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ELLENBERG ENCOURAGES POTENTIAL STUDENTS FLOOD CAMPUS UNCERTAINTY IN MATH By Grace Gibbs ’18 your political beliefs, your Staf Reporter scientific beliefs.” He added, “Believe Students and faculty whatever you believe all eagerly listened to mathe- day long, but at night try matician Dr. Jordan Ellen- to reason the opposite of berg’s address to students what you believe by day. and faculty on the power You might change your be- of mathematical thinking liefs, but if you don’t, if you on Tuesday, March 22. As can’t talk yourself out of the the Charles Krause ’51 Fel- things you believe, you will low in Rhetoric, his speech come to understand much expertly tied personal an- more why you believe what ecdotes with math, encour- you do.” aging the community to ac- Dr. Ellenberg was a child cept uncertainty. prodigy who grew up in Po- In his introductory re- tomac, Maryland. He com- marks, Mathematics and mented, “I started reading Computer Science Depart- at two, and I could multiply ment Head Dr. Matthew two-digit numbers in my Bardoe noted the reason head when I was fve. One for inviting Dr. Ellenberg of my earliest memories is to speak. “I hope that he working out a way to gener- inspires you tonight and in- ate Pythagorean triples.” Photo by Elle Rinaldi/The Choate News stills an appreciation of the When his classmates Prospective students and their parents walk towards the Winter Ex to attend the special interests fair. power of math and a better were learning algebra in understanding of the role it eighth grade, he was doing plays in all of our lives,” Dr. college-level work. Later, By Alyssa Shin ’18 extensive travel, many pro- The day kicked off with panel, I was a bit nervous, Bardoe said. Dr. Ellenberg competed in Staf Reporter spective students hail from registration for prospective but when I got there, I felt Dr. Ellenberg launched the International Math- a multitude of countries students and their families calm. I thought the crowd into his speech by saying, “I ematical Olympiad three At the beginning of ev- and states to participate in followed by a question and was going to be much big- want to complicate the way times, winning two gold ery Choate student’s ca- the day’s activities. answer session by a panel of ger. The parents asked real- you think about math and medals and one silver. reer stands the open doors “The most exciting thing current students. ly good questions; no ques- what it means to do math of Archbold. On Tuesday, about revisit days is travel- tion was too challenging or to solve a problem.” He I want to complicate March 29, the Choate com- ling from state to state or Campus is more hard to answer. It was fun, elaborated, “Mathematics the way you think munity welcomed 87 fami- fair to fair, interviewing lively and fun with I had a wonderful time.” He is not just about getting the lies of newly accepted stu- students in a hotel lobby spoke on the student life about math. the new students right answer to a question. dents to campus for the first or here on campus, getting and parents. panel on Tuesday. It’s about asking the right Dr. Jordan Ellenberg of three Spring Revisits, an through the committee and Although the audience question. And even about important and busy day of the highly intensive selec- Samantha Rusanak ‘18 is usually friendly, the rejecting the question Currently the John D. classes and activities. tion process, and finally panelists have faced tough that’s being asked to you, if MacArthur Professor of Although tours intro- getting to a beautiful spring Registration is held in questions about the real- it’s the wrong question.” Mathematics at the Univer- duce Choate life to appli- day and seeing the students’ the Paul Mellon Arts Center ities of high school, and sity of Wisconsin-Madison, cants, revisit days provide smiling faces and their fam- every year, and prospective those of private high school Dr. Ellenberg received his prospective students a full- ilies who are super thrilled students and their families in particular, in the past. A.B. and Ph.D. in mathe- er sense of what attending about Choate.” are greeted with flags from “This year, the crowd matics from Harvard Uni- Choate entails. Sometimes, She added, “It is very com- all countries from which was definitely calmer and versity, as well as a Master’s the experience only re- forting to work in a profession Choate students hail. These quieter. Last year, we had degree in fiction writing affirms one’s confidence that can take a student from flags line the pathway to the challenging questions from from Johns Hopkins. in their choice, but often the early stages of choosing PMAC, representing Cho- the parents about drugs Afterwards, Dr. Ellen- times, conflicted students to attend a new school to a ate’s geographic diversity. and alcohol. This year, it berg wrote two books, the make their big decision hopefully completed stage. Students on the panel are was more about academics New York Times bestseller on which school to attend It is a rewarding job, to work carefully chosen to repre- and student life in gener- Photo by Elle Rinaldi/The Choate News How Not to Be Wrong: The based on their revisit ex- with a family from September sent a cross-section of the al,” reflected Coco Kulle ’16, During his talk, he chal- Power of Mathematical perience. While it can be to April, and then watch them student body, and these who spoke on the panel this lenged students to “put Thinking and The Grass- difficult for international grow in this community for students have had diverse year and last year. She con- pressure on all your beliefs, hopper King, a humorous students or those who hail years,” said Ms. Dana Brown, experiences at the school. tinued, “We had a practice not just your mathematic from far destinations to at- Senior Associate Director of Simon Jimenez ’18 said, beliefs, your social beliefs, See Ellenberg, Page 2 tend revisit day due to the Admission. “Before I went up to the See Spring Revisits, Page 3

ROBOTICS TEAM GEARS UP FOR WORLDS SIGN-OUT PILOT By Samantha Stevenson ’19 is now heading to the VEX against others. Groups other robots repeatedly. Reporter World Championships in aimed to fire an object Some of those mechan- TO RUN IN SPRING Louisville from April 20-23. about ten or thirteen feet ical issues occurred during By Neve Scott ’18 Originally, Choate con- While many Choate The other robots Choate across a field into a net in the tournament itself, lead- Reporter sidering using sign-out soft- students spent their spring crafted also did well. Teams a competition aptly named, ing to the downfall of the ware that Patrick Kage ’16 breaks watching Netflix, 202B and 202D were semi- “Nothing But Net.” After- 202C robot. After a fantas- After nearly a year of created. In December 2015, the Robotics Team compet- fnalists; both missed quali- ward, if time permitted, ro- tic first day, 202C’s robot discussion on converting Kage talked to Dean of Stu- ed in a crucial qualifying fying for the World Champi- bots levitated their partner was accidentally dropped; the current archaic sign- dents Mr. James Stanley tournament for the 2016 onship by one point. robot for extra points. the robot’s aluminum frame out system to a convenient about an idea he had to mod- VEX World Champion- Co-coach of the Robotics This challenge was not morphed, changing it detri- electronic version, Director ernize the sign-out process: ships in Kentucky. From Team Mr. Kyle Di Tieri said, nearly as simple as it may mentally. As Mr. Di Tieri of Residential Life Mr. Will “I talked with Mr. Stanley March 5-6, Choate Robotics “It was saddening to see sound. According to the explained, “If you change Morris hopes to implement and tried to get something in Teams 202A, 202B, 202C, them loose by one point, but leader of 202A, Katrina an angle by even half a de- the REACH Boarding School motion. I wrote the applica- and 202D participated in there’s a bit of luck that hap- Gonzalez ’17, “There are a gree, your shot from ten Software spring term. tion over a few weekends. It the VEX Southern New pens at these, and they were lot of inconsistencies and feet away is completely off Earlier this school year, wasn’t super intricate,” Pat- England Regional Tourna- just dealt bad cards.” mechanical issues that the park.” Though the team Choate had to decide wheth- rick recalled. “Essentially, ment in Worcester, MA. During the Southern needed to be fixed through- tried to fix the problem, er or not to use software from the Dean’s Assistant would Of the 75 robots at the New England Tournament, out the season.” For exam- they couldn’t salvage the REACH or from Choate stu- initiate the process, and the tournament, the 202A ro- each robot was randomly ple, 202B had motor issues robot, and 202C’s ranking dents; the school eventually students would do the next bot managed to snag the paired with another robot in the middle of the tour- decided on the former due to gold, and the Robotics team in an alliance to compete nament from colliding into See Robotics, Page 2 its increased capabilities. See REACH, Page 3

