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Volume CXXVI, Number 26 Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts January 30, 2004 ELECTION FEVER IS ANDOVER ADMISSIONS CONTAGIOUS AS ’05 REPORTS INCREASE CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF IN PA APPLICATIONS

By KATELYN FOLEY By TYLER HILL Early statistics from the Eager candidates for Student Admissions Office indicate that Council President have overrun interest in Phillips Academy and the Andover campus with peti- its peer schools has risen this year tions, posters, and platforms in after dipping slightly last year. preparation for the upcoming The number of inquiries and race. preliminary applications grew 22 As of Wednesday, 22 presi- percent and 3 percent, respectively, dential hopefuls had declared Jane Fried, dean of Admission, their candidacy. said. The candidates include the Admissions officers were sur- three current Upper representa- prised by the large rise in the num- tives, Billy Doyle ’05, Bobby ber of inquiries. Until late October, Spang ’05 and Franklin Davison the number of inquiries was below ’05. last year’s, leading many of the “My two major platform admissions staff to believe the total themes are communication - it’s number of applications would fol- unavoidable - and increased low the downward trend that began Student Council confidence,” last year. said Doyle. Instead, at least at this point in Though Doyle believes the the application process, Andover’s Council improved communica- numbers are increasing. tion this year with the pace of life Ms. Fried said, “Each school response survey and the new B. Kaiser/The Phillipian needs its own strategy [to promote interest among prospective appli- radio show hosted by Student At left, Rabbot Cabaret MCs Derrick Kuan ’04 and Jason Townes-French ’04 entertain the audience with witty skits in between Government President Allegra student acts. At right, Martin Quinones ’04 and Scout Kingery ’04 of the band “Blakk Spyder” rock the mic, ’80’s-style. cants.]” She attributes this year’s Asplundh-Smith ’04 and WQN upturn at Andover to the school’s Senior Representative Aaron popularity, the work of search Stroble ’04, he will continue to RABBOT CABARET: ‘RUNTELDAT’ organizations that seek out good commit to communication if candidates, and the heavy foot- began the show, playing the the show. Inappropriate? Perhaps. But work of the admissions staff. “We elected. By LUKE CAHILL Doyle’s said his eventual goal theme song from “Power “The Biddies” followed boring? Never. did a lot of new travel this year,” is “to create an environment Rangers.” “Angkst” with a rendition of Jumping back into the she said. where students are encouraged to Runteldat. (Run-tel-dat) A The act, with its quick Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic.” music, “Burnt Sienna” resumed Other schools, including voice their opinions and are con- word used to express a feeling tempo, was very original, con- The piece took the energy level with the Doobie Brothers’ Choate Rosemary Hall and fident that their ideas will be con- of pure excitement and joy. sisting of only the two bass gui- down for a second and let the “China Grove.” Loomis-Chaffe are also reporting sidered.” Thought to be invented in 1999 tars. audience calm down to the The sound of the Doobie an upward trend in the number of Spang, who has served as a by Martin Lawrence, it was While it was not the high- sweet harmonies of Alanis. Brothers was reproduced very inquiries, interviews, and prelimi- class representative on the actually coined by Thomas light of the show, it was a truly “The Biddies”, composed of well, and the up tempo rock beat nary applications. Council for the past three years, Edison. unique and fun performance. Alison Wheeler ’05, Leila Adell was a great reintroduction to the William Dennet, director of has a wide variety of goals, con- When he saw the light radi- Following “We Are Better” ’05, Brittany Kaiser ’05, and music. Some great guitar play- Admission at Choate Rosemary cerning everything from expan- ating from his invention, he came PA’s rap-metal group, Sarah Chang ’05 played very ing and an outstanding solo Hall, reported that Choate saw a sion of the Ryley Room to the uttered the word “Runteldat.” “Angkst,” whose intense per- well. from Jeff Tsai ’05 rocked five percent rise in preliminary availability of two-ply toilet Ever since that fateful day, it has formance prepared the audience Although there were a few Kemper. applications this year. paper on campus. been a word used by comedians, for what was to come. instrumental struggles and Like “Angkst,” the loud “We have a healthy respect for Spang also wants to encour- actors, and MC’s alike, includ- David Coit ’04 introduced tempo kinks, the vocals, provid- instrumentalists drowned out the how outside factors can affect age Junior and Lower representa- ing this year’s hosts of Rabbot the song conducting a string ed by Wheeler and Chang, were vocals. One of the best voices decisions to apply,” Dennet said. tives to become more involved in Cabaret. quartet that consisted of Izzy excellent. Despite a slight lack on campus, that of Jeff Cutts “[In terms of the number of appli- Council meetings because “the During Saturday’s two per- Ritchie ’05, Jen Jhun ’04, Alex of energy, “Ironic” was a strong ’05, was inaudible. cants,] I don’t think that schools Student Council could be more formances of Rabbot Cabaret, Chin ’05, and Kevin Gordon performance. Most of the band members like Andover and Choate have any- productive with more ideas cir- hosts Derrick Kuan ’04 and ’04. The six members of The Class of 2005 was rep- of “Burnt Sienna” appeared in thing to worry about.” culating.” Jason Townes-French ’04 kept “Angkst,” shrouded in hoods, resented well in BHD & Me’s other acts, and for a good rea- Thomas Southworth, director Davison is focusing on pace the audience rolling in the aisles kneeled in dramatic anticipation rendition of Third Eye Blind’s son: they were outstanding. of Admission at Loomis-Chaffee, of life issues. “A large general with their off-beat skits, while of the imminent musical storm. “Slow Motion.” The piece, although it was reported that inquiries to Loomis change of the pace of life may student artists participated in When the rest of “Angskt” What at first seemed a quiet well executed, did not quite rose 13.5 percent this year, and help some, but hinder others,” he performances ranging from one- joined in following the intro, and calm song soon turned out stick out in the minds of the interviews went up 10 percent. said. man bands to improv acts. Kemper Auditorium exploded to be a violent story of death and audience like some of the other Not every independent school Because Davison’s experi- The show consisted of 13 with sound. The song, “Cold,” drugs. performances. has seen an increase in applica- ence as an Upper Representative unique acts. The band “We Are written by band members Ben The song was performed Overall, though, the energy tions. “Many independent kinder- has changed his perspective Better than Y’all,” comprised of Lasman ’06 and Alex extremely well, with one of the of the song and of the perform- garten-through-eighth grade about the Council’s power, he bass guitarists Nate Greenberg Malezomoff ’07, was a scream- night’s best performances on ers kept it going. schools are really struggling at this ’05 and Alex Malezomoff ’07, er, featuring frontman David guitar. Nate Scott ’05 on vocals Next on the stage was a line point,” said Ms. Fried. “Some in Continued on Page 8, Column 1 Billingsley ’05 rapping and inspired awe with his voice. of talented girls singing a cap- the Boston area have seen a 35-40 Lasman screaming. “Under the Bed,” the peren- pella, as the girls of Azure per- percent decrease in applications Inside The Phillipian The energy in the piece was nially hilarious improv troupe, formed their own version of the over the past two years.” great, although the audience cracked the audience up in their Etta James’ blues classic “At Ms. Fried cited economic and missed out on the lyrics, as the unique method of comedy. Last.” demographic reasons. “Although vocals were unable to punch In one of the two perform- The bluesy harmony was the stock market is up, other eco- through the blast of the instru- ances, they incorporated every- fantastic, and the many solos nomic indices are struggling, and ments. thing from Michael Jackson to allowed ever member of the that makes it difficult for middle However, “Cold” was one of pediatric proctology to homi- group to display her talent. and upper-middle income families the favorites of the audience, cide. Funny? Yes. and set the tone for the rest of Controversial? Yes. Continued on Page 4, Column 4 Continued on Page 8, Column 3 Award Winning Film on Rwandan Genocide Portrays Horrific “Terror and Bewilderment” (Clephoas Kabasita) lies an footage of “100 Days” that most bewilderment, never giving us By FAISAL KASSAM astounding truth - each and every touch the viewer’s soul. their stories but stopping short of actor involved with the film are Scenes include images of a making them mere faces in a Depicting the violence and themselves, survivors of the geno- mother pummeled dead and a crew.” injustice of the 1994 genocide in cide. schoolhouse full of children Premiered at the Toronto Rwanda, the feature film “100 Still bearing the scars of the doused with gasoline and set International Film Festival in Days” was shown on campus oppressive and murderous events ablaze. September of 2001, “100 Days” is Thursday in Kemper Auditorium. of which they were subjected to, In the words of one film critic, the recipient for the Gold FIPA for Sponsored jointly by the all have lost family and all of them “The camera trains on the Tutsi original score and 3 Gloria Awards Center for Global Justice and the hope to send a message to the faces, studies their terror and Nominations. Community Service Office, “100 world. Days” is a story of love and brutal- “100 Days was shot in Kibuye ity produced by survivor of the FOLK SINGER PETE SEEGER PERFORMS ON in 1999, a landscape of extraordi- CAMPUS. SEE PAGE 4 FOR COVERAGE. genocide Eric Kabera. nary beauty that had been the Written and directed by British backdrop to some of the worst cameraman Nick Hughes, “100 atrocities of the killings in 1994,” Days” illustrates the intense Mr. Hughes said in a press state- domestic struggle in which the ment. country’s ethnic majority, The F. Wang/The Phillipian He continued, “In Kibuye Boys Hockey hustles hard in a tough week, beating Brewster 2-0 Hutus, worked towards the annihi- Church, which was the site of an lation of the long oppressed Tutsi actual massacre, Rwandan actors and tying Nobles and Thayer. See page 12 for coverage. minority. Where in the World is...??? Asplundh-Smith ’04 on Budget played killers and victims, parts Setting out to create an impact, that were too familiar to them.” As the 2004 Geograbee begins with School President Allegra Asplundh- the movie tells the tragic tale of Mr. Hughes said that he and dorm competitions, The Phillipian Smith ’04 writes an open letter to ask the Tutsi lovers Baptiste and Josette four Rwandan investors put up the checks in with past champion Scott Trustees and Deans’ Council to restore and was completed in September money and equipment necessary Silverstein ’04. p. 8 off-campus programs. p. 2 of 2001. to complete the film. These Editorial: Reexamining Priorities Rap Battle Gets Heated in Ryley Suffering the loss of their fam- investors had all lost countless ilies in a Hutu slaughtering, It is perfect timing for the Student family members in the massacre. Winston Shaw ’05 defeated Baptiste and Josette survive only Council to present their findings about Dawson Gage ’06 in the intense final “My producer Eric Kabera lost the restoration of outreach programs to to suffer yet a deeper personal hell. round of Friday night’s campus over 32 of his family, one the Trustees this weekend. p. 2 With her boyfriend joining the freestyle rap battle. p. 5 Executive Producer lost his entire Girls Relay Team Sets Record ranks of a rebel force, Josette takes extended family of over 300,” he refuge in a Church supposedly Against crosstown rival Andover Too Much Light Shines Brightly said. Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go protected by UN forces and “There are thousands more High, Lexi Dwyer ’04, Jackie Latina unwillingly becomes a concubine ’04, Marty Schnure ’06 and Cassie Blind, featuring 30 short plays, opened for that suffered more than I did,” said of the Hutu Catholic priest. Tognoni ’05 set a new school record in an enthusiastic audience in Kemper. p. 5 Mr. Kabera to the Boston Herald. the 4 x 400 relay. p. 12 Finally reunited to face the He continued, “I’m advocating SEC T IO NS truth, Baptiste and Josette decide Campus Predicts Pats Victory News...... 1, 8 the people who cannot speak. to abandon the priest’s child that There is no memory. This is the Marlys Edwards, Cynthia Efinger, Commentary...... 2, 3 she is pregnant with. first memory of its kind.” N. Bowen/The Phillipian Kate Dolan, Bobby Edwards and others Features...... 6, 7 Although an account of fiction, offer their forecast for the 2004 Arts...... 4, 5 Something that is expected Famed folk artist Pete Seeger sings for a packed house on beneath the story of Baptiste from a former newsman, it’s the Superbowl. pp. 10-11 Sports...... 9-12 (Davis Kagenza) and Josette campus last weekend. 2 THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENTARY JANUARY 30, 2004

Volume CXXVI

UMBER Off-Campus Programs: It’s Time N 26

