February 9, 2010 The Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor CT Volume XCII, No. 6 In Loving Memory of Judy McCormick by The Loomis Chaffee Community Judy McCormick, known to many made all students, regardless of at LC, I was very homesick, so I you get that cute sweater? It is so recent as our last meeting was, I as the “Mail Room Lady,” arrives their race, gender, social class, checked the mailroom for letters lovely!” Her compliment made me should be able to recall our final at 5:30 AM to begin her daily ritu- athletic ability, or academic suc- twice a day. Stopping to talk with so happy.— Monica He ‘12 words to each other. Stepping al. Through sorting mail and pack- cess, feel equal and I first met Judy back, however, I realize that every ages, rectifying laundry mistakes, special. She so when she was in conversation with her reaffirmed and completing whatever miscel- embodied the the midst of her the essential care and optimism laneous tasks await her, Judy is al- values we trea- second bout with that characterized her life. She ways one of the first to arrive and sure in our com- cancer. She re- knew that life is too short, and the last to leave. Despite the end- munity. —Anon- turned to campus she lived her life accordingly. In less envelopes and the strenuous ymous for an afternoon the context of thousands of cheer- task of sorting laundry bags, Judy The day that to catch up with ful interactions, the details of our remains undaunted; she never Judy died, I friends. Her hair last words are insignificant, inso- misses a chance to smile at a stu- waved goodbye had fallen out far as I’m sure that they were as dent or make a kind comment. No to her as she left but even in her loving and compassionate as all matter how many sleepless hours in her car. We weakened state, the other words we shared in our a boarding student may endure, were on our way her raw energy friendship.—Keller Glass Judy McCormick’s infectious ami- to town, and she and optimism Recycling is my workjob, and cability never fails to brighten a passed us while were plainly vis- my favorite place to recycle is gloomy day. we were walking ible. She inquired the mailroom. Mrs. McCormick It’s been said many times over on the bridge. about my life in always would run over and help the past few days how much Judy She honked and the same welcom- me. Then she would smile and say, was a mother to our students, par- smiled at us, and ing manner that “There’s too much today; you only ticularly our boarders. But I think we waved at her, Judy McCormick smiles in the mailroom. has comforted have to take out half!” Her warm she was so much more than that. I returning her generations of stu- smile and even warmer heart al- think of Judy’s mailroom as a safe smile. I know that dents, and upon her ways made me feel better, and I place of refuge for so many kids Loomis will never be the same Judy always made my day. When- return to work, called me by name will miss her cheerful greetings who may have struggled to fit in, without her.—Victoria Johnson ever I was sad, Judy gave me a hug without prompting. whenever I go to the mailroom.— who were homesick, or who just ‘12 and asked me to teach her Chi- I cannot remember the last Savannah Gray, ‘12 needed a non-threatening adult Judy was the nicest lady I ever nese. I remember once when I was thing we said to each other, and Mrs. McCormick is one of the to talk to. Some looked to her as met, and I love her very much. wearing a pink sweater, she excit- this has bothered me ever since I first faces a new boarding student a mother, others as a friend. She During my first three months edly said, “Oh my god! Where did heard about her death. Surely, as encounters. Continued On page 8 Maas Encourages Sweet Dreams Celebrating King by Alex Lafrance by Meaghan Reid While Loomis Chaffee has had an remain awake during the speech. discussing the medical risks of Loomis Chaffee students per- by Loomis Chaffee students. array of interesting convocation This clip along with similar clips sleep loss, the doctor concluded formed in a special PRISM- The following day, Dr. Clay- speakers in the past, no speaker of half-asleep teenagers illustrat- with the presentation of a witty, sponsored ceremony commemo- borne Carson came to the Is- has captivated the audience’s at- ed how even pre-high-school stu- yet poignant summation: “Sleep rating the life Dr. Martin Luther land to speak about King’s life. tention as Dr. James Maas did on dents have been affected by sleep deprivation makes you clumsy, King Jr on January 18. Carson, a history professor at Friday, January 22. Maas, former deprivation. stupid, unhealthy, and it shortens The Loomis Chaffee Jazz En- Stanford University, hitchhiked chairman of the psychology de- Another clip depicted world your life.” semble performed first, followed to attend the famous March on partment at Cornell University, representatives at a pivotal meet- The results of a study at Deer- by Dance Company One, per- Washington at the age of nine- recipient of the American Psy- ing regarding the control of nu- field Academy showed the ben- forming to “Half-acre.” Anisa teen. He claimed jokingly that it chological Association’s Distin- clear weapons in the 1980s; each efits of sleep. In the experiment, Knox ’11 then recited a poem was “the most important thing guished Educator Award, and representative was dozing in his students were allowed extra time called “Lost Ones,” adapted from I’ve ever done without tell- frequenter of news programs, in- or her chair after the long flight. for sleep and were required to a song by Lauren Hills. Pianist ing my parents.” Carson heard cluding NBC Nightly News, wear sleep-monitoring Samson Chow ’12 played “Set in King’s “I Have a Dream” speech Good Morning America, The devices called “Zeos” Stone,” a song he had composed on a hot day in the middle of a Oprah Winfrey Show, and that measured the length for the event, and Liyah Wash- crowd after having heard many The Today Show, arrived of REMs and other sleep ington ’10 read “A Look Within: other speakers, and he drolly at Loomis Chaffee with a cycles. The study showed Some Words to Live By.” Later described the feeling of the day presentation concerning that students who got 17 in the performance, Dance Com- in terms that would surprise a subject very close to the minutes more sleep than pany Two performed a version of anyone who has listened to hearts of many Pelicans: their peers performed the song “Ooh Child” mixed with King’s brilliant rhetoric: “Back sleep. Maas’s address to the an average of one letter excerpts from King’s speech “I’ve then, I was excited when King school involved the science grade higher, and vis- Been to the Mountaintop,” which came up not because of who he of snoozing and featured a its to the infirmary de- he gave the night before he was was or the speech he was about wide variety of data from creased significantly. assasinated. Rapping sensation, to give, but because he was the numerous studies, as well Maas also underlined Nick Sailor ‘13 performed a lyri- last speaker.” Now, however, as some comical videos, the benefits of more cal rap that he had written him- King’s speech holds a deeper truly compelling accounts sleep by detailing the self, and was followed by Daisy meaning for Carson as well as from famous athletes, and success of the Orlando Song ‘10 and Kara Krakower ‘10, for the whole world. In truth, an omnipresent droll sense Photo by Mary Forrester basketball team, Lance who both danced to the song Carson did not fully under- of humor. Dr. Maas talks to students and faculty after his Armstrong, and the New “Two Worlds Collide.” Sharene stand King’s message until he From the start, Maas made speech about the power of sleep. York Jets. Maas believes Hawthorne-Rene ‘10 read a poem traveled in India where he was his point clear: high school that attaining the proper she had written called “Do It For able to see the effects of Gan- and college students on average Maas also showed brain scans amount of sleep was essential to Yourself,” and Christine Huang dhi’s similar nonviolence mes- have a sleep deficit of two to three that illustrated the conversion these athletes’ success. ’11 and Sirena Huang ’12 per- sage on India. While Dr. King hours a night. He also pointed of short-to-long term memory Maas finally called attention formed the theme from “Schin- and Ghandi came from vastly out that sleep deprivation is not during a period of crucial REM to easy solutions that optimize dler’s List.” The Loomis Chaffee different backgrounds, they just limited to teens; in fact, sleep cycles which are often missed. sleep time, including maintain- Chamber Singers finished the understood the importance not deprivation affects people of all These cycles, as well as images ing regular sleep habits, limiting beautiful event with “Turn the only of equality for all, but also ages. One clip featured a mid- of the specific brain wave activity caffeine and alcohol intake, exer- World Around,” a Caribbean- the importance of attaining that dle-school student who had the that aids motor functions, helped cising later in the afternoon, and inspired tune that added an en- equality through strictly non- once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to to show how health deteriorates replacing old, worn-out pillows. ticing beat to the performance as violent means. stand next to the president of the because of sleep deprivation. “Good night, and sweet REMs!” a whole. While each group set To better understand King’s United States but who, instead of Maas firmly supported his Maas said at the end of his presen- up for the next performance, ex- and Gandhi’s ideals and goals, exhibiting