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VOL. CXL, No. 16 Veritas Super Omnia SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

New Series: Winning Women NEW NAMEPLATE Sarah Mleczko Woolworth ‘76 is the This year marks 140 years of The Phillipian, the oldest secondary school newspaper in the United States. As a nod to, and in first female athlete to be featured in The celebration of, 140 years on Andover hill, the nameplate — “The Phillipian” text at the top of page A1 — has been changed to a Phillipian’s new feature series, “Winning modernized version of a nameplate first printed in 1882. We hope that this change will serve as a reminder of our past as we Women.” look to the future of journalism and the next 140 years. Sports, 8

In Defense A BIG BLUE WELCOME of DACA Students Organize Blackout and Phone-a Thon to Protest DACA Repeal

ALEXANDRA LEBARON AND ANDIE PINGA Students and faculty, dressed in all-black, stood on the steps of Samuel Phillips Hall last Friday night to protest against government plans for rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Organized by Out of the Blue (OOTB), the “black- out” sought to raise awareness and unite the school commu- nity against President Trump’s proposed repeal, according to the Junah Jang ’20, a board member of OOTB. “Even though a large major- ity of people have heard about DACA, they might not know what it stands for, who it af- The Class of 2018 welcomes new students during Orientation Week, commonly known as “Camp Andover.” T.RYNNE/THE PHILLIPIAN fects, and the disadvantages of repealing it … Seeing that huge presence of black shirts and black pants all across the Sam- “What is Character?”: NYT Best-Selling Author Phil stairs, [we all] look like a block of color and a really uni- fied group,” said Jang. Addresses Andover Community Established by the Obama administration in 2012, DACA H. Browne Distinguished Pro- wards recorded an episode of goals,”she said in her podcast grants 800,000 immigrants — WILL ENNIS fessor of Psychology at the Uni- Andover’s “Every Quarter” pod- recording. who entered the nation illegal- What do cadets training at versity of Pennsylvania, author cast defining what grit means to However, Duckworth high- ly before age 16 — permission West Point, teachers working of The New York Times best- her. lighted how being gritty does to live, study, and work in the at some of the most challenging selling book “Grit: The Power “When I say grit, I mean that not imply that one should ne- United States for a two-year schools, and children compet- of Passion and Perseverance,” aspect of character that encour- glect self-care and happiness to period, according to “The New ing in the National Spelling Bee and recipient of 2013 MacAr- ages us to be passionate about achieve a goal. York Times.” have in common? According to thur Genius Fellowship, spoke what we’re doing and perse- Angela Duckworth, the answer Wednesday night in Cochran vering over a very, very long is simple: grit. Chapel about the importance time period. So, both passion Continued on 4, Column 4 Continued on 4, Column 1 Duckworth, a Christopher of character and grit and after- and perseverance for long-term

Data courtesy of John ASM to be Simulcasted Wilson, Director of CLASSESCLASSES BY BYTHE THE NUMBERS NUMBERSStudent Information; in Kemper for Portion of Registrar Student Body AS OF THEAS OF START THE OF START THE 240THOF THE ACADEMIC 240TH ACADEMIC YEAR, THERE YEAR, ARE THERE 1,154 STUDENTS.ARE 1,154 STUDENTS. change will encourage students RACHEL CHANG to stay engaged. CLASS OFCLASS 2021 OF 2021 CLASS OF CLASS2020 OF 2020CLASS OF 2019CLASS OF 2019CLASS OF 2018CLASS OF 2018 Beginning this term, Under- “[The Cluster Deans] feel that classmen and Uppers from each students would have their phones cluster will take turns watching away, wouldn’t be studying, 223223 292292300300339339 a livestream of All-School Meet- wouldn’t be sleeping… if there ing (ASM) in Kemper Audito- were more faculty members,” she rium due to lack of space in Co- said. “Fundamentally, our kids CLASS SIZES RELATIVE TO WHOLE STUDENT BODY chran Chapel, according Dean are really respectful folks, so of- CLASS SIZES RELATIVE TO WHOLE STUDENT BODY 100% of Students and Residential Life ten all it takes is an adult nearby 100% Jennifer Elliott ’94. Seniors will to remind them how important continue to observe ASM from it is to listen respectfully in that the Chapel pews. space.” 80% “I think [space restrictions] Margot Hutchins ’20 said, 80% mean we miss out on opportuni- THE SENIOR CLASS INCLUDES 18 “The whole point of an ASM is to POST-GRADUATETHE SENIOR STUDENTS. CLASS INCLUDES 18 ties for students to engage in real- bring the whole student body to- 60% POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS. ly rich conversations with faculty gether. By separating clusters into 60% members [and] to process … what [two separate rooms], the new the meeting was about,” said El- ASM defeats the purpose.” BOARDING VS DAY STUDENTS liott. Hutchins proposed adding 40% BOARDING VS DAY STUDENTS “If it’s going to be an All School chairs in the aisles or allowing 40% DAY Meeting, we’d love there to be as students to seat up by the or- 26.3% DAY many community members as gan chamber. “Seeing someone 20% BOARDING 26.3% 29.4% possible engaging.” first-hand is a very different ex- 25.3% 26.0% 73.7% 19.3%20% BOARDING /THE PHILLIPIAN Cluster Deans have routine- perience from viewing someone 29.4% 25.3% 26.0% 73.7% ly expressed concerns regarding speak [through] a webcam. Even 0% 19.3% THERE ARE 303 DAY STUDENTS students’ inattentive behavior though it’s difficult [to] fit every- 2021 2020 2019 2018 AND 851 BOARDING STUDENTS. during ASM, and although the re- one in, they should keep the [cur- 0% THERE ARE 303 DAY STUDENTS S.BLOOM vision has not yet been added to rent format],” she said. 2021 2020 2019 2018 AND 851 BOARDING STUDENTS. the Blue Book, Elliott hopes the Cut Limit Reduced to Two Missed Attendances

and often resulted in probation. unexcused absences will meet RACHEL CHANG Dean of Students and Resi- with their point person or at- Students, beware: two cuts dential Life, Jennifer Elliott ’94 tend mandatory weekend study is now the maximum amount a said, “We want to improve stu- hall. Six to 15 unexcused ab- student can have without con- dent independence. We want sences will result in Student sequences. The Blue Book un- students to be going to all of Reflection and a Core Team/ derwent revisions over the sum- their engagements, whether Full Team Response. 16-plus mer, and new policies, made that’s their classes, their work unexcused absences will cause with a more severe approach, duty, their advising meetings, a Full Team Response or Stu- are implemented to stress their extracurricular commit- dent Program Review Commit- the importance of attendance ments, we just want to give tee (SPRC) Review. during school-related activities. R.PREM/THE PHILLIPIAN students every reason to attend Previously, poor attendance their commitments.” Blue Key Heads leads the procession of Seniors as they march into first was considered a major offense Continued on 4, Column 4 ASM of 2017-2018. Students with three to five

Commentary 2-3 Sports 8-10 Arts 11-12 The Eighth Page 7 Big Blue Bicycles Fall Team Previews An Appe-thai-zing Addition The Eighth Page goes back to school. Allison Zhu ‘19 proposes a Catch up on Andover’s Fall rosters A new restaurant, Gati Thai Bistro, Also: Five things to expect from bike-sharing business for the cam- before they set off on the path to opens in downtown Andover, John Palfrey’s last year! pus to adopt. victory. replacing its predecessor One Thong Chai.

Editorial 2 News 4-6 Andover’s Alphabet New Year, New Faculty The Phillipian, vol. CXL, decon- structs what it means to truly emu- Get an inside look at the person- late Andover’s Big Blue Values. alities and motivations of the new Andover teachers. J.WOLFE/THE PHILLIPIAN COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA 2 Commentary The Phillipian September 15, 2017

Editorial Andover’s Alphabet The oldest preparatory newspaper in the United States. Founded 1857. Vol. CXL, No. 15 Rudd C. Fawcett President Phillips Academy nother year, anoth- vague enough to interpret in and apply them to the times er autumn, another a variety of ways, and catchy we live in. Some returning Cecelia L. Vieira Arts & Leisure The Eighth Page A hoard of Juniors to enough to grace the back of a students have already begun Executive Editor Lauren Lee Connor Devlin roam the paths in congested t-shirt. to set expectations for their Hannah Zhang Charlie Mayhew droves. There are some parts Just as Andover expects peers’ participation, taking Illustration of the start of the Andover its students to honor these action with events like the Ananda J. Kao Commentary Evelyn Wu school year that seem to re- core values, we as students DACA phone-a-thon outside Managing Editor Katie Hartzell Amy Xia peat themselves each Sep- expect a certain level of ac- Paresky Commons. Forums, Emily Ndiokho tember as we lean into days countability from our class- events, and statements orga- Adrienne Zhang News JB Lim defined by brisk mornings mates. As has been explored nized by students set a pow- Juan Pablo Ramos and sweltering afternoons. in many start-of-the-year erful standard for how our Copy Another batch of awkward discussions, the class of 2021 mottos, ABCDE, Smart with Serena X. Ren Emma Wong, Head Sports name games, another day stu- is matriculating at a time of Heart, and Big Blue Nice, Managing Editor Isabelle Bicks Anjunae Chandran dent locker to forego, anoth- significant national turmoil. must be put to work, we need Zoe Hutchins Nithish Kalpat er lesson in the importance The explicit hate and vio- only to step up to the plate. Nicholas Schoeller Jennifer Lee Larson Tolo Reuben Philip of keeping off the grass. Re- lence displayed at rallies in The importance of par- turning students will recog- Charlottesville and Boston ticipation cannot be stressed nize the patterns. drew further attention to the enough; that’s why it comes Nick Toldalagi Data Visualization And so, like clockwork, the institutionalized racism and up in Head of School John Managing Editor Samantha Bloom Photo kickoff of Fall Term brings anti-Semitism that perme- Palfrey’s opening speech Alejandra Macaya Digital another slogan students ates many facets of American every year, and that’s why Eliza Bienstock Tyler Rynne should use to define their culture, as evidenced by ra- orientation leaders always Caroline Yun Video Andover experience. This cial profiling by law enforce- add extra emphasis to show- Julia Morrissey Layout year, new students have been ment and disproportionate ing up and getting involved G. Cedric Elkouh Jessica Wang Executive Digital Editor Isabelle Beckwith introduced to the five Big rates of poverty. Acts of ter- on campus. This is the most Lucy Jung Blue Values: Authenticity, rorism and genocide like we important part of existing Balance, Courage, Diversity, have seen in Myanmar have in full at Andover. The mot- Advertising and Empathy, otherwise re- left the international com- tos the school gives us to live Business Alexandra Loumidis ferred to as ABCDE. Andover munity reeling, and natural by are intentionally vague so Michael McCullom Matthew R. Shea Pierce Bausano loves a good rallying slogan. disasters have left thousands that we may find a way to ap- Chief Financial Officer Lara Robinson Circulation The ABCDEs are sentiments displaced — and some dead — ply them in a dynamic man- Moyo Oyebode like “Smart with Heart” and domestically. ner. These are the ideals that the ever-popular “Big Blue Here is where Andover we must strive to live up to. Associates Staff Positions Nice” repackaged to articu- students must set themselves late what Andover values in apart: we must take these News Arts & Leisure Business Photographer Sports its students. These are great traits and values that the This editorial represents the Will Ennis Michelle Jeon Drake McFaul Isaiah Lee Andy Kim traits and values to emulate: admissions office promotes views of The Phillipian, vol. Andie Pinga Romulus Sottile William Locke CXL.