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By Pinn Chirathivat ’19 Mr. Stanley went on, novel. Because of his work, Reporter “Nobody was in favor of he was New York Public Li- continuing to allow it. The brary Young Lions Fiction Citing various safe- senior officers, including Award finalist. ty concerns, Dean of Stu- Mr. Stanley and Headmas- Dr. Ellenberg has also dents Mr. James Stanley ter Dr. Alex Curtis among written articles for the New announced the school’s de- others, made the ultimate York Times, the Washing- cision to ban hoverboards decision, but it was also dis- ton Post, the Wall Street on Choate’s campus at an cussed by form deans, and Journal, the Boston Globe, all-school meeting on Feb- everyone agreed that hover- and other publications. Ad- ruary 23. boards should be banned.” ditionally, he writes a regu- Mr. Stanley said, “It’s However, he added, lar column for Slate column hard to ignore the U.S. Con- “Choate has talked about called “Do the Math.” sumer Product Safety Com- finding the right time to The Charles Krause mission declaring that ‘no ban them. We wanted to lecture series is a lecture hoverboards currently on do it near a vacation, so series sponsored by differ- the market can be deemed students could take them ent academic departments safe.’ When the government home. We tried to ban them each year. Charles Krause says there isn’t one of them when students could adjust ’51 sponsored this series in that is safe, it is hard to quickly. We did not think Illustration by Mckynzie Romer order to encourage young go ahead and say, ‘Hey it’s there was a need to act Cases of hoverboards combusting compelled Choate to ban hoverboards. people to speak in public safe. It’s okay.’” midwinter.” Mr. Stanley’s Academy, and The Hill years at Choate, we have all honesty I believe it was with clarity of thought, con- In February, the prod- announcement came just School, gathered to discuss never allowed students to for the better.” fidence, and enthusiasm. uct safety commission has before the start of Choate’s issues at the schools, in- have motorized scooters.” Hoverboard owner reported more than 48 in- Spring Break. cluding hoverboards. Students who have used Grayson Brunjes ‘18 said, Dr. Ellenberg cidents of the hoverboards The idea arose after the By January, St. Paul’s, hoverboards on campus “Considering the inher- encouraged us to catching on fire, destroy- Dean of Eleven Schools Exeter, and Brooks had an- agree with the rationale ent design flaws in hover- ing furniture and homes, Conference the Choate nounced that hoverboards behind the ban, to ensure boards, and the damage be more concerned despite hoverboard popu- deans attended in Janu- were not allowed on cam- the safety of the Choate they may cause, I think that about our ability larity. Though hoverboard ary. Deans from Choate, pus. According to Mr. Stan- students. Asher Kassinove the school’s decision is an to ask the right companies claim the low along with those from Phil- ley, “Every other school ’19 said, “I think that they entirely responsible one. questions. quality lithium-ion batter- lips Exeter Academy, Phil- that attended the Confer- need to take precautions However, though the deci- ies are to blame, the prod- lips Academy Andover, St. ence had already banned and banning them was part sion was justified, it took Dr. Matthew Bardoe uct safety commission is in- Paul’s School, Deerfield hoverboards.” of it. I believe they took the some fun out of the dorms.” vestigating the products as Academy, The Hotchkiss Choate has a similar ban necessary measure to en- This year, it was the math a whole. As of January, the School, Northfield Mount on motorized vehicles in sure students’ safety.” Pinn Chirathivat department’s turn to host a commission was investigat- Hermon, The Taft School, the student handbook. Mr. He added, “Of course I may be reached at Charles Krause ’51 Fellow. ing 13 hoverboard brands. Loomis Chaffee, Blaire Stanley remarked, “In my wish I still had mine, but in [email protected]. Dr. Matthew Bardoe also worked with HPRSS teacher Mr. John Connelly and As- sociate Director of Commu- nications and Media Com- CHOATE TO PROVIDE FREE TAMPONS munications Mrs. Lorraine Connelly, who are co-coordi- By Nathan Chang ’17 Recently, a handful of idea, “We immediately mondson commented, “We In contrast to other ini- nators of the Charles Krause Staf Reporter states have ended the luxu- supported the initiative, realized that other schools tiatives currently in front ’51 Lecture Series, to invite a ry tax on tampons. but what we decided to do have tampon dispensers for of the school administra- guest to speak at the school. Upon returning to cam- The proposal to offer was to introduce all these free, such as Deerfield and tion, such as one overhaul- “Dr. Ellenberg was easily pus next year, girls may free tampons and pads feminine produce in public Andover, but we don’t.” ing Choate’s dress code, relatable to a high school au- notice a subtle change in was student-driven. Bolt, buildings first.” She added, “I think it’s the process to accept the dience. What was especially the school: there will be Edmondson, Burton, and kind of ridiculous that we initiative to offer free tam- effective about his talk was dispensers containing free Michelle Lopez ’16, drafted This is concrete give out free condoms in the pons and pads was swift. his discussion about uncer- tampons and pads present a proposal during winter Health Center, and that we The students involved were tainty and contradiction. We in the girls’ bathrooms in term to offer directly to the proof of something have toilet paper that’s ac- grateful for the quick pro- usually associate math with some buildings. The school administration. that we’ve done cessible in all bathrooms, cess, and they attributed getting right answers, but plans to install these dis- As Edmondson re- to advance gender but we don’t have another the success of their initia- Dr. Ellenberg encouraged us pensers in academic build- marked, “We all looked at equality at this medical necessity, a health tive to their decision to go to be concerned about our ings, the library, the Win- each other and said, ‘This necessity, and a sanitation directly to the administra- ability to ask the right ques- ter X, and Archbold over is a no-brainer. Why don’t school. necessity, such as tampons tion, instead of distributing tions,” Dr. Bardoe said. the summer, and they will we do this?’” In February, Michelle Bolt ’16 or pads. If we want the com- a petition or working with He also shared other install them in dormitory Edmondson proposed the munity to be on equal play- Student Council. As Bolt qualifications that factor in bathrooms after. idea of providing free sani- Ms. Wallace added, “It ing grounds for both sexes, commented, “I think that a decision to choose a speak- Michelle Bolt ’16, a stu- tary products in bathrooms is a recognition that fe- then we need to have them.” if we went through Student er. “There is also a financial dent who initiated the idea, to Mrs. Kathleen Wallace, males are different biolog- Burton drew an analo- Council, it would have tak- aspect to how it all works. In noted its significance. “It the Associate Headmaster. ically from males. It’s just gy with a tampon dispens- en a little bit longer, though all, based on the direction means we’re making prog- After hearing the stu- another way of supporting er to Purell dispensers. I think that they would have of the Krause fellowship, ress for the school. A lot dents’ proposal, Mrs. Wal- our girls on campus. I’m “I think it’s also the fact agreed to it as well.” which tells us how we should of the time people say ‘You lace then presented the just glad that there was a that almost every build- Bolt believes that the be picking people, my rec- can talk about something, idea to the Senior Ofcers, group of students that felt ing — dorm building and change was long overdue: ommendations of candi- but what are you actual- a group of administrators like they could come for- academic building alike — “I came from an all-girls dates who would be good ly doing?’ This is concrete which includes herself, Dr. ward and ask about this and has Purell hand dispens- school in New York City to have, and a sense of how proof of something that Alex Curtis, the Headmas- make a request. I think that ers. You could make the ,and we had free pads and much each candidate costs, we’ve done to advance gen- ter; Ms. Katie Levesque, the shows a certain amount argument that those are a tampons absolutely every- we make a decision of who der equality at this school, Dean of Faculty; Mr. James of self-awareness among health item, but they’re not where. You wouldn’t walk would be the best,” he said. so I definitely think it’s a Stanley, the Dean of Stu- those students and con- a necessity. Yet, obviously, into a bathroom and expect Dr. Ellenberg’s talk step in the right direction.” dents; Mr. Daniel Courcey, fidence in those students the school feels like that’s to be charged for toilet pa- warranted mixed student Zemia Edmondson ’16 the Executive Director of that the school will listen to important to have for stu- per, but you’re still charged reactions. Ava Hacker ’18 and Esul Burton ’16, two Development and Alumni them and act appropriately dents to access on a daily for something you have remarked, “I thought Dr. other students involved Relations; Ms. Allison Cady, in response to a request, basis,” she said. “I would absolutely no control over. Ellenberg’s talk was really with the initiative, agreed. Director of Strategic Plan- which I think we did.” say that since women men- I think it’s just one conse- good, but he introduced too They stated that the school ning and Communications; Before proposing the struate monthly, and then I quence of the stigma sur- many points. I wish he had is not only recognizing the and Mr. Richard Saltz, the idea, the students met mul- think we should extend that rounding periods.” instead focused on a few needs of its students, but it Chief Financial Ofcer. tiple times to discuss the courtesy, and we should so that he could have gone is also responding to cur- Ms. Wallace noted that reasons for the school to provide tampons and other Nathan Chang may be reached more in depth.” rent debate in the world. after she introduced the implement this