September 1, 2007The Centipede Page 1 Volume 48 Issue 2 Concord Academy Student Newspaper October 2, 2012 CA Celebrates Summer Renovations sion in the space. “The room is awesome,” by Teresa Dai ’14 Eberth said. “It feels so much bigger.” Opening Day at the AC While Eberth said that she appreciated the Over the summer, a series of construc- David Lander ’13, Athletic Coun- renovations to the room, she also noted that tion and reconstruction projects occurred by Katherine Oh ’14 cil Co-Head and member of Boys Var- it is now less of a multi-purpose space as on Concord Academy’s Main Campus. sity Soccer, said that he anticipates that the furniture is more difficult to rearrange. On Wednesday, September 12, 2012, These changes included the rearrangement the Athletic Campus will improve his Hobson House was another major members of the Concord Academy com- and redecoration of the Student-Faculty team’s performance. “The ball runs well site for the renovations. Kingman said that munity gathered to celebrate Opening Center (Stu-Fac), improvements in the on the grass and the rain filters well,” during the summer, the Operations Staff Day at the Moriarty Athletic Campus, also Trudy Room, construction in Hobson House, took down all the wallpaper, installed and other minor changes around campus. new lighting, painted, redid carpeting Director of Operations Don Kingman and improved the heating system. Math said, “The Stu-Fac had remained the same Teacher and Hobson House Parent Kem for the past fifteen years I have worked Morehead said, “It’s beautiful. The house is here. It clearly needed an upgrade.” The brighter, and the rooms are nicer to be in.” tables and chairs were replaced in the entire Several smaller changes also occurred dining area, and in the lower section of the on campus. The patio outside of the science Stu-Fac, otherwise known as the “Fresh- classrooms was refurbished and fitted with man Pit,” seven sets of tables and chairs a picnic table. The path from the Math and replaced the benches and booths. The new Arts Center to the Main School Building was furniture provides a total of forty-nine ad- widened to allow enough parking spaces for ditional seats for the Stu-Fac. The whole buses. The Operations Staff also replaced area was also re-carpeted and repainted. many mattresses in the Boarding Houses “There’s a lot more seating and the and improved the air conditioning and ven- carpeting is nice. It looks a lot cleaner in tilation in the Student Health and Athletic general,” Sarah Eberth ’13 said. Caroline

Varsity captains ring the Victory Bell for the first time. Photo courtesy of www.concordacademy.org Lander said. “We used to play in mud late known as the AC. After a brief opening in October. This year we will be playing ceremony, the Girls Varsity Soccer, Boys on beautiful grass throughout the season.” Varsity Soccer, and Girls Varsity Field Thomas said, “I’m super excited Hockey teams took to the fields to compete about the opening of the AC. It’s some- in the first ever matches on the new campus. thing we’ve been building up to, and good During the opening gathering, fam- facilities and spaces for fans to come sup- ily, friends, and fans enjoyed a barbecue port us are going to up our level of play.” and listened to live music by a student Although students may walk or ride band. They then heard Head of School bikes to get to the Athletic Campus, there Rick Hardy, Director of Athletics Jenny will be shuttles that run regularly between Brennan, and Athletic Council Co-Heads CA’s Main Campus and the AC. “We are David Lander ’13 and Eliza Thomas ’14 trying to make it as easy as possible for address the athletes and attendees. The The newly renovated Freshman Pit. Photo by Leandra de los Santos ’15 everyone to get over there,” Brennan said. captains of all of the fall teams then gath- “I want the Athletic Campus to be a place Center to control the facility’s temperature ered to ring the Victory Bell, signaling the Stotz ’15 agreed. “The Stu-Fac looks a lot where the whole community feels comfort- Looking back on the renovations that beginning of the first season on the AC. more sophisticated,” Stotz said. However, able.” Brennan said that she hopes that all took place, Kingman said that he found that The competitions started about one Stotz said that she preferred the old benches students at CA will visit the AC often, not time was the most challenging factor. While hour after the ceremony. Charlotte Weiner in the Freshman Pit to the new tables, just to watch games but also to have pic- the Stu-Fac construction started directly after ’13 scored the first ever goal on the Ath- adding, “It just doesn’t look like the Pit.” nics, or simply to chat with friends. “It is graduation, Kingman said that the Operations letic Campus during Girls Varsity Soccer’s The Trudy Room, the conference an extension of our campus,” Brennan said. Staff had to plan around Reunion Weekend 1-1 tie versus Bancroft. The Boys Varsity room adjacent to the Stu-Fac, underwent McDermott and Vice Student Head of and the eight-week long CA Summer Camp Soccer team beat Bancroft 7-0, and Girls a complete renovation. “The Trudy Room School Erin Lueck ’13 are planning ways that takes place on CA’s Main Campus. Due Varsity Field Hockey lost to Southfield 3-0. was always an embarrassment when we to use the Athletic Campus for non-athletic to both the limitation in time and several per- Many fans wore green Athletic Cam- hosted guests and parents visiting CA,” purposes as well. “We have been thinking of mit issues, Kingman said that there are still pus T-shirts and some decorated themselves Kingman said. In addition to installing a ways to get people down there, such as dances renovations he hopes to complete. “We will with face paint in expression of their sup- large conference table, Kingman said that or community barbecues,” McDermott said. continue working whenever the students are port for the athletes during Opening Day. he and the Operations Staff worked with “Our athletic program is now on not here this year,” Kingman said. “It should “I love it down there,” said Student Director of I.T. Services Bob Koskovich to par with our academic and artistic pro- be done by graduation of this school year.” Head of School and Field Hockey Co-Captain install a projector and a wide-screen televi- grams,” Brennan said. “Athletes at CA Kelsey McDermott ’13. “This kind of change should be so proud that the place is ours.” brings new life to the school.” McDermott The Moriarty Athletic Campus will be said that she believes athletes will feel the formally dedicated on November 2 in conjunc- CA Goes Global urge to “honor the new facility by working tion with CA’s 90th anniversary celebration. hard to represent the new Athletic Campus.” by Ryan Hussey ’13 consultants,” McGarry said. The destina- tions are divided between places where CA’s Admissions Office already receives Since the fall of 2009, the number of Inside This Issue... many inquiries and places where McGarry international students at Concord Academy said there are many “potential inquiries.” has grown from six to ten percent. Associate Through research principally done by Director of Admissions and Director of Fi- McGarry, the Admissions Office determines nancial Aid John McGarry has played a ma- which new locations might have families jor role in expanding the scope and number interested in CA. McGarry said that he re- of international students who apply to CA. searches economic and educational trends Each year, McGarry travels to countries and talks to other boarding schools in the around the globe to meet with prospective area to find out where they have received in- students and their families to inform them creased applications recently. Such