Clement B. Wood Editor-in-Chief To Bring Them Back Olivia Z. Oran Jenny Wong The following is an open letter Ada Fan, instructor, English: “In the News Director Managing Editor addressed to the Deans’ Council and to Allegra Asplundh-Smith ’04 age we live in, global understanding is the Phillips Academy Board of Trustees, critically important. Our off-campus pro- LETTER TO THE TRUSTEES News Head of Photography Business Manager representing the opinions of the Student grams affect this understanding perhaps Rohit Acharya Jacqui Bovaird Jennifer Graham Council and summarizing my presentation Phillips Academy students and faculty more than anything else we do; we can Saidi Chen to the Trustees on Thursday, January 29. spend ten days during Spring Break work- talk all we want in class, but the discussion Photography One year ago, the prospect of a pro- ing on St. John’s Island in South Carolina, remains academic. I’ve chaperoned three Commentary McKee Floyd Advertising Director tracted economic downturn forced you, primarily restoring roofs and plumbing in Cantata tours… When I look back, I see Jeremy Beecher Fan Wang Jessie Birecki the Deans and Trustees of Phillips the island’s rural, poor community. the Cantata Choir singing to overflowing Alanna Hughes Academy, to make difficult budget deci- Number of students who have partici- cathedrals in Italy during Passiontide, and Associate Editors sions. You sought to preserve Andover’s pated: approximately 196 over six years. I hear their voices filling the vast spaces… Circulation diversity and its academic rigor in a grim Student Voice It was great in Hong Kong to have so Sports Senior Sports, Alex Vispoli Andrew Liao economic climate. The members of April Warren ’04: “While we were many Andover alums and families join us Kristina Chang Senior Arts, Ariel Gold Jenn Vanecek Deans’ Council, in addition to making accidentally covering ourselves in tar, or in our concerts, giving us a vivid sense of JJ Feigenbaum Senior Features, Ali Schouten Commentary, Jane Herzeca, budget cuts in all departments, suspended slapping together sandwiches for our bag the extended Andover community and our Tyler Hill, Cassie Tognoni students’ participation in off-campus com- lunches, somewhere between snowy role throughout the world.” Arts Internet & Technology Sports, Jon Hillman, Wes Howe, munity service projects, language immer- Andover and the sunny rooftops on John’s Washington Intern Program Katie Folkman Anthony Roldan Mac King, Alison Murphy sion programs and music tours, participa- Island - something in the tears and smiles Founded in 1966 with Phillips Exeter Steve Travierso Alvin Yu News, Elissa Harwood, Peter Nelson tion in an international theatre festival, an on familiar faces changed the way I see Academy, the Washington Intern Program Arts, Mary Rockas, Andy St. academic semester in Maine and an and feel about my life and the lives entan- is available to Uppers and Seniors during Features Copy Louis, Sims Witherspoon internship program in Washington, D.C., gled with mine. I returned to campus after the spring term. Each student is assigned Derrick Kuan Aya Hamano Features, Anthony Green, Nate in an effort to balance Phillips Academy’s an emotionally trying Upper winter with a to the office of a United States Senator or Jasper Perkins Winnie Tsang Scott, Christian Vareika budget. refreshed appreciation for the school, a Representative, or an agency of the feder- Patrick Holkins Photo, Emily Gelb, Brittany Kaiser In the 12 months since you made the renewed faith in humanity, and a invigor- al government. Interns work during the decision to suspend nearly every off-cam- ated eagerness to help people through day (9-6, M-F), attend seminars, and pus program offered at Phillips Academy, community service.” observe various government branches in TO SUBSCRIBE to The Phillipian, please send an e-mail with your name our nation’s fiscal forecast has changed Alex Vispoli ’04: “[The St. John’s action. considerably. In the last quarter alone, the Island community service trip] is the most Number of students who have partici- and address to [email protected], or leave this information on our voice- economy rebounded with strength important and worthwhile thing I have pated: approximately 240 students over 37 mail by calling (978) 749-4380. The Phillipian publishes weekly on Fridays. unprecedented in the last 20 years. While done at Phillips Academy.” years. caution is still the watchword in budgetary Faculty Voice Student Voices matters, the resurgence presents an ideal Chad Green, director, Community Stephen Draheim ’04:“For a high opportunity to permanently reinstate these Service: “The South Carolina trip is truly school student – with his Senate or House programs, which are an integral part of a unique setting where students and facul- ID – to be able to walk…where the Both Off and On this academy’s philosophy, its history, and ty are given the time and space to get to world’s most powerful nation makes its its future. know each other in a completely different laws, where the United States has stum- This month, more than 650 students manner than our normal campus interac- bled and triumphed, is a truly unparalleled Without resorting to clichés, it is hard to write about the impor- signed a petition supporting the programs’ tions. Questions of social justice, faith, opportunity. To serve the American people tance of the hands-on learning that students experience when they immediate reinstatement, which I present existentialism, race, gender, etc. are lived as volunteer, helping constituents with study away from Phillips Academy. But that’s a good thing. here to you today, with the hope that you out in practice in a way that is simply not legislative concerns over the phone and in Student Government President Allegra Asplundh-Smith ’04 and will consider the issue with new vision. possible in daily interactions in Andover.” person, is also an important positive her Council have not only succeeded in examining the issue of Our off-campus programs comprise a Cantata Choir and Chamber aspect. The personal story of an Egyptian off-campus programs with a fresh perspective, they have also singular tradition, originating decades Orchestra Tour American, living in Pennsylvania, and her taken matters into their own hands. ago, of sending students beyond the aca- Number of students who have partici- abducted children, living in Egypt, in par- And the timing is perfect. With Board of Trustees President demic buildings of our campus, to test and pated: approximately 1500 students in 26 ticular touched me. I was able to help her David Underwood ’54 “not expecting to get any recommendation to find themselves in the greater world. tours. exert pressure on the State Department to from the administration on the reinstitution of those programs,” Thousands of us have benefited in these Student Voice expedite discussions with Egyptian Asplundh-Smith’s presentation to the Trustees last night on behalf pursuits of the unfamiliar, as we have Alex Limpaecher ’04: The Cantata- authorities on getting her children of the Council could not have come sooner. extended Andover’s mission out into the Orchestra tour was a great achievement returned to their mother.” For, although the Trustees justifiably made the decision to sus- spheres of national government, the arts, we all worked toward… My fondest Patrick Holkins ’04: “Along with 21 pend off-campus programs for three years in what Board environmental awareness, language memory of the tour came from the Hawaii of my peers…I developed a core under- President David Underwood ’54 then called a “down market,” the immersion and community service. trip. After rehearsing all afternoon at a standing of what I found to be an effective, national economy has staged a comeback. At the time of the The Washington Intern Program, the church, we found that the church mem- thorough legislative system. On the other Trustees’ meeting last winter, the temporary cancellation of pro- Mountain School Program and the Maine bers, in their own spirit of non sibi, had hand, I was most certainly surprised and, grams that would affect only a small number of students seemed Coast Semester, immersion in foreign cul- cooked us a large dinner, which we all ate at times, alarmed by what I discovered to like the best idea. Now, with the success of the other budget cuts, tures and languages around the world, par- together in a vast, improvised dining be a perpetual clash between equality and at least another discussion of our priorities makes sense. ticipation in the Edinburgh Fringe hall…Not only did they provide us with a exclusion, democracy and elitism in Putting a decidedly human face on the story behind the suspen- Festival, building homes on St. John’s wonderful meal, but also a church packed Washington, D.C. Though frustrating, this sion of off-campus programs like the Cantata and Chamber Island during the Alternative Spring Break with excited audience members…To be duality made my experience as a Orchestra tour and the Washington Intern Program, the student service trip, and touring with the Cantata honest, unlike theater and sports, there is Washington intern the most valuable, testimonials that the Council collected should provide the Choir and chamber orchestra—these pro- little chance to connect directly with other unique, and rewarding of my high school Trustees with a new look at an old issue. grams have changed the lives of, not a students during Orchestra…I still desper- career.” It is too easy for the community to criticize the Trustees’ budg- handful, but hundreds and hundreds of ately miss the tours.” et measures from last year as shortsighted and impersonal. In real- Andover students. Faculty Voice ity, the Board took a prudent, thoughtful route, in a way that Phillips Academy’s mission, as would minimize the number of students affected. expressed in the Statement of Purpose, Students adopt a more conservative dancing style. That does not mean, however, that we should not revive the describes these goals: “… the school seeks question. New developments, on both a national and school-wide to promote a balance of leadership, coop- level, have put us into a position to question the choices of the eration and service, together with a deeper past with an eye to the future. And what better way to respect this awareness of the global community and Academy than to question thoughtfully the authority – the author- the natural world… This obligation chal- ity in charge of our education both on and off the Andover cam- lenges students in mind, body and spirit, to pus? see beyond themselves and to go beyond the familiar…” Ultimately, the decision to bring back Not Just Any Given Sunday off-campus programs will not depend on finding the necessary money in the Academy’s annual operating budget of approximately $70 million. The return of our off-campus programs will come with Bill Belichick ’71 and our Patriots are spoiling us. Two the realization that such experiential learn- Super Bowls in three years? That total matches the number the ing is paramount in Andover’s core phi- Pats amassed during their entire history BBB (Before Bill losophy and cannot be quantified. It is Belichick). This year, the Pats are favored by nearly a touchdown time once again for you to ensure the sur- over the Carolina Panthers. The Patriots are, as they were two vival of our institution’s academic reputa- years ago, a team built on playing as one unit: defense, offense tion and the fulfillment of its core values. and special teams. The Pats slipped past the Titans and then took Student and faculty reflections on a down the Colts, in a game where they could never quite put away few of Andover’s off-campus programs: Peyton Manning and company. St. John’s Island Alternative Spring J. Birecki If you thought the Ryley Room was heated during the playoffs Break a few weeks ago, as the Patriots clashed with the Tennessee Titans on a frost-bitten Saturday night, just wait until Sunday. Perhaps it will not be Game 7 of the Red Sox and Yankees, but the room will be electric. That is, until 8 p.m., and then again at 9:30 p.m. The school is merely following normal rules by dismissing non-Seniors from Ryley at 8 p.m. – when study hours begin – and Pace of Life? Should be No Problem closing down at 9:30 p.m. – normal sign-in time for a normal Sunday night. And on a normal Sunday night, it is up to a stu- dent’s house counselor to decide if he or she can watch TV during study hours in his or her dorm. Since my arrival at Andover over Christian Vareika ’05 Andover. I, like most students, believe But this is not a normal Sunday night, not even close. This is two years ago, the subject of pace of that it hurts my pace of life; yet I must Super Bowl Sunday, and our Patriots (whether you are from New life has received ongoing attention. It PACE OF LIFE PERSPECTIVE continue to live by it while pace of life England or not, they are your team while you are a student at seems that hardly a week has gone by essence of a PA education, and what, in discussions continue. Phillips Academy) are lining up as AFC champions in Houston. in my PA career in which an adminis- the end, makes it so rewarding. I have come to accept a certain pace So treat the occasion accordingly, even if the school will not. trator, faculty member, or fellow stu- And so I was immensely pleased of life at Andover. When a report this dent has not brought up the topic. As I with Mrs. Chase’s recent announce- year found that students here at PA do feel that the issue has already attracted ment that, for now, the school will more homework per night than students The weekly editorials represent the opinion of The Phillipian editorial board. too much coverage, it is with some make no significant changes to accom- at any of its peer schools, few were sur- apprehension that I write this article. I modate pace of life concerns. I was sur- prised. I was pleased with Mrs. Chase’s do, however, find it necessary to prised and satisfied with Reverend bold decision to