The Pingry Record VOLUME CXXX The Nation's Oldest ON THE WEB: Country Day www.pingryrecord.com School Newspaper s i n c e 1895 Volume CXXX, Number 3 The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey December 1, 2003 MR. RABY LOSES EIGHTY-TWO SUBMIT RACE FOR WARREN EARLY APPLICATIONS TOWNSHIP COUNCIL TO UNIVERSITIES SAYS HE IS DISAPPOINTED U. PENN IS TOP CHOICE

Receives Only Single-choice Early Thirty-two Percent Action Is Introduced Of Residents’ Votes At Harvard, Yale

By REBECCA SPEISER (VI) By ROHAN MATHEW (VI) History teacher John Raby Sixty-eight percent of the ran this Election Day for War- senior class submitted early ren Township Committee and applications to colleges and lost. universities this year. Fourteen Mr. Raby ran as a Demo- applied under single-choice crat with Barbara Schwartz, D. Peretore (V) early action to Harvard, Yale mother of Justin Schwartz Departing Middle School Director Dr. Robert Macrae meets with Middle School students and Stanford, which instituted (IV), as his runningmate. the program this year. Single- The Democrats lost by an choice early action prohibits 11 to 6 margin. Mr. Raby said students from sending early the loss was disappointing, es- Dr. Macrae ʼ82 to Leave in June applications elsewhere, but Dr. Macraeʼs family donated all. “They have always been so pecially since the Democrats Pingry community, wrote, “Dr. the admissions decision is fared better in Warren last By MELISSA LOEWINGER (III) both the new Macrae Theater and incredibly supportive, and I have Macrae has been a wonderful the Hauser Auditorium, named learned so much from them,” he non-binding. year. “I thought we would Dr. Robert Macrae ʼ82, as- role model for our students and for his grandfather. His brother, said, adding that he will also miss Forty-nine, the majority of have come closer to victory,” sistant headmaster and director an outstanding leader for our Doug Macrae ʼ77, serves on the the studentsʼ energy, enthusiasm early applications, were for he said. of the Middle School, will Middle School.” schoolʼs Board of Trustees. and “natural curiosity to learn.” early decision programs. If Mr. Raby credits the leave after the school year ends Haley Wynne (III) had Dr. Dr. Macrae said he has always In particular, Dr. Macrae said admitted, students applying Republicans for being very to become headmaster of the Macrae as an Algebra 2 teacher dreamed of being a headmaster he will miss former Headmaster under early decision are ob- good at getting out the vote. Cincinnati Country Day School last year. She said Dr. Macrae is because he would get to affect John Hanly, Mr. Hanlyʼs admin- ligated to matriculate. “We were better on the issues, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Macrae a great person and “he taught me lives with his leadership. istration, and Upper School Di- This yearʼs top choice for but the Republicans had more announced his resignation in you have to learn many tools to “At my new school, I hope rector Adam Rohdie. Mr. Rohdie early applications was the time, money and people,” he tears at the Middle School divi- use in life.” to form a closely-knit commu- and Dr. Macrae went to Wesleyan University of Pennsylvania, said. sion meeting on October 29. Samantha Melligon (II) said nity among the faculty, students University together and are still according to the college The Democrats said they Dr. Macrae and his family Dr. Macrae brings up important and families,” he said. “I am good friends. counseling department. Penn focused on five main issues. have a longstanding history at Honor Code issues that people impressed with the intellectual Administrators and students has been a perennial favorite The first was that the citizens Pingry. Graduating in 1982, Dr. donʼt normally talk about. “He complexity of the position.” said they will be sad to see Dr. of Warren, not the town coun- Macrae was on the Varsity Soccer made me think,” she said. for Pingry graduates; 22 are Dr. Macrae said he will miss Macrae go. Headmaster John cil, should elect the mayor. team, the hockey team, and the Pingryʼs faculty and staff most of Neiswender, in a letter to the Continued on Page 5 Continued on Page 7 “A direct election would give lacrosse team as a student. people more of a say,” Mr. After returning in 1988, he Raby said. taught economics and math Mr. Raby also campaigned and served as head of grades 11 The Administration on the premise that the previ- and 12 before becoming Middle ous town council hadnʼt done School director in 2001. He also Explains the Origin of a good enough job. He wanted coached Varsity Girlsʼ Soccer for Continued on Page 7 five years. Character Education Inside The Record By CAROLINE SAVELLO (V) This year there is a height- leaders of America. Whatʼs ened emphasis on character more important is being a e d u c a t i o n good person.” and ethical Part of Mr. Neiswenderʼs g u i d a n c e Convocation speech this at school. year was dedicated to char- Headmaster acter education. Mr. Neis- Courtesy of HBO Neiswender wender said, “If we empha- Real Estate heiress Ivanka Trump confides her feelings says growth size nothing else, we should about her parentsʼ divorce in “Born Rich.” and development of char- emphasize character.” acter is one of the most Character education is not important offerings of an a course or a lecture, accord- Johnson ’98 Directs independent school. ing to the headmaster, who “Pingry allows students defines it as an environment the opportunity to receive that promotes good charac- HBO Documentary a terrific education, partici- ter. It is other people, such pate in a play, on a sports as teachers one admires, By SUSANNAH BRAGG (VI) team, write for the newspa- who model good character, Jamie Johnson ’98 has the ways in which they were per or sing in the chorus,” he says. independently directed and treated growing up. N. Lee (IV) he says. “But the longest- As part of the program, narrated a documentary According to Johnson, rich called “Born Rich” about the Jed the Dog looks on as Big Blue Field Hockey defeats lasting part of a Pingry teachers are encouraged to children learn at an early age South Hunterdon High School in the State Sectional education is the chance to take advantage of “teach- lifestyles of wealthy children to avoid the topic of wealth. Finals on November 18. develop oneʼs own value able moments” and to serve that was exhibited at the Sun- “Nobody wants to talk about system in a community that as models for honorable, dance Film Festival 2003 and money,” he says in the film. Fall Teams Break Records Savello Defends Character Ed. values honor and respect for respectful behavior. Mr. later picked up by HBO in “Itʼs like this big taboo always Caroline Savello (V) says that the others.” Neiswender and Mr. Ro- September. lurking under the surface.” Pingry sports teams like field hock- administration is on the right track by ey and Girls’ Tennis boasted undefeated The substance of the hdie say the best character The film follows ten young Johnson estimates that at setting an example for good character in least 50 people he approached records at the end of the season. P. 5 a morally devoid era. P. 2 schoolʼs program is to keep education occurs when good adults who would never have moral behavior and good models and messages are a to work a day in their lives. declined his offer to appear in Mrs. Tomaino Helps With School Lesser-Known Books character an integral part of part of the daily educational Among those interviewed the documentary. Luke Weil, are real estate heiress Ivanka a gaming industry heir who Former administrator Annette Sanders Bersntein (IV) reviews the schoolʼs environment. environment. Tomaino has helped to found The three notable originals often glazed “Everyone agrees this is Mr. Neiswender says, Trump, publishing heir S.I. Ne- is featured in the film, filed a Willow School in Gladstone, New over by prospective readers at crowded what we should do,” Mr. “Our mission is not to be whouse IV ʼ99 and media heir- lawsuit and tried to obtain an Jersey. P. 5 bookstores . P. 7 Neiswender says. the character police.” ess Georgianna Bloomberg. injunction to stop the filmʼs Sections Mr. Rohdie concurs. “Itʼs Mr. Rohdie agrees. “You Johnson, heir to the Johnson release. The case was thrown Ensembles Perform at Concert News...... 1,5 more about a focus, a prior- need guidelines and rules, & Johnson fortune, interviews out before Johnsonʼs film ap- The Buttondowns, Balladeers, Commentary...... 2-3 ity,” he says. “I believe that but the true goal is to get all his peers about the pressure to peared in the Sundance Film and Jazz Ensemble performed at the Top Story...... 4 all of you here will go to the of you to make good deci- live up to family expectations, Festival. Ensembles Concert on November 13 Features...... 6 best colleges, will get the their philosophies on whether The opening scene of the at 7 p.m. P. 6 Reviews...... 7 best jobs, will become the Continued on Page 4 money buys happiness and Continued on Page 7 2 3 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY DECEMBER 1, 2003 Character Means Responsibility VOLUME CXXX NUMBER 3 I doubt that many high willing to offer. But we can schools allow their students Caroline Savello (V) change this. to take tests unproctored. I STUDENT OPINION I recently submitted a Editors in Chief also imagine that many high in a world much in need of proposal to Student Govern- Susannah Bragg schools do not have mutually moral guidance. ment calling for a repeal of David Spett respecting teacher-student Though censorship isnʼt the “No Eating in the Halls” relationships. Most impor- entirely right, there are rule. If the schoolʼs character tantly, I suspect that an en- some things people will say education campaign aims to Rohan Mathew tire high school cheering a or do that will be considered encourage responsibility, we Managing Editor freshman playing the guitar offensive, racist or alienat- should have the privilege of on stage is not the norm. ing. And, in these cases, the eating outside the cafeteria These, of course, are some school is trying its best to as long as we are respon- Nelson Lee Copy Editors Dr. Susan Dineen of the greatest idiosyncrasies develop our sense of right sible for cleaning up after Photography Caitlin Bergh Faculty Adviser of our school. and wrong. ourselves. Danielle Peretore And, though Pingry Members of the adminis- Chantal Berman Mr. Dean Sluyter takes heat every day for tration have said they support Caroline Savello Copy Associate Technical Adviser everything, the school has I believe that the this initiative, provided the Rebecca Speiser established an intellectual student body passes a two- atmosphere of mutual trust, school's heart is week trial period. If trash and messes in the hallways All rights reserved. All contents © 2003 The Pingry Record. Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle after use. privilege and responsibility. in the right place. It is a result of the schoolʼs increase in the two weeks, continual emphasis on char- our new privilege will be acter. Even though we may live taken away. Editorial: Beating Little Boys At this point, many people in a world of Kenneth Lays, But if we as a community would be more than ready to Charles Taylors, and Robert can pull ourselves to clean So far this year, members of the administration have made a number of point to contrary evidence, Dursts, that doesnʼt mean our up trash by the couches, speeches with inspirational quotes in an attempt to urge the student body to particularly censorship. This own “minor” moral offenses there is a greater possibility practice good character and show respect for others. issue, hot in the hallways, the and little white lies should go of being able to effect much With respect for their good intentions, their logic is uneven. Whether they classrooms and the meetings unnoticed. more substantial change in realize it or not, the message we hear is that they determine whatʼs right, not of the school, is one of the I donʼt doubt that everyone more important areas of the us. We implore the administration to recognize the benefits of individual few matters that can incite at Pingry has his or her own school. exploration into a definition of good character. students to take action. misgivings about the Honor The goal of this proposal, Character is a controversial topic; it seems the only thing that can be Though the administra- Code or the Honor Board, as well as the schoolʼs char- deduced from everyoneʼs arguments about it is that there is no unilateral tionʼs censorship is popu- but the technicalities of the acter education campaign I definition of it. larly characterized as some system are not as important support so enthusiastically, is For example, Catholics believe that good character constitutes abstinence kind of unwarranted oppres- as the philosophy that Pingry to make each of us more ac- until marriage, piety, philanthropy and reverence. Mormons say it means sion, I believe the schoolʼs espouses and the progress it countable and responsible. staying free from sex and drugs. Regardless of oneʼs origins, different beliefs heart is in the right place. is willing to make. Ultimately, something as and values create different definitions of character. The administrationʼs heavy- Presently, the student body simple as eating beyond the By presenting students with a rigid model for exhibiting good character, handed decisions actually is not taking advantage of cafeteria could help us create the administration denies them a fundamental right of adolescence and a rite encourage us all to develop the privileges and responsi- our own philosophical and of passage to come of age. We are not encouraged to discover for ourselves our own moral guidelines bilities the administration is moral guidelines for life. what is right and what is wrong, which is tantamount to discouraging us from establishing our identity as citizens and future leaders of society. This monthʼs commentary articles and hallway conversations criticize the administration for seeming to censor what many students believe was SAC Down, Censorship Up just “good, plain fun.” The overall problem is But if we are to educate ourselves about character and lift the administra- When Party Boy ran across Bryan Zupon (VI) simple. We have covered up tionʼs overbearing policy of censorship, it must come with a promise to take the stage on Rufus Gunther Day and later received two STUDENT OPINION our zeal for personal expres- responsibility for our own actions. The arguments for character education sion because we care too much detentions, it seemed that the the bookstore, repositioning or cannot be disputed: our generation is subject to many immoral influences about not offending anyone. festive mood that permeates removing art on the walls, and from our culture at large. Being too worried about every Rufus Gunther Day as- essentially killing the Student If the administration is not to show us whatʼs right and wrong, we must offending people leads to a sembly had been undermined Activities Committee (SAC). accept the consequences if we are to venture down the “wrong” path. In do- fear that plagues our com- by censorship. Even teachers have been ing so, we not only learn the responsibilities of being in the elite segment munity; we hardly ever sup- Pingry has undoubtedly reprimanded for their antics, port any cause that might be of our generation, but also take command of our own futures. seen progress in certain areas namely Mr. Keating, who two controversial. And when we do In his landmark 1989 investigation into the nature of the elite private of student expression, most years ago sported a Speedo on choose to support something, school experience “Preparing for Power,” Peter W. Cookson writes, “To have notably in the lifting of the stage as part of a Rufus Gun- it is trivial. character is to be strong, self-disciplined, and fair, at least to oneʼs equals. Internet fi lter. But I have still ther Day skit. For example, we battled for But most importantly, it is learned through oneʼs own experiences.” seen many guiltless facets of I feel fortunate to have seen permission to wear flip-flop Perhaps ironically, Cookson later denounces headmasters who, “enamored student life outlawed because SAC in its more glorious and sandals the same year that of cruelty and efficiency, beat boys and make a fetish of ʻbuilding character.ʼ” they were deemed “inappro- illustrious days when it showed all writing on clothing had And while weʼre in no way implying that the administration beats boys, we priate” and “detrimental to hilarious videos and skits. It been outlawed. It strikes me learning.” made me feel I was part of a can only hope that they come to a better understanding of what building as completely inappropriate The examples are nearly cohesive student body. SAC character is all about. for the administration to limit endless. They include ban- once defined the very char- the brands we wear, but no one ning card playing in the halls, acter of the senior class, and The opinions expressed here refl ect the views of the editorial board. brought this issue up. removing sweatpants with now it is a mere shell of what The issue of student rights Pingry written on the butt from it used to be. also shows that we may have lost touch with our schoolʼs motto: “The greatest respect is due the students.” The The Problem With Blind Faith average Pingry student may “WOW. Blockbuster per- urgent early-morning phone who worshipped the idea of we were taught: “I donʼt have far more rights than the Danielle Peretore (V) average high school student, fection.” call while in Paris. a sacred female like Mary care if I die having a baby. RELIGIOUS OPINION but the underlying problem So exclaimed The New The book has both politi- Magdalene? Itʼs wrong to have an abor- remains. We are part of a York Times of Dan Brownʼs cal groups and mainstream Mary Magdalene in order to It is not only the Catholic tion.” community that is not given latest novel, “The Da Vinci readers caught up in a heated discredit the idea of a sacred Church, however, that is Such is blind faith at its the respect and freedom its Code.” The Chicago Tri- debate. Brown writes not female who tried to rise to guilty. The Quʼran declares best. That sixth-grader, as motto dictates. bune, too, was enthralled, only that Jesus Christ was power. that its followers must not well as the other sixth-grad- calling it “a thundering, married, but that he was rest until all nonbelievers ers at my old school, had so Growing up in a Catholic Correction: Oct. 31 Issue tantalizing, extremely smart married to Mary Magdalene, school, I, like Dan Brown, have been converted or sub- much rhetoric drilled into his fun ride.” the very woman portrayed by jugated. The Old Testament head that he repeated exactly In regard to “Colgate 13 I finished the 454-page the Church for nearly 2,000 Religions have to calls Hebrews “The Chosen what he was told to believe, Leaves a Little to Be De- book within three days and years as a prostitute who People.” even on topics he couldnʼt sired, Some Say,” Dr. Moore passed it on to my father, was forgiven at the hands claim that their mem- It seems that in order to conceptually grasp. commented, “I think Colgate who passed it on to his of Jesus. bers are the best. garner followers en masse, We, as followers of any 13 did a good job and I hope friend, who passed it on to Brown also writes that religions have to be exclu- religion, must be careful to schedule more a cappella his sister, who made a trip Jesus and Mary had a child sionary and claim that their not to blind ourselves to groups in the future.” to Scotland just to see the together, springing a royal was the kid who wouldnʼt members are the best. thought outside our belief artifacts described in the line protected to this day by I remember playing jump system. We must also not let buy everything the nuns The Record welcomes book. the Priory of Sion, a group rope on the playground in ourselves become convinced threw at me. I always had all letters to the editor. Brownʼs heart-racing that counts Isaac Newton, sixth grade and bringing up that we follow the only true questions: why did we Anonymous submissions story, reviewed in this issue Francis Bacon and Leonardo have to go out and “spread the topic of abortion (yes, I system and thus have the camnot be printed. Sub- of The Record by Sanders Da Vinci himself among its Godʼs message” to the was always a slightly strange right to condemn anyone missions may be edited Bernstein (IV) on page sev- Grand Masters. “unenlightened”? And who child). My friends would with different convictions. due to length constraints. en, centers around Harvard According to Brown, the are the “unenlightened”? usually refuse to discuss the We need to be tolerant, Send all correspondence to cryptology professor Robert Catholic Church hushed up Those who hold different topic, but one day another for religious coexistence [email protected]. Langdon, who receives an the marriage of Jesus and beliefs from us? Or those sixth-grader repeated what should not mean death. 