Letter To The Editor o the Editor: will be seated in Kemper Audi- we full heartedly agree with. shared experiences such as lis- change, please reach out to us With the advent of a torium, attending virtually via We take issue, however, with tening to invited speakers, per- or another member of Student T new All School Meeting live-stream. the proposed solution. formers, and our own peers. Council so we can convey your policy, we, the Andover stu- The main reason for this new The exclusion of members of Watching such proceedings feelings to the administration. dent body Co-Presidents urge policy is because there is sim- the student body will disrupt via live stream grossly under- We have always believed that the administration to recon- ply not enough room for stu- the communal environment of mines the intended nature of All School Meeting is an im- sider their decision. For those dents and a significant amount All School Meeting. All School the meetings. portant tradition that brings unfamiliar with the change, of faculty to simultaneously at- Meeting is the only time where If you feel strongly about the school closer together, and the new policy dictates that for tend All School Meeting. The the Andover student body will this new All School Meeting we will not stand by as it is dis- All School Meetings this year, administration has also pos- congregate in a given week. policy, please speak up: there is mantled. Juniors, Lowers, and Uppers ited that All School Meeting is This time is so cherished be- a middle ground we can reach from a different cluster each not truly “all school” without cause it fosters community that involves creative think- Sincerely, week will not be seated in the participation by members of through the literal shared ing, but we need your voice. If Eastlyn Frankel & Sam Bird chapel. Instead, these students the faculty, a sentiment that space on campus and also the you are concerned about this Student Body Co-Presidents Empty the Bucket

them to be. Although mean- tional competition. Lists are for items we have completed makes ning, everything on the list can SARIKA RAO ingful experiences can include chores and groceries — not for us more or less interesting peo- be found. The chances of com- planned events, such as trips, fun activities. If we conflate fun ple. As psychologist Christopher pleting every single activity on ly in a hot air balloon. concerts, and parties, most of with tasks that need to be com- Peterson wrote in a Psychology a bucket list are slim. When we Go skydiving. Break a the significant experiences in pleted, we can’t enjoy our lives. Today article, “A hypothetical write specific, detailed bucket Fworld record. Swim with our lives turn out to be the most Instead, we always think ahead question: How many items on lists, we set ourselves up for dis- sharks. Visit every country in the unexpected moments. Since to the next goal, completing a typical bucket list would be appointment when at least a few world. These activities all sound bucket lists usually include one then chasing after another. deleted if someone were not al- of our wishes do not happen. It pretty amazing, but their appeal highly specific and outlandish I have written several summer lowed to talk about them to oth- is better to take opportunities as is lost when they become noth- things, they require a lot of plan- bucket lists, but whenever I do, ers? A likely answer: Many of they come rather than thinking ing more than simple boxes to be ning. Thus, these moments tend I find myself stressing out about them.” of specific things to do now, be- checked. to be planned and anticipated completing each activity before Crossing off items on a bucket cause we can’t do everything. Bucket lists are a common more than they are actually en- school starts rather than enjoy- list isn’t like crossing off items Getting rid of bucket lists is way for people to keep track of joyed. ing my summer. Bucket lists can on a grocery list. You can usually much easier said than done. activities — usually specific, ad- Striving to check off boxes also make us feel competitive find what you need in a grocery It’s perfectly understandable to venturous activities — that they on a bucket list also creates with others, as if the number of store, and with sufficient plan- covet certain experiences. But want to do at some point in their stress and uninten- by dumping the bucket lists, you lives. It comes from the expres- are making a decision to gener- sion “to kick the bucket,” but bucket lists don’t just have to be No matter how things you want to do before you mundane, our die. They can also be for more specific time periods. Summer ordinary lives bucket lists and high school are often just as bucket lists are both popular, meaningful as and many Andover students keep bucket lists specific to their our bucket list time at our school. objectives. I’ve kept bucket lists my whole life, and I’m still guilty ally be more spontaneous and of keeping them. But the more to say “yes” more. When an op- I think about it, the more faults portunity to leave your comfort I find with this system of log- zone arises, you’re less likely to ging activities. A bucket list is write it off. Instead of bucket essentially a collection of tasks lists, try writing a list of exciting used to measure our adventur- things after you do them so that ousness and spontaneity, an you can look back on them later. inherent contradiction. More This way, we can have our excit- importantly, it often leads us to ing activities and still live our overlook the interim between lives in between. Rather than each activity. No matter how mapping out our life experienc- phillipian mundane, our ordinary lives are es with lists, let’s embrace them /the often just as meaningful as our as they come. bucket list objectives. The items on bucket lists are t.conrardy Sarika Rao is a three-year not as meaningful as we expect Upper from Andover, Mass.

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ily members live in constant friends as if we’re less. I, like comes more pressing as ha- students of color. For many of KEELY AOUGA fear of being deported. It’s many underrepresented stu- tred grows in our society. the students of color, we are so hard to be that girl, and it dents of color, am anxious While I am certainly not each other’s support systems o be a Black girl gets harder everyday. when I return to school and immune to these fears, I en- and families. That is how you at a predominantly But at the end of each sum- must begin to prepare to car- courage underrepresented make it at Andover. T white institution is mer, I must strive to be that ry the burden of being our- students of color new and Most importantly, the ad- a to be locked in a constant girl once again. I must return selves. Whether it be as the returning to start the school ministration must reach out struggle to find balance. I to Andover’s campus to exist only underrepresented per- year confidently. Demand and hear the concerns of un- must not be too loud nor too in a place where I feel that son of color in our the equity and inclusion the derrepresented students of sassy nor too intimidating. people that look at classes, the school promises because An- color. Now, more than ever, And most importantly, I must me and my only one dover is our home as well. Andover must take a stand remain unfazed by the ig- speaking It is important that we as a for students of color on its norance in the world. on behalf community remember that campus and uphold its val- I must pretend to be of our entire we have faculty of color in ues of equity and inclusion. okay in order to be minority group, classrooms and the counsel- Tasks such as hosting regular the strong black or the only ones ing center who understand check-in meetings to ensure girl that ev- who are heavily what it means to be a student the safety and support of un- eryone ex- impacted by igno- of color struggling and other derrepresented students of pects me to rance and preju- students in our same posi- color would have be incred- be. But the diced thoughts tion. ibly impactful. truth is, and actions. Not Although sometimes it My hope is that soon un- I can’t be only is it draining, feels like strides by people derrepresented students of that girl. but it is often isolat- of color and other minor- color can come to campus at I can’t ing and causes some ity groups are being undone, the end of every break free of be resilient of us to feel invisible. we must continue to up- worry. We will walk around when people In the past three hold the legacy of those that campus feeling safe. We will are preaching and months, numerous hor- came before us. It is impor- feel at home. Just remember practicing white su- rid and life-changing tant that underrepresented that you are not alone in this, premacy, or freely events have taken place Juniors and Lowers of color and if we all share our voices waving Confederate in the country and around are aware that while Com- and speak louder, we will fi- flags claiming it’s the world. The violence munity and Multicultural nally be heard. I ask that you not racist. I can’t in Charlottesville, the re- Development Office (CAMD) don’t give up and continue to be that girl when I cent rescinding of the De- is simply a building con- be proud of who you are, and see my friends and ferred Action for Child- nected to Morse. CAMD is a allow yourself to explore who fam- hood Arrival, as well as safe place for many — a place you are meant to be. Andover the devastation wrought where we can feel at home, a is a tricky place as it is, but by Hurricanes Harvey place that can become their you must always remember and Irma have caused home, too. I encourage them that you are not alone and students like me to fear to come to meetings for the there are people that look the campus environment. Afro-Latino-American Soci- like you and me cheering you Many of us fear how the re- ety or Alianza Latina or just on, fighting for you, and here cent events, coupled with the go to CAMD to feel loved for you. phillipian ideology of our current PO- and share laughs with people /the TUS, might encourage people who will look at you and love on our campus to normalize every inch of you. Additional- Keely Aouga is a three-year Z. Stewart hate speech and violence. ly, the older students of color Upper from Newark, N.J. The question of safety be- must look out for the younger

