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Faculty, Students Push School Justice For a Forgotten Era well into the twentieth century By Committee for Staff Diversity during which time rampant racism Rosa Munson-Blatt among CRLS faculty. raged through the country. By Register Forum Contributor The program was created Stella Yeung Coincidentally, this meeting In the last week of April, the in 2007 by Professor Margaret Register Forum Contributor was held on the 62nd anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Kimbrough Scholars, in collabora- Burnham at the Northeastern Law The School Committee was decision. tion with the Civil Rights and Re- School. Northeastern’s law stu- taken aback when numerous deter- Mr. Archie DeLasalle, a pho- storative Justice of the Northeastern dents, aided by journalism students, mined students and teachers from tography teacher at CRLS, began Law School, traveled to Louisiana research the location and the details the Educators of Color affinity the comments with an introduction to unearth the truth and achieve of cases before presenting them to group attended the May 17th meet- to the group: “The Educators of some level of justice for the Jim judges and the courts. Sometimes ing to address a topic not on the Color group was re-started at CRLS Crow-era brutal murder of African families have been unaware of the agenda: the lack of diversity among in 2014 to address issues related to American Booster Williams. details of how their relatives died. CRLS faculty. the recruitment, retention and long- The Civil Rights and Re- “It’s my civic responsibility,’’ Burn- Time was allotted during pub- term flourishing of educators of storative Project (CCRJ) aims to ham stated, the founder along with lic comment for those passionate color.” DeLasalle also stressed how bring justice to Massachusetts about the cause, though it is usually a diverse staff may increase cultural African Ameri- “[This work] is my Institute of not allowed for non-agenda topics awareness along with an increase cans wrongfully Technology to be discussed per school commit- in AP/Honors class enrollment and accused and the civic responsibility.” professor Me- tee rules. Other individuals spoke college attendance rate. many murdered lissa Nobles, of out about the agenda topic of rais- Ms. Lee, a CRLS English in racially motivated cases occur- the law school’s project. “You have ing the cap on charter school fund- teacher, publicly commented, “I ring in the Jim Crow era. Many to make an account for the whole ing, and the Committee later voted have heard from parents on more of these murders and their circum- history.” The first of its kind, the 5-2 to oppose raising the limit. than one occasion that they are stances have gone unsolved for de- project is especially important in a However, most who came forward thrilled that their child finally has cades. The Jim Crow era spanned time of tumultuous race relations in during the time for public comment the period from the end of Recon- addressed the issue of diversity Continued on page 2 struction in the nineteenth century Continued on page 3 INSIDE THIS EDITION SUPERINTENDENT SPRING PLAYS STATE OF THE RF SAUNDERS Q&A ATHLETES Outgoing CPS superinten- Editor-in-Chief Tomek Ma- As spring sports come to a dent Dr. Jeffrey Young and ciak reflects and says his fi- close, the Register Forum incoming Dr. Kenneth Salim nal goodbye to the Register spotlights players nominat- are interviewed. Forum. ed from each team. Around School, p. 4 & 5 Around School, p. 6 Op-Ed, p. 9 A&E, p. 15 Sports, p. 23 Page 2 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL May 2016 Register Forum CRLS Band Riles Up Ryles Jazz Club has practiced every day be- whole got overwhelmingly By Cambridge Rindge and Latin School cause it is a class offered at good reviews from its par- Anya Harp 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 school. Jemma Kepner, a ticipants. Andrew Borron, Register Forum twitter: @registerforum freshman, has been singing a senior in the World Jazz instagram: @registerforum Contributor her entire life and jazz has Ensemble, explained how snapchat: registerforum wikipedia: Register Forum On May 3, CRLS Jazz played a special role in it. great CRLS’ jazz program bit.ly/crlsrf night was hosted at Ryles Said Kepner, “I’m not is: “It’s a wonderful way to [email protected] Jazz Club in Inman Square. gonna lie, I was quite ner- enter the jazz world and is The night was filled with vous before I went on stage. a pretty sweet place to meet incredible music, courtesy But once I was on stage I people.” He strongly recom- Editor-in-Chief of CRLS’ very own jazz felt myself calm down. I mends people try out jazz. Tomek Maciak ’16 program. The Big Band, the think we all did very well.” Said Borron, “I learned Editors Vocal Ensemble, and the Sonam Cheodon, a a lot about being a part of a Adrienne Ashe ’17 World Jazz Ensemble all sophomore in Vocal Ensem- team, and working with big Rafael Goldstein ’17 performed at the show. ble, said “A-Tisket, A-Tas- groups of people with dif- Liam Greenwell ’16 The Big Band started ket” was her favorite song ferent interests but a com- Cameron Lane-Flehinger ’16 off the show with an im- to perform. She explained, mon goal, like how to be a Diego Lasarte ’17 Will MacArthur ’16 pressive set of seven bassist and what role Sophia Nikolayev ’16 different songs. “Everyone knew it was going to be a I play in the...band.” Paloma O’Connor ’16 Martino Boni Martino Boni Grace Ramsdell ’18 Beadle, a freshman challenge, but in the end we Beadle gave an equal- in the Big Band, en- managed to pull it off.” ly positive review, Contributors joyed playing “Cara- saying, “I would Adam Abji ’17 Benno Kraehe ’16 van,” a song he described “A-Tisket, A-Tasket fit the definitely recommend the Cecilia Barron ’19 Rosa Munson-Blatt ’17 as quite difficult. “Everyone atmosphere at Ryles and we program to musicians that Emily Chan ’16 Ursula Murray-Bozeman ’17 knew it was going to be a were very comfortable and either want to broaden their Julian Cohen ’16 Honor O’Shaughnessy ’19 Jake Friedman ’17 Alvan Rhoden ’17 challenge, but in the end we confident performing it.” musical horizons or are al- Anya Harp ’19 Elliott Ronna ’17 managed to pull it off,” he The light-hearted song was ready interested in jazz.” Christo Hays ’17 Will Telingator ’17 said. Not only did the Big a definite crowd pleaser. Jemma Kepner also Giovani Jajoute ’16 Stella Yeung ’16 Bang “pull off” their perfor- The last group to per- recommended it, saying, Megan Kelliher ’19 Sun-Jung Yum ’19 mance, they performed each form was the World Jazz “Even if you’re a beginner, of their songs with undeni- Ensemble. This well-sea- the teachers are very good Faculty Advisor able skill and passion. soned group of musicians at helping you learn and ap- Steven Matteo After the Big Band, showcased six superb piec- preciate jazz music.” The Established in 1891 as the C.M.T.S Register CRLS’ Vocal Ensemble es. With their performance, program is open to experi- took the stage. They sang they proved that they de- enced musicians as well as “Listening to every voice, three songs: “Lullaby of served their place in the those ready for a challenge. printing what you need to hear” Birdland,” “A-Tisket, A- Panama Jazz Festival this Regardless of their expe- Tasket,” and “Uptown past January. rience in jazz, all the per- Funk.” The Vocal Ensemble The jazz program as a formers put on a great show.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE Continued from page 1 an Asian teacher for English class. The unspoken message here is two-fold: first, that their child has gone through many years in the CPSD and is just now having their first experience with an Asian teacher, and second...that Ms. Lee teaches English, not science, not math or Chinese, but English.” Dr. Parker, a CRLS CP English teacher, stated, “This year I have been scolded by my evaluator for raising questions about inequity, being...‘divisive’ and creating low morale. This is indicative of a larger national problem that tar- gets educators of color by evaluators and con- tributes to reasons why educators of color leave At the May 17th School Committee meeting, Mayor Simmons and Superintendent Dr. Young listened to faculty and stu- dent comments about lack of staff diversity. the profession.” Photo Credit: Stella Yeung Junior Mari Gashaw said at the meeting, showcase that.” tration. “Some of the teachers here today, like Dr. Park- The Educators of Color affinity group pre- The group also requested training for edu- er, have made me feel so much more comfort- sented a list of demands, including creating more cators and administrators in understanding and able to speak up in class on issues of race. They “leveled-up” classrooms so all students receive reducing micro-aggressions, and that hiring com- have made me more comfortable to speak about the same high-level education, providing support mittees include two, if not more, faculty mem- my issues at home because I know they are more for educational professionals to pursue certifica- bers of color in addition to any administrators of likely to under- tions while also color on the committee. They asked for regular stand.” providing certifi- times for affinity groups to meet in school, and Sophomore “I have never had a black teacher, a cation preparation that an administrator be hired to be in charge of Juliette Low Fleury teacher who looks like me.” by the district, and recruiting and retaining educators of color and added, “I have nev- beginning assess- organizing educational events throughout the er had a black teacher, a teacher who looks like ments of CRLS faculty evaluators by the Law- school year. me...I have spent [time] trying to find a connec- yers Committee on Social Justice and Economic Since the issue of faculty diversity was not tion to my teachers and the people around me. I Justice. on the agenda, the School Committee has not yet find that if I don’t find people who look like me They demanded bringing core faculty in commented on it, but plans to discuss the topic in my classes or teaching me or in the settings I CPS up to 30% faculty of color and maintain- on a later date. In the meantime, the Educators want to be a part of, I don’t feel comfortable. I ing that annually. While CRLS does retain 30% of Color affinity group invites all to their first think that a really important part of our school, faculty of color, the group requested the standard conference on June 11 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM our motto, is diversity, [so] we actually need to be filled by core faculty, not including adminis- at the school. May 2016 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL Page 3 Gender Theory Class Takes Off By thing from a spoken word only for girls.” Melaku Paloma O’Connor poem to a movie trailer. adds, “[we’re not] trouble- CRLS RESPONDS: Register Forum Editor Their independent final makers...the trouble’s al- projects range from writing ready here.” This semester saw the a play to researching wom- For many, the class SENIOR EDITION debut of a new course: a en in Mumbai slums. was eye-opening. Since gender theory class. Taught The class has drawn most students—especially by Ms. Trayer, the English praise for its open and wel- those isolated from oppres- elective examines the role coming atmosphere. Senior sion—won’t take the class, What will you miss of gender through a literary Suzannah Gifford says she parts of it “should definitely lens and explores the inter- “can be more honest in this be put into the English cur- most about CRLS once sections of gender with race class than any other.” Olivia riculum,” says Foster-Jar- and sexuality. Scott, also a senior, agrees, vis. you graduate? The class opened by saying the class’s discus- The class “pops the reading Chimamanda Ngozi sions “makes you feel like Cambridge bubble,” says Adichie and Roxanne Gay, you’re not crazy—especial- Robinson. “We have great Elmer Vivas prominent feminists of col- ly about sexual assault.” resources, but we also have Class of 2016 or. They then read many However, there are as- big issues.” “The smell of short stories, as well as Mar- sumptions about the class Senior Guerlancia garet Atwood’s The Hand- that its students wanted Laurent agrees. “Everything autumn, the smell maid’s Tale and Jean Rhys’s to debunk. “We don’t sit about this class is special,” of winter, and the the Wide Sargasso Sea. around and talk about how she says. “It teaches you to smell of spring.” “We make an effort we hate men,” laughs Rob- say and stand up for what to be intersectional,” says inson. “[This class isn’t] you believe in.” senior Andy Robinson, though fellow senior Stai- Bence-Zavier Szechenyi sha Foster-Jarvis wishes Class of 2016 they’d “read more...about “Nothing. CRLS people of color.” While the class has will be missing a clear curriculum, senior me.” Meklit Melaku describes the class as “very fluid— it’s not as rigid as in other Brenna Lipset classes.” She continues, Class of 2016 “it’s very student-driven.” Students routinely run This is the first year the gender theory class has been offered. “The unspeakable do-nows and bring in any- Photo Credit: Sarah Lipset bond the spoon field, or possibly both of enlightening and emotional. SCHOLARS game has brought them. It was an amazing ex- Along with furthering our Continued from page 1 perience and I recommend research on the case, we to our class.” that it explores a past also it to all upcoming seniors.” were able to learn a lot about encumbered with racial in- In 1940, Booster Wil- the rich history that south- Eric Juma equality. liams was living in Organ- ern states like Louisiana Class of 2016 Rindge students za, LA and got into a fight have to offer. The shocking helped in the investigation with the white owner of truth is that as a nation we “Fantasizing process, partnering with tavern he worked at. The have progressed, but [only] about Liam Green- the Northeastern students. reason for the altercation to a certain extent. There are Junior Nubiant Brooks, a is unclear, but the students still working plantations in well dabbing when member of the Kimbrough studying the murder have Louisiana that now employ I pass him in the Scholars, explains what the conjectured it has to do with migrant workers and a lot of hallway.” course is comprised of: “We Mr. Williams sleeping with inequalities regarding hous- spent our in-class time par- a white woman. ing and access to resources ticipating in seminars thor- As a result of threats, have persisted into present oughly reviewing the his- Williams was run out of day.” tory of African Americans town, but returned. The day Reyes also found the and minorities from program inspiring, Maribel Rawson-Stone slavery to Jim Crow, “ It was an amazing experience noting that “a lot of Class of 2016 much of what isn’t in- and I recommend it to all families still live in cluded in current-day racially segregated “The arts.” textbooks. Aside from upcoming seniors.” areas due to the large that, we spent time structures isolating at Northeastern working after his return, William’s them. This trip has further with an attorney who gave body was found on the side fueled my passion of fight- us context on our victim, of Highway 30. ing for social justice.” Booster Williams, learning Documents from the To hear the Kim- Maddy Leonardos as much as we could about time state that his death was brough Scholars report on Class of 2016 the case.” an accident; the Scholars their findings, come to the “The second floor Brooks also explains suspected that the tavern School Committee Room at how this course has helped owner played a role in his CRLS at 1PM on June 2. green zone, be- to inform him for years to death. Additionally, any se- cause it smells like come: “To me this investiga- Senior Monique Reyes nior interested in helping fresh Angelos and tive work provided me with is also a member of the to facilitate restoration for a better perspective on what Kimbrough Scholars and people of color can apply Dunkin Donuts.” type of career I might want describes the many ways now for next year’s Kim- to pursue: the investigative the trip to Louisiana was eye brough Scholars by picking field, the criminal justice opening: “The trip was very up forms in room 1607. Page 4 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL May 2016 Looking Back: Interview with Superintendent Dr. Young Outbound CPSD Superintendent Reflects on School District, Achievements

By Grace Ramsdell Register Forum Editor

As the 2015-2016 school year draws to a close, so does Dr. Jeffrey Young’s last year as Cambridge Public School District Superinten- dent. Dr. Young became superintendent in 2009, and through projects such as the Innovation Agenda, Dr. Young will be leaving an indelible mark on the district as he departs after seven years of dedication and hard work.

