultural Student Union, led by Destiny Nwafor '1 7 & A'Shaela Chaires '18. 6. Senior leaders Nick Hill and Zach Robbins pull together this Spike Ball club as often as possible on the quad.
Community SniviCe CIL Ronald McDonald House - Springfield On March 22, nine students traveled with Mrs. Garrity and Mrs. Hanford to the Ronald McDonald House,a place where families who have children at Baystate Hospital can stay. There,they cooked a meal and baked desserts for the families and delivered food the dining hall staff made for the occasion. "It was really rewarding to help out in a place like the Ronald McDonald House," said Alana Serafino '18."Seeing and meeting the families we were cooking for made me feel like I was making a difference from doing something so small."
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other type of recognition. It gives you a purpose, a purpose to be a part of something much greater then yourself. The Williston Theater program has given me the opportunity to create and make audiences feel. And that to me is magical." -Neha Nascimento '17
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able to portray cultural appropriation, the evolution of hip hop, and our favorite dance moves all in one piece. In all, I was happy to add to the already creative, multifaceted viewpoints for my last fall dance concert." -Destiny Nwafor '17
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Nat Markey '20 "Being part of the instrumental program was a great experience this fall for all musicians involved. I played trumpet in the chamber orchestra and the jazz band. I had originally planned to take band as a sixth class, but after Mr. Demerath left over the summer,the school wasn't able to offer the class this year. Instead, the ensembles each met once a week in the evenings. In the end, I think this was for the best because it allowed me to make time for trumpet
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"Chorus is one of the only classes where I feel like the class really bonds. You know that everyone is there because they really want to be there, and everyone is there to sing together and create something beautiful. It's a really amazing thing to spend time with girls who are so incredibly smart and talented; I feel privileged to be able to learn from Mr. Berlanga and the students around me. Because of everyone's dedication,
the chorus concert is so much fun. We get to share our hard work with our parents, our peers, and the rest of the Williston community. I've really enjoyed doing chorus for the past 4 trimesters and I hope I am able to join it again in the spring." -Maddy Elsea '19
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The Arts Intensive program is simply a collection of students w want the time and support to create something amazing. The stude Arts Intensive are given the freedom to dedicate their time to whate they please, whether that be painting, music, writing, or anything el makes them feel creative. The program is guided by a Visual and Performing Arts faculty who works with each student on an individu. basis. This enhances the freedom of each student and gives them pi: feedback along every step of the process. Through goal setting and work, students are able to flourish in the art, or often arts, of their c Although each student works on their own projects in their ch media for the trimester, they certainly do not work alone. Students participate in the Arts Intensive program are surrounded by like-min peers who relish the opportunity to create. In this environment, stud are encouraged to collaborate and try new things, expanding their a horizons.
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Art isn't necessarily seen at Williston as a piece of tangible canvas that can be presented to a group, but rather a feeling of passion and imagination that inspires students Richard to make something cool and interesting that doesn't have Royle'17 too many rules. Whether students choose to spend their time designing tattoos, coding video games, or tap dancing on canvases, there is always an end result that displays a trimester long dedication to the arts. Arts Intensive is an opportunity to take a break from athleticism and competition, and instead spend their time in an artistically focused environment. In the past, students have completed wall sized paintings, original songs, full video games, portraits made from completely different faces, nonsensical collages, and even entire rooms full of art. -Daniel Roe
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include students from 7th to 12th grade. All throughout the winter season, they have been spending hours preparing and rehearsing until great completion for their shows. Each show is written by an outside source, DUI -me costume cnoices prop handling, acting, blocking, and directing is all completed by the students. This is the Theater departments 3rd year doing theater lab, which gives kids a chance to step up and learn the responsibility of everyone producing a show all at once. This afternoon activity is highly raved about and is definitely a helpful experience for students. -Catherine King '19
Practice and Theory We are practicing artists and critical thinkers. Through the study of techniques and guided practice students learn to communicate
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"A Night at the Movies" will feature songs the audience may recognize from Disney, classic, and contemporary movies. The concert will feature choreography by our dance instructor Debra Vega, student arrangements of songs, and a band made of Williston student and faculty musicians. Whether you are looking for sweet harmonies sung on popular ballads, or some exciting song and dance numbers, this concert will surely be entertaining. The choral program at Williston is centered on student growth with regard to music making. Students are challenged to make music that is new 0' IS040 4.4 Nehamya Nascimento '17
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giving them a chance create new choreography within their preferred style. Winter Dance is also special because it is open to everyone, no matter their experience level. There is room for those who simply have an interest in dance to try dancing for the first time. There is also opportunity to offer challenges to those who have danced for a long time. Classes allow space for the beginner student to practice next to a very experienced dancer, which enables each student to share their individual gifts with each other, while also strengthening their own abilities. With all of this creativity flowing, the students create a strong support system within the group, and provide a safe space for exploration, sharing and a lot of fun!