Big Blue Bicycles

ALLISON ZHU

magine if you could hop onto a bicycle in front of Gelb IScience Center and ride to Elson Art Center. Imagine if you could do that without having to worry about locks, keys, or a lost bike. Think about it. Wouldn’t these bicycles be Big, Blue, and Nice? Many Andover students use popular sharing services such as Airbnb for home-sharing, and Uber and Lyft for car-sharing, but what about bike-sharing? This summer in Shanghai, China, I set out to try the “little yellow bicycles” that had the city buzzing. Upon arriving at the main street, I was welcomed by a vast array of hundreds of shining bikes. I hopped on an available yellow bicycle by the company started in Beijing Uni- versity, Ofo, opened the mobile Many Andover students use popular sharing services such as AirBnB for home- sharing, and Uber and Lyft for car-sharing, but m.zhao/the phillipian what about bike- sharing? take and leave the bikes wher- to his campus, for 50 cents lock unlocked bicycles, report Many bike-sharing programs ever they please. an hour to ride. According to slashed QR codes, clean up in United States have failed application, inputted the corre- After experiencing the conve- MassLive, 200 bicycles will be trash left in baskets, and arrange to garner a large enough pool sponding bike number located nience of short-distance travel brought to Worcester on Sep- bicycles parked haphazardly. To of users to sustain their busi- on the bike tag, and unlocked using bike-sharing, I thought tember 14. If WPI can do it, so nesses. I believe that this is par- the bike with the four-digit about the logistics and possibil- can we! With most Andover A cooperation tially because of cost and conve- code the screen returned. Not ity of bringing this innovation students owning smartphones nience reasons, but also because only did I escape the Shanghai halfway across the world onto that can easily download bike- between bike- we are oftentimes too absorbed heat, but my bill totaled a grand Andover’s campus. For the past sharing mobile apps, efficient sharing businesses in attaining private homes, cars, 15 cents. few years, I have heard numer- short-distance transportation is and school and lives. Later that week, I tested out a ous complaints from students just a few steps away. Bike-sharing at Andover bicycle produced by Ofo’s rival, about the walk from Gelb to El- The main concern with intro- campuses is would encourage more students Mobike: I scanned the bike’s son, and from Morton House to ducing a bike-sharing system plausible and could to make the trip to breakfast be- QR code and paid through my Bulfinch. I often see signs post- onto campus would be safety benefit more than fore class, save students from smartphone. The lock clicked ed by students reporting miss- and regulation. For example, lugging heavy backpacks back open and I was all set to go. I ing scooters and bicycles. would students use the bikes only Andover and forth campus, and perhaps arrived at my destination in no A cooperation between bike- respectfully? Would students students. reduce the total number of stu- time, and was able to park my sharing businesses and school remember to use helmets when dent tardies. But more impor- bicycle wherever I wanted. campuses is plausible and could riding the bicycles around cam- make sure students do not ride tantly, familiarizing ourselves The bike-sharing businesses benefit more than only Andover pus? What are the boundaries off campus, we could program with sharing-technologies ear- in China are bringing millions of students. The two largest bike- for the bicycles? the bicycles to auto-lock when ly-on at Andover will teach us bikers onto the streets, ranging sharing businesses in China, These concerns can all be ad- a certain road is passed, as each to think “sharing-ly,” and move from work commuters to for- Mobike and Ofo, are eager to dressed. First, as to the respect- bicycle is connected to a navi- us to participate in sharing ser- eign tourists. The key attraction expand overseas. For example, a ful usage of bicycles, a team gation service. Additionally, to vices even beyond high school. of these bike-sharing services student at Worcester Polytech- of students could monitor the ensure the safety of community is the no-docking strategy. In- nic Institute (WPI) in Massa- bicycle locations, and also, the members, Phillips Academy Allison Zhu is a three-year stead of having to find specific chusetts has recently partnered mobile application could of- Public Safety could designate Upper from Shanghai, China. docking stations, users are able with Ofo to bring bike-sharing fer incentives to students who “no bicycle” zones. 4 NEWS The Phillipian September 15, 2017 Duckworth Highlights NEWS IN BRIEF Importance of Positivity and • This Monday marked the sixteen-year anni- • The Phillipian has been named one of 49 final- Health in Chapel Speech versary of the events of 9/11, in which Andover ists in the National Scholastic Press Associa- Miriam Feldman ’18, an attend- lost two alumni, Todd Isaac ’90 and Stacey tion’s Pacemaker competition, held annually Sanders ’94. To honor all those affected by the Continued from 1, Column 4 ee of the talk and subsequent din- since the organization’s foundation in 1921. 275 ner session, said Duckworth was painful legacy of the terror attacks, black rib- student news publications from 21 states and “When people are doing things bons were distributed to be worn by members personable and engaging. England entered the competition, and 26 will that really harm themselves, and “I just want to say that everyone of the community and names submitted by stu- eventually earn the Pacemaker award, placing others, in the long-term [such as] who wasn’t here should go watch dents, staff, and faculty were displayed on the them in the top ten percent of all applicants. not giving your friends your atten- it on MediaSpace right now,” she Paresky Commons screen scroll. In addition, The Phillipian last won the award in 2012. tion, not taking care of your health, said. “The dinner in particular all flags flew at half-mast, and the bells of Co- not sleeping enough, feeling real- was a really amazing experience chran Chapel tolled at 8:46 a.m., the moment at ly bad about yourself because of because she took the time to re- which the first plane struck the North Tower. failure, [they aren’t] actually being ally listen to people, engage with gritty because grit is about long- the struggles of being a student at term stamina, and nobody can Andover [or any] high-powered keep that up in the long term,” she learning environment.” Andover Welcomes Opening of said in the podcast. “And nobody Max Rigby-Hall ’18, another should want to keep that up. So the attendee, said, “The conversations New Bancroft and Snyder Buildings magic of grit isn’t pulling all-night- she held with us, and her talk, re- ers and being a crazy person. I ally relates to this campus, and is think the magic of grit is knowing something that is very applica- and emotional benefits of living in 8:30,” said Modeste. where you’re going.” IANNA RAMDHANY-CORREA a practically new dorm. “We’ll take intramurals for bas- ble to us as a student body, and In a question-and-answer something that relates to privilege, “The fact that the dorm is new ketball and put them in the new session at the end of her talk, After a period of construction allows us as Banc-ers to set the facility... so then these folks could which is something we talk about and renovation around campus, Duckworth spoke directly to the a lot.” standards for what we want our start and hour earlier and we could Andover students in attendance Bancroft Hall is now open to stu- dorm to represent and how we alleviate some of the problems on dents while the Snyder Center ap- and gave one takeaway she really want our dorm to involve. The the basketball court,” he continued. hoped they would remember. proaches its grand opening in the house counselors and proctors Track runner Abhinav Tadikon- Winter term. “Life is really hard and there are have been really great about estab- da ’20 is especially excited for the going to be times when you’re go- Bancroft Hall, an upperclass- lishing the framework for an inclu- new track facility in the Snyder men girls dorm, was under reno- ing to be sad or anxious and make sive community that I’ve always center because he says the location bad decisions… I know this is kind vation for the 2016-2017 academic wanted,” explains Junah Jang ’20. of last year’s winter indoor track year. The dorm itself is unique giv- of a downer message, but I want to After nearly a year of construc- was not suitable for sports events. tell you that ultimately, it’s going en that it has its own full kitchen, tion, the Snyder Center is also ap- “The indoor track is a very a study space, and that the house to be okay,” she said. “And here’s a proaching completion in prepa- small space, so a lot of the events little science to comfort you: I can counselors do not live in the dorm ration for its grand opening in the overlapped... For example the 50 but rather in adjunct housing. Ban- show you graphs of development winter. meter dash overlapped the 150 over time, and where you are is like croft consists of all singles and one Leon Modeste, Head of Athlet- meter races so you couldn’t do double. the perfect storm of emotional tur- ics, explains that Snyder center in more than a couple events at a time moil… So many things are in flux, Justice Robinson ’18 said, addition to the Borden Gym will which made it pretty inconvenient “Many people, including myself, and it can be a torturous time, to be create a more manageable sched- because it extended the overall honest. But, if I showed you these describe it as very hotel-like. We ule for athletes. time of the meet itself,” said Ta- R.PREM/THE PHILLIPIAN graphs of happiness, of character Audience members needed to started referring to the common “Our goal athletically is to have dikonda. development, of grit, of well-being, register in advance to ensure a room as the lobby. The dorm also everyone done by dinner...So right Currently expected to have a has these awesome hydration sta- of meaning and purpose, they all go seat at the Chapel for Duckworth’s now and for years the basket- soft opening after Thanksgiving up.” speech. tions on every floor, so that was ball kids, the squash kids, and the break and a final opening in Febru- a nice architectural addition.” swimmers are getting out of here ary, the Snyder Center will house In addition to some of the new 8:30 and it’s late and it disrupts 12 new squash courts, a 200 meter physical features of the dorm, stu- their dinner. It also means the track, and three glass multipurpose dents who are currently living in trainers are getting out of here at rooms. Two Cuts is the New Four Bancroft have noticed the social they’re having a hard time in a Continued from 1, Column 5 class, we want to be sure that the adults around them are supporting Students Gather to “Stand With the Dreamers” “We have outlined a list of con- them,” said Elliott. sequences for major absentees “Let’s say, for example, for a where a student will have a series whole week I had a lot of work, and of core team responses, a full team on a Friday, my body decided that it response, and ultimately a full- needed some empathy and balance team meeting,” said Elliott. and decided to sleep through two The core team includes the stu- classes. Having the two cut system dent’s cluster dean, primary house makes the repercussions for sleep- counselor/day student advisor, and ing a little longer a lot worse than it if the student boards, their advisor. was before,” said Vish Dhar ‘19. The full team includes the core “I don’t think it really helps team, all current instructors in ac- with administering punishments ademic courses, coaches, and su- or anything like that, you’re just go- pervisors. Their job is to assist the ing to get a lot more people cutting. student with time management, a You’re going to have to be giving a healthier sleep schedule, and at- lot of restrictions for overcutting, tend to obstacles a student may so I don’t think it’s helping any- I.LEE/THE PHILLIPIAN have getting to class. one,” continued Dhar. Ekan Belo-Osagie ’19 and Kristian Menes ’19 participated in an OOTB-organized phone-a-thon, calling their represen- “I feel like the two cuts system The “Attendances and Absenc- tatives to express their support for the DACA program. is a good way to help people make es” section is highlighted on pages sure that they’re getting caught up 54-56 of the Blue Book, where the lege, people who are starting their Thompson Uwanomen ’19 said with classes and making sure that jobs.” students should stay informed of rules explicitly state that students Continued from 1, Column 5 they’re responsible for their own accumulating unexcused absences Susanne Torabi, International events and decisions surrounding education because it’s boarding Jang said that recipients of Student and Academy Travel Co- DACA. will receive disciplinary action. school. I’m a supporter of it be- Changes in the Blue Book are DACA must either have a high ordinator, recalls her experience of “Here at Andover awareness cause I think it will really help peo- school diploma, currently be en- living in the United States as an im- is key. Learning about DACA here not uncommon, according to El- ple just keep up with their class- liott. The aim of the Blue Book is rolled in school, or be honorably migrant. especially would not only facili- work, take care of themselves, and discharged from the military. “Illegal. Of course, you could tate discourse, [but also ensure] to outline the expectation for stu- be responsible academically,” said dents and to make rules clear. “They’re not violent criminals,” look at it that way, but what does it that we aren’t completely oblivi- Jen Lu ‘19. she said. “They’re not people who do to a person who is stamped like ous to what’s happening outside “Every year we revise the Blue Multiple terms of unexcused Book. That’s our practice, and are mooching off of the system. 90% that? I remember what it did to me of [school] and make it so that we absences and failure to follow the of them pay their taxes consistently, when I was looked as on paper [as incorporate our beliefs on [DACA] that’s been our practice forever. expectations could result in expul- Truthfully, every time it goes to so to get rid of [DACA] would be to a] foreign alien until I became a to everyday life here,” Uwanomen sion from the school or a required [displace] people who have served permanent resident and then, three said. print, there’s always something leave of absence. If a Senior has that we think ‘Hm… maybe we in our military [or] spent their en- years ago,...a dual citizen of Germa- OOTB also hosted a phone-a- ten or more unexcused absences tire childhood living in America and ny and the U.S,” she said. thon Wednesday afternoon as a fol- could explain that more clearly, during spring term, then the stu- maybe that’s something that we benefiting the system.” Torabi continued, “What I wor- low-up to the “blackout.” The event dent will receive his or her diplo- Abdu Donka ’18, a board mem- ry most about [is that] we have no held in front of Paresky Commons should do better or differently,’ ” ma late and will likely be excluded said Elliott. ber of OOTB said, “Out of the Blue idea about what number of our stu- provided information for students from Commencement activities strongly believes in the enforcement dents, faculty, staff are affected by to call Congress representatives and In terms of ideas for the future, including prom. Elliott suspects that there will be of DACA and it being [an] executive [the end of DACA] and how they urge support for DACA. According to Elliott, commit- action… We do not support Trump’s deal with it. But it’s my obligation as “[With] the phone-a-thon, we revisions in room visiting policies ment is an essential element, and to make Andover more gender-in- repeal because he’s really putting so a faculty member to make sure that want to make sure that the Andover attending activities is a fundamen- many people’s [livelihoods] on the the students feel safe… Because it’s a community is… actually [making an clusive. tal reason for being at Andover. She Elliott said, “Thinking about line: everything they’ve worked for, life in limbo and a life that is roller- effort], not just saying that we care wants to make sure students are kids who are in the middle of col- coaster-like right now.” about something,” said Jang. the binary nature of our room vis- going to class and that even when iting policies right now, and a lot they are not in a learning environ- of the hetero-normative assump- ment, they are still engaged with tions that are made when thinking their surroundings. about our room visiting practices “We want to include parents and policies. And so we’re trying or families in that conversation to to think about how we can craft a help motivate kids to get to class, policy that is more in line with our and be part of the conversation values and our community expec- when kids are struggling. When tations.” September 15, 2017 The Phillipian NEWS 5 Photo of the Week: Bagpipe it Up!