Register Forum: What surprised you the most about working in Cambridge? Dr. Jeffrey Young: There were no major sur- prises, to be honest. Before I arrived here, I had heard that this was a school district that had Dr. Young assumed the role of CPSD superintendent in 2009. some real examples of excellence in education, Photo Credit: Cambridge School Volunteers and that has proven to be true. I’d also heard that Cambridge is a community where people, in- Besides that, when people ask me what is the what class would you take? cluding staff, families, and students, are deeply skill set for being a superintendent of schools, I JY: Dance class. I could use a lot of help with passionate and actively involved in educational tell them that it really boils down to two things: my dancing. issues, and that, too, has proven true. an ability to deal with conflict and a tolerance for ambiguity. RF: Can you describe your emotions when RF: What is the most defining characteristic you know that a snowstorm is in the forecast? of the Cambridge Public School District? RF: What do you consider your greatest ac- JY: It’s strange. Some part of me travels back to JY: Again, I’d have to say that CPS is defined complishment as CPSD Superintendent? Do when I was a kid and hoped that there would be a largely by the robust dialogue that accompanies you have any regrets from your time as super- snow day. Then, that feeling passes and I realize all policy deliberations and decisions. intendent here? I have to make a decision, and I know that what- JY: I believe we have made some big strides in ever I decide, half the people will be happy and RF: In what ways have you seen opportuni- raising expectations for all students, engaging the other half will be angry. It’s always a sleep- ty, diversity, and respect at CRLS and in the families in the life of the schools, supporting less night. As you know, I try to keep school broader CPSD community? teachers in their incredibly important and chal- open as much as possible, as I believe that for JY: Cambridge provides unparalleled opportu- lenging work, and finding ways to balance some many CPS students, school is the safest place for nities for students, and not just within the tra- of the multitude of competing demands that them to be. ditional sense of what transpires in the schools. school districts have to deal with at this time in Clearly, we are rich in resources and are therefore our history. RF: What do you have to say to all the stu- able to offer electives and other opportunities dents who wish you had called more snow that just don’t exist in most other school districts, RF: The Innovation Agenda was one of your days? but the other side of this, and the part that re- biggest projects as superintendent. Did it play JY: Won’t you be glad, in the warm days of June? ally sets Cambridge apart, is the way in which so out as you intended? many community partners work together to take JY: Clearly, this was the big project of my time RF: Do you have any words of advice for your care of the city’s children. This city places a high here. I know that CPS is on the right path and that successor, Dr. Salim? value on diversity, and rightly so. I have never as the upper schools continue to evolve, that our JY: I have spent some time with Dr. Salim and worked in a place 11-14 year-old stu- have very high hopes for the future of CPS. If that is so dedicated “I will miss the students most of all. dents will reap big I had to offer one piece of advice it would be to building bridges Whenever I was feeling a little blue...the benefits. We have this: listen to all the voices in the community, and finding ways to keep in mind and then make your decisions based on what you for people from all surest way to lift my spirits was to spend that in the grand believe is in the best interests of the students. kinds of different time in the schools.” scheme of things, backgrounds to in the trajectory RF: What’s the biggest challenge facing the work and study together. I think respect is the of time in Cambridge Public Schools, that these Cambridge Public School District today? growing edge for us—I would hope that in the upper schools are still in their infancy. We are JY: The greatest challenge is finding the balance future people work toward developing a commu- still learning how to make them work as well as between our core values of academic excellence nity, and a community conversation, that serves we want, and we rely heavily on our teachers, and social justice. as a model of civility in public discourse. principals, and families to follow through on the journey. The upper schools will never be finished RF: What’s next for Dr. Young? RF: What will you miss most about being products—for that matter, no schools anywhere JY: My last day in CPS is June 30. On July 3, CPSD Superintendent? will be. Good schools model the very purpose I’m taking my son to Fenway Park. After that, JY: I will miss many, many things, but most of all for which they were invented—they learn and I am going to catch up on all the novels I’ve al- I will miss the people. I have been so fortunate get better and smarter. ways wanted to read, take some guitar lessons to have made numerous friendships with staff, so I can get back to playing at the level I used families, and community members. Probably, I RF: How have student organized protests to be at before I became a superintendent, take will miss the students most of all. Whenever I such as the Black Lives Matter walkout last better care of myself physically, learn something was feeling a little blue, I found that the surest year affected your thinking? about mindfulness, and then go back to work. I way to lift my spirits was to spend time in the JY: In my career, I have never met students like look forward to returning to my roots as a teach- schools; seeing what the students were doing, Cambridge students. Especially at CRLS, but re- er and go back to the classroom, at the graduate and the ways they talked so openly and honestly ally throughout the district, our students are just school level, to help young people who are as- to me about their lives, always made me proud. so real and down to earth. I am proud of the way piring to become principals and superintendents. they find their public voice and stand up for the It has been an incredible honor for me to serve RF: What is the hardest or most frustrating ideals they hold so strongly. this amazing community and school system as part of being a superintendent? Superintendent of Schools for these past seven JY: I never much cared for calling snow days. RF: If you could take any one class at CRLS, years. May 2016 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL Page 5 Looking Forward: Interview with Dr. Salim A Sit Down with the New Superintendent of the Cambridge Public Schools Cambridge Rindge and Latin in recent years, By one protesting the decision of the grand jury Tomek Maciak in Ferguson and one recently raising aware- Register Forum Editor ness about sexual harassment and assault? KS: One of the things I’m most excited about is Dr. Kenneth Salim was hired from a list of talking with students and hearing about these ex- 42 applicants by the School Committee to be Su- periences. I look forward to learning more about perintendent of the CPSD. He currently serves as the context and gaining a deeper understanding Superintendent of the Weymouth Public Schools about these types of walkouts once I come on district. Dr. Salim holds a degree from Brown board this summer and through the school year. University, as well as a master’s and a doctorate in education from Harvard University. He will RF: What is in general the most difficult part take over for Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Young of your job? (see page 4) in the summer preceding the 2016- KS: One of the most difficult things is just pro- 2017 school year. tecting the time to be in schools. There are so many demands and things that come up on a day Register Forum: What most excites you about to day basis but one of the things that I’ve made working in Cambridge? Why did you choose a priority in my work...in Weymouth, and what to work here? I hope to do in Cambridge as well, is spending Dr. Kenneth Salim: I think one of the things that time in schools. I think that one of the most im- really excited me about Cambridge is that as a portant responsibilities and activities that I can community and as a school district there is cer- do as a district leader is to be talking with stu- tainly a real commitment to social justice and dents and teachers about the work that’s hap- community involvement and those values are pening and what people’s experiences are on the ones that I hold very dear. And along with that ground. there is an incredibly strong presence of higher education and innovation industry partners and RF: What’s the most fun part of your job? Dr. Salim intends to focus on closing the opportunity gap so there is just a real opportunity in terms of re- KS: Talking both with kindergartners and high during his tenure. sources to support education and student learn- school students—just seeing that range of learn- Photo Credit: Boston Globe ing. Those elements make Cambridge unique in ing happening in a system and seeing students ally the most unpopular one, happening in the many ways, not just in Massachusetts, but as a be challenged, seeing them develop, seeing them very early hours of a morning. It’s something school district in the country. grow and engage in real learning that’s not just I’m sure I will hear from many people about, a benefit to them but that we know is going to students and staff included. Never an easy call RF: What do you think is the greatest chal- be helpful for our broader community. I think of to make. lenge that the Cambridge Public School sys- the search process that took place last fall where tem (CPS) faces? I got the opportunity to go with a few CRLS RF: If you had to bring three things to a des- KS: I think the most significant challenge is to students around the building to talk with them, ert island, what would they be? make sure that we have a system that ensures and of those chances to see the culture and the KS: Probably some form of music. I used to, and that all students have the opportunity to be suc- day to day work happening in the schools. And still try to, see concerts in and around the Bos- cessful, and that we eliminate the gaps that ex- hearing from students and teachers what are the ton area. It’s been a little more challenging with ist in achievement successes and also a twenty month old and son, but music is a big and opportunity “I hope that through this collaborative what are some of part of my life. I also love taking photos, and and getting there the challenges, and this may be partly related to having the twenty through a collab- work CPS becomes a national areas where we can month old, so probably a camera. Writing is also orative, system model for eliminating gaps improve. That’s a something that’s important to me so probably a wide effort with in achievement and opportunity.” real great part of notebook to capture thoughts and experiences. our teachers and the job. administrators, our RF: What advice would you give to your high elected officials, our families and our communi- school self? ty partners. I think Cambridge has the resources RF: What do you anticipate will be the big- KS: I guess a couple things I would share with and the will, and I think it’s about creating a sys- gest difference between Cambridge and Wey- myself is being open to change. I graduated high tem to make that a reality for all of our students. mouth? school having done some biomedical research KS: I think it’s interesting; one of the things I ac- at a local university. I was really focused on the RF: What are some things you hope to focus tually share with people is that there are a lot of idea of engaging in that work when I first entered on while in Cambridge? similarities. There are similar sides to districts, college, but I grew increasingly more and more KS: First off, one of the things I’m really excit- in my experience, and from the sense I get from interested in education and teaching, and that ed about as a part of my first several months in Cambridge, both communities have committed sort of led me down a path. It has been a wonder- Cambridge is getting to know the district and the teachers and administrators and really creative ful experience and has been something that I’ve community really deeply, [taking] the time to lis- and passionate students. One of the differences enjoyed throughout my career professionally, so ten and learn and assess what’s happening in the is the fact that Cambridge is a city that is larger it’s important to be open to new opportunities, district. One of Cambridge’s greatest strengths population-wise and has certainly a level of re- new changes, and new interests, because after is its diversity along many different lines: so- sources that is not available in a community like high school you truly do get a new perspective cioeconomically, ethnically, and just diversity in Weymouth, both in terms of the budget but also on lots of different areas of the world. experience—in people’s experiences. I’m look- in terms of the concentration of higher educa- And then to not be afraid to ask for help. ing forward to engaging the diverse community tion institutions, industry partners, the number That’s really how you can achieve success, by of stakeholders in Cambridge and building that of community based organizations...in a con- seeking out help, by seeking out mentors, people shared vision for the future of CPS. And, you centrated area geographically. That’s both a dif- who can really be resources and assets. It’s nor- know, over time I hope that through this col- ference but also a great opportunity for me as a mal not to know everything and it’s OK to seek laborative work CPS becomes a national model superintendent. out that help from others. And the third piece of for eliminating gaps in achievement and oppor- advice is to really cherish the community of sup- tunity, building on the innovative work that’s RF: The number one concern for many CPS port that you have around you. I have a group of happening in the district and expanding on the students is the frequency of snow days. Where friends actually from high school that I still get partnerships. do you stand on this issue? together with every once in a while. Those rela- KS: It’s certainly one of the most difficult deci- tionships matter and are a source of strength over RF: What do you think of student walkouts at sions that a superintendent has to make and usu- a long time. Page 6 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL May 2016 Student Works Exhibit Student Talent managed to fit an interest- night of performances on By ing story in ten minutes. I’m Saturday, in addition to the Emily Chan especially impressed by the Thursday and Friday shows Register Forum student-written ones. Many the plays have traditionally Contributor actually made me laugh.” been confined to. This May, six short On the other side of the The plays were joined plays were performed in curtain, director Greg Leon this year by a short spring CRLS’ annual Spring Plays elaborates on the signifi- musical directed by beloved production. This year, the cance of the Spring Plays: “I theatre teacher Brett Cramp, plays were directed by se- did Spring Plays the last two written by Broadway’s dar- niors Gabriela Chiriboga, years, and they’re actually ling Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kabir Singh, Gregorio my favorite plays because creator of the smash hits Leon, and Aida Muratoglu, you can have the fun of the- Hamilton and In the Heights. as well as department vet- atre and acting without the The 14-minute musical, 21 eran Monica Murray and stress of major productions. Chump Street, is based on covered a range of topics Also, though we normally a true story from WBEZ’s and genres, from burlesque pay a lot of lip service to This American Life—that of The night concluded with a short musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. comedy to political satire opportunity, diversity, and Justin Laboy, an honor roll Photo Credit: Larry Aaronson to meditations on serious respect, the Spring Plays are senior in Florida who falls shows were followed by great! I thought it was bet- subjects like friendship and where a lot of new people for an undercover cop and an in-school performance ter than the original pro- closeted homosexuality. actually come to do theatre, tries to win her over by ac- of the musical, launching a duction,” says sophomore Playwrights quiring marijuana Q&A session with two po- Emma Atlas, a Miranda afi- included famous “You have the fun of theatre without for her, resulting in lice officers from the Cam- cionado. Explaining why he names such as Ten- a week in jail and bridge Police Department. decided to put on a spring nessee Williams the stress of major productions.” three years proba- Reflecting on the expe- musical in addition to the as well as two stu- tion. rience of being in the musi- student plays, Mr. Cramp dents from Rindge’s new and diversity is brought into Though the content cal, freshman actress Mari- says: “I love Lin-Manuel play-writing class, sopho- the department.” was sobering, the high en- lyn Attles says, “There were Miranda, and I saw the pro- more Maija Harvey and ju- Due to historically ergy of the production, abet- some bumps and bruises, duction when it first came nior Quinn Smith-Matta. high demand and limited ted by Miranda’s unique but I did have fun.” out two years ago, so when Senior Lizzie Down- seating in the Black Box, musical style, had the audi- Audience members the rights came out last year, ing says, “They were all the production team made ence heading home abuzz. were very enthusiastic. I thought—of course we’re really well done, and each the decision to add a third The three evening “The musical was really going to do this.” CRLS A Cappella and Guest Groups Shine in Spring Showcase guest performances, including one By from Arlington High’s Duly Noted. Cecilia Barron & Sun-Jung Yum As the night came to an end, stu- Register Forum Contributors dents were surprised with yet an- other guest performance by none As the warmed up and senior other than The Nor’easters. These minds started to wander, CRLS stu- talented college students presented dents filed into the auditorium on jaw-dropping performances that April 29th to watch the biannual A caused the entire audience to fall Cappella Jam. A total of five groups silent, especially with Sam Smith’s of talented musicians showcased “Writing’s on the Wall” featuring their hard work, as they do every Anthony Rodriguez. The Spring A Cappella Jam raised money for a cancer research foundation. fall and spring. The event was em- As sophomore Sam Rowe puts Photo Credit: Diego Lasarte ceed by a humorous duo: junior it, ‘“The Nor’easters’ renditions of moment of the night was the se- thing, but still gets some guidance Arianna Thenor and senior Kend- the songs...were almost better than niors’ performance of “Changes” from the teacher,” remarked sopho- rick Bellan. the original songs themselves.” As by David Bowie. Lifton arranged more Jahnavi Zondervan of Sassa- In a midst of countless jokes, always, these guest performances for seniors from all three groups to fras, addressing the importance of the two emcees opened the event served as a highlight for many audi- come together in a final goodbye to student leadership. by welcoming Girls Next Door to ence members. the program. This song was an ap- CRLS’ a cappella program re- the stage, one of the two all-girl a Hoping to use their profits to propriate fit for these students as mains one of the only organizations cappella groups at Rindge. All three support a good cause, the a cappella they prepared to part from their a that are almost entirely student-run, songs were arranged by talented program donated all of their profits cappella family with one last song. giving students the opportunity to members of the group, including to a charity, as they do every year. This community is one that is “take the lead,” according to the sophomore Lila Lifton and senior This year, the students chose to sup- appreciated by not only seniors, but program coordinator, senior Chel- Anna Karayorgi. Following Girls port an organization that provides by all, including freshman Megumi sea Darwin. Next Door was CRLS’s only co-ed funding for researching safer cures Kirby. “A cappella has helped me At Rindge, students are pro- group, Pitches and Doe’s, with Jus- for pediatric cancer. adjust because it has introduced me vided with a number of amazing tin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River” “As my younger brother Dmi- to some great mentors who are open opportunities to express them- and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” by The tri has experienced firsthand, the to giving advice about their high selves, the a cappella program be- Beach Boys. The last CRLS a cap- only treatments available right now school experiences,” she explained, ing one. This organization is one pella performance of the night was for kids with brain tumors are in- referencing her time as a new mem- that emphasizes the importance of the other all-girls group, Sassafras. credibly toxic and not always effec- ber in Sassafras. leadership and cooperation, while The group, led by seniors Charlotte tive,” Lifton explained. “It’s really As the school year comes to giving all students the chance to Eccles and Chiaki Kirby, performed cool to have the A Cappella Jam a close and the a cappella program perform and showcase their abili- a total of three songs. The last song, proceeds going to such a personal prepares to take a well-deserved ties. “I would hope that the program “No Scrubs” by TLC, included and important cause for me and my break, students reflect on the state of continues to put on amazing jams as solos from every freshman in the family, and it means a lot to have the program. “I think [the program] always, but that we find more op- group. the school’s support.” gives the right amount of agency portunities to perform outside of The night also included two Perhaps the most emotional to the other groups to do their own CRLS,” concludes Darwin. May 2016 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL Page 7 A BLAST FROM THE PAST The Register Forum, October 1977