change. Ed- sanitary materials for free.” at [email protected]. Henry Jacobs ’17 agreed. “I liked the program. I thought he had some very interesting ideas, but I CHOATE’S 202A ROBOT VICTORIOUS thought he could have been more organized.” He con- Robotics from Page 1 knew was going to come school in the VEX World tinued, “From the middle of up is that we’re different Championships. Interest- the program to the end, he dropped 10-15 places in the squads, and so it’s hard to ed members have to fill seemed to lose the focus of tournament rankings. remember we’re still all the out a form, and Meguid, the audience.” Despite this upsetting same team. However, we’re Mr. Di Tieri, and Co-coach Alan Luo ’18 said, “I re- incident, Mr. Di Tieri says, all here at Choate. We’re Mr. Murgio met to decide ally enjoyed the speech. He “We’re different squads all Choate’s robotics team. whom should go to compete was able to bring at least and it is hard to remem- That’s what we should con- in Louisville, Kentucky. the foundations of statistical ber we’re still all the same tinue to be and always re- Co-coach Mr. Mur- thinking to an accessible lev- team. Whereas one team mind ourselves of that.” gio remarked, “We hope el, which was good.” does well, everyone does Meguid added, “I al- to have a good showing at He added, “When I well in my mind.” ways tell every team before Worlds. We don’t expect to stayed after, a lot of people Robotics Captain Ad- they go on to a match is win it, but we hope to do as asked questions, and where- ham Meguid ’16 was still ‘Good luck and have fun,’ well as we can. In the fu- as most speakers would start proud of 202C. He said, Photo by Audrey Powell/The Choate News and I think having fun is ture, I hope to continue to making things up when they “I’m very proud of the Students worked tirelessly on robots for up to 20 hours per week. one of the most important build on the success this were obviously out of their whole team, not just 202A, parts of being in Robotics.” year and have even more comfort zone, Dr. Ellenberg because we are still one really hard, and I’m happy of maintaining camarade- In the spirit of cama- robots qualify.” said ‘I don’t know.’ I appre- team — just with four dif- that they get to have this rie. “When one team does raderie, the Robotics team ciated this.” ferent robots. Everyone has amazing opportunity.” well, everyone does well in plans to select 11 people Samantha Stevenson put in a lot of time and ef- Mr. Di Tieri also em- my mind,” he comment- from the whole team, not may be reached at Grace Gibbs may be reached fort. They’ve been working phasized the importance ed. “The one thing that I just 202A, to represent the [email protected]. at [email protected]. Friday, april 1, 2016 The ChoaTe News NEWS | 3 CHOATE WELCOMES FIRST ROUND CHORUS FILLS MUSIC OF REVISITING STUDENTS GAP IN NEW YORK Spring Revisits from Page 1 bled at the Seymour St. John Chapel for a perfor- meeting at the admissions mance by the Choate Sym- PUBLIC SCHOOL office yesterday, during phony Orchestra. “Boars By Namsai Sethpornpong ’17 administrators don’t recog- which they talked to us Explore” groups then de- Staf Reporter nize the importance of mu- about how to handle tough parted from the Chapel. sic. “A lot of schools don’t questions, such as those After classes, an ice From 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 have any music at all, and about drugs or alcohol, for cream social took place in p.m. every day for four days often those are schools in example. Otherwise, we the Worthington Johnson over spring break, members which students could ben- didn’t really prepare for the Athletic Center. Members of the Choate Chamber Cho- efit the most from musical panels. I think it’s better Applicants came from of all student clubs and rus taught music classes to education,” said Ms. Kegel. not to prepare so the an- sports teams gathered to children of all age groups in swers are honest.” discuss Choate life in un- a Bronx public school called For the people who’ve The school amended the structured conversations PS154. This marks the sec- usual 8-period 45-minute outside of the classroom ond year that chorus has had sheltered lives, block class to accommo- with parents and prospec- travelled to PS154. it must have been date visitors. Conference tive students. The social Choral Director Ms. Al- great to go in and block was removed, leav- marked the end of the of- ysoun Kegel hopes that this experience a whole ing a school day that was ficial schedule planned for trip to PS154 marks a deep- 40 minutes shorter. The revisit day, but athletes ening relationship between new environment. Admissions Office paired and musicians were invited PS154 and Choate. She Evan Robison ’16 each prospective student to witness extracurricular commented on how the trip with a current student who activities in action by ob- resonated with her. “I have PS154 nearly fell victim shared similar interests. serving sports practices or always been really aware of to this trend. Four years The admissions office ex- music rehearsals. what a great privilege it is to ago, it was nearly forced to pected hosts, who were in- Revisit day is largely a have access to a musical ed- close. Despite this, PS154 formed ahead of time via cooperative endeavor be- ucation. I grew up in a low- made a remarkable recov- email about their assigned Average GPA of tween the Choate commu- er-income household but ery and now houses an af- visitor and asked to pick admitted nity and accepted students. had scholarships to go to ter-school music program, students up information packets, to Members of the Choate private schools that had mu- an initiative that last year’s meet their prospective stu- 10% community, as hosts, have sic, and I was also a part of a Choate Acapalooza helped dent between second and to be welcoming, but visi- church choir that gave me a make possible. “Last year, third period. As a result, tors also have to be open to lot of musical training,” she we took the funds from Aca- prospective students would getting to know Choate in said. “Having such a rich palooza to help PS154 start get a chance to experience order for revisit day to be musical experience really el- an after-school program what a real Choate class is productive. Revisit day is evated my quality of life as in which kids get to learn like, something most had also a day when the entire a child. So sharing that with the keyboard, guitar, and only read about. Often- Choate community collabo- young people is something drums,” says Ms. Kegel. Af- times, the visitors would rates to create a special and that I am especially passion- ter the chorus students fin- actively participate in-class unforgettable experience. ate about. In addition, mu- ished teaching their class- discussions or other activi- The Admissions Office sic is also very important for es, they held a culminating ties, fully immersing them- collaborated with other and cognitive and neurological performance featuring the selves in the school’s aca- worked tirelessly months in development.” PS154 students singing demic experience. advance to create the per- Evan Robison ’16, songs that Choate students 90% The general consensus fect and feasible day. With- Co-President of the Vocal taught them. The Choate among the potential stu- out the hours of work that and Choral Program, de- chorus also sang a few piec- dents about their revisit ex- the Admissions expended scribed his experience. “I es during the concert. periences was positive. when organizing the entire actually went to a middle Kevin Auman ’17, a Prospective student Ro- day, including information school in New Haven, so I member of the Choate cho- hin Shivdasani comment- sessions, class visits, the so- have similar experiences rus, said that the experience ed, “My experience has cial, and performances, the with that of the students “was truly enriching.” been great. Choate is very 46% Choate community would from the school we visited. Moving forward, Ms. welcoming, and the classes 54% not have been able to take I went to school with peo- Kegel emphasized that her were detailed; I saw a lot of part in the truly remarkable ple who have a lot of social goal is to create a lasting critical thinking and a lot of Spring Revisit Day. and financial issues.” He and prolonged connection discussion. There was not “On Revisit Day, there remarked, “For the people with the school. “I’m hoping a lot of busy work, and ev- are a lot more people, the who’ve had sheltered lives, that this trip is going to have erything seemed like it was dining hall food is substan- it must have been great to some longevity because we really meaningful. All the tially better, and campus go in and experience a whole were working with many of kids seemed really motivat- is more lively and fun with new environment with peo- the kids this year who we ed, individual, and special. Number of applications the new students and par- ple who aren’t like them and worked with last year. The Each person has his or her ents. Classes are more in- share music with them.” ability to go back there re- own talents. It is a very vi- teractive. Even the weath- Over the past 60 years, peatedly and with the same brant community.” er cooperated!” Samantha music programs in public Choate students to serve the While the accepted stu- Rusanak ’18 said with a schools have faced nation- same PS154 students is very dents were taken to classes laugh, “I think revisit day wide cuts in funding due to important.” She stressed, and got a taste of rigorous was a definite success.” the emphasis on ameliorat- “We’re serving people who Choate academics, parents The Choate community ing falling testing scores. have very similar back- attended information ses- can expect more students Music education is often the grounds and identities with sions covering many facets to arrive on Monday and first thing removed from our students here.” of Choate life from the sci- Thursday of next week. public school curriculums in ences to college counseling. an effort to find quick solu- Namsai Sethpornpong Afterwards, parents and Alyssa Shin may be reached tions to budget problems. may be reached at visiting students reassem- at [email protected]. Additionally, many school [email protected]. Data courtesy of Mr. Ray Difley III and Ms. Judy Donald