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“Growing up, I loved looking at the night sky, thinking about black holes, supernovas... My degree is in Physics, but I did basically Introducing all of my electives in Astronomy and then I’m going to graduate school after this for a PhD in Astronomy.

the New I really like all the energy from all the students here; I like that there are a lot of people around, it just keeps things upbeat and 2017-2018 positive and there’s always a place to go where something else is going on.”

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• Jen Quijas, Teaching Fellow in English • Ying Cai, Teaching Fellow in Chinese “I became a teacher because I want to make the world a more • Jessica Pierre, Psychological Counselor and Wellness Educa- thoughtful place and I think history is an important avenue for do- tor ing that in terms of teaching people to think about other’s perspec- • Macenzie Hess, Teaching Fellow in History tives.” • Stephen Russell, Instructor in Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science - Juan Gabriel Sanchez • Emily Landes, Instructor in Mathematics, Statistics & Com- puter Science • Garrett Richie, Instructor in English • Ben Talarico, Teaching Fellow in English “What inspired me to teach Spanish is a lifelong love of Spanish. • Juan Gabriel Sanchez, Instructor in History I’ve been lucky enough to be able to travel and live in different • Clair Dahm, Instructor in History spanish speaking countries in my life and I find the act of teaching • Clair Dahm, Instructor in History • Susan Esty, Wellness Designer a foreign language really challenging and really interesting. • Sophie Lew, Sykes Wellness Center Intern • Anabelle Ferguson, Teaching Fellow in French Andover has this kind of vibrant culture that you can just feel • Jay Esty, House Counselor when you walk on the campus. It feels kind of electric...You can feel • Stephanie Sparling Williams, Visiting Scholar in Art History that there are a couple thousand people who are dedicated to mak- • Lindsey Whitesides, Teaching Fellow in English ing this a community of learners and I think that is really unique • Jonathan Sit, Teaching Fellow in Physics and really special.” • Miriam Villanueva, Instructor in History • Alec Walker, Teaching Fellow in History • Estefania Diaz Berrios, Intern Sykes Wellness Center - Katherine Matheson • Noureddine El Alam, Instructor in Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science • Anneke Skidmore, Associate Director & Dean of Summer “I’ve taught at the university level and it was just very impersonal, Session I’d see students for an hour and then they would leave and they • Jim McQuade, Visiting Scholar in Finance • Tracy Golini, Instructor in Physics would never want to interact with you, as opposed to here I can • Jamie Phinney, Associate Director of College Counseling develop meaningful relationships with students. I can meet them • Meg Bednarcik, Instructor in Mathematics, Statistics & Com- in the dorm, in clubs, help with outdoor pursuits. puter Science • Victor Leos, Teaching Fellow Community Engagement Last year, I was the dissertation fellow at Phillips Exeter Acade- • Trey Brown, Admissions Counselor my and I just fell in love with boarding schools and I didn’t want • Andy Wall, Instructor in Chemistry to leave. I wanted to interact more with the type of students I’m • Teresa Peralta, Teaching Fellow in Spanish meeting here and that I met there.” • Logan Jester, Teaching FEllow in Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science • Jessica ACosta-Chavez, Associate Director of Admissions - Miriam Villanueva • Donnie Kost, Instructor in Mathematics, Statistics & Com- puter Science • Nora Lee, Teaching Fellow in Chemistry • Kiran Bhardwaj, Instructor in Philosophy & Religious Stud- “I think the idea of civil discourse and being able to discuss ideas ies in a way that we can understand each other is extremely import- • Rebecca Hession, Director of Track & Field ant to me...I hope that students feel confident enough to write in • Unwana Abasi, Teaching Fellow in Biology their authentic voices and to be able to truly express themselves, • John Roberts, Director of Squash and I really think through those things we empower ourselves to • Corrie Martin, Instructor in English become better citizens and better humans of the Earth. • Emma Berger, Teaching Fellow in CHemistry • Diamond Gray, Teaching Fellow in Art • Dariana Guerrero, Teaching Fellow in English I’m excited because I’m going to be part of the Alianza Latina • Jineyda Tapia, Instructor in English club, so I started working for them already. In the winter and the • Rebecca Plummer, Instructor in Music spring I’m going to be coaching shot put, which I’m excited about • Katherine Matheson, Instructor in Spanish because I used to throw shotput in high school.” • Jermaine Matheson, House Counselor • Kevin Gonzalez, Teaching Fellow in French - Jineyda Tapia September 15, 2017 The Phillipian THE EIGHTH PAGE 7 The Eighth Page. Still Here. Orientation Schedule 5 Things to Expect from for Upcoming Saturday PALFREY’S LAST YEAR! There’s only one day left in new student orientation, and it’s a good one. Be sure not to miss it with our handy-dandy guide! 1. A big party: Sure, it’s a bummer Palfrey’s leaving, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t celebrate his time here! The black-tie gala honoring the Snyder Center will also double as a magnificent masquerade ball exalting the Boy King himself, John Palfrey.

2. More than one Head of School Day: Speaking of parties! Fire up your ovens, Aramark, because you’ll be making a lot of HOSD cupcakes come Winter Term. Ev- eryone knows JP’s favorite part of the job is cancelling it, so expect at least two days off thanks to that sweet, sweet squash racquet.

3. A new infirmary: Yes, please! Construction on the John Palfrey Institute for Health and Wellness will begin in early 2018, with state-of-the-art facilities like classrooms and yoga mats to replace the old and out-of-date Sykes Center.

4. Establishment of ceremonial tombstone in campus cemetery: As is tradition upon the departure of a PA Head of School, a gravestone with Palfrey’s name on it will be erected so that the ashes of his tenure may rest alongside the hallowed bones of those who came before.

5. Fundraising: Now that the trustees and Palfrey have mutually decided to part ways, we’re going to need some money to keep things running until we find a replace- ment. So get ready to get out your checkbooks! Tips for New Students!

— The bigger the group, the more fun you’re having.