Highlights • The newly combined Cambridge Rindge and Latin building opens with the inscription: “For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, to love and to cherish, and to hold till death do us part. I now pronounce you, ‘Cam- bridge Rindge and Latin School.’” • Student Government advertises a sale for 25 cent folders which “contain much valuable information for the student.” • The combined Rindge and Latin football team won their first ever game 19-14 over Xaverian. • Financial Aid Night is held in the Career Re- source Center on October 6th. “How much does college cost?” asks the Register Forum. • The Rindge Register and the Cambridge High and Latin Forum combine to form the Register Forum.

Community Spotlight: Cambridge Police Officer Whitey Daniliuk By RF: What is it like being a Cambridge Police Benno Kraehe Officer? Register Forum Contributor WD: I love it. We have an open-minded commis- sioner who encourages new training techniques, Here’s a real glimpse into the life of Cam- such as classes on the teenage brain that focus bridge Police Officer Whitey Daniliuk, who so on impulse control and how to understand what many Cambridge youth know and appreciate. teens are experiencing and where they are com- Officer Whitey can be contacted at mdaniliuk@ ing from. cambridgepolice.org. RF: How is the Cambridge Police Depart- Register Forum: As someone who grew up in ment different from other police depart- Cambridge, what encouraged you to become ments? Why do we have a different approach Officer Daniliuk has been a police officer for 19 years. a police officer in your own community? to policing? Photo Credit: Whitey Daniliuk Officer Whitey Daniliuk: I grew up in the Corco- WD: Our commissioner understands the value ran Park housing development in West Cam- of working with the community. He encourages are officers you all know well and form a team bridge. Back then I noticed there wasn’t much interaction with ideas which builds strong trust that I would put up against any unit in the nation of a relationship between police and teens in the between the community and police if a bad situ- as far as community service and outreach. Our city. Then I got a job running a teen youth cen- ation happens. supervisors have always been forward thinking ter in Corcoran Park. During that time, I saw the and open minded and allow us to be ourselves need for the police to develop a relationship with RF: What are some of the challenges that you within our job. That is where I feel like my co- the community, especially with teens. A few of regularly face as a police officer? workers and I make the most difference. my high school friends, who had become police WD: As a police officer, you never know what officers, came to speak with the youth and they your next call is going to be...There are many RF: What’s the best way for police officers allowed the teens to see police as real people on a times when you risk your health and safety to and youth to be in relationship and under- different level than just the uniform. I saw value save someone else. At times it can be a crazy job. standing of each other? in bringing such groups together. After speaking WD: Through conversation and building rela- to my officer friends, I realized I could still serve RF: What were the most rewarding experi- tionships. The more time that youth and officers the community and make enough money to raise ences of your career? spend time communicating, the more they will my family in the diverse community of Cam- WD: On one call, my partner and I were able to see each other as human beings and open up bridge. I realized there was a great opportunity help save a choking infant. I also have arrested trust. to help change the perception of police officers and helped in the conviction of perpetrators of among teens and the residents of public housing. gun violence and have removed several people RF: Do you recommend that the Cambridge who were destroying their own families through youth pursue a career in law enforcement? RF: How long have you served as a Cambridge domestic violence. By far, the most rewarding as- Why or why not? Police Officer? Has Cambridge changed in pect is working in the Youth and Family Services WD: Absolutely! It is an opportunity to help that time, and if so how? Unit. I have a great team of co-workers in the those in need and make a positive impact in your WD: This is my 19th year! Cambridge has unit who make the job enjoyable and are always community. Being a police officer is an extreme- changed; it’s losing its middle class. The good helping develop positive relationships within the ly fulfilling career plus you can make good mon- news is that police are reaching out to change the community. Officers Nicole Pacheco, Frankie ey. You have a full heart and pocket at the end of community...through such initiatives as youth, Greenidge, Che Santos, Ozzie Ortiz, Anthony the day. I can say in all honesty, I go to work and senior, and homeless outreach programs. Santiago, Gus Lopez, JJ Jones and Pam Morris come home pretty happy. Page 8 OOPINIONPINION May 2016 College Is Not Just Like Hogwarts, and It Shouldn’t Be By When high schoolers visit colleges, Ursula Murray-Bozeman they’re looking for an exciting new Register Forum Contributor home for the next four years. Col- lege is supposed to be transforming. “It’s kinda like Hogwarts,” the Invoking your third grade daydream college tour guide says hesitant- isn’t going to convince you that this ly, gesturing to the brick building is the place. which, for the record, does not re- More disturbing, however, is semble Hogwarts in the least. the effect that college marketing has And no wonder he sounded on one’s actual education. Accord- unconvinced. There is no natural ing to the admissions office, col- way for a 19 year old to tell juniors lege is all about football traditions and seniors in high school that, for and Greek life, or that great coffee the next four years, they’ll be get- place, or that state-of-the-art dorm. ting their higher education in a fan- A university should be a place tastical school where curfew starts of radical thought, a place where at ten and the oldest students are 17 people who care about bettering the years old. world through knowledge live and While the entire marketing work. By hardly mentioning the Many colleges tout that their campus is similar to the fictional school in Rowling’s novels. Photo Credit: Harry Potter Wiki process for colleges is contrived, classes or academics—what you’re the ubiquitous Harry Potter refer- there for—admissions offices paint then give the college better ratings, what it means to exist if we never ence stands as a symbol of just how a picture of a glorified boarding but didn’t receive as good an edu- venture beyond the bounds of our out of touch admissions offices can school with more freedom and a cation—and aren’t as well equipped eight year old imaginations? How be with the applicant population— nice name. for adulthood. As University of can we become someone new if and what effect that can have on For most, I’m sure college is Virginia professor Mark Edmund- we’re forever bouncing between the your education. more than that. But simplifying son observes, “[Universities have] characters in a children’s series? From the start, the college the image of college simplifies and a tendency to serve—and not chal- If college is the gateway into process is insulting. The Deathly lowers the expectations and conse- lenge—the students.” adulthood, don’t treat applicants Hallows came out nine years ago. quently the efforts of new students. Education should be challeng- like they’re ten years younger than While the series is still as beloved Part of this is simple econom- ing. It shouldn’t necessarily be fun, they are. Treat them like they’re ten as ever, it’s old news and whatever ics. As colleges compete for stu- or enjoyable. How can we grow if years older. emotional value it has to today’s dents, classes are toned down and we never leave our academic com- Give them—us—something to juniors and seniors is nostalgic. made less challenging. Students fort zones? How can we challenge grow into. The Power in Sports and Theater, and the Divide Between Them as second semester began, so did my time in Mr. and performing in theater. But there have been By Cramp’s Elements of Theater class. It didn’t take far too many times I’ve heard a teammate of Julian Cohen long for me to warm up to the class, and I began mine, or even a coach, snicker at the very men- Register Forum Contributor looking forward to third period every day with tion of anyone’s “artsy-fartsy” interest in doing My entrance into the world of CRLS drama an excitement and a vigor that I had almost for- theater. started, quite literally, with a bang. It was De- gotten I possessed. Similarly, too often am I frustrated by fel- cember of 2014, and the varsity ice hockey team It was different—that was for sure—but it low members of the theater department who will was set to face off against Matignon in our first was intoxicating. I no longer wielded a hockey dismiss the significance of sports in the lives of preseason scrimmage. It was midway through stick or a baseball bat, but a power that, when those who play them. While this is not the mind- the first period when the puck came in my di- unleashed, controlled you. It might grab and set of every athlete or coach, nor of every actor, rection, and I moved to play it back into their hold you tenderly, making you feel safe, secure, techie, or director at Rindge, this characteriza- corner. and loved. Or it might hit you like a punch to tion unfortunately bears much truth. And that is Then it gets blurry. I remember getting the gut, leaving you keeled over and gasping for a damn shame. shoved, my body turning, and then a hit. A big air. What I now pos- At Rindge, we hit. The way it was later described to me, a Mati- sessed was the power I no longer wielded a hockey stick or are continuously gnon player, skating at full speed with his hands to tell the truth, and empowered by the up, plowed full force into my helmet with his to do it like I never a baseball bat, but a power that, when opportunities avail- stick. Instantly, my body was knocked back- had before. For act- unleashed, controlled you. able to us. But if the wards, the back of my helmet hitting the ice with ing is not simply school culture sur- a gruesome crack. mimicking another person, acting is living life rounding these opportunities doesn’t allow for I would later be diagnosed with my third through the eyes of another, the brain of another, cohesion and intermingling between them, then lifetime concussion, one that left me with eight the truth of another. we run the real risk of becoming one-dimension- and a half grueling months of symptoms that Drawn to its rawness and authenticity, and al. This, in turn, renders us dangerously unable included daily headaches, fatigue, and consider- the joy of doing it with the new friends I had to benefit from the diversity that surrounds us. ably lowered cognitive acuity, as well as hand made, I found myself auditioning for a role in What we must realize is that it doesn’t have tremors, bouts the CRLS to be this way. It is up to us, as students, to take with depres- If the culture surrounding these opportunities Spring Plays. the first step in creating and promoting a school- sion, and an I vividly re- wide culture of interest in and support of each almost con- doesn’t allow for cohesion, then we run the real member our other’s differing extra-curricular activities. stant state of risk of becoming one-dimensional. first perfor- If you’re an athlete, the next time someone what I could mance—the mentions an arts performance don’t just brush it only describe first theatrical off as being “lame.” If you’re involved with the- as “mental fog.” For months, there were many performance of my life—the spotlight shimmer- ater, the next time someone tells you about an days