REACH SOFTWARE SIMPLIFIES DORM SIGN-OUTS

Continued from Page 1 on this project, talking to the However, the conver- After trying to set up with a Dean’s Assistant to of any system, and this sys- school’s Information Tech- sion to the REACH sign-out the software in November, verbally verify the details. tem is no different.“ step, which would be filling nology Services. Together, system hasn’t been simple. REACH realized that its REACH will also be able Mr. Morris plans to in- out their information, then they developed a system that Mr. Morris stated, “The big- program could not accom- to inform house advisers corporate features of the locking that into the data- was ready to beta test. gest obstacle has been in- modate the large number of and prefects who is on cam- new sign-out system in base for the house adviser At about the same time, corporating everyone that people that are usually in the pus throughout the week stages, depending on the and dean to sign it.” an outside vender called is involved in the sign-out Choate sign-out process. The via a digital house log to success of the system. He There were some prob- REACH Boarding School process in an organized company began developing a expedite checking-in during aims to run pilot tests in lems with Kage’s proposed Software contacted Choate. manner. All of the actors more robust system, which is the start of study hours and dorms such as Tenney and application. “Virtually any- ITS compared the REACH in the process needed to be currently in the beta-testing curfew. Mr. Morris com- Bernhard House in the one could log on.” He elabo- software with the software able to connect efciently: stage. Mr. Morris anticipates mented, “In principle, the spring, followed by more rated, “There was no system Kage developed, and by Sep- the student, the parents, the a conference call with the new system will give us the tests during the summer. to verify whether the e-mail tember, the department had house advisor, the dean.” go-ahead to begin internal flexibility needed to replace Mr. Morris hopes that was valid or not. There were decided that REACH was testing to a couple of dorms, the current sign-out system the whole campus will adapt similar problems with de- more robust and secure. It is well known that and, if that is successful, he effectively. It remains to be to this new sign-out system termining the identity of the According to Mr. Mor- the current sign-out hopes to implement a pilot seen what it will look like.” by fall 2016. adviser and dean.” ris, “The current system test for the entire school. He elaborated, “There’s al- Nevertheless, the school accomplishes a clear chain system is byzantine. A beneft of the new sys- ways a dip of issues encoun- Neve Scott may be reached approved the idea to mod- of accountability — it is the Mr. Will Morris tem will be the ability to ac- tered in the implementation at [email protected]. ernize the sign-out process. responsibility of a boarding Director of Residential Life cess sign-out permissions si- Mr. Will Morris, Dean of school to know the where- multaneously by all parties. Residential Life, explained, abouts of every single stu- Moreover, several sce- The forms can be accessed “It is well known that the dent at curfew each night. narios were possible in the via iPad, iPhone, or laptop; current sign-out system is The new system maintains sign-out process, based house advisers, deans, and byzantine. We recognized this accountability, but do on an individual’s circum- parents will be able to either the problem and knew that it in a way that is more ef- stances. Mr. Morris ex- approve or deny the sign-out there had to be a better way cient for everyone involved, plained, “A student missing that at their fngertips. to sign out that was efficient particularly students.” He more than one class day re- However, according to for both the students and noted, “Peer schools have quired more people, for ex- Mr. Morris, the sign-out sys- the faculty alike.” run pilots with this software ample, a teacher, a coach, or tem will still require a form Kage continued to work and have been pleased.” the Director of Studies.” of face-to-face interaction 4 |OPINIONS: CAMPUS The ChoaTe News Friday, april 1, 2016 The ChoaTe News A LETTER TO THE CLASS OF 2016 th 110 Masthead VOL. CIX By Ryan Shepard ’14 best way I can put it. It’s thought I was going to be ees and thinking to myself, J. Bryce Wachtell ’17 NO. 13 Guest Writer an emotional rollercoaster going out every night, get- “Wow! They’re going to Editor-in-ChiEf that will take you from ting extended curfew, and change Choate forever.” Lucas C. Ferrer ’17 Sabrina Xie ’17 Dear Class of 2016, your last track meet to say- more. I had unrealistic ex- There are so many Managing Editor ProduCtion Editor ing goodbye to your best pectations. But even though things that will seem in- I remember my last mo- friends. No, it is not a time senior spring wasn’t what I significant during senior ments on Choate’s campus. when you get skip classes. had expected it to be, what spring, but you will realize News opiNioNs I was standing in the door- No, it is not a time when did happen was even better by the end of it all that you Varshini Kumar ’17 Katharine Li ’17 Truelian Lee ’17 Jack O’Donnell ’17 way of Memorial House you get to relax all day, than I had hoped. had been taking a lot of it Room 304. It was the room every day. No, it is not a I ended up finding out for granted. Are all of my Features arts & Leisure I had moved into my fresh- time when you get to break why senior spring is so close friends and I ever go- Jessica Shi ’17 Camila Borjesson ’17 man year in 2010 and the school rules and still ex- memorable. Your last se- ing to be in the same place sports photography room that I had spent my pect to graduate. mester of high school is the at the same time again after Rachel Hird ’17 Elle Rinaldi ’17 senior year in as a Mem The senior spring you last time for a lot things. we graduate? Am I ever go- House prefect. Mapei’s have probably been expect- For me, it was the last time ing to be able to compete on “Don’t Wait” came blasting ing is a lie. It’s a big, fat lie. I ever got to run track. I a real sports team again? PRODUCTION & DESIGN sociaL Media through my ear buds as I I know this seems harsh, still remember setting my The answer for most of Sophie Ball ’17 graphics closed the door. but I’m going to need you to PR in my last track meet these questions is going to Arielle Kasinove ’17 Ariel Zhang ’18 I cried. I’m not afraid get out of your feelings. The at Westminster and the be no. You don’t get to do circuLatioN oNLiNe to admit that. I had just senior spring you’ve been bus ride back with Ramy these things again. You get Nils Lovegren ’18 Nikhil Davar ’18 graduated high school an told about is about as real and Charles and Ofo. I still one Last Hurrah. You get Alan Luo ’18 adVisers hour ago and my mom had as Narnia. With that being remember the last time I one graduation. You get one Mr. Austin Davis Video told me she was proud of said, senior spring will still got to plan an interschool senior week. You get one... Mr. Mike Peed Johnny Clapham ’17 me. Things like that don’t probably be the best part of and having my girlfriend unless you’re a PG, but you happen every day. Most im- your Choate experience. surprise me at the dance. get the point. This moment portantly, it had started to Senior spring is dif- I remember going to Mr. in your life happens one hit me that I had done it: A ferent for everyone, so I D’s with Gabe, Simi, Nuha, time. It’s going to feel like STAFF little, quiet kid from North can only speak to my ex- Breanne, and Monica for it can’t go by quick enough, Shrenik Agrawal ’17 Catherine Moore ’17 Riley Choi ’18 Maya Birney ’17 Nicole Sellew ’17 Jackson Elkins ’18 Plainfield, New Jersey perience. I entered senior the last time. I remem- but trust me, you’re prob- Emilia Furlo ’17 Namsai Sethpornpong ’17 Grace Gibbs ’18 had just graduated from a spring not knowing where I ber being in the middle ably going to look back at Rachel Hird ’17 Jessica Shi ’17 Sophie Hare ’18 Jun Jang ’17 Kristen Altman ’18 Imad Rizvi ’18 school his adviser hadn’t was going to go to college, of a mosh pit at Last Hur- your senior spring and say Lauren Lamb ’17 Haley Chang ’18 Alyssa Shin ’18 even wanted him to apply whether I was going to be rah and having cuff links that it eventually became Gabby LaTorre ’17 Eben Cook ’18 Nicole Yao ’18 to. Plus, in that moment, I able to finish my Capstone break when they played the foundation for your ex- wasn’t just closing the door project on time, or whether “Turn Down For What.” I periences going forward. Interested students should attend an assigment meeting, held on most Mon- on the room I lived in dur- my high school romance remember sitting in Mem I hope you enjoy it. days at 6:45 PM in the i.d. Lab in the Lanphier Center. To submit a letter to the edi- tor or opinion piece, please email us at [email protected]. Opinion pieces ing both my freshman and would continue after grad- and talking to my prefect- Most importantly, don’t represent the opinions of their respective authors and do not necessarily refect the senior years; I was also uation. I had more ques- leave with any regrets. If views of the editorial board or the school. Unsigned masthead editorials represent the view of the majority of the members of the editorial board of The Choate News. closing the door on a three- tions than answers. Still, there’s something you need month stretch known as I thought senior spring to say to somebody, say it. “senior spring.” was going to be a movie. I If there’s something you Senior spring is a dif- need to do, do it. If it /choatenews @choatenews @choatenews ferent animal. That’s the works out, you’ll be glad you did it. If it doesn’t, Email us: [email protected] || Call us: (203) 697-2070 || Find us: thenews.choate.edu you’ll have one hell of a story to tell, or you can just make one up. EDITORIAL The bottom line is that it’s high school. Don’t take it too seri- WALKING A LINE ously. Have fun. Live life. Count Now that we, the 110th Editorial Board of The Cho- your blessings ate News, have completed our transition the helm of the and take action. paper, we would like to thank our predecessors for their Life is 10% what support throughout the handover. Your instruction and happens to you and guidance has allowed us to begin our tenure on a strong 90% what you do footing; in the past month, we developed a logo, created about it. The ques- a video section, polished a new website, and continued tion is, what are longstanding eforts to improve the impact and legacy of you going to do to this paper. make your senior At the beginning of the winter term, we poured through spring special? the archives and examined the history of this publication. We were not only struck by the legacy of the newspaper As always, at Choate, but also by the ways in which each Editorial forever true, Board has crafted the paper. Even in our time at Choate, diferent Boards have added social media accounts, made Ryan major layout changes, built a production team, and added editors. As we wrote, edited, designed, and laid out our frst issue, we looked to the work of our predecessors for Ryan Shepard is currently guidance. We also recognized, however, the importance a sophomore at American of making the paper in our own vision, for The Choate University in Washington, News must continue its legacy of constant evolution and DC. He may be reached at improvement. [email protected]. The Choate News is one of the longest-standing orga- nizations at Choate. After more than a century of opera- Illustration by Katharine Li ’17 tion, the paper has evolved with the ages, seen hundreds of editors, and had more than a few names. The one thing that it has lacked, however, is detachment from its insti- tution. Choate pays our bills, gives us space to work, and determines our publishing schedule. We are gracious for the continued support from Choate that has been granted to the paper throughout the years, including the inter- You Can Say the “C” Word views faculty and staf almost always grant our reporters. Without that support, the paper never would have grown Political discourse needs participation from both sides – liberal and conservative to where it is today. However, the very support that puts The Choate News into existence puts it into difcult situations when it comes By Pascale Huntsinger ’17 dent Association (CDSA) voicing any opinion, liberal The point of this article to controversial issues. In its farewell editorial published Opinions Writer hosted a discussion about or conservative, and in- is not to shift the blame en- in the fnal issue of 2015, the 108th Editorial Board of The conservatism at Choate stead focus on what makes tirely onto conservatives, News wrote, “We are a newspaper in the unique position he further we get into during winter term where the expression of varying although they could cer- of reporting on its own institution. We are subservient to the election season, they invited conservatives ideals so important to a tainly make a better effort the entities we’re covering.” Tthe more space poli- and liberals to discuss the community: differing opin- to make themselves heard While some of our peer newspapers have been grant- tics takes up in our thoughts absence of conservative ions foster necessary con- on campus. Of course, lib- ed considerable autonomy from their schools, The Choate and our discussions. This voices at Choate, as well as versations that challenge eral students at Choate News does not have this level of independence. Every is- increased political dis- to explore how Choate stu- the status quo in hopes of must also work on creat- sue, we walk the line between independence and depen- course has recently spurred dents can make their con- ing environments that are dence, between balanced, honest, critical reporting and a lot of talk about the lack versations more inclusive more conducive to conser- meeting the needs of the school. This Editorial Board will of conservative voices on for people all over the po- Conservatives vative voices, especially in not seek to depart from this delicate balance. Rather, we campus. While that is defi- litical spectrum. Unfortu- at Choate need the classroom. I have heard will seek to improve it. To ensure the lasting impact of The nitely not something to take nately, very few people who countless stories about Choate News, we aim to lay a foundation for future Mast- lightly, I think that a lot of identified as conservative a lesson on the – and been a part of — at- heads to craft their own legacies — legacies that will surely people are placing too much showed up, and even fewer imporatnce of tacks on conservatives dur- be greater than our own. blame where it does not actually contributed to the ing class discussions. While We, the 110th Editorial Board of The Choate News, are necessarily belong. The lack discussion. It is frustrat- speaking up. it is not necessarily the out to make neither friends nor enemies. We are here to of conservative opinions on ing to hear people complain expression of liberal view- discover and report the untouched truth and foster con- this campus is not entirely that their voices are not be- points in the classroom that versation in the Choate community. While we may not because liberal voices are ing heard when there are finding better solutions to is the issue, it is crucial to always be successful in this endeavor, we ask the entire shutting down conservative organizations on campus the issues at hand. maintain awareness of the Choate community — students, faculty, staf, parents, and voices; conservative voices actively working to create I have also noticed that harshness of one’s attitude alumni — to work with and support us. are simply being drowned opportunities specifically people oftentimes mistake to a person with a different However impactful we wish to be during our time out as popular sentiment to address that issue. The disagreement with refusal opinion. We must be sure to leading the newspaper, our work is only as valuable as shifts towards the left and truth is that conservatives to listen, which eventu- maintain a level of respect those of you who pick up the newspaper and read it. If we the number of conserva- have not been adequately ally discourages contribu- for others during politi- do our jobs in the coming year, we will nudge the line we tives at Choate shrinks. taking advantage of these tion to a discussion where cal discussions — not only walk with each issue, moving it a little further from depen- A vast majority of Cho- opportunities to increase one’s ideas are at risk of because it is simply impos- dence. This will only be possible, however, if each member ate students are liberal, or their representation. on being challenged. As Rich- sible to effect change with- of this extensive community becomes a part of the legacy at least socially progres- campus. ard Dreyfuss said, “Civil- out it, but also because po- of this paper — and we hope you’ll come along for the ride. sive, so of course more lib- Perhaps conservatives ity is not the absence of litical discourse is neither eral voices will be present at Choate need a lesson on critical analysis” — in other effective nor interesting if on campus. The skewed the importance of speak- words, someone disagree- it’s one-sided. The unavoid- representation on campus ing up about their ideals ing with you is not the same able truth is that increasing is in no way the fault of the even when they may be as someone refusing to lis- the representation of con- people speaking — if the met with dissent. Coming ten to you. Disagreement servative voices on campus minority of conservatives from a school where I was must be embraced, as it is cannot be done solely by want their opinions to be one of a very small circle fundamental to effective liberals or conservatives at heard, they must as least be of liberals, I understand political discourse. Unless Choate — it is a collabora- willing to speak up about how intimidating it can be your opinion is offensive or tive effort that requires the them. The truth is that con- to voice your opinion when disrespectful, I, like most cooperation of both. servatives have been less you know you are in the mi- politically active liberals than eager to state their nority. While it is inevitable on campus, will gladly lis- Pascale Huntsinger is a opinions even when offered that people will disagree ten and respond to it, sim- 5th former from Herndon, the opportunity to do so. with you, you must accept ply because I enjoy political VA. She may be reached at The Choate Diversity Stu- this as a consequence of discussions. [email protected]. Friday, april 1, 2016 The ChoaTe News OPINIONS: NATION/WORLD | 5 Today in History: US House of Representatives holds its first full meeting (1789) BLACK ELITISM: A LINGERING AFFLICTION

