WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2013 | VOL. C : NO. 2

The British Are Coming! Fracking: Digging Deeper Chess: The Musical The longest-running Caterham School students offer their ECHO Module uncovers the facts about A behind-the-scenes look at this year’s newspaper in historic first impressions of the USA fracking charging Cold War production Hudson, Ohio PAGE 2 | OPINION PAGES 5 & 6| INSERT PAGE 9 | Arts Homecoming Week- WRA Teacher Contributes to Search For Cancer Cure end: Gatsby Style by Morissa Clayman ’16 by Chunghwa Suh ’16 “All we’ve ever done is treat it, and not prevent it,” Sweat, sequins, and singing all came to- Mr. Robert Aguilar, a biology teacher here at Western gether on October 26th in the Ellsworth Reserve Academy, explains the thinking behind the rev- olutionary research for a cancer vaccine. Aguilar is cur- dining hall. With Hudson DJs Andrew rently enrolled in the doctorate program at Cleveland Kern and Erik Laszlo Johnson supplying State University where he is in the final stages of his the beat, Western Reserve Academy’s Gats- Ph.D in regulatory biology with a concentration in mo- by Homecoming was a night to remember. lecular medicine. He is working towards developing a From the Gatsby-inspired picture booth vaccine for testicular cancer. This vaccine development to the chocolate fountain, the dance was was a part of a project that started seven years ago, but a carefully designed formula for success. ultimately did not succeed. Recently, Aguilar brought

The dance was organized by Student a new mindset. He used the same model of the original wra.net by Photo provided Council with help from parent volun- project but focused on a different protein, known as WRA students Alex Fellows '14, Maggie Olson '15, and Eric Chueh '14 worked at the Cleveland Clinic with the help of Aguilar's connections. teers, and it was no easy task to create inhibin, which is widely expressed by tumors. Then, he such a memorable evening. Selena Walsh tricked the immune system into attacking the specific strategy. Now, instead of marketing it as a vaccine, they ’14, student body president, described cells that are unique to the cancerous tumors to shrink will market it as a treatment to go along with chemother- the meticulous planning that went into them. Aguilar explains, “The advantage in using the apy and radiation. The plan is to gradually unveil the treatment as a vaccine to the market. Aguilar explained, the dance. “The whole idea of the Gatsby immune system is that it gains memory of which cells “As far as we’ve come, the best treatment was either to theme started with Alex Fellows’ [’13] to kill and keeps it for years and years to keep fighting.” expose patients to radiation or toxins. The treatments mom during one of our meetings,” she Like Aguilar, other researchers at the Cleveland Clinic target any cell that divides quickly--hair cells, skin cells, said. “We all thought that it would be are working on vaccines, but for different cancers, such liver cells--all get killed with chemo. Our method is really cool, and there are so many ways as breast and ovarian cancer. The breast cancer vaccine, very precise and only the cancer cells are attacked.” to work Gatsby.” As the movie empha- started eleven years ago, is currently in clinical trials. The vaccine prevented cancer in 100% of mice in the Five WRA students worked on the cancer vaccines sized glamour and opulence, the student this past summer during an internship with the expe- council tried to reflect these concepts model. These results were published in a respected peer-review journal Nature Medicine. After the clinical rienced scientists. Alex Fellows ‘14 worked directly on by adding numerous decorations, bites the breast cancer vaccine. Each student grew cancer and of food, and of course, great music. trials for the breast cancer vaccine, there will be clini- cal trials for the ovarian and testicular cancer vaccines. bacteria cells and was very involved with the process in “We had high expectations for the DJs The team has run into some difficulties along the one of the three vaccines. Maggie Olson ‘15 recalls because they had quite a reputation for way with funding, having applied for a grant from the her experience, “I bringing the party, and they had prom- Susan G. Komen Foundation, an organization known still can’t believe ised to impress,” said Selena. The grand for hosting Cleveland’s 3-Day, a sixty-mile course in I got to do it-- total of students who went up on stage which participants walk for three days to raise mon- it’s groundbreak- was well over 20, and according to Bren- ey for community programs and to create awareness ing.” The team’s dan Kelley ’14, the music had, without about breast cancer. Aguilar’s team applied only to be research has made a doubt, brought the party to life. “The denied not once, but three times by the foundation. national news: best part of the night for me was when I Susan G. Komen? Against finding the cure to breast it has appeared went up on that stage and got to see ev- cancer? Well, the answer is affirmative, in a sense. With- in The Huff- eryone dancing and having a good time,” out cancer around, the foundation would not exist. ington Post and he said. “You could tell that the DJs were No more money and no more need for fundraiser and ABC news. WRA doing a good job because everyone was awareness events. The team was denied a fourth time should be proud to dancing like there was no tomorrow.” by our own Department of Defense. This only shows have someone like what a huge industry has been built upon cancer and Aguilar as a part Though the night eventually had to its progressing treatment. Foundations and pharma of our community. come to an end, the students were left Mr. Robert Aguilar, Cleveland Clinic re- ceutical companies rely on victims for revenue. These searcher and WRA faculty member. with many good memories and were left events led Aguilar’s team to rethink their marketing eagerly awaiting the next school dance. Costa Ricans Continue Cultural Immersion by Tricia Cunningham ’14 Every year, Western Reserve Academy hosts students from Costa Rica from the St. Jude’s School in San Jose. This year, four students visited for about ten days. The students that visited this year were Jimena Chacon, Dominick Howell, Maximiliano Morales, and Nad- riely Nassimiento. They stayed in Ellsworth and Bick- nell dorms with the other boarders at Reserve and at- tended the same meals. During the school day, the four students shadowed Reserve students and attended all of their classes. In the afternoons and during the week- ends, the Costa Ricans did other things and visited dif- Students participate in 1920's inspired wardrobe in the theme of The Great Gatsby. Photos by Doe ferent places: they shopped at nearby malls, walked to Continued on Page 3 2 Reserve Record Opinion October/November 2013 A Hungry Vegetarian Speaks Out Wake Up, Reserve! Sleep is Important by Niraj Naik ’15 contain meat and still tasted great. by Trevor Levin ’15 levels accompanying insufficient Recent changes at the dining hall Mac and Cheese