research about CA and to encourage them to apply. led McGarry to add a stop in Kazakhstan McGarry explained that his yearly for the first time last year. Now, Nurik Tus- international trips hold several purposes. sipov ’14 is CA’s first Kazakhstani student. “I market the name of CA internationally, connect with current families, interview continued on page 2... new students and talk to local education Page 2 Arts October 2, 2012 October 2, 2012 Features Page 3 Faculty Art: Beyond Departmental Studies: CA Welcomes New Faculty Adam Bailey to the faculty this year at Concord Academy, Petr Eltsov to do at this point in his life. “I am here the Classroom Delving Into the Arts by Harry Breault ’16 is not new to teaching high school students. by Christina Cho ’14 not only to teach but also to learn from Spanish teacher Adam Bailey is the This year marks Chapman’s fifteenth year of Petr Eltsov joined Concord Acad- my students,” Eltsov said. “I expect my lot of weeklong classes are very expensive, ramics Teacher Ben Eberle will advise both new Head of the Modern and Classical teaching high school math. Prior to joining emy’s History Department this fall. Eltsov students to be open and willing to learn.” by Marisa Kager ’13 and if you don’t live nearby, the cost adds by Adetola Sylvan ’13 Boswell and McDermott in their projects. Languages Department at Concord Acad- CA, Chapman taught at Andover Public High holds a PhD in Archaeology from Har- up,” said Smith. He said that, in many Bona Chang ’13 is using tie-dye to cre- emy. While Bailey’s interest in Spanish School. Chapman said that his experience as vard University, a PhD in South Asian Courtney Fields While most members of the Concord cases, the school’s professional development This year, fourteen Concord Academy ate three distinct outfits under the guidance began with his study of the language start- a teacher at Phillips Academy during the sum- Studies from the University of Califor- by June Sass ’16 Academy community left campus and their helps to cover the cost. “It’s an investment students will pursue Departmental Studies of Fiber Arts Teacher Antoinette Winters. ing in seventh grade, Bailey said that after mer of 2010 opened his eyes to “all the things nia, Berkeley, and a BA/MA in History work behind over the summer, teachers from that the school is making,” Smith said. in the Visual and Performing Arts. The stu- One Departmental Study overseen by Courtney Fields is the newest member college he intended to go on to a career that are possible at independent schools.” from St. Petersburg University in Russia. the Visual Arts Department continued to Bull completed a six-week long course dents, who are predominantly seniors, have Painting Teacher Jonathan Smith will be by of Concord Academy’s English Department. in the Foreign Service. He worked in the It was Math and Science Teacher Amy Eltsov started his career as a high pursue their own artistic work. Although all in the Meisner technique, an acting technique completed all available courses at CA in their Xiomara Contreras ’13. Contreras said that She has taken courses on diversity in litera- Office of International Activities at the Visual Arts teachers have studio days once a based upon an ability to use improvisation. particular discipline and are ready to take on she plans to paint a series of portraits of the ture, taught in graduate school at Harvard individual, in-depth studies under the guid- women in her family, including herself, and Environmental Protection Agency. “I soon University, held a position as a school coun- ance of Faculty Advisors from CA’s staff. will try to connect all of the pieces visually. discovered that I didn’t enjoy it,” Bailey selor, and worked for a nonprofit organiza- Five students Mehreen said. Needing money to help with his car tion. Fields received her Master’s Degree this are doing their De- Khan ’13 is also payments, Bailey said that he took a second past summer at Brandeis University and is partmental Studies in doing a paint- job teaching English as a second language currently writing her thesis. Performing Arts. Sar- ing Departmental for adults. Bailey said that he loved teaching Although she had never taught a high ah Eberth ’13 is do- Study, creating rep- and valued the interaction with his students school English class before coming to CA, ing a study in dance, resentational still- and the ability to see the results of his work. Fields said that she was eager to join the with Amy Spencer life paintings with When he found that he preferred his Concord community. “I really like working as her Faculty Advi- clear structures. night job to his day job, he quit the latter and with high school students,” Fields said. She sor. Eberth will look She said that, under began teaching full-time. From his first teach- added that it was difficult for her to choose into different genres Smith’s guidance, ing position at a Catholic school in Washing- between pursuing teaching English and coun- of dance and differ- she is focusing on ton, D.C. to managing an exchange program, seling. “I like coaching, but I also like being ent choreographers’ making the scenes he taught Spanish for sixteen years in the Phil- in the classroom,” Fields said. “I had done work, taking their she paints look as adelphia area before coming to CA this fall. counseling after I graduated from college, but work as inspiration realistic as possible. I liked the intellectual aspect of it more than to create her own Allie Mundel Jenny Chandler the emotional part.” While teaching at a small piece. Eberth said ’13 will be taking by Chris Pappey ’15 high school like CA, Fields looks forward to that part of the reason on two projects this The new Dean of Faculty, Jenny forming close relationships with her students. she chose to do this Recent work in Painting. Photo courtesy year, one in paint- Chandler, is excited about her future at “I’ve always wanted to be a better teacher, Departmental Study of www.concordacademy.org ing and the other Concord Academy. She attended public and I really just enjoy what I do” Fields said. was because she en- in garment design. high school in Williamstown, Massachu- Five of six new additions to the CA Faculty. From left: Petr Eltsov, Cory Chapman, joyed taking classes in different styles of For the painting project, Mundel said that setts and went on to study at the College of Max Hall, Adam Bailey, and Jenny Chandler. Photo by Gary Zheng ’14 Max Hall dance during several programs she attended she will paint the human figure in move- Wooster in Ohio. Chandler then taught for by Harry Breault ’16 school teacher twenty years ago in St. over the summer. Eberth said that she will ment and dance under Smith’s guidance. three years at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School After a five-year break, Max Hall Kumpel who connected Chapman to CA. Petersburg, Russia. He has since taught in work on developing material during the In garment design, she will create three in Faribault, Minnesota, before attending is back at Concord Academy. Hall previ- “I spent the day in an educational utopia,” a number of schools, including Harvard whole year, and will likely perform in May. different outfits—including shoes, jewelry, Harvard University’s School of Education. ously taught science courses at CA includ- Chapman said of his first visit to Concord. University, the University of California, Jorge Pagan ’14 will use different act- masks, and makeup—that she said are “all After Harvard, Chandler worked at Miss ing Physics and Advanced Environmental The more Chapman heard about CA from Berkeley, Free University in Berlin, and Artwork by Ben Eberle. Photo by Phoebe Chatfield ’14 ing techniques such as emotional recall to focused