Classifieds for the Lovelorn... — Mrs. Elliott can’t force you to greet strangers on the path. Andover can be a lonely place, and it’s not always easy to meet new people. So every week, we highlight one real, actual student who is on this campus and looking for love (serious relationships only — we don’t advertise hook-ups). If — If you’re feeling overwhelmed, just remember that it’s only going interested in putting your name here, email [email protected]. to get worse. This Week’s Lonely Heart: Nick Demetroulakos ’19 [email protected] — PAPS isn’t allowed to chase you, but they are allowed to gossip

“I’m looking for someone I can about you. go and have dinner with and like hang out with sometimes but not all the time. So casual, I guess, but also a little meaningful.” — Keep your friends close, and your lanyard closer. Some facts about me! More facts about me! Andover Must-Haves! The Lord of the Rings superfan (can quote Greek Orthodox Christian. entirety of The Two Towers). Lazy at shaving. Reads exclusively High Epic Fantasy. Starts standing ovations at ASM. — A name tag with your favorite dog breed and who forced you to Rows crew (doesn’t have a six pack). Didn’t get braces. Shorter than his brother. Learning to whistle. come here. Less attractive than his brother. Violent tickler. Not his brother. Probably could figure out Krav Maga? Owns three pairs of khaki shorts. Pants are too tight. Owns 10x10 plot of land in Scotland. Thought about killing someone before. — A sense of humor about your idea of success. Legally allowed to use the title “Lord of Easy to build up and tear down. Glencoe.” [Ed. note: we know some of this stuff Ideal date spot: La Rosa’s. is silly, but Nick’s actually interested. — Open mindedness or a varsity jacket. Dealbreaker: Is mean to other people. Email him.] Meet our New Associates. As described by the New Associates. Who is Alex Bernhard? Who is Sophia Gilmour?

SOPHIA GILMOUR ALEX BERNHARD

Alex “Thinks He Has Low budget clown, Game” Bernhard, unfor- town fool, second-rate tunately preceded by his magician — Sophia Gilm- reputation as a dedicated our goes by many names, squash player, refers to but most recently she has himself only as “a varsity acquired her greatest of athlete” in hopes that one all: “Assistant to the Asso- might assume the “S” on ciate Editor of the Eighth his jacket stands for soc- Page.” cer. Find him practicing It doesn’t take a skilled his moves on the courts eye to see the hilarious or on the Great Lawn af- satire in her writing, but ter dark. it does take a very spe- He dresses to impress, cial one that most people proudly representing the SPEEDBOATSUNDAYS/THE PHILLIPIAN don’t have. The newspa- HAHAHAENGLAND/THE PHILLIPIAN small community of Man- One mustn’t forget a life jacket when zipping around on per isn’t her entire life, Who’s got two thumbs and a smize that would put Tyra hattan students in chinos father’s pleasure boat! but it is the most interest- Banks to shame? This girl! and polo necks, though trophy ever since. can classics,” thinks he’s ing part of it so feel free one country Americans days tracking down So- if he’s feeling extra silly Though consistently above pop culture, and to skip the next few lines. are the least interest- phia’s friends to find out he adds a dash of salmon surrounded by groups of often whines about “the She enjoys sitting in ed in learning about and what words they would pink. He would describe girls, Alex feels lost and state of kids these days.” the den alone, being lab also the only one without use to describe her, but his style as “timeless” and lonely without the com- Read more of his orig- partners with teachers, a food night in Paresky after a week and sever- “taking after his father.” panionship of ex-room- inal one-liners in the and giving unsolicited Commons. al hundred dollars in PI Compensating for his mate and only male friend, weeks to come from your tours to new students in Sophia knows quite a fees, I was unable to find lack of conversational who has found other kids new Eighth Page associ- order to “make friends.” bit about making people any. Never fear, the Eighth skills, Alex communicates as a prefect in Rockwell. ate. Right off the bat, it isn’t laugh — sometimes just Page has never been in mainly in sarcastic com- Alex invites you to hard to tell she’s not from introducing herself is better, albeit clammier, ments and Will Ferrell or “drop a line” to his Ando- America, but England: the enough. I spent a couple hands. Sasha Baron Cohen movie ver email if you think you quotes. He was once, out can fill the void in his life. And we’re back! Guess we’re writing in the grey boxes again. I wonder what kind of goofy things we’ll put in these things of pity, described as “kind A true visionary, Alex, this year! So, what do you all think of the new iPhone? Connor thinks it looks cool. Charlie thinks it looks like a waste of of funny sometimes,” and who exclusively listens money. When Charlie posed the question to the Newsroom, no one responded. Email what you think to cmayhew@andover. has worn the title like a to country and “Ameri- edu and [email protected], and maybe we’ll publish some responses. We are desperate for things to publish. SPORTS Bienvenidos Volume CXL | Number 16 September 15, 2017 Sarah Woolworth ’76: A Trailblazer for Andover Female Athletes COURTESY OF PAIGE ROBERTS COURTESY OF PAIGE

Sarah Mleczko Woolworth ’76 (front row, far right) played field hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and squash at Andover.

periences with an understand- she was a special person to me ANNIE LORD “I wanted to prove that “My feeling was that every ing that it was a different time, there.” arah Mleczko Wool- but also with the memory of women could be competi- After graduating from An- worth ’76, a member of practice, every game, I just wanting to prove her worth. dover, Woolworth went on to tive in athletics.” the Andover’s Athletic did the best I could and left Woolworth said, “I did wit- play field hockey, squash, and Hall of Honor, knows ness the feeling that girls can’t lacrosse at Harvard University. Sthe challenges of being a fe- it all out on the field. I was do sports, girls aren’t as com- Once again, she found herself male athlete. very intense that way and I petitive, girls aren’t as intense, every practice, every game, I a member of the first admitted Upon entering Andover in and that’s just not true. We’ve just did the best I could and left co-ed class. Her time at Ando- 1973 as a member of Andover’s loved it.” heard it over and over in the it all out on the field. I was very ver prepared her for what was first admitted coeducational subsequent decades, so I defi- intense that way and I loved it. at times a challenging, but also class, Woolworth felt pressure nitely did feel that. And then I I loved playing sports, I loved exciting, experience. Eventual- also felt pressure because you ly, Woolworth became the first to prove her and her team- Woolworth said, “I was not being with these teammates, grow up being called a dumb woman inducted into the Har- mates’ athletic prowess. During intimidated because I had done and I just loved competing,” jock. And so I felt the pressure vard Varsity Club Hall of Fame her time at Andover, however, sports all of my life, and I have said Woolworth. to excel academically also.” for her contributions as an All- Woolworth made strides as one three older brothers, so I was Woolworth worked hard “There was no girls squash Around athlete there. of the first female students and very seasoned for the male-ori- at Andover and was passion- team when I came, so I played Woolworth said, “I think athletes, earning a total of nine ented environment. I came ate about romance languages, on the Boys JV for awhile. That [that being one of the first varsity letters in field hock- from a very sporty family, and excelling in her French and was interesting because we had women at Andover allowed me ey, basketball, and lacrosse, the theory was ‘do everything Spanish classes. She credits a match at Exeter, and a boy got to lead the way at Harvard], as well as playing on the Boys well so that you can partici- her teachers with inspiring and on the court and said, ‘I’m not and like anything, the more you Junior Varsity Squash team. pate.’ If you didn’t play well, supporting her, as well as Ted playing a girl,’ and that was dif- do something, the more expe- Additionally, Woolworth went you didn’t get to participate. So Sizer, Andover’s headmaster at ferent, but we ended up play- rience you have. And I just had on to become the first seeded I grew up playing squash and the time. Sizer, as well as many ing,” continued Woolworth. a certain intensity that I had player on Andover’s first Girls paddle tennis and tennis with teachers and coaches, were Throughout her time at An- throughout college too.” Varsity Squash team. boys. [It was] very competitive, genuinely interested in under- dover, Woolworth was a leader Woolworth’s advice for oth- In an interview with The and I just learned how to adapt standing the unique experi- both on and off the field and er young women, men, and Phillipian Woolworth said, “I quickly.” ence of newly admitted female court. She was the high scorer athletes is to work hard, stay did feel like we had something The challenges she and her students. Basketball and field for both her field hockey, bas- inspired, have a strong moral to prove when PA starting ac- teammates faced included hav- hockey coach Marge Harrison ketball, and lacrosse teams, and compass, and just do the best cepting girls. I wanted to prove ing to deal with practically was also a source of inspiration was a headstrong individual. you can. that women could be competi- non-existent locker rooms in for Woolworth during her time “There was just no way we Woolworth said, “If people tive in athletics.” the basement of Cooley House, at Andover. weren’t going to compete and know they can count on you, if Despite the setbacks, Wool- according to Woolworth. Wool- “Marge Harrison was my be good and do the best we they know you’re going to de- worth handled the pressure worth looks back on thesew ex- coach for a lot of things, and her gracefully. could do. My feeling was that pep talks were so inspiring. She liver, they know you’re going to was very diminutive and just a do what you say you’re going to crusty, tough lady. She was very do–whether it’s on the sport’s matter of fact about why were field or in the office–then that there, what we were out there is what counts, and that’s what “If people know they can count on you, if they know you’re go- to achieve, and there was just counts in life. Lead by example no question we were going to and follow your passion and I ing to deliver, they know you’re going to do what you say you’re achieve it. She was also always do believe that you will find going to do — whether it’s on the sport’s field or in the office — a very caring person, and you your way. It was a different then that is what counts, and that’s what counts in life.” knew she cared about you off time back then, but I think the the field also, that was special. idea of hard work, and focus, It was an overwhelmingly male and passion is timeless. There’s place, it had been a boys school always a silver lining.” for what, almost 200 years, so

“Winning Women” will be a new up- coming series featuring Andover’s female alumnae athletes and their accomplish- ments in their respective sports before and after graduation. The goal with this WINNING series is to shine light on the strength of Andover’s female athletics program and WOMEN to affirm the power and potential of our current female athletes.