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On Friday, October 14,they had their first night game of the season. The opposing Loomis Chaffee came up with a 1-0 win, despite the Wildcats fight and determination. However,the outcome is not the part that will forever be in the minds of the players. That night the team played for something much greater: they played for the cure. The motto for that night was to "play for the cure." The team purchased pink jerseys, as seen above, in support of breast cancer, and by doing so, sent a message to everyone to raise awareness about the cause. The team was a family who stood together and fought for each other for the entire 90 minutes." -Sebi Herrera '17
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"After losing 13 seniors in the previous year, the Girls Varsity Soccer Team started the season with almost completely new starters. Even with the loss of one of the captains early in the season, Madison, the team started off strong with some wins against Cheshire and Williams's college JV team. The team played a resilient game against WMA,where after going down one goal, they were able to stay composed and tie the game, even after losing a key center mid player, Ana Weed. The defense stayed strong throughout the season, while the offense was able to create scoring opportunities against some of the hardest teams in the league.
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Back row Coach Porter, Coach O'Brien, Coach Beaton, Coach Doubleday, Coach Farmer, Coach Rivers Fourth row Jameson Bayuk, William Sawyer, John Spence, Connor Cavanagh, Russell Midgley, Aidan Burke, Daniel Kissane, Thomas Daley, Walter Kissane, Benjamin Normandin, Robert Hill, Graham Allardyce, Michael Beaulieu Third row Joshua Holmberg, Justin Newman, John Kim, Addison Walker, Xavier Thibault, Mason Balch, Elijah Hutchinson, Brandyn Jones, Adegboyega Osuntogun, Michael Janocha, Andrew Andrew Second row Berthony Aulean, Conor Lynch, Nathan Balthazard, Austin Ryan, Chris Espinal, Sean Harrison, Dome Klonggumrai, Alexander Gold, Noah Clack Front row Julien Nicolas, Hunter Adams, Matt Channell, Derek Zewinski, Ian Ostberg, Cody Cavanagh, Will Fokas, Andrew Marshall, Jake Lord
Girls Cross Cou_fit "The Girls Cross Country team, led by head coach Tuleja, and assistants McCullagh and Smith, had a successful season this year. With a total of 27 runners ranging from 7th to 12th graders, the team ended with a record of 10-3, with highlights of placing 3rd at the Shaler Invitational and winning against the challenging Taft. Taft was one of the teams greatest wins; the girls swept the first 5 spots in the varsity race, guaranteeing their win on an away course in difficult weather conditions. The runners continued to improve every race, receiving multiply personal records.