around the central theme of aliens.” Hall’s School in Western Massachusetts for Science. This fall, he is teaching Phys- Kumpel, the more he was intrigued. Ac- Wellesley College. In addition, he has explore Biblical and Shakespearean stories Winters will advise Mundel in her project. twenty-three years, where she ultimately ics, Chemistry, and Advanced Chemistry. cording to Chapman, “What drew me to worked in a number of archaeological and week to work on their own art during the aca- Bull said that this both helped him with his with his Performing Arts Teacher Megan SeoHee Lim ’13 is doing a de- became the Dean of Academics and Faculty. Outside of the classroom, Hall said CA was the carefully thought-out, tight-knit historical research projects in India, Paki- demic year, the Visual Arts teachers agreed own work as well as with the course he is Gleeson. “I want to dive into the world of partmental study in photography with Chandler said one of the reasons that he has continued to work on independent community.” Chapman also mentioned that stan, Tajikistan, Dagestan, Jordan, Israel, that the summer provides a valuable opportu- teaching this year on improvisational film. dreams to stir up wonderings. Like what is Photography Teacher Cynthia Katz, fo- she applied for the job at CA was that she projects, including an amphibious vehicle when he visited CA’s campus on Martin and Iran. Eltsov is not only a teacher and nity to concentrate on their individual work. “From a filmmaker’s point of view, even the significance of dreams, what are their cusing on depicting different landscapes appreciated both the values that Concord with hybridized power. Hall said that he Luther King Day, he was drawn to the researcher, but also an author. He published “In general, for the Visual Arts De- if you’re not interested in being in front of purpose, and what is the boundary between in South Korea and Massachusetts. teaches and the school’s encouragement of hopes to make the vehicle float by next year. dedication of the students both to academ- a book that investigates the concepts of the partment, summer isn’t really a down- the camera, it helps you to understand what dreams and reality?” Pagan said. He plans Alissa Merz ’13 is exploring con- each student to follow his or her individual The machine contains batteries from forklifts ics and to being part of the community. city and civilization in ancient South Asia. time. It’s a very productive time,” said you’re taking actors through,” Bull said. to have an informal performance of his structed images in black-and-white film path. “CA seems to value the experience and will hopefully have the practical appli- This semester, Chapman is teaching At CA, Eltsov is currently teaching Ear- Painting teacher Jonathan Smith. “For Similarly, Smith participated in a work at the end of the spring semester. photography. She said that she plans to cre- of the whole child,” Chandler said. During cation of plowing snow in the wintertime. two sections of Geometry as well as two ly Modern Europe and U.S. History. He said me, it is a good time to get a lot done.” one-week long workshop in Carborundum Ryan Sin ’13 is pursuing a project in ate and photograph “fictional scenes” with the course of her career at CA, Chandler Hall said, “It’s nice to be back because sections of Intermediate Algebra. Next that, due to his interest in the history of South While some teachers use the summer as printmaking at the Fine Arts Work Center recording technology, working with both models, costumes, sets, and props. Merz said said that she hopes to capture the essence the character of the place is very much the semester, he will add two Trigonometry Asia and Central Asia, he plans to design new a starting point for new projects, others used on Cape Cod. Smith said that Carborun- student and faculty pieces under the supervi- that, after experimenting with this form of of the teaching experience at Concord. same. I never lost touch with CA, but it’s classes and continue to teach Geometry. “I courses on the history of South Asia, Cen- it as a continuation of their work. Smith said, dum, a man-made material created from sion of Music Program Administrator Ross photography in her Photo 3 class at CA, she different when you stop such frequent and love math and I love being around kids,” tral Asia, and the Ancient World next year. “A lot of what I do in the summer I started manufacturing waste that has a similar Adams. Derek Lo ’13 is also using modern was drawn to the excitement of capturing the Cory Chapman broad contact with everybody at school. Chapman said. “I can’t imagine being any- Eltsov explained that teaching high during the school year, such as stretching can- texture to sandpaper, is applied to plates technology, exploring new tools that track real and imaginary together in a single image. by Julia Shea ’16 It’s nice to get back into the daily life of thing other than a high school math teacher.” school students is what he would like vasses or coming up with ideas. Things that to create an image. “Now that I have been human movement. He plans to combine Katz urged Merz to investigate some Cory Chapman, one of the six additions the school where you get to know people.” you put together during your studio days can exposed to Carborundum printmaking, I can this technology with dance. Both Com- photographers who work in this style of con- really be brought together in the summer.” expose students to it as well,” Smith said. puter Studies Department Head Ben Stumpf structed images. Among these photographers, On the other hand, Fiber Arts teacher Rowe also said that he appreciated the and Performing Arts Department Head Merz named Duane Michals as one of her fa- Academic Antoinette Winters said, “I realized the ability to attend courses over the summer. Amy Spencer will assist Lo in his project. vorites. “He spends large amounts of money Thai Scholar Program summer is an opportunity to play and In architecture, Sophie Nahrmann ’13 to construct these huge rooms of scenes, “It inspires me to think about a new course of time, Supaniratisai said that his program explore and experiment in the same way is working with Performing Arts Technical and puts people in the middle of them,” or to redesign current courses,” Rowe said. by Alyssa Taylor ’13 is on the shorter side. “I like my program Departmetal Studies kids do.” Winters explained that she used Director Ian Hannan as she studies the archi- said Merz. “It just totally blows my mind.” Additionally, becoming the student because I am guaranteed a job when I go back deepest part of Chinese culture,” Park said. long blocks of time to develop a new tecture of theatres and designs a hypothetical Merz said that although her proj- Each year, Concord Acade- instead of the teacher helps the Visual Arts to Thailand,” he said. Other programs do not by Kathleen Melendy ’14 In addition to having completed the highest technique of working with a type of plas- plan for a new Performing Arts Center at CA. ect will likely be time-consuming, she is my’s Senior Class gains a new member teachers continue to develop their classroom offer job placement upon a student’s return, level of Mandarin CA offers, Park said that tic, Dura-Lar. “The sense of where I was Nine students have chosen to pursue looking forward to her work. “It is an op- from the Thai Scholar Program. This Every spring, Concord Academy styles. “The experience of being in that and can be up to twenty-year commitments. she has reached the phase in her education going became clear at the end of the sum- Departmental Studies in the Visual Arts. portunity to take your passion to the next year’s Thai Scholar is George Supa- students are faced with the difficult deci- student