the expected excite- point that sleep is not a com- tation, and he received a standing cerpts Ghandi and Martin Luther Carson ment, was caught struggling to modity but a necessity. After ovation from the audience. King Jr.’s speeches were recited Continued On page 8 Op i n i o n s Modern Music Lacks Morality by Lindsay Gabow High Schoolers have a seemi ngly up one more year to 2007, the In another study designed to universal schedule. With room age of “Hey There Delilah” and uncover the effects of how lis- for variation, how many of you “Glamorous,” and yet another tening to degrading music in- drove to school, slept walked decade seems to have rushed fluences and how early teenag- Editors in Chief through your classes, took a by. These songs consisted of ers become sexually active, 51 Claire Conway and Nick Judson few tests, handed in a project the “cool” music to listen to, the percent of teenagers who began or two, got ready for basketball songs booming on every teenag- having sex within two years of News Editors Lydia Heinrichs practice, spent some time hang- er’s iPod. Clearly, though, what the test said they frequently lis- Sarah Patrick ing out in the gym, drove home, was considered “cool” in 2007 is tened to inappropriate music, spent hours on you homework on a different planet compared while 29 percent said they lis- Opinions Editors Fred McNulty (and just as many on Facebook) to the top songs of 2009. What tened to little or none of this Elizabeth Rights and then crashed on your pillow happened? music. some time around 2 a.m? The Beatles shocked the world The definition of music is: an Features Editors Natalie Meyer Regardless of how jampacked with their revolutionary music artistic form of auditory commu- Jackie Mishol your schedule, woven into your in the ‘60s. To sing about LSD nication. Every song expresses a busy, hectic day was music. (“Lucy in the Sky with Dia- certain message, a message con- Sports Editors Charlie Dorison Booming, jarring, passionate monds?”) And how about the veyed by celebrities whom kids Molly Paduda music hammering your ear- creepy message when one plays admire. drums and pulsing through Strawberry Fields Forever back- Walking down the hallways Photo Editors Eugene Cho your head. Today, you listened to wards? Disgraceful. Nowadays, of my sophomore dorm, there Jiyong Seung iTunes’ top-ten songs, including however, music videos featuring are songs sexually explicit and “Tik Tok,” “Fireflies,” and “Bed- barely clothed Lady Gaga la- devoid of morals, by Taylor Layout Editors Katie Cavanagh Rock,” to name a few. Today, you menting about a “Bad Romance” Swift about running away with Jacob Hard learned about “waking up in the are considered the norm. And her Romeo, by Ke$ha brushing morning feeling like P. Diddy,” despite Lady Gaga’s refusal to her teeth with “a bottle of Jack Business Managers Alex Judson as well as partying with nause- “appear on the album cover [Daniels],” and by Young Money Kai Wilson ating amounts of alcohol; seeing dripping in oil and honey,” she wanting to be called “Mr. Flint- lightning bugs flying around appears in nothing more than stone” because “[he] can make Faculty Adviser Barrington Edwards while you’re under the influence a corset and bikini bottoms in your bed rock.” of marijuana; and intense sexual several of her top-selling videos. Does censorship have a place intercourse. Videos that iTunes sells to mid- when a ten-year-old girl nods Staff Welcome to world of heartfelt dle schoolers, and sometimes her head to songs about “wak- music of late 2009-early 2010. children even younger. ing up in the morning feeling Mike Choquette Izzy Kornblatt Let’s back up just two years, to People have changed. Stan- like P. Diddy,” partying with al- David Fischer Alex Lafrance 2008. The top songs of this ‘08 dards have changed. The quali- cohol, seeing lightning bugs fly- Lindsay Gabow Carlie Lindower included “Disturbia,” “Apolo- ty of music is suffering; music is ing while under the influence of Alan Goh Elise Petracca gize,” and “Hot N Cold.” Com- on its way downhill, especially marijuana, and having intense Riker Jones Meaghan Reid pare the sexual and language songs encouraging lust instead sexual intercourse? Sojin Kim Dru Sanders graphics of these songs to “Tik of love. A study by MSNBC ex- What does the future hold for Margot Kempczynski Sylvia Xistris Tok” and “BedRock,” and one plains that the demeaning mes- young musicians? What does it would think the songs come sage conveyed by pop music hold for those of us who listen from two different decades. Back causes teens to have sex earlier. to them? Give the Seed, Not the Fruit by Sojin Kim

On Tuesday, January 12th, an is a déjà vu of what it was like in Rampant corruption and autoc- We have already witnessed this and really succeed, it will take earthquake of over 7.0 magni- the Korean peninsula, after the racy are not signs of Haitians belligerence in the forms of ter- much more commitment on the tude struck the Western Hemi- Korean War. South Korea’s so- inferiority or incompetence, but rorism and regional conflicts. part of the donor than the re- sphere’s poorest nation, Haiti, called “the miracle of Han River,” a rite of passage for developing For the moment, the world’s cipient. For instance, there is no claiming over 150,000 deaths. was possible in large part to the countries. Once Haitians move emergency relief efforts, espe- better way to build the needed Powerful aftershocks have world’s humanitarian efforts. out of their poverty and man- cially the Americans in Haiti, infrastructure and institutions caused additional damages to Economic aid programs lent us age to build a better society, are commendable and should in Haiti than through education. the already wrecked nation with the needed finances to build these social evils will correct go on unhindered. But imme- But to see the fruits of education possibilities of more to come. our infrastructures; security themselves – just like in South diate food and medical aids, will take many years, great com- With the recent outbreak of alliances provided along with tem- mitments, and endurance on the this natural disaster many have political stability, porary U.S. mili- part of the benefactor. Assist- gone back to relaying the past and educational aid “In these moments, when we tary presence to ing them to build factories and tragic history - from the brutal programs even sent maintain order find profitable markets for their legacy of French colonization many South Ko- are brought face to face with and peace, are goods will prove difficult but in the 18th century to the cor- reans overseas to just short-term another viable way to help the rupt Haitian leaders like “Baby study. our own fragility, we rediscov- remedies. To re- Haitians. Doc”- as direct causes of Haiti’s Are the Haitians ally help these For these changes to take woes. But like in other troubled fundamentally any er our common humanity.” devastated peo- place it will take time, many tri- regions - Afghanistan and Dar- different from the ple, setting up al-and-errors, and wide-based fur - the central problem lies in South Koreans? The long-term goals commitments that encompass Haiti’s abject “poverty.” Pov- brave history of the to help stimu- concerted efforts among gov- erty that stems from deforesta- Haitians who fought off foreign Korea. They were headed that late a self-sustaining economic ernments, international orga- tion, land degradation, low ag- invasions, and the success of way before the earthquake, they development is essential. Like nizations, non-governmental ricultural productivity, lack of the Haitian Diaspora are sound deserve the afforded chance. critics have argued, continued organizations, industries, and governing, as well as a lack of proofs of Haitian capabilities. Rather than exclaiming hope- food-aid will never help the even private citizens. As a global economic and educational insti- Before the earthquake, Haiti lessly that all the humanitar- Haitians to stand on their own, community, the disaster in Haiti tutions. was showing signs of econom- ian aids to Haiti will amount but teaching them and giving is not just the Haitian problem As a South Korean, the calam- ic and political improvement to nothing, let us look back on them the necessary resources or that of the United States. It is ity in Haiti after the earthquake under President René Préval. all our past humanitarian suc- to increase their agricultural everyone’s. For too many years cesses – most recently that of productivity will. As Haitians Haiti has been suffered levels of South Korea, Taiwan, and India. slowly move out of their pov- poverty far below not only any The danger of cynically ignor- erty, their savings and invest- country in this hemisphere, but ing our neighbor’s devastations ments will grow, stimulating vi- also far below nations already in our now borderless-world, is able economic growth. Once the plagued by substandard living that they will eventually come Haitians experience their new conditions, commonly referred to haunt us all. Like John F. Ken- found economic stability, they to as “the third world” or as nedy said, “If a free society can- themselves will fight off corrup- “less developed countries.” In not help the many who are poor, tion and autocracy that threaten the words of President Obama it cannot save the few who are their newly found security. said, “In these moments, when rich.” Within poverty there is no Rarely are quick solutions we are brought face to face with hope or future, only ignorance answers to dire problems. For our own fragility, we rediscover and barbaric instinct to survive. humanitarian aids to take effect our common humanity.”