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won the race in a new meet record as the Wildcats edged Deerfield by two points for the win. At the six school meet,there were strong performances from start to finish as the Wildcats took 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 9th in a field of 105 runners. At the New England championship race, despite many very good finishes, the Wildcats finished 5th out of the 15 teams which was shy of their goal. Next year the home course will change leaving the current honor roll (fastest times) as set in stone. Members of this team hold the 1st, 2nd, 7th, 1 2th, and 14th places on the honor roll. In addition to a great season,the Cross Country team prided itself all year on its inclusiveness and tight bonds between team members. Next year as 11 seniors depart, the team may have different faces, but the fun, positive atmosphere will remain the same." -Nick Hill '17
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Volloybcdl "Volleyball had a great season led by coaches Schneider and Moyer along with captains Marion '17 and Lizzie Cuevas'18. We welcomed many young and new players to the group, which contributed a lot to the team. Volleyball requires a lot of teamwork and communication, I've loved getting to know everyone on the team through playing with them the past few years. worked through long preseason practices and tough points, but we always trusted each other strong and think positive. We also managed some exciting come backs in the second and thir of multiple games. Highlights of our season included wins against Berkshire School, Stoneleig Burnham School, and Worcester Academy. I think everyone on this team can agree it was a very rewarding year in terms of personal team improvement. Many girls on the team had not played volleyball before, so they were able learn from the more experience players. The team played more accurately and aggressively as season went on while serving and hitting. With only three seniors leaving,the majority of the te be back for another season. I will miss seeing these girls every day and playing for Williston aft year. Good luck to next year's team, I know you'll do great!" -Eva Ave McElhone Yates'17
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None of these three players had ever played before this season and this game was a testament to their improvement and perseverance. Liam Coughlin '21 started in goal, made 12 saves, and played far beyond the skill level of a 13-year old while earning his first win as a goalie and JV's first win in three years." - Josh Calianos '18
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Hquestrio "In the fall of 2016,the Williston horseback riding team was composed offour people, one senior and three juniors. The riding team was quite small compared to other sports, however, because of the small size, we became very close. Once we arrive to the stables, we all get to find out which horse we are going to ride, which is one of the best parts of the day because we each have our favorite horses, and occasionally fight for one. When we get our favorite horse, we get excited and thank our coach Laura Etzel. Once we find out which horse we get to ride, we venture down to the barn to begin taking the horse out of its stall and start grooming them. In horseback riding we have a philosophy that the horses are letting us ride on them, rather than we ride them. After grooming horses, we put boots, a saddle, and bridle on our horse. Once completed, we can lead our horse up to the k main barn where Laura, our great coach, is waiting for us. Since the level of riding skill is very broad, Laura knows the experience level of each member of the team, and can tailor the ME training to the skill level of the rider. Some member of our team have never ridden a horse before they came to Williston. Ng Conversely,some of them have been riding for almost 10 years. NM Laura starts lesson with a warming up. After that, we 11111 practice trotting around the ring and doing various exercises while on the horse. Everybody in the riding team can canter, Ns ma which is a slower gallop, however, we practice our position and Iaim control to be a better rider. After cantering, we practice jumping. OM Jumping in generally the most difficult part of riding for the members of our team.To jump, we need to control the horse's direction and not to lose balance at the same time. One of the best things of horseback riding is every horses are different. The experience one gains from riding one horse can be vastly different from that of riding are different horse. Some are more independent, patient, experienced, or difficult. Our coach, Laura, calls the differences a "horsonality." Some Aidenne Alden '18 horses are incredibly hard and we sometimes fall off, but we love to challenge ourselves. Some people may say that