position reminds me of the ebbs and For many of the Thai Scholars, their when she wants to focus more on “having mer, but it gave me a direction for what Sam Boswell ’13 is making a ceramic chess level,” Merz said. “I think it’s a really good niratisai ’13 from Bangkok, Thailand. sion of choosing from a wide range of flows of the student experience,” said Bull. first visit to America is through the program. meaningful conversation with people who to do going back to school,” Winters said. set, and Kelsey McDermott ’13 is working snapshot into how you could be spending The Thai Scholars come to Concord classes in a variety of subjects. But, for “A teacher should be a student,” The summer before they go to their respective respect me for having studied their culture. Drawing and Architecture teacher with advanced ceramic glazing techniques your life doing art.” Merz’s work will be Academy and other prep schools around some students, these course offerings are Rowe said. “It allows me to sympathize prep schools, the scholars attend a two-month For example, it’s really hard to talk to Chris Rowe said that having the time to do influenced by Aztec and Mayan designs. Ce- on display at the CA Fall Student Art Show. the country through a program sponsored not enough to meet a specific academic with the process the students are going orientation program at Brewster Academy in someone in English only knowing the alpha- new work gives him ideas for assignments. by the Thai government. To qualify for interest. For these upperclassmen, an Aca- through.” Winters agreed that after tak- Brewster, MA. “We learned about American bet,” Park said. “I want to fill in that gap.” While he considers studio days a luxury, different scholarships, thousands of Thai demic Departmental Study provides the op- ing a course herself she was “much more history and culture, and we also learned While Park is participating in a Depart- Rowe also said, “To get a body of work high school seniors take exams in Math, portunity to pursue their academic passions. empathetic to different learning styles.” Global CA what to expect from teachers and students mental Study as a junior, the program has done, I need weeks without distraction.” Science, Social Studies, English, and Thai. An Academic Departmental Study is Some teachers benefited from simply ...continued from page 1 two trains in fifteen days,” McGarry said. in American prep schools,” Supaniratisai been traditionally geared towards seniors. Additionally, with the help of Concord The few students who qualify then have a chance for students to work in a narrowed watching another artist run his or her class. In cities where there already exists a Increasing the number of stops on said. He said that the orientation program is Claire Fitch ’13 is pursuing a Departmental Academy’s Professional Development Pro- the opportunity to apply for scholarships field of study with one faculty member as “One of the eye-opening things for me was strong base of current families, McGarry will McGarry’s route does not immediate- also an opportunity for the Thai Scholars to Study on polarized light. Fitch said that gram, many teachers turned the tables: they that interest them. Out of the thousands their mentor. Academic Dean John Drew seeing how others teach,” Bull said. “It’s conduct interviews with students who are ly yield results in the application pool. meet and get to know one another. They will she hopes to study how humans perceive became the students instead of the instruc- who applied, in the end only forty to fifty said that a student generally applies for refreshing to be reminded that there are applying. In every city on his trip, he hosts McGarry explained that it takes three meet again this winter for another workshop polarized light and what environments tors. Film teacher and Visual Arts Depart- Thai scholars are chosen for their programs. a Departmental Study if the student has many ways to communicate with your class.” receptions to increase awareness about CA. years to establish a relationship with a to prepare for their college applications. would cause a human to adapt differently. ment Head Justin Bull said, “CA’s Profes- “I am sponsored by an oil company to “exhausted our course offerings.” Drew Smith said, “I try to look at how the Current families often attend these receptions new country or city and to “develop a Thai Scholars choose their top five Last year, Fitch took Science Teacher John sional Development Program is extremely study petroleum engineering,” said Supani- said that the goal of these independent proj- teacher is presenting the material. I think, along with potential students to learn about pipeline of inquiries and awareness.” favorite American prep schools before ar- Pickle’s Oceanography class that touched supportive in helping teachers do what they ratisai. He will spend a total of five years in ects is to offer depth in a specific area of ‘Is this a good way? Is this a bad way? CA, and McGarry said that he always “of- This year, CA’s travel is limited to Asia, riving in the country. For Supaniratisai, the on the subject of polarized light. Fitch said want to do over the summer. I know that the U.S. in his study of engineering: one at study, or breadth in the case of an obscure How can I bring this to the classroom?’” fers a big thank you to [current] parents for mostly because CA is at its goal for interna- appeal of CA was its proximity to Boston this unit sparked her interest, and she wanted everyone in my department has taken advan- Concord Academy and four more years at topic which is absent from CA’s curriculum. “By practicing my art, I’m able extending their trust to CA.” tional students, about ten percent of the stu- and its Advanced Physics class. “Concord to take the idea further. Fitch said that she tage of their funds to take workshops, or to an American university. Supaniratisai will Seoyeon Park ’14 said that she was to come back to CA with a much more McGarry said that, this upcoming year, dent body. However, McGarry said that the Academy is a small school, but it has a very plans on experimenting with factors such travel.” Smith also said that he appreciated then work at the oil company for another interested in pursuing a Departmental Study positive attitude,” Winters said. “I feel he plans to host receptions in Beijing, Shang- Admissions Office is currently researching good reputation in the program,” said Supa- as skin color to analyze how polarized light the role that the Professional Development like one is always balancing the other.” hai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Seoul, the possibility of travelling to meet with po- five years. While he acknowledges that the in Mandarin. “Although I can speak the continued on page 6... continued on page 6... Program plays in his summer pursuits. “A and Almaty. “I’m going to take ten flights and tential students in South and Central America. ten-year commitment is a significant period language, I can’t make references to the Page 4 Sports & Opinions October 2, 2012 October 2, 2012 Opinions Page 5 Coach’s Corner: The Celtics Barack Obama: Mitt Romney: Ben Stumpf Look Ahead The Clear Choice A Record of Success good reason. We are still recovering from a campaign’s attacks on it “nauseating.” Even by Aidan Aciukewicz’15 ful game of soccer. I just love this game.” reer highs in both points and rebounds, and by Nathan Greess ’15 by Gaurav Verma ’13 Stumpf’s goal is clear: he wants by Gaurav Verma’13 played good defense throughout the season. recession caused by the failed Republican President Bill Clinton, a man loved by both his young players to improve enough so that The team also brought back two play- Election season is here, and we, the