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Volume CXXVI, Number 11 Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts May 23, 2003 Rules Governing Leave Of DAY STUDENTS’HOME Absence Unclear to Many PHONE NUMBERS TO BE

By ELISSA HARWOOD and CLEM WOOD Thrust into the spotlight by stu- dent. These impartial observers INCLUDED IN DIRECTORY dent and faculty reactions to a who review a patient’s case fulfill recent series of opinion columns in the traditional role of consultants in The Phillipian, Graham House general medical practice, Dr. Israel DEANS MAKE DECISION Counseling noted. Center’s role in Whereas leaves for the first deciding that a three categories are of a negotiable Day Student Rep student should length and may not be mandatory take a leave of if a student is able to manage his Musumeci ’03 absence from the problem using on-campus Formed Plan Phillips resources, The Blue Book states Academy com- that in the case of “suicidal behav- munity has surfaced as a major ior, risk of suicidal behavior, or By CHELSEA PAIGE topic of discussion on campus. behavior that could be considered After nearly 11 months of Despite the best attempts of the suicidal,” leaves of absences deliberations and negotiations, administration to address questions should last until the following fall, the Phillips Academy adminis- about the subject, many at the or if the incident occurs in spring tration has agreed to allow the Academy still are not cognizant of term, for the entirety of the follow- J. Bovaird/The Phillipian inclusion of day students’ home the rules concerning psychological ing academic year. phone numbers in the 2003-2004 treatment and the legal implica- Such rules may, of course, In a particularly animated moment in his speech on Sunday, Archbishop Desmond Tutu draws upon simple folk tales to illustrate his ideas about the importance of international justice. edition of the Directory, com- tions that accompany certain situa- have to adapt to various instances. monly known as “the facebook.” tions. “We are always reevaluating the This addition is a result of Under the Americans with appropriateness of our policies and the efforts of Day Student Disabilities Act of 1990, institu- we will probably have to change a Nobel Prize Winner Tutu Speaks tions such as PA must accommo- few as the social and legal climate Representative Joseph date students with physical, mental changes,” stated Dr. Israel, “how- Musumeci ’03 and will apply and emotional disabilities, and fol- ever, the policies we have were all To Phillips Academy Community only to those day students whose low these guidelines by employing developed in response to house parents have provided the featured prominently in the morn- of us comes fully formed into the Academy with their approval by requests for leaves of absences counselor and community wishes. By PETER NELSON rather than dismissals. The Blue House counselors and the parents ing’s program, with several per- world,” the Archbishop said, “A means of a written permission Book explains this policy, stating, of other students do not want to be Visiting campus last Sunday to formances by members of the person is only a person through form, to be sent home at the “It is our experience that a clearly responsible for suicidal kids. speak on “The Pursuit of Fidelio Society, the Chamber other persons—none of us can be beginning of each school year. defined and extended period of That’s untenable.” International Justice” at a special Orchestra, the Handbell Choir, and self sufficient.” The addition of day students’ time permits students to focus, “I feel [Graham House has] interfaith service, Archbishop the Academy Gospel Choir. Many With the tales of the Garden of phone numbers in the Directory with their families, on the steps to saved dorm and house counselors Desmond Mpilo Tutu dazzled the of the pieces performed were orig- Eden as a guide, Archbishop Tutu was proposed after continual be taken to regain their equilibrium time and time again,” said Phillips Academy community inally composed by acclaimed explored the current state of world complaints about the difficulty and to thrive.” Instructor in English Ada Fan, who with his signature wit and perva- African musicians, including the affairs, commenting, “Even the involved in contacting day stu- School Physician Dr. Richard was a house counselor in Stimson sive messages. The recipient of the Nigerian organist Fela Sowande. most powerful nation in the world dents, especially when other stu- Keller commented on the role House for 12 years. “The safety net 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his Student Council President cannot fight global terrorism on its dents needed academic assis- Graham House plays in such cir- that Graham House provides for work in defeating apartheid in Kanyi Maqubela ’03 delivered a own.” tance. Day students currently cumstances, saying, “The sole mis- students at Andover is a wonderful South Africa, the Archbishop moving introduction to the Although the horrors and each have their own individual sion and purpose of both Graham thing.” Flagstaff Cluster Dean Paul delivered a speech in Cochran Archbishop’s address, relating his injustice of apartheid in the extensions which connect to a House and Isham Health Center is Murphy echoed these sentiments, Chapel before joining faculty family’s incredible tale of survival Archbishop’s native South Africa voicemail box; however, this is to ensure the health and safety of saying, “I could not do my job as members and invited students for in apartheid South Africa to the played a large role in his address, ineffective for contacting day individual students and our entire Cluster Dean without the help, an intimate luncheon in audience. Calling Archbishop Archbishop Tutu was quick to students in the evening or on the community. The counselors at support and guidance of the excel- Commons. Tutu an “extraordinary visionary” point out that the practice of weekends. Graham House are outstanding in lent counselors at Graham House.” A large group of students and and a “pioneer of world peace,” apartheid was not limited to his Upon observation of these their ability to connect to individ- According to Dr. Israel, very faculty filled the Chapel with a Maqubela described how his fam- homeland, and that situations “of few students are asked to leave the difficulties last June, Musumeci ual youngsters, the quality of the festive air as they escorted ily anxiously watched the the same craziness” have also support they provide, and their Academy for such dire circum- began the process of having the Archbishop Tutu to his seat on the Archbishop conduct his successful occurred in Germany, the United dedication to the student body.” stances as suicidal risk. The over- inclusion of home phone num- crusade against oppression from States, and Bosnia. Counselors at Graham House whelming majority of these stu- dais. Led by dancers Temi Devers bers approved. With Dean of have the authority and responsibil- dents has actually committed overt ’05 and Shani Small ’05, the pro- their former residence in Stevens Commenting on the absurdity Students Marlys Edwards facili- ity to make a recommendation to suicide attempts or acts interpreted cession featured members of the House. of racial discrimination, the tating all of Musumeci’s commu- Dean of Studies Vincent Avery that as such. “In the one or two times Gospel Choir and the performers After Maqubela’s introduc- Archbishop observed, “We are nications with the administra- a student needs to be placed on a we face this situation each year, we of the Academy’s African tion, Archbishop Tutu assumed the made different so that we would tion, Musumeci sent a letter to leave of absence for medical rea- are responding to an actual danger- Drumming Ensemble. podium. After thanking know our need of one Registrar Herbert Morton to pro- sons, which usually include the ous behavior,” said Dr. Israel. Following the procession, Maqubela, he sheepishly broke another…what invests a person pose that day students’ phone exhibition of self-destructive While Graham House supports Head of School Barbara Landis Mrs. Chase’s request that the audi- with worth [should not] be an numbers be added to the 2002- behavior in any of four categories: students who wish to seek evalua- Chase welcomed the audience to ence hold their applause through extraneous attribute.” 2003 Directory. eating disorders; substance abuse; tion or treatment beyond the school the interfaith service and extended the service, by leading the audi- Urging the audience to com- The administration rejected self-mutilation; and attempted sui- community, its staff does not con- words of gratitude to the ence in a hearty round of applause mit themselves towards a more Musumeci’s proposal on a num- cide. sult outside sources about leaves of Archbishop, remarking, “At this for the speakers and the musicians equal international society free of ber of grounds, most of which Director of Psychological absence. “We welcome informa- time when the world is rife with who had performed. The violence and hatred, Archbishop centered around the issue of pri- Services Dr. Carol Israel tion that would come from [away [conflict], we look forward to Archbishop began his speech by Tutu said, “None of us has a vacy for day students and their explained, “When we require a from Academy Hill]. However, the words of wisdom and inspiration.” humorously relating the Biblical chance in the face of evil, injus- families. Musumeci explained, leave of absence after a tremen- decision about who should remain Mrs. Vuyelwa Maqubela, story of Adam and Eve, using it to tice, and oppression. You must “For the most part, the adminis- dous amount of thought, we do it at PA is an internal decision,” said Stimson house counselor and wife point out the essential interde- because we really believe that the Dr. Israel, “and outside physicians of Instructor in Chemistry Temba pendence of human beings. “None Continued on Page A6, Column 6 Continued on Page A7, Column 3 person is not being well served by are not in a position to decide who Maqubela, translated Mrs. Chase’s being here and that in order to con- can and can’t be kept safely at statement into Xhosa, Archbishop tinue safely with their life, they Phillips Academy.” Inside The Phillipian Tutu’s native South African G ENETICIST C OX ’76 need to devote time to significant The demonstrated ability to dialect. psychological work.” attend class and complete work In determining whether or not does not meet Graham House’s cri- A selection of passages from ECTURES O N NZYME a leave of absence is necessary, the teria for mental health and does not the Bible, Torah, and Koran fol- L E four Graham House counselors provide sufficient reason to allow a lowed Mrs. Chase’s greeting, read talk to one another, Dr. Keller, and student to remain at the school. by members of the Academy’s the two psychiatric consultants “Students believe that they have to Jewish Student Union, Catholic REPLACEMENT THERAPY affiliated with PA. Usually, only be here in order to be successful, to Student Fellowship, and one of these people will have had Christianity Happening in Living PRESENTS IN KEMPER direct contact with the at-risk stu- Continued on Page A7, Column 4 Life club. Musical selections also Doctor Explains New Associate Director of CCO Drug Marketing Harlan Joins Academy Faculty Process “…The Academy seems to be an she works will be magnificently By DANIEL ADLER By DANIEL GABEL environment which will foster well served.” Addressing a crowd of biolo- Assuming the role of my professional and personal A graduate of Middlebury gy students and faculty members Associate Director of the growth and happiness…I look College, Mrs. Harlan, who has last Thursday, Dr. Gerald F. Cox College Counseling Office forward to working with my col- also received a Masters in ’76 spoke on enzyme replace- (CCO), Megan Harlan will join leagues in the CCO and getting Counseling from Villanova ment therapy and the path a drug the Phillips Academy faculty for to know the talented students of University, gained much experi- takes to appear on the market, the upcoming academic year. PA.” ence in the field of college coun- from conception to commercial Mrs. Harlan, who will replace Judging from her work at St. seling at both St. Paul’s and product. Dr. Cox, the medical the departing Ginger Fay, has Paul’s, Mrs. Harlan’s future col- Radnor High School in director of the Genzyme served as a college counselor for leagues expect that she will dis- Pennsylvania. Familiar with the Corporation and an assistant in the past five years at the St. tinguish herself as a valuable unique environment of a board- medicine at Children’s Hospital, Paul’s School. contributor to both the CCO and ing school, Mrs. Harlan has was introduced by his niece, Mrs. Harlan anticipates her the Andover community as a proved an active member of the Katie Faulkner ’05. future career at Andover, noting, whole. Director of the CCO St. Paul’s community, directing Dr. Cox explained the F. Wang/The Phillipian John Anderson stated, “I am a girl’s dormitory and serving as process of bringing a drug to the With a competitor close at hand, Knef King ’04 races around the curve absolutely delighted that she a lacrosse coach. consumer using Aldurazyme, a in the 400m in yet another Big Blue Boys Track win. See page B1. will join the college counseling Mrs. Harlan, who is the drug he helped develop, as an staff in August. Her experience mother of three children aged example. According to Dr. Cox, Archaeologist Gives Lecture Weiss ’05 Questions Gym as a college counselor is broad three, six, and nine years, says after a drug is created, it must be Principal Archaeologist Martin Although Andover prides itself on and deep.” that she was attracted to the tested before its release to the Dudek spoke on rockshelter use in its commitment to student safety, Meta Members of the CCO also Academy partially because of its public. Testing is first completed Clinton, Mass., at the Peabody Weiss ’05 claims that rope climbing in believe that Mrs. Harlan’s warm convenience to nearby friends on animals and is then followed Museum. p. A6 PHED-100 is not safe. p. A3 personality and sense of humor and relatives. Phillips Academy, by a study on a controlled group Abbot Scholars Present Work Editorial: ‘Fresh Examples’ will ensure that she is well she feels, will provide a com- of patients receiving the drug. This week, Abbot Scholars Stephen The school has outdone itself with respected and popular among fortable environment for her and Once the drug passes this testing, Fee ’03, Shanshan Jiang ’03 and Desmond Tutu’s visit on Sunday, provid- Woodney Haverstick ’03 discussed her colleagues and advisees. her family. it must be approved by the Food ing the community with an experience their projects. p. A8 Associate Director of Additionally, she expects and Drug Administration (FDA). universal in its appeal. p. A2 College Counseling Carl Bewig, that the school will offer many Dr. Cox explained, “There’s one Boys Track Wins Interschols party that stands between you Rhinoceros Goes Up who has come to know Mrs. opportunities to become Capturing their third straight inter- Tonight at 7 p.m. in Tang, the French Harlan through attendance at involved in the varying aspects and the patient: the FDA.” scholastic championships, the boys in Dr. Cox develops treatments play about social conformity will go up. several professional meetings, of boarding school life, which Blue once again proved who reins p. A4 added, “She brings not only a she has become so accustomed for patients with enzyme defi- supreme in New England track. p. B1 wealth of relevant experience to to during her tenure at St. Paul’s. ciencies that can be harmful to Sections the body. These patients have an Girls Lacrosse Wins Tourney her new post, but also a warm, She explained, “I hope to News...... A1, A6-8 excess of the product that an J. Bovaird/The Phillipian outgoing personality and a keen join the Andover community in Commentary...... A2-3 enzyme helps convert, including The Big Blue girls’ lacrosse team sense of collegiality…the stu- full and am looking forward to Sports...... B1-B3, B6 Incoming CCO Associate lipids and lycogen. One enzyme won the EIL Invitational Tournament on Director Jean Harlan looks dents and parents with whom Saturday, defeating four teams. p. B1 Arts...... A4-5 forward to beginning at PA. Continued on Page A7, Column 1 Continued on Page A6, Column 3 Features...... B4-5