By Hakeem Angulu ’16 er blacks. Black elitism difers hoods to a system of white prisons, boosting penalties for black community, and con- Senior Writer from a similar phenomenon, superiority. He was joined by crack cocaine, and expanding tributes to the continued eco- black male elitism, rooted in rich black landowners, and he mandatory minimum sen- nomic polarization of black inority communities the rampant sexism in the was adored by white philan- tences. That same group went Americans. have strong bonds black community, and the un- thropists like Andrew Carn- ahead to support successive Yet another example of Mthat are the mani- willingness of successful black egie–a pioneer of the library administrations, like the Clin- the dichotomy is the difer- festations of the common ex- men to challenge and address system who also oppressed ton Administration, with leg- ence between the high profle periences of their members. their male privilege. Black his workers and was indirectly islation and rhetoric that dis- supporters of Senator Bernie We commonly cite the Black, male elitism is a very intricate responsible for the killings of proportionally criminalized, Sanders and Secretary Hillary Hispanic/Latinx, and the topic, and is an ongoing con- dozens of union organizers. stereotyped and damaged the Clinton. People like Al Sharp- LGBTQIA+ communities as versation on campus within Washington ensured that ri- black lower class. ton and John Lewis, two black prime examples of this phe- groups of color. Black elitism val black publications, schools This class division contin- men who have terrible records nomenon. However, there is a little more encompassing, and young intellectuals would ues to afect the black com- with black elitism, have come Lyin’ Ted Cruz just exists a beautiful diversity and explains the inconsisten- be ostracized, blacklisted and munity today, and in a lot of out strongly for Secretary used a picture of Mela- within these communities, cies in black identity and poli- rendered unemployed if they the same ways. For example, Clinton. People like Dr. Cornel nia from a G.Q. shoot along other lines of cultural tics. spoke against his ideals. He there is a limited number of West, Ta-Nehisi Coates and in his ad. Be careful, identifcation. With that said, wrote of a huge portion of the black Americans in tradition- Michelle Alexander, black ac- not every fragment of a com- black community to defend a ally middle class professions, tivists who have consistently Lyin’ Ted, or I will spill munity is benign. The same This class division system that operated on af- like law, healthcare and engi- addressed issues of blacks of the beans on your wife! harmful lines that are drawn continues to ficting civil liberties, and on neering. Those that exist serve every class, have endorsed out of diferences and misun- accommodating former slave as role models to a community Senator Sanders. The reasons derstandings between racial afect the black masters. of black students below them, for their endorsements difer, groups, genders, religions, community today. Another example is Con- but there is an oft-cited wide- but nonetheless the political and the like, are drawn within gressman Charles Rangel, a spread lack of desire to dis- dichotomy of the black com- Pic of your wife not them. The example that has vocal voice behind the War seminate information about munity echoes a split during afected my life, and that can Before examining the ef- on Drugs, mass incarceration, opportunities for blacks. Or- Bill Clinton’s presidency. from us. Donald, be projected to other minority fects of black elitism on the and what the legal scholar Mi- ganizations like Jack and Jill The problems the black if you try to attack communities, is black elitism. black community today, one chelle Alexander has termed and 100 Black Men of Amer- community faces are the Heidi, you’re more of a “Black elitism” is a term must frst have an appre- The New Jim Crow. Rangel ica are historically exclusive results of systematic op- coward than I thought. used to address classism in ciation for the history of this was in a closed-door meeting and relatively unhelpful. Or- pression by white America, #classless the black community, and is situation. The earliest clear at the White House with Pres- ganizations that do thrive are but also the compliance of typically used to criticize the example of black elitism is the ident Richard Nixon when he the “Black Diamonds” social black elites who seek to raise black upper and upper-mid- philosophy of Booker T. Wash- was planning his drug war group in New York City that themselves to synthetic suc- dle classes. Obviously, there ington. In his numerous pub- strategy. Instead of ofering seeks to elevate blacks who al- cess based on a lack of class is nothing wrong with rising lic speeches, most notably his solutions based in actual so- ready possess large amounts consciousness. Until we from unfortunate circum- Atlanta Compromise address, ciological and psychological of money, or who have Ivy dismantle this idea of “bit- stances to achieve fnancial and in his book Up From Slav- analyses of the problem (like League degrees. The founder terness” derived from how success, but, this group is not ery, Washington championed drug rehabilitation instead of of this group, Pamela Pickens, close one is to “whiteness,” indicted for their successes the idea that the black commu- incarceration), Rangel ofered said of the requirements, “You elitism and fragmentation in – they are indicted for their nity should focus on economic numerous ways to ramp up the have to be upwardly mobile all communities will persist, consistent attempt to be ex- self-determination instead drug war eforts. When he led and exhibit a certain class, a to the detriment of the com- clusive, to redefne black iden- of the acquisition of political the Congressional Black Cau- certain way of being that’s sort munity as a whole. tity along the lines of a white and civil rights. This seemed cus, that group voted in favor of mainstream and dignifed, Photo courtesy of Scott Olson – Getty Images canon, to demonize their own harmless, but the idea could of some of the most punitive and a way that’s not going to Hakeem Angulu is a sixth former John Kasich, Governor backgrounds and to perceive only be facilitated by surren- legislation, defunding rehabil- create fear in people.” This from Kingston, Jamaica. He may be of Ohio, berates fellow themselves as superior to oth- dering black lives and liveli- itation centers, funding more shuts out the majority of the reached at [email protected]. candidates, Sen. Cruz and Trump, for bringing families into political dialogue. GOP INEPTITUDE SHOWN IN SCOTUS BLOCKADE By James Rose ’18 to confrm or deny Garland, GOP frontrunner Donald Opinions Writer maintaining the justifcation Trump, Senate Republicans’ that the appellate justice’s decision to perpetuate and n the wake of President confrmation would result in a exacerbate Congressional Barack Obama’s nomina- dramatic shift of the court to inefency is clearly a grave Ition of Chief U.S. Court the left. McConnell also said, mistake even politically. The of Appeals Justice Merrick “I can’t imagine that a Repub- Republican establishment Garland to fll the vacancy lican-majority Congress in a has been blindsided by the left by the late Justice Anto- lame-duck session, after the bombastic business mogul nin Scalia, the Republican- American people have spo- and continuously shocked by controlled Senate has once ken, would want to confrm” the sheer quantity of voters Photo courtesy of Steve Dykes – AP again proven itself averse to Garland. Seemingly, despite drawn to his populist rheto- A bird landed on the lectern action and efciency of any their leader’s confdence in a ric, but in reality, they creat- of Sen. Bernie Sanders, sort with its refusal to vote favorable outcome for conser- ed the conditions for his as- as he gave a speech in until the end of the election. vatives, Senate Republicans cent. Republican voters have Portland, Oregon. Galvanized into idleness refuse to allow the rest of Con- noticed the sluggishness by Senate Majority Leader gress to pass its judgment of and lethargy of the Wash- Mitch McConnell, Senate Garland for itself, preferring ington behemoth, and they Republicans have valiantly to circumvent the process en- have realized that the Re- reafrmed their commit- tirely, without any legal, ethi- Illustration by Julian Yau ’18 publican establishment is to ment to preventing the cur- cal, or rational basis for their answer, quite simply, is noth- rights, abortion, and afr- blame. The same bewildered Raising CA’s minimum rent President from fulfll- inaction beyond neglectful ing. It is the act of a party so mative action steadily climb party leaders bewailing the wage to $15 is a big ing his constitutional duty party politics. blinded by gimmicks and to the top of the Supreme popularity of candidates like win for workers and as acting chief executive of Unsurprisingly, alongside strategic recalcitrance that it Court’s docket, the bench will Donald Trump or, formerly, the country. Their justifca- the dreaded tenets of reason refuses to acknowledge even be perfectly divided along po- Dr. Ben Carson are wholly #FightFor15 organiz- tion? Since the American and common sense, prece- an unequivocal political con- litical lines—a classic recipe responsible for their rise, ers. I applaud CA and people will soon come to dent, too, sides with the Presi- cession and attempted push for deadlock. Already, Sen- and the block on Garland other states’ work to select a new leader, the deci- dent’s decision: in 1968, an towards bipartisanship. As ate Republicans’ stalling has is just one installment in a raise wages. -H sions and actions of the one election year, Lyndon B. John- Senate Minority Leader Harry resulted in a 4-4 decision on steady plummet to total es- they have already chosen son immediately met the re- Reid told NBC, McConnell the case of Hawkins v. Com- tablishment incompetence. twice are no longer founded. tirement of Chief Justice Earl is “marching these men and munity Bank of Raymore, an If the Republican Party still McConnell’s stif-necked Warren with a new suggested women of a clif.” unremarkable case dealing hopes to regain the cred- position on the response for appointment, upon whom the But the consequences of with a certain bank’s policy ibility it needs to compete in I agree. But here’s the Senate Republicans can only Senate had no trouble vot- Senate Republican inaction on wives’ guaranteeing of the General Election or even be the result of misinforma- ing. Similarly, Dwight Eisen- are not restricted to the Re- their husbands loans. Though take back its own primary, diference: I support a tion or intentionally bull- hower’s 1956 appointment of publican Party; the Supreme relatively inconspicuous, this it must immediately end its $15 federal minimum headed partisanship. When William Brennan was met Court bench seats nine jus- case demonstrates perfectly embargo on productivity wage. @HillaryClinton asked about his feelings on easily with Senate approval tices, and it does so for a the ultimate result of a Sen- and vote on the president’s does not. the President’s nominee—a in 1957, demonstrating that, reason. With Scalia no lon- ate voting block on Supreme nominee. The American widely known moderate de- even through a purely histori- ger present, the Court now Court Nominee Merrick Gar- people demand action, and scribed by SCOTUSBlog pub- cal perspective, the current consists of an even number land: utter, top-to-bottom Senate Republicans have no lisher Tom Goldstein as “es- Congress’s action is entirely of justices: four liberal and government inefcacy. more time to waste. sentially the model, neutral unfounded. four conservative. The end Taking into account the judge”—the majority leader So then, one might ask, result is easily predictable: recent rhetorical attacks on James Rose is a fourth former from replied that he would under no what justifes Senate Repub- as such landmark ideological Washington gridlock from Locust Valley, New York. He may be circumstances support a vote licans’ current inaction? The cases as transgender citizens’ establishment-contested reached at [email protected]. BERNIE OR BUST? PREPARE FOR A BUST