policies that the Romney-Ryan Campaign Though I believe that President Democrats and Republicans, described Soccer is and has always been a pas- After an against-all-odds run that led is trying to impose upon us again. In Paul Romney’s business career as “sterling.” sion for Computer Science Teacher and they can become leaders on the varsity team. the Celtics to within minutes of knocking off ers coming off heart surgery, Center/Power people, are back at it again. It’s hard to miss Barack Obama is a nice guy with honorable Stumpf said that he stresses the importance of Forward Chris Wilcox and Forward Jeff the campaign ads, the election news, and all Ryan’s budget, which has been adopted as the intentions, I feel we need a new president Romney became wealthy by found- JV Soccer Coach Ben Stumpf. This fall, their Eastern Conference rivals, the Miami Republican platform’s budget, one will see ing Bain Capital, but, contrary to what using both feet for passing and shooting, and Green. Wilcox signed to a one-year deal at of the other in office. Although Obama’s term has not Stumpf has taken over as Heat, the Celtics used the off-season to retool that the plan many assert, he earned his money on his Head Coach of the Junior that he always encourages their roster for what will hopefully be another the veteran minimum, and is expected to presidential been a failure, it has left a lot to be desired. and rewards players who contribute solid minutes off the bench. Green, material that is a reckless own. While his father certainly gave him Varsity Boys Soccer team deep playoff run in the 2012-2013 NBA mistake. The Any fair evaluation of Obama’s a good start, Romney donated his entire at Concord Academy. use their weak foot. He Season. While the team nearly toppled the the centerpiece of the infamous Kendrick floods the record must take into account the situ- airwaves. Ryan bud- inheritance to Brigham Young University in Stumpf has been also teaches his players Heat’s Big Three of LeBron James, Dwayne Perkins trade, was given a four-year, $36 ation he inherited. This year, however, to have confidence and to million deal with the hope that he can live As a coun- get expands order to establish a scholarship fund. While playing soccer for thirty- Wade, and Chris Bosh, the Celtics could not the defense the recovery has sputtered. Job creation Romney is wealthy, he is also charitable and eight years, almost his play aggressively by win- quite close the deal, in no small part due to up to his immense potential and become try, I know ning loose balls and going one of the league’s best bench players. we have spending is down from just a few months ago, should not be demonized for his success. entire life. A CA-grad the shallow bench the team was forced to use. of the U.S. and the latest report indicated that over After Bain, Romney saved the Salt himself, Stumpf played in strong for headers. come so far Stumpf said that another in the past armed forces 350,000 Americans have dropped out of Lake City Olympic Games. In the face of soccer during his time by $5.7 tril- the workforce due to the poor market. corruption and massive debt, Romney was at Concord and became of his goals is to ensure four years, lion over a The U.S. Department of Labor’s U-6 named President and CEO of the Olympics. Captain of the Varsity that his players are well in strength- ten-year pe- report paints a grim picture, showing As a result of his tireless efforts, a $379 mil- team before graduating in conditioned, allowing ening our them to outrun their op- economy, riod. I fully that unemployment lies at about 14.9%. lion deficit became a $100 million surplus 1988. He then went on to support the and the Olympics were a massive success. play Division III soccer at ponents and capitalize on fighting for Based on these numbers, it is un- the scoring opportunities. equality, and sacrifices derstandable that Obama’s campaign Additionally, Romney donated the entire sal- Oberlin College in Ohio. JV Soccer Coach Ben Stumpf. The JV team began insuring that that the men tries to divert attention to issues far less ary he earned as President and CEO to char- After leaving college, he Photo courtesy of and women ity, while personally donating $1 million to the season with wins over all Ameri- important to the fate of the country, like continued to play both in- www.concordacademy.org who defend the Olympics. These facts further emphasize door and outdoor soccer. Bancroft (5-1), Land- cans can get Governor Mitt Romney’s tax returns. mark (3-1), Groton (2-0), the health- us make, Romney’s giving spirit and care for others. Stumpf returned to Concord to teach but this ex- When Obama does speak about the Despite what Governor Deval Patrick more than ten years ago, and took the posi- Dexter (4-2), and a loss to Berwick (0-2). care they economy, he makes statements like, “The Groton, a team that regularly competes need. We pansion says, it is my opinion that Romney was a tre- tion of Assistant Coach on the Boys Varsity private sector is doing fine,” or, “We in the Independent School League, or the have come has some mendous Massachusetts governor and didn’t Soccer Team, helmed at the time by English hefty conse- tried our plan and it worked,” showing draw a penny in salary. Romney balanced Teacher Sandy Stott. During this time, Stumpf ISL, defeated CA 7-3 just a year before. so far, but we Stumpf said that he attributes his have so far to quences. In a fundamental misunderstanding of our a budget that was previously in shambles coached Ben Eberle, who is now another fact, NBC current economic issues. Obama’s “You and turned it into a surplus. He did so while member of the Concord Academy faculty and team’s success both to the addition of go, and we many talented players and to the return of will only get determined didn’t build that” quote serves no purpose working with an extremely liberal group of an Assistant Coach for the Boys Varsity team. that for this except to demonize small business owners representatives and senators and without After working under Stott, Stumpf skilled veterans. Stumpf said that these there under budget to and rile up a base fed up with the wealthy. raising taxes. Under Romney, unemployment became the Assistant Coach on the Var- returning players provide inspiring leader- Rajon Rondo from the Celtics. Photo courtesy of www.google.com the leader- be remotely Additionally, Obama fails to under- dropped by nearly one percent while median sity Team under current Head Coach Adam ship to the younger players on the team. ship of Presi- Obama’s Official Presidential Photo plausible, we income rose by over $5,000, indications of Simon. Stumpf then went on to coach “So far, my favorite moment was The team knew that in order to make another Perhaps the biggest blow the Celtics dent Barack stand why many wealthy people pay less seeing the team take on Groton,” Stumpf faced this offseason was losing Ray Allen Obama. Image courtesy of www.google.com would need than what he calls their “fair share.” People a successful term. Romney’s time as gover- the intramural soccer squad before tak- run for the NBA Championship they had to to cut every ing over the Junior Varsity team this year. said. “They worked together with a large address the issue in this year’s off-season. to the rival Heat. To replace him, the team To under- number of injured players and decided that added Guards Jason Terry from the Dallas stand why I fully support Obama’s re- single other government program by at least When asked about his favorite aspect of The retooling process began in late June 40%. The cuts would extend to education coaching Stumpf said, “I really like the idea they weren’t going to let Groton score. at the NBA Draft. With