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BOYSCROSSCOUNTRY GIRLSCROSSCOUNTRY Andover Prepares for First Girls Look to Improve on Last Seaon’s Race Against Choate Second Place Finish at Interschols but the other classes have shown on those paces.” valued by the team, according RICK ONO incredible grit and strength.” ANNIE LORD Despite its disappointing to Chandran. Every season, the team’s high- losses to Exeter, Rademach- “The leadership is very Opening with a grueling pre- est aspirations are to score well at After a nearly undefeated er is hopeful about the team’s strong. Grace does a great job season training including various the Interschol Championships, ac- 2016 season at both the Varsi- success this season. of being captain. She always hill runs and high-mileage tempo cording to Sam Tobin ’18. Last year, ty and Junior Varsity levels, as “I think last year was inter- brings up people’s spirits, es- workouts, Andover Boys Cross Andover secured second place at well as a second place finish in esting because we’re always pecially when it’s raining and Country arrived on campus on the championship race, and after New England Prep School Di- kind of head-to-head with Ex- no one really wants to run. September 2 to begin a long and graduating only one Senior, the vision I Cross Country Cham- eter, and [its] pack was just a Grace is always out there lead- exciting season. Able to focus on team is poised to win it all. pionships (Interschols), Ando- little bit deeper than ours, and ing the pack, and I would say athletics without distraction, the “I and every other member of ver Girls Cross Country looks it happens. We did a time tri- with the other Seniors they’re athletes were able to push their this team want to win the Division to continue its dominance this al the other day, and everyone all so supportive and they’re all limits and kick off their fall season One championship more than any- fall. was [running within] three really excited to just be on the with a vengeance. thing, especially after our second Despite losing a handful of minutes of each other, which team and support the younger Captain Giacomo Marino ’18 place finish to Exeter last year. strong Seniors after last sea- is exactly what you’re look- runners,” said Chandran. said, “During preseason we did This year, we are fielding a much son, including record-breaking ing for. I think our packs are Heading into the season, multiple hill workouts to build stronger team with not only strong runner Post-Graduate Saman- a lot tighter, and they’re a lit- Head Coach Rebecca Hession strength and we also did some returners, but many quick new tha Valentine ’17, the team will tle bit deeper this year,” said stressed the importance of tak- work on the track to help our early runners who will build off of each rely on strong, positive leader- Rademacher. ing every season as it comes season speed.” other,” said Tobin. ship from the current senior Andover’s preseason also and working hard to maintain Jacob Buehler ’19 said, “Presea- Looking towards the end of the class, including Captain Grace contributed to building a the team’s tradition of success. son is all about building strength season, Marino believes the team Rademacher ’18. strong sense of community, Coach Hession said, “One of and endurance rather than being has immense potential. Last season, the team strug- which will in turn lead the the things we really focus on at fresh to race, or building speed, “We have a large Senior class gled most when racing against team to greater success ac- the start of every season is ac- since the last two are typically who have run well in the past few archrival Phillips Exeter Acad- cording to Lindsay Rosenberg knowledging that this season things that we take care of at the years and I think we are in a posi- emy. After losing to Exeter ’19. Rosenberg was injured last has never happened before, end of the season, closer to the tion to be a frontrunner going into during an away meet, Ando- season but returned to run we’ve never had this team be- championship meets.” the championship, but we still have ver fell to it once again at In- during preseason and felt ex- fore. At the beginning of every “We focused a lot on making a lot of hard work ahead to get terschols. It was the first time cited by the team’s energy. year, we work on finding that the transition from high-mileage, there though,” said Marino. since 2013 that Andover did “The preseason training was balance between what we want low-intensity summer training to Anthony Minickiello ’20 shares not win the championship ti- super fun because we got to to take from last year and then the sort of lower-milage, higher-in- Marino’s optimism regarding tle. spend a lot of time with each what we want to look for this tensity training the we will be do- the Interschols championships. Returning runner Rhea other and just do a lot of team year, which is brand new and a ing so much more of as the season Minickiello said, “Besides giving Chandran ’19 said, “The only bonding activities. Grace is a new experience.” goes on,” continued Buehler. the new runners a great experience thing that contributed to our super energetic captain. The Andover will race at the Andover’s depth of talent will on the team and cheering everyone defeat was in the end, Exeter whole team gets along really Choate Invitational this Satur- prove to be one of its greatest on, placing well at the champion- runners were just a few sec- well, and I’m really excited for day to kick off its season. strengths this season according to ship meet is obviously a climax onds faster than us, and that the season,” said Rosenberg. Nathan Goldthwaite ’18. In an email of the season in terms of perfor- difference in a cross coun- Rademacher and her fellow to The Phillipian, Goldthwaite mance.” try meet is whoever can push Seniors’ supportive attitudes wrote, “I think one of the best Andover begins its season with their pack faster. That’s really are beneficial to new and re- things about the boys [cross coun- high hopes for its first race of the what caused the loss in places turning runners alike and try] team is our depth — we have season at the Choate Invitational last season, but we’re deter- strongly influence the overall an experienced group of Seniors, on Saturday. mined this season to improve positive message that is highly

BOYSWATERPOLO Boys Boast Strong Returners and Nine New Players drills, Andover increased its A major change to the Water tices.” lot of returners that know the RICK ONO focus on conditioning during Polo program at Andover was “We’re a big team, so I’m game really well. I think we training. instituted this year. Because hoping we can really come can win more games and place Instead of implementing the “We focused on condition- the team had a huge turnout at together and make our team well at the championships,” usual tryout period for new ing, which is always an im- tryouts, the Varsity team add- stronger. We have two teams said Eric Osband ’19. athletes, Andover Boys Water portant aspect of preseason. ed nine new players, and the this year, and I’m confident a Isenhower added, “I’m re- Polo took a unique approach We also focused on really just coaches created a JV roster. lot of the JV guys will move ally excited to see what we this year. getting into shooting, passing, Commenting on the new up, and make the varsity team can get the varsity team to do “Preseason went really well. and teamwork,” said Co-Cap- aspects of the Water Polo pro- better,” said Isenhower. and what the JV team to do as Coach only invited returning tain Nicholas Isenhower ’18. gram, Yubo Jin ’21 said, “The Last year, Andover missed well.” players to preseason, so we “We’ve been doing a lot decision to try out for the wa- its post season tournament by Andover’s first games will were able to really just jump more conditioning this year, ter polo team was one of the one game, and this season the be this Saturday in a double right into the action and into hopefully we’ll be fitter than best in my life. The practices team looks to improve its re- header against Loomis Chaffee advanced drills,” said returner other teams at the end of the are hard and tiring, but I enjoy cord. and Hopkins School at home. Neil Simpson ’19, who earned game, which will make all the every bit of it. The season’s just “Water polo season is go- MVP last season. difference in the long run,” started, and I look forward to ing to be fun because we have In addition to game related said Simpson. the upcoming games and prac- a strong team this year with a 10 SPORTS The Phillipian September 15, 2017 GIRLSSOCCER Andover’s Underclassmen Step up with Nine New Players normally used to stepping up to were still developing, but you can of our back line. Tookie, our center LINDA BIBEAU step up and take leadership roles. really tell that they have all put in back, will be the real anchor back Leadership can be shown in many a ton of work this summer to bring there. She is joined by Mackenzie After graduating 12 Seniors last different ways whether it is just themselves up to a higher standard Lucas, a new tenth grader, and the year, Andover Girls Soccer will picking up the cones, getting wa- for high school soccer. They have two of them are going to complete Game Recap strive to foster its young and new ter to the field or just bringing your definitely come back ready to com- each other very well,” said Coach talent this season, according to energy and enthusiasm every day. pete, and I think that they are all Joel. After falling behind 3-1 Head Coach Lisa Joel. I think that we will really be look- going to contribute in huge ways.” Andover hopes to improve its Coach Joel said, “We now have against Groton, Andover ing to all of our players for that this One of Andover’s goals this sea- team unity in both its practices and Girls Soccer came back with 13 players who are now in ninth year.” son is to be solid on both ends of the game, according to Coach Joel. or tenth grade, and the talent in two goals to end the first half This year, Andover welcomed field with its speed up top and its “We hope every week to im- and three more in the second those ninth and tenth grade class- nine new players to the team, in- strength in the back, according to prove significantly with our team es is the best we have ever had in half, while only allowing one cluding Alison Zhu ’19, Rachel returner Isabella DiBenedetto ’20. play. The long term goals will take goal by the opposition. Mad- the program in so many different Chang ’20, Mackenzie Lucas ’20, DiBenedetto said, “We have a care of themselves, it’s the short ways. They are really good, high dy Silveira ’20 scored four Hannah McGrath ’20, Kylie Quin- lot of speed up top with players like term goals of players just really ris- out of Andover’s six goals, level, and technically-trained soc- lan ’20, Karoline Conte ’21, Ken- Krys Swain, Maddy Silveira [’20], ing every day to their high ability cer players.” leading the team to a 6-4 win nedy Everson ’21, Isobel Glass ’21, Rachel Chang, Isobel Glass, and that matter,” said Coach Joel. at its season opener. Andover will look to its three and Anna Hurley ’21. Along with Anna Hurley. Our defense is going “We are a young team, but we Co-Captains, Molly Katarincic ’18, the new additions to the team, the to be really solid with Tookie lead- are hungry and there is not a single Krys Swain ’18, and Tookie Wilson returners have put in a great deal of ing up, as well as Mackenzie Lucas, girl on that field that does not want ’18 to lead the team to success. In energy in the offseason to improve, and Madison [Bourassa ’20], and to win the New England champi- addition, five Seniors will look to according to Katarincic. Britney Bourassa [’18].” onships. I think that with the group contribute to the team’s dynamic, Katarincic said, “I’m most proud “We have a lot of speed, espe- we have it is totally in our grasp and both on and off the field. of the returning Lowers because cially up front, but all over the field. that anything can happen on any Wilson said, “It is definitely when they came last year they Our strength has always come out given day,” said Wilson. going to take people who aren’t