make no changes at the CORRECTIONS applaud a recent decision which has Ebner’s words at last Wednesday’s All- present time, but I also realize that it restored my faith in Phillips Academy. School Meeting, in which in he noted was certainly not the end of the pace of I disagreed entirely with most of the that the Academy’s most valuable tradi- life discussion. The discussion sur- As The Phillipian attempts to improve upon the content and overall design of findings of the Pace of Life Committee. tions – hard work, full days, academic rounding our pace of life could eventu- While I appreciate the great time and ally positively affect the Phillips the paper, the editorial board would like to emphasize its continued commitment pressure – contribute to what some see thought put into the Pace of Life Report as our pace of life problem. Academy community for years to to accuracy. We hope that this Corrections box will help us accomplish this goal by the various members of the come. Or, if it continues in the direc- and aid our readers in gaining a better understanding of the events, people, and But Andover’s “problems” with Committee, I feel that their sugges- pace of life seem to be ingrained in the tion in which it has been moving, it issues we cover. tions, if carried out, would have history and nature of the Academy not could simply lead to a long series of changed the very nature of our institu- as problems, but as values, traditions, irrational decisions. There are certain Correction: The Phillipian misattributed last week’s article tion. Because an outside body essen- and marks of excellence. Students do aspects of the Phillips Academy educa- about the Nordic Ski team’s meet. Cage Brewer should have tially forced the latest pace of life dis- not come to Andover for four relaxing, tion with which we must come to cussion upon the school, I suspect that easygoing years. We expect rigor and terms. Only then will the pace of life received the byline. the Committee felt a great pressure to academic intensity – basically, an problem cease to be a problem. alter the development of the PA experi- Andover education. If I, having been ence. Among the Committee’s findings All contents of The Phillipian copyright © 2004, Clarification: Two graphs of the results of our “State of the up past 2 a.m. for the last two nights, were, most notably, a reduction of per- can still realize this, I simply don’t see The Trustees of Phillips Academy, Inc. Reproduction of Academy” suvey were confusing or misleading. sonal privileges and responsibilities why it is so difficult for so many others any material herein without the express written consent of The “Dining Hall Preference by Race” chart displayed what per- that have for some time distinguished in the community to see as well. The Trustees of Phillips Academy, Inc. and the editorial Phillips Academy from its peer board of The Phillipian is strictly prohibited. centage of students in three of Commons’ four dining halls were There are areas in which we can schools. make improvement. But the solution The Phillipian is printed weekly at The Lawrence white, Asian, black, or Hispanic. For example, Lower Left was 62% The Andover experience is one of lies not in revoking our privileges and Eagle-Tribune. white, 30% Asian, 7% black, and 1% Hispanic. Since so few great personal responsibility – and that personal freedoms. In the recent “State Visit our website at http://www.phillipian.net characteristic is clear from the outset. respondents ate in Upper Left, that dining hall was omitted from of the Academy” annual survey con- The Eagle-Tribune Publishing Company, its officers, When we enroll as students, we accept ducted by The Phillipian, the majority agents and employees have acted solely as a printer of this the results. certain responsibilities and pressure. of students polled stated that the new publication and have provided no editorial comment or The “Are You Happy You Came to Andover?” graph was mis- With our many privileges (including daily schedule, implemented this year, manuscript contained herein. The Phillipian assumes full uninterrupted Internet and phone use, responsibility and liability for the content of all copy sub- leading because of its scale. The results showed that 100% of jun- worsens their pace of life. Why does which was called into question by the this schedule have a “trial” period of mitted, printed and published. The Eagle-Tribune iors, 98% of lowers, 95% of uppers and 98% of seniors are happy. Pace of Life Report), we accept, too, a two years when it is so clear that it is Publishing Company, its officers, agents and employees hectic pace of life. It is an often gruel- negatively affecting most students’ make no representations, guarantees or warranties con- ing experience, academically, physical- pace of life? This schedule will be in cerning the content of any copy submitted, printed, and The Phillipian regrets the errors. ly, and emotionally, but this is the place for the rest of my time here at published. THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENTARY JANUARY 30, 2004 3 Time To Surprising Tolerance in Castro’s Cuba Move On This is the fourth in a five-part series class. So, the Hebrew and everyone should contrast between cemeteries is due to an about the Cuban trade embargo. population dwindled Palmer Rampell ’06 hear it.’ income disparity before the revolution, a In deciding whether or not to trade to about 1,500, and I POLITICAL JOURNEY “Well, if you fact quite contrary to the current ideolo- ADAM KAPOR ’04 with a country, we must consider that was appointed presi- Gentiles want to cele- gy of socioeconomic equality. country’s human rights record. To that dent of the temple.” brate the birth of a Jew, by all means, go Believing that Jews in Cuba, effect, we will look at an average minor- Temple Beth Shalom ahead!’” although peaceably allowed, faced some ity’s presence in Cuba, the Jews. Temple Beth Shalom breathes life Religious Equality? inequitable treatment, I remarked for a What is a Jew? into this tightly-knit Jewish community The state-sponsored cemetery is a moment on the zeitgeist of America’s PHILLIPIAN “I am a Jew, un Judeo. My visa is for in Havana, providing a phrontistery for Catholic home to over 17,000 graves. attitude toward Judaism. We pride our- a Jewish humanitarian mission.” those wishing to study Torah, a center Giant mausoleums arise from the selves on more tolerance and more equi- COLUMNIST “Ah, yes, and what is a Jew?” asked for social gatherings and, of course, a ground, composed of Italian marble or table treatment, a fact primarily of the customs agent detaining me. synagogue for Friday night services. The German granite or other materials of verisimilitude. But, Castro, perhaps “A Jew is a person who is part of recently renovated temple is a wonder to ravishing opulence. The largest ones through censorship, minimizes defama- Judaism, and Judaism is a religion, like behold, exceeding in sheer beauty some compare in size to some small Cuban tion of minorities. In Cuba, I doubt that Three weeks ago, I wrote about the Christianity or Islam.” temples in Israel that I visited two years houses. Each grave has a story about its anyone overtly blames the Jews for MoveOn.org Voter Fund’s “Bush in 30 “But, how can you care about others ago. Adorned in mahogany wood, the inhabitants, eagerly recalled by a large Christ’s death or promulgates conspiracy seconds” ad contest. Since then, the if you’re not Catholic, if you’re not temple showcases an ark of sheer mar- staff of official guides of the cemetery, theories about their malignant manipula- MoveOn.org Voter Fund has raised the Christian?” ble, a monolith reflective of the who, in exchange for a fee, prevent the tion of world affairs. money to air the contest’s winner, a 30- “Jesus was Jewish.” endurance of the Jewish community. memory of the departed from ever In fact, before the Communist revo- second spot entitled “Child’s Pay,” during “No, that’s impossible!” He left me Castro and the Jews dying. Most of the stories surrounding lution, white Christian-only country the Super Bowl. CBS, however, has alone to discuss this fact with one of his Señor Miller recanted another story the graves are romantic, such as lovely clubs abounded throughout Havana. refused to run the advertisement. security cohorts. to me about Castro’s involvement in the aristocratic ladies who pined for lower Afterwards, they became social clubs, As I suggested in my previous column, I thought José Miller, a Jewish intel- Jewish community, “Several years ago, class men and committed suicide after unrestricted by race, gender, or religion. “Child’s Pay” has all the subtlety neces- lectual, would be able to shed some light the Pope visited Cuba, and he asked that facing the pain of unrequited love. Racist country clubs are sadly still com- sary for that context, which will consist on the matter. Dr. Miller, a retired sur- Christmas be a national holiday during On the other side of town, in a mon in South Florida. mainly of beer ads. CBS, however, which geon, serves as president of Temple Beth his stay. The next year, a Christian group remote, desolate place, the Jewish ceme- Overall, from my experiences, the will air a White-House-sponsored ad dur- Shalom, and serves as a beneficiary of asked Castro to make it a holiday again.” tery compares quite modestly, if at all. Jewish presence in Cuba, although ing this Super Bowl and which aired an ad Jewish Solidarity, a group licensed to “Castro then responded, ‘Last year, it All tombstones, each grave is mostly small, was still tolerated, and even during last year’s Super Bowl that argued give Americans humanitarian Visas to was a holiday because of the Pope. If undistinguishable from any other, by spared of some American anti-Semitic that drug use provides money to terrorists, Cuba. you want it to be one this year, you’ll either decoration or by story—most have tendencies. Castro, quite outside the claims that “Child’s Pay” is too controver- Dr. Miller explained about the want it next year, so let’s talk about mak- none. Except for two gravediggers, the stereotype of mad dictator, seems to sial to air. Jewish presence, “Before the revolution, ing it a holiday forever, not just one year mass of attendants must be on perma- actively encourage equal treatment of “Child’s Pay” contains no dialogue a community of about 15,000 Jews lived at a time.’ nent hiatus. But, most likely, the stark minorities. and one line of voice-over accompanied in Cuba. Most of them were members of “He proceeded to form a committee by block text. That one line, “Guess who’s the working middle class. But, the revo- of religious groups in the city. And I going to pay off President Bush’s $1 tril- lution created only two classes: the attended on behalf of the Jews.” lion deficit?” is factual. A letter from lower Cuban class and the upper tourist “After about five hours of discus- MoveOn.org notes that President Bush has class, a phenomenon commonly referred sion, through which I remained silent, run up a $1 trillion budget deficit— to as ‘tourism apartheid.’ In fact, imme- though everyone else spoke dynamical- although the figures released last week by diately after the revolution, Castro tried ly, Castro announced, ‘I want to hear the Congressional Budget Office suggest to dissolve the professions of both law from José Miller. How do the Jews feel that that number is low. and accounting, occupations held by about this?’ A $1 trillion budget deficit is alarming. many Jews. Thus, these Jews emigrated, “I replied, ‘It’s not our purpose to First, my generation will be paying the because they were losing jobs and not say. It is a Christian holiday.’ service on that debt for years. In other desirous of becoming part of the lower ‘Well, you must have some opinion words, in the future the government will have to spend money servicing that debt, money that could otherwise have been spent on services useful to Americans of my generation. Secondly, no nation can sustain deficits indefinitely without losing credibility in a financial sense, with dire consequences to our standard of living. Recognizing Talent CBS has a vested interest, however, in not alarming the White House. As I write, President Bush is likely to sign into law a bill that will allow television networks to Will Andover Jami Makan ’04 school where talent own stations that reach 39 percent of the help or hurt your is not exceptional. U.S. TV audience. Previously, Congress chances of getting OPINION Thus, these Andover had set the cap at 35 percent. into college? This question appeared in students’ college admission chances The bill is tailored for Fox and CBS, the 2004 State of the Academy Survey, have been jeopardized. which both currently reach approximately printed in last week’s Phillipian. Fortunately, Andover has an excel- 39 percent of the TV audience. Said Sen. The results of this survey were lent College Counseling team, which John McCain, R-Arizona, “The fix is in. shocking: the number of students who must work to make the situation more They grandfathered in Fox and CBS…I believe Andover will hurt their admis- bearable. Our College Counselors have think it’s an insult to the American taxpay- sion chances increased by grade level, served as admissions officers and coun- Campus Anti-Grinding Patrol: “Am I allowed to er.” culminating with a 48 percent figure for selors at prestigious institutions includ- An e-mail from MoveOn.org notes the Senior class. College Counseling ing Kenyon College, Oberlin College, shoot for the macarena?” B. Doyle that CBS’s refusal to air “Child’s Pay” is Director John Anderson commented, St. Paul’s School, Johns Hopkins not “a progressive-vs.