2 The Log | February 9, 2010 Korean Population Crisis by Alan Goh South Korea is burdened with of people seeking new jobs and nancial privileges were offered care to support them. Korean so- tory to giving their children a three problems. A certain dictator better opportunities f looded into to parents willing to undergo ciety’s Confucian ideology cre- good life. The cost of raising and and his toy box of nuclear mis- the urban sprawls. In 1960, the sterilization. A slogan appeared, ates the expectation that when a educating a child in South Korea siles, for one, and the itsy bitsy total fertility rate (the average personifying their struggle: couple grows old, their children takes up a huge percentage of a teeny tiny financial catastrophe number of births a woman will “Have one child, and raise it will support them through the family’s income, which means that sent the whole world reel- have during her lifetime) stood well.” remainder of their non-working that raising more than one or ing makes two. Almost no one at 6.1, a rate that, when combined The plan worked. Too well. In years. This long-enduring tra- two kids is just a fleeting dream has heard of the third problem. I with the sea of immigrants pour- the space of 50 years, from 1950 dition becomes more and more only the wealthy can afford. asked a friend whether he knew ing in from the countryside, re- to today, the total fertility rate difficult and more and more ex- And so South Korea’s gov- about it and he replied, “I didn’t sulted in overcrowded cities and plummeted from 6.1 to around pensive to hold to as time goes ernment is trying to bring their even know that was a topic…” a severely strained economy, 1.2 births per female, the third on. population to a safer level. The South Korea, one of the most anathema to a I n S o u t h Ministry of Health stands at densely populated countries in country still, K o r e a , a the head of the new movement the world, home to Samsung at the time, worker’s an- for increasing the South Kore- and LG and Hyundai (and a cer- s t r u g g l i n g nual work- an population, and it starts the tain number of our classmates), to make its ing hours av- change from within by giving faces a third issue. It comes from way into the erages out at its own employees special Fam- within. The problem is the pop- world. 2,357 hours, ily Days where the office lights ulation. It should the longest go out early and the staff goes Today, Best Buy and Circuit not come as a in the world. home, in the hopes of allowing City line their lighted hallways surprise that Getting fired them to spend more time mak- with LG LCDs and Samsung the govern- from their ing babies. Gifts and bonuses TVs. Many imagine Seoul, South ment capped job is just one are offered to officials willing to Korea’s capital and one of the b i r t h r a t e s . of the many have more than one child, and largest cities in the world, as the Family plan- things Korea the department constantly orga- entirety of the nation, forgetting ning agencies women ex- nizes social gatherings to “foster about the rural population. Yet sprouted like pect to hap- love” between employees. It will before the 1950s, South Korea’s weeds all over pen after not be enough. citizens lived not in their cur- the country. h a v i n g a The origi nal plan met the prob- rent nation of shining cities and In 1973, the b a b y, a n d lems that faced the country and electronic innovation, but in the gover n ment raising the took care of business admirably. thousands of rural villages that l e g a l i z e d Photo courtesy of fongster8 child pres- It was not a timid plan, dabbling covered most of the Korean pen- abortion; in Pedestrians walk across a busy street in Seoul. ents a long with dainty fingers in family insula. 1983, the gov- and exorbi- planning as if afraid to hurt it- The Korean War and the re- ernment took tantly costly self, but a nationwide drive for sulting dislocation of hundreds away medi- task. Paying fewer children, a massive refor- of thousands of refugees from cal insurance for maternal care lowest in the world. Instead of boatloads of money for private mation of childcare and educa- North Korea and rural provinces from pregnant women with too having cities bursting at the tutoring is the norm, not the ex- tion. What South Korea requires resulted in a decade of massive many children and refused tax seams with far too many mouths ception, and nursery care for in- to solve their current problem migration to the cities of South deductions for the educational to feed, the nation faces the prob- fants can be more expensive than is action of the very same mag- Korea, and immigration contin- expenses of families with more lem of having too many elderly college tuition. Parents view nitude. Take a leap and change ued for decades after as waves than two children. Special fi- persons and insufficient health these things as almost manda- your people’s lives. Interdorm Debacle Open (Award) Season by Lindsay Gabow by Carlie Lindower

A few weeks ago, the deans began whether or not to grant inter- Stars studded the red carpet of Valentino gown. violins, I will tear this joint apart,” to contemplate a new interdorm dorm. If dorm faculty members the Golden Globes shining like The rookie comedy-drama he went on to admit, “I don’t have policy: allowing sophomores are concerned about a student the beads on Jennifer Garner’s Glee sang its way into everyone’s anybody to thank.” Furthering to check into only other sopho- with a boyfriend/girlfriend of lilac Atelier Versace gown. The hearts this season, winning the the joke, Downey added, “Cer- mores’ rooms, and not permit- a different age, they can and Hollywood Foreign Press Asso- prestigious Best Comedy or Mu- tainly not gonna thank Warner ting juniors or seniors to check do have conversations with ciation pulled out all the stops to sical TV Series category. In his Bros…they need me, Avatar was into sophomore rooms. This idea the individual. Precautions al- make this year’s ceremony bigger acceptance speech, creator Ryan going to take us to the cleaners. If was created on the basis of sev- ready exist to ensure that stu- and better than ever before. This Murphy charmingly announced, they didn’t have me, they didn’t eral qualms that the faculty had dents avoid problems that could year the Globes had its first host “And this [award] is for anybody have a shot, buddy.” about interdorm. seriously hinder their life at in fifteen years, British comedian and everybody who got a wed- The Best Director Globe went Firstly, there are several Loomis. Ricky Gervais. Though Gervais gie in high school.” Alec Baldwin to James Cameron, for the must- younger sophomores, as well as A question arose at a student didn’t get much screen time, he won the award for Best Actor in be-seen-in-IMAX-3D hit Avatar. several older juniors. Because in- council meeting regarding the joked about his brainchild, The a TV Comedy, an award he has The state-of-the-art movie, which terdorm has been abused before, new interdorm policy: “would Office (“You probably know me as won a total of three times in the has recently been crowned the the possibility of a seventeen- your parents allow you to spend the creator of The Office… No you four years 30 Rock has been on air world’s highest-grossing film year old-junior having sexual time alone in your bedroom don’t, do ya?”) and took a few jabs for his portrayal of G.E. Executive ever, also won the biggest catego- relations with a fifteen-year-old with an older/younger member at Mel Gibson, Paul McCartney, Jack Donaghy. ry of the night, Best Picture. sophomore must be considered. of the opposite sex?” Some stu- and Hollywood’s obsession with In the made-for-TV movies And no recap of an awards cer- It is illegal under Connecticut dents responded affirmatively, plastic surgery. or mini-series categories, Grey emony would be complete with- state laws. However, usually in- while some kids were irreso- Unlike most awards shows, Gardens was awarded two of the out the gowns. Reese Wither- terdorm is used simply to hang lute. When approaching this where all TV drama awards go to three available Globes, one for spoon and Jennifer Aniston kept out with friends of the opposite issue, however, we must realize Mad Men and comedy awards to Drew Barrymore and the other it simple and sophisticated with sex. Especially with the bitter that one of the principal reasons 30 Rock, the Golden Globes pro- for the movie as a whole. monochromatic one-shoulder New England weather forcing for attending boarding school is vided ample room for each TV In the dramatic movie cat- gowns. The Glee crowd glowed— everyone inside, students want to become more independent. show to shine. While Best Drama egories, the awards were evenly especially Dianna Agron in her a private place to talk, watch a Certain freedoms are necessary went, of course, to Mad Men, Juli- spread. Sandra Bullock picked ethereal silver gown and Lea Mi- movie, or merely to relax. Fred at boarding school, to teach us anna Margulies of The Good Wife up the Globe for Best Actress in a chele in her dramatic black dress. McNulty ‘11 says, “Students discipline. Many kids become nabbed the Globe for Best Ac- Drama Movie for the inspiration- Though none of the dresses on who wish to engage in [sexual] overwhelmed in college; while tress in a TV Drama. Michael C. al based-on-a-true-story movie display completely tanked, there behaviors will do so anyway. preparatory school does aca- Hall, who plays the title character The Blind Side. Jeff Bridges won were, naturally, misses: Diana Those who wish to break the demically ready us for college, in Dexter, and who recently an- the same category for actors for Kruger’s odd cherry-blossom rules will, frankly, continue to it must also prepare us socially. nounced his victorious struggle his work in Crazy Heart. Mo’nique pink dress looked as if it had been break the rules. Those who do The new interdorm policy has with cancer, triumphed in the gave a tear-jerker of a speech for caught in a rainstorm and the top not break the rules will be the been overridden, and sopho- Best Actor in a TV drama cat- her Best Supporting Actress win morphed strangely in the dryer. ones punished by these new mores continue to be able to egory. A fellow Dexter actor, John for Precious. This year’s Golden Globes was policies.” Students who want check into juniors’ rooms, and Lithgow, took the Best Support- The Best Comedic Movie of the as festive as it was fun. There to take part in sexual relations vice versa. The unity between ing TV Actor award. Much to her night was the wild and hilarious were surprises and shoo-ins, bor- will absolutely find a way to do the underclassmen and up- shock and dismay, Chloë Sevigny The Hangover. Perhaps the funni- ing lists of thank yous, touch- so. Furthermore, the dormitory perclassmen and cross-grade suffered a wardrobe malfunction est speech of the night was Rob- ing speeches, grateful winners, faculty member on duty during friendships will prevail. For while accepting her award for Big ert Downey Jr.’s for playing the and sore losers trying to put on a night of interdorm may use this opportunity, we thank the Love when her escort accidentally title role in Sherlock Holmes. After a smile for the camera. Next up: his or her discretion concerning Loomis Chaffee administration. stepped on and ripped her ruffled threatening, “If you start playing the Oscars!

February 9, 2010 | The Log 3 Fe a t u r e s Featured Artist: Kara Krakower by David Fischer

Kara Krakower ’10 has been not “that good, but at the time performs with Dance Company move that she likes, she adds it quickly,” a critical new skill that dancing since the tender age of it seemed completely awesome.” II in addition to teaching an to her personal memory bank, is important because she often three to make for a grand total She still makes time to compete after-school dance class to both and then eventually combines dances with the same people of 15 years. Well, actually, in her with the team on corresponding veteran dancers and newbies. her assortment of steps into a in her Loomis Chaffee dance early years, she was inspired week-two Saturdays. Kara describes her artisitic dance. Occasionally, she will see classes. to put cups on her feet in the Kara also loves to choreograph process as a very visceral and a dance in a song, a dance epiph- Since Kara describes herself as form of makeshift pointe shoes dances, seizing a ny, a nd, a f ter a “shy person.” one might won- after seeing the Nutcracker on every opportu- embellish- der how she can flourish in an television. Kara claims that the nity she can to ments from environment that forces her to memory of these makeshift bal- do so. She de- her store of step into the spotlight. Kara ex- let shoes still number among her signed a dance dance moves, plains it best herself when she earliest memories, and she even when she was the dance is remarked, “Dance is the one continued the habit for several in 9th grade for performance- chance I have to express myself years. Stowe Dance ready. and come out of my [shell] and Kara started formally dancing Academy stu- A lt h o u g h not be shy. I never get nervous at the Stowe Dance Academy at dents ages 8 to her skills are before a performance, because the aforementioned age of three 10. Kara’s piece already quite it’s just what I love doing, and by enrolling in the Academy’s won a gold prolific, Kara I feel completely at home when ballet class. She proceeded to medal in com- i m p r o v e d I’m on stage dancing.” add jazz and tap classes to her petition, which her dancing It is truly amazing how far résumé when she turned six, and she recalled as and choreog- Kara Krakower’s dancing career finally began dancing with real particularly ex- raphy skills has come, from makeshift cup pointe shoes at age of eleven. citing moment. by attending slippers to satin pointe shoes. When asked about her favorite Kara mentioned an intensive, And her departure from the Is- dance-related moment, Kara hap- with a chuckle three-week, land in the spring will not be pily reminisced about the Stowe that she might summer pro- the end to her dancing career. Dance Academy competition have won the gram at the She hopes to double major or, team that she joined soon after young chore- famous dance at the very least minor, in dance she enrolled at the school. More ographers prize studio “Steps at Barnard College in New York specifically, she recalled her first if she had been on Broad- City. She plans to further de- competition with the team in old enough to w a y.” S h e velop her dance style, which New York City at an event host- enter. took six or she describes as a fusion of jazz ed by the New York City Dance Currently seven dance and contemporary, and learn Photo by david fischer Alliance. Kara described the ec- she is choreo- classes a day more about composition and Senior Kara Krakower inspires the audience with one of her original dance static feeling of triumph she felt graphing future w it h s o m e dance with a variety of new compositions during the Senior Meditations convocation earlier in the term. after she concluded the dance as award-winning of the most people. But, wherever she may “feeling like we could have done n u m b e r s f o r r e n o w n e d find herself in the city, every- anything.” The Academy’s team Dance Company II, a group with instinctive one. She often goes teachers in dance. She lauded one will miss Kara’s energy and won a high silver award, an which she has performed since to the campus dance studio, puts the program for throwing her the technical brilliance that she award in the dance world that sophomore year. While an ankle her iPod on shuffle, and attempts “into a different setting and brought to every single one of falls between a silver and a gold, injury forced her into a brief to dance to whatever the device [making her] learn to dance with her endeavors here on the Island. which as Kara remembered as hiatus from the group, she now selects. When she executes a different people in every class Nominated by Dr. Mary Sand. Grammys Bring Back the Music by Jackie Mishol If you weren’t one of the 25.8 mil- sense of personal restraint.” commanded the stage. patriotic and vocally tight set by from the power of the piece. Not lion people glued to their televi- Kicking off the ceremony with Rivaling Lady Gaga’s drama the Zac Brown Band and Leon quite able to match the great pas- sion sets Sunday night January 31, a heaping dose of theatrics were was Pink’s cirque-du-soleil- Russell as well as a rocking num- sion and sorrow in Michael’s voice, then you missed Music’s Biggest Elton John and Lady Gaga, two of esque, high-flying performance ber by Dave Matthews Band. The all five performers still held their Night – the 52nd Annual Grammy the industry’s most outrageously of “Glitter in the Air.” Glittering Black Eyed Peas pumped up the own and belted their parts with Awards. With the viewing rate up dramatic musicians. After Gaga herself in a chic white robe, the party with their futuristic hip- confidence and grace. Creating a 35% from last year’s telecast and belted out her hit song “Poker bold singer then slipped it off hop mix, ghetto fabulous if ever brilliant tribute, they reminded the highest ratings since 2004, Face” (and was then thrown into and revealed a white leotard-like something was, and Jamie Foxx, viewers of their responsibility to those who missed it may be won- a bucket of fire,) she and Elton outfit which enabled her to do ac- T-Pain, Doug E. Fresh, and the the world and those around them. dering what in the world made performed a rendition of the pop robatic tricks and choreography. immortal Slash performed an Prince and Paris then accept the this year so special. Although princess’s new song “Speechless.” Pink was then lifted in the air by equally hip-hopping auto-tuned Lifetime Achievement Award for the program is always filled with Right from the top of “Blame It.” David Foster, their father. great performances and famous the show the audi- Mary J. Blige, and An- This year’s Grammys surely faces, this year’s show upped the ence realized anything “This year the producers of drea Bocelli performed set records with the quantity and ante and brought bigger stars, could happen this year a gorgeous rendition of quality of the musical perfor- numbers, and expectations than at Staples Center in Los the awards outdid themselves “Bridge over Troubled mances and indeed put the em- ever before, all of which brought Angeles. Water,” the rich vocals phasis back on the music. Howev- the spotlight back to the music. Then came Green with star power and over- of the traditional opera er, it is important to note that an- The Grammy Awards has been Day performing with singer blending with the other record was set by pop diva an important event on the music the Broadway Cast of the-top spectacle in regards R&B belter in an odd but Beyoncé Knowles. She earned six industry’s calendar since its in- American Idiot, a rock beautiful way. Bon Jovi Grammy Awards, more than any ception in 1958. Whether or not musical based off of to the musical acts.” and Jennifer Nettles other woman on a single night musicians criticize the night as the band’s album of rounded out the en- of the 52-year-old show. Coun- an audacious promotional stint the same name. Lots of tertainment with rock, try cutie Taylor Swift went home or praise the event as a presti- rocker spirit and tight harmonies a cloth swing, suspended upside- style and class, as usual, conclud- with four awards, including the gious musical celebration, they almost seamlessly blended cast down, bathed in water, astound- ing their mix with an audience- coveted Album of the Year award all realize that this awards cer- and band. This first group num- ingly spinning round and round selected performance of the iconic for Fearless. Winner of Record of emony brings an awareness of ber was intense. as she sang. “Livin’ on a Prayer.” the Year was Kings of Leon for the musical world to the Ameri- Next up was the sasha-fierce Taylor Swift was a favorite of But of all the performances, the “Use Somebody,” and the title of can consciousness. And this year Beyoncé Knowles with her own the night. Nominated for eight most powerful was the 3-D trib- Best New Artist went to the Zac Grammy producers succeeded army of back up dancers. Clad Grammys, the young country ute to Michael Jackson. Perform- Brown Band. in putting more emphasis on the in sleek black battle gear, the music star performed a set with ing his “Earth Song,” originally This year’s Grammy Awards music and less emphasis on the group stormed in behind the one of her idols – Stevie Nicks. set for his “This Is It” tour, were have set the bar high for future awards. singer, who also sported a battle- After performing her “Today Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, telecasts. The producers pre- This year the producers of the inspired armor-like dress. Riffing Was a Fairytale,” the duo went on Carrie Underwood, Smokey Rob- sented a perfect balance of live awards outdid themselves with and belting like crazy, Beyoncé’s to sing Fleetwood Mac’s “Rhian- inson, and Usher. Belting out their award presentations and musical star power and over-the-top spec- vocals were, as usual, astonish- non” and then Swift’s hit “You parts along with the pre-recorded numbers, successfuly putting the tacle in regards to the musical acts. ing. Singing her own “If I Were Belong With Me.” Flaunting her vocals of the legendary MJ, “Earth spotlight back on the music. The The only thing missing from the a Boy” with Alanis Morissette’s country twang, the numbers had Song” was moving and chilling. 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, star-studded line-up, to use wel- “You Oughta Know” blended a refreshing and natural small- Even the bizarre sight of celebri- its producers, and the musicians comer Stephen Colbert’s word- into the middle, Beyoncé, nomi- town feel. ties dressed in head to toe doning certainly deserve a round of ap- ing, was “Adam Lambert and any nated for a total of ten Grammys, Other performances included a tacky 3-D glasses couldn’t detract plause.

4 The Log | February 9, 2010 Listen to Learn Senior Kiss Day by Riker Jones by Margot Kempczynski and Elise Petracca I sit here willingly in a fairly he or she is remains interest- not know enough Thai to con- Seniors walk into the new din- While some students eagerly ominous-looking brick build- ing, regardless of how well one duct regular conversations, and ing hall red lipped and confident count down the days until their ing, despite a carpeted floor and knows him or her. Many times, while their English was good, I to seek out their prey. Armed anticipated Senior Kiss, other computers. Sitting next to me is at Loomis Chaffee, a friend and I still felt, in some cases, self-con- with a list of victims, the wise more bashful students dread a girl whom I never would have engage in a debate about morals, scious because of our difficulties young men and women watch the inevitable embarrassment met if it were not for the wonder- about relationships, or simply in communication. as the underclassmen nervously bound to accompany them dur- ful diversity at Loomis Chaffee. about life, and I am left ponder- I was able to talk to a Western eye the hunters with trembling ing this all-school free period. She and I often discuss our val- ing new information, a new out- staff person named Mara about lips. All over the room there is Simply put, some students love ues, beliefs and life in general. look, that becomes part of who I experiences travelling in differ- yelling and frantic rushing be- this fundraiser and some stu- Talking about social dynamics am today. ent countries, diversity, societal tween the tables, a chaotic and dents hate it. However, whether and the meaning of life always In Thailand, I was part of a standards, and the possibly in- wild atmosphere that once every a student looks forward to it or reminds me of my trip to Thai- team that taught English, and the verse relationship between com- year gives the teachers unneces- not, this sixth period is incom- land that I took last summer and teams itself consisted of teenag- munication and technology. I sary headaches and the students parable to any other lunch pe- what I learned from the experi- ers from around the world, two learned a lot from her about gut-busting entertainment. riod during the entire school ence. Discussions about life have Western faculty members and ideas completely unrelated to This seemingly strage tribal year. led me to change how I view the Thai staff. I was supposed to be our trip; ideas and views she ceremony begins with the infa- One eager young freshman, world, others, and myself. These teaching and tutoring and at the presented became incorporated mous and innumerbale masses Hannah Shushtari, said, “I think discussions, fostered by people same time I was listening and into part of who I am. of bright red lipstick and ends Senior Kiss Day is a great oppor- who politely oppose me, have learning. Many mornings in- My point is this: listen to oth- with the glossy kiss-mark smat- tunity for little freshmen girls to taught me how to approach an volved explaining various con- ers. I know that being told to tered cheeks of innocent young get attention from cute senior issue from various angles and cepts or words in English and listen to others seems like mun- freshmen. boys.” respect the perspectives of oth- although that may seem like dane, old advice, and is prob- Each year on the Friday before Especially this time of year, ers. Oftentimes, I learn more an easy task, it grew more and ably reminiscent of when your Valentine’s Day, underclassmen Senior Kiss Day helps to bright- about myself from someone else more difficult. Trying to explain mother was encouraging you walk into the dining hall, un- en and heat up the often dreary and frequently my peers teach the uses of the word “it,” or the to follow directions. However, sure of what to expect. On this and chilly winter days with its me more than I could have ever difference between a “hacksaw” the advice holds true for every- Friday, dubbed lovingly Senior fun-loving spirit. Winter can expected. and a “handsaw,” proved to be one, regardless of age, experi- Kiss Day, sixth-period lunch get boring, and this event is At Loomis Chaffee, each stu- a considerable challenge for me. ence, or wisdom. Every person is exceptionally crowded with the perfect way to liven up that dent comes from a different While I enjoyed teaching Eng- holds a unique story, a distinct nearly the whole student body long last day of the work week. place, with a different upbring- lish, I found myself drawn to ob- story, waiting to be told; and rushing around awaiting the Bringing the underclassmen and ing, and a different story. A care- serving the social dynamics of a nobody can learn them all. Two coveted kisses. For the whole upperclassman together with ful listener learns how each stu- country far from our secular Is- twins from the same household, week leading up to this memo- just a little bit of lipstick and a dent achieves a unique outlook land. I learned not only of differ- the same school, and the same rable day, members of the senior little bit of love, Senior Kiss Day on life as a result of his or her ent customs, like taking off your friends still view events differ- class sell kisses to other students, is a beloved tradion here at The personality, background, experi- shoes before entering a building ently. Listen to those around many of whom are often looking Loomis Chaffee School. ences, and upbringing, for each and moving out of the path of a you, learn from their outlook, to embarrass their friends. This So, for whom will you buy a of these aspects causes a change monk, but also of differing dy- good experiences and bad ex- light-hearted tradition is talked kiss this year? And, from whom in a person. However a person namics between peers. Before periences; you are sure to learn, to about from the first week of will you get a kiss? Whether could change as a result of any- my trip. I never had the oppor- and the discussion might cause school when underclassmen first tricking or treating, now is the thing, including new events and tunity to discuss life’s problems changes not only in how you develop that one senior crush time to start thinking of the experiences. Therefore, learning with Thai teenagers. Language view the world, but also who that their friends can’t wait to dreams you want to make come how a friend came to be who presented a barrier, since I did you are. embarrass each other with. true this Senior Kiss Day! The Loomis Four by Dru Sanders

It hit me the other day while I we had a convocation on this vidualization, and prepare for the strained in front of the gym mir- topic, but if you’re trying to start a day, purposely avoiding the LC ror curling an embarrassingly conversation with someone wait- stereotypes. With your visage de- light weight. I started going to the ing in the SNUG for food, or more tailed, you walk out into the quad gym because of an unintentional likely for coffee, the first words and flounder towards the SNUG glance my father gave me back on out of anyone’s mouth have to do to pick up your morning egg and the family farm as I strained to with being tired. cheese only to find the grill un- carry two hay bales thirty feet. It 2. Avoidance of all optional manned. Standing in line with wasn’t a judgemental glance, but school events and complaining three others, you begin to banter it was a look that I responded to about all mandatory ones. I’m about the modicum of sleep you by attempting to muscle my wom- sure we will all look back on our got the night before. Curiously en’s small-sized frame. So there high school years and think “I you ask if third period will be I strained, looking through the never went to any event except used as a meeting, and when the mirror at the other frequenters of dances after fall term freshman answer is yes, you begin to vilely the gym and thinking about my year,” but until then many shall curse the administration for forc- reasons for straining, and there I continue to flee from events that ing you into a room with everyone saw what defines Loomis Chaf- we are not forced to go to and else for forty-five minutes! After fee: the lack of a definition. whine about anything that we are you make it through class you de- I was in the gym with: an forced to go. cide to head into town, and while

English teacher running on a 3. Ignorance to the presence of walking you come face to face CARTOON BY JACKIE MISHOL treadmill, a day student in dress cars. How many times have you with a car moving at twenty mph. code, jumping from machine to walked into town on the road, Do you move? Of course not. machine, an international kid seen a car coming, and not moved. After my extensive social re- crunching on a yoga mat, and It’s crazy, and it’s one thing we’ve search I have found these to be some big, jacked stud who almost all done. the four definitive traits of LC stu- knocked over the ellipticals with 4. Asserting our label-free dents. This list is not perfect, I’m the down swing of his swagger; existence. We hate to fit into cat- sure: I often lack perfection. and, I saw that even though we’re egories. We will spend time in However, please send me an e- clearly all different and here for the morning trying to prevent mail if you would like to defend different reasons, we’re all here. any possibility of having a label yourself against my four defini- That’s what we have in common. slapped onto us. tions. I would love to hear from But I then thought, there must be This doesn’t apply to me you you. Although, if you try to rid more! may say to yourself. But it does. yourself of my uniting shackles So I got to thinking, and I put Take the outline and evaluate it will only strengthen key trait down my barbell. What does it your everyday life. number four. Attention: Donations to the LC Haiti Fund mean to be a citizen of the pres- You get woken up twenty min- Responses to this article may be tigious Loomis Chaffee commu- utes early from your sleep-in after sent directly to Andrew Sanders or can be sent by check, made payable to The nity? After about twenty minutes, going to sleep at 3:00 that morning by care of Features Editors Jackie I had developed a list of four key because people in your dorm love Mishol and Natalie Meyer. Check Loomis Chaffee School ATTN: LC Haiti characteristic things. shouting late at night. You grog- out the next issue of The LOG for THE LOOMIS FOUR: gily roll out of bed to confront seleted letters to the editors about Fund. Donations are not tax deductible. 1. Sleep deprivation. I know the mirror, your citadel of indi- “The Loomis Four.”

February 9, 2010 | The Log 5 Sp o r t s Featured Athlete: Will Mucci Hot Shots by Sylvia Xistris “Be quick, but don’t hurry!” the island including the stellar Take it from Will. “We had on the Island This seemingly small piece athletic programs and innova- a great group of fans at Kent of advice given by his eighth tive academic philosophies. Day this year, so that was really -grade basketball coach has One could say that Will simply nice.” He thanks everyone who stuck with Will Mucci as he followed in her footsteps, but it came and stood in the cold rain nears the end of his athletic ca- is clear that he again has paved that day supporting his team. reer at Loomis Chaffee. These his own path here at Loomis as Sometimes the leaders can’t do encouraging words have car- he has done in the past. everything on their own, and ried Will through some of the Football, one can easily say, is that’s where we, the fans, come toughest battles in his sport- Will’s favorite sport, his passion into play. “I think it’s tough to ing career, always keeping him in life. Being named captain of be a great fan at LC because calm and collected. Mucci ex- the football team his senior sea- of all the games being at the plains what this advice means son clearly shows the amount same time, but when they (the to him, “Although it was con- of respect and trust his team- Loomis Chaffee students, fac- fusing at the time; it means you mates have for and in him. This ulty, and supporters) have the have to do something with a leadership demonstrates Will’s opportunity, like at our recent purpose while being aware of great work ethic and grace basketball game against Suff- everything and everyone else under pressure; both charac- ield, they really come through around you.” From the fields to teristics that have inspired his and give a good effort.” the courts, Will has shown his teammates throughout each Will religiously follows all growth each year at Loomis, football season that Mucci has professional Boston teams and Photo by jiyong seung clearly finding the deeper participated in since starting at Boston College where he will Harry Kalodner ‘10 races to the finish meaning of this guidance. LC as a freshman. set off for next fall. When asked Starting at a young age, Will Like a true leader, Will gives a who his favorite player was, Mucci made a path of his own. lot of credit to this year’s football Will quickly responded, “I’d He attended countless athletic coaches. When asked who his say Matt Ryan, quarterback for camps at a variety of colleges favorite coach is, he responded, the Atlanta Falcons, because he since he started playing in- “It would have to be Coach Reid went to Boston College where terscholactic sports when he along with this year’s football I’m a huge fan.” A large amount was around seven years old. coaching staff.” Something this of his inspiration comes from He began playing basketball season clicked for them, going these players; real life exhibits at the age of five and joined from a 0-7 record to a 2-6 record of the advice his eighth-grade the Avon travel team, one he is a monumental improvement basketball coach once gave would stick with through mid- that all Pelicans are proud of. him. dle school. Along side that, he Will elaborated further, “I was In addition to football, Mucci began playing baseball when so impressed with the new plays basketball and throws for he was six, playing for Avon’s confidence Coach Reid brought the track anf field team here at Jaycee Courant summer league to our program and the hard Loomis Chaffee. He has some- team, again, through middle work he put into making us thing different to give to each school. All of this early partici- contenders again, not to men- team he plays on, no matter pation has helped Will become tion helping me, individually, what his role may be. So, what’s the individual that he is today, to have one of my best seasons his secret? “Well, before most of a prominent figure in Loomis at Loomis.” Every great coach my games, I listen to a certain Photo by justin zheng Chaffee athletics. brings out not only the best in playlist that I’ve made for that John Nielson ‘10 drives by a defender Luckily for us, Will’s sister his team, but also the best in his season. Before football games I attended Loomis, giving him a leaders. Everything the Boys’ listen to the exact same songs head start in the game of pre- Varsity Football team did in the in a row, tape my left wrist, paratory schools. His sister’s fall came with hard work, dedi- my right wrist, then I go to the attending Loomis gave Will cation, and, of course, the sup- quietest part of the locker room insight to the ins and outs of port of their coaches and fans. and say a pre-game prayer.”

The Art ofby CharlieClub Dorison Basketball Three teams. Two baskets. One passes and impenetrable defense. misinterpret this fun-loving atti- dream. Surviving the rigors of From savvy senior veterans to tude with jocular intentions. One club basketball has become more up-and-coming underclassman, all star commented on this mis- than a skill; it has become an art. every player fights and competes conceived notion saying, “many The daily rigors of practices and for the attention of his coach and ignorant interscholastic or ‘varsi- battling the rust of long weekends a coveted starting spot in the ty’ athletes claim club sports are not only compares with, but rath- next game. Teams bond and ten- a joke, for the non-athletes who er transcends, the hardships faced sions arise as the season kicks couldn’t cut it in the big show. by the varsity athletes on The Is- off. Old dreams are shattered Club basketball is the big show. If land. Although wrestlers may lift and new dreams blossom as the they could only see the true com- heavier weights than the aver- teams compete in an array of petitiveness, heart, and soul that Photo by eugene cho age player, although the average games on the hardwood. One all goes into every game they might Sam Pierce ‘12 comes up for breath swimmer may have higher V02 star on the red team commented, understand.” One Varsity basket- max, and although the average “Fake left, fake right, fade away, ball player’s insightful comment, squash player may have greater swoosh. It’s a business, day in “I wish my teammates had half mental toughness, the club bas- and day out. The red team comes the heart of every player who ketball player holds one quality to play every day under the ge- steps onto that club court day in that no other athlete at Loomis nius of the Coach Purdy, and we and day out, 330 to 430, pouring Chaffee can boast: the reversible play with a passion--a need--to their blood sweat and tears into jersey that remains marked by win. This passion for each other those 26 minutes of pain, heart- one of the three primary colors: and the game leaves us not only break, and ultimately success”, resilient red, bombarding blue, stronger and faster, but hungrier reveals the true determination or youthful yellow. The revers- after the 26 minutes that we live and perseverance of the club bas- ible jersey, the main indicator of in glory out there on that court.” ketball athletes. supreme athleticism here on The Many of the star athletes of Through hard work and seem- Island, separates the true athlete club basketball, however, choose ingly endless stamina, the club from the interscholastic player, to embrace the more convivial basketball players fight through distinguishes the dedicated from aspect of the arena. As a breed- soreness, tough defense, and the dilatory, evinces the energetic ing ground for future basket- rustiness after their long two- and exhumes the enervated. ball stars and coliseum for cross day weekends. The envy and role At the beginning of the club training one-sport wonders, the model of all Pelicans on The Is- basketball season every team be- club basketball system also man- land, the club basketball all stars lieves it can win it all, every play- ages to entertain a lively envi- exemplify all the positive aspects er believes he (or she) can strike ronment filled with competitive of a Loomis Chaffee student-ath- Photo by eugene cho fear in the heart of the opposition banter and earnest joking. Some lete and stand at the pinnacle of Aashay Vyas ‘10 reaches for the ball through blazing speed, intricate interscholastic athletes, however, athletics.

