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Vol. CXXXI, No. 21 October 24, 2008 Phillips Academy Students Economy May Attend Palin, Slow Down Obama Rallies Cap. Campaign

Students Organized Rally Administrators to Make Through Political Interest Final Decisions Meeting Groups on Campus With Trustees Next Week

By ROB BUKA By TIM GHOSH

As the November 4 Elec- Phillips Academy’s ongo- tion Day nears, some Andover ing capital campaign, aiming students have attempted to get to raise $300 million dollars, up-close and personal with $100 million more than its last the candidates. campaign and a record in prep A group of 16 students at- school fundraising, may even- tended Sarah Palin’s rally in tually be slowed by the recent Salem, New Hampshire on economic crisis. Wednesday, October 15, and Peter Ramsey, Secretary another group of eight at- of the Academy, will ask the tended Barack Obama’s rally Board of Trustees next week- in Londonderry, New Hamp- end to approve this goal for- shire the next day. mally, in addition to proposed The excursion to the Palin sets of priorities and a name rally was student-coordinated. and theme for the campaign. The Junior State of Ameri- Ramsey added, “At the same ca Club (JSA) obtained tickets time, given the financial crisis online for the Sarah Palin rally worldwide, we have to discuss after seeing an ad for the event M. Discenza/The Phillipian if this [campaign] is timely in in a local newspaper. Peter Yang ’10 performs a solo while the Yorkies back him up during Wednesday’s Grasshopper Night dress rehearsal. this [economic] environment.” David Lowenstein ’09, co- Since the campaign began, head of JSA, ordered the tick- $150 million has been pledged ets because enough people had and $100 million of those expressed interest for them to Virginia Sapiro Discusses Gender Lockhart ’64: Bush’s Ex-Teammate pledges has been received. consider the rallies a worth- Ramsey said the campaign will while trip. Now Fixing Fannie and Freddie go public on April 30, after be- Tickets were distributed to Issues in the Upcoming Election ing in a “quiet phase” since members of JSA, Democrats July 1, 2005. Club, Independents Club and By ANDREW MITCHELL his years spent working in the “There’s no question, at Republicans Club on a first By CELIA LEWIS private sector and overseas. least in my mind, that things come, first serve basis. Dr. Virginia Sapiro, Dean of en have voted more than men As a result of the current will be different. Some people Those who attended the the College of Arts and Scienc- and because of this, women Faced with the task of help- strains on the economy, “this can continue [to contribute], Palin rally left campus after es at Boston University, kicked “can really make a difference,” ing to pull the U.S. out of a [job] has obviously been a very [but] others can’t,” said Ram- school at 4:00 p.m. and didn’t off the guest speaker series for said Sapiro. tremendous economic crisis, difficult thing [to do],” Lockhart sey. “We as a team are com- return until 9:30 that night. the Brace Center for Gender Sapiro said that the most James B. said. mitted to reaching everyone. Erica Harris ’09, President Studies on Tuesday evening. important factor in determin- Lockhart III Fannie Mae and Freddie It’s important to talk to donors of the Andover Democrats Sapiro explained why more ing whether citizens vote is ’64 can draw Mac are government-spon- and volunteers all the time, Club, expressed her interest women identify themselves as partisanship. upon his ex- sored enterprises (GSEs) that not just when you want their in the Obama rally to Zach Democrats and more men as “Around 1980…you begin to perience in turn mortgages purchased money.” Hobbs, Teaching Fellow in Republicans. see that women are more likely the U.S. Navy from banks into packages to sell Ramsey continued, “We Community Service, who “I’m a social scientist. I’m to say they are Democratic,” and in man- worldwide. must continue to be, as always, planned the trip. not a pundit,” said Sapiro. As said Sapiro. “And Republicans aging the As the subprime mortgage respectful of others. We can’t Harris said, “I am a huge a social scientist, she said that have a little more strength in pensions of crisis unfolded, Lockhart per- now assume everybody’s in she examines long-term trends base among men.” millions of Americans to rescue sonally announced the decision good [financial] shape.” Continued on A5, Column 6 to understand the reasoning The reasons behind the di- the economy. of the federal government to Nancy Jeton, Special Assis- behind public opinion. vergence in gender partisan- Lockhart’s current role, assume responsibility over Fan- tant to the Head of School, said Sapiro presented a graph ship are manifold. as CEO and Chairman of the nie Mae and Freddie Mac on that the Trustees will have to of voter turnout by gender in When Democratic Presi- Oversight Board of the Federal September 7, 2008. set a “realistic” goal given the presidential elections for the Housing Finance Agency (OF- In June 2006, the Senate economic climate, and that INside: last 40 years. Since 1984, wom- Continued on A8, Column 4 HEO), makes him the regula- confirmed current President the school might raise money tor of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac George W. Bush’s nomination more slowly than it usually and the 12 Federal Home Loan of Lockhart to the position of does. On the 35th Banks. anniversary In addition to ensuring the Continued on A8, Column 4 Continued on A8, Column 1 safety and soundness of mort- of co-education, gage finance lenders Fannie The Phillipian Mae and Freddie Mac, the Ambassador Dennis Ross Goes In-Depth on OFHEO oversees and ensures “that [Mae and Mac] fulfill their Exchanges ASM for Obama Womens’ Issues at mission, which is really provid- Phillips Academy. ing stability and liquidity to the By YERIN PAK mortgage market,” said Lock- hart. Thanks to Democratic presi- year are already filled.” PAGE A6 and A7. Lockhart said his current job dential nominee Sen. Barack Ross was a major negotiator T. Ferguson/ THe Phillipian has been his most challenging Obama, Andover students this in the Middle East under both Sapiro spoke on Tuesday evening in Kemper Auditorium. and complex in comparison to week enjoyed a free Wednesday the H. W. Bush and Clinton ad- morning. ministrations. He was brought Former Ambassador Dennis to campus to share his unique Ali Flanders ’09 Hopes to Fill Colleges’ Quotas for ‘Weird People’ Ross was unable to speak at this perspective and experiences in week’s All-School Meeting be- the Middle East. anywhere I wouldn’t go, so tral aspect of her final choice this commonly held belief and cause Obama requested Ross’s Ross has worked in the By JULIA DEAN I didn’t apply to any safety will be where her boyfriend of said, “We’ve been dating for attendance for an event in Vir- Washington Institute for Near schools,” Flanders said. “…I two years, who currently goes two years [apart from one an- ginia. East Policy for the past 12 years This is the first of series of feel like because [my college to school in England, gets ac- other]. It’s something we both Although Ross was unable to and also works as an analyst for articles profiling students as counselor] wants everyone to cepted. want.” speak at this week’s All-School FOX News Channel. they go through the college ap- get into a college, she suggest- “I’m that girl,” Flanders While Flanders’s mother Meeting, many efforts are be- Ross is also a foreign policy plication process. ed a lot of schools that were said, acknowledging that peo- supports her decision, Flan- ing made to find a suitable time advisor to Obama. really small and obscure.” ple often frown upon making ders is applying to a wide to bring him on campus some- Daniah Missmar ’09 and Ali Flanders ’09 is the defi- On the other hand, Flan- such an important decision range of colleges to keep her time in the future, according to Emma Goldstein ’09 decided nition of an atypical college ders said, “I also don’t believe based on a relationship. Carlos Hoyt, Associate Dean of to apply for an Abbot Grant to applicant. in ‘reaches,’ because I’m kind Flanders disagreed with Continued on A4, Column 5 Students. bring Ross to campus shortly Although applying to col- of cocky. I think I can get in “The ambassador’s office has after Missmar’s CAMD scholar leges is often acknowledged where I apply.” been very apologetic and coop- presentation on Arab views on to be one of the most stressful Nevertheless, Flanders’s erative in terms of finding al- the western world. experiences an Andover stu- mother wants her to go to “a ternate dates. Currently, we are In her research, Missmar dent goes through, this is not school she has heard of before, working through several tenta- discovered that many students the case for Flanders. somewhere in the top 100.” tive dates,” said Hoyt. on campus know little about the Flanders has remained re- Flanders has only visited Hoyt said that if Ross is able Palestinian-Israeli conflict. markably calm and laidback two schools so far. to come to campus, he will likely “Emma and I were interested with the college application She said, “I figured they’re speak outside of the All-School in educating the Andover com- process, recently joking that all going to look pretty much Meeting time slot. munity about this conflict. We “early applications are due in the same, so why not take the “The maximum speaking thought that Ambassador Den- November, which means I’ve virtual tour?” time an All-School Meeting nis Ross was a suitable person got a whole nine days.” Flanders also described the speaker can have is around half to bring on campus,” Missmar She added, “I got okay SAT unconventional methods she an hour,” said Hoyt. “However, said. scores, and I get pretty good used to make the choice to ap- if we have Ambassador Ross She continued, “When the grades, so I’m not worried.” ply early decision to Brown, speak on a Friday or Saturday Ambassador comes on campus, Flanders disagreed with including “running my finger night, we can extend that time we will hold a forum afterwards the traditional methods of ap- down a list of schools.” to an hour or an hour and a half. composed of students both on plying to colleges. Although the early deci- Furthermore, most All-School and off campus.” “I’m not going to apply to sion process is binding, a cen- m. DIscenza/ THe Phillipian Meeting slots for the rest of the

Inside News/ A4-A5, A8 Features/ B6-B8 Sports/ B1-B3 www.phillipian.net The Phillipian Features: News from the Archives. Andover teams go undefeated Student fellows Crutchfield and Email [email protected] Commentary/ A2-A3 Weinberg present summer re- against NMH. for subscription and search. (Page A4) Arts/ B6-B8 advertising requests Commentary answers Dean of Arts reviews last week’s Coffee Students Paul Murphy’s weekly How’d you get tickets for Grass- House. email, and Scott Sanderson ’09 hopper Night (or not)? Find out reviews Murphy and Chase’s on Page A5. presentations at ASM last week. In-Depth/ A6-A7 Korean team takes first place in Please Recycle Editorial/ A2 Asian Society Basketball Tourna- Thirty-five years since co- This Phillipian education, In-Depth looks at Parents, here’s what’s happened ment. (Page A8) the roles of female students on since you dropped us off. campus. A2 Commentary The Phillipian October 24, 2008

Volume Jenn Schaffer lady godiva CXXXI

NUMBER 21

Cora D. Lewis Editor in Chief Ars Poetica

Schuyler J. Dickey Zoe A.Y. Weinberg Annalee E. Leggett News Director Executive Editor Managing Editor

News Business Manager Christine Choi Production Director Berol Dewdney Alicia Keyes Michael Discenza Advertising Director In-Depth Photography Director Britt Peltz Emma Goldstein Sarah Sheu The Phillipian Online Commentary Writing & Copy Director Carl F. Jackson Harrison Hart Erica Segall Head of Circulation Features Cartooning Director and Publicity Lawrence Dai Danica Mitchell Emerson Stoldt Eli Grobeo Senior Associates Circulation Arts Commentary: Arun Saigal Charlie Dong Anabel Bacon Jacob Shack Antoinette Oot Sports: Patricia Yen Abby Levene Delivery Sports Features: Alex Moss, Matt Gorski Sam Weiss Joey Atiba “Fill your heart with the world.” themselves naked. Now, instead of staring at the in- Mai Kristofferson In-Depth: Brian Russell – Junot Diaz; All School Meet- Art is cold-blooded—it adapts to timidating, empty pages of my lat- Jim Ricker Sudhandra Sundaram ing, October 15, 2008 any surrounding, it thrives in any est spiral bound enigma, I’m trying atmosphere. Sure, it’s easy to blame this whole “life” thing out. And sure rt does not run on a time our lack of capital-A Art on various enough, it’s working. Yes, we walk As s o c i at e Bo a r d CXXXI table. Art does not meet a elements of Andover—the pace of life the same paths every day, we see the specified deadline, nor does (faster, faster, faster!), the Massachu- same faces. Each year we watch the In-Depth: Shane Sports: Jack Doyle, A News: Tim Ghosh, it manifest itself in our handy-dandy setts air (brisk with a hint of the com- same old Bulfinch tree burst into Bouchard, Hannah Lee Maggie Law, Spencer Celia Lewis, Juliet Liu, Macquarrie blue assignment notebooks as a foot- mon cold), the workload (too much). figurative flames and fall to satu- Melissa Yan Advertising: note or fun fact. Art does not stand It is easy to dismiss the disappear- rated red ashes, only to be reborn John Yang-Sammataro Bad Kids: Billy Fowkes, Commentary: Sebastian B.J. Garry, Ben Prawdzik on a pedestal and ask to be taken, and ance of artistic thought as a direct in spring like the predictable phoe- Becker, Jenn Schaffer, Copy Staff: Julian Lord knows art waits for no one. consequence of too few hours spent nix it is. We wrap ourselves in the Michael Yoon Chernyk, Courtney King, Circulation & Publicity: Paul Chan, Caroline Art fears nothing but mediocrity— musing in poppy fields. It is easy to monotonous nature of Andover life; Arts: Natalie Cheng, Ben Podell Kaufman, John McKenna and art even attempts to transform say that lack of exposure to the ar- Nathalie Sun Historian: Tim Ghosh we wear regularity like a down com- The Phillipian Online: that into something more palatable. tistic is a legitimate excuse for a lack forter around our shoulders and then Business: Photo: Taryn Ferguson, Raya Stantcheva, Andover has its painters, its poets of artful living. It’s easy to brush art complain about the heaviness of its Andrew Townson Adam Levine Chau Tran and its prima ballerinas. The world off as a profession or a pasttime. Be- heat. It’s time to cast aside the excus- has its conspicuous artists. But the cause then, when Junot Diaz tells us es we make and run naked through true test of your art is the extent to to embrace art and embrace life, we the streets. Or, if the Lady Godiva What’s Happened which it refuses to be abandoned. can say: well, Mr. Pulitzer Prize Win- act isn’t your cup of tea, just try and You can’t say to Art, “It’s too late, my ner, I’m not an artist like you but, I’m look past your eyelashes the next Since You Dropped Us Off... friend. I’m simply too tired to put sure as hell living in the real world. time you pass the chicken wire that Dear Parents, this pen to paper. No, no, I can’t do But, my dear comrades, there is lines the Commons construction site. No doubt as you walk with us today, you’re bemoaning the con- that—they might not like me, they no difference. The art of living is the Try to really feel the cold water slid- struction sites - eyesores on the normally picturesque campus. They’ve might not like you. I have my Com- vein from which all others flow, the ing down your throat, taste ice cubes become part of the landscape. We’ve stopped noticing. mon App-ready priorities, Art, and Rome to which all roads must go. The with your teeth. Try to extrapolate On this campus under construction, there is a community rapidly you aren’t one of them. art of living deeply is the art that can the smile of your friend on the other changing. Since September, the Dow Jones has fallen and risen faster Let life flow from your fingertips. never be mastered, but for the true line of a text message. than the tides and taken part of our endowment with it. Kip Fulbeck Before Junot Diaz came to campus, artist this obstacle serves only as in- In short, try to be alive. And then graced us with his politically-charged presence at All-School Meeting. I had found myself in the 9th circle centive to go further, carry it out one will come the moment of explosion. The school launched a new website, and with it faux parchment and of the Inferno-writer’s Block. Ev- more step. Therefore, though Phillips The pens running out of ink, the can- eye-catching yet clichéd student profiles. And we’ve been discussing ery day for a month I sat down with Academy has an abundance of talent- vases overflowing onto the walls— in all of it. a pen and stared at blank sheets in ed artists of the canvas, the stage and the immortal words of Junot Diaz’s Last week, though - we started talking about something completely notebooks that had once flourished the page, the art of living is comatose Oscar Wao: The beauty! The beauty! under the reign supreme of summer. different. Three students had been arrested for drug and alcohol pos- on this campus—a fact I was unaware Jenn Schaffer is a three-year Upper The notebooks that just a month ago of until Junot Diaz’s words hit me and an Associate Commentary Editor session, two of them for intent to distribute cocaine. couldn’t contain all the words my like a ton of bricks: “Forget being a from Bolingbrook, Ill. You may not see this highlighted in speeches in the chapel or at fingers ached to commit in ink found writer. Go out and live.” [email protected] lunches with tablecloths in Uncommons. But you should be talking. Placing your students in the care and keeping of a boarding school means surrendering a certain amount of control to house counselors, Scott Sanderson sympathizer faculty members and administrators acting “in loco parentis.” We have this to say: these events notwithstanding, Phillips Academy places the highest value on care for its students. Talk to your son and daughter about these events, and we think that you will find he or she to agree, Humanize This and to respond in a grounded way. s Junot Diaz left the stage regard to what he could and could specifically avoiding any detail that But we’re all still here, and the focus of students, parents and teach- to a standing ovation last not say during his speech, and so I might have made the story unique ers is exactly where it should be: on what it means to be part of Phil- AWednesday, I was ready to be- can understand why he might err on or meaningful, and her attempt to lips Academy. lieve that I had seen the best ASM of the side of caution at the expense of humanize the discussion ultimately The pace of life is among the concerns that still need addressing at the year so far. Fifteen minutes later, a more personal delivery. Neverthe- came off as a half-hearted, feeble at- this institution. While students do control to a large extent how much I filed out of the chapel, disgusted at less, his address only reinforced stu- tempt to guilt us into avoiding drugs. sleep they get, Phillips Academy needs to do more than bring ASM what may have been the year’s worst dent perceptions of the administra- Several people have suggested to speakers and give a week – the aptly-named “Wellness Week” – de- All-School yet. tion as detached and emotionless. me that perhaps Mrs. Chase felt she voted to lectures on sleep deprivation and being well. While ten days The so-called “rift” between stu- Mrs. Chase then began by telling had to protect the identity of the ac- have been added to the school year, the class work has not been spread dents and administration members is us things that we’ve heard a million quaintance in her story, or that per- out over them, as the proposal had intended. Instead, we’re working a popular discussion point on cam- times before. It seems that if adults haps she felt uncomfortable talking just as hard, for longer, and are more exhausted than ever. pus. However, having grown up with could only give us teenagers one piece about something so personal in front Still, construction, arrests and pace of life notwithstanding, it has a father as an administrator at a K-9 of advice, it would be, “You think of the whole school. But if she was been a good start to Fall Term. And look up. The leaves are turning. boarding school outside of Boston, you’re invulnerable, but really you’re worried about the former, then she I’ve always felt a special sympathy not.” It’s true that teens are probably should not have brought up the sub- for our school’s leaders and an under- the most prone of any age group to ject in the first place. standing of the tensions they have to self-destructive behavior, but attrib- As for the second point, a few peo- Common Thoughts balance. When the issue of The Rift uting that problem to the fact that we ple who were seated very close to the has come up in casual conversation, are somehow delusional is both cli- stage on Wednesday have remarked Ambassador Ross I have usually been one to apologize ché and condescending. Mrs. Chase, that Mrs. Chase appeared to be fight- Cancels for Obama for the administration. Last Wednes- recognizing the potential for such an ing tears as she finished her speech. day, however, I found myself more interpretation of her words, tried to This would suggest that she was ac- So you could study for that test convinced of the existence of that di- soften her statement by using anoth- tually overwhelmed by emotion, and instead of sitting in those chapel seats. vide than ever before. er cliché: “I [felt invulnerable] too at not detached or aloof. Perhaps the As far as I could tell, Dean of your age.” While I appreciate her at- remembrance of tragedy past was too Ambassador Ross Students Paul Murphy and Head of tempt at humility, I find it hard to ac- much, or perhaps it was the gravity of School Barbara Landis Chase had cept when the subtext was, “But now the present situation that struck Mrs. Cancels for Obama three goals in mind when addressing I’ve learned better, so you should lis- Chase. Perhaps both. In either case, We’ll forgive him if he comes back the school during ASM: to tell us the ten to me.” her inability to channel her emotion as a cabinet member. facts of what transpired on October 7, One way or another, every single into a substantial communication to urge us not to make the same mis- student at this school has been told only heightens my exasperation be- takes that our peers had made and that “drugs are bad.” If knowing this cause it means she was close to saying Corrections to express a genuine sentiment of was all it took to prevent kids from something meaningful and authentic, concerned empathy and understand- using, last week’s extended ASM but was unable to do so. A News article last week reevaluate the program at the ing to the collected student body. I would not have been necessary. Of- I do believe that her heart is in about the Great Depression misstat- end of the year. would argue that they succeeded ten, we are given statistics or scien- the right place, and that her inten- ed the date of the demolition of Wil- The headline for Scott Dzialo’s in the first goal, failed marginally in tific explanations as to why drugs are tion was to give an address that liams Hall. It took place in 2001. weekly movie review in Arts last the second and failed dismally in the bad, but for me such arguments tend would help us become healthy, happy A News article last week about week misstated the name of the film third. Mr. Murphy’s address seemed to go in one ear and out the other. students. For a moment last week, PACE Senior facilitators incorrectly he was reviewing. Dzialo reviewed over rehearsed and distant, while A statistic cannot arouse the same before she retreated back behind stated that there will definitely be an “City of Ember,” not “Title.” Mrs. Chase’s speech was generic and emotional response as a story of a her wall of detachment, I thought I open application process for teaching felt disingenuous, despite her efforts father in the hospital, or a friend in caught a glimpse, not of Mrs. Chase, next year. Rather, PACE teachers will The Phillipian regrets the errors. to the contrary. a casket. It seemed only fitting that Head of School, but of Barbara Chase, As I listened to Mr. Murphy speak Mrs. Chase might tell a detailed and human being. If there is ever going to The Phillipian welcomes all letters to the Editor. We try to print all letters, but because of space first, I found myself disappointed authentic story to help us understand be progress made in the relationships limitations, we encourage brevity. We reserve the right to edit all submitted letters to conform with print restraints and proper syntax. We will not publish any anonymous letters. Please submit letters by and a little taken aback to see him the consequences of drug use from a between students and administra- the Monday of each week to [email protected] or to our newsroom in the basement of Morse. stand and speak almost robotically personal perspective. tion, she needs to come back out to To subscribe, email [email protected], or write to about events that so deeply affected But while she did indeed tell a stay. The Phillipian, 180 Main Street, Andover, MA, 01810. All contents of The Phillipian copyright © 2008, The Trustees of Phillips Academy, Inc. Reproduc- our community. It is my understand- personal story, she forgot the “de- Scott Sanderson is a three-year Se- tion of any material herein without the express written consent of The Trustees of Phillips Academy, ing however, that Mr. Murphy had to tailed” and “authentic” parts of that nior from West Newton, Mass. Inc. and the editorial board of The Phillipian is strictly prohibited. follow strict legal regulations with narrative. It was almost as if she was [email protected] October 24, 2008 The Phillipian Commentary A3 The Community Speaks In his weekly email to students on October 12, Dean of Students Paul Murphy ’84 asked students: Alright, I’ll admit it: I am a devoted fan of Mr. Murphy’s weekly mass emails. Whenever one appears in my inbox, some “In your life, people ask you where you part of me brightens up as I immediately open it and read its go to school. And when you finally contents all the way through. Unlike some of my fellow students who send these messages straight to their “trash” folders, I keep tell them, what kind of school do every one and actually reflect on the questions that he asks the student body. In his most recent email, he posed the question regarding Andover’s character. you tell them that is?” Several answers immediately came to my mind: it’s a boarding school, it’s in New England, it’s co-ed, our color is blue. However, is Andover really that superficial? As one of the top high schools in the country, are we not defined by something more Here are a few of the responses: profound? When I’m asked about Andover, I often delve into a lengthy answer about my genuine, unreserved affection for this school. As I am a two-year Senior, my fascina- tion for this place has yet to wane. PA possesses an uncommon level of spirit and energy, a connection shared by every member of our community, which ultimately translates throughout all of our endeavors into successful, tangible results. No mat- A stab at answering my own question: ter how jaded we may be from the school’s perpetual stream of work and sometimes I am keenly aware that the answers: “Phillips Academy” or “An- monotonous pace of life, there is no denying the unmistakable “Big Blue spirit” that dover” bring with them certain assumptions from the questioner. permeates all aspects of this school’s character. We need look no further than the Having grown up in Andover, being known as someone who went enthusiasm found at our All-School Meetings, football games and dances to witness to PA was generally a good thing. To be honest, it meant that people assumed that I this passion in action. was smart. In most situations, I’ll accept that assumption even though that assumption So in response to Mr. Murphy’s question, when I tell people about Andover, I do is not always right! In other circles though, it means that my family had enough money indeed say that we are a co-ed boarding school in New England. I add, however, that to send me to a private school. Since my family qualified for a good deal of financial aid, we are unlike any other. I have always been wary of that assumption since it was a false assumption. Nothing is In addition to the excellent facilities and opportunities that the school provides wrong with having the means to pay for this education, but it just happened not to be both inside the classroom and out, Andover is about much more than but its buildings the case for me and my family. No one likes untrue assumptions made about them. and its classes. In the past few years, I have encountered many situations in which people had no It is a school where every student partakes in and contrib- idea what “Andover” was and I found that to be refreshing. It meant that PA could be utes to an exceptional coalition of minds, bolstered all the my own personal experience. One that I discovered in college was extremely unique while by the common bond—the mighty Big Blue spirit—that among my peers at Bates. It was only after I graduated that I experienced the true value connects us all. of the work that I had done over four years. The daily sacrifices seemed overwhelming -Thor Shannon ’09 at times, but looking back as I did during my college years and beyond, I would not have traded this experience for any other. Andover and its people weave themselves into the people we become later in life. We are capable of so much during the ages of 14 to 18, and this place insists that we give it our best shot in many areas while matching that insistence with support, guidance and dedicated teachers. Andover for me is a place that teaches us to insist on being our best; to take an active role in whatever community we are in and to make a difference by doing our best — regardless of where life takes us after we leave. This past summer, when people from my hometown of Greens- -Dean of Students Paul Murphy ’84 boro, North Carolina began to ask me where I was going to high school, I pondered over the answer for a little before I decided exactly what I would tell them. However, if they were to ask me now, I would respond almost automatically, knowing what to tell them and what to keep quiet. I start off with “I go to Phillips Academy Andover,” making sure to say the school’s full name so it sounds sophisticated. The follow-up question is always “Well, where is that?” I reply with “In Massa- chusetts. It’s a boarding school.” And then of course, there are those that reply to that In the eighth grade, when I finally found out where I would with “Oh God. I’m so sorry, I would never want to go there.” That part always makes spend my high school years, I was hesitant to tell my friends back me cringe. “No, it’s not for bad kids or anything. I wanted to go there.” This leaves home. I had already endured enough teasing at my old school for be- some jealous of me, imagining a fantastic life at boarding school, and others not con- ing smart, and to tell everyone that I was sick of the New York public vinced, still secretly thanking God that they aren’t me. school system and the easiness of my current school wasn’t an op- I know I can just as well refer to this school as “Andover,” but I like people to get tion. Since my principal knew of Andover, I couldn’t hide it from those an idea of what a great school this is without seeming too cocky. And that’s exactly in my immediate circle of friends, but all the new faces I meet only really hear about why I don’t tell people that Andover is a prep school. Because when I say “prep,” what my school is when someone else wants to brag, which also annoys me. people automatically think of the often stereotyped clothing style rather than a rigor- I tell the vast majority of the people I meet that I go to a boarding school in New ous academic program which prepares its students for college. And when they think England, but then I always try to change the subject as quickly as possible. I dodge of “preps” themselves, they think of stuck-up rich people from the north who spend questions and I despise remarks about how rich and snobby many think this school is, their days in polos and madras shorts. even though there is a hint of truth to the statements. For a little while, I pretended I also leave out the part about Andover being among the top high schools in the that Andover was a vocational school, because I didn’t want to claim the school and nation, because that leaves people with the impression that I’m a snob and that my its stereotypes as my own. family is mega-rich. Now, with a little more maturity, I simply say that it is a I end saying that I really love the school, and that even boarding school, and if they ask the name I hope to God that though it’s challenging in all aspects, it’s really fun and I no one within earshot makes the connection to George Bush. would never leave. -Menelik Washington ’09 -Maggie Shoemaker ’12