3 2 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY DECEMBER 1, 2003 Editorial: No Character Without Freedom Not a Good Sign The level of censorship at school is currently too high. Whether itʼs outlawing card playing, prohibiting costumes or banning clothing because of the words on “GREAT people talk change. If anything, they it, censorship directly hinders studentsʼ ability to express themselves. about IDEAS. Rohan Mathew (VI) are subjecting themselves to Even The Record is pervaded by censorship. We are banned from all admin- AVERAGE people talk STUDENT OPINION ridicule or jokes from pass- istrative, Board of Trustees and Long-Range Planning meetings. Many admin- about THINGS. ing students who, instead of istrators insist that we allow them to edit their quotes before we go to print. We SMALL people talk about contrary to the intellectual contemplating its message, are thus oftentimes prevented from our journalistic responsibility of reporting OTHER PEOPLE. nature this institution was make unfounded jabs at the the whole truth. Be Great ~ Practice Good founded upon, it is condemn- committee and the adminis- Perhaps the most egregious censorship impedes writers from expressing their Character!” ing to put such an accusation tration for trying to tell us viewpoints. This occurred last May, when a student wrote an editorial suggest- These signs, which seem on a sign. what to do. I cannot imagine ing that two assemblies were inappropriate because they contained too much to have disappeared over The sign appears unattrib- how the average student, un- advertising. time, greeted students walk- uted, yet any student wishing doubtedly full of cynicism, The faculty members who organized the assembly were given the opportunity ing down the school cor- to post a sign is required to could understand its honest to see the editorial before it went to print, and some became very upset about ridors as a reminder from put his name on it. Because intent. it. They went to the administration to ask that the editorial be censored because the Character Committee to it is unsigned, it feels like The idea of good charac- they thought it was offensive. practice good character in some kind of edict from the ter is too complicated to be Administrators had different reactions to the editorial. One thought it unac- our daily lives. While I rec- administration, a piece of simplified to such definitive ceptable, likening it to a negative review of the school play and saying it should ognize the good intentions propaganda that preaches statements. By oversimpli- not be printed. Another suggested removing the entire argument, instead turning behind the idea, I wonder if how to behave. There is no fying their well-intentioned the editorial into an article about assemblies overall. it could have been executed indication as to who to con- goals, the Character Com- A significantly toned-down version of the editorial was ultimately printed, but better. tact if anyone would like to mittee unnecessarily opens not after many hours of meetings and arguments. We feel such censorship of the The committee is not discuss or disagree with its itself to dissent and insults press hinders our ability to think and speak for ourselves. completely off the mark. I content. Perhaps the commit- our intelligence. The administration has gotten too caught up in making the school look perfect can understand the intent tee would be better served by Perhaps I am overanalyz- and not offending anyone. When we show them articles to “fact-check,” they behind each one of their as- hosting a forum for people to ing a trivial concept, but worry and gripe not about making sure we report the truth, but about whether it sertions. But can they really discuss character. oversimplification seems will make them look good or whether parents will call with complaints. draw the connection between Most importantly, the detrimental to the goal of Blocking the truth shows a blatant disregard for student awareness as compared talking about other people committee does not recog- educating the student body to their reputation. Furthermore, prohibiting criticism brainwashes the student and having bad character? nize that posting such a sign about character. Oversim- body into thinking all dissent is bad. Such a message is both indoctrinating and While talking negatively probably has little chance plification may have worked insulting to our ability to deduce right from wrong. about other people seems of effecting any kind of in elementary school, but not And so much censoring makes learning true character impossible. If we canʼt anymore. think for ourselves, express our opinions and learn the whole truth, how are we After all, character is supposed to become good people? In todayʼs world in which Kenneth Lays seem an idea and oversimplified to be the norm, we need to learn and experience everything possible so we donʼt Expletive Deleted character is a thing. But become that norm. only average people talk about things. The opinions expressed here reflect the views of the editorial board. Mr. Roma- Chantal Berman (IV) public, but no has deleted often these n u m e r o u s CULTURAL OPINION interpreta- sections of the fall play that tions go horribly askew. Character Education is Misguided may be controversial. The MTV will censor (blur) an American music industry anti-war T-shirt, but when it One day last year, Mr. Ro- interpret. He told Marissa Drell (VI) wrong without It is important that we as stu- promotes sugar-coated teen- comes to flimsy, barely- hdie regaled us with an ethical us he called the STUDENT OPINION anything in be- dents learn for ourselves what age crooners. Artists who there fashion statements dilemma he faced when buying manager of the tween. To me, it means to be good. Teaching comment on the state of and on-stage lip locks, the a kitty condo at a pet store. Trying pet store and told him the truth. this seems a lot like character character might turn students society are often relegated to camera is eager and ready. to use his bargaining skills, Mr. The problem with character education. into robots who see situations underground labels. One Brit- Maybe MTV is scared to Rohdie went to the cashier and education is that not every Mr. Rohdieʼs original speech, in black and white, only discern- ish general stationed in Iraq make a political statement, asked if he could speak to the situation has a right and wrong which asked us to determine the ing actions to be right or wrong. said reporting the number of or perhaps its viewers sim- manager about the price of the answer. It is wrong to tell people right answer on our own, is more The truth is that whatʼs right for killed police officers would ply value cleavage more than kitty condo. life is that simple. similar to what Kohlberg called one person may not be right for be “too morbid.” free speech. The cashier, though, offered a Character education is a na- postconventional morality. This another. lower price himself. Mr. Rohdie But what can a high school Censorship is an ancient tional trend not unique to Pingry, type of reasoning is the most I did not need to know what handed over the money and saw drama pro- m o d u s and the move- sophisticated Mr. Rohdie did after he realized the cashier place it in his pocket, the cashier had stolen the money. duction, Jive operandi, ment overall type and is Censorship is based but at the time Mr. Rohdie didnʼt stresses the The effectiveness of based upon an Telling me destroyed the whole Records and based on think much of it. Later, he real- teaching of individualʼs point of the ethical dilemma. an interna- on principles of principles ized the cashier had pocketed the right and character education own ethical I do not mean to say that Mr. tional press fear and ignorance. of fear and money. Mr. Rohdie then turned wrong. The at Pingry will be zilch. principles. Rohdie would have been right conference ignorance, his ethical dilemma over to the book the fac- S o m e if he had ignored the stealing, p o s s i b l y and it re- student body, asking us to think ulty read over psychologists but there were other possible have in common? Censor- mains a threat to free speech. what we would do if we had been the summer, “Teaching Character believe a childʼs values are recourses he could have taken. ship: limited or monitored Though today one hardly can in his place. in Schools,” defines character as determined by the time he is Ultimately, each person in the access to vital information, find book burners masquer- This is where character educa- “the sum of intellectual and five years old, according to the audience should have thought infringement upon artistic ading around bonfires or tion stepped in. One of character moral habits.” This definition Iowa Press-Citizen newspaper. about an appropriate recourse of liberties, the bowdlerization accused heretics drawn and educationʼs teachings is that is very vague; to me, character This suggests that parents, not their own. and often butchering of great quartered, the underlying every moral situation has a right is a word impossible to define. educational institutions, are In reality, it is through de- works into a shadow of their censorship in our society and wrong answer, and the school Different people and different the most influential people in a bate, realization and experience former selves. remains the same. recently adopted a character edu- cultures often have different childʼs life. that people learn the most. This However you define it, cen- Censorship has simply cation initiative. opinions of what makes good As children grow older, some cannot happen through lectures Therefore, Mr. Rohdie was sorship defies the very ideals become fully integrated into character. psychologists also believe the and forced memorization. I do encouraged to go back on stage our country is based on. As society, intertwining with According to psychologist most influential people are no not believe in a “Clockwork Or- the next week and tell us the right ange” type of value system, and Americans, we assume that popular culture to a point Lawrence Kohlberg, the most longer parents or teachers, but answer to his ethical dilemma; immature type of morality — peers. This makes me think the if we continue with character we have the right to experi- that any uncensored mate- he could not leave the situation preconventional morality — is effectiveness of character educa- education we may be moving in ence, and therefore to interpret rial released to the public open to us as a student body to a belief that there is right and tion at Pingry will be zilch. this direction. for ourselves, the issues that merits “anti-hate” rallies matter to us. and parents up in arms. It is What the average law- surprising that, in the land of Letters to the Editors abiding citizen does not the free, so much anger can Dear editors, the school either opposing or almost a student-run rally because they are not wearing normally consider is that this be the consequence of true Regarding the students supporting the war. featuring student and teacher pins with anti-war slogans. weekʼs chart-topper on the Z freedom. Students responded pub- speakers, outside speakers Morning Zoo, the latest New America was built on who “lack awareness” and the I now go to the school that York Times bestseller, even grounds of free speech, the “nonexistent political culture” licly to quotes and cartoons (including heads of local or- the Princeton Review has la- “On the Record with Greta right of an individual to at Pingry, last year: that teachers posted on their ganizations, staff of political beled number one for “Most Van Susteren” have all been choose his language and to I went to well over a dozen walls. leaders, and activists), perfor- Politically Active”; however, filtered through numerous express his ideas without anti-war rallies either in N.J., Approximately 11 different mances, local press (Channel the passion, optimism, re- levels of inspection and care- fear of backlash or expurga- New York City or D.C. ac- students or alums attended 12 News, the Bernardsville solve, knowledge and desire ful scrutiny. Do we really trust tion. Without this right, we companied by other Pingry discussion groups at a