-conservative issue. “We would never want a student to University, Chadwick School, Concord The airwaves are publicly owned, so we think that being here would affect his or Academy, and Wellesley College. have a fundamental right to hear view- her chances of But the results points from across the ideological spec- Political Lessons admission.” of the State of the trum….this practice of arbitrarily turning However, his rec- “Whereas Andover’s Academy Survey down ads that may be ‘controversial’ – ommendation that reveal that many especially if they’re controversial simply impact on college admis- because they take on the President – just students instead sion may remain unclear, students, and espe- concentrate on cially Seniors, do From the Pros isn’t right.” Andover’s unusually vig- So, what’s the point? “taking advantage not count on even Recently, the line Eliza Hartrich ’06 ership positions. First, take action. Visit of the opportunities orous and challenging the finest College between politics and NFL coaches also OPINION www.MoveOn.org/cbs/ad. MoveOn.org and resources here” nature is undeniable.” Counseling team to sports has become provide some useful claims that citizens have sent over 430,000 alarmed me. This ensure that col- blurred, as evidenced by Patriots quar- lessons for American voters as they elect e-mails and phone calls to CBS asking the assertion called for leges and universi- terback Tom Brady’s presence at a President. Take former Washington network to stop its censorship. CBS might students to disregard the question of ties accurately recognize their talent. President Bush’s State of the Union Redskins’ coach Steve Spurrier as a not decide to air the ad, but they’ll listen to Andover’s impact on college admis- Although Juniors are still becoming speech. Of course, this could be the prime example. Spurrier had been a a half-million people. sion. acquainted with Andover, 15 percent of mere result of Laura Bush’s crush on the wildly successful coach at the Second, CBS’s refusal to air the ad fur- Whereas Andover’s impact on col- them believe that their decision to go dreamy Pats QB, but that’s a different University of Florida for nearly 20 years ther demonstrates that television is not a lege admission may remain unclear, here will lower their chances at the top story altogether. President Bush also when the Redskins hired him as their democratic medium. Oligopolies, imper- Andover’s unusually vigorous and chal- colleges and universities. This pes- included in his address to the nation that head coach in 2002. Spurrier had little fect markets dominated by a handful of lenging nature is undeniable. Andover simism must be addressed, as it indi- night the fundamental question of NFL experience, but nevertheless large firms, are rarely democratic. and its peer schools represent remark- cates irresponsibility on the part of our steroid use in sports. It doesn’t stop planned to transform the NFL. Similarly, Television, dominated by CBS, Fox, and able exceptions among America’s pub- school. there, however. the campaigns of President Bush in 2000 others, is no exception. The public owns lic and private secondary schools. So, will Andover help or hurt your Indeed, there are some similarities and Howard Dean in 2004 promised to the airwaves, yet a large section of the Unlike the majority of students on cam- chances of getting into college? The between the election of political leaders transform Washington. Spurrier hoped public represented here by MoveOn.org and the selection of NFL head coaches. to introduce an offense that consisted of cannot make its voice heard, despite hav- an aggressive passing attack and relied ing raised the money necessary to pay for D. Kuan little on the running game that most NFL the ad. coaches consider the foundation of a Speech which must be okayed by a football team. large corporation like CBS is not free The year before Spurrier’s arrival, speech. When government and corporate the Redskins’ record was 8-8. In the giants get too chummy, as here when CBS 2002-2003 season, the Redskins were 7- is receiving a gift from the government in 9, and the next season they were a dis- the form of relaxed ownership restrictions, mal 5-11. This January, Spurrier most citizens of our democracy tend to resigned in frustration as head coach of lose. This situation reminds me of an old the Washington Redskins. In his two joke: seasons as head coach, his offense con- Alittle kid asks his father, “Daddy, can sistently ranked as one of the NFL’s you explain politics?” worst. The Redskins have recently hired “Consider our family as an example,” Joe Gibbs as their head coach, with his the father replies. “Since I make the decades of NFL experience, three Super money, we’ll call me Capitalism. Your Bowl rings, and beliefs in a sound, run- mother decides how to spend the money, based offense. When we consider voting so we’ll call her the Government. We take for presidential candidates with little care of your needs, so you’re the People. Washington experience who want to Your baby brother is the Future, and the transform our nation, perhaps we should maid is the Working Class. Do you under- stop a moment to think of Steve stand now, son?” Spurrier’s utter failure as Redskins’ head “I’m not sure I do,” the son replied. coach. “May I have some time to think about it?” We can take the similarities between That night, the kid wakes up to the politics and the NFL even further. sound of his baby brother’s crying. He dis- Should we consider giving politicians covers that the baby brother has soiled his penalties if they display unsportsman- diaper. He walks to his parents’ room. He like conduct during a debate? Should finds that his mother is asleep, and conse- they receive the same punishment for quently can’t pay much attention to the excessive celebration? Maybe we could kid. Next, the kid walks to the maid’s pus, I spent half of my secondary school divided response to this question in last Consider the debate during presiden- fine senators for failing to attend senate tial elections concerning whether the sessions, just as we fine football players room, where he finds his father and the career elsewhere. As a ninth and tenth week’s survey demonstrates Andover office of governor or senator better pre- for missing practice. Four years ago pol- maid doing something that a six-year-old grader, I attended a prestigious private students’ bitterness, and more impor- doesn’t understand. pares a candidate for the presidency. A itics seemed to begin operating accord- school in Southern California. I hoped I tantly reaffirms the need for faculty, governor occupies the highest position ing to NFL rules. When the 2000 presi- The next morning, the kid explains could continue to shine at Andover just staff, and administration to convey the politics: “While the Government is sound of power at the state level, whereas a dential election ended in a virtual tie as I had thrived at my former secondary talent of each of the students more fully asleep, Capitalism is screwing [sic] the senator occupies a less authoritative role between George W. Bush and Al Gore, a Working Class, the People are being school. When I arrived on campus, and accurately. Andover must do justice at the national level. Similar questions month-long overtime ensued. The ignored, and the future is full of…” however, I realized that Phillips to those students who work daily to arise when selecting an NFL head coach. Supreme Court kicked the game-win- Well, maybe this year, through actions Academy students operate on an entire- enrich its community. People on this NFL franchises have the option of ning field goal on December 12 to grant like those of MoveOn.com’s members, we ly different level. The standard here campus are still hesitant to accept and choosing either a college head coach, the victory to Bush. can reawaken the government. Maybe seemed to be, and indeed is, excellence. proclaim the fact that Andover is con- who better understands the responsibili- So as we go through this strange then the government will start defending Because of Andover’s unusually siderably more challenging than most ties of ultimate authority, but may not be time when Super Bowls and primaries the interests of the people that it repre- bright student body, the accomplish- schools in America. If our community familiar with the challenges presented collide, we begin to ponder the possibil- sents. The future is full of hope. ments of many students tend to be over- does not understand or act upon this by an NFL playbook, or an NFL coordi- ities of Tom Brady as President of the looked. These students could have truth, then our student body’s college nator, who knows the intricacies of blitz United States and George W. Bush as Adam Kapor can be reached at: stood out at their previous local schools, admission chances will definitely be packages and two-tight end sets, but coach of the Washington Redskins. [email protected] but instead chose to attend Andover, a hurt. generally has less experience with lead- Which is more disturbing? I cannot say. 4 THE PHILLIPIAN ARTS January 30, 2004 Music Theater Seeger’s Songs Rabbot Cont.

Luke Cahill Share Spirit Continued from Page 1 These phenomenal girls were fol- lowed by none other than the all-male a “Some songs make people forget of performing for the audience, he cappella sensation known as “The their troubles, some songs help people demanded that the audience sing along Yorkies.” “The Yorkies” were wel- understand their troubles, and some Sarah Hong with him. Starting off with the classic, comed onstage by the eardrum- pierc- few songs help people do something Photo by N. Bowen “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” he ing screams of the girls in the audience. about their troubles.” led all members of the audience like a A commonly known name on campus well. Lawrence youth group Hope And so folk artist/peace activist conductor leading his choir. He after their All-School Meeting appear- Street celebrated their appreciation Pete Seeger set the tone for an evening declared, “Some people are singing ance, “The Yorkies” busted out an with a hip-hop dance, choreographed to of music and contemplation. As the very well, but some people aren’t unconventional song that left most of “Me Against the Music” by Britney audience poured into Cochran Chapel singing. How do you think we’re going the audience rolling on the floor. The Spears. The talented troupe of both on Friday night, the atmosphere to save the world if you don’t partici- song, entitled “Enormous Penis,” was male and female dancers caused even seemed to buzz with anticipation, while pate?” It was touching to see members, hilarious to say the least. Yes, that’s the older members of the audience to everyone prepared themselves for an both young and old, to join together in right, folks — they went there. event to remember. singing a song that Next, Juli Min ’05 and Ritchie per- The People’s gave people a hope formed their original song “Let You Music of what to see in Know.” It was a clear standout. Ritchie Network, or the future. alternated between pizzing (plucking) PMN, hosted He ended and bowing her violin, while Min thisConcert with another clas- played the guitar. Despite their excel- “The Spirit of sic, “This Little lent musicianship, it was Min’s voice Resistance!,” Light of Mine”. that stood out. These two Uppers beau- which was As if being trans- tifully performed this simple song. devoted to ported back to The band “Tax Free” then played songs of free- 1960’s in the Marvin Gaye’s “Heard it Through the dom and churches where Grapevine.” The vocals, provided by struggle. The Dr. Martin Luther Jacqui Leboutillier ’05 and supported PMN is a non- King, Jr. would by Yorkies Chris Lynch ’04 and Sam profit corpora- revive protesters duPont ’04, were great. The song had a tion made up for civil rights, unique sound, and the group enter- of musicians, the Cochran tained the audience with the interesting storytellers, Chapel filled mix of instruments. dancers, poets, with the rejoicing The next act was something that no artists, and sounds of the audience member will be able to forget. many types of simple chorus What can I say about Jeff Cutts’ per- community being sung over formance of Billy Joel’s “Piano Man?” activists,who and over. He played the piano, harmonica, and are working For Mr. sang this classic crowd-pleaser. After for progres- Seeger, this scene his performance, the audience burst sive, social is the one thing into wild applause, showing their change. The that brings him so appreciation for his outstanding musi- evening com- much joy. He cal talent. bined all the exclaimed, “I Following “Piano Man,” the well- aspects of the don’t care about known campus rock band “Steal Your PMN with a how many people Face” took to the stage. Performing wide variety are listeners to their version of Phish’s “Julius,” “Steal of acts with music, I care Your Face” did a great job conveying many per- about how many the feeling of the song. As always, their formers com- people are mak- energy was amazing, and the vocal ing from many ing music.” He duet, provided by Jon Weigel ’05 and different back- embodied every- Alison Wheeler ’05, was sweet. The grounds. This thing that the sound, though a little poor in the begin- group even night was sup- ning, cleared up by the end of the song, included some posed to honor. much to the delight of the audience. students and His terrific stage Closing out the show was the new faculty from presence and 80’s band “Blakk Spyder.” Although I the PA com- ability to move a couldn’t take notes on this piece munity as handful of mem- because I was “getting rocked,” I can well. bers to tears demon- tell you this: “Rock You Like a The perform- strated his passion for Hurricane” and “Wheel in the Sky” cheer and sing along to the upbeat tune. ance kicked off with the PMN chorus bringing joy to people through