The Phillipian Responds To Hard Drug Use at PA

Last week, the Andover police arrested three Phillips Academy on charges related to drugs and alcohol. All three are no longer students at Phillips Academy. This event has raised a number of questions - none of which have easy answers. We have collected a number of them, posed below. We invite students, parents and faculty to respond. Please email [email protected] if you are interested. What is the culture of drugs at Andover? Is The arrests came as a surprise to many of us. it prominent, periphery or nonexistent? Does this suggest that there is a lack of aware- ness amongst Andover students? Are stress and the pace of life factors that contribute to the presence of drug use on The school trusts students a great deal.Is campus? there an even balance between independence and structure at PA? Should adults more Does our current disciplinary system, re- closely monitor and regulate our residential specting the privacy of students, help or hurt lives? Or is the responsibility of freedom and the community? Would students benefit from independence an important value of our com- knowing the details of more disciplinary munity? Write cases — to learn from others’ mistakes? Are our priorities mostly personal or do To what extent do we take responsibility community values carry significant weight as For Commentary for one another at Andover? Where are our well? priorities —are we self-centered and self- Commentary is open to all members of the focussed most of the time? Before now, has the Phillips Academy ad- ministration, faculty and staff done enough Phillips Academy community as a forum for What obligations do students have to one to address drug use? Are PACE classes and public expression and exchange of opinions another? Does the Sanctuary policy encour- Wellness Week enough? Are they too much? age students to seek help when we need it, Is the tone of the speakers and teachers too and beliefs. All are encouraged to submit their or do students treat it as an easy out, to avoid preachy? writing to the section. discipline? How can there be a conversation about Taking into account the inherent lack of drugs at Andover, between students and privacy at boarding school, how well do we the administration and the faculty, without Email the editors with questions and really know our peers? And what responsibil- preaching or condescending? ity do we take on with that knowledge? [email protected] for submissions A4 News The Phillipian October 24, 2008 Cassius Clay ’09 Qualifies for March 2009 World Individual Flanders Prefers Public Debate and Public Speaking Championships in England Schools in College Choice

By CHLOE REICHEL dinner speaking. Clay has been involved with said McHale. and yellow,” she said. The competition requires Philomathean Society, Phillips Philomathean Society has Continued from A1, Column 4 Flanders specifically re- If you enter into a war of extemporaneous parliamentary Academy’s debate club since his grown and changed this year members her interview with words with Cassius Clay ’09, style debate. Junior year. He is currently Co- under its current Senior Board. options open and appease her the Universities of California. you should be well-armed. Phillips Academy is a mem- Vice President of the club. McHale said the changes mother. In response to the question On Sunday, Clay qualified ber of the Debating Association “[Debate] always makes you included the addition of two Flanders continued, “I’m “What would you tell your for the 2009 World Individual of New England Independent challenge what you think is coaches: Dr. Robert Hutchings, applying to almost only public ninth grade self?” Flanders Debate and Public Speaking Schools (DANEIS). real,” said Clay. “I think being a History Instructor and Direc- schools, because I’m sick of answered that she would ad- Championships by winning first DANEIS invited all of its able to jump back and forth on tor of Speech and Debate at the going to private schools.” vise her younger self not to Individual Speaker at a tourna- member schools to attend the both sides of major issues is re- Pike School, and Ben Belser, the A few of the colleges that underestimate herself, which ment at St. Sebastian’s School in debate at St. Sebastian’s. ally important.” Vice President of Harvard Uni- Flanders will apply to include is the theme of her college es- Needham, Massachusetts. Clay said, “It’s always nerve- Alexander McHale ’09, Pres- versity’s Parliamentary debate the University of Virginia, say This is the second time that wracking because at St. Se- ident of Philomathean Society, team. the University of California Flanders also remembers Clay has qualified for the World bastian’s, there were kids who said, “We’re all very proud of McHale also said that Phi- Berkeley and the University of that the interviewer “liked my Championships. He attended went to Worlds last year from Cassius.” lomathean Society is making Southern California. pink hair.” the world tournament this America.” Ebert, McHale and Tiffany more of an effort to work with Of the public colleges, Flan- Flanders said that her spring, held in Germany, and Clay added, “St. Sebastian’s Li ’09, Co-Vice President of students on improving their de- ders’s favorites were those of college counselor assured ranked 50th overall. was impromptu…speaking, [so] Philomathean Society, all have bating skills by hosting multiple the University of California her that some schools have a This year, the champion- you can’t really prepare for a chances to qualify for the World drill sessions every week. system, which “sounds fun. I quota for, in Flanders’s words, ships will be held at the Reading specific topic as much as just Championships this weekend at Li said, “We’ve always been like the school colors – blue “weird people.” Blue Coat School in England in prepare your speaking style.” the International Independent really competitive outside of late March. The competition is Chase Ebert ’09 was Clay’s Schools Public Speaking Cham- campus, we’ve always scored comprised of four categories: debate partner at St. Sebas- pionships in Canada. really well in debates, but we’re “Most American children suffer too debating, impromptu speak- tian’s. Ebert said, “I feel very con- trying to have more of a pres- much mother and too little father.” ing, interpretative reading and “[Clay] was very good at re- fident going into this, that it’s ence on campus.” a choice of persuasive speaking ally helping hammer out the going to be a good weekend and -Gloria Steinem... WRITE FOR NEWS or after-dinner speaking (hu- main points of the debate. He I think we’re all going to repre- morous speeches). was very on top of his game,” sent Andover well.” For World’s, Clay must de- said Ebert. “…He’s very articu- “I’m excited to meet new bate in all categories but chose late, he has a very measured kids and debate and hopefully CAMD Scholar Courtnie Crutchfield ’09 persuasive speaking over after- way of speaking.” bring home some new trophies,” Discusses Racial Identity and Discrimination

