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January 20 2012 Volume 53, Issue 5 John Damianos ‘12 Editors-in-chief: M a st h e a d : Lindsey Harrigan ‘13 Rachel Cabitt ‘12 Abby Matses ‘11 Neil He ‘13 As a quarterback, Tim Tebow is to one conclusion: we are in a society John Damianos ‘12 Natalie Sullivan ‘13 Lauren LaBrique ‘12 A d v is o r s: Alex Curran-Carderelli ‘14 arguably at best mediocre. He cer- filled with Evangelicals. Disagree? Let Dan Capobianco ‘14 Elaine White Chris Mucci ‘14 tainly is inconsistant. So what’s all me ask this: What if a Muslim player M a n a g i n g Peter Mason Katie Quimby ‘14 this hype about, and why is he ranked overtly prayed on a football field in E d i t o r s : Nicole Wotton ‘14 Mei Li Johnson ‘13 S ta ff W rit e rs: Kendall Ham ‘14 America’s favorite pro athlete based front of thousands? There would be Tina McGrath ‘12 Andrew Coleburn ‘12 Abby Katz ‘15 on an ESPN poll? The answer is de- a national outrage. People would be Myles Badger ‘13 Maya Martignetti ‘12 Hansika Vijayaraghavan ‘15 Alfred Cerrone ‘12 Garth Robinson ‘15 ceivingly simple: He’s not your typi- furious and offended, and the player P h o t o g r a p h y Elisabeth Bogart ‘12 Michael Eberle ‘15 cal quarterback. Usually after three would probably face some sort of con- Chad Martin ‘12 Christina Merullo ‘14 E d i t o r s : Katie McKay ‘12 sloppy quarters leaving the Broncos sequence. Thus, we are hypocrites. Christine Lee ‘12 Joe Benson ‘13 Jean Bower ‘13 Jimmy Monroe ‘13 trailing in the fourth, Tim Tebow does We boast that America is a haven for Jaicey Bang ‘13 Molly Fulton ‘13 something. He prays. He kneels down, religious freedom, where people can bows his head, and prays. And when freely exercise their faith. It seems we he takes the field, the game changes. haven’t changed from the days of the The offense clicks; Tebow gets into his Puritans: we exalt the Evangelicals and rhythm. They score. And then some- scorn those of any other creed. Playing God? how they score again. Perhaps even .This same Evangelical fervor has again. In the end, the Denver Broncos spilled over into the realm of politics. Tina McGrath ‘12 emerge victorious, leaving the oppos- Throughout the GOP race, I have heard ing team scratching their heads in be- more about religion than I’ve heard of When Dolly the sheep became the a Frankensteinian monster is entirely wilderment. This pattern has proved the economy or Afghanistan. It comes first mammal cloned from an adult cell fictional, but many critics fear the un- fairly consistent over the NFL season, down to this: For a candidate to win in 1996, it seemed as though the physi- known effects that scientific cloning and has led Denver to an 8-8 season the votes of conservatives, he or she cal limits that constrained scientific may have because they believe it is un- into the playoffs. must proclaim Jesus Christ his or her advancement were greatly reduced. If natural. How can a scientific advance- They call it “Tebow Time.” That’s savior. The exceptions are, of course, sheep could be cloned, how far away ment, a result of human intelligence, the fourth quarter, when Tebow does “frontrunner” Mitt Romney and Jon was human cloning? Although Dolly be considered unnatural? his magic. So how does he do it? Well, Huntsman; the former, however, has seemed to be an enormous accom- Those who oppose cloning for some say God helps out. Tim Tebow played down his religion, saying only plishment, many people reacted to ethical reasons must realize that sci- is an Evangelical Christian. He grew that he has been a faithful member of her with fear and outrage. These op- entists will not create clones “just for up in a very religiously oriented fam- his church for all his life. The rest of ponents claimed that scientists were fun.” In actuality, scientists who study ily, with a minister for a father. There the candidates, however, have placed overstepping their human capabili- therapeutic cloning suggest that or- was no TV until verses of the scrip- religion at the forefront of their plat- ties and acting as the Judeo-Christian gans may be replicated to provide ture were memorized; no play until forms. Before dropping out, both Rick image of God, the higher power who, transplants for patients with medical after family prayers. At six years old, Perry and Michelle Bachmann labeled they believe, created mankind. Today, problems; in this case, the duplicate the future NFL quarterback was wor- themselves as Dominionists, meaning many scientific achievements con- organs could be the difference between ried about going to hell, and decided God told them to run and have reli- tinue to cause controversy and unrest life and death. Antagonists of cloning he wanted to accept Jesus Christ as his gion play a central role in affairs of the among critics who believe they violate may suggest that scientists are playing savior (the fundamental principle of state; Rick Santorum after the Iowa ethical standards. Truthfully, scien- God by creating organs made of cells, Evangelicalism). Those against Tebow caucus stated that America was voting tists are not playing God; they are sim- the basic units of life, but in reality claim that his overt religious displays for family values and faith. ply trying to make advancements in they are just using their human intel- are pure show, strategically concocted .Family values and faith. I don’t get their fields, and these critics only slow ligence to find solutions to illnesses for the media. I’d have to disagree; it’s it. I don’t see how you can vote based their progress. and other medical problems. For those obvious that his life is devoted to his upon family values and faith. Religion .What is it about cloning that scares who believe in God (or another higher religion and his game time prayers are and politics have always been related, and fascinates people? Pop culture has power) as the creator of mankind, the genuine. But what doesn’t make sense but religion has no place in the politi- often presented the view of “cloning argument against cloning becomes in- to me is why Americans are obsessed cal scene. We vote for the leader of a gone wrong” where human cloning valid; if God created the human brain with him. country, not for the leader of a church. has adverse effects when the duplicate and if therapeutic cloning is a result He’s certainly not the first athlete I am not trying to spread an atheist or does not turn out as planned. This of the human brain at work, then it is to pray during a sports game. Baseball antitheist view; I am a religious person view is represented in Mary Shelly’s difficult to criticize these scientists for players cross themselves before step- myself, a devote member of the East- depiction of the monster in the novel playing God. ping up to the plate; basketball play- ern Orthodox faith. It just seems ab- Frankenstein; in the classic tale, Victor The concerns of ethical limits ers don gold crosses. What makes Tim solutely absurd that people are placing Frankenstein creates a human form in research stretch far beyond clon- Tebow different is how pronounced greater stock in a candidate’s religion out of old body parts, but his creation ing. Critics have shown opposition to his religiosity is. And for some reason, than that person’s foreign policy. turns out to be a brutal monster rather genetically modified crops, genetic people love it. At games, people wave I have no problem with Tim than a human. This monster murders counseling, and stem cell research signs citing biblical verses, including Tebow. If he wants to pray on the field, Victor’s friends and family and even- for the same reasons. These topics are John 3:16, Tebow’s favorite. When he that’s fine. But let us remember a few tually leads to Victor’s insanity and controversial because they all involve “Tebows” (a verb denoting his pietistic things. Let’s not mirror the ridiculous downfall. While this image of clon- an alteration of life in its various natu- stance), the stadium erupts. This leads hypocrisy of Puritan America. Also, ing is entertaining and frightening, it ral forms, but each of these fields has is also highly impractical. The idea of the potential to significantly improve ...Continued on Page 6 ...Continued on Page 4