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Girls Swia-n_d DiviThe girls 2016-2017 swimming and diving team had one of their strongest seasons in Williston history, with focuses on hard work,fast swimming, and above all positive attitudes. With new additions such as Sydney Joyce, Ava Larkin, and Ella Mattocks, and long-time leaders such as Natalie Aquadro, Emily Yeager, and Maya Soley,the team held a strong 9-2 record during the dual meet season. The only two losses were to powerful D1 rivals Suffield and Loomis. Highlight wins included a victory early in the season over Hopkins School, whom Williston had not beaten in over 15 years. The season concluded with two championship meets, the first of which was Bud Erich's. Although this meet was long and brutal the girls were strong enough to tackle their swims throughout the day. Every swimmer had a lifetime or season personal best, but highlights included Nikki Foster dropping 17 seconds in her 500 freestyle, Sally Arutz placing 2nd in the 200 IM, and the 200 freestyle relay of Aquadro, Joyce, Larkin, and Alrutz breaking a school record from 2008. The next weekend at New England's the girls defended their title as NEPSAC Division II champions with confidence. After a strong morning in prelims, the medley relay of Alrutz, Aquadro, Soley, and Farnham started finals by beating their main rival Dana Hall to take first and
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Back Row: Annika Johnson, Sabrina Liew, Anabelle Farnham, Sara Renkert, Maya Soley, Grace Quisenberry, Kai Mccalla, Emily Yeager, Emma Reynolds, Gabby Mercier, Natalie Aquadro Third Row:Coach McGraw, Coach Koritkoski Second Row:Coach Aquadro, Coach Doubleday, Sabrina Serricchio, Lydia Ji, Sally Alrutz, Casey Feins, Ella Mattocks, Sydney Joyce, Ava Larkin Front Row:Coach Mercier, Lauren Solzak, Sabrina Shao, Julia Borden, Ilana Rapaport, Kassandra Orcutt, Rachel Goodman, Nikki Foster, Annika von Schoeler-Ames
Varsity Boys Swimming and diving enjoyed a strong 2016-17 season, finishing with a dual meet record of 3-6-1, with wins over Westminster, Worchester Academy, and Wilbraham and Monson Academy. Senior Captain David Fitch finished his amazing high school career in style, shattering records all across New England. He now holds six Williston school records and five Babcock pool records, some of which had stood for over 25 years. He also holds several pool records at rival schools throughout New England. Breakout freshmen Sam Haddad was a huge force for the wildcats as well, showing consistency throughout the season scoring points in every event for the Wildcats. He is a part of a strong Freshmen class that will only get stronger every season. At the Bud Erich invitational, Williston swam to an impressive fifth place finish, racing against some of the top competition in the NEPSAC. Senior David Fitch set three Hopkins pool records and Williston school records in the 50 freestyle (20.82), 100 Butterfly(49.57), and 100 freestyle. -Ryan Dwyer '19
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The girl's varsity hockey team had a terrific season with a record of 18-6-2. After losing eight seniors last year, this team was able to bounce back and have a remarkable season. They won the Winchendon tournament for the third year in a row with a decisive win over NMH. With awesome puck movement,the girl's hockey team was able to score the most goals in the league with 80 goals. Finally being able to play Kent, it was hard fought bathe ending in a tie (2-2). Against one of their rivals, Westminster,the girls picked /Q ON s•A+k 4.r.rrse,ne4eseic ceffesr+ in the I nconn. Dinh. .eos Adding two new teams to the schedule,they were able to have huge wins of St. Marks(5-0)and Andover (4-2). They came from behind against Andover, scoring three unanswered goals in the final period. During their pink in the rink game against Hotchkiss, they were able to win (4-0)their fourth win against Hotchkiss in sixteen years. The girl's hockey team gained seventh seed by the end of the season and ended up losing to Nobles (1-0). It was an unbelievable season with the help of amazing coaches, Talbot-Syfu, Davey and Tancrell-Fontaine. There was great chemistry throughout the team and led by seniors Alexis Ryan and Gabby Monaco. -Gabby Jones '18
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Varsity Back Row: Coach Farmer, Mgr. Sam Greeman, Caleb Cost, Xavier Thibault, Zach Gibson, Solomon Neuhaus, Jason Rhett, Abood Abuissa, Mgr. Amman Alagil, Coach Conroy. Front Row: Bane Terzic, Spencer Danforth, Eni Ikuku, Duncan LeXander, Kyle Henseler, Mike Mahoney, Alex Bzdel