per- have never been played with as much Although, the dance was in Cochran rendition of a spiritual about Harriet formance. spirit and intensity as they were by the Chapel and not on MTV, the group’s Tubman. Their flowing harmonies and The impact he left on the crowd was members of “Blakk Spyder.” Led by precise moves and clean choreography enthusiastic appearance engaged audi- incredible. Members of the audience Marty Quinones ’04, the band had the made the dance look like it had been ence members, who clapped and sang. said it was an emotional experience and entire audience down in front of the taken right out of Britney’s music Their brief performance started off the said that they were witnessing history stage “rocking out”— moshing and video. Although they were clearly tal- evening, setting the night’s tone by in the making. One audience member even crowd-surfing to the sounds of J. Bovaird/The Phillipian ented and brought a modern flair to the reminding the audience of past strug- commented that especially in such “The Scorpions” and “Journey.” Azure’s Whitney Kelly ’04 and BHD evening’s line up of performers, the gles and how people overcame them. troublesome times, this type of inspira- “Blakk Spyder” ended the show with a and Me’s Nate Scott ’05 impress dance seemed somewhat out of place. It audiences with their strong voices at Jump-starting the calm atmosphere, tional leader is greatly needed. His huge blast and was a definite crowd was quite unexpected to see a dance of last weekend’s Rabbot Cabaret per- PA’s Gospel Choir took center stage. It candid personality and lack of superfi- favorite. that genre performed, since it had an formances. was quite surprising that this group of ciality made his performance the most I know what you are thinking: How extreme modern edge. It did, however, unauditioned students and faculty put touching and motivational of the whole can he write this entire article without hilarious and innovative original entertain the audience and display the forth such strong harmonies and ener- evening. He truly inspired people to go mentioning the hilarious chemistry sketches by the dynamic duo. Cameos fluidity and strength that each dancer getic melodies. With only a piano and out and support freedom through any- between the hosts French and Kuan? by Uzoma Iheagwara ’04 and Bill possessed. tambourine as accompaniment, the way possible, whether it be through, Well, I can’t. These two made the show. Beregi ’04, made the show complete. Although all of the acts were good, choir sang of being thankful for every- music, art or dance. The evening Of course the music was spectacular, Special recognition also goes out to the majority of the audience was there thing they had. encouraged all people not to be afraid but without these two guys and their Taylor Allbright ’04 and Dan Meller to see one specific performer, Pete What made them even more enjoy- to shine their light and to think about funny antics, the show wouldn’t have ’04, the show’s directors. If you don’t Seeger. Appearing onstage with just a able to watch was their obvious desire how, if we all cared about love, free- been what it was. know anything about directing a show banjo and a mic, Pete captured all of to sing. Every single member seemed dom and justice, life could be like one The Lord of the CVS Card and Uz like Rabbot Cabaret, it is one of the the audience’s attention with his hum- ecstatic to be singing and participating that is somewhere over the rainbow. the Ape were just two of the many most demanding and exhausting tasks ble attitude and charming wit. Instead together. Although the females outnum- you can imagine. bered the males quite significantly, the Yet again, Rabbot Cabaret was the bass and tenor section carried them- highlight of the weekend, and possibly selves well and were not drowned out the whole winter term. “Between Blakk by the female voices. Their clean syn- Theater Spyder,” “The Yorkies,” “Angkst”, and copation and high spirits caused mem- the hilarious emcees, the show had bers from Lawrence girls choir to stand something for everyone. When Rabbot and applaud, bridging the gap that Cabaret comes around next year, you sometimes separates our two communi- A Buzz in the Classroom can be sure that the directors will be ties from mixing together. hard-pressed to beat this year’s show. The evening was not just about singing songs, but dancing to them as The one-act play opens up to a pair deeply engaged in a post-date conver- Chris Zegel sation. At first, their dialogue seems ordinary; however, the audience soon the pair of bugs partake in a rather… learns that both actors are mayflies. vocal mating ritual. After he frankly Time Flies, written by David Ives explains that mayflies live for only one Are You an Ill and directed by Abby Seldin ’05, made day, both of the insects immediately its classroom theatre debut this past begin to panic. More humor is found in Thespian? Sunday. the jokes both paralleling the human The classroom starred Anne Sharp dating psyche and fears of mortality ’05 and Danny Silk ’07 as May and that we feel facing our own death. Horace, a pair of unusual insects. Sharp Sharp did a great job in illustrating and Silk managed to capture the initial female sexual dissatisfaction, and Silk awkward moments of the show with provokes more than his share of laughs (We Almost Let their masterful command of the script. with his response to their impending Full of puns that related to the doom. Taking into consideration the Kuan Write for swamp setting of the show, Ives’ script cast’s timeframe of a week and a half to was original and innovative. prepare for the show, and a total of six Arts...) After the flies settle down, they rehearsals that they managed to hold, decide to turn on the TV, featuring Ben the quality of the show rivaled many Kuller ’06 as David Attenborough, the that have gone up with much more host of a nature special entitled time. Seldin said her actors “were won- IF YOU HAVE “Swamp Life.” Donning his safari hat derful, dedicated, and committed.” and vest, Kuller provides fact after fact Surely no one left the theater without a THE SKILLS: about “the lowly mayfly.” Annoyed, good laugh. May and Horace display their disdain, Danny Silk explained, “The show which results in loud audience laughter. was really worth being a part of. I While Kuller discusses the cycle of thought that acting in the show was Steve x2775 “meeting, mating, meeting, mating,” going to be very difficult, due to the Sharp and Silk demonstrate their part in abstract theme; but our ingenious direc- Katie x6646 the simple cycle just as described. tor made it simple and easy to grasp. It After the insects have a brief scare over turned out to be very fun, and a great Courtesy of Anthony Reyes a nearby frog, Kuller tells of the experience.” mayfly’s “affectionate” tendencies and Danny Silk ’07 and Anne Sharp ’05 as mayflies in “Time Flies.” THE PHILLIPIAN ARTS January 30, 2004 5 Music Theater Battle of The Beats Too Much Light Derrick Nnuro Makes the Baby Go Blind Gloves came off on Friday night when the rescheduled Rap Battle took place in Ryley Room. The essence of the rap battle, the proclamation of one’s dominance over his or her competitor, was evident in the rhymes of of PA rap- pers. As tensions mounted, some fell to the pressure, while others capitalized on the weakness of their opponents. The battle began with a “rap off” of sorts, where Dawson Gage ’06, Desmond Bonhomme-Isaiah ’06, Paul Fenstermaker ’04, and Jessie Pak ’04 affirmed their arrival with rhymes that seemed to satisfy the anxious crowd. Late-comer Alex Thorn ’04 command- ed the crowd’s attention when he entered Ryley Room; he did not disap- point with his “sick” lyrics. Late entry Winston Shaw ’05 changed the dichotomy of the game when he attacked Thorn for writing his lyrics. Shaw’s unabashed remarks shocked the audience members and established the atmosphere of a true rap battle. When the head-to-head competi- tions began, Fenstermaker was out, but the remaining rappers did not hold back. Dawson Gage entertained the audience with his “skills infinite” and humorous rhymes. His understanding and acceptance of the fact that he was a dark horse won the approval of the audience. The second head-to-head battle proved to be an unexpected one. His good start did not translate into a good finish, as Winston Shaw threw in the towel with some more time to spare. Jessie Pak failed to take advantage of his opponent’s misfortune; his fast- paced rap style confused the audience. With Pak’s disqualification for his use of profanity, Shaw, with renewed confi- dence, was back in the game. The last head-to-head battle between Thorn and Bonhomme-Isaiah turned into a battle between teacher and Lily Kelting ’04 and Melanie Kress ’05 and Nick Papadopolous ’04 Chloe Hurley ’05 react on sell their stuff. stage. J. Bovaird/The Phillipian

announced, “You Alex Lebow ’05 puts his announced, “Let’s leg’s sister was great: telling of near- Anna Ho have just seen ‘No thumb down to express eat the props!” fatal incident in a shoe store. Chris Tech! No Tech!’” – his disagreement with the and was then the first perform- audience. chased around the ance of 30 distinctly stage by a young Who will buy this cell phone memorable plays. man in the class of ’05. for four bucks?! How ’bout this hat? It was up to the audience to decide In between acts, the audience held In “I Remember the Leg,” Two dollars, anyone? Three? Hey, the order in which they would see the running debates over their favorites, everybody look at this nice wallet! Do I plays: a clothesline strung with multi- which changed as the night progressed Alex Lebow ’05, who acted hear five dollars…five dollars? Going colored paper, each with the title of a as the extremely talented cast performed throughout the night with once, going twice, gone, to the girl in different play, hung across the stage. in a range of acts that ran from comic to the fourth row. Or how about: an hour Steinbach once again exploded with touching to disturbing. great clarity and sincerity, and a half of dazzling talent in 30 Neo- commotion as people in the audience Lily Kelting’s timing was perfect in Futurist Plays from Too Much Light shouted their picks, and the cast ran her peppy instruction on how to turn old promised he would never for- Makes the Baby Go Blind, created by back and forth rearranging the titles. greeting cards into letters to politicians Greg Allen and directed by Caroline One of the best parts of the show was its in the satirical “The Minute Activist,” get the leg that killed his Claflin ’05, for only $1? Yes! I am interactivity – I quickly lost my antici- by Ayun Halliday. father. SOLD. pation-of-the-Sunday-crunch-blues in Nick Pappadopoulos and Emma I stepped into Steinbach Theatre on Dorsey used great expression in “Title,” Saturday night, and was escorted to my by Greg Allen. Nick did everything he seat on the arm of Chris Lynch ’04, who could to get noticed – contorting his navigated through the circus rioting body into horizontal positions - before Lynch made everyone laugh with his around us, as the cast auctioned off var- finally partaking in a flirting match with line “the leg kicked my ass” and Alex ious items, jumped through hula hoops, An elderly lady Emma, built not out of sentences but of Lebow, who acted throughout the night and had a tug-of-war. announced, “Let’s eat the descriptions of types of communication: with great clarity and sincerity, prom- Once all sales had been made final, “over-confident statement”, “fake ised he would never forget the leg that the cast members lined up and intro- props!” and was promptly laughter”– and Emma’s sizzling “bril- killed his father. duced themselves: Kendra Allenby ’05, liant, scathing remark with literary allu- Kendra Allenby was magnetic in Ryan Chapoteau ’04, Darren DeFreeuw chased around the stage by a sions and long-term devastating scato- “Look, Reach, Pull” by Phil Ridarelli as C. Zegel/The Phillipian ’04, Emma Dorsey ’06, Chloé Hurley logical implications!” she described sky diving and created the ’05, Lily Kelting ’04, Melanie Kress young man from the class of Chloé Hurley left the audience shiv- illusion that she was falling through the Alex Thorn ’04 speaks to a ’05, Alex Lebow ’05, Chris Lynch ’04, beat at this weekend’s rap ’05. ering in “Misgiven,” by Heather air. battle. Nick Pappadopoulos ’04, and Virginia Riordan. As she drew a bull’s eye in red In “Choice of Vegetable,” by Tim Sweeney ’06. lipstick on the bare back of a female cast Reinhard, the cast, at a restaurant, Suddenly, the lights went out. At the member, she told of how the strange ordered what they wanted in life – with student. Both rappers claimed the posi- prospect of canceling the show because hostility people showed rape victims witty lines from Ryan Chapoteau, who tion of teacher, but in the end, the audi- of technical failure, Chris Lynch had a was “like being raped all over again.” decided on “the nasty divorce with huge ence decided on Thorn. nervous breakdown. He wildly blinded “I Remember the Leg,” by Dave alimony payments,” and Darren As the ultimate battle drew closer, the audience with his flashlight, and favor of becoming a part of the show. Awl, was an off-beat comic sketch about DeFreeuw, who was uncertain about the tensions rose as the anxious crowd threatened with a gun. The cast warned In “Understudy,” by Heather a leg with homicidal tendencies. heterosexuality. him to calm down and brandished their anticipated a fierce war of words Riordan, each cast member switched Virginia Sweeney fit like a “foot in Providing a wonderfully different own guns, until Chris was reduced to a between Shaw and Thorn. The audi- places with a member of the audience, sock” in her role as the leg’s adoptive and entertaining night, Too