when even trying to run would bring on ing down, the hushed audience closely packed approaching home game, don’t just dismiss it as a splitting, almost nauseating headache. Com- together, the energy rippling through the room. “stupid” or “boneheaded.” petitive sports, which had in many ways served Every word I uttered, every movement I made, Go check it out, and take a couple friends as my crutch in life, something I could always and every facial expression I formed carried along to share in the experience. If you have the count on even in the toughest of times, vanished. power. Together, we could control their emo- opportunity to try it out for yourself, even bet- Frustrated and increasingly bored by the tions, their thoughts, their very consciousness. ter: you might discover a power you never knew limitations brought on by my concussion, I real- I have treasured my experiences at CRLS, existed. Whatever it is, chances are you won’t be ized that I needed to try something new. Luckily, both competing as a three-sport varsity athlete sorry for giving it a shot. I know I wasn’t. May 2016 OOPINION-PINION-EEDITORIALDITORIAL Page 9 Discovering the World and Ourselves Why Philosophy Should Be a Core Subject in School purpose, whether or not God son. Professional linguists, By exists (and in what form), do mathematicians, and his- Jake Friedman we have free will, etc. Nota- torians are, like full-time Register Forum ble philosophers, nearly all philosophers, a definite mi- Contributor of whom have fun sounding nority of the workforce and To many, philosophy names, include Plato, Lao an impractical career choice is seen as an ultimately Tzu, Buddha, Baruch Spi- for most. meaningless waste of time noza, Immanuel Kant, and The primary reason that could only possibly Nietzsche. To those unfa- our society subjects sleepy interest bearded white men miliar with philosophy, the high schoolers to these sub- with too much time on their merits of studying it may jects is not because they are hands. This perception of seem largely intangible, and used in everyday life, but philosophy is quite flawed. possibly even frivolous. Af- that the skills developed Yes, the most commonly ter all, why force teens to while learning them are name dropped philoso- dedicate hundreds of hours universal. A proper educa- phers are white men, and to understand the difference tion in philosophy involves many had gratuitous facial between dualism and mo- reading complex texts, hav- hair, but basic knowledge nism when it can be used ing to write arguments, and of philosophical concepts for the study of language, participating in debates. All can benefit nearly every- mathematics, or history? three of these skills hold one. A course in philosophy All of these aforemen- wide ranges of practical should become one of the tioned subjects are indeed uses across disciplines, and core subjects in philosophy is a American high natural, engag- schools, includ- Many philosophical schools of thought ing way to do ing Cambridge can help shape the way we live our lives. so. Even Register Forum editors contemplate the most daunting ques- Rindge and Lat- The sci- tions of human existence. in. ence also backs Photo Credit: Paloma O’Connor “Philosophy” is a term quite important, but to point up philosophy’s effective- writing skills. knowledge, so on and so used to describe the study toward them as evidence ness as an educational sub- Furthermore, many forth. of the how and why of ex- that philosophy is imprac- ject. A 2016 study by the philosophical schools of Universal philosophy istence and all matters per- tical is hypocritical. Most Educational Endowment thought can help shape the education would help to taining to it. Philosophy Americans can succeed Foundation demonstrated way we live our lives. Sto- cement critical skills and often employs the scientific while being monolingual, that students who regularly icism helps us to deal with expand the minds of young method to answer all sorts incapable of completing ba- participated in philosophi- pain, Epicureanism teaches people, and its implementa- of otherwise unanswerable sic trigonometric tasks, or cal discussions performed one how to find happiness, tion into school curriculum questions, such as what is ignorant of the economic significantly better in math, Cartesianism builds ap- should be of the utmost im- real, does life have greater policies of Thomas Jeffer- reading comprehension, and preciation of the search for portance. RF Much Improved, Needs to Connect to Community is undeniably important, but we school. creative artists and precocious stu- By aimed to fulfill our role as a student It can become easy, not just dents. There is not a lack of talent Tomek Maciak newspaper and cover the local sto- for the Editor-in-Chief but for lead- at Rindge, but there can be a lack of Register Forum Editor ries that national or regional news- ers of some clubs, to get defensive recognition. The Register Forum has been papers wouldn’t. and avow that their club is inclu- I thank Liam Greenwell, who central to my life for the last four We wanted to let the New York sive, welcoming, and does nothing served as Editor in Chief last year years. It’s hard to imagine, even for Times, and other newspapers with that would contribute to their lack and was gracious enough to let me me, how many hours I have spent in the resources, cover national news of diversity. This argument is falla- have a go at it as well. His dedica- room 2309 working on the RF. It where our contribution was limited, cious and more importantly it’s an tion, professionalism, and ability to certainly hasn’t always been easy: and resolved to use our time bring- unproductive cop-out, a reason to compromise have been essential to frustration is an inevitable by-prod- ing attention to our own commu- not work to bridge the divides that making the newspaper what it is to- uct of commitment. However, I care nity. exist in Cambridge. day. deeply about this club and believe it On this we have made huge There are many contingent fac- I want to also thank all of the serves a uniquely important role at strides: through the tireless work tors that contribute to the makeup people who have contributed to the CRLS. of the editorial staff the newspaper of clubs, but they are not an excuse Register Forum. It doesn’t matter My primary hope for the RF produces tons of original content to avoid making efforts to connect whether you just took a photo or while I was Editor-in-Chief was a and covers events at CRLS that to the wider community. wrote a solitary article: your con- shift in coverage to events occur- would previously go unmentioned. The Register Forum needs to tributions are the only reason the ring at Rindge and in Cambridge. The editors’ attention to detail and do a better job of truly embody- newspaper exists and I can’t stress Covering national and world issues persistent efforts in maintaining a ing and representing the incredible enough how important they all are. high level of content continue to CRLS community, and its abound- The standard I want the Reg- impress me. ing talent, capacity for learning, ister Forum to meet is high, but I No matter how proud I am and passionate commitment to so- believe it can be met, which is why of the work that has been put into cial justice. The two walkouts in it is my genuine pleasure to an- the Register Forum over these last recent years are the prominent ex- nounce that Diego Lasarte will take few years, however, there are areas amples this school’s ability to come over as Editor in Chief for the June where we have miles to go. A lot of together to address pervasive issues edition and the 2016-2017 school clubs at Rindge are composed pri- in society. year. I have unwavering faith in marily of friend groups, which is I wholeheartedly believe that him to propel the newspaper to new an issue in and of itself, but a stu- next year’s editorial staff will re- heights. I would choose no other dent newspaper has an additional main devoted to recognizing the person to improve on the progress responsibility of maintaining a remarkably gifted and compassion- of the last four years and bring the diverse composition of contribu- ate people at Rindge, from the hard Register Forum closer to the com- Proofs hang in room 2309. Photo Credit: Tomek Maciak tors that reflects the makeup of the working athletes to the brilliantly munity it is meant to serve. Page 10 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT May 2016 A Year of AP Artwork taught it ever since. She prides her- By self on instructing some of the most Will MacArthur talented and diligent artists in the & Grace Ramsdell school, and emphasized that the Register Forum Editors class is open to “anybody who is On April 28th, art aficionados going to work their butt off...and re- gathered in a sun-filled room of the ally is going to apply themselves.” University Lutheran Church to take Senior Lily Keats felt inspired in selected works of the thirteen art- by the “incredible work ethic” and ists in Mrs. Haverty’s AP Studio Art perseverance of her classmates, class. As a year of painting, draw- saying, “It’s so easy to want to just ing, monoprinting, and more began throw something together and hand to wind down, the students invited it in—especially being so ill with their friends, teachers, and parents senioritis—but knowing that they’d to join them as they unveiled three all be turning in phenomenal work pieces each from their 24-work was motivating for sure.” portfolios. After completing twelve works “It’s always exciting for me to in various assigned media and top- see students that took my Founda- ics to develop their technical skills, tions class go all the way to AP Art, AP Art students spend second se- especially when I see the students mester delving into a concentration grow from not thinking they’re art- and exploring a particular theme or ists to increased confidence and technique. During AP tests in May, skill,” said Ms. Menges, who at- many submit all 24 works to AP Top to bottom: A charcoal drawing of blocks by Stella Yeung and a monoprint from Lily tended the show. “It’s wonderful to graders. Keat’s concentration. see seniors at the art show when I Following the show, guidance Photo Credit: Deborah Haverty knew them as freshmen.” counselor Ms. Nathan commented, ment of your own expression. You here the better artist than when you Sophomore Mimi Fu, an as- “I especially enjoy hearing the stu- can compare yourselves to others came in.” piring AP Art student, echoed Ms. dents explain the story behind how and think that what they are making She concludes, “I’m asking Menges’s thoughts on the continu- they create their pieces of work. is better than what you are making, them to put what’s in their heart on ity of the art program at Rindge, Students have such different con- but in the end that doesn’t matter. a piece of paper, and in AP, I’m ask- adding, “I will also be taking AP centrations and inspirations which Embrace who you are and embrace ing them to do it at a very high level art next year...Knowing that my art- are a true reflection of the diversity what you create. You’ve got your of understanding, a really high level work will be on the same walls next at Rindge.” whole life to get better.” of knowing the mediums and tech- year makes me excited, and [the AP Senior Noah Porrovecchio has On a similar note, Mrs. Haver- nical ability and creative process- students’] amazing artwork pushes advice for any Rindge artists inter- ty shared what she sees as the most ing, and it’s a lot of heartbreaking me to become a better artist.” ested in taking such a demanding important takeaway from the class: work, but at the end you have this Mrs. Haverty introduced the class: “Never feel like you’re not “It’s not about walking out of here thing that you can look at...you have AP class fifteen years ago and has good enough. Art is the embodi- the best artist, it’s walking out of 24 of those things.”