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Getting the elephant in the room out of the way, the Men's ski team went 0-7 this year. Having said that, it was an excellent season. Bolstered by Devin DeVerry's lock on 1st place at both the local ski league and the New England championships, the team contended in every race that they attended. The race that epitomized the year was at the New England's, hosted at Okemo Mountain Resort, where seven racers represented Williston extremely well. While DeVerry '17 won both the slalom and giant slalom, 7th Grader Matthew Weinstein and sophomore Gavin Girardin placed in the top 20, which was excellent and unexpected! Throughout the whole day,the team cheered each other on. The team benefited all year from great chemistry, tremendous leadership, and a fabulous coaching staff led by Mr. Ed Hing '77, Gary Kennedy '09, Mr. Will Eberle, and Mr. Ray DeVerry. Perhaps best all, almost all the skills and talent that they cultivated so well this season will all be here next year, as we only graduated one skier! A sure bet to contend in years to come,the ski team is already gearing up for another great year in 2017. -Josh Calianos '18
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Varsity Back Row: Coach Tyree, Mgr. Emilio Servin, Joe Shively, Zack Robbins, Couper Gunn, Henry Poehlein, Wiley Jung, Mgr, Leah Peznowski. Front Row:Tyler Senecal, Joey Robbins, Oskar Lee, Vishnu Sekar, Nithish Raja
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This years Williston Robotics afternoon program is comprised of two teams: Junior Varsity and Varsity. Because of an unexpected influx in participants this trimester, the team coaches, Mr. Ted Matthias and Ms. Jane Lucia, placed students who had participated the first and second trimesters into Varsity and newcomers into Junior Varsity. The Junior Varsity team was further split into two teams: Blue and Green. They built their own robots using Lego Mindstorm and aluminum pieces. They learned the entry-level knowledge needed to join and fully participate on an engineering and robotics team. This included parts, designing, constructing, and coding. The Blue and Green JV teams competed against each other in challenges conceived by Mr. Matthias. Their first challenge was to place four cubes into a box about six feet away from the robot. After inventing and executing a design that would work best, the teams wrote code for the robots and connected them to joysticks for more control.
Back Row: Destiny Nwafor, Matthew Nguyen, Rider Bishop, Drew Manory, Mark Wang, Alex Marwaha, Kohmei Kadoya Front Row: Coach Matthias, Keyu Lu, Yana Pyryalina, Glede Wang, Shirley Zhou, Jack Long, Nhat Ha, Coach Lucia
The Varsity team has competed in three competitions this school ye, all run by Vex Robotics. The challenge this year was to lift stars and cubes a wall. At each competition,teams are randomly placed with alliances with which the teams compete against another group of alliances. There is also portion of the competition known as "Autonomous". Just as it sounds, autonomous means the team programs code(on the RobotC programmin language) into the robot that allows the robot to complete the challenge without the use of a joystick. The team's autonomous code can focus on picking up either stars or cubes to lift over the wall. -Destiny Nwafor '17
The Judo team had a great season overall. This season the team focused on the improvement of technique rather than competitive matches so there were no visits to other clubs. Ten returning judokas were joined by six new white belts. The white belts went through initial cycle of learning judo: learning to fall safely, then their first throw (Osoto gari), becoming able to do a roll, getting comfortable with holdings, and then expanding their knowledge from there. By the end of the season, a solid community had been formed. Nine judokas were ready to take a test to rank up to the next belt. Of those,five were white belts testing for a yellow belt and four were yellow belts testing for orange. Those continuing on in the spring season look forward to improving their competitive skills. -Henning Fische!'17
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On Sunday, November 11th,the presidentelect Donald J. Trump claimed on a talk show that he would reconsider the One China principle. Many people in Taiwan were excited about the news, but also suspicious of Trump's motivations, suggesting that it was likely for Trump to use Taiwan as leverage to threat China on other issues.
suspect for the att.. an . nignicluo early on New Year's uay was arrested, according to Turkish news reports and the semiofficial Anadolu news agency, Adbulgadir Masharipov, an Islamic State militant, was accused of planning and executing a deadly shooting rampage that resulted in the death of 39 people, including a police officer.
On Monday, Jay Y. Lee,the vice c Samsung and the son of the corm Lee Kun-hee,faced arrest after be of bribing the South Korean presii
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ay, December 4th, Italy had a national deciding whether or not the 1948 constitution should be . 59.11% of people voted not to e constitution.