BOYSSOCCER Andover Aims to Repeat Last Year’s Winning Record

“I don’t think that the change in field, it’s important that everyone’s during the 2017 season. ANNIE LORD coaches has impacted the team that on the same page. So whether that “The team’s goals would defi- greatly, actually, because Coach Es- be working together on the field or nitely be to make it further than With a strong core of ten Seniors cobar was around last year, all the just getting to know each other off the quarterfinals, beat [Northfield and 13 returners, Andover Boys guys love him, and he actually did the field, that’s the most important Mount Hermon] after having trou- Scrimmage Soccer looks to improve upon its most of the work with the defense thing about preseason. And then all ble with them last year, [and] put 2016 season record of 10-4-4 and last year. A lot of the guys are al- of the skills and tactics will come some balls in the back of the net. Recap secure a spot in the New England ready used to Coach Escobar, and later once we’re all ready.” We had some trouble scoring last Preparatory School Athletic Coun- I don’t think it’s really changed too The team emphasized its condi- year, so hopefully this year that’ll cil (Nepsac) tournament. With much with the offense either. He’s tioning and communication on the be different,” said Raphael. At Belmont Hill last Sat- Coach Will Orben on sabbatical, really easy to work with, really en- field during preseason, and looks Andover’s success will be root- urday, Andover Boys Soccer Coach Edwin Escobar has stepped ergetic, keeps the team engaged, so to improve in these areas before its ed in its ability to come together fell to Belmont Hill 2-0 and up to lead the team this season there are no issues there,” said Ra- first game. and continue working hard ev- BB&N 2-1. On Wednesday, along with Co-Captains Will Ra- phael. Returner Rolando Rabines ’19 eryday, according to Cutts. Andover beat Nobles 2-0 in phael ’18 and Morgan Cutts ’18. With Coach Escobar’s smooth said, “We’ve been practicing pretty “I think in my four years at its last scrimmage before its Cutts said, “Things were a little transition to his new role and a hard. One of our weaknesses is our Andover, in terms of raw talent, season opener this weekend. bit uncertain coming into the sea- talented group of new players, the conditioning, so we’re really hop- this is probably the most talented son with a new coach, but I think team worked hard during presea- ing to improve that before the start team we have. I think that it will Coach Escobar, Will, and I all got son to create a strong foundation. of the season.” just be about getting on the same onto the same page pretty early Raphael said, “I think the most Despite its winning record last page as quickly as possible, and if in terms of where we wanted the important thing during preseason season, the team failed to make it we do that, I’m sure we’ll have a team to be this season.” and team prep was just to make past quarter finals in the Nepsac great season,” said Cutts. Raphael is also confident in the sure that everyone started to build tournament. While the team has Andover will square off team’s outlook this year and be- chemistry with each other, learn not won the championship title against Brooks in its first regu- lieves it will succeed under Coach how to play with each other, and since 1994, Raphael is hopeful that lar season game this Saturday at Escobar’s leadership. [since] there are 11 guys on the Andover will find greater success home.

GIRLSVOLLEYBALL FOOTBALL Girls Use Preseason to Develop Team Boys Enter Regular Season Chemistry with Hope

Leopold. end goal.” didn’t do well so we can better pre- GIGI GLOVER Leopold said, “Sarah is super Regarding their hopes for the KATHEIRNE MCINTIRE pare for the first game.” psyched and is always around, and team, the captains and coach Andover is hopeful for a strong we’re really excited to have her agree that energy is of utmost After ending the 2016 season season and is looking forward to its After ending the season with a with three straight victories and loss in the quarterfinals of the New once she is recovered.” importance. Leopold said, “We first official game against Hotch- Andover has also added two play a lot better when we’re a rivalry win over Phillips Exeter kiss on Saturday, according to Tolo. England Preparatory School Ath- Academy, Andover Football began letic Council (Nepsac) tournament new upperclassmen, Caroline Gi- psyched and I think we’re going Speaking on the overall team hlstorf ’19 and Cassidy Musco ’19. to have to work on getting the this year with its preseason, where goals for this season, Tolo said, “We and the loss of five Seniors, Ando- the team worked hard and became ver Girls Volleyball is preparing for Both athletes play the position of whole team psyched.” want people to fill their position, setter and will bring their assets to Coach Beckwith said, “My better acquainted with its new play- bring everything that they can to another season in a tough division. ers and plays. The team focused This year, the team is led by three the court. hope and utmost desire is that their position and make sure that The final addition to the team is they click and that they enjoy it mainly on its offensive concepts we can do what we need to do as Co-Captains, Claudia Leopold ’18, during its preseason, working to Janneke Evans ’18, and Serena Liu Post-Graduate Sophia Slovensky and that they play the best vol- a team to win. I am confident that ’18, who is an outside hitter with a leyball that we can put togeth- be a strong offensive-minded team we can do so. We ideally want to go ’19. this year, according to Co-Captain While according to their team- 32-inch vertical. er.” for an undefeated season, but at the Head Coach Clyfe Beckwith When asked about her goals Larson Tolo ’18. end of the season we want to go and mates, each Co-Captain is a pow- Tolo said, “Basically we just did erhouse player in her own right, said, “[Sophia] has an incredible for the season, Leopold said, beat Exeter.” vertical. She just brings spark, en- “We want to make it as far as we some basic drills that showed tal- they each contribute to the team’s ent with the ball on offense. We fo- dynamic in different ways. ergy, happiness, and really good can in the tournament. We all Editor’s Note: Larson Tolo is a skills.” feel like this is a team that can cused on offense almost the entire Copy Editor for The Phillipian. Chioma Ugwonali ’20 said, “Ser- time. Then we worked on defense ena, is very relatable to everyone on Darcy Burnham ’18 is also re- do it so we are pretty pumped turning to the team after a year about that. We talked about and defensive group work.” the team and makes it a point to get “Then we starting hitting on everyone in good spirits. Claudia, studying abroad. team goals and a lot of the things Due to the team’s wealth of tal- involved just working together.” Wednesday, which was the first our red-headed captain, isn’t afraid time we had hit all year. There to bust-a-move or two on the court. ent, both the captains and Coach Beckwith are prepared for a suc- weren’t very many cuts, but we Claudia makes sure everyone un- came together chemistry-wise over derstands what is going on during a cessful season. Coach Beckwith said, “As a that week of training. We grew drill or line-up. Janneke is loud and Game Recap closer; we grew closer with the sweet. She will not hesitate to call team, I think that we can be shoot- ing for the championship. I think playbook and with the coaches and someone out on a poor play, includ- After scrimmaging against that if they develop the chemistry, each other in general,” continued ing herself, but she will also offer Andover High School last they will have a great shot at it. At Tolo. advice and encourage her team- Friday, Andover Girls Vol- this point in time, what I like is that At the end of preseason, An- mates throughout practice.” leyball beat BB&N 3-0 in its they are communicating very well dover had a scrimmage against The team welcomes six new first game of the season, with together.” Brooks. Although the teams did not players, three of which are new to set scores of 25-7, 25-17, and Liu said, “We hope for a lot of keep score, the game was an oppor- the school. The three Junior addi- 25-15. According to Co-Cap- wins and our main goal is to have tunity for Andover to identify areas tions are Brooklyn Wirt ’21, Violet tain Janneke Evans ’18, both fun and get to the finals of the for both offensive and defensive Enes ’21, and Sarah Chen ’21. Wirt the scrimmage and first game championships. That would be our improvement. plays the position of middle, while allowed Andover to try out major goal for this year, but we also Kevin Milkowski ’18 said, “The Enes has been an influential asset different lineups and gage C.MUNN/THE PHILLIPIAN just want to come to each practice scrimmage gave us a good indica- to the back row. Chen, although the strengths and weakness- Colby Gendron ’18 plays football, and to each game giving our all tor of how our team has progressed currently injured, will also add es of all of the players. basketball, and lacrosse for Ando- which will hopefully lead to that since the start of preseason. We depth to the team, according to were able to see what we did and ver.

FIELDHOCKEY Andover Sets Its Sight on Third Consecutive Championship

whose leadership ability unites ev- training where the team was able stepping up to 50/50 balls, possible the same success that we did last KATHERINE MCINTIRE ery player on the field, according to to deepen its chemistry, according interceptions, and take advantage season.” As 2015 and 2016 reigning Jackie McCarthy ’19. to Tucker. of offensive corners and the scor- champions of the New England “Elizabeth has been an awe- “During preseason training, ing opportunities they provide.” Preparatory School Athletic Coun- some captain, even just two weeks what we talked about a lot, espe- According to Brooke Keough ’19 cil (Nepsac) Championship, Ando- in. She really stands out for being cially after our first game, was fit- and Sarah Rigazio ’18, the team has Scrimmage ver Field Hockey enters the season incredibly supportive and vocal ness and being able to keep up with a positive mentality heading into its looking to repeat and secure its in the backfield. Elizabeth knows the other team. We were also just first regular season game this Sat- Recap third consecutive championship how to get us going and get the en- getting used to playing with each urday against Thayer. title. ergy back up whenever we need it,” other, especially the new people on Keough said, “We only have a said McCarthy. the team,” said Tucker. few new people, which is different Andover topped Rivers Despite the loss of Captain Beth in a scrimmage last Satur- Krikorian ’17 and other key Se- This season, Andover adds six In its two scrimmages prior from past years, and it’s a smaller new players to its roster, including to the start of the regular season, team than before. It’s super fun, day 2-0 with goals from Cap- niors, Andover enters this season tain Elizabeth Welch ’18 and confident with 13 returners who three Lowers and three Juniors. Andover defeated Rivers 2-0, and and we’re really excited for this Carly Kreytak ’20, Marisol Nugent followed with a 4-0 victory over St. season.” Ashley Tucker ’18. Andover were all integral parts of last year’s then went on to shutout St. deep postseason run. ’20, Anna Bargman ’21, and Lily Mark’s. Rigazio added, “I’m looking Rademacher ’21 will all help An- McCarthy said, “In Saturday’s forward to seeing how the team Mark’s 4-0 on Wednesday Ashley Tucker ’18 said, “We lost in its second scrimmage of some really good people, but we dover’s midfield and offense. Linda scrimmage, we were still just comes together as a whole because Bibeau ’20 and Goalkeeper Kather- getting to know each other and we have a lot of returning players. the season. Goals scored by definitely have a lot of new talent, Meghan Ward ’19, Kelly Mc- and I think that a lot of our return- ine Wimmer ’21 will join Andover’s definitely had a lot to work on. With only a few new people on the defensive side of the field. We played really well against St. team, I hope that we can carry over Carthy ’19, Carly Kreytak ’20, ers have improved a lot.” and Anna Bargman ’21. This year, Andover is led by Andover is already showing Mark’s, utilizing transfer balls and some good chemistry that we had Captain Elizabeth Welch ’18, promise for another great season middle-sideline zig-zag passing to from last year and continue that following a productive preseason our advantage. We need to work on this year to hopefully find some of September 15, 2017 The Phillipian ARTS & LEISURE | 11 Arts&Leisure T.RYNNE/THE PHILLIPIAN