6 The Log ||February 9, 2010 World Cup Preview SPORTS by Mike Choquette Everyone from announcers to World Cup Finals begin. Landon Donovan has already critics, fan to players, can assur- Despite these advantages, my scored after signing a loan TRIVIA edly claim that this summer’s prediction is the world’s current transfer with Everton. Scottish- premier international tourna- third-ranked team: Holland. born American Stuart Holden ment does not yet have a clear- If Euro ’08 was any indicator, recently signed with Bolton and cut winner. Yes, Spain and Bra- they have the attacking power Jonathon Spector and Tim How- 1. Who was the only golfer in PGA his- zil appear heads-and-shoulders to break down any team. After ard have been with their clubs, tory to make a hole-in-one on a Par-4 above the rest, but in the World achieving a one-nil lead to Italy, West Ham United and Everton, Cup Finals seeds mean virtu- most teams would have eased respectively, for several years when he did it in 2001? ally nothing; passion is every- off the gas, killing off the game now. The odds of the U.S. ad- A: Tom Byrum B: Tiger Woods thing. In Korea/Japan ’02, no to a slowly sustained stop. Not vancing look very good if the C: Andrew Magee D: Jonathan Kaye one expected Senegal to beat Holland. After their first goal, Americans can remain healthy out highly ranked France in the the Dutch shifted into high and in shape. first round and to construct a gear, smashing home two more In a tournament featuring 2. Who holds the Major League Baseball surreal run into the knockout sublime, counter-attacking players from the around the phase. Who expected Trinidad goals. Untouchable. Impossible globe world, home field advan- record for most consecutive games and Tobago (the competition’s to defend. The individual and tage plays a huge role in the tour- with a hit? smallest nation to reach the overall class of the squad has nament. Never has a European A: Pete Rose B: Joe Dimaggio big stage) to cheer wildly after proven astounding and over- side won the competition out- a relatively unentertaining nil- whelming. Van Persie, a utility side its continent. In ’02, South C: Ty Cobb D: Paul Molitor nil tie with Sweden in Germany striker who can play any role Korea reached the semi-finals ‘06? In the World Cup, results up front, has a left foot able to with the home crowd cheering matter as much as pride. place a strike anywhere on goal. them on. The U.S. in ’94 man- 3. Who was the only player in NHL his- Having half my heritage be- Robben and Huntelaar, two dis- aged to shock the world over tory to score a goal in all five possible longing to Portugal and the tinctly different strikers, can by breaking out of the group game situations in the same game: other half to America, I pledge play in wide positions and can stage on home soil. Indeed, five my allegiance to both teams throw off any defense. Kuyt, a of the seven total winners have even-strength, power-play, shorthand- (admittedly a cowardly stance). star for Liverpool, is one of the managed the feat as the hosts; ed, penalty shot, and empty-net. I have felt the passion (primar- English league’s hardest work- France and England managed A: Wayne Gretzky B: Brett Hull ily through disappointment) of ing players and commands re- their only victories at home in both teams. At the World Cup spect from all. Even with the ’98 and ’66 respectively. C: Gordie Howe D: Mario Lemieux in 2002, I woke up at four in the recent retirements of its star How will the African na- morning before school in order players, van Nistlerooy and van tions survive? The hosts, South to watch Portugal lose 3-2 in a der Sar, Holland still deserves Africa, appeared very sloppy 4. Which of the following NHL players thrilling game to the U.S. The proper credit and respect. Being in last summer’s Confedera- was not a part of the ‘Legion of Doom’ U.S. progressed passed the the first European team to have tions Cup and would not have line for the Philadelphia Flyers during round-of-16 only to “honorably” reached the finals, they remain made the World Cup itself if lose to Germany (that year’s a force to be reckoned with. they were not the hosts. Camer- the 1990s? runners-up). Portugal dismally Now, where does the U.S. oon has two stars in Song and A: Eric Lindros B: John LeClair dropped out in the group stage. stand? Many predict that the Eto’o; however, although being Four years later, the two teams U.S. will barely make it out of the top-ranked African squad, C: Mark Recchi D: Mikael Renberg switched places; Portugal craft- the group stage, but will shortly they don’t appear as if they have ed a majestic run to the semis, disappoint in the next game. the completeness of some other 5. Who holds the National Hockey League whereas the U.S. disappointed Some pessimistic critics claim super powers. Nigeria has many everyone by placing just above they will choke in the group players currently in the English record for all-time regular season last. The unpredictability of the stage and won’t go far at all. An Premier League who could pose goaltender wins with 551? World Cup is what intrigues even further few, (namely the a serious threat, but I don’t be- A: Ed Belfour B: Terry Sawchuk viewers from around the globe. highly optimistic Alexi Lalas) lieve they will get past France Rank doesn’t matter, nor think the American side could (presumably the winner of the C: Patrick Roy D: Jacques Plante class. Just passion. Just love. make a real challenge for the other group.) The Ivory Coast Just pride. And while I would title. While I don’t claim the lat- has brilliant players including absolutely love to see Portugal ter is impossible, it also remains Drogba, Touré Yaya, Kolo Touré, 6. How many NHL players have scored or the U.S. to win, I think they extremely improbable. If they do Eboue, and Kalou. Unluckily 200 points in a single season? will once again drop out pre- make it out of the group stage, being placed in the “Group of A. 0 B: 1 maturely. The average fan will their next game will be against Death” with both Portugal and laud Spain. The Spaniards dis- Germany, Serbia, Ghana, or Brazil, the Ivory Coast will have C: 2 D: 3 play incredible team awareness Australia. All of these countries troubles making it past the first and possess individuals with pose great threats to even the round. Algeria has been given sublime skill. Announcers will strongest world powers. Their the same fate after being placed 6. What are the official dimensions of an praise Villa’s creativity, Torres’ chances? Well, if the Americans in a relatively difficult group. NHL ice rink? finishing, Xavi’s simplicity, Fa- currently on injured reserve The African squad with the best A. 85 by 200 feet B: 95 by 200 feet bregas’ brilliance, Casillas’ shot come back healthily fit then the chance of utilizing its “home- stopping, and Puyol’s energy. USA could make a genuine run continent advantage” seems to C: 100 by 200 feet D: 70 by 200 feet They’re an absolute thrill to at the title. Clint Dempsey, the be Ghana. Having just reached watch, but as the U.S. proved former New England Revolu- the African Cup of Nations’ last summer in the Confedera- tion star, has garnered attention final, they have a complete team 7. Who holds the Major League Baseball tion’s Cup, Xavi is a bit too piv- this season with London-based through and through, under the record for most hits in a single sea- otal to the team’s success. By side Fulham. Oguchi Onyewu, a leadership of the brilliant defen- son? shutting down the central mid- star defender for the U.S., made sive midfielder Michael Essien. fielder in addition to Fabregas’ a high-profile transfer this sum- From top to bottom, the World A. Ichiro Suzuki B: George Sisler occasional lack of impact on the mer to Italian giant AC Milan. Cup should be thoroughly en- C: Lefty O’Doul D: Pete Rose national squad, other teams can Charlie Davies is the fresh tertaining: regardless of bias, effectively stifle their attack. breath of life the squad has been passion, love, or spirit. Will

Answers to this issues questions: In addition, while many extol seeking up front. All three have Spain and Brazil overwhelm the 1. A, 2. B, 3. D, 4. C, 5. C, 6. A, 7. A 7. A, 6. C, 5. C, 4. D, 3. B, 2. A, 1. Ramos’ attacking brilliance, managed to injure themselves competition? Will a strong team they condemn his Achilles heel: (Davies is lucky to be alive at all) such an Englan or Holland over- the right back can’t defend. and damper the U.S.’s chances of achieve and steal the trophy? Yet others claim Brazil will making a real run at the World Will a supreme underdog craft win. Kaká has the craft and Cup Title. All three will deter- a majestic run to the finals and pace to break apart any defense. mine how far the Americans stun the world? How will the Despite enduring criticism, advance once June arrives. The United States fare when put to Robinho is still one of the best first game of the tournament, the test of the greatest soccer wingers in recent times. Lucio’s against a rejuvenated England competition on the planet? Every towering presence demands at- side, has set up an enormous team believes it can surprise the tention in the back. They also obstacle for the Americans. A field and emerge as the great- have the world’s best outside few Americans have been star- est soccer country on the planet backs in Maicon and Alves. Bra- ring in the English Premier and it will be interesting to see zil’s lack of confidence in the League so far. Jozy Altidore, a if an underdog can pull off an goalkeeping department could powerful striker, has impressed improbable run to the title in prove as their undoing once the the fans up front with Hull City. South Africa this summer.

