Edition inal 07/08 F Staff: TRAIL MIX Jennifer Britton, Peter Caras, Hannah Ogden, Katheryn Chen, John Kreig, Peter Kosmorsky, LONG TRAIL SCHOOL and Rachel Eisemann 1045 Kirby Hollow Rd. Dorset, VT 05251 Advisors: Barb, Melissa, Nate June 6, 2008

Bringing Back the Classics: The Finale By senior! Nora Fiore

The fateful hour has come…after seven British officers in India, played jubilantly by ship with the witty, charming butler who runs years of writing this column at Long Trail Cary Grant, Victor MacLaughlin, and Douglas his house. Beautiful cinematography, taut sus- School (the longest run on record), the time has Fairbanks Jr. who fight against an insidious pense, and a Graham Greene-inspired plot - come to say goodbye. However, I’m going to revolution led by a bloodthirsty cult and its who could want anything more? try to avoid getting sappy - after all, what’s the terrifying leader. Sam Jaffe is brilliant as the point of reading this if not for some chuckles title character, the essence of all that is pure Sunset Boulevard - You think you’ve got prob- and a few good movie tips? So, in closing, I’m and heroic. If pathos isn’t your thing, don’t lems? Down-and-out writer Joe Gillis (William going to list out the top twenty (actually, I went worry: the fight scenes are totally worth it! Holden in one of his best, most cynical, and a little over, but I couldn’t choose!) classic Citizen Kane - Alright, if you haven’t seen this most handsome roles) is taken in by unhinged movies I’ve ever seen…in no order whatsoever. one, shame on you! The meteorically talented former silent movie queen Norma Desmond Some I’ve reviewed, some I haven’t, but here Orson Welles co-wrote, directed, produced, (done to perfection by Gloria Swanson) who they are. Please note that these movies are my and starred in this, generally considered to be falls in love with him and creepily tries to con- own opinion - the ones I keep coming back to - the best film ever made. It tells the story of the trol his life. American gothic - unsettlingly gor- so don’t be offended if your favorite is not brash, egotistical newspaper mogul Charles geous. found among them! Keep watching, it’s the best Foster Kane who lived the American Dream way to bring back the classics. and turned it into a tragedy, seen through the Casablanca - People sometimes wonder what eyes of a reporter frantically trying to decipher the big deal is about Casablanca; the answer is The Third Man - My all time favorite, as I said his last word: “Rosebud.” that it is as close to perfection in acting, film- earlier this year. The entrancing tale of a hap- ing, score, and dialogue. Rent this one next less American novelist (Joseph Cotten) as he Odd Man Out - A Northern Irish rebel, time. I promise that there isn’t much better than discovers that his dead best friend (Orson brought to life by the great James Mason, is it out there. “Play it, Sam.” Welles) just might have been a conniving wounded in his last robbery and left to struggle blackmarketeer, a murderer…and not quite as through the streets of Dublin, pursued by the The Treasure of the Sierra Madre - Gritty, dar- dead as was thought. Also stars the radiant police. His manhunt is shown in all of its sad, ing story of three mining prospectors guaran- Alida Valli and my perennial favorite, Trevor triumphant beauty, as the woman who loves teed to make you caught up in their adven- Howard. Set in war-torn Vienna, this movie is him desperately attempts to save him. Bring tures…and a little paranoid. Walter Huston is, breathtaking. A must-see. your handkerchiefs. as always, amazing, even stealing some of the limelight from Humphrey Bogart, who plays a Gunga Din - The granddaddy of all action The Fallen Idol - This film tells the tale of an very unusual role here. If you think Indiana films is full of adventure, comedy, and camara- adorable but lonely little boy, the child of an Jones movies are good, watch this. derie. Gunga Din recounts the story of three ambassador, and his admiration for and friend- Continued on Page 2

The Changing Face of Long Trail School 2008 LTS Senior Survey By senior! Jen Britton