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January 29th, several European nnounced their rejections towards Frump's refugee ban. Earlier that iident Trump passed an executive orarily prohibiting all refugees and seven Muslim-majority countries' ng into the United States, It was Nerturned by a Federal Judge and rrump was forced to rewrite the ,rder.
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On Friday, December 9th, an impeachment vote against President Park Geun-hye was held by South Korea's National Assembly. Park is accused of "extensive and serious violations of the Constitution and the law." Ms. Park announced she would resign from her position in April.
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Roger Federer's victory over Rafael Nadal was a rather surprising one. At the age of 35, Federer had not played an official tournament for more than six months before the game, and was expected to fail.
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On Wednesday,January 4th, 158 inmates escaped the North Cotabato District Jail, located in Kidapawan City in the southern Philippines. At midnight, around 100 armed men assailed the compound, while the inmates fled the jail through the back portion. By January 7th, twenty one inmates had been recaptured.
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As an important tradition in mainL Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Singapore, North Korea, and South Korea, Lunar New Year is annually celebrated by approximately 1.4 people across the world. Welcome to the Year of the Rooster!
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When the 2017 Grammy Nominees were announced, Beyonce and Adele competed in several key categories. Adele turned out to be the top winner, taking home the statues for Record of The Year, Album of The Year, Song of The Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Pop Solo Performance.
IFRANCE
Constructed by the French government, an 8.2-foot-high, bulletproof glass wall surrounding the base of the Eiffel Tower is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The wall was meant to protect the Eiffel Tower from potential terror threats.
Alex Gold "Wherever you go, go with all your heart." - Confucius Alex, we cherish the many great memories of your childhood and we are very proud of the man that you are becoming. ;
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Congratulations Sima! We are, and always will be, so proud of you. We love you! Lena, Mom,Dad, Jon, Mimi, Hung Hung, Neelesh, and Anjali
Cody, I am so PROUD of you and the young man you are today! Thank you for being such a great role model for your brothers. We all love you! Love, Connor, Cole & Mom
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Congratulations! We love you! Mom, Dad, Courtney and Anthony Enjoy the Ride and remember those 3 little words, "JUST KEEP SWIMMING..."
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Emma MorehouseHulbert Wow, where has the time gone? We are so proud of you! All our love, Mom and Aya
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Congratulations Emily!! We hope that your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes,to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known. Author Unknown We love you with all of our hearts! Mom and Dad
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Always remember: You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, twice as beautiful as you imagine, and loved more than you know. -A.A. Milm
Matthew we could not be more proud of the person you have become. We love you with all our hearts. May your dreams become reality and your heart always be full. Love, Mom, Dad, John & Caroline
We are all so very proud of you! We are so very proud of you. Continue to be uniquely you and know that anything is possible. We love you! Love, Mom,Dad, Cameron & Cade
And we love you very much! Mommy & Mum, Christi, Grammy, Cindy & Dominick, Angela, Kenny, Matt, Olesya and Josh
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CONGRATULATIONS,CLASS OF 2017! BEST WISHES FOR THE NEXT STEP OF YOUR ADVENTURE. COME BACK AND VISIT US SOON! - FROM ALL OF US IN THE DEAN OF STUDENT'S OFFICE Note: a photocopy ofthis ad counts as a one time coupon to get out ofany unit. Effective 611117.
I still remember the first day you went away to school in the UK and how you were so brave and courageous in the face of the new challenge. Now you will face a new frontier in college. One thing is common years ago and today, I always %yr knew you would emerge successful in all L that you put yor mind and passions into. II Chasing your dream requires 4' commitment, passion and hard work. The life you had before was only a preparation for the greatest journey you are about to embark on, and it starts today. I am so proud of all that you have achieved and hope only for your continued happiness. With all my love, Mom
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"I'm somewhat convinced that to be enrolled in Williston you have to constantly be smiling, and I think that might be the first thing the admissions office checks when you come to visit campus."