and Baked Pota- As Western Reserve Academy settles sleep affect athletic performance. have left the menu more unfit for those toes are great examples of vegetarian into the patterns of a new year, many Sleep deprivation reduces T-cells, with dietary restrictions. I have been a entrees. The pasta bar was open at students - myself included - find them- suppressing immune system func- vegetarian my whole life and the veg- every dinner in case I wanted some- selves facing a nightly choice between tion. Recently, the school was ravaged etarian lifestyle is not too difficult to thing other than that night’s entrée. finishing their homework and getting by a series of cold epidemics. These maintain. Most fast food restaurants, I usually never went hungry and a healthy amount of sleep. The lat- colds, in addition to simply making which deal with many more health the food was wonderful. Sit down est (non-scientific) Viewpoints survey dozens of students miserable, disrupt recalls than menu complaints, offer meals usually also had some sort of suggests that juniors get an average of the functioning of the school, caus- great vegetarian options. Restaurants large vegetarian option as opposed only 6 to 7 hours of sleep, with other ing students to miss classes and prac- like Taco Bell, Chipotle, and Panera to just wild rice and steamed broc- classes faring only slightly better. The tices. Lack of sleep even raises the all have delicious meals that I enjoy coli. Some examples include a black National Sleep Foundation recom- risk of depression and other mood eating. I find myself wondering how it bean burger which tasted phenom- mends eight-and-a-half to nine-and- disorders. These risks, combined with is so difficult to find a good vegetarian enal and also the vegetarian chili was a-quarter hours for adolescents, but the stress inherent in boarding school option. Flik Dining Services offers a fantastic. Despite these complaints with academic, athletic, and extracur- life, hurt the school’s mental health. “vegetarian option” everyday, but it is and critiques, I have full confidence ricular commitments, many students Of course, no easy solution exists. often either a garden burger or some that the dining hall really is capable find that impossible. Therein lies the Last year, the school moved the reg- sort of tofu. I love both of those dish- of making changes to the menu. problem: though students accomplish ular start time from 8:00 to 8:20;

es as much as the next Photo by Forsyth much during their waking hours, while the student body welcomed man, but I find myself these demands cut deeply into their the change, perhaps a concerted ef- wishing there was a bet- sleep, and the school suffers for it. fort to reduce the homework load ter option. At sit down Sleep deprivation for even one night would more seriously address the is- meals, I am forced to eat impairs both knowledge acquisition sue. While the WRA community mashed potatoes, sliced and the ability to retrieve informa- prides itself on its rigor, the amount carrots, and a roll, leav- tion, two crucial academic skills. In of homework becomes counterpro- ing me quite hungry. class discussions, a prized aspect of ductive when students cannot learn I did not encounter Reserve’s curriculum, students lack as well because they are drowsy, sick, this problem nearly as the energy to fully participate, and or depressed. A more alert, healthy, much with last year’s their brains can’t remember as much energetic and participatory student dining service. Many of material. In addition, the poorer body would surely recoup any learn- the meals did not even reaction time and reduced energy ing lost from doing less homework.

British Guests Embrace WRA Photo by Doe Two Caterham students share their thoughts about WRA culture. by James Alexander, Upper Sixth Being a science ‘nerd’, I felt With my optimism for a smooth obliged to see what WRA had to journey having been demolished by offer on the scientific side of aca- the customs queue in Chicago, my demia. Both the facilities and teach- immediate impressions of America ing quality impressed me greatly; were not terribly complimentary. I have never seen such enthusiasm However, after a good rest and buf- shared by teachers and students alike. fet breakfast, energy was regained and However, with Caterham having a to- the group was ready to take on all tal of 1100 students and WRA having that WRA could have to offer. Luck- 370, the biggest culture shock for me ily, we found that at WRA, unlike the was how everybody knew everybody airport, everyone was sociable and af- else, giving a family-like structure to The Caterham Students and supervisors (from left): Mr. Godfrey, Jamie Largerberg, Josh Elliot, fable towards us ‘outsiders,’ showing the school. This is something that George Smith, James Alexander, Sophie Belchambers, Angus Hayes, Raphael Hage, Mrs. Brown, off American hospitality at its finest. is incredibly rare to see in England, Emmie Claringbull, and Harry Elgar. Simply being flashed a smile or greet- and I’m very happy that I was able to by Emmie Claringbull, Upper Sixth However that didn’t prevent any fun! ed with a ‘good morning’ on the walk have a taste of it here. Not only was Having never left Europe before, Another particularly enjoyable aspect to class was a breath of fresh air from I able to watch how the WRA fam- coming to the USA was a big step for was the cultural experience of school in the constant avoidance of eye contact ily worked, but I actually felt included me. All of my ideas were based on America. We were lucky enough to have and tutting back in the UK. A large as a part of it during the past week. what I saw in films and heard from coincided our trip with Homecoming, part of my interest in this exchange I shall be ever grateful to every single others. Upon arrival, it was clear how which was a confusing concept at first. trip was the food. Being what I can student that has made this exchange friendly and open everyone was. The However, the dance was an amusing only describe as a ‘fast-food connois- so special for me and I am certain level of hospitality was incredible and evening for all of us. Some other mem- seur’ of sorts, I made it my mission to that our goodbyes shall not be final. the community of the school itself was orable experiences were witnessing a try anything I can lay my hands on uplifting and welcoming. Classes were bit of an American football game and during my short stay – a mission that more relaxed (compared to ours back going to the Giant Family Party. I will has taken at least 3 years off my life home) but still retained a solid atmo- miss WRA greatly after meeting such an expectancy so far and given me a nega- sphere, and I was welcomed to try a amazing group of people - teachers and tive bank balance and an addiction to plethora of new subjects such as Chi- students alike - and I hope our paths Swenson’s burgers that will force me nese, Arabic and US History - despite will cross again at some point. Thanks to return to Ohio in the near future. knowing nothing about any of them! to everyone for welcoming us in!