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Volume CXXVI N UMBER 11 TEACH US GOOD(er) Clement B. Wood Editor-in-Chief There are some students at Phillips Alex Thorn ’04 In fact, there is a set of benchmarks, Olivia Z. Oran Jenny Wong Academy who cannot write a coherent as detailed on the poster in my seventh News Director Managing Editor sentence. Some of my friends don’t OPINION grade math class, established to guide understand how to use a comma; others learned more grammar at Andover from English 200 teachers in their attempts to couldn’t even tell me what an indirect the Spanish teachers I have had than I teach good grammar to students; unfortu- News Head of Business Manager object is. Apparently, this isn’t a problem, have from any English teacher. It is sad, nately, not all teachers follow that list. By Rohit Acharya Photography Jennifer Graham because the English Department has done though, that when I hear the phrases making it very clear that each teacher Saidi Chen Jacqui Bovaird little to correct it. Although some stu- “indirect object” or “conditional tense,” I must adhere to those standards, each stu- dents’ inability to grasp the rules of think of adding “lo” or “les” to the begin- dent would surely learn the grammar that Commentary Advertising English grammar is not a problem creat- ning or “ía” to the end of a Spanish verb. he or she didn’t learn before Andover and Jeremy Beecher Photography Director ed by Phillips Academy, the school must In my seventh grade math class, I become more prepared for the road Alanna Hughes Editor Jessie Birecki Fan Wang fix it. probably learned more Math than I ever ahead. In English 200, the English have in one year, specifically because, as Ultimately, asking a student who did- Sports Department’s attempt at correcting the n’t learn grammar in English 200 to crit- Kristina Chang Circulation in each seventh grade math classroom in problem of which I speak, I didn’t learn ically analyze William Shakespeare is J.J. Feigenbaum Copy Andrew Liao Andover, there was a poster with a list of Aya Hamano Jenn Vanecek much English grammar. I read Riddley benchmarks that we had to cover by the ridiculous. Though requiring English 200 Arts Patrick Holkins Walker, a novel describing a post- end of the year. Incorporating English teachers to follow a strict curriculum is Katie Folkman Winnie Tsang nuclear-holocaust world in which the 200 “Writing to Read, Reading to Write” discouraging for teachers and takes away Steve Travierso Internet & narrator can barely write--an intensely into each Phillips Academy student’s a great deal of academic freedom, expect- Associate Editors Technology frustrating experience because of the lack schedule is the first step to teaching stu- ing a student who doesn’t know grammar Features Anthony Roldan of grammar. While I loved English 200, dents grammar. Disappointingly, a gram- and essential aspects of sentence con- Senior Sports, Alex Vispoli primarily because of the incredible exu- struction and paragraph development to Jasper Perkins Senior Photo, McKee Floyd Alvin Yu matically handicapped student is often Derrick Kuan berance my teacher brought to class, the product of his primary schools rather write cogently about Shakespeare or since the emphasis was on reading litera- than Phillips Academy. But unless you Joyce represents an empty hope. Unless TO SUBSCRIBE to The Phillipian, please send an e-mail with your name ture and not on writing skills, I didn’t are one of the few students to learn from the English Department pays more atten- and address to [email protected], or leave this information on our voice- learn the grammar that I was promised. a teacher who is really enthusiastic about tion to its English 200 teachers and their I understand the English curricula, some students may arrive at mail by calling (978) 749-4380. The Phillipian publishes weekly on Fridays. grammar, it is unlikely that your English Department’s inherent expectation that 200 course will make the next step to college without understanding the ins and its students have been exposed to or been actually teaching you grammar. outs of their own language. taught grammar before attending Phillips, but often they have not. Through ‘Fresh Examples’ eight years in Andover Public Schools, I Once again, the administration has outdone itself. This time, however, never once was enrolled in a class aimed few students can complain. Mr. and Mrs. Maqubela, Mr. O’Connor, Mrs. at teaching me the logistics of writing a Chase, and everyone else who made Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s visit sentence, let alone an essay. Luckily, I possible deserve recognition. Their efforts, combined with those of had the good fortune to be the son of an Student Council President Kanyi Maqubela and of selected students and English teacher, but having not had inten- Trustees, ensured that Sunday would present a unique and enjoyable sive grammar study in elementary, mid- opportunity to the entire Phillips Academy community. dle or high school, I am lucky to have This year in particular, Andover has had the privilege of hosting been nagged by a grammar-conscious numerous guests greatly renowned for their impact on our country and the father; not all grammar-impaired students world; Archbishop Tutu was the icing on the cake. In September, we lis- are as lucky. tened as ABC News anchor Peter Jennings and co-author Todd Brewster Oscar Wilde said, “nothing that is brought, in the words of Mrs. Chase, “fresh examples and valuable per- worth knowing can be taught.” Indeed, spectives” on “what it means to be an American and what we need to cher- many of the things a school can impart to ish and protect about our country.” Throughout the fall and winter a student may be irrelevant, such as trimesters and into the spring, men and women equally as established and requiring a non-musical student to take influential similarly trekked to Academy Hill. Luminaries such as former Music 200. Indeed, many Seniors, myself U.S. President George Bush, Rhode Island Senator Lincoln Chafee, jazz included, will not be able to focus on trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, and post-modern dancer Trisha Brown areas of great interest to us during our enlightened us with words of wisdom and performances of unparalleled Senior year to fulfill our Music require- talent. One could argue, however, that each of these men and women appealed to specific audiences only: the politically active; the musicians; ments. Not only will this course not ben- the dancers, et al. efit my future, but I probably won’t On the other hand, speaking on “The Pursuit of International Justice” remember any of it come college, so it is and the importance of coming together as a community, Archbishop Tutu disheartening that something all students addressed the concerns of the entire student and faculty bodies alike. should be taught, like writing skills and Presented with the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his work to abolish grammar, is blatantly overlooked, while apartheid in South Africa, Archbishop Tutu, only the second man in his courses on subjects that most of us will country’s history to win the award, recognized the importance of unifica- never use in our lifetimes, or even tion rather than isolation. “A person is only a person through other per- remember two months later, are required. sons,” Tutu stated, “none of us can be self-sufficient.” Amidst the hustle English teachers at Phillips Academy and bustle of the end of the term, those who organized Tutu’s visit provid- who try to teach grammar often find ed a chance for everyone to gather together for one of the last times of the themselves in a bind. On one hand, they W. Doyle 2002-2003 school year. are faced with the task of teaching gram- The administration could not have done more to welcome our guest mar to students who have never learned with more hospitality. While we have seen past speakers similarly incor- it, or helping students who have learned porated into an interfaith service, the presentation was far from unimagi- incorrect grammar to “unlearn” bad native. Through a variety of musical performances and readings, students habits. On the other, teachers often feel Andover: Tradition and faculty celebrated the ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity for compelled to teach actual literature, even which Andover is reputed. Archbishop Tutu used a series of anecdotes to when attempting to teach grammar. The show us what it is like to be a member of the global community. We, in downside, of course, is that often the turn, showed him what it is like to be a member of our community. All of focus of the class turns from teaching in Progress the participants, both performers and listeners, should be commended for grammar to analyzing text. Rather than their enthusiasm. As the end of the Ruoxi Chen ’05 resulted in one of the put kids through a class that’s a mixture year draws near, I’m more memorable The conclusion of Tutu’s visit with a catered luncheon in Commons of a critical reading course and a gram- was only appropriate. As quaint menu of South African delicacies may waxing nostalgic REFLECTION Senior pranks). The have appeared served a double purpose. Besides providing tasty fare for mar course, the English Department that this will be the last regular hiring of Ms. Chase as our first female all, sharing a meal is one of our oldest symbols of serenity and unity. should designate English 200 as “the Phillipian issued before the dreaded Head of School locked Andover in as a grammar course” and leave the textual Thank you to all for a job well done. shadow of finals and the bittersweet liberal, modern secondary school. analysis to the other levels of English. dawn of Commencement. The greater But there is always the other side The weekly editorials represent the opinion of The Phillipian editorial board. As a result of this predicament, I have part of this year has been spent writing that we’ve tried to progress beyond, the about the actions of our political lead- one found in elaborate conspiracy-the- ers and the repercussions of those ory texts where secret societies like the actions to both the U.S. and the greater T.U.B. governed student life outside of global community. From the war in classes, and Yale alumni returned to Iraq waged over our spring break to the witness initiation ceremonies. The SARS outbreak that continues to infect quaint, well-kept lawns and traditional Not All Fun and Games hundreds every day across the world, red-bricked buildings that dot the cam- the national and international scheme pus still reek of old-school tradition of things has become tangled indeed. and elitism. A trip into Pearson Hall Andover administrators and faculty tion. One lawyer asserted that last year’s Not to say that our lovely campus has and its 19th century-style classrooms, members nervously sway on their tiptoes Jane Herzeca ’05 contest was just as aggressive, and result- been lacking in its own share of contro- complete with raised lecturing podiums in anticipation of this year’s Senior prank. ed in one girl suffering a broken nose. The versial events. The finalization of the and wooden benches, conjures images Yet, their apprehension is seemingly OPINION lawyers declared that this episode cannot schedule change for the 2003-2004 of the staid, privileged men that once unnecessary: compared to the members of The district’s director called for a con- be officially classified as hazing because academic year that raised student hack- walked these same paths and halls. For the Class of 2003 at Glenbrook North ference where each student’s participation it was not related to a club initiation. les and inspired several inflammatory every controversial, new project the High School, a day school in an affluent in the hazing incident will be examined The arguments advanced by the stu- debates, as well as the Academy’s Addison displays, there is still a Chicago suburb, Andover’s Seniors and used as an aid to pick out what sup- dents’ lawyers seek to excuse a horrifying 225th Anniversary celebration (or reminder in the ageless oil-painted por- appear innocuous. On May 4, approxi- plementary disciplinary actions should be incident of gross misconduct by asserting WASP Arts Weekend, as an esteemed traits of colonial-era benefactors found mately 100 students from Glenbrook taken. This will involve a careful scrutiny that it was simply part of a school’s tradi- Features writer so eloquently put it) in Bulfinch Hall. North High School participated in an of the videotape of the incident. tion. This view completely devalues the were some of the more notable ones. This dualistic nature of tradition annual touch football game in which the Most significantly, these adolescents idea of high school traditions. Traditions Andover, as we all know, is one of and progression has marked something girls compete and the boys cheer. face criminal charges of misdemeanor should represent positive, supportive, and the longest-standing secondary schools that is uniquely Andover. Yet in the However, this seemingly harmless athlet- battery. Battery convictions bear a penal- unifying conduct that connects each gen- in the country, older than the face of all this history and all this depth ic contest maliciously transformed into an ty of about a year in jail. Each student eration of students to the preceding one. Constitution itself. It is steeped in over of change, we can do little more than appalling and outrageous hazing incident. must post a bond of $1,000 to avoid They should not justify actions resulting two centuries’ worth of tradition and complain about “the Andover bubble” A videotape of the episode has aired spending time in jail pending the court in humiliation and injury. ceremony. At the school’s 130th or the inadequacies of CAMD. Of repeatedly on television news shows hearing. The teenagers’ next court Although the hazing incident in Commencement, alumnus Henry L. course, these are issues that cannot be worldwide. The tapes do not reveal a Illinois makes me squirm with disgust, it Stimson remarked, “if our boys are not simply laid aside and forgotten; yet we friendly Senior-girls-versus-Junior-girls “Traditions should repre- also allows me to be thankful that such an to lose…invaluable social training, it is should not lose focus of our core values football game, but on the contrary, dis- awful occurrence has never occurred here to our [school] that we must look for its in the face of contemporary problems. close a mortifying scene in which Senior sent positive, supportive, at Andover. In Elissa Harwood’s article perpetuation.” Although the popularity Claude M. Fuess once wrote that the girls are punching, slapping, and dumping for the Phillipian News section last week, of boarding schools has fallen since its character he wanted to instill in paint, feces, and other refuse on Junior and unifying conduct... she documented Andover’s history of peak a century ago, the ones that still Andover students was not to be shown girls seated on the ground. Guzzling beer They should not justify Senior pranks. Some of these pranks were prosper have all adhered to one central “by mere avoidance of vice or misde- and cheering, spectators surround the thoughtless, but on the whole they were tenet: a moral as well as an academic meanors, but by service to the state.” playing field. This scandalous episode left actions resulting in harmless and amusing. None of these education. The famous and symbolic While the world both around us and five girls seriously injured. One girl suf- pranks even came close to the level of shifting of terms from “house master” amidst us rages in turmoil, we should fered a broken ankle. Another needed 10 humiliation and injury.” destruction, harm, and utter stupidity dis- to “house counselor” amidst the numer- take a step back and think about the stitches in her head. played in the occurrence in Illinois. ous changes wrought during the 1960s true meaning of “not for one’s self.” Fifteen teenagers--12 girls and 3 appointment is June 11. High schools throughout the country solidified this new, more “humane” boys--suffered serious consequences for Several of these accused teenagers are encourage their own unique traditions, approach to education. All contents of The Phillipian copyright © 2003, their reprehensible behavior. Nine of attempting to gain a better understanding particularly with regard to sporting events The Trustees of Phillips Academy, Inc. Reproduction of One of the first of the elite “prep any material herein without the express written consent of these students are 18 years old, and the of the school's appeals procedure in order and graduation. Andover is a school schools” to accept students of color, The Trustees of Phillips Academy, Inc. and the editorial other six are 17 years old. They were all to invalidate their suspensions and poten- replete with its own customs and culture: board of The Phillipian is strictly prohibited. Andover has always striven to nurture The Phillipian welcomes all letters to the Editor. suspended from school for 10 days, the tial expulsions. However, others have Andover-Exeter Weekend, winter carni- We try to print all letters, but because of space limita- its progressive side, gradually steering tions, we recommend brevity and conciseness. We re- maximum period for which the state taken the far more aggressive step of val, and, of course, Senior prank. Senior itself away from the elitist image of serve the right to edit all submitted letters to conform commencing lawsuits. These students’ with print restraints and proper syntax. We will not pub- allows a school to suspend a student. pranks give outgoing students something Holden Caulfield’s boarding school. It lish any anonymous letters. Please submit letters by the These students, along with 17 other lawyers argued that the whole incident to look forward to and make them feel as Monday of each week to The Phillipian mailbox in GW participated in the launching of A or to The Phillipian office in the basement of Evans Hall, Seniors involved, were banned from can be interpreted as a moment in which if they are part of an established tradition. or send an e-mail to [email protected]. 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After dis- are expelled, they will have the ability, that some of the previous annual games traditions that reflect the best elements of full responsibility and liability for the content of all copy mantling its formal dress code and submitted, printed and published. The Eagle-Tribune and will be expected, to accumulate were just as destructive as this one, but our heritage, even when they may appear Publishing Company, its officers, agents and employees required attendance to religious servic- make no representations, guarantees or warranties con- enough credits to graduate at another high since this game was the only one video- a bit frivolous, but we must be wary that cerning the content of any copy submitted, printed, and es, PA also proceeded to become coed- published. school. taped, it is attracting uncalled-for atten- our traditions do not become tragedies. ucational (a momentous event that THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENTARY MAY 23, 2003 A3 D ISMISSING M ORAL D EFENDING BELAY ON? A NDOVER’S RELATIVISM A few weeks ago eyes off of their In last week’s arti- Cassie Tognoni ’05 nationwide to estab- in the required Lower Meta Weiss ’05 climber for a signifi- cle “A Disease of the lish themselves as course Physical OPINION cant amount of time. Heart: Victimization RESPONSE “moderates” and Education 100, we If my PE teachers of the Left”, Adam appeal to as many SCAPEGOAT started the climbing wall and ropes unit were to belay in a gym the way they do Kapor ’04 criticizes a Frontline article people as possible. The debate on abor- of the class. We spent about 20 minutes in class, they would be asked to leave. written by Andrew McGowan ’05, who tion is a prime example. Slogans such as learning how to put on a harness correct- The “hip belaying” method is an out- condemns the “countless proponents of “Pro-choice, but personally opposed,” ADAM KAPOR ’04 ly. But are we really safe? Yes, the har- dated belay standard which can and cultural relativism, who propound the articulate a viewpoint sympathetic to the nesses are tested, and we know how to should be updated. According to Don destruction of the moral basis of this legitimacy of both pro-choice and pro-life put them on, but the system is flawed. I Mellor, author of Rock Climbing: A nation through popular culture.” arguments: that abortion is wrong, but clipped in to climb Trailside Guide, Although Kapor’s argument does shed women should have the right to choose if up the wall and “At a school so “This old-fashioned light on the fact that Natural Law and an they want to have an abortion. PHILLIPIAN turned back to my method isn’t as absolute moral code can be justified not Following along with most morally teacher asking, “On obsessively concerned secure as newer only by a belief in a “higher power,” but relativistic ideas, such slogans contradict OLUMNIST belay?” To my mechanical belays. also by “reason and empirical evidence,” themselves, as one must consider why C relativism has had a profoundly negative abortion is considered morally wrong. shock, she replied with safety, it seems ... The traditional impact on our society. Abortion is deemed as wrong because it is that yes, the belay ironic that we let stu - method is generally Over the past few decades, moral rela- thought to be the termination of a human My limited knowledge of physics was on. However, I considered inferior tivism has become an increasingly popular life, or homicide. If one is opposed to informs me that since entropy increases didn’t see anything dents climb up at least to mechanical trend in academics, politics, and even in homicide, one is most likely opposed not over time, conservative forces do not of the sort. She was belaying and rela- everyday life across the country. It is a only to self-inflicted homicide, but homi- dominate our universe. My experience wearing a pair of 30 feet in the air with - tively useless if you philosophy easy to find advantage in: cide committed by anyone. Furthermore, with political attitudes on this campus, Andover shorts and had the rope looped plan to lower someone from high on a nothing is wrong, and if one thinks that however, suggests otherwise. For one, underneath her. This is how our athletic climb; it is hard to control, and the seat everything is relative “According to moral rel- abortion is homi- last week’s Phillipian characterized my trainers belay. of your pants won’t tolerate such extend- according to one’s cide, it is thus logi- opinion piece as a defense of the left I started rock climbing in a gym ed friction.” The current standard is a own beliefs. The ativism, no one has the cal to conclude that wing, whereas I was attempting only to when I was 10 years old, and the very harness with a belay device, and while ancient Greek sophist one wishes it to be defend light and reason and sanity, first thing that I was taught was NOT to the present situation is better than no Plato said, “Man is right to “judge” others’ illegal. qualities rarely ascribed to “liberals.” start climbing if anything looked unsafe. belayer at all, it is definitely not the the measure of all In such a way is More significantly, as a conse- I learned to check the double backings safest solution. things”—every beliefs as wrong... This the argument, quence of the prevailing political views on the harness, examine my knots and I am not in any way suggesting that wrong can be justi- logic, however, com- “Don’t like abor- among students and some parents, there anchors, etc. I also learned to communi- the Athletics Department is deliberately fied, for a wrong tion, don’t have belief, opinion or one” flawed. exists a long-running myth on campus cate with whoever was belaying me. A putting our safety at risk. However, just deed exists only with- pletely contradicts Again, the reasons that we suffer from a crisis of self-seg- certified belayer has a harness on with a because there hasn’t yet been an acci- carabineer attached to what climbers call dent on the climbing walls or ropes in the boundaries of a culture. Murder isn’t for the dislike of abortion must be consid- regation perpetuated by the office of wrong because it is the act of taking away ered. Being told that one does not have to Community and Multicultural an ATC (air traffic controller), which course does not mean that it will never helps him control how fast the rope goes happen. Several students have expressed a human life; murder is wrong because it participate in homicide does not ease Development. This myth deserves to be is socially accepted as wrong. Should one’s mind that millions of homicides are outfitted with cement shoes and per- through and also when to stop the rope. concern over the safeties of the system. In addition, if the trainer is belaying It isn’t that hard to wear and belay there be a society which thought murder being committed. suaded to swim with the fishes in the somebody heavier than himself, even if through a harness, to clip in to an anchor was a virtuous deed, no one could call it Moral relativism is corroding our soci- East River. he stops the rope from going any further, when belaying someone heavier, or to otherwise. According to moral relativism, ety. It is not only contradictory and illogi- The presence of a few tables in if the climber should fall, the impact and watch your climber at all times. And no one has the right to “judge” others’ cal, but also harmful. By refusing to Commons around which a group of weight at the other end would send the while chances are that no accident will beliefs as wrong, even as blatantly wrong adhere to a principal standard of morals, African American, Hispanic, and a few a deed as murder. the philosophy loses all credibility. There belayer flying in the air, and thus I was come of our current system, the risk is white students sit allegedly smacks of This logic, however, completely con- is no difference between one belief and also taught to clip into an anchor on the not worth taking. At a school so obses- racial self-segregation. Likewise, the tradicts itself. While moral relativists cry another; one is no more legitimate than the ground in such situations. Another rule sively concerned with safety, it seems existence of the CAMD Office, where a to their victims, “You have no right to say other. With no right and wrong, humanity of belaying is that you must always ironic that we let students climb up at clique of students, mostly Lowers and what I think is wrong,” they are in turn cannot exist. Thus, it is necessary that we watch your climber, because the trainer least 30 feet in the air without adequate saying, “Your belief that I am wrong is refute the ideals of moral relativism and Juniors, can feel comfortable while then knows how fast the climber is pro- protection. Given the potential for injury they are adjusting to Andover, offends wrong,” a declamation against the central select a moral standard for ourselves, gressing and whether or not he is falling; and liability, it seems short-sighted to principle of moral relativism: that no whether, as Americans, we choose the some students on campus. Although while doing the ropes course, however, I continue with the dangerously outdated I’ve never felt uncomfortable in the belief is wrong. Constitution, or as religious worshippers, noticed that my teachers were distracted belaying methods used to ensure the Still, moral relativism is a retreat for that of the Bible, Torah, or Koran. CAMD Office, I cannot defend some of by the other kids, and often took their safety of all Lowers. CAMD’s actions toward individuals. both many in politics and Americans Racial segregation on campus, how- ever, does not exist on any significant level. Rather, we focus on a group of black students clustered around one table but not on the New England pri- vate school graduates who sit at anoth- er table, segregated from students from WAL-MART: HOMOGENIZATION AND the West or Midwest. Through this tyranny of the noticeable over the meaningful, we inveigh against sup- posed racial self-segregation while we ignore other more real but less visually Wal-Mart Stores is currently the and its com- Tyler Hill ’05 They have a very inception, held to be a means of apparent social divides. We obsess over largest corporation on the face of the petitors are large influence attaining economic and social diversity. race, a concept that, although a social planet. With last year’s revenues topping increasingly on basically Wal-Mart and stores like it have begun to and political fact, possesses no basis in $219 billion, the enterprise moves more homogenizing OPINION every form of dictate moral, religious, and social max- merchandise and handles more money society. As entertainment ims, forcing them down the throats of the biology. than most of the nations on this planet. they steamroll smaller stores out of exis- media today, ranging from books to American consumer, while at the same As the fact that kids who share a Wal-Mart and similar corporations have tence, they remove the niche stores that music to movies. This type of influence time eliminating, through fierce over- common interest, commitment, or been gaining exponentially in market so many Americans, with different is not healthy for our nation and society. powering, the distinct and specialized background (such as a sport, member- share since the 1980’s. As Wal-Mart rev- tastes, traditions, and aspects of culture, Currently, cultural homogenization is markets of individual regions and cul- ship in a musical ensemble, or similar enues and market share have increased, depend on. They have grown to such a manifesting itself not in imperialism or tures. These stores take majority needs geographic origin) sit together at dinner so, too, has its stranglehold on American large extent that they have begun to colonialism, but in the seemingly benign and interests and use them as the sole can hardly be construed as a crisis, like- society. In a quest for profits, Wal-Mart affect the social fabric of this country. capitalism that this society has, from its dictate of their merchandising. However, wise the fact that some kids of the same this policy is not always for the best. skin color sit together at dinner is no Indeed, at points, this process resembles pressing concern. At least, it is no the practices of societies which we have pressing concern when students who historically condemned. would probably define themselves as One of the most outrageous exam- white sit together, or when students ples of the homogenizing effect of the who would probably be defined as American superstore is the religious Asian or Asian-American form their material that has become so ubiquitous own social cliques. on the shelves of such stores. Wal-Mart When the cliché in question con- has seen incredible sales in the areas of sists of black or Latino students, how- Christian literature, movies, and music. ever, parents who don’t know better Many Wal-Mart stores have entire sec- and students who should accuse the tions devoted to the Bible and other school and CAMD of fostering a racial Christian literature. At the same time it in not uncommon for one to find segregation that countermands our absolutely no literature on other reli- school’s goal of fostering diversity and gions. The problem in this situation lies of educating “youth from every quar- in the fact that Wal-Mart is quickly ter.” becoming one of the nation’s larger book CAMD does little to foster racial retailers, placing other stores that would segregation. Rather, it provides support perhaps be inclined to sell books about for some students, and, like any reason- other religions out of business. This ably effective institution on campus, it severely decreases the availability of offers food. I am not exaggerating in material that most of America will not saying that CAMD serves the best hot read, and thus cripples entire sects of chocolate in the immediate vicinity of society. Morse Hall. Beyond religion, Wal-Mart and its CAMD, however, is not responsible peers have also begun to affect American for reducing social segregation on cam- politics. As most of Wal-Mart’s cus- pus; it should not be. Athletics and, to a tomers lean towards Christian conser- lesser extent, academic classes, have vatism, the main reading material been the greatest factor in overcoming offered on Wal-Mart shelves tends to be most forms of self-segregation in my conservative in nature. Wal-Mart has Andover experience. Through the been credited with boosting the sales of teams I’ve been on, I’ve gotten to know D. Kuan such notorious conservatives as Bill and become friends with many kids O’Riley and Michael Savage. Since Wal- whom I wouldn’t have met otherwise. Mart has developed this stranglehold on society, many people buy only what they One great thing about athletics is that Letter to the Editor see on Wal-Mart shelves. Other stores by placing kids on teams together based begin to mimic Wal-Mart in what they not on who their friends are, competi- To the Editor: strong and supportive network of services needed. (including Graham House) that respond to Adolescence is a period of intense per- sell. The result is a political environment tive sports create friendships across in which one side is overwhelmingly social divides including race, as well as We are writing in response to the the many and often complicated needs of sonal challenge, and in a boarding com- series that has appeared in these pages developing adolescents. We know that munity, we need to ensure that we offer the represented to the masses. This is as between day students and boarders or over the last three weeks with regard to these services are needed and helpful, best possible support for those students unhealthy as the alienation of non- between Uppers and Lowers, for Graham House and administrative deci- because hundreds of students have bene- who need it. We also need to make sure Christian religious literature in its impli- instance. sions concerning student leaves of fited from them over the years. that students who need help will seek it, cations for American society as a whole. Some individuals might not have absence. It is very difficult to reply at all, The professional staff of Graham and we commit ourselves to making all Yes, indeed, capitalism is the best noticed the effect of classes and sports because of our ethical and legal obligation HouseÐall with advanced degrees in psy- our support servicesÐincluding those and only way for a nation’s economy to in negating racial self-segregation, and to honor confidentiality in such cases. chology and with many years of experi- offered at Graham HouseÐaccessible. We be truly healthy and for its people to be might vilify CAMD for causing a prob- Because of that obligation, we cannot deal ence working with Phillips Academy stu- will continue to make decisions regarding truly free. However, the brand of capital- lem that doesn’t exist, however, as long with any of the specifics, yet we want to dentsÐis a competent and caring group of students based on what we believe is best ism defined by Wal-Mart and others is as their knowledge of Andover derives write to reassure the community about our individuals. They are committed to the for the individual student and for the com- not expedient. The homogenizing effect solely from reading articles on CAMD commitment to the safety and well-being welfare of students. They are sometimes munity. We will also continue to review that Wal-Mart has on society is begin- in The Phillipian. of all of our students and of our support for called upon to make very difficult recom- and adjust our policies as necessary. And, ning to eliminate much of the individual- the professionalism of Graham House. mendations about the status of students as always, we are open to hearing from ism and character previously present in Cathy Rampell ’03 has written her last We intend to write directly to students and their ability to continue to function parents and students about their concerns shopping. American society is multi column for The Phillipian. She can be and parents over the summer to outline within a residential community. These are in this or any other phase of Academy life. faceted with myriad interests. Stores like reached at: [email protected]. specifically our policies with regard to stu- difficult and sensitive matters, and stu- Wal-Mart are beginning to emphasize dent leaves. In general terms, and for the dents and their families do not always Sincerely, one facet of this society, making it into Adam Kapor ’04 will be the paper’s wider readership of The Phillipian, we agree with the outcomeÐespecially when a Barbara Landis Chase, Head of School the image to which everyone must con- columnist for the next year. He can be want to remind your readers that Phillips separation from the Academy, either tem- Rebecca M. Sykes, Associate Head of form. In this nation, proud of its “melting reached at: [email protected] Academy is committed to maintaining a porary or permanent, is deemed to be School pot” society, this is not a good thing.