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A Shot in the Dark

Andrew Coleburn ‘12

John, There should not even be any debate over gun control. It is stated all of the criminals get their guns illegally. In fact, in one study of arrestees who clearly in our Constitution that “the right of the people to keep and bear arms had firearms confiscated from them, over 50% said that “it is easy to obtain shall not be infringed.” All citizens have the right to defend themselves, their guns illegally.” As long as there is a demand, there will be a supply in the black families, their possessions and their homes, however they must. market for guns, no matter what law enforcement does; this is the sad truth. However, firearms possession and (lawful) use in the defense of the home .Normal, law abiding citizens, need to retain the option to get their license is not the controversy; it is the possession and use and own a firearm. Gun control legislation of firearms outside, in public places, which merits will only take the weapons—which could end discussion. It is obvious that most crimes--wheth- up saving lives or stopping crimes—out of the er they be assaults, robberies, rapes, murders, or hands of the good guys, while the bad guys otherwise--take place in public places, not in the will continue to obtain their weapons illegally, home. Victims of such crimes are usually physi- and use them to commit crimes. Not to men- cally smaller than their attacker or they are at- tion, gun control shoots the constitution full tacked with the use of some sort of weapon. How of holes. are they to defend themselves? Rhetorical ques- tion John, you know the answer: They should be allowed to have a fire arm of their own. Now, I am not saying that we should just give every per- son and their brother their own gun. Current sys- tems of training and testing for firearms licenses are rigorous and effective. We need to keep these systems in place as avenues for citizens to obtain firearms lawfully in order to defend themselves. PHOTO BY CHRISTINE LEE ‘12 Almost all crimes committed involving a fire- arm are committed with an illegally obtained weapon. These guns get into the hands of criminals through theft, “straw purchases” (where another person who can legally obtain a firearm does so for another), and black market sales. These are the problem guns – the ones that really need to be controlled. But here’s an interesting thing about criminals: They don’t care about gun control laws! Any- Source: thing our government does to control firearms is a waste of time because nearly http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/guns/procon/guns.html

John Damianos ‘12

.It is indeed quite difficult, Andrew, to argue against the highest law of our land; and while I think a gunless society would be great, I’m not that idealistic. Let’s play some word association. Gun. What comes to mind? I think of war, school shootings, and gangs. No, I do not think of defense first, and I believe it safe to speak for most people. Guns are methods of destruction, meant to harm and/or kill. I am not advocating repealing the Second Amendment; you are right in saying the black market would thrive even more than it is now. What I am advocating is more stringent gun control, making the best efforts to keep fatal weapons out of the hands of criminals. .You bring up good points, and I agree with them. But let me use a bit of common sense here. Using simple mathematical laws of probability, more guns lead to more crime. Now, I concur with your point about criminals obtaining guns illegally, but consider the average man or woman. A greater prevalence of guns can only lead to more gun accidents, whether voluntary or involuntary. Drunken father comes home to his family and shoots his three-year-old son. Scared mother pulls the trigger on an innocent stranger. Insecure teenager returns from a bad day at school and blows his brains out. It is purely logical that having guns every- where is conducive to tragic deaths, mishaps, and suicides. .So let’s tighten the reigns on gun control. Again, criminals will get their guns illegally, but for the sake of public safety, we need to make our gun control laws more stringent to avoid horrible misfortunes like those mentioned above. Let’s do more extensive background checks and a more comprehensive application pro- cess. Let’s ban the sale of certain types of firearms, such as assault rifles. Let’s put a heavy tax on all gun sales. There are many routes we can take to protect society while at the same time guaranteeing people their Second Amendment rights. There are accidental deaths, homicides, and suicides that can simply be avoided. Let’s do everything that we can to protect our citizens.

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Myles Badger ‘13 A few weeks ago, there was quite a lot of uproar over a controversial ad by gressional representative from Pennsylvania for roughly ten years, and in a re- GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry. In the ad, the Texan governor is seen port from 2006, the watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in walking through what appears to be someone’s backyard, talking about his views Washington named Santorum one of the top three “most corrupt” senators in the on both homosexuality and the separation of church and state. The ad garnered Capitol. quite a bit of flak from both sides of the political spectrum, and most were wor- .And the gaffes. Oh god, the gaffes. Perry, eat your heart out, Santorum’s most ried that Perry was attempting to pander to the typically homophobic sentiments recent gaffe literally left me speechless for several seconds. “I don’t want to make of mid-western conservatives with the ad. But, out black peoples’ lives better.” And he now claims that of the shadows of obscurity after a baffling 2nd place he said “blah people,” not black people. Blah People. snag in the Iowa Caucuses, a new Rick has stepped Not sure what’s better here, the initial failure, or the onto the conservative stage, and conservatives and failure at recovering. It’s nothing short of an insult liberals alike can rest assured that unlike Rick Perry, that he’s actually doing so well in the polls. Well, in when Rick Santorum says that he believes gays to be the mid-west at least. This is really the root of Rick’s immoral, he isn’t doing it to pander. He means it. problem; it’s like he’s running for president of Mid- .It’s funny really; Santorum, by all accounts, is dle America. In fact, most of the GOP candidates act someone who has sunk a good deal of his platform like they are. But they shouldn’t have to. into being a “youth” candidate, and yet if you ask .This in itself is my biggest qualm with Rick. the man his views about abortion, homosexuality, or In fact, with both Ricks, Perry and Santorum. This women’s rights, you’d think that the debate had been year’s election is one of the most critical in our na- teleported to the 18th century. By Rick’s accounts, tion’s history. Not to dismiss the candidates’ existing any woman whose occupation is anything other platforms, but shouldn’t they be running on plat- than ‘stay-at-home mom’ is a “radical feminist,” out forms of, you know, actual issues? China is growing to destroy our nation’s Christian values. In fact, Rick stronger, the Middle East is growing more restless, has gone on record as saying that the purpose of gov- our economy is still unremarkable at best, only five ernment is indeed to “intervene in the bedroom,” percent of Americans believe our current Congress and in matters of cultural preservation. Of course, to be an effective government entity, and thousands our founding fathers were all deists and agnostics, upon thousands are still unemployed. To the Repub- the constitution does actually state that there is a licans, perhaps you might like to pander to the right separation between church and state, and the United wing, but still, to everyone else you seem unelectable PHOTO BY CHRISTINE LEE ‘12 States is a veritable melting pot of different cultures, and ignorant, commendable as your other policies but Rick hasn’t paid any of that heed yet. He’s got voters to alienate. may be. You have a plan to get us out of debt? Bring that up more often; chances .His fundamentalism by itself is amusing, and just this sets him behind the are less people are going to get offended by a 3% tax hike than by a government- other contenders in the race considerably. But of course, Rick doesn’t stop there. sanctioned condemnation. He’s got back-story too. Before running for President, Mr. Santorum was a con-

A Woman’s Choice

Katie McKay ‘12

Katie is responding to last issue’s political debate column by John Damianos and Andrew Coleburn concerning abortion.