February 9, 2010 | The Log 7 Yale Model Unitedby Sarah Patrick Nations 2010 Debate byTournament Izzy Kornblatt After being assigned to one of other YMUN first-timer, Monica for support, and motion for un- On January 17, Loomis Chaffee- This system is already used in eight committees, researching He ’12, says, “Within four days, I moderated caucuses. “Lucia Zam- hosted the 26th Annual Debate countries such as the United specific countries’ positions on was able to make friends with so paglione and I were on the Spe- Tournament during an exciting, Kingdom and France. In the world issues, and packing suit- many people. My committee was cial, Political, and Decolonization though long and exhausting, tournament’s final results, 43 cases full of Western business at- DISEC, which focused on the issue Committee (SPECPOL) and our day. Debat i ng the issue of health- negative sides posted wins ver- tire, 27 Loomis Chaffee students of anti-personnel landmines and topics [included] the opium trade, care, participants were assigned sus 40 wins for the affirmative boarded a bus to Yale University cyber terrorism.” The United Na- cultivation in Afghanistan and the ahead of time either to a pro- side. Such close numbers clearly on January 21. tions Office on Drugs and Crime issue of internally displaced per- or an anti-single payer health indicate a well-chosen topic. The Yale Model United Na- (UNODC), represented by Thom- sons (IDPs) in the Central African care argument. The format of The tournament attracted tions (YMUN) conference, Republic. We represented this kind of prepared debate is ma ny fel low preparator y sc hools a yearly event, simulates El Salvador and ended up simple. A member of the affir- such as Choate Rosemary Hall, the United Nations Gen- winning an award for our mative gives the debate’s open- St. Paul’s, and Groton, and from eral Assembly and provides work in committee,” says ing speech. This is followed by these schools over 100 debaters students with an opportu- Tyler Isaman ’10. Another a cross-examination by a mem- participated in the day’s excit- nity not only to hone their Loomis Chaffee delegate, ber of the negative. The other ing events. The two teams that leadership and problem- Alexandra Crerend ’11, three debaters give speeches, competed in the final round solving skills through describes her committee each followed by further cross- were Kingswood-Oxford and European-style debate, but experience: “I represent- examination questions. There St. Paul’s, with the Kingswood- also to meet a variety of ed El Salvador on United is a rebuttal break, after which Oxford team winning after an high school students from Nations Development each debater gives one rebuttal intense debate. schools across the country. Program (UNDP). We dis- speech. The judge gives a few Loomis Chaffee entered two Kelsey Champagne ’11, a Photo by Rachel Engelke cussed two topics: small words of criticism or praise for advanced teams and six novice YMUN neophyte, praises, LC Model UN delagates pose on Yale’s old campus arms and light weapons the participants, and the debate teams. Ji Hee Yoon ‘13 and Paul “Yale Model UN was one proliferation in the Cote is over. Each team competes in Lee ‘13 had the best record, going of the most fun and inspirational as Barry ’11 and Nick Sailor ’13 as D’Ivoire, as well as women’s rights three debates throughout the 2-1 and placing 7th among all experiences I’ve had. My commit- El Salvador and Sarah Patrick ’11 on a global scale.” day. novice teams. All four of Loomis tee focused on the issue of human and Kelsey Champagne, as the Yale Day was an amazing oppor- The Loomis Chaffee Debate Chaffee’s advanced debaters, trafficking around the world, and Philippines, discussed the issue of tunity for high school students to Tournament is a major qualify- Ye Dam Lee ‘11, Fred McNulty while I learned a great deal about human trafficking. This commit- explore the beautiful New Haven ing debate--the last one in New ‘11, Izzy Kornblatt ‘12, and Paul human trafficking, my favorite tee was unique because it devi- campus. Monica remembers, “On England from which debaters Han ‘12, had never competed in part about committee was watch- ated from the strict debate styles Yale Day I went on a campus tour. can qualify for a place on the the advanced division before, ing students stand up and take of other committees. UNODC del- I saw the beautiful symmetrical U.S. debate team. One thing that providing them with excellent leadership positions by creating egates arrived with resolutions for campus with its many historical makes the tournament unique is experience for future debates. realistic resolutions and persuad- their countries and spent the first buildings. I also ate lunch with its prepared format. Most debate Robison noted that the team is ing their peers to agree with their two committee sessions lobbying. professors; I sat with a philosophy tournaments take on a form in currently trying to rebuild, as solutions. Outside of committee, Delegates arrive at Yale pre- professor, and we discussed Yale which debaters are given a topic last year there was little debate Model UN was an amazing way pared to attend lengthy commit- students’ academic lives and [the at the tournament and must activity during his sabbatical. to make friends with people from tee meetings in which they would professor’s] favorite classes.” construct an argument within But he is confident that over the all over the world. This was the debate their committee’s topics In the words of Jake Gorman ’11, the space of a few minutes. A next few years, the debate team opportunity of a lifetime, and I under the representation of their “[YMUN] was the most rewarding prepared tournament certain- will continue to grow in experi- wholeheartedly recommend it to assigned countries, draft working experience I’ve ever had.” Loomis ly still requires these skills of ence, and along with team presi- anyone, regardless of your level papers and resolutions, present Chaffee looks forward to attend- thinking on one’s feet and of dent Ye Dam Lee ‘11 and other of interest in foreign policy.” An- amendments to decisions, lobby ing another session next January. improvising, but added to this team members, he is working to are the elements of evidence col- create more practice opportuni- lected from thorough research. ties for debaters. The team re- continued from page 1 Judy McCormick And by making debaters argue cently announced a plan to hold When I first met her she was stick up for her kids—that’s what McCormick searched her desk for both sides, this type of tourna- practice debates throughout the jumping up and down with a look she called us, even if she didn’t ten minutes only to find a paper ment also makes its participants week as a way to help debaters of exasperation on her face; how- know you, you were her kid. Judy clip, a razor blade and a pair of think in depth about the issue at receive more direct guidance ever, when I was introduced to was there for all of us. She helped scissors. When I had given up hand. from experienced judges. Judy, she gave me a hug. us through our struggles in both hope of finding something she Curt Robison, faculty advisor Overall, the debate tourna- Judy was the person who con- school and our personal lives. I said firmly, “No, no. There’s got to to the debate team, chose the ment was a resounding success, soled me when I received news of believe that I speak on behalf of be something we can use,” and a topic with the goal of finding with excellent debates among my deferral to Yale and the one the entire...community when I few seconds later we found a bro- one that was relevant, but not many teams. Loomis Chaffee who screamed and hugged me say we love you, Judy; you will be ken piece of metal in her bottom currently debated in Congress. debaters already look forward after I got appointed as Flagg pre- missed.—Dru Sanders ‘11 drawer that fit the screw perfectly. The term “single-payer health- to next year’s tournament. Until fect. She was a mentor, a teacher, I fol lowe d Judy out o n Batc he lde r Ever since we found that random care” refers to a plan in which then, the team will continue a surrogate mother for many, and Road, just a few hours before her piece of metal, I’ve used it to fix all citizens receive healthcare to practice hard and to attend a friend to all. Her legacy will live fatal accident. While we were my guitar twice and a pair of sun- through a single organization many tournaments hosted by on, and the thousands of people waiting at the light I looked at her glasses. — Ryan Palm ‘11 such as the U.S. government. peer schools. she touched will forever remem- red car and thought, “She can’t see Sophomore year I [applied] for ber her for being a bright spot on me in the rearview mirror.” Then Peer Counselor. When I got my this campus. We should honor I thought, “If I don’t wave, she’ll letter in my mailbox saying that Celebrating King her and try to be more like her: wonder why.” So I waved to her I hadn’t been accepted, I didn’t continued from page 1 accepting, kind, and true to our through my windshield, and she really care, but Mrs. McCormick wrote a play about King’s life to emphasize that racism abides values.—Kalon Tsang ‘10 immediately waved back. did. She...stomped her right foot that explored the depths of the in every country worldwide, but Four years ago I was fortunate Judy ran the mailroom for al- down on the ground. “How are racial tensions in America dur- also to compel people to listen to enough to meet Judy. She was a most 30 years, and for many of they supposed to judge who gets ing the Civil Rights Movement. King’s and Gandhi’s messages of fighter while she fought cancer those years our offices were next it?” she demanded. “They don’t This play,through the courage of a nonviolence and equality. Carson, and struggled through her hus- to each other in the SNUG. When know you kids at all! They should young student of his, even reached as he said himself, can be person- band’s death. Every morning, she I came in to work, her door was ask ME who deserves it!” the National Theater of China. ally grateful to King—without hid her pain and smiled at every- always open, the light was on, [I’m] a boarder, but I live 20 min- Performed and directed by native King’s hard work to end racism one who visited her. Judy often and you could hear her work- utes from school so until colleges Chinese actors, it was a resound- in America, Carson would never, said, “The happiest thing about ing. I would stand in her door- started sending me things I never ing success, and inspired young as an African American, have this job is that I get to see you kids way, talking about kids, weather, got mail in my mailbox and I knew people in China to face the class reached his prestigious positions and talk to you!”—Kevin Lee ‘10 everything. She always seemed I never would. I’ve been going to and racial prejudices that plagues at Stanford and as a leading schol- I went to the mailroom third younger than I was, and I was the mailroom at least once a day, most societies. ar in African American Studies. period, but no voice emitted from surprised when I discovered that though, since freshman year just In China, the most prominent However, although King did not the room, no feeling, no love. No she had grandkids! to see Judy. I am so grateful for ev- prejudice exists against because of personally secure a professorship one poked her head around the After breakfast, the kids would erything she did for me. I’ll miss differences in skin color. The poor at one of the top schools in the door to squeal delightedly, “Oh start to filter down to get mail and her forever. —Brittany Zeligson Chinese, who must work in fields country for Carson, each one of us, hey! Its my buddy Dru!” No one cash in package slips. When the ‘10 or outside all day during the year, of any race, and from any country, asked me to help her cram Win- kids were working in the mail- Attending Loomis Chaffee is often have much darker skin than can be grateful for King’s potent terfest candy into a wall of mail- room, the amount of chatter al- often the first time boarders spend the wealthier people, who are for- message. Just as the young Chi- boxes; no one was there to ask me, ways amazed me. You could hear a long period of time away from tunate enough to stay inside and nese audience and performers in- “How ya’ doin’?” Without Judy, Judy’s voice in Hartford, of course; home. Throughout the years, Judy work office jobs. Clearly, the color tegrated King’s message into their the mailroom is just a room full of I still hear it now.—Chuck Vernon, McCormick acted as a parent to of one’s skin accentuates class dif- lives, so, too, can we Americans college brochures, care packages, lacross coach many members of our communi- ferences and broadens the divide learn to live by King’s example and Netflix deliveries. I broke the bridge on my guitar ty. Her presence in the mailroom between China’s upper and lower and to treat every human being To boarders, Judy was a mother last year and I went to Mrs. Mc- will be greatly missed, and she classes. with the respect he or she de- figure who was never afraid to Cormick for a screwdriver. Mrs. will never be forgotten. Carson used his play not only serves.

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