Zoe Weinberg ’09 Presents Brace Research on By KIRAN GILL Senegalese Women in Business and Politics CAMD Scholar Courtnie However, while women are concerned about fitting in wher- Crutchfield ’09 researched ra- By ASHLEIGH JONES gaining financial ground, it is ever she went and knew she cial identity and discovered that still very difficult for women to stood out as an American. mono-racial societies in Amer- Out of the 177 countries the get into politics on the local lev- Weinberg also worried about ica put pressure on individuals United Nations Development el, and they always need the as- how she was perceived when to identify with one race over Program included in its Human sistance of men, Weinberg said. she talked to women and tried to another. Development Index, Senegal No NGOs offer loans for make herself as humble as pos- Crutchfield showcased her ranks 156th in terms of gender women with political aspira- sible, in part by wearing custom- findings on “The Multicultural equality. While 69 percent of tions, she continued. ary Senegalese clothing. Dilemma: Identity Formation Senegalese women are finan- Weinberg has personally ex- Weinberg also said that for the Latina, Afro-Latina and cially engaged in business in perienced Senegal by traveling speaking Wolof was a good way African American” in Kemper some way, only one fifth of Sen- to this nation for the past two to show respect and adapt to the Auditorium last Friday. egal’s parliament is female. summers. Senegalese culture, which holds Prior to coming to Andover, These are just two of the The first time, she went with tradition in high regard. Crutchfield identified herself as many facts about the West Af- a group of fellow high-school Weinberg’s interest in this black because she grew up in a rican nation of Senegal that Zoe students. area began with a 10-page spring primarily black community, de- Weinberg ’09 provided in her Weinberg said she had want- term paper for English 200 she spite having a Latina ancestry. Brace Center for Gender Studies ed to visit a French-speaking had written after the class read Crutchfield asked, “Why am I A. Levine/ THe Phillipian presentation on Monday. African country that was far- the book Nervous Conditions. black… Can I call myself Latina? Weinberg’s presentation fo- removed from her own life ex- For the assignment, Wein- Do I have this right? Can I label more accurate way, a more in- and separate people of different cused on how non-governmen- perience but that her choice of berg decided to focus on issues myself or do others label me?” formed person,” added Crutch- cultures, she acknowledges that tal organizations (NGOs) could Senegal specifically was a bit with institutions such as educa- Crutchfield said, “[I think field. race creates a group identity. help bridge the gap between arbitrary and based on the op- tion and healthcare in Southern that I am] black more by force Crutchfield said that in- However, group identities women’s involvement in the portunities available to her. African countries. of habit than real thought or creasing discussion and raising often become too broad and ste- economy and in politics. On Weinberg’s second jour- Weinberg’s English teacher choice.” questions would help increase reotypical, creating racism and As Weinberg said in her pre- ney to Senegal, she went alone at the time, Flavia Vidal, became In personal interviews, awareness about racial identity discrimination, according to sentation, Senegalese women are and worked for an NGO called her faculty advisor for the proj- Crutchfield found that many at Andover, especially for new Crutchfield. often forced into the workplace Tostan, which means “break- ect. people thought it was necessary students who are still exploring According to Crutchfield, the by dire economic conditions and through” in the West African Vidal said that she had warned to speak Spanish or know how to who they are. media reveals the nation’s ten- must therefore face a number of language of Wolof. Weinberg before the second trip dance to say they were Latina. In order to better understand dency toward mono-racial iden- challenges and prejudices. Tostan helps out communi- to Senegal that people might not Crutchfield’s search for her identity, Crutchfield also re- tification. Currently, Senegal has a 48 ties and, among other things, want to talk to her. own identity sparked her inter- searched the concept of races. Crutchfield explained that percent unemployment rate and provides loans to deserving Sen- However, Vidal was pleas- est in researching racial identity Crutchfield discovered that the presidential election is por- 54 percent of its inhabitants are egalese women. antly surprised by Weinberg’s formation. races were established purely to trayed in such a way that, if below the poverty line, accord- Weinberg lived with one of gaining access to a great range of In her presentation, Crutch- create social structures and that Obama wins, one would say that ing to Weinberg. Tostan’s employees and often people. field explained the three stages they have no biological basis. the U.S. had elected its first black In that way, she said, the poor went from city to city by herself, “I was very impressed by of the identity formation pro- “Race was made to make life president, as opposed to its first economic conditions have been which meant she had to figure her depth of sensitivity and her cess. easier,” said Crutchfield. biracial president. good for women, in that it has out the public transportation amazing ability to work inde- According to Crutchfield, the Though Crutchfield believes given them a bigger financial system. pendently,” continued Vidal. first “unexamined” stage is one race was developed to classify role within their families. She said that she was often Weinberg’s knowledge of similar to that of a child. The in- French was very useful in talk- dividual rarely thinks about race ing to Senegalese people, she and so conforms to whatever “In automobile terms, the said. idea is thrust upon them. There Still, there was a language is no conflict in their racial iden- child supplies the power but barrier due to the fact that her tity and for some, this stage can questions, posed in French, had last their entire life. the parents have to do the to be then translated into Wolof, The “search stage” is the real- and then back again when the ization that race is connected to steering.” answer was given. identity. An individual may feel The presentation had a pro- angry with the majority culture, -Dr. Benjamin Spock ’21... WRITE FOR NEWS found impact on all those at- completely reject their own cul- tending. tural and immerse him or herself “She really exemplifies ser- in a different culture. vice learning,” said Eliza Nguyen The final stage is achieve- ’09. ment, in which “[individuals] are In the conclusion of her pre- aware of race, but it doesn’t con- sentation, Weinberg said that sume them. They are comfort- the key to women’s success both able with it,” said Crutchfield. in the political and economic Crutchfield said, “The proj- arenas was to close the existing ect has played a huge part in gap based on gender and age and my own search [stage]. I haven’t have everyone work along with reached the achievement phase, NGO’s. but I’m just going to keep mov- Weinberg is the Executive ing forward.” Editor of The Phillipian. “I can see myself in a clearer, K. Joyce/ THe Phillipian October 24, 2008 The Phillipian News A5 Grasshopper Night Online Ticket Lottery System Students Evaluate Candidates Revised This Year to Give Die-Hards a Better Shot Closely After Attending Rallies people,” he said. “It’s unfortu- line and some people couldn’t knowledge of what works and shocked when Obama asked By TAVIE ABELL nate, but it is just impossible access the link online. Just what does not. Continued from A1, Column 1 everyone that makes more than for every student to see Grass- because someone was able to Carl Jackson ’09, a Tech- $250,000 to raise their hands Jill Kozloff ’09 was the first hopper Night every year.” sign up earlier doesn’t mean master and Director of The Obama fan and this was proba- and only about 10 people did,” person to enter the Grasshop- To appease students who that they want it more.” Phillipian Online, wrote the bly the last chance to see him.” he said. per Night Ticket Lottery last did not get tickets, Student Fourteau added that she program for the ticket lottery. The trip lasted from 9:00 Harris said the rallies did Thursday at 6:00 a.m. As one Council proposed simul-cast- thinks that giving Seniors According to Jackson, in a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and, conse- not alter her perceptions of of the first 50 students to en- ing the show to Kemper or preference in the lottery the first half hour of the lot- quently, students missed dou- the candidates. She attended ter the lottery this year, she online, but the Theater and might be a good idea. “Ide- tery, 120 people signed up and ble period classes on Thurs- the Palin rally “basically out of was automatically guaranteed Dance Department stressed ally, all Seniors should get to all hit their refresh buttons day. curiosity” and said that she did tickets. the importance of Grasshop- see [Grasshopper Night], but at the same time. As a result Harris said, “Most teachers not find anything out of the or- This year’s system is a per Night remaining an en- there’s probably no totally fair of this, many people received were understanding since they dinary about the experience. slight deviation from last tirely live show, so such an way to go about it.” emails directing them to knew the issue was really im- However, Harris said she year’s traditional lottery, in event is unlikely. Kozloff does not believe choose dates and showtimes, portant.” “felt much more at home at the which all students had equal Cam Boll ’09 thinks the that Seniors should be given but could not open the link. Lowenstein, Harris and Obama rally,” as a supporter. opportunity to receive tickets new lottery system is a good preference in the lottery but Jackson said that the stu- Jake Romanow ’10 attended Harris noted that the crowds to a show. idea, even though he did not suggested instead that they dent Techmaster server, both the Obama and Palin ral- at the rallies were roughly According to Malin Adams win tickets this year. be invited to the final dress which did not have the capac- lies. None of them is eligible to the same size, and the type of ’09, School President, the Stu- “It’s definitely easier and rehearsal for Grasshopper ity to handle the magnitude of vote in the upcoming election. people at each rally that she dent Council and the Depart- more fair since you can get Night as they are for Theater activity, was responsible for Lowenstein actually recon- described as “hardcore Repub- ment of Theater and Dance the tickets from your room, 520 performances. problems with the site. sidered his political opinion licans” and “hardcore Demo- wanted to find a fair way to and people who put in the ef- Adams said, “In the future “Most people agree that after attending the two rallies. crats” did not surprise her. distribute Grasshopper Night fort to wake up early have a [Grasshopper Night tickets this year’s lottery was bet- Going into the rallies, Low- She also noticed protestors tickets that both rewarded better chance of getting [tick- might be distributed] more ter than last year’s, which enstein had favored the Repub- at the Palin rally, who were people who prioritized find- ets],” said Boll. like the old system, based on was down for hours at a time. lican ticket, but after attending primarily protesting President ing tickets and equalized dis- Sophie Fourteau ’10, who first come, first serve.” I’ve only received one angry both rallies, he felt Obama’s tax George W. Bush ’64 and the tribution. also did not receive Grass- He said that Student Coun- email,” Jackson said. and healthcare plans would Iraq War. According to Adams, 50% hopper Night tickets this year, cil wants to respond to issues Next year, the Technology best serve the country. Harris said, “It was inter- of the 699 students who en- said, “I think having people with the lottery now, so that Department will handle the Lowenstein attended the esting attending both rallies tered the lottery did not re- wait in line is more fair be- next year’s council will be online lottery system. Palin rally because “I knew the and seeing how the two parties ceive tickets. cause the people who really able to learn from this year’s celebrity side of [Palin] but not function. I’ll definitely do it “That’s a lot of unhappy want tickets would wait in data and move forward with necessarily the political side.” again in upcoming elections.” Lowenstein admired the en- Hobbs and Alana Rush, As- ergy and optimism of the Palin sistant Director of Community Ambassador Thomas Graham Speaks About rally. He said, “It was really a Service, chartered the buses to Make your joyful, exciting event.” the rallies. After attending the Palin Hobbs said he agreed to at- Nuclear Arms Negotiations at AES Brunch parents mildly rally, Lowenstein decided to tend both events because “ral- attend the Obama rally to “bal- lies are worthwhile even for stance when he was forced to work, but did not know how proud. ance his perspective.” students who can’t vote. It is By ZARY PERETZ break a promise he had made, to become involved. He began He thought the Obama rally important for young people to with the permission of the gov- his career at an international had a very different tone than be a part of the political pro- Ambassador Thomas Gra- ernment, to an ambassador in law firm, but later moved to the Write for News. Palin’s. “The mood was mel- cess, especially this year.” ham has been involved in al- another country. United States Arms Control and lower and the crowd seemed Rush echoed this comment most every significant negotia- “I said if they did X, we Disarmament Agency (ACDA). more dissatisfied with the cur- as she said, “Rallies are excit- tion of nuclear weapons control would do Y. And they did X. But Graham is Andover Ethics rent state of affairs,” he said. ing, tangible events…It’s ex- for the past 30 years. before we were able to do Y, the Society’s second speaker this Dickey x6543 “I had a total misunder- citing to get groups of people Graham discussed the ethi- Secretary of State sent us a no- term. standing of the distribution of together for the purpose of cal issues that arose during his tice that we would never do Y. Kaki Elgin ’09, President of wealth in this country. I was politics.” career in the government at a I betrayed my colleague’s trust, Andover Ethics Society, invited brunch hosted by the Andover but I had no choice. Because of Graham to Andover after hear- Ethics Society in Uncommons this, I could never work with ing about him from her mother. PA Spreads Green Efforts to Downtown Andover last Saturday. this ambassador again,” said Graham is the husband of the He also gave a brief history of Graham. godmother of Elgin’s sister. sell, Chair of the Department advocate about the vague topic nuclear weaponry, starting with Graham said that he likes to “I was expecting a shorter By KELSEY PHINNEY of Natural Sciences and the of “going green,” Kuoch said. the advent of nuclear bombs in persuade students to become narrative and more question club’s faculty advisor. Instead, Eco-Action mem- 1945. involved in the work of nuclear time [from Mr. Graham], but Phillips Academy students The fair is part of a month- bers read environment-themed Graham described his expe- arms negotiations. I enjoyed his telling these sto- brought their efforts to in- long series the library is offer- stories to the children who riences negotiating the Nuclear “It’s interesting work, but ries,” said Elgin. crease awareness about sus- ing to help the community “go showed up and entertained Non-Proliferation Treaty, which it’s filled with ethical issues be- Scott Shambaugh ’11 said, tainability down Andover hill. green.” The library is hosting them while their parents pe- the United States first signed in cause this subject is very emo- “I enjoyed his discussions of Members of Eco-Action several speakers on this topic rused other booths. 1968 to prevent the spread of tional. There are constant at- his experiences in the govern- volunteered Saturday at the throughout the month of Oc- “We met a little girl whose nuclear weapons technology. tacks, both from the right wing ment. He really brought to life Green Living Fair at Memo- tober. mom had a booth at the fair, Graham later negotiated the and left wing,” he said. the ethical issues he faced and rial Hall Library in downtown Kim Kuoch ’09, an Eco- and her parents had house extension of the Non-Prolif- He said that he received a gave explanations of what to do Andover. The students worked Action board member, said showings for her all-green eration Treaty during its 1995 number of personal attacks in such circumstances.” at a booth to help educate chil- that the fair’s main goal was to house,” said Kuoch. Review and Extension Confer- while negotiating the Non-Pro- “The most important thing dren about the environment by show off some environmental- Classon said the fair was a ence. liferation Treaty. I learned from the brunch was reading books and offering fun ly-active groups in the commu- success and that she received During that time, Graham “Even in the worst [period that even in times of trouble, activities. nity, as opposed to really teach- positive feedback from the vis- was the Special Representative of the accusations], I never re- you need to stay true to what The fair, organized by town ing others how they could live itors and exhibitors at the fair. of the President for Arms Con- gretted what I was doing. Even you believe in,” Shambaugh library employee Emily Clas- greener. She said she hopes to turn the trol, Non-Proliferation and Dis- though it was painful and anxi- added. son, featured booths from na- Co-President of the Energy environmental series into an armament. ety-inducing, it was interesting. According to Elgin, most of tional and local organizations, Resources Awareness Coun- annual event. Graham said, “I am most I always felt like I hadn’t done Andover Ethics Society’s guest including “Leave No Trace,” cil (ERAC), Jane Thomas ’10, Russell said, “This was a proud of my ability as the acting anything wrong, so I would be speakers have not cost any an organization that promotes also attended the fair. “As a great opportunity to represent director of the National Arms okay,” Graham added. money, but Abbot Grants and outdoor ethics, the Andover concerned citizen of planet our school and to participate in Committee, initially single- In addition to his roles in the funding from school depart- Gardening Club and Whole Earth, environmental sustain- a town-wide event.” handedly and then with allies, U.S. government, Graham has ments have helped to pay for Foods. ability is important to me, so I Even though the fair was to push through the American also taught courses at colleges, those speakers who do charge Classon said she hoped the always want to take advantage not very academic, both Kuoch government in order to never including the Georgetown Uni- a fee. fair would provide an opportu- of opportunities to learn more and Thomas agree that they test nuclear weaponry again.” versity Law Center, Stanford On November 9, Andover nity for people to learn about about the subject,” she said. learned a lot from a booth Though Graham spoke of University and University of Ethics Society will host Pulitzer “green” products, services, and “Additionally, I thought the about trailmaking. “I learned his specific experiences at the Virginia School of Law. Prize-winning journalist Ken- initiatives in the area. fair might be a good place to about several more trails we brunch, he related these expe- Graham began his career in neth Cooper, who will discuss According to Classon, about meet potential guest speakers have here in the Town of An- riences with ethical dilemmas arms negotiations by accident. the media’s involvement in this 140 people attended the fair, for ERAC.” dover,” Thomas said. “As an he often faced. Graham said he always knew year’s presidential election. including adults, families and Because most of the children avid backpacker and hiker, I Graham described an in- he wanted to do international students. at the fair were already coming will undoubtedly take advan- Eco-Action learned about from families living green life- tage of this new discovery.” “Spare the Rod; Spoil the Child!” the fair through Patricia Rus- styles, Eco-Action chose not to -Biblical proverb... WRITE FOR NEWS Recent Asian Alumni Visit to Counsel and Chat

scared of risks later on,” said All three alums were in- By MARIE LIU Liu. Shue added, “Take a class volved in different Asian groups Last year’s admission rates (%) you could never get the chance on campus. Happiness is… Phillips Academy welcomed to do again.” Ho was president of Chinese Harvard 9.2 back three alumni who were Shue also recommended Taiwanese Student Associa- getting into your top college choices Princeton 9.7 active in the Asian community that Andover students get to tion, Liu was president of Asian Yale 9.9 at Andover this past Wednes- know their teachers. He said Society, and Shue frequently at- AN INCOMPARABLE INVESTMENT MIT 12.5 day. the relationships he formed tended Asian Society meetings. Stanford 10.3 Helen Ho ’01, Eric Liu ’02, here with teachers were some Liu, however, said that he Experienced Harvard College interviewer available for private and Dan Shue ’99 came to talk of his most memorable experi- wished he had explored differ- consultation, Penn 16.0 about life after Andover during ences at PA. ent clubs and encouraged oth- Columbia 10.6 assisting in every phase of the increasingly competitive college admissions an Asian Society meeting held “The teachers here are not ers to explore different options, Dartmouth 15.3 in CAMD. just your teachers, they’re your especially in college. process: Brown 14.0 When asked if they felt if coaches, your house counsel- Ho said that due to a col- - Application Mastery: How to Write Truly Memorable Amherst 17.6 Andover was different today, ors. They’re like your surrogate lege’s large size, there will al- Essays and Deliver Standout Interviews Williams 18.4 Ho said that PA is very similar. parents,” said Shue. ways be people who are inter- Swarthmore 17.7 “[It was a] nice feeling com- All three stressed the habits ested in an idea for a club. Ho - SAT I and SAT Subject Test Readiness ing back. You remember good of time-management and work- said that because of Andover’s - Strategic Planning for sophomores and juniors, Bowdoin 19.0 memories. It’s actually hard to ing independently that they limited student body size, it can including Summer Internship Placement Middlebury 20.6 think of any bad memories.” learned at Andover because it be hard finding other people Cornell 21.4 Liu said that Andover seems made the transition to college interested in something very Johns Hopkins 24.3 more intense and that people much easier. Liu even said that unique, but that “for a high contact: Jason Bressner [email protected] 617-905- Tufts 27.5 “need to focus more to do many other PA alumni found school, Andover does a really 3306 BC 27.3 well.” college particularly easy after good job.” All three agreed that even three or four years at Andover. Source: US NEWS & WORLD REPORTS- though college applications are BEST COLLEGES 2009 really important, many students make them seem more stressful than they actually are. Shue said, “Don’t stress too much if you don’t get into your GLORY RESTAURANT dream school, because you’ll still do well, and your life is definitely not over.” Liu, who attended Yale, said Owner, Adrienne Pappadopoulos that even though he didn’t get into Harvard, he thought to “Class of ‘94 Alumni” himself, “Does it really mat- ter?” The group also advised tak- Phillips Academy Parents’ ing risks early in an academic career. Otherwise, some people Weekend find they are unable to take many interesting classes be- Reservations welcomed at cause they are working to finish their graduation requirements. 978-475-4811 “If you start going down a low-risk path now, you’ll be www.gloryrestaurant.com A6 In-Depth coeducation October 24, 2008 Opinion Female Students More Active in Community Service and CAMD, Gender at The Phillipian Boys Take on ‘Traditional Leadership Roles’

By CORA LEWIS By TAVIE ABELL AND ANDREW They just weren’t in traditional SLAM, said that since the club was debating in general as “a male- “There are an awful lot of girls in MITCHELL leadership positions.” created by girls and has cheerlead- dominated activity, but not a sexist the newsroom these days.” To be said According to Efinger, Marlys ing characteristics, such as outfits activity.” with a slight ironic smile, or an ap- According to some students and Edwards, former Dean of Students, and basketball game performances, She added, “Ambition in guys proving wink. To be said with mock faculty, there are some clubs and or- was adamant that Andover did not the idea that it was a “girl” club gets a positive portrayal…[but] in concern. We heard this a lot when the ganizations at Andover that are pri- support gender-based clubs. She stuck. general, ambition in girls can get board turned over, and actually a fair marily dominated by one gender. identified these clubs as the source Burwell said, “A lot of the steps twisted into something negative by amount in the months since then. SLAM has only had two male of discrepancies in gender distribu- have very feminine aspects, and others.” Here are the numbers. participants in its history, and only tion. that’s something I’m kind of trying Dr. Anthony Rotundo, Direc- The Phillipian Board CXXXI, in- four females have ever been elected Amnesty International, one of to change.” tor of the Brace Center for Gender cluding business, advertising, circula- as school president. Studies, wrote in an email to The tion directors and a delivery team, is Despite these exceptions, the Phillipian that females are well rep- made up of 17 boys and 17 girls. The gender distribution among most resented in club leadership posi- previous board, Board CXXX, was Phillips Academy clubs is remark- tions. He cited student government made up of 18 boys and 12 girls. ably even. According to Cynthia as a notable exception. However, three members of the pa- Efinger, Director of Student Activi- Rotundo wrote, “The gender ap- per’s four-person upper management ties, there is about a 50-50 ratio of peal of clubs will never be perfectly are female this year. On CXXX, three the number of male to female club uniform…my biggest concern is out of these four members were male. leaders, although she has never that, across the range of clubs, both This reversal is certainly part of the done an exact breakdown. sexes have the opportunity to learn reason for the comments. Suddenly, “We don’t have any clubs that al- what it’s like to exercise the skills the Editor in Chief, Executive Edi- locate to a certain gender,” Efinger and responsibilities of leadership.” tor and Managing Editor are all girls. said. “I won’t allow it.” The study by Fried identified That might sound extreme or unusu- In 2001, Dean of Admissions Jane that boys preferred positions with al – “Really?” you’re asking yourself. Fried studied the role of gender in public recognition and girls pre- “All of those positions are girls? That leadership positions at Andover for ferred positions where they “make seems unbalanced.” her masters thesis at Tufts. things work.” And yet when three of the four She studied 49 students in five According to Fried’s study, the members were male, there were few established leadership groups: clubs in which girls dominated were A. Levene/Th e Ph i l l i p i a n objections raised about the unequal traditional leadership roles (Stu- Student leaders, male and female alike, advertise and recruit at the annual club rally. clubs that only came into existance representation of gender. There were dent Council and The Phillipian), after coeducation in 1973. hardly any comments about a lack of Community Service Coordinators, the larger clubs on campus, has an SLAM Co-Captain Stephanie Xu Fried said, “[the gender distribu- balance in the newsroom. No one re- Community and Multicultural De- entirely female board. Sophie Four- ’09 said that SLAM does not dis- tion in leadership] is the last hold- marked on the number of boys editing velopment [CAMD] leaders, Aca- teau ’10, Events Coordinator for criminate against male students out.” the paper, “these days.” No one com- demic Leaders (students who ex- Amnesty International, said that during auditions. Rather male stu- Fried continued, “You have got to plained that stories might be one-sid- celled academically as defined by she sees this trend of female partic- dents “usually, just don’t try out… get a critical mass over the fence.” ed or feared aloud a lack of coverage their teachers) and students who ipation in other clubs as well. In general, girls teams and guys Fried also suggested that peer-to- of women’s issues. No one thought the were not defined as leaders. She said, “In all the clubs that I teams have different dynamics and peer mentorship was important in atmosphere in the basement of Morse Female students tended to domi- am in, I see more girls at the meet- sort of do their own thing. With a changing the involvement of girls in would be too “masculine.” nate leadership in CAMD clubs and ings than boys, and it seems like combined team, it’s different.” traditional leadership roles. While And – for comparison – among as Community Service Coodinators, more girls than boys go to clubs [in Tiffany Li, Co-Vice President the majority of administrators are the questions asked of the female edi- while male students dominated the general].” of the Philomathean Society, said, female at Andover, Fried said it was tors on upper management, when the traditional leadership roles. SLAM Co-Captain Sam Burwell “Philo on campus is a mixed [gen- more important for female students board turned over: So are you guys go- Fried said, “Girls were leading. ’09, one of two boys ever to be in der] club.” She cited high school to take on these leadership roles. ing to start a sex column now? A fash- ion column? Are you planning to paint the newsroom pink or put up posters of Zac Efron? Boys and Girls A number of these jokes found their way into the paper in the Fea- and Classes: tures section, edited by the female editors in question. It is worth noting Gender and 86 A Lo o k i n t o t h e Ph i ll i p i a n Ar c h i v e s : that the Features section is currently Academics Students comprised of a seven-man (yes, all Ex c e r p t s f r o m “Su b t l e Se x i s m ” male) editing team. enrolled in “From year to year, I think it is This column isn’t written out of re- By MARY ITTLESON, Ja n u a r y 17, 1974 sentment, bitterness or outrage. That fine that more girls than boys sign Economics would be naïve. Also – girls can have up for an elective on Jane Austen, a sense of humor about jokes about for instance, as long as it does not girls. It happens. Sexist jokes and off- mean that girls are not comfort- hand comments are more still more able being in classes with boys.” politically correct than racial jokes or homophobic ones, and any girl who -Jonathan Stableford, Chair of 59Males in Females 27 in wants to get anywhere has to have a the English Department pretty thick skin. It doesn’t change Economics Economics anyone’s opinion if you break down in tears or womanly rage over a “make me a sandwich” dig. “Overall, more males take high- In compiling this In-Depth report, level science courses, but more examining gender at Andover 35 years females take biology and chemis- after coeducation, some concerns try. This year, however, there are were raised about the “overrepre- slightly more females taking phys- 13 sentation” of girls on The Phillipian ics.” Students board. Would the fact that a girl edited these articles introduce a bias or lack -Patricia Russell, Head of the enrolled in of objectivity? Division of Natural Sciences There is no way to answer that Physics 630 definitively, but consciousness of the question itself is important. This ar- ticle is written in the interest of full “Gender Studies is taught by disclosure. a recognized male authority on So where do we go from here? manhood [Dr. E. Anthony Rotun- In future boards, we can hope that do], but for whatever reason, girls 12 1 students will select an equal represen- are more comfortable taking [the] Males in Female in tation of girls and boys. Just as a board course.” homogenous in race or ideology inevi- Physics Physics tably presents a one-sided picture, so -Peter Drench, Chair of the His- 630 630 does a predominantly male or female tory Department board inherently offer a narrower Reporting by Zary Peretz perspective. Still, with only a three- or four-person upper management, you can’t get two and two every time. 1778 1781 1828 We aren’t blind to gender, and we Coeducation shouldn’t be. But in choosing an Edi- tor in Chief, school president, or pres- through ident for the nation, it should always the ages at Phillips Academy Andover Phillips Exeter Academy is Abbot Academy for be the best person for the job. Andover & is founded as an all-male founded as a male institution. girls is founded. Cora Lewis is a four-year Senior Exeter institution. from New York, N.Y. and the Editor in Chief of The Phillipian.