two selections in the Mavericks and Courtney Lee of the Houston election, we need to remember where That was easily my favorite moment this Rockets. Terry signed to a three-year deal we came from and where we were. funding, social security, student loans, learn- of guys getting to know each other as a team, first round and an additional pick in the sec- ing disabilities, emergency food assistance, supporting each other, seeing kids get better, season, just seeing the team do exactly what ond, Boston added Ohio State Power Forward with a biannual exception of $5.5 million Four years ago, under Republican Pres- they needed to do.” Under his leadership, per season. In the 2008-2009 season, Terry ident George Bush, we were losing 800,000 financial assistance for cancer patients, and— and feeling proud of them.” He said that he Jared Sullinger, along with Syracuse’s Center not surprisingly—veterans’ benefits for the looks forward to every game. “I look forward Stumpf said that he hopes the team will Fab Melo and Small Forward Kris Joseph. earned the Sixth Man of the Year Award, jobs in one month when our economy was at continue to play well and to experience an annual prize granted to the player in its worst. Since then, we have gained 4.5 mil- men and women we send into harm’s way. to hanging out with a lot of nice kids, helping Of the three, Sullinger figures to Although I recognize that the economy them to get better and enjoying the beauti- similar results as the season continues. have the biggest initial impact. A standout the NBA most effective coming off of the lion jobs here in America under the leader- bench. Terry is also known for his solid all- ship of Obama. We have had more than thirty is a pressing issue for every American, the at Ohio State, Sullinger was an anticipated social issues matter most to me because, if number one pick following his freshman around game and phenomenal leadership. straight months of private sector job growth, Lee, who was acquired in a trade that month, after month, after month. Though this they are not handled in the right way, the year. While he was still viewed as a Top results could be frightening. Obama has 10 pick even as his production slipped sent four of the Celtics’ draft picks packing, is a more than commendable achievement, is projected to start in the place of Avery the part that interests me most is when these fought for a woman’s right to make deci- Club Expo: slightly, back issues caused him to slide to sions about her pregnancy since he became 21st pick in the first round of this summer’s Bradley, who is recovering from shoulder numbers are compared with those of former surgery. Lee, an all-around solid player, is Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. president. He believes that women should draft. A very strong rebounder, Sullinger have the right to make decisions about A Fresh Perspective should help alleviate Boston’s rebounding both a strong defender and a capable shooter, Many of us aren’t aware of what Rom- and should bolster the Celtics bench when ney’s economic numbers looked like here in abortion, birth control, and other pregnancy problems that plagued them all last season. management measures. In stark contrast, ter, I signed up and walked quickly away. Bradley returns. Along with the team’s the Bay State. Though Romney proudly touts The Brazilian born Melo will likely the Republican Party, including Romney by Ali Zildjian’15 After a few similar experiences, I de- elite point guard, Rajon Rondo, Terry, Lee, his Massachusetts achievements, the experi- see very little floor time. An athletic seven- and Ryan, believes that abortion should be Romney addresses supporters. Photo courtesy of www.nymag.com cided go outside of the Stu-Fac to catch my and Bradley project to form one of the ences of Massachusetts’ residents just don’t footer, Melo is very raw to the game, having illegal for all women in America. But they When I went to Club Expo for the breath. I ran into a few of my friends, and strongest backcourt rotations in the league. match up. With Romney as governor, Mas- just picked it up as a junior in high school. don’t stop there. The Republican platform like Romney earn income through invest- nor furthers his reputation as a Mr. Fix-It, first time last year, I didn’t quite know what after chatting for a few minutes we decided Finally, the team added to their front- sachusetts ranked forty-sixth in job growth While relatively new to the sport, the former and Paul Ryan believe that abortion should ments in businesses and municipal bonds. which is exactly what this nation needs. to expect. A couple of tables here and there, to enter the fray again. We were still jostled a court depth with the acquisition of two out of the fifty states. The country’s economic soccer player improved greatly at Syracuse, be illegal even in cases of rape and incest. Taxes on these are low to encourage more I disagree with the Romney-Ryan maybe some music, but overall I thought bit and people continued to try get us to sign seven-foot Centers in Jason Collins and growth rate as a whole was about 5%, but in becoming one of the premier defenders This choice on the part of the GOP takes investment, which benefits the economy ticket on several social issues. However, it would be a quick, in-and-out event. up for their clubs by tempting us with snacks, Darko Milicic. While Collins is not antici- Massachusetts we experienced a job growth in arguably the most prestigious confer- America back fifty years and brings up a fight as a whole. However, Obama’s punitive I’m confident that their power would be To say the least, I was overwhelmed but it was much less overwhelming and pated to record significant playing time, the rate of 0.9%. With all of the schools in Mas- ence in college basketball, the Big East. that women thought had been won long ago. tax plan risks these benefits just to prove a limited on matters like gay marriage and when I walked into the Student Faculty more fun than when I had been alone. I felt former Minnesota Timberwolf Milicic does sachusetts producing hardworking students Melo’s Syracuse teammate, Kris I think the choice is clear. You can abortion. Action concerning these issues Center on the Friday night of Club Expo. It comfortable enough to look people in the eye offer potential. While many have labeled the looking for a job, we couldn’t afford to have political point and to appease his base. His Joseph, figures to play very little in his choose someone who says, “We don’t care requires at worst a filibuster-proof advantage was packed with people, all of them yelling, and to ask meaningful questions. My friends Serbian a bust after his was selected as the such sluggish job growth numbers. Strong plan will hurt the economy and do little to first year with Boston, although the Celt- about 47% of the country” because it is in the Senate, which is highly unlikely to playing loud music, and trying at all costs and I signed up for the same clubs and bought #2 overall pick behind LeBron James in the workers moved to other states where they erase our national debt. These problems ics hope he can become a solid rotational composed of people who are victims of occur. It would probably involve constitu- to get me to join their club. I could barely seemingly endless amounts of baked goods star-studded 2003 NBA Draft, Milicic has put could find jobs, leaving Massachusetts with illustrate the intentions of a President I player in the future. For this season, Joseph their own stupidity and lack of initiative tional amendments as well, a process that walk anywhere without having to dodge and and candy. The Club Heads were no longer up solid numbers and played good defense less tax revenue, fewer