The Register Forum Artist of the Month Cristina Giraldo-Marin ing, then she learned how to why jewelry making is a By bend and shape wire, then unique class to take at Rind- Honor O’Shaughnessy made chainmail, and lastly ge, “One of the best things Register Forum worked with flat pieces of about jewelry making is Contributor metal, learning how to cut that it’s a way that students Cristina Giraldo-Marin them and attach them to can express themselves and is a senior at Rindge and is each other. it’s not two dimensional, passionately involved in the Along with these it’s not on paper...it’s a great visual arts program. Along skills, Cristina learned how class for students to be able with being a teaching assis- to use power tools to further to be creative and do artis- tant for fashion class, she improve her jewelry such as tic things without having to is currently enrolled in Ms. drill presses, grinders, and have any drawing skills.” Hegre’s Jewelry Making polishers. Cristina is very per- Class. By the end of the class, severant in her work and Cristina is very com- students are able to combine has an elegant sense of fortable in the fashion class- all of these skills and create style which shows in her fi- room but has also taken their own unique jewelry. nal pieces of jewelry. Ms. numerous other art classes Cristina’s classmate Ramo- Hegre adds, “She has a very here at Rindge. This se- na Fontaine says, “Cristina elegant style, her work is mester, Cristina decided to is extremely creative and always very refined and it explore a new form of art. you can tell she puts a lot of is always very meticulous. “Fashion is her main pas- effort into the work she cre- Her work tends to be on sion, and jewelry making ates.” Ms. Hegre speaks of the more fancy end of jew- is kind of an accessory for what makes Cristina’s de- elry as opposed to casual that,” says Ms. Hegre. signs special. “She’s very everyday type of pieces...it At first, Cristina did creative and so that really matches her personal style.” not know much about jew- helped push her designs Fontaine concludes, “Cristi- elry making. Along with further and make them re- na is a wonderful artist and Cristina wasn’t experienced when she first entered the jewelry class. other first time jewelry stu- ally stand out.” role model for the other... Photo Credit: Cameron Lane-Flehinger dents, she began with bead- Ms. Hegre describes students in the class.” May 2016 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT Page 11 After Years at the Top of the Game, Drake Plateaus vious projects, Drake relies on his smooth, attractive voice to carry his delivery. Drake fans and casual listeners will find no fault here— By Drake’s vocals remain among the Christo Hays most unique of this generation—but Register Forum Contributor those seeking lyrical substance will leave disappointed. The production It’s possible that after five fares similarly. Noah “40” Shebib years of unassailability in the rap takes the lead once again, providing game Drake has lost his vitality. It’s mellow, icy instrumentals for the also possible that he was never that 6 God to flow over. Unlike the or- good to begin with. Or maybe he’s nate, lush production of Take Care simply getting lazy. and the streamlined, precise beats VIEWS, the Toronto rapper’s of Nothing Was the Same, VIEWS fourth studio album, seems to point takes a dancehall-tinted middle path toward all of these conclusions, and with uninspired results. The beats also, vexingly, towards Drake’s pe- feel lifeless and standard, doing Drakes’s latest album dropped on April 29, 2016. rennial appeal and talent. Aubrey nothing to bolster the weak vocal Photo Credit: Hip Hop DX Graham is thoroughly in his own performances from Drake. his least creative way yet. “Keep can’t ride on gimmick alone. lane. Having mastered a signature Here and there all the parts the Family Close”—one of the When Drake released the al- sound—due in no small part to pro- converge in an enjoyable song, few songs with stand out produc- bum artwork for VIEWS—a drab ducers Noah “40” Shebib and Boi- “Controlla” and “With You” being tion, ironically—is easily the most image of Drake sitting atop Toron- 1da, among others—he has been the best examples, but even those cringe-worthy affair of 2016. Drake to’s CN Tower on a cloudy day— producing solid albums and mix- are sabotaged by one underlying spends the song singing about his that should’ve been the first clue tapes continually, gracefully tread- issue. Drake has nothing left to rap “let’s just be friends” and how they that maybe another full-length out- ing the lines between contemporary about. The perils of fame, exes from never check up on him anymore, ing with Drake wouldn’t be as excit- hip-hop, R&B, and pop. his middle class upbringing, and lamenting that he should have kept ing as it once had been. As it turns A stumble wouldn’t be the loyalty issues have already been ex- “the family closer.” He lazily rides out, the views from where Drake is right word, but VIEWS isn’t another hausted by the Toronto rapper. Yet, the beat, sounding out of sync and standing aren’t very interesting any- knockout for Drake—astounding VIEWS finds him rapping about clumsy throughout. If it’s proof of more. Just another cloudy skyline: sales aside. More so than his pre- just those things, and doing so in anything, it’s that even the 6 God featureless and boring. Pet Sounds, 50 Years Later geniuses like Joe Meek and Phil Spector had be- gun to push the boundaries of recorded music in three- By minute windows, meaning- Elliott Ronna ful long form content was Register Forum entirely out of the question. Contributor All of this changed in the When talking about 1960s, and was spearhead- the history of popular mu- ed by The Beach Boys’ Pet sic, we tend to start at the Sounds. ‘60s. The decade feels like Released fifty years a natural beginning to the ago this month, Pet Sounds story, the start of an entirely is the moment when pop new chapter in the musical music grew legs. Prior to The song “God Only Knows” was written in under an hour. lexicon. It brought sweep- its release, pop existed per- Photo Credit: Rolling Stone ing changes to the musi- petually underneath the up- album was a milestone in Wilson’s arrangements in a rush of strings, stacked cal landscape: emphasis on turned nose of the musical popular music, marking the are seamless, creating mu- harmonies, and emotion. production, heightened so- elite before finally gaining first time The Beatles con- sical landscapes that sound Moments like these are the cial awareness, and perhaps the attention it deserved. sidered their albums as a both natural and revolution- story of Pet Sounds. It begins most importantly, the con- It is easiest to gage the collective work. ary. From the clarinet coun- surprising, but ends feeling cept of an album as a uni- importance of Pet Sounds Shaken by such a ter melodies in “I’m Waiting like a natural progression of fied statement. by looking at The Beach drastic step forward, Brian for the Day” to the theremin music as a whole. Today it’s Though the long play- Boys’ own discography. Wilson sought to top it. solo in “I Just Wasn’t Made still incredible, supported ing record had been com- When Brian Wilson and his He began thinking bigger, for These Times,” every in- by outstanding production, mercially available since brothers started the group in pouring his soul into every strumental choice creates a fantastic vocal performanc- 1948, it took a while before 1961, they, like everybody single song. The result was texture previously outside es, and timeless songwrit- the pop world knew what else, were a singles band. an unprecedented master- the scope of pop. The album ing. Outside of its technical to make of it. While jazz However, these singles just work. Alongside its cohe- is littered with strings and achievements, Pet Sounds musicians took advantage so happened to be fantastic, sion, the brilliance of Pet horns, as well as The Beach is an album that feels like by replicating the sprawl- and made them the most Sounds stands in it’s pro- Boys’ trademark brilliant no other. It combines unfet- ing improvisations of a live popular American band in duction. While The Beatles harmonies. It manages to tered happiness with deep performance in the studio, America. That overall num- may have thought holisti- keep everything that made melancholy. It’s an expres- and orchestras delivered ber one spot, of course, be- cally with Rubber Soul, it the earlier records great sion of the teenage psyche, uninterrupted symphonies longed to The Beatles. still sounded like a conven- while adding a breathtaking an evocation of the simplest to the public’s living rooms, Throughout the 1960s, tional pop record, save a level of instrumental layer- and most universal aspects pop’s collective brain was these two groups continu- few sitars. Pet Sounds’ in- ing. of childhood. It’s an album still spinning at 45 RPM. ously fed off each other’s strumental pallet rivals the Consider the album’s written by a now-seventy- Throughout the 1950s, work, each attempting to Berlin Philharmonic, com- centerpiece, “God Only three year-old man that can pop albums were merely a improve on the other’s inno- bining accordions, harpsi- Knows.” The track com- still move a seventeen-year- delivery service for a few vations. This rivalry peaked chords, and timpanis, and bines a beautiful melody old half a century later. If radio singles and 25 min- in 1965, when The Beatles was pop’s closest flirtation with steadily growing in- that’s not a mark of quality, utes of filler. While studio released Rubber Soul. The with classical to date. strumentation, culminating than I don’t know what is. Page 12 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT May 2016

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Photo Credits: Larry Aaronson (Prom), Cameron Lane-Flehinger (A Cappella) Page 14 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT May 2016 Dance/Works Displays Talent MDC Choreographers Amaze with Spring Show was evident on stage and en- By hanced their performance. Junior Adrienne Ashe Maria Penrice enjoyed the show Register Forum Editor and saw the onstage chemistry. “I The last Dance/Works p e r - really liked the interactions be- formance of the year combined tween the dancers on stage and varying styles of dance—includ- I also thought the choreography ing hip-hop and modern—and was very interesting,” she said. showcased the choreographic tal- The show featured choreography ents of students, teachers, and al- from not only teachers, alums, and ums. On May 13th and 14th, stu- MDC members, but also from Ad- dents, parents, and staff gathered vanced Dance and Choreography in Cambridge Rindge and Latin’s students, the highest-level dance Fitzgerald Theatre to witness the class offered at Rindge. Arianna culmination of months of hard Thenor, an Advanced Dance stu- work. dent said, “It was great that as Veteran dancers showed that someone who has not been a dancer they were back and better than ever, for very long, I can still display my Amisi Nazaire-Hicks, one of the MDC captains, choreographed “Shifting Familiarity” while new dancers were eager to choreography.” Thenor co-choreo- to Meshell Ndegeosello’s cover of “Feelin’ Good.” prove their talent. graphed a piece with fellow juniors Photo Credit: Grace Ramsdell Freshman Annalise Slate, a Priya Joyce and Emily Henry, and very unique…in that anybody from Cius, an alum, choreographed a new member of Modern Dance was also featured in another piece all different walks of life and any hip-hop and modern African fusion Company reflected, “Being a fresh- choreographed by dance teacher background in dance can come and piece, and senior Cicy Lu choreo- man in MDC is exciting because Brenda Divelbliss. they don’t have to be afraid about graphed a Latin fusion dance. you see all of the amazing art being Junior Kester Messan-Hilla, looking weird…There is a really Not only was junior Sofia created around you… warm environment and Kaufman, “impressed with the per- and have a joy for be- I think that is portrayed formances as a whole,” she also en- ing able to be a part of “There is so much joy, there is so much light, in the show.” He contin- joyed the different styles of dance creating this art.” Being there is so much happiness, and that really ues, “There is so much represented. “There was something a rookie in MDC, she gets through in the dances.” joy, there is so much for everyone,” she added. continued, “is like be- light, there is so much Although Modern Dance ing opened to all these happiness, and that re- Company has ended for the year, opportunities and being able to ex- who performed in two pieces, has ally gets through in the dances.” talk to Ms. Thigpen or Ms. Divel- perience all of the joy and happiness also noticed the welcoming envi- The show also included a wide bliss, who is also the faculty advisor that [she] equate[s] with dance.” ronment and, as a new-comer, finds range of styles. While most fell for Yoga Club, for details on how to The enthusiasm for dance it encouraging. He says, “MDC is under the “modern” genre, Junior join next year. The Return of Indiana Jones tures. chunk in the north African By Clearly the execu- country as well. Yes, it may Christo Hays tives at Disney didn’t think feel safe, but it also puts Register Forum so. Thankfully, neither did Ford and Spielberg at an Contributor Steven Spielberg, who has advantage. They’ve made As Harrison Ford, aka signed on to direct and two great films there, who’s Indiana Jones, prophetically (hopefully) bring back the to say they can’t make an- told viewers in 1981’s Raid- magic of the original films. other? ers of the Lost Ark, “It’s not I’m fairly confident that, to- To be perfectly frank, the years, honey, it’s the gether, Spielberg and his bil- the film’s success won’t be mileage.” Most would say lionaire Disney buddies will a matter of location. It’s all Ford should take his own be smart enough to know about execution. If Bridge advice, having appeared in that Indiana Jones and the of Spies and the semi-recent over 70 films with at least Lost Keys of 1950s Old-Age Tin-Tin film are any indi- three more on the way. But, Suburbia isn’t going to sell cators, Steven Spielberg’s for better or worse, Indiana any box office tickets. ability remains top-tier. Jones 5 is on the way. And All things considered, The real question is Harri- yes, a 73 year old Ford is that does leave a fair mar- son Ford. At his age, what Harrison Ford has starred as Indiana Jones in all of its movies. tagging along too. gin of possibilities for the can he still do? As the most Photo Credit: LucasFilm Ltd. So what’s next for Dr. fifth installment of Indy. recent Star Wars proves, and broken ankle in the last could go wrong, as is the Jones? Last we saw of the As The Force Awakens has some. He can run, point a year alone, so maybe he’ll case with any film of this whip-cracking archaeolo- proven, retreading familiar gun, and drop snarky lines. be alright after all. If Dr. magnitude. But everything gist, he seemed But at the Jones is anything, he’s re- could also go right, and pretty set. At the Last we saw of the whip-cracking heart of every sourceful—he’ll find a way. people like Steven Spiel- end of 2008’s Indiana Jones Just to run through the berg and Harrison Ford Kingdom of the archaeologist, he seemed pretty set. film is the idea basic points again, Spiel- (and Disney for that matter) Crystal Skull, of the crafty berg is still a great director didn’t get to where they are Indy had just married his territory can work wonders underdog, constantly being and smart enough to know a through sloppiness. old partner in crime Marion for winning back audiences knocked to the floor only good script from a bad one, For now, all we can Ravenwood (although that (I’m looking at you, Crys- to kick the bad guy in his Harrison Ford can still kick do is sit back and watch the did come with the baggage tal Skull). Another trip to knees. He may say he feels ass, and chances are the process unfold. And that’s of Shia LaBeouf as a son). Egypt is the most logical younger than ever, but I film will end up on familiar perfectly fine. At the end of Picturesque and kind choice. The best Indy film don’t know if he’d feel the ground. What’s left to worry the day, Indy 5 is going to of poignant (I guess), that spent most of its runtime in same after taking a punch about then? Well, honestly, be an adventure, for better seemed to be a wrap on the streets of Cairo, while or two. Then again, the man a lot, and nothing. There are or worse. And that’s all we Indy’s globe-trotting adven- the second best spent a good has survived a plane crash about a million things that could ever ask of Dr. Jones. May 2016 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT Page 15 Q&A: George Saunders The MacArthur “Genius” Grant-Winner on Classroom Censorship, Advice for Young Writers, and His New Novel