politi- News, Indymedia, and the to improve society that I saw anonymous editors to decide are really no different than students (and in one case a cal bookstore in New York Star Ledger) and many in my peers at Pingry is more what we have the right to hear any oppressive system that studentʼs father and sister). City where I worked. sources of valuable informa- inspiring than anything else I and view? has existed, and without There was an outdoor, all- tion representing different Who has the right to say exposure to unadulterated Several different students have encountered. what is an “expletive,” what media there is no hope for took the initiative of organiz- day forum/teach-in during viewpoints. is “too morbid,” and what is us to become the society our ing forums, discussions or which many students read These are the events that I Aaron Sussman ʼ03 “appropriate” for the general Constitution idealizes. debates on Iraq; students held articles, poetry and letters or know about; surely there were public? Anything from soci- Rude as it might sound meetings with administrators played music, and to which many more. Pingry students, Editor's Note: Former etal norms to parental advi- and as painful and abrasive regarding divestment from at least 10 teachers either and young people as a whole, Student Body President sory stickers determines what as it can be, the truth is out corporations that would profit brought their classes, attended are political and opinionated. Aaron Sussman now attends must be censored in order to there. It is up to us as a soci- from invading Iraq. or spoke. Do not do them the disservice Wesleyan University in Con- preserve the naivety of the ety to make sure it is heard. Students put flyers around And finally, there was of assuming they are apathetic necticut. 4 THE PINGRY RECORDSCHOOL TOP STORY NEWS DECEMBER 1, 2003 5 Character Is a Controversial Issue For Pingry and Educators Across the Nation overriding belief that todayʼs legislators alike. By CAITLIN BERGH (VI) tical about the possibilities of students are “downright sassy” Iowa State Representative character education. Recent school shootings, as compared to students in, Dick Meyers, a Democrat, These critics say character teen pregnancies, drug ad- for example, the 1960ʼs, who proposed a bill this February education is doomed to fail. As dictions and disrespectful were obedient, respectful and that would mandate the teach- an ideal, “teaching character” behavior have made character focused. ing of character and ethics in sounds good, and few actually education a hot topic at high In response to this per- Iowaʼs public schools. protest schoolsʼ attempts to schools nationwide, especially ceived moral lapse among Representative Meyersʼ correct studentsʼ moral mis- here at Pingry. children, the Press-Citizen bill has left many wonder- givings. Courtesy of the Character Committee According to the Iowa says, character education ing if character education is Still, critics say character City Press-Citizen, a Gannett seems to be experiencing a simply a trend or if it will be a education doesnʼt work. Stud- The Character Committee hung up signs around the school like this one, advocating good character. newspaper, there is a new, revival among educators and permanent addition to schoolsʼ ies have shown that character curricula. is determined by age five, the But the recent resurgence Press-Citizen says, and some of emphasizing good charac- feel character education is ter has led many to question therefore a waste of time and Character Committee the underlying philosophy of money. the idea. Critics point to studies According to The Busi- showing it is not our educa- Educates Community ness Journal, a newspaper in tors who shape us, but our Greensboro, N.C., character peers and parents. Continued From Page 1 in Schools.” Currently, the education was actually prac- Therefore, the Press-Citizen committee is researching ticed from the Greek times suggests implementing charac- sions for yourself,” he says. programs at area schools through the 1960ʼs. ter education for preschoolers It is okay to make mistakes, — for example, the Char- The philosophy behind it and adults, not for high school he adds, saying mistakes are acter Counts program at has always been the same, students. part of developing a moral Bedminster School — to according to The Business Still, no one is sure whether compass, too. determine other options for Journal. the revived ideal of character Mr. Neiswender created a Pingryʼs program. The com- Teachers feel that learning education is merely a trend or faculty character committee mittee is also exploring the subject matter will not suf- if it is here to stay. this year and asked econom- possibility of speakers for ficiently prepare students for Education is known to ics teacher Ms. Leslie Wolf- faculty and students. life. Character, they say, must experience trends, some son to lead it. Character education is be taught as well. educators say, citing previous, The purpose of the char- also a focus at the Lower Many educators believe now-extinct trends of interdis- acter committee, according Campus. Ms. Wolfson says the reinstitution of charac- ciplinary courses and outdoor to a memo sent out by Mr. character quotes are incor- ter education in Americaʼs classrooms. Neiswender, is “to make rec- porated in Short Hills stu- schools would eliminate the Ms. Leslie Wolfson, head of ommendations to the admin- dentsʼ weekly lesson plans, vast range of problems we see Pingryʼs Character Committee, istration on how to teach, as well as in the studentsʼ on the news everyday. says sheʼd “rather see charac- model and highlight good homework assignments. Various organizations, ter as a part of our everyday behavior.” The committee The committee has 12 such as the Character Educa- teaching and learning” than as also makes recommenda- members, including faculty tion Partnership (CEP), pledge a passing trend. tions on how to implement from the library, college their dedication to “the idea She calls character educa- the program. guidance staff and Short Courtesy of annonline.com that character and education tion an attempt to “get back to So far this year, the com- Hills teachers and admin- Dr. Kindlon is on the psychology faculty at Harvard Uni- are natural partners in help- basics.” She adds that it is the mittee has placed several istration. The group meets versity and has written books about raising children. ing children become ethical, “most valuable part of educa- signs around the school say- at least once a month, Ms. responsible adults.” tion we need to focus on.” ing, “Good people talk about Wolfson says. The CEP says reinstituting Through this recent revival, ideas. Average people talk She says she does not Dan Kindlon Gives character education can solve Ms. Wolfson says Pingry about things. Small people believe the emphasis on the problems troubling our should “bring character into talk about other people.” character should be an actual nationʼs youth. the forefront so that people The committee was also program within the school. Parenting Lecture Unlike the CEP and Rep- know how to be nice and con- in charge of choosing the “Ethics is not a course,” she resentative Meyers, though, siderate.” She hopes character facultyʼs summer reading says. “Itʼs a part of every By DAVID SPETT (VI) many people still remain skep- education is here to stay. book, “Building Character course. Itʼs a part of life.” Nearly 500 parents packed He said the most important the Hauser Auditorium on Oc- way to teach character is for tober 22 for a lecture entitled parents to set good examples for “Raising Children of Character their children. “If you espouse in an Indulgent Age.” Dr. Daniel values, youʼve got to walk the Faculty Members Disagree on Value of Kindlon, the speaker, said society talk,” he said. has lost touch with character and Teachers do not have the same needs to gain it back. influence on studentsʼ characters Required Character Education Book Dr. Kindlon is an assistant that parents do, Dr. Kindlon professor of psychology at Har- added. tellectual and moral habits. the book adds. Teachersʼ acts character.” vard University and has written He gave examples of mod- By HADLEY JOHNSON (III) It includes both good and reflect their virtues, which in Other teachersʼ reactions two books, “Too Much of a Good eling good character, saying bad habits, which can in turn influence studentsʼ vir- were more negative. French Thing” and “Tough Times, Strong parents should value sleep over This summer all teachers turn yield good and bad tues and encourage students teacher Mrs. Jane Roxbury Children.” His speech at Pingry study, summer vacation over were required to read “Build- character. to form a moral compass of said, “It expressed many was sponsored by the PSPA and summer school and a trip to ing Character in Schools,” by What about education can their own. good ideas, but was very re- is part of the Common Ground McDonaldʼs over a trip to an Kevin Ryan and Karen Boh- encourage moral growth? No school should strive petitive.” Mrs. Diana Abreu, II lecture series, a consortium SAT tutor. lin. The book demonstrates According to “Building to be an “achievement-at- Ms. Laura Mila and Mr. of speakers funded by six local Competitive independent ways to bring moral instruc- Character in Schools,” how all-cost-school,” the book Adam Rohdie agreed that private schools. schools like Pingry, Dr. Kindlon tion to life within the school much stress teachers and says. This kind of school the book was too long. Overall, Dr. Kindlon said our added, are “ground zeros” of community. parents place on character teaches only academics and Mrs. Vicki Grant, a mem- culture has become too focused high-stress environments that Character, according to directly affects studentsʼ leaves character building to ber of the English depart- on achievement and needs to start lose touch with character. the book, is the sum of in- opinions of the importance outside influences, such as ment, said the book was focusing on happiness and hav- To compensate, he encour- of virtues and morality. “well-intentioned but rather ing good character. aged schools to cut back on their parents, religious groups and When students think about simplistic.” Dr. Kindlon said it is hard to workloads. He said research has youth organizations. Charac- define good character, but “you found few links between more a class they have, the book ter must be taught at school, Photography teacher Ms. know it when you see it.” He homework and more achieve- says, they are more likely the book stresses. Laurinda Stockwell said called it integrity, or the ability to ment. “Kids havenʼt had enough to remember their teachersʼ Many teachers, like health she didnʼt dislike the book, deal with problems and adversity time to be kids,” he said. personality, such as their teacher Mrs. Susan Marotto, adding that character is an in a constructive way. It may take bravery for Pin- honesty, oddities and hu- liked their summer assign- important issue that is core He said cheating is out of gry to cut back on homework, mor, than the actual lesson ment. “I got a lot out of it,” to Pingry. control, citing data that nearly 80 he said, but “you have to be the the teachers taught. There- she said. But she said she did not percent of top students cheat. He person who takes the chance.” He fore, according to the book, Mrs. Marotto added that enjoy reading it. “Reading added that society now considers suggested cutting back the work good character is the most the book is especially rel- the book gave me a bad taste cheating “just part of playing the gradually. important thing a teacher evant to the health classes in my mouth,” she said. “I game” and that the ethical code Dr. Kindlon said overall that can teach. she teaches. “It reinforces felt like it was indoctrinat- in business has become getting culture needs to start emphasiz- The book says that “a lot a lot of what we do in the ing, even though it was away with as much as you can. ing happiness over money, not of knowledge without char- department,” she said. trying not to be.” She said For high school students, Dr. the other way around. “You feel acter means disaster” and Womenʼs Glee Club Di- the book overall was “too Kindlon said, the result of this like a failure if youʼre not mak- Courtesy of Dr. Susan Dineen that teachers must “sustain a rector Mrs. Jennifer Runge preachy.” overemphasis on getting ahead ing money,” he said, pointing to childʼs belief in the ultimate “I think others agreed is disastrous. He said it can cause Rush Limbaugh, who may have All faculty members were also enjoyed it, saying it goodness of the world.” with me but didnʼt have the mental health problems such as lots of money but is probably required to read this book had “some key elements depression and anxiety. not happy. over the summer. Teachers lead by example, that help us actually teach guts to say it,” she added. 4 THE PINGRY RECORDTOP NEWS STORY DECEMBER 1, 2003 5 DR. MACRAE ’82 Costumes Censored at ANNOUNCES HIS Halloween Assembly JUNE DEPARTURE By MARISSA BIALECKI (IV) Continued From Page 1 This yearʼs Rufus Gunther Glazer said he understands Day caused some controversy there had to be some censoring when Assistant Headmaster at the assembly. “However, I Other students said they will Adam Rohdie censored several feel it should have been done remember Dr. Macrae for his seniorsʼ costumes. fairly,” he said. “All of the in- friendliness. “He really makes The censored students were appropriate costumes should you feel welcome,” William not allowed to present their have been censored, not just Klein (I) said. When Klein was costumes, which were deemed some.” new at the beginning of the year, inappropriate. Mr. Rohdie said Most students felt there he sat next to Dr. Macrae on the he monitors every grade for in- was too much censoring at school bus during a field trip. “He appropriate costumes. the assembly. The audience introduced me to the school and “This has been a problem booed Mr. Rohdie as he sent helped me a lot,” Klein said. in the past, and Iʼm sure it people off-stage. Sean Bruno Linsday James (I) said Dr. will continue to be,” he said. (IV) said, “Weʼre all grown up Macrae always says hello in the “I censored the costumes I individuals, and the costumes hallway. “We talked a lot, and he Courtesy of The Willow School felt crossed that invisible line were nothing we couldnʼt have just makes you feel really com- The administrative building of The Willow School is a 3-story colonial building. of good taste.” handled.” fortable. Itʼs really sad that heʼs There were three seniors Denis Malkov (VI) added, going to be leaving,” she said. whose costumes were cen- “The Middle School did not Dr. Maxine Feinberg, a Mid- sored, in addition to one senior attend the assembly. There dle School parent, also said she Faculty Emeritus Mrs. Tomaino who went on stage without ap- was an older and more mature was sad to hear of Dr. Macraeʼs proval. audience.” departure. “He did a great job to Mike Ventura, who was In response to the criticism, establish an identity for the Mid- Helps Organize Willow School dressed as “Party Boy,” avoid- Mr. Rohdie said, “I would dle School,” she said. “Before he ed Mr. Rohdieʼs censoring by rather be cautious with cen- became head, it had gotten lost oped, it was decided that teach- The Willow Schoolʼs assistant By REBECCA SPEISER (VI) ing ethics would focus on a core head for advancement and ex- simply running up on stage soring than offend any student between the Lower Campus and wearing only a green thong. or faculty member.” the high school.” She added that Retired Assistant Head of virtue each month. “In a morn- ternal affairs. Student Services Mrs. Annette ing gathering, the whole school During Mrs. Tomainoʼs visit Ventura received applause Mr. Rohdie said students Dr. Macrae was always helpful and a standing ovation from should think about where the and positive towards students. Tomaino has recently been comes together for a story that to the school, she was offered helping to organize and run a new usually contains specific morals a job and accepted. Until June students. After the assembly line of good taste and offen- Dr. Macrae said he will take he was given two detentions, siveness is. Being unable to from Pingry countless memories independent school, The Willow and has relevance to one or two last year she worked four days a School in Gladstone. The school of the virtues being discussed,” week, and this year she works for he said. define it, he quoted former and life lessons. Among his most Scott Friedman, who was Supreme Court Justice Potter cherished memories, he said, are focuses on high-caliber academ- Mrs. Tomaino says, adding that the school every Tuesday. ics and a broad ethical curricu- about 90 percent of the parents Mrs. Tomaino has done “just dressed as Tony Clifton, the Stewart, who said, “I could the many soccer championships alter ego of comedian Andy never succeed in defining it, of the girlsʼ varsity team. lum, Mrs. Tomaino says. stay with their children during about every job possible at The The Willow School was that time. Willow School.” She says she Kauffman, was censored and but I know it when I see it.” He said he has learned the in- prevented from going on stage. Mr. Rohdie added that valuable lesson, through 16 years founded by Pingry alumnus The school tries to help the wrote up documents when the Mark Biedron ʼ70 and his wife, students make clear and ethical school just opened, helped with Then Thomas Glazer and Kev- “anyone who pushed the of administrating and teaching, of in Cheung, a duo entitled “rice limits at the assembly did it the “importance of trying to be Gretchen Johnson, sister of Jamie decisions. “The theme of recy- the curriculum and admissions, Johnson ʼ98. cling and reusing the gifts of hired faculty, assisted the Board cracker,” were prevented from knowing there were possible a good person every single day” presenting their costumes. consequences.” and of struggling with moral and The school, which is in nature is very important in the of Trustees and observed teachers ethical decisions. its second year of existence, school,” Mrs. Tomaino says. All in the classroom. “I even helped Dr. Macrae will begin his teaches kindergarten, first and of the pillars on the inside of the with lunch and recess,” she says, new job on July 1 next year. The second grades. It hopes to add building are recycled from other adding that she did all these jobs Cincinnati Country Day School a grade each year until eighth factories, she says, and the water while at Pingry and, before that, wrote on their website that they grade, and then add another sec- system is designed to not cause at Newark Academy. are overjoyed to have found such tion of each grade. “There will any pollution. “Itʼs great to watch the a “superbly and appropriately ed- be no more than 12 students in Mrs. Tomaino was origi- childrenʼs excitement, and it is ucated” leader who “has a wealth each class so that the focus can nally invited to visit The Willow so fulfilling and different from of distinguished experience as a be on great academics and there School by another former Pingry anything I have done before,” teacher and educational leader is enough time for each student,” administrator, Mrs. Barbara Sa- Mrs. Tomaino says. “This at one of Americaʼs outstanding Mrs. Tomaino says. bia. Mrs. Sabia was director of school is full of wonderful young independent schools.” As plans for the school devel- development here and is now people.” Veterans’ Assembly Topic Is Korean War Victor Nazario, Mr. Thomas to me personally,” she said. By RACHEL VAN WERT (IV) propriate. “The fact that we can Keating, Mr. John Magadini, As a child, Ms. Wolfson mock the soldiers is defended The Awareness Society edu- Dr. James Murray, and Mr. wore a POW bracelet for a by the soldiers themselves,” cated students and faculty on Adam Rohdie. soldier in Vietnam. To this day, he said. November 7 about the Korean Ms. Wolfson is the interim she keeps in touch with him. Even with his announce- war, often termed the “forgot- faculty advisor of the Aware- One poem Ms. Wolfson ment, Kreisbuch said he “still ten war,” in honor of Veteransʼ ness Society. She is filling in read was “Solo,” written by noted a few people doing their Day. for Mrs. Madeline Landau, this POW while in captivity homework, and it offended This yearʼs assembly dif- who is home recuperating during the war. She then read me.” fered from past presentations. from surgery. her own poem, “To the Veter- Kreisbuch added that he Instead of inviting a guest Ms. Wolfson says she an,” which she said reflects her looks forward to the assembly picked the poetry read at the feelings toward all soldiers. N. Lee (IV) speaker, six faculty members each year. “Itʼs really impor- Jill Kehoe (VI) and Caroline Holt (IV) pose in their "Chi- and two students gave an over- assembly because it would be Ms. Wolfsonʼs father is also tant to get [the veterans] to cago" costumes that was not censored during the Rufus view of the war and read poetry “interesting and an educational a World War II veteran. “I was share their stories,” he said. Gunther Day Assembly. written by veterans. experience.” always so proud of him,” she Presenters included Aware- Ms. Wolfson says Veteransʼ says. ness Society Presidents Cait- Day is very close to her. “I Chantal Berman (IV) said lin Bergh (VI) and Elana Wilf have such a connection with the assembly “was really in- Teachers Are Given Flu Shots (VI), Ms. Leslie Wolfson, Mr. this because it means so much formative.” However, she felt might develop complications season comes, itʼs better to be that the reaction from the rest By COURTNEY JACKSON (IV) of the student body was not as from the flu, or for people who here than at home sick.” Atlantic Health System encouraging. “They were fall- work or live with someone The shot is known as a came to the school on No- ing asleep,” she said. who might develop a compli- “dead virus,” meaning that a vember 6 to administer flu “I didnʼt really understand cation,” Mrs. Childs said. dead flu virus is injected into shots to faculty members. most of what they were say- Before the nurses adminis- the body. It stimulates the im- The school pays for the shots ing,” Martha Johnson (I) said. ter the vaccination, they ensure mune system, according to so that faculty members can Although not everyone that the teachers will have no Mrs. Childs, so antibodies are get them for free. liked the new approach to allergies or adverse side ef- ready to attack immediately if School nurse Mrs. Joanne the assembly, other students fects to the shot. the real virus enters the body. Childs says the teachers are were bothered by their peersʼ School trainer Mr. Mike Mrs. Childs said there is a not required to get the shot, reactions. Lalley gets a flu shot annu- new flu vaccination in the form but they are notified about it Michael Kreisbuch (IV) ally. “Itʼs a good thing,” he of a spray for people who are and encouraged to come. 78 said he has very strong feel- said. “Out of the 31 years afraid of needles. “There are a faculty members received the ings about the Veteransʼ Day Iʼve been at Pingry, Iʼve only lot of risks, even though it is vaccines this year. Assembly. He made a morning gotten the flu twice, so Iʼm in easier to take,” she said. Atlantic Health has been meeting announcement prior to pretty good shape.” The spray, unlike the shot, giving the flu shots to Pingry the assembly telling everyone Spanish teacher Mr. Vic- is an “alive virus.” Due to its faculty for 12 years, and the to be respectful. tor Nazario also got his flu live form, there is a greater vaccine helps limit teacher He said that every year he shot through the school. “I chance of getting the actual absences due to illness. sees students not paying atten- recommend it to anyone,” he virus, Mrs. Childs said. It is “The vaccine is recom- N. Lee (IV) tion, which he considers inap- said. “It really does help your expensive and is not provided Mr. Adam Rohdie speaks at the Veterans Day Assembly. mended for anyone who immune system. When flu at school. 6 THE PINGRY RECORD FEATURES DECEMBER 1, 2003 Students Note Decline of SAC Trustees Tour School COMMITTEE LOOKS By CORI HUNDT (III) By JAMES SOMERS (V) FORWARD TO NEW The Student Activities Com- Once a year on Trustee Day, Theater. She also said she en- mittee, better known as the SAC, the Board of Trustees spends joyed the energetic classes. has declined in recent years, say a day visiting the school. This Two trustees, Mrs. Anne MIDDLE SCHOOL some teachers and students. yearʼs event was held on No- DeLaney ʼ79 and Mrs. Julie Sil- The goal of SAC has been vember 5. bermann, visited Upper School By SUMEET SHAH (VI) The trustees were served Director Adam Rohdieʼs Ameri- to provide entertainment to stu- The Building and Grounds dents at assemblies and school breakfast in the faculty lounge can Dreams class. The class had Committee met on November events. when they arrived at 8:15. They been working on PowerPoint SAC Chairperson Amit Ku- were then invited to visit any presentations on diversity at 13 to discuss future plans for mar (VI) says the last time he classes that met before 11. Pingry. Two groups, one in favor the building, and especially remembers notable SAC activity One of the trustees, Dr. Bar- of affirmative action and another for the Middle School. was during his eighth grade year, bara Saypol, said she wanted against it, made their presenta- Mr. Neiswender and the the 1999-2000 school year. to see a variety of classes and tions to the trustees. committee have been plan- According to Kumar, the teachers, and she set her schedule Dr. Saypol said Trustee Day ning a new Middle School SAC used to have a much accordingly. enabled her to “feel what stu- building to open in a few greater presence in school life. She said she was particularly dents experience,” and she said years. interested in visiting younger her high school experience was Instead of its current status as Courtesy of Sumeet Shah Mr. Michael Virzi, head a sub-committee of student teachers she hadnʼt seen before. very different. of the facilities department, The censorship of Mike Ventura's “Party Boy” alluded to Although learning Latin as a government, the SAC was an possible censorship of the SAC. Overall, she added, “I was said plans are underway for independent club that put on child made her “want to throw amazed at how freely students the building, which will up,” she said she found a Middle skits and showed videos almost imposed on the club. ego battle. Now the administra- were speaking about their opin- “improve the Middle School School Latin class taught by Mr. ions.” She also said she was every Friday. Mr. Miller Bugliari ʼ52, the tion has taken Friday assemblies experience.” It will allow Joe Wang to be exciting, engag- pleased with the integration of Kumar says he would like the schoolʼs senior-most faculty away,” he says. teachers to have their own Mr. Bugliari says he has a ing, and fun. technology into the classroom. SAC to frequently put on a skit member, says he misses the classrooms, promote the use or assembly that would “make solution for the problem. “The As she moved between class- “I wish I could have attended SACʼs finer days. of technology in classes and people laugh and give them a There used to be an SAC school should let anyone run for es, she said she was pleased with a school like this,” she said. help to alleviate scheduling break in the day, because school committee that anyone could the head of the SAC committee, the schoolʼs “big commitment Mr. Neiswender added, “The can be stressful.” sign up for, Mr. Bugliari says. elected or appointed,” he says. to attract and retain the highest trustees really love to come. problems. Though no one knows the “They did the assemblies every “Right now the student body quality faculty available.” Spending the day here gives “Teachers moving around causes of the SACʼs demise, Friday. They would have rallies, president cannot do SAC, but Another trustee, Mrs. Allie them a feeling of whatʼs going limits technology usability Kumar says censorship may be shows, music groups, slides and he could be a part of it.” Rooke, also said she enjoyed on in the school and keeps them in all classrooms,” Mr. Virzi part of the problem. He says skits videos,” he says. Through efforts like the the day. She said she was par- informed. On the other hand, said. and videos were becoming more But one year, the president of famed Popsicle Club, though, ticularly impressed when Middle it also allows the students and Headmaster John Neis- controversial, and some people the student body stopped includ- Kumar says he is hoping to School students participated in a faculty to see them taking an wender added, “We are were offended. Therefore, Ku- ing all groups in performances, bring back the SAC with non- decision-making forum at their interest in the school. Itʼs a great moving very aggressively mar says heavy censorship was Mr. Bugliari says. “It became an offensive humor. division meeting in the Macrae tradeoff.” on finding architects for the project. Many ideas have been submitted in terms of the structure, but final draw- Max Haines-Stiles Is ings have not been approved yet.” Mr. Neiswender said the Named Scholar-Athlete new Middle School should be completed by September By ANDREW WERNER (VI) 2006. Max Haines-Stiles (VI), superb, and as he goes from The committee also dis- Pingryʼs scholar athlete this sport to sport he pays total cussed the master plan, a set year, was honored by News attention to each sport heʼs of tasks to repair the building 12 New Jersey on November involved in. He does it in and expand the school. Ac- 5 when the station aired a story the classroom, he has superb cording to Mr. Neiswender, about his accomplishments. leadership qualities, he com- the expansion would give the The distinction of scholar mands respect everywhere he school “a more country day athlete is given to the Pingry goes.” Raby continued, “Heʼs school and college campus student who excels not only got very high standards. He al- feel.” on the playing field but also in ways puts the team first. Heʼs A new layout of the cam- the classroom. While maintain- just a decent and talented and pus includes an athletic field- ing his place as a top student, ethical guy.” house, ice hockey rink, ecol- Haines-Stiles is captain of the Ms. De Martini echoed ogy center, science pavilion cross-country, fencing, and Rabyʼs sentiments. “Itʼs an and headmasterʼs residence. track teams. amazing accomplishment The buildings would all be History teacher and cross- thatʼs well deserved; heʼs R. Mathew (VI) country coach John Raby obviously worked hard at Instructor in Music Jennifer Runge conducts the combined Balladeers and Buttondowns. connected by a circular road, nominated Haines-Stiles for everything heʼs done. Heʼs the which would allow visitors the award. “What guy from complete package.” to drive around to the build- Pingry do we choose as a When asked about this ac- Small Musical Groups Perform ings and enjoy the forests on scholar athlete?” Raby asked. complishment, Max replied in the property. “Mr. Nazario, Mr. Lee, Ms. his typically modest demeanor. Chief Financial Officer De Martini and I all agreed “I guess itʼs kind of an honor,” At Annual Ensembles Concert John Pratt said the master without a secondʼs hesitation he said. Music administrative people to watch it. plan also includes provi- that it had to be Max.” Max will be honored again assistant Barbara Conroy Jeff Zimering (III), a sions to complete deferred By KATE OBST (III) and Raby went on to praise in June at a luncheon with CHANTAL BERMAN (IV) agreed, saying there was an member of the Buttondowns, maintenance of the building, Maxʼs athletic ability and other scholar-athletes from excellent crowd. Annabell said, “Everyone seemed to which is over 20 years old. assiduous work ethic. “Heʼs around New Jersey. Over 100 parents and stu- Suh (III), who attended the really like the concert.” “We need to put into action dents attended the Ensembles concert, also liked the crowd. Suh felt the same way. a plan to improve its struc- Concert on November 13, “It was mostly parents, but “The Balladeers and the ture,” he said. which featured the Bal- there were some students,” Jazz Ensemble were really The Building and Grounds ladeers, Buttondowns and she said, adding, “Parents good, and the Buttondowns Committee meets monthly Jazz Ensemble. The groups usually go to support their were so funny. It was great,” and is a subcommittee of performed songs in different children.” she said. the Board of Trustees. languages and styles. This year, the Wind En- The Balladeers started semble and Brass Choir did the concert with a Balkan not perform in the concert, piece, “Kaval Sviri,” by though they have performed The Record Effects Change Peter Lyondev. They then in previous ones. The En- continued to sing in Spanish sembles Concerts have been In response to The Recordʼs call for politi- and French. taking place in 1982. cal volunteer work to be counted toward the The Buttondowns per- Balladeers Director Mrs. community service requirement, Headmaster formed an a cappella English Jennifer Hand Runge thought John Neiswender has lifted the restriction with folk song, “I Wished to be there was a “nice mix of stu- the exception that fundraising for candidates Single Again,” followed by dents and parents.” She also cannot count as community service. a traditional Japanese piece. said, “The performers felt Previously, no work in politics could count The Jazz Ensemble finished better prepared this year. toward the 10-hour requirement. the night with three pieces, The Balladeers were ready “We love to see students get involved in including “Emancipation and excited.” Blues” by Oliver Nelson. Fatima Rakla (III) did the political arena,” Mr. Neiswender said. He Jazz Ensemble Director not attend the concert, but called political work a great learning experi- Sean McAnally said, “The wished she had. Rakla sug- ence and said the school believes in it. concert was great. All the gests holding the concert The suggestion was made in the page two D. Peretore (V) groups performed very during Conference Period, editorial of The Recordʼs October 31 issue. Max Haines-Stiles runs a few laps around the track. well.” when it would be easier for THE PINGRY RECORD REVIEWS DECEMBER 1, 2003 7 ALUMNUS DIRECTS Nazario Runs Annual Canned Food Drive Mr. Nazario says. ISSUE COUNTER By CATHERINE CHONG (III) ILM ORN ICH Mr. Nazario continues to F ‘ B R ’ This year Spanish teacher collaborate with Mrs. Floyd in Victor Nazario ran his 27th an- each yearʼs can drive. He says Continued From Page 1 Calliope nual Thanksgiving can drive that “the rewarding experience” in support of Lift for Learning. encourages him to continue. “I documentary shows Johnson This yearʼs drive raised enough like the knowledge that, some- st on the eve of his 21 birthday, 0 cans to feed about 60 families, where in the Elizabethport area, surrounded by champagne, Mr. Nazario said. a family isnʼt hungry during beautiful women and gourmet Polyglot Since the first drive in 1977, Thanksgiving,” Mr. Nazario food. “You wonder, can life get Mr. Nazario has asked each says. any better than this?” he asks. member of the Pingry commu- Though not everyone in the “Well, to be blunt, it can. At nity to donate three canned items student body brings in three 0 to feed impoverished families a cans before Thanksgiving, Mr. midnight, Iʼm going to inherit more money than most people Vital Thanksgiving meal. Nazario says he is always very could earn or spend in a life- Ms. Rosa Floyd founded happy with each yearʼs outcome. “Every year it gets better. Last time.” Signs Lift for Learning in 1973 to year we collected enough for at D. Spett (VI) Johnson concocted the feed needy families throughout Union County. Thirty years later, least 100 families,” he says, not- Samantha Jaff (III) donates cans to the boxes in the Upper idea of the film in a conversa- 0 ing that the boxes of cans filled Commons. she continues to collect canned tion with his uncle, a Pingry goods for the Elizabethport- an entire truck. end with Thanksgiving. After alumnus and producer of the The and on Thanksgiving. “There are based program. Mr. Nazario believes that break, he holds a toy drive for documentary with Johnson. “I many in New Jersey and the Record counting... Mr. Nazario says that the if every single person in the the holidays. He also gives the U.S., ʻThe Land of Plenty,ʼ that was 20 years old at the time,” schoolʼs first can drive proved school brought in three cans, toys to Ms. Floydʼs organiza- Johnson says in an exclusive are hungry,” he says. 3 how difficult it can be to encour- Lift for Learning would feed tion. Mr. Nazario says students interview with The Record. “I Which publication age students to participate. “The a huge amount of families on Mr. Nazario says cans are who donʼt give to the drive “miss knew in a year I would turn 21, results were very sad. There Thanksgiving Day. needed to feed all those who out on the great feeling you have and there were a lot of things are you writing for? were only three boxes of cans,” Mr. Nazarioʼs efforts do not are hungry every day, not only when you give freely.” I wanted to figure out before then.” After graduating from Pingry, Johnson went on to Seniors Submit Early NYU. He made most of the Books Off the Beaten Path documentary while attending murder of a Louvre curator Jung examines him, the book college and found the 3 and a Applications to College and the ensuing adventures explores sexuality, the idea half year production “a good of Harvard professor Robert of a collective conscious and say this is due to the nature project alongside studying.” Langdon and French cryp- questions Freudʼs teachings. Continued From Page 1 of the self-selected applicant According to Johnson, tologist Sophie Neveu, who The philosophic undertone pool. attempt to solve the mystery permeates the novel and makes his years at Pingry probably currently enrolled there. The Mr. MacLellan warns that “didnʼt directly affect the docu- of his death. this book the most intense of university has an early deci- applying early is not right for In the process, Brown also these three. It can be pedan- mentary.” Publishing heir S. I. sion admission program. everyone. “Some students Newhouse ʼ99 also graduated examines the Church, the his- tic and wordy at times, but Other favorites this year perceive they have better tory of the Judeo-Christian from Pingry, but Johnson says overall the writing is a work were Harvard University and chances for admission when tradition, the Holy Grail, the of art. I recommend this book that the two did not know each Georgetown University, the thatʼs not always the case,” rather extreme Catholic sect to someone who is looking other well in high school. college counseling depart- he says. called Opus Dei and a secret for something a little bit more Johnson says that he has ment says. Nationwide, the shift in society called the Priory of interesting than “The Eight” or no regrets about exploring the “We usually recommend early admission procedures Sin. The book is a page-turner; “The DaVinci Code.” forbidden topic of inherited early application to students was intended to produce it keeps readers guessing from “The Eight” by Katherine wealth and considers the film who are happy with their dramatic changes in applica- beginning to end. While it is Neville is an interesting blend to be a valuable project. He grades and test scores up to tion numbers. Applications at not superbly written, it is un- of chess and history. The book wishes that he “could have the end of their junior year,” Harvard University, which surpassed as an interesting, is about a mythical chess set had more access outside of the Director of College Counsel- instituted single-choice early By SANDERS BERNSTEIN (IV) quick, fun and thought-pro- imbued with a dark power interview settings seen in the ing Robert MacLellan says. action this year, fell 47 per- Among all of the dull voking read. that once belonged to Char- film so that [he] could portray “But most importantly, we cent. At Yale and Stanford, books crowding todayʼs “Pilgrim” by Timothy Find- lemagne. The story travels more developed characters.” recommend that they have where policies were loosened stores, there are still several ley is a better-written novel. from 1790 through Napoleonʼs After the film was shown at a definite first choice.” Still, from early decision to single- that offer avant-garde ideas While not action-packed, France to Catherine the Greatʼs Sundance, HBO approached four seniors submitted more choice early action, applica- and, most importantly, force it stands out as a first-class Russia. It simultaneously takes him with an offer to air the than one early action appli- tions rose 42 percent and 62 readers to think. Instead of psychological thriller. Set in place during modern times as 1912 at a mental institution documentary. “HBO was a cation. percent respectively. reading another Tom Clancy it tells the story of Catherine in Zurich, “Pilgrim” is a story Velis, a computer expert who great place for it because it The college counseling Most early decision col- or Vince Flynn, give one of of psychologist Carl Jung and is asked to recover some chess reaches such a wide audience,” office has a policy of not leges, like the University of these notable originals a shot: his attempts to cure his schizo- pieces for a client. Johnson says. “I was surprised discouraging students from Pennsylvania, Brown, Cornell “The DaVinci Code” by Dan Brown, “Pilgrim” by Timothy phrenic patient, Pilgrim. Readers of “The Eight” will and excited by the attention it applying to colleges of their and Columbia, reported no Findley, and “The Eight” by Pilgrim claims to have lived discover the Shiʼite Islamic received. I didnʼt think the film dreams, Mr. MacLellan says. changes in early applications forever, saying he was never mystics, beliefs about the “We would never tell anyone Katherine Neville. would be that significant.” this fall. At the University of Dan Brownʼs “The DaVinci born, but rather “came out” sorcererʼs stone, and interest- The young adults featured they have no chance of getting Chicago, which has a standard Code” is a captivating read. into consciousness. Through ing views on life. The book is in the film had mixed reactions in just to boost our admission early action program, applica- The novel is a story of the philosophic inquires as Dr. riveting and enjoyable. about its release. “Some people rates,” he says. tions fell 17 percent. really support it and came to Statistics suggest that the the premiere very happy about chances of being accepted the film. Others I don’t talk to early can be as much as 50 as much anymore,” Johnson percent greater than for regu- ‘The Matrix Revolutions’ Has Good Effects says. lar decision. Most colleges only one able to oppose him of the mechanical squid who By CARL RUGGIERO (IV) is Neo. resembles an evil version of Isnʼt it odd that the Wa- Neo must act quickly to the green wizard from “The chowski Brothers decided stop the machines and defeat Wizard of Oz.” Raby Loses Campaign to set their Gnostic tale in a Smith, and he chooses to do Although the battle scenes between the humans and been asking Mr. Raby to run sci-fi, shoot-ʼem-up adven- so by taking a human ship Continued From Page 1 for council for the past two ture? Well they did, and the and venturing to a machine the machines are overdone years and may want him to result was the moneymaking city without any strategy or and cliché, the Wachowski to improve the appearance of run again in the future. But “Matrix” triliogy. idea why. Brothers do an excellent job the downtown, control rising Mr. Raby said he would only The Oracle, played by The final installment is of bringing the sequences to local costs and stop sprawl run if he were retired. “You Mary Alice, says that “ev- a blend of “Star Wars,” the life with fantastic animation and overdevelopment. “They need time to do it right, and erything that has a beginning main concept of “The Termi- and special effects. werenʼt regulating anything you really have to want it,” has an end.” “The Matrix: nator” and Gnostic theology The continuing storyline enough,” Mr. Raby said. he said. Revolutions” is the end of as the underlying backbone is compelling if you saw He added that he learned Courtesy of Village Roadshow Pictures Warrenʼs town council this trilogy. of the film. Bits of Buddhism and understood the first two a lot from his experience, but consists of five members, and Neo takes an agressive Keanu Reeves returns as are thrown into the mix. films. Without a complicated that he did have regrets. His none since 1975 has been a stance. the hero Neo, “The One” Compared to the first plot, the action sequences biggest regret was not put- Democrat, with the exception two “Matrix” movies, the would seem amateurish. ting enough time and energy who will save humanity, The plot of the movie of one member from 1997- characters spend less time The final clash between into the campaign. Between along with Laurence Fish- begins as Oracle proph- 2000. doing kung-fu in slow mo- Neo and the rebellious teaching four history classes The overall experience burne as the prophetic Mor- esizes that the war between and coaching Boysʼ Cross pheus and Carrie-Anne Moss humans and the machines is tion and more time scream- Agent Smith involves al- of running for town council most all aspects of the tril- Country, Mr. Raby said fall is was a good one, Mr. Raby as Neoʼs lover, Trinity. coming to a close. The last ing while piloting clunky, ogy: kung-fu-like action, his busiest season. said. “Whether as a voter, Reeves plays his part human city, Zion, has fallen awkward robots as they fire “Campaigning is both an activist or candidate, every- convincingly, as he did in under attack by Sentinels, off chain-gun rounds at me- suspense, science-fiction, interesting and an aggravating one should become involved the first two “Matrix” mov- robotic squid programmed tallic calamari. amazing special effects, process. I have more sympathy in public issues,” Mr. Raby ies. His serious yet some- to kill, while the renegade Not to mention the sud- and symbolism. The movie for politicians now,” he said. said. “Becoming a candidate what passive character is program, Smith, has grown den appearance of a bizarre, uses these effects in its own The Democratic party had is what I did.” still amusing. immensely powerful and the giant, floating face made up original way. 8 Page

Volume8 CXXX, Number 3 SPORTThe Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey S December 1, 2003 Fall Sports Season BOYS’ HOCKEY SEASON Ends On a Good Note PROMISES TO BE by Susannah Bragg (VI) FUN AND FESTIVE RECORD EDITOR by Alex Meder (V) RECORD STAFF WRITER Girlsʼ Tennis broke all school B States. records in their postseason per- Captain Max Haines-Stiles Boysʼ Ice Hockey lost only formance this year. They were (VI) and Co-Captain Bryan two seniors last year and says it undefeated in the normal season, Parsels (VI), who placed 11th is looking forward to this yearʼs winning all 19 games. The team in Parochials, were named All- season. The new team captains won County, Sectional, and Conference. Haines-Stiles and are Bryan Zupon (VI) and Mike State Championships. Jon Bregman (IV) were named Lehrhoff (V). Most exciting, according to All-State for the Prep Division. The only two graduating se- team members, was the Tour- Boysʼ Soccer made it to the niors from last year were Matt nament of Champions between State Sectional Semi-finals this Ghabrial and Dave Salerno, all of the State Champions. The year, losing in double overtime and all the other players hav re- team lost in the finals, but Girlsʼ to Don Bosco. They won their turned. The team also acquired Tennis has never made it so far. conference. several new, talented freshmen “This was our best season ever,” A number of players were who may provide spark off the says Captain Jessica Weinstock named All-Conference, in- Courtesy of the Communications Department bench. (VI). cluding Captain Kenny Spano Head Coach John Magadini According to Weinstock, the (VI), John Stamatis (V) and A squash player takes a shot on the courts of Drew University. says the team has the best de- teamʼs most exciting match was Kevin Vieira (V), who were fense in the entire league, led by the victory over MKA in the First Team. captain Mike Lehrhoff and John semi-finals of the Tournament Girlsʼ Soccer made it to the Squash Gains Varsity Status Moore (V) as well as returning of Champions. Weinstock and County Finals this year. Boova, season as a club sport. this year with a stronger varsity member Justin Oplinger Casey Huser (V), who play first Captain Leslie Hynes (VI), by Maggie O'Toole (IV) Mr. Ramsay Vehslage, (V) and newcomer Brandon doubles, made it to the finals. Marisa Stock (IV) and Sara lineup and more experi- RECORD STAFF WRITER fourth and fifth grade sci- Weiner (III). Other standouts were Lucy Murphy (IV) were invited to enced players, according to ence teacher at the Lower Mr. Vehslage. He says that Gus Delaporte (V), an “ex- Marchese (III), who plays first the All-State Dinner. Boova This year, winter squash tremely talented junior who singles, and Michelle Yuan (III), was also Conference Player of will become a varsity sport, Campus, will coach the last yearʼs first and second varsity team. Mr. Vehslage scored many clutch goals last who plays second singles and the Year. one year after its inaugural spots — Drew Blacker (V) year,” according to captain played squash at Princeton lost only one match all year. and Peter Cipriano (IV) Bryan Zupon, will be counted The Field Hockey team won Day School and Connecticut — were essential to the on to score and bring physical State Championships on Sun- College. teamʼs success. presence to the ice. day, November 23. The girls “Because we were start- Mr. Vehslage said the Grant Tyson (IV) is the tied earlier as County Cham- Athlete Profile ing from scratch, our 2-8 team did accomplish its goal teamʼs new goalie, replacing the pions and say that overall they record from last season to never be shut out. graduated Dave Salerno. Zupon did much better than they could Paul Kolb (VI): Aquatic Sports doesnʼt really reflect the Alix Watson (V) said they says the team will rely on Tyson have predicted. amount of progress we should be more successful to keep the puck out of the net Ali Clarke (VI), one of the made,” Mr. Vehslage said. than 2-8 this year due to “the so that the first and second lines captains, scored both goals in “We did post a couple of wide range of players and have the chance to score. the state game from strokes, victories, but most impor- our new confidence from Zupon adds that the team will or penalty shots. Other stars of tantly I saw significant being a varsity sport.” look to its defense to score some the season were Captains Sarah improvement from every of their goals, because several of Springmeyer (VI) and Megan Peter Cipriano (IV) felt member of the team last last yearʼs leading scorers were Hess (VI), who play forward that his experience on the year.” team last year “was a great defensemen. and back respectively. Daryl Captain Mike Lehrhoff says Agran (VI) had two goal-line Mr. Vehslage added that experience for all of us he was “especially pleased” he is looking forward to a great saves in the semi-final state because we bonded, had a season and a high seed in the with the progress made game, leading other players to great time, and played a lot Mennen Cup playoffs. The team call her “The Wall.” by the least experienced of good squash teams.” He suffered a 3-1 loss in last yearʼs The team won States two players. By the end of the said the addition of a varsity Mennen Cup against Randolph, years ago, but players say they season last year, the team squash program will be ben- but with new freshmen as well did not expect such success this had relatively inexperi- eficial to the school. as new junior Jason Beck, who year. “Going into the season, enced players winning very The squash team prac- will be stepping in on the first we thought weʼd be lucky to competitive matches, Mr. tices daily on the courts of line, Zupon says they hope to win Counties,” Christine Hsu R. Mathew (VI) Paul Kolb (VI) swims breaststroke laps in prepara- Vehslage said. Drew University in Madi- advance further into the play- (VI) says. “We went so much tion for the Winter 2004 season. The team will return son, N.J. offs this year. further than anyone thought we were going to get.” She adds that the team was by Zarine Alam (IV) and Caitlin Bergh (VI) “really tight this year. Before RECORD STAFF WRITERS every game we had a dancing Final Sports Records party, and that helped us get Senior Paul Kolb has been record, though it was later bro- pumped up before playing.” swimming since a very young ken by Kenny Brown-Klinger OYS Field Hockeyʼs regular season B ʼ X-C FOOTBALL GIRLSʼ TENNIS age. He used to participate ʼ03. This season, Kolb is hop- record was 19-3-2. on the swimmig team at the ing to “break Kennyʼs record at Girlsʼ Cross Country also P YMCA, but he now focuses his least.” Kolb says Brian Wilson broke records in the postsea- efforts on Pingryʼs swimming (III), a new student, may have a son, finishing 10th overall in and waterpolo teams. chance at the record as well and the Meet of Champions, better Coach Bill Reichle, Kolbʼs that he is “pretty amazing.” than the team has ever done. swimming coach of four years, The competition also makes The girls were second in says Paul can swim well in any the meets more enjoyable. “Itʼs 6 – 3 19 – 0 their conference, third in the 8 – 1 event, but is strongest in but- not that exciting going to prac- Prep State Championships, and terfly, Individual Medleys, and tice and swimming back and GIRLSʼ X-C BOYSʼ SOCCER WATERPOLO second at Parochial B States. freestyle sprints. Kolb regularly forth hundreds of times,” Kolb Amanda Smith (V) won the race swims the 100-meter butterfly says, “but the competition for Parochials, and Liz Encarna- and the 200-meter Individual makes the meets more fun.” cion (V) came in fourth. Medley. In addition to being a In the Meet of Champions, Coach Reichle also says member of the Pingry swim Smith came in fifth with a time Kolb is “one of the hardest team for the past four years, of19:13, breaking the record for workers in the pool” because Kolb has also played defense a Pingry girlʼs performance on he traveled to Arizona to work for the waterpolo team. This 9 – 0 14 – 2 – 1 5 – 3 the Homdel course. Encarnacion with one of the best butterfly fall, Kolb, his co-captain Jack came in 50th with a time of 20: coaches in the country. Over Zoephel (VI), and their coach FIELD HOCKEY GIRLSʼ SOCCER 30. Smith, Encarnacion and the summer, Kolb swam at the Alex Halpern worked together Erin Toner (III) were named YMCA to get in shape for this to lead the team. Yay All-Conference. season. Compared to swimming, Boysʼ Cross Country also What Kolb enjoys most Kolb says water polo is more made it to the Meet of Cham- about swimming is the compe- fun. “Swimming is much more Big pions this year. They came in tition. “Itʼs nice to work towards individual and mental an in a second in their conference, something,” he says. Last year, way that makes it much more second in the Prep State Cham- Kolb set the 100-meter butterfly challenging,” he says. pionships, and first at Parochial 19 – 3 – 2 15 – 2 – 1 Blue!