By Liza Mackeen-Shapiro ’18 choose to write-in Sanders and that the only solution is the Democratic vote, which is or not, the only responsible Opinions Writer in the general election are to write in for Bernie Sand- why he does not plan to run choice is to vote for her in actually acting irrespon- ers for president. as an Independent candi- the general election. Amer- s Hillary Clinton’s sibly. By doing so, Bernie The problem with this date. As Sanders told the U.S ica is currently facing a po- delegate count creeps supporters would efectively strategy is that Sanders could Hispanic Chamber of Com- tential Donald Trump or Aup, it is looking in- split the liberal vote, paving not win by the write-in cam- merce, “If it happens that I Ted Cruz presidency. Both creasingly likely that she the way for a Republican to paign. For one, he does not do not win that process the of those candidates are in- will beat out fellow candi- take the White House. have enough name recogni- Democratic primary, would disputably less liberal than date Bernie Sanders for the The main argument tion to win over those outside I run outside of the system? either Clinton and Sanders Democratic nomination. Sanders supporters use to of the “Bernie or Bust” move- No, I made the promise that alike. When Democrats are Clinton’s probable victory justify not voting for Clin- ment. Moreover, his base I would not and I will keep up against such adversar- has angered Sanders’s pas- ton is that she is not very — the youth vote — does not that promise. And the rea- ies, they cannot afford to be sionate fans, many of whom liberal, especially when traditionally turn up at the son for that is I do not want picky. Both Trump and Cruz have declared Sanders as compared to their candi- polls. These factors make to be responsible for electing support defunding Planned Photo courtesy of Lynne Sladky – AP a write in candidate. This date. There is truth to this it virtually impossible for some right-wing Republican Parenthood, repealing Sen. Bernie Sanders has movement—unofficially argument: Clinton supports Sanders to beat Clinton in the to be president of the United Obamacare, and building a challenged Sec. Hillary named “Bernie or Bust”— fracking and the death pen- general election, rendering States.” Unlike many of his wall along the U.S-Mexico Clinton to a debate in New has quickly gained traction alty—hardly liberal poli- the “Bernie or Bust” move- supporters, Sanders under- border. If you are a Demo- York before the state’s among Sanders’s support- cies. Additionally, there is ment not only useless but also stands the consequences of crat who would risk having primary on April 19th. ers. A pledge bearing the no denying that Wall Street pernicious. Although Sand- splintering the Democratic either of these men as pres- The Clinton campaign has “Bernie or Bust” name has exerts a strong influence ers does not have enough vot- Party in such an important ident just to vote for Sand- responded by questioning received over 64,000 (and over Clinton and her cam- ers to win the election, he has election. ers, you are betraying your the increasingly negative counting) signatures, and paign. Because of these enough to make a signifcant The sad truth is that party—plain and simple. tone of the Sanders the “BernieOrBust” hashtag conservative positions, ad- dent in Clinton’s tally–and Democratic voters must sac- campaign. Clinton leads has taken of on Twitter. vocates for the “Bernie or therefore, facilitate a Repub- rifice some of their progres- Liza Mackeen-Shapiro is a by a wide margin in the While these voters’ commit- Bust” movement believe lican victory. sive ideals for the greater fourth former from New Haven, Democratic Primary, ment to their candidate may that a Hillary Clinton presi- Even Bernie Sanders him- good of the party. Whether Connecticut. She may be reached at especially when counting seem admirable, those who dency would harm America self realizes that he could split you support Hillary Clinton [email protected]. super delegates. 6 | FEATURES The ChoaTe News Friday, april 1, 2016 Choate Chats: Kage’s New Frontier: Student Political Leaders Explorations at NASA age ick K atr By Kristen Andonie ’17 f P o Reporter sy te r u o c Computer programming: o t o the seemingly incompre- h P hensible series of letters and symbols that lies at the heart of our technology-depen- dent society. Most take it for granted, but not Patrick Kage ’16. No, Kage has taken his interest and skill in computer science to a whole new level: he is an intern at the Jet Pro- groups: Team A and Team pulsion Laboratory (JPL), a X. Team A will complete the government-funded National task of determining the proj- Aeronautics and Space Ad- ect’s tradespace — the set of ministration (NASA) facility boundaries that show how to run by the California Insti- maximize efciency and how tute of Technology that fo- much of certain resources can cuses on building and send- be used. Then, Kage will work ing out spacecraft. with Team X in using that Kage has been interested tradespace to create a specifc Photo by Lauren Canna/The Choate News and involved with computer design and software for the Campus politicos Grace Tully ’16, Dylan Staford ’16, Aiden Reiter ’16, and Ryan Dant ’16 reconcile diferences to discuss political climate. science since around sixth or spacecraft. seventh grade. Before JPL, While the NASA employ- By Riley Choi ’18 RD: Economics, gun reg- ica, and we often take that of 1,237 delegates by the RNC he took full advantage of the ees place a good deal of trust Staf Reporter ulations, and America’s for- for granted. Convention in July, there opportunities to pursue com- in interns like Kage, who had eign policy. AR: You can have some- will be either a brokered or puter science at Choate, ex- to undergo a background Meet the illustrious body who starts out poor in contested convention. This celling in the most advanced check, the reality remains student political leaders of As a political leader on whatever state and makes means new nominees can be courses ofered and taking on that he is a high school stu- Choate: Dylan Stafford ’16, campus, what do you it to the presidency. Barack appointed and voted upon by the role of co-founder (and dent with much left to be the president of the Young think is your most impor- Obama came from a single- delegates. This is where things later, co-president) of the learned. He comically noted, Democrats; Grace Tully ’16, tant role? mother household. Although get exciting. I don’t know who Choate Programming Union. “I work for people who ac- the president of the Young DS: So often we see that that’s one in millions and mil- will win the election, and I This past fall term, he took tually have degrees in theo- Republicans; and Aiden people are very apathetic lions, it’s still cool that our don’t want to guess. a directed study in artifcial retical physics. I only have a Reiter ’16 and Ryan Dant toward politics. I think if system allows that to happen. RD: Hillary Clinton. It intelligence, in which he cre- theoretical degree in phys- ’16, the founders of the we can change the conver- would be a Hillary-Trump ated a program to read a text ics.” In fact, some of the work Young Centrists. sation so that regardless of The worst? match-up, and Hillary input and determine which at NASA is classifed and not what your beliefs are, you DS: How much money would win. letters it contained based on shared even with the interns. What inspired you to can really challenge yourself, is involved in the system. certain measurements. What part of the intern- become involved with challenge your notions, and You have this cycle of people Other than the presiden- Last summer, Kage ship excites Kage the most? politics? learn something — that’s the not caring, not holding their tial election, what other worked at the Massachu- “I mean, you know, it’s liter- DS: I’ve always gravi- most important thing. leaders accountable, and political issues should we setts Institute of Technology, ally rocket science. And I get tated toward politics. I GT: My most important then more money can buy be paying attention to? where he became involved in to do programming all day, would read biographies in role is making discussion more power and infuence. DS: There is such a huge a remote JPL project dealing so that’s a big plus for me,” frst grade about presidents and learning accessible. RD: The role the media focus on the presidential with the infrastructure of a he said. On the other hand, and political leaders. I was That’s why Young Demo- plays. The 24-hour news cy- election every four years, we spacecraft. JPL then contact- a challenge is collaborating sparked by Obama’s election crats and Young Republicans cle means that politicians are basically forget about every ed him and suggested that he on projects with unfamiliar in 2008, and I remember host debate-viewing parties. less likely to adhere to what other election. Most people apply to a ten-week, on-site workers, though he is con- ditching school to watch the There’s no excuse for being they say because they are al- never turn out on the state or internship at the NASA labo- fdent that once he is suf- inauguration in 2009. uninformed! ways worried about polls. local level, and I think that is ratory this summer. fciently exposed to the new GT: My dad is in the RD: The role of Centrists so important because people Readily admitted, Kage environment, the collabora- Navy. He taught me the on campus is not only to pro- Construct your ideal forget that the federal gov- was also invited to frst go tion will come naturally. importance of serving this mote discussions but also to candidate. ernment and the president to JPL during spring break Regarding his career, country, and I believe poli- present the counterargu- GT: Ronald Reagan. do not have all the power. to learn how to navigate the Kage plainly revealed, “I don’t tics is just another form of ment or the more central AR: I care a lot about GT: Homeless veter- unfamiliar territory. For two know what to do with myself. public service. view. I want to make sure international relations and ans, bringing clean water to weeks, Kage attended con- I’m interested in medicine, AR: I don’t really know that people understand both foreign policies. Honestly, Flint, Russia in Syria, ISIS. ferences, took notes, and I’m interested in computer what I want to do with my sides of the story and make I love Obama. It would be The usual. became acquainted with his science, and I’m interested life, but I know that I want to an educated assessment. an Obama term three, but AR: We need to talk future summer co-workers. in aerospace.” At a younger have a positive impact in the with a little more open about our relationship with Regarding accommodations, age, when his dreams were humanities, and politics is a In fve words or fewer, rhetoric on social justice. China. We need to talk about he said, “I fgured out the nit- more defned, “I used to tell version of that. describe this presidential Also in terms of domestic the Israel-Palestine crisis. ty-gritty of how I’m actually people I wanted to be a fre RD: CNN has always election. issues, I want somebody We need to talk about refu- going to live there, because I truck when I grew up.” Alas, been on in my house. My DS: Populist, terrifying, able to bridge parties. I gee crisis. I think it’s good know nobody in California.” he has somewhat realized the dad is liberal while my bluster-flled, monumental. would like to see somebody we are talking about immi- Kage shared that his impracticality of that venture. mom is conservative, so I GT: Unprecedented, un- who actually has strong ties gration, I just don’t think we spring break experience was Wherever the internship was always hearing both expected, unruly. in Congress, will get things are talking about it the right a valuable prelude to what he may lead Kage, and whatever sides and trying to figure AR: Destroyed by de- passed, and will properly way — walls are stupid. anticipates will be a thorough- career he decides to pursue, out where I lie. bates and media. represent the nation in ly enjoyable summer, as it he is sure of one thing: “My times of trouble. And fnally, what is your helped him learn “how to col- dream job is something that What three things are you What is the best thing favorite election or politi- laborate with people” and “see I genuinely enjoy doing,” he most passionate about? about the way American Objectively, who do you cal hashtag? what’s going on there.” As a said. Given the passion he DS: Human rights, elections work? think will win the general DS: #ImWithHer. bonus, he also took away a fair oozes for computer program- equal economic opportuni- GT: The most appeal- election? GT: I don’t hashtag. share of knowledge on trajec- ming, NASA seems like a ties, and making sure the ing and special part of our GT: Hillary will get the AR: #StayMadAbby. tory physics, which he picked great place to start. fundamentals of democracy election system is the free- Democratic nomination. It’s RD: #FeelTheBern. up from a fellow intern. are in place. dom. Our elections are not still up for grabs with Re- During his summer at Kristen Andonie may GT: My family, lemon- rigged or predetermined. publicans. If Trump doesn’t Riley Choi may be reached NASA, Kage will be working be reached at ade, couponing. Voices are equal in Amer- reach the minimum number at [email protected]. on a project divided into two kandonie17 @choate.edu.

Springtime Wonders and Woes The Spring Break Slump By Caroline Donatelli ’18 esized that the warm weather Mr. Zachary Kafoglis, a By Kristen Altman ’18 e-mail so I can confrm that the universe, and everything) Reporter allows for shorts to reenter frst-year teacher at Choate, Staf Reporter Choate was not just a dream. is, without a doubt, forty-two. students’ wardrobes and for expressed a wholeheart- This idea is most certainly After a brisk winter full motivation to reenter stu- edly enthusiastic view of his Many students return Day Five original and not at all a rendi- of Netfix, Domino’s Pizza, dents’ lightened mindsets. upcoming spring term. He from spring break with ex- Having become some- tion of the cliché that has been and unexpected snowstorms, Both Ariel Zhang ’18 and looks forward to the aca- hilarating accounts of their what disillusioned with the in popular use since the pub- Choate faculty and students Mirialie De Jesus ’18 enthu- demic and social implica- adventures in faraway lands. constant cycle of doing noth- lication of The Hitchhiker’s are gladly welcoming the siastically agreed that spring tions of the new term for Others have worked ahead ing and doing nothing, I Guide to the Galaxy in 1979. warm weather of spring term is their favorite term. the Choate community, and and learned course materials spend the course of today term. Having emerged out Zhang looks forward to sail- sees the spring as “an oppor- through their freshman year contemplating the meaning Day Eleven of hibernation, the Choate ing the most, which moti- tune time to build on a lot of college. Still others have of life. I am suspicious that it Who is Vicki LiPuma? community is once again vates her to push through of the learning that has oc- completed daily triathlons or might be a complicated issue. bustling as people begin to to the end of the year. How- curred over the previous two discovered the 119th element Day Twelve take advantage of Choate’s ever, Zhang’s love for sailing terms.” Having heard quite a in the periodic table. Day Six What if productivity were blossoming campus, breath- is slightly dampened by her bit about spring traditions, And then, there is me. I believe that, at some relative? The less I work dur- ing in a new air of refreshed dread for spring term fnals, he is excited to see for him- Here’s a glimpse of how I point during these two weeks, ing break, in comparison, the optimism. A host of Choate which are usually cover three self what all the “hype” is spent that glorious fortnight: I will come to the realization more I work upon returning faculty and students shared terms worth of material. De about. Mr. Kafoglis is not that the 152 pages of my read- to school. So in a way, being with me their opinions on Jesus is excited for the warm teaching any new classes Day One ing assignment will not read lazy now will actually boost spring and their plans for the weather — for now. By the end but has a few new students, My hopes are high, and themselves. This is unfortu- efciency later. fnal term of the year. of May, temperatures become who add a new spark to his my motivation is strong. This nate. What is also unfortunate Esther Clayton ’16 shared so high that she “cannot even classes. However, he also break will be the break: I is my lack of willpower to act Day Thirteen wise insights on the difer- breathe” in her stufy room. appreciates the opportunity will work hard and disprove upon that realization. I have reached the point ent seasons at Choate, which She also fnds it hard to stay to maintain the same core all the cynics who proclaim, in my life where flling out she has gained after living focused on schoolwork be- group of students, as he has once a couch potato, always a Day Seven BuzzFeed quizzes seems on campus for four years. cause the weather reminds enjoyed getting to know couch potato. I stay in bed and watch a perfectly viable way to Clayton characterized the fall her of summer. them throughout the year. Netfix. spend an afternoon. If you term as the “giddy” term, in From a faculty member’s Evidently, the over- Day Two were wondering, I cannot which everyone is excited to viewpoint, Ms. Judi Williams whelming stance by both I lied. The cynics are right. Day Eight tell the diference between see his or her friends after spends spring term coaching Choate faculty and students is I stay in bed and watch Selena Gomez and Justin a long summer. She noted girls’ JV lacrosse and enjoy- that spring term is the warm- Day Three Netfix. Bieber lyrics, my secret that the anticipation begins ing the increase in daylight est and most vibrant term at Contrary to common be- power is invisibility, and to wear of after the real- hours. Ms. Williams is also ex- Choate. Of course, it is not lief, browsing through You- Day Nine I am destined to stumble ity of the copious amounts cited for her two new courses: without challenges: Thoughts Tube videos is a challenging I stay in bed and watch upon a useful coupon. of schoolwork ahead sets in. Global Contemporary Issues of the rapidly approaching task. If I lie down, my mother Netfix. However, the term soon rolls and The Black Experience in summer are accompanied by constantly reminds me of the Day Fourteen by. Winter term is notori- America. Respectively, she uncomfortably hot tempera- havoc I am wreaking on my Day Ten Alas, I am now traveling ously unpleasant and stress- looks forward to the opportu- tures in dorm rooms, loss of eyes. If I sit up, the physical Today, I decide to give ex- back to campus as yet another ful, with less than desirable nity to teach younger students motivation, and the end of the exertion begins to overwhelm istentialism a second chance. break has stumbled to a close. weather taking a toll on stu- and to present another facet of seniors’ Choate career. Until me, and I realize I would After all, if there is one thing I feel some regret, but not to dents’ mood and motivation United States history. Howev- then — enjoy. much rather be lying down. Choate has taught me, it’s that worry, the next break will be to do work. However, spring er, she is sad that seniors will no problem is too nuanced to the break. term eventually arrives, a graduate soon, since she has Caroline Donatelli Day Four be oversimplifed. welcome “light at the end of many close relationships with may be reached at Sometimes, I wish Mr. I am pleased to announce Kristen Altman may be reached the tunnel.” Clayton hypoth- students in the sixth form. cdonatelli18 @choate.edu. Yanelli would send out an that the meaning of life (and at [email protected]. Friday, april 1, 2016 The ChoaTe News ARTS AND LEISURE | 7 BEHIND THE SCENES NEW SOUNDS FOR CHORUS WITH BEN WENDEL ’17 AT THE LARRY HART POOL ylor Christ Ta iana by /T to he o C efect — that’s what the stage h h P o a t e manager is responsible for.” N e Wendel has been in- w

s volved in almost every school theatrical event since the be- ginning Choate career: last year he was involved in As You Like It and Hairspray. This year, he participated in Student Directed Scenes, Fringe Festival, Robin Hood, and will be in the spring mu- By Namsai Sethpornpong ’17 sical City of Angels. Staf Reporter Within the creative pro- cess, Wendel says: “Each di- Ben Wendel ’17 is truly rector has a diferent way of a gem. An Arts Concentra- directing, and the way that tion student for theater and I found to be very efective performance, Wendel has is just to come in and trust been a powerhouse both be- my actors.” Some parts of his hind the scenes and onstage. plays resulted from the ideas Since his time in Arts Con, and actions of his actors. “We Wendel has developed his build and grow from each skills in stage management, other. In Fringe, I had every- acting, and directing. thing in my mind, and I just Known for his theatre needed to fnd that moment expertise, Wendel aptly de- in the person to really make scribed that “directing is a the piece. Once the actors got combination of all the other it, they could add their own aspects of theater that in- individual fourishes to it.” clude tech, staging, and Wendel believes in the cy- acting.” clical nature of the theatrical Photo courtesy of Ross Mortenson Wendel also explained performance: “Art is a collab- The Choate Chorus – pictured above singing at a Parents’ Weekend Concert – peformed a number of water-themed pieces. the diferences between each orative process, and it starts role: “For me, acting is dif- with the writer’s words. Mat- By Nicole Yao ’18 ested in observing how the performed by the Chamber century composer whose fcult and easy: as an actor, tie Drucker ’17, the director Staf Reporter acoustics of the Larry Hart Chorus and was an origi- whose music contains a high you only have to care about of the Fringe play that Wen- Pool could add another lay- nal piece composed by Ms. degree of improvisation and yourself and what you’re do- del directed, probably had On Saturday, February er to the music being per- Kegel in collaboration with calls for a high degree of self- ing. But when you’re work- an idea that changed as she 27, Water Night, Choate’s formed, thus providing the the members of the choir. refection. According to the ing in tech, or directing, you wrote it down, and this idea winter term student choral audience with a new, pro- Before performing “Making concert program, “Olivero’s have to care about the entire changed when I directed it, concert, took place at the found, and different musi- Waves,” Ms. Kegel asked the pieces often inspire social show. An actor gets a ton of and it changed when the au- Larry Hart Pool. The con- cal experience. An added audience to close their eyes activism and address the attention; they get a ton of dience viewed it.” cert was conducted by Cho- benefit of holding the event in an efort to let them more problems that currently face applause. However, if a tech Ms. Tracy Ginder-Del- ate’s choral program direc- at the pool was familiariz- profoundly appreciate the humanity.” person does his job correctly, venthal, who has been work- tor, Ms. Alysoun Kegel, and ing the performers with a way diferent sounds reso- For many who attended he won’t be noticed. If he ing with Wendel since his featured both the Festival new space and completely nate in the concert space. It the concert, “Making Waves” does it poorly, it’s really obvi- sophomore year, stated: “He Chorus and the Chamber different acoustics than also involved singers jump- created a lasting impact. Ri- ous. The same goes for stage used to be afraid to give di- Chorus. The ensembles per- what they were accustomed ing into the pool while other ley Choi ’18 commented, “I managing.” rection to the people who formed a wide repertoire, to, finding ways to pair the singers remained on land thought closing my eyes really His frst experience were working for him. That ranging from early music to space with the music itself. and improvised chords. emphasized the sounds. They stage-managing was in The has totally changed. He’s not African American spirituals Eventually, each singer formed a sort of harmony Diary of Anne Frank this only learned to communi- to opera, all of which shared When there is thirst for would also shout a “proc- that really let me appreci- fall. “I had to fgure out ev- cate his vision for the piece, the common theme of wa- beauty, I will jump in. lamation” stating how they ate the diferent things that erything on the spot, but it but he’s also started to make ter. The pieces performed intend to change the world were going on around me in a was a learning experience,” bolder and more surprising included “Sicut Cervus” by Katharine Li ’17 for the better, such as “I way that I had never appreci- he shared. “Us stage man- choices. His work was in- Giovanni Perluigi da Pal- will jump in” or “I will make ated before. It was such a cool agers hadn’t seen any ren- teresting before, but now it estrina, “Water Night” by A strong believer in the waves.” Katharine Li ’17, piece, and defnitely my favor- ditions of the show, so we grabs you by the throat and Eric Whitacre, and “At the power of music as a tool for instance, proclaimed: ite song of the night.” It is safe had to learn everything from doesn’t let you go. He has a River” by Aaron Copland, for activism, Ms. Kegel “When there is thirst for to say that the concert did, in a book.” This job can range very distinct aesthetic; he among many others. found how to incorporate beauty, I will jump in.” fact, “make waves” with the from writing down a direc- thinks visually.” The thought of having into the program the way The chorus heavily stud- audience—and the ripples will tor’s blocking to creating the choirs hold a concert Choate students want to ied Pauline Olivero’s work certainly continue. lights for the set to schedul- Namsai Sethpornpong at the pool occurred to Ms. change the world as well. over the course of winter ing, he adds. “Every cue — may be reached at Kegel at the beginning of The fnal song of the con- term, and so “Making Waves” Nicole Yao may be reached every light, sound, special [email protected]. winter term. She was inter- cert, “Making Waves,” was was inspired by this 20th- at [email protected].

STUDENT ART SHOW GRAND OPENING Fashion by Furlo

By Inc Thongthai ’19 raphy is also candid, raw and elcome to Fashion by Furlo, Reporter incredible to the eye. Mr. Rob- your weekly fashion fix at ert Mellon, who teaches black W Choate. This week, we’ll The Paul Mellon Art Cen- and white photography, states be focusing on how to get you out of ter gallery walls are already that “The photos come from a the winter blues and into the swing of adorned with the soon-to- variety of assignments and spring. be inaugurated exhibition there is no unifying theme of photographs, drawings, that each student was trying In the month of March, outfits can crafts and paintings that to display in this show.” The be seemingly hard to put together with showcase the great talent of featured photography thus mornings of 30°F and afternoons of our peers, regardless of expe- is beautiful in its sincerity, 55°F. In the morning you might need a winter coat, but rience. In fact, as Ms. Jessica for it takes seemingly simple by the second half of the day, you’ll be shedding it just to Cuni, the director of visual things, like architecture, to a stay cool. So how do you combat this volatile New Eng- arts, states, “The purpose of whole diferent level. land weather? Layers is the answer! the exhibition is to celebrate Photo by Andrew Garver /The Choate News The student art exhibition how much beginners can ac- Students’ artwork from the past fall and winter terms were captures a thread of diversity For boys, wear a lightweight and complish.” The creativity of and personal thought from long-sleeved shirt with a pair of displayed along the gallery’s walls. crafts and charcoal drawings, each Choate student. With the pants. For chilly mornings, add a the rawness of the black and ment in the class.” Tatiana Students in every area diferences in artistic felds pullover and/or vest to stay warm. white photographs, and the Louis ’19, another featured of visual arts chose the art- and the varying themes show- If the temperature really rises, keep beautiful colored pictures student, created a poster that work that best represented cased, the exhibition is a mo- your vest open rather than zipped capture the essence of Cho- pushes back the stigmas of be- themselves and their person- saic of our community. It is or buttoned, and remember that ate Rosemary Hall. The exhi- ing a black female, stating, “I ality. Nathan Chang ’17, for a microcosm, or a miniature sweaters can be cached in your bition displays the hard work wanted people to know there instance, submitted some his representation, of our society backpack if you don’t want to of students and Choate life in is more to being black than favorite photographs of ar- here at Choate, so if you have wear (or carry) them around. an artistic form. the stereotypes that are per- chitecture of the many that not taken an art class, make (Bonus tip: If you’re trying to Haley Williams’ ’18 char- ceived. I want people to know he took in class. Nathan’s ap- your way down to the PMAC keep your spring break tan for as coal drawing of mason jars is that I am proud to be black.” proach is incredible: it is sim- to see our community’s artis- long as possible, wear a shirt that an interesting take on an oth- Though perhaps simple, her ple, but the angle of the cam- tic self-expression. contrasts your skin tone. Wearing erwise ordinary object. She work makes a statement — it era makes the architectural clothes that are too close to your own explains “I chose the drawing is a carrier and a medium of elements seem more complex. Inc Thongthai may be reached coloring will “wash” you out, es- I did to display my develop- expression. The black and white photog- at [email protected]. sentially making your hard- earned tan nonexistent!)

