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The RegisterRegister ForumForum Established 1891 Vol. 128, No. 10 Cambridge Rindge and Latin School June 2016 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2016 During the ceremony, speeches were given by Principal Damon Smith, Superintendent Jeffrey Youmg, and valedictorian Liam Greenwell, among others. Photo Credit: Diego Lasarte Student Government Elected Good V16es at Graduation Using New Voting System By am just a blessed and humble kid who was just trying to make the city care about and get productive con- Diego Lasarte By Register Forum Editor of Cambridge proud. High school Emma Andrew versation going. By making clear was the best experience of my life, Register Forum Contributor everyone’s plans and goals, we On a warm evening in late- I learned a lot, but it was also fun...I are more responsible for executing spring, several hundred CRLS stu- got to say I struggled at times. But On June 6th, the Register Fo- them next year.” dents, teachers, and parents came we have more than enough resourc- rum hosted the first annual Student Some believed that the ques- together in the black and silver clad es to get through anything and I’m Government forum in an effort to tions asked at the forum could be Field House to celebrate the jour- thankful.” engage student body candidates in more focused on finding differenc- ney of the Class of 2016. As the cer- Perhaps the most discussed discussion before elections. The es in what the candidates stood for. emony began and “Pomp and Cir- moment of the ceremony was from forum was led by junior Editor in Kester Messan-Hilla, Student Body cumstance” valedictorian Chief Diego Lasarte, along with ju- President, adds, “A lot of us said rang through “After crossing the stage Liam Green- nior Emmanuella Fede, and sopho- similar things, so there were no real the school, well’s speech, more editor Grace Ramsdell. Can- identifiers that would give voters a seniors en- and getting that diploma, it in which he didates were given opportunities to reason to rank one voter over an- tered the finally hit me that it was over.” spoke about respond to topics such as maintain- other...Moving forward, these vot- building with his journey ing transparency, the dress code, ing forums should still be had....I’m four years at CRLS behind them through Cambridge Public Schools the achievement gap, sexual harass- sure that an improvement will be and bright futures ahead. and acknowledged that the fact ment issues, and others. made next year.” Graduate Yuleska Ramirez had that the main reason he was able to It was a small crowd, but Due to the school’s internet a lot to say after the emotional fes- give the valedictorian speech was many students benefitted from it. being down for part of voting week, tivities. “Graduation was an exciting his privileged upbringing, saying, Charlotte Rosenblum, who ran for the election was postponed and and scary experience,” she began, “I was born a white, heterosexual, Student Body President, spoke on then extended until Friday the 10th. adding that “after crossing the stage cis-gender male in a world that was the effectiveness of the assembly: Once up and running, voting took and getting that diploma, it finally rigged in my favor.” Greenwell “As a candidate, I thought the fo- place during Lunches A and B and hit me that it was over.” Reflecting rum was a great way for everyone on her four years, she continued, “I Continued on page 2 to hone in on the issues they really Continued on page 4 INSIDE THIS EDITION NEST FEST SOTR SHOW ELECTION OUR TRUTHS YEAR IN REVIEW Coverage of the Class of An RF contributor argues As the year ends, the RF 2016’s last hurrah before why Clinton is not just the invites you to look back on graduation, and a fun new lesser of two evils when CRLS’ 2015-2016 athletic tradition for freshmen. compared to Trump. accomplishments. Around School, p. 2 Around School, p. 3 Opinion, p. 11 A&E, p. 7 Sports, p. 14 Page 2 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL June 2016 Graduation Register Forum Continued from page 1 went on to emphasize the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 importance of learning to twitter: @registerforum listen to everyone, no mat- instagram: @registerforum ter their background, which snapchat: registerforum he cited as the biggest les- wikipedia: Register Forum son from his time at CRLS bit.ly/crlsrf and one that he will bring Senior Peterson Phillipe wore a Haitian flag during the ceremony. [email protected] with him to college and be- Photo Credit: Diego Lasarte yond. curricular circles are. I just rience the incredible and at Graduate Karalynn wish it hadn’t come at the times polarizing diversity Editor-in-Chief Diego Lasarte ‘17 Ojeda-Pollard expressed end of high school and that we have in Cambridge,” her gratitude for Green- we