Taste of Thailand: New Restaurant Gati Replaces One Thong Chai

we’re just trying to do data test- HELEN HE ing and then see if our custom- ers like our food, and if the cus- Tucked away on a side tomers don’t like our food, then street in downtown Andover, we can adjust the menu a little Gati Thai Bistro lies where bit,” said the co-owner. former restaurant One Thong The name of the restaurant, Chai used to stand. The new Gati, means “coconut milk” in restaurant, which is co-owned Thai. This ingredient, which is by Supimol Sririsaksaphaporn, a staple in Thai cuisine, appears aims to serve authentic Thai in many dishes on the restau- cuisine with an emphasis on rant’s menu, such as the khao using locally-produced ingredi- soi chicken, which consists of ents from nearby farmer’s mar- a braised chicken submerged in kets, grocery stores, and farms, a yellow, coconut curry, topped according to the co-owners of off with fried egg noodles and Gati. As their website reads, fresh cilantro. “Locally grown produce is our “[Khao soi chicken] is a dish first choice.” that came from the northern “I think the most import- part of Thailand, and, because ant part of the food is the fresh the northern part of Thai- ingredients. It doesn’t matter land is connected to different who your chef is; it doesn’t countries like China and other matter how good you can cook. neighboring countries, this dish I believe that when we have is basically the combination fresh ingredients, combined of all these different countries with the good chef, the result is into one: egg noodles, [which] better. But let’s say if you have you can see in a lot of Chinese the mediocre ingredients, then cuisine, and curry, [which] is S.ALSHAIBA/THE PHILLIPIAN you have to do a lot in order basically the mix between Indi- Gati, which means coconut milk in Thai, aims to bring fresh produce and diversity to downtown Andover. to compensate the taste of the an and Thai [cuisine]. Most im- food,” said Sririsaksaphaporn’s portantly, we are using coconut and the food, and sometimes brings a touch of Asian cuisine flavors in each dish, as noted by co-owner, who wished to re- curry,” said the co-owner. let’s say if you order something to downtown Andover, bring- Pitchaya Chantanapongvanij main anonymous. As they transition from One that is not too popular, maybe ing a sense of diversity to the ’19 who ordered the basil fried The restaurant announced Thong Chai’s previous set up, that food might not be fresh or area. rice. its “soft opening” on August 29 one of the major changes that it might not taste that great,” Carley Kukk ’19 said, “I “I liked [the fried rice] a lot as it transitions from its devel- the owners of Gati are focusing said the co-owner. think that, at least my parents, actually. I liked how it was ac- oping stages towards an antic- on is reducing the size of their In addition to reducing the they would always use Thai tually spicy in comparison to ipated grand opening day. The menu. By offering fewer items, size of the menu, the own- food as a staple in their college other Thai restaurants in this owners are using this period to the owners hope to be able to ers of Gati also made multiple diets. I think that it’s nice to area, which made it more au- test out their business and to place more focus on the quality renovations to the dining area. have another Thai restaurant… thentic. It was very flavorful adjust their menu and overall of their food over the quantity Most notably, they replaced the because One Thong Chai was [and] very rich. It’s nice to eat set up to customers’ tastes. of the options. previously orange walls with really popular here, and I think something hot once in awhile “We are still basically trying “We think that One Thong white, shiplap plywood, which it’s good to have different types when you’re in the U.S.,” said to figure out the configuration Chai has a really good, won- is often used in old farmhouses. of food, not always American Chantanapongvanij. of the kitchen [and] more so a derful business, [but] one of the “We just wanted people to food too, because you have Gati Thai Bistro, which is little bit of trying to make sure problems we can see is, because look inside and feel like they Casa Blanca right around the located at 12 Post Office Ave, that we all can work togeth- the [number of ] menu items are in a vintage farmhouse corner for Mexican food, and Andover, Mass., will be open er, so that we can do a grand that they have [are] too big for kitchen, and it’s going to feel Mootone for sushi. Plus it’s also Tuesdays through Saturdays opening... [Before that,] we are the size of the kitchen… When more like home to most of the like Asian comfort food.” from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and probably going to invest more they have too many menu people,” said the co-owner. One of the most unique as- on Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to into the social media and ad- items, sometimes it’s really Surrounded by various pects about the food served at 9:30 p.m. vertisements. As of right now… hard to manage the ingredients Western-style restaurants, Gati Gati is the abundant and strong

Megan Paulson Stitches Together Past and Present through Barbie Dolls

son, Instructor in History. This anyone to see them or appreci- KATE MACLEOD doll, among others, is part of ate them. I just like doing it and With ginger hair and a Paulson’s extensive collection I think it looks really neat,” said wrapped plaid kilt, the Ken of handmade Barbie costumes Paulson. Doll resembling the character and furniture. Paulson began making her Jamie Fraser on the hit Starz “The passion stems from the costumes and furniture last show “Outlander” sits in Ad- doing and getting engrossed in year when she bought a Barbie ams Hall. Despite looking like a labor intensive projects. I get couch for her daughter and re- figure found in the 18th centu- hyperfocused and do it for long alized she could make one her- ry, this doll was sewn and cre- periods of time, and I’ll stay up self from a spaghetti box. Since ated entirely by Megan Paul- all night doing one. It’s the fin- then, Paulson has created ob- ished project, but I don’t need jects from everyday materials. “If you do something a lot, you kind of get better at it. I always liked making things. When I was ten or 11-years old, I was in 4H (Future Farmers of America), and we used to make tack for model horses. I used to hand sew saddles and bridles for 15-inch model horses. For a COURTESY OF MEGAN PAULSON lot of time, my creativity went Pictured above is one of the scenes that Megan Paulson, Instructor in His- into my studies, so writing and tory, posts on Facebook representing everyday conversations. researching history. I rediscov- ered how cathartic and relax- co jacket, which is an eigh- According to Paulson, students ing crafting is,” said Paulson. teenth-century style jacket for in Adams Hall, where she is a Channeling her role as a men and women, usually wom- house counselor, help her in teacher on campus, Paulson en, and while I’m looking these creating the captions to her makes a concerted effort to things up, I don’t know initially photos. keep the designs she makes what these things are called so Natalie Warren ’18, who historically accurate through I have to do a lot of digging and lives in Adams Hall, said, means of research. To develop uncovering,” said Paulson. “Knowing Ms. Paulson and the the authenticity of her craft The final product can usu- way her mind works, it’s such process, she watches videos on ally be found as an image of a a perfect outlet for everything fashion during particular time scene with a witty caption on that she loves. It’s like break- periods. Paulson’s Facebook page. These ing down the superficialness “I exhaustively research scenes are shots of her dolls that is Barbie and turning it either period costumes, so I recreating modern social com- into something out of a histo- COURTESY OF MEGAN PAULSON have to figure out the names of mentary misunderstandings, ry book. I think it’s the most Megan Paulson, Instructor in History, created a Ken Doll look-alike of things… I just finished a Cara- such as a doll talking nonstop unique, Ms. Paulson thing I’ve Jamie Fraser from the show “Outlander,” as pictured above. to her exhausted best friend. ever seen and I love it.”

ANDOVER 101: WHERE CAN YOU USE YOUR BLUECARD OFF CAMPUS?

Bruegger’s Bagels CVS Pharmacy King’s Subs & Pizza Mr. Takeout Whole Foods Market

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What are you excited for this year?

Photos by Ale Macaya., Rhea Prem, and Sawsan Alshaiba

David Tsai ’18 Ms. Jill Meyer Ms. Aya Murata Instructor in Chemistry and Biology Associate Director in College Counseling

I am most excited to be with all of my I am looking forward to teaching Bio-100 Everything. Just everything. best friends in our last year together, and getting to know the [Junior] class. mostly enjoying our last ride. I love them to death, and I love this place more than anything else.

Emily Ortiz ’19 Eastlyn Frankel ’18 Gwen Empie ’21

I’m excited for Latin Arts Weekend this Tackling the school year and discovering My goal for this year is to learn how to year. We have a great spoken work poet, new things about Andover that I maybe use chopsticks. and there’s going to be a lot of people didn’t notice before because I was too there. busy being in the grind.

Marianne Bautista ’20 Sam Kalkstein ’21 Johnny Francis ’18

I’m excited to get close with all of my I’m really looking forward to all the op- I’m looking forward to my community classmates; I hope that all of my classes portunities here at Andover and making engagement program. We’re starting can really become like mini-families and a lot of great friends in the process. I’m it this year... teaching kids in Lawrence also getting to know the rest of my dorm really looking forward to football this fall how to play chess. The main purpose and my pod. because I haven’t played in two years, so of chess is always thinking about your it will be good to get back out there. next move, so I want to incorporate that into their lives, like thinking about the decisions they make and how those decisions will have a certain outcome.