For girls, simply adding a car- digan, blazer, or vest to your outfit JOINT LANGUAGE TRIP TO SOUTHERN SPAIN will make it wearable in both the chilly mornings and warm after- By Ananya Karanam ’18 Mr. Chahwan initially thought that a place like nity is, it doesn’t substitute noons. If you’re itching to dip into Staf Reporter planned the trip as an op- southern Spain would have for real-world experiences your spring wardrobe, try wear- portunity for his Arabic those infuences.” Some and exploring diferent cul- ing a dress or skirt with a pair of For a week over spring students to immerse them- of the major sights that tures. It’s something that we tights. If you’re not sure whether break, a group of ffteen selves abroad, and in an at- the group visited included as humans are drawn to, be- to wear tights with an outfit, re- Choate students traveled to tempt to expand the study of the Mezquita Cathedral – ing able to see how the rest of member that they are easy to take southern Spain to explore Islamic cultures beyond the a mosque converted into a the world lives.” Ms. Sharma off and stash in your backpack if the Arabic infuences pres- Middle East. Choate holds church in Córdoba – and the remarked, “The world is fat the weather really heats up! ent in the Al-Andalus region. programs in Jordan and Palacio De La Madraza – the nowadays, as they say, and (Bonus tip: Always keep hair elastics The trip, which was orga- Oman, but due to Ramadan, Muslim school of Koranic law it really is essential to travel around so that you can easily sweep your nized and chaperoned by the Muslim holy month of in Granada. Keziah Clarke and explore diferent cul- hair up and off of your neck in warmer weather Ms. Eera Sharma (Spanish) prayer and fasting, falling ’16, an Arabic student on the tures. You learn so much to cool off.) and Mr. Georges Chahwan in the summer this year, the trip, added, “It was really about yourself, your own cul- (Arabic), included stops at trip was cancelled, and Ms. cool to explore Spain from ture, your own language, and Until the last leg of this chilly weather lets up, layer- cities such as Madrid, Cór- Sharma joined Mr. Chahwan the perspective of searching how it is so diferent from the ing is key to making your outft work in this unpredictable doba, Granada, Malaga, and to expose Spanish students for Arabic infuences because way other people live. It re- March weather. Sevilla. Students had the op- to the culture as well. the more you looked, the ally is a formative experience portunity to participate in Saleha Farooqui ’18, one more you found.” for so many students.” guided excursions with na- of the students who went on “I joined the exploration Article by Emilia Furlo ’17. may be tive tour guides, visit histori- the trip, commented, “I was for exploration’s sake,” says Ananya Karanam reached at [email protected]. cal landmarks, and explore really interested in the Ara- Kristen Altman ’18, “As di- may be reached at the cities on their own. bic aspect of the trip. I never verse as the Choate commu- [email protected]. Illustrations by Julian Yau ’18 The ChoaTe News Volume CiX, issue 13 SPORTS Friday, april 1, 2016 Game of the Week: Varsity Sofball vs. Miss Porter’s at 3:30 p.m. on 4/06 at Gunpowder Creek Field VARSITY BASEBALL WILD BOARS GROUND XAVIER FALCONS

By Joseph Coyne ’19 termined to boost its score. Reporter The Wild Boars made two more runs, giving Choate a Last Saturday, March 10-4 win. 26th, Choate Varsity Baseball Head Coach Mr. Douglas took on the Xavier Falcons in James noted that his team its second scrimmage of the played reasonably well for year. The skillful pitching of this early in the season, and both teams initially kept the he seemed optimistic that scoreboard low. However, the boys will undergo signif- once the Boars got the ball icant improvement. When rolling, there was no slowing asked about his team’s steals them down. and whether being aggres- Jack Hodgson ’17 start- sive on the base paths was a ed the game on the mound point of emphasis before the and allowed only one run in game, Coach James said, “In three innings while striking general, it has been. We have out six batters. After that some pretty good athletes, frst run in the top of the some pretty speedy, ath- third, Choate quickly retali- letic, strong people. I think ated with a run of its own. base running is one of our In the bottom of the inning, strengths, and I think they Will Eichhorn ’19 drove in did a really good job at it.”

Kevin Nusdeo ’17. Photo courtesy of Ross Mortenson Taking down the Falcons Choate really opened the was a bright moment for Seasoned pitcher Jack Hodgson ’17 kick-started the Boars’ impressive win against Xavier, striking out six batters and allowing just foodgates in the bottom of the Wild Boars, despite the one run in the first three innings. the fourth inning when it game being only a scrim- scored four runs to put the strong pitching by Lloyd Hill he found it, though, Daly fuel its offense. Following cons. In his one inning, the mage. Now, Coach James Wild Boars up 5-1. In that ’16, who gave up no hits while made quick work of the Fal- a solid inning from Billy Xavier batters gave him a and the team areooking inning, Patrick O’Leary ’16 striking out fve batters in cons, getting out of the inning Schulz ’17 in the bottom of run for his money, sudden- ahead and working hard to scored two runners on his two innings. unscathed. He then fnished the eighth, the Boars struck ly knocking in three runs. get primed for the rest of the RBI single, and Tyler Daly Daly then came in to his second inning on the hill again, scoring three runs. Still, Catandella was able season. ’17 brought in a pair of Boars pitch, giving up two walks in without allowing a run, as. After that surge, Nick Cat- to shut down the opponent. on his RBI double. Choate his frst inning while still try- Afterwards, Choate’s andella ’17 came onto the Choate came out for the Joseph Coyne may be reached continued to dominate with ing to fnd his groove. Once great pitching seemed to field to finish off the Fal- bottom of the inning de- at [email protected]. ATHLETES TRAVEL FOR PRESEASON TRAINING

ALL PRESEASON HOTELS ARE TROPICAL TRAINING NOT CREATED EQUAL TAKEAWAYS

By Jackson Elkins ’18 the already boiling heat. Un- This begs the question: By Eben Cook ’18 lows them to get back in allowing them to improve Staf Reporter fortunately, baseball wasn’t why is there such a large dis- Staf Reporter the swing of things and and sharpen their skills the only team to experience crepancy between the differ- row longer pieces. This is more quickly than during We’ve just launched into uncomfortable living condi- ent teams’ living accommoda- During spring break, critical for the team, since the regular season,” water spring term here at Choate, tions while on their trip. Mem- tions? While the selection of a many of our teams traveled the Connecticut lake that polo player Cecilia Zhou and a new season of sports is bers of the boys’ lacrosse team hotel for preseason may sim- to Florida to get ready for they practice on is frozen ’17 said. She continued, taking over campus. Students were also displeased with their ply depend on availability and the upcoming season and through most of March. “Because most teams con- have tossed away their basket- hotel experience, stating that pricing, it seems unfair that enjoy the sunny beaches. duct at least two practices balls and hockey gear for base- they would prefer returning some teams get better hotels However, not every team a day during preseason, ball bats and lacrosse sticks. to a better hotel after exerting than others. One athlete who member attends pre- We become a closer athletes get much more Many of the teams are fresh themselves on the feld three would speak only on the con- season, since Choate does and more amicable experience and playing off a week or so in warmer cli- times a day. Poor food quality dition of anonymity, for fear not pay for each trip and team, one that is time than usual.” In addi- mates, where they prepared in the area, subpar hotel ser- of upsetting his coaches, said, some players have already tion, Captain Venus Law for the upcoming season. Al- vice, and the questionable lo- “I thought it was really unfair made spring break plans. ready to enjoy huge ’16 commented that the though all teams braved sui- cation of the hotel were among that some teams got low qual- Is this a disadvantage? amounts of success intensity of spring train- cides in the scorching heat and the teams’ qualms. ity hotels while other teams Are the benefits of team- this spring. ing allows newer kids, gave their all during scrim- On the opposite end of lived in nice hotels for a week.” bonding and skill-building in particular, to quickly mages, the squads had vastly the spectrum, the crew teams Of course, a hotel may not worth the time, money, Sam Wendel ’17 learn the rules of the game different experiences when it seemed to have no complaints make or break a vacation. Still, and effort? and improve their perfor- came to their hotel stays. The about their living arrange- for athletes that pay a sub- According to athletes The experiences of the mance. Zhou added that quality of lodging that Choate ments over the break. Rower stantial amount of money for who attended a spring crew team mirror those because the preseason supplied varied signifcantly, Tristan Jamidar ’18 comment- a preseason trip, it would be training session, the main of the baseball team. Jack group is smaller than an depending on the team. Upon ed, “My hotel was not what I expected that solid accommo- benefit of taking part is Fuchs ’18 commented on actual team, players re- re-arrival to campus, this be- expected, but it was more than dations be provided. Although forming stronger bonds the benefits of spending ceive more individualized came a source of aggravation suffcient. I shared a pretty complaints about kitchens and with teammates. Preseason time together. “This helps feedback from coaches. for many of Choate’s athletes. large room and a kitchen bed size are trivial, a lack of is the perfect time to meet the team bond as a unit off So is it all worth it? Trent Schwab ’18 traveled with three other guys. There air conditioning after sessions new players and improve the field so that our chem- Athletes seem to say a col- to Florida with the baseball were two queen beds, and we of strenuous exercise can be a the overall team dynamic. istry can increase on the lective and resounding yes, team, and in 80 degrees (or doubled up. Sure, it wasn’t the legitimate problem, if not just Rower Sam Wendel ’17 field, as well,” he said. mainly based on the skill higher) weather, experienced Ritz, but it defnitely got the job uncomfortable. With luck, commented, “The crew While team bonding improvement and fun team the unlikely: “It was a really more than done.” Girls’ crew in the future, the school will team lives together in one is a significant benefit to bonding that takes place fun trip, and it was great to can attest to this; while they address the issue of living in- hotel and spends almost preseason, it is the physi- during the week. If noth- be with the guys, but the AC didn’t get kitchenettes, their equalities and ensure that all every waking moment to- cal training that gives a ing else, it’s hard to argue broke three days into the trip, rooms were still equipped with teams are satisfed with their gether. Through this, we big advantage to everyone against a tropical vacation so it was hot in our room every mini fridges and that enviable hotel experiences. become a closer and more that attends. “I think that with friends. Let the spring night. But it builds character, air conditioning. In fact, Gab- amicable team, one that preseason is extremely games begin! so I was okay with it.” Schwab by LaTorre ’17 expressed that Jackson Elkins may is ready to enjoy huge beneficial for all teams, as shared the room with two this hotel was far nicer than be reached at amounts of success this it engages players in a pe- Eben Cook may be reached other players, which added to that of previous years. [email protected]. spring.” Preseason also al- riod of intensive practice, at [email protected]. Header photo courtesy of Ross Mortenson; preseason photos (from lef to right) courtesy of Gabby LaTorre, Issy Hnat, Teddy Kennedy