new small businesses, do not want in charge of the economy. will likely to compete with Guards Dionte to work hard (as Romney sees it). Or we Congress and a Romney administration weave my way through throngs of people. intimidating, but instead were useful resourc- throughout his career. While he certainly and a worse economy. Is this track record Romney, on the other hand, has a Christmas and Jamar Smith, who were signed can choose somebody who, at his Inau- would not want to undertake. For that rea- More than a few times I found myself having es for me to learn whether or not I would will not be a star, Milicic may be able to what we really want or need in a president? record of success everywhere he goes. off of the Celtics’ Summer League Team. guration, pledged to work every day for son, I’d rather determine which candidate to step to the side as a large group passed by. be interested in the activity they offered. give the team quality minutes off the bench. Do we as a nation want twenty-seven con- As much as Obama criticizes him for his Much of the Celtics work involved all Americans, even those who don’t vote to support based on economic issues. As I walked through the crowds, Club I joined seventeen clubs that night, and The Celtics certainly hope their offsea- secutive months of job growth or do we time at Bain Capital, Romney created bringing back their own players. The key for him. The latter is President Barack Romney and his running mate Paul Heads started to approach me and strike I actively participate in about five of them. son moves will bring them closer to raising want the fourth slowest growing economy? to the offseason was to re-up Center/Power Obama, the clear choice this November. thousands of jobs and helped companies Ryan both share a similar vision for America: up conversations in hopes that their club This year, when Club Expo came around, Banner #18, but the path won’t be easy. The economy is the number one issue Forward Kevin Garnett, who was the team’s such as Staples and Sports Authority one of small government, which elects to cut would spark my interest. Unfortunately, I was the excited and chatty Club Head, Though they have vastly improved the quality on people’s minds in our nation, and with heart and soul throughout the playoffs. The grow successfully. There were some in- wasteful spending while keeping taxes low so I was a little shy and I spoke very little, weaving around people and trying to turn of their bench, there remain questions about team quickly worked to re-sign him on a evitable failures, but that is simply the that the American people can prosper. Rom- searching instead for a way to get out of the them in the direction of my tables. I offered the ages of Garnett and Paul Pierce, two of three-year deal worth about $34 million, way business works. As Obama should ney and Ryan both have an extremely strong conversation. I vividly remember trying to people cupcakes in exchange for their par- the team’s top players. With Miami’s pickup a bargain price for a man still considered Join the Conversation: know from his experience with Solyndra, understanding of the economy, and have the sneak away from one Club Head, only to ticipation, and met some CA students I might of Ray Allen and the Lakers acquisition of to be among the best big men in the NBA. a major investment is no guarantee of experience to attack the growing debt crisis find myself being talked at by another se- not otherwise have gotten to know along two perennial all-stars in Steve Nash and The team also brought back their success. Prominent Democrats such as and weak economy that has plagued our nior. In my ninth grade mentality, this was the way. I learned that Club Heads aren’t starting Power Forward Brandon Bass on a Dwight Howard, the road to a championship Write for Newark Mayor Cory Booker and former country for years. Romney’s tremendously a terrifying experience, although I know so scary after all, and that Club Expo is a four-year, $28 million deal. In doing so, they is no easier. While the Boston Celtics are cer- Obama Economic Advisor Steven Rat- successful record shows that he is the man we now that he wouldn’t have been upset if I great opportunity to find a club that you can locked up a man who played an all-around tainly not considered title favorites, they have tner have defended Bain’s records, with want—and need—in charge of our recovery. hadn’t joined his club. Still, at each encoun- dedicate yourself to during your time at CA. solid role on the Celtics last year. He set ca- the pieces in place for a serious challenge The Centipede! for the Larry O’Brien Trophy this season. Booker going so far as to call the Obama Romney-Ryan 2012! Page 6 The Back Page October 2, 2012 Page 7 Making a Change: The Centipede Senior Spring Concord Academy tions of teachers, peers, and the school’s 166 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742 by Charlotte Weiner ’13 administration drastically shift. While seniors frequently take on in-depth in- As the October chill sets in and the dependent projects, they also drop many leaves turn to a crackly orange, the Concord Executive Editor: Charlotte Weiner ’13 of their classes, pull pranks, skip school, Academy community has eased into the and cease to play a constructive role in 2012-2013 school year. New students have the day-to-day functioning of the school. Managing Editor: Abby Brooke ’13 shed their first-day jitters, and returning I am not suggesting any such scenario students have re-familiarized themselves in which teachers would significantly lower with the pattern of each day. For everyone Features Editor: Alyssa Taylor ’13 their expectations of seniors. The fact that at CA, but seniors in particular, the pres- seniors at CA remain deeply invested in sures of the school year have returned. their academics and in the community is a News Editors: Marisa Kager ’13 and Ryan Hussey ’13 After the blissful respite of summer va- facet of our school that I highly value. At cation, the pristine pages of my planner have the same time, I believe that CA should disappeared under a seemingly unending in- Opinions Editor: Adetola Sylvan ’13 realize that seniors would benefit from not flux of notes and assignments and reminders, being constantly pushed, from having the as tests and papers and application deadlines Arts Editors: Teresa Dai ’14 and Katherine Oh ’14 opportunity to step back, to breathe, and to loom. From breakfast to the train, to chapel appreciate their last months of high school. and classes, then sports and homework and An effective and reasonable proposal Sports Editors: Gaurav Verma ’13 and Chris Pappey ’15 sleep, it has already started to feel difficult would be for teachers across all academic to emerge from the steady press of work disciplines to drop a senior’s lowest per- for a gulp of air and a moment to step back. Photo and Web Editor: Gary Zheng ’14 formance on a major assignment during the Don’t get me wrong: I love CA, and I spring semester when calculating that stu- love how hard it pushes me. It drives me to dent’s end-of-year grade. Seniors would still Staff Writers: Christina Cho ’14, Kathleen Melendy ’14, do my best work, to plan my time, to work complete every major assignment, and this Alex Zou ’13, and Andy Zou ’13 ahead. It guides me to teachers when I need policy would not extend to the final exam. help, and to my advisor when I need time In stating my proposal at this early just to talk. I never would have realized my Faculty Advisors: Paige Gould and Sandy Stott juncture in the school year, I hope that the capacity to achieve, whether in the classroom Student Council, Faculty, and Administra- or in the art studio or on the playing field, had tion will take