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Thank you to our staff! Editors in Chief: Saul Blain, Gabriella Mercier and Emma Reynolds Editors: Caroline Channell, Catherine King and Ellie Wolfe Staff: Hunter Adams, A'Shaela Chaires, Abbie Coscia, Sabrina Liew, Kai McCalla, Atah Okaisabor and Shirley Zhou
Special thank you to: Ms. Marsland, Ms. Motyka, The Class Deans, The Head Dorm Parents, Ms. Brousseau, Mr.( Ms. Kretchmar & Ms. Snyder. Credit to our Professional Photographers: Joanne Chapprm Matthew Cavanaugh, Risley Sports Photography
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'le Class of 2017, As our time at Williston comes to a close, many of us anxiously await the next chapter of our lives. ever, no matter how far we travel or where we spend the next few years, Williston will always be an D dant part of our lives. Whether Williston was your home for one year or six, it is impossible to make rough your time here without the school having some impact on you. Therefore, the 2017 edition of Log emphasizes the feeling of home that overwhelms you on the Williston campus. Although us editors are getting most of the credit for the book, there are a couple of people out whom our jobs would be impossible. First we would like to thank our incredible adviser, Mrs. -ity, for her constant guidance, dedication, and inspiration. Without her leadership we would be lost. making of this book would be impossible without the time and encouragement that Mrs. Garrity ributed to the project. Ellie Wolfe and Caroline Channell were the members of the Log Staff who took on big roles and s eager to help on the brink of a big deadline. We want to give them a special thank you for their rs spent taking photos and captioning pictures. They helped to create so many great pages in the k and it would not be the same without them.
To the Log Staff: whether you contributed to one page or all of them, we cannot thank you rugh for your help with the book. Your efforts allow the yearbook to accurately reflect each students at Williston. And finally, we would like to thank you seniors, who put up with our constant emails and tributed their time, effort and pictures to all aspects of the yearbook. We hope that you enjoy ling the yearbook as much as we did making it and that it will bring back fond memories when you i it 50 years from now. Together, we spent countless hours working on it and we will forever be lkful for all of your help in allowing us to make something we will be proud of for the rest of our lives. Thank you all for making our time at Williston truly memorable. We will never forget the time that spent here. After all, Williston will always be our home. The Log Editors, Saul Blain, Emma Reynolds & Gabby Mercier
Saul Blain Editor in Chief of Sports
Emma Reynolds
Editor in Chief of community Life
Gabriella Mercier Editor in Chief of Seniors
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Dear Class of 2017: Every time we sing Williston's alma mater,the very first lines remind us of the importance that particular places and physical locations have in our lives. Reflect for a moment on the profound meaning that the simple word "home" evokes. How many times have you said, "I can't wait to go home?" Home, when used in that way, almost always refers to the place where you grew up. It could be the town, or the people, if not the physical house itself. But surely, "in the valley we call home" now takes on a special meaning for you as well whether you are a boarding or day student, or whether you have been at Williston for one year or for six. Williston will forever be linked in your life as the place where deep and lasting friendships developed and where you learned to do things that you never before imagined possible. And yet as you read this letter, which celebrates the Class of 2017 and your time at Williston, you are about to embark on another stage of your journey, one which may literally and figuratively take you farther away from home. As you go forth, I hope you do so with many positive lasting memories of Williston. Maybe you will never forget your work in the theater, or seeking refuge in the Writing Center rather than just going there to edit a paper. Maybe your exploits on Galbraith or Sawyer fields will forever be etched in your memory, with stories that grow grander over time of a goal line stand or last minute victory. Maybe senior year in Ford or Mem-East or West,filled as it is with moments that blur over the years but whose significance lasts forever, defines your special space at Williston. Or, maybe,just maybe, it is Williston itself and the myriad encounters and experiences that you had here, which, taken together, constitute your sense of this special place. I hope that each of you, as you look back to these years from a distant vantage, will always consider Williston to be one of your homes; a place where doors are always open for alumni and you are always welcome to call home. Congratulations, Class of 2017, and best of luck finding your next place. Sincerely, Robert W. Hill Head of School
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