When you think of Long sometimes it’s the simple things Trail, what comes to mind? you miss. In recent years, our Maybe it’s your group of friends, school has become obsessed with the great teachers you have, the getting new recruits- a necessary classes you take, or the feeling of but perhaps too paramount mis- going to a school so entirely dif- sion. ferent from that public one you used to attend. I have to admit, I We have witnessed the love Long creation of the Student Am- Trail. How- ever, my bassadors, an relationship organization with the focused en- Alexis: When I came to LTS I was 4 ft tall, and now I am 5 ft 8½ in tall. school and tirely on this Andrew: When I came to LTS I was short, and now I am not too short. its commu- purpose. We Caitlin: When I came to LTS I was well off, and now I am poor. nity has have seen our Chris: When I came to LTS I was fourteen, and now I am eighteen. numbers climb changed Dylan: When I came to LTS I was shy, and now I am outgoing. higher than throughout Gifford: When I came to LTS I was content, and now I am crazy. my years ever before. Giulio: When I came to LTS I was growing, and now I am still. here. I feel Sure, it is nec- essary for a Hannah: When I came to LTS I was diffident, and now I am outspoken. this is due The Long Trail School to some fun- school to grow, Jen: When I came to LTS I was spacey, and now I am spacier. damental changes in mentality but let me ask Ji Soo: When I came to LTS I was Korean, and now I am Korean. and outlook on the part of the you, how many of you can name JT: When I came to LTS I was a nerd, and now I am really cool. everyone in the school? Middle school, both from the administra- Karl: When I came to LTS I was shy, and now I am outgoing. tion and the students. These dif- schoolers, do you know all of the upper schoolers? Half of them? Kat: When I came to LTS I was motivated, and now I am lackadaisical. ferences manifest themselves in Lindsey: When I came to LTS I was mean, and now I am nice. my everyday life, and make me As a senior, I know that I realize what I miss about Long Mike: When I came to LTS I was happy, and now I am smarter. sometimes don’t know if a kid is Nicole: When I came to LTS I was, and now I am. Trail from when I was a seventh a student or a visitor, and there Nora: When I came to LTS I was ten, and now I am seventeen. grader here. are many students I would not recognize outside of school. I do Peter: When I came to LTS I was a geek, and now I am an evil genius. I am certainly not saying Sam: When I came to LTS I was short, and now I am a little bigger. that Long Trail is a bad school; it not feel my case is special, as I is much better than most other have heard many of my peers Sarada: When I came to LTS I was blonde, and now I am multicolored. schools you could end up at. But Stefan: When I came to LTS I was sixteen, and now I am eighteen. Continued on Page 4 Stephanie: When I came to LTS I was a loser, and now I am amazing. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2008!!! TRAIL MIX: PAGE 2 LONG TRAIL SCHOOL June 6, 2008

The Fourth Corner: Senioritis By senior! Peter Caras

My classmates and I are now college Is there a cure for Senioritis? No, but know I didn’t do “it.” I’m too apathetic to do bound seniors. We just need to pass a few tests you can sometimes treat the symptoms. anything! I have Senioritis! So all I have to do is and high school will be over. This is all good smile, wish said Dean luck in the investigation, news. So why do I feel so lousy? One of my Senioritis symptoms, for and pull out the trusty guitar. example, is a pronounced difficulty in dealing I discussed this with a few teachers and with school authority figures. School authority The key to defeating Senioritis, I think, found that this condition is not unique to me. It figures naturally seem to aggravate Senioritis is momentum. You may think this is impossible, even has a name – Senioritis. It’s in the diction- suffering. I think it’s an autoimmune response. given the nature of Senioritis. But here, you ary. would be wrong.