In other words, I don’t [think] literature do, was just announced. It will be a departure By derives its power from being “fair” or represen- from the usually modern day or near-future Tomek Maciak & Liam Greenwell tative or “diverse” in a sort of statistical sense. setting we’ve come to expect from your work: Register Forum Editors What makes literature feel powerful is also what what went into that decision? makes it (ultimately) virtuous, and that is, in my GS: I’d heard a story, many years ago, about view, a deep interest in what makes us human; in Lincoln: his 11-year-old son died when Lincoln why we sometimes screw up and are inhumane; was in office, and Lincoln, newspapers of the in what we all have in common as human beings. time reported, went into the crypt and held the So it’s not that important to me what outer skein body—he was that grief-stricken. I heard that a character has on—gender, race, sexual orienta- story about 20 years ago and never could shake tion, etc.—I want to honor whoever I’m occupy- it...About four years ago I’d just finished a book, ing at that moment and I feel that, if I can do that, Tenth of December, and was like: What the heck? I am honoring everyone. So I guess the baseline I’m 53 years old, why is it that I feel I don’t have assumption is that I am trying to live into the be- the chops to do justice to this beautiful, primary lief that, at our core, is something luminous and story?...So I tried it. And, as you say, it meant I eternal, and that that thing is obscured by other had to set aside a lot of my go-to approaches— things—ego, desire, fear, etc. That said, I have the humor is different, there’s no contemporary written some stories from a woman’s POV and voices allowed, etc. But that was so exciting, if the story goes well, I can always pinpoint the you know? moment where she goes from being “a woman” One of the dangers of an extended artistic to being “a particular human being”—and like- life is exactly that: you develop go-to positions. In 2013, Saunders was named one of the 100 most influ- wise in stories from a man’s POV. So it was great, to be able to go back to the be- ential people in the world by Time magazine. ginner mind and be forced to ask: OK, so how do Photo Credit: Beowulf Sheehan / ZUMA Press RF: What are the bounds of censorship for you plan to be charming in this new mode, where classrooms? your habitual ways of being charming have been Register Forum: How do you feel about teen- GS: I really don’t know. As I indicated above, I denied you? agers reading your work as part of a high would think that an intelligent class of students school class? And what are the boundaries of could go just about anywhere with the right RF: Finally, do you have any advice for aspir- what is acceptable to teach? teacher...The fact that a person is offended, I ing writers? George Saunders: I feel good about it...What’s guess I’m saying, doesn’t prove anything—but GS: My advice would be, I guess, to trust that obscene, in my view, is made by an absence of also shouldn’t be discounted. If a work of art of- writing is something that reveals itself to us only context. So, for example, pornography is por- fends us, that is really something powerful. So in the doing of it; there are limits to how much nography because it takes certain sexual acts many just bore us...In my stories, I try to keep you can think or plan or analyze your way to and removes them from the context, i.e., that, my mind on higher issues, and I hope that the good writing. In some ways, that’s terrifying. in the real world, there are two real and three- bawdy stuff is there to serve a purpose. And as “What? We just have to DO it, without know- dimensional people involved in those acts, and I said, that purpose is often to keep the energy ing whether it will be good?” But it also can be that those acts cause certain emotional conse- up, i.e., to keep the reader engaged. Sometimes seen as wonderful: all of the answers are going quences. Likewise, a lot of TV violence, which what we call dark content is really just the truth to be revealed (or not) via process; we are going neglects to take into account the realities of the showing up in an unexpected place or in an un- to have to trust that we have abilities that exist human body and so on. So my feeling is, most expected manner. above analysis (i.e., are intuitive) and that these American high-schoolers can handle, with some abilities are real and can be further developed. guidance from their teacher, the language and RF: You say in your commencement address In other words, when we decide to be artists, we darkness of my stories, especially if the stories from 2013 at Syracuse that the things you are consenting to a life dedicated to the idea that are understood as an exaggerative scale model most regret in life are “failures of kindness.” mystery is real, and that we can live in it, open- of what the real world can sometimes feel like to How can we strive to be more kind, especially heartedly, for as long as we’re here. us...Sometimes, I think, what makes my stories when what often gets in the way is not malice, This interview has been edited for length. feel harsh is certain juxtapositions: juxtaposing but obsession over our immediate issues? really gross stuff with pathos; or combining cer- GS: For me, the most useful thing is to always be tain elements of literary fiction with elements of asking, “Well, OK, so what IS kindness?” That genre fiction. is, what would kindness look like in the present situation? And to ask, as you are here, “What RF: In your work, the vast majority of narra- gets in the way of kindness?” I’d say that just tors are male. Is this a conscious decision? Is the asking of those questions is a form of spiri- it the duty of the writer to have a diverse set tual activity. For me, as you mention, anxiety of main characters, or does the writer have to over the present situation is one thing that gets follow the writing? What degree do you feel in the way. as though you have control over what hap- For me, what’s useful is to think of kind- pens in a story, in general? ness as a way of trying to get everybody what GS: I try not to have too much (advance) control they want and need. That doesn’t necessarily over the story. I love this idea of Einstein’s: “No mean doing what they ask, if you see what I worthy problem is ever solved in the plane of mean. Sometimes we get the idea that kindness its original conception.” So you can have your is sort of synonymous with niceness—someone idea of what your story is about, or where it’s hits you in the head with a rock and you thank going, but the fun (for you and the reader) comes them for the geology lesson, etc. I think this is when the story starts asserting a desire of its wrong. Kindness might be just learning to see own. As far as male narrators, I’ll drop another what’s actually going on in a moment, i.e., learn- good quote, this one from Flannery O’Connor: ing to shut down the old monkey mind and ob- “A writer can choose what he writes, but he can’t serve. But again: I think asking the question you choose what he makes live.” So I think we have asked is a huge part of the process. Think of how to take what we can get—that is, if I tend to get many people never get that far… more power from male narrators, then I’d better Saunders’ first novel will be published in 2017. do that, or I will be boring. RF: Your first-ever novel, Lincoln in the Bar- Photo Credit: Random House Publishing Page 16 WWORLDORLD May 2016 Israel Criticized for Imprisonment of Palestinian Minors basic and fundamental rights, is ap- By plied to the whole Palestinian popu- Ursula Murray-Bozeman lation...Israel is the only country in Register Forum Contributor the world that automatically prose- On April 24, twelve year cutes children in military courts that old Dima Al-Wawi reunited with lack...fair trial guarantees.” Human her parents at the Northern Jbara Rights Watch reports that “Israeli Checkpoint in the West Bank. She security forces are using unneces- was returning home after spend- sary force in arresting and detain- DECK ing 75 days in an Israeli Military ing children, in some cases beating Detention facility for attempted them, and holding them in unsafe murder. According to her lawyer, and abusive conditions.” Al-Wawi is the youngest Palestin- In 2013, the UN accused the ian girl to be detained by Israel. In Israeli Defense Forces of abusing 2015, in response to a wave of child and torturing minors, and of un- terrorist attacks, Israel lowered the fairly influencing the outcomes of minimum age of incarceration to court cases by having children sign twelve years in the military justice confessions in Hebrew, a language system, by which all Palestinians in many do not understand. the West Bank and Gaza are tried. The IDF promised to reform However, the the system in minimum re- The UN accused the IDF of 2014. Israeli mains four- Prime Minis- teen years abusing and torturing minors. ter Benjamin in the civil- Netanyahu ian justice system, which serves responded to a letter of concern citizens of Israel and settlers in the from ten members of Congress in West Bank. early May, saying, “[Criticism] As of December, there were 422 Palestinian minors jailed in Israel; Al-Wawi, pictured Israel has long been pressured should have been addressed to those above, was the youngest at age 12. by the United Nations and human who incite children to engage in Photo Credit: New York Times, The Guardian rights organizations over the im- acts of cruel terrorism.” addition,” because “to some extent, to hate the other” and that “once the prisonment of Palestinian minors. Junior Noah Epstein in some [children] are their parents’ respon- children are taught by their societ- According to Defense for Children ways shares that sentiment, saying sibility.” He argues, however, that ies to see the others as human, they International, “Israeli military law, that the fine levied on the families of the real problem is that “children on will cease to be risks to their neigh- which fails to ensure and denies juvenile offenders “is a reasonable both sides of the conflict are taught bors.” Trump, Clinton Look To General not gained the 1,237 del- in delegates against Bernie By egates needed to technically Sanders (Clinton 1,717, Adam Abji win the nomination, no one Sanders 1,437). New polls Register Forum stands in his way. suggest that in a general Contributor On May 11th The election, Sanders would As the primaries are Trump Train drove furi- soundly beat Trump while winding down, the fog be- ously through West Virginia Hillary would do so only gins to clear on who will and Nebraska unopposed. barely (and this is slowly face who come the general After this, Trump quickly closing as Hillary’s approv- election in November. Don- turned his gaze on Hillary al ratings drop and Trump’s ald Trump is the presump- Clinton, currently the lead- rise). tive nominee of the Re- ing democratic candidate Sanders vows to fight publican party following a and tweeted “Crooked Hill- on despite Hillary’s large stunning win in the Indiana ary just can’t close the deal lead and establishment po- primary, leading to Senator with Bernie. It will be the sition. 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“We are going to make next president.” shady history, I don’t think America great again.” This of course, is re- she will screw us over,” ju- CROSSWORD FALCON Although Trump has flected by Clinton’s lead nior Dylan Reed added. May 2016 SSCIENCECIENCE Page 17 Optical Illusions Excite—But Is There a Larger Purpose? two people enjoying earthly or neurological status can By sins like drinking, dancing, tell us about how different Liam Greenwell and lust—the entire picture, brain processes develop and Register Forum Editor however, makes the shape are affected by disorders,” of a human skull) to inter- he says. On the second floor of active displays. One such Sinha recently com- the Museum of Science’s demonstration is a wheel pleted a study suggest- Blue Wing, the exhibit See- with plain black rings paint- ing that illusions are often ing is Deceiving has been ed around it. When spun, misinterpreted because of delighting visitors for years. however, the rings seem to something integral in the The opening placard an- become green, tan, brown, brain, not always spatial nounces, “Most of the time and blue. knowledge learned through we can trust our eyes and To Pawan Sinha, pro- experience as previously believe what we perceive. fessor of Vision and Com- thought. He tested some However, occasionally our putational Neuroscience at common illusions on chil- perceptions mislead us.” MIT, these illusions tell us dren who gained eyesight The hallway is filled a lot about how our brain through cataract surgery for with fascinating exhibi- works and interprets the the first time and found that tions, from historical draw- world around us. “Track- they answered consistent ings showing double images This three-dimensional warped triangle seems to become two-dimen- ing the susceptibility to il- with a group that already sional when the viewer stands at the right distance. (one called “Vanity” shows lusions as a function of age had eyesight. Photo Credit: Liam Greenwell “Visual neuroscience tical illusions have, Sinha and Salvador Dalí to make is a tremendously exciting concludes, “Illusions can commentary about social field, not only because of help provide clues about issues and philosophical what we have learned so far, some processing mecha- ideas. but also because so many of nisms in the brain. This un- “One day it will have the big questions remain derstanding can help in the to be officially admitted that unanswered,” Sinha contin- development of artificial in- what we have christened ues. He cites a current lack telligence systems that seek reality is an even greater of scientific understanding to mimic human capabili- illusion than the world of about how the brain can ties.” dreams,” Dalí said, suggest- recognize familiar objects, But optical illusions ing the importance of illu- even in poor light, and how aren’t only important to sci- sions to his work and phi- we can learn the “layout of ence as a way to study im- losophy. a place using visual land- portant questions or more Seeing is Deceiving is marks” as some important deeply understand our brain part of the Museum of Sci- questions that we still don’t in hope of replication: they ence’s Exhibit Halls and is have answers to. have also been used by fa- free to see with a member- The “infinity mirror” illusion makes images seem to repeat forever. Asked about any other mous artists such as M.C. ship. It is open 9-5 daily and Photo Credit: Liam Greenwell real world applications op- Escher, Marcel Duchamp, until 9 PM on Friday.

The Register Forum Technical Artist of the Month Chiaki Kirby was always very amazed ment’s new “fast-track” By in Level 1 when we got to one-semester introduction Will MacArthur the machine tools. I usually to engineering, even for Register Forum Editor break down the instructions Rindge students who are for tasks, but by the time I unsure about their interest After 130 years of got to her she had already in pursuing engineering. technical education and 124 solved the problem. She was Kirby advises all fresh- years of high school news- always a natural at that.” man to take RSTA explor- papers, the Register Forum Kirby, who will attend atory. Of the two courses, is pleased to introduce a the Massachusetts Institute freshman can choose to new Technical Artist of the of Technology next year either pursue the standard Month feature. with a major in mechani- option, in which students The inaugural Techni- cal engineering, says, “I’ve spend two weeks in each of cal Artist of the Month is wanted to study engineer- the RSTA majors, or the BE- Rindge senior Chiaki Kirby, ing in college since I was IT track, which entails in- a 3rd-year student in the En- in middle school, so it was tensive six week primers in gineering program and an amazing to come into Rind- biotechnology, engineering, employee at Voxel8, a 3D ge and see that I could start and information technology. printing company in Somer- taking courses about it al- Kirby credits her engineer- ville, where she spends two ready.” ing education in RSTA with hours a day “working with Once at Rindge, Kir- giving her the skills and electrical components, and by bypassed the standard freedom she needs to pur- assembling some of the RSTA Exploratory course sue engineering, asserting, small components that go for freshmen and enrolled “If you’re really interested into the printers.” directly in Engineering 1 and invested, you can...have Chiaki has been doing engineering at CRLS for three years. Mr. Hauck, who taught her sophomore year. She time to explore other topics Photo Credit: Chiaki Kirby Kirby in Level 1, says “[he recommends the depart- and programs.” Page 18 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL May 2016 Student Government Candidate Profiles Charlotte Rosenblum Kester Messan Position: Student Body President Position: Student Body President Grade: 11 LC: L Grade: 11 LC: R Activities: CRLS Drama, Register Activities: CRLS Drama, Track and Forum, Club 1, Student Gov, Yoga Field, MDC, Cambridge Youth Coun- New Spirit Week Day: Teacher Tues- cil, Mentoring New Spirit Week Day: Find a Friend day—you twin with a favorite teacher Friday