What do I think of abortion? While I agree with everything that Andrew has to say, and I think that he defended the pro-choice position well, I also believe that it is primarily a women’s issue. The choice on the part of the editor to include two men’s opinions on an issue so important to women, one that affects their lives and their bodies more directly and more profoundly, was one that disappointed me. As a female, I believe that the law should protect our right to choose. No woman, not just rape victims or cancer patients, should be trapped by an accident or a mistake. Lawmakers cannot simply create a list of acceptable and unacceptable situations because the morality of abortion is so ambiguous. There is no clear right or wrong. Similarly, classifying these situations would be a bureaucratic nightmare for women who are already undergoing incredible emotional stress. In many cases, “rape” cannot be defined by such black-and-white terms, and if lawmakers deem, for example, a date rape situation as consensual sex, the women would lose her right to an abortion. Imposing a list of exceptions is unjust to those who may fall on the fringe. Abortion is an emergency option that no woman should be denied, regardless of her situation. If a woman does not want to bear a child, it is her decision, and it is a highly personal one. No woman wants to make this decision; it is not one that women particularly relish or enjoy. Many women grapple with the decision, both beforehand and afterwards. It is a painful and poignant choice, the choice whether or not to become a mother, and it should be our choice to make. If a woman does indeed decide to terminate the pregnancy, she should have the right to do so safely. The legality of abortion does not necessarily prevent women from getting them, it simply impedes her ability to undergo a safe procedure. Whether or not John, the Governor of Massachusetts, or the President of the United States believes that abortion is right, it should stil be a legalized option. Our nation is founded on the idea of freedom; we value separation of church and state, freedom of religion, freedom of speech. It is not in our national character to force our beliefs on one another. It is un-American to deprive women of their freedom based on one interpretation of the morality of a highly subjective position.

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we are in a religious revival, fueled by the Evangelical Christians (though, we must remember, the term “Christian” does not apply uniquely to them; in fact, the Evangelical Christians are not the largest Christian denomination: Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy take the first two spots). In the midst of this revival, especially during election season, we must remember what we are voting for- a president. This is America; we believe in freedom of religion and a separa- tion of church and state. Let’s keep it that way.

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The Shifting Paradigm of Teaching in this Information Age

Mrs. Judy Rokous, Science Department Chair In how many classrooms around the I am lucky to work with eleven amaz- globe, across the country, within the very ing students on the Governor’s SMART buildings of The Governor’s Academy, are (Students Modeling a Research Topic) team. students asked to memorize information? After a long academic day, they return to How does such memorization serve a stu- a classroom every afternoon and get right dent in the information age? After all, the down to work without a word from me. Let touch of a button on just about any com- me be clear—I am not teaching these stu- puter or smartphone will instantly deliver dents; in fact, I am learning right alongside more information than can be absorbed in them. Upon their arrival, the room comes a lifetime. And yet, I ask my AP Biology stu- alive with energy. This group logs many dents to commit a large store of information hours reading and interpreting advanced to memory. It is likely that they would not journal articles about protein structure and have nearly as much success as they do on function. Proteins--large, complex mol- the AP exam every May if I did not. But is ecules that play a critical role in all living memorization really what education in the function--are associated with many hu- 21st century should be all about? Does it man diseases. The structure of many key prepare students for the workplace? proteins is not yet fully understood, which http://wordoftruthradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ I have observed a number of pedagogi- DarwinismOrIntelligentDesign1.jpg is where the SMART team comes in. This cal fads in my nearly twenty-five years in the classroom: left-brain/ group of individuals has deep discussions right-brain teaching; multi-sensory, multi-modal (auditory/visual/ about what is important about the structure kinesthetic) methodology; adjusting for learning styles; multiple intelligences; of their proteins (this year, Pla and Transthyretin), honing in on the molecular teaching to the whole child; differentiated curricula; flipped classrooms; online story they believe is worth telling. They download a file from the Protein Data or blended learning; etc. All of which beg the question: How do these well-in- Bank and view it in a program called Jmol. They highlight the parts of the mol- tentioned strategies serve students who are heading into the job market today? ecule they deem important, displaying principal amino acid residues, exhibiting What skills should students attain in college? What demands should be placed critical bonds that stabilize the protein’s structure, coloring loops and turns that on these students even earlier, during the high school years? My recent experi- form a catalytic site, and the like. Ultimately, their program is fed into a comput- ences in the classroom shed light on these questions and offer a glimpse of how er which produces a physical model of the protein. They travel to the American the future in education might look. Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology meetings, a scientific conference ...Continued on Page 8 To Eat or Not to Eat

Michael Eberle ‘15

Cookies, brownies, raspberry truffle, apple pie à la mode, pumpkin cheese- gone, the only thing that’s really left with me is the feeling of weather or not I can cake, assorted cakes, ice cream and root beer floats, Rice Krispie Bars, blueberry actually get away with what I just ate, or whether I better go run a few laps while cobbler, doughnuts, and whip cream to go on anything. Many of the students I still have some energy in me. here at Govs would recognize these as some of the many desserts we see com- monly during, but not limited to, lunch and dinner. In fact, I once found myself eating brownies for “breakfast” on a Saturday morning before a soccer game. Although the cookies and ice cream may be nearly impossible to put down, we should try to find a way to limit how much dessert we are having before it affects our mental and physical functions as both students and athletes. Desserts and treats that have lots of sugar can really take a toll on our minds and bodies depending on what time we eat them throughout the day. Sugar gets your blood pumping faster momentarily before leaving you with less energy than you had before you ate it. Eating brownies before getting on a bus for an hour was not smart because while my energy level was actually benefiting from the sugar, I was not doing any physical activity. By the time we had warmed up and were ready to play, I was actually deprived of energy, and, although I might not have been able to feel it, I was moving slower than normal. Take drinking a Red Bull, a Monster, or any other energy drink; these drinks all take the effects that sugar and carbohydrates have on us, to an extreme. After drinking an energy drink you may feel as though you could run a marathon, 40 minutes later however, and you’ll feel like your carrying twice your weight. The more sugar you take in, the more it’s going to slow you down mentally and physically later. To most of us, the biggest lunchtime decision seems to focus around deciding between whether or not to pick up one dessert, or just to scoop up a handful of different types. I also think I can speak for the majority of students, but especially me, when I say that healthy choices are not always in mind when we blow past the salad bar to pick up some dessert. In order to slow down my charge for the dessert table, I have challenged myself to stop and find something healthy from the salad bar before going to have dessert. I have since learned that I enjoy cucumbers in ranch dressing and cherry tomatoes, and that it feels good to eat something that you know is good for you. I’ve also learned, that I can enjoy dessert more when I know that I can afford to eat it without feeling the negative effects later. Often times I find that if I eat well at lunch and dinner, and only eat dessert at dinnertime, than I can breathe easy while taking a handful of cookies. .Although we all love warm apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melt- ing on top, we’d find that we can enjoy it more and feel the affects less if we are smart about when we choose to have such a dessert. After the pie and ice cream is http://www.cupcakebusinesscards.com/i/happy_smiley_face_kawaii_cupcake_character_flyer- p244772577516523565wulo0_315.jpg f e at u r e s T h e G o v e r n o r 6

Faculty Spotlight: Mr. Snedecor Dan Capobianco ‘14

I got the chance to meet up with Mr. Toby Snedecor, (or as some would TG: What is your favorite food? call him, “Sneds”) this past week. Mr. Snedecor, a new addition to the lan- S: I have to pick just one? The de- guage department, has done plenty of fault answer would be my dad’s ham- interesting things before coming to burgers and French fries. But it could Govs. So let’s get started! be a lot of things…