Editors-in-Chief: Abby Hermosilla, Mitch Pollock ningham, Michael Curtin, Noah Kontur, Trevor Levin, The opinions expressed in the Reserve Record do not Managing Editor: Nate Lund Lily Liu, Niraj Naik, Charles Pendergast, Nishika Raheja, necessarily represent those of the administration, trust- News: Rylee Nelsen, Kevin Yang Alec Rhodes, Chunghwa Suh, Liam Sullivan, Griffin Trau, ees or student body. The editors assume full respon- Opinion: Hannah McKenzie Kevin Yang sibility for the contents of the publication and invite Centerfold and Insert: Max Forsyth Faculty Advisor: Russell Morrison community responses. Community: Nate Lund Please address any concerns, comments or requests to: Entertainment: Simon Ong The Reserve Record is the student-run, monthly news- Arts: Abby Hermosilla paper of Western Reserve Academy and the voice of The Reserve Record Sports: Charles Pearlman and for the student body. It aims to educate its staff, Western Reserve Academy Crossword: Alex Wheaton writers and photographers on journalistic style, format, 115 College Street Comic: Timmy Lund ethics and excellence, while entertaining and informing Hudson, OH 44236 Photographers: Lisie Andersson, Max Borrmann, Max the student body and providing its readership a forum [email protected] Forsyth, Abby Hermosilla, Nishika Raheja for community expression and discussion. The editors Writers: Helena Ahn, James Alexander, Arthur Auber- and staff have worked on every facet of this publication. gine, Emmie Claringbull, Morissa Clayman, Tricia Cun- 3 Reserve Record Community October/November 2013 The Open Key: WRA Students Travel To Pine Ridge Reservation by Helena Ahn ’15 their problems before getting caught up in negativity. Students Launch Weekly This past summer, nine Western Reserve Academy The individuals we met in South Dakota were power- Live Music students along with two faculty members, Mrs. Nata- ful, confident, loving, and optimistic in every aspect of by Trevor Levin ’15 lie Davies and Mr. Matthew Gerber, went on a “cul- their lives, and since the trip I have pushed myself to TGIF, Western Reserve Academy’s week- tural pilgrimage”, as Lily Liu ’14 likes to call it. The work toward building these characteristics in myself. ly celebration on Friday evenings, has group traveled to the Pine Ridge Reservation for six It was truly an experience of a lifetime.” Griffith adds. heralded the weekend from the Green nights and seven days to do community service. Pine When we think of poverty, we think of developing coun- Key for years. When Winston Wu ‘17 Ridge was established in 1889 in the southwest cor- tries, like the island of Haiti, but the Pine Ridge Reserva- attended his first TGIF as a WRA stu- ner of South Dakota along the Nebraska border. It is tion is one of many places struggling in the United States. dent, he noticed something was miss- the eighth-largest reservation in the United States, After a week of hard work under the blazing South Da- ing. “I saw people hanging out and talk- larger than Delaware and Rhode Island combined. kota sun, the students expressed much elation to see the ing, but the stage was empty,” he said. The group from WRA spent most of their days help- finished work and how much of an impact their presence Legend has it, during freshman orienta- ing around the community, from redoing the sides of made on the residents. “The service trip to the Pine Ridge tion, Wu approached Erik Gross ‘17 about houses to building and delivering bunk beds. The condi- Reservation makes me realize that, although [an] indi- launching a regular open-mic series at tions of the reservation helped WRA students and their vidual’s strive for change can seem trivial, amazing things TGIF. By September 21st, the club Open faculty chaperones uncover how fortunately they all live can happen when people work together,” states Liu. Photo by Davies Key was up and running. With Gross host- in comparison. Abbey Griffith ’14 explained, “The trip ing, students covered songs by Green Day, to Pine Ridge gave me a lot of time to reflect on the Imagine Dragons, and other, primarily community in which I live, the amount of financial help recent artists, either accompanying them- that places near and far from my home town and school selves on guitar or using a karaoke track. need, and the number of simple things anyone can do After much success, Open Key hosted a to make a big difference.” In addition, the group spoke second open mic night on October 12. with many residents and heard several compelling sto- Owing to the club, campus has witnessed ries about their lives on the reservation.The Pine Ridge much more student-created live music trip not only helped the residents of the reservation, but than ever before, from talented perform- gave the students time to reflect on their lives. “I realized ers like Jiji Kang ‘17, Yuki Yamasaki ‘16, how well everyone on the reservation coped with the... Nick Harris ‘17, and Trevor Lin ‘15. “It’s situations they were dealt. I hope everyone that has the really cool to see people getting up there opportunity to enjoy the Pine Ridge service experience WRA students and faculty spent a week at