A4 THE PHILLIPIAN ARTS MAY 23, 2003 An Accomplished Pianist Abbot Artists and Scholars Does It All in Recital Walter ’03 Gives Wonderful Projects From Freud to Fashion Senior recitals are student musicians an opportunity for Katie Folkman joined Walter on stage From fashion to Freud, Abbot Scholar Sims Witherspoon a tube dress modeled by Woodney Senior musicians to for an energetic mix of projects have amazed and amused with Haverstick ’03. share some of the ARTS MUSIC REVIEW contemporary music their range of topics and interests. This ABBOT SCHOLARS REVIEW Last, but not least, was Kane’s most time, energy and passion that they have and original compositions. past week, both Brian Emery ’03 and Though the union of concept and interesting design. Concentrating on the devoted to music at PA. Last Sunday at 4 The first piece in the second half of the Matthew Kane ’03 presented PA with story could have been more solid, Painted changing role of women in the ’70’s and p.m. in the Timken Room, pianist William recital was an original composition, their unique talents as they displayed their Intentions exhibited the great talent of its their increasing presence in the business Walter ’03 shared all this and more in a “Chords,” which blended Walter’s hard work and all that they have learned author. Along with the intellectual con- world, Kane decided to create a garment highly personal and enjoyable perform- smooth piano playing with the talents of this term. Despite these similarities, the cept of the project, the variety of camera that showed feminine power in business: ance. flutist Jeff Wessler ’03. projects were very different; while Emery angles used and the editing of shots intri- a pinstripe gown. “It’s not about the suits The recital highlighted some of this Singer Lucy Keating ’03, drummer focused on the mind and psychology, cately illustrated Emery’s creativity. For a anymore; women don’t need them to be accomplished musician’s talent and Jamie Leggero ’03, bassist Jeremy Kane studied fashion and the external directorial debut, Painted Intentions dis- professional,” he said, “and a gown is diverse musical interests. During the first Beecher ’04, and guitarist Charles appearance. played Emery’s professional promise infinitely more feminine.” Modeled by half of the performance, Walter demon- Beaman ’03 then joined Walter on stage to strated his technical skill and musical create a dynamic ensemble. Emery was the first to present his while simultaneously illuminating room Katie Green ’03, Kane’s ’70’s creation understanding in a series of classical The program featured two Norah project, a short feature film based upon for his artistic development. was incredible. The lines in the fabric his interpretations of five philosophical allowed the construction of the dress to be pieces. Jones songs, “Come Away with Me” and With beautiful models in innovative The recital began with the fury and “The Nearness of You.” The two selec- ideas. Painted Intentions, named so ensembles, Matt Kane’s fashion exhibi- seen, and the design was both interesting because its plotline involves a story of and unique. dissonance of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s tions showcased Keating’s rich voice and tion graced the Addison this past Tuesday Prelude in C sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2, the jazz aspect of Walter’s playing. competition within the PA Art depart- at 8 p.m. Kane’s project was based upon The Abbot Scholars have covered a ment, made its debut on May 14 at 7 p.m. seemingly endless range of topics. From which set the bar high for the remainder of Another original song, “Quartz,” the idea that fashion could transcend the the afternoon. A flawless performance of demonstrated yet another aspect of in Kemper. barriers of time. intense, thought-provoking philosophy to The film followed one Senior’s battle fun, flirty fashion, the projects are a won- Mozart’s Fantasy in D minor, K. 397 fol- Walter’s composition as the music blend- He began with by choosing five lowed. ed instrumentals and compelling lyrics. with his conscience after he destroyed a derful display of the talent and diversity decades of the twentieth century whose However Walter truly demonstrated The recital concluded with the painting created by a talented new Lower fashion styles intrigued him the most. we have among us. Emery and Kane both his personal understanding and accom- resounding success and energy of Ben who threatened his position of promi- From each decade he picked certain did wonderful jobs; their success and dili- plishment through the performance of Folds Five’s upbeat and fittingly titled nence. Emery’s idea of creating charac- themes, updated them, and incoporated gence was exemplary. romantic composer Johannes Brahms’ Uncle Walter. This piece featured Walter ters based upon existentialism, utilitarian- them into a dress of his own design. Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118, No.2 and and the other student instrumentalists. It ism, communism, Plato’s Republic, and Starting with the 1900’s, Kane took Rhapsody in G minor, Op. 79, No. 2. From was in this piece, perhaps more than any anarchy, whose actions represented his the Victorian style, which was often very the floating notes of the Intermezzo to the other, that Walter displayed his finesse and own views of the way these philosophies conservative, and made it a quite a bit building complexity of Rhapsody in G relaxed appreciation of the music and its are integrated in society, was truly inter- more scandalous. Using Victorian lace, minor, Walter really hit his stride during possibilities. esting. Yet, the film’s cliché storyline Kane designed a sheer, collared, sleeve- this portion of the performance. weakened this unique concept, and thus less gown that draped suggestively on Ali A highlight of the recital was Walter’s its intellectual aspects became casualties Rosen ’03, with the fabric reaching the own Variations on a Theme by Brahms. of the story. floor. While Kane made the gown decent, This piece clearly demonstrated Walter’s his use of black lace against the nude humorous comprehension of the music. Walter began with the theme from color of Rosen’s skin made the gown sub- Wiegenlied, Op. 49, No. 4, which is recog- tly sexy as well. nizable from lullabies and music boxes. Moving on to the 1920’s, Kane The artist then took the familiar, delicate focused on flapper fashion and produced theme, and infused it with the different a short, loose, cream-colored silk dress, styles of various musical periods and worn by Alexandra Jamali ’03. Kane used movements from modernism to jazz. This the contrast of shiny beading against the piece demonstrated Walter’s comfort with lightweight silk fabric of the dress to add music and his almost comical approach to a pattern of a few simple swirls to the the notes and tone of the compositions. dress. The outcome, the recreation of a The variety of pieces featured in the ’20’s fashion staple, was spunky, yet soft. first half of the performance also included For the 1930s, Kane chose to build a clear rendition of Debussy’s “Claire de upon the “1930’s movie star” look. Lune,” from the Suite Bermasque. Two Designing a black evening gown that was Chopin pieces rounded out the first half of fitted at the top and flowing at the bottom, the performance and gave Walter a chance he added asymmetrical sheer panels on to demonstrate his excellent phrasing and the front and back of the dress. This addi- technical skills, which were especially tion, along with the matte jersey fabric the apparent in the complicated repetitions of the Prelude in F sharp major, Op. 28, dress was made of, modernized this ’30’s J. Bovaird/The Phillipian Courtesy of the Music Office look and exemplified a certain uncompli- No.13. Woodney Haverstick ’03 prepares to The second half of the recital was, as William Walter ’03 delivered a high- cated elegance. Skylar Washburn ’05 model a dress by Matthew Kane ’03. ly personal Senior recital on Sunday. modeled the gown. one audience member described it, “a lot The next decade Kane tackled was the of fun.” After a brief intermission, other ’60’s. For this, he used the decade’s union J. Bovaird /The Phillipian of graphics and art to make a short, unfit- Matthew Kane ’03 helps his model ted, black and white dress. A break from Woodney Haverstick ’03 into one of the gowns, this design was in the form of WHEN IN ROME... his Abbot Scholar project creations.

Last Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Theater but this was made up for when she did Classroom,Ro a groupm ofa Lowersn performed FeverIzzy i Ritchien the Chavel ana opportunityssr to ospeak.o Shem deliv- their rendition of Edith Wharton’s short ARTS WORKSHOP REVIEW ered most of her lines with confidence story Roman Fever. Directed by Katie was well cast by Nadworny. She deliv- and emotion. Unfortunately, her costume Nadworny ’05, the play lasted nearly half ered her lines crisply and without hesita- took away slightly from the appearance an hour. tion. The audience could really concen- of her character. Her low-cut dress did The play is set in Rome, where two trate on the character’s feelings and emo- not match the conservative knitting elder- elderly women sit and reminisce about tions. Her facial expressions were the ly lady she was playing. Otherwise, her their younger days in the city. The plot strongest part of the entire performance. performance came off well. focuses on the conversation between the In the small workshop theater, the audi- The highlight of the afternoon was two women as they compare their lives to ence could see the sneers, looks of horror the flash back to the night at the the lives of their daughters and remember and smiles that crossed her face. These Colosseum. Chris Zegel ’05, playing meeting their husbands. small expressions added to the whole of Delphin, and Alsofrom delivered a one- The polite conversation soon turns the performance. night romance in Rome. Their comfort bitter as they talk about their memories of Mrs. Ansley was played well by with each other on stage showed as they meeting lovers in the Coliseum. One of Kaitlin Alsofrom ’05. A slightly smaller professed their love to each other. the women, Alida, had been engaged to part, Alsofrom sometimes looked uncom- Throughout the scene, the audience Delphin, but both she and her friend were fortable during her times without lines, watched attentively. Not only the cou- in love with him. In a nervous rage, Alida ple’s lines convey the scene clearly, but wrote a letter to her friend, directing her their body language also furthered the to meet Delphin at night. She knew plott. The two drew the audience into the Delphin would not show up and hoped scene with slight movements but kept the her friend, Mrs. Ansley, would grow sick scene realistic. Their episode seemed pri- and be out of her way. Things did not go vate, and something that those present as planned for Alida, however. Mrs. were the few privileged to hear. Ansley replied to the letter, and Delphin The direction and stage management met her in the Colosseum. There they were evident in this play. Nadworny and spent one last night together. Alida still stage manager Nicole Amaral ’05 used gloats when she finds this out, though, the whole stage effectively. Three differ- boasting that she had Delphin for 20 ent sets on stage kept the audience awake years, and her friend only one night. and attentive. The set was simple and did Unfortunately for her, this is not true, as not draw from the acting or script itself. Mrs. Ansley also had her daughter, This seemed to be the strongest part of Barbara, with Delphin. the production of Roman Fever. The The complex plot, rewritten by Matt directors stretched the small supplies to Brennan ’05, fits well into the format of fill the stage and create three entirely dif- the short play. His version featured four ferent settings, without any backdrops or characters: the two women, Delphin, and elaborate sets. a waiter. The waiter, played by Brennan This play was extremely well put himself, seemed unnecessary. Without together; it was apparent that a lot of hard this character, the play might have work went into the production. Wilkin’s flowed better. This aside, the play was acting carried the play through to the very well written, and the plot was clear J. Bovaird/The Phillipian end. This strength overshadowed some to even those without prior knowledge of Annie Wilkin ’05 recalls harsh weak spots within the play, and all and it. memories in Sunday’s Theater all, the group’s familiarity with itself Alida, played by Annie Wilkin ’05, Classroom, Roman Fever. helped Roman Fever be a success. A NDOVER

Poet Laureate Provides I just saw a “Rhinoceros!” “Marigolds” Will Provide Ensembles Go out in Style Reading The Spring Theater 520 pro- Many Laughs Save the Last Dance The Academy Orchestra and By way of the Sandra Isham duction of Rhinoceros will be Caroline Claflin ’05 directs the The Senior Dance Recital and Ensembles hold their final con- Vreeland Fellowship, Robert performed this Friday and theater workshop production Dance Open will take place cert on Friday, May 30, at 7:30 Hass, former poet Laureate of Saturday at 7 p.m. in Tang of The Effects of Gamma Rays May 31 at 8 p.m. in Tang p.m. in Cochran Chapel. Eric the United States, will give a Theater. Matt London ’03, Ali on Man-in-the-Moon Theater. The show is the cul- Phelan ’03 and David reading of his well-acclaimed Schouten ’04, and Alex Marigolds by Paul Zindel. The mination of the dance classes Desruisseau ’03 will perform works today, Friday, May 23, Colaianni ’03 star. The show show features Mary Burris and projects over the course of solos on the English horn and at 7 p.m. in Kemper will be performed at the ’05, Kate Cooper ’03, and the year and will feature origi- violin, respectively. Auditorium. Hass is a recipi- Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Emma Dorsey ’06. Claflin’s nal student choreography and The Academy Chorus and ent of the MacArthur Scotland this summer. Tickets production will be presented dancing and encompass the Fidelio Society will give their Fellowship and the National for the production, directed by on Thursday, May 29, at 6:30 wide range of styles found in final concert on Saturday, May Book Critics Circle Award, Instructor in Theater and p.m. on the stage of Steinbach the Dance program. There is 31, at 7 p.m. in Cochran and is currently a professor of Dance Judith T. Wombwell, Theatre. no charge for admission. Chapel. English at the University of cost $3. California/Berkeley.

THE PHILLIPIAN ARTS MAY 23, 2003 A5 A Stellar Recital Soprano Amy Stebbins ’03

Known for her piece, Instructor in soaring soprano voice Mary Rockas Music Allen Combs, a and dedication to her tenor, joined Stebbins music, Amy Stebbins SENIOR RECITAL REVIEW to sing the part of is by far one of the Romeo. This piece great talents to come through the Music was distinguished by Stebbins’ attention to Department in years. In her “four minus dynamics and articulation. Few climactic one years” at PA, she has dazzled people points could be heard in the beginning of not only with her mellifluous vocals, but “Ange adorable;” however, as the piece also with her understanding of the theory progressed and Stebbins and Combs behind the music she performs. began to participate in a sort of call and This Sunday in the Timken Room of response, the dynamics become more var- Graves Hall, Stebbins’ PA career culmi- ied. At one particularly notable point, both M. Floyd /The Phillipian nated in her performance during her Stebbins and Mr. Combs leaned back to Alison Schouten ’04 and Matt London ’03 share a tender moment in the midst of an insane world in the Spring Senior recital, in which she was accompa- look at each other in true Shakespearian term Theater 520 production of Rhinoceros. nied by Music faculty member Carolyn style, only to look back out at the audience Skelton on the piano. Although shorter for a last phrase, in which their melodies than most, Stebbins’ recital proved to be collided and forced the soprano up into her quite extraordinary in every respect. Her higher register. By far the most amazing voice was right on, articulation perfect, sound in the entire piece, this joining of Rhinoceros: and stage presence untouchable. voices became triple forte before slowly “L’amero, saro constante,” from fading into pianissimo. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Italian opera Before the first act’s conclusion, Amy Il re pastore, was first in the program. A performed one last piece, which was good beginning piece because it lacked called, “Obeissons quand leur voix Entertainment In An many extremely high pitches, “L’amero, appelle,” from Manon, by Jules Massenet. The long awaited Theater 520 pro- As the term draws to a close, the saro constante” included a violin part, This piece stood out because it allowed duction of Rhinoceros takes over Tang Ariel Gold Theater 520 adaptation of Ionesco’s which was played by the talented Ariana Stebbins’ unique personality to appear in Theater this Friday and Saturday at 7 ARTS THEATER PREVIEW Rhinoceros promises to be an entertain- Warsaw-Fan ’04. Together, Stebbins and her music. “Obeissions quand leur voix p.m. Both the cast and crew will partic- ing and thought-provoking show. Come Fan brought the opera to life; Stebbins appelle” cast the singer as Manon, a char- show. She says that there is “an absurd ipate in the exciting biennial trip to but also a beautiful, almost mystical see Andover students transform into transformed herself into the shepherd acter attempting to intrigue the crowd at Edinburgh for a theater festival. rhinoceroses this Friday and Saturday Amintha, who was in love with the hero- the festival of Cours-la Reine. Because of quality to these transformations that I Playwright Eugene Ionesco origi- believe reinforces the play.” While night at 7 p.m. in Tang Theater. ine Elisa. this premise, Stebbins’ playful side nally wrote Rhinoceros in 1958 as a Stebbins shared the spotlight with her showed through in the happy, full staccato some actors found it difficult to blend response to the confusion of human dramatic elements with dance, others companion. She looked to Fan when the notes she sang as she bobbed her head in existence after World War II. It is one violin was prominent, while holding the perfect time with the rousing music. Her feel that it precisely this fusion that most defining pieces of “Theater of the audience with her careful smiles and joy was apparent as she let loose or the makes the show unique. Ali Schouten Absurd,” a genre of theater character- glances when the vocals controlled the higher pitches. Showcasing her personal- ’04, who plays Berenger’s love inter- stage. The two musicians shaped each ity, “Obeissons quand leur voix appelle” ized by a breakdown in communication est, Daisy, compares the play to a musi- phrase until it grew to its full volume and ended the concert’s first act spectacularly. set in a godless world. The play follows cal: “Ms. Wombwell had specific ideas then teased it back, the important words After intermission, Stebbins sang the character Berenger in his search for for the show, and performers thought of having been highlighted for the listener. numbers from musical theater produc- understanding in a world gone mad. As the show as a whole, not just a string of Through her excellent phrasing, charisma, tions. In her first set, which included selec- the play progresses, everyone around scenes. She brought in a dance element and full voice, Amy succeeded in drawing tions from many of Stephen Sondheim’s Berenger turns into a rhinoceros. and an artistic vision to the show.” the audience into the shepherd’s world. musicals, “I Remember” from the musical Though in the original script, the Schouten also pointed out the chal- “L’amero, saro constante” proved a per- Evening Primrose stood out as one of the setting is in a small French town and lenge of double-casting roles. She fect opening for the concert. best. In this piece, Stebbins sang the part the rhinoceroses represents Nazis, shares her character with Alex Next, Mozart’s “Vedrai, carino,” from of a nightingale, highlighting the mature director Judith Wombwell decided to Colaianni ’03, while Kate Cooper ’03 Don Giovanni by Mozart, and Schubert’s sound in her voice as her character lament- take a different approach. By changing and Taryn Zucker ’03 share the role of “Romanze,” “An die Musick,” and “Die ed over her imprisonment in an iron cage. the names of public figures, the PA Botard, a cynical coworker of Daisy Vogel,” from Rosamunde, led into “Ange In contradiction to her miserable words adaptation moves forward in time and and Berenger. The actors received only adorable,” from the French opera Romeo and depressing demeanor, Stebbins’ voice across the ocean to modern New York half of the rehearsal time of the rest of and Juliet, by Charles Gounod. For this added a pure, sweet quality that only City. “My vision,” says Wombwell, “is the cast. Schouten jokes that it “kept added to the song’s melancholy overtones. to draw a parallel to our post-9/11 you on your toes.” In the end, two dis- The question of how such a beautiful world by setting the play in New York tinct shows developed because of the voice could be caged captivated the audi- City.” different acting styles and chemistry on ence, making the piece completely unfor- From the start, Rhinoceros was a stage. gettable. huge challenge for all involved. In Without a doubt, the Scotland trip After a few more pieces, including Scotland, the whole set must be set up has formed the basis of the whole “Almost Like Being in Love” by in 15 minutes. In order to overcome Theater 520 experience this term. Frederick Loewe and Alan Lerner, in this problem, Wombwell “minimized Cooper says that the mood on the set which she was joined by the tenor Dennis the set and used projections to maxi- has been expectant: “There is no deny- Corkery, Amy took the time to thank her mize the effect of a few set pieces.” vocal coach, Allen Combs, and musical ing that we all want this show to come The result is a visually stunning array together and be perfect. But you can mentor Carolyn Skelton. Stebbins pref- of NYC images. aced the final piece in her recital with a also sense that this cast wants to get For the actors, learning the lines for this to Scotland.” Similarly, cast mem- warning; “Although the next song is about such a long and often confusing play a woman singing to her child about the ber Brian Emery ’03 says that he is was difficult, to say the least. For “excited to present the show to the man who has left her, don’t worry--they example, Berenger, played by Matt are together in the end!” This next song Andover community as well as the London ’03, appears on all but a few wider.” was “Your Daddy’s Son,” from Ragtime pages of the script. He warns that “lines by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. It In Edinburgh, Rhinoceros will be are sometimes non-sequential,” and “if presented four times as a part of the closed the concert on a sad note to a thun- you don’t go into the show expecting a der of applause and a standing ovation. American High School Festival in the nonsensical show, you may not enjoy Stebbins was absolutely brilliant in her Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The PA stu- the show.” J. Wong/The Phillipian last solo appearance at PA. Her extensive dents will stay in dorms at the Wombwell, an instructor in theater University of Edinburgh and have the Amy Stebbins ’03 sang a variety of experience--the singer says she has been singing since she left “the womb”--and and dance, added interludes of move- opportunity to tour castles and enjoy pieces for her Senior recital this past ment to the play in order to emphasize Sunday. hard work shone through on Sunday. the Scotland experience during their the transformations that are vital to the free time. Charlie Brown Goes to

The 2003 Drama Lab production of Schnabl ’06 as Lucy, Andy St. Louis made her per- I “flying ace” sketch. Cackling and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Angela Tenney ARTS THEATER REVIEW formance very romping around the lighting grid high was not exactly what some may have ’05 as Sally. enjoyable. above Steinbach, he provided a comical expected as a premier show of the PA Watterson gave a convincing perform- The final touch to the show was and interesting sketch after the inter- Theater Department. A musical based ance, however, his lisp, as part of Schnabl, who was perfectly suited to mission. on a comic strip was a change of pace Linus’ character, was slightly over- the role of Lucy. Loud, boisterous, full Most of the play’s humor is from the deep, philosophical musings emphasized, which hindered his diction of energy and blithely going through revealed through its songs. In this that typically frequent the stage of at times. life unaffected by those around her, musical production, Schnabl and Tang. While the production was unusu- Holt was extremely focused as Schnabl brought great energy to the Tenney really stood out as two of the al and contained some moments of Schroeder, wittily orchestrating the show, especially during “Schroeder” best vocalists in the show. Ben Waters purely entertaining fun, other aspects cast at times and singing passionately. and “Little Known Facts.” ’04, who played the title role, also hit of the production seemed underdevel- Holt, however, seemed slightly stuck in But by far the highlights of the most of his notes just right. However, oped. his part in The Broadway Revue (the show were the two guest stars: Dr. Waters’ forceful projection, which The play, which went up last dentist from Little Shop of Horrors). Yuan Han and Gardner Gould ’03. Dr. would have been an asset on almost any Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, was Rampell nearly stole the show, per- Han came onstage for a brief sketch other stage, seemed overly loud in the the first Drama Lab directed by Lydia forming a hilarious rendition of with Tenney, one in which she went on smaller Steinbach Theater. Since the Wallace ’04. For Wallace, a new theater “Suppertime” and maintaining a comic a tirade against him and an unsatisfac- production was a Drama Lab, the producer, the play was a challenge. persona throughout the show. Her tory grade he gave her. Gould played vocalists were held to a higher standard Wallace initially hoped to direct a pro- deadpan humour and creative reactions the Red Baron in Rampell’s World War of performance, a challenge which duction of The Rocky Horror Picture some of them met better than others. Show, but after the proposal was reject- Wallace’s idea for the set was cre- ed on the basis of the show’s mature ative and well planned, though slightly content, Wallace was forced to the insubstantial. The set was based on the other extreme of the spectrum. Charlie idea of creating the comic’s boxes to Brown’s simplicity made it a good emphasize the cartoon origins of the choice for Wallace, who tried to keep show. The lighting design was certain- the budget low. However, the play ly adequate, illuminating most of the seemed directed towards a younger action. However the scheme left some audience. actors in the dark, especially on the Wallace made some interesting extreme forestage, where a lot of action decisions when casting the show, giv- took place. ing most of the parts to underclassmen Although the play did not quite live with little PA theater experience under up to the precedent set by last year’s their belts. This was a good way to Drama Lab, it represented a good effort open up the Theater Department to new on the part of relatively new director actors, but resulted in a final produc- Wallace. The play dragged on at parts tion that had more of the raw displays and was ultimately directed towards a of talent that are usually found in the much younger audience. Steinbach theater classroom than the professional Theater proved to be too small for the quality lent to a show by experienced amplified characters and energy packed performers. into this show. However, despite the Despite these drawbacks, the inexperienced cast, humorous moments lengthy play was light and humorous. abounded. Overall, the play was an Cathy Rampell ’03 played Snoopy, amusing production with all the care- with Henry Watterson ’04 as Linus, E. Gelb /The Phillipian free spirit and wry comedy of the Henry Watterson ’04 as Linus accosts Cathy Rampell ’03, playing Snoopy, Adam Holt ’05 as Schroeder, Jenny in last weekend’s production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. comic strip.