TG: What was your life like before TG: Any pets? coming to Govs? S: My girlfriend is going to get two S: I graduated from Amherst Col- kittens this Spring, which I am “terri- lege. Afterwards, I spent a year as an bly excited about.” I’d like to have a dog assistant gym teacher in Thailand in an but I guess that’s out of the question… international school. I was supposed to be the assistant French teacher, but TG: If you could be any celebrity there was a hiring mistake, so I got to for one day, who would it be? be a gym teacher for a year in a tropical guage School’s program in Paris, and PHOTO BY Jean Bower ‘13 paradise! I came back to the states and now I’m here! about Govs? S: I think it’d be interesting to be did some part time work for a year. Af- a really high level athlete like a Tony ter that I got my first Stateside teaching TG: What classes do you teach? S: I really like the sense of com- Hawk, David Belle, or a Travis Pas- job at Gould Academy, where I taught munity that is present. I’ve heard a lot trana because they do things I would two French classes and was a dorm par- S: I teach French 1, French 2, of teachers talk about this; It’s the first never even to be able to think of doing ent. After that I moved to Carrabassett French 3 Honors, and French 4/5. school I’ve been to where kids thank and it would be really cool to just have Valley Academy for 3 years, where I the teachers after class, and I appreci- the capacity to do these things. was the only French teacher and taught TG: Do you coach any Sports? ate that because it’s a community that four and a half classes as well as a Se- has a commitment to learning. I don’t TG: If you could describe your life nior independent study. After that I S: I coach 4ths Soccer and I am the know the community as well as I’d like in one word, what would it be? worked for a year at Catholic Memori- assistant 4ths basketball coach. because I don’t live on campus. I’d have al, as their upper school French teach- a better sense of it if I did, but I have a S: Fortunate. er. Last year, I did the Middlebury Lan- TG: What is your favorite thing very positive impression of it.

...Playing God? Continued from Page 2

and even save lives. Genetically modified food can be healthier and easier to produce, which is crucial in nations where malnourishment and starvation are wide- spread. Genetic counseling can be used to prevent genetic disorders from being passed along at birth. Stem cell research has a great deal of future potential since stem cells can transform into many different types of cells, which may replace damaged tissue; these cells may lead to cures for diabetes, spinal cord injury, and even some forms of cancer. If you consider the great contributions these fields have already made, it becomes clear that this type of research is essential for scientific progress. .Of course ethical standards are important, but they should not be based upon religious beliefs. It is one thing to ban cruel animal testing because it is harmful and inhumane, but it is completely different to create limits based on the fear that humans are playing God when they make discoveries about their own anatomy. We must not allow these restraints to limit further discoveries just because they may seem “unnatural.” There are many simple medical treatments that involve unnatural procedures to cure ailments. Is it wrong to put foreign substances into our bodies such as antibiotics to cure illnesses? Is it immoral to have a blood transfusion be- cause the blood is from another individual? Although these procedures are quite unnatural, they are still widely accepted. We must not let fear of future discoveries hinder the contributions of science.

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Behnid the scenes Spotlight: Ms. O’Brien

Katie Quimby ‘14

PHOTO BY Jean Bower ‘13

I was able to interview a new member of The Governor’s Academy community recently who many people may not know because she is “a behind-the-scenes person.” Ms. Meredith O’Brien works in the basement of Philips as Assistant Director of Communications. She explained to me that her job consists of graphic de- signing, advertising the school, mailing to applicants and many more key parts that keep Governor’s known and organized. Ms. O’Brien and I went into more detail about herself and her new job as the interview progressed. .Ms. O’Brien played lacrosse in college and was a communications major and has always worked in schools. Ms. O’ Brien moved from Boston this summer and started work here at Governor’s while things were quiet. However Ms. O’Brien was very happy when the new school year started because there were more people on campus and things got busy. Ms. O’Brien was engaged over break and she and her fiancé live in Newburyport with a new kitten named Tessie. She says she is very glad she moved from Boston because now she lives right on the Merrimack River, which is a good change from the city. .I asked Ms. O’Brien what some of her plans and hopes for the future here at Governors and she answered by saying that she was planning on coaching girls’ varsity lacrosse in the spring. Ms. O’Brien has previously worked and coached soccer and lacrosse at Thayer and while living in Denver. A big project at Governor’s that is already in preparation for next year is the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Academy. There will be a video with interviews with students, faculty, alumni, and other people who have a great effect on The Governor’s Academy. The video will contain footage all the way back to the 1920’s to now and what the future will offer. It will be shown in the beginning of the 2012 school year. .One thing Ms. O’Brien has enjoyed so far at Governor’s was working with four seniors in the Communications Office as interns. In the future, she hopes to get to know students and be more involved in the community by going to events such as the winter musical and the dance show. It was wonderful meeting and interviewing Ms. O’Brien and she already cares so much about the school and the people. Fac Brat Chat: Hunter Kingsbury Nicole Wotton ‘14 and kendall ham ‘14

The Governor: .How old are you? Hunter: Six. TG: Do you enjoy living on campus? H: Yeah, because is a place for me to ride all TH: What is your favorite sport? my stuff around. H: I like baseball. TG: What is your favorite food? TG: Who is your hero? H: Hot dog with ketchup. H: My dad. TG: What is your favorite Wii game? TG: What is your favorite subject in school? H: Lego Star Wars. H: Gym, because I like to run around. TG: Who is your favorite football player? TG: What is your favorite palace on campus? H: Wes Welker. H: The field house, because I can ride my mo C a m p u s Sn a p s h o t s PHOTO BY Nicole Wotton ‘14 tor scooter there.

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Ozzie’s Kids The Nuances of Fantasy World Dear friends at The Governor’s Academy, It’s been said that tragedy is not just what we Immersion suffer but what we miss. You certainly didn’t Jimmy Monroe ‘13 miss the opportunity to aid the less fortunate I, like many other people love is having a lengthy skirmish with the this past Christmas. The personal responsibil- movies. They provide a look into a Japanese; both are entrenched in posi- fictitious world and a temporary es- tions. During the night, the Japanese ity you took for local children in need may be cape from reality. Fantasy movies are attack the Americans. Unfortunately obvious in how they entice you. For for the Allied forces, one of their sol- anonymous to them but the impact of what example, a movie that contains drag- diers in a foxhole has a bad dream you did will never disappear. You spared them ons, magic, and battles can immerse during the night and screams out, thus an individual. This fantastic type of giving away their position to the en- the quiet despair of being forgotten, of matter- world provides content which is on a closing Japanese forces. The Japanese superior level to that of the mundane flank them and run in overwhelming ing so little as to be missed by the purported life of an average viewer. It is exciting the position. A small group of soldiers and compelling, making the people retreats to the American base of opera- all-seeing eye of Santa. Instead, you gifted experiencing it fascinated and often tions as a response to the attack. Cov- times jealous of the great and fantastic ered in dirt, blood and out of breath, them with surprise and wonder, granting a nature of the content. Many want to they arrive at the base. There, they are holiday to be remembered always. Our shared experience personally this type of fan- approached by their comrades who ask tasy for a lifetime or perhaps just a day. ...Continued on Page 12 tradition together has gained another year and, This feeling that overcomes the viewer is what creates the immersive experi- once again, all I offer in return for your gener- ence of a fantasy world. The obvious immersive content is coupled with osity and kindness is my humble thanks. The a very subtle cinemagraphical tech- nique that deviates from normal hu- spirit of hope, like Christmas, lives in you. man interaction. It is a subtle nuance that often goes unnoticed. In movies, these interactions between people lack straightforward exchanges of infor- Happy New Year. mation and the curiosity to seek that The Glorious exchange. This can be seen in conver- sations between people following a sig- Yours, nificant event that one of them experi- enced. For example, in a movie about and the Ghastly the Pacific Theater during World War II (note that it’s fantasy in the sense Ozzie Hardy that it’s impossible to recreate in re- ality), a group of American soldiers http://lustratusrepama.com/wp-content/ uploads/2009/08/The-thinker.jpg