According the Merriam Webster Online Dic- Senioritis affects only the common tionary it is a noun, added in 1957 that means everyday aspects of life. Moving behind the “an ebbing of motivation and effort by school Senioritis scene is an overriding thought: seniors as evidenced by tardiness, absences, we’re almost out of here! and lower grades.” Wikipedia adds that it is, “a decreased motivation toward studies dis- If, fellow senior, this affliction is played by students who are nearing the end of afflicting you, my advice is: keep your eyes their High School careers.” on the prize. Roll with it. Keep on keeping on until exams are over and it’s cap and I have tried to fight this thing. But so gown time. Then freedom. (At least until far, the 12th year plague is winning. For ex- we’re confronted with life’s next hurdle.) ample, I used to be up and ready each morn- ing. Now, every morning I wake up and im- In the meantime, when those “senior mediately fall back asleep. I am no longer moments” occur – when rousted by an au- “Mr. Sunshine.” I am surly and indifferent. thority figure, or you find out it’s a lecture instead of a movie – just smile. Then do When I get to school, I’m no longer what works for you. Pull out your guitar, eager to pluck the fruit from the tree of learn- sneak some YouTube, whip out the Ipod, ing. Not even the easy-to-reach stuff on the The senior class of 2008 in Ocean City, NJ and finalize those plans for World Domination lower branches. I hear words like “homework” or whatever. and can recall having done none of it. A case in point: often, while investigat- ing high crimes and misdemeanors, a certain Senioritis isn’t terminal. But it does Senioritis sits like a physical weight on Dean of School who shall remain nameless, have some lingering effects. I have it on good my shoulders. I have become slow and dimwit- often seems to think I did it (whatever “it” may authority (I think it was Peter Ahfeld who said) ted, and not just in my English teacher’s opinion. be that day) or had a hand in it, or knew about that Senioritis eventually transforms into a mild I’m living up to my IEP. And it’s not just me. it, or once thought about doing it. And he lets chronic condition. This condition manifests itself Many of my fellow seniors also have that thou- me know it. over the years in great memories, memories sand-mile stare. about these days, the good old days at Long Of course, thanks to my affliction, I Trail School.

Continued from Page 1 the Classics cont. has sooo many justly famous moments from the The Lady from Shanghai - Orson Welles, you hilariously intoxicated Thornhill (not his fault!) devil, how did you get to be such a bloody gen- trying to drive a car to his being chased by a crop ius? In this noir gem, a naïve sailor (Welles, in an duster to the final, thrilling chase across Mount unusually meek role) becomes tangled in a web Rushmore. Out of the Past - Another classic of the noir of deception, infidelity, and murder when he agrees to work on the yacht of a wealthy, beauti- canon stars the ideal anti-hero actor, Robert Robin Hood - Look, I know that you’re probably ful woman (Rita Hayworth, called “the love god- Mitchum, as Jeff Bailey, a man who sick of my praising the dess” of the 1940’s for very good reasons). tried to escape his fate. You see, a looks of most of the male Filmed on exotic locations, this one is what every couple of years ago, Jeff was as- stars of the past, but I’m noir film should aspire to be: so darkly beguiling, signed to find the runaway girl- sorry; I don’t care what it is difficult to turn away. Watch especially for friend of mobster Whit Sterling (all you all might think of the famous climax in a fun house mirror maze - man Kirk Douglas in an early role). Johnny Depp or Orlando fantastic! He found her, fell in love with her, Bloom, but Errol Flynn but in the end, she betrayed him and has it all over them. Let’s fled with 40,000 dollars worth of This Gun for Hire - Alan Ladd is on fire as the face it, this movie might illicit dough, as femme fatales are detached professional killer Raven with a soft as well have been called wont to do. But now, men in dark spot for cats. When double-crossed, Raven goes “Errol in Tights” because suits and fedoras are showing up at after revenge on his former bosses and, man, you it is all about his smile, his Jeff’s gas station and he may not be don’t want Raven on your tail. However, it be- insolent wit, his devil- able to avoid a final confrontation comes complicated when he kind of falls for a may-care charm, his abil- with his former boss…or swoon-worthy nightclub ity to wield a sword (no his former moll. singer engaged to a cop. This double entendres - let’s one is stunning - another keep it clean!), and his ideal crime movie. Say, can North by Northwest - In handsome face - and he you tell that I really like film my opinion, Hitchcock’s can act, too. Here he plays best movie, hands down. noir? A movie poster for Citizen Kane everyone’s favorite out- My point of view has not law, tripping up Guy of Laura - When a glamorous changed since I first re- Gisborn (Basil Rathbone, socialite and female execu- viewed in it in sixth grade: mesmer- who is spot-on here as the restrainedly evil Nor- tive is found murdered, a izing. Roger Thornhill, portrayed by man tyrant who almost has you rooting for him), hard-boiled detective comes the ever-divine Cary Grant, some- romancing Lady Marion (the very pretty and in to solve the crime. After how got himself confused with a sweet Olivia de Havilland), and battling it up for all, there’s no shortage of CIA agent and now is being relent- merry old England. lessly pursued by the sinister Mr. eccentric suspects. But the Van Dam (the silver-voiced James real problem is that our de- Green for Danger - A bang-up mystery thriller Mason). In his desperate quest to tective has become a about a murder taking place in a British hospital escape the clutches of an evil organi- tad…obsessed with the im- during WWII air raids. The cast is perfectly apt zation, he is also trailed by a mysteri- age of the murder victim. Of and the whole thing is a great whodunit, as well ous, glamorous woman (Eva Marie course, that may not be too A movie poster for The Spiral Staircase as a parody of all movies of this sort. British hu- much of a problem…because Saint as the ultra Hitchcock blond), but what are her motives? This film she might not be actually dead. Continued on Page 4 TRAIL MIX: PAGE 3 June 6, 2008 TRAIL MIX Music Reviews “This is My Story” By senior! Hannah Ogden by Jessica Carr

So I decided to change it up this month and write a list of my top four new fa- This is the story of a girl who didn’t know her way around vorite songs that have been released in the last year and a fifth song that I deem the worst song of 2007. So in no particular order, here it goes… Didn’t know where she was going, or even who she was Every day she asked herself where happiness could be found 1. “Where I Stood”, Missy Higgins, On a Clear Night- The answer was always the same—You can’t find it because This simple yet moving song is about, yes you guessed it: You have to make it yourself love. However, it is a song that most people can relate to and it is artfully crafted with acoustic piano and guitar as the main instrumentals. Missy’s voice is clear, emotional, She hadn’t learned her lesson when one day she met a boy and shows no hint of her Australian roots. Who didn’t care about anyone

But he was handsome, smart and funny, so she made him all her joy 2. “Unfold”, Marié Digby, Start Here EP- This acoustic guitar driven ballad not only showcases Marié’s gorgeous voice, but also her extraordinary talent for And decided to do what couldn’t be done— creating heartfelt lyrics. This song shows vulnerability and even though Marié is a relative new comer to the main stream music, one could not guess it from To make him smile for her this powerful piece. Two years passed, filled with memories painful and dear 3. “Dear Mister President”, P!nk, I’m Not Dead Yet- If you don’t lean even Good times were when she could stand before him unafraid slightly to the left on the political scale, you can appre- ciate how artistically P!nk criticizes our current com- More often were the bad times, full of shame and longing and fear mander in chief. Although the lyrics are somewhat controversial, many songwriters are beginning to incor- At every thing she said wrong—and there was a price to be paid porate more social and political themes in their music. For making herself so fragile Not only does this piece have breathtaking harmony (courtesy of the Indigo Girls), it also was written by P!ink and this comes across to the listener when hear- ing this very poignant song . She whispered, “This is my story,” as she stood alone in the rain “It’ll go my way, or I’ll end it here and now.” 4. “Old Enough”, The Raconteurs, Consolers of the Lonely- I’ve always been She tried to pull through, but without much hope; she couldn’t face a fan of The White Stripes, however, Brendon Benson’s power-pop songwriting the pain ability combined with Jack White’s eclectic style of mixing blues, grunge, and So she ran away to a high place and made a solemn vow— rock is something to be reckoned with. “Old Enough” incorporates fiddles, power chords, and some seriously witty lyrics. This is definitely a band to keep “I’ll remember you forever” an eye on.