Much Light writhing, sobbing mass… and, as the who were given cards with lines to read mother, and quirkily recounted “mas- burned original drama into the theatrical ence’s support of Gage, the underdog, lights miraculously came on he immediately earned him the first spot in out. Hilarity ensued, as an elderly lady saging its foot.” Melanie Kress as the retina of each audience member. the final battle. As Thorn and Shaw pre- pared for battle, the crowd hoped for an uninhibited response from Thorn to Shaw’s earlier remarks. A NDOVER F OOTLIGHTS But Thorn’s impressive rhymes were no match for Shaw’s renewed vigor. With his “get the job done” atti- tude, Shaw blazed with controversial Student Musicians to Music Department lyrics that brought the interested spec- Perform in Winter Term celebrates annual Mozart tators to their feet. His uninhibited style Chamber Society Concert Addison Gallery Reception Weekend! HAMLET EXTRAS defined the true meaning of the rap bat- WANTED! tle. Members of the Academy TONIGHT, Friday from 5:30 TONIGHT, Friday at 7:30 With the crowd’s support from the Chamber Society, headed by p.m. to 7:30 p.m., this winter’s p.m. in the Timken Room, the Extras are wanted for this previous battle, Shaw trounced Gage in co-presidents Arianna Warsaw- term’s Theater 520 production the final round. Gage did not wither featured artists, Richard Serra visiting Bala Brass Quintet of Hamlet, directed by under the pressure, but the majority of Fan ’04, Jenn Jhun ’04, and and Sue William, will be avail- will perform an intimate con- Alex Limpaecher ’04. The Instructors in Theater Jean St. the crowd had their mind set on Shaw. able to speak with attendees cert of works celebrating the Pierre and Kevin Heelan. When the people cast their final vote, concert will be held in three on their openings at the birthday of Wolfgang one-hour sessions on Saturday Interested members of the there was no doubt in anyone’s mind Addison Gallery this term. Amadeus Mozart. The community must be available that Shaw had “gotten the job done.” from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Come enjoy food and drink Andover Chamber Players, a Timken Room in Graves. two Monday evenings in PA’s rap battle was a fitting tribute and some insightful discussion group of faculty performers, February, as well as the tech to the lyricists who use spoken word as Always an incredible display on art! will perform a concert of con- a therapeutic medium. The event creat- of the instrumental talent here certos on Sunday at 3 p.m. in week before performances. ed an understanding of the level of dif- at Andover, the evening is also the Cochran Chapel. Contact stage manager Taylor ficulty to free-style rap. Overall, the the perfect choice for Music Allbright ’04 if interested. choice made by PA’s rappers to take on 200 students looking to cover such a challenge was one that took their term concert require- courage; they should be commended ments. for that. 6 THE PHILLIPIAN FEATURES JANUARY 30, 2004

by Hillary Fischer-Groban Obviously, “nature” (pshaw) And then I kicked that stupid FEATURES SCUTTLE lives in some big stupid crystal weasel. It just lay there and took clean river. She is in plays every it. That wuss didn’t even try to by Anthony Green FEATURES BAY CITY ROLLER I love road kill. I love when weekend, and no one ever sees defend himself against the wrath I drive up from Boston on Route them because she is always of my leather boot. telling us to go, but she’s just a One time, Lee Rotenberg So the theme for this week is 128 and gaze out the wind- nature. While to most people this really bad actress. ’05 and I were “going for a shield, slaying small rodents would seem like a potentially with the McDonald’s cup that I I really like that song…by walk” in the Sanctuary when we funny topic, allowing Features tossed out the window careless- me…called…“I wear fur.” I get heard some birds singing. So we writers to talk about chasing ly. Why can’t nature be as fun as in all these fights with people shot them. Yeah, we just opened squillers (yes, squillers) and littering? Sometimes, nature cuz of my fur pants and shoes fire on those sons of other birds befriending that hermit named leaves me voice mail messages, and stuff. They argue, “Fur is species…with slingshots. Then Brunhillda who lives in the and she’s all like, “Why you murder.” They say fur can’t Lee said “I sometimes wonder Sanctuary, nature holds no joy for gotta let your dogs defecate all defend itself in court or whatev- what road kill would taste me. I am absolutely terrified of over my fine self? Why didn’t er. They say I shouldn’t be so like…” That is a story for anoth- nature and everything within it. you come to my play this week- cruel to nature’s pets. To them I er day, quit hassling me. I will Even those little seed pod things end? It was really good, blah say: “You must mean nature’s not tell that story now. Maybe that float around in the air make me want to cry myself to sleep at blah blah.” I just stroke my big candy.” Yeah, that’s right. I over dinner? A big, juicy road called minks, dogs, cats, birds, kill dinner? Just kidding… night, and if it weren’t for the zebra fur carpet and smoke a bubble that I walk around in every cigarette made out of rabbit or planes, and trains nature’s Remember that period of candy. several months when it snowed day, I’d be much less inclined to whatever and tell her to go mate leave the comfort of my dorm. with herself. I decided that the whole cul- a lot? That was wicked annoy- prit who started the “Hillary ing. The snow kept covering up It was somewhat recently Snow is totally nature’s (and by somewhat recently, I isn’t allowed to eat nature’s all the creepy men hiding B. Kaiser/The Phillipian dandruff. mean 15 seconds ago, when I candy anymore” campaign must behind trees in the Sanctuary Anthony Green ’05, blinded by consumerist lust, makes a bee- Also, rain is nature’s dan- decided to make up the story I’m line for McKee Floyd’s ’04 Burberry scarf. druff. be my old nemesis: the weasel. that try to stare at Nathan Hale about to tell) that I remembered a In conclusion, whenever I So I went up to the weasel, and girls. And by creepy men, I childhood experience I had in soon calmed down when I real- attention was simply too great, see snow or rain, I throw large I was like, “You must have been mean Fuess. And by Fuess, I nature that may have left me with ized that he was still in his pre In and in the end two of the world’s quantities of Head and telling people I’m not allowed mean the three old members of my current scars. From the day I The Army Now days, when he greatest actors were lost in a bru- Shoulders into nearby rivers, in to eat you anymore ’cuz you AC/DC that hang out in the learned to walk, I simply loved then became one of the leading tal battle lasting over 15 hours. hopes that they will knock it off. don’t like it, you little punk.” Sanctuary selling cigarettes to walking around outside and play- sex symbols in America. Anyways, a little bit after the small puppies. Those cruel ing with everything nature had to Somewhat calmed by this realiza- battle, I woke up face-down in dudes. offer. From small bugs to the tion, I sat down with Pauly to my neighbor’s out-of-ground Another brilliant addition to nuclear waste dump 15 feet from have a chat. Things weren’t going pool holding the United States my manifesto: If nature is so my house, every time I stepped so bad at first, with a few spirited Constitution (the actual one) and great, why doesn’t she have her outside it was an adventure. Then, political debates (he was a little being shot at by an FBI helicop- own website? Side note: Why everything changed for the worst. conservative, but not as conserva- ter. I can’t really say what this doesn’t she have her real phone One day when I was about six tive as CASSIE TOGNONI, THE article has to do with nature, but I number listed in the Directory? years old, I had been venturing in MOST CONSERVATIVE PER- do know that I’m really afraid to She never shows up for work the forest for much too long. SON IN THE WORLD, RIGHT go into the woods now. “But Having forgotten to pack my OF RUSH LIMBAUGH AND Anthony,” you might ask, “why duty in the Head of School’s peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich, THAT GREEN FURRY THING don’t you just not eat brightly Office, so I bet Ms. Chase does- I needed a quick fix before I got FROM THE MUPPETS WHO colored mushrooms and make n’t like her too much either. back to my house for a snack. ATE GARBAGE) and friendly your peace with God over Pauly Once I’m done eating road Looking around the forest floor, I discussion about the pace of life and Christopher?” While that kill and throwing Head and noticed a small patch of brightly here at Andover. (I REMEMBER might be a valid question, my Shoulder on the snow, I often try colored mushrooms next to the THAT GUY’S NAME NOW. IT answer is way too long and seri- to spray paint over the hole in base of a tree. Much like a moth WAS OSCAR.) ous to be put into the Features the ozone layer with hairspray, attracted to a light-bulb, I ran Tthe real horror started when section. Maybe someday, with to, you know, glue it back towards the mushrooms and ate Pauly Shore confronted Christ- the right companion, I’ll be able together. I go to CVS, buy all of all of them in a voracious manner. opher Walken on the stroll back to to venture into the woods again, their hairspray, and, because I At first I felt fine, but only min- my house. I tried to break things even if only for the squillers. don’t really know where the utes later the trouble started to up, but the competition for my hole in the ozone is, I just spray begin. it all over the air until I run out. Hearing footsteps nearby, I My first suggestion: We was delighted that my parents had need to get rid of nature. And come to look for me. Turning that weird girl that hangs around around, however, I found that it was not my parents at all, but the her all day. That girl is so E. Gelb/The Phillipian one and only Pauly Shore. While Hillary Fischer-Groban ’05 wants to show you what’s below strange. at first I was intimidated by his her pants: a defenseless wild animal she prepares to stomp. THE END. tremendous size and strength, I

Ways to Get in Touch With Nature at PA

10. Get on your bike and blaze down to the by Nate Scott was approached by a young gen- tocracy (’05), was pleased to see committed man (way to go, kid!) FEATURES SLAPPY THE SQUIRREL tleman of Eastern descent. someone of similar stature of my and that one of their mass had Bird Sanctuary, you damn tree-hugger. “Runteldat!” the young rap- own. The young chap, Henry already had an involvement with scallion said to me. I queried him Harrison Hall Goldstein IV, of the me of the romantic disposition. As I burrow my way through as to what I was to run and tell to estate of Chicago, was on a simi- They soon realized that we were the swamp that is Jane Austen's someone. lar tramp as I, and both of us, hardly suitable, and sprinted off in 9. Make a terrarium; breed freshmen in it; Pride and Prejudice, I think I will “Shutup, you crazy Saltine!” being of sound mind and disposi- the other direction, making up for write my article in the style of teach them how to think, to build, to love! he replied. (I, though never to be tion, decided to continue on with lost time they could’ve spent woo- whatever century that godforsak- sure of his original context and our journey together. ing upperclassmen. en book was written. Here you prejudice, believe he was referring At this point we encountered I realize now I’m more than are… to the cracker.) The young small- an assemblage of youthful ladies halfway through my article. It’s 8. Join Ian “The Body” Schmertzler ’05 in eyed one then sprayed me with a who were flitting around with almost as bad as the book I’m imi- Being of sound mind and dis- his lifelong mission of vengeance against the contraption that projected water such a loud disposition that tating (emphasis on “almost”) position, and having nothing with- on whatever or whoever the noz- Harrison and I, being of sound and I have yet to talk about the erto that would suggest otherwise, squirrels of the Academy. zle of said disposition was aimed mind and disposition, came to a topic- which is nature. I am at a I decided one cool and crisp win- at. I thought it to be a very unrea- just conclusion that they were point now which the Spanish refer try morn that I would undertake a sonable and maladjusted attack on annoying as all heck. The girls, to as, “Un Disastro.” So, to finish jaunt across campus to the 7. “Day Hall Recycles!” my honor and privilege, but said members of the Lower aristocracy my article, and keep with the Sanctuary of Birds to clear my nothing of the affair so as not to (’06), were quite busy in their theme, I will leave you all with a mind of the troubles and hin- offend a member of the class usual task of finding men of the poem. (Much love to Robert drances that abound on the above me (’04). I, though some- upper classes to find bliss (of a Frost.) 6. Streak across campus, ending your jaunt Academy campus, namely the what sodden and cheerless, lifted most improper variety) with. Blue and Silver and the godfor- my spirits when I saw a member Though at first they Whose woods these are I with a snow angel frenzy saken Pride and Prejudice. As I of a class similar to my own. I, approached us with interest, they think I know, encountered upon the stretch of in front of Rockwell. being a member of the Upper aris- soon realized that Harrison was a Her house is up on Main land in front of the Commons, I Street, though, She will not see me stopping here, 5. Join the one now simply known as “El To sit and read the godforsak- Phantomo” in the bushes behind Nathan en book that is Pride and Prejudice Hale.