Why are you running? I am running because the way the school func- Why are you running? I believe in the power of student voice. Ever since tions and the happiness of the student body is very important to me, and I entered high school, I have witnessed people feeling that they could not things here aren’t perfect. speak up for what they believe in. I’m running to extinguish that culture. What are your thoughts on the dress code? The dress code as it cur- What’s the most pressing issue facing CRLS today? The issue of race rently stands targets women and is an academic hindrance. and education. To put it simply, not all students have equal access to all What would you add to “Opportunity, Diversity, Respect” to better educational and non-academic opportunities. Unfortunately, even the stu- describe Rindge? Unity as something to work towards, not something dent government has been stricken with this issue. we’ve yet achieved, just as we always have to strive for the other three. What would you add to “Opportunity, Diversity, Respect” to better Who really is Freddy the Falcon? We are all Freddy the Falcon. describe Rindge? ‘Candid.’ Sophie Harrington Rafael Goldstein Position: Student Body President Position: Student Body VP Grade: 10 LC: S Grade: 11 LC: S Activities: Soccer, Swimming, Reg- Activities: Junior State of America, ister Forum, Saxophone, Student Gov Register Forum, Baseball, Golf, Lit New Spirit Week Day: Man-Bun Mag Monday Spirit Veep: Al Gore, as long as thou- sands of voters don’t get disenfran- chised [in the presidential election]. Why are you running? I am running because I believe that CRLS stu- Why are you running? There’s some things wrong with this school and I dents need to be heard and need to have someone they can talk to about feel that Student Gov is the best medium to address these issues. making change. What is the most pressing issue facing CRLS today? I don’t think you What is the most pressing issue facing CRLS today? The stigma sur- can really put one single issue over another but there is certainly a lack of rounding CP and Honors classes is the most pressing issue at CRLS by far. diversity in the staff at Rindge, especially in AP and HN classes. Everybody is labeled based on the classes they take, Honors students are What are your thoughts on the dress code? I think people should be able automatically the “smart kids,” but this needs to change. to wear what they want. What would you add to “Opportunity, Diversity, Respect” to better What song best sums up Rindge today? Any Drake song. describe Rindge? I would add ‘Equality.’ Marilyn Attles Rihanna Oumer Position: Student Body VP Position: School Committee Rep Grade: 10 LC: L Grade: 11 LC: R Activities: Drama, Cheerleading. Activities: UNICEF Club, Youth Spirit Veep: Although she wasn’t VP, Council, Real Talk, PBHA I admire Michelle Obama because she School Committee Zombie Apoca- supports the president and finds her lypse Buddy: Denise Simmons, own ways to uplift the country. because she would help me forget the world is actually ending. Why are you running? I want to run to help fix the smaller problems at What are your thoughts on the dress code? I think it is both sexist and the school, be a voice for those who don’t have a voice, and support the racist because the interpretation of what is distracting for the school envi- school’s mission of creating diversity, respect, and opportunities for all. ronment is left for teachers to decide. What do you think the role of VP should be? Assist the president and What changes would you want to make to School Committee meet- help represent the student body and support the school as need be. ings? This wouldn’t be a duty for the adults, but as a student I would want What are your thoughts on the dress code? That’s a very challenging is- more involvement from the student body. For instance, informing students sue because you could put the same outfit on different people and it would about what big decisions are being made and asking for feedback. look appropriate on some and not on others. However the school has to put What song best sums up Rindge today? Sometimes Kodak, sometimes a policy in place. Mozart, but mostly Kodak. Paul Sullivan Jacob Hunter Position: School Committee Rep Position: School Committee Rep Grade: 10 LC: L Grade: 11 LC: R Activities: Falcon Friends, Issues in Activities: Diving, Ceramics Club Education, Theatre, Model UN School Committee Zombie Apoca- School Committee Zombie Apoca- lypse Buddy: Emily Dexter lypse Buddy: Manikka Bowman be- cause she genuinely cares about stu- dents’ voices! Why are you running? I’m running because I am someone who can be Why are you running? I am running in order to provide a bridge between an effective bridge between the School Committee and our students. I’m a the School Committee and Rindge students. I will motivate and inform familiar, friendly face around school, making me able to represent! the School Committee about the concerns, wishes, and values of Rindge What’s the most pressing issue facing CRLS today? Students are not students. given enough of a role in making the decisions that affect them. While What is the most pressing issue facing CRLS today? The most pressing student complaints are listened to, they are rarely addressed. issue facing CRLS is the difference we see between the diversity of our What are your thoughts on the dress code? The dress code should be homerooms and our classrooms. Diversity is a core value of our school, limited to articles of clothing with offensive and hateful speech only; the however we do not see diversity throughout CP, Honors, and AP classes. way it is currently set up perpetuates rape culture and body shaming. Who really is Freddy the Falcon? Satu. May 2016 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL Page 19 Mari Gashaw Ben Smith-d’Agincourt Position: School Committee Rep Position: School Committee Rep Grade: 11 LC: R Grade: 11 LC: R Activities: Black Lives Matter Cam- Activities: Varsity Soccer, Job, Model bridge, The City School, other social UN justice organizations School Committee Apocalypse Bud- School Committee Apocalypse Bud- dy: Patricia Nolan dy: Students and teachers, because they know what’s up in the schools. Why are you running? I’m running because I am exhausted of hearing Why are you running? To give back to the community; there are lots the same things these past four years and I want to run being completely of social problems within the school and for any real change the School real and honest with school committee and students. Committee has to know. I want to take the responsibility to enact change What are your thoughts on the dress code? There doesn’t need to be a and have a lasting impact on the school. dress code. School isn’t about policing what people wear, it’s supposed to What’s the most pressing issue facing CRLS today? The racial divisions be a place of learning. within the school between the Honors and CP classes helping everybody What difference do you want to make? The difference I want to make is challenge themselves academically and narrowing the achievement gap. by making sure that students know that they have power and that they will Who really is Freddy the Falcon? The fierce mascot that intimidates all show up with that power every time they see an injustice. of our rivals which allows us to achieve sporting success. Nusrat Jahan Kamaria Gooding Position: Student Body Secretary Position: Senior Class President Grade: 10 LC: C Grade: 11 LC: C Activities: Henna Club, Breakthrough Activities: Mediation team, Varsity Greater Boston, Red Cross Volleyball, Varsity Basketball Which Cabinet Secretary do you What word bests sums up the Class most identify with? Alexander Ham- of 2017: L17 ilton because he was very determined and assertive to create change. Why are you running? I want to take lit notes and am very detail ori- Why are you running? I want to make our senior year as exciting and fun ented so note taking and reporting back as a secretary screams my name. for everyone. A lot of the Student Government activities seem to be made As a sophomore, what unique perspective do you bring to a school for certain groups of people in the school and I want to do things that will wide office? I will be able to represent the under-class and upper-class be entertaining for everyone. I want to do everything in my power to listen well because I’d be a qualified junior for the position and I’ll make sure to every voice and collaborate to create the best senior year possible. everyone’s voice is heard and promoted to create change! What will be your biggest contribution to the Class of 2017? Opening What will be your biggest contribution to the school? Communicating up school events to everyone and making everyone feel welcome. to the classes what’s going on behind the scenes so everyone is informed What’s the last line of your graduation speech? “Try not to become that so there’s no gap in understanding what Student Government’s all about. type of adult that you currently hate now.”

Zahyyeh Abu-Rubieh Jeremie Jean-Baptise Position: Senior Class President Position: Senior Class President Grade: 11 LC: S Grade: 11 LC: L Activities: UNICEF Club, The Pos- Activities: Model UN, Student Govt, sible Project, Breakthrough, Glocal, Marine Conservation Club, UNICEF Model UN club, Club 4, Possible Project and What word bests sums up the Class sailing What word bests sums up the Class of 2017: L17ty . of 2017: Hardworking Why are you running? I feel as though through all the work I’ve done Why are you running? I am running because being Senior Class Presi- I am qualified to fully support the Class of 2017, leading the initiative to dent is representing all the people who don’t speak out or are too scared ensure that we have the best year of our high school experience. to speak out. What will be your biggest contribution to the Class of 2017? If I get What will be your biggest contribution to the Class of 2017? For my se- elected Senior Class President to represent the Class of 2017, I promise nior class I will foster a stronger sense of community amongst everybody that any concern voiced by anyone will be directly addressed by myself in our grade, in addition to fundraising efforts and an amazing prom! and the rest of the the senior representatives. What’s the last line of your graduation speech? “You don’t have to be What’s the last line of your graduation speech? “Remember one thing: famous, you just have to make your parents and your city proud, and you in a world full of Meek Mills, always strive to be Drake.” already have.” Bouchra Benghomari Candidates for Other Offices Position: Senior Class VP Senior Class Secretary: Sophomore Representatives: Grade: 11 LC: S Gideon Leek Sam Costa Activities: President/Founder of Jemima Mascary April Dottin-Carter UNICEF Club, Club 4, Model UN Nusrat Africawala Tamara Campillo Lazcurain Spirit Veep: I’m mostly inspired by Julieta Gonzalez Cruz the presidents, so my Spirit Veep is Senior Class Treasurer: Shadman (Sakib) Asraf Barack Obama. Calvin Scannell Anthony Grassi Rikka Shrestha Alexander Sadock Grace Austin Why are you running? Going into our last year of high school, I wanna Junior Representatives: make sure that I will be able to do all I can to make sure our class has a Robel Mahari Make sure to come and see The Reg- succesful, fun, and unified final year! Tatiana Athanasopoulos ister Forum Student Gov. Forum on What role should the VP play? The vice president should be able to Juliette Low Fleury June 8th. help unify everyone and come up with creative fundraising/event ideas. Evelyn Hartenstein What scandal will you become embroiled in? “Bouchra, mastermind Lorra A Marseille Interviews by: Diego Lasarte and center of Student Government lemonade sale fraud, using powder mix Jahnavi Zondervan Responses edited for quality and brev- instead of real lemons to lower expense cost and raise money for Senior Leo Escobar ity. Prom” Youssef Zerbouaa Page 20 GGAMESAMES ANDAND HHUMORUMOR May 2016 Editorial Note: The following are works of EDITORIAL SATIRE and do not represent the views of The Register Forum Next Month’s Headlines