... The Shifting Paradigm of Teaching Continued from Page 5 where they, model in hand, explain to numerous scientists all they have learned about the protein. They speak with confidence because they know the answers to the questions that inevitably follow. They are the experts. Not once were they required to memorize. Likewise, I have the pleasure of working with Catalyst, The Governor’s Academy Summer Science Internship Program, communicating with our students over the summer while they shadow heart specialists and orthopedic surgeons, muck it up in the local marshes, and conduct scientific research alongside some of the best science minds in the world! These students are absolutely enthralled by their experiences. They return to Govs in the fall with a new perspective about science practice and research, a context in which to put their coursework, and they reinvent themselves in the classroom. The internship has unmistakably been a catalyst, a spark in the imagination of a curious mind. To a large extent, these interns have learned by questioning and doing. Again, no memorization involved. Undoubtedly, all of these students acquire essential skills to add to their proverbial toolkit, some of which are difficult to teach in the traditional classroom. These students undeniably have an advantage over those for whom rote learning has been their experience. I believe these kids will land on their feet no matter what happens, because they face challenges with resilience, fortitude, and a positive spirit. They are remarkable analytical and creative thinkers, possessing the ability to communicate their thoughts both verbally and in writing. They are categorically able to work with others, collaborating to solve problems. They are competent lead- ers, but also patently able to follow when someone else is at the helm. And so, in a world where education often is synonymous with rote memorization, I throw a question out there to students, recent grads, alums, parents, educa- tors, doctors, lawyers, investment bankers, scientists, and others: What tools should comprise a graduate’s toolkit when he or she jumps the proverbial wall, and how are these tools best acquired?

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Life in a Battery

Chris Mucci ‘14 In this world ruled by electronics, batteries are the fuel for life. We have Argonne National Laboratory. The teams of researchers there have been trying all had that moment when our Ipod or phone battery is about to die and our to develop a self-healing battery. Microcapsules are not a very new technology, in mere existence feels as it is being threatened. What if your life was actually be- fact they are in use in our daily lives at this very moment: as you press your pen- ing threatened by below zero weather when your electric car’s battery life has cil to paper and write, microcapsules full of ink burst open to leave an imprint been depleted? The act of trying to be a good citizen of this earth and conserve on the paper layers beneath, microcapsules full of perfume burst when you rub a the planet has gotten you killed. However, this whole situation could have been scratch-and-stiff sticker. This same idea can be put to use in batteries. The ideas avoided. Regular Lithium-Ion batteries used in electric vehicles are very bulky have been developed that when a battery dies completely whether it be a phone and barely last about 100 miles before or car battery, it dies for one of the sev- running out of juice. There is a new type eral following reasons. It could be that of battery that instead of using the normal loss of electrical conductivity is what metal oxides in the positive electrode, the causes a battery to fade and die, per- Lithium air cells use a carbon that reacts haps chemicals build up on electrodes, with the oxygen in the air around it to or the electrodes themselves pull away. produce an electrical current. The carbon It could also simply come from the fact does not only react with the oxygen but that there are inevitable stress fractures also with the electrolytic solvent, the con- in the battery as it is charged time and ducting solution that carries the lithium time again. The loss of conductivity is ions between the electrodes. This type what has to be addressed regardless of of battery is around one thousand times the cause. The idea is to place these mi- more dense than that of the regular va- crocapsules full of liquid metal inside riety. There are a few problems that are the battery to lie dormant for most of said will soon be solved. If the electrolyte the time. When the battery is damaged, http://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/latest_research/2009/20090727/fig2.png reacts with the battery as the car is in use, these spheres, which are each smaller it will eventually be depleted, this also has to do than a red blood cell, burst to repair it. with the fact that there are certain chemical instabilities that limit the lifespan There would be specific triggers for different types of damage such as a general of the battery. Physicist Winfried Wilcke at IBM’s Almaden laboratories, along stress factor such as overheating, or for a special instance such as a chemical with Alessandro Curioni at IBM’s Zurich research labs in Switzerland have been build up. This would extend the overall life of a battery extensively. Paired along hard at work developing and testing certain materials that are said to be promis- side a Lithium-air battery, these micro-capsules would make a battery seemingly ing. indestructible. .There have also been other development happening at the University of Illi- nois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE)