“There is definitely a The Female “I think females do not run “It seems like more males are run- visible effort [to increase Perspective: for leadership positions ning for leadership positions, espe- gender awareness and because they think that they cially in student government, but diversity]... [Sexism] won’t get the vote. It is the part of it might be part of the voting can be easily resolved if whole stigma around women process...A lot of other clubs are re- there is more talk about not being able to handle a ally balanced in terms of gender.” it. Gender is certainly not talked about position of power.” as much as diversity or racism.” -Victoria Briggs ’11 -Fatima Liaqat ’12 -Courtnie Crutchfield ’09 Friday, October 24, 2008 The Phillipian In-Depth A7 35 Years After Coeducation: Where Are We? First Female Student Council President in 1993

By HANNAH LEE A Hi s t o r y o f Co e d u ca t i o n Pe r s p e c t i v e s o n Co e d u ca t i o n

In 1973, the year of the merger between Abbot 1973, Carolyn Johnston, Abbot Academy Dean of Betsy Goodtrad ’74, the first female editor would never vote for a girl, no matter what. Academy and Phillips Academy, PA boys’ overall Students, addressed characteristic traits of girls and on the board of The Phillipian, said that she That was just 10 years ago. I felt like when I happiness increased by 24 percent, with no nega- offered advice based on her previous experience did not face any gender discrimination on the was president, I was struggling with very dif- tive impacts on grades, drug use or relationships, with girls. board. ficult issues…But gender was still an issue, and according to the merger study by Fred Peterson. Johnston wrote, “The first thing that is usually “Everybody was very accommodating to that was distressing to me.” According to A Portrait of a School: Coeducation said is that girls cry a lot or easily…Many will cry but the situation when it was a kind of an anomaly Carolyn Brown ’09, a candidate for school at Andover, written by instructor in History Kath- for any reason.” to have me in the newsroom. They definitely president last year, said, “I started running leen Dalton in 1986, coeducation was proposed in Concluding the letter, Johnston wrote, “So much were interested in integrating females in that and didn’t really think about being a female 1967 by Phillips Academy’s Steering regard. Everybody that I at all…I don’t really think that it impacted me Committee. worked with was very open that much.” The Steering Committee was a to anybody who would con- She continued, “I don’t think that PA stu- group of faculty members whose tribute. So being a female dents would vote based on gender by any studies of the school in 1966 cul- was not so much a big deal, means. But I do think that once it got to the minated in a comprehensive report but more a big deal in that point when I was the only girl candidate, it did introducing the idea of coeducation, I was the first,” Goodtrad start to become a major part.” according to school archivist Ruth said. The end result of the voting depended on Quattlebaum. Goodtrad did not notice the most qualified candidate, said Bliss. She Students at Andover at the time fellow board members’ per- said, “There were times when I felt like my of the proposal argued that the real ceptions of her because of gender was going to affect my ability to win, world was coeducational, so educa- her gender. but in the end, people really made a decision tion should not be single-sex, ac- “At that age, I didn’t based on who they thought would be the best cording to Portrait of a School. think of it. I just did what I for the job.” The two schools paved the way to wanted to do ...I understand “I would like to think that people saw me coeducation by gradually introduc- that now that I’m older and more as a candidate than as the girl candidate, ing integrated activities and courses, society is wiser, and that’s and I’d like to think that I changed that a little according to Dalton’s book., and, in why [current students] un- bit,” said Brown. its first year as a coeducational insti- derstand that. However, at “I think that when a girl is the best candi- tution, Phillips Academy was com- the time for me, it was just date, Andover will vote for her. I don’t think posed of approximately 70 percent what I wanted to do,” she that Andover is picking people because they A. Levene/Th e Ph i l l i p i a n male and 30 percent female students,The Brace Center was founded in 1996 to provide resources on gender issues at Andover. are boys, although you do start to notice that according to Portrait of a School. said. you’re the only girl... Yes, it’s there, but they’re Quattlebaum said Phillips Academy intended to of what I have said here applies to boys! It’s real- Eight female students have been Editors in still voting based on the candidates.” have a 50-50 ratio “since day one.” ly a question of degree, and I believe you will find Chief of The Phillipian “Andover always progresses, but just this “The ideal coed school was 50-50. It was an that girls demand that you give greater cognizance A notable discrepancy in club leadership one position [of school president] does not,” eventual goal. There are a lot of reasons this did not to their feelings which they indeed do share with after the merger was the male to female ratio said Bliss. “The entire student body has to occur [at first]; the school had to convince girls to go boys.” in student government. In the first ten years come together to vote for the president for to a former boys’ school and had to fix the school fa- According to Portrait of a School, Rabbi Everett after Andover became coeducational, only the school, and there are talented women in cilities [including the] locker rooms in the gym and Gendler, Jewish Chaplain from 1977 to 1995, sent a nine girls were elected as cluster presidents, the school.” dorms.” letter to Andover’s Coeducation Committee in 1985 compared to 57 boys. “I think the one area that Andover still Aside from admitting more girls to the school, it regarding gender inequality in The Phillipian and On occasion, female candidates for posi- needs some work on is Student Council. Hav- was important for the school to address gender dif- the Philomathean Society that required school- tions in student government faced opposition ing been on Student Council for two years, I ferences in learning styles, overt gender bias, equal- wide attention. during their campaigns. was one of the few girls in that room every ity issues in the athletic department and male pre- The Coeducation Committee, made up of faculty Jackie Bliss ’98, Phillips Academy’s sec- time that we met. There were only about dominance in extracurricular organizations. members, pointed out issues with coeducation from ond female president, said, “I remember three or four of us each year out of 12, 13 [or] In a letter to Phillips Academy cluster deans in 1985 to 1986, according to Quattlebaum. overhearing conversations about people who 14. It was definitely noticeable,” said Brown.

The five Brace Scholars for the 2008-2009 academic years were all asked A Note on the Brace Center for the same question: Gender Study The Brace Center is the academy’s resource and center for student and fac- Where are we with ulty discussion on gender issues. Donna Brace Ogilvie ’30, an Abbot Academy graduate, made a large donation to the school in support of the renovation of Elias Abbot Academy, which in turn was used to create the Brace center in 1996. gender at Andover? The Brace Center strives to develop Phillips Academy as a coeducational and Howe multicultural institution through investigation of complex issues relating to gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity. Tony Rotundo, co-director of the Brace Center, said that the Brace Center “... looking at the Brace Center Fellowship was created to “keep the memory of Abbot alive” and to “raise awareness and school from my eyes, Each spring, returning Phillips Academy students have the promote discussion on gender.” I think we have come opportunity to submit proposals for fellowships that support In the past, several prompts encouraged an establishment such as the Brace a long way. It is still clear that most independent research projects relating to gender studies. The Center. “Changing admissions policies, enforcing sexual harassment laws, and of the class presidents are always Student Fellows series is then presented fall term and is open allowing women faculty and women administrators to play a significant role for male, but I really don’t know why. to the community. Five students were awarded fellowships this the first time in school decision-making were major changes that happened in Other leadership positions, how- past spring. ever, have very little to no trace of the 1980s,” said Kathleen Dalton, co-director of the Brace Center. “Before that, sexism, as there are many female men largely ran the school and the atmosphere needed work.” club leaders.” Reporting by Gauri Thaker Reporting by Laura Lee

Curie Jennifer Elizabeth Zoe Kim Morgan Patino Weinberg

“I feel that there is no “We don’t really talk “I have felt, on occa- “I think in the grand discrimination. There about sexism much, but sion, some sexist at- scheme our school are separate dorms I have heard many sexist titudes/ opinions, but is very progressive in terms of which lead to more single-gender comments that I’ve disliked from these both are an exception, not a promoting gender equality. There bonding experiences, but there’s not different groups. We don’t address rule. Dr. Rotundo’s gender class and aren’t blatant forms of sexism [very really any discrimination regarding them as being a big deal, as they leadership positions. Andover is do- the Brace Center are examples that often], but there are subtle forms.” we are acknowledging the issue.” have basically become a joke now- ing a good job of that.” a-days.”

1970 1971-1972 1973 1993-1994

Phillips Academy Andover merges Exeter “Co-ordination” between with Abbot Academy. Girls can choose First female student becomes coed. Phillips and Abbot students. whether they want to receive an Abbot body president at Students can take classes at or a Phillips Academy diploma. Andover either school.

The Male “Certain clubs may “In terms of school “Andover has done a lot to raise aware- attract one gender or president, males may ness of gender issues. You don’t even Perspective: another, because they at- feel more comfortable hear the term at some other institutions. tract such an array of in- addressing the whole We do a really good job of not discrimi- terests...There are some school...There is not nating at all...Nobody really uses the sexist comments around really very much Andover can do in Brace Center. It feels like CAMD, but in campus, but these are not prevalent.” this situation [as a school].” the middle of nowhere.”

-William Thompson-Butler ’09 -Conor McAuliffe ’10 -Scott Shambaugh ’11 A8 News The Phillipian October 24, 2008 Capital Campaign To Set Objectives: Annual Giving, Lockhart Attended PA and Yale with G.W. Bush

Support for Faculty, Students, Improving Facilities, Continued from A1, Column 5 pitched while Lockhart served of pension plans for millions as the team’s manager. of U.S. citizens from 1989 until and Commitment to “Experiential Learning” Director of OFHEO. Lockhart After Phillips Academy, 1993. assumed the role of Director on Lockhart and Bush attended On the topic of working for Continued from A1, Column 6 school has received so far, ment will be presented to July 30, 2008, after the signing Yale University together, where current President Bush, Lock- Ramsey said it has been used potential capital campaign of the Housing and Economic they were both members of the hart said that friendships are “People want to contribute,” to fund the first year of finan- donors to “explain [the impor- Recovery Act. Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. important. said Jeton. “They want to be cial aid during need-blind ad- tance] to somebody who knows Prior to assuming his cur- After graduating in 1968, the Lockhart also mentioned part of the school’s success.” missions, the renovations of nothing about need-blind and rent role, Lockhart served as two also went on to attend the how Andover mottos have in- In addition to discussing the the Addison Gallery and Com- have them make a case among Deputy Commissioner and Harvard Graduate School of fluenced his career. campaign’s prudence given eco- mons, faculty salaries and gen- themselves about why it’s im- Chief Operating Officer of the Business Administration. He said, “‘Non Sibi’ is a very nomic conditions, the Trustees eral academic needs. portant.” Social Security Administration Soon after earning his mas- important motto for govern- will discuss institutional pri- According to Jeton, Bar- Murphy added that some and as Secretary to the Social ter’s degree at Harvard, Lock- ment service and one of the orities, which Ramsey divided bara Chase, Head of School, members of the task force have Security Board of Trustees hart volunteered for service in things that has really guided into five entities: annual giving, frequently meets with alumni personally contributed to the from 2002 until 2006. the Navy. In the midst of the me through my career.” support for faculty, support for groups off campus to keep campaign. He has also served in high- Vietnam War, Lockhart served While creating a new agen- students, improving facilities them up-to-date on the cam- According to Ramsey, the ranking positions at Smith Bar- as a second Lieutenant aboard cy, the phrase “the end depends and a growing commitment paign. taskforce works with members ney, Alexander & Alexander the nuclear submarine USS on the beginning” also comes to “experiential learning” op- Jeton said Chase meets with of the Office of Academy Re- and in Gulf Oil both in Europe George W. Carver. to mind, Lockhart said. portunities, which will include either small alumni groups for sources, the Admissions Office, and the U.S., among others. Lockhart has worked under In spite of the current un- both opportunities off-campus special events, even smaller the Financial Aid Office and A 1964 graduate of Phillips both Bush administrations. certainty, Lockhart maintained and academic programs. focus groups for specific initia- Charter Trustee Daniel Cun- Academy, Lockhart described Under former President a positive outlook for the future Ramsey said the meeting tives, or donors on an individ- ingham ’67, the Trustees’ liai- the school as a place where George H.W. Bush, Lockhart of the U.S. economy. “represents an important set of ual basis. son to the taskforce. “good things happened.” A served as Executive Director “We will [be able to] weath- decisions for the campaign, but A financial aid task force, “[The taskforce] is vital to classmate of President George (CEO) of the Pension Benefit er this. I would certainly expect it represents the final set.” also part of the capital cam- the overall leadership of the W. Bush, both were members of Guaranty Corporation, where a recovery.” The Trustees will also dis- paign, met Tuesday between campaign,” said Ramsey. the same baseball team – Bush he supervised the management cuss the proposed allocation of 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., Jeton said. Ramsey said in the past year, the funds: $65 million is slated The taskforce consists of a the Andover Fund, which is to go to financial aid spending, group of about 20 alums that Andover’s annual giving fund, Sapiro Discusses Press Coverage and Voter $55 million to the endowment were “handpicked” by Andover received a record $8.8 million. and $10 million for current and the Trustees, Ramsey said. Thanks to a $25 million Preferences in Clinton and Palin’s Campaigns spending, such as term schol- It is chaired by Robert Camp- donation from Oscar Tang arships. bell ’66 and Tammy Snyder ’56, President of the Board of Nancy Jeton, Special As- Murphy ’83. Trustees, the school raised a Continued from A1, Column 3 much more popular with 18 facilitated or hindered future sistant to the Head of School, Murphy said that at the record $55 million in new gifts to 29-year-olds than McCain. female candidates. said an important objective of meeting, the taskforce re- and pledges in the past fiscal dent Lyndon B. Johnson be- But recently, “there has been Sapiro responded that, at the capital campaign is to fund viewed its financial aid “case year. gan pushing for equal rights in a shift among older people [to the very least, another woman “capital projects.” statement,” which outlined Ramsey said that parts of the middle of the 1960s, white Obama],” she said. would not have to “be the first” These projects include the why the group thought raising Tang’s donation have been southerners, especially men, “If young people actually to run. renovations of the Addison money to support financial aid, used to fund the Addison reno- began to leave the Democratic get out and vote, [they] will Kathleen Dalton, Instructor Gallery and Commons, as well and need-blind admission in vation, the Andover Fund and Party, according to Sapiro. make a big difference for years in History and Co-Director of as planned renovations of Bul- particular, was important. financial aid, but that most of it Furthermore, during the to come,” said Sapiro. “This is the Brace Center, said the pre- finch and the addition of two “The case statement is a has yet to be designated. election of 1980, Republican crucial.” sentation succeeded in mak- small dorms. compilation of many people’s Tang is chairman of the candidate Ronald Reagan “gal- Sapiro also addressed the ing students more comfortable Jeton said that the addition thought and many people’s ap- capital campaign, and honor- vanized” people. He convinced selection of Alaskan Governor with political discussions and of two dorms is meant to shift proaches. It’s trying to answer ary co-chairs are former Board men in particular that Demo- Sarah Palin as McCain’s run- social science. the ratio of boarder to day stu- anticipated questions, test- of Trustees President David crats had interfered with the ning mate. Dalton said she met Sapiro dents to 75 percent, as stated in ing ourselves to make sure we M. Underwood ’54, chairman economy and reduced employ- “It’s about fundamental is- at Boston University and asked the 2004 Strategic Plan. thought through everything of the last capital campaign, ment in America. sues. It’s not about whether the her to come speak at Phillips The Trustees will decide we need to think through,” said which ended in 2002, and However, women were not candidate happens to be female Academy. if they can support the entire Murphy. Donna Brace Ogilvie ’31. as swayed because they pos- or male,” said Sapiro. Sapiro wrote in an email to set, formally adopt a specific Murphy said the case state- sessed different fundamental During a question and an- The Phillipian, “I became in- monetary goal and decide on a beliefs, according to Sapiro. swer period, one student asked volved in the young women’s name and theme. “Youth from It behooves a father to be blameless if he expects his child to be. She then related age to can- Sapiro whether a Clinton nom- movement when I was in col- Every Quarter” is one such didate preferences, especially ination would have shifted the lege in the late 1960s and early proposed title. -Homer... WRITE FOR NEWS with this year’s election. female voting base. 1970s. It became part of my ac- Of the $100 million the According to polls that Sapiro said that Clinton as a ademic and scholarly interests Sapiro presented, Obama is presidential candidate would as well.” not have a significant effect According to Dalton, the because few people who sup- Brace Center has booked Jen- ported Clinton do not support nifer Lawless from Brown Obama and Clinton has “high University, who is running for negatives” in opinion polls. Congress; and Susan Faludi, Inaka Sushi Another student asked if the the author of Backlash, Stiffed negative press of Palin’s vice and Terror Dream. presidential nomination had ! Fine Japanese & Korean cuisine ! Koreans Win, Put Some Seoul Into Asian Society B-Ball Tourney www.InakaSushi.com By JULIA ZORTHIAN This is one of the major Asian 978-794-9806 Society events held during Fall Anyone walking by Borden term each year, said Curie Kim Gym last Sunday would have ’09, co-head of Asian Society. heard the unmistakable sounds Each team was required to Free Delivery to Students! of cheering, squeaking shoes and have at least one girl on it to dribbling that could have only compete, according to Kim. Please call for details. come from a basketball game. “Guys play [basketball] more The Asian Society Basketball often; it’s usually sexually bi- Tournament drew 30 student ased. We’d definitely like more Hours: Mon~Thurs: 11:30AM – 10:00PM spectators to watch four teams girls to be involved. We thought Fri~Sat: 11:30AM – 11:00 PM compete last Sunday. we’d encourage girls to make The teams represented the sure one team is not all about Sunday: 11:30AM – 10:00 PM Andover Japanese Connection, girls or all about guys,” she said. Chinese-Taiwanese Student As- Spectator Angela Kim ’12 sociation, Andover Korean So- said, “I’m surprised that mem- ciety and Indo-Pak. All of these bers of the Chinese-Taiwanese clubs are a part of Asian Society. Student Association came and The Andover Korean Society briefly played on the Korean team, made up of Peter Bang ’11, team. They got along really well. Andrew Lee ’10, Michael Yoon We get to meet new people; it’s a ’10, Seyoung Lee ’12, Jonathan lot of fun.” Na ’11 and Austin Mei ’12, won Paul Noh ’12, a player for the tournament after two hours Andover Japanese Connection, of play. said of the support from fans, Na said, “[The tournament] “People scream and cheer a lot. was a good gathering…It wasn’t I know that Andover Korean too serious.” Bang and Lee also Society was very supportive of said they had fun during the their team.” tournament. Socializing and fun were not Aya Murata, Advisor to Asian the only incentives; pizza was Students, oversaw the tourna- served to all players and spec- ment. tators afterwards. Murata will “The tournament is an op- also award a munch, an informal portunity to meet people while food party, to the winning An- having fun on a Sunday after- dover Korean Society team. noon,” Murata said. Among the happy and hun- “This is my 15th year [as an gry crowd surrounding the piz- advisor to] Asian Society, and za boxes, Murata said, “Anytime this tournament is at least 10 you can give people free food, it years old. I can’t remember not is always good.” doing it,” she said.