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Editorial Note: The following are works of EDITORIAL SATIRE and do not represent the views of the Register Forum Dumb & Dumber: The Opposing Viewpoints, Key Issues Saga of the 2016 Election What Does That there is nothing Ms. Clinton By won’t do to appeal to you Giovani Jajoute youngins. Maybe Hillary Register Forum Cloud Look Like? should break through a wall, Contributor screaming, “Oh, yeah!” to This is what the 2016 a room of tearful Sanders The Cloud Looks Like an Elephant presidential campaign has supporters. That will surely By but like it’s a cloud, so may- come to: a choice between bump up votes. Will MacArthur be another cloud that looks Hillary Clinton and Donald On the other hand, Register Forum Editor like a tusk will run into it Trump. I know when this Donald Trump also has a and then it will look like thing began we were all ex- tendency to fib, or more See the trunk? That’s an elephant with tusks. But pecting Lincoln Chafee to likely to look at the first re- not the trunk of anything then this cloud could rain take on George Pataki for sult in a Bing search, and that isn’t an elephant. Well, away? Which is the kind of the presidency, but some- state it as absolute truth. It is maybe a mammoth. It’s kin- cloud that rains? how Clinton and Trump as if he fact-checks as well da furry at the edges so that This one is the big maybe that one. came out on top. as Fox News. would make sense. What is puffy kind that looks like a Clouds look like things, In preparation for the Now, after taking a fur? Why do we call it fur on sheep. Except it looks like but are there any things that long-anticipated vote for quick look at these two, you animals but hair on people? an elephant. What would look like clouds? Like no- America’s Next Top Com- may still be undecided on But anyway, you can an elephant and a sheep put body is ever walking down mander, I will strut these who to vote for, and a bit definitely see the four legs. together look like? Would the street or something and two candidates down the hostile against me for not And elephants have that big that even happen? There are is just like damn, that alpaca runway, and hopefully, this making it any easier. ear that is supposed to look ligers and mules and stuff looks like a stratus cloud af. will help you decide who Well, if you expected like Africa. And tusks. The like that. I think it would Clouds just get left behind. you want to have the nucle- a well-educated and well- cloud doesn’t have tusks, just look like this cloud. Or Maybe that’s why they rain. ar launch codes given to. written decision-inducing First, we have Hillary article on whether the ego Clinton, who cannot seem to or the superego should con- The Cloud Looks Like a Bird stick to an outlook. Perhaps trol the id in the Games & before. Maybe all those pic- she should use superglue. Humor section, you only By tures weren’t actually of The impermanence of the have yourself to blame. Cameron Lane-Flehinger elephants. You can’t trust adhesive seems to be com- Trump seems to be on Register Forum Editor zoos man, they’ll tell you monly associated with her a warpath for the star-span- whatever you want to hear. apparent tendency to ditch gled throne, while Clinton’s Nah fam, that’s clear- No I don’t know what kind older ideals for younger attempts at being human ly a bird. You see that one, of bird it is. How would I ones, kind of like Trump’s and relatable are so seem- over there on the left? No know that? Do you think love life. ingly fake that I wouldn’t be not that one. OK follow I’m one of those bird peo- Clinton also has a ten- shocked to find out that she my finger, you see where ple? What do you call them cloud, it’s not worried about dency to try to be “hip” with was actually the one known I’m pointing? It’s got a big again, orno-something? money, or a job, or what the fledglings to secure the as Krang. round blob in the middle, Yeah it’s something like it’s gonna do this weekend. young vote. Whether it be Should we let the one and then like two weird that. Honestly that’s like It just is. We should all try group-hugging millennials, willing to say anything, no things coming out of the such a beautiful cloud. I love to be more like that cloud. doing the whip on Ellen, or matter how peculiar, be- sides. And the front, that’s a that cloud. You know what’s Do you think it has a name? adopting ideologies of an come POTUS, or Donald beak. How could you think wrong with society today? Should we give it a name? opposing candidate who is Trump? Decisions, deci- that’s an elephant? You’ve We don’t just stop and look Let’s name it George. Hello actually “hip” with the kids, sions. never even seen an elephant at things enough. Like this George. Page 22 SSPORTSPORTS May 2016 Leicester City Crowned Champions Premier League season was striker, Jamie Vardy, also By disasterous, spending a re- gathered media attention Alvan Rhoden cord four and a half months when he scored in a record Register Forum in last place. On the brink eleven consecutive games. Contributor of returning to the Champi- Junior Ben Smith The unassuming city onship League, the second d’Agincourt experienced of Leicester is the setting division, Leicester achieved Leicester’s campaign in a for one of the most aston- the unthinkable and escaped different way than most, ishing underdog stories in relegation to remain in the saying, “I’m a Tottenham sports history. Leicester Premier League. Hotspurs fan and watching City F.C., also known as the In summer of 2015, [Leicester City] win game Foxes, is the protagonist of Italian manager Claudio Ra- after game was heartbreak- this Cinderella-esque tale nieri was brought in. At the ing, knowing how much bet- in which they defy all odds start of this season, Leices- ter we’ve gotten over recent to be crowned English Pre- ter had a astonishing 5000 years.” Tottenham was also mier League champions. to 1 odds of winning the enjoying an excellent spell Fullback Christian Fuchs kisses the Premeir League trophy. Led by stars Jamie league. Sophomore Miles and were right on Leices- Photo Credit: Fox Sports Vardy and Riyad Mahrez Damon says that before the ter’s tail throughout the sea- win,” he says. Europe’s most prestigious and coach Claudio Ranieri, season, he “saw Leicester son. However, d’Agincourt Regardless, with two tournament, and with sum- Leicester City brought their City as...likely to be in the conceded that “as a player, weeks remaining in the sea- mer friendlies against some eight-month journey to a relegation zone rather than [Jamie Vardy] is very aware son, Leicester City were of the world’s strongest happy ending. But Leices- in the title race.” and really quick.” mathematically assured the teams. Roitman is optimis- ter’s fairy tale began long The Foxes responded Around the globe, soc- title, following Chelsea’s tic, musing, “They defied before the season started, to their critics by remaining cer fans rooted for Leices- 2-2 draw against Totten- the odds once—why not when they were virtu- ter, hoping to see the ham. twice?” ally unknown. Leicester had a 5000 to 1 odds humble minnows Their journey culmi- The road ahead will be Junior Nicolas of winning the league. achieve one of the nated into the perfect finish. tough, but Leicester City’s Livon-Navarro says greatest sporting feats Mir called it a “historic mo- contemporary fairy tale has that he “didn’t know of all time. ment.” Junior Ignacio Roit- demonstrated the heights that much about Leicester unbeaten for 18 of their first Junior Immaad Mir man also expressed his con- anyone can reach with hu- before the season. Their de- 20 games. The world was was confident that they tent with Leicester’s title, mility and hard work. Smith fence was always decent, shocked with the team’s per- wouldn’t pull it off. “What “It’s nice to see heart come d’Agincourt had some final but they couldn’t generate formance, as they defeated they did has never been on top over money.” words for his rivals: “It tru- any goals.” big teams such as Chelsea, done in my lifetime. I’ve Leicester City have a ly is amazing what Leices- After being promoted Tottenham, Liverpool, and only seen the same five vigorous schedule ahead of ter have accomplished, and in 2014, Leicester City’s first Manchester City. Their star or six teams competing to them, having qualified for it really is a fairytale.” Softball Team Looks to Continue Dominant Run in the DCL us at times, but that’s because he By knows what we’re capable of even Will Telingator if our confidence isn’t there.” Register Forum Contributor Coach Santos has been coach- After winning the DCL Cham- ing at CRLS for three years, and pionship for the first time in school there are rumors that this might be history last season and finishing his last year coaching. If so, he has with an impressive record of 16-4, certainly left a lasting impact on the softball team had high aspira- the softball program, and he will be tions heading into this year. Al- dearly missed. Senior captain Yule- though they lost some key players ska Ramirez notes, “I wouldn’t pick from their championship run last any other coach for us.” season, due to the help of strong se- Another important factor of nior leadership, an excellent coach, the softball team’s success is their and some underclassmen phenoms, strong sense of community and the softball team is back on track to team chemistry. Under the lead- compete for their second DCL title ership of senior captains Yuleska in a row. Ramirez and Jalisa Poindexter, the Jayla Blackmon high-fives her teammates before a game against Westford Academy. The softball program hasn’t softball team has been able to main- Photo Credit: Wicked Local Cambridge always been known for its winning tain their focus this season and keep to help them because I don’t want for the future varsity softball team prowess. However, after transition- their eyes on the prize, even with a Cambridge softball to be a joke in the years to come.” ing to the competitive Dual Coun- relatively young team. Ramirez and in a couple of years. They are the Already more than halfway ty League last season, the softball Poindexter provide a much-needed future, so they have to start grow- through the season, the softball team has truly flourished. They had support system, and their strong ing up and be leaders for the next team will look to win most of their one of their most successful sea- leadership and mentorship of the couple of years.” remaining games in order to clinch sons in school history last year, and younger players will certainly set It would seem like the younger their second playoff berth in a row. they have now become one of the the program up for success in the players have thrived in the support- They have some tough competition more feared teams in the DCL. years to come. Poindexter explains, ive atmosphere that the upperclass- up ahead, but they are confident in The success of the softball “We have tried to continue the suc- men have created, helping lead the their abilities and in each other that team can at least partly be attrib- cess into this season by eliminating team to an 8-4 record to begin the they have what it takes to compete uted to the beloved varsity head our mistakes and staying together season. Junior Alex Stewart has for another DCL title. coach, Che Santos. Says sophomore as a whole. Supporting each other been very impressed with the per- Junior Eliza McNulty asserts, pitcher Jayla Vicente-Blackmon, on and off the field and having good formance of the underclassmen so “We need to be competitive while “He definitely means a lot to this relationships with one another have far. “I think the underclassmen are still being positive, and if we play program. He treats each player as been beneficial to our season.” doing great, with three freshmen in like we know how to play, I think if we were his own daughter, which Co-captain Yuleska Ramirez the starting infield. They have re- we can win the rest of the league makes it even better for each of us adds, “Yes, I’m hard on them, I ally stepped up and filled some big games and hopefully win back-to- as players. He may be very hard on push them everyday, but it’s only shoes...I think there are high hopes back DCL championships.” May 2016 SSPORTSPORTS Page 23 The Register Forum Athletes of the Season As the spring season draws to a close, the Register Forum has gathered nominations for an “Athlete of the Season” from each sports team. Below are profiles of the athletes who were nominated by a teammate or coach, along with comments from the nominators about the selected athlete. Jayla Blackmon Ryan Telingator Softball, Class of 2018 Baseball, Class of 2017

“She works hard and we both have that “Guys like Ryan Telingator, you know, killer mentality and that hunger to win. program guys, do their job and give ev- I think it’s just crazy how good she is to erything to the program.” only be a sophomore, and it’ s just an – Benjamin William Austin honor to say she’s my starting pitcher.” “He hits dingers.” – Yuleska Ramirez – Ross Baker

Isak Prellner Brianna Duncan Boys Track, Class of 2017 Girls Track, Class of 2016

“Brianna’s a hard working kid who was “Isak has proven himself to be one of the triple DCL champion, triple defending most dependable and trustworthy people state champion last year. Whatever there on the team.” is to win, she’s won it.” – Esu Alemseged – Coach Cody

Ella Brown Skyler Heller Girls Lacrosse, Class of 2018 Boys Lacrosse, Class of 2017

“He’s worked the hardest out of anyone “Ella is kind, dedicated, hard-working, to elevate his game and get to the next and sincere. She is already so talented as level this year, and he always brings a a young player and her presence on the competitive and upbeat attitude. Also he’s field has such a positive attitude!” a freak athlete and does everything the – Suzannah Gifford team needs from him in every game.” – Arthur Girard

Ben Rosand Natalia Lanzoni Boys Tennis, Class of 2016 Girls Tennis, Class of 2017 “Ben has had a year-round influence on developing the team and creating the suc- “Natalia is the type of teammate who is cessful season that we’ve had this year. a little quiet, but so effective in motivat- He’s shown leadership in both wins and ing the rest of the team. A lot of her wins losses and made sure that everyone on are reflective of her attitude. I don’t think the team has a great experience.” she’s ever given up.” – Coach Nicholson – Sara Hauf

Colin McNeely Sepehr Khansalar Boys Volleyball, Class of 2016 Crew, Class of 2016

“Colin always comes up big when we “Sepehr is always trying to improve. He need him most. He’s consistently led by came into the boat with less experience, example and been the supportive pres- but quickly rose to the occasion. He’s also ence that we’ve needed. And he’s beauti- a bit flat despite all the lifting, but he’s ful.” working on it.” – Julian Cohen – Zachary Rothenberg

Sohaib Shah Sylvia Fresco Rugby, Class of 2016 Sailing, Class of 2019

“He is one of the fastest players on the “Sylvia never stops smiling. Her indomi- team and has arguably the best technique nable cheerfulness, dedication, and sense of anyone. Most importantly, he is true to of humor always lift the team’s spirits. the team and extremely dedicated.” She’s a pleasure to have on the team.” – Nikola Vasilevski – Paloma O’Connor Page 24 SSPORTSPORTS May 2016 New Coaches Rebuild Promising Sailing Team know him from previous replicate the success they By seasons, is obvious. From see in practice. Liam Greenwell the moment he walks into Last year, the team fin- Register Forum Editor the Community Boating ished second overall in the The CRLS Sailing classroom area, he gives off Mass Bay League Division Team is looking to make an aura of calm authority. C. The toughest opponents a stand in the Mass Bay When he asks why one sail- for the team this season, League with the help of a or is not present, someone Dougherty says, are private former sailor, Hugh Dough- shouts that she may have boarding school Nobles and erty ’15, in a new role as a concussion. Dougherty Greenough—last year’s Di- Assistant Coach. For him, responds, “Walk it off!” to vision C champions—and the decision to come back the laughter of the assem- Newton North. in a new role was motivated bled students; he smiles and Lixing Watermulder, by love for both the sport starts haranguing people a freshman, says that she’s and the team. about not bringing FOCA learned a lot from joining Junior Anton Rasmussen and freshman Lixing Watermulder take a rest. Photo Credit: Liam Greenwell His goal for the sea- checks. the sailing team. “It’s defi- son is to “build the team Thomas Craciun, a nitely one of the opportuni- an uncertainty to the wind ization that it’s a rebuilding and make a core group of freshman, says that Dough- ties at CRLS I’ve enjoyed,” speed. It’s hard to negotiate year, the team seems to still members who will help next erty is “a great guy and an she says. in such light boats, and the be in a strong position to do year.” Eventually, he says, a inspiration to be around.” Today, a warm Fri- pairs need to regularly “hike well in the division stand- goal is for the team to com- It’s a team built on the day in May, the team sails out”—lean out of the side ings. pete in regional qualifiers. promise of underclassmen in 420s, a two-person boat of the dinghy, still holding The team “did awe- The team also has with several years of sailing that’s smaller and faster onto the ropes and tiller. some” today, Donohue a new head coach than Mercuries, the “You came on a good congratulates at an end-of- this season, Amanda Dougherty is “a great guy and other boat the team day,” Donohue says to me practice meeting back in the Donohue, who has an inspiration to be around.” races in. It’s a joint as the first practice race be- classroom. contributed to more practice with Newton gins. “Usually there’s more The team is currently “intense and focused” North and Newton cursing.” in 5th place in Division C. practices, says Dougherty. under their belts already. Country Day, and, after a Though these races are The regular season ended Donohue in turn praised But many still have limited few rough starts, the Cam- only for practice, it turns on Tuesday, May 17th, and Dougherty’s work ethic and experience racing: the team bridge team starts to show into an undoubtedly a prom- the team had MBL cham- commitment to the team. can’t “lose courage” when its talent at racing. ising performance for the pionships on May 23rd and The rapport Dougherty competing, Dougherty The wind is unsteadi- Cambridge squad. It shows 24th. The last competition has already built with team says—they need to build ly gusting from Back Bay, Dougherty’s high standards of the season is Mass States members, several of whom confidence so that they can the skyscrapers providing that, despite his character- hosted by MIT on May 25th.

From left: Coach Donohue whistles the start of a practice race; team members rig the 420s; sophomore Shuvom Sadhuka and junior Zane Goodnow-Russell sail in front of the skyline. Photo Credit: Liam Greenwell After Strong Season, Boys Volleyball Looks To Tournament a second-place ranking in the state positions, the team has had the free- team, and that extra experience has By from MaxPreps. Despite dropping dom to experiment with a variety of helped the team develop chemis- Cameron Lane-Flehinger back-to-back games in mid-May, lineups. Said Cohen, “they’ve been try on and off the court. Explained Register Forum Editor including one to league rivals West- our most steadfast players, which in senior Elmer Vivas, “When we see Four years ago, the CRLS ford Academy, the team rallied to a game of ups and downs is a criti- someone who’s not playing at the boys volleyball team made a domi- take 2nd in the DCL behind Lin- cal piece to a good team.” potential we know they have it al- nant run through the state tourna- coln-Sudbury. Epstein has been particularly lows us to see that and push them ment that captivated and united the Crucial to the team’s success key for the Falcons this season. even more.” city, ultimately ending with the pro- this season have been the players Much like the point guard in basket- As they enter the playoffs, the gram’s first state title. Now, a new who senior Julian Cohen described ball or the quarterback in football, Falcons are looking to make criti- group of players is hoping to follow as the “rocks” of the team. With se- the setter is responsible for orga- cal adjustments that they hope will in their footsteps and bring another niors Daniel Walsh (libero), Colin nizing the offense, reading match- help propel them to a deep tourna- title back to Cambridge. The Fal- McNeely (right), and Griffin Andres ups, and distributing the ball. In the ment run. Both senior captains and cons started the campaign strong, (outside hitter), and junior Noah past few years, several Cambridge coach Leary emphasized the need jumping out to a 12-1 record and Epstein (setter) holding down their setters have earned accolades, for greater intensity on the court. with Rodolfo Bonates ‘13 and He- Said Walsh, “When we’re all loud nok Tilahun ‘15 both reaching the and intense we’re at our best, but 1000-point mark during their CRLS sometimes we start to get down on careers. With his standout play this ourselves and that’s what we need year, Epstein has put himself on to improve on.” When asked about track to join them. Said coach Kel- the team’s prospects in the tourna- ley Leary, “He’s been really smart. ment, coach Leary was cautiously He’s a strong server and usually optimistic, saying, “I know this makes pretty smart decisions as far team can win states. Whether we as his lineups and matchups at the play consistent enough to do that net.” remains to be seen. I think there’s Many of the team’s key con- at least probably six teams who It has been four years since the volleyball team has won its last state title. tributors also play together for can take it, so I’d like to know that Photo Credit: Aidan Richards Beantown VBC, a club volleyball we’re gonna fight for it.”