The Glorious Molly & Lindsey’s and the Ghastly Music Mashups Rachel CabITT ‘12 molly fulton ‘13 & lindsey harrigan ‘13 “Oy vey” was all that came out of get real here: the Scarlett O’Hara cur- my mouth Sunday night as I watched tain dress was never in. Speaking of the fashion come down the red carpet scarlet, Natalie Portman, you should at the 2012 Golden Globes. As outfit have stayed in that mature color pallet after outfit passed down the carpet, my and not have ventured into prom hot heart only wallowed in pain more and pink land. Also, adding a horse’s butt more, nearly sending me into cardiac to your hip doesn’t help out your outfit arrest. Now, let’s just get this straight. either. And Angelina! You’re the one These people are celebrities, who make whom everyone looks forward to. So A LOT of money. Am I correct? So, you thought it was a good idea to show shouldn’t they be able to afford clothes up at the Golden Globes dressed as a that flatter them and make us regular candy striper? I mean, you obviously people go “Oooh” and “Ahhh”? The weren’t as bad as Madonna and Nata- answer is, YES! So then why was I a lie Portman. If only you had restrained victim to fashion suicide on the night that red lighting bolt from zapping you PHOTO BY CHRISTINE LEE ‘12 of January 15th ? The answer is truly in the neck, your outfit would have beyond my comprehension. But what- been completely flawless. Hello everyone! The few weeks after exams always seem to ever made these stars dress the way But after agonizing over many drag on slowly... And the constant rain we’ve been experiencing they did at the 2012 Golden Globes fashion train wrecks, to my surprise has NOT helped one bit. But, it’s not too long until semester break! must be spreading like the common there were actually a handful of stars So here are a few songs we’ve conjured up for you to drown out the flu because even Angelina Jolie looked who were flawless. A star whom we boredom. questionable, and that’s saying some- haven’t heard a lot from in a while, thing. Reese Witherspoon, definitely took .We might as well get over with the the fashion world by storm in a red- bad first, but that obviously might take hot satin strapless Zac Posen dress. Fools Gold- The Middle East a while… Dear Madonna, we are living Shailene Woodley, star of The Secret Tongue Tied - GROUPLOVE in the year 2012, not 1984, so I suggest Life of the American Teenager, re- If Ever I Stray - Frank Turner you wear something more modern and deemed her name not only by putting The Joy Formidable - Austere age appropriate. Crosses and leather on a nomination worthy acting show Almanac- The Acorn fingerless gloves might have been hip in The Descendants, but also by wear- Bon Iver-Holocene back in your hay day, but they’re not ing a beautiful flowing white strapless Mazzy Star-Into Dust anymore. Especially when paired with Marchesa gown with intricate bead- Lykke Li-Dance Dance Dance a dress that has a curtain bottom. Let’s ing. But although Shailene and Reese Pinback-June Sea Wolf-The Garden You Planted ...Continued on Page 12 H u m o r T h e G o v e r n o r 1 0 From Name to Shame Chad Martin ‘12 “What’s in a name?” Shakespeare would tell you that what truly matters anyone find fault with a name whose inspiration is a luscious fruit? Jermaine Jack- is what something is rather than what it is called. Patriots wide receiver Chad son named his son Jermajesty. This would be a good name for one of Jermaine’s Ochocinco changed his last name to a combination of Spanish numbers. Ochen- music albums, not for his baby boy. Actress Shannyn Sossoman thought long taycinco was too long to fit on the back of his jersey so he just went with Ocho- and hard in 2003 when she was coming up with a name for her baby boy, and she cinco. Lakers forward Ron Artest recently changed his name to Metta World came up with Audio Science. Audio Science sounds like it could be an intriguing Peace. Authorities have yet to figure out why. Many people change their names to name for a college course. But for a child? Not so much. Writer Paula Yates and what they want them to be, but newborn children do not have actor/singer Michael Hutchence named their daughter Heavenly that power. Hiraani Tiger Lily. Her name has one adjective, two nouns, and a . Most parents think long and hard as to what to name Hawaiian word meaning “beautiful sky” in it. That is just way too their child. Some will go with traditional names whereas oth- far. Imagine how long it is going to take for that child to write its ers will go out of their way in order to come up with one that name on official documents when it grows up? One fourth of her is unique. They do this in hope that they do not get scolded for name can barely fit on the fill in your name section of the SAT. being unoriginal, but there comes a point when you cannot Singer John Mellencamp named his son Speck Wildhorse. There help but feel sorry for some newborns. Just last week, Beyonce honestly cannot be any meaning behind this one. John and his and Jay-Z gave birth to Blue Ivy Carter. There has been much wife definitely picked three random words out of a hat and com- speculation as to what the meaning behind this name is, but bined them. Former Outkast member Andre 3000 named his son no matter what their explanation is, the fact remains that Blue Seven. Aren’t there laws against naming a child after a number? Ivy is one of the most random names to have ever been be- David Duchovny and Tea Leoni named their son Kyd. Either they stowed upon a child. But hey, look on the bright side: a strain didn’t care enough to come up with a name for their baby boy or of marijuana has been named after her in L.A. Now she can they never mastered the art of spelling. Jamie Oliver is perhaps grow up and share a name with a type of weed being sold on the worst at naming his children of the bunch. He has four kids: her street corner. Every child’s dream. I give Beyonce and Jay- Petal Blossom Rainbow, Poppy Honey, Daisy Boo, and Buddy Z serious credit for coming up with such an original name. Bear. WHAT? He needs to realize that his children will one day Blue Ivy, however, is not the worst I have heard. be grownups and most people will feel awkward calling a ninety- http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04_01/ .In February of 2002, Michael Jackson came up with the BeyZWireIMAGE_468x685.jpg year-old woman Daisy Boo. The list goes on and on. There are an genius idea of naming his son Blanket. Michael Jackson did endless number of absurd baby names that parents have somehow bleach his face white, so I cannot say that I am too surprised come up with and I feel pity for most of the children. that he came up with such a bizarre baby name. As if the baby did not have .However, a child can have the most absurd name of all time and still end up enough coming to him already with such an awful name, his life was put in jeop- alright. A name doesn’t define someone; it just identifies him. My parents admit ardy nine months after his birth when Michael hung him over a hotel balcony to almost naming me Stone. It’s not the typical baby name, but if I were to be railing. Poor Blanket already had his life put in jeopardy and he had been set up named after a rock, it’s not like it would hinder me from doing anything that I for a childhood full of jokes being directed at his fabricated name (ha!). Believe it would otherwise do. or not, however, there are worse names out there. .Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow named their daughter Apple. How can

Charges Pressed Alfriddles Against Obama Alfred Cerrone ‘12 Campaign

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Tokyo (Onion News)—The Obama campaign faces charges of unauthor- ized use of the image of the rising sun, according to a press release published by senior political leaders Wednesday. Said Koichiro Gemba, Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, of the issue, “If the Obama campaign continues to use this clear Photo by Christine Lee ‘12 imitation of our national image, we will be left with no choice but to take legal action.” The press release also included calls for the Obama camp to “cease and desist” and even went so far to insinuate that if the stated demands were not met, “military action could ensue.” The Japanese have also made similar threats to 1. You have two slow-burning fuses, each of which will burn up in exactly the governments of Bangladesh and Palau. one hour. They are not necessarily of the same length and width as each other, .Meanwhile, the Obama campaign has been busy celebrating in the wake of nor even necessarily of uniform width, so you can’t measure a half hour by not- his hugely successful speech beseeching voters for a reason to seek a second term ing when one fuse is half burned. Using these two fuses, how can you measure as president . In the speech, President Obama, reportedly lamenting congres- 45 minutes? sional partisanship, Wall Street unaccountability, and constant vilification by media strategists, wondered what kind of moron would run for re-election. The 2. How do you change $100 into 10 bills without using a $10 bill? speech was particularly well-received across the board, from his loyal Demo-

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Alex Curran-Cardarelli and Garth Robinson are both music enthusiasts. As much as they enjoy listening to tunes, they can never seem to agree on good music. Now they have brought their debate to the public stage!

Alex Curran-Cardarelli ‘14 Garth Robinson ‘15

The indie rock band, Guided By Voic- Let’s Go Eat the Factory, indie rockers es, formed in 1983 and broke apart in 2004. Guided by Voices’ 16th album, is their first The band reunited in 2010 and recently re- since 2004, and reunites the classic lineup leased their album “Let’s Go Eat the Fac- that produced some of the most iconic rock tory” this month. The band is hoping to albums of the 1990’s. On their new album, release another called “Class Clown Spots Guided by Voices continue their traditions a UFO” this spring. of alarmingly short songs (the shortest here is only 34 seconds long) and mediocre, an- The album “Let’s Go Eat the Factory,” gry guitar playing. If one gleans anything unfortunately for the band, was not a huge from this album, it’s that they seem intent success. Most of the songs on the album on bringing back the spirit of early indepen- are about two minutes long, which for dent music. most albums is not long enough to keep the listener entertained. This album is very On Let’s Go Eat the Factory, GBV de- similar to their old songs from the 80’s and viate from the tighter, more pop-oriented 90’s, which were popular back in the day, sound of 2004’s Half Smiles of the Decom- but not so much anymore. If the band ad- posed, and return to their roots. From the http://www.sweetslyrics.com/images/img_gal/5337_gbv_5301.jpg justed slightly to more contemporary music, it may have had a bet- blistering, distorted opener “Laundry and ter chance of a come back. Most of the songs on the album sound Lasers” the band feels more aggressive and very similar. After listening to the entire album, it is still difficult to excited than in recent years (perhaps caused decipher one song from the next. by the recent reunion of the members). The best songs on the album are the ones that feel fresh yet are still instantly recognizable as Guided by Voices; “Dough- Their song “Doughnut For A Snowman” has a very intriguing beginning, nut for a Snowman” has a whistling, flute-like intro, while “Imperial Racehors- but the rest of the song drones off into the same tone with barely any varia- ing” sounds like a contorted cousin of Queen. Their biggest fault on Let’s Go Eat tion. One of their better songs, “Chocolate Bar,” still does not meet standards the Factory is their tendency to forget about the audience and concentrate solely because of the lack of quality and the shortness of the song. If Guided By Voices on wildly jamming; something that immediately polarizes the listener on songs adds some creativity to their songs, some length, and better quality sound, then like “Spiderfighter” and “The Big Hat and Toy Show.” maybe they will have their comeback. .On their new album, Guided by Voices deliver an adrenaline-packed punch of indie rock sentimentalism. When they don’t get dragged down by their own coolness, they soar to distorted heights that few bands nowadays can manage. Let’s just hope the 90’s live on. Grade: C- Grade: B+

Jane by Design Mission Accomplished

Abby Katz ‘15 Hansika Vijayaraghavan ‘15

.Host of project runway, Heidi Klum always says, “As you know in fashion, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, starring Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Jer- one day you’re in, and the next day…you’re out.” I don’t know about you, but I emy Renner, and Paula Patton follows the story of Ethan Hunt on his next mis- find this statement completely true. Trends and pop culture are changing all sion. International terrorists are trying to destroy the world through nuclear the time, and the job of the fashion industry is to set the trends and keep up warfare. After failing to prevent the bombing of the Kremlin, the Impossible with them. One of the things I’ve always dreamt of, secretly, is being a fashion Missions Force must shut down and initiate Ghost Protocol; the agents are on designer. their own and have no grid, contacts, or help, and nothing to back them up. .Tuesdays at 9:00 PM, ABC has begun playing a recently aired show called Theirs is an action-packed adventure to save the world and clear their organiza- Jane by Design. Jane is a quirky, unpopular girl at her high school that feels she tion’s name. needs to get a job to support her unemployed brother, with whom she lives. Jane .This film is filled with intense and dramatic stunts. The best stunt is when discovers a job at Donovan Deckers, applies, and before you know it Jane has Cruise jumps out the window of the tallest building in the world. This film has launched her career in the fashion industry. explosions, car chases, and fist-fights galore! Don’t worry, this movie isn’t too .It’s hard for a girl like Jane to pull off this idea of two identities, so her best gruesome or violent and the action has hilarious lines, making it a great action/ friend Billy is always around to help. Jane has had a long time crush on Billy, but comedy hit. her two identities have made her popular in the eyes of two other guys, both of .This movie is a definite must-see. The story kept moving, never slow or dull. which are “out of her league”. As she struggles with juggling her two lives, you From Moscow to Dubai to Mumbai, the action never stopped. Whether you begin to notice how close she and Billy really are, and their understanding of watch it in IMAX (which I highly recommend) on DVD in the comfort of your being “underdogs.” own home, you can’t miss this great movie. .What is a true story without its antagonists? India is a woman who is after Grey’s (Jane’s boss) job and while Grey is away, tries to convince Jane she is there to help. Jane eventually learns that India is simply trying to slow her down and she finds ways to avoid her. .Personally, I love this show. It has the same personality as other shows on ABC, but it relates to many different types of people. I think you will find that there is something there for everyone. The story develops well during each epi- sode and there are just brief cliffhangers…enough suspense until the following week. .Catch Jane by Design on Tuesdays at 9:00 PM on TV or Wednesdays online at abcfamily.go.com I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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Joe benson ‘13

As a new year is ushered in and as new calendars out the opposition’s mistakes and weaknesses while are purchased, it is appropriate to discuss and ac- refusing to recognize those of the Bruins. He also knowledge the year that has just passed. 2011 was no tends to highlight the talent of the Bruins more so ordinary year for the residents of the northeastern than the opposition. It is these qualities of Edwards, sector of the United States. The residents of this re- though, that make the Bruins games enticing for gion had not experienced a year like 2011 since 1972. the average viewer. For avid fans like me, Edwards’ The average Boston sports fan would likely know to comical persona enhances the entertainment of an what I am alluding. Prior to 2011, the Boston Bruins already extremely compelling game. Jack’s true col- had not won Lord Stanley’s Cup since Thursday May ors are almost always brought out when the B’s face 11, 1972. But on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, after a off against their rivals from “north of the border.” long 39 years, the Big Bad Bruins brought the Cup Edwards’ legendary calls during the eastern confer- back home. Among the most significant factors in ence quarterfinals in the spring of 2011 against the this colossal triumph was Bruins play-by-play T.V. hated Habs will be forever remembered by Bruins announcer Jack Edwards. fans. He expressed his contempt for the Canadiens .Jack Edwards started announcing full time for by attempting to command a player (Roman Ham- the Bruins during the 2007-2008 season. Is it a coin- rlik) to “get up” after “diving” to try to draw a pen- cidence that the Black & Gold ended their three year alty, by calling another (Benoit Pouliot) a “chump” playoff drought (not appearing in the playoffs for and a “disappointment” in the game of hockey, and three consecutive seasons) the same year Edwards by referring to another (P.K. Subban) as a “five year started announcing? I think not. During the pre- old boy who deserves a timeout.” Edwards capped Edwards era, Dale Arnold called the Bruins games off Boston’s game seven victory over Montreal by from 1995-2007. During this twelve-year span, the giving a speech in which he compared the Bruins’ http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/pho- Bruins never made it past the second round of the tos/000/240/182/Jack-Edwards_display_image.jpg?1275092307 battle against the Canadiens to that of the colonists’ playoffs and only made it to the second round once. against Great Britain in the American Revolution. It This year is Edwards’ fifth season announcing for the B’s and in the past four -sea was these great, unconventional calls by Jack that made the playoff run so memo- sons he has seen the team make the playoffs four times and win one Stanley Cup. rable for many. It is clear that Jack Edwards’ magical linguistic qualities and fervor for announc- Jack brought an unprecedented style of announcing to the organization when ing, those which Dale Arnold lacked, have greatly contributed to the rejuvenation he replaced Dale Arnold in 2007. His passion and unique personality indirectly of the Boston Bruins’ franchise. propelled the B’s all the way to a Stanley Cup victory in the spring of 2011, and, .Jack Edwards’ announcing style, well-known by anyone who watches the for that, I nominate Jack Edwards man of the year. Bruins, can be described as nothing less than biased. It is quite evident during games that Jack favors the Bruins strongly over the opposition. He tends to point

...A Refreshing Success Continued from Page 1 phasis on outward differences. As an audience, we focused on the “content of [the speaker’s]” character, something Dr. King wished his children would one day be judged by. These speeches brought us gems of wisdom from both teachers and students, and paired with the beautiful gospel singing, it brought out the sense of community Govs is prided for. The rest of the day passed quickly, and our hour of community service was fun, although I doubt how much work we really completed. And even though we’ve listened to the “I Have a Dream” speech every year, it still remains one of the most moving speeches of all time. We didn’t have regular school, and we didn’t get to sleep all day, but in the end, our celebration of Dr. King was the Academy’s first successful attempt in years.

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...The Nuances of Fantasy World Immersion Continued from Page 8 ...The Glorious and the Ghastly Continued from Page 9 them what happened. It is important to mention that, theoretically, the Japanese rocked the red carpet, Sofia Vergara takes the trophy for best dressed, hands should not have been able to overrun the position in the dark without some sort down. Not only can she make people pee their pants from laughter on Modern of tactical advantage. During the conversation, those who escaped the attack Family, but she can also make people’s mouths drop to the floor in awe. And she don’t explain what happened like a normal person would think. For instance, did just that in a navy blue, curve hugging, mermaid styled Vera Wang gown they do not recount the previous events; thus, the officers should technically not that flattered her figure to infinity and beyond. know what is going on. Instead, they just seem to know. The officers are -con .The fashion this year at the Golden Globes was definitely rocky. From the fused as to why they weren’t able to hold. The survivors don’t explain why; they bad to the good, there was too much bad to go around. But one actor that might just shake their heads in response, muttering bits of information such as how have just saved the night for me is none other than Uggie, the dog from The there were no other survivors. I personally have no clue how someone in that Artist. Who can resist a Jack Russell in a dapper black bow tie? I know I can’t. position could not demand that information. Furthermore, I don’t understand But besides Uggie’s being the cutest thing ever, let’s still hope this Golden Globe why they are portrayed as essentially omniscient after hearing almost nothing. fashion isn’t a sign of the apocalypse. Because when fashion goes downhill, we This is one example of the idea of character omniscience in movies. This cre- all go down with it. ated ability of people in immersive worlds is being able to understand situations completely and intuitively based on a minimum information intake. This kind Source: of interacting happens essentially in every scene of a movie. It perpetuates this http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2087278/Golden-Globes-2012-red-carpet- idea of a greater, exciting and superior world, but on the fundamentally impor- dresses-Bridal-chic-years-hottest-trend.html tant nuanced level. It seems like one could forgo it in creating a world such as Harry Potter, but I believe it is just as fundamental in creating a successful and immersive experience. f e at u r e s T h e G o v e r n o r 1 3 A Man with a Revolutionary Vision

Christina merullo ‘14

Martin Luther King Jr. forever changed America’s outlook on diversity and and the future of America. Coretta Scott King states, “This is not a black holiday; equality. On the third Monday of every January, the United States declares a fed- it is a people’s holiday.” We have to remember all the doors he opened for people eral holiday to remember this remarkable elocutionist. Born on January 15, 1929 of many different races and ethnicities. Governor’s is one of the best examples of in Atlanta Georgia, he was the son of Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. Growing how King has influenced our lives. There are so many people from different parts up he quickly learned his placed in society. He learned that the color of his skin of the world who come together and celebrate our different backgrounds. Martin told him what he was capable of doing and who he was capable of being, but he Luther King Jr. made all the difference in the world; he made the world closer. refused to be restricted by race. .He chose to make a change and to fight for what was right and just. Unlike Sources: others, he knew violence was not a resolution, and that words are the most effec- http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html tive weapons. In 1955 he organized a boycott in Montgomery. It was driven by http://www.buzzle.com/articles/accomplishments-of-martin-luther-king-jr.html the arrest of Rosa Parks after she insisted on staying seated despite the bus driv- http://www.infoplease.com/spot/civilrightstimeline1.html er’s instruction to give up her seat. Many African-Americans refused to travel by http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1872501,00.html buses until they no longer had to give up their seats for white people or sit in the back. King not only led this boycott, but he directed countless other protests that fought for equal rights. He started the Southern Christian Leadership Confer- ence (SCLC), which also fought for civil rights. In 1963, he organized the largest march ever in Washington where he recited the famous “I Have a Dream” speech. His leadership and ideas earned him the highly honored Noble Peace Prize. King inspired millions of people across the world including Mahatma Gandhi who lived all the way in India. .When King was assassinated in 1968, people immediately knew what an in- credible man the world had lost. Just months later people suggested to make his birthday a holiday. It took nearly fifteen years before it was officially recognized as a federal holiday. In an effort to tarnish his reputation, many false claims were directed at King including allegations of communism. On the other hand, millions of people signed petitions to try to get the date recognized. Even Stevie Wonder released a song entitled “Happy Birthday” in Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory. Eighteen years after his death, the government finally passed the law that declared the third Monday in January a holiday. In the year 2000, years after the government passed the law, all the states officially acknowledged the holiday. .Though King was an amazing man, MLK Day is not only recognized to re-

member him alone, but also to celebrate equality in America. It also is in memory http://www.flanboyanteats.com/wp-content/up- of all the people who sacrificed their time and risked their lives for their children loads/2011/01/DrKing.jpg Resolved!

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We asked faculty and staff members to tell us what they have resolved to do in 2012. We printed some of them here so we can make sure they are being done! Try to guess who said what!

1. Pushups, running, embracing silence. A. Mr. Snedecor

2. I intend to try and get at least seven hours of sleep a night during the B. Dr. Breyshaw school year. C. Mr. Drelich 3. To be more awesomer than last year! D. Mr. King 4. Have family dinner every Sunday night. E. Mrs. Rokous 5. None. I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. F. Ms. Jensen (Eppu) 6. Take care of the new classroom fish, Dusty Bottoms and Ned Nederlander. G. Mr. Ramos-Glew

7. One word: Rogaine. Answers: 1. G, 2. A, 3. F, 4. E, 5. B, 6. D, 7. C 7. D, 6. B, 5. E, 4. F, 3. A, 2. G, 1. Answers: f e at u r e s T h e G o v e r n o r 1 4

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

Natalie sullivan ‘13

The morning had arrived with students beginning to return. Most were excited for their sports, but not too enthusiastic to learn. The grass had been cut and the nets put in place, The lines had been painted and flags set for the cross-country race. Sessions had begun full of, well, I guess fun and delight, But this preseason created teams full of talent that were ready to ignite. Before this season, the Boys’ soccer team had not won a game in 2 years, But they established 2 wins, which is quite an accomplishment as it appears. Cross-country ran in the rain and the heat all fall. One of the best teams this season had to be Girls’ varsity volleyball. The Girls’ varsity field hockey team was better than expected. They beat rival Brooks, and for the 8th seed they were selected. The Athletes were excited because postseason was finally here, But for two particular fall teams, 2011 would be their year.

Girls’ varsity soccer was placed as the number five seed. They defeated Pomfret 2-0, allowing them to proceed. Soccer’s next opponent was the Rivers School; The game came down to a shoot out, which was quite a duel. Preece scored a goal with only 2 minutes left to remain, And Govs clinched the win in their semi-final game. All the fans traveled out to Pomfret on a mini bus. Their cheers and their shouts left Lawrence in the dust. Govs came out ready to play, allowing them to score the first goal. For the rest of the game they maintained complete and utter control. At the end of the first half Jackie Ham went bar down. The Lawrence girls were crying and all their fans had a frown. Defense played tough, lead by their goalie Ashley Thon, While Zook and Chevy transitioned the ball to the offensive zone. Govs battled Lawrence and they never gave up. They fought till the end, which earned them the cup. Govs soccer’s dedication and heart had won them their final game, But they were not the only team this season that earned a title and a prestigious name.

All season they played, they passed and they scored, Which gave them a record of 7-0 on the ISL scoreboard. The day had come for the rival game vs. Belmont Hill. Each team knew it would come down to pure hustle and skill. The Sager Bowl was packed for one of the biggest games of the year, So the boys came out like warriors ready to protect their frontier. Govs came out strong with touchdowns scored by Eli, Frank and Tate; The boys beat the Hillers fair and square, no need for a debate. The football team crushed Bel Hill 41-14. Govs had won ISLs just as Coach O’Leary had foreseen. The boys entered this game knowing their opponents would be tough, But at the end of the quarter Govs was singing, “Aint No Mountain High Enough”. Their winning did not end; the football team was on a roll, So they traveled out to Cushing where they played in the Jack Etter Bowl.

The ride was far, but the stadium was full of Govs fans, Who lead the cheering on the sideline that shook the whole stands. Govs came out fierce, knowing what had to be done. They stepped on the field deciding not to leave till they had won. New Hampton had some talent, as I believe we can all concur, But the Huskies thought they were better than they actually were. Govs football won big, defeating the Huskies 35-0. Their defense of Mac, Smith, Tuck, AJ & Luke were the real heroes. The boys were lead by their captains Sam, Todd and Kirk. These boys showed their team how hustle and heart actually work. These boys played for their family, their friends and their peers, And At the end of the game they had their fans smiling in tears.

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Wise menQuotation speak because they have something to say, fools because they have to say something. ~Plato~ f e at u r e s T h e G o v e r n o r 1 7