That little lost girl, she lived on only in dreams 5. “Glamorous”, Fergie, The Duchess- The only good thing I have to say about Her story had no happy ending this song is that I will never again forget how to spell it’s title. It strikes me as rather sad when the entire chorus of a song consists of nine letters sung ad Life is hidden shadows, nothing is as it seems nauseum, but that’s just my two cents on the matter. The general theme of this song is that if you get in a band with three So if you see someone whose heart needs mending more talented males and dance around like a Be sure and say hello maniac, you will earn enough fame to go solo. Then you will have your songwriters create obnoxious tunes about how wealthy you are. I say that Fergie flies her “first class” plane way Selected Quotes up in the sky so that us mere mortals who aren’t worthy of being in the “fast lane” can live in peace without G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S By Rachel Eisemann trapped forever in our brains. "Laugh as much as you choose, but you will not laugh me out of my opinion." -Jane Austen Uncle Sam "Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but yours is the only wants YOU one that matters." -Rachel Eisemann to join next "I have opinions of my own—strong opinions year’s Trail Mix —but I don't always agree with them." -President George Bush

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Continued from Page 2 Outlook on Life the Classics cont. By John Krieg mor and creativity at its cheeky best. the Golden Days of Hollywood. This Billy Wilder comedy (he also has the hysterical Twentieth Century - John Barrymore is a Some Like it Hot to his credit) is simply de- high-strung Broadway director with a gift lightful. Sabrina (Audrey Hepburn, the pixie for acerbic articulation (in one notable in- who we just love to see in a tiara - could any- stance he calls a crony, “You amoeba!”), one else pull this off?) is the daughter of the temper tantrums, and discussing his own chauffeur at the luxurious Larrabie estate and genius. Carole Lombard is his lovely has had a terrible crush forever on caddish protégée, Hollywood star, and ex-lover David, the younger son of the family. How- who adores nothing better than to make a ever, when Sabrina returns from a stay in scene. Put them in a train and watch the Paris newly elegant and mature, David’s feathers fly. This is, in my humble view, older brother Linus (Humphrey Bogart, in a nicely comic turn) tries to woo Sabrina to Dawn the best screwball comedy ever made. save her from his irresponsible brother. Who Peeking up over the mountain that is visible from your win- Father Goose - Okay, so whoever thought will Sabrina choose? dow that a little bit of dirt and some stubble

The sun’s first beam of light falls upon your sleep crested eyes could make Cary Grant unattractive was really underestimating the king of savoir The Spiral Staircase - Seriously, I don’t For years the sun has woken you up every morning faire. Walter Ekland (Grant) didn’t ask for know what kind of suspense you can all take, Saving you an alarm clock much, just to escape but I would advise you to Ignoring the dazzling and increasingly intense rays foolish society for the watch this one with a Rolling over is tempting peace of his little boat in friend (having the windows Knowing that many tasks await your hand the Pacific and let the and doors locked and a cup Inspires you even more to remain in your ever growing more world pass him by. But, of hot cocoa can’t hurt ei- soft, warm and fluffy bed when he’s drafted by an ther). In a little Victorian Your head seems to melt into the seemingly bottomless supple old friend to be an island New England village, a pillows watcher during WWII, ruthless killer is on the While drifting back down to sleep the complications begin hunt and “women with af- to amusingly pile up in flictions” are his targets. the form of pelicans, a So, it’s understandable that Midday lack of Scotch whisky, Helen, a mute servant in a A bead of sweat slowly forms and falls and a hapless group of great mansion just outside Creating a rippling effect on the dry dirt school girls who end up the town, is a bit apprehen- sive that she will be the Feeling tired and put upon and thinking that I can’t go any fur- on his isle complete with next target. However, when ther, I persist their prim school mis- tress (the ravishing Les- a rainstorm traps her in her For I know a break is coming soon lie Caron). Of course, we employer’s house, Helen is A break is what I live for the end is nowhere near all know that Ekland has in for some serious fear, It seems that peers will always judge me harsher than an out- a hero inside of him, but because the murderer just sider the question is, does he? A film poster for Green for Danger might be in the house. I can never do it right, nobody every appreciates me This is a family favorite Nobody loves me, all I get is criticism at my house with great lines, wonderful Brief Encounter - Warning: do not watch So I’ll try harder slapstick, and a really adorable ending. this unless prepared to have your heart I do know I am not doing my best wrenched. Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard I know that I’m not truly distressed Oliver Twist - A British epic; forget mod- give some of the most genuine and lovely So I’ll stick to my old motto ern versions, as much as I do love the performances I have ever seen as strangers Everything is over eventually BBC. This black and white adaptation of ostensibly happily married to other people the famous novel is simply perfect. You’ll who have a chance meeting and fall unex- find yourself wondering where they found pectedly in love. This movie is like a ballet: impeccably choreographed and sweepingly Sunset actors so perfect for the parts, from the sin- ister old crones at the work house to the melancholic. I weep copiously…like I am It is over work is done cocky little runt Dodger to waifish, saintly weeping right now at the thought of no more I couldn’t be happier! Oliver. Dickens himself, I presume, would articles. Oh, well - now you’ll have to dig up The most beautiful sunset I have ever seen outlines the trees have loved it. your own hidden jewels in the crown of old With shades of pink, blue and purple movies. The vision mesmerizes me shooting me into a trance Sabrina - You know, I don’t want this list The clouds, more beautiful than the most prominent neon light to be too heavy; people who think that a Thanks for the memories. Shining from the busy cities drama is always better than a comedy We’ll always have Long Trail, Reality presents it self haven’t seen some of the classic works of Nora Fiore Colors created from pollution Suddenly remind me that There is another day of hard work ahead contact with only a limited group of peo- It is true that our school has been in a ple. transition period for some years now, But, it will all be over soon which has undoubtedly changed the way There are other things I miss we view Long Trail. Perhaps students just about the old Long Trail. Not to sound too do not feel like a part of the school, and Continued from Page 1 sentimental, but I remember when we this lack of identity has altered our mind- had morning meeting in the Whalen Common set. This overall student outlook influ- The Changing Face cont. Room, and actually, concerts were in there as ences the way the administration views well. Not so practical now, I know, but the feeling us, and the consequences only result in complain about the same issue. This problem is that that gives you is lost in the impersonal thea- more discrepancies. not only caused by having a larger student body, ter. I also miss the trust that the school used to but by a fundamental disconnect between the stu- have in the students. Since when did we have to Certainly no school is perfect, and dents. How can we get to know each other better? have teachers monitoring the halls during lunch- Long Trail is not an exception. It is easy I don’t know the answer, but trust me, the solu- time? I am sure the teachers appreciate it as to get sentimental, but one also has to re- tion is definitely not to play more house games. much as we do. However, I feel this issue stems alize that places change, and our school is from students’ lack of respect for the school; there certainly moving in a new direction. Eve- With the influx of new students has also is usually a cause behind a loss of trust. In gen- ryone should think about what they get come a plethora of new teachers and faculty. This eral, students at Long Trail today do not have the out of Long Trail- if it is more than just a year in the newspaper, in an attempt to get the same love of their school that former classes have good education, then they should not be students better acquainted, I interviewed several had, which has led to a difference in attitude and afraid to get passionate about certain of them, including Sally Leonard, Scott Magrath, behavior. Things like the Honor Code, by which things. Respecting our school is impor- and John Suitor. They all conveyed that they our student body is supposedly governed, do not tant, and so is speaking out against things wanted to get to know the students better, but have meaning when no one takes them seriously. we don’t want to change. that it was difficult, especially for those having