Y. Watanabe/ THe Phillipian Seika Nagao ’12 is defended by Na Young Park ’12 on Sunday. Volume CXXXI, Number 21 October 24, 2008 SPORTSVolleyball MLB Feature Andover Cinderella Tops Rays End Hotchkiss Sox Run

Team Continues Come 1 Game from Undefeated Season WS Despite Adversity

By Veronica Faller By Max Silverstein Phillipian Sports Writer Phillipian Sports Writer

Andover 3 Although the way the sea- son ended for the Red Sox NMH 0 was disappointing after com- ing back from a 3-1 deficit just Andover 3 to lose game 7 and the chance to repeat as world champions, Hotchkiss 1 the 2008 season was overall a successful year. With a grand total of sixty- The Sox battled adversity four assists this week, Melissa all season, with several key Yan ’10 led the Andover Girls’ players missing a lot of time Volleyball team to victory on with injuries. Third baseman, Wednesday over a previously and MVP of last year’s World undefeated Hotchkiss team. Series, Mike Lowell was Andover won decisively 3-1, plagued by injury throughout improving its season record the season, and was inactive to 9-0 and remaining the sin- for the ALCS against the Rays. m. DIscenza/ THe Phillipian gle undefeated team in the Josh Beckett, the ace the Sox Mike DiFronzo ’11 winds up for a big boot to finish off Cushing Academy in a 3-0 Andover win. league. had always been able to count Hard hits and spectacu- on, strained an oblique just be- Andover Soccer Cruises to Another 2-0 Week; lar defense were seen on fore the playoffs, and was hit both sides of the net, and the hard, especially by the Rays. scoreboard reflected the high- And David Ortiz, the remain- Mike DiFronzo ’11 Nets Goal in Both Games level of competition present ing slugger since the departure throughout the match. Nev- of Manny Ramirez, sustained a mentum by scoring again. Off a earned a free kick about 30 The half ended with the game ertheless, Andover was able wrist injury that caused him to By Matt Higgins corner kick, Mike DiFronzo ’11 yards from goal. Captain Matt level at 0-0. to gain an advantage and de- miss major time. Even when he Phillipian Sports Writer headed the ball past the goal to Gorski ’09 took the kick, send- Andover finally broke feat an impressive Hotchkiss returned to the lineup, he was give Andover a 2-0 lead. How- ing the ball into the 18-yard through in the second half. squad. not the force the AL has feared Andover 3 ever, late in the game, NMH box. Hathaway came through Early in the second half, Hath- Set number one was tied a for the last five years. And yet, responded with a goal to close and headed the ball on net, but away received a through ball total of nine times with seven the Red Sox were, once again, NMH 1 the gap to 2-1. the Cushing goalkeeper made after A. Woonton and Gor- lead changes. Trailing 21-19 a 95 win team. They beat the Moments later, Andover an easy save to keep the game ski combined to slip Hatha- late in the game, Andover best team in baseball in the Andover 3 put the game out of reach with even. another goal. An Andover With 13 minutes left in the Continued on Page B3, Column 4 Continued on Page B2, Column 4 Continued on Page B3, Column 4 Cushing 0 cross found Hathaway inside half, Brian Woonton ’11 sent a the 18-yard box. Hathaway through ball to Hathaway on Water POlo Saturday, Garnet Hathaway headed the ball past the NMH the wing. Hathaway cut into ’10 scored two goals, leading goalkeeper to score. Andover the 18-yard box and chipped the Andover Boys Soccer team closed out the game, winning a shot for the upper right cor- to a 3-1 victory at NMH. 3-1. ner. The ball sailed just wide, Andover took the lead early Wednesday, goalkeeper and the game remained dead- in the game. Hathaway scored Spencer Macquarrie ’10 led locked. the first of his two goals early the Andover defense to a shut- Andover earned another in the game to give Andover out victory, as Andover beat free kick in the midfield near the important 1-0 lead. De- Cushing 3-0. the end of the first half. An- spite the lead, NMH took con- The first half of the game drew Woonton ’11 received a trol of the pace of the game was physical, with both teams pass off of the kick in good po- in the first half. However, the trying to open up space for sition, but hit the side netting. Andover defense held strong scoring opportunities. Andover While the Andover offense re- and prevented NMH from ty- broke through with a good op- ceived quality scoring chanc- ing the game. portunity with 16 minutes left es, the Andover defense held Andover regained the mo- in the half. Tebs Maqubela ’11 Cushing to perimeter shots.

Parents’ Weekend vs. Deerfield Academy m. DIscenza/ THe Phillipian James Martino ’09 cocks his arm back and looks to pass. Friday, October 24 Game Time: Overall Record: Andover Scores 33 Goals on Week; Field Hockey 6:30 9-1-1 Smachlo Nets Hat Trick vs. NMH

Saturday, October 25 By Nathan Wagner ing swarming defense, and The third quarter started Game Time: Overall Record: Phillipian Sports Writer both goalies playing solidly. off well for Andover, as the Faulkner had two close saves team scored two goals in the Andover 16 while defending the deep first minute of play. The in- Boys Soccer 3:15 9-1-1 end in the first period. Conor crease of Andover’s lead al- NMH 3 McAuliffe ’10 scored Andover’s lowed Coach David Fox to play only two goals in the quarter, his varsity rookies, including Girls Soccer 3:15 8-3 Andover 17 and St. John’s answered with Conor Deveney ’11, who saw two of its own. Asa Harringon his first minutes in the third Exeter 10 ’09 had a nice defensive play, period. Although St. John’s Football 3:30 4-1 deflecting a shot on net. The scored three goals, Andover Powered by the solid com- first period ended in a 2-2 tie. held a 14-6 lead with one pe- bination of Captain William Larson, seeing his first min- riod left. Girls Cross Country 3:45 5-0 Faulkner ’09 and Dan Lar- utes of the game in net, played Larson finished off the son ’11 in net, the Andover extremely well at the start of goalkeeping for Andover, Boys Varsity Water Polo team the second period. Larson lim- making a nice save in his time Volleyball 3:45 9-0 cruised to win against both ited St. John’s to only one goal defending the net in the shal- NMH and St. John’s Prep. and Andover seized the lead low end. Although St. John’s Resting some of its starters, with six goals in the second outscored Andover in the final Boys Cross Country 4:15 4-1 Andover faced NMH on Sat- period. Brendan Deveney ’09 quarter, the varsity rookies re- urday. Despite the youth that scored two goals, and McAu- ceived many valuable minutes played in this game, Andover liffe added a great lob shot for of playing time during the sec- Water Polo 4:45 10-4 still overcame NMH 16-3. Var- his third goal. Parker Wash- ond half. sity rookie Alex Smachlo ’11 burn ’09 scored a goal on a The Water Polo team’s re- scored a hat trick to lead An- smooth pass from Harrington, cord improved to 10-4 with dover to victory last Saturday. while Curtis Hon ’10 found these two wins. Andover plays GO BIG BLUE! Wednesday’s game against the back of the net twice. At a very tough opponent in St. John’s Prep started off the half, Andover held a com- Deerfield this upcoming Sat- slowly, with both teams play- manding 8-3 advantage. urday at 4:45. B2 Sports The Phillipian October 24, 2008 Meghan McCafferty ’10 football Athlete of the Week Volleyball Football Dominates NMH with