had had more opportu- Baker said, adding that this Editors well’s speech, reflecting that nities to meet more of our diversity helped him think Adrienne Ashe ‘17 she “thought Liam’s speech peers in high school.” about the world in a differ- Rafael Goldstein ‘17 was very well thought out On top of the student’s ent way: “The undeniable Grace Ramsdell ‘18 and definitely spoke to the emotional farewell to the social conscience you all Contributors struggles of everyone in the school, outgoing Superin- possess constantly forces us Emma Andrew ‘18 audience.” tendent Jeffrey Young also to think about diversity.” Cecelia Barron ‘19 Salutatorian Emily said his goodbyes, telling Baker implored the Tre’von Busby White ‘17 Chan agreed, saying that the seniors that he felt espe- Class of 2016: “Inspire your Sophie Harrington ‘18 she was “glad he chose the cially connected to them as future classmates, co-work- Claire Healy ‘17 Gaby Joella ‘17 topic he did, which was par- they are the final graduat- ers, or neighbors like you Tara Jones ‘18 ticularly relevant consider- ing class of his term. In his have inspired me to contin- Rosa Munson-Blatt ‘17 ing the demographics of the farewell, he gave credit to ue to fight for the same di- Ursula Murray-Bozeman ‘17 students giving speeches.” the city of Cambridge, tell- versity no matter where you Maeve Reilly ‘19 Chan continued, ing the students, “You are go; I can assure you, repre- Elliott Ronna ‘17 Charlotte Rosenblum ‘17 “Graduation is probably among the lucky ones, you sentation matters.” Shuvom Sadhuka ‘18 the only time we ever get to live in this amazing city, Ending his speech on see the entirety of our class which has given you un- a lighter note, Baker ex- without social/academic paralleled opportunities to pressed gratitude for his fel- Faculty Advisor barriers, so that was also discover who you are as an low seniors, saying, “Last Steven Matteo particularly relevant. Every- individual.” year, when I was elected, I Established in 1891 as the C.M.T.S Register one was talking about how In his speech, Senior was worried that I wouldn’t there were so many people Class President Ross Bak- be able to see over the podi- “Listening to every voice, in our grade that’s we’d nev- er decided to focus on the um when giving my speech. printing what you need to hear” er seen or interacted with or school’s relationship with My doctor said I finally hit had classes with, and it was one third of its motto: di- puberty, but I’d like to think a reminder of how insular versity. “There’s nowhere it was you guys who lifted our social/academic/extra- in the world you can expe- me up.” Nest Fest Gives Senior Class Sense of Closure By Cecilia Barron Register Forum Contributor This June, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders marched behind the library and towards the ten- nis courts to celebrate the highlight of any CRLS student’s June, Nest Fest. The event brought to- gether the soon-to-be-graduates of the Class of 2016 for one last time before they received their well-deserved diplomas. However, seniors were not the only stu- dents enjoying the fun. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors were lining up at the henna stand, the bouncy house, and the wrecking ball all through 3rd period. The balloon toss was certainly an ac- tivity that spurred many emotions—as freshman William Reed says, “When you lost, it was an- noying and funny.” The wrecking ball was another fan favorite at Nest Fest. The goal was to knock your friends off the pedestals with a giant wrecking ball, From left to right: Larry Andrade limbos; seniors in Student Gov. sell cotton candy for the final time. however a partner wasn’t required. “The wreck- Photo Credit: Cameron Lane-Flehinger ing ball was very fun. I enjoyed it even though I was all by myself,” freshman Peter Fulweiler own stations. We wanted to do this so all parts of deeply about bringing the community together remarked. CRLS could be included.” as often as they can. Sophomore Maija Harvey Nest Fest, in addition to being an enjoyable Many students took note of the new options recognized the school’s care for their students: celebration for the end of the year, is a major at Nest Fest. As senior Karalynn Ojeda-Pollard “It was nice to have a break in the school day to fundraiser for Student Government. Junior Rep- said, “The henna club most definitely had a huge jump around in the bouncy house. It’s not what resentative Kester Messan described how plan- presence.” She added, “I got my henna on.” How- you usually do in high school.” ning this year’s Nest Fest differed from the years ever, Ojeda-Pollard, along with other Nest Fest This year’s Nest Fest was a break for under- before: “We knew how to do the bouncy house, veterans, lamented the lack of the dunk tank at classmen right before exams, the final send-off cotton candy, etc.