My friends must think it very queer 4. Start an Anti-Fur Club; fashion a coat out To stop without a biddy here Between the woods and of Cassie Tognoni ’05. frozen lake Where I find some empty cans of beer 3. Become a vegetarian — finally you’ll have They give my cellular phone a justification for not eating anything but a shake To see if there is some Lucky Charms. mistake The only other sound's the sweep 2. Adopt a pet badger — name her Of easy wind, and rattling beer cans Ferdinand and declare her “Queen of Your Castle.” The woods are lovely, dark and deep But I've got Math assign- ments to keep 1. Walk on the grass. B. Kaiser/The Phillipian And SAT prep before I sleep Being of sound mind and disposition, the eloquent young Nathan Scott ruminates on life, love, And I have to finish that god- and the collective works of poetry by Mr. Robert Gerard Goulet. forsaken Pride and Prejudice. THE PHILLIPIAN FEATURES JANUARY 30, 2004 7

by Gabe Worgaftik mine lured me to his room with not one to be topped by anyone, FEATURES PETER NELSON DOPPELGANGER the promise of seeing not one, unless by me you mean ice but two clowns. Alas, there were cream, and by anyone you mean by Jeannette Francis If you asked me to name one indeed no clowns, but there was delectable chocolate sprinkles. FEATURES WANT TO BE ASSOCIATE? thing I like more than anything a Phillipian article showing Clearly, it was a time to get in the world, it would almost what could just very well be the inventin’. A few hours later, my I’m a new Lower here at certainly be bologna – no other world’s greatest invention. In the inventions had been rejected for Andover, and I have to admit that lunch meat comes close to its January 9th edition of The 18 different patents, my ingen- this experience hasn’t been quite versatility. If you were to ask me Phillipian, there was an article ious creations the “Fork,” the as I had anticipated. I spent the for two things I like more than that detailed the first-ever patent “Lawnmower,” and the summer thinking about how, in anything else, the number two of ’06’s resident super-omni- “Internet” among them. I was just a few short months, I would be spot would be a toss-up between mega-genius, Palmer Rampell. running out of precious time to independent, and live in a beautiful “Chaco-tacos” and the world’s From what I drew from the invent something totally sweet, clean dorm, and nurture lifelong most thrilling race – the Iditarod. article, Mr. Rampell’s invention and the two hours I spent telling friendships. When I first drove up to my dorm, Johnson, I thought, Ask for three things I like more is a special helmet designed to Andres Bobadilla ’06 that I “Wow…it’s brick and oh so prep- than anything else and now protect the wearer from getting invented him accomplished sur- hit upside the head with the prisingly little. py!” I opened the side door and you’re simply getting greedy. looked down the main hallway at Regardless, I would probably swinging boom of boat whilst After much debate, I decided tacking. I myself cannot make my invention would be a totally- the off-white walls, slightly slant- answer because I like talking ed floors, and worn brown about myself. That third spot is a use of Palmer’s invention – in mega-awesome robot that sews, part because I seldom go sailing, does the dishes, constructs aque- linoleum of my new home. I close tie between cotton, grape- though, “Well, maybe they just flavored edible steel (a man can but mainly because I’m not the ducts, and even plays with little type of person who needs a hel- Timmy. I have named this robot haven’t renovated this entrance in dream!), and those adorable lit- a while.” met when he goes sailing. Gordon Murphy ’06. The tle blue plastic Andover foot- Trying to stay positive, I balls. It was at that point that I Gordonbot was constructed walked up the stairs to my room Some people might call me realized I currently own zero mainly with recycled soda cans, and opened the door. It was shock- open-minded, but more honest patents. It was at the point after a little elbow grease, and good ing how fast my good mood and people would say that I have no the previous point when I real- old-fashioned will power. One zeal for independence fled. My idea what I like. Either way, I ized that this means that I have might think that I would have room consisted of the same like to think that this does show been topped by that irresistible run into the normal problems warped and slightly slanted that I’m a true fan of innovation. Palmer in an aspect of my life – people run into when trying to linoleum as was in the hallways, That’s why I was so excited last that aspect being invention, and design a fully intelligent robot my radiator was dotted with what I week when a Fuess-mate of that is indeed “whack.” Now I’m such as creating artificial intelli- now know to be coffee, my “fire- gence, designing the hundreds of place” was all bricked over, and small motors to replicate human my desk was covered with graffiti motion, and implementing the from 1998, the year “Yani wuz kung-fu grip. Well, I didn’t. No here.” more questions. Seriously. I kept my cool pretty well, Others may be worried that smiling and nodding as my parents they will confuse the Gordonbot pointed out the room’s redeeming with my roommate, Gordon qualities: two power outlets and a N. Bowen/The Phillipian Murphy ’06. This is not an issue, nice view from the window. To Jeannette Francis ’06 eyes the beast that is the drinks machine because Gordonbot killed the me, it looked like a prison cell. with a curious mixture of suspicion and amusement. real Gordon two months ago. Anyway, to make a long story going wrong in every situation. Yes, this story requires a para- Although Gordonbot looks short, I don’t know whether I was crying because I would miss them I’m a born pessimist. When I first graph of its own. I was in almost identical to Gordon, there toured the school, I thought that Commons two days before are some slight differences. For as they got in their car to leave, or just crying because I felt stupid for Commons was sooo beautiful, and Christmas break, and while pour- example, underneath his fleshy its woodwork exquisite. You can ing myself a glass of water from “skin”, Gordonbot has an opting to leave home and go to BOARDING SCHOOL! imagine my surprise as I went to the machine that dispenses iced tea exoskeleton of solid titanium. I feel I have adjusted well the breadbox of Lower Right one and water from the same tap, I Also, Gordonbot has a slight since that first day. I do my own day during first period and saw noticed something black dangling hint of a German accent. If you laundry and clear a “fire path” something brown and shiny sitting in the water column. I tried hard to see Gordonbot around campus, I through my room whenever I atop the largest cinnamon bagel: a be positive. invite you to poke him repeated- sense that the inspection lady is cockroach. The bodacious little I calmly walked to my table, ly and see for yourself. coming. I’ve learned to wear lay- critter was sitting there staring but unable to drink my water until So at the end of this wild ers and to manage my time. There right at me, its antennae swiveling. I had assuaged my fears, I used a ride, it looks as if I’ve invented is just one thing about which I I cried out in horror and went to napkin to pull the stringy black the world’s most life-like robot, can’t sit back and say, “This builds the nearest Commons worker say- thing. It was slime mold! It was J. Yi/ The Phillipian and Palmer invented a plastic character.” ing, “Excuse me, there’s a cock- brown and had little granules of Gabe Worgaftik ’06 bulks up on hamburgers salvaged from hat. Who’s the super-omni- That thing is Commons. I have roach in the bread box.” something in it! This time I was the trash to defeat the menacing Gordonbot. mega-genius now? always been one to notice what is That didn’t help much. I didn’t too shocked to cry out. Silently, I further protest about the little crea- decided never to eat or drink there ture because I’m lazy. But if I am ever again. Lucky for me I left for not mistaken (I’m not) the pres- break the next day. ence of cockroaches is in violation The Massachusetts Depa- of the state and building code 780 rtment of Public Health’s food CMR of the Acts of 1972 and code 590, a.k.a. the requirement Zoning Acts. [Editor’s Note: This for proper cleaning and sanitizing is the first actual research done by of equipment and utensils (yes I the Features Section since the time tend to have a lot of free time), Anthony Green looked in a dic- says that this never should have tionary to see if “scrumtrelescent” happened to me. Don’t worry, was a word freshman year.] classmates, I am watching the taps Instead of complaining and now. I check them periodically further irritating the Commons with a napkin workers, I simply opted to go with- The first weeks of school have have got to get your act together Friday nights will be cool, and positions. Really, I’m crushed. out bagels. Maybe, my increased passed. I have made wonderful by Ali Schouten awareness while I was in friends as I had hoped and I am FEATURES THE HAIR UP THERE sooner in the year or risk being people like I will rule the school! The only thing keeping me slammed by A.S.$. (the Ali 3) EVANS. Seriously, some- going is the prospect of partici- Commons is what caused me to enjoying my new found freedom. I Saves $ committee). Abbot is one should really get on this one. pating in the Washington Intern notice the piece of circular plastic have also grown accustomed to It came to my attention a few arguably the most expensive Evans is old and busted. We Program, because I hear that that resembled a contact in my matted hair in the shower drains, days ago that the Trustees of cluster, since it contains not should definitely replace that senators totally suck at hockey, sandwich, the hairs intertwined in the cold (I could write volumes Phillips Academy cut off-cam- dorms, but houses that could piece of junk, stat. Once Evans so maybe I can make a team my salad, and a possible descen- about how much I detest the pus programs from the budget in easily be sold to yuppies looking is torn down, we can use the down there. Or we could just dent of the first cockroach in the weather here), sleep deprivation, order to save some money. I to live in an exciting, vibrant space for something that will build another new hockey rink adjacent breadbasket. However, and the ever-present hunger would like to express my sincere suburb with an average of 78.3. really help the financial and so that I can start my own team. none of these findings prepared me brought on by the lack of edible disappointment that the 2) HOUSE COUNSELORS. mental states of our school. We Either way is fine with me, Mrs. for what I considered the most food in Commons. esteemed Trustees did not con- Especially after we eliminate the could alleviate parking problems Chase. traumatizing experience of my life All in all, I think that I am sider other options when looking fall term of Abbot, things are for day students, build a student here. becoming a stronger person. into our school’s financial future going to get mighty tight in center, and, space providing, a (or “forecast” as Cage Brewer terms of housing. Never fear! new hockey rink. But probably ’06, the very attractive Secretary A.S.$. can just usher all house the best way to use that space is of Student Council, likes to call counselors into a big inflatable to create a new vista. That would Presidential Candidates it). Luckily, I have considered jumpy castle and then throw be so ill. I really, really hope we these other options, and below is away the big inflatable key, free- get a new vista and not any of my list of appropriate budget ing up apartments for students. that other stuff. (Please circle your top 6 selections) cuts, all of which should be Since students will no longer 4) BOYS. Since boys have implemented if our school wish- have house counselors with cooties, cutting them from the es to extract itself from sticky, whom to have “I don’t really budget means that health center icky debt. want to have a parietal” codes costs will go way down. Except 1) THE FALL TERM OF (“Yoyoyo, wussup, Mrs. Cage Brewer ’06; I want to wel- ABBOT CLUSTER. Rabbot •Billy Doyle •Franklin Davison Pryde?” was our secret code come him into my gentle garden Cabaret was awesome, and those freshman year, keeping me safe of love. glossy Abbot Ball tickets have •Bobby Spang •Simba from the thousands of boys beg- 5) The Phillipian. The school the rest of us green with envy. ging to see my lair), they will newspaper has been around for- But honestly, what does Abbot •Natasha Midgely •Andrew Jackson probably never abuse the pari- ever. I think that it is time to do during the fall term? NOTH- etal system and everyone on institute some new, less expen- ING. Ok, so your Clustah team •Nathan Scott •Nala campus will be happy and have sive extracurriculars. Everyone almost won the finals, and intellectually, never sexually, knows that the best things in life maybe you even had some cool •Yusuke Uchiyama •The Cast of stimulating relationships. At are free, and in this case, the best DC’s, but clearly, Abbot, you last, doing math homework on thing is famous felon fan clubs/publications. The 50 Cent •Anthony Green Diff’rent Strokes fan club could just chill and lis- ten to bootleg MP3’s and talk •Nathaniel Flagg •Bob Saget about how tough they are (actu- ally this club already exists as •Clem Wood •Mary Kate Olsen the Andover Chivalry Society…x6603 for more info), •John McCain •The Bachelor and maybe once a term could spring for a trip to a shooting •Larry Flynt •Mr. Cauz range. While we’re at it, let’s get rid of Model UN and let the 50 •Batman •Al Gore Cent club host a mock drug-deal conference. Let the good times •Samuel Phillips •Nick Bowen and liquid ecstasy roll. I am especially concerned •Arnold •Sonic the with the budget cuts because I really, really want to get a new •Tinky Winky Hedgehog hockey rink. I know that finan- cial trouble means that new •David Curtis •Oscar the Grouch hockey rinks are the very first thing to go, but I ask of anyone with a heart to listen to my real- •Daffy Duck •Mr. Bojangles ly sad story. I was cut from all E. Gelb/The Phillipian hockey teams at Phillips Ali Schouten ’04 proposes another cost-saving measure: the Academy, including manager N. SCOTT removal of Billy Doyle ’05 from the Garver Room. 8 THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS JANUARY 30, 2004 Uppers Kick Off Campaigns Continued from Page 1, Column 1 times. does not plan to enter the presi- On his website, Uchiyama dency with false hopes. explains that the option to He said, “[as a council,] we “slide,” for Uppers and Seniors are limited in what we are able who do not want to do a sport for to achieve, but not in what we a term, was implemented on the POPE APPLAUDS POLISH MICROSOFTTAKES ON JESUS CLOSES HIS are able to pursue.” condition that sliders maintain The potential candidates also individual fitness. BREAK DANCERS MIKEROWESOFT.COM CELLPHONE FOR GOOD include students who have had “With the weight room past Council experience, but do closed to sliders during the most not currently serve on the convenient hours to work out, the Athletic Department policy Break dancers put on a Mike Rowe, the 17-year-old Council. show for Pope John Paul II in An unidentified Finnish Natasha Midgley ’05, previ- is seemingly mired in resident of Victoria, British company is offering text mes- ously a Junior Representative, hypocrisy,” he argues. the Vatican hall this week. Colombia, recently registered The group