The Andover Girls’ Volleyball team A: I’ve had so many great moments in my 1-2 Punch of Houghton & Auffant triumphed over powerhouse Hotchkiss three years on the team, but I’d have to say this week, in its most crucial win of the Wednesday’s game against Hotchkiss tops season. Meghan McCafferty ’10 played a the list. We’ve kind of developed a rivalry By Chris Cameron drive that reached deep into Morlani pounced on a loose pivotal role in the win. McCafferty plays with Hotchkiss – we beat them in the title Phillipian Sports Writer Andover territory. John McK- ball deep in Andover territory. the middle position, which was the single game in 2006, but they won the champion- enna ’10 stopped the drive Reid Mosquera ’09 recovered most important position in Wednesday’s ship last season. Hotchkiss was undefeated Andover 28 when he made a crucial inter- one as well. match-up. The middle players for Hotch- going into Wednesday’s game, so we knew ception. Andover proceeded The backbone of the de- kiss are all dynamic players, so McCaf- we needed a great effort if we wanted to NMH 7 to march down the field with fense was the outstanding ferty had to come up huge to help lead take them down. The game was one of the a mix of running and passing. play of the defensive line. The Andover to victory. The Phillipian talked most exciting ones I’ve ever played in and Propelled by another great The final points of the game defensive line amassed seven with McCafferty about her volleyball ca- beating Hotchkiss has to go down as my day from the running game came when Houghton drove sacks on the day, three from reer thus far. most memorable game. and a strong defensive show- through the defense to score Mike Bernieri ’10 and two by ing, Andover football improved his third touchdown of the Mosquera. Captain Andrew Q: How were you feeling going into their season record to 4-1 with game, giving Andover a com- Pohly ’09 and Paul Spada ’09 Wednesday’s match-up with Hotchkiss, one a win over NMH 28-7. manding 28-7 lead. also contributed to the pres- of the elite teams in New England, after not The Andover offense was In the week of practice sure on the NMH backfield. being able to play in last year’s game due to rendered ineffective in the leading up to the game, An- “Combining the strength of injury? first quarter after getting to dover focused on shutting tackles with the speed of our A: I was really nervous. Hotchkiss is NMH with only 45 minutes down the strong NMH passing defensive ends, our front four the best team we play, and I knew we had until kickoff. NMH surpris- game. They executed this plan are always a threatening force to win to continue our momentum into the ingly struck first on a rushing well as they managed to limit in the opposing backfield,” playoffs. I was just really excited to get out TD to take the first lead of the NMH to short dump passes said Mosquera. there, especially because my position of game 7-0. and screens. The offense was fueled by middle was going to be very crucial against Andover got back in the “We allowed NMH to throw another great day for Hough- Hotckiss’ talented middle players. game when Eddie Houghton short, as long as we could tack- ton, who ran for 208 yards and ’09 broke through the defense le their receivers after they got three touchdowns. Sam Auf- Q: Do you have a favorite player to play for a 78-yard touchdown run. the ball, and we did that well,” fant ’09 added 81 yards rush- with? The extra point from Kevin said Coach Leon Modeste. ing, as the Andover ground A: Two players: Melissa Yan ’10 and Cris- Paul ’10 tied the game at 7-7. The secondary covered the game was almost unstoppable. tina Mommsen ’09. Melissa and I both have Before long, Andover scored talented NMH receivers well, Hussey finished with 163 yards been on the team together for a while and on another big play. Quarterb- with lockdown coverage from through the air, and Duprey seem to just click. I love playing upfront ck Dan Hussey ’09 completed McKenna and Joey Atiba ’09. had 123 yards receiving. with Cristina because she is so vocal and a pass over the middle to Luke McKenna was assigned to cov- On Saturday, Andover’s such a good competitor. Duprey ’10, who outran the er NMH’s best receiver, an All- highly touted match-up will no S. Sheu/ THe Phillipian NMH defense for the 78-yard New England prospect. doubt be an interesting one. Q: Did you have a mentor on the team score. Paul added the extra “John, who covered NMH’s “Deerfield brings talent to when you were on varsity as a freshman? Q: What is the hardest part of playing in point to put Andover up 14-7, a best wide receiver man-to- every position,” said Coach A: Dawson Joyce-Mendive ’07, for sure. the middle? lead that they would maintain man all afternoon, rendered Modeste. He continued, “They She was just an all around amazing player. A: The hardest part is definitely the going into halftime. him a non-factor in the game will be the toughest opponent She really helped me learn how to hit and blocking. Blocking is one of the toughest The Andover offense broke as the receiver only amassed for us all year.” Andover hopes block and just all around play the game in skills to learn; you need to have great antici- out of their shell in the fourth 10 yards the entire game,” said to run their winning streak to the New England Prep league. I definitely pation and be able to get a hand on the ball. quarter to score 14 points. Anthony Morlani ’09. The tight three against Deerfield, who would not be the same player as I am now if It’s a hard skill but when a block works and Houghton scored his second coverage led to two intercep- also defeated NMH. Kickoff is it wasn’t for her. the ball falls on the other side of the net, it’s touchdown of the game from tions by the Big Blue defense, at 3:30 at Phelps Stadium. the best feeling in volleyball. 17 yards out to extend the lead with McKenna and Atiba hav- Q: Did you get forced into volleyball be- to 14. ing one each. The defense also cause you were tall or was it a sport that you Q: How do you train for volleyball during NMH then sustained a long had two fumble recoveries, as decided to play? the off-season? A: I grew up around volleyball because A: I’ve played club volleyball since 5th Girls Cross Country Volleyball my sister played in high school and in col- grade. Currently, I play on Latitude 42, a lege. I always really liked just the energy club team, with Cristina Mommsen ’09 and surrounding the sport, and how in volley- Isabelle Engelsted ’09. We play pretty much Continued from Page B1, Column 5 ball it is impossible to not win as a team. The straight from January to May, practicing two Girls Cross Country height was certainly not the reason I started or three times a week with a tournament ev- managed to pull into the lead playing, it’s just a factor that has helped my ery weekend. Snags Top 6 Places at 23-22. Hotchkiss refused game a little bit. to back down, however, and By Matt Gorski & By Katherine Ellinger strategy and hill workouts in evened up the game at 24-24. Q: What’s your most memorable game Jim Ricker Phillipian Sports Writer the previous weeks allowed With the game on the line, with Andover? Phillipian Sports editors Andover girls to feel confident Katy Svec ’10 stepped up to Andover 15 on the course. the service line to deliver the Although Andover’s home final blow. Her serve brought Girls Soccer NMH 48 course doesn’t have as many Andover to victory, with a final hills as NMH’s, it does have score of 26-24. Arriving at Northfield one big hill known as Heart- Set two was tied five times Mount Hermon on Saturday, break. The team had been run- early on, but after the score Andover Offense Explodes for 5 runners on the Girls Cross ning hill repeats on it in the was 12-12, Hotchkiss took con- Country team immediately weeks before the meet and trol of the game’s momentum. started to shiver. With the became significantly stronger Andover fell behind and was Goals in Decisive Win at NMH temperature in the 40s, the because of this. unable to jumpstart a come- cold weather was sure to slow Coach Marshall said, “We back, falling to Hotchkiss 17-25 which put Andover at a 3-1 ad- really showed. down race times. Weather prepared for the hills by doing to tie the match at 1 set each. By Megan Farquhar vantage. Toward the end of the first wasn’t the biggest challenge of extensive hill workouts. We After another head-to-head Phillipian Sports Writer After NMH scored a quick half, Little gave a quick cross the day though; NMH’s chal- did three local hill workouts third set, Hotchkiss finally goal to open the second half, to Nguyen, who was posi- lenging course is notorious for the week before the race, and took the lead at 20-19. Yan Andover 5 Little stole the ball down at tioned on the far post. Nguyen its hills. Despite these difficul- they clearly paid off.” brought Andover back into Andover’s end of the field. Af- dodged the opponent in front ties, the team dominated. Before the race, Molly Lev- contention with spectacular NMH 2 ter a remarkable run down the of her and found the back of Andover girls Abby Levene ene ’12 said, “I was a little ner- service, tying the score back entire length of the field, she the net with a perfect finish. ’09, Stephanie Meroney ’09, vous, but excited, too.” Levene up at 22-22. After the teams Andover 1 dodged the goalie and placed Andover finished the half with Captain Berol Dewdney ’09, finished in 10th place, with a swapped points to tie the set at the ball in an open net to in- a narrow 1-0 lead. Aubrey Zimmerling ’09, Geor- time of 22:35. “I’d heard that 24-24, Cristina Mommsen ’09 Thayer 0 crease Andover’s lead. By the second half, Andover gina Norton ’09 and Caitlin the course was really hard. It stepped up to serve. She gave “It was definitely one of had gained control of the mo- Kingston ’11 all finished before was a lot of rolling hills, but Andover the side-out point Andover continued its win- the best plays of the game,” mentum by pushing the ball the first NMH girl, for a score they were big. We did a lot to and finished serving in the set ning streak this week with a remarked her fellow Co-Cap- into Thayer’s half of the field. of 15-48. prepare for them, though, so it for Andover’s victory. 5-2 win against NMH on Sat- tain, Catherine Coppinger ‘09. Despite several more scoring Despite winning so defini- really wasn’t that bad.” During set four, Andover urday, followed by its 1-0 vic- Throughout the rest of the opportunities, neither team tively, the rocky, root-filled Levene wasn’t prepared for came out strong to take a 5-0 tory over Thayer. half, there was a lot of back- was able to capitalize with a and hilly terrain hindered the the weather, though. When lead and refused to relinquish There was a lot of antici- and-forth play, and each team goal, and the game ended in girls from achieving personal she started to shiver after the the lead for the remainder of pation building up before the had equal chances to score. Andover’s favor, 1-0. records. This didn’t dampen first mile, the support of her the match. Hotchkiss never NMH game. Last year, the Ambika Krishnamachar ’11 “Thayer was a tough team their spirits though; know- teammates really helped her. got closer than three points as team suffered a disappointing capitalized on one of those to beat, but everyone played ing that NMH’s course was “I think I just didn’t wear Andover finished out the final loss to NMH and everyone, es- opportunities to secure the really well,” said Nguyen, who so challenging, they set goals enough layers,” she said. set 25-16, giving the team the pecially the returning players, impressive 5-2 victory for An- scored Andover’s lone goal. to run negative splits or beat “There is a clear cohesive- match victory. hoped to avenge the loss. dover. “Everyone was determined their previous times on the ness,” said Coach Marshall. Meghan McCafferty ’10 led Andover started the first “NMH was an exciting win and focused; it really was a same course – and most of “The girls have been really Andover with thirteen kills half with a bang, as Amanda for Andover because we were true team effort.” these goals were met. coming together as a team. and two stuff blocks out of the Brisco ’10 put Andover on the able to avenge last year’s loss. “We’re taking everything Twelve runners came to They help each other so team’s five total blocks. Yan scoreboard within the first More importantly, we proved game by game right now,” re- run, but one, Breezy Jordan much.” had forty-three assists as set- eight minutes. With a one- to ourselves that we had the marked Coppinger, “but if we ’09, was unable to due to pains As a team, the cross coun- ter and four ace serves out of point lead, Andover gained inner strength to conquer our continue to play how we’ve in her shins. Despite not being try girls have dominated thus fifteen service points. Captain momentum and confidence. opponents,” said Coppinger. been playing, I think we’ll have able to compete, Jordan kept far. The Andover Invitational Isabelle Engelsted ‘09 had fif- Brisco impressed everyone Andover ended its week a good shot at doing really well up the rest of the team’s spir- wasn’t scored, but Andover teen service points, and Mom- again with a second goal to with another win against at Interschols this year.” its, cheering for all of the run- girls took six of the top ten msen led Andover’s defense give Andover a two-goal cush- Thayer Academy, bringing the This Parents’ Weekend ners as they finished. spots for a clear victory. At the with twenty saves and twenty- ion. team’s record to 9-3. Andover will face Deerfield While the team jogged the Choate race, Andover scored eight digs. NMH stayed strong and The first half of the game at 3:15 on Saturday at Phelps course for a warm up, Coach 19–44, and at St. Paul’s, not This past Saturday Andover determined, however, and was played with extremely Stadium. Nancy Lang told the team to only did the girls win 15 – 40, traveled to Northfield Mount was able to sneak one into high intensity, as both teams run the course with an interval but Abby Levene ’09 broke the Hermon and came out with a Andover’s net. But just min- had several close scoring op- mentality: get through the first course record with a time of 3-0 victory. NMH proved to utes before the end of the first portunities. There was a sig- mile, relax and calm down, get 18:47. be a more worthy opponent half, Co-Captain Emily Little nificant amount of back-and- through the second, relax, get The team looks forward to than the first time the teams ’09 placed a beautiful shot forth play, and Andover’s through the third. the next race, at home, against met earlier in the season, play- past the opposing goalkeeper, conditioning and endurance Coach Lang’s excellent Deerfield. ing competitively in all three October 24, 2008 The Phillipian Sports B3 Field Hockey Phillipian Sports Riley ’10 and McBeth ’12 Tally Week 8 NFL Predictions First Career Goals in PA’s 4-0 Win Four Pivotal Games & Expert Predictions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys: By Riley Gardner Her fellow Co-Captain Katie Riley ’10 and Greer Phillipian Sports Writer Kaitlin Gaiss ’09 was also out McBeth ’12 both scored their Ricker: Buccaneers Gorski: Buccaneers. Kristoff.: Buccaneers. Dickey: Cowboys. with illness. Despite the ab- first goals for Andover, and Dallas looks com- Garcia is on fire. Romo’s broken Brad Johnson Andover 1 sence of two team leaders, their combined effort resulted pletely lost without Brad Johnson? pinky has triggered revenge time. Andover demonstrated its re- in Andover’s impressive four- Romo at the helm. Bucs roll in D. Dallas’ downfall. :( St. Paul’s 0 silience by surviving for the goal victory. victory. McInnis and Eliza Flynn Andover 4 Co-Captain Avery Stone ’10 each had two assists in the New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers: ’10 rose to fill the shoes of her game. Goalies McSweeney and Ricker: Steelers Gorski: Giants. Kristoff.: Giants. Dickey: Steelers NMH 0 missing counterparts. “Stone Pechacek split time in the net Roethlisberger just Eli truthfully is the Steelers can’t Eli’s struggled two Summer Washburn ’11 net- did a great job breaking down to preserve the shut-out. flat out knows how better Manning adjust to complex straight weeks. ted a game-winning goal in the plays and keeping the ball Overall the defensive line to win close games. this season. NY D. sudden death overtime this out of the circle to allow for played extremely well. “They past Wednesday, scoring the only one shot on Andover’s were able to keep the ball in Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans: lone goal in Andover’s 1-0 goal,” said Shannon Mc- our attacking zone, which led victory over St. Paul’s. On Sweeney ’11. to some of our goals,” said Ricker: Colts. Gorski: Titans. Kristoff.: Titans. Dickey: Titans Saturday, Andover’s defense Andover dominated the Coach Kate Dolan. Manning will ruin Time to take the Colts don’t stand This defense is was once again stifling in yet game. “It’s notable that ev- With Stone out with an in- the Titans chance 6-0 Titans for real. a chance against beautiful. at perfection. perfect Titans. another shutout, defeating eryone did a great job keeping jury, Gaiss filled in as sweeper. Northfield Mount Hermon it on our offensive end of the Right back Brooke Van Valk- 4-0. field,” said Alina Pechacek ’09. enburg ’12 had a particularly St. Louis Rams at New England Patriots: In Wednesday’s game ver- Although Andover con- strong game, stopping almost sus St. Paul’s, official play end- trolled the pace of the game, every ball and player that came Ricker: Patriots Gorski: Patriots. Kristoff.: Rams. Dickey: Rams 6-14 can’t even start Big win at Gillette. Rams jump back Jim Haslett, shock- ed in a scoreless tie. Less than the team had a hard time fin- her way. to reflect my true Wow, am I really into NFC West race. ingly, makes this a minute into sudden death, ishing its plays in crucial situ- “The depth and versatil- football wisdom. losing to a girl? Yeah, you are. team go. however, Kyleigh Keating ’10 ations. ity of our team is our greatest blocked a free hit and pro- The solid defense, however, strength, and the entire team ceeded down the sideline with kept the ball in Andover’s pos- played extremely well,” said Overall Record: the ball. session and ultimately carried Coach Dolan. Ricker: 6-14 Gorski: 10-10 Kristoff. : 11-9 Dickey: 13-7 After crossing into St. Paul’s the team to the victory. “Everyone can play all over half of the field, Keating sent a Saturday’s 4-0 victory over the field. As a whole we are an hard cross to Washburn, who Northfield Mount Hermon extremely flexible team with Boys Soccer fired a shot into the far corner once again displayed An- a lot of chemistry,” said Kellie of the net for the game-win- dover’s versatility and strong Walsh ’11. ning goal. team cohesion. On Saturday, Andover will With just over six minutes Mariana Walsh ’11 opened play Deerfield at Phelps Stadi- Gulick-Stutz ’09 Heads in Goal Off remaining in the game, Co- the game with a goal to give um at 3:15. The last time these Captain Kaitlyn McInnis ’09 Andover an early lead, and teams faced off was in last sea- Set Piece to Put Cushing Away took a high ball just below the Keating soon followed with a son’s semifinals when Andover knee and had to be escorted goal of her own to make the prevailed 1-0. off the field. score 2-0. Continued from Page B1, Column 1 free kick in the midfield. Gor- Stutz. He then fired a shot low ski sent a ball into the 18-yard to the left corner to put the way in at the top of the 18-yard box and found Trevor Gulick- game out of reach at 3-0. An- Boys Cross Country box. He beat a defender, and Stutz ’09 in front of the net for dover kept the pressure on, then chipped the ball over the a header. Gulick-Stutz placed receiving several more scoring Cushing goalkeeper and just the header in the lower left opportunities and dominating under the crossbar to give the corner to extend the Andover the pace of the game. Andover Andover Overpowers NMH, 16-47; team a 1-0 lead. lead to 2-0. went on to win 3-0. About five minutes later, Soon after, DiFronzo re- With a two-win week, An- Ganner ’10 Wins Race in 17:18 Hathaway went up for a ball, ceived a pass at the top of the dover has extended its win but was elbowed in the face 18-yard box off a great play streak to three games and is to earn a yellow card and a from Hathaway and Gulick- 9-1-1 on the season. By Ben Ho hills began in the second mile, for victory: “Our biggest chal- Phillipian Sports Writer and the runners slowed down lenge in the coming weeks is considerably to avoid the large getting people healthy. We Andover 16 rocks and roots scattered need to avoid injury and get about the narrow trails. our injured runners back into NMH 47 After the second mile, An- competition. If we can go to dover clearly held a huge lead, Interschols with our whole Andover Boys Cross Coun- which it retained for the re- team healthy, we should be try swept through NMH last mainder of the race. very close to the top.” weekend and dominated, tak- Ganner crossed the line Stableford continued, “If ing nine out of the top ten first in 17:18, followed by Dis- we are to win Interschols, a spots and winning with a score cenza in 17:35. Hamilton and few things have to come to- of 16-47. Andover had raced McLaughlin came in together, gether: at the varsity level, we NMH three times before and both with times of 17:45, fol- need to bring our top six run- won handily each time, so the lowed by NMH’s first runner. ners closer together in time real competition was the tricky Captain Eli Howe ’09 rounded as well as make them faster. winding course. out the scoring five with a time We need to have [our] runners Knowing that the NMH JV of 18:07, leading a string of six beat their counterparts from squad had no chance against more Andover runners. both St. Paul’s and Exeter. We an extremely deep and tal- Out of the 12 runners in the also need to use the top run- ented Andover team, Coach varsity race, only three NMH ners from teams outside the Jon Stableford decided to run runners were able to outrun top three who do not figure to 12 instead of the regular seven the Andover squad. win to add points to our op- runners in the varsity race to In the JV race, Andover ponents (Exeter and St. Paul’s) give top JV runners valuable completely dominated, with and not to our own score. If we experience as and competi- only one NMH runner finish- can accomplish these goals, m. DIscenza/ THe Phillipian Brian Russell ’09 and Garnet Hathaway ’10 help lead Andover to wins over Cushing and NMH. tion. This proved to be excel- ing in the top ten. Scott Flem- then we should be well pre- lent strategy, as the JV squad ing ’10 led the whole race and pared for the races.” completed a perfect sweep finished in 18:46, faster than One missing link in the team mlb feature through NMH, with a score of all but one NMH runner in the is the absence of top seven run- 15-50. varsity race. ner, Patrick Wolber ’11, who is Off the line, Andover imme- Eli Grober ’09 and Eric Si- still recovering from a chronic Continued from Page B1, Column 6 early stages of his career, be- ting the game-winning hit in diately took the lead. Charles rakian ’10 followed Fleming knee injury that has plagued came the best second baseman the comeback Game 5 win. Ganner ’10 and Mike Discenza across the line with strong him since the Andover Invita- ALDS, 3-1, and came within in the AL and the sparkplug Several other players showed ’09 established a sizeable lead races with times of 19:31 and tional earlier in the season. If two runs of going back to the for the Boston offense, with a that they could be important over the rest of the pack, finish- 19:49, respectively. he can return in good shape to World Series. .326 average, 17 homeruns to members of the team for years ing the first mile in under 5:10. With only two weeks left in the team, then Andover should While the goal for this sea- combine with stellar defense. to come. Not far behind, Tim McLaugh- the season, Andover now looks be a fierce competitor at Inter- son was to repeat as world The 2008 season also featured However, questions remain lin ’11 and James Hamilton ’12 to focus fully on preparation schols. champions, the Red Sox still the emergence of Jon Lester, for the Red Sox during the off- battled with NMH’s number for Interschols. Andover will face off against made some great strides as a who never lost back-to-back season. Jason Varitek, coming one runner, eventually beat- Coach Stableford high- a strong Deerfield squad this ballclub. Without Ortiz for a starts all year until the ALCS off his worst year at the plate, ing him out in the last mile to lighted the major obstacles Saturday at 3:45pm. large part of the season, and and came to be one of the top is at the end of his contract, give Andover the sweep. The the team will face in its quest Manny Ramirez being on a pitchers in the league. Daisuke and it remains to be answered different team, who would Matsuzaka had the season the whether or not he will be re- have guessed that at the end of Red Sox were hoping for last signed. Although he has been the season the Sox would have year, going 18-3 with an amaz- a cornerstone to the pitching two of the leading MVP can- ing 2.90 ERA. The bullpen also staff while he’s been in Boston, Athletic Slate didates? While Kevin Youkilis got stronger as the year went it’s difficult to start someone had been a solid run producer on, with the help of rookie Jus- who’s hitting .220. There’s also Wednesday, October 29 since 2006, no one could have tin Masterson who provided the possibility that Masterson expected him to become the some important innings as the will move back to the starting 115 RBI player he proved he setup-man down the stretch. rotation. Field Hockey vs. BB&N 2:45 could be. With the main run Jason Bay proved that he So, while the year ended producers out, Youkilis car- could fill the hole Ramirez disappointingly for the Sox, ried the team on his back, and left, getting key hits in key sit- considering all the struggles Water Polo vs. Exeter 3:00 continued to drive in runs, uations, proving many experts the team faced, coming within never having a real slump all- wrong. J.D. Drew came up big a game of getting to the World year. He did have help though. in the playoffs too, hitting the Series should still be deemed a Dustin Pedroia, also in the game-tying homerun and get- successful season. B4 Features The Phillipian October 24, 2008 FeParents’atures Does... Weekend Ben Prawdzik pReviews Grasshopper Night An Orphan on Parents’ Weekend PARENTS’ WEEKEND SCHEDULE

LOUD! Saturday FUN! INSECT 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. — Go to bratty kid’s stupid classes, re- THEMED! @ NIGHT! alize that every other parent’s kid is a brat as well, share embarrassing anecdotes about your kid being a brat, feign interest in classes just like you did when you were in high school, notice something amusing about the teacher so Grasshopper Night, an orgy of musical and theatrical you have something to tell bratty kid afterwards, lose in- performances, provides a venue for the Academy’s talented terest eventually artists to present their work to astounded onlookers. Every year, parents, students and faculty come together for the exotic dancing, mediocre music, long lines and hordes of 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. — Walk miles from building to building homeless people that only Grasshopper Night can bring. watching/sleeping through boring presentations This year promises to be no exception, especially with acts like the following: 6:00 p.m. — Wait in line for an hour with bratty kid be- cause the idiot didn’t get tickets to stupid bratty kid talent Satanic Death Metal: The creation of four unattractive, show, glare at watch every five minutes or so, then glare at socially rejected degenerates, Satanic Death Metal highlights bratty kid while tapping foot the suffering of humanity in our past and present world. Featuring songs such as Satan, Prince of Darkness, Fires of 7:00 p.m. — Reassure self that you’re just as talented as Hell for Eternity, and Sic Semper Lucifer Tyrannis, this group those bratty kids up on stage, they think they’re so cool, is sure to get quite a response from the audience. This act you’ll sure show them, if only you went to this high school has been banned in 28 countries, 43 states, and Puerto Rico, but as a beacon of diversity and tolerance, the Academy will Saturday house it. So What's the Word? 8:00 a.m. — Wake up, brush teeth, drive to campus from Slam and Azure: Always a crowd favorite, Slam and hotel, complain about wasting weekend on bratty kid Azure are key performers at Grasshopper Night. A hip-hop On Parents’ Weekend step group and all female a capella group respectively, these 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. — Clean bratty kid’s room, complain performances always…wait…what? Oh, that’s awkward… “I hope they don’t log onto my about how gross it is, question whether or not kid is actu- computer. Or look in my desk drawers. ally yours, could easily have been switched in the hospital’s Various Mediocre Performances: A vast majority of nursery, make mental note of checking with hospital when the Grasshopper Night show is comprised of these amateur Or in my room in general. What I’m back home musical acts featuring performers that you have never heard trying to say here, is that there’s pretty of. Characterized by being off tempo, having overconfident 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Eat lunch in cage, thank God you performers, playing way too loudly and sounding utterly much pornography everywhere.” terrible, these acts are at the heart of any Grasshopper Night. don’t have to eat this stuff every day, feel slightly bad for When these forgettable acts go up it’ll be an excellent time kid for a second, then remember kid is a brat to make that trip to the bathroom or get food from the Ryley “Hopefully, my parents won’t Roller. notice that I’ve spent $4,000 on 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. — Go shopping for food with bratty kid, its Golden Chopsticks. Or my severe not like he needs it, he’s getting kind of chubby anyways, a Interpretive Motion: A group that is beyond definition, obesity problem.” little excercise would do him some good Interpretive Motion portrays events and ideas of the world through interpretive dance, sounds, and objects. Completely 4:00 - 4:10 p.m. — Say goodbye to bratty kid, when bratty unpredictable, Interpretive Motion performers could do kid asks why you’re leaving so early, start sprinting away anything from spinning in circles for 10 minutes while holding “My parents suck. They can’t umbrellas to rolling around on the stage without clothes on. possibly understand my —Lawrence Dai Whatever this group decides to do, it is clear that it will be completely out of the ordinary, and probably boring. suffering. Everything is so futile.” *sigh* Theater Extravaganticpalooza: These various skits and performances are based on things ranging from bizarre love scandals, to childbirth, to murder and back again. These “Let’s just say, hypothetically, acts can make you laugh, cry, fall asleep, vomit all over the that my friend has a collection person next to you, or spontaneously combust. The quality of dead rodents in his closet. and quantity of these acts are key factors that can make or break the entire Grasshopper Night performance. Several Do you think his parents would good theater acts = a great show. An innumerable number of be “mad” about that?” bad ones = massive diarrhea. Reasons Your Parents Didn’t —B.J. Garry Visit You This Weekend

Parent Teacher Conferences! 10. Settling the domestic abuse Saturday Classes just got a lot worse! lawsuit is higher on their to-do lists Bates: Good morning everyone, please take your seats. My name ished. What does that have to do with ancient civilizations? is Coleman Bates, and I teach your children history. My students know me as Master Bates. Bates: Miss, I have no idea why your son would be writing about 9. Why, there’s no need for something like that. It must have been for another class. a visit when Sprint offers Father #1: Uh, Master Bates, how did you come to be named Mas- ter? Mother #2: But I distinctly remember him commenting on his unlimited minutes after 9:00! teacher’s inappropriate name. Bates: Oh, I’m British. That was a good question. Here, have a pencil. Choose wisely now. Bates: First of all, my name is in no way “inappropriate,” and there 8. Damn teenage hoodlums are several other teachers with odd names. It could have been Mr. Father #1: Thank you. Ooh, that Humpsum Ting. stole the minivan! pink one looks nice. Mother #2: I guess it could Bates: You know…. it is so weird. have been. Do I get a pencil? 7. They’re busy making siblings Every time I do this, the parents for you. end up sitting where their chil- Bates: No. This term I have got- dren do. The hot girls end up ten to know all of your children having hot mothers as well! very, very well through one on one discussions and many open 6. You were immaculately Mother #1: What did you just debates during class. I don’t conceived by a 400 lb. Eskimo say? Are you saying my daugh- have anything bad to say about ter and I are… hot? any of them. woman with no legs

Bates: No, I am saying that that Father #2: But my daughter woman and her daughter are told me your spanked her with 5. Twelve hours with Howie: A hot. But that’s a good question. a paddle for mouthing off in Deal or No Deal Marathon Would you like a pencil? class. Mother #1: No, I most certainly Bates: Tina thought that was a 4. “Do you expect Fido to walk would not like a pencil! You are punishment? Silly little girl… the most vile… um, is that a Win- himself?” nie the Pooh pencil? Father #2: Why did you hit my daughter!? Bates: Yes, it is. Your daughter 3. Had a little too much to drink loves Winnie the Pooh! She even has Winnie the Pooh underwear. Bates: Excuse me. I must go, uh, to the restroom. I will only be a moment. Talk amongst yourselves. (Bates leaves.) last night Mother #1: Yes, she does. But how do you know about her under- wear? Father #3: There is definitely something off with that guy. 2. iChat is cooler and much Bates: Uh, um. It came up once in conversation... so as I was say- Mother #3: Honey, I thought he was rather flattering to both little cheaper... well, at least cooler ing, I teach history. This term we have been discussing ancient Suzie and my “foxy” self, as he put it. (Policeman enters) civilizations and how technology has evolved over the course of time. Policeman: Pardon me, but I have a warrant for the arrest of a “Master Bates.” (Slight giggle) 1. They don’t love you anymore. Mother #2: Master Bates, my son asked me to help him with an essay focusing on statutory rape laws and why they should be abol- —Ryan Yost October 24, 2008 The Phillipian FEATURES B5

The Newsly Times Archive Edition

Remember the good ‘ol days? A “All the News simpler time when boys were That’s Unfit to Print, boys and a colonoscopy didn’t But Printed Anyways” involve sexual harassment law- yers. Well, The Newsly Times remembers. And that’s why ARCHIVE EDITION we’re taking you back. “Mission Accomplished!”