A6 THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS MAY 23, 2003 PA Administration Approves Addition Of Day Students’ Phone Numbers to Directory

Continued from Page A1, Column 6 Musumeci turned to a policy forwarded letters of support tration was worried about instituted by Phillips Exeter that he received from parents to SERVICE O N SUNDAY upholding expectations of pri- Academy to obtain parental members of the administration. vacy, and rightfully so.” He permission. These letters “explain[ed] why continued, stating more specifi- He discovered that Exeter the addition of home phone DELIVERS MOVING SPEECH cally, “A day student’s family sends permission forms home numbers to the [Directory] may not want to be disturbed by to parents in order to obtain would be such a valuable asset Discusses Apartheid phone calls from a student’s consent to print day student for parents and students alike,” schoolmates, especially at late home phone numbers as well as Musumeci stated. And Social hours.” the e-mail address and home Musumeci’s efforts paid off; Furthermore, the Andover phone number of every student, almost one month later, the Injustice day and boarder alike. administration notified him that administration wished to Continued from Page A1, Column 5 uphold the rights of day stu- Andover’s administration day student phone numbers oppose not because of politics, but dents’ parents to request that accepted Musumeci’s proposal would be included in the 2003- because of faith.” private information, such as of this idea and proposed that a 2004 Directory. Boarder home In closing, the Archbishop dis- their phone number, be omitted similar policy be instituted at phone numbers, however, cussed a comical folk tale involv- from public documents. In the the Academy. The administra- would not be included. ing a South African farmer and his past, the Academy has had to tion also proposed to print the Musumeci explained the “strange-looking chicken.” As the deal with problems of phone e-mail addresses and home justification for this administra- B. Kaiser/The Phillipian story goes, the “chicken” is carried harassment of boarders by peo- phone numbers of both board- tive action, noting, “[The Archaeologist Martin Dudek lectures on Native Americans’ up to a high cliff, where the farmer ple from outside of the Andover ing and day students. boarder phone numbers] would rockshelter use in Clinton, Massachusetts. discovers that it is actually a hawk. community who had managed However, after consulting be useful to have, but they are As the audience roared with laugh- to obtain a copy of the with the company that prints the not nearly as essential as day ter, he declared, “We are made for Directory. Directory, the administration student numbers; boarders can Archaeologist Speaks On sharing, for caring, for laughter, Consequently, the adminis- was persuaded that because of be contacted immediately at and for peace.” tration was wary of including the large amount of labor that their dorms using their four- Rockshelter Use in Clinton Sunday’s service was followed home phone numbers, as any compiling and printing every digit extensions.” by a lunch buffet in Commons, subsequent harassment that student’s home phone number Musumeci hopes that future By WES HOWE featuring traditional African spe- occurred over home phone lines and e-mail address would Student Council members will Addressing the Northeast discovery of this pot proves that cialties. Associate Head of School could potentially be the fault of require, these additions would continue his work on the Chapter of the Massachusetts Native Americans used the Rebecca Sykes introduced the school. not be feasible. improvement of the Directory. Archaeological Society, Mr. rockshelter. Archbishop Tutu for a short ques- As Musumeci explained, the Musumeci recalls that upon He hopes to see the inclusion of Martin Dudek, Lab Director In addition, the shelves tion-and-answer session, thanking difficulty with printing day stu- learning of the administration’s boarder home phone numbers from Timelines Inc., discussed carved out in the walls of the him for “[reminding] us of our dents’ phone numbers was find- ultimate decision to reject any sometime soon. However, he the ancient rockshelters of rock also provided evidence complementarity.” ing a means of printing home proposal for additions to the admitted, “Andover students Massachusetts on Tuesday night Native Americans had indeed The Archbishop addressed phone numbers of some fami- Directory, he was “horrified.” and faculty already have PANet at the Robert S. Peabody inhabited the shelter. Multiple questions regarding every aspect lies, while respecting the priva- He recalled, “I turned to PA par- e-mail accounts, so in my opin- Museum of Archaeology. With shelves were found, ranging in of his country and ministry, from cy rights of others.” ents for support.” ion, the advantages of including the aid of slides, Mr. Dudek size from around six inches the role of Christianity in the South To solve this problem, According to Musumeci, he e-mail addresses in the Facebook would be minimal.” spoke on an excavation in wide to significantly smaller African uprisings to the issue of The large majority of day Clinton, Massachusetts, in and the bottoms of the shelves land ownership in Zimbabwe. students have given positive which he participated. was flat while the tops of them Two of the most interesting feedback to the addition of their According to Mr. Dudek, a curved. This style of shelving questions of the afternoon came home phone numbers in the large rock which had two over- was very similar to what Mr. from Phillips Academy Charter hanging ledges was discovered Dudek had discovered in other Directory. Student Council Day Trustee Charlie Beard ’62, who during an archaeological sur- Indian living sites. Student Representative-elect discussed the “next generation” of vey. Mr. Dudek and his com- Drawing a comparison to Alex Vispoli ’04 believes that leadership in South Africa with the rades decided to look into the the new discovery, Mr. Dudek the addition of day students’ Archbishop, and Junior site to verify if Indians had presented information about numbers to the Directory will Representative Ashley Calhoun lived there. After strenuous Denrock Park in North aid in greater communication ’06, who asked about “what gave excavation, the team turned up a Andover. The park contains between boarders and day stu- [the Archbishop] the strength to pot along with some indenta- many Indian sites and artifacts, dents. stand on the front lines.” tions in the rock wall. including ancient pipes and He observed, “Since every- Renowned for his incredible Convinced that the site had arrowheads, dating back to one has access to their day stu- role in leading the nonviolent been used as a Native American 8,000 B.C. and found in the protests against the oppressive dent friends’ home phone num- shelter, the team then analyzed crevices of the rock. The man- bers, the school will become a South African regime in the the newly unearthed pot to doc- made rock shelves at Denrock 1980’s, and for his work as the much closer community. This is ument the discoveries. are also very similar to those at a positive step for us, a move in chairman of the Truth and The pot was analyzed by Dr. the Clinton site. Reconciliation Committee, the right direction. Joe’s com- John Pretola, an associate of Mr. Dudek, a graduate of mitment to this endeavor has Archbishop Desmond Tutu is Mr. Dudek’s. Dr. Pretola found and doctoral candidate at respected the world over for his inspired me to achieve great that the indentations on the pot Brandeis University, holds a things as Day Student intellect and spirituality. Mr. Tutu and the material from which it masters degree in archaeology. also worked closely with former Representative to the Student was fashioned differed from He has worked throughout the Council for the next year.” South African President Nelson what would be expected of the United States in search of arti- Mandela on issues of national Day Student Cassie Ornell area, as the pot was created by facts for much of his profes- ’05 explained, “If boarders reform. ropes of clay, as opposed to the sional career. However, Mr. Archbishop Tutu’s visit to have their extensions in the more traditional method of cre- Dudek’s most notable involve- [Directory], [then] it’s perfectly campus, organized by Mr. ating a pot from a slab. The ment is with the Big Dig of Maqubela and Instructor in logical for day students to have materials used in the production Boston, where he served as their home numbers.” Ornell English Kevin O’Connor, was of the clay, however, were Data Manager and Laboratory sponsored jointly by the Louise & Parents of continued, “It will really help clearly of local origin. Thus, Dr. Director for the Central boarders to get in touch with Bernard G. Palitz Fund and the Pretola and Mr. Dudek decided Artery/Tunnel Project. During Kemper Lectureship Fund, both of day students since you can’t get that the pot was undoubtedly the project, over 120,000 his- in immediate touch with a day which provide generous support Uppers and made by Native Americans. The toric and prehistoric artifacts for visiting scholars and artists. student otherwise.” were catalogued.

NOW is the time to think actively Dr. Gerald Cox ’76 of Genzyme about your childs college choices Enzyme Gene Therapy and DNA Technology AND to plan a strategy for opti- Continued from Page A1, Column 4 enzyme replacement therapy, Dr. Cox also showed the audi- years, but we are not there yet.” mizing his/her chances for admis- deficiency is Lysosomal Storage Dr. Cox explained that the ence photos of people with dif- Currently, Dr. Cox is working Disorder (LSD), which consists patient is lacking an enzyme, ferent genetic diseases. on ways to deliver enzymes to sion. of such rare diseases as Tay- which the treatment delivers to Because many of the diseases the brain, a process which is not Sachs, Gaucher, Fabry and his or her body. This allows the appear after birth, he showed yet possible. Has your child ever enrolled in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). patient to convert the excess the changes that these patients After graduating from Most of these diseases are auto- lipids or glycogens to a different have developed during each Phillips Academy in 1976, Dr. a summer program to “get an somnal recessive disorders, product. year. In the photos of patients Cox continued on to Harvard meaning that both a mother and Noting that the medicine is with MPS I, members of both University, where he aspired to edge” in a sport or subject? father can serve as carriers with- delivered to patients through sexes exhibit increased facial be a marine biologist. Like Why not give your child an out knowing it and can pass on their bodies, Dr. Cox said, “We hair, in addition to bone defects many would-be marine biolo- the disease to their child. For take advantage of the natural and enlarged lips and tongue. gists, Dr. Cox switched from the edge in getting into the col- this reason, many couples are process by giving enzymes After an explanation of the marine field to the medical currently tested for LSD’s intravenously.” According to enzyme therapy which he devel- field. He then attended medical lege of his/her choice? before having children. As some Dr. Cox, the most challenging oped, Dr. Cox showed the audi- school at the University of of the diseases are prevalent in aspect of the therapy is the ence the positive effects of the California-San Diego, where he certain social groups of people, process of finding the enzyme, medicine on his patients. became interested in genetic Dr. Cox discussed the example itself. Through the use of Looking into the future, Dr. diseases and pediatric genetic of Tay-Sachs, which is common recombinant DNA technology, Cox is optimistic about the pos- diseases, in particular. PAs College Counseling Office is amongst Ashkenazi Jews. Genzyme has been able to pro- sibility of gene therapy, though In 2000, Dr. Cox started At Genzyme, Dr. Cox works duce its own enzymes artificial- not unrealistic about the diffi- working at the Genzyme a wonderful resource, but (it) is with enzyme replacement thera- ly, making enzyme replacement culty it presents. “Gene therapy Corporation, the fourth largest not a service. I provide to you pies, where he helps the dis- therapy more practical and has proven to be a lot more dif- biotechnology corporation in eased to live normal lives. available for a greater number ficult than people imagined it to the United States, with an $8 Discussing the idea behind of people. be,” he said. “Gene therapy is billion market capitalization and and your child expert college As part of his presentation, going to start in the next few $1 billion in sales per year. counseling services.

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Bing Sung, PA alumnus Harvard University, A.B, A.M., Ph.D. former Harvard College alumnus inter- viewer Doctoral Dissertation Topic: Decision Rules for Optimal Personnel Selection: The College Admissions Process

THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS MAY 23, 2003 A7 FORMER ST. SCHOOL PICTURE OF THE W EEK C OLLEGE C OUNSELOR C LARIFY LOA RULES Continued from Page A1, Column 2 REPLACES G INGER FAY be whole, but just getting through here does not mean that someone is successful or well adjusted. That HARLAN OPTIMISTIC isn’t to say that we never make mistakes. However, I have never seen a student who hasn’t benefited Will Join Andover from his or her leave,” observed Dr. Israel. Community In Students on leaves of absence August for personal reasons must undergo therapy while they are off-campus. Continued from Page A1, Column 3 In addition, students must submit a helping in those areas where I number of personal letters and rec- am needed. I do know that next ommendations outlining a treat- year I will be associated with a ment plan, in order to gain permis- dorm and will be helping out sion from Dr. Avery for readmis- coaching girls lacrosse, two sion to the Academy. areas of school life which I According to Dr. Israel, all boarding schools require students greatly enjoy.” identified as “suicide risks” to be Although the CCO intends to separated from the school, in order dedicate time during the summer to protect the student and alleviate to acquainting Mrs. Harlan with the burden placed on faculty and the Academy, they are nonethe- peers who would feel responsible less confident that with her vast for the student’s welfare while they experience at St. Paul’s School remained on campus. The lengths and her outgoing personality, she of mandatory leaves vary from will have little difficulty adjust- school to school. ing to the new environment. According to a Phillipian sur- Mr. Anderson said, “Mrs. vey conducted on campus in Harlan understands the responsi- January, 73 percent of Seniors do bilities and challenges of college not believe Graham House’s serv- counseling in an environment ices are confidential, 63 percent of F. Wang/The Phillipian like this one. Her philosophy of them said they would not contact Graham House if their friend was Discus star Erin O’Hern ’03 of Girls Track puts all her strength college counseling meshes well behind her throw during Wednesday’s practice and tune-up for with that of the CCO. She will be depressed, and 66 percent said they Saturday’s meet against the 2003 Interscholastic Champion Big able to hit the ground running would not seek Graham House’s Red of Phillips Exeter Academy. from the moment she arrives in help if a friend had an eating disor- August.” der. Still, almost 25 percent of the Mrs. Harlan’s arrival will student body visit the Center dur- follow the departure of Ms. Fay, ing the course of each year, and nearly 5 percent return 10 or more Alumni Consult Students a popular and involved member times. of the school since she joined the In the past, students have com- CCO in 1999. Though all in the plained about the lack of attention For Work on Screenplay Office enthusiastically anticipate they receive during times of crisis. a positive experience with Mrs. Responding to such a concern, Dr. By PETER NELSON Harlan, they demonstrate equal Israel said, “Counselors have a lot Visiting campus to perform the prestigious Sundance Film regret over the departure of Mrs. of roles here. We teach classes, we preliminary research on life at Festival, the movie intricately Fay. sit on different committees, we Phillips Academy in the hopes of portrays the lives of two brothers Mr. Anderson noted, “Ms. meet with faculty, and we partici- writing a screenplay for an growing up in blue-collar New Fay is a spectacular college pate in the athletic program. Like upcoming feature film, Laura Jersey. counselor, mentor to dozens of all faculty, we have a lot of respon- Lau-Kentis ’81 and Estelle Lau Combining an intriguing mix students, and valued colleague in sibilities. There may be some situa- ’82 spoke with students and fac- of crime, passion, and rivalry, the school community. All of us tions in which we don’t get to do ulty earlier this week. the film won critical acclaim on in the CCO will miss her everything as quickly as perhaps The sisters, who have collab- the pages of The Los Angeles thoughtful advice, her deep car- we should or want to.” orated with the husband of Ms. Times and The New York Times, ing for students, her absolute In accordance with the policy Lau-Kentis, Chris Kentis, on among others. professionalism, and her wacky of confidentiality, when a student several independent films, spent Mr. Kentis drew on his sense of humor.” takes a mandatory leave of Monday and Tuesday discussing exhausting experience as a spot In spite of their sadness at absence, house counselors and day-to-day boarding-school life welder in a gritty New Jersey seeing Ms. Fay leave, however, Cluster Deans receive minimal with students in Commons, the factory for the film, which the members of the CCO contin- information about the reasons for Oliver Wendell Holmes Library, starred Paul Schulze and Saul ue to anticipate another year of the leave. The rest of the faculty and George Washington Hall. Stein in the leading roles. will learn only that the student has success when Mrs. Harlan joins Based on their observations “Basically, the story you taken a leave for personal reasons. the team in August. and personal experiences as stu- write is what you know,” Mr. Dr. Israel commented, “What Mr. Anderson summarized dents at Andover in the early Kentis explained to the bothers me the most is that there 1980’s, Ms. Lau-Kentis and Ms. Sundance Film Channel. He the sentiments of the entire are kids who really could use Office, as he concluded, “I am Lau plan to co-author a screen- continued, “Initially, the idea for Graham House as another source of play for a movie set at a board- the script was much more based very excited that we were able to support, but because of a lot of find such a fine, talented and ing school similar to Andover. in the factory, centered around unfortunate impressions, they may However, Ms. Lau-Kentis the characters in the factory.” experienced person to fill a big not turn to us.” She admitted, how- void in the office created by the ’81 expressed ambiguity over However, “As the story ever, “We make mistakes. I don’t the future of the film, comment- developed, we became interested departure of Ms. Fay.” want to sound immensely defen- ing, “[We’re] not even sure if in the dynamic between the two Ms. Fay recently appeared in sive. I think there are kids who [we’re] going to do [the film].” brothers,” Ms. Lau-Kentis com- Independent School magazine have concerns about coming here, The Kentises made their mented in the same interview. for her article, “Don’t Die for but I think the numbers are greatly motion-picture debut in 1995, Ms. Lau-Kentis co-wrote the Duke: Putting Joy (and Common exaggerated. I do not believe that with the well-received independ- script for “Grind,” and also Sense) Back into the College the distrust is as universal or as ent film “Grind.” Presented at served as the film’s producer, Search Process.” great as it is made out to be.” while Ms. Lau worked as an associate producer on the low- budget film. The challenges of independ- ent film production are no secret to the Kentises: over the course of filming “Grind,” the family struggled to secure funding for the project, and casted members of their own families as extras to avoid cost. However, Ms. Lau-Kentis’ connections to the Kanew Company/Giaronomo studios, where she has worked as an edi- tor since 1990, gave the team a free post-production editing facility. “Grind” was first screened in 1995 during the First Look series in New York City. Since then, the Kentises have gone on to write three more full-length- feature-film scripts, including a dramatic thriller. Ms. Lau-Kentis noted that she would consider the project’s feasibility over the next few months before beginning work on the movie.

A8 THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS MAY 23, 2003

REPORTS INDICATE FOREIGN HOSTAGES AMERICAN EMBASSY IN HUSSEIN IS HIDING RELEASED IN ALGERIA SAUDI ARABIA TO CLOSE

Reliable sources have reported that Last Monday marked the release United States government officials Saddam Hussein is in hiding in Iraq of foreign hostages by the Salafist in Saudi Arabia have reported that with his sons, Qusay and Uday. Group for Preaching and Combat they will close the American Embassy Major-General Tawfiq al-Yassari, an (GSPC), a group of Islamic militants in Riyadh and consulates in Dhahran exiled general who played a crucial in Algeria. Many have speculated that and Jiddah from May 21 to May 25, role in the 1991 rebellion against GSPC is affiliated with Osama Bin as they have reason to believe that Hussein, said, “[Saddam] is hiding Laden’s al-Qaeda terrorist group. there is an “imminent” threat of with a small group that probably The military group is under the guid- another terror attack in the capital. includes his two sons… Saddam ance of Hassan Hattab. Along with The British and German governments Hussein prepared for every eventuali- the Armed Islamic Group (GIA), had also closed their embassies. A ty, including the total collapse of his Hatfab has used violent means to per- statement on the American embassy’s regime.” Ahmad Chalabi, a pro-U.S. suade the Algerian government to website stated, “The embassy contin- politician in Iraq, published a similar K. Adams/The Phillipian form a purist Islamic state. This is the ues to receive credible information statement saying that he had reason to first time that GSPC has been known that further terrorist attacks are being Abbot Scholar Stephen Fee ’03 speaks on Native Americans believe that Hussein and his sons are to be involved in a kidnapping of for- planned against unspecified targets in during his presentation in the School Room. still alive in Iraq. eigners. Saudi Arabia.” Government officials have reason More than 30 tourists were held The American embassy has to believe that Hussein is plotting a for two months in caves within close become increasingly concerned about return to power and Washington is proximity to Tuareg, a southern city terrorist attacks after the May 12th working closely with the many cap- in Algeria. Tourists were kidnapped attacks in eastern Riyadh, which tured officials of Saddam’s collapsed while traveling in the bordering killed 34 people and wounded rough- Deliver Presentations regime to predict Hussein’s next countries of Libya, Mali, and Niger. ly 200 additional residents. American move so that they may prevent the There were two groups of and Saudi officials are concerned that This article was written by Daniel Adler, Maria Blackwood, and Daniel Taylor. Baath party from returning to power. hostages, a group of 17 and a group terrorists working for Osama bin In the first of the week’s five revolve around romance, there was Among these officials working of 15. The group of 17 was rescued Laden and al-Qaeda are planning Abbot Scholar presentations, little actual romance in Austen’s with the U.S. government is Iraqi last week after a violent battle with future attacks aimed at Americans in Stephen Fee ’03 discussed the mil- life, according to Jiang. However, Major-General Saad Obeidi, who spe- the Algerian militants; these hostages Saudi Arabia. Prince Bandar bin itancy present on the Pine Ridge Jiang attributed Austen’s lack of a cializes in the study of psychological have already been sent back to their Sultan, the Saudi Arabian ambassador Indian Reservation in southwest- husband to the unreasonably high warfare. Obeidi is confident that countries of residence. After the ini- to the United States, articulated these ern South Dakota in the 1970’s. standards she set for her suitors. Hussein is simply waiting to return tial rescue, Algerian special troops concerns, “My gut feeling tells me Supporting historical data with his Utilizing the recent film adap- when the time is right, saying, “Time searched the Sahara to find the something big will happen, either in own experiences at Pine Ridge last tations of Austen’s books Emma has always been the backbone of remaining hostages last Monday. It Saudi Arabia or America.” summer, Fee reflected on his trip to and Pride and Prejudice, Jiang Saddam’s strategy. He is a man who remains unknown whether violence An estimated 30,000 American the reservation and conversations showed the audience the parallels knows the psychology and sociology was used as a means to rescue the residents in Saudi Arabia have evacu- with current residents. between Austen’s romantic world of Iraq. The looting and disorder we second group of hostages. A military ated the country in the last week since Fee began by relating a histo- and our own. By showing a clip see now fall in his favor.” Obeidi source reported, “[The 15 hostages the attacks. ry of the reservation. After numer- from Bridget Jones’s Diary, based warns Americans of the danger that rescued last Monday] will leave ous battles in the 19th century, the on Pride and Prejudice, and the may result if America does not act Algiers [the afternoon of May 20], Oglala Lakota Indians were forced same scene in a more conventional quickly in finding and killing before returning to their home coun- Saddam. However, Washington is to live on the Pine Ridge reserva- film adaptation of Pride and tries.” —Kristina Chang tion, putting them in what Fee Prejudice, Jiang proved that, “Our confident that he will soon be found. labeled “a precarious position,” for ideas of romance are very much they had lost their sovereignty but the same.” Jiang also presented a could not become assimilated into clip of a recent adaptation of mainstream American culture. Emma followed by a part of a Musumeci ’03 and Schoenherr ’04 According to Fee, the late Clueless, which was based on the 1960’s witnessed an increase in the novel, to note similar parallels. momentum of the Civil Rights Jiang encourages those who Day Student Mentoring Program for Juniors Movement as well as the formation have not read Austen to give the role in the development of the ‘because I never had one.’ We To resolve this conflict, the of the American Indian Movement author a chance. Speaking from By DANIEL GABEL (AIM). Although American her first experience with Austen, program, explained, “My hope then both commiserated over administrators and student lead- Indians displayed their aggressive- Jiang commented, “The first time I Hoping to offer additional is that new students will find the this lack of support for incom- ers determined that the meetings ness towards U.S. government read her in seventh grade, I did not support to day students as they initial adjustment to be easier ing day students, and a few days would be centered on enjoyable officials at the Wounded Creek site enjoy it…in tenth grade, I picked adjust to the Phillips Academy because of their relationship later…she and Ms. Edwards activities, such as occasional in particular, few changes were her [Austen] up again and fell in environment, a group led by with someone who can share encouraged me to pursue a day desserts in Ropes Salon and ultimately made on the reservation love with it.” Day Student Representative three to four years of experience student mentoring program.” mini-golfing trips. Schoenherr and the event was denounced as “a Joseph Musumeci ’03 and Laura at the Academy.” Heeding this advice, anticipates that these activities symbolic gesture that was ulti- Woodney Haverstick Schoenherr ’04 have worked Unlike the current Blue Key Schoenherr began to develop will ensure that the mentors mately a failure.” closely with the administration system, which pairs students plans for the implementation of remain in contact with their Fee argued that this spirit of Woodney Haverstick ’03 pre- to initiate a day student mentor- with their Blue Keys for the ori- the system, meeting with mem- advisees, but at the same time, resistance is still present on the sented a project on “The Andover ing program that will be put into entation period alone, day stu- bers of the administration, fac- they are not “being ‘forced’ to reservation, though it is in the Experience,” discussing her years effect at the beginning of next dent mentors will remain in ulty, and student leadership stay in touch.” poorest county in the United at Phillips Academy and the close contact with their group of throughout the following weeks. In the end, both Musumeci States, with 63 percent of the pop- year. impact the school has had on her Juniors throughout the remain- Evaluating student support of and Schoenherr concluded that ulation living below the poverty life, during Wednesday’s Abbot Under the program, day stu- line. He noted the Oglala struggle Scholar forum.. dent Blue Key leaders will each der of the year. the program. Musumeci contact- by assigning four to five stu- for the right to grow hemp as a Haverstick presented a collec- be teamed with a group of enter- Musumeci elaborated, “With ed several of the current day stu- dents per mentor, they would be means for its residents to rise out of tion of self-created poetry com- ing day students. Through a the Blue Keys, you meet with dents, and after receiving most- able successfully accomplish poverty. bined with photographs depicting series of mandatory outings, the them during orientation, but ly positive responses, he and their goals without relying too the Phillips Academy campus. She program will aim to facilitate after that, there’s not much Schoenherr decided to proceed heavily on a large mentor appli- Shanshan Jiang presented these photos and poems lasting relationships between interaction. With the mentoring with their plans. cant pool. in a computer slide show, as well the entering freshmen and their program, you would continue to Nonetheless, the group still The Dean of Students Office On Tuesday, Shanshan Jiang as in a bound book or “alternative Blue Key mentors and to talk throughout the year… the faced challenges as they worked has yet to select the mentors, ’03 delivered her lecture entitled, yearbook.” Haverstick’s poetry encourage greater integration of older upperclassmen will serve to make the program a reality. and today is the last day applica- “Jane Austen: Her Novels, Her and photography were of a central day students into the school as role models for freshmen to “It is almost always most diffi- tions will be accepted. When Life, Her Time.” Jiang is also cur- theme describing the emotions she community. look up to.” cult to find a meeting time that they are selected, the mentors rently working on a collection of felt during her four years at By implementing the pro- Schoenherr, a day student is convenient for students with- will most likely be required to essays inspired by Austen’s work. Andover. She discussed events gram, Musumeci and that lives in a dormitory faculty out seeming like an additional attend the same training ses- Jiang reflected on her interest from each of her four years at Schoenherr hopes that the men- apartment, explained her moti- responsibility,” Ms. Edwards sions offered to prefects in the in Austen to the audience, stating, Andover pertaining to subjects tors will serve both as advisers vation for starting the program, remarked. fall. “From Austen we learn about how ranging from friendships and love on issues of academics and noting that she first became we judge people and how we to eating disorders. aware of the need for a day stu- should judge people,” Jiang added, Haverstick explained the moti- extra-curricular activities and PA CONVENTIONAL WISDOM WATCH “Her [Austen’s] books answer vation behind her project: “I want- friends in whom one can con- dent mentoring system while fide--a role similar to that of a she was applying for a position timely questions such as how does ed to reflect on my years at Desmond Tutu Visits CampusÐ Spring term’s answer one act justly and how does one Andover because I have spent the proctor or prefect for boarding as a prefect. She said, “[West fall in love.” bulk of my adolescence here. It has students. Quad North Cluster Dean Kathy to winter term’s answer to Peter Jennings. Dean of Students Marlys Birecki] asked me why I wanted Jiang began the presentation by been my home for the last four Day Students’ Numbers in DirectoryÐ Late night-crank outlining Austen’s personal life. years, and I wanted to share my Edwards, who played a pivotal to be a prefect, and I responded Although Austen’s novels all thoughts and feelings.” calling at the Vispoli residence. Andover Wine Club A.W.C.Ð And they say Andover students aren’t cultured. Prom 2003Ð Unfortunately, Paris Hilton couldn’t make it this year. Instead, we have Mary Kate Olsen. Bertucci’s Sponsors AOTWÐ Wisdom Watch now brought to you by: The Christian Science Reading Room. Boys Baseball LosesÐ Guess the platinum hair didn’t do the trick.

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Volume CXXVI, Number 11 Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts May 23, 2003 WILL HEIDRICH

CAN THE SPURS WIN IT?

It may not be as highly market- ed as the NCAA Final Four, but the NBA’s version harbors four times as many games and the likes of Mehmet Okur. For the fist time since the locked-out 1999 season, Kobe and Shaq are not a part of festivities, and for the first time since 1988, the Dallas Mavericks are. In the wildly competitive West, these rootin’-tootin’-shootin’ Mavs take on the NBA’s quintessential basketball club, the San Antonio Spurs. In the East, the defending Conference Champs, the New Jersey Nets, will take on Mo Town’s defensive Pistons (who J. McCallum/ The Phillipian boast Turkey’s Mehmet Okur). The Josh Wolfe ’04 dashes towards the finish line in the 800m, while O’Shea Galan elevates over the high jump bar. Combining for a total of 51 points in the East has not won a title since 1998, Championship meet at Northfield Mount Hermon, Wolfe and Galan rose to the challenge and seized the day, ensuring the boys’ third New England title in a row. and it does not look to get any eas- ier in 2003. Pound for pound, the West is bigger and more tested. My pick: Spurs over Nets in 6. By defeating the L.A. Lakers, the San Antonio Spurs are the true PA BOYS TRACK PULLS OFF 3-PEAT favorite: they have home court ber of the boy’s 4 x 100 meter team that finished second place .38 seconds from his preliminary Andover’s boy’s 4 x 400 meter by Jon Hillman relay that took second place, com- overall, a mere eight points behind time, leaving the second place fin- relay team of Gavin advantage and the first back-to- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER back MVP in Tim Duncan since mented, “I think we knew we Andover. O’Shea Galan ’04 added isher a far .28 seconds behind. In Kuangparichat ’03, Captain MJ between ’91 and ’92. The could pull it off, we have the talent helped out with a fourth place 6’ addition to placing fourth in the Izeogu, Kapor and Knef King ’04 Spurs, however, are no one-man- Under pressure, with the odds and some of us have just been 2” jump of his own, adding a cru- high jump and anchoring the boys took fourth with a final time of show; a large part of their success against them and a mediocre sea- looking for that breakout perform- cial four points to Andover’s tally. 4 x 100 meters relay team, Galan 3:34.21. is due in part to the production of son behind them, ance.” Josh Wolfe ’04 had one heck took second place in the 100 meter In the midst of their success, Argentine rookie Manu Ginobili the Andover Speaking of breakout perform- of a day as well. Wolfe tripled in dash with a time of 11.24 seconds. many of the athletes give credit to Boys Track and and second year French point BOYS TRACK ances, Kanyi Maqubela ’03 had a the 1500 meters, 800 meters, and A strong group of upperclass- their coaches, who had the Boys in guard Tony Parker. The two young- Field team field day at Saturday’s meet, 3000 meters. Wolfe’s solid per- men represented Andover’s dis- Blue to their third straight NE title. sters have emerged as the NBA’s shocked all those present at the jumping an incredible 6’ 5” to pro- formance on Saturday began with tance squad at Saturday’s inter- PA was able to tally 88 points, 8.5 best all-world backcourt. Despite NEPSTA Interschols. Entering the vide the boost that propelled Big a critical win in the 1500 meters, scholastic meet. In addition to points more than second place strong regular seasons, however, meet, Andover was, in many Blue to victory. Captain Chimaobi as he crossed the line in 4:00.82. Wolfe’s dominance in the distance Loomis Chaffee and 51 points both have struggled in the postsea- respects, the three-legged dog that Izeogu ’03 commented, “Kanyi’s Wolfe just edged out the second events, Garret Vaslet ’03 placed ahead of seventh place Exeter. son: in the first round, the Suns’ no one expected to win the race. jump just set the tone, he stepped place Loomis runner, who finished ninth overall in the 3000 meters, The championship banner the Stephon Marbury dominated However, to the consternation of it up and everyone else followed.” a mere two seconds behind. As the Jack McCallum ’03 placed tenth boys will raise to the Memorial Parker, ultimately pushing the the other NEPSTA teams and even Maqubela was unable to compete Loomis boys watched in horror, in the 1500 meters with a time of Gym rafters is the third in three series to seven games. Against the the Andover coaches, the Boys for most of the season due to Wolfe continued his show, taking 4:18.52, and Adam Kapor ’04 years and fifth in the past six Lakers, in the second round, these Tracksters prevailed over the other injury, but his crowd-silencing first in the 800 with a time of took a vital fifth in the 800 meters years. Coach Bernieri related this two stood around on the perimeter, eleven competing schools. It leap of 6’5” showed no evidence 1:57.97, beating out yet another in 2:01.76. season’s team to last years domi- forcing shots, letting the Lakers seems as though the only people of missed training. Equally as second place Loomis runner. This The throwers, led by shot put- nant team, saying, “Our team last eek their way back into the series. not surprised by Saturday’s upset important was the fact that time, the margin over 2002 Cross ter Anwell Lanfanco ’04, also year was physically superior…we are the athletes themselves. Maqubela beat out a second place Country Interschols champ Taylor placed well. Justin Loffredo ’03 were just stacked. But this year, Continued on Page B3, Column 1 Sprinter Elias Feghali ’05, a mem- jumper from Loomis Chaffe, the Weidman ’03 was even thinner, a took seventh in the discus with a we won it with heart, our athletes mere 3 hundredths of a second. toss of 120’ 7” and Tom went out there and took it to the Finally, unsatisfied with his two Dimopoulos ’03 followed close next level when it counted the wins, Wolfe raced his way to sixth behind in eighth place. most.” Girls Lacrosse Claims EIL Title, place in the 3000 meters, adding Dimopoulos, relatively new to the The Boy’s Track team may one point to Andover’s score, but sport, has been improving steadily have started off the season slow Defeating Winsor School’s Red more importantly, taking a point all season and continued his with two early losses, but its ath- the team's success. There were was right to attack, finishing the game away from Weidman, who fin- progress with a throw of 44’ 11” to letes have gotten noticeably by Alison Murphy ished seven seconds behind Wolfe. earn sixth place in the shot put. stronger as the season has pro- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER some outstanding passing by the with a winning score of 8-1. Big Blue as the team did an excel- Kat Dix ’05 felt that the team It was business as usual for Javelin specialist Jeffrey Pena ’04 gressed, making necessary adjust- lent job maintaining possession of improved as the day wore on, “By Galan in the sprints, as he ran the took second, hurling the jav a dis- ments after learning from the two The entire season, every prac- way he has all season: fast. Galan tance of 153’ 8”, just a couple feet defeats. The Boys in Blue will tice and every game, leads up to the ball from the defensive break- the 3rd and 4th games we were outs to the midfield transition to playing at our best. The offense entered the 200 dash finals in sec- ahead of a third place Loomis look to carry their momentum for the post-season ond place, but stepped it up in the thrower. Matt Longely ’03 took a final season meet away against tournament, a the setup offense.” was settling the ball and making The morning went well for the good passes, while the defense finals to take first with a time of fifth in the pole vault, clearing a the dreaded Big Red of Exeter this day where the 22.68 seconds. Galan shaved off mark of 11”. Saturday. winners take it Andover team, who played up to was blocking and breaking out of all. Last its potential and was right on top of the zone very well. We were excit- its play. Its first game, played ed to win the tournament at the end GIRLS LACROSSE Saturday, PA’s Girls Varsity against Lexington Christian of the long day!” Prep Championship Dreams Die Lacrosse team stepped up to take it Academy, resulted in a 10-6 victo- These four games allowed for all, earning the coveted title of ry. In its second contest of the day, a myriad of individual accomplish- Eastern Independent League the Girls in Blue resoundingly ments. With thirteen different Hard As Baseball Takes Second Invitational Lacrosse Champions. defeated Concord Academy in a players tallying points, it was defi- by Margaret Ramsey The Girls in Blue were unable to 10-0 shutout. nitely a day of teamwork. Captain PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER Offensive standout Kelly Barbara Badman ’03 led the girls follow up their superb tournament Andover 2 performance to drop their final Stecker ’05 explained how the with 13 goals for the day, scoring home game of the season to team was able to come together in five against LCA, two against Worcester 0 Brooks, 15-8. its last three contests of the day, Concord, three against Berwick, Exeter 2 The Lady Blue won all four of saying, “During the first game in and three against Winsor. Sarah its contests last Saturday to win the the tournament you could tell that Demers ’03 and Cortney Tetrault Andover 1 title of EIL Champions. Coach we really weren’t playing our best ’03 each brought in 4 goals over Dolan was pleased with the team’s game. But once we got past that, the day. Mimi Hanley ’04, All good things must come to performance last weekend, saying, and played like a team, we were Amanda Belichick ’03, and an end as the Big Blue Baseball “It was a great day of lacrosse for unstoppable.” Danielle Vardaro ’03 each brought team found out the girls in Blue,” she said, “as In the semi-finals, PA soundly in three, with Vardaro helping out last Saturday each member of the 23 player defeated Berwick Academy 14-2. with an assist as well. Laurel when it fell to squad played a significant role in In the finals, Winsor proved no Sticklor ’05 and Stecker brought in archrival match for PA, as the girls went two goals and one assist each, and Phillips Exeter Kinnon McCall ’04, Anne Riordan Academy in the ’03, Dix, and Jeanne LeSaffre ’03 BASEBALL Central New each brought in two goals last England Prep Saturday. Jessie Birecki ’04, Championship Game. Last week- always a selfless team member tal- end, the Boys in Blue traveled to J. Bovaird/ The Phillipian lied four assists. In goal, Kathleen Holy Cross to face Worcester Co-captain Kyle Murphy ’03 prepares to slug a shot to the Minahan ’03 and Julie Wadland Academy, taking a well-earned outfield during Andover’s 2-1 finals loss to Exeter. ’06 made 11 and 8 saves in goal, 2-0 victory. The PA squad strug- me to come away with a victory single from Kevin McGravey ’04 respectively. gled in its next game against that started the day on the right Surprisingly, neither McGravey Everyone agreed the day was a Exeter, failing to play up to its foot.” Helping out Kennedy nor Gallagher played in the sec- success. Vardaro explained, “It potential, falling 2-1. were the overzealous Worcester ond championship game against was great to win the EIL tourna- Pitching for the Blue against batters who hacked at many of Exeter even though their bats ment. For us, even though we did- Worcester in the morning was his balls and thus kept his pitch supplied game winning hits in n't play the top teams in our brack- Tom Kennedy ’03. Kennedy count to a minimum. In total, the game against Worcester. et, the tournament offered just exhibited yet another strong per- Kennedy struck out eight men Adam Crabtree ’04 took the another opportunity to showcase formance from the mound, and walked only one. mound in the second game of the our true talent and potential as a despite suffering from a sore arm Zak DeOssie ’03, who afternoon against Exeter. After team. One thing that was really and shoulder going into the reached base in the second and keeping a tight shift on third base evident in the tournament is the game. Commenting on how he fourth innings via two singles, during the first game, Crabtree fact that every person on the team felt, Kennedy said, “I was a bit scored both of Andover’s runs. was visibly tired, but still had an contributed, and that alone has nervous before the start of the DeOssie managed to steal second amazing showing as he lead the F. Wang/ The Phillipian been one of the main reasons why game because I had the feeling it on both occasions and was then battle against PEA and their left Whitney Kelly ’04 prepares to lace a pass across the field in we've been so successful this sea- was going to be close and that put knocked in by an infield hit by Andover’s title game win over LCA. son.” a lot of motivating pressure on Justin Gallagher ’03 and an RBI Continued on Page B3, Column 5 BERTUCCI’S A THLETES OF THE TERM Erin O’Hern ’03 Jesse Bardo ’03 Barbara Badman ’03 Paul Chiozzi ’03 With two silver medals at Slicing and dicing his way Fueling the Girls Lacrosse Paul Chiozzi ’03, base- Interschols in her signature through the defense each and attack with her impressive ball’s solid-hitting, gritty events, shot put and discus, every week, Boys Lacrosse stick handling and slick shoot- catcher, played his way onto Erin O’Hern ’03 powered the Captain Jesse Bardo ’03 tal- ing, Barbara Badman ’03 was the New England All-Star Lady Blue Track team to a lied 27 goals and 23 assists on instrumental in the team’s team, as well as into the second-place finish. -pg. B6 the season. -pg. B6 Championship run. -pg. B6 hearts of Andover fans. -pg. B6 B2 THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS MAY 23, 2003 PA Lacrosse Mauls Malden Catholic, Stuns Seawolves

by Sarah Takvorian by Bridget O’Sullivan PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER Andover 10 Malden Catholic, the boys Malden Catholic 7 matched up with the Tabor Playing two of their most Seawolves, and escaped with intense games of the season, the Andover 14 another win, 14-10. In the first PA Girls Water quarter, possession of the ball fluc- Polo team com- Tabor 10 tuated back and forth between the two teams. Tabor upped the pres- peted for the Make that four in a row. sure, checking PA and aiming to league's consola- Continuing their winning streak, cause as many turnovers as they tion tournament the Boys of championship could. Andover netted their first WATER POLO Varsity Lacrosse goal of the game on a heads up title. hauled home interception by Matt Ward ’06, The girls ended the quarter another two who then dashed his way up field. tied at 3-3 against the Big Red. wins last week, Ward tossed the ball to Hayes, who With outstanding play by star hole downing both BOYS LACROSSE in turn found an open Bardo for the Kristina Chang ’04 and senior Malden goal. Despite several other shots leader Kim Walker ’03, the game Catholic and Tabor. on net by Bardo, Doherty, and J. Wardrop/ The Phillipian was still tied up at 6-6 going into PA fought against more than Hobie Boeschenstein ’04, the first Coxswain Sarah Sherman ’04 encourages Captain Taylor Washburn ’03, Greg McKallagat ’03 just Malden Catholic Thursday, the half. Unfortunately, as has quarter ended with the low score, and Will England ’03 to pull ahead of the NMH Hoggers in their race, Saturday. been the case many times before, and from the way the game was but more importantly, an even shaping up even prior to the first the team’s small size proved a dis- score, at 3-3. advantage and the Exeter team face off, PA would be in for a PA attacked Seawolves in the rough afternoon. Postponed after Andover Boys Crew Boils N M H who far outnumbered PA’s squad, second quarter, strengthening the shut out PA in the second half. league scheduling conflicts, the defensive effort and fighting for boys had to rush from seventh groundballs. Malo made several The final score stood at 12-6. period class, ending at 2:50, to the great saves, and defensive stand- Hoggers in Interschols Tune-Up Outstanding play and motivat- field in time to warm up for the outs Cotton Harold ’04, Pat by Evan Panich 600 meters down, after Pulling ahead they never looked ing attitudes by both rookie opening draw at 3:10. MC added Shannon ’05, and Nate Kellogg PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ADMIRAL (RET.) Andover’s patented 15-stroke back. Taking more and more goalies Susannah Gund ’04 and to the hurry of Andover pre game ’05 all chipped in on D. When the Andover 4:12.8 move at the 500-meter mark, the seats in the final 1000 meters of Ryan Faurot ’03 contributed to preparation by arriving in blue jer- halftime whistle blew, PA held Blue were a full boat length the race, B2 crossed the line in the highly competitive play in seys, a move that forced PA back to comfortably to their 5-3 lead. NMH 4:27.1 ahead of NMH. 4:32—only five seconds slower both games. The team, led by the the locker-room to change into Despite the lead, the boys In the second 500, the Blue than NMH’s first boat—ahead of goalies, remained motivated for their white (“away” game) jerseys. knew they had to fix a few things Andover Crew may not have began to pull away for good, put- the NMH B2’s time of 4:46. The the day’s next game against When the first whistle was blown, in their game-plan. Every time the shocked the Northfield-Mt. ting the Hoggers out of reach. fact that Andover’s B2 was near- Williston. Previously in the sea- the boys were understandably ball Hayes got the ball, Tabor’s Hermon Hoggers Andover put the nail in NMH’s ly faster than NMH’s B1 is exhausted and it showed. In the son, Andover had lost to Williston defense swarmed him, preventing this past Saturday, coffin at the turn, as the course notable as this year NMH is like- with a close score of 16-13, so the first quarter, PA fell behind 4-0. a clean shot. Tom Hawkins ’06, but they sure awed gave Andover another few seats. ly to enter tomorrow’s Interschols The MC offense bombarded goalie team was optomistic into game meanwhile, had managed to take them, as the Blue The Blue continued to pull away as the 8th seed, making two. Williston, however, showed Nate Malo ’03 with shots, despite swept Northfield multiple shots on net, as did in the last few hundred meters, at Andover’s B2 one of the fastest improvement and quickly took PA’s defensive efforts. Worried by winning all Doherty, Boeschenstein and which point there was absolutely crews in the league—B1, B2 or the lead. about his troops, Coach Dugan Spencer Bush-Brown. After nearly CREW three boys races called a timeout, made some no chance of the Hoggers coming otherwise. This showcases With great offensive produc- nine goal-less minutes during the by at least ten sec- back on Andover’s first boat. Andover’s depth this season. adjustments on the lineup. With third quarter, PA's first goal came onds in every race. tion in the first game, Tracey newfound energy, the boys quickly Andover crossed the finish line in B3 also topped the Hoggers, Zicherman ’03 proved her relia- from Bush-Brown off an assist Going into the race, the Blue a blistering 4:12, with NMH trail- crossing the line in 4:40, lengths tied up the score. from Bardo with 3:30 to go. With crews knew that even though bility by playing solid offense in Though MC played a tight ing in 4:27. and lengths ahead of NMH’s less than two minutes to play, they were the favored crew, and the Williston game. zone defense and put unswerving NMH’s coach, David Reeder, 5:15. Despite the losses, Amy Lippe attack player extraordinaire Tom perhaps because they were the commented after the race, “These Tomorrow’s Interschols pressure on the ball carrier, the ’04 showed another strong per- Barron '04 threw a solid bounce favored crew, they had to be care- were fast conditions on the should be a barn-burner in all Andover offense adjusted well and formance. She remarked, “I think shot into the net, bringing the score ful taming the Hoggers. As course today,” in reference to the three races. When this article got off several quick shots to take to 7 - 6 due to three goals scored by the most important aspect of the the lead. No combo was more Coach Peter Washburn noted, light tailwind and current that went to print, seedings were not Tabor. Up until the end of the sec- “We have the best schedule in the quickened the race. “But yet available, but B1 is likely to tournament on Saturday was the impressive than a feed from ond half, the game was relatively league. If a crew is fast, we race Andover was very fast! 4:12 is be seeded 1st, B2 3rd, and B3 team’s spirit and enthusiasm.” Spencer Bush-Brown ’03 to low-scoring. In the fourth quarter, Captain Jesse Bardo ’03 in front of them. But this race [against the fastest time I’ve seen on our 3rd, which puts Andover in prime Although Andover played PA's offense sparked. The defense NMH] is always difficult, with a relatively small and inex- the Malden net. John Doherty ’03 held their own and only let in three course in the time I’ve been contention for the Points Trophy and Whitney Hayes ’03 both fired because you should win, and if coaching here.” awarded to the team with the best perienced squad, this season was more goals. Using his size to carry you don’t, especially on their an educational rebuilding year for on net for the blue, with deadly the ball down the field, Doherty The second boat’s race was overall performance. Hopefully, accuracy in the first period. home course, it could be very not much different. B2 pulled Andover can bring home a trophy the Big Blue. Many girls, who successfully transitioned the ball embarrassing.” Nevertheless, would not have had the opportu- PA’s strong offense did not from defense to offense as well as even in the first 500 meters and in at least one of the boat cate- leave too much need for a defen- Andover crews did not choke, even got a few seats ahead before gories for the first time in 15 nity in other years, saw significant scoring two of PA's seven goals in and, in fact, prevailed quite easi- sive effort. When the ball did reach the fourth quarter. Hayes also hitting the 500-meter mark. years. playing time this season. ly. their defensive end, however, the scored two goals (one off an assist boys were ready. MC’s quick shots from Hawkins), and Bush-Brown In the B1 race, Andover tried in the first few minutes of the game scored three goals (two of which a new start this week, opening up awoke an aggressive passion in the were off passes from Bardo). strong with 20 strokes at a high P A Golf Falls Behind in Tri-meet defense. Playing consistently tight As the season comes to a close, rate prior to settling into their rac- defense, the boys only gave up PA's standing record is 8 - 0 - 3, ing cadence. Coach Washburn’s three goals in the final three quar- and with their game against Exeter strategizing worked and the boys ters. Their play gave testament to With Deerfield Big Green, Exeter tomorrow, the rightful Phillips made an early jump on the by Paul Tassinari hard times with the middle of with an easy win. Andover’s strong all-around field Academy will be looking to Hoggers, taking four seats in the PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER the Exeter lineup. Captain Tony In the competition for the play. The boys walked off field avenge last year's loss of 10 - 15 first 20 strokes. After that, they In the second segment of the Pucillo ’03 and Meade Curtis Witherspoon Cup, the top five with a final score of 10-7. and end their season on the high steadily took more and more ’04 both fell to their opponents, Andover players’ scores count- Riding high off their win over three-leg match against note of a win. seats in the first 500, and with Governor who shot scores in the low 80’s. ed. The seemingly too relaxed Dummer ‘Pooch’ had to say afterward, Tassinari and Mendal blew up in Academy and “That course was just too long a poor showing. ‘Top Dogg Softball Fails in Defense of Big Phillips Exeter for me. That one hole, the 480- Feldy’ felt it was necessary to Academy, the yard par four, I hit my driver question their play, “I don’t then my driving iron and still understand how Tassinari can GOLF Varsity Golf team East Title, Girls Lose to BB&N narrowed the mar- ended up short. I can’t physical- shoot four practice rounds in the gin between themselves and ly do any better.” thirties and then show up to the by Danielle Collins & Katie Koh Kirk Lepke ’04 won in the match and tank it. He needs to PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITERS their opponents. The top players fifth spot with a close game, step it up next week if we’re Andover 9 played strong rounds, shooting within eight strokes of Exeter especially on the nail-bitingly going to pass Exeter for second KUA 1 for the match. After the first leg pressure-filled last hole. place in the Witherspoon Cup.” Andover 13 of nine holes and this past Relieved, he later reflected, “I The Lovell Cup has essen- Cushing 3 Saturday’s eighteen-hole match, don’t think that anyone watch- tially been reclaimed by GDA remains in the lead with a ing knew that I had to make my Andover. Andover leads Exeter BB&N 2 low combined score of 614. put. I was nervous when I 5-2 and is assured two more for- Andover 1 Exeter currently stands at a dis- walked up to hit the ball, but feited matches this Saturday for tant 642 strokes and Andover at when I saw it curve down the an effective lead of 7-2. Leading Even a home field advantage 650. hill and drop in for the win it 7-2, the Big Blue have five more could not help the young Saturday, the three schools was a huge relief.” matches this Saturday at Stowe Andover met at Portsmouth Country Paul Tassinari ’04 and Acres. Thus the best their rivals Softball team Club, a long and narrow course Jayme Mendal ’03 played in the can hope for is a sweep on defend its title that did not play towards relaxing six and seven slots and Saturday and a tie. ‘Loud Mouth as Big East Andover’s game. From the back were guaranteed a victory Watson,’ as Coach Smith has Champions. tees, the team faced a 7,171- before the match began. Mendal named him, feels confident in a SOFTBALL The Lady Blue yard course that featured many seems to believe, “Obviously victory, “We’ll win. At least one went from Champions to the holes that were bordered with my unmatchable skill frightened of us will win.” fourth place year in this spring’s water. The match was compli- the Exies away. Tass is kind of The final leg of the tournament. The Girls in Blue cated by the fact that Andover big too, but I think they forfeit- Witherspoon Cup and of the opened up the weekend by was also playing match play ed when their coach told them Lovell Cup will be fought out on resoundingly defeating Kimball against the Big Red for the Mendal decided to play.” PA’s home grounds at Stowe Union Academy, 9-1. That Lovell Cup. Despite talking in the third per- Acres. Last year’s graduate, would be the Girls’ first and last The winner of stroke play son, Mendal did not scare his Charlie Poole ’02, stopped by to win of the weekend, as they between the three schools takes opponent away. Exeter simply play a round with team and wish dropped subsequent games to home the Witherspoon Cup, could not field a team of seven, them good luck, “Eh, you guys BB&N and Cushing Academy. while the Phillips rivals also allowing Andover to walk away will find some way to blow it.” The Big Blue looked as if it counted the round as the first was on fire during Friday half of their separate Lovell night’s opening game against Cup. With the nearly impossible HONESTLY, DO YOU WANT TO KUA. Playing at home and with task of beating the overbearing a large crowd of supportive J. Bovaird/ The Phillipian GDA team, Andover focused on fans, the Lady Blue earned six Danielle Collins ’04 hurls a pitch towards the plate in the its direct match up with the Big WRITE ABOUT THE PRIMITIVE runs in the bottom of the first Lady Blue’s first round win over KUA, last Friday. Red. Andover hopes to retake inning. Playing without Captain ished the game with a two hitter. top of the sixth with two outs the Lovell Cup by winning the ROCKSHELTERS IN CLINTON, Ashley May ’03, PA had to In addition, the Big Blue then advanced to third on a gap majority of its seven individual rearrange the batting order a lit- increased its winning streak to shot by Collins. Then with two matches. Each match consists of MASSACHUSETTS SEE tle; however, the team still man- five games. outs, tying run on third base, thirty-six holes—the first half of ( A6)? aged to gel without its Captain. Unfortunately, the Lady Dickerson and Zucker produced which were played Saturday. The Blue started the game with Blue could not keep up its win- what seemed like the perfect Playing at the number one I THINK NOT! three straight hits from Danielle ning streak as it faced a tough suicide squeeze; however, the spot, Greg Feldmann ’05 golfed Collins ’04, Devon Dickerson squad from BB&N in the first base umpire called impressively until the last five ’04, and Melissa Tetreau ’06. Saturday morning semi-final. Dickerson out on a questionable holes, but came in with a win SO... Then a combination of walks, The Big Blue came out strong call. Then in the seventh, Kelly over his Exeter opponent and an hits and errors gave Andover a and scored first. Sam Demetriou Lannan ’03 and Voorhees were impressive 80 for the stroke very comfortable lead going ’05 walked with one out in the stranded on second and third play. In the second slot, the ris- into the top of the second third inning, and then an infield and the Lady Blue’s hopes of a ing star James Watson ’06 shot WRITE FOR inning. Tetreau finished the groundout and a pass ball Championship were dashed. the low round of the day with a game with three hits and catcher allowed her to score. In the next The weekend filled with 78 and the match play victory. Dorothy Voorhees ’04 and inning, BB&N answered, scor- only disappointments. PA’s star Watson overcame the pressure SPORTS! Dickerson both tallied two hits ing two runs, which would hold pitcher, Collins, who allowed of his family, who came to apiece. up for the victory. just two earned runs during her watch the match. He comment- X2589 Collins, again on the mound The Lady Blue threatened thirteen innings pitcher, was ed, “I’m glad I played well for for the Blue, enjoyed the team’s BB&N throughout the rest of named to the nine-player All- my family. I liked the course X6199 comfortable lead throughout the the game but simply could not Tournament Team, for which too, I finally have some fast entire game. She did not allow a get a person to cross the plate. Lannan, Tetreau, and Voorhees greens that I’m used to.” hit until a bunted single in the Taryn Zucker ’03 walked in the also received consideration. The three and four spots met X2776 top of the sixth inning. She fin- THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS MAY 23, 2003 B3 Captain Katie Dlesk ’03 Powers PA Track to Second Place Finish by Courtney McBride for sixth), 800m (2:27.03 for fifth meet, the 4x400m relay was PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER place) and 3000m (12:01.49 for something of a grudge match. 10th) runs. Moore, after her fifth McBride led off against one of Perhaps nothing could have place in the javelin, joined Robie the two Exeter runners who had left more of a bitter taste in the in the 3000m. Moore, the defend- beaten her in the 400m, as well as mouths of ing champion in the event, had an NMH runner who has proven Andover Girls been absent from the distance her nemesis in the 200m. squad this season due to a head McBride pulled away from the GIRLS TRACK Track on Saturday at Interschols than injury sustained last term. She pack toward the end to create a a second place finish, especially rallied at this meet, however, to small lead. Tognoni and behind the champion Big Red of put in a third-place performance O’Laughlin ran solid middle legs Exeter. On the other hand, at the of 11:03.46. but could not keep pace with the beginning of the season, the The 400m dash was sure to be meet record-breaking Exeter coaches lamented two days after interesting, with Dlesk and squad, and though Dlesk gained the meet, even a second place fin- McBride seeded first and second, substantial distance on the anchor ish appeared out of reach. The respectively, and two Exies not runner, leading to a team-best girls ran hard and fast all spring, far behind. Dlesk won easily in time of 4:07.68, the girls finished and when it came down to it, they 57.52s, setting a meet record in in second place, both in the race showed up to run and did bring the process, while McBride fell and in the relay. home a NEPSTA silver medal back to fourth place. Shortly “This second place finish from Northfield Mount Hermon. thereafter it was time for 200m means more than winning two Veteran javelin thrower trials, and McBride and DeYoung years ago because it was a harder Johanna Marmolejos ’04 and dis- competed, with McBride advanc- fight,” explained 1500m runner F. Wang/ The Phillipian tance convert Kathryn Moore ’03 ing to the finals and DeYoung Sam Weisz ’03. Dave Morse ’04, Piotr Brzezinski ’03, Anthony Roldan ’04, Captain Peter Stetson ’03 and started the meet on a high note, finishing 10th overall. Seeded The girls hope to exact their Thatcher Clay ’04 rejoice after Andover Cycling won the New England Champions title. placing fifth (93’1”) and sixth fourth, she ultimately finished a revenge against Exeter tomorrow (91’3”), respectively. Star throw- disappointing fifth, the high vol- in the final meet of the season, er and Athlete of the Term Erin ume of races in such a short time- which generally proves anticli- O’Hern ’03 placed second in both frame proving too much. mactic after a victory at With Two Key Wins, PA Cycling the shot put (33’10.5”) and the Dlesk and Schnure returned Interschols. This year, however, discus (104’6”), scoring a monu- to the track for the 300m hurdles the girls look forward to the mental 16 points for the team. race, where Dlesk won for the meeting, hoping to exact just a bit Captures the New England Title The high jump was equally second year (44.89s), breaking of revenge. The last battle will by Dave Morse & Thatcher Clay ’04, Peter Stetson ’03, and Dave feeling strong and able. I had no yet another meet record, this one mark the culmination of a long Morse ’04, found themselves trouble staying out with the inspiring for the Lady Blue, as PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITERS top seeded Cassie Tognoni ’05 (45.19s) set by Alex Zukerman and successful career for many unaccompanied by the rest of the Holderness riders, but I was afraid ’01. Schnure placed third in seniors, and the continuation of a pack. Though the Holderness rid- that the chase group of Andover won the event with a jump of Alas, the cycling season has 4’10”. Kasey O’Laughlin ’05, 49.39s, once again improving on tradition of excellence for the concluded and the only consola- ers tried furiously to shake the boys would never catch us. Our her fourth-place seeding. underclassmen. three Blue riders from their tails, chances of winning the race as a seeded 11th and certainly not tion to this sad expected to place, did more than Always the final race of the event is that the the breakaway was finally held at team increased when they finally bay after ten arduous miles. decided to join us.” just that, tying with an NMH sen- dedicated ior for second overall and better- Cycling team The lead pack of six riders The league awards ceremony powered through the flat section after this final race of the season ing her entry height by four inch- will be able to es. The girls lack of depth caught meet for even of the course when an abrupt and was reason for jubilation. The Big unexpected turn in the course Blue boys’ ‘A’ cycling team was up to them in the long jump, as longer and hard- their opponents picked up several er practices direction sent Brzezinski off his awarded the New England CYCLING bike on a sandy stretch of pave- Champions title. The bright, points in the Blue’s absence from every day. that event. Pole-vaulter Leila Having com- ment. He quickly re-mounted his shiny trophy the team had prom- Adell ’05, seeded 11th, came up pleted one of their finest seasons bike and proceeded to sprint back ised to bring back at the beginning big to share in a three-way tie for in many years makes it hard for to catch up with the lead riders, of the season will now be dis- sixth place at 7’0”. the team to bid farewell. passing teammate Morse who had played in the trophy case of The running events began Additionally, next season, head been temporarily dropped from Borden Gym. rather shakily, as the top-seeded cycling coach Derek Williams the group in the commotion of the On Wednesday, the team will not be able to offer his world- same abrupt turn. headed up to Exeter for a head-to- 4x100m relay of (in race order) ly wisdom during practice and Once everyone settled into a head time trial dual with the Courtney McBride ’03, Marty before races, as he is leaving for brisk pace on the flats heading to Exeter team. The course was an Schnure ’06, Sonia DeYoung ’05 sabbatical next spring. Luckily he the last climb near the finish, eight-mile stretch of rolling road. and Captain Katie Dlesk ’03 fal- will leave with fond memories, as Morse, accompanied by Clay, set The results of the race proved tered a bit on the first handoff, the season wound down with two off on a series of attacks in an Andover’s premonitions correct. but still managed to run its best J. Bovaird/ The Phillipian excellent wins by the Big Blue. attempt to tire the two Holderness The Big Blue boy’s team trounced time of the season (51.33s), good Tom Kennedy delivers towards the plate in Saturday’s win Last Saturday, the Profile riders that had managed to stick the Red riders. Morse came in 1st enough for second place. Almost over the Worcester Academy baseball team. School hosted the final official with the prominently Blue lead with a time of 19:02, followed by immediately after the relay, meeting of the New England prep pack. Clay in 2nd at 19:32, and Stetson Schnure competed in the 100m school league teams. The course The entire team felt strong in 3rd at 19:45. One Exeter rider hurdles, where she had the sec- Baseball Falls to Exeter In was new to all cyclists in the pack, going into the final ascent to the was able to sneak into 4th place ond fastest time in preliminary though enormous hills and dusty finish. Using precisely timed tac- with a time of 19:54. Brzezinksi heats. Initially seeded ninth, descents were suspect. After a tics and professional strategy, and Anthony Roldan ’04 finished Schnure finished third in the final Heartbreaking Title Game Stetson and Brzezinski sprinted in 5th and 6th, both with times just race among much older and more controlled downhill start, the pace Nyadjroh’s skills were left 200 yards before the finish. One over 20 minutes. “I was dually experienced hurdlers. Continued from Page B1, Column 6 picked up quickly as the pack was relatively unused in centerfield as Holderness rider managed to slip impressed with Dave’s win, see- DeYoung went on to compete handed ace pitcher Sean presented with a paramount rise in very few hits were even sent his between the two Blue bikers and ing as his bicycle was only partial- in the 100m prelims, where she Murnane. Crabtree struck out a elevation. Two particularly strong way, but he was an integral part stayed there through to the finish. ly functioning. Furthermore, this was seeded eighth going into total of nine Big Red batters and Holderness riders managed to get of the team’s success with his at Captain Stetson crossed the line in head-to-head time trial is the finals and was edged out for sixth allowed just two hits while walk- away off the front of the pack with bats. Nyadjroh, who finished the 1st place, with Brzezinski finish- beginning of another good tradi- place by a mere hundredth of a ing five men. Piotr Brzezinski ’03. As the main season with a batting average of ing moments behind in 3rd. Morse tion between Andover and Exeter. second. With the bases loaded and peloton strained to catch the .356, was responsible for running and Clay finished in 4th and 5th, The annual meet will serve to pro- Distance queen Lissy Robie only one out against Exeter, breakaway, riders became spread the bases to score what would respectively. After the race, mote cycling into both schools’ ’04 undoubtedly ran farther than Crabtree dug in to strike out the out along the course until three turn out to be Andover’s only run Brzezinski said, “I started the race futures.” anyone else on the team; she next batter and then kept his cool Andover riders, Thatcher Clay of the game. In the third inning, competed in the 1500m (5:02.24 as the final batter of the inning hit a long pop-up that teammate Lee Nyadjroh walked with one out. Rattigan ’03 caught for the out. Chiozzi then walked and Murphy Catcher and Athlete of the Term stepped in to execute a beautiful First Round Matchup with Avon Paul Chiozzi ’03 said that it was sacrificial bunt that scored Crabtree’s fastball that was work- Nyadjroh from third. Nyadjroh ing best for the Blue against was also very close to starting Old Farms Proves Catastrophic Exeter. However, Crabtree said another scoring rally in the fifth by Anders Wallace (6-4) in the first set. Unable to will receive an invitation to its that he felt “squeezed by the inning when he got up to bat with PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER recover, the upper lost his game in season-ending New England tour- umpire” at times even though he Rattigan, the team’s fastest run- two sets (6-2 in the second). nament, the chances grow slim- ner, on base and no outs. In most Avon Old Farms 4 said he was “throwing well and Continued from Page B1, Column 1 Wagman also lost, by two identi- mer with each missed opportunity felt pretty good, except [the cases, this situation would call Although Bruce Bowen and Andover 2 cal 6-3 margins. In a match that to turn things around. The team’s umpire] wasn’t calling much a for a sacrificial bunt. In the hopes Stephen Jackson have played well effectively sealed the affair for only remaining game before the strike unless it was right down to get the runner into a scoring throughout the playoffs, Parker and Just three days after suffering PA, Draper lost his game in three tournament is a home match up the middle of the plate.” position Coach Cline called for a Ginobili need to play up to their a 4-3 defeat at the hands of archri- hard-fought sets. Draper won the with local rival Andover High Crabtree’s performance against hit and run. Nyadjroh hit the ball, potential. Tim Duncan will score val Exeter, the PA first in a nail-biter, a match that School. The meet is rematch, and Exeter and his prowess all year but unfortunately right into the thirty-plus each night simply Boys Varsity concluded only after an intense the Golden Warriors enter the earned him the title of League glove of the Exeter second base- because no one named Shaq will be Tennis team fell tie-breaker. However, Draper contest with the Big Blue with MVP. A humble star, Crabtree, is man who turned a cool double guarding him. If Duncan’s support- on some hard could not pull through in the fol- revenge on their minds. Although the first to admit that he would play. ing cast can play as they did during times, taking an lowing two sets, as he allowed his all predictions are that the Blue have been unable to achieve all Andover’s troubles came in most of this postseason the Spurs BOYS TENNIS exit of the region- opponent to get back in the game will triumph and salvage its sea- that he did without such a solid the fifth inning when, with the will win it all, as they did in 2000. al tournament. with a 6-4 win in the second set, son from ending sub-.500, the defense behind him. bases loaded from two walks and The Dallas Mavericks played The team lost to Avon Old Farms followed by a 7-5 victory in the match is certainly not in the bag. Heading that defense again a single, Exeter’s Junior standout like NBA Champions for the first in their first, and only, matches of third. With the final result resting A win over the Warriors would be were Co-captains Adjatay Ryan Lapointe ’06 got a hold of a quarter of the regular season. But the day. Although the situation in Avon’s favor (by a mere two crucial for the boys in determin- Nyadjroh ’03 and Kyle Murphy fast ball inside and dragged it out the NBA’s highest octane scoring seemed promising for Andover in points), the match of team ing the placement of the team in ’03. Both Murphy and Nyadjroh to left field allowing ample room machine slowed down as injuries the early going, three virtually Captain Simon Hawkins ’03 was the tournament this Saturday. If were named to the All-Star team for two runners to score. plagued the team. Now, the corps is consecutive losses to Avon in sin- abandoned (the score of his match the squad should fail, it will prove along with Crabtree and Chiozzi. Bolstered by their twin runs, healthy and running on all gears. gles matches all but sealed the stood tied at 2-2 in the third set). a somewhat disillusioning end to Both captains were solid in their Exeter’s pitcher Murnane stayed However, this team is not known Blue’s fate. The defeat was a definite set- a season that undoubtedly had positions as center fielder and strong, so strong that even for its defense, and this will be a Russel Dykema ’04 and Joe back for the Blue tennis squad superior potential. As the tennis short stop respectively. Andover’s mighty offense could liability against teams like San Musumeci ’03 teamed up to earn and it was little retribution that program looks to the future, it One impressive play that not overcome him. Also helping Antonio and New Jersey, both of PA’s first doubles victory of the Avon went on to lose to Milton in would seem confident in the abil- proved exemplary of Murphy’s the Big Red of Exeter were the whom play good defense and can morning; they defeated their the second round. Milton ities of three exceptional under- strength came in the team’s first two double plays they turned in the sixth and seventh innings. fill up the stat sheets. So far in the opponents, 8-6. Dan Wagman ’06 advanced, and won the whole classmen: Li, Wagman, and Jon game against Worcester. Murphy Andover and Exeter will meet postseason, the Mavericks have not and Adam Draper ’04, in turn, thing with a victory against Weigel ’05. Returning veterans single-handedly made a double once more for their annual post- been well tested (read Webber won 8-6, in a pleasantly surpris- Deerfield in the final round. The should include Dykema and play in which he showed good season exhibition game tomor- injury); the Spurs are their first ing showing as the third ranked game marked PA’s fourth consec- Draper. With senior leadership hustle to tag a runner out as he legit opponent, and they do not made his way to second base and row up at Exeter. It should be a doubles team. The two wins utive loss. The team now stands and a crop of talented underclass- high- spirited and intense game have an answer to Tim Duncan. earned a point towards Andover’s with a record of 5-6, just below men, the future does truly look then ripped the ball to DeOssie at They have relied on their offensive first to get the batter out. as it will be the last for the Big final score. .500. Although Coach Hodgson bright for the Phillips Academy Blue’s ten graduating seniors. output to propel them through the Although results from the still nurtures hope that the team Tennis team. first two rounds, but it is now time doubles matches suggested that for the Mavs to flex their muscles the Blue’s trip into the second and who their mettle. If they can round would be little more than a play defense and contain Tim cakewalk, the singles results Duncan, they have the offense to proved disconcerting right from win it all, and finally give owner the start. In the first contest, top Mark Cuban his deliverance. player Michael Li ’06 suffered a In the East, it is a different truly rare defeat at the hands of story. Neither the Nets nor the his Avon opponent. That Li’s Pistons boast the super-power mojo adversary was a finalist at last that the Spurs and Mavs do. The year’s invitational tournament Nets are the clear-cut favorite in the served to lighten the loss only a East, but an NBA Championship is unlikely. bit for the freshman. The Nets have been the best In the second match of the team in the East, but as we have morning, Musumeci carried home learned in the past, the West is a win with a solid 6-3, 6-3 stronger. Whoever comes out of trouncing of his man. The next Texas will win the NBA two games, where both Dykema Championship. I see Timmy doing and Wagman lost to their respec- the two-step again; no one can tive opponents, proved pivotal in defend him straight up or double- swinging the momentum towards team him while containing the Avon Old Farms’ side. Dykema Spurs emerging perimeter game. allowed his opponent to scrape by

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(5-) tuxedos to the giddiness of pur- than that James “Mad Nepotism” show Sarah a great time, taking Justin Ng & Import: Unless chasing double-rose corsages, I Sonne ’02 would be proud. In fact, her for a “hajj” or perhaps even you are romantically involved promise you that Prom 2003 will so proud that he’d probably give showing her his “minaret.” (4+) with your “Import,” which I am be extraordinary. Contrary to what Paul a spot on the Pot Pourri Paul Chiozzi & Margaret sure is the case with Mr. Ng here, most people think or say, this will board. (4+) Ramsey: A match made in heav- bringing him/her to your Senior be the most important and signifi- Tara Anderson & Jasper en, this couple’s bond shares a Prom is a clear-cut sign that you cant night of your life. As they say Perkins: The eternal bond resemblance to the special rela- have failed to make any friends in such notable films as The between the coxswain and the tionship only Siegfried and Roy whatsoever in your time here. Matrix and White Devil Strikes rower. I wonder who’s going to be possess as they travel with their [Editor’s Note: Wait, aren’t conde- Back: Big Trouble in Little calling the shots in this relation- loving feline children. (6-) scending remarks meant for Hiroshima, “Today [Prom 2003] ship. (4) James Chou & Elizabeth Commentary?] (3-) is the beginning of the rest of your Barbara Badman & Vazquez: As former President of Emily O’Brien & Clement life.” I guarantee that 50 years Jonathan Combs: I hope both of Asian Society, James will be sure Biddle Wood: A classic example from now (20 if you hail from you are satisfied with this grade. to entertain his date with a sizzling of Beauty and the Beast. Will Alabama), you’ll be sitting on Please don’t eat me. (6) mix of fireworks and acrobatics. Biddle be able to pacify the incor- your front porch, describing your Jesse Bardo & Woodney (5) rigible Lilly Pulitzer-wearing Senior Prom to your grandchil- Haverstick: Although I have yet Margaret Coffin & Zackary brute that is Emily O’Brien ’03? dren. Although they probably to hold a conversation with Jesse, DeOssie: Imagine if they mated: By far Prom 2003’s most intellec- won’t listen to you because you I share a strong camaraderie with their offspring would near genetic M. Floyd/ The Phillipian tual couple, these two will spend will be old, incoherent, and pos- his younger brother, Aaron. Thus, athletic perfection. They’d go for Derrick Kuan ’04 evaluates Matthew Lindsay ’03 and Julia the night discussing issues such as sess an awkward odor, you’d be I can tell you that through the tran- at least $300 per baby on eBay. PriceWaterHouseCoopers ’03 while they smile politely. foreign policy and shrunken able to hit them with a stick. sitive property, Jesse will be a (4+) Comfort mixed with Connecticut- and Pokemon. (5-) heads. Subsequently, the That’s what old people do. dreadful date, possessing some- Igor Echave & Fay evening’s topic of conversation Subsequently, they’d most likely Pakistani: shaken, not stirred. (4-) Matthew Lindsay & Julia what feminine qualities. (2+) Rotenberg: These two are by far Jacob Ginsberg & Morgan Totosy de Zepetnek: With his will switch to interpersonal rela- leave to do whatever they do in Sebastian Benthall & Mary the best looking couple to this tions. (6) the future. Probably Robodome. Miller: What happens when you smooth style and striking resem- Burris: The classic “Romeo and year’s Prom. From Igor’s flowing mix a Canadian park ranger with a blance to “Gumby,” Matt will be Evan Panich & Catherine But I digress. Much like your Juliet” couple. Let’s spike the locks of hair to his sexy Spanish “Hoppy” Maffione: Let us pray family reunion’s annual three- French maid? That’s right, sure to sweep this soccer sweetie punch and hope that both of them style, he makes everyone that sur- Gremlins! (3) off her feet. (4+) that Prom Night isn’t on a full legged race, the most important suffer miserable ends as well. (4) rounds him more moon. Chaperones will have part about Prom is whom you go Alexandra Hammer & Colin Liotta & Samantha David Beyer & Jessica attractive…Even Fay. (6) Michael Ruderman: Another Lederfine-Paskal: Seeing as how enough on their hands with party with. Thanks to Taggart: With his Michael Hendrik Elkenhans & animals like Ian Hafkenschiel ’04, http://bbcprom.tripod.com, I have case of the coxswain and the Liotta ’03 is an underrepresented Jackson-like style and negligent Jacqueline Bovaird: Have we rower. I wonder who’s wearing minority (6’6” Asian), he will let alone a hairy wolverine like compiled a short list of couples attitude towards children, David learned nothing from either of the Mr. Panich. (5+) and analyzed them based on my the pants in this relationship? Be most likely apply to the University will be a force to be reckoned with previous World Wars? U.S.- sure to expect exaggerated man- of Michigan instead of actually Josefina Rodriguez & unbiased opinions. Like they say on and off the dance floor. (4-) German relations always lead to Daniel Hoyos: Two Hispanics on in Hollywood, “Let’s get this nerisms and extreme sexual ten- going to Prom. (4+) Shaun Blugh & Anne trouble. (5+) sion between these two. (5-) Lindsay Locks & Nathaniel a boat? Add a rabbi, and that’s a show on the road!” [Editor’s Note: Snyder: Similar to the classic film William England & Justine joke just waiting to happen. (4) Get it? It’s a play on words.] William Heidrich & Scott: Seeing that the average age Cruel Intentions, it will take all of Wardrop: Lost and disoriented Jennifer Byer: Will Will’s of this couple is 18.3, they will Catherine Schlembach & the style and poise of Snyder ’03 without the guidance of Mr. [Editor’s Note: Get it? It’s another most likely spend the entire Prom Logan Patrick: For his Oompa- Jeanne Allegranti & Sanja to resist the sweet nothings that Washburn, his crew coach, Loompa impressions and his Cvetinovic: Nothing makes more play on words.] inherent Christian playing canasta. (4) Shaun Blugh ’03 whispers melo- England ’03 will cry hysterically, beliefs protect him from the evil JC Macmillian & Arielle affinity for shiny objects, Logan questioning his purpose in life. (3) loin-cloth wearing, feces throwing Schmidt: Let us hope that Arielle makes any night fun. (3+) Stephen Fee & Alexandra temptress that is Jennifer Byer wears appropriate attire to such a Priya Sridhar & Matthew Lee: If Stephen Fee ’03 is a mod- ’04? Stay tuned for the answer on momentous event. We all know Fram: By far Prom 2003’s most ern-day Jewish Batman and next week’s Dr. Phil. (4) her reputation with men. (3) inter-racial/dysfunctional couple, Alexandra Lee ’03 is Catwoman, Shanshan Jiang & Uzoma Sikanyiselwe Maqubela & these two will find common it is only fitting that Morgan Iheagwara: Although Shanshan Katherine Takvorian: A case of ground in their mutual lack of Abraham ’06 (Robin) tag along as has yet to/will not ask Uz, I’m the Cardinal dyeing his feathers style and grace. They will spend well. (4+) sure their babies would be beauti- Crimson. Pray that neither of them most of their night lingering Tara Gadgil & Derrick ful. (5+) goes Good Will Hunting-style on around the free shrimp buffet. (4+) Kuan: These two lovebirds have Lalit Kalani & Angela us and busts out some ill mathe- Robert Yamartino & Emma my vote for Prom King and Monaco: Escorted by camels, fine matical theorems. (5+) Sussex: This is a classic case of Concubine. By far Prom 2003’s jewelry, and scantily-clad women, Courtney McBride & the intimidating Senior guy’s chillest couple, these two are the who wouldn’t want to go with an Joshua Wolfe: These two will using Prom as a medium in his epitome of what Prom should be. Indian model? Lalit’s dazzling quickly and easily get bored with plan to “hook up” with an inno- Not only are they both dazzling, good looks will leave the rest of us Prom. Subsequently, they will cent underclass girl. You sicko. but they also share a bond similar in the dust and sand that is the each go back to their respective (3+) to that of Pinnochio and his loving Middle East. (6-) rooms and do Pilates workouts. Stephen Zehring & father, Gepetto. Whereas Tara Nicholas Ksiazek & Kelly (4) Katelynn Minott: Some would aspires to break her wooden shell Lannan: Incomprehensible Evan McGarvey & Allegra characterize these two as “The and become a human boy, Kuan is grunts will characterize the night’s Asplundh-Smith: Escorted by Odd Couple.” But to me, they old and has no friends, thus hav- conversation. Following Prom, Wendy of PAPS and taking Air seem more like the tag-team duo ing to resort to hand-crafting Ksiazek will most likely hit on Force One, Allegra will be sport- of Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles, them. It’s a sure bet that Gadgil Kelly, asking her if she’s “ever ing a classic blue dress. Following serenading each other with their will be utterly powerless to been to Ksiazekstan.” (4) Prom, Allegra will most likely mellifluous voices and gangsta Kuan’s seductive nature, and she Richard Lam & Jennifer take McG back to her Oval Office style. (5+) will most likely have to hit the Lee: Any night with Riccardo will for some intern action. (5+) M. Floyd/ The Phillipian tread mill. (6+) be a night to remember, sure to be Greg McKallagat & So that’s my take on Prom Derrick Kuan ’04 gives Prom dates Matt Fram ’04 and Priya Sridhar Richard Gergel & filled with break-dancing, hair gel, Jennifer Smith: Ferris Bueller 2003. Everyone, make sure to ’03 two thumbs up because of their mutual love for Tiny Head. Alexandra Jamali: Southern buckle up and stay safe! FEATURES ILLNESS OF THE WEEK

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uhhh, I mean, “dorm,” and an notches, so I set my Discman to date of my dreams, Claire Collery by Evan McGarvey imposing cement staircase leading Craig David’s “What’s your ’06, rejected me after she heard FEATURES THRILLA VANILLA to the doors, Nathan Hale is a wel- Flava?” and got to game-spittin’. my rendition of Justin coming dorm to outsiders. Guard My initial efforts were not met Timberlake’s “Like I Love You.” The flowers you see lust-rid- dogs and stun guns aside, Nathan with enthusiasm. After calmly Sadness crept over me like a dled PA males buying for the girls Hale has the friendliest house explaining to PAPS that I was a scratchy wool sweater until I they hope to make equally lust- counselors and best residents on PA student and my name didn’t launched a desperate last ditch ridden perfectly symbolize the campus. On the first night of my rhyme with Bantom Hasterbator, effort. Prom process. Expensive, garish Prom quest, dressed in the finest the scarier Big Blue got off my As the hall’s prefect, Allegra bouquets adorned with red roses beaters and baseball hats known mack back and let me continue Asplundh-Smith ’04 is found and Birds of Paradise are bought to man, I took my first steps into my mack attack. Here’s a typical most of the time advising her girls with just as much frequency as Shangri-La, (i.e First Floor East). exchange: on life at PA, doing her home- hastily-put-together baby’s breath What greeted my eyes was noth- Me: “Yo shorty, what do you work, healing the sick, and doing and cheap tulip numbers. What ing less than an assortment of the say we mix a lil’ bit huh-huh and a her homework again just to make does this say about Prom? Well, most talented, intelligent and cap- sprinkle of the uhh-uhh all Prom sure it is neat enough. It seemed dear reader, it says that McG is the tivating girls at PA. style?” like a good match: She’s a sterling ill sickness (LL Cool E) Prom Damn. Junior Girl: “Ummmmm, I’m student, captain of the soccer date, while the rest of the punks in I knew the McGame was going with Jon Lanterman ’03.” team, and the President-Elect. My school are stuck on Playa JV. going to have to step it up a few I was short on options after the favorite book is Bernstein Bears Prom is the one time of the Visit the Zoo, and most teachers year when even the C++ guys spit refer to me as “the forsaken one.” ludicrous amounts of HTML/bal- Allegra is one of the most respect- lerific.game. A successful evening ed, intelligent and trusted students really begins with the ideal date. on campus. Someone once Close friends, though you are described me as “Nelly goes to comfortable with them, lack the prep school.” When I stumbled essential spark every date needs. my way into asking her to Prom, You can have at worst, and at best, she replied “Eh, okay. You look a pretty good time with a close clean enough. But what the heck friend. The real classy way to go is is under your eye?” Allegra. I will to ask a complete stranger who say this one time very slowly and you’ve always had a thang for. calmly: you take me, you take my You heard me. See that girl in Nelly Band-Aid. your History class? The one who Now that I got the date, I can does that twirling thing with her only imagine what Prom will be pen that miraculously wakes you like. Maybe we’ll all eat bad shell- up for second period. Yeah, ask fish, and the spewing Big Blue her. Not only will your life resem- vomit will turn Boston Harbor a ble a John Hughes movie, but she sickly green. In any event, it has to spend at least a few hours should be a memorable evening of with you. strained conversation and desper- I, being the superior bronzed ate Seniors. Except for me, cause god that I am, went to the best we all know I’m a sicker date than source on campus for Prom dates: J. Bovaird/ The Phillipian SARS. To paraphrase Clipse, Nathan Hale. With gigantic light Oh, Evan... Your startling lack of game doesn’t give you the “McG and the Prom, now how posts surrounding the fortress, right to take Ms. Flanagan’s 7th grade class out for lunch... heavy is that?” Derrick Biddle Kuan-Gadgil

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facets of their personality would I’m sure it could be argued either by Anthony Green humor, and easiness-to-talk-to absolutely must have an enor- by Nate Scott add up to a collective ZERO mous right shoulder. fade away into dust. As we see, way. I mean, Master of the FEATURES NIGHT TRAIN FEATURES MINT JULEP PERCENT of what I think of peo- I don’t really care as much Anthony Green’s proposal is Universe would have a ton of ple. The texture and appearance about the left shoulder, but the simply ludicrous and ridiculous power and stuff, but the responsi- I hear it all the time: it isn’t of the skin on their face, however, right one is absolutely essential. If I write today to outline and and bulbiferous, and does not bility would also be pretty great. how you look on the outside that accounts for about 30 percent of I see a girl with a big right shoul- present my case that people truly represent the important Being the King of Jordan means counts, it’s how you look on the this scale. That is why it is imper- der, I’m not going to lie, I get a bit should not be judged solely on things that make a person who you’re kind of a small dog in inside. Well let me be the first to ative that people buy skin care turned on, and by a bit, I mean their looks. Merriam Webster’s they really are, namely their abil- comparison to the rest of the say that this just isn’t true. The products from CVS, whether or very, very. To keep myself look- Dictionary describes “looks” as, ity to speak a language that exists world, but I bet you get to chill a way you look is by far the most not they can afford it. ing as good as I can, I often go “The way a person seems or in my head alone. lot, and Jordanians probably love important part of any person, and After all, I don’t care if you into the gym to work out my right appears. Looks can be described Also, it is inherently obvious you. So, both would be pretty it is the only way that I, or any- are rich or poor, all I care about is shoulder, even if it means sacri- as ‘da new hotness’ or if looks be body else, judges people; and as that this system doesn’t work. If cool, I guess. whether your hair and skin are ficing friendships or grades, but if not so good, ‘da old and bust- people were judged solely on My third point is that everybody knows, the way you smooth and pleasant or not. The a friend or teacher doesn’t under- ed.’” Do we really want to base look all stems from the way that their appearances, I would be the Anthony Green is a twit and a most important of these skin care stand the need to have a big right our social ladder and culture on King of Jordan. But no, here I am moron and is also quite heinous. you present yourself. products is most definitely an shoulder, he’s no friend or teacher da hotness and da old and bust- When I meet somebody, there at Andover, a perfect example of He looks like the illegitimate exfoliating scrub. The purpose of at all. Nathan Scott ’05 has a tiny ed? No, we do not. how amazing good looks can get love child of Derrick Kuan ’04 is no other way that I judge them this scrub is to get dead skin and right shoulder, and chooses The main problem with this besides how much time they took you hardly anywhere in this and an Alaskan Brown Bear. other horrible, horrible things off instead to develop his left shoul- system is that many important in the morning to make them- world. “Nate,” you ask, “if you Should we really be listening to of your face. You are 30 percent der. Good choice, freak! things are left out of how a per- selves look presentable. So when less of a person if you don’t exfo- So there you have it. Any would get to be the King of this kid? I also hear that Anthony somebody makes a funny joke or son should be judged. For Jordan if people were solely is a baby eater. Do we really liate on a regular basis. Nathan effort you have made to improve instance, people should also be a glib remark, I may laugh on the Scott ’05 doesn’t exfoliate on a your personality has been com- judged on the base of their looks, want to listen to a guy who eats outside, but what I’m really think- judged by how much money they why are you arguing against it?” our babies? He is half bear, but regular basis, and because of this, pletely wasted. If you want true have, their ability to speak my ing is: “hahaha, so funny Mrs. I he is only 70 percent of the man happiness, friends, and my per- I’ll tell you why. If we also we have to draw the line some- Don’t Use Conditioner, or “haha- own secret language, judged on the ability to speak where in this crazy world we live that he otherwise could be. Even sonal respect, then you’re going Babblygook, (Ruggatop? Dingle ha, so funny Mr. I Don’t Use though there are thousands of to have to start changing some Babblygook (I’m fluent) and in. Also, Anthony lives in the Conditioner.” I think that this is fang whallop sming tendle wonk. color of French notebooks (hot Fuess. Can we all take a moment other things I can cover, I have things. So get your conditioner, Chumble spuzz.) and the color of mostly because I like people with limited space to write, and so I your tinfoil, and your dumbbells fuchsia) as I suggested, I would and just laugh at that? ……… their French notebooks. If we silky smooth hair. I like people will cover the most important of out, or you’ll never be as cool as I be Master of the Universe. This, Thank you. judged people solely on their with silky smooth hair a lot. This all appearance issues. To have a am. Just look at Nathan Scott ’05. I am quite positive, is better than Also, I hear that Anthony is something that Nathan Scott good body, boy or girl, you Nathan is a bad, bad man. looks, these other important being the King of Jordan, though steals things from people all the ’05 lacks. You need silkier, time. He once stole someone’s smoother hair, Nathan: it’s the mold collection from their room only way to get what you truly right before Fuess’s annual want. “How moldy can your room Another thing that makes me get?” competition. He won first angry is when people commit prize, and the poor boy whose some very common fashion faux mold got stolen could only won- pas. I am the self-appointed fash- ion czar on this campus, and it der what had happened to his upsets me terribly when people beautiful greenish fuzz. Also, don’t recognize this. For instance, Anthony has 6 toes (total) and a girls should no longer be wearing third nipple. And webbed feet. any piece of clothing not made of So there is my case. To recap: tinfoil. Not only is tinfoil sexy, 1. Judging people on their but it’s also cheap, and the intense looks is ridiculous. reflection that comes off of it can 2. Babblygook is really cool. make a convenient self-defense 3. My notebook is hot fuch- mechanism. You should go for the sia. moon-pants with a moon-shirt 4. King of Jordan or Master and moon-hat look. of the Universe: debatable. Basically, the closer you look 5. Anthony Green is a Fuess- to a woman who lives on the living, mold stealing, webbed- moon, the sexier and more fash- feet-with-six-toes having, baby- ion sensible you are. Nathan Scott eating, half-brown-bear-being ’05 lacks moon pants, and even twit who also likes to shower in though he is not a woman, many his own saliva (so I hear) people call him that! (In case you [Editor’s Note: This is all a don’t get my joke, I am implying joke.]. that Nathan Scott is a woman, So who wins the argument? I even though he is not, thus pro- think we all already know the ducing humor from the fact that I answer to that question, and it am taking steam from his mas- M. Floyd/ The Phillipian can be answered like this: culinity train.) Trubbawub yink redeedee There is a certain scale I use When these two scrappers step into squared circle, who knows what sort of mayhem could result? Look at the way Anthony “Dreamboat”/“Deion Sanders” Green stares down Nate “the Snake” Scott. Does his menacingly curled lip come from the inten- magoosh manky spanky hallanky to judge people whom I see walk- gatoot. ing around. Personality, sense of sity of this pitched Features battle or an unfortunate overdose of Commons chocolate pudding?

Rejected Theme Ideas for Prom by Peter Accomando what you found out about DK: … He had glasses, so I figured he FEATURES WUBBA WUBBA WUBBA Desmond Tutu. Me: … was capable of intelligent dia- Me: Well, he likes the song DK: Dot, dot, shut the hell logue. “That Thing You Do,” and he up and tell me. Me: Hi, I’m Pete and I’ll be Disclaimer: Only one sensi- fought the Red Army single- Me: [now sobbing] Okay! your ref today. tive sexual organ was seriously handedly. I’ll tell you the truth. I didn’t go Kid: Cool, I’m Steve. 10. “Under the Sea” - a whole injured in the making of this arti- DK: Yeah, yeah, good. What ’cause I had to ref a youth soccer Me: Hi Steve, what do you cle, most likely a record for else. ga-ha-haaaame [the extra “A’s” think about this whole SARS sit- new spin on the boat plan! Features. Me: (Excellent…my lies are mean extra sobbing]. uation? working. He must not know any- DK: So what happened Steve: It isn’t good. My dad Phillips Academy was hon- thing about DT either). there? might lose his job. ored this week to have Desmond DK: What lies? Me: Well, I was chosen by Me: Why? 9. Sadie Hawkins... Tutu visit to speak. I was given Me: (Sugar! Did I say that the Town of Andover to be a ref- Steve: ’Cause the Chinese the honor to give a report on him. out loud?) eree for youth soccer. I do not beat him to it. Freshmen-ask-Seniors style. But I forgot to go to the speech. DK: Yes. know what soccer is. I do not Me: To what? So when Kuan asked me what I Me: Oh. Well, umm no, no, understand the rules, and I can’t Steve: The cure for cancer. was going to write about, I had to there are no lies. figure out why they need those Me: What are you talking 8. Exotic Erotica (Naked Prom). think fast, and make something DK [Editor’s Note: By the pads on their shins. Wussies. I about? up. Usually that’s not a hard task, way, how sweet is all this bold- played soccer only once in my Steve: SARS. “S” stands for but I don’t know who Desmond face type?]: Good. So what else life, back in fourth grade, and I CURE, “A” means FOR, and Tutu is. So here’s what I said: does he do? am not sure what Dave from “R” stands for CANCER. 7. Instead of formalwear, Me: Hey, Rafael, how’s it Me: He umm, likes wine? Town Offices was on when he Me: Umm. Oh, I didn’t know going? DK: Well of course he does, picked me. Most likely he had that. But how come “cure” and get T-shirts that say, DK: Don’t call me by my he’s an archbishop. the SARS and couldn’t think “cancer,” which both start with Ninja Turtles name, and quit Me: Well, uh, exactly. straight. the same letter, are represented “Prom Be Dat Illlll Shizz.” looking stupid before I make you DK: All right, but what did DK: Why do you always by different letters? And how give me Robodome. he talk about at the interfaith have to rag on SARS? come you left out the last “S”? Me: What? service? Me: Do you want to hear the Me: Then Steve kicked me in DK: Stop stalling. Tell me Me: … story or not? a sensitive area and ran away 6. Allow only attractive DK: Okay, geez, don’t freak laughing. Then he cried. I don’t people to attend. out. understand 10-year olds. Me: Well, I downloaded the DK: All right, well, we’ll just rules, grabbed a whistle and my have to use that then. dad’s bullhorn and headed off to Me: Okay. Sorry, I just 5. Shakespearean-themed Prom. the fields. It started to rain. couldn’t make fun of Mr. Tutu. I “Thank God,” I thought. Nope– don’t want to go to Hell. ’Nah mean? game was still on, the coaches said. I was like, c’mon, this isn’t varsity crew, you’re not allowed The Features to play in the rain. Well finally Section wishes 4. “Mix it Up” night for we compromised and decided to Prom tables. delay the game in case the rain everyone a safe stopped. So we found some shel- and fun-filled Prom. ter, and I struck up a conversa- tion with one of the 10-year olds. 3. Combine Prom and Me: Hey, how’s it going? For those of you Kid: Gaaaaaaaaaa. not attending, we Grandparents Weekend. Me: I don’t know what that means. hope that you Kid: Do you have any become either pop- candy? 2. Formaldome. Me: No. ular or good-looking Kid: Guess what? enough to go in Me: What? Kid: I hate you. 2004. 1. Celebrate 225th Prom in the Me: That kid ran away cry- U-Room with Bush ing after I threatened to attack And please note M. Floyd/ The Phillipian him. I’m not very good at mak- as a chaperone. Peter Accomando’05, completely ignorant about Archbishop ing friends. But I tried another that both Features Desmond Tutu, prepares to banish Dracula from Evans. conversation with another kid. Editors are going.

B6 THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS MAY 23, 2003 BERTUCCI’S ATHLETES OF THE SPRING TERM ERIN O’HERN ’03 JESSE BARDO ’03 GIRLS TRACK BOYS LACROSSE by Jon Hillman through stressful competitions,” team player.” Teammate by Kristina Chang Varsity Lacrosse team, he has Andover Lacrosse program, PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER O’Hern cites each of her family Courtney McBride ’03 con- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS EDITOR made great strides as an attack- reflecting, “I have been learning members as adding a crucial curred, saying of O’Hern, “Erin man. When evaluating Bardo’s for three years and I have just A famous college coach once piece to the puzzle that is her has been a great teammate as No one could have guessed abilities as a player, Coach John been trying to the same this sea- said, “The will to win is impor- success in throwing. Older sis- long as I have known her. She is that such great achievements Dugan ’92 stated, “In the begin- son. I have really enjoyed taking tant, but the will to prepare is ter, Julia O’Hern ’01, who was not only a talented athlete, but would come from the Andover ning of his career, [Bardo] was a underclassmen under my wing vital.” A true competitor, Erin also a track and field standout at she is a tireless supporter of her Lacrosse ball boy. But they did. good off-ball player and was able and teaching them the game. O’Hern ’03 is a perfect example Andover, “is every throwers teammates. She holds herself to Captain Jesse Bardo ’03 has to cut to get open, and while he That’s what’s going to make this of where hard work and smart dream training partner, to have the highest standard and expects come a long way since the begin- still does that really well, he has program a success.” preparation can take you. someone to practice with who the same from others.” ning of his Big Blue lacrosse really developed into a good An ever-humble athlete, O’Hern has refined her natural throws farther and trains harder This selflessness is further career as the team’s ball boy. Of passer. Jesse has learned how to Bardo attributes his success to his talent through years of training to push you is a resource few echoed in O’Hern’s love for his many years observing the PA assist and is not longer just a one- Andover teammates and coaches, dimensional player.” saying, “The senior leadership on to dominate both the discus and throwers are privileged to” as throwing. When asked why she team, Bardo commented, “I was Not only has Bardo devel- her team has really made our sea- shot put during her four years at O’Hern puts it. Julia, currently is so passionate about throwing the ball-boy for three or four oped as a player on the field but son. Eight of the nine seniors on Andover. O’Hern has been win- throwing for the Cornell O’Hern explains her drive, say- years before I even got here. It he has also shined also as a team our team are four-year seniors. ning critical points for the Lady University Big Red, left a tough ing, “I love throwing mostly was my dream to be on the field path for younger sister Erin to because of the team I'm on. Most my entire life. I have always leader off the field. Of Bardo’s Their push to win is really what Trackers all season and placed drives the younger guys. second in both the discus and follow in at Andover, but track teams are very disconnect- wanted to play Andover Lacrosse and lead the team They have wanted this for shot put at this year’s NEPSTAT O’Hern has lived up. O’Hern ed and it turns into individual to a winning season. That is four years. Coach Dugan, Interschols and person- exactly what the team has along with Coach Ethan meet, mak- al gains but done this spring. I could not Liebermann [‘00] and ing her on the team Coach Mo, has really helped here every- be happier.” deserving of Bardo’s commitment to to encourage and enhance one works the title of Andover Lacrosse has been the skills of our players.” to win Bertucci’s stellar since his middle The respect is mutual, as together. I Athlete of school ball boy days. Once three-year Varsity teammate the Term. throw over he arrived at Andover, he Cotton Harrold ’04 had Coming the summer jumped right into the nothing but praise for from a fami- individually lacrosse program, starring Captain Bardo. “Jesse’s ly of throw- and its on the Junior Varsity squad. unrelenting and extraordi- ers, O’Hern much more In his Lower year, he joined nary competitive nature began fun during the Varsity squad where he never fails to carry the throwing the the spring learned under the guidance team’s spirit in times of discus and to win as of star attack-men Isaac great distress,” asserted shot put at part of the Taylor ’01 and Luke Harrold. only nine team.” LeSaffre ’01. After the grad- Harrold was not the only years old O’Hern uation of Taylor and man to point out how reli- and, after also credits LeSaffre, Bardo assume the able Captain Bardo is. realizing her her team- role as an offensive leader. Coach Dugan said, “Jesse gift for the mates and In his upper year, he tallied gets all the tough ground sport, turned coaches, 20 goals in 14 games to balls. He has a special knack to competition at ten years old. credits her younger brother for especially Coach Bernieri, for power the Big Blue to a for coming up with these O’ Hearn continued to improve, pushing her along and keeping her development as a thrower, lackluster 4-10 regular sea- balls, and we can count on flourishing in middle school her on her toes. In the end, it is saying, “I trust them like fami- son record. him in games to get them for where she began to understand O’Hern’s mother who keeps the ly.” Of her work with Bernieri This spring, Captain Bardo tenure as the 2003 team captain, us.” Boeschenstein added, “In her true potential. In seventh balance, and as O’Hern says, “is and the other track coaches, has led the team to one of its best teammate and fellow attack-man games I can always count on him grade, during a close champi- always there for perspective to O’Hern commented, “After seasons in recent Andover histo- Hobie Boeschenstein ’04 com- to make good decisions on the mented, “Jesse is a stellar captain field.” onship meet against a rival make sure I don't get too caught working with them for year I ry. The team recorded a stellar who has really helped to unify the Bardo will continue his school, O’Hern was up against up in the sport.” have so much respect for how regular season record of 8-3, a team this season. He leads by lacrosse career next year at an eighth grader who had just O’Hern’s natural team spirit much they bring to this sport.” huge turnaround from the spring example, as he is a solid player Wesleyan University. Looking thrown more than six feet farther has added closeness to the With her great attitude, out- 2002 season record. This spring, Andover throwing squad in an standing work ethic, and talent Bardo scored the second highest with a great attitude and work back on his more than successful than O’Hern’s personal best at ethic that is unmatched by any three-year career playing for the the time. Under pressure, otherwise individual sport. to spare, this model athlete’s number of goals for the team, tal- lying 27 goals and notching 23 other on the team. What stands Big Blue Lacrosse team, Captain O’Hern came through for her Throwing coach and assistant success is unlikely to end at the assists in the team’s 11 contests in out most about Jesse, however, is Bardo had this to say, “I can’t team, tossing the shot put for head coach Lou Bernieri high school level. O’Hern has New England. his passion for the game. It’s sim- thank Andover Lacrosse enough nearly seven feet farther than referred to O’Hern’s attitude as plans to throw discus for the Captain Bardo is truly an ply contagious.” for helping to shape me in my she had even done before. “selfless” and added, “In addi- University of Iowa next year and Bardo spreads his passion for Andover career. My time on the tion to her individual athletic should be a strong competitor Andover-made athlete. He exem- Beginning with her father, plifies the ability of the Andover the game by helping his team- field has shown me how hard I skills, Erin is also a highly among other Division One ath- who O’Hern says, “was always Lacrosse program to develop star mates. A team player, he has truly can push myself, both physically respected leader and a genuine letes. there to coach and help me athletes. In his three years on the enjoyed giving back to the and mentally.” PAUL CHIOZZI ’03 BARBARA BADMAN ’03 BASEBALL GIRLS LACROSSE by Mac King cially successful and memorable thoughts almost exactly was by Alison Murphy Badman’s lacrosse career at Badman has been the team’s PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER year for Chiozzi. Despite the Kevin McGravey ’04 as he PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER PA is nearly unmatched. Coming offensive star. In last Saturday’s team’s loss in the championship observed, “Chiozzi experienced onto the team as a new lower, tournament Badman scored 13 Like most American males, game, Chiozzi has played a limited playing time his first Simply put, Captain Barbara Badman jumped right in and fin- goals. More than just numbers, Paul Chiozzi ’03 was introduced much bigger role in the success year on the team but made the Badman ’03 is a scoring ished out the season scoring 20 Badman is the leader of the to the game of baseball at a of the team and his leadership right decision in sticking with machine. The 2003 season goals for the Lady Blue. Playing offense as she works to get the young age by his father, learning on and off the field has been baseball and did a really nice job marked Badman’s second year alongside uppers and seniors, entire line energized, focused, to catch and throw in the safety unparalleled. With this great this year; his improvement was as the Lady Blue Lacrosse Badman was the only lower to and ready to go. of his own backyard. “He taught attitude, a superb year of catch- incredible. He also did a nice job team’s leading scorer. During make the top five point holders. Coach Kate Dolan had noth- me all the basics at a young age, ing, and, as Paul modestly put it, handling the pitching and came her tenure on Varsity Lacrosse, As an upper, Badman was the ing but praise for Badman, say- so I picked up on the fundamen- “a pretty good year at the plate,” up big with some clutch hitting.” Badman has been the supporting lead scorer with 17 goals and ing, “Barbara is instant offense. tals pretty quickly,” says Chiozzi was a large contributing Along with being a very tal- pillar of the offensive line. This three assists. She is just a pure scorer. Also, as Chiozzi. Chiozzi rose up from factor to his team’s success. ented athlete Chiozzi is most season alone Badman racked up This year, Badman has had a captain, she has encouraged the backyard of the Chiozzi fam- Pitching ace and two-time importantly a team player and a 57 goals and 9 assists, bringing the opportunity to lead the team and inspired her teammates over ily household, getting his start Central New England League genuinely nice guy. her PA career total to 108 goals. both on and off the field as this the course of the season.” playing t-ball at age five, to MVP Adam Crabtree ’04 said of Unsurprisingly, Chiozzi attrib- Badman ranks 3rd in Meg Coffin ’03 become a very gifted utes much of his suc- the PA record books for summed up athlete. cesses in baseball to his career goals. Badman’s tenure as Chiozzi’s best coaches and teammates Badman has been captain, saying, memories of playing at Andover. an instrumental leader “This season, it was the game occurred Chiozzi is a fantas- in one of the Lady a big test of her lead- when he was twelve tic athlete, playing for Blue’s best seasons ership of her leader- while playing Little both the Andover ever. Last weekend, the ship on and off the League. As a proud Hockey and Baseball Girls in Blue took field. She led the member of the All-Star teams, and a genuinely home the 2003 Eastern team with great team, Chiozzi was able kind person. He is the Independent League effort, spirit, grace, to play almost every 2003 recipient of the Invitational Lacrosse and intensity. She’s day that summer. His Ayars Prize, an award Tournament been such an attrib- team qualified for the given to a senior who Championship trophy. ute to the lacrosse selective Little League has shown superior The Championship program over the tournament in character in his interac- title capped off a spec- past three years, Cooperstown New tions in the Phillips tacular 13-1 regular especially this year, York, where he was Academy community. season run. and it’s been great elected to represent his Chiozzi will be playing Badman, a modest playing with her.” team in the home run with Andover Legion leader, attributes much Badman has also derby. over the summer and of the season’s success pursued a lacrosse As a catcher will matriculate to on the strong core of career outside of PA, Chiozzi made the Boston College next seniors, “We’re a really earning numerous Varsity team here at PA year. Although Chiozzi senior based team, so accolades. For the his lower year and has does not plan on play- we have a lot of athlet- past three years, been a dominating ing baseball for the BC ic experience. The ath- Badman has played force ever since. Eagles, he still has not leticism that we have is for Team Chiozzi, known fondly as teammate Chiozzi, “Cheech has ruled out the possibility entirely. what allows our team to be suc- season’s captain. Badman’s Connecticut. In addition to play- “Cheech” by some of his closer always been a hardworking kid Chiozzi has reason to con- cessful.” excellent leadership has not ing club, Badman played on the teammates, has been on two and he learned a lot from [for- sider a college baseball career, She credits her love for the gone unnoticed, as teammate Futures Team two years ago, the Central New England mer captain] Ben Chang ’02 as he was the second best hitter game of lacrosse to her father, Nyssa Lieberman ’03 said, Lower New England team last Championship teams and has over the past couple years. This in the league for the majority of who himself is no stranger to the “Barbara leads a lot by example, year, and she just made the New caught for some of the best year he finally got his chance [to the season, and with Cory sport. An All-American at Yale, especially on the field. She real- England All-Star team a few pitchers this Academy has ever start everyday], and he stepped Schneider’s ’04 injury showed he introduced her to lacrosse at ly knows her position, and she weeks ago. seen. up big. In fact he did so well that particularly great stamina, an early age, “My dad was the plays it really well. She’s the Next year, Badman is plan- This spring season Chiozzi I believe he has a good chance sometimes playing for entire one who influenced me the lead scorer, and she has a great ning to attend John Hopkins batted a whopping .455 in the of walking on at Boston double-headers. Chiozzi has most,” Badman explains. eye for the net; she almost University. JHU boasts a strong number two spot of the batting College. As a catcher and a contributed greatly to the base- “Whenever I was discouraged, always gets the ball in. She’s Division One team, and while order, the second best average in pitcher it took Paul and I a little ball program here and his pres- he kept me going. There’s not also a great captain in that she Badman hopes to play for their the league. His fondest memory while to get used to each other, ence will be sorely missed. doubt about it, it’s hard living up keeps practices really fun. For Varsity squad, she realistically playing for the Big Blue, other but as Paul got more of a feel for Chiozzi expresses his deep to the reputations he’s made for example, on Mondays and states, “I want to major in than winning two champi- the game, we got to the point love for the 0baseball, saying, himself, but the girls and boys Thursdays we dress up, a week Biology, and that’s a major time onships, was hitting a homerun where Paul knew every pitch I “I’ll always love baseball, lacrosse is very different. He ago we dressed up in tennis commitment, so I hope that the last year against Tabor Academy was going to throw. Paul is a whether I’m playing or just was the one who put the little skirts. It’s her way of making lacrosse team works out. Seawolves that got his team great kid and really rose to the watching.” So long Paul, fiddle stick in my hand when I practice interesting while still Otherwise, I’ll play on a club back in the game. challenge this year.” Andover Baseball will truly was five years old, and he’s been keeping us focused.” team. I love the sport too much This year has been an espe- Mirroring pitcher Crabtree’s miss you. helping me ever since.” At most every game, to not play at all.”