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educational technology team at Hillsborough Township Public Schools since 2011. Prior to his career in education he was a senior geographic information systems (GIS) mapping specialist for a navigation software company for four years. He has also worked at Princeton University as a technical support specialist.

“Todd MacDonald has a vision of how to implement technology solutions that will have a real impact on student learning,” said PPS Interim Superintendent

as always, look forward to marching, dancing, singing, and chanting in solidarity as we recommit ourselves to defending the liberties of the LGBTQIA+ community.”

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Princeton-Blairstown Center Holds Leadership Event

On Monday, June 3, the Princeton-Blairstown Center (PBC) celebrated its donors and volunteers at their annual Leadership Dinner, hosted by NRG Energy.

The focus was on the importance of access to the outdoors for all young people. Guest speakers Ron Franco, Brian Kelley, and Aaron Watson shared insights and observations on the impact of outdoor access from varied perspectives.

Ron Franco, a senior program manager at PBC’s Blairstown Campus, offered his perspective on the importance of experiential environmental education for

young people from historically marginalized communities. Brian Kelley, a middleschool science teacher from Trenton’s Foundation Academies, shared insights on the critical role that handson outdoor science learning has in the education of young people.

Aaron Watson, co-founder of the Outdoor Equity Alliance and current Ewing Township business administrator, provided critical context for the ways in which people look at equity and access to the outdoors, while offering specific examples of how his organization, as well as the Mercer County Parks Department, is creating additional

outdoor opportunities for people of color within the local community.

All three guest speakers provided the audience with an opportunity to engage in open dialogue about the impact of systemic racism on outdoor education opportunities, and the ways in which organizations like the Princeton-Blairstown Center can work to increase the number of young people who can enjoy the benefits of time spent in nature. Research from Stanford University has found that students experienced a 90 percent increase in socialemotional and academic skills after outdoor education opportunities.

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Cooling Centers: During the current heat wave, the municipality has opened cooling centers at Monument Hall, Witherspoon Hall, and Princeton Public Library. Through Monday, June 24, the main meeting room at Monument Hall is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Community Room at Witherspoon Hall is open on Friday, June 21 from 1-5 p.m., and Saturday to Monday, June 22-24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Princeton Public Library is open Thursday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 23 from 12-6 p.m.

Food Pantry : Arm in Arm’s mobile food pantry is at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, on Monday afternoons in June and July from 2-4 p.m. Fresh produce, eggs, milk, frozen proteins, and quality baked goods as well as canned and boxed items and personal care items are available for those in need.

Volunteer with FOPOS : Friends of Princeton Open Space is looking for volunteers to help with land stewardship at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve on Saturday, June 22, in sessions from 9-11 a.m. and 12-2 p.m. Clear invasive species and help with riparian restoration. Visit fopos.org to sign up.

Photo Contest : Friends of Princeton Open Space holds the ninth annual Perspectives on Preservation Photo Contest with a submission deadline of September 8. Photos taken at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Open Space area can be submitted by professionals and amateurs; they must have been taken during the past three years. Visit fopos.org for more information.

Donate Blood : On Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., the Red Cross will be on hand at the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, to take donations. Donors get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. RedCrossBlood.org/DoGood.

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“OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR ALL”: That was the theme of the Princeton-Blairstown Center’s annual Leadership Dinner, with, from left, Princeton-Blairstown Center President and CEO Pam Gregory, Foundation Academies Teacher Brian Kelley, Foundation Academies Director of Enrichment Corin Francis, and PBC Senior Program Manager Ron Franco.

THE SHORT LIFE OF A PRINCETON LEGEND: The three-episode podcast “Searching for Hobey Baker” explores previously unreported aspects of the famed athlete’s life, including his struggles as a queer man in the early 20th century.

All-Time Great Athlete Hobey Baker Is Subject of Three-Episode Podcast

It would be hard to find a hockey fan who isn’t familiar with legendary Princeton University alumnus Hobey Baker. The golden-haired athlete, who excelled at football as well as hockey before graduating in 1914, was a superstar of his time. Collegiate hockey’s most prestigious award bears his name, as does the University’s 2,092-seat ice rink.

Fellow Princetonian F. Scott Fitzgerald idolized Baker, writing him into two of his novels, The Great Gatsby and This Side of Paradise . Tragically, Baker died at the age of 26 after a plane he was piloting crashed mysteriously, just before he was to return home from Europe during World War I.

against gay people. There was a space for masculine men being with masculine men. People weren’t necessarily in the closet. It was sort of a glass closet.”

Author John Davies’ 1966 book The Legend of Hobey Baker doesn’t address the question. “But there are so many strands of evidence,” said Reynolds. “He was clearly in a relationship with Percy. He had no interest in women.”

Theories about that crash are just one focus of “Searching for Hobey Baker,” a podcast released June 12 as part of ESPN’s “30 for 30” series. The three episodes, narrated by actor and Princeton graduate David Duchovny, also delve into the nature of Baker’s relationship with the extremely wealthy Percy Rivington Pyne II, son of financier and University benefactor Moses Taylor Pyne. Nine years Baker’s senior, Pyne II was obsessed with the athlete and invited him to live in his Gilded Age mansion.

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“Searching for Hobey Baker” is the product of four years of research, much of it done at the University’s Mudd Manuscript Library. The series lists Princeton native and Princeton Day School graduate Timothy E. Smith as executive producer. Longtime resident Andrew Reynolds, who taught at the University in the School of Public and International Affairs, is listed as writer/ producer.

Getting Duchovny on board as narrator was easy. “I realized that he’d graduated from Princeton in 1982, so I emailed him on his website,” said Reynolds. “He got back to me immediately. We had a Zoom meeting and I told him the story. He loved it. The funny thing for me is that I’m a professor, and

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The two met in Chapel Hill, N.C., during a time when Reynolds was working at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Smith was promoting a documentary there about voting rights.

“Tim had grown up here and had long been interested in the story of Baker,” Reynolds said. “He asked me to take a look at it when I started teaching at Princeton. One of the rumors around Baker at the time was about his sexual orientation. There had been murmurs. We thought, this could be a great story.”

Before World War II, there was a lot more tolerance for same-sex relationships, Reynolds said.

“People didn’t necessarily think of themselves as gay or straight. This was before the 1950s and ’60s, when there was great resentment

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I didn’t understand the TV business. I just went directly to him, which apparently isn’t usually the way to go. And my naivete got the best result.”

Hobart Amory Hare “Hobey” Baker was born in 1892 to an old Main Line Philadelphia family. He was 11 when he and his brother were sent to St. Paul’s School in Concord, N.H., which was considered an ice hockey powerhouse. The podcast, in which Duchovny’s narration is interspersed with quotes from articles about Baker, details his penchant for skating on the pond at St. Paul’s — alone, in the dark — with a hockey stick, teaching himself to maneuver at high speeds without having to look down.

“He was a truly great athlete,” said Reynolds. “He was one of the greatest football players of his generation, and probably the greatest hockey player of his and subsequent generations — kind of like Michael Jordan and Tom Brady rolled into one. He was incredibly beautiful. People said he was an Adonis, and he never wore a helmet. He moved like a ballerina.”

Baker also had a reputation as an all-around, decent guy. “He was an incredibly kind person. There are stories of him reaching out to others, the fans and his friends,” said Reynolds. “The NHL (National Hockey League) claims he invented the handshake after the game. So he was not only beautiful and angelic looking, but incredibly good and kind, and a great athlete.”

Smith and Reynolds originally approached ESPN about doing Baker’s story as a documentary or television show. But the lack of visual material about him was a problem. “They turned us down at first, but came back and said they loved the story so much, let’s do it as a podcast,” Reynolds said. “They gave us a significant budget, so it is very highly produced, with great sound effects.”

The story doesn’t end there. Smith and Reynolds are currently in discussions with a major network about a television version of Baker’s story.

“It’s always been a dream,” Reynolds said. “You’ve got a very visual story, and also pathos and melodrama. Fingers crossed.”

“Searching for Hobey Baker” can be found wherever you get your podcasts.

—Anne Levin

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Question of the Week: “What do you look forward to reading this summer?”

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“I’m reading Emily Lockhart — she does young adult books and stuff like that. And then I’m going to switch it up with some graphic novels, like those from Raina Telgemeier. She writes stories about what she did as a kid, like get braces.” — Lilah

“I’m reading The Power of Now; it’s teaching me how to be more in the present moment. There’s a lot of noise [in life], so it’s easy to get distracted, but life is so simple. It’s really just about being present and being who you are, and embracing your differences.”

—Kemi Akinlabi, North Brunswick

“Body anatomy books, LEGO how-to books, and the Dragon Masters series.”

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Michelle: “She likes Eric Carle, especially The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I’ve been reading The Three-Body Problem — I bought the books a long time ago and didn’t have a chance to read them, but now I’ve seen the [TV] show and it’s amazing.” —Michelle Li and Maggie

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Three Generations Sing Together in Performance by Tim Keyes Consort

When Dr. Rosemarie Scolaro Moser started thinking about how she wanted to celebrate an upcoming significant birthday, material gifts did not come to mind. Moser, who is the director of Princeton Neuropsychology, was considering something more meaningful.

Moser asked her daughter, son, and granddaughter — all singers — to join her as part of the chorus in a performance of the Tim Keyes Consort, which took place on June 15 at Richardson Auditorium. The concert included the world premiere of The Stone, by Keyes, who founded the ensemble 29 years ago.

“Our true legacy is found in the multiple generations of our families who have come to be part of the Consort,” Keyes said in a speech at the performance. “Tonight, however, is a first, as one of our longtime members, Rosemarie Moser, is here with three generations of her family on stage tonight. Additionally, she joins us on the eve of a significant birthday, so I think it only appropriate that we join in singing happy birthday to her.”

“She was mortified, but it was very special,” said Moser’s daughter Rachel Moser Vassak.

“The whole evening was special. It’s a very large choir, but my mother and my daughter and I were right in front, singing together.”

Moser senior has been a part of the Tim Keyes Consort for decades. Vassak and her brother, Alex Moser, grew up in Princeton. She was a member of the Princeton Girlchoir, and he sang in local groups. Alex Moser, a graduate of The Hun School, is the chief operating officer of Princeton Neuropsychology. Vassak, who went to Stuart Country Day School and The Lawrenceville School, is the owner and director of Flow Yoga Studio in Hohokus.

Serena Vassak, who is 13 and just graduated from eighth grade, sings and cantors at the Academy of Saint Paul and St. Paul Church in Ramsey.

“Right now, we live in Ridgewood, so it’s nice to be able to come back, especially to Richardson, where I performed as a child,” said Rachel Vassak.

The Tim Keyes Consort consists of a symphonic choir and orchestra, and “is as much a philosophy as it is an organization,” reads its website. “Tim Keyes continuously seeks out gifted and like-minded individuals to perform new and

standard choral and orchestral repertoire.”

The nonprofit considers education an important component, pairing highly skilled instrumentalists and singers with younger and less experienced musicians. Scholarships are offered to students for the past 17 years. This year’s winner was clarinetist Pablo RamirezGarcia.

The Stone is a two-act work based on the bible story of Lazarus. “It’s a new work that Tim Keyes composed, for a full choir and full orchestra,” said Vassak. “It was quite impressive to see how many people he had.”

The Mosers have been parishioners at the Catholic Community of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Skillman, where Keyes is currently the pastoral assistant for music and liturgy. Rosemarie Moser has been singing with the Tim Keyes Consort for more than two decades, and is a cantor at St. Charles Borromeo.

“Taking part in this concert was a great experience for our family, especially for my mom,” said Vassak. “It was really a gift, and just what she wanted.”

—Anne Levin

FAMILY HARMONY: Dr. Rosemarie Scolaro Moser celebrated a recent birthday by appearing in a world premiere choral performance

WORDMASTERS: Three Princeton Charter School students recently received perfect scores in the Gold Division of this year’s last of three WordMasters Challenge meets, a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 125,000 students. Fourth graders Meiyao Wang, left, and Mila Romanis. right, and sixth grader Tanvi Yalakanti, center, earned perfect scores of 20, and Romalis also earned Individual highest honors in the overall competition with a perfect cumulative score of 60 out of 60.

Garden Theatre Marks Decade as Nonprofit

The Garden Theatre is marking its 10th year as a nonprofit organization in July. The theater at Nassau Street and Vandeventer Avenue, which dates from 1920, was reborn as a communitysupported nonprofit on Independence Weekend in 2014, when it became part of a group of arthouse cinemas that also includes Pennsylvania’s Ambler, Hiway, and County theaters. In addition to its focus on new independent pictures and classic Hollywood restorations, the Garden has spent the last decade cultivating stronger roots and forming deeper

relationships with neighbors including the Princeton Public Library, YWCA, and the Princeton University Art Museum. The member base has grown to more than 2,000 people, many of whom work or live nearby.

“Early on, we worked to provide a truly welcoming space for people to enjoy films, which I actually felt the first time I saw Jaws during 2015’s Hollywood Summer Nights,” said Kyle Stenger, the theater’s outreach director. “No one made me feel bad for having never seen it, we were all just there to watch the movie for the fi rst time together as a group.”

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includes such classics as The Breakfast Club, Trouble in Paradise, All About Eve, The Wild One, The Women, Casablanca, Notorious, Saturday Night Fever, and of course, Jaws. Hollywood Summer Nights runs through September 11.

With a local board of trustees now in place, the theater is expanding its reach and programming capabilities. A series of improvements are planned for the next few years, including installation of new 4k digital projectors and archival 35mm projectors. For more information about programs and a full schedule, visit princetongardentheatre.org.

of “The Stone” at Richardson Auditorium with members of her family. From left are daughter Rachel Moser Vassak, Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, granddaughter Serena Vassak, son Alex Moser, and Tim Keyes.

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Trial for Evan Gershkovich Scheduled

To Begin June 26 in Secret in Russia

A Russian court announced on Monday that the trial of journalist and former Princeton resident Evan Gershkovich, who has been imprisoned in Russia for almost 15 months, would begin on June 26 and would be held behind closed doors, according to news sources.

A 2010 Princeton High School graduate, Gershkovich was on a reporting trip for the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg in March 2023 when he was detained by Russian security officials and incarcerated in a highsecurity prison in Moscow.

Gershkovich, who is fluent in Russian, which he spoke at home with his Jewish parents, who had been born in the Soviet Union and fled to the United States in 1970, has been charged with espionage. He is the first American to be imprisoned on espionage charges in Russia since 1986 during the Cold War.

Gershkovich, the WSJ, and the U.S. government have all denied the charges against him, and the State Department has designated him as “wrongfully detained.”

The “latest development means a sham trial is imminent,” the WSJ said in a statement quoted in the paper on Monday. “We expect that all parties will work to bring Evan home now. Time is of the essence. As we’ve said, the Russian regime’s smearing of Evan is repugnant and based on calculated and transparent lies. Journalism is not a crime, and Evan’s case is an assault on free press.”

Talks have been taking place between Russian and American security services about a possible prisoner

exchange for Gershkovich, according to the New York Times, but Russian authorities have stated that there will not be an exchange until after a verdict is rendered in his case. An espionage trial usually takes about four months in Russia but can take up to a year, the Times reports. If convicted, Gershkovich could face up to 20 years in prison.

Russian prosecutors last week alleged that Gershkovich was working for the CIA and “was collecting secret information” about a factory producing weapons and other military equipment. There has been no evidence presented publicly to support the charges, and the WSJ has stated that “in fact, Gershkovich was on a reporting assignment for the Journal in Yekaterinburg.”

The WSJ has suggested that Russia may be “pursuing a campaign to collect prisoners it can use as bargaining chips to expedite the return of Russian convicts held in the West.”

It is anticipated that Gershkovich will be transferred from Lefortovo Prison in Moscow to Yekaterinburg, about 900 miles east of Moscow, for the trial.

Gershkovich, who was captain of the PHS soccer team his senior year and led the team to a state championship, went on to Bowdoin College where he graduated with a degree in philosophy before moving to New York City to pursue a career in journalism.

He was a news assistant for the New York Times for nearly two years and worked as a news reporter for the Moscow Times before joining the WSJ in 2022.

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A few shrubs and plants at the site were intentional, but there were a number of invasives that had overrun the park. Among them was English ivy. “We’re in an Ivy League town, but it’s an invasive plant, so it had to be improved,” said Symington. “We thought the best way to manage it all was to start from scratch, clearing the soil and planting entirely native plants. We put out a request to landscaping companies that specialize in this kind of thing, and selected WildLawn.”

In a release about the project, Erdman thanked those involved. “We are extremely grateful to Sustainable Princeton for conveying the uniqueness of this project to Mayor Freda, the Historic Preservation Commission, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and many others in proximity to the monument so that we can improve the beauty of this essential gateway into Princeton,” she said. “We would also like to honor our close-knit community of donors who stepped up to support the rejuvenation of this historic park.”

The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024, allowing the plants a full year to establish themselves. The matured garden beds will be in full bloom in time for the semiquincentennial.

“It’s been a great partnership with FOPOS and the Garden Club of Princeton, which have supported the project financially,” said Symington. “It’s a really good example of what we can do when we work together.”

—Anne Levin

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“Trenton Walks” Program Scheduled Through October

On June 13, the Trenton Trails subcommittee of the Mercer County Action Team, under the sponsorship of the Trenton Green Team, launched “Trenton Walks,” a community engagement program featuring a variety of walks in the capital city.

The walks will take place four or five times a month through October. The goal is to invite the people of Trenton and beyond to enjoy getting together on trails through a series of volunteer-led walks.

“ This effort is being undertaken in the belief that walking — especially in a group — is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors; to be among friends, neighbors and new acquaintances; and get to know Trenton up close and personal,” said Larry Paul, the Trenton Green Team chair and executive sponsor of the program.

The walks are on weekdays and weekends, at different times of the day. Some go through downtown Trenton, others through Cadwalader Park, along the D&R Canal State Park, from Roberto Clemente Park to Mulberry Street, and along the Assunpink Greenway.

“Trenton features some great parks, streets, bridges, and greenways that people can enjoy — together — on these guided walks,” said Corey Hannigan, leader of the Circuit Trails Mercer County Action Team (MCAT), which works to advance segments of an 800-mile regional network of shared-use walking and biking paths connecting people to jobs, communities, parks, and waterways. “We invite people to join us and explore our capital city through a trail system that is getting more robust every month.”

The MCAT Trenton Trails Subcommittee, which

manages the walking campaign on a day-to-day basis, is committed to working with the public sector as well as nonprofits and private citizens to continue enhancing trails in Trenton, according to Tim Brill, Central Jersey project manager for the New Jersey Conservation Foundation and a leader of the subcommittee.

For those who might be intimidated by the prospect of walking rather than driving, the Trenton Trails subcommittee offers a new approach to reassure people about safety while walking.

“We are asking all walkers in the program to embrace our new pledge, called Walk the Talk,” said Becky Taylor, another Trenton Trails subcommittee leader and former co-president of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. This credo, similar to Scout pledges, commits each walker to have every other walker’s back. If there’s an issue on the trail, whether it’s health, social, or safetyrelated, walkers promise to help fellow walkers in distress. Issues can be resolved together, perhaps by simply talking through an issue respectfully, or sharing a water bottle, or if necessary, calling local police for help.

Walk leaders include Gulu Brewer, vice chair for the Trenton Green Team and community and resident engagement coordinator for Isles, who leads a monthly walk starting at Roberto Clemente Park; MacKenzie Piggott, state trails coordinator for the Green Acres Program at New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, starting at the DEP entryway at 401 East State Street for walks along the Assunpink; and Jacque Howard of Trenton365, who will take people through downtown Trenton, stopping briefly at local eateries, and documenting

the experiences as they go. Walk leaders also include Shereyl Snider, community organizer for East Trenton Collaborative, who will take people through her neck of the woods as well as through other parts of the city; and Zeke Weston, policy coordinator for New Jersey Future, who will lead people across some famous bridges via the New Jersey Statehouse to Morrisville and back. For a full calendar and more information, visit gmtma.org/trailhappenings.

Police Blotter

On June 4, at 4:21 p.m., subsequent to an incident on Moore Street, an 18-yearold Princeton male was charged and arrested for Robbery, Theft, Aggravated Assault, Witness Tampering, and Criminal Coercion. He was processed accordingly at police headquarters and later transported to the Mercer County Correctional Center.

On June 2, at 8:04 p.m., subsequent to a hit and run investigation, a 38-year-old male Princeton resident was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated on North Harrison Street, after failing to satisfactorily perform standardized field sobriety testing. He was arrested, transported to police headquarters, processed, and was later released to a sober friend pending a future court date.

Unless noted, individuals arrested were later released.

THE GARDENS: Volunteers from the Garden Club of Princeton, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Sustainable Princeton, and the community recently began working with botanists and ecologists from WildLawn to remove invasive plants surrounding the Princeton Battle Monument and replace them with a variety of natives. (Photo courtesy of Sustainable Princeton)

Kathie Foster, as quoted in a PPS press release. “He is passionate about supporting teachers and staff and we look forward to welcoming him to the district.”

MacDonald earned his bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in economics from The College of New Jersey, a master’s degree in GIS and cartography from Temple University, and an additional master’s degree in learning technologies from Drexel University.

“Integrating technology effectively into K-12 districts in this era of rapid technological innovation is an exciting, but challenging endeavor,” MacDonald said. “I’m looking forward to working with the PPS administration to leverage the district’s technology in strategic, effective ways that serve the needs of teachers and students.”

He continued, “I believe that PPS has the potential to be a leader in technology and that begins with true collaboration among district stakeholders. We need to collectively view technology not just as an enhancement tool, but as a catalyst for innovative learning.”

Summer Construction

A renovation of the PHS cafeteria, new security vestibules, additional security cameras, new interior doors at PMS and PHS, new roofing, improved playground drainage, and HVAC improvements are among the PPS projects scheduled for the summer, most of which are funded by taxpayer-approved bond issues.

“The projects we are starting this summer will enhance safety and improve learning and common spaces for our students and staff,” said Foster.

“We have an ambitious schedule and a relatively short time period, about 10 weeks, when schools are mostly empty,” added PPS Board Administrator Matt Bouldin. The window is even briefer in schools where summer classes are in session.

The renovated, updated PHS cafeteria will have redesigned food stations, more seating options, improved acoustics, and new furniture, according to the press release, which also promises

more usable square footage with improved functionality, shorter wait times in line, and more choices for where to sit and eat lunch.

Bouldin suggested that the redesigned cafeteria and the new food service provider would “make a big difference in the way PHS students experience lunch.”

Also at PHS, at the main entrance and the Performing Arts Center (PAC) entrance, there will be new security vestibules with two sets of double doors, where visitors are buzzed in, show identification to the building monitor, and then are buzzed through a second set of doors.

Roofing teams will be at PHS during the summer, replacing and repairing parts of the roof which were not included in previous upgrades. Repairs to the masonry on the PHS tower and turrets and repairs to the historic slate roof have recently been successfully completed.

PPS has recently been working with Sustainable Princeton, local naturalist and plant expert Steve Hiltner, and others to expand the native plantings in the PHS detention and retention basins. One of those basins, known as the EcoLab, is used by biology classes. In addition to serving educational purposes, the basins provide necessary drainage of the school grounds.

Summer facilities projects at PMS include new pool lighting, new starting blocks for the pool, and a new safety drain at the bottom of the pool. Also at PMS, some doors will be replaced, and some outdated HVAC equipment will be upgraded. Upgrading the PA system and a new rooftop HVAC system are planned for future projects.

The playgrounds are a priority at the elementary schools with about $1 million in improvements, approved in the 2023 referendum, in the works. Also in the planning stages are improved drainage and new accessibility features for playgrounds and new fencing at Community Park. New siding, gutters, and skylights have recently been completed at Littlebrook and Johnson Park.

Future projects for this fall, 2025, and beyond include elevator improvements, HVAC ductwork, tennis court drainage, replacing the turf field, resurfacing the track, and continued HVAC work.

“We have a broad scope of work for the summer and an experienced team overseeing the portfolio of projects,” said Foster. “Our current team works well together. I’ve been impressed with their dedication when it comes to completing projects on time and on budget.”

Foster went on to cite the contributions of Bouldin and David Harding, director of plant and operations.

—Donald Gilpin

Pride Parade continued from page one to recognize and celebrate Pride Month with this annual parade,” said Princeton Mayor Mark Freda. “We should all celebrate each other regardless of our differences. Thank you to all who will participate and/or watch.”

The marchers will proceed — “march, dance, roll, and sashay” according to the BRCSJ flyer — up Witherspoon Street, through the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood, turning right at Paul Robeson Place to arrive at the Princeton YMCA at about 12:30 p.m.

There will be tents and tables on the great field at the YMCA with food trucks, an array of vendors, arts and crafts activities, and a variety of presentations and entertainments.

Artist and photographer Walter Naegle, who was the partner of the late civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, will be the grand marshal of the parade. Headlining the After-Party entertainments will be singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, the first out queer musician to break into the Billboard Top 10 when she recorded “I Kissed a Girl” in 1995.

Other celebrities performing will include Mike Hot-Pence; Olive Joseph; drag queens ByancaRaye LoveStorm Prime, and Cissy Walken; and DJ John Morrison.

The first Princeton Pride Parade and After-Party took place in 2019, and subsequent parades since have attracted thousands of participants to march, gather, and celebrate. “In strength and solidarity,” as the BRCSJ flyer states, “respecting how far we’ve come and recognizing how far we have yet to go, angelic troublemakers assemble!”

BRCSJ Chief Activist and Pride organizer Robt SedaSchreiber emphasized that this event is “more important and more necessary than ever before” with “the queer community under attack and our LGBTQIA youth more at risk like never before.” He continued, “Every Pride is someone’s first Pride. Every Pride allows folks from across the rainbow spectrum to see the potential and promise of how they can live their lives fully, who they can love openly and simply and beautifully, who they can be, and who they are. Pride saves lives!”

BRCSJ Board member Alan Muraoka, past Pride grand marshal and “Alan” on Sesame Street, urged everyone to get involved. “On Sesame Street we try to teach tolerance, acceptance, and love, and I am inspired by the mission and vision of all the good folks at the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, who are teaching the same values. Go out and march with them and tell all your friends

and fam how to get, how to get, how to get to Princeton Pride!”

Erin Worrel, trans-activist and BRCSJ board president, noted her concerns over current events, but echoed Muraoka’s enthusiasm. In a year that has seen a tremendous increase in attacks on the safety and wholeness of trans and queer youth, I’m thrilled that Princeton Pride is back so we can celebrate in joy and community together,” she wrote. “I can’t wait to see everyone out on Witherspoon Street again.”

Visit rustincenter.org for more information on Princeton Pride and how to participate, march, donate, or volunteer.

—Donald Gilpin

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YWCA and ETS Host Annual Firecracker 5K

YWCA Princeton and Educational Testing Service (ETS) will cohost the 20th annual Firecracker 5K Run/ Walk on Wednesday, June 26 at 6 p.m. at ETS, 660 Rosedale Road. Proceeds support the Pearl Bates Scholarship Fund at The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center.

Burke was a former ETS staff member and YWCA volunteer who died in 1963 at the age of 40. The fund helps children and families access year-round child care and summer programs at YWCA Princeton. Roughly 42 percent of children enrolled in The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center receive some form of financial aid subsidy, including the Bates fund.

“We don’t just invest in the child, we invest in the whole family,” said Tara O’Shea, chief operating officer and

co-director of child care at YWCA Princeton. “Scholarship funds allow us to support low-income families’ ability to work or go to school while their child attends a safe, nurturing environment with a professional teaching staff of caregivers at our center.”

YWCA Princeton and ETS are longtime collaborators, and this event has taken many different iterations over the past 20 years. This year’s race will be a certified 5K run/walk with a DJ, yard games, prizes, a free 50-yard dash for kids, and food trucks from Nomad Pizza, 1911 Smoke House, and Deputy Dawg. Early registration is $40 and day-of registration is $45.

All participants will receive a T-shirt, and prizes will be awarded to the top women and men finishers. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are also available. Visit ywcaprinceton.org/firecracker5k.

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“MARCH, DANCE, ROLL, SASHAY”: The 2024 Princeton Pride Parade and After-Party will be taking place this Saturday, June 22, with participants marching from the Municipal Building on Witherspoon Street to the YMCA field on Paul Robeson Place for food, music, speeches, dancing, and more. This photo is from last year’s Pride Parade. (Photo courtesy of Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice)

Writing in Response to Article on Beech Leaf Disease in Princeton

To the Editor:

The article published Wednesday, June 12 entitled “Beech Leaf Disease Poses Threat to Town’s Beleaguered Trees” [page 1] was quite disheartening, with its projection that most or all of our beautiful, big old beeches will die within four to 10 years. One sentence in the article struck me even more forcefully than that dire projection, though: “The nematodes [that cause the disease] are not thought to be native to North America.” It highlights the tragic consequences of continued importation and use of non-native, often-invasive species, which bring with them plagues like the beech leaf disease, the emerald ash borer, and the chestnut blight (estimated to have killed 4 billion chestnut trees in our eastern forests). And it highlights the tragic consequences of our governor’s veto of the invasive species legislation passed unanimously by the legislature last year, and of the Department of Environmental Protection’s inexplicable failure to quickly move to resolve whatever problems it has with the legislation (cited as the reason for the veto).

Many readers will question whether “tragic” is too strong a word. But is it? We are relying on our trees to counter the devastating impacts of climate change, including increased flooding, violent storms, and the unprecedented heat wave we are experiencing. We rely on our time in green, beautiful spaces to sooth the multiplying stresses and incessant challenges of living in this particular time in

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our history. As sad and disturbing as it is to lose our beech trees, it will have a cost to the quality and duration of human life that is indeed tragic. And ironically, the desire for imported plants to create novel and dramatic effects in our gardens, or to resist browsing by the excessive deer population, is having an incalculable negative ecological and aesthetic effect.

Please contact the sponsors of the legislation that would ban or limit the importation of invasive species: Clinton Calabrese, Herb Conaway Jr. (a Princeton graduate currently running for Congress), and Reginald Atkins for Assembly Bill A4137; and Linda Greenstein, Bob Smith, Shirley Turner, Patrick Diegnan, and our own Andrew Zwicker for Senate Bill S1029. Tell them how much you appreciate their work on this issue, and that more is needed to get the invasive species legislation out of some kind of administrative quagmire and into effect. Every day of delay means that much more time for the sale of non-native plants that bring with them horrific unintended consequences.

WENDY MAGER Cherry Hill Road

Thanking Princeton Police Department For Offering Citizen’s Academy Program

To the Editor:

I am writing this letter to say thank you to Princeton Police Chief Jonathan Bucchere, Lieutenant Matthew Solovay, and Sergeant Dan Federico for establishing the Princeton Citizen’s Police Academy.

Recently, I was one of 20 Princeton citizens who had a chance to learn more about the department through an eight-week program that was conducted by a number of officers of the Princeton Police Department (PPD). Each Thursday we covered a different topic in a three-hour class supported by a different officer within the department, and it was organized to be very interactive and engaging with real equipment, simulators, and discussions with our officers.

I feel much more knowledgeable about how the PPD approaches traffic stops, DWI policy, speed monitoring, crisis training, and much more. In particular, I was impressed with the level to which policy is closely aligned with the state attorney general’s directives, and how training is a high priority to ensure the safety of the community and of our police force.

Regardless of the personal viewpoints about law enforcement held by each class member going into the program, I believe everyone came out of the program with a greater appreciation for the department. It is clear to me that we have a department of committed officers who do things the right way. I hope this program can continue in the future, and I would highly recommend any member of our town to take advantage when it is offered again.

STEVE OMIECINSKI Nassau Street

PPD’s Citizen’s Police Academy Program Is Highly Informative for Participants

To the Editor:

The Princeton Police Department just concluded its 2024 program for its Citizen’s Police Academy, and I felt privileged to have experienced such a compelling initiative. This program is the brainchild of Police Chief Jonathan Bucchere. I became informed of Princeton’s Citizen’s Police Academy via an article that ran in the Town Topics earlier this year [“Citizen’s Police Academy Registering

Participants for its Second Season,” March 6, page 1] and I immediately contacted the department and was luckily able to register for the 2024 session, which started in April and ran for eight weeks.

Chief Bucchere’s desire to form deep connections with the community became quite evident in this program. His enthusiasm for community policing in general, and this program in particular, trickle down to all of the officers who invest in the program to make it highly informative to the citizen participants. Lieutenant Matt Solovay, Sergeant Dan Federico, Patrolman – K9 Steve Lattin, and many other officers in the department contributed to the robust nature of the program.

Frankly, I learned a lot — and came away with an enhanced appreciation for what these fine men and women do on a day-in, day-out basis to make the area safe for its residents while demonstrating a high degree of integrity and transparency. I am very appreciative to Jon, Matt, Dan, Steve, and the entire force who believe that community connections are the lifeblood of the department.

Thank you Princeton Police Department!

PAUL J. COMMITO Spruce Street

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Maya Marshall Awarded

Holmes National Poetry Prize

Poet Maya Marshall is the latest recipient of the Theodore H. Holmes ’51 and Bernice Holmes National Poetry Prize awarded by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing at Princeton University.

(once again, right on schedule) teetering on its last stanza, we can take heart from a ferocious new cohort of lyricists who school with their forebears, nod respectfully to tradition, then proceed to set upon a blistering trail that smacks the landscape flat and yet again slams shut the mouths of the naysayers,” said poet and Professor of Creative Writing Patricia Smith in announcing the prize. “Leading that charge is Maya Marshall, whose 2022 debut All the Blood Involved in Love is tender, ferocious and musical — all the things that poetry should be if it intends to keep breathing. Maya is also a community stalwart, a scholar and cultural critic, a discerning editor, and a keen and beneficent instructor of the art — arming the next generation with the weapons they’ll need the next time poetry dies, yet again, and again.”

The Holmes National Poetry Prize was established in memory of Princeton 1951 alumnus Theodore H. Holmes and is presented each year to a poet of special merit as selected by the faculty of the Program in Creative Writing. The faculty includes writers Michael Dickman, Katie Farris, Aleksandar Hemon, A.M. Homes, Ilya Kaminsky, Yiyun Li, Paul Muldoon, Patricia Smith, Lloyd Suh, and Susan Wheeler. The award, currently carrying a prize of $5,000, was first made to Mark Doty in 2011 and has since also been awarded to Franny Choi, Eduardo Corral, Natalie Diaz, Hannah Sanghee Park, Matt Rasmussen, Solmaz Sharif, Evie Shockley, and Jenny Xie.

Marshall is a poet, essayist, editor, and educator.

She is author of the poetry collection All the Blood Involved in Love (Haymarket Books, 2022) and the chapbook Secondhand (Dancing Girl Press, 2016). Marshall co-founded underbelly, which she describes as “the journal on the practical magic of poetic revision.”

“Every time we hear the haughty declaration that poetry is dead, dying, or

Marshall’s poems and essays have been published or are forthcoming in numerous collections and publications including Prose for the People (Penguin Random House, 2025), American Poetry Review, the Rumpus, Prairie Schooner, Boston Review, Poets. Org, Split This Rock, and Best New Poets. She is the recipient of grants and fellowships from MacDowell, Cave Canem, Sewanee’s Writers’ Conference, Bread Loaf Environmental Writers’ Conference, Vermont Studio Center, and Emory University, among others. Marshall earned her B.A. from Loyola University Chicago and her MFA from the University of South Carolina.

An editor-at-large for Haymarket Books, Marshall is also a program consultant for the Writing Freedom Fellowship, a literary fellowship for system-impacted writers. Marshall has taught at Northwestern University and Emory University, and she is currently an assistant professor of English at Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y.

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Celebrating an Uncut Gem: Frank Borzage’s “Man’s Castle”

Sixteen years ago I wrote about “An American Masterpiece You Can’t See on DVD — Yet.” Now, at last, we can forget the “Yet.” Frank Borzage’s Man’s Castle (1933) has been restored to its original length and released on a Blu-ray disc from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Although this is an entirely legitimate piece of good news, I can’t help recalling the moment in Mad Men when Pete Campbell goes to Mr. Cooper with proof that the firm’s genius Don Draper is an imposter, a fraud, a criminal, maybe worse, to which the boss croons, three times, “Who cares?”

In his “Front Row” appreciation of Man’s Castle , the New Yorker’s Richard Brody cares; it’s a film that he’s “cherished’” for decades. Referring to the “eight minutes of risqué plot points and dialogue” that were cut in deference to the Motion Picture Code, Brody confesses that his “love of the movie has been accompanied by tantalized curiosity about what was missing.” As he puts it, “the restoration emphasizes all the more strongly the depth and power of Borzage’s vision — and the wit and style with which he brings it to light.”

Borzage? Who Cares?

Martin Scorsese cared enough to write the foreword to Hervé Dumont’s biography, The Life and Times of a Hollywood Romantic (McFarland 2006), which I discussed here in July 2006 under the head, “Who Is Frank Borzage and Why Should You Care?” As Scorsese rightly observes, Borzage’s reputation has had the misfortune to be linked to Hollywood romance, thus Dumont’s title. The gritty, sassy, luminously down-to-earth film I picked to illustrate the magnitude of the dilemma was Man’s Castle , which is as important to 20th century American film as The Great Gatsby is to 20th century American literature. Now imagine not having easy access to Fitzgerald’s novel. Imagine not being able to find it in a bookstore or a library, and suppose that the few copies available had been violated by censors. In fact, Fitzgerald knew nothing of Gatsby’s extraordinary afterlife. When he died of a heart attack in December 1940, his greatest work was out of print, all but forgotten, and in the hallowed halls of the literary establishment, the idea that The Great Gatsby deserved reconsideration would most likely have been greeted with a dismissive gesture — as if to say “who cares?”

Borzage and Mystery

I used to think Borzage’s last name rhymed with corsage, at least until someone who knew better told me it was “Borzay-ghy,” which Brody says is “a sort of cinephile password” comparable to the correct pronunciation of Houston Street among New Yorkers. Oddly enough, a portion of the director’s fascination for me

actually lived in his difficult name, which was the Open Sesame to a buried treasure of cinema, a vast filmography all the more exciting to explore because so few “cinephiles” seemed to know or care about it. And even more than the enigmatic shadings of his last name, the titles of his films pulled me in his direction: Valley of Silent Men, The Ghost Flower, The Age of Desire , Secrets , 7th Heaven, Street Angel, Lucky Star, No Greater Glory, History is Made at Night (“the most romantic title in the history of cinema,” says Andrew Sarris), right up to 1948 and Moonrise, made late in his 1912-1962 career, but, as Sarris writes in The American Cinema: Directors and Directions 1929-1968 (Dutton 1968), “this director’s personality never faltered, and when the glorious opportunity of Moonrise presented itself, Borzage was not stale or jaded.”

A Gem is a Gem

The glaring irony surrounding this newly restored Man’s Castle is that the eight lost minutes have no appreciable impact on the work’s cinematic integrity. Borzage’s creation was already fully aglow: cut or uncut, the gem was everything it had to be; but now that Columbia’s original has been brilliantly remastered, it’s even more, especially thanks to what Brody calls “the diligent detective work” of Sony executive Rita Belda.

One scene the censors didn’t touch, arguably the sexiest in the film, takes place after Spencer Tracy’s Bill and Loretta Young’s Trina have begun living together in a Manhattan riverside shantytown. Trina is seen standing in front of a store window gazing on the stove of her dreams ($5 down and $2 a week). Sidling up next to her, suggestively licking an ice-cream cone, Bill teases her, pushes her around, calls her “whozis” (all he ever calls her, except for one tender moment when she’s “little whozis”), and you can see from the way she rolls with his jostling that he’s making love to her even as he’s belittling her, and when she whispers something in his ear, and he grins, it’s clear that these two are having sex, as were the 20-year-old Young and the 33-year-old Tracy in “real life,” and since Tracy was a married Catholic, theirs was an affair of scandalous proportions.

effectively reworked the scene in Strange Cargo (1940) when Clark Gable’s escaped convict reads the same passage to Joan Crawford’s prostitute so cynically that she begins sobbing. Like Tracy and Young and every actor who ever lived and moved and thought and emoted under Borzage’s direction, Gable and Crawford are at their very best. The same can be said of Helen Hayes and Gary Cooper, the stars of A Farewell to Arms, which was made a year before Man’s Castle . For Hayes, Borzage is “the finest director I ever worked with … a genius and I’ve never applied that word to any director of stage or screen before.” For Gary Cooper, Borzage “taught me that the best acting is not acting at all, but a perfect naturalness, which comes easy when he stands behind the camera.”

The Gatsby Glow

The opening scene in which Bill and Trina share the same park bench transcends the “meet cute” cliché (Brody calls it “a meet-cute of misery”). After a nocturnal establishing shot of Manhattan towers at the southern border of Central Park, we see a top-hatted man-abouttown feeding popcorn to pigeons under the hungry gaze of a girl who hasn’t eaten for days. Instead of cutting right to the bench and the couple, the camera plunges into a soft-focus dream of glowing, feathery, dove-white luminosity (even the popcorn is glowing), these are no ordinary pigeons, these are enchanted creatures worthy of carrying messages between Gatsby and Daisy in Fitzgerald’s cinematic prose poem.

As the camera tilts upward to take in the top-hatted lounger, his tuxedo jacket is open and a cigarette is jutting from his mouth with a suggestion of easy arrogance that somehow doesn’t go with the fancy duds; the magical light is still in play, glowing on his shirt cuffs, shirt front, cigarette, the bag of popcorn. Except this isn’t visionary pigeon feed he’s dispensing; this is the real thing, good old American movie house ballgame popcorn and the hungry girl is devoutly wishing she had some.

dream orchestra that might have played at one of Gatsby’s parties.

If Gatsby’s Daisy sometimes seems to be Fitzgerald’s muse, Loretta Young’s Trina is Borzage’s radiant observer, whose gaze alone is enough to illuminate everything she loves or fears or wonders at or desires. From the fi rst shadowy park-bench closeup haunted by her achingly expressive eyes, Young lights up the film, its emotional beacon. With some guidance from Borzage and cinematographer Joseph August, her beauty is expressed in close-up after closeup, portraits of passion, hope, adoration, and fulfi llment — from the fearful, halfstarved girl of the opening to the blooming, love-emboldened beauty who cradles Tracy in her arms on the hay-strewn fl oor of a boxcar in the fi lm’s closing shot.

A Shakespearean Life

Born in Salt Lake City on April 23, 1894, the anniversary of the birth and death of William Shakespeare (15641616), Borzage died at 68 on June 19, 1962, at the dawn of the so-called New Frontier. At 16, he was traveling around the western frontier with a small acting troupe that staged Hamlet using only five performers (Borzage played four different roles, including Polonius and the gravedigger). Still a teenager when he arrived in California, he was a leading man in films produced by Thomas Ince as early as 1912 in a two-reeler called In Secret Service Today I saw three 30-minute Westerns on YouTube directed by and starring a young Frank Borzage, not far removed from the kid who played four parts in a traveling production of Hamlet. In The Pitch o’ Chance (1915), the first film directed under his name, he played Rocky, “who bets on anything, everything, and nothing at all.” After watching the “Hollywood Romantic” romancing a gambler’s woman, it’s fun to see him boozing and eating and fighting in Nugget Jim’s Pardner (1916), where he makes himself at home with the title character and his daughter. In The Pilgrim (1916), Borzage plays the title character with an expressive warmth that overflows into his vision, giving the film the living, breathing excitement of a new medium being discovered and explored by a young actor fresh from learning his craft before audiences of cowboys and coal miners.

The First Game

TIn one of the restored passages that the censors snipped, Bill reads Trina the most erotic lines from the Song of Songs. Undaunted by the Code, Borzage

The scene that most hauntingly reflects the Gatsby glow takes place when Bill earns the $5 down payment on Trina’s stove by serving a summons to a nightclub singer (played Mae West-style by Glenda Farrell) in the middle of her act, which is backed by a band of luminous gold-hatted, white-suited musicians resembling the

he other day I watched Borzage’s 1925 silent feature The Lady on YouTube in between quick visits to the Gameday broadcast of the Cubs-Cardinals game. The Cards won and Norma Talmadge’s incredible performance survived a damaged print and numerous ads. It’s worth noting that on this date in 1846, the first officially recorded, organized baseball game was played at Elysian Fields in Hoboken.

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“Dracula:

A Feminist Revenge Fantasy” Opens Princeton Summer Theater; Kate Hamill’s Layered Script Inspires Strong Performances, Vivid Production

In Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Dr. Van Helsing is a feisty American woman in a cowboy hat. Be sure to address her as “Doctor,” not “Madam.” It is for readers and audiences to guess who emerges victorious when this Dr. Van Helsing confronts Dracula.

Playwright Kate Hamill, who has brought a contemporary perspective to theatrical adaptations of several classic novels, loosely adapts and satirizes the Bram Stoker original, pitting the titular Transylvanian vampire against a Van Helsing that seems to be patterned after Annie Oakley (among other characters and archetypes). It is a fun but risky concept that could have come off as gimmicky — but it brilliantly succeeds.

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy was premiered in 2020 by Classic Stage Company (Hamill played the part of Renfield). The year of the play’s debut is worth noting, because many themes that are examined are conspicuously of our sociopolitical present.

Princeton Summer Theater is opening its season with Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy. Eliana Cohen-Orth directs a vivid production whose talented cast is a mixture of professional actors and Princeton University students.

Before we even hear the pre-performance announcements, we see a character onstage: Renfield (portrayed by Katie Hameetman).

As eerie, atmospheric music (realized by Sound Designer Alyssa Gil-Pujols) plays in the background, Renfield obsessively scribbles words all over a chalkboard, eventually writing sideways and upside down when she runs out of space.

Eventually we realize that what Renfield has been scribbling is a perversion of the Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father who art in Earth … crush those who drain our lives away from us.” The pseudo-religious words suggest the zeal of a cult.

A bit later Renfield delivers a monologue in which she manically warns, “I am his most beloved child … you’re going to be in trouble when Our Father comes!” Hameetman delivers the speech with wide-eyed intensity.

Part of the reason the script succeeds is that Hamill judiciously waits for the right moments in which to depart from Stoker’s general plot. As with the original novel, the main action begins with lawyer Jonathan Harker journeying to assist Dracula with a mysterious legal transaction.

Before Harker (whom Destine HarrisonWilliams portrays with the right mixture of earnest innocence and a snappish authority) leaves, he says goodbye to his pregnant wife, Mina (who is given a dignified, no-nonsense demeanor by Meghana Kumar). Mina resents being left at home, and accuses Jonathan of being overprotective. She secures a promise that he will write to her about his adventures.

Arriving at Dracula’s castle, Harker is astonished by the Count’s physical strength.

Jonathan soon finds himself having dinner with Dracula (Jordan Kilgore), who invites him to “look upon” his “brides” Drusilla (Kelly Brosnan) and Marilla (Faith Wangermann). The respectable Harker protests that he is married.

Sneeringly praising Jonathan’s “modern manners,” Dracula deftly extracts details about Jonathan’s life, including Mina’s name, whereabouts, and friendship with Dracula’s eventual victim, Lucy Westenra (Meg Moynahan, who captures that character’s worldliness, and restless resentment at being constrained by societal expectations).

Later, as happens in the novel, Harker is attacked by Drusilla and Marilla. In staging Dracula’s brides, Cohen-Orth — aided by Set Designer Yoshi Tanokura and Lighting Designer Hayley Garcia Parnell (assisted by Ariane Adcroft) — demonstrates knowledge of simple but effective techniques that makes thrillers and horror stories work. We are able to identify the threat of the vampires’ presence by the appearance of their silhouettes behind a curtain.

As the female vampire duo Brosnan and Wangermann are, by turns, suitably pouty and lascivious. Both actors adeptly fill multiple roles that include a maid and asylum attendant.

Kilgore’s performance as Dracula brings everything that the part requires: menacing charm and a domineering sneer. The portrayal is what one might expect for the character, but that is appropriate. This play’s version of Van Helsing is contrary to the character’s ar-

This provides a perfect foil for Sophie Falvey’s tour de force performance as Van Helsing. The gender of the vampire hunter has been changed from the original in previous adaptations across a variety of media (including a 2020 series coproduced by the BBC and Netflix). However, Hamill gives the character a distinct, idiosyncratic personality that affords an actor wide latitude for an exuberant performance. Falvey takes full advantage of this.

It is remarked above that the reason this play works is that Hamill waits for the right moments in which to depart from Stoker’s novel. One of the major points in which this happens is in the characterization of Van Helsing. Hamill’s version of the doctor already has been compared to Annie Oakley, but it also incorporates elements of iconoclastic heroes such as Sherlock Holmes and the title character from Doctor Who. Van Helsing is characterized by knowledge of phenomena beyond traditional scientific understanding — and a willingness to consider possible truths behind legends that have been shared in oral traditions.

This places her in direct conflict not just with Dracula, but with Dr. Seward (Teddy Feig), the asylum keeper who is Lucy’s fiancé. Seward is well-intentioned but unable to think past traditional scientific understanding. A man of his time, he also has a traditional mindset about gender, so naturally he bristles at Van Helsing’s breezy readiness to take charge. (It little helps that saving Lucy is the common goal.)

of resentment at ceding the case, and desperation to save his fiancé at any cost. Falvey and Feig play off of each other well, and the scenes in which their characters argue are fun to watch.

In compliance with a request that Hamill publishes in the script, Costume Designer Bex Jones outfits the cast in a palette of whites and creams, so that it is starkly noticeable when blood is spilled. There is an added benefit that the color white often symbolizes innocence, plenty of which is lost as this story unfolds. It also can tie in with a bridal motif that runs through the story (Lucy, Seward’s fiancé, risks becoming a “bride” of Dracula). The costumes do not seem specific to the Victorian era, but they are formal enough to evoke the past (an appropriate exception is Van Helsing, who is given beige slacks).

There is a considerable amount of physical action in this play. Cohen-Orth handles this well, often using the aisles to open up space for swift movement.

Hamill notably retains one of Stoker’s key plot points: vampires have to be invited into a place to enter it. This is apropos, because a central theme of the play has to do with what we let in. For all of the silver crucifixes, the fundamental battle between Dracula and Van Helsing is one of influence.

Feig’s performance, especially his body language, captures the character’s mixture

Dracula’s main weapon is control — the ability to bend others to his will. (In an effort to avoid a spoiler, the theatrical mechanics of how this works will not be described, but it is illustrated quite effectively in the second act — a credit both to the acting and the sound design.) In one sense, Dracula and Van Helsing are two sides of a coin, because Van Helsing rivals Jonathan for influence over Mina, a reluctant recruit in the doctor’s war against Dracula.

It is observed above that Renfield’s behavior suggests the member of a cult. That in effect is what Dracula has, and Renfield sees herself as its most loyal member. Dracula is seen by his followers and victims — whose personalities change as they bend to his will — as a liberator, but in fact upholds traditional societal constraints and mores. Possible political allegories are obvious.

“DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY”: Performances are underway for Princeton Summer Theater’s production of “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy.” Written by Kate Hamill and directed by Eliana Cohen-Orth, the play runs through June 30 at Princeton University’s Hamilton Murray Theater. Above, from left: a Western version of Dr. Van Helsing (Sophie Falvey) strategizes with Dr. Seward (Teddy Feig), Jonathan Harker (Destine Harrison-Williams), and Mina Harker (Meghana Kumar) about ways to defeat the titular vampire. (Photo by John Venegas Juarez)

“Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy” will play at the Hamilton Murray Theater in Murray Dodge Hall, Princeton University, through June 30. For tickets, show times, and further information visit princetonsummertheater.org/dracula.

The sociopolitical commentary in Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy is, well, biting — and manages to probe a number of issues. However, it does not come off as something that has been imposed on the story. It is organic to the story and characters. Part of what makes this play successful is that it simply puts vastly opposing characters in a room and lets their personalities collide.

Asan actor Kate Hamill knows how to offer fertile creative ground to theatermakers, and Princeton Summer Theater makes the most of this, resulting in a strong start to their season.

—Donald H. Sanborn III

Show Dates: June 13-30th

Thursday-Friday: 8:00 PM

Saturday: 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM Sunday: 2:00 PM

by

Dracula

Kate Hamill | Based on the novel by Bram Stoker

Performing Arts

MULTI-TALENTED: Actor, singer, writer, and multimedia mogul Alan Cumming is at the State Theatre New Jersey on Saturday, June 22 at 8 p.m.

“Alan Cumming: Uncut” Is New Cabaret Show State Theatre New Jersey (STNJ) presents Alan Cumming: Uncut on Saturday, June 22 at 8 p.m.

Multi-hyphenate, multiaward winning, multimedia mogul Alan Cumming returns to STNJ with a new cabaret show, even more revealing, hilarious, and authentic than ever before. Musical direction is by Henry Koperski.

Cumming trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Before graduating he had already made his professional theater, film, and television debuts. In 1988, he appeared in Manfred Karge’s Conquest of the South Pole at the Traverse theatre in Edinburgh. The play transferred to the Royal Court in London, and he received his first Olivier award nomination. He went on to work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre where he won an Olivier award for his performance in Dario Fo’s Accidental Death Of An Anarchist In 1992, Cumming made his feature film debut in Ian Sellar’s Prague opposite Bruno Ganz and Sandrine Bonnaire. His introduction to American audiences came with Circle of Friends, followed shortly by Goldeneye and Emma His other feature films include Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, X2:X Men United , the Spy Kids Trilogy , Burlesque, and smaller independent films like Titus and Sweet Land More recently he appeared in George Lucas’ Strange Magic, Travis Fine’s Any Day Now, Battle of the Sexes , Neil Jordan’s Marlowe ,

Katie Holmes’ Rare Objects, and Jono McLeod’s My Old School

In 1998, Cabaret opened on Broadway with Cumming as the Master of Ceremonies. He won the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics’ Circle, NY Press, Theater World, FANY, and New York Public Advocate’s awards for his work. He has continued to work on Broadway and London’s West End, and in television, and film. In 2015, he premiered his cabaret show, Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs, at the Café Carlyle in New York City. He is currently touring with NPR’s Ari Shapiro in Och and Oy: A Considered Cabaret!, as well as Uncut, which he developed at the Yaddo artists retreat and premiered in April 2024.

Tickets are $39-$129. The State Theatre is at 15 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick. Visit Stnj.org for tickets.

Tony-Winning Actor Performs at Festival

Actor and television star Santino Fontana takes over the Princeton Festival stage in the performance pavilion at Morven Museum & Garden on Saturday, June 22 at 7 p m.

Pianist Cody Owen Stine joins Fontana in this cabaret performance, “An Evening with Santino Fontana,” which is the final show of this year’s Princeton Festival.

Fontana has received the Tony Award, two Drama Desks, an Outer Critics Circle, a Lortel, an Obie, and the Clarence Derwent Award for his work in both plays and musicals. Most recently seen on Broadway in Tootsie, he is also known for lending his voice to the villainous “Prince Hans” in the Disney film,

Frozen . On TV, Santino was seen on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Crazy ExGirlfriend.

Stine is a New York Citybased songwriter, music director, and multi-instrumentalist. He is currently the music director of the Broadway musical Hadestown . Other Broadway credits include Moulin Rou ge, SpongeBob SquarePants , Bandstand , and Finding Neverland. His cast albums include Miss You Like Hell, The Robber Bridegroom, The Jonathan Larson Project, and The Liz Swados Project

Tickets range from $10$135. Visit princetonsymphony.org/festival.

Summer Chamber Concerts Return

to Richardson

The Ulysses Quartet will open Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts’ 57th Season in Richardson Auditorium on Sunday, June 23 at 4 p.m. Works by Fanny

Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and Tower are on the program. Ruth Ochs, who conducts the Princeton University Sinfonia, will provide commentary.

Founded in the summer of 2015, the Ulysses Quartet won the grand prize and gold medal in the senior string division of the 2016 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and first prize in the 2018 Schoenfeld International String Competition.

The quartet’s members hail from Canada, the U.S., and Taiwan. They hold degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, the Juilliard School, and University of North Texas. The musicians perform on instruments and bows on loan from the Maestro Foundation, and private donors.

The quartet believes in the power of music to inspire,

enlighten, and bring people together. Ulysses aims to use this platform to raise the voices of underrepresented BIPOC and female composers. The group’s name pays homage to Homer’s hero Odysseus and his arduous homeward voyage, signifying the constant pursuit of artistic and personal ideals. For more information, visit princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org or call (609) 570-8404.

Summer at the Chapel

Santino Fontana (Photo by Nathan Johnson)

SERIES OPENER: The Ulysses Quartet is first on the list of ensembles at the Princeton University Summer Chamber Concert 57th season at Richardson Auditorium on June 23.

Summer Living Town Topics

Creative Collective Art Group Exhibit at Gourgaud Gallery

The Cranbury Arts Council will host an exhibit by the Creative Collective Art Group July 1 through August 29 at the Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury. An opening reception is on Sunday, July 14 from 1-3 p.m.

The exhibit includes the members of the Creative Collective Art Group displaying a variety of art mediums — acrylic paintings, oil painting, watercolor, mixed media, and photography.

The Creative Collective is dedicated to fostering a creative and nurturing community for artists, artisans, and art lovers in central New Jersey and beyond.

Their goal is to provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere for inspiration for beginners to professionals as well as supporting the greater artists community.

The following members will be displaying artwork at the Gourgaud Gallery: Loretta Brower, Amelia Chin, Linda Gilbert, Frances Gunther, Annette Newmark, Elaine Rosenberg, Ellen Rothhouse, Laurie Schwartzer, Margaret Simpson, Evi Sutkowski, and Lynn Cheng Varga.

For more information, visit facebook.com/groups/CreativeCollective4art.

The Cranbury Arts Council provides arts-oriented programs, workshops, and performances aimed at enriching the cultural experiences of the community and keeping the creative spirit alive in adults and children. Their mission is to foster, support, educate, inspire, and promote artists and art appreciation in the community.

The Gourgaud Gallery is located on the second floor of the Cranbury Town Hall at 23-A North Main Street, Cranbury, Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit cranburyartscouncil.org.

Talk on Art Depicting Early Battles of American Revolution

The Trent House Association will host an illustrated talk on how the early battles of the American Revolution have been portrayed visually over the past two and a half centuries. Given by Roger Williams, a well-regarded local historian of the Revolution, this free talk will be held on Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m. at the Trent House Museum Visitor Center and virtually at tinyurl.com/ THATalkJune30. The museum is located at 15 Market Street in Trenton, across from the Hughes Justice Complex. Free parking and the museum entrance are at the rear of the property off William Trent Place.

One of the iconic images of the early days of the American Revolution is that of Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas Eve 1776, portrayed in an 1851 painting by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutz. This painting solidified this crucial

event in the public’s mind, and it remains one of the best-known portrayals of the Revolution. Painted in Germany 75 years after the Battle of Trenton, it is not surprising that some of the details are not accurate. This is also true of many of the numerous other artistic interpretations of this and other events of the Battles of Trenton and Princeton. Williams will share many of these interpretations during his talk, pointing out how these images have reinforced certain beliefs about the Revolution and created opportunities for exaggeration and even distortion of the actual events.

A book publishing professional, Williams serves as a historical interpreter at Washington Crossing Historic Park, Pa., and for the Princeton Battlefield Society. He is the state historian for the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and is co-founder of TenCrucialDays.org, an organized affiliation of organizations committed to the promotion of the ten days in 1776-77 that “turned the tide of American fortunes toward independence.”

The William Trent House Museum is a National Historic Landmark in the

“CLOUD SWING”: This wheelchair-accessible public art installation at Grounds For

(GFS) has received an Innovator Award from the Cultural Access Network Project. Designed by Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Isometric Studio, it will be at GFS through October 5.

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area and on the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. For more information, visit williamtrenthouse.org.

“Cloud Swing” at GFS Receives Innovator Award Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) in Hamilton recently received an Innovator Award from the Cultural Access Network Project for its public art installation, Cloud Swing, at the Project’s Annual Excellence in Cultural Access Awards.

Recognized for its innovative approach to public art, Cloud Swing , an art installation that features three plank swings and two wheelchair-accessible swings, allows GFS visitors of all abilities the opportunity to “play” on the interactive sculpture. GFS is

hosting Cloud Swing, which was designed by Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Isometric Studio, through October 5.

“We are honored that we’ve been presented with an Innovator Award for hosting Cloud Swing,” said Sam Hwang, director of guest services at Grounds For Sculpture. “Engaging the public in meaningful art experiences open to all aligns with our founder Seward Johnson’s vision for Grounds For Sculpture to serve as a model for accessible public art.”

Cloud Swing is designed to inspire a world in which public art and play invite and include people of all abilities. Its five swings hang from a cloud-shaped metal canopy. The swings face each other, fostering community and a sense of belonging. The sculpture creates an opportunity for GFS visitors to engage in acts of

joy and experiential play, creating a sense of shared wellness.

The mission of Isometric Studio is to unite graphic design and architecture to create empowering visual identities and spatial experiences. Through design, they seek to advance an ethos of inclusion, equity, and justice, centering the lived experiences of marginalized people. GFS partnered with Isometric Studio to host Cloud Swing for a limited time, beginning in the fall of 2023.

The Cultural Access Network Project is a co-sponsored project of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Grounds For Sculpture is located at 80 Sculptors Way in Hamilton. For more information, visit groundsforsculpture.org.

“FLOWERS ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA”: This work by Francis Gunther is featured in an exhibit by the Creative Collective Art Group, on view July 1 through August 29 at the Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury.

Sculpture

Works by Zane Zamost

Now at Capital Health

Artist Jane Zamost started her involvement in the healing arts at Capital Health more than 10 years ago, fascinated at how art transforms life’s most beautiful and challenging moments. She said that these experiences shaped her and impacted the way she makes art, prodding her to be uninhibited and free of judgement. The music playing is often her guide as are sun

rise walks, life’s joy, and hardships both grand and small.

Works by Zamost are now on exhibit in “Escapades of My Mind,” on view through August 26 in the Investors Bank Art & Healing Gallery in the second floor atrium at Capital Health Medical Center — Hopewell.

Zamost hopes her art will touch viewers in some manner. It is her belief that art nourishes the soul like food feeds the body. All are welcome and every purchase helps support the Healing Arts Program at Capital Health.

For more information, visit janezamost.com.

Area Exhibits

Art@Bainbridge, 158 Nassau Street, has “Denison Baniwa: Under the Skin of History” through September 1. Artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, has “Beyond Boundaries” through June 30. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lambertvillearts.com.

Art on Hulfish, 11 Hulfish Street, has “Don’t we touch each other just to prove we are still here?: Photography and Touch” through August 4. Artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, has “Narratives From My Toy Box” through June 29 in the Taplin Gallery and “Phases of the Heart” through June 29 in the Solley Lobby Gallery. Artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Ficus Bon Vivant, 235 Nassau Street, has “Capture the Rhythm” through January 12. Ficusbv.com.

Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “Slow Motion” through September 1 and “That’s Worth Celebrating: The Life and Work of the Johnson Family” through the end of 2024, among other exhibits. Groundsforsculpture.org.

Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “Princeton Reflected: Stories from HSP’s Collection” and “Einstein Salon and Innovator’s Gallery.” Museum hours are Thursday through Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m. Princetonhistory.org.

Mercer Museum, 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution” through December 31, 2026. Mercermuseum.org.

Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “George R. Anthonisen: Meditations on the Human Condition” through October 13. Michenerartmuseum.org

Morpeth Contemporary, 43 West Broad Street, Hopewell, has “Mystery, Memory, and Magic: The

— Hopewell.

Art of Lyanne Malamed” through June 30. Morpethcontemporary.com.

Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “Morven Revealed: Untold Stories from New Jersey’s Most Historic Home,” through March 2. Morven. org.

New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Avenue, New Hope, Pa., has “Structures and Constructions in Fiber” June 29 through August 18. An opening reception is on June 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. Newhopearts.org.

Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, has works by Helen Rudnick through July 2. Paintings by Vivian Slee are at the 254 Nassau Street location through July 2. Smallworldcoffee.com.

Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Trenton, has “Space & Clutter” through June 30. Ellarslie.org.

West Windsor Arts, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, has “2024 Faculty & Student Show” through July 13. Westwindsorarts.org.

Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers, 71 George Street, New Brunswick, has “George Segal: Themes and Variations” through July 31 and “Michelle V. Agins: Storyteller” through December 8. Zimmerli.rutgers.edu.

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the Experience Princeton Board will hold their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 4:00 PM at The Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square, Princeton, New Jersey. Room location to be posted on the Meeting Board located on the 2nd floor of The Nassau Inn Conference Center. The agenda will include a standard business agenda, Nominating Team Report and election of officers and new directors, old business, new business, and an opportunity for public comment.

Attendance may be in Person or via Zoom. Please use the link below to join the meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86918086076?pwd=sxFQwluPXYtt3HfO3IT4wQAmcfKaFl.1

Future meetings for Experience Princeton will be the third Wednesday of each month at 4pm unless otherwise designated. Dates in 2024 include Jul 17, Aug 21, Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18, 2024. Dates in 2025 include Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21, and Jun 18. Please check the Events page on our website for official meeting dates and times at www.experienceprinceton.org.

Aubrey Haines

President, Experience Princeton

“DANCING WITH NATURE”: Works by artist and healing arts instructor Jane Zamost are featured in “Escapades of My Mind,” on view through August 26 in the Investors Bank Art & Healing Gallery at Capital Health Medical Center

Town Topics | Mark Your Calendar

Wednesday, June 19

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: “Leighton Listens.” Princeton Councilman Leighton Newlin is on hand to discuss current events with members of the public at Bagel Nook, Princeton Shopping Center.

1 p.m.: Juneteenth Flag Raising at Monument Hall. Opening remarks by Princeton Councilman Leighton Newlin.

4-7 p.m.: Princeton Festival Juneteenth Community Celebration, at Morven, 55 Stockton Street. History, crafts, food, and an interactive oral history project. Free. Morven.org.

6 p.m.: Princeton Public Library’s Board of Trustees meets at the library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

7 p.m.: Juneteenth Celebration Honoring Black Choral Music, at the Princeton Festival. Vinroy D. Brown of Westminster Choir College leads a choir drawn from the community and anchored by the Capital Singers of Trenton, in the performance pavilion at Morven, 55 Stockton Street. Princetonsymphony.org/festival.

Thursday, June 20

10 a.m.-3 p.m .: Princeton Farmers Market is at

Hinds Plaza. More than 30 vendors with local organic produce, pasture-raised meat and eggs, cheeses, fresh flowers, knife-sharpening, jewelry, and more. Live music. SNAP/EBT cards and matches accepted up to $10 a day. Princetonfarmersmarket.com.

10 a.m .: Meeting of the 55-Plus Club of Princeton at The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street. Ephraim Isaac, director of the Institute of Semitic Studies and chair of the board of the Ethiopian Peace and Development Center, will speak. Also available on Zoom. Free with suggested donation of $5. Princetonol.com/ groups/55plus.

4:30 p.m .: The 2024 Solstice Trail Run at The Watershed Reserve, Titus Mill Road, Pennington. Races, music, food, beer, and firepits, in memory of Isabella de la Houssaye. The watershed.org/solstice-run.

6 p.m .: Mambo Magic performs at the Summer Concert Series on the green at Princeton Shopping Center, North Harrison Street. Free. Princetonshoppingcenter.com.

6:30 p.m .: Family Fort Night at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. On the third floor,

fort-building and cozy reading time. Princetonlibrary. org.

7 p.m .: The Sebastians, a baroque ensemble, is at the Princeton Festival, performing at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. Music by Telemann, Bach, and Vivaldi. Princetonsymphony. org/festival.

7-9 p.m .: Story & Verse: Poetry, Storytelling, and Spoken Word Open Mic, at the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. Share a story, poetry, or prose based on the theme “I was Younger Then.” Free. Artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Friday, June 21

12-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips & Sounds at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Winery and Barn Door Café are open. Music from 5-8 p.m. by Jerry Steele. Terhuneorchards.com.

7 p.m .: Empire Wild performs at the Princeton Festival, in the performance pavilion at Morven, 55 Stockton Street. Juilliardtrained classical crossover trio. Princetonsymphony. org/festival.

7 p.m .: Dancing Under the Stars at Hinds Plaza. Members of Central Jersey Dance demonstrate basic

steps and lead others in an evening of dancing. If it rains, the event is held in the Princeton Public Library’s Community Room. Princetonlibrary.org.

8 p.m .: Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is at Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Kelsey.mccc.edu.

Saturday, June 22

9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Farmers Market at Vaughn lot, Princeton Junction train station. Fresh produce and much more. Cooking demonstration by chef Nash Reba; music by Darla Rich Jazz. Wwcfm.org.

9-11 a.m. and 12-2 p.m .: Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) holds volunteer stewardship sessions. Working under the guidance of the FOPOS stewardship team, participants will engage in riparian and forest restoration, removing invasive species and planting native species in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve to help readying the preserve for summer. Register at www.fopos.org/ events-programs

10-11:30 a.m .: Princeton Future holds a “Coffee Talk.” Meet at Princeton Shopping Center between LiiLLiPiES and Pastiamo. The topic is development at the shopping center. Led by architect Kirk Gastinger and environmental health specialist Evan Anderson. Includes a one-mile walk past recent projects. Princetonfuture.net.

10 a.m.-4 p.m .: Plowing, Harrowing, and Wash Day, at Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. Learn about doing laundry the old-fashioned way. Howellfarm.org.

11 a.m.: Princeton Pride Parade begins at the Municipal Building, 400 Witherspoon Street. The grand marshal is Walter Naegle,

ARDEN

partner of Bayard Rustin. Followed by an After-Party at the Princeton YMCA. RustinCenter.org.

12-2 p.m.: Live music on the green at Palmer Square by Peter and the Master Keys. Free. Palmersquare. com/events

12-5 p.m .: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music from 2-5 p.m. by Kingston Ridge. Light fare available; farm store is open. Terhuneorchards.com.

1:30-2:30 p.m .: Bike and Pedestrian Safety Workshop at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell. For parents, families, and elementary school children; essential rules of the road and how to navigate safely around town. Redlibrary.org.

7 p.m .: An Evening with Santino Fontana, at the Princeton Festival, in the performance pavilion at Morven, 55 Stockton Street. Princetonsymphony.org/festival.

8 p.m .: Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is at Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Kelsey.mccc.edu.

Sunday, June 23

12-5 p.m .: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music from 2-5 p.m. by Bud Belviso. Light fare available; farm store is open. Terhuneorchards. com.

1 p.m .: Carillon concert at the Princeton University Graduate Tower; listen from the lawn outside. Free, held rain or shine. Gradschool. princeton.edu.

1-4 p.m .: Courthouse Quilters Guild holds a workshop by Lisa Shepherd Stewart of Cultured Expressions, at Hunterdon County Complex, Building 1, Flemington. Followed by a meeting and trunk show. $55. Courthousequilters.org.

2 p.m .: Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is at Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Kelsey.mccc.edu.

4 p.m.: The Ulysses Quartet performs as part of Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts at Richardson Auditorium. Free. Tickets.princeton.edu.

4 p.m.: Gathering in solidarity with the October 7 hostages, and a call for their release. Organized by a grassroots group of Israelis in Princeton. At Hinds Plaza.

Tuesday, June 25 9:30 and 11 a.m .: Read & Pick: Monarchs, Swallowtails and Honeybees, Oh My! At Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Hands-on activity with stories; everyone makes their own butterfly to take home. $12. Terhuneorchards.com.

JUNE

5-7:15 p.m .: “Reverse Pitch: Meet the Investors,” at Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs, 303A College Road East. Hear from investors about their missions and what they look for in early-stage life science and biotech entrepreneurs. Princetonbiolabs.com.

Wednesday, June 26

8-10:30 a.m.: Princeton Mercer Chamber hosts the Women of Achievement Awards at Jasna Polana, 4519 Province Line Road. Mary Gay Abbott-Young, Melissa Tenzer, and Natalie Tung are honored. Princetonmercerchamber.org/ events . 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: “Leighton Listens.” Princeton Councilman Leighton Newlin is on hand to discuss current events with members of the public on the steps of Nassau Street Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street.

2 p.m .: The film Crazy Rich Asians is screened at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

Thursday, June 27

10 a.m.-3 p.m .: Princeton Farmers Market is at Hinds Plaza. More than 30 vendors with local organic produce, pasture-raised meat and eggs, cheeses, fresh flowers, knife-sharpening, jewelry, and more. Live music. SNAP/EBT cards and matches accepted up to $10 a day. Princetonfarmersmarket.com.

6 p.m .: School of Rock Princeton performs at the Summer Concert Series on the green at Princeton Shopping Center, North Harrison Street. Free. Princetonshoppingcenter.com.

6:30-7:30 p.m .: Workshop on preventing financial fraud and scams, by Sonal Vyas of Bank of America, at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike. Register at mcl. org or (609) 883-8292.

Friday, June 28

12-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips & Sounds at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Winery and Barn Door Café are open. Music from 5-8 p.m. by Bill O’Neal and Andy Koontz. Terhuneorchards.com.

7-8:30 p.m.: “Telematic Collisions” with Trevor New, in the gallery of West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road. Brooklyn-based electro-acoustic violist, composer, and recording artist. $10-$12. Westwindsorarts. org.

7:30 p.m .: The Princeton Symphonic Brass holds its annual summer concert at the Community Music School, 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro. Americana, jazz, pop, and light classical. Led by Lawrence Kursar. Psbrass.square.site.

S ports

Earning a Spot on U.S. Field Hockey Team

for Olympics, PU Star Yeager Looking to Make an Impact at Paris Games

Beth Yeager delayed her junior year at Princeton University for the opportunity to compete for a spot on the United States national field hockey team.

The night before the final team was to be posted on their training team’s app last week, Yeager was understandably nervous.

“It would be a bit strange if I wasn’t,” said Yeager. “I was definitely nervous. Like the night before, I really couldn’t fall asleep, and I woke up early that morning.

I think everyone is. No matter if I had my position on the team, I would have been nervous just because it was my first Olympic selection and obviously it’s something that I’ve worked towards my whole field hockey career.”

Yeager was thrilled to be named June 12 to the 16-player roster for the national team that will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris that begin July 27.

“It’s been a year of really big growth for the team and for me as well,” Yeager said.

“It was quite the whirlwind of emotions to even qualify and that was a special experience within itself. And then to make the team was just really, really special. When I read the list, I just felt really grateful and excited and relieved. Just all those emotions.”

Yeager was still in high school in Greenwich, Conn., when she drew an invitation to train with the national team. She continued to work with the U.S. squad through her first two seasons at Princeton in 2021 and 2022 while becoming the second field hockey player to be named Ivy Player of the Year in her first two college seasons.

“My Princeton coaches and my teammates were actually really supportive and helpful in encouraging me to join the national team, but also allowed me to still be a very active member of the Princeton team, so that really helped,” said Yeager, who tallied 16 goals and eight assists as a freshman and then scored 12 goals with eight assists as a sophomore. “And my U.S. coaches really did the same thing. They were very mindful about my commitments to Princeton from a field hockey perspective and an academic perspective and helped me balance both. I really wanted to be part of both environments. It was definitely difficult, but I think I did my best to try to make it work because I knew that it was something I really wanted to do.”

Following her sophomore year of school, however, Yeager determined that she would have to take a gap year in school if she wanted a chance to make the national team. United States Field Hockey asked all of its training team to commit to living and training together in Charlotte, N.C., beginning that summer.

“I really love Princeton, the team and also the academics and obviously it was tough leaving my friends,” said Yeager. “So Princeton definitely made it a really hard decision because I do love it there, but I think in other ways it was a little bit of an easy decision

because I knew that this was the only way I could pursue my dream. I also knew that even if we didn’t qualify, it would just give me the opportunity to really push myself and become a better field hockey player and that’s obviously something I care about.”

Yeager still found a way to support her Princeton teammates in person when they took on UConn and Columbia this year. Otherwise, she has stayed in touch with them as best she can between their school and season and her training and international play.

“My teammates were super supportive and really nice about reaching out,” said Yeager. “You’re able to maintain a good connection, even though we’re obviously in different places and both very busy.”

Yeager is one of the younger players on the national team roster that has a mix of younger players like Yeager, who just played her 50th international match in May, and veterans that have been through the recent ups and downs of the U.S. field hockey program. The U.S. retooled its coaching staff multiple times and adjusted its training since it failed to qualify for the last Olympics, but Yeager has seen the benefits of the centralized training program in Charlotte and the staff led over the last year by head coach David Passmore.

“Our coaches and the team leaders have done a really good job of instilling a really, really strong team culture,” said Yeager. “I think we’ve kind of seen that prevail through these really stressful moments like at the Olympic Qualifier and even with the individual stress leading up to Olympic selection. I think in addition to getting quality training, that’s what’s really kind of propelled us a little bit.”

In January, a comeback win over Japan in the Olympic Qualifier sealed their 2024 Olympic berth at the expense of teams like New Zealand, whom they eliminated, and India, whom they put in a bad position and were eventually eliminated. The U.S. will be underdogs again in the Olympics, although they come off a confidence-building win over sixth-ranked Great Britain that ended their FIH (International Hockey Federation) Hockey Pro League play.

“That was our eighth game in like three weeks, and we had lost all the other ones, but we were able to put that aside and come out and not care,” said Yeager. “It’s actually like a team strength of ours to kind of rise to the occasion in these moments.”

Yeager will be making her first appearance in the Olympics. The U.S. will be in Pool B with Argentina, Australia, Great Britain, South Africa, and Spain. They open against Spain on July 29. Quarterfinal play begins August 5.

“Our goal, besides obviously medaling, would be to reach the quarterfinals,” said Yeager.

“We have a lot of experience in being the underdog team

and kind of beating the odds like we did to qualify. We beat and knocked out two teams in our pool that are both ranked above us to qualify. So I think as a team, we’ve been in that situation a lot and I think we kind of like thrive on that. We’re really good at using the underdog mentality to our advantage.”

Yeager is looking forward to the Olympic experience and taking another step in her field hockey career. She plays mostly midfield and some attack for the U.S., while Princeton has used her skills on the attack.

“You kind of take a different role on whatever team you’re on,” said Yeager. “My role from Princeton even in the two years I was there changed a bit. And I’m sure when I go back, it might be a little different. I guess I don’t really notice it that much. I think also because of growing up playing on a lot of teams — like a club team, high school team, and junior national team all simultaneously — I got used to just understanding that I might play a different role on one team versus the other.”

Yeager’s game has grown with each different experience that she has had. She helped Sacred Heart Greenwich to a historic win over Greenwich Academy in high school before training with the national team began. She came to Princeton and her game was challenged there in her first two seasons of college hockey under Princeton head coach Carla Tagliente and assistant coach Dina Rizzo.

than always working hard.”

There has been little time for anything else after long training days. Yeager has kept up with her Chinese language classes through an online course, but mostly she’s been focused on preparing each day to compete for a national team Olympic roster spot.

“Obviously the college level’s so much faster than the high school level,” said Yeager. “I really learned a lot through that. I learned not just from the games, but in the practices I’ve technically developed a lot more as a player because of Dina and Carla’s coaching, which is obviously amazing. I think they really helped me to develop a lot more from a skill perspective, but also from a tactical perspective and also by competing against my teammates every day. I was put in a very competitive cauldron with all my teammates who are very talented field hockey players. I think that they pushed me to be able to develop a lot more.”

The past year has further progressed her game while competing at the highest level. Her skill level has improved, and she has gained a new perspective on the game from the U.S. coaches. The game at the highest level has challenged her in new ways.

“I’ve developed a lot more in

Yeager may have been nervous the night before, but all her sacrifices paid off when she found her name on the U.S. roster to compete in next month’s Paris Olympics. She will live out her dreams with the U.S. team in the biggest games of her career before returning to Princeton in the fall.

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“I’m still focused on giving whatever I can to help the team succeed,” said Yeager.

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more of a disciplined athlete. I think I always liked hard work, but I don’t think I understood how to work smartly rather

STICKING WITH IT: Beth Yeager dribbles the ball upfield in action for the U.S. national field hockey team. Yeager, a rising junior for the Princeton University field hockey squad, was named last week to the 16-player roster for the national team that will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris that begin July 27. Yeager, who was the Ivy League Player of the Year in 2021 and 2022, took a year away from school to focus on making the U.S. squad for the Olympics. (Photo provided courtesy of USA Field Hockey)

PU Sports Roundup

Princeton Women’s Basketball Names Edwards as Assist. Coach

The Princeton University women’s basketball program has added Jordan Edwards as an assistant coach.

Edwards comes to Princeton from High Point, where she spent the previous season as an assistant coach/ director of operations. The Panthers won 20 games and reached the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) in 2023-24.

“I am delighted with the addition of Jordan Edwards to our Princeton Women’s Basketball staff,” said Princeton head coach Carla Berube. “Having gotten to know Jordan through our WBCA (Women’s Basketball Coaches Association) mentorship group, I knew she would be a perfect fit for our team, Princeton Athletics, and our great University. She brings unmatched enthusiasm and passion for the game, for player development, and for building relationships. With her contagious energy and dedication, there’s no doubt she’ll make a significant impact on the program and contribute to our ongoing success.”

Previously, Edwards played for three seasons at High Point, helping the Panthers to its first NCAA Tournament in 2021. Edwards averaged 7.1 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game in 87 contests. She also saw action in 61 contests at Niagara before transferring to High Point.

PU Open Coach Dauphiny Named Co-Regional Coach of the Year

Princeton University women’s open rowing head coach

Lori Dauphiny was named a Collegiate Rowing Coach Association (CRCA) Co-Regional Coach of the Year, the organization announced.

Dauphiny and her staff were also named CRCA Regional Staff of the Year. The Princeton varsity 8 did not lose during the regular season, earning wins over Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Rutgers, USC, Yale, Columbia, Northeastern, Notre Dame, and Penn all by at least three seconds.

The Tiger varsity 8 won its grand final at the Ivy League Championships, helping Princeton clinch the team title. The Tiger second varsity 8 took bronze at the Ivy regatta while the varsity 4 placed first.

Ending its season by competing at the NCAA Rowing Championships on Harsha Lake in Bethel, Ohio, Princeton finished fourth in the team standings at the regatta. The varsity 4 provided a highlight, taking second in its grand final. It marked the first time Princeton has been in the top four in the team standings for three consecutive seasons since 2010-13.

Princeton Field Hockey Adds Harris to Coaching Staff

Former U.S. men’s national field hockey team member Pat Harris, who has spent more than two decades as a successful player, coach, and administrator in the sport, will be joining the Princeton University field hockey staff for the 2024 season, Tiger head coach Carla Tagliente has announced.

Harris comes to Princeton having spent 25 years as a member of the U.S. men’s national team, the last five as a coach with the

men’s national team program and 15 years as a coach and player in Europe.

“We’re thrilled to have Pat with us,” said Tagliente. “He brings a unique perspective to our program with his many years of experience in the sport, both in the United States and in Europe. Every player on our team will benefit from having Pat here, and we can’t wait to get started.”

Harris is a graduate of California University of Pennsylvania where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He began his coaching career with three years at Louisville High School in Woodland Hills, Calif., before making the transition to coaching and playing overseas, first with the Laren Mixed Hockey Club in the Netherlands, where he led the U-16 boys’ team to the district championship.

From there, Harris went to Germany, where he coached from 2012-20, winning a German championship in 2017 and a bronze medal in the Euro Hockey League in 2019. His next stop was Belgium, where he played in the men’s first division and had three top eight finishes while also coaching a U-19 team to two top-eight finishes as well. He then moved over to coach a women’s team in the second division, where he helped the squad take second in its league and reached the playoffs while also serving as the coach of the Belgian U-18 national team.

During that entire time, he represented the United States on the men’s national team. Harris made 172 international outdoor appearances and 62 international indoor appearances for the U.S., winning a bronze medal at the 2023 Pan Am Games for the team’s first medal since 2000 and winning silver and bronze at the Pan Am Cup. He also helped the U.S. team to a fourth-place finish

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at the 2023 Indoor World Cup.

“I am elated at the opportunity to work with such a prestigious institution,” said Harris. “The combination of my international

experience as a player and coach and the ambitions of Princeton field hockey are in alignment. Carla and Dina [Rizzo] have established a very solid founda-

tion, and I am excited to see how much we can all grow together.” Princeton opens its 2024 season by playing at Louisville on September 6.

SPECIAL DELIVERY Princeton University pitcher Jacob Faulkner delivers a pitch in

game this spring. Rising senior Faulkner was recently named to the ABCA/Rawlings East All-Region Second Team. Faulkner, a 6’1, 200-pound native of Venice, Fla., posted an 8-1 record for

innings. Faulkner also

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

PHS Girls’ Lacrosse Got Back on Winning Track, Posting

12-9 Record, Making Sectional Quarters

Although the Princeton High girls’ lacrosse team ended its 2024 campaign with a tough 11-5 loss at Northern Highlands in the quarterfinal round of the state tournament, that defeat can’t diminish what the program accomplished as it regained its winning ways.

After struggling through a frustrating 7-12 season in 2023, the Tigers posted a 12-9 record this spring.

“Last year was a hard year for all of the girls, but it was a growing year,” said PHS head coach Katie Federico. “It really allowed a lot of them to mature. The seniors really took on that leadership role this year. It was the confidence and trust in each other — they played so well as a unit. That year of rebuilding really did help, as hard as it was.”

One of the biggest highlights for PHS was a 9-8 overtime win against Montgomery in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) North Jersey Group 3 tournament as the 11th-seeded Tigers avenged a 15-9 regular season loss to the sixth-seeded Cougars.

“That was huge. We had talked about it at the practice before that we hadn’t been through the first round since 2021, so that was one of our goals for this year,” said Federico, who team fell behind 6-0 at third-seeded Northern Highlands in the first quarter of the quarterfinal contest and couldn’t dig out of that hole in the season-ending setback.

“It was fun too because it was against Montgomery and we were able to have the rematch there and we played significantly better. I told the girls that all of those hard games we played set us up to be successful on the postseason and it worked.”

The squad’s senior group which included Riley Devlin, Sarah Henderson, Sylvie LeBouef, Phoebe Steiger, Ava Caruso, Joci Lee, Avery Gallagher, Julia Engelhart, Theona Hsu, and Allegra Brennan helped set the tone for that success.

“They are such a great group of girls, many of them have played together since their PGLax days,” said Federico. “It was great to see them grow and develop and then lead the underclassmen and show them how to face some adversity and to adjust. It was so nice for all of them to end with a successful season and a winning season. They just had a fun, enjoyable season and that is what you hope for them as seniors. They come out with all of that positivity. They have good memories to look back on We will really miss them.”

Devlin led the way on offense, tallying 66 goals and 20 assists.

“We gave Riley the heart of the team award at our banquet — it just shows everything that she is as a player,” said Federico of Devlin, who ended her PHS career with 204 goals and 53 assists. “She loves the game of lacrosse. Each year she focused on a different area to grow. Then in her senior year, she really took on that leadership role and was helping everywhere, whether it was on the field or off the field. She was giving underclassmen suggestions on how to drive and do dodges. She just has such a strong lax IQ. She sees things so nicely.”

The trio of Henderson, LeBouef, and Steiger each had a strong final campaign. Henderson tallied 11 goals and 35 assists this year as she reached the 100-point mark in her career, while LeBouef had nine goals and 14 assists and Steiger totaled 22 goals and 8 assists.

“Sarah and Sylvie overcame such adversity and while it was more of a challenge with speed-type things; they still worked at it and came back and really made a difference on the field,” said Federico. “Sarah did great, she worked so hard. Sylvie is just so calm, cool, and collected and has such a good head on her shoulders and up to the last game she was asking, ‘What can I do differently’ in this situation or that situation. They are just such learners of the game. Phoebe really had a great season. She does a great job overall with the mentality of the team on the field. She is a leader in that sense, she is so positive.”

On defense, the quartet of Lee, Gallagher, Engelhart, and Hsu held the fort.

“Joci is going on to play at RIT,” said Federico. “I always said she is one of the quietest girls in her freshman year and I kept saying you just need to get louder — and now to see her blossom into that loud, strong defender was great. it was the same thing with Avery and Julia. Theona was a beast out there. She worked on her speed and her agility. They just played as a unit.”

Goalie Brennan made 136 saves this spring to give the Tigers some good work on the cage.

“We weren’t even supposed to have her this year. She was supposed to be abroad in Italy this year, but there was a last minute thing and she came back,” said Federico. “We were so happy that she played. She is one of the funniest kids I have ever met. She did a great job. She, too, wanted to just keep learning.”

Federico is happy about her group of returners, which features sophomore

Gracie DePrince (16 goals, 2 assists), junior Aniya Zahid (19 goals, 4 assists), sophomore Quinn Gallagher (49 goals, 22 assists), and sophomore Leah Bornstein (56 goals, 22 assists) to provide offensive firepower, with sophomore defender Zoie Reynolds and freshman goalie Paige Menapace back to spearhead the back line.

“On attack we still have Gracie, who got a lot of experience,” said Federico. “Aniya who had a beautiful, breakout season. We have Quinn and Leah in the midfield. On defense, Zoie is going to really have to step up as a leader because four of our girls there were seniors. I think Zoie’s leadership will be able to adjust. We have Paige coming in as the goalie, which is nice.”

In Federico’s view, the returning group has the character to follow in the footsteps of the program’s Class of ’24.

“They also faced adversity as freshmen so that is going to be to our benefit,” said Federico. “A lot of them play club together, so they are going to be playing with each other throughout the summer and the fall. I think that is going to be very beneficial as well.”

—Bill Alden

North Jersey Group 3 tournament to post their first win in the state tourney since 2021. PHS ended its season by falling 11-5 at Northern Highlands in the quarterfinal round of the state tournament.

STEPPING UP: Princeton High girls’ lacrosse player Joci Lee races upfield in action this spring. Senior defender Lee helped PHS show marked improvement this season as it went 12-9 after going 7-12 in 2023. The Tigers edged Montgomery 9-8 in overtime in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA)

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Buoyed by Culture Change Under New Coach Chrisman, Hun

Girls’ Lacrosse Produced Winning Campaign

Although the Hun School girls’ lacrosse team ended the spring by losing nailbiters to local foes Princeton High and Princeton Day School, Geoff Chrisman appreciated the intensity and skill level displayed in the rivalry clashes.

“It was a lot of fun, it was definitely good Princeton crosstown lacrosse which is always awesome,” said Hun first year head coach Chrisman, a 2003 PHS alum who played lacrosse and football during his high school days. “You want to see it doing well. There is so much on the line, it feels like. Having played in games when I was here and now coaching in them, you get to feel that emotion. You are going to see those kids at Hoagie Haven. The girls are neighbors, they grew up with each other. They play club together.”

In the 14-10 loss to PHS, Hun was tied 6-6 with the Tigers at halftime but couldn’t close the deal in the second half.

“I think the team needs to learn how to finish,” said Chrisman. “It was a learning experience again in seizing our moments when we have them.”

In the finale against PDS, Hun rallied late before falling 16-15 to the Panthers.

“It was to just go out and have fun and sell out,” said Chrisman, whose team posted a final record of 9-8. “We didn’t end up winning, but being down a goal with a minute left we were able to force the turnover and score that goal. The girls showed that they were going to fight to the last minute and then PDS came up with that goal with four and a half seconds left in the game. It was an awesome game and PDS was able to finish. but we fought every minute, every second of that game , so I was really proud of them.”

Chrisman was proud of how his players came together this spring in his first season at the helm.

“I think the creation of our culture and the growth of our culture was tremendous,” said Chrisman. “Like I tell the girls, it is not about the school name, it is not about any coaches, it is about what they create. They created this tremendous culture. We talked about R-A-I-D which is responsibility, accountability, initiative, and determination. They lived up to that 100 percent with the things they are talking about in the offseason. They voted

for their captains next year and they are already taking a leadership role.”

The squad’s senior group — which included Ava Olender, Olivia Kim, Kaia Diaz, Norah Kempson, Katie Borgstrum, Lauren Larkin, and Zoey Palmer — took a lead role in creating that culture.

“I think that they have created a legacy, especially with the fact that I think we have only had five or six winning seasons since 2000,” said Chrisman. “So for this senior class to have had winning seasons the last two years is awesome. It says a lot about the foundation that they built and the legacy that they are going to leave. It is here is the effort that you need to put in. Now the next group of girls can grow with that and take it to the next level.”

Senior stars Olender and Kim took their games to a higher level this spring as Olender tallied 69 goals and 31 assists while Kim contributed 57 goals and 11 assists.

“The way they play, the way they lead, is amazing and then you take into account that both of them are top scorers,” said Chrisman, noting that Tufts University commit Olender is in the top 5 all-time in scoring for Hun (238 points on 181 goals and 57 assists) while Williams College commit Kim is in the Top 10 (216 points on 180 goals and 36 assists).

“You are talking about players who are not selfish and are awesome leaders and then they have the stats to back it up. Those are the players you want in your program. They are girls who are going to hold other girls accountable the right way.”

Hun boasts a good group of girls coming back in sophomore standouts Aspen Swanson (32 goals, 25 assists in 2024), Emma Stowe (16 goals, 5 assists), Keaton Vales (11 goals, 5 assists), Arielle Knapik (4 goals, 3 assists), and goalie Julia Wolfe (148 saves) along with junior defender Dana Trotter.

“That core group of sophomores is going to be such a tremendous group, it is everything you want moving forward,” said Chrisman.

“The girls voted and they picked Trotta, Swanson, and Stowe as captains for next year. They all bring different things to the table. Even beyond those three, there is so much leadership, especially in that rising junior class with Keaton, Arielle, and Julia. There is just such a

core of girls that are committed to making the program special. All of their priorities are culture. They know that spending the time together, doing the things in the offseason, and how they treat each other is critical.”

Stowe emerged as a rising star this spring. “We had switched her from defense to midfield, I think she was a little nervous in the beginning,” said Chrisman. “Once she realized her athletic ability and her strengths, she took off. She became that do-it-all player for us. She is very athletic, big, and strong. She can clear the ball well, she assisted, and she scored some goals. She was great. She has a huge ceiling. I think she is going to keep exploding the next two years.”

The play of Swanson this season was a revelation as she also capitalized on her athletic ability.

“We moved her from the defensive side down to attack,” said Chrisman. “Her vision is unreal, being able to read things coming up. She hit cutters all the time. Once other teams realized that she could feed, it left a lot open for her to cut, to catch, and to finish. She is going to be an absolute special player.”

In goal, Wolfe made great strides in her first varsity campaign.

“Julia had a tremendous season, I didn’t know what the goalie situation was really going to look like coming in, and then I got to see her a little bit in the winter,” said Chrisman. “We put out a plan in the beginning — this is what we need to work on. She embraced it and then down in Florida I was like, ‘She is going to be special.’ She is still learning to be a goalie and really the big thing is that she just continues to get better and get comfortable and get reps. She has already set out her goals for the offseason and is doing those things.”

The main goal going forward for the Raiders is making the most of every moment in the heat of competition.

“The idea is that we now need to create consistency, this year we played moments at really high levels,” said Chrisman. “The big goal for them is that we need to develop so we can play consistently all of the time. We can’t miss those big ground balls. We can’t screw up on a clear. It has to be ‘now let’s create consistency, let’s welcome our new girls in,’ and begin to push that.”

For Chrisman, the welcome he got from his players as he took over the program was a sign of good things to come.

“Everywhere you go, kids are kids and you hope that they are going to buy in,” said Chrisman, who has previously coached at PHS, WW/P-South, and North Hunterdon. “They bought in so quickly and more than I could have ever ask for in year one, especially the seniors. It is difficult as a senior when you get a new coach. They were great. When we talked about their goals for the season, they basically matched up with what I wanted to do. They helped take that to the next level. I think the program is going to be in a better place because of this.”

—Bill Alden

With All Hands on Deck Due to Limited Roster, PDS Girls’ Lax Showed Skill, Grit in Going 15-6

As Lucia Marcozzi took the helm of the Princeton Day School girls’ lacrosse program this spring, it was all hands on deck.

“It was so much fun, I am lucky with such a good group of girls,” said Marcozzi, a former Bucknell University women’s lax standout who has been coaching in club programs for several years. “It was such a small team that everyone had to do anything.”

That lack of depth hurt the Panthers as the fifth-seeded Panthers fell 14-9 to fourthseeded to Saddle River Day in the quarterfinal round of the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public Group B tournament.

“In the second half, we were gassed, we didn’t have enough legs on the sideline,” said Marcozzi, noting the senior star midfielder Jesse Hollander and junior goalie Grace Ulrich were sidelined for the game due to injury and illness, respectively.

“The girls fought hard, it was a fun game. It was an exciting game, it just didn’t turn out the way we wanted it to.”

The squad’s seniors — Tessa Caputo, Kelly Christie, Hollander, Katie ZarishYasunas, Maddy Flory, and Adriana Salzano — led the fight this spring as PDS went 15-6.

“All of them set such a huge standard for the program,” said Marcozzi. “I was pumped to be there that year for them.”

Fairfield University commit Caputo has set an incredible standard offensively, tallying 100 goals and 61 assists this year and ending her record-breaking career with 435 points on 275 goals and 160 assists.

“Tessa raised the bar for whoever is going to come in to try to break the scoring record” said Marcozzi.

The pair of Christie (48 goals and 24 assists in 2024) and Wesleyan University commit Hollander (47 goals, 18 assists) helped power the Panther midfield.

“Kelly and Jesse really had their shining year, I am sad that it was their senior year because I would have loved to have them again,” said Marcozzi. “They didn’t even realize how much they contributed to our offense, making the momentum go our way most of the time with their grit. They always wanted to

be in. If they wanted water, I couldn’t afford to take them out because I needed them every minute. They were so competitive and so hungry on the draw. It was like that raw competitiveness that you don’t see all of the time in high school sports. It made me happy that they found their way and they started feeling like they were stars on the team.”

Zarish-Yasunas, who will be playing at Muhlenberg College next year, helped make the PDS attack go.

“Katie is so relaxed and calm,” said Marcozzi of Zarish-Yasunas, who had 17 goals and four assists this spring. “She knows the offense so well, she knows how to get the ball in the back of the net. She was a great source of calm that we had on our offense.

During the Montclair Kimberley game in the Prep B final when things got crazy and we needed someone to control it, she was who we looked to.”

On defense, Flory helped calm things down. “Maddy is soft-spoken girl and she has a quiet confidence,” said Marcozzi. “She totally found her voice this year. With Shelby [Ruf] moving into the midfield after being a dominant defender, I think Maddy realized that this is my turn to step up, this is my senior year. She did a great job of it.”

Soccer star Salzano, who joined the program after PDS couldn’t field a softball team this spring, made an impact in her first year in the sport with her competitive spirit.

“Dre didn’t know how to hold a stick yet but she was still cheering people on, keeping the energy up, making sure that girls were running through plays and running through the line,” said Marcozzi of Salzano, who will be joining the Monmouth University women’s soccer program this fall. “With her competitive nature, I have never seen somebody like that. It is going to translate huge this fall at Monmouth. She is big, she is strong, and she is loud — everything that makes a great athlete. I am happy it translated for the year that we had her.”

Junior Ruf displayed her competitive nature this spring, tallying 38 goals and 12 assists as she moved up to the midfield.

“This was a huge transformative year for Shelby, just feeling like, ‘I can score and play defense, I can do anything at any side of the field,’” said Marcozzi. “I am really excited to see what Shelby can do next year. I look for her to be a leader and take the reins.”

Another junior, Natalia Soffer (11 goals, 6 assists in 2024), figures to be taking a bigger role in the midfield next year.

“Nat is great on the circle, she is very graceful,” said Marcozzi. “She is very smart, she knows exactly what she has to do. I think in her senior year, her confidence is going to go up. She is filling shoes of some of her best friends that are leaving.”

A trio of juniors — Cass Salas, Eliza Bailey, and goalie Ulrich — will need to step up on the back line.

“As for our defense, we have Cass there and we still have Eliza she is a seasoned defender,” said Marcozzi. “I think our defense is really going to help us next year because we have so many seasoned varsity players stepping into those open roles. The leadership of Cass, Eliza, and Grace will be key.”

Freshman Ava Fairbanks (20 goals, 8 assists) should help spark the attack next year.

“Ava is going to be a great player. She is young, so her ability to play with a team is still evolving,” said Marcozzi, who will also be looking to sophomore Lucia McKee (12 goals, 2 assists) to make a bigger impact on offense going forward. “She is going to come to next season with a different approach. She will have a little more confidence and play a little more team offense.”

For Marcozzi, taking a more flexible coaching approach helped her get the most of out her players.

“When we entered preseason, I had my brain on how I always coach, the offenses I run, the defenses I run,” said Marcozzi. “Coaching a whole high school season helped me evolve into playing personnel, playing to the group’s strengths. That worked well over the course of the season. It is going to be an even bigger challenge next year with a bunch of holes to fill. I think they will do a great job again because we have so many coming back and they are eager.”

—Bill Alden

COMING THROUGH: Hun School girls’ lacrosse player Olivia Kim, center, looks to elude two Lawrenceville defenders in the Mercer County Tournament semis. Senior star and Williams College commit Kim enjoyed a big final campaign, talking 57 goals and 11 assist to help the Raiders go 9-8. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

QUICK ON THE DRAW: Princeton Day School girls’ lacrosse players Kelly Christie, left, and Shelby Ruf go after a draw in a game this spring. Senior star Christie and junior standout Ruf starred in the midfield this year for PDS as it went 15-6.

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Smoyer Park Field Dedicated in Honor of Tommy Parker As

Event Draws Cross Section of Princeton Community

With the sun shining brightly midway through last Thursday afternoon, the soccer fields and baseball diamond at Barbara Smoyer Park were quiet with practices and games hours away.

But there was a buzz around the pavilion building in the center of the park as a crowd of around 100 had gathered to honor Tommy Parker, one of the shining stars of the Princeton community.

The throng was on hand for a ceremony dedicating the park’s baseball field in the honor of Parker, the longtime manager of the Post 218 American Legion baseball team and a community activist. The dedication was memorialized by the unveiling of a plaque citing Thomas A. Parker’s “hard work and dedication to the lives of Princeton’s youth,” listing his contributions as founder/general manager/ coach of Post 218 from 1990-2022, longtime coach of youth baseball and youth football, and local leader in civil rights, worker rights, and youth athletics.

The emcee for the event, Princeton Recreation Department Executive Director Evan Moorhead, opened the event by noting the throng on hand to support Parker as he became the first person to receive this honor from Princeton.

“You can say a lot of things about Princeton folks but we will turn out to celebrate and honor one of our own, and Tommy Parker is certainly one of our own,” said Moorhead. “Tommy Parker certainly is an original Princetonian, somebody who grew up in this community. The Parker family resonates Princeton. The Parker family is a Princeton family — that is why it is so great to see so many people here.”

With Parker, who has been battling health issues, sitting in a wheelchair at the ceremony, he was surrounded by family, friends, and former players as well as town officials, including several Council members and Princeton Mayor Mark Freda.

Moorhead noted that Parker’s impact on the community extended far beyond playing fields.

“If anybody says American Legion Post 218, right away you are going to think about Tommy Parker,” said Moorhead. “It wasn’t just the youth sports, it was beyond the football and the baseball. It was community service, dedication of time that he gave to community organizations, committed to worker’s rights and human rights. The list goes on and on.”

Following Moorhead, Andrew Koontz, the chair of the Princeton Recreation Commission, asserted that Parker richly deserved to be the first person in town to be honored with a field dedication.

“I first got to deal with Tommy, not through sports, I got to know Tommy back in the’90s in politics,” said Koontz. “That is the thing about an activist such as Mr. Parker, they step up in all aspects of life, whether it is leadership, in youth sports,

or leadership in public policy. The man did it all. In terms of this kind of recognition, he is perhaps the best name I can think of to kick off this kind of honor. If there are others that we are going to honor, it is really Tommy Parker that sets the standard. It is a testament to what he has done for this community that it brings us all together.”

Longtime Princeton baseball official Jon Durbin, the current general manager and assistant coach for Post 218 who has also helped lead Princeton Little League, N.J. District 12 Little League, and West Windsor-Plainsboro Babe Ruth Baseball, detailed some of the main qualities that make Parker special.

“The first is just his steadfast commitment to a core set of principles in life,” said Durbin. “He never wavers from what he thinks is right and what should be done in the short term or the long term. Those of us who know him well know that about him and that is where his incredible strength comes from.”

In addition, Durbin cited Parker’s penchant for bringing out the best from anyone who comes into his orbit.

“The other thing that I wanted to mention is the strength of his faith. I am not necessary talking about his religious faith, but his faith in every individual person who enters into the Parker universe,” said Durbin, crediting Parker’s wife, Joanne, with helping to create that supportive environment. “If you enter into that family’s universe, then they are going to do everything they can to help you succeed and to make this town a better place.”

For Durbin, the beat of his life has been changed by his contact with Parker.

“For those of you who played for Tommy, you probably remember him quite often talking about the importance of rhythm — rhythm as a player, rhythm in our life,” said Durbin. “I am thinking, ‘What the heck is he talking about?’ Rhythm is about basketball players and shooting, rhythm is about pitchers, but he was talking about right fielders and center fielders and second basemen. The more I listened to him talk, it is the belief and concept that he has that if you as an individual can get into a good rhythm each day in your life, get into the flow of it, do the little things right, anticipate things, you can accomplish amazing things. Tommy would push it further — it is not just about you, if your other teammates or your colleagues at work or your family members can get into a rhythm, then we have a chance to dance. When we dance, the sky is the limit to make our teams, our families, our town, the best places they can be.”

Mercer County American Legion League chairman Rick Freeman noted that Parker helped change his life as well over their 35year friendship.

“A couple of things became very evident — he is fiercely devoted to Post 218 and fiercely devoted to his players,” said Freeman of

Parker, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the MCALL in 2022. “Our meetings in the 1990s were crazy, but we quickly learned that Tommy was more than a big man with a big heart, he was someone who was always able to take the long view of things while most of us were stuck in the present. He could see the long view and steer us in that direction and made us a stronger league. He is always someone who I have looked to for advice when I needed it. The good lord in his infinite wisdom brings people into your life for a reason, and I am grateful that he brought Tommy into mine.”

Jim Healy, who helped found the Post 218 baseball program with Parker in 1989, detailed how the players responded to Parker right away.

“We started the first season, we lost every game and we couldn’t be happier,” said Healy. “The kids were happy, they had Tommy.”

Parker’s sister, Sally Kornegay, read a letter from one of his former players that summed up his approach.

“You are blessed with a compassion that transcends all obstacles that life has to offer,” said Kornegay, quoting the missive.

Concluding the event, Parker’s son, Taariq Parker, speaking for the family, expressed their appreciation for the town’s support and honor.

“I want to thank you to everybody for coming, I think the last few years we have all been reminded just how strong a community Princeton can be,” said Parker. “We have had some trying times, no one has not shown up. The way you have helped any mother, been there for my sisters, and helped my father progress during his recent health struggles has been great. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of this and giving my dad much deserved praise.”

As a beacon of light over decades for Princeton, it is fitting that Tommy Parker’s contributions will be commemorated forever in the park where he enriched so many lives.

—Bill Alden

field at Barbara Smoyer Park was dedicated in his honor. The dedication was memorialized by the unveiling of a plaque citing Parker’s “hard work and dedication to the lives of Princeton’s youth,” listing his contributions as founder/GM/coach of Post 218 from 1990-2022, a longtime coach of youth baseball and youth football, and a local leader in civil rights, worker rights, and youth athletics. It marks the first time that Princeton has dedicated a field in someone’s honor.

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FAMILY AFFAIR: Tommy Parker, center, the longtime manager of the Princeton Post 218 American Legion baseball team, enjoys the moment with members of his family last afternoon as the baseball

Kane Stars For Princeton Supply in Summer Hoops

As Defending Champs Top Lob City in Season Opener

Mike Kane enjoyed a superb career with the Drew University men’s basketball team and a memorable graduate season this winter for Widener.

Former Notre Dame High standout Kane totaled 698 points in his four seasons at Drew and then averaged 7.5 points and 3.3 rebounds a game this winter as he helped Widener go 24-5 and advance to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Division III tournament.

But while Kane produced many highlight moments in his college career, taking the court last Friday night for Princeton Supply as it faced Lob City to open its campaign in the Princeton Recreation Department Men’s Summer Basketball League held a special meaning for him.

“I am excited to play this year again,” said Kane, who helped Princeton Supply win the league title last year. “I am playing with some guys I played with in high school, so it is nice to play with these guys again. I love playing here in the summer, these guys make me so much better.”

In the early going against Lob City in a contest played in the Princeton Middle School gym, Princeton Supply didn’t play its best as it trailed 31-30 at halftime.

“We came out a little slow, a

little sluggish,” said Kane. “It was the first game of the year so it was trying to get used to playing with each other again after taking the whole year off.”

Princeton Supply started the second half on a 12-4 run to take a 42-35 lead, but Lob City battled back to forge ahead 46-4. Showing its championship pedigree, Princeton Supply responded by outscoring its foes 17-6 in pulling away to a 61-52 win.

“I think we picked it up in the second half with more defensive energy,” said Kane. “We have guys who are just so good with their hands, picking balls left and right. It is crazy.”

Kane picked up his game, scoring eight straight points early in the second half to help spark the Princeton Supply offense.

“I got going a little bit, it is always nice when I make my first shot of the game,” said Kane, who ended up with 14 points, six rebounds and three assists in the victory. “I know that I am feeling it and I had that confidence going into the second half. I shot when I was open, it is what the team needs out of me.”

Playing with Quayson Williams helps Kane feel confident on the court.

“He is such a good player,” said Kane of Williams. “He

makes me so much better, he is so smart. I love playing with him and every one of these guys. They are such good players.”

While Kane and his teammates would have liked to open the summer with a onesided win, getting pushed hard by Lob City helped steel them for the battles ahead.

“You want to get tested early, you want to see how you are mentally as a team,” said Kane. “If a team pushed you around, it is all about how you respond.”

Coach Phil Vigliano, the Princeton Supply manager, credited defense with paving the way for the win.

“We were letting that team get a little bit of confidence so I figured to take it away from them we had to press,” said Vigliano. “They only had six guys tonight and we have athletes, so let’s get up and down. I want them to commit every play. That’s not possible but I am trying to get 80 or 90 percent and I hope that is enough.”

Vigliano likes the commitment he gets from Kane on a game in, game out basis.

“Mike is probably our smartest player, he is unselfish and he can score in different facets of the game,” said Vigliano, who got a balanced scoring effort in the win as Willams and Terry Taylor also scored 14 points with Peter Sorber contributing 10. “Mike knows Julian McGowan, he went to Notre Dame. Peter went to Notre Dame and Troy Jones went to Notre Dame. We have four Notre Dame guys. You can tell when they come that they are looking forward to playing.”

Seeing his team pull out the win in the opener was a good sign for Vigliano.

“That is always why I want them to play hard to the end of the game,” said Vigliano “Psychologically, I want them to think it is a one possession game, we might be in that a few times. You hear me say continue to keep playing, you just never know. We might not be in a lot of tough games so you have to take the ones that you have and then maximize at the end of the game, not being sloppy and finishing the game like you started it.”

Kane, for his part, believes that Princeton Supply’s defensive intensity will make it tough to beat this summer.

“We have pretty much all of our returning guys from last year and we are adding Zahrion Blue,” said Kane, referring to the former Princeton High and Rider University standout. “We want our defense to create our offense; we are at our best in the open court with the pressure. Guys aren’t really used to pressure in the backcourt in the summer league. Defense leads to offense with easy points, easy kick-out 3s, easy layups, all of that sort of thing.”

—Bill Alden

Princeton Post 218 Baseball Gets Off to Rough Start, But Squad Staying Upbeat as it Deals with Adversity

Having lost its first six games this summer, the Princeton Post 218 American Legion baseball team was primed for a breakthrough as it hosted Broad Street Park Post 313 last Thursday evening at Smoyer Park.

“It has been a tough stretch coming into this game,” said Post 218 manager Peter Nielsen. “I see the hunger in these kids. They are ready to get that first win.”

Post 218 built a 2-1 lead heading into the fourth inning on run-scoring hits by Mike Prete and Gavin Lauer.

But things fell apart in the fourth inning as Broad Street tallied six runs to go ahead 7-2 and pulled away to a 12-4 win.

Nielsen acknowledged that some sloppy play by his squad has been hurting its chances to get that first win.

“The thing is not to compound mistakes,” said Nielsen. “It is being able to minimize in the middle of the game and not letting it snowball into something else.”

Gathering his players in front of the dugout before the bottom of the fifth inning, Nielsen gave them an in-game pep talk.

“It was just to settle everyone down,” said Nielsen. “It is just being able to face adversity being able to put it past

you in order to keep playing afterwards. That is really what that was all about.”

The Princeton players responded as they settled down to play some good ball over the last two innings.

“It was all clean innings on defense,” said Nielsen. “The offense was there too. It is just being able to string them together.”

Coming out of the bullpen, Dylan Green yielded one hit and no runs in 2.2 innings of work.

“Dylan pitched a great game,” said Nielsen. “He pitched very well in relief. He came out a little shaky at first but he got settled in.”

While Post 218 has gotten off to a shaky start this summer, Nielsen likes the way his players are staying upbeat in the face of adversity.

“I definitely see them keeping their heads up,” said Nielsen.

“Travis Petrone is a good leader on the team to be able to fire them up. He is a good guy to have in the leadoff spot. I have him at the top of the order in each game because I know he has a nice swing with the ability to get on base and start a rally for us. He has got all of the leadership skills.”

In order for Princeton to rally down the stretch, the squad needs to be sharper in

all areas of the game.

“To get on the winning side, it is just being able to execute anything you can,” said Nielsen, whose team fell 7-1 to Hamilton Post 31 last Monday to move to 0-9 and will be busy in the next week as it hosts Bordentown Post 26 on June 19, plays at North Hamilton on June 21, hosts Lawrence Post 414 on June 22, plays at Broad Street Park Post 313 on June 23, and at Allentown on June 25.

“On the offensive side, it is being able to execute a sacrifice bunt when we need to, move runners over or being able to execute and capitalize on offensive things when we have them ready and in scoring position. The pitching is keeping us in games right now. Some balls are getting kicked around, some balls get thrown around here or there. We compound the errors. When our pitcher makes a pitch to get that routine ground ball or that routine fly ball, we just need to make the play and get back in the dugout and score more runs.”

Nielsen, for his part, believes Post 218 is poised to get on the winning track.

“I keep telling them every single day, you have the ability to beat anyone in this league,” said Nielsen. “They have just got to believe it and be able to play a complete game and we will have a good stretch going. It will be nice when we get our first win.”

—Bill Alden

IRON MIKE: Mike Kane of Princeton Supply looks to unload the ball during a 2023 game in the Princeton Recreation Department Men’s Summer Basketball League. Last Friday night, Kane tallied 14 points to help Princeton Supply defeat Lob City 61-52 in its season opener. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

SWINGING AWAY: Princeton Post 218 American Legion baseball player Travis Petrone follows through on a swing in recent action. Last Monday, Petrone, a rising Princeton High senior, had a hit in a losing cause as Post 218 fell 7-1 to Hamilton Post 31. Princeton, which moved to 0-9 with the defeat, hosts Bordentown Post 26 on June 19, plays at North Hamilton on June 21, hosts Lawrence Post 414 on June 22, plays at Broad Street Park Post 313 on June 23, and at Allentown on June 25.

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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Wilberforce Track Athletes

Compete at Meet of Champs

Several Wilberforce School track athletes starred as they competed at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Meet of Champions last Wednesday at Pennsauken High.

Sophomore Eve Szeliga placed ninth in the girls’ 800 meters in a time of 2:14.34 while sophomore Laura Sallade took 18th in 2:18.34. The Wolverine girls 4x400 relay finished 10th in 3:55.80. As for the Wilberforce boys, senior Caleb Brox came in 14th in the 1,600 with a time of 4:39.41.

Bailey Basketball Academy

Offering Summer Camps

The Bailey Basketball Academy (BBA) is offering two week-long basketball camps this summer along with other specialty hoops programs.

BBA is led by former Princeton Day School girls’ hoops coach and Philadelphia 76ers camp director and clinician Kamau Bailey. The camps are slated for June 24-28 and July 2226 at the Princeton Middle School.

There are full day camps for ages 9-14 from 9 a.m.

In addition, there will be “First Hoops” options for ages 5-8 (9 a.m.-11:45 a.m.). BBA will also offer “Shot King” shooting instruction and small group player development daily sessions from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting July 1 and running through August 16 for players getting ready for middle school, high school, or club participation.

All players will be required to bring their own water, snacks, and/or lunch for the applicable programs.

For more information, contact Kamau Bailey at (917) 626-5785 or at kamau.bailey@gmail.com.

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Organization

Holding Golf Event July 24

The New Jersey Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will host its 21st golf outing, a shotgun/ scramble on July 24.

The event will take place, rain or shine, at the Mercer Oaks Golf Club at 725 Village Road, West Windsor.

One of the goals of the golf outing is to seek and raise contributions, donations, and gifts to provide wrestling camp and clinic scholarships to deserving youth who seek to improve and enhance their skills in the sport of amateur wrestling.

In addition, the chapter will also make contributions

to selected veterans and relief organizations such as the NJ Vietnam Memorial, as well as children’s hospitals such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House.

The golf package includes breakfast and registration (7:45 to 8:45 a.m.), green fees, cart, practice range, locker, giveaways, prizes, and silent auction. Golfers can also win a Nissan at the “Hole in 1” Par 3. There is also a buffet dinner after golf.

The cost for foursomes is $625, individuals $165, dinner-only $70, and raffles $20. Players 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult player. Singles and pairs have to contact the golf chairman for arrangements. Foursomes are not required to do so. For questions, contact golf chairman Ken Bernabe at bernabekenjb@aol.com, or call (732) 991-3984.

One can also make a tee, flag, or meal sponsorship. Combinations are as follows: $300 brunch, $200 flag; $500 dinner, $100 tee. All sponsorships can be mailed to Ken Bernabe, 7 Yeger Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.

Golf registration forms must be completed and mailed along with check made payable to NWHF-NJ Golf by June 28, or pay online via Zele to Bill Miron at (609) 872-3520.

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE: A group of Pennington School senior student-athletes are all smiles as they recently gathered together to celebrate committing to continue their sports careers at the college level this fall. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Kendall Malmros (soccer, Fordham University); Polaris Hayes (tennis, California Institute of Technology); Morgan Kotch (soccer, Villanova University); Emma Nelson (field hockey, Quinnipiac University); Hailey Adamsky (soccer, University of Pennsylvania–Wharton); Paloma Szyfer (field hockey, Oberlin College); and Morgan Matthews (basketball, George Washington University). In the back row, from left, are Pablo Carnicer Cozar (soccer, University of Tampa); Kieran Karp (soccer, University of South Carolina); Keane Brown (soccer, US Naval Academy); Justin Davidyock (soccer, U.S. Military Academy at West Point); Felix Shapiro (soccer, Carleton College); and Matthew Lynch (soccer, Rutgers University). Other Red Hawk athletes heading to college programs but not pictured are Sophia Murphy (soccer, Stevens Institute of Technology); Bryce Meccage (baseball, University of Virginia); Quaadir Durden (lacrosse, College of Wooster); and Dowon Zio Kim, (basketball, Princeton University).

Girls’ Track : Harleen Sandhu ended her high school career on a high note as she competed in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Meet of Champions last Wednesday at Pennsauken High. Senior standout Sandhu placed 12th in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 11:03.63. The race was won by Rosemary Shay of Middletown South in 10:32.98.

Boys’ Tennis : The first doubles pair of sophomore Aashil Patel and senior Aman Kapur and the second doubles duo of junior Shaan Zaveri and freshman Tacto Yamada both fell in the quarterfinals of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) state doubles tournament last week at the Mercer County Tennis Facility. The 3-4 seeds Cole

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Hornbeck and Colin Cimei of Westfield defeated 5-8 seeds Patel and Kapur 4-6, 6-2, (12-10) while 1-2 seeds Evan Lai and Aryan Grover of Newark Academy edged 9-14 seeds Zaveri and Yamada 4-6, 6-1, (10-4).

Boys’ Track : After placing first in the shot put at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Group 4 state track and field championship meet a week earlier, PHS throwing star Sean Wilton excelled at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions last Wednesday at Pennsauken High. Junior Wilton placed eighth with a best throw of 57’ 11.50 to medal at the meet, setting a new school record in the process.

Obituaries

Janice Phillips Pell died just before midnight on Flag Day, June 14, following a day of heavy winds, a brilliant sunset, and a double rainbow. Jan was 93, a resident of Princeton and Pennington, and a member of Trinity Church for the last 45 years.

Raised in Short Hills, NJ, Jan attended the Kent Place School and Smith College before her family moved to NYC in 1951. There she met

her husband John, a spirited and smart Princeton graduate Class of ’48. They were married in 1953 and lived the greatest love story for 59 years. Jan had a short career in adverting at O.S. Tyson NY before the Pells moved to Short Hills, NJ, to raise their family. In 1968 John was offered the opportunity to move to London, England, a position he took as director of the Standard Bank

responsible for 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East. Jan traveled below the Sahara and to the Middle East eight times in a liaison capacity with John on business. During this time, she wrote two long “impression” essays of West and South Africa for the International Department of Chase Bank. At home in London, Jan shifted her focus to mission work and counseling. She served as the head of the American Church in London’s Mission Guild with interests in Africa, Asia, U.K., and the U.S., and served on the church vestry. She helped found the first Marriage Research Centre in England at the Central Middlesex Hospital, serving as one of the five trustees on the board for many years. In 1974 Jan undertook professional training as a psychotherapist for three years and proceeded to help clients through a wide range of challenges including trauma faced from concentration camp internment during World War II. In 1975 Jan chaired the British American Ball which funds the British American Associates’ lecture foundation, an organization that exchanges lecturers between the U.K. and U.S. Jan and John served on the board of directors of this foundation for 10 years.

1979 brought the Pells back to the U.S. They settled in Princeton to share their next chapter with Princeton alumni friends. Jan and John enjoyed the breadth of activities Princeton has to offer from University football games to the communities they joined at Trinity Church, the Nassau Club, and the Bedens Brook Club. Separately Jan was an active member of the Women’s Investment Group, Present Day Club, and the Stony Brook Garden Club.

As a one-year swan song to John’s banking career, the couple moved to Hong Kong, China, in 1992 where John was president of the Bank of Asia. During this time Jan served on the St. John’s Cathedral mission committee responsible for prisoners returning from China.

In life there are flowers, weeds, and gardeners and Jan Pell was most definitely a gardener. She grew and nurtured not only her family and wide group of friends, but built a vast garden at their home on Westcott Road. She enjoyed entertaining the Princeton Class of ’48 in the garden for reunions, counseling friends over a cup of tea on the back patio, and opening her garden for tours. Jan loved her time as a member of Stony Brook Garden Club tremendously and her friends of all generations that she made there.

When Jan wasn’t in her garden, she was often taking trips with clients to the Philadelphia Design Center. Jan Pell Interiors was launched in 1982 and she worked with clients on their interior design needs for the next 23 years.

Over the years, Jan served on the board of directors of Trinity Counseling Service and was an active volunteer at the YWCA extension program as a reader at the Riverside School. At Trinity Church, Jan helped build the Trinity Memorial Garden,

donated her famous lemon whiskey cake each year to the Trinity St. Nicholas Bazaar, and was a member of the Altar Guild. Reflecting on the Altar Guild, Jan often told the story of being the last person to leave and lock up the church one Christmas Eve following the midnight service, walking peacefully home to Westcott Road in the falling snow.

Predeceased by her husband John, she is survived by her three children and six grandchildren: Richard and Lisa Pell, Rye, NY, and daughters Roxanna and Lila; Wil and Sandy de Groot, Frenchtown, NJ, and children Sam, Lucinda, and stepchildren Veronique, Eric, and Alex; Leslie Pell, Pennington, NJ, and children Kate and Gibson Linnehan. Also, her niece Sarah Phillips and husband Tom Hatch, Wilton, CT, and their son Nicholas; and her nephew James T. Phillips III, GA.

The family is eternally grateful to Dr Regan Tuder for watching over their mom, and to Lydia Konedu and Cecile Nonez for their nurturing care.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, on Tuesday, July 9 at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Center at 353 center353.org (formerly Trinity Counseling Service) or the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Janet A. Westrick

Jan Westrick, founder of the Princeton Girlchoir and the inspiration for the Westrick Music Academy, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on March 13, 2024.

Janet Ann Westrick was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on August 18, 1938 to Joseph Jerome Westrick and Anna Belle (Woodrey) Westrick. A lifelong musician, Jan learned to play the piano at age 9 and continued to hone her gift for music throughout her life.

Jan attended Hamilton High School where she served as the school accompanist. Jan went on to Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where she sang in the Chapel Choir and studied Music Education, with a major in Piano and a minor in Voice. Upon graduation she began teaching music in the Whitehall, Ohio school system and working as musical director for a local church.

Jan married Tom Oesterling in 1960. They had their first child, Tom Jr., in 1962. In 1966, upon completion of Tom’s Ph.D., the family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where they had two more children, Jennifer and Daniel. Tom took a job at Johnson and Johnson in 1976 and the family moved to Princeton, NJ.

The marriage broke up in 1980 and Jan raised her two youngest children independently. She taught piano lessons out of the home, and played for the Lutheran Church Prince of Peace, until the opportunity to teach at Princeton Day School was presented to her in 1983.

Jan joined Princeton Day School as music teacher for the Lower School in 1983. She went on to become the Choir Director of the Middle School and was also named Chair of the Music and Performing Arts Department. Jan also worked continuously as a church musician, playing piano and organ to accompany services as well as directing church choirs.

In 1989, when her son Dan was a senior at Princeton High School, Jan attended a performance by the American Boy Choir. She felt that she knew girls who could perform like this and she put an ad in the paper to see if local girls would be interested in joining a group to sing and perform under her choral direction. The response was immediate. Jan selected 27 girls after intensive auditions, and the Princeton Girlchoir was born. The Princeton Girlchoir grew into an organization of several performing and training choirs and they traveled and performed extensively throughout Europe, Canada, and the USA. The mission of the PGC is to provide excellence in choral education and performance opportunities, while inspiring confidence, character, and a lifelong love of making music together.

In 1990, Jan married her love, Fred Schott, who was working as a mental health therapist and clinical director at mental health facilities in central New Jersey. Jan continued to grow and inspire the Girlchoir until 2009, the 20th anniversary, when she retired and became Artistic Director Emerita.

In 2017, after the close of the American Boy Choir, the Princeton Girlchoir decided to include the boys who had been singing in the American Boy Choir. With the inclusion of the boys, the organization was renamed the Westrick

Music Academy, after its founder, Jan Westrick.

In 2014, Jan and Fred moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to live near Dan, Jennifer, and granddaughter Evelyn. In Santa Fe, Jan sang with various choral groups and directed choirs at senior-living facilities until the early stages of Alzheimer’s interfered. She was diagnosed in 2018 and began a slow decline until her death on March 13, 2024.

Jan is survived by her husband, Fred Schott, of Santa Fe; her brother, Jim Westrick of Cincinnati, OH, and his wife Mary; her son, Tom Oesterling of Boston, MA; her daughter, Jennifer Oesterling of Albuquerque, NM; her son, Daniel Oesterling of Santa Fe, NM; her only granddaughter, Evelyn Oesterling Mobley of Albuquerque, NM; her sonin-law, John Myers of Albuquerque; and step daughters Lisa Schott of West Windsor, NJ, and Cheryl Schott Zielkowski and her husband Rob Zielkowski, their daughter Lena, of Howell MI, and her most dear college “sister” and friend, Joyce Melchert, as well as many, many dear friends, from Princeton and Santa Fe.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of Enchanted Sky Hospice, Scott’s House, and Nurses with Heart for their kind, compassionate, and expert care of Jan during the final months of her life. Tom, Jennifer, and Dan would also like to recognize Fred for his unwavering love, honor, and respectful care of our dear mother. Whenever we thanked him for doing so, his response was always, “It’s my privilege.” Because of his dedicated care, Jan was able to reside at home with Fred until one week before her death, when she moved into Scott’s House. Jan’s memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 30 at 4 p.m., at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 177 Princeton Hightstown Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550. All are welcome to attend.

For those who would like to memorialize Jan, the family suggests making donations to the Westrick Music Academy, 231 Clarksville Road, Suite 8, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 (westrickmusic.org).

MEMORIAL SERVICE

The family of Judith McCartin Scheide will hold a service to celebrate her life on June 24, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the Princeton University Chapel.

A reception will immediately follow at the Chancellor Green Pavilion, just steps from the Chapel.

Janice Phillips Pell March 22, 1931 – June 14, 2024

Judith McCartin Scheide

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Develop industry-based knowledge and understanding, including circulation, audience, readership, and more.

Prepare detailed sales reports for tracking current customers’ activity and maintain pipeline activity using our custom CRM system.

Positions are full- and part-time and based out of our Kingston, N.J. office. Track record of developing successful sales strategies and knowledge of print and digital media is a plus. Compensation is negotiable based on experience. Fantastic benefits and a great work environment.

Please submit cover letter and resume to: lynn.smith@princetonmagazine.com melissa.bilyeu@witherspoonmediagroup.com

LARGE (16’+), BEAuTIFuL

EvERGREENS

(Norway Spruce) locally grown in Princeton/Lawrenceville area and installed for your privacy barrier. Call Doug for pricing and sizes. (215) 852-5660. Americantreescapes.com

2 BED, 1 BATH

06-26

APARTMENT FOR RENT

In private home, second floor, private foyer entrance. Living room and kitchen. Heat and water included; tenet pays for wifi, AC and electric. Full attic storage and use of side yard. Available immediately. $1600/month. First month and 1 month security due at signing. (609) 575-0463 or paulajem@gmail.com. 06-26

Knotty pine bookcases a specialty! SKILLMAN FuRNITuRE CO 609-924-1881

Elevated gardens • Slat tables Writing desks • Small furniture repair skillmanfurniture.com skillmanfurnitureco@gmail.com tf

HANDYMAN–CARPENTER:

Painting, hang cabinets & paintings, kitchen & bath rehab. Tile work, masonry. Porch & deck, replace rot, from floors to doors to ceilings. Shelving & hook-ups. ELEGANT REMODELING. You name it, indoor, outdoor tasks. Repair holes left by plumbers & electricians for sheetrock repair. RE agents welcome. Sale of home ‘checklist’ specialist. Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks counties. 1/2 day to 1 month assignments. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED, Covid 19 compliant. Active business since 1998. Videos of past jobs available. Call Roeland, (609) 933-9240.

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BuY ALL KINDS of old or pretty

things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469. 10-11-24

BuYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 06-28-24

TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GET TOP RESuLTS!

Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com

ESTATE LIQuIDATION SERvICE:

I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 06-28-24

WE BuY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf

WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN? A Gift Subscription! Call (609) 924-2200,

STORAGE uNIT FOR RENT 10 minutes north of Princeton, in Skillman/Montgomery. 16x22. $290 discounted monthly rent. Available soon. https://princetonstorage.homestead. com/ or call/text (609) 333.6932.

06-26

FOR SALE: SOLO 12 foot KAYAK with paddles and cart to wheel it to Lake Carnegie or wherever. Good condition. Best offer. Call (609) 9211457.

06-26

HO u SECLEANING/HO u SEKEEPING: Professional cleaning service. Experienced, references, honest & responsible. Reasonable price. Call Martha at (862) 394-7434 for a free estimate.

07-24

YARD SALE + TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIED = GREAT WEEKEND! Put an ad in the TOWN TOPICS to let everyone know! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon

tf HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best! Call (609) 356-2951 or (609) 751-1396.

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LOLIO’S WINDOW WASHING & POWER WASHING: Free estimate. Next day service. Fully insured. Gutter cleaning available. References available upon request. 30 years experience. (609) 271-8860.

What to Expect at the Closing Table

The closing of a real estate transaction is a pivotal moment where buyers and title company representatives traditionally gather with sellers, agents, and often lenders around the table. However, since the pandemic, safety precautions have led to a shift in this practice. Nowadays, typically only the buyers and the title company are physically present, while others may participate remotely or sign documents beforehand.

During the closing, essential legal documents like the deed and mortgage paperwork are signed and notarized. Financial transactions, including closing costs, down payments, and loan disbursements, are processed to finalize the property transfer. The title company plays a crucial role in collecting and verifying these funds before ensuring they are transferred securely to the appropriate parties. This ensures all financial obligations are met according to the terms of the agreement.

Despite changes in attendance, the core purpose of the closing remains unchanged: to ensure all legal and financial obligations are met smoothly and securely. This adjustment reflects broader adaptations in the real estate industry to maintain safety while still facilitating the essential steps needed to complete property transactions effectively.

Western Section Revival Two Years in the Making

130 Library Place, Princeton, NJ | callawayhenderson.com/id/NTV4WN | $3,950,000

With a prominent spot along the most admired stretch of Library Place, Western Section neighbors have watched with anticipation as this gracious 1848 Colonial was restored over the course of two years. Everyone can appreciate the new DURATION poly-ash siding, roof, windows, and mahogany porches, but few have seen the interior improvements, which include new oak floors, glamorous baths and gorgeous quartz in the refreshed kitchen. French doors and transom-topped windows let in views of the partially shaded yard and bluestone-edged pool.

1865 Stone Carriage House with Pool and Greenhouse

611 Lawrenceville Road, Princeton, NJ | callawayhenderson.com/id/P5BKVL | $1,435,000

Embrace the past and revel in the present in this one-of-a-kind stone carriage house on the banks of Stony Brook. The original structure, with hand-hewn beams and robust fieldstone walls, speaks volumes of its storied past. These classic elements are harmoniously intertwined with a contemporary open-concept kitchen. A private suite with a half bath over the garage serves well for guests or a home office. The property features a serene, heated pool, potting shed, wisteria-covered patio, and trails leading to the picturesque brook, a nature lover’s paradise.

Barbara Blackwell, Broker Associate

For more information about properties, the market in general, or your home particular, please give me a call.

Hodge Road

Princeton, NJ | $5,950,000

Maura Mills: 609.947.5757 callawayhenderson.com/id/MFCZ2N

Newly Priced: Katies Pond Road Princeton, NJ | $3,250,000

Norman T ‘Pete’ Callaway: 609.558.5900 callawayhenderson.com/id/BZNX5Y

Introducing: Waterview Place

New Hope Borough, PA | $1,725,000

Cynthia Shoemaker-Zerrer: 609.915.8399 callawayhenderson.com/id/YFR9D5

Introducing: Burnt Hill Road

Montgomery Township, NJ | $725,000

Cynthia S Weshnak: 609.651.1795 callawayhenderson.com/id/JDPSLL

Introducing: Wilson Road Princeton, NJ | $4,650,000 Princeton Office: 609.921.1050 callawayhenderson.com/id/VKLVHB

Introducing: Ridgeview Road Princeton, NJ | $2,850,000 Alana Lutkowski: 908.227.6269 callawayhenderson.com/id/G94LTF

Introducing: Highmont Drive West Windsor Township, NJ | $925,000 Jean Grecsek: 609.751.2958 callawayhenderson.com/id/749ZS4

Introducing:

Introducing: Dempsey Avenue Princeton, NJ | $1,900,000 Clare Mackness: 609.454.1436 callawayhenderson.com/id/9NGGXQ

Introducing: Foxcroft Drive Lawrence Township, NJ | $879,000 Amy Schaefer: 609.651.5332 callawayhenderson.com/id/XBQM82

Introducing: Jackson Street

Trenton City, NJ | $295,000 Ira Lackey, Jr: 609.203.2099 callawayhenderson.com/id/CCJ4CR