Major Phillips Academy Endeavor Concludes in Salient Success

By KENNY GOULD Originally Published November 5th, 1965

The sound of the popping speechless.” corks resounded off the mahog- Some of the more enterpris- any-paneled walls of the Board ing students have been selling of Trustees room, and the mood framed and dated photos of was light as Andover’s most im- the event. Instead of discour- portant people celebrated last aging the for-profit enterprise, night. many administrators have ei- Amid the festivities, The ther bought the pictures or Newsly Times managed to have turned a blind eye, at least catch hold of Head of Admis- during duration of the celebra- sions John Landis for a quick tions. interview. “We did it,” he said “It’s the sixties, baby,” ecstatically before returning to yelled one half-naked teacher the punch table. He could not be from the roof of George Wash- found to comment at any other ington Hall. The Newsly Times period during the night. has been asked to maintain the It has taken 187 years, but teacher’s anonymity. Andover has finally accom- Recent events drew a stark plished one of its oldest goals. contrast from the attitude of The vibe given off by the high- the past decade, when rules er-ups was reflected among the were just as hard as the hick- normal people who gathered ory switches that were used on the lawn of Samuel Phillips to enforce them. At one point, E. Jaekle/Th e Ph i l l i p i a n Hall to enjoy the occasion. the Blue Book was enforced Young gentlemen of Phillips Academy attempt to seduce an unsuspecting former Abbot attendee. The number of Says four-year Senior Albus so strictly that Head of School shirtless males has increased exponentially since the merger. Martin, “My grandfather went Amelia Fawkes was jokingly here and nothing changed. My called “Mussolinia.” father went here and nothing James Kraft, a student dur- changed. Now I am here, and ing those years, had much to say PA, Abbot to Combine to Form One School it has changed. I am glad to be on the topic. “You would think a part of history. This is some- that the administration mem- thing my children, and their bers were born at forty years Administration to Male Students: “Keep it in your pants.” children, will enjoy.” old, like they had skipped their Martin’s joviality is echoed teenage years. If they had a way able. This merger is a blessing among his peers, who seem to to test us for alcohol, they prob- By B.J. GARRY for all of us.” recognize the magnitude of the ably would have.” However, some PA students event. Unlike Martin, whose For now, however, noth- Originally Published are concerned about the inevi- September 27th, 1972 The joining of Boys’ School Phillips Academy and its female counterpart, Abbot family has bled Big Blue for ing can seem to put a damper table changes that will result generations, Beth Tarlusky is a on the mood. The most recent Academy, will bring many changes. Here are some of the most significant: from females being added to the first year Upper and the first of World War seemed to occur Abbot Academy is no longer community, specifically relating Andover’s ugly little stepsister. Decrease in student to urinal ratio to academics. her family to go to school. Still, more than twenty years ago, The two academies finalized “Usually, we all just fart, do even she seems to be aware of and no danger seems to loom their long-awaited merger last Higher percentage of students with breasts LSD and crack dirty jokes in how significant the day is. on the horizon. For tonight, it Wednesday, making Andover class,” said Leonard Dimoy ’74, “It is unbelievable,” she is the celebration of youth, of something called a “coeduca- said. “I usually always have adulthood and of life. Fewer “pornography exhibitions” in Kemper “but now that’s going to change. tional institution.” Apparently we’re going to start something to say, but now I’m We did it, Big Blue! This rather unorthodox edu- ‘learning stuff.’ Leonard Dimoy cational system, typically seen at Increase in stress and grumpiness once a month doesn’t ‘learn stuff.’ That’s not public schools and the majority what Leonard Dimoy came here of private schools and colleges, is Decrease in audible farting in public places to do.” a highly foreign concept to most Some debate has also of us here at Andover. However, Increase in discussions about “feelings” emerged over what the two based on the intelligence gath- schools should do to physically ered here at The Newsly Times, commemorate the merger. A what it means is that we get to number of proposals have been go to school with chicks. to your new friends,” he added. last night, and it said this ‘excite- brought up to the community, An excited student speaking “But please, we beg you all to ex- ment’ I’ve been experiencing is but at this point, the proposal to on behalf of the entire student ercise restraint.” perfectly natural and a common erect a statue in front of Pearson body said, “Gee whiz, thanks Most students are enthused part of growing up. So I under- Hall is the most widely approved Headmaster Sizer, it’s about [ex- about the merger, generally stand what’s going on now.” proposition. pletive deleted] time.” agreeing that the addition of The majority of students are Preliminary designs of the While speaking at Thursday girls with be beneficial to daily also excited about the differenc- statue display two circular ob- evening’s gala commemorating life on Academy Hill. es girls will bring to the school’s jects skewed diagonally atop a the merger, Headmaster Sizer “The only other girl I’ve ever social scene. long shaft that penetrates into issued a warning to all male stu- seen in person in my mom,” said “On Saturday nights, we usu- the ground, surrounded by dents, saying “the administra- William Chatner ’73, “so this ally just sit around and watch bushes arranged in a circle. tion, the Board of Trustees, and whole merger thing is really sports,” said Kirk V. Captain ’73, Many people want to know this guy [points to self with two exciting for me. For some rea- “It’s not that weird at first, but exactly what this statue depicts thumbs] urge all the gentlemen son, I’m getting really excited, after a while everyone just starts or symbolizes. Headmaster Sizer at Phillips Academy to keep it in sometimes right in the middle of to awkwardly stare at each oth- explained, “It’s supposed to look their pants.” class. At first I was startled, but er, walk around aimlessly and like the neck of a giraffe, because “We understand how tempt- our house counselor showed us mutter strange phrases to them- I think giraffes are beautiful an- ing it can be to expose yourself a film about our changing bodies selves. It just gets uncomfort- imals, and this was a beautiful merger. But seriously, it’s sup- M.Temple/Th e Ne w s l y Ti m e s posed to look like a penis.” Students gather in hordes to celebrate a historic moment in Phillips Academy’s history. StudeNT PROFILE: George Bush ’64

Cheerleader Self-Proclaimed “Grammar Nazi” Bush ’64 helped cheer the knows? It could happen. Big Blue to a victory this Mistaken for Regular Nazi past Saturday night at home Q: Which sport is your favorite against Deerfield. Besides to cheer for? “She’s a total Nazi,” said one tant aspect of our insignificant cheerleading, Bush is presi- A: Jesus, I wouldn’tve signed By LAWRENCE DAI Senior. “Just look at this page she lives,” said Eckhardt. “If only we dent of the Republicans Club. up for this here Q&A thingy had Originally Published edited! I’m pretty sure there’s could create a master race where In addition, he recently quit I known the questions would March 15th, 1941 more red ink on this paper than everyone used perfect grammar Andover Economics Society be so difficult. Lemme’ think black. If that doesn’t scream instead of slipping unnecessary due to numerous disagree- about that one for a second… is Kathy Eckhardt, a self-de- Nazi, then I don’t know what ‘ums’ and ‘likes’ into casual con- ments with the much more basekeyball a sport? No? Okay scribed “grammar Nazi,” was does.” versation—oh, what a wonderful intelligent club members. then, I’m not quite sure how to taken into custody last Wednes- While her teaching style may world that would be.” answer this one. Um…I guess day on charges of being an actual come off to some as extreme, Q: What drove you to become a I’ll just keep the answer gener- Nazi. Eckhardt was later released radical even, the question of male cheerleader here at PA? al. I really enjoy cheering for all after providing substantial proof her affiliation with the German A: Well, to be honest with ya’, sports, mainly because of the that her ties to Nazism were lim- Nazi Party is not something to I just thought it was a better competetivity and athleticive- ited to just grammar. be taken lightly. idea than becoming a female ness of all the players. How’s Eckhardt, a teaching fellow “I’ve got nothing against cheerleader—he he he. Sorry, I that for ya’? in English, was apprehended in those of the Jewish faith,” said cracked a funny there, pal. But, her home Wednesday afternoon Eckhardt in an official statement jokes aside, I guess I always S. Libby/Th e Ne w s l y Ti m e s Q: What is your favorite PA and brutally beaten by three released Thursday. “What I do whether I’m gunna’ pursue col- saw male cheerleaders as peo- cheer? PAPS officers with bats. After hate, though, is when people in- lege! I’ve never really consid- ple who were…what’s the word A: I’m a big fan of negative detaining the suspect, the of- sist on inserting comma splices ered myself a “brains n’ books” I’m looking for? Misunderes- tactics more so than cheers. ficers then proceeded to search in places where a semicolon or type guy; my father’s the smart timated, I think. Yeah, that’s Nights before games I’ll lis- her apartment for Nazi para- conjunction would easily suffice. one. I’m really hoping I can do it, misunderestimated. Wow, ten in on phone calls made by phernalia. To their disbelief, The worst part is that they don’t what he does—ya’ know, use his that one sure is tough on the players and coaches of the op- the only items recovered were a even realize that they’re doing so-called ‘intellectuality’ to my tongue, ain’t it? posing teams with a little wire- pack of red pens, a pair of bifo- it. ” advantage. Maybe someday tapping device I’ve got set up cal lenses and a pocket grammar Notorious throughout the he’ll get some high position, Q: Do you see yourself further in my dorm. The thing’s great. stylebook. English department for having and I can follow in his foot- pursuing cheerleading in col- Friday nights it’s just me, my Sources say that students in a strict “no misplaced modifier” steps, garner a good reputation lege? wiretapper, a lady friend, and a Eckhardt’s class tipped off the policy, Eckhardt is a grammar from his name, and take over A: First I have to think about 30 pack. Yee haw, cowboy! officers after receiving 3’s on Nazi by her own admittance. that same spot for him. Who their essays. “Grammar is the most impor- A. Levine/Th e Ne w s l y Ti m e s B6 Phillipian Arts October 24, 2008 A Lackluster Coffee House

questions such as, “Do you believe of the evening. This group’s singing Steve Kim in love at first sight?” and futilely was absolutely immaculate; they al- attempted to connect with the audi- ways sang in perfect unison. Their What’s a Coffee House without ence. Most of the attendees weren’t pitch was right on, and the song re- coffee? Phillips Academy students listening to David, but rather chatted ally helped the audience relax and found out last week. amongst themselves. get into a Coffee House mood. On Friday evening, a measly 20 For the most part, the poetry reci- “I loved Joel’s [performance]… students showed up for the latest tations that followed David’s songs Even though I don’t speak a word of Coffee House Night at Underwood brought down the audience’s already Spanish, I could really connect to the Room, no doubt expecting hot, caf- mellow mood. Amber Quinones ’11 song. I thought it was really good,” feinated beverages, delicious treats read a poem by the famous poet, Au- said Lillian Reape ’09. and talent-filled performances to rora Morales, which was undoubted- Their singing soon had the audi- kick off the weekend. Unfortunately, ly beautiful and well written, but left ence moving, and a connection be- the Coffee House started slowly, fall- the audience somewhat bored. tween the audience and performers ing short of these expectations. After Quinones’s performance, a had finally formed. The evening began with the main Phillips Academy alumnus recited For the next act, Andi Zhou ’09 musical guest, Anthony David. David several captivation poems, but most and Alex Gottfried ’09 repeated a opened the event with two songs on people agree that it dragged on for highlight from last year’s Grasshop- acoustic guitar. From the beginning, too long. From a poet’s perspective, per night – their version of the Poké- the event was shaky, beginning late the poems and rhymes were thought- mon theme song. While Gottfried at 8:20 p.m. The tiny audience that ful and well-constructed, but from a screamed, “Pokémon!” and Zhou stuck around sat and stood inatten- Coffee House-attendee’s perspective, sang, “Gotta catch ’em all,” the audi- tively, hardly offering much encour- it was simply too complex, long and ence started joining in and singing agement. hard to understand. with them. Zhou skillfully accom- David referred to the audience Still, Andover students picked up panied Gottfried with his piano, and as “sarcastic,” because the students the pace and saved the night. Gottfried sang the Pokémon song proved to be unenthusiastic. The The mood of the event mark- with humorous enthusiasm and zeal; musical artist had a soothing and ex- edly improved as Joel Gonzalez ’09, the audience was laughing in no perienced voice, but his performance along with his sister and friend, sang time. was rather slow and quiet, and the a Spanish love song. Their perfor- They also performed their ar- audience soon lost interest. He asked mance was definitely the highlight rangement of the classic “Mary Had A. Levine/The Phillipian a Little Lamb.” Gottfried and Zhou Anthony David, the main musical guest of the night, asks the audi- dedicated their song to the legendary ence a question. girl and her pet lamb, and they per- formed a humorously melancholy ar- were clearly not meant for SLAM. stood and watched David’s singing, rangement of the song. The three dancers brutally smashed giving him their full attention. The Their performance was good in the floor with their feet, but not much Underwood Room got even louder the sense that the audience did enjoy sound projected to the back of the when David screamed, “That’s why it, but the setting in which Zhou and room. Additionally, having only three I’m votin’ for Obama!” The Obama Alex performed really detracted from members performing (less than half supporters screamed and shouted in their song. Zhou did not have a mi- of the entire SLAM team) made the excitement, while the McCain fans crophone, so his voice hardly reached presentation somewhat muted and sat still, mouths shut. the listeners. Additionally, the piano contained. This particular perfor- After the Coffee House Night was muffled and sounded dull. mance had the potential to be better, ended, David said, “I thought [the For a drastic change in tone, three but at least the individual skill and show] was awesome… It was a very dancers from SLAM, Phillips Acad- passion of the three dancers were good show. I come from a place where emy’s well-known and beloved step eminent. you share your talent; the students dance group, followed up the previ- The Coffee House Night, ironi- showed their talent and were inspir- ous comic performance by pounding cally without coffee, came around ing one another. I was inspired, and I the Underwood floor. Haley Scott ’11, full circle and ended with Anthony hoped to have inspired you guys.” Aniebiet Ekpa ’11 and Sheya Jabouin David’s songs. In this final perfor- It was the perfectly generic line ’11 made the “beat drop,” and every- mance, he revealed his true talent from a perfectly generic act. Good one watched with full attention and and vocal skills; his kind and warm thing PA kids had Spanish love songs, A. Levine/The Phillipian excitement. singing hyped the audience. Even Pokemon theme songs and SLAM up A Phillips Academy alumnus recites his poetry. However, the Underwood floors watchers at the back of the room their sleeves.

Grasshopper Night Look of the Week Student Acts Anthony White ’10 changing, because I won’t always feel hesitant to believe this; anyone who Didn’t get tickets? Contemplating missing the show? Take Jen Gerald comfortable wearing what I wear dresses in such a way can’t possibly now. Freshmen year I loved my vi- be crazy. a look at the acts and think again. Here’s a preview of this If you’ve never heard of Pease sors, but by spring term they didn’t As the conversation unfolded year’s Grasshopper Night line up. House, you’re missing out on some- feel right anymore. So I moved on to and he revealed to me that he sleeps thing good. Pease House is a tiny hats, and recently I’ve stopped wear- with his hat on (a newsboy cap that dorm is comprised of several Upper ing slacks.” he wears religiously), his love of fake Tang Theatre October 24 6:45 and 9:45 and Lower males, and there is one He never looks as though he’s try- glasses and a penchant for old music male in particular worth writing ing to wear something that doesn’t that not even his parents would know, October 25 7:00 and 8:45 about. He’s an Upper, a funny charac- suit him, and I can always depend he added an additional “I’m crazy,” ter and above all, a very well-dressed on him to look put-together. In his and this time, I didn’t dispute it. Some individual. own four words, he defined his style of the craziest people can also be the Masters of Ceremonies: Morgan Healey ’09 His name is Anthony White ’10, as angular, bold, expressive and fun. most style conscious, right? and he is is one of the more fash- “I’m crazy,” he added. At first I was Mike McDonagh ’09 ionable people I know; he pays very close attention to detail and is more concerned with an entire look than Group Act with one central piece. “Comfort inspires my style,” White said. “Comfort doesn’t neces- sarily have to be physical, but mental. THE FAST AND OFORIOUS ...... “Solar” by Miles Davis What I wear has to suit my person- ality and make me feel good about “Dangerous” by My American Heart myself. Whatever I wear also has to make me feel unique, without being MUSICAL THEATRE ridiculous.” Judging by his usual “GQ-esque” ensembles of crisp denim, loafers and BLUE STRUT ...... “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West fitted jackets, I would think he looks anything but ridiculous. I know that he takes his appearance to heart and BOLLYWOOD SHOWCASE ...... “Aaja Nachle” (from Aaja Nachle) he feels that his outward appearance should represent the way he feels in- side as well. I can’t tell you how many MARSHAWN times I’ve seen him wipe off scuffs on his shoes that weren’t there, or try and smooth out wrinkles that can’t DMV TYRANT ...... “DMV Tyrant” by Christopher Durang be seen by the naked eye. Yet to my amazement, when I asked White to cite any of his style DRUMLINE ...... “Cadence” (original composition) icons he says, “I don’t have any.” Surely, I thought, in a time when ca- sual is chic there must be someone to ILLUMINATI ...... “Raver’s Fantasy” by Tune Up! hold responsible for this need to al- ways look put together. I was somewhat correct in my ABBOTT & COSTELLO ...... “Math Skit (7x3 = 28)” beliefs; before coming to Phillips Academy, White attended a uniform school in New York City. “There I got UNOFFICIAL TALK ...... “The World” by Casey McQuillan ‘11 used to wearing slacks and button up shirts every day, and doing so became really comfortable to me. I always DAYDREAMING ...... “Daydreamin’” by Lupe Fiasco wear button up shirts,” he pointed out. “A classic piece is way more im- THE YORKIES ...... “Still The One” by Orleans portant, because it is dependable. I’m not into trendy fashion at all,” White continued. What’s more dependable PIANO MAN than a button up? It’s easy, chic, re- liable and tasteful; just like White’s overall style. You can almost always HYPNOTIQ ...... “Bounce” by Timbaland count on his style to also be depend- able, with only a few minor changes “Miss Independent” by Ne-Yo to his wardrobe here and there. “My style doesn’t change on and “Lolli Lolli” by Three 6 Mafia off campus; it changes more so over time,” he said. “I think every year I’ve

changed somewhat and I’ll continue J. Curtis/The Phillipian October 24, 2008 The Phillipian Arts B7 Student Spotlight: Restaurant Review Taryn Wiens ’09 Chunky’s

for dessert. Shelby Centofanti If you’re able to master eating during a dark movie, then you’ll be all set. While indulging in the Dinner, meet movie. Chunky’s fare, patrons can sit back, relax and is born. Chunky’s is a refresh- watch a movie with friends. The ma- ing spin on the vintage American jority of people visiting Chunky’s drive-in theater. Luckily for board- are young adults and teenagers. ers, it’s only fifteen minutes from Therefore, there are always some campus in Haverhill, MA and eas- age appropriate, good movies to ily accessible by cab. Chunky’s is see. Also, to please those sports fan a great place to bring a group of out there, during the baseball post- friends to see a movie and grab a season, Chunky’s is featuring free bite to eat. admission for Upon enter- Red Sox Games. ing the movie Visiting Chunky’s theater, you will Chunky’s is not a would be a great quickly realize typical movie theater. way to enjoy a that Chunky’s is weekend game. not a typical mov- The theaters feature However, it’s im- ie theater. The portant to make theaters feature remodeled limousine seats reservations well remodeled limou- that can recline and move in advance to sine seats that can guarantee admis- recline and move around on wheels. sion. E. Tanski/The Phillipian around on wheels. Movie tickets Taryn Wiens ’09, who spent the Fall Term of her Upper year at an art school in California, works on a These chairs are at Chunky’s are painting for her Art 500 class. arranged around slightly cheaper tables that hold anywhere from than regular theaters, costing only Taryn Wiens ’09 spent Fall Term of her Upper year Q: How does Oxbow compare to Phillips Acad- two to eight people, and the rooms seven dollars per person. The food straying from the “normal” Andover path to conduct emy? are a perfect balance between a is also reasonably priced. It might a serious pursuit of the arts. Studying mainly paint- restaurant and a theater. While be wise to arrive before the movie ing and sculpting, Wiens explored and expanded her Oxbow was definitely hard at the beginning because the food is typical “American pub begins to have more time to enjoy artistic potential at an art school in California called I was so used to thinking in an Andover style: logically fare,” there is an intriguing cin- your meal. Oxbow. Now, back at Andover, Wiens spends much of and scientifically. The people at Oxbow basically taught ematic twist to the menu. It’s dif- Chunky’s is great way to spend her free time working on her artwork, and she is tak- me a new way to think. Their style was much more ar- ficult to hold back laughter while a Friday or Saturday night; for a ing AP Studio Art (Art 500). Wiens gave the Phillipian tistic, open and free compared to Andover’s. ordering a plate of “Love Me Ten- place to bring a group of friends her thoughts and advice, and shared her artistic expe- ders,” a “Kevin Bacon Burger” or a for a party or just for fun, I highly riences from both Andover and Oxbow. Q: Do you want to continue pursuing art out- “Cornelius Chocolate Fudge Cake” recommend Chunky’s. side of high school, or as a career?