the Pine Ridge in an informal setting. Hopefully, it’ll pre- learns to count their blessings and think twice about Reservation in South Dakota pare them for bigger events, like the Tal- ent Show and the Ellsworth Jazz Fest,” Fall ECHOs Take On Interactive Approach said Live Music Club president Amy Noah Kontur ’17 bias: it gives us an honest record of how people lived.” Squire ‘14. “[Open Key] is a great addi- Usually when a student hears the phrase ‘class on Satur- In order to truly understand the significance of artifacts, tion to the WRA live music program,” day morning’, they cringe in disgust at the mere thought the module is currently running a dig site in front of the added co-president Alec Wilson ‘16. of it. With the ECHO program, however, this is not the David Hudson House, the first recorded house of Sum- Though students are usually looking to sim- case! ECHO modules are a great way for students to dis- mit County, where several artifacts (from stepping stones ply blow off some steam at TGIF, the au- cover their interests and learn more about a specific sub- to bottle glass) have already been recovered. In the ar- dience has been surprisingly attentive, and ject, therefore echoing the core subjects of the everyday chaeology field, especially, a hands on approach is very the events have proceeded rather smoothly. classroom into more specific and hands-on studies. There helpful to the class. This module has really taken a unique “Two thumbs up!” opined Cory Wepler ‘17, are many ECHO modules that students agree are worth approach to understanding artifacts as students in the reflecting a broad sentiment of approval. two and a half hours on a Saturday morning. Among these ECHO say they benefit greatly from learning how to ap- Wu and Gross intend to keep Open Key modules are two particularly unique ones: Engineering preciate the meaning and value found in everyday objects. a regular event, perhaps bimonthly. Music and Building for Change and an Intro to Archaeology. From speaking Russian to learning tricks in calculus, from department chair Mr. Ed Wiles fully wel- In Engineering and Building for Change, taught developing video games to writing children’s stories, there comes the idea. “I’m really happy with it. by Science Department Chair Ms. Wanda Boesch, stu- are dozens of ECHO classes that are available. The ECHO It’s important that we create opportuni- dents are encouraged to use both ingenuity and resource- program has really succeeded by giving students an oppor- ties for all kinds of music performance,” fulness. From cardboard couches to storage towers, every- tunity to learn about their interests (or discover what exactly he said, following the second open mic. thing is built with limited materials: creativity is key. From interests them) and supports teachers as they take creative “These informal events can make perform- the last school year, a major concern with most ECHO approaches in and out of the classroom and truly redefine ers more experienced and comfortable.” modules is the flux of assessments dousing the end of a the thirst for knowledge at Western Reserve Academy. typical strenuous week. Yet, Boesch “[tries] to do mostly Photo by Triggs in-class work and stay[s] away from tests and quizzes.” This hands-on approach really helps to create a stress free environment in which students feel more inclined to focus Photo by Andersson Photo by on the material and feed their interests and passions. This ECHO is great option for students who want to explore their interests in engineering in a fun and exciting way. In An Intro to Archaeology, taught by Dr. Lisa- beth Robinson, students see how various kinds of infor- mation can be gathered from artifacts, ancient or mod- ern. When asked about the attraction to archaeology as a field of study, Robinson states, “artifacts are left without Students in Robinson's Archaeology ECHO Module dig Jiji Kang '17 performs at the second up the front yard of the David Hudson House. Open Key event of the year. Costa Ricans cont. Halloween Hits WRA Continued from page 1 Some of the best costumes from the Halloween Parade. downtown Hudson, went on the school’s Niagara Falls trip, visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleve- land, took a trip to Cedar Point in Sandusky, and did many other activi- ties around Hudson and on campus that kept them busy. Overall the four students were able to improve their English with the help of the Reserve community and gained an authentic experience of student life in the U.S.

(from left) Cristen Barnett '16 as a Despicable Me minion; Mr. and Mrs. Bonomo and Mr. Gilbert as candy; Jae Hwi Lee '17 as Aladdin escorted by Kurt Haller '15; and the Mylotts (Joey '15, Patrick '15 and Danny '17) as the cast of Star Wars. 4 Reserve Record Centerfold October/November 2013 October/November 2013 Centerfold Reserve Record 7 100 Reasons We Love Reserve A compilation of what students and faculty value most at Western Reserve Academy. List and photos assembled by Max Forsyth ’15 and photos taken by Lisie Andersson ’14, Max Borrmann ’16, Alan Doe, Fine and Performing Arts Chair, and Sasha Maseelall ’96.

Chipotle - Spring mornings - Faculty kids - Jae Hwi - Winning athletics - A effort ratings - Echo field trips - Colleagues & students - Our sense of commu- nity - When people hold the doors for others - Smiling faces - Señor’s milk- shakes - Funny morning meet- ing announcements -Two scoops of batter when making waffles - Geno -When students say thank you after every class - The library and the library staff - Singing the alma mater - Capture-the-Faculty - Dave’s Cosmic Subs Our well organ Morning Meeting ized recycling system - Our newspaper - Early morning runs to Peet’s - Mr. Shu’s ping pong team! - Team feeds - When Mrs. Manoli signs my weekend sign-out sheet - First in Max Forsyth’s face during line for drinks at TGIF - Receiving the week- end activities Twelfth Night email - Move-out day - The new fhockey coach - Mr. Warner’s Line judging volleyball games! handshakes - Relish - Dining hall hot chocolate -The diving team’s Halloween at WRA and hot tub - Preseason - Wilson reading room - Mr. Ong’s awe- the parade. some lessons - “Seniors, you are dismissed” - Coffeehouse during exam week - ¡La clase de Señor! - The Atheneum - Ultimate Frisbee on the lawn - Green Keys - The Reserve Record vs. Hard scrabble Rivalry - BUFO & Viewpoints rivalry - Midnight check-in on Saturdays - Mr. Morrison’s tea in Arabic class - Mr. Morris’s hand motions during passionate lectures - The 3D Adirondack chairs Art Room - Mrs. Hedgspeth singing in the afternoon from her apartment - The Dads Club - The Pioneer Women - Brick Row The Lawns Wide Sweep - Spirit Week at Reserve - The hockey pond - The Ong Library fireplace - Long vacation breaks - Casual WRA mugs dress sit-down dinners - The new milk dispensers - Generic cereal brands - “This I believe” speeches - Full open W mailbox - Finishing the last exam of exam week - Walking out of an English class through the window - Making coffee for Mr. Closen - Hayden used to be a cheese warehouse - The homework load - Acting with compassion - WRA Hawks Academic honesty - Bow-ties - Señor wearing shorts in the Autumn in Hudson winter - Dining hall food - Communal jelly - Wearing nike socks with boat shoes - Track practice in the rain with Señor - Patio Foursquare - PB and Listening to Ann Yu play the violin. J’s all day everyday - FLIK - Mr. Armbruster’s 3D art demonstrations - Small class sizes - Señor: The Man and Legend - Pioneer Pete

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Above, the Reserve Record Staff attempts to recreate a photograph taken of the 1925-1926 Reserve Record Staff hard at work. In the original photo, the four boys are typing articles, arranging text and lit- erally pasting pictures to a rough draft of the record staff. Top from the left sit News Editor Allan Ayers ’26, Editor in Chief F. Carder “Toots” Welles ’27, Sports Editor Paul Perkins ’27 and Features Edi- Faculty pets! tor John “Jack” Perkins ’28. Bottom from left sit Centerfold Edi- tor Max Forsyth ’15, special guest Carlos Lizarraga ’14, Sports Edi- tor Charles Pearlman ’14 and Co-Editor in Chief Mitch Pollock ’14. Orchestra with Mr. Wiles A Finishing the cup rack at meals! October/November 2013 Entertainment Reserve Record 8 The Eggplant*: Senior Class Music Review: Volcano Choir's Repave Attempts to Negotiate Day Off by Alec Rhodes ’14 by Arthur Aubergine Most attentive indie music fans will most Class of “He Doesn’t Even Go Here” likely recall the entire month of August 2013 HUDSON—At a recent Morning Meeting in the Chapel, stu- as a painful time of high anticipation and dents and faculty members alike sensed that something strange overwhelming excitement for the release of was happening on the breezy autumn morning. The first half- Volcano Choir’s new album, Repave. Large- dozen rows of pews were taped off and a large poster hung from ly overshadowed by Justin Vernon’s Bon Iver the front screen reading “Salute your Seniors”. The sign fit well work, Volcano Choir has very much stayed with the senior class’s decision to dress in military garb that morn- under the radar since its formation in 2005. ing, but no one had a clue as to what the seniors had in store. The sudden interest in the group is the re- They were largely unwilling to divulge information regarding the sult of rumors that Vernon may be finished situation. It wasn’t until halfway through the regular list of an- with his Bon Iver work. This leaves Justin nouncements, that a string of events led to one of the most unfor- Vernon fans no choice but to finally show gettable all school gatherings in recent memory. “All of a sudden some interest in Volcano Choir’s music. I heard a low rumble coming from the stairwell, and the building The band also consists of Wisconsin- began to shake. For a while I was scared for my life,” says a wit- ites Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Matthew ness to the event. Another student remarked when interviewed: Skemp, Daniel Spack, and Thomas Wincek. Repave, the new Volcano Choir album “I was just studying my flashcards like I do every Morning Meet- Indie rock, indie folk, experimental, and rate shifts from characteristic Bon Iver-esque ing, when all of a sudden the sound of boots and savage battle ambient are all genres that can describe Vol- cozy acoustics to powerful modern drops cries came from somewhere close by and scared me senseless. I cano Choir’s unique mix of style. The group with plenty of electric guitar and drums. This was ready to fight for my life.” During the chaos dozens of inno- is currently signed with Jagjaguwar, a indie- shift in style may cause some grief to Bon cent freshmen, chosen at random, were taken from their seats to rock record label in Bloomington, Indiana. Iver fans, but from a purely musical stand- an undisclosed area as the rest of the student body looked on in In regards to the band’s current music, this point, Volcano Choir pulls it off effortlessly. silence. “There were just too many of them, there was nothing we particular album somewhat lacks the same The relatively decipherable lyrics and defi- could do to help the freshmen,” a student said when asked about introspective influences of Vernon’s ear- nite sounds of Repave leave listeners with the event. When one freshman was asked to comment, he merely lier style, featured in the bands first album, no unanswered questions. The “power bal- stared off into the distance and mumbled nonsense, clearly trau- Unmap (2009). The aptly named Repave ladry” helps fans somewhat relate to Vernon’s matized by the morning’s events. Not only were freshman taken creates an epically climatic feel that gives songwriting for what may be the first time. away, but also the head of school and various other teachers. The listeners a new sense of alertness, absent in This aspect of the album is sure to help in- climax of the ordeal came when the seniors brought the Dean other Vernon collaborations. In simpler crease Volcano Choir’s selective audience. of Student Life, Justin Zimmerman, in front of those remaining terms: finally, music made by Justin Ver- Repave has already graced late night televi- in the chapel and attempted to negotiate a day off. The negoti- non that won’t put you to sleep! sion through a performance on Jimmy Kim- ating did not go very far, and the student body was dismissed mel Live early in September. After hitting the to return to classes. At press time the results of the negotiation Bon Iver fans will enjoy the familiar sounds east coast, Volcano Choir will play in their na- were still unclear and three freshmen were yet to be found. of Vernon’s comforting falsetto and ever present autotune in “Comrade” but will tive Wisconsin and Minnesota area through *The Eggplant is a mock news article, based on The Onion, in which certain issues love the pleasantly surprising hard rock ele- the end of October. Later this fall, the band at Western Reserve Academy and other relatable topics are inflated and contort- ments featured in “Byegone”. Other songs will embark on their first European tour and ed. Its sole purpose is to entertain the reader and it is not meant to be offensive. to note, “Alaskans” and “Almanac”, incorpo- then hit the west coast of the US in January. Crossword Puzzle 22 Squirrel’s dinner 40 Clasp 26 Titan with a heavy load 41 Picnic visitor 27 Cook with dry heat 42 Foot bottoms 28 Open grassy area 43 Turkey preparation 29 Is for two 44 Pro 30 Went spelunking 45 Campus courtyard 31 Vein contents 46 Aspire 33 Toward the rear of the 47 Mad Hatter accessory ship 49 Clock time, in Colorado 34 Boat of the Native Amer- 50 Stan. unit of volume cans 53 Hoarse 35 Sound starter 55 Can be utilized 36 Fries accompaniment 57 Shield of Greek mythology 39 Overthrow of government 60 Transmission gear 40 Holiday meat 62 Cut of beef 42 Pumpkin’s cousin 63 Break or destroy 43 Orthodontst’s concern 64 Cashews, for example 46 Evaluate for taxation 65 Pizarro’s enemy 48 Like autumn air 66 Juice solids 49 Slang for a high level math 67 Across (alternate spelling) course 68 Experience in a tactile way 50 Differenct cut of beef 51 Pie serving DOWN 52 Type of colony in “Papillon” 1 Amoxicillin target 54 Long for 2 Late Mesopotamian 56 First letter of the Arabic 3 Cheek application alphabet 21 To go with the wind 4 Decorative needle case 57 Cleopatra’s bane ACROSS 23 Thanksgiving staple 5 Sitting rooms 58 Flightless bird 1 King’s address 24 Whichever 6 Stand-in voter 59 Square dance partner 5 Lively 25 Sit-down dinner job 7 Cristo Redentor location 61 Shoveled 9 Software in “testing” 29 Revenue increaser 8 Thanksgiving dish 13 Horse’s gait 30 Chill Have a crossword clue to share? 9 Greek legislative body Want to write a review? Notice an 14 Opera solo 32 Small child 10 Ingest error? Email the Reserve Record at: 15 Hot embers 33 Sporty car brand 11 What a Dr. gives 16 Prego’s competition 36 Transport in arms 12 Fire remains [email protected] 17 Weaver’s device 37 Vietnam massacre, “My__” 15 Cold, as the weather 18 Display case 38 Unit of hay Like us on Facebook and follow us 20 Nothing to a Spaniard on Twitter @wrarecord 19 Autumn starter 39 Assembly of witches October/November 2013 Arts Reserve Record 9 Artist Spotlight: Camry Harris A Visit to the Moos Gallery by Charles Prendergast ’15 prevent art from becoming cluttered. Photo by Andersson The first forays into art for Camry Har- Harris’s biggest influences are an art- ris ’14 were Crayola marker drawings of ist who goes by “Nargyle” online, the girls during latchkey which she would anime Panty and Stocking with Gar- trade with her friends, but she really terbelt, “this really cool haunted castle started to consider herself an artist dur- book [Harris] would read when [she] ing sixth grade. Since then, she’s moved was little,” and film directors Quen- mainly to watercolors and art mark- tin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. ers, but sometimes uses a tablet, acrylic When she is feeling uninspired, she paints, and pencils as well. She has also often draws her own characters, as developed a distinctive style, which she she knows their appearances by heart. describes as “cartoony” and “minimalist,” Her advice to other artists is to be often including movement and “bold able to take and use critique. Once, shapes”. Harris considers minimalism when she followed a simple tip from by Kevin Yang ’15 resembles sea creatures, but “instead to be very important, saying it “makes another artist, the way she drew faces Some visual artists specialize in of replicating existing organisms, I things clear and beautiful,” and can changed completely, and for the better. one medium for their art, whether make my own species,” says Schutte. Harris also dabbles in other kinds that be watercolor, sculpture, quilt- So at this exhibit, do not expect to of art, such as photography, sew- ing or oil pastel. Others, such as find your traditional fish; rather, ing, costume design, and, recently, Michelangelo, prove to be adept discover the new organisms which stop-motion animation. You can find across the board. Out of these multi- she creates: Nautiloidea and Zoan- her art at spryhaunch.tumblr.com. talented artists, a few exhibit origi- tharia, Echinoida and Dendrogyra. nality by combining these different In addition to these crafted creatures, mediums into a new, hybrid form. I also was intrigued by the crocheted Katie Schutte is one of those few. necklaces on display. One does not In her Moos Gallery exhibit en- usually associate crochet with glam- titled “Coalescence: revisited,” she our, but as Schutte notes, “these piec- displays her unique amalgamations es can connote high social status and of metalwork, jewelry, and crochet. access to material wealth even when “Uniting two traditionally unrelated made from materials and processes areas of artistry is the main cata- that would be banal on their own.” lyst behind my work,” says Schutte. In other words, Schutte takes the This catalyst of inspiration results most common of materials and turns in crocheted necklaces, diamond them into top notch works of art. rings encased in nests of metal, wire “Coalescence: revisited” will remain brooches, and enameled steel pan- in the Moos Gallery until November Photo by Andersson els. Much of the jewelry on display 17, so stop by if you have the chance. One of Harris's watercolor pieces. Chess Takes Center Stage on Campus by Lily Liu ’14 Anatoly’s estranged wife Svetlana Sergievsky, appreciates the dynamics of the Silver rain curtains overlooking from above, a sixteen feet by sixteen feet cast. “We had a dream team cast and a dream team crew,” she said with delight. chessboard setting in center stage below: WRA 2013 fall musical produc- For some cast members, Chess marked their stage debut at WRA. For tion Chess was ready to impress the audience with an entertaining surprise. some others, nevertheless, it was a grand finale: if you could not make Written by Richard Nelson, the story unravels in the context of the political it to the performances last weekend, you have missed the last chance struggle between the United States and Soviet Russia during the Cold War: ever to see seniors Fetterman ‘14, Johnson ’14, Michael Nichols ‘14, Hungarian-born American Florence Vassy (Miranda Fetterman ‘14), an assis- and Emma Presley ‘14 performing on the same stage in a WRA musical. tant to American chess player Frederick “Freddie” Trumper (Davis Johnson ‘14) The lights dimmed and the curtain fell, Chess ended in the audience’s warm whose arrogance eventually provokes her decision of quitting the U.S. delega- applause as the cast bowed one last time. Nevertheless, the melodies can still be tion, unexpectedly falls in love with Freddie’s Russian opponent Anatoly Ser- heard around campus gievsky (Yuki Yamasaki ‘16) and thus commences a search for her true self. in various forms in- With music composed by former members of the Swedish rock quartet ABBA, cluding humming and Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and lyrics written by Tim Rice, who is whistling. No matter known for his involvement in Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita, the scores in it was for the amazing Chess never failed to amaze. “Chess is very edgy and versatile,” having been voices on stage, the in- in the pit for the past three years, Ann Yu ‘14 joined the ensemble this year triguing story line, or and remarked, “because it has rap, rock and roll, the ‘standard musical stuff’ the crazy dance moves and operatic qualities.” “Audience should really look forward to some awesome the casts presented chorus numbers,” Simon Ong ‘15, who added to the musical a comedic touch during “One Night in playing Freddie’s marketing agent Walter Anderson, commented. “Members of Bangkok,” Chess has the chorus work[ed] really hard and they have done a magnificent job.” “We definitely left great also had some extremely gifted singers as leads” chorus member Danny Mylott memories for many. ‘17 added, “and our orchestra sounded great.” Joanna Malson ‘15, who played Walter (Simon Ong '15) and Freddie (David Johnson '14) celebrate vic- tory in Chess: the Musical. Photos by Doe Comic by Timmy Lund ’15

Florence (Miranda Fetterman '14) dazzles the Freddie (Davis Johnson '14) and Anatoly (Yuki Yamasaki '16) battle in a deathly stage on Friday night. game of chess. 10 Reserve Record Sports October/November 2013 nomenal, but it is his leadership that sets him apart Cleveland Browns Athlete Spotlight: David Ma from other athletes. His attitude towards the game by Liam Sullivan ’16 and Nishika Raheja ’14 an his leadership responsibilities are as follows: “I’ve Break Baltimore Ravens Encouraged by his father at age eight, David Ma learned that an attitude in any situation helps and can Photo by Hermosilla now reigns as one of boys varsity soccer’s three cap- change drastically from better to worse. In any situa- tains. This is Ma’s fourth year on the varsity team. tion you can also take and learn from someone else.” Along with being a four year letterman and a cap- Ma will miss the times spent with his teammates tain, Ma also received the MVP award for soccer his getting pumped in the locker room to the sounds of sophomore year. It is pretty safe to say that David is electronic music and chants for Dear Ol’ Reserve, but an outstanding soccer player, and his teammates would will continue his soccer career in college. Finally, when also agree: “David was a huge contribution to our un- asked his culminating defeated season last year,” says teammate Nate Lund thoughts on his experi- ’14. “You can see the difference “Dma” makes when ence with WRA’s soccer he is on the field,” adds Jack Mckenzie ’14. Placed in team, he says, “The team a position of leadership, Ma says he has “learned to chemistry as well as the lead by example as well as vocally.” Even though the motivation to win games soccer team did not have the season they were hoping increases every year. For for after last year’s undefeated season, Ma and his great the people who didn’t by Michael Curtin ’14 leadership pulled the team through their tough season. necessarily take it as se- On November 3, 2013, the Cleveland In addition, Ma looks forward to his fellow team- riously have changed Browns defeated the Baltimore Ravens in mates’ performances. Reflecting on this past season, he their attitude and now an 18-24 victory at the Cleveland Brown’s notes, “When Alex Campana scored his goal against strive for success and stadium. This was a big win for the Browns Hawken or when Jonathan crossed the sick cross and hard work. I’m just glad because it improved their record to 4-5, Campana scored on a volley, those were the highlights I could be apart of this making them second in the AFC North. of my season.” David’s skills on the pitch are phe- amazing experience.” Photo by Doe The significance of this victory is found in the fact that the Browns have not beat the “Play”: Three-Season Sports Requirement Can Help Ravens since 2007. In the past twenty-nine by Griffin Trau ’14 ily substitutes for the experience competition for admission and ros- games, the Browns have only won seven of It cannot be denied: we live in associated with team membership. ter spots increases each year at the them. In addition, the history between the an age of specialization. In sports, That said, I have often watched nation’s top colleges, it is becoming Browns and the Ravens is one of the most for better or worse, the “jack of all with frustration as many of my ath- increasingly necessary to demon- notable ones in all of the NFL. In 1996 the trades” is slowly being phased out letically talented schoolmates have strate the versatility required of a owner of the Browns, Art Modell, moved the by the single-sport athlete. Once dodged the three-season athletic “next-level” athlete. Although field/ team from Cleveland, Ohio to Baltimore, deep with multi-sport athletes, the requirement (without other contri- court/rink/pool sense, strength, Maryland. Modell moved the team for self- NCAA now features only a hand- bution to the WRA community). and body control are crucial in ish reasons, and legal actions against Mod- ful of players who compete in more As members of a college prepara- all sports, the skill set that would ell followed. After extensive talks between than one season. Why? The compe- tory school community, should stu- seem unique to one sport often the NFL, the Browns and officials of the tition is better—athletes are bigger, dents not be required to use their proves to be of great help in others. two cities, Cleveland accepted a legal settle- faster, stronger, and more focused time in meaningful ways? Although Prudence and laziness aside, what ment that would keep the Browns’ legacy in than ever. A collegiate varsity sport I understand that additional free has become of the notion that a Cleveland. On February 9, 1996, the NFL is often a full-time job for an athlete time might be nice to alleviate the Western Reserve student-athlete announced that the Browns would be ‘de- and a win-or-lose-your-job propo- academic rigor of this fine school, is has an obligation to represent his or activated’ for three years, and that a new sition for a head coach. Unfortu- there not an imperative to strive for her school and classmates? If every stadium would be built for a new Browns nately, this model seems to be trick- a level of excellence that comes from athlete contributed everything he team, as either an expansion team or a team ling down to the high school level. spirited participation in athletics? or she had to offer, Western Reserve moved from another city, that would begin At Reserve, students technically Today’s intercollegiate landscape, would certainly experience greater play in 1999. Modell would in turn then be adhere to a three-season athletic re- most certainly at the NCAA Divi- success in many of its athletic en- granted a new franchise, for Baltimore, re- quirement so that they might receive sion I level, has become the exclusive deavors. Though AAU basketball, taining the current contracts of players and state-mandated physical education territory of the single-sport compet- club soccer and lacrosse, or out-of- personnel, and thus the Ravens were born. credit, but fewer kids actually play itor, though many current college season training might be modern The recent win on the Browns behalf three sports each year. In fact, a great stars played multiple seasons as sec- day examples of “necessary evils” not only provided fans with uplifted spir- many students would probably advo- ondary school students. While col- that help high school athletes climb its after a 11-game losing streak against cate for the requirement’s abolition lege coaches continuously say, “We into college sports, I hope that all Baltimore, but also infused hope as the if given the choice. Those in favor of want multi-sport athletes,” what will pause and evaluate Western Browns enter the second half of the sea- removal or restructuring might fall they really mean is, “We want well- Reserve Academy’s path to success son. The game demonstrated the Browns’s into three groups: those who do not rounded players who competed and over its 187 year history. The ex- gritty defense and timely offense, leav- care for sports at all; those who en- proved themselves in multiple sports tracurricular requirement gives this ing the Ravens absolutely befuddled. joy sports, but wish to compete in in high school, but who will com- special community far more than a less than three seasons; and those pete in only one sport at this level.” checkmark on a transcript. We eat, who wish to pursue higher level For that Western Reserve athlete sleep, work, and play together— competition through specialization. who chooses to specialize in hopes that is what makes boarding school While passionate pursuit of ex- of increasing his or her chances for special. Shouldn’t it be a goal for all tracurricular opportunity in music, athletic recruitment, I would suggest of us to do what we can to fulfill art, and/or community service is that the benefits of a rich and diverse our potential and leave this place certainly commendable, I am not athletic experience at the secondary a bit richer than when we arrived? certain that such activity necessar- level far outweigh the liabilities. As Photo provided through Google.com Photo provided Photos by Doe Fall Finale: Varsity Golf: 12-4 Varsity Records Varsity Football: 2-7 Varsity Girls Tennis: 14-2 Varsity Field Hockey: 10-6-1 Varsity Volleyball: 14-6 Varsity Boys Cross Country: Varsity Girls Cross Country: All Invitationals 1-0 (and Tournaments)

Varsity Girls Soccer: 9-5-3

Varsity Boys Soccer: 11-6-1