steps to consider implement- CA not held me to such rigorous standards. The Centipede is the official student newspaper of Concord Academy. The ing the policy during this upcoming spring. But now, at the onset of my last year at paper welcomes comments from its readers in the form of Letters to the Edi- While it would by no means represent a Concord, I find it hard to believe that in seven drastic change in academic expectations for tor. No anonymous letters will be printed. The Centipede reserves the right months this pressure will still be productive. students at Concord, this policy would give to edit all articles for length and content. Once my classmates and I navigate the crunch seniors the hard-earned opportunity during of the fall and the winter and spring arrives, their final months of high school to relax, to I believe that we will have earned a break. enjoy time with friends, to talk with teach- At this point in other high schools, ers, to make connections and memories that seniors transition into full-blown “se- Why I Loved Veggie Day last beyond graduation, and to appreciate nior springs” during which the expecta- CA before the time comes to say goodbye. abandoned due to its cost. Rather than saving by Abby Brooke ’13 money, the vegetarian dishes that the kitchen staff had to prepare took more preparation Thai Scholar From my first encounters with Con- time and eventually cost more money than cord Academy as a younger sibling attend- ..continued from page 3 he has found that the students assimilate the alternate meat dishes. CA’s Administra- “remarkably well” in Concord Academy’s ing Girls Varsity Squash matches and the tion was also prompted to cancel Veggie -niratisai. Only a year ago, Supaniratisai opening nights of mainstage productions, environment. “I am always impressed Day due to complaints from a number of was a senior at a large Bangkok school. with how welcoming the CA community I understood that CA was a progressive CA students to Dean of Students David Rost. “The Thai education system and American school. As a student body, we are always is towards the Thai Scholars,” said Rost. I was a bit shocked to hear that Veg- education system are very, very different,” Supaniratisai has found the community looking to be more informed, to investigate, gie Day roused so many complaints. I he said. The difference that stood out to him to predict what’s coming up on the hori- to be “very friendly.” “I like it here,” he said. loved Veggie Day—what it stood for, how the most was the intimate class settings of “Everyone is very helpful.” When asked what zon. Our faculty members strive to create it helped me remember to eat fruits and Concord Academy. courses they really want to be teaching, he found the most surprising in his transi- vegetables in generous portions, the fluffy “These students are chosen among the our art classes push the boundaries of how tion, Supaniratisai did not hesitate with his grilled cheeses the Stu-Fac served—and it best and the brightest in their country,” said we define art itself, and every morning we response: “The weather here is very funny!” seemed to me that everyone else liked it Dean of Students David Rost. Rost said that gather as a community to experience life too. Upon further thought, I remembered through the eyes of one senior during Chapel. hearing grumblings about Veggie Day, When I first heard about Veggie Day— some of which perhaps bore actual merit. Departmental Studies a day in which all Student-Faculty Center Some athletes were concerned that without In some cases, a Departmental Study meals would be served without meat of any meat and its lean protein their performances ...continued from page 3 involves less independent work and more kind—it seemed to me a concept that fit in at sports practices or games could suffer. interacts with different variables. “Every classroom-style learning. Junho Won ’14, seamlessly with the fabric of CA. We pride For the most part, however, the complaints surface reflects polarized light,” Fitch said. Will Noble ’13, Woody Ahern ’13, and ourselves on our environmental aware- were trivial: that it would be too difficult to “There are three spectrums: horizontal, Will Murphy ’13 are four students taking ness, and, ever since the groundbreaking make lunch without the deli cuts, or that the vertical and rotating.” She said she hopes to a Departmental Study in math with Math documentary “Food, Inc.” was released, the grilled cheese line was frustratingly long. capture images of this light using a special Teacher George Larivee. The group meets meat industry has been under harsh scru- I can sympathize a bit with these camera that breaks up every millisecond as a class after school in what Noble de- tiny for its inhumane treatment of animals complaints. I have often stood in a lengthy frame by frame. After analyzing the results, scribed as a “lecture-style format.” Won and its ever-widening carbon footprint. On Stu-Fac line, my stomach rumbling, thinking Fitch said that she plans to write an article said that the atmosphere is “laid-back,” and Veggie Day, we abstained from meat as a longingly of the cheeseburger that awaits on her findings. recommends Departmental Studies to those reminder to be aware of where our food me. But, at the end of the day, one day of Without this advanced technology and who “know what they want to study and comes from, and how it got to us. The idea vegetarian eating hardly seems a truly taxing Pickle’s previous experience with the subject, have sufficient background to start some- of sacrificing some small privilege to gain a endeavor. And if our Student Council worked Fitch may not have received the necessary thing original.” Ahern additionally studies greater understanding of how we affect our with the kitchen staff, I’m sure we could support to take on her project. Drew said, Linear Algebra for two long blocks during world seems so quintessentially CA to me. make sure Veggie Day landed on a non-game “These teachers go above and beyond the av- the week, and runs CA’s ‘Math Help’ pro- Science Teacher Gretchen Roorbach day so the athletes wouldn’t have to worry. erage workload” in order to make the Depart- gram with Noble as a Departmental Study. and her Advanced Environmental Science I suppose the insurmountable quandary mental Study proposals a reality. In some cas- Drew explained that while CA offers a class created Veggie Day in 2009. They is the financial question it raises. Is spending es, CA cannot support a Departmental Study wide range of classes within its curriculum, were inspired by the implementation of more money on Veggie Day really worth it? due to lack of resources; in other cases, Drew he loves the “appetite and enthusiasm” of National Veggie Week in places like the I’m not sure myself. However, I believe if we said, “There is just not enough time in the students who have a specific wish to dive into United Kingdom. The goal of CA’s Veg- put our minds to it, we could find a way to day” for the student to dedicate to the project. an advanced subject during their time at CA. gie Day was to raise awareness about the make Veggie Day environmentally and fis- damaging effects of the meat industry on cally sound. It is my hope that we can bring the environment. Students also hoped that Veggie Day back this year. Not just for those the day might save money, since fresh delicious grilled cheeses—although they are Write for produce is less expensive to buy than meat. pretty persuasive—but also for what Veggie This year, there will be no Veggie Day. Day stood for: a chance to think hard about According to Roorbach, the practice was how our daily eating habits impact our world. The Centipede! 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