Q: Explain your art. I’d really like to go to a liberal arts college and dou- ble major in art and psychology, or maybe do a duel I love all sorts of art, but mostly painting and mak- degree program with Tufts/Museum of Fine Arts. It’s ing kinetic sculptures and sculptures involving time. five year program and at the end, you receive two de- Music Review: grees: a Bachelor’s and Bachelor of Fine Arts. Q: How did you start seriously pursuing art? Q: How is Phillips Academy accommodating to I always loved art as a kid and went to art camps your artistic needs/interests? Cold Play every summer. Later on, it kind of transformed into a more central part of my life. PA does have good studio spaces and inspiring teachers. However, Andover’s not an arts school, so it Q: What do you like to paint or sculpt? isn’t a community of people thinking, living and mak- Viva la Vida or Death and All ing together, all trying to reach a similar goal, which Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of painted portraits. helps a lot when it comes to creating art. His Friends Speaking more generally, however, I like to start with an idea or a concept and work through it with a paint- Q: What advice would you give to aspiring art- ing, sculpture, photo etc. I try to use art to convey ists at Phillips Academy? ing song that builds into a crescen- thoughts and ideas. For me, that’s what art is—a mani- Serena Gelb do ending with a cheery repeating festation of ideas. If you’re seriously interested in visual arts, go to guitar riff. Oxbow. Also, if you love being an artist, do it, even “Violet Hill,” pre-released in Q: Does painting or sculpting help you get if it’s not what colleges want to see. Sometimes, you the spring of 2008, set the scene for through the stress of Phillips Academy? have to work outside the system and do what you “Viva la Vida.” Martin describes it want. Also, don’t let your art be inhibited while not as a “chalky, pastel feeling” remi- I basically live in the painting studio because of its taking an actual art class. The arts have to be pursued niscent of his childhood. Although relaxing environment. I usually do most of my work outside of the classroom. slightly over-played on the radio, there and when I’m not doing that in the studio, I’m “Violet Hill” is undeniably one of painting or sculpting as a stress release. Andover is so Q: Where can your work be seen on campus? my favorite Coldplay songs. Start- hard because you have to think in a linear and logical ing with an eerie foghorn-like way almost all of the time, making it more difficult to I have three paintings up near the Polk Studio— buildup, it transforms into a rhyth- be creative. So, whenever I can, I try to challenge the some of my favorites. I am also the art and photo edi- mic, gloomy and at the same time Andover environment. tor of Backtracks so I tend to fill any extra space with Coldplay’s newest album, catchy ethereal song. When Martin my work. “Viva la Vida or Death and All His sings the lyrics, the “carnival of idi- Friends,” succeeds at conjuring up ots on show” and “the fox became the band’s distinctive melancholy God,” he is referring to the mighty pop-rock vibe, with a new twist. powers of the media, especially Fox Interview by Colleen Flanagan Since its formation in the late ’90s News’ influence on the world. The in London, Coldplay has evolved “long and dark December” symbol- into one of the most popular mu- izes winter’s freezing darkness that sic groups to date. Released in seems to go on and on, represent- mid-June of this year, Coldplay’s ing the crisis our world is in today fourth album became the most le- in regards to war, the economy and gally downloaded album of all time. the environment. “Violet Hill” and “Viva la Vida,” two Religion is abandoned in this of the album’s most popular songs, dark world where “Priests clutch Alice’s Top 10 were pre-released as EPs. As ex- onto bibles/ hollowed out to fit pected, both of them reached num- their rifles/ [as] the cross [is] held Virginia- Jeremy Messersmith ber one status on both the U.S. and aloft.” Coldplay also touches on "Virginia" is, simply stated, a traditional good song. the U.K. charts, selling over 450,000 modern-day materialism by saying, The lyrics, instrumentals and vocals are nothing out albums on the release date. “Banks became cathedrals.” These of the ordinary, and yet, this song just isn’t getting old. “Viva la Vida” is an album about lyrics symbolize how money is to love, war and simply living life. the 21st century as God used to be Mushaboom- Feist Lead singer and guitarist Chris to the earlier Christian, religiously- It would be difficult for me to choose which group I prefer: Martin promised a fresh new style oriented world. solo artist Leslie Feist or Broken Social Scene, the indie rock for his latest album. Throughout the song the speak- group of which she is a part-time member. I recommend listen- Heading away from their tril- er refers to his love, singing “if you ing to both, and the song "Mushaboom" perfectly captures Feist’s ogy of most recent albums, “Para- love me/ won’t you let me know?” As incredible voice and playful musical talent. chutes,” “A Rush of Blood to the the whole album is themed around Head” and “X&Y,” “Viva la Vida” life and living life to the fullest, I Your Ex-Lover is Dead- Stars was a clear step in a new direction. took this line to echo this central If only Stars were more widely known; the versatility of their music has To execute this change, a new pro- concept. “Violet Hill” is a heart- the ability to appeal to a wide variety of listeners. I promise that "Your Ex- ducer, U2’s Brian Eno, was added to wrenching song about war and lost Lover is Dead," one of my favorites, is not as sad as the title may suggest. the album. Eno incorporates hints love, and is definitely a must-have of U2’s style, refining and refresh- for those sad moments in life where Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters- Elton John ing Coldplay’s music. the best medicine is simply an iPod "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters," just like most of Elton John’s other well-known Also, while touring around Latin and a cup of tea. songs, is a delightful pick-me-up that always makes me smile. America and Spain throughout ear- Coldplay finished off their ly 2007, Coldplay gathered Hispan- stunning album with “Death and Tangerine Sky- Kottonmouth Kings ic influence, adding to their wide All His Friends.” Contrary to the If you listen to the lyrics of this song, it’s surprisingly inspirational. The Kottonmouth array of culture. “Viva la Vida” has slightly depressing title, the song Kings even offer some Latin theological advice, for those Andover students studying also been called a political record is unpredictably happy, about seiz- the classics: Carpe diem. because of references to war and ing the moment and living life. The religion throughout their eclectic speaker sings of not “want[ing] to Pieces of the People We Love- The Rapture album. follow death and all of his friends” The Rapture's tendency to blend all sorts of musical styles into their sound make I came across a variety of re- into a pointless “cycle of recycled them consistantly fun to listen to. “Pieces of the People We Love” is an intriguing sponses when interviewing others revenge.” combination of electronic, 70's funk and indie rock. about their take on “Viva la Vida.” On a lighter note, the song is “It’s less mainstream then their about not letting stupid things im- What Ever Happened?- The Strokes previous albums,” said Michelle Ma pact life. Coldplay conveys this in When I am home, my favorite cooking soundtrack is a mix tape of the Strokes. "What ’11, a Coldplay addict. “I’d have to lyrics alluding to the fact that life Ever Happened," track three, always has me singing along. say “Lovers in Japan” is my favor- is short and starting an evil “cycle… ite song, although it’s quite hard to of revenge” only leads to a down- Come on! Feel the Illinoise!- Sufjan Stevens choose. I can’t say I dislike a single wards spiral. The song’s uplifting Sufjan Stevens's music, including “Come on! Feel the Illinoise!” may be described track.” chant of “try” leaves a yearning for with any of the following incongruous adjectives: happy, depressing, silly, beautiful, Calista Small ’10, a general fan more. Overall, “Death and All His soothing or unnerving. The different pronunciations of his name, however, may vary of livelier pop music said, “I like Friends” is a great wrap-up song even more than his music. their songs, but they kind of send that puts a positive spin on the al- out sad vibes.” bum as a whole. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go- Wham! The upbeat aura of titular “Viva A great album for both fans and Speaking of happy and silly, this is it. la Vida’s,” something unusual for those new to Coldplay, I recommend Coldplay, has the ability to capti- “Viva la Vida” as a soothing and up- Insomnia- Electric President vate a wide array of audiences. Be- lifting album. With songs that can Perhaps a song titled “Insomnia” may not be the most uplifting in the home stretch of ginning with the instrumental “Life be listened to for hours on end as Fall Term, but if you do happen to be looking for music in the wee hours of the morn- in Technicolor,” the album sets up background music, and ones per- ing this week, Electric President is very good late night listen. the dream-like state that carries on fect for a rainy day, “Viva La Vida” throughout. It’s a soothing, uplift- is definitely worth the money. B8 Phillipian Arts October 24, 2008 Movie Birthday Plans: Celebrating in Andover Review

Over the years, Phillips Academy students have had to deal with the same Planning for a friend’s birthday on a low budget can be tough, W. dilemma: How do we celebrate birthdays during the school year? Students have especially while living at school. What about having a traditional struggled to make birthdays special with limited time and resources. Though surprise party in the dorm? Get house counselors in on the idea— planning a special birthday for a friend does take some creativity, there are plen- they might have creative ideas of their own, not to mention a kitch- ty of ways to create a special day and have fun celebrating. Try some of these en in which to bake a cake. You could also get a cake in downtown ideas the next time your friend has a birthday! Andover. Mawby’s, for example, offers a variety of cakes in different price ranges. Another great idea for food is cupcakes. If you’re not able to make cupcakes from scratch, the Cupcake Boutique, also lo- cated in downtown Andover, offers over twenty types of cupcakes as delicious birthday treats. Cake, music and friends are the three most important factors for an unforgettable surprise party. If you’re If someone on your sports team not into surprise parties, what about a movie marathon? Rent your Scott Dzialo is having a birthday, include the friend’s favorite movies over the weekend of their birthday, micro- team in the celebration! An easy wave some popcorn and spend all night watching them. If all else Whether you love him or you way to wish a teammate a happy fails, the easiest party to plan is a dance party. You can’t go wrong love to hate him, you must admit birthday is by decorating their with a good dance; all you need is music and an open dance floor— that our 43rd president, George gym locker with posters or flyers. you’ll be set for hours. Walker Bush, is a terrific conver- Also, ask your coach if you can sation starter. Even the shyest and dedicate one practice to the birth- most politically uneducated people day player. It would be great if one seem to have a strong opinion on day, the birthday boy/girl could the current man in the Oval Office. run the practice and have the team With the 2008 presidential elec- run their favorite drills. If that idea tion in full swing and news chan- doesn’t work, try a team birthday nels consistently reporting it, poli- dinner. Going downtown or sim- tics have invaded every aspect of ply ordering in is a great way to get our lives. And the American people the team together and celebrate. aren’t sick of them yet. Three time Academy Award winning director Oliver Stone capitalized on this phenomenon with his biographi- cal feature film of our incumbent M. Discenza/The Phillipian president. Based on the life and times of George Walker Bush (played Why not go off campus? Take your friend out to dinner in town to cel- by Josh Brolin), “W.” attempts to ebrate. Food and friends make for a very happy birthday, and Andover has If you know how to celebrate but are unsure about presents, recreate the seminal events in the plenty of restaurants where large groups can kick back and enjoy a meal. try a few of these ideas. It is tough buying a good present by your- president’s life that led him to be- Places like Bertucci’s and Yama, both eas- self, so gather a bunch of friends together and chip in for one big come the man he is today. Begin- ily accessible downtown, have delicious present. This way, it will be much less expensive per person and ning with his college years at Yale food and great ambiance. If you want to you won’t be restricted by price. If organizing that is too hard, University and ending with a look travel farther off campus, gather up some there are great gifts you can get on a low budget. The flower store at the decisions made during the friends and take a taxi to Lawrence to see downtown, Kabloom!, offers a variety of singing balloons for a Iraq War, “W.” attempts to study a movie. If a movie isn’t what you have reasonable price (besides flowers, of course). These balloons last Bush from a political, religious and in mind, take your friend away from the for months, and they sing emotional standpoint. area for a fun-filled activity. Get permis- “Happy Birthday” in dif- Stone is widely known as being sion to go hiking, skydiving (a tandem ferent ways when they a staunch liberal, so critics and fans jump could be fun) or bungee jumping— are tapped. Another low alike suspected that “W.” was going anything that will give your friend a thrill budget gift is candy. Buy to be nothing more than a “Bush- and celebrate the passing of another year. lots of small bags of candy bashing” flick. In some respects, If your friend wants to get off campus and place each one some- it is. However, there are moments but avoid extreme sports, you can take where on campus where when the tone of “W.” is almost the train into Boston and spend the day your friend will see sympathetic. It’s a surprise, really, there. Sightsee, shop and explore the city; them—their desk, in their and a welcome one at that. nothing says “happy birthday” like tak- mailbox, their backpack It’s nice to know that Stone ing a quick break from the repetition of or even in their gym lock- tried to create a movie that gives weeks spent at school. A trip to Boston is er. That is a great and easy Bush a fair trial. sure to make a friend’s birthday memo- way to give your friend a However, because he attempts rable and provide a much-needed cure tasty birthday treat. to keep his movie balanced, Stone L. Schaffer/The Phillipian M. Discenza/The Phillipian for cabin fever. creates an uncertain tone through- out the entire film. One second, “W.” is showing a beaten down, pitiable Bush, and the next it’s mocking him. Some movies can What if your friend wants to stay on campus? You can always round up a bunch of friends and play pull this off, but in “W.’s” case, it’s games on the great lawn. Playing “German Spotlight” or “Ghost in the Graveyard” are great ways to cel- simply off-putting. ebrate after dark. To celebrate during the day, hold a campus-wide scavenger or treasure hunt. Be sure to Compiled by Catherine Cannon Some of the issues with the take pictures while you hunt! If a friend’s birthday falls on a school day, be sure to spice up the day of classes overall tone stem from the weird by dressing your friend up. Whether only the birthday girl/boy is dressing up or a whole group of friends and Natasha Vaz sequence of time. “W.” attempts to wants to participate, a costume is sure to make the day even more fun. Choose a theme, create costumes show off a huge chunk of “Dubya’s” and throw in a cardboard crown for whoever’s special day it is; you will have created a fun, carefree way to life, and in doing so it jumps from celebrate and add zing to an ordinary school day. past to present without much con- nection. And even though brev- ity certainly isn’t an issue (it’s a 2 hour and 11 minute-long movie), it still manages to say very little. In the first thirty minutes, Stone presents his two main themes: Politics in Music Dubya’s drinking problems and the relationship issues with his father. It’s not a very deep analysis, and highlight Obama’s race without been quoted saying, “Senator of critics. So when rappers began besides this the movie doesn’t tell Aazim Jafarey going into much depth in regards Obama, in my view, is head and to support Obama, that criticism you anything you haven’t already to his opinions or political ideas. shoulders above the rest [of the spread into his campaign. When heard before. “Black President” by Nas, for candidates].” Jay-Z has said, “If rapper Ludacris claimed “McCain In many ways, “W.” comes dan- In the last eight years, musi- example, features a sample of the [Barack Obama] loses, I really will [doesn’t] belong in any chair un- gerously close to being a shallow cians like rapper Eminem and late Tupac Shakur saying “And feel sorry and sad for the state of less he’s paralyzed,” the media, and poorly conceived movie. In the female rock group the Dixie though it seems heaven-sent/ We America.” and particularly staunch republi- fact, “W.” could have just been a Chicks have vehemently spoken ain’t ready to have a black presi- McCain has found fewer sup- can and detractor of hip-hop,Bill banal story glitzed-up with some out against the Bush administra- dent” and continues with Nas rap- porters in the music industry and O’Reilly, immediately called for pretty visuals. Luckily, an all-star tion, and music and politics have ping the lines “America surprise has even had legal disputes over Obama to denounce the lyrics. cast manages to outshine the ma- become closely intertwined. With us / And let a black man guide us.” the use of some songs at his Re- Though Obama’s campaign later jority of the film’s problems. With the 2008 election quickly ap- The song has been expanded into publican events. Still, there are did speak out against the song, the Elizabeth Banks as Laura Bush, proaching, many musicians appear two remixes, both of which are some who publicly favor McCain– backlash served as a warning to James Cromwell as George H. W. to have come together in support featured on the recent Pro-Obama including reggaeton performer rappers; bad-mouthing Obama’s Bush, Richard Dreyfuss as Dick of Barack Obama. mixtape “Yes We Can,” released Daddy Yankee and country singer opponents can unleash a nega- Cheney and many more famous Songs hailing the presidential by critically acclaimed DJ Green John Rich. tive result on their candidate of names playing the politicians we hopeful abound and continue to Lantern and music legend Russell However, that is not necessar- choice. see on CNN, it would have been emerge each day. John McCain, Simmons. ily a political disadvantage for Mc- Whether it is bashing President inexcusable if the acting had also however, seems to have had much While the songs focus the ma- Cain. The support of musicians Bush or praising a current presi- been poor. less success in gaining the support jority of their attention on Obama’s has been both beneficial and detri- dential candidate, musicians will Luckily, the acting is premium of musicians. race, the songs don’t ignore the mental for Obama. continue to voice their political quality. Brolin stands out as a true Among the different music senator’s life struggles. Chicago While political songs can ap- opinions through their art. On No- movie star, utterly embodying the genres, hip-hop has perhaps been rapper Rhymefest versifies “He peal to younger voters and urban vember 4th, United States citizens Bush we’ve come to know over the the most supportive of Obama, had the audacity to hope/ All we youth who might not normally will have a chance to express their past eight years. Stone has assem- largely due to Obama’s African- need is the capacity to vote.” vote (hundreds of songs urge teens own views, and this time it won’t bled an unexpected pool of talent, American identity. Songs such Support for Obama stretches to register to vote), they have also be through CDs and MP3s, but and even though many people orig- as “Black President” and “My beyond his race and his relative resulted in some backlash, partic- through the voting booths. inally questioned the casting deci- President [Is youth. While Obama has inspired ularly involving his hip-hop sup- sions, it’s now obvious that practi- Black]” many artists in their twenties, old- porters. cally everyone was perfect for their er musicians ranging from Bruce It is no secret that the hip-hop roles. Springsteen to Jay-Z have backed music industry has had its share In this particularly important Obama as well. Springsteen has year in politics, “W.” is sure to po- larize people. Avid supporters of Bush will appreciate the sympa- thetic portrayal of “Dubya” while ardent “Bush-bashers” will find some of his least flattering mo- ments humorous. Stone tried to go for fair and balanced, but in the end created something very vanilla. Be- sides the acting, nothing in “W.” is particularly great. People with very strong feelings about our 43rd president might find some enjoyment out of Stone’s latest, but if you don’t fall into that category, you might just want to settle for news coverage of the 2008 election. At least the debates are consistently interesting.

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