came from the sage responses from Jesus feels that her campaign and her Though February 11, the the website domain himself. ideas have changed since her date of the first round of elec- Polish Foundation Center, an mikerowesoft.com, thinking it freshman year. tions, is approaching quickly, organization that helps poor For the godly price of 1.20 students say the election is would be a clever joke. The Euros ($1.52), people can She said, “I was more orient- and marginalized youth. company Microsoft did not ed towards class unification. unpredictable. The break-dancers played receive Jesus’ answers to their Now, it’s more about policy and According to candidate find it amusing. prayers, questions, or other dance beats on the small boom They sent Mike Rowe a 25- keeping Andover the way it was Morissa Sobelson ’05, “There is box they brought with them. messages. when we got to the school.” a tremendous number of candi- page letter informing him he The Finnish tabloid Ilta- Midgley plans to focus her dates running for school presi- One performer balanced his was committing copyright body on his head and spun Sanomat sent a text message attention on creating a day stu- dent, all of whom bring a variety infringement. Microsoft did prayer of desperation to Jesus. dent parking lot, allowing deliv- of talent, leadership skills, and wildly, earning loud applause not hesitate to threaten legal vision for the upcoming school from Vatican officials. The service responded: eries on campus after 10 p.m., action. "Remember: unless you fol- starting a student center, and year, so, at this point, it’s very Another dancer flipped "I didn't think they would scheduling more buses to hard to tell exactly how things around while doing rapid-fire low God's will much better are going to play out.” get all their high-priced than priests and pharaohs, you Boston. spins and handstands. lawyers to come after me," Yusuke Uchiyama ’05, also a As of Wednesday, the fol- The Pope seemed to be will not be allowed into the former Junior Representative, lowing students were interested Rowe said. heavenly kingdom." in running for Student enjoying himself, waving his However, Rowe has has constructed a website hand after every performer However, the company only (http://www.votesuke.com) con- Government President: reached an agreement with the survived a month. Finland’s taining detailed information Peter Accomando, Dan and applauding at the end of company. The benefits for the performance. mobile service watchdog about his platform, which he has Adler, Elliot Beck, Franklin Mike include coverage of all MAPEL discovered the serv- divided three categories: aca- Davison, Billy Doyle, Anthony "Artistic talent is a gift from the costs of switching web- demics, athletics/clubs, and Green Dan Hackney, Catherine God and whoever discovers it ice and shut it down immedi- Hambleton, Mac King, Natasha sites and redirecting traffic to ately, finding it guilty of vio- social. in himself has a certain obli- his new website. Microsoft is Uchiyama’s proposals Midgely, Laura Sciuto, Nate gation: to know that he cannot lating “basic norms”. Scott, Lauren Seno, Steve also giving the teen Microsoft include re-evaluation of diploma waste this talent but must certification training and a requirements, creation of a pro- Sherrill, Morissa Sobelson, develop it," the Pope said. gram to replace the loan library, Bobby Spang, Yusuke brand new Xbox game con- and construction of a Student Uchiyama, Christian Vareika, sole! Council website. Neville Williams, Grant He advocates a website Yoshitsu, and Chris Zegel because “Student Council Student Government should be obligated to report Secretary Anthony Reyes ’05 everything they propose in their predicts that the number of can- —Brian Shen [unintentionally, but apparently] didates will decrease by next secretive meetings.” week, when each candidate must Uchiyama also has strong submit 500 signatures and a plat- feelings about the recently form to Student Government NTEREST IN NDOVER Geography Bee Tests Map Smarts imposed fitness center restric- Vice-President Sam Levenback I A tion that prevents students in ’04. During the final round of the Every dorm that answers at By JOHN BADMAN Geography Bee, there is one stu- least 50 percent of the first ten sports other than basics from UP FROM LAST YEAR What is the highest mountain dent from each cluster, and one day questions correctly will win a using the fitness center at certain student representative. pizza munch on the final day of the Continued from Page 1, Column 6 in Australia? How about the lowest All six finalists sit together and Bee. to think about tuition,” she said. land point in the world? If you answered Kosciusko Mountain they must buzz first to answer the Geography Bee Coordinator However, Andover admissions question. If they answer correctly, Aya Murata said, “[The Bee] staff has been working hard to and the Dead Sea shore in Jerusalem, then you’ve got a shot finalists receive three points, but if makes the students come together combat the economic downturn by at winning the annual Geography not able to come up with an and support their dorm finalists promoting interest in the school Bee at Phillips Academy. answer, or when given a false and cluster finalist, which creates a throughout the world. Qualifying rounds for the Bee answer, finalists lose one point. fun event” Ms. Fried recently returned have already started in many This year’s winner will receive The final competition will be from a trip to Asia on which she dorms around campus. The stu- a framed map of the world, a held the Tuesday after next in tried to encourage interest in dents who have the highest per- plaque with his or her name Upper Right of Commons to deter- Andover. She and other members centage of questions answered cor- engraved in it, and $100 from the mine the 2004 Geography champi- of the admissions staff have also rectly in each dorm will advance to school. The second place winner on of Phillips Academy. visited Canada, Oklahoma, and cluster finals on Wednesday. will receive $50 and the third place Oregon to promote interest in the After winning the Geography winner $25. school. Bee two years ago, Scott The Office of Admissions also Silverstein, ’04 knows what it worked with search organizations takes to be a champion. He does “to identify strong students who not study for the Bee, but credits might have an interest in his geography knowledge to his Andover,” said Ms. Fried. These fascination with maps. programs also provided a geo- “I don’t consciously prepare for the Geograbee,” he said. “I graphically diverse list of students really enjoy studying maps, and I from regions that are not well rep- tend to memorize anything about resented in the current student them that particularly interests me body. at the time. Ms. Fried said, “Andover is so “It’s kind of a selective photo- well- known and attracts a lot of graphic memory,” he continued. candidates, our admissions coun- Silverstein also participated in selors spend a good deal of time Geography Bees before his career counseling candidates to apply at Phillips Academy. broadly in order to ensure that they “I have competed in geogra- have options for September.” phy bees and other academic con- Andover’s Admissions Office tests since 5th grade, and while I also runs workshops for directors have never really prepared for such of admission at other schools, contests, I guess the experience helping them to forecast the trends helps me perform better every in admission and make decisions year,” he said. that will benefit their schools. The Looking forward to another Geography Bee victory, Silverstein workshops focus on what Ms. B. Kaiser/The Phillipian is not intimidated by the competi- Fried called “casting the net.” “The Scott Silverstein ’04 won first place in the Geography Bee two tion. years ago. net must be broad,” she said, “but “I am very confident about the it must also pull in the right kind of Bee this year, and I am very excit- catch. ed to begin the ’04 contest.” THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS JANUARY 30, 2004 9 Andover Wrestling Downs Loomis, Hyde-Woodstock Continued from Page 12, Column 6 faced Worcester in a significant- another match to Loomis’s other ly less competitive dual-meet. number-one seeded wrestler. The slightly beat-up Andover Loomis then won the next squad wrestled a few back-ups three, including the forfeit at the in order to give the starters some 145 weight class to make the time to rest and heal before their score 28-9. Lars Trautman ’04 meet this Saturday. once again came up big for the Andover still managed to Andover squad, pinning his win the meet 60-15. The meet wrestler with a mere two sec- started off at the 103 pound onds remaining in the first peri- weight class, where Andover od. took a forfeit for an early 6-0 Trautman’s pin energized the lead. Big Blue Wrestlers, spurring Treat then pinned his oppo- them to four straight victories, nent, and freshman Alex Green including a pin by Hackney. ’07 followed with a quick pin. Post Graduate Stephen Worcester forfeited the 125 DeSimone ’04 had a huge 5-2 pound weight class to give victory against a very good Andover the 24-0 edge. opponent at the heavyweight Shvartsman pinned his oppo- class. nent in less than fifteen seconds, Andover lost the next one, followed by a come-from- making the score 36-32 to give behind victory by Randy Garcia Andover a four point lead with ’06. just one match remaining. Treat, Garcia was wrestling a very with the meet on the line, domi- experience wrestler, but his con- nated his wrestler 17-0 for a ditioning and strength paid off technical fall, ensuring the vic- in the end, and Garcia succeeded tory. in pinning him to the mat after Said Co-captain Peña, “We an intense exchange of moves wrestled hard and earned a from the two adversaries. strong win against a very tough After yet another forfeit opponent. This victory goes to from Worcester, Andover lost show the hard work and condi- the next three matches, includ- tion that we worked all season to ing a close match-up that was improve. We have really started just lost in the end by first-time to become a mentally and physi- starting competitor, Sam cally tough squad.” Cartmell ’06. Andover carried the momen- Hackney and Alex Bois ’05 tum from this important upset both had solid pins to make the into their match with Hyde- score 54-15. Worcester forfeited the next two matched to finish J. Bovaird/ The Phillipian Woodstock that ended in a 59-18 the meet, 68-15. With strong play from goalie O’Hara Shipe ’04 and two goals from frosh sensation Megan Shea ’07 in the thrid period, Andover rout. took out the Thayer Academy Tigers. Gabe Worgaftik ’06, Said Co-captain Fay, wrestling up a weight class to “Although Worcester was not at 125 pounds, started off the meet its strongest today, they gave PA Girls Hockey Drubs Thayer Academy, with a 16-1 technical fall against Andover wrestlers a few diffi- a highly ranked opponent. cult matches. I was most Peña recorded a quick pin impressed by Randy Garcia's Fails Against Cushing Purple Penguins against his opponent, followed performance. He wrestled a by a pin by Nick Bowen ’06 and tough opponent, and came back came out on fire. With only a Thus the team decided to try On the whole, the week by J.P. Martignetti Co-captain Leon Fay ’04. from behind to win it, even with minute of the third period the mental approach: they would totaled a win and loss. In the PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER Andover lost the next two, his injured forearm." elapsed, freshman scoring sen- go and see Miracle on Ice on week to come we will see just but then went on to win six of Andover looks forward to a Andover 5 sation Megan Shea ’07 started Tuesday night. The team was how well the Lady Blue recover the next seven faceoffs, includ- tough match against non-league the scoring off early. After beat- offered an optional free skate and play in their next outing. Thayer 0 ing a first-period pin by wtal- opponent Brooks. Added Fay, ing the duster of a defenseman Tuesday afternoon and then, as a Hopefully this game will give wart heavyweight Ben Stone "Today's meet was just warm up Cushing 7 on a one on one, Shea sniped a team, they went to the movies, the Lady Blue even more incen- ’04. compared to the quad we will Andover 3 shot that went top shelf over the returning to campus motivated tive to make the playoffs and get On Wednesday Andover have this Saturday against goalie’s glove. Shea would also as ever. After speaking with another chance at Cushing. Brooks." Varsity Girls Hockey began own the next goal, which came numerous players after the the week with a moral boosting off a slapper on a face-off won movie outing, it was clear the blowout against Thayer. The by Melissa Tetreau ’06. Tetreau team was psyched up for the big Swimming Dominates Hoggers Lady Blue thoroughly outplayed would get a goal of her own game. the Tigers, yet were able to find moments later. The final goal of Thus having received what Continued from Page 12, Column 3 place finishes. Ryan Ferguson ’07 battle in the 500 freestyle, finish- and Jow represented the Big Blue ing second with a time of 5:20.94, the back of the net but once in the period and game would they believed to be significant with a time of 1:11.12. H. Chang in the 200 IM, placing 3rd and 4th just ahead of NMH’s second best the first two periods of the come from Crocker as she motivation, the girls packed up was also very successful grabbing the first place victory in the 200- respectively with times of 2:20.18 competitor. Andover’s A relay game. buried a puck off a scramble in and headed to Cushing. and 2:20.60. captured their second win of the With just a moment left in front of the net. The game The results of the game were yard free style with a time of 1:56.62, and placing first yet again In a remarkable display of day in the 200 Freestyle relay with the first period, Lindsay would end with a final score of still sketchy at press time, but unusual ability and depth, the tal- Zhou, Yeung, Neuwirth and Moramarco ’06 scored off a 5-0. O’hara Shipe ’04 would the final score was 7-3. It also as in the 100 free. Roddy came in first place in the 50-yard freestyle ented squad of Andover’s sprint- Randt, who came in at 1:34.09. Julie Wadland rebound to give make saves on all eleven of the clear that Cushing had a very with a time of 25.70. ers took the top three places in the Securing Andover’s win, Zhou Andover the lead heading into shots she faced to gain her third “chippy” style of play, and con- The Andover Girl’s Swim 50 freestyle, despite heavy com- and Anderson placed first and sec- the second period. shutout of the season. tinued to play somewhat dirty team has shown extreme talent petition from NMH’s top sprinter, ond respectively in the 100 Andover remained dominant This past Wednesday the throughout the game. The team, and promise. They continue to Taylor Russell. Zhou led the Backstroke with times of 59.55 throughout the second period, Andover team played Cushing. as a whole, was not pleased with impress their many fans every Andover pack, coming in with a and 1:00.46 to bring the score to yet was unable to score. The It was clear that this was a game Cushing’s style of play or the change they get. Captain Kate time of 23.21, closely followed by 93-60. Lady Blue skaters were playing that warranted significant prepa- level of excellence at which the Page ’04 says “Swimming NMH Jamie Neuwirth ’06 and Captain Although the Andover boys very solid hockey and it was ration. Thus the team decided referees worked. was a great experience for the Randt. