i’m here to test you

Vol. CXXXIX, No. 16 Veritas Super Omnia SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Blue Book West Opens Updated Its Doors NEW RULES FOR 2016-2017 YEAR Six Months Of Construction Come ANDIE PINGA To a Close Revisions made to the Blue Book over the summer were in- NICK TOLDALAGI troduced to students during their After half a year of renova- respective cluster meetings last tion, the southern wing of the Thursday. The major revisions former Isham Medical Center focus on addressing sexual mis- has been converted into a spa- conduct on campus, and they are cious girls dorm, known simply a continuation of the Affirmative as West. Consent Policy that was added to The dorm houses 29 girls the Blue Book last year. Another ranging from Lowers to Se- major revision adds tobacco niors. Perpendicularly attached products to the Sanctuary policy. to Isham Dorm, West consists Jennifer Elliott ’94, Dean of primarily of single rooms and Students and Residential Life, two double rooms. emphasized the importance of J.WOLFE/THE PHILLIPIAN The Class of 2017 gathers on the Great Lawn for the annual Vista Walk. Eliza Bienstock ’18 was one of the few students placed into West through Andover’s annual Revisions defne housing lottery. Opening of School ASM: “The rooms are really nice. consent and address It’s all very clean. There’s a Palfrey and Student Speakers Offer Advice handicap shower which is re- sexual misconduct. ally nice. There’s an upstairs dover… it can be tempting to create a community in which common room which has giant MAE ZHAO focus on your future destina- we all feel included,” said Niko- glass windows. There are also tion, whether that will be the laeva. little study spaces with each reading the contents of the re- With shouts and drums echo- pod” said Bienstock. vised Blue Book, especially not- next dorm, or future college, or ing through the rafters of Co- potential leadership position. In addition to the interior, ing that sexual misconduct is Continued on A5, Column 1 chran Chapel, Seniors clad in While we encourage all of you the exterior of the building re- now explicitly stated as a major navy triumphantly marched ceived modifications as well. offense. to work towards your goals, we down the chapel aisle chanting also challenge you to do that Lining the entrance, new pav- “The Affirmative Consent “17,” welcoming students to the ing stones are surrounded by a Policy has not changed… sexual while we are being in the pres- first All-School Meeting (ASM) ent, in every second, minute, and fresh layer of green sod. Bright misconduct has always been of the 2016-2017 year. sunlight illuminates the large considered a major offense un- hour of today,” said Pettaway. Students speaking at ASM Nikolaeva articulated the im- double-layered roof of the der a larger umbrella of harass- included Co-Presidents Arthur building as it slopes downward, ment… but we just wanted to be portance and responsibility of Paleologos ’17 and Madison Pet- maintaining an inclusive com- merging into the classic red as explicit as we could with our taway ’17, as well as internation- brick finish characteristic of [students] so that it will help in- munity at Andover. al student speakers, Emir Sahin “Andover prides itself on its many dorms on campus. New form their decision-making and ’17 and Anastasia Nikolaeva ’20. copper gutters outline the cor- their behavior,” said Elliott in an motto, Non Sibi, which means The students shared remarks not for self, and while [this] say- ners of the building on all sides. interview with The Phillipian. regarding the start of the school At the end of the wing, near- The term “sexual miscon- ing often makes you think of year. serving other communities... it est the softball field, a white duct” was also specifically de- Pettaway encouraged stu- sun room fitted with dozens of fined as any act of unwanted begins here, in our student com- dents to be ambitious while munity. I think this starts with tiny windows complements the sexual contact (both with or simultaneously retaining the warmer exterior across the rest without force), non-consensual the small things that we could T.RYNNE/THE PHILLIPIAN ability to live in and enjoy the do for one another each day, and Emir Sahin ’17 and Anastasia of the building. present moment. to think not only of ourselves, Nikolaeva ’20 speak at ASM on Continued on A4, Column 3 “During your time at An- but of our classmates. And to behalf of international students. Continued on A5, Column 1

Faculty Emerita Jean St. Pierre, Andover Former Instructor in English Remembers 9/11 And Theatre, Passes Away ed for community members as a STAFF REPORT visual reminder of the tragedy. Lowell, her family used to go for English elective titled “Man and “I made [the ribbons] avail- JP RAMOS a Sunday afternoon drive and God,” which was renowned for The somber tolling of the able on Sunday here in Paresky they often drove by the gates of the discussion surrounding the Cochran Chapel bells rang just again as a visual reminder Jean St. Pierre, a Faculty Abbot and she used to say, ‘some- human and the superhuman. throughout campus at 8:46 a.m. that this day is meaningful, that Emerita in English and Theatre day I would like to be here.’ She Fulton said, “She made every last Sunday, September 11, com- it was a day of great grief and of both Abbot Academy and never got to go there as a student, student feel really valued; every- memorating the time the first tragedy and that you’re hold- Phillips Academy, passed away but it was her first teaching job body’s opinion was important plane struck the World Trade ing that in your heart, even if it on August 10 in her hometown in 1963. She had a very success- to her. She was also quite an ac- Center. As Sunday marked the doesn’t directly affect you,” said of Harwich Port, Mass. at the age ful teaching career and she was tress. She was quite funny and 15th anniversary of the events of Gardner. of 79. part of that minority of women lively.” September 11, 2001, members of During the time of the tenth St. Pierre retired in 2004 after that started teaching here after St. Pierre’s love of the theater the Andover community paused anniversary of 9/11, Gardner a career spanning 41 years. She the school went co-ed.” inspired her to support young to reflect on the tremendous shared a conversation with then began teaching English at Ab- After ten years of teaching at Phillips Academy actors. Un- tragedy of that day. Associate Head of School Re- bot Academy in 1963, where she Andover, St. Pierre joined the der her supervision, the school Reverend Anne Gardner, Di- becca Sykes about whether the became the Chair in English in newly formed Co-Educational repurposed the lecture halls in rector of Spiritual and Religious commemoration had run its 1971. After Abbot’s merger with Committee tasked with ana- George Washington Hall to cre- Life, organized tributes around course. Phillips Academy, she was one lyzing the effectiveness of the ate Steinbach and Tang The- campus in order to observe this “After the tenth anniversa- of the few Abbot faculty who re- merger. atres. anniversary, including the toll- ry, we had one year where we mained on staff. In the years af- During her years as Chair in Kevin Heelan, Instructor in ing of the bells, the black rib- didn’t have [any commemora- ter, St. Pierre would go on to lead English, St. Pierre championed Theatre, said in an interview bons provided in Paresky Com- tion], just to sort of see how efforts for gender equality in the efforts to renovate Bulfinch Hall. with The Phillipian, “Every re- mons, and flags which flew at that would feel, and if there was classroom. She also played a crucial role in hearsal that we did, even the half-mast on campus. In addi- enough angst in the community Mary Fulton, Instructor in instituting a requirement that one’s that were fraught with all tion, names of victims previ- to want to resurrect something. English, said in an interview Uppers must take a full year of kinds of tension because they ously submitted by students, We heard from a few people, with The Phillipian, “When [St. English, which remains in place weren’t going well, there were faculty, and staff, including the but frankly, a few people was Pierre] was a kid growing up in today. St. Pierre also directed an always moments where her names of two alumni, Todd enough to convince me to start warmth and her sensitivity were Isaac ’90 and Stacy Sanders ’94, doing it again. [Head of School always in evidence, and she was were displayed in Paresky. John] Palfrey absolutely sup- about the soul.” “I think from a pastoral per- ported it and wanted it and St. Pierre, in 1976, developed spective, there are many people wants all of these secular mo- a student exchange program on this campus who are far too ments to be commemorated in between Andover’s theater stu- young to remember Septem- some way and has asked me to dents and students from Man- ber 11; they don’t have a direct be able to craft those things,” chester, England. St. Pierre personal experience of that day said Gardner. accompanied ten students to and [then] there are many, many In addition to 9/11, Gardner England to give a series of per- people on the other end of the organizes tributes for Memorial formances. stick who not only remember Day and Veteran’s Day. Fulton said, “She was just a that day quite well, but actually “For Memorial Day, for Vet- person who was just very smart, because of the location of the eran’s Day, for September 11, but also very kind and very gen- school and because Flight 11 left these are all moments in our col- uine, and you just remember the from Boston, have an immediate lective history where we pause good feelings you have about her. connection with people that lost for whatever time and remem- She made people very happy, if their lives,” said Gardner in an ber those events. So I’m happy interview with The Phillipian. COURTESY OF PHILLIPS ACADEMY Serving as a symbol of Jean St. Pierre, middle, was part of the Co-Educational Committee and Continued on A4 Column 4 mourning for those killed on Continued on A4 Column 1 analyzed the merger of Phillips Academy and Abbot Academy. 9/11, black ribbons were provid-

Sports A9-11 Arts A7-A8. Stay Connected Inside The Phillipian Andover in Rio From Broadway to Andover Add us on social media Commentary A2-A3 News A1, A4-A6 Chafee ’09 and Wynter ’14 Snapchat Unfiltered Kindness Rocks! compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Junah Jang ’20 pursues musical /thephillipian Games. theatre. The Community Engagement Adrienne Zhang ’18 explores Office brings national project to Groton Bests Girls Soccer @thephillipian the implications of the Snapchat Andover. @phillipiansports “beauty” filter. The defending Nepsac champions fall 2-0 in first scrimmage of the @phillipian season. @phillipiannews Editorial A2 @phillipiansprts On Your Own Terms Features A12 Summer ’16 The Phillipian, vol. CXXXIX, re- Subscribe / Advertise sponds to the letter sent by the Features reflects on the good and Email us with requests UChicago administration to its bad of Summer ’16. They sure [email protected] Subscribe online at Class of 2020. missed Andover. COURTESY OF BROADWAYWORLD J.LANE/THE PHILLIPIAN phillipian.net/subscribe. A2 COMMENTARY The Phillipian September 16, 2016 Phony Conversations Volume CXXXIX Number 16 Julia M. Lane President and Editor in Chief Alexa S. Tsay Executive Editor Chaya R. Holch Jack M. Twomey Managing Editor Managing Editor News Sports Features Candy Chan Laura Bilal Emma Kelley

Susan Yun Cassie Chin John Wu Howard Johnson Andrew Zhang Commentary Layout & Design Nancy Kim Niko Skrivanos Sewon Park Copy Peter Rossano Illustration Arts & Leisure Jair Suazo Kalina Ko Emma Wong Sarah Al-Mayahi Morgan Kuin Alice Lu

Sabrina R. Lu Rudd C. Fawcett & Ally R. Klionsky Chief Financial Officer Executive Digital Editors

Advertisement Online Photography Kristy Lam Lior Hirschfeld Leah Hamann Wendy Zhang Jerry Yang James Wolfe

Subscriptions Video Connor Haugh Mika Curran Skyler Sallick Charlotte Suan

On Your Own Terms

As incoming freshmen prepared for life at college this sum- mer, many received welcome letters from their future commu- nities intended to set the tone for the new year. Some of these letters included lists of things their campuses do not approve of, like plagiarism, string lights, and illegal substances – or, in the case of the University of Chicago (UChicago), trigger warn- ings and safe spaces. In his letter to the UChicago Class of 2020, Dean of Students John Ellison openly rejected “so-called ‘trigger warnings’ ” and the creation of “intellectual ‘safe spaces’ ” on his school’s campus. Declaring that trigger warnings inhibit free speech, Ellison’s letter informed incoming freshmen of the university’s s.al-mayahi/the phillipian commitment to “academic freedom.” While the letter conveyed the administration’s intent to en- cellphone usage, and under- accomplish if we spend our courage debate about controversial topics, it failed to precisely KATIE HARTZELL stand when it is or is not ap- mealtimes staring at a screen define the terms “trigger warning” and “safe space.” The lack propriate to use their devices. instead of trying to build rela- of clarity in Ellison’s letter obscured the school’s stance on pro- limpsing into Paresky Cellphone overuse at tionships with each other. It tecting the psychological needs of its students who have suf- Commons during a Paresky is not a new topic of is not uncommon for students fered from trauma or seek safe spaces. G typical school day, one discussion at Andover. Two to feel that their peers, hud- To some, “trigger warning” is used as a way to flag content would see students enjoying years ago, phone baskets dled over their phones, do not depicting or discussing causes of trauma, such as sexual vio- a break from classes, banter- were distributed onto tables value them, or consider them lence, self-harm, or military combat. “Trigger warnings” by ing at lunch tables, and laugh- in Paresky with the hope worthy of their attention. this definition forewarn university students of classes or read- ing with friends. But, upon a that students would set their Since phone baskets proved ings that are potentially damaging. Based on this definition, the second glance, many students phones aside in the baskets ineffective in drawing atten- administration’s letter has been criticized by some for blatantly would appear phone-in-hand, during mealtimes. This was tion away from phones at the disregarding students who might have a physical or emotional heads tilted down as they a good effort by the Student dinner table, an alternative so- reaction to content related to trauma. send Snapchats to the per- Council, but use of the baskets lution could be to turn phones Others, however, consider trigger warnings in a different son across from them while quickly subsided as students on airplane mode when they light. To some, trigger warnings are used as an excuse for peo- scrolling through myriads of lost interest. Eventually, the are not being used, or to store ple to avoid opinions that differ from their own. Because of pictures on Facebook and In- baskets were removed. them in a place where buzzes these contradictions in the term’s definition, the university’s stagram. Mealtimes at Andover are and dings are out of earshot. letter has also been interpreted as an effort to preserve free- This summer, Jennifer El- among some of the best times We only spend at most four dom of expression and allow all opinions to be shared. liott ’94, Dean of Students and to converse, interact, and con- short years at Andover, and we Similarly, some understand the term “safe space” as a place Residential Life, sent an email nect with friends and class- may never again have a chance where people who share an identity, like race, gender, or sexual to parents describing an ex- mates on campus. Although to be in an environment as orientation, can discuss their views and experiences without perience she encountered last I admit I am guilty of using lively and engaging as this the presence of people who do not belong to the identity group. year, in which a group of Se- my cellphone both in Paresky one. I implore our community These types of “safe spaces” are sometimes perceived as places niors from the Class of 2016 and on pathways, I recognize to realize that time spent on people escape to in order to avoid listening to viewpoints that lobbied her to consider ban- that this behavior is inappro- a phone at the dinner table is oppose their own. Alternatively, others define “safe spaces” as ning cellphone usage on path- priate and that much gets lost time spent missing invaluable places where people of different backgrounds and opinions can ways and in Paresky. They through online communica- conversations, laughs, and op- discuss their opposing views while maintaining respectful atti- told her that banning cell- tion. Real laughter is much portunities to create and sus- tudes towards one another. The university’s stance on the exact phones in these places would more fulfilling to me than a tain strong relationships. definition of “safe spaces” is unclear. encourage greater interaction text that reads, “lol” or “haha.” We respect UChicago’s attempt to be transparent in its stance among members of the Ando- Many people are drawn to An- on the growing debate over free speech in academic and in- ver community. Regardless of dover by the boarding school tellectual spaces. We, however, are disappointed in the ad- whether or not Elliott chooses mantra, “You will make life- ministration’s inability to clearly express its core values as a to ban casual cellphone usage, long friends from around the Katie Hartzell is a three-year school. The lack of clarity in the letter has left people to debate students must reflect on their world,” but this is difficult to Upper from Penn Valley, Pa. conflicting speculations regarding the administration’s actual views – does the university support victims of sexual assault? does it support affinity groups for those who have been margin- alized? – rather than debate the merits or standards of freedom of expression. As a board, we do not agree with one another on the topics of trigger warnings and safe spaces. Our newsroom, and the rest of the United States, cannot find a common stance on this divisive issue. But we do agree that any letter – any assertion of opinion, for that matter – needs to define its language clearly so that readers can easily discern its intention. A shared vocabulary with plainly stated definitions is crucial for any conversation, especially those regarding identity or free speech. We can do better than using vague language that polarizes our conversa- tions. We must be able to engage in debates and disagreements over more complex topics than ambiguous wording. Clear ter- minology lays the groundwork for constructive dialogue.

This editorial represents the view of The Phillipian, vol. CXXXIX.

The Phillipian welcomes all letters to the Editor. We try to print all letters, but because of space limitations, we enforce a 500-word limit. We reserve the right to edit all submitted letters. Letters must be responses to articles already published by The Phillipian. We will not publish any anonymous letters. Please submit letters by the Monday of each week to [email protected] or to our newsroom in the basement of Morse Hall. To subscribe, email [email protected], or write to The Phillipian, 180 Main Street, Andover, MA, 01810. All contents of The Phillipian copyright © 2016, The Trustees of Phillips Academy, Inc. Reproduction of any material herein without the expressed written consent of The Trustees of Phillips Academy, Inc. and the Editorial Board of The Phillipian is strictly prohibited. September 16, 2016 The Phillipian COMMENTARY A3 Snapchat Unfiltered

ADRIENNE ZHANG comical caricatures to pose as and laugh about. am an avid user of Snapchat The other problem with this filters. Ever since Snapchat filter’s uncharacteristic nor- I introduced the overlays mality is the lack of dialogue that distort, manipulate or cov- that it provokes. Its problem- er your face in fun ways, I’ve atic nature likely slips under been hooked. Most filters are the rug. harmless – I’m a fan of the vom- Of course, Snapchat isn’t the iting rainbows, the crazy eyes, sole culprit of racism. Racial the dog ears, and even the scary aggression and insensitivity ghost at times. But not all filters still circulate everywhere, from have been innocuous. Snapchat workplaces to high schools. has published a number of con- But Snapchat is an interna- troversial ones, including an tional media company worth abstract art filter that allegedly 20 billion dollars with one of plagiarized a Russian artists’ the largest and most devoted portrait; a blatantly racist Bob user bases. As one of the larg- Marley filter that made users’ est social media companies in faces appear a darker skin tone; the world, Snapchat should and, most recently, an anime know better than to blithely en- filter that promoted “yellow- gage in systemic racism. A high face” by stylizing users with schooler sending a racist tweet, caricatural East-Asian features. while exasperating, is mostly The one that caught my atten- ineffectual. A multi-billion dol- tion, however, has been subject lar company nurturing racial to no such public scandal. In ignorance with a product used fact, it’s been dismissed as a ge- by millions – that’s concerning. neric, uninspired filter, some- I believe that Andover stu- thing more likely to provoke dents, on the other hand, have indifference than controversy: become mindful of building the beauty filter. an inclusive and diverse team Though not its official name, of students to act as boards of the “beauty filter” intends to clubs or student leaders. We’ve make the user more attractive. improved in our abilities to Its effects include whitening consider many facets of iden- and brightening the skin, wid- tity before making our deci- ening the eyes, slimming the sion to put certain students at nose, and injecting a bubbly, the forefront of organizations. optimistic glow. The first time But just like at Snapchat, subtle I encountered the filter, I had discrimination at Andover goes to play around a couple times unnoticed and unexamined. An to figure out what it did – the oblivious student will comment changes are deceitfully subtle, without tact – often with the but the combined effect indis- intent of flattery – on a person putably makes you “prettier.” of color’s skin, hair, or facial This filter subscribes to a features. This can often lead to traditional and westernized discomfort and feelings of infe- notion of beauty. Some of its riority on the part of the person features, like removing blem- of color. ishes or fading discoloration, Andover students may be the are morally questionable but social media moguls or power- otherwise harmless. They rein- ful business executives of the force a superficial but more or future. We therefore must learn less universal aspect of beauty. from the mistakes of Snapchat But the other effects – less so. and avoid the danger of re- Thinner nose, lighter skin, big- pressing minorities in even the ger, rounder eyes: these are all e.wu/the phillipian most mundane of activities. features found most often in Eurocentric standards of beau- racial identity – just look at the While the allegedly uninten- In fact, it’s pretty. It’s sending ty. This filter makes you look Bob Marley and anime-inspired tional blackface and yellow- the subliminal message that white. filters – but it’s even worse that face filters were grotesquely white is synonymous to attrac- Adrienne Zhang is a three-year It’s concerning that Snapchat this “white-ifying” filter is exaggerated, this beauty filter tive, while Asian or black or Upper from Hong Kong. has a history of appropriating masquerading as a beauty filter. is uncharacteristically normal. any other race are to be used as

Too Many To Ignore

most recent act of discrimina- but to state that our lives mat- crimes, but because centuries justice as our white counter- EMILY NDIOKHO tion against a black person, I ter as well – a value which I of systemic and institutional- parts, and whenever our lives was often met with a singular don’t believe is reflected in the ized racism still plague our are ended by police officers lton Sterling. Philando response: “Don’t all lives mat- American justice system. For country. The demonization and who have sworn to protect and Castile. Andre Johnson. ter?” I, like most supporters example, black people make up racial profiling of black people serve us, they need to be held AKorryn Gains. They are of the B.L.M. movement, am a 13.3 percent of the United States create several toxic ideologies accountable. only four of the 168 black peo- Despite these injustices com- ple in the United States who mitted against black people, were killed by the police this there still are numerous forces year so far, according to “The opposing the B.L.M. movement Washington Post.” While the by asserting that “Black Lives summer months are typically Matter is anti-white,” “More spent enjoying time with family white people are killed by the and friends, this summer was police each year,” “The Dal- another year of open season on las shooting of police officers people who share my complex- shows that B.L.M. is violent,” ion. This summer proved, once and the list goes on. In all hon- again, the importance and ne- esty, I can’t truly tell you what cessity of the Black Lives Mat- it’s like to constantly worry ter (B.L.M.) movement. But, about simply existing when- I’m not sure if the significance ever I’m out in the world. And of the movement is thoroughly I don’t know if I can make you understood by most people. care about what it’s like to be The B.L.M. movement was a black person in the United created in 2012, after George States. But, I can tell you that Zimmerman’s acquittal in the if people took the time to lis- shooting of Trayvon Martin, an ten, watch, and read about the unarmed black teenager. Tray- very real killings committed by von’s death and the lack of ac- police officers, then they would countability towards his killer realize why B.L.M. matters so were the first of many events much to black people. that sparked a national outcry As Andover students, our un- and protests from black people derstanding and outlook on the and their allies. B.L.M. contin- world is greatly shaped during ued to stay relevant each year, our time here on campus. While as a new face was at the front striving to acquire a com- of the movement with a cause prehensive understanding of of death that was similar to B.L.M. can be time-consuming, Martin’s. The story of a white such an effort is necessary to person with some form of au- combat racism and police bru- thority – typically a police offi- tality. Being part of the Ando- cer – killing an unarmed black ver community offers limitless teenager simply because they opportunities to learn to listen, seemed threatening turned into understand, and empathize a pre-recorded soundbite. The a.lu/the phillipian with the B.L.M. movement, re- repeated acts became a testa- firm believer that the life of one population; however, they make which have a detrimental ef- gardless of one’s race. ment to the necessity of the human being isn’t more or less up 25 percent of those killed by fect on the lives of black people. B.L.M. movement to continue. valuable than another’s. That police violence this year. The B.L.M. movement is trying Whenever I turned to vari- said, the message and purpose This completely dispropor- to spread the notion that the Emily Ndiokho is a three-year ous forms of social media or of B.L.M. isn’t to say lives of tionate number is not because lives of black people deserve Upper from Allen, Tex. joined a conversation about the non-black people don’t matter, black people commit more the same respect, dignity, and A4 NEWS The Phillipian September 16, 2016

Andover Blue Book Revised To Commemorates 9/11 Clarify Consent and Sexual Misconduct

All student offenses of sex- ies, in an interview with The ual misconduct, harassment, Phillipian. Continued from A1, Col. 5 Continued from A1, Col. 1 discrimination, and hazing and Stephanie Gilmore, a femi- tradition. And to try to develop bullying are handled by the nist activist and professor programming that speaks to sexual penetration (with or with- Community Conduct Council in gender studies, is another to continue doing something, what it means to have an inte- and each year, it’s taken on a out force), sexual intimidation, (C.C.C.). speaker scheduled to come to rior life, what it means to think sexual exploitation, and relation- “[The C.C.C.] is largely an in- campus during the first week- slightly different tone based on about questions of what kind of when the holiday falls and how ship violence. vestigative group, and we write end of October and lead various person you are going to become, Elliott noted that students reports [about the incident] workshops. it matches up with the school’s and how you make the choices calendar,” said Gardner. and faculty in the previous and make recommendations In addition, Andover will in your life,” said Gardner. school year, as well as in lieu of [to the Disciplinary Commit- again offer a Mentors in Vio- Gardner is the first Director Gardner does not have any of Spiritual and Religious Life recent investigations regarding tee]... it makes total sense to lence Prevention program to specific hopes for future gener- sexual misconduct in boarding have clearer guidelines,” said 50 Lowers. In the span of seven at Andover, as the position was ations in regard to 9/11, except initiated when she first arrived schools, have helped to prompt Marisela Ramos, Instructor in 90-minute sessions, partici- that they will find a way to craft these changes. History and a member of the pants will learn about ways to on campus in 2008. their own vision on what that “My job is to oversee the “I think the larger cultural C.C.C. raise awareness of sexual vio- day means to them. focus in this area, for sure the The Brace Center for Gen- lence, discuss the importance chapel at large and particularly “I’m actually curious to see, to develop programming that federal government’s investi- der Studies also plans to coor- of consent, and explore the po- as the years go on, what the long gation into a number of differ- dinate a number of events this tential roles of bystanders. speaks to the religious or spiri- lense of history will project for tual lives of students across all ent abuses on college campuses year to address the topics of “Andover is trying to do ev- September 11. I know it has a [and] press coverage of activi- healthy relationships, sexual erything we can to promote different types of faith tradi- particular piece in my lifespan, tions, including people who are ties on college campuses [have] assault, and gender-based vio- healthy decision making… We but I’ll be interested to see what focused all of our attention in lence. want [students] to enter into not religious or who have not happens with all of you,” said grown up in a particular faith this area. But… student advo- Laci Green, a sex educator, any dynamic with another per- Gardner. cates have [also] pushed us,” activist, and host of a YouTube son from a place of respect and said Elliott. channel on sexual education thoughtfulness. The data we’ve Changes were also imple- with one million subscribers, collected on our campus and mented to align policies on will also be coming to Ando- other campuses around sexual sexual misconduct in the Blue ver and speaking at All-School assault are terrifying, and they Book with the ones noted in the Meeting on these topics this absolutely make it impossible Faculty and Staff Handbook. year. Green will hold a lunch for kids to learn well and to “We have repeatedly asked discussion with students and thrive. We want to make sure students to read this section, hold workshops for student that [students] know that we we’ve asked faculty and staff leaders and faculty. are hearing them when they members to read this section, “She’s fantastic… she’s talk to us about their concerns,” we have [discussed it] in clus- young, dynamic, and super said Elliott. ter meetings, we will talk about frank and open. [She] has a very Revisions on sexual mis- it in dorm meetings, and advis- powerful message, and a lot of conduct can be found on pages ing groups. ‘I didn’t know’ will the students here are familiar 9-19 of the Blue Book, and on never be an okay excuse for stu- with her and her work. So we page 39 it is explicitly stated dent behaviors. We really want think it’s going to be a really that sexual misconduct is con- to make sure [students] know great way to kick off the school sidered a major offense. Policy J.LANE/THE PHILLIPIAN about it, and we want to make year with this kind of program,” regarding the inclusion of to- Black ribbons were distributed in Paresky to commemorate 9/11. sure we offer opportunities if said Flavia Vidal, Instructor in bacco in the Sanctuary policy [students] have questions,” said English and Co-Director of the can be found on page 7. Elliott. Brace Center for Gender Stud-

Laundry Prices Rise St. Pierre Passes Away With Replacement of Machines At the Age of 79

chines costs slightly more money find the card. In my opinion, it’s place outside.” Continued from A1, Col. 3 CECELIA VIEIRA than the previous models; a spin better,” said Jihoun Im ’17. St. Pierre earned a B.A. de- gree at Wheaton College and in the washer and the dryer costs The outgoing laundry ma- you had a problem you could talk 3.75 dollars altogether, unlike the chines were approaching the end later earned a Master’s degree After 13 years of use, old to her, and she really counseled at Columbia University. In 1974, washing machines and dryers previous machines that cost 2.50 of their lifecycle, and required many people. She was an ex- dollars. The cards are priced frequent service and mainte- St. Pierre spent a sabbatical year were replaced with newer mod- traordinarily good department teaching English at School Year els in laundry rooms across cam- at 5.00 dollars, which does not nance by O.P.P. The new wash- chair because she took care of all count towards money that can be ers are also equipped with more Abroad in France. pus in August. Installed by Office the details a department chair “[St. Pierre] was a remarkable of Physical Plant (O.P.P.) plumb- used for the laundry machines. durable stainless steel washtubs, has to take care of, but also [was] Dea Barreto Lagesse ’18 said, which won’t rust or chip. individual, I think she was the ers, the new Quantum Speed just so supportive of everybody.” most consequential educator, Queen laundry machines offer “Although the prices have gone “The washing machines are The outdoor St. Pierre Class- up to use the washing machines, more effective, and they take a certainly in my time, that [Phil- students a wider variety of wash room was dedicated to St. lips Academy] has seen. She was cycles and heat selections than I do feel that the card is more ef- lot less time than the old ones. Pierre’s contributions to the fective than trying to get quar- Before, with the old machines a very kind person, very smart, their older counterparts. community. It was inaugurated and more complex, I think, than One of the biggest changes re- ters at Bank of America or the in my dorm, Hearsey House... it in 2013 and stands today outside Den.” was time consuming, especially people realize. She was quintes- sulting from the new machines of Bulfinch Hall. The classroom sentially Irish, and she was one was the introduction of laundry “I prefer the card, definitely, when you had to switch clothes is formed of granite benches po- but it might be a bit of a hassle to from the two. Overall, it took of my favorite people I have ever cards, which students can use to sitioned in a circle. known,” said Heelan. pay for their laundry after de- go all the way to student activi- about an hour and 45 minutes, “People thought that it was a ties just to refill the card. Some- and now it only takes about 40 St. Pierre is survived by her positing money onto the reload- very original thing, an outdoor sister, Mary Baroni, her brother- able card. Using the new ma- times you can’t find enough minutes,” said Barreto Lagesse. classroom, because she had been quarters, but you can always just in-law Daniel Baroni, and nu- a very original person,” said Ful- merous nephews and godchil- ton. “She had dealt a great deal dren. A memorial will be held in with drama, as well as English, her honor at Cochran Chapel on and it only seemed fitting that November 5. she would have this beautiful

Write for News! Email cchan, dlee1, syun.

COURTESY OF PHILLIPS ACADEMY Jean St. Pierre encouraged students to participate in Theatre as well as English. September 16, 2016 The Phillipian NEWS A5

ASM Kicks Off “Kindness Rocks” to Inspire 239th School Year Empathy and Compassion

you would like it to be left,” said JB LIM Palfrey during ASM. Continued from A1, Col. 4 As the presidential election Oval-shaped rocks, each in November nears, Palfrey decorated with colorful phras- She continued, “Here [at An- shared some remarks regarding es like “Never Lose Hope,” “Be dover] we both have an oppor- the political discourse that has Yourself,” and “SMILE” filled tunity and responsibility. We surrounded the race. the patio of the Oliver Wen- have an opportunity to serve “This is a special year for dell Holmes Library last Sat- and lead, and to take time to get lots of reasons, but one is that urday. Within a day, most of to know our classmates and to it is an election year, if you have the rocks were gone. learn from them and to teach not noticed in the United States Referred to as “Kind- them about ourselves too… But of America, it’s a doozy of an ness Rocks,” the stones were ultimately it’s the people that election year. To my mind, this painted by 27 Community En- make the space come alive, and election year throws down the gagement student coordina- I think it’s our responsibility to honor of these... two parties,” tors who worked together to be there for one another.” said Palfrey. promote the spread of kind- Amid spontaneous cheer- Palfrey advised students to ness and love across campus ing by Seniors, Head of School recognize and appreciate the through the Phillips Academy John Palfrey opened his speech multitude of political opinions Kindness Rock Garden Proj- by encouraging students to con- held by community members. ect. sider how they will leave their “This is a community, inten- Each rock was decorated COURTESY OF PHILLIPS ACADEMY mark in the community. tionally diverse, which truly is with quotes or pictures that “Kindness Rocks” placed in front of Oliver Wendall Holmes Library. “Something that I think academically brilliant and won- carried an inspiring and posi- about enormously in this job [as derful and caring... I want us to tive meaning. They were then the project in Newburyport, campus. Head of School] and particular- do better than those who are placed in visible areas around Massachusetts over the past Howard anticipates that ly think about during this time politically endowed in the polit- campus including the dorms, summer. student-driven initiatives will of year is: What are the foot- ical discourse… [I want you] to pathways, and the library. After deciding to adopt the contribute in the future spread steps that I wish to leave as the lay the mark in favor of respect “The general idea is that… project, coordinators used the and expansion of the project. Head of School? I am complete- and stability, seriousness of kind messages are making patio of the library as a start- “The Community Engage- ly aware that I am the 15th Head purpose, openness to new ideas, their way around campus,” ing point for their rock gar- ment Office introduced this of School, 14 have gone before, thinking about perspectives dif- said Julia Howard, fellow in den. project to the campus… but we and many will go after. When- ferent than our own, [and] ac- Office of Community Engage- “We were pretty amazed to really want the students to be ever we go through a place like tually listening to one another, ment, in an interview with The see [that] within a day, all the the ones who carry and con- this, we leave our mark – little, so that at the end of the year, I Phillipian. rocks were gone, which also tinue the project. If you take a gentle indentations. For me, I believe that we can do that. I be- “Hopefully someone who means that people picked up rock and you feel like someone see it most acutely in the steps lieve that this is the place,” said is stressed about studying for rocks either for themselves or else could use the same kind of the first and second floors of Palfrey. a test might come across on their friends,” said Howard. message, pass the rock around Paresky… think [about] every campus—whether in a random Ever since, the kindness and pave [the way] forward,” step you make here and how place or someone had inten- rocks have been spreading said Howard. tionally placed it in their dorm across campus in the hands room—a little ‘you can do it’ of students and faculty and rock [that gives] the person a also spotted in unanticipated boost,” Howard continued. places like the cross country Student Coordinator Wil- course. liam Kim ’18 pointed out that a “I took two or three [rocks] small amount of kindness can and placed them at some of lead to greater outcomes. the teacher’s houses, and they “The point of the project were very excited… Some- was to spread a little bit of body told me yesterday that kindness to other people’s they were doing cross coun- lives… to encourage them try, and they saw a rock. They [and] give them something to were like ‘Did you place a rock look forward to… I think hav- there? It made my day!’” said ing that little bit of kindness Emilie Cliquet, Program As- can be an impactful thing,” sistant of the Office of Com- said Kim in an interview with munity Engagement, in an in- The Phillipian. terview with The Phillipian. The Kindness Rock Project Students and faculty can itself has already been taking add their own rocks to the place across the country. It project by visiting the Dean of Students Office or the Com- COURTESY OF PHILLIPS ACADEMY was first introduced to Ando- The “Kindness Rocks” have been ver by Monique Cueto-Potts, munity Engagement Office. T.RYNNE/THE PHILLIPIAN popular with students and faculty Director of the Office of Com- Howard hopes to create more alike. Arthur Paleologos ’17 and Madison Pettaway ’17 address the Andover com- munity Engagement, who saw locations that serve as “kind- munity as Student Body Co-Presidents. ness rock-making stations” on

West Dorm Completed After Six-Month Renovation

placed in West. nice and thoughtful.” the girls now residing in the cated in West Quad North that Continued from A1, Col. 5 “It’s a new dorm so I think our West will not be the only dorm dorm originally lived in Ban- is scheduled for renovation proctors and prefects and house to receive a touch-up. Many of croft, another girls’ dorm lo- later this year. Heidi Wall, Instructor in counselors are working really Mathematics and resident house hard to try to set a good atmo- counselor in West said, “We are sphere because this group hasn’t very happy to be living in West been together yet. It’s kind of a this year and so glad that the girls new group of people. But every- have a beautiful new space in one’s making a big effort to be which to live and work. It is very nice and respectful and I think it cheery and bright, with good sun- will be a really fun year. I feel very light and bright, happy colors.” lucky,” said Bienstock. Wall continued, “Some of the Resident in West, Karolina Bu- best features of the new dorm are chajska ’18, wrote in an email to the sitting areas on the first and The Phillipian, “The dorm is abso- second floor where the girls can lutely beautiful. The study spaces study or hang out. White boards and common rooms are not only allow the girls to work collabora- warm, but everything and every- tively on homework problems or one makes you feel welcome. All leave fun notes for each other. the house counselors are very There are even mini-fridges for caring and are always there if you the convenience of the girls as need them. The proctors and pre- well.” fects are nothing but supportive As a new dorm, this will be and radiating with kindness. I the first year that any students P.ROSSANO/THE PHILLIPIAN definitely think it was worth the West dorm houses 29 female students. will be experiencing the space. move. All the girls are incredibly Bienstock is grateful to have been Photo of the Week

J.WOLFE/THE PHILLIPIAN Blue Key Heads and Blue Keys exhibit Big Blue Spirit as they welcome new students to the 2016-2017 school year. A6 NEWS The Phillipian September 16, 2016 2016-2017 Teaching Fellows Below are six of the 15 Teaching Fellows for the 2016-2017 school year.

Photos by Rachel Kindangen and Isaiah Lee.

AILEEN EISENBERG, French

What drew you to teach French at Andover? It was hard for me to fnd teachers who made French exciting at the beginning, so I am interested in making the [learning process] exciting from the start. [I chose] Andover spe- cifcally because the students were incredible… when I visited the faculty and students were very welcoming, and I think the school really tries to continually progress.

What do you look forward to in and outside the classroom? In my classes, I am defnitely looking forward to getting to know the students better and getting to learn from them just as much as they, hopefully, do from me. Outside the class- room, [I hope to] really [see] what the Andover community is like, and [see] where I can ft in and learn from the people.

ALISON HAMLIN, Chemistry

Is there anything specifc that drew you to Andover? One of my best friends went here actually, and so I’d always known about her experience. I was also looking at diferent independent schools that have similar fellow programs. One of the things that really stuck out to me about Andover was their dedication to equity and inclusion, and I think there are a lot of conversations happening on this campus that aren’t happening elsewhere. Tat got me really excited and that was the type of community I wanted to be part of.

What is it that makes you passionate about chemistry? When I started college, I went in as a chemical engineering major. I had enjoyed A.P. Chem- istry in high school and had a really great teacher and I think that was one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much. But then I took organic chemistry my freshman year [in college] in addition to [an introductory] chemical engineering class and the engineering class was way too much math and not enough chemistry, and the organic chemistry class I really loved.

IAN WOLLMAN, Chinese

What got you interested in pursuing a career related to Chinese? Actually, I went here [as a student] and I went to one of those sample classes that all new students go to if they want to check out the more nontraditional stuf, and so I took a Chi- nese sample class... I guess I was just hooked from that class, pretty much, from day one. I just think it’s a really cool language.

So you were a student here– is there something specifc about Andover that drew you back? I grew up in [the town of] Andover as well, and the school has always been a big part of the town community. Tat being said, it’s always been a bit of a community in and of itself, and I really appreciate stuf like what CAMD does to build that sense of community.

JOSE PERALTA, Biology

What got you interested in teaching or being involved in biology? Growing up, I thought that I was going to pursue a career in medicine, but I think that the longer I stayed in school, especially being the frst in my family to graduate from college, I learned that I could help students, especially those who share a similar story to mine – being frst-generation college students and sort of aspiring to be something in life.

What was it specifcally that brought you to Andover? Being a boarding school, Andover is causing a ripple efect in education, especially in the private sector, by implementing policies like the need-blind admissions policy, and I think that it’s a great opportunity for widening the sort of aisle of opportunity for any student from here in the U.S. to abroad, and I think that’s something I hope other schools will even- tually follow.

TRAVIS MAGALUK, Physics

What inspired you to be involved in and teach physics? I am very interested in the way things work and how things work in everyday life. I studied engineering in college and I’ve always been interested in just applying physics to everyday life. I’m a big climber and I’m passionate about teaching, [so] I kind of wanted to combine those two passions.

Is there anything special to Andover that you think has really afected your experience as of now? I think the location is awesome! I’ve really been enjoying the scenery and how it reminds me of my home in Michigan. It’s very diferent from the mountainous West. And everyone’s just been so nice and so kind and I think that’s been a great part of it so far, and the students have been great.

RYAN GLENN, Physics

What inspired you to teach physics? What do you love about it? I had a really great physics teacher back in high school. I went to Kent School, down in Connecticut, so that’s one of the things that brought me back to the boarding school ex- perience... I had a really great physics teacher [who] really got me interested in the world around us and how we can understand and model it.

What brought you to Andover? Well, it was the prep-school experience. I spent three years at boarding school and it was a fantastic time. I really loved having all the students, faculty, you know everyone gets really engaged in the community. I didn’t know I wanted to teach, so for my senior year [of col- lege], when I was looking for jobs, this came up and everything seemed to work out! September 16, 2016 The Phillipian ARTS & LEISURE | A7 Arts&Leisure E.LEE/THE PHILLIPIAN What are you looking forward to this year?

Photos by Leah Hamann, Peter Rossano, James Wolfe, Rachel Kindangen, and Ale Macaya.

John Palfrey Jacqueline Rossi ’20 Madison Pettaway ’17 Head of School “I’m really looking forward to taking ad- “I’m looking forward to strengthening “I am super excited about this year. I am vantage of all the opportunities Andover my impact on Andover’s campus… [and] I looking forward to a year of boundless op- offers that I didn’t have access to at the want to embrace all of my last moments at timism, hard work, lots of fun, active con- European school in Brussels, Belgium. I Andover and spend all of the time that I versations, and being part of a community can’t wait to try cross country, get involved can with the people whom I love and care of people who act with great respect for with the Tang Institute, and hip hop with about on this campus.” one another.” the best!”

Erin Strong Instructor in Theatre & Dance

“Finding a husband for ‘The Nutcracker.’ I’m dead serious about this. Ms. Wombwell has asked me to play the part of the mom and we need someone to play… my husband for the show… Everyone should come see our dancers shine on stage and to see who my husband will be.”

Teagan Thompson ’18

“I’m looking forward to coming back to the dorm each day to prefectees that are full of pos- itive energy! I know Upper year is the hardest and most stressful year during one’s Andover experience, but I am hoping that my role as a prefect will make things a bit easier.”

Jennifer Elliott ’94 Nash Johnson ’20 Will Kantaros ’18 Dean of Students & Residential Life “This year I’m looking forward to getting “My goal for this year is to find love.” “I am so excited to see how the Class of acclimated and set for my [Andover] expe- 2017 leads PA! I am looking forward to cel- rience, because I know that once my An- ebrating our students in class, on the fields dover seatbelt is buckled, it’s going to be a and courts, and on the stage, especially in wild ride.” ‘The Nutcracker’!” A8 | ARTS & LEISURE The Phillipian September 16, 2016 Arts&Leisure E.LEE/THE PHILLIPIAN New Addison Exhibit Reframes Perceptions of Japanese Internment Camps for this series because it looks so SERENA REN positive. All the people are smil- ing, everybody looks happy and busy,” said Kemmerer. A handful of Japanese-Amer- Adams wanted to human- icans gather around the baseball ize the Japanese-Americans at field, eyes searching for the ball Manzanar. He depicted every- soaring into the blinding sun. day scenes of people reading the They are frozen, preserved in newspaper, working in their own Ansel Adam’s 1943 gelatin silver co-op, farming, and having a town print “Baseball Game” as a part meeting. of his “Photographs of Japa- “He is really trying to create nese-American Relocation Camp this portrait of a small town in in Manzanar, California.” “Base- America. Manzanar is just a lit- ball Game” is currently on display tle small town with a community. at the Addison Gallery of Ameri- He really did purposely avoid any can Art as part of the new exhibit activities that reflected Japanese “Manzanar: Photographs by An- culture, like certain games they sel Adams.” would play or too much Bud- Curated by Allison Kem- dhism, to not raise any flags of merer, Curator of Art after 1950 any of the viewers he was trying and of Photography, “Manzanar: to persuade that these people are Photographs by Ansel Adams” is not a threat,” said Kemmerer. located on the first floor of the In “Pictures and Mementoes Addison. “Baseball Game” and 49 on Top of Phonograph, Yonemit- other silver prints in the exhibi- su Home,” an autographed pho- tion were a result of Adams’s 1943 tograph, a young man dressed COURTESY OF THE ADDISON GALLERY OF AMERICAN ART visits to Manzanar War Reloca- in a military uniform leans onto Ansel Adam’s photo of a potato field is one of 50 prints taken of Manzanar Relocation Camp. tion Center, situated at the foot of a framed picture of Jesus on the the Sierra Nevada mountains in left. A potted plant rests on a children and believe in God.” mattered so he was perceived as to the exhibit hall. the desert of California. In 1942, doily, displayed next to an orna- Above “Pictures and Memen- more American. He was in Los “[In the hallway] is the stuff hundreds of barracks were built mental squash and stamped en- toes on Top of Phonograph”, an Angeles in a veterans hospital and everybody knows, the idyllic behind barbed wire and gun tow- velopes. old man sits relaxed on a wooden they moved him from the hospi- Western landscapes, that is what ers, serving as housing for around “That is [a photo of an in- chair next to a column heater, a tal to put him in this camp in the he is known for and before he had 11,000 Japanese-Americans. The tern’s] son who is fighting for tattered book propped up on his hospital there. That is just how taken the Manzanar photos, that center was in use for three-and-a- the Americans in the war. So the lap in “Nobutero Harry Sumida in ridiculous the whole thing was,” is what he had already become half years. irony of these people being in an Hospital.” Two bouquets of flow- said Kemmerer. pretty famous for. It is nice for us “The Ansel Adams I knew internment camp when their son ers decorate the background and Adams published a book to be able to show work that peo- was the landscape photographer was fighting for the country is various books and trinkets are “Born Free and Equal” in 1944, ple are familiar with and maybe who depicts the landscape in a ridiculous,” said Kemmerer. “So scattered on the side table. which included all fifty photo- an aspect of an artist that people beautiful pristine state… So this there are things like this where “[Nobutero Harry Sumida] graphs he took at Manzanar and don’t know much about and may- subject matter was very interest- [Adams] subtly is reminding peo- was a navy veteran, fought for the stories behind each photo. be never seen,” said Kemmerer. ing because there is nothing ideal ple [internment camps are] ridic- World War I. He grew up in New The exhibition also included “Manzanar: Photographs by about it. It is real life story, and ulous. It is not just that he is say- York and had foster parents who some of Adams’s signature iconic Ansel Adams” will be on view in not a great story. I was fascinated ing: they are just like us, they have weren’t Japanese. Back then, that landscapes in the hallway leading the Addison until Winter Term. because he was often criticized

“It’s a Hard Knock Life”: Junah Jang ’20 Shares Broadway Experience How coincidental that the beginning of the academic year always coincides with the exciting buzz of hey, it worked out,” said Jang. HANNAH ZHANG Fashion Month (New York City, Paris, Milan, London)! Fashion aficionados all over the globe anxiously Jang describes her experience of re- hearsing and performing on Broadway await the reveal of new collections and hence the newest trends. Without further ado, I present to you all Junah Jang ’20 jumped up and as completely different from her pre- of this season’s favorite pieces. Let’s have a look! squealed in excitement, clapping and vious experiences at her local theater. exclaiming, “Seriously? Seriously?” Jang recalls struggling with the gruel- when her parents informed her that ing schedule and the stress of perform- Bomber Jackets: If you are holding out to splurge on one she had gotten the part of Tessie in the ing well at the mere age of ten. piece this season, this is it. Many people have been buying “I wasn’t one of the main roles, so I Broadway musical, “Annie.” As Jang re- bombers with patches or word embroidery. On a budget? counted in an interview with The Phil- didn’t have to do that really stressful lipian, her parents captured her reac- experience of memorizing lines that No problem. Think DIY: grab an old denim jacket and dec- tion on video, which was later posted support the entire show. We would go orate with pins and iron-on patches! Customize to your to YouTube and garnered over 35 thou- to dance and learn a number, and then heart’s content. sand views. singing and learn more numbers, and “It’s one of those moments that my then block the numbers with the direc- S.REN/THE PHILLIPIAN friends in school find online and tease tor. On some days, we would complete-

ly change a number and have to do a me about it. Looking back on that and

reliving that moment is definitely show that night,” said Jang.

Despite the difficulties, Jang trea- Cropped Hoodies: Not ready to let go of summer quite yet? something that is fun, albeit embar- rassing,” said Jang. sures the knowledge she gained and There is an alternative. I recommend pairing them with At the age of four, Jang began partic- the people she met during her experi- high-waisted joggers for a comfy yet updated, streamlined ence performing on Broadway. ipating in her local theater in Missou- look. Give up your baggy hoodies and opt for one of these! ri. It was there that she developed her “I think as a ten-year-old, I didn’t fully grasp the extent of how wonderful love of acting, particularly of musical S.AL-MAYAHI/THE PHILLIPIAN theater. of an experience and how important of “I used to, when I was young, peer an experience it was, and I think that’s out of the curtain in this small local a good thing. When I was rehearsing, theater and see how many people were I didn’t realize that my director was The Bee: This season, bee embellished patterns on but- someone who I now admire, or my cho- out there, and I’d get so excited about ton-downs, gold bee necklaces, and even bee-printed trou- performing in general,” said Jang. reographer choreographed ‘Hamilton,’ After one of Jang’s shows, a direc- and just not fully grasping those peo- sers are a yes! If this is too bold for you, try digging around tor approached Jang’s parents and in- ple’s talent helped with not being too your grandmother’s old jewelry box to find an old gold bee formed them of an opportunity to au- intimidated and too stressed out by the ring or brooch. I am sure she has one. dition for the Broadway production of show,” said Jang. “Annie.” Jang and her family eagerly At Andover, Jang is participating in made the seven-hour drive to the near- “44 Plays For 44 Presidents,” a play A.LU/THE PHILLIPIAN est audition in Nebraska. that is set to open in November. She “My mom was really skeptical at also plans to audition for “A Chorus first, and my dad was like, ‘Oh, she can Line.” totally do it!’ I think that combination “I would love to keep doing musi- Illustration of the Week and going to the first audition really cals. I mean, it’s something that’s been so rooted in my history and to do it pushed me to be humble about the sit- ANDI CHENG uation. I wasn’t expecting anything out again would be great,” said Jang. of it, just more of an experience, but

Courtesy of Broadwayworld.com

Junah Jang ’20 played Tessie in the Broadway musical “Annie.” SPORTS Volume CXXXIX | Number 16 September 16, 2016 Andover Alumni in Rio Olympics

Tim Wynter ’14 Louisa Chafee ’09

STAFF REPORT STAFF REPORT Whether he’s soaring through his back- After the Argentinian team committed stroke competitions or excelling in the an unforced penalty in the Olympic Nacra classroom as a psychology student at the 17 sailing event, the U.S. Olympic Sailing University of Southern California, Tim Team pushed its catamaran into fourth Wynter ’14 is a force to be reckoned with. place in Guanabara Bay during the medal As the only male swimmer from Jamaica race. Louisa Chafee ’09 and her partner, to compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics Bora Gulari, then rapidly glided through in Rio, Wynter demonstrated that his blaz- the finish line to secure eighth place over- ing speed and deep knowledge of the sport all after a demanding five-day campaign of make him a dynamic threat in the pool. sailing at the 2016 Rio Olympics. In his Olympic debut, Wynter swam in A three-time All-American at Brown the 100-Meter Backstroke, ultimately fall- University, Chafee said she pursued sail- ing short of the time needed to qualify for ing in college because of her passion for the semifinals. With a time of 57.20 seconds, the sport. Following her college career, Wynter finished second in his heat and 34th Chafee and Gulari won the Nacra 17 World overall. Although eliminated from further Championship in Clearwater, Fla., in Feb- competition, the Jamaican national record ruary, which qualified them for the U.S. holder, with titles in both the 50-Meter Olympic tema. and 100-Meter Backstroke, showed a lot of Prior to the start of the 2016 Olympics, promise. Chafee and her skipper, Gulari, knew it Wynter is paving the path and inspiring would be an immensely tough campaign. many other swimmers from both Andover The city’s constantly shifting weather and Jamaica alike. would create winds that reached speeds Christian Alberga ’17, who will captain upwards of 20 knots. The city’s pollution Andover Boys Swimming & Diving this also posed a problem to the sailors as trash winter and also hails from Jamaica, said, floated in many of the bays. “He has not only inspired a generation of Chafee and Gulari weren’t able to fin- Andover swimmers, but all of the youth ish their first and third races due to boat in Jamaica. The day of his race, hundreds malfunctions and equipment failures. of people of all different ages in Jamaica – While the setbacks were initially costly in some who didn’t even know Tim – were terms of their ranking, Chafee was deter- posting congratulations and sharing the mined to come back and succeed. video of his race because the entire nation In the final seven races, the team made is proud of him.” an incredible comeback, raising its rank Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, eight positions and qualifying for the Wynter’s tenacity and strong work ethic medal race. Chafee and Gulari ultimately have contributed to his success in the pool. settled for fourth in the medal race and During his time at Andover, Wynter was eighth overall. an NISCA (National Interscholastic Swim- Chafee credits Andover for pushing ming Coaches Association) All-American, COURTSEY OF GETTY IMAGES her to pursue her dreams even if it meant winning the 100-Yard Backstroke at both Louisa Chafee ’09 earned fourth place with her partner Bora Gulari. deviating from the norm and facing adver- the 2012 and 2014 New England Preparato- sity. ry School Athletic Council (Nepsac) Cham- “A value I learnt at Andover was to do pionships. your thing,” she wrote in an email to The At the end of his Upper year, Wynter’s Phillipian. “Andover let me not take a math teammates attested to his natural leader- class Senior year and instead pursue other ship qualities of charisma and positivity interests. It reinforced the idea that I can by electing him as Co-Captain of Andover choose what I want to do, even if it’s a little Boys Swimming & Diving. unconventional.” Alberga said, “Tim is the type of guy to “I think Andover did a great job of just step up and work when it’s time to work pushing me outside my comfort zone and without complaining. He pushed through encouraging me to advocate for what I years of frustration from not improving to want,” Chafee continued. “During a new get to where he is now. He is very respectful campaign, you’re constantly in situations and is the type of person every parent wants that are uncomfortable or where you need their child to be. Take away swimming and to be vocal about something, so having he is still an amazing person and student.” that background helped.” Wynter’s honesty and discipline sets Before arriving in Rio, Chafee had an him apart from other swimmers. intense, regimented training schedule. “In practice, Tim led by example, with “I spent two years in the gym essen- a quiet confidence that pushed everyone tially, on top of my time sailing,” she said. around him to work just a little bit harder,” “I’d be on the water for about three hours, wrote fellow Co-Captain Joe Faller ’14 in an and then do a two-hour gym session. It email to The Phillipian. “I think it’s safe to was grueling, but worth it. There’s a quote, say that Tim was one of the most dominant ‘You never burn out mentally, because you swimmers in Andover history, a fact that’s always burn out physically.’ I found that backed up by the sheer number of the ‘Tim to be scary accurate during the end of my Wynter 2014s’ that decorate the record campaign. Knowing that my body was board in the pool.” strong enough for whatever conditions Faller continued, “Both as a teammate we’d be sailing in helped ease a lot of the and as a person, Tim was one of the most pressure.” genuinely caring individuals I had the plea- Coming into the medal race, the Amer- sure of knowing at Andover, and someone icans were the underdogs. After the start- I’m proud to call one of my close friends. He ing countdown finished, the U.S. maneu- was always ready to lend an ear or a hand to vered its catamaran to an early second anyone who needed it and wasn’t hesitant place. In a crucial mistake, the Americans to point out mistakes in a snarky, loving way, made a wider turn as their boom swung qualities which caused such a wide variety right, and suddenly they were cut off by of people to naturally gravitate towards other racers. Pushed to fifth place, the U.S. him.” raced steadily throughout the rest of the Wynter’s Olympic debut and his dedi- course. cation to the sport will serve as inspiration Nearing the end of the course on the for the many generations of Andover swim- third mark, Chafee and Gulari were still in mers to come. fifth. Suddenly, Argentina miscalculated Alberga said, “The most impressive their tack and crashed into the mark, caus- thing about Tim for the team and I is proba- ing them to be penalized and opening up a bly his Andover career. Tim’s determination path for the U.S. to glide into fourth place. to keep swimming at a high level and rep- Chafee said, “We had two breakdowns resenting our nation while handling Ando- that cost us, but overall, we sailed an in- ver schoolwork and extracurriculars is an credible regatta. My partner and I had amazing feat. Tim’s Olympic performance only been training together for six months showed everyone that there is no limit to before the Games, so to come in eighth [overall] and fourth in the medal race was how well an Andover swimmer can do and COURTSEY OF PHILLIPS ACADEMY that we can all achieve our goals if we put in amazing. We’re very proud of all we ac- the work.” Tim Wynter ’14 swam for Jamaica at the 2016 Rio Olympics. complished.”

GIRLSVOLLEYBALL Girls Recover after Faltering in the Third Set to Defeat BB&N victory. where it’s going, and you by how she sees every situ- ANDY KIM Post-Graduate (PG) can just tell that she’s giv- ation. When we’re down Margot Forti ’17 and Ser- ing it her all.” or if we’re not playing as Andover 3 ena Liu ’19 were crucial “We have a lot of new well as we can [be,] while players throughout the people this year who are you would think to be neg- match, participating in joining our starting lineup, ative or [to] be sad about BB&N 1 every set. Forti controlled and Margot is a PG who re- your performance, Evelyn play with her lethal spike, ally helps to dominate the is always, always positive In the second set of and Liu, the starting libero, outside,” continued Park. and she always has some- its match, Andover Girls laid out for fantastic saves Despite coasting to con- thing positive to say and Volleyball was down 4-3 and deftly set up her team- secutive wins in the first how we can do better.” to BB&N until newcom- mates with easy spike op- two sets, Andover faltered After Wednesday’s vic- er Brooke Fleming ’20 portunities. in the third, falling 25-16. tory, Andover looks to launched an unreturn- In an interview with Captain Evelyn Mesler find continued success in able serve to win the The Phillipian, Sewon Park ’17, however, refocused the its four team tournament point and eventually the ’17 said, “[Serena is] only a team at the beginning of against Hotchkiss, Taft, match. Fleming replicated Lower but she’s our start- the fourth set, allowing the and Phillips Exeter Acade- this precise service play ing libero. She [can layout team to perform to its usu- my this Saturday. throughout the set, pro- really well and] she al- al capacity. The final set ducing a run consisting of ways anticipates [where] ended with a score of 25-9. 10 consecutive winning the ball [is headed]. She “[Evelyn has] been with Editor’s Note: Sewon serves to earn her team a sees the ball before it even the team from the begin- Park is a Commentary Ed- 14-4 lead. Andover ulti- passes the net really. She ning,” said Park. “I really itor for The Phillipian. J.BECKWITH/THEPHILLIPIAN mately captured a four-set [always] knows exactly think she shows leadership Evelyn Mesler ’17 will captain the team this year. A10 SPORTS The Phillipian n September 16, 2016 GIRLSSOCCER Andover Falls in Season Opener had a ton of chances off of corners have many new players on the Swain said, “As a team in gen- Emma Murphy ’17 said, “The ANJUNAE CHANRAN and free kicks but couldn’t quite team that we’ll get to know and eral, we have just as deep of a outlook is good because our team put it away.” get comfortable with and vice bench as last year, but I think we play improved drastically from Andover 0 Last season, Andover attained versa over the course of the next especially have that on offense. the first half to the second half. a record of 10-3-5. The team se- few games. I personally think ev- We have a lot of speed and skills. We can only get better from here Groton 2 cured an 11-game undefeated eryone looks great individually. This game, we had a ton of oppor- and are all looking forward to the streak for the end of its season I just think it’ll take a little more tunities on offense. It’s just up to rest of a great season and another After pacing by her defender and won three shutouts in the time for the new players to adapt all of us individually to shake off game on Saturday.” on the right wing, Zoe Oasis ’17 postseason to win its third Class to how we play as a team, and for the dust.” This Saturday, Andover will deftly slotted the ball toward the A Nepsac Championship in nine the team to learn the kind of plays Moving into the next few travel to face the Rivers School, far post of the goal. However, Gro- years. the new players like, and their weeks, Andover will have to rely hungry for its first victory. ton’s goalkeeper outstretched her This year the new team has strengths.” on all of its Seniors. Every Senior arms to make the save. Despite had limited time to build team Despite this performance, An- is a leader in their own right, and Editor’s Note: Cassie Chin is a many chances on goal and major- chemistry and gel together. dover is still confident in its offen- will be called upon to show tenac- Sports Editor for The Phillipian. ity possession, Andover Girls Soc- Krystiana Swain ’18 said, “We sive abilities. ity in the face of adversity. cer lost its first game of the season to Groton Academy by a margin of 2-0. Co-Captain Cassie Chin ’17 wrote in an email to The Phillipi- an, “All things considered, I think we showed a lot of integrity for the game. It was our first time playing together and we’re still figuring things out.” In the first half, Andover dropped a goal due to a rebound- ed misplay. Late in the second half, Andover’s goalie was left to fend off a one-on-one with a Gro- ton attacker and conceded anoth- er goal. Despite a shaky start in the first half, Andover excelled in the second half and performed es- pecially well off of set-pieces. Chin said, “We weren’t playing the ball on the ground enough and couldn’t find a good balance of patience and urgency in the first half. In the second half we played a lot more relaxed and we domi- COURTSEY OF GREG CHIN nated their end of the field. We Bri Fadden ’17 pushed the ball past her defender.

Defending Champs Reconnect Team Relies on Newcomers GIRLSXC BOYSXC

season and Interschols, but top runners from the Class our top seven, as well as er and the rest of the ANANDA KAO also to encourage a support- of 2016, several promising NITHISH KALPAT getting some talented team are confident and ive team environment. newcomers, along with Juniors and an Upper, optimistic about their Coming off of back-to- Assistant Coach Rachel strong returning runners, Coming off a ninth Giacomo Marino ’18,” prospects for this year. back championships, An- Hyland wrote in an email will make up for the loss of place finish at the 2015 said Jake Zanazzi ’18. Ringer said, “The dover Girls Cross Country to The Phillipian, “Our goals the graduated Seniors. New England Prep Although new to mindset people have had looks to match last season’s are always to do well and Rooney said, “[The Class School Division I Cross cross country, Marino coming into the season undefeated record with an- place at Interschols, and of 2016] really helped shape Country Championship will be a crucial addition has been really positive other strong performance to create a hard-working, our team in and out of races, (Interschols), Ando- to the lineup this year. and uplifting. A lot of this year. The team will fun atmosphere for the so it’s definitely a blow, but ver Boys Cross Country With indoor and outdoor the guys who run cross be led by Captain Morgan girls on the team. We want we have so many wonderful looks forward to the up- track experience, Mari- country did Spring Track Rooney ’17, as well as Seniors to make sure that running returners and we have some coming season. no fills a role as a worthy and they all had great Whitney Garden ’17, Marina adds enjoyment and bal- awesome new runners that The team lost tal- competitor against the seasons. They carried Hunt ’17, and Susan Yun ’17. ance to their busy lives.” joined us in preseason, in- ent and leadership with New England Preparato- that over into their sum- During preseason, the Rooney said, “My main cluding Isabella Morzano, the graduation of five ry School Athletic Coun- mer training. We’ve got girls reconnected with each goals are honestly for ev- Samantha Valentine, and Seniors in June. This cil (Nepsac) Class A’s top some new people and other and set goals for the eryone to enjoy running and Alisa Cruegger-Cain. These year’s team, led by Cap- runners. we’re really excited for rest of the season. make friends they can stay girls have experience run- tain Holden Ringer ’17, is In addition, Alfaro this season.” “Preseason really helped connected with for years. As ning, but it’ll be exciting to comprised of a multitude will play a key role in Andover will begin its shape our team and work on a large team on campus, we see who else makes a big im- of key returners and sev- Andover’s lineup after season Saturday at the not only running and build- are looking to improve upon pact this year.” eral strong newcomers. missing several races last Northfield Mount Her- ing our strength and endur- full inclusion and support, Andover’s first race of the Basil Alfaro ’18 said, year to an injury. mon Invitational event. ance, but also discussing which can sometimes be season will be on Septem- “There’s a good bunch of Ringer said, “I know the values and components tricky. Beyond that, any suc- ber 24 at the Codfish Bowl newcomers from all age Basil is motivated be- of our team that make us cess that comes is just the ic- in Franklin Park in Boston, groups, so it’ll be inter- cause he had to sit out a successful and dedicated,” ing on the cake, especially a Mass. esting to see how they fit lot of last season and he Rooney said. three-peat at New England’s in with the returners.” is ready to tear up some Andover’s goals for the this November.” Editor’s Note: Susan Yun “We lost some talent- of these courses.” season are not only to find Although Andover will is a News Editor for The ed upperclassmen, but Despite last season’s success during the regular enter the season without its Phillipian. are returning many from ninth place finish, Ring-

FIELD HOCKEY Andover Enters Season with Potential and Confidence played before and everyone’s re- McCarthy ’19. ANDY KIM ally grateful for that. They both Like last year’s field hockey saw a lot of shots, both made real- team, the athletes look to end the After clinching the 2015 New ly good saves, [and they’re] really season with another near-perfect England Preparatory School Ath- [on their way toward] becoming record. However, the coaches and letic Council (Nepsac) Champi- our power players,” said midfield- the players are focusing on each onship last season, Andover Field er Emily Batchelor ’19. individual game and not on the Hockey looks to defend its title In the midfield, new Lower past. with a successful 2016 season. Kelly McCarthy ’19 is an up-and- Batchelor said, “When I was a Andover’s dominant 2015 play- coming powerful addition to the freshman, the team before us had off run was propelled by Senior roster despite never playing field not lost a game. We went into the stars such as Post-Graduate (PG) hockey before. season, fresh start, didn’t think goalie Livy Golini ’16 and Captain At the helm of the team’s lead- about the team [before us], and Kelly McCarthy ’16. To fill the ership is Captain Beth Krikorian that really helped with our suc- gaps left by these graduated Se- ’17. An experienced center-mid- cess. I think this year, it’s [still] niors, Andover has brought in a fielder as well as a confident lead- important for us to focus on talented group of newcomers. er, she will play an essential role what’s ahead, not the past.” Goalies Olivia Keefe ’17 and leading Andover to another suc- Coming off of a 2-0 win over newcomer Alexa Matses ’18 dis- cessful season. St. Mark’s, Andover enters its played their skill in a 1-1 tie against “[Krikorian] dominates [the third game of the season against Rivers School in a scrimmage last field] and sets up [good] passes Thayer Academy with a 1-0-1 re- Saturday. for everyone [as well as scoring] cord. S.CARMICHAEL/THEPHILLIPIAN “[Matses and Keefe] both for herself,” said defender Jackie stepped into goal not having Ashley Tucker ’18 leads a strong group of returning core players.

BOYSWATERPOLO Boys Hope For Rebound Season year is greatly due to them.” strong season. NITHISH KALPAT In his second year of coach- Nick Schoeller ’18 said “This ing the Andover Boys program, year we lost a lot of Seniors who After Andover Boys Water Head Coach Dan O’Shea, who made up most of our starting Polo failed to reach the postsea- led Andover Girls Water Polo to lineup. However, the team is son last year, Co-Captains Dan a New England Championship looking very promising. We have Tran ’17 and Jonathan Xue ’17 in 2012 and 2014, will lead the a strong bunch of returners and now look to lead the team to a team again this year. Andover is several talented newcomers too. successful season and postsea- certain O’Shea will continue to During preseason we were able son trip. bring a wealth of knowledge and to scrimmage, and it was really Last year the team played a experience. encouraging to see how well the 3-9 season, struggling to pro- “This season our training team was playing.” duce positive results with an has increased in intensity,” said Smith said, “The chemis- inexperienced team. This year’s Smith. “Coach O’Shea chose try amongst our team showed team will face similar challeng- to push us harder than in the during some of our scrimmages es after graduating six team- past so we can quickly prepare in the preseason, and now that mates from the Class of 2016. our play for some tough teams we are getting into more com- Nate Smith ’18 said, “Our we have to face in the first few plex plays and drills this week team captains, Dan Tran and weeks.” in practice, I think we will gel Jonathan Xue, have taken on the The team is optimistic that quickly.” challenge of having a team with it can overcome the loss of its Andover will open its season many new players to the sport, graduated players. After an en- on Saturday when it squares and their role is often getting couraging preseason and the off against Loomis Chaffee and these new players up to speed. R.KINDANGEN/THEPHILLIPIAN addition of several newcomers, Hopkins. Eric Osband ’19 looks to fire a shot. The potential of our team this Andover hopes to put together a September 16, 2016 The Phillipian SPORTS A11 GIRLSSOCCER VOLLEYBALL 12 Seniors Bolster Leadership Young Talent Brings New Energy seniors this year and every- work together, work hard ’16, many players are look- Margot Forti ’17, sister of JENNIFER LEE one is a leader on and off every day, stay focused on REUBEN PHILIP ing to step into leadership former Andover football the field,” said Chin, a four- our team goals, we will have roles. and basketball stalwart After concluding a rig- year member of the team. a successful season and the With eight new players The team will be cap- PG Nick Forti ’15, has orous preseason, Andover This year, the team wel- record takes care of itself. added to its roster, Ando- tained by Evelyn Mesler been tenacious in practic- Girls Soccer looks to follow comes six new players who Success for [Andover] is ver Volleyball hopes to ’17 for the 2016 season. es at the net thus far. last year’s New England aim to improve its depth. defined by our progress as harness this young talent Head Coach Clyfe Beck- Andover will look to Preparatory School Athletic Elise MacDonald ’19, Mad- players and a team and our and build on its success- with said, “She is a role build a bond early and Council (Nepsac) Class A ison Bourassa ’20, Blakeley commitment to each other. ful 15-3 2015 season. The model in effort, enthu- ride strong team chemis- Championship victory with Buckingham ’20, Isabel- If that leads us to a winning team looks to surpass its siasm, friendliness, and try to the playoffs. another strong season. la DiBenedetto ’20, Emily record, that’s great too – but New England Preparatory working at getting better “The most important “We know we will have Hardy ’20, and Maddy Sil- records often don’t define School Athletic Council as a team first.” part of the season will to work even harder as we veira ’20 will slot into the seasons.” (Nepsac) semifinal finish As the season unfolds, be our first two weeks have a target on our backs 23-person roster. Chin said, “Our goal is from last year. the team hopes to build together, including both after such successful 2015 Tammaro said, “Every just to be the team that no- Following the tourna- strong chemistry. Mesler practices and games. bids. However, we have single one of the freshmen body wants to play. To be ment, where the team fell said, “This year we are These first few weeks will put that season behind us that made the team deserve that team, we are going to to the eventual champi- hoping to develop syn- set the tone for the rest of and each day focus on what it and all bring a high soccer need to focus on one game ons Phillips Exeter Acad- chronicity through prac- the season, and we hope this team needs to do to be I.Q. onto the field. They all at a time and not get ahead emy, Andover graduated tices so we can play as a to have a coherent team the best it can be, ” wrote know the game and are re- of ourselves. Obviously we six strong Seniors who team come games. This and start off our season Head Coach Lisa Joel in ally serious about develop- want to defend our cham- had a great impact on the team is full of new play- strong so we can carry an email to The Phillipian. ing their skills and learning pionship title but, first and 2015 season. ers, so it’s important we that momentum all the Led by Co-Captains Cassie from the older players. All foremost, we need to play Andover will miss develop a sense of each way to the tournament in Chin ’17 and Antonia Tam- of them have a certain com- together and play strong. I Co-Captain setter An- other on the court. If we November,” said Evans. maro ’17 – who was named petitive edge that can’t be think if we do that the rest nette Bell ’16, a key con- do that I know we can do On Wednesday, An- the league’s Most Valuable taught.” will fall in line.” tributor to last year’s really well this season. dover opened its season Player last fall – Andover In order to reach its full Andover kicked off its post season push. To re- Mesler pairs with re- with a 3-1 win against will return with nearly all potential, the team will also season with a loss to Gro- place her, two young set- turning starter Janneke BB&N. The team looks to of last year’s starters, in- strive to focus on only one ton. ters, Anna Faliero ’18 and Evans ’18 to form a lethal ride its momentum into a cluding its strong core of 12 game at a time. Brook Fleming ’20, will tandem up front blocking, tripleheader against Taft, Seniors. “[Andover’s] goal is al- Editor’s Note: Cassie bolster Andover’s roster. and both have shown the Exeter, and Hotchkiss this “I think we’re going to ways to prepare for and fo- Chin is a Sports Editor for Despite the losses potential to rise up for weekend. build off of last year with cus only on our next game,” The Phillipian. of Bell and her former spikes as well. Addition- our leadership. We have 12 said Coach Joel. “If we Co-Captain Erica Shin ally, Post-Graduate (PG)

BOYSSOCCER Young Players Step Up in Solid Backline Commenting on the captains’ depth to bolster its defensive line. ter settled, Andover now looks of the season on Saturday, kicking ANJUNAE CHANDRAN leadership, Head Coach Will Or- Orben said, “We have a lot of ahead to a new season. off against Brooks. The team looks ben said, “Leadership is a behav- options this year, at pretty much Dall said, “Our goals for the sea- to make its first mark on the 2016 Andover Boys Soccer capped ior. Peter and Henry have been every position. This isn’t some- son are always to make the play- season and start off Nepsac play off its successful season last year leaders for a long time. Their role thing we always have. There will offs and win. We want to achieve on a high note. by advancing to the New En- as captains is very natural to them be a lot of competition for spots.” that again for this season.” gland Preparatory School Athletic and also to the team.” With its hugely revamped ros- Andover will play its first game Conference (Nepsac) Semifinals, Last season, Andover boast- where it fell 2-0 to Milton Acad- ed a lethal offense led by former emy. Co-Captain Brandon Girard ’16. Following its playoff run, the To bolster Andover’s offense this team graduated ten integral Se- year, Andover has has brought niors. Despite the challenge of in Post-Graduates (PGs) Chris losing its core players, Andover Muther ’17 and Andriy Proctor ’17. looks to prove itself once again this Orben said, “[Muther and Proc- season. With nine new players on tor] have a lot of experience and the team, Andover must focus on are going to be able to influence creating chemistry for the upcom- games and make us better. Chris ing season. The new team will rely will be a real connecter, building on a balance of leadership from our attacks and [Proctor] will be experienced players, most notably somebody who we hope can get Co-Captains Peter Heckendorn on the end of things and make ’17 and Henry Meyerrose ’17, and things happen in the final third.” fresh insight from younger ones. To generate offense throughout Meyerrose said, “I think we are the midfield, players like Hecken- excited to get to know each other dorn, Muther, Bobby Dall ’18, An- better. I’m really excited to bond drei Dumitrescu ’18, and Hayden as a team and create chemistry be- Weatherall ’18 will be called upon tween all the players. We’ve got a to transition the ball and connect really deep team, so there will be with Andover’s forwards. a bunch of guys playing – not just Defensively, Morgan Cutts ’18, the starting eleven. And so hav- Andover’s returning center back, ing that, there has to be a lot of will be an essential player. Despite chemistry with guys coming off graduating multiple Senior de- the bench and guys who start and fenders, the team will rely on its COURTESY OF ANDOVER BOYS SOCCER sorts of other combinations.” Andover’s team will return with eight members of the Senior class. WRITE FOR SPORTS azhang, cchin, hjohnson, lbilal Strong Group of Post-Graduates Bring Depth FOOTBALL sports team for preseason, the can all work together to hope- er players to clock in playing they are going to be better for ANANDA KAO boys used their initial time to- fully win some games.” time that they wouldn’t nor- it this year.” gether to hit the ground run- Co-Captain Jack Legler ’17 mally see. “They’ve come back in Coming off a dominant 29- ning and begin integrating new said, “Being one of the first Coach Modeste said, “One great shape, and that has made 14 victory over Phillips Exeter teammates into the fold. groups on campus gave us time of the great things about last us so much further ahead than Academy at the end its last Head Coach Leon Modeste to welcome the new players year is that a lot of our linemen we normally are at this time,” season, Andover Football en- said, “The best thing and the and integrate them into the – who were Uppers then – got added Modeste. ters the coming season looking most important thing about team dynamic.” to play, which doesn’t usually Co-Captain Cummings said, to regain the form it last pos- preseason is to get to know Various injuries throughout happen a lot. Guys like [Kee- “The most noticeable strength sessed in 2013. your teammates and get to last year allowed for some of gan] Cummings, [Johnny Rex], I’ve seen so far is our depth Arriving earlier than any fall know their abilities so that we the then-Uppers and young- and Legler all got to play and and size. We have not had this kind of size and athleticism for a couple years now.” With the addition of many new players, along with the returning varsity players, An- dover has high hopes for a suc- cessful season. Modeste said, “The main goal for every season is to win the championship. But along- side that obvious goal to win is to bring together a group of people that know how to work together with a common goal.” With the championship goal in mind, Andover will look to play as a unit once they step onto the turf. “The most successful teams ever always are teams where it’s not ‘me first,’ it’s ‘we first’ and that’s the biggest thing to get out of sports and I hope every year that’s the biggest thing my team takes away,” continued Modeste. Legler said, “Every time we hit the field, we will have to be dedicated, work hard, and energetic, but with the group that we have, I know it is pos- sible.” Andover will kick off its season away at Loomis Chaffee H.JOHNSON/THEPHILLIPIAN on Saturday, September 24. Alex Apgar ’17, who returns as Andover Football’s starting kicker this year, has a field goal range of up to 55 yards. September 16, 2016 The Phillipian FEATURES A12 Features Mourns Summer

Hello, Andover. Welcome back. We are so happy to see your faces and feel your hands on our pages after three long months. We had a fantastic summer, filled with new friends, new freckles, and global-warming-inspired ice baths. After hearing “HAGS” countless times before your departure last June, we pray The Hag Cult didn’t in fact hunt you down and turn you into a witch. But based on your Snapchat stories and various social media posts, we know you had a few fantastic “wet and wild” moments. But as they say, “summer friends don’t stay,” and thus, you are back at Andover… still with no friends. Luckily, you have Features for the next nine months of your life, bringing light to your darkness and laughter to your tears. We sure have missed you, our faithful patrons. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the next 180 days of sleeplessness and the Tang Institute’s mysterious presence in your life.

You on the first day of school... You one week later... I’m here. Finally. the only reason I’m here when people get in line for After being here for out my teacher was my little much. Where I’ve been destined despite the myriad rea- food. “Girl, I will cut you” a week, I have officially house counselor, the ad- I was so eager to discov- to be since I was a tadpole. sons stating otherwise. has taken a whole new pulled my first all-nighter, visor for my knitting club, er so many personal traits Alarm went off at 4:30 For example, at the be- meaning. Even outside of shot-gunned red bull, and and the coach of my varsi- about the different build- a.m. today. I wrap my An- ginning of each class, we the classroom, the debates gained 11 pounds. When ty shopping team. That’s a ings on campus. So far, dover scarf around my went around and said our between Republicans and I do sleep, I have night- I’ve found out that Graves neck for the #ChooseAn- pGPAs. I love the compet- Democrats are wild. Glob- mares of non-descript and the back staircase of dover picture in front of itive aspect of this school; al warming and Elizabeth girls forcing me to wear Gelb welcome more than the Samuel Phillips Hall. it’s everywhere, especially Warren? Say those magic Bean Boots, Lululemon just musicians and chem- As I munch on my words in front of a liber- leggings and jetty-red ists: I’ve been told to stop zucchini brownies and al and conservative and Vineyard Vines Shep there a few times. drink my sweet-potato you’ve got entertainment Shirts. I think Andover will smoothies, an entourage for hours! I’ve also discovered be O.K., though. Walking of vegans encircles me, in- I’m finally about to a pretty terrifying thing into the Sanctuary in an troducing novel, intellec- go to bed, at a respect- from the first week of attempt to relax and en- tual ideas such as replac- able 8:00 p.m., just early school: You become close joy all that Mother Nature ing my morning eggs with enough to do final sign-in, with people. Too close. I has to offer, I realized that poached quinoa. Yum! I and think to myself, four just experienced my first the greenery can take your can already tell that this is more years! Hehe, the Se- awkward run-in with a mind off things. I’m about going to be a healthy year! niors expressed their jeal- teacher in the bathroom, to go to bed after official- I cannot wait to start ousy loud and clear. and relief could not have ly being here for a week, my classes. I just know come any faster. I was and I think to myself: Four that Andover is a step- supposed to love being more years. ping-stone to an Ivy- around my teachers con- League college, and that’s stantly. I did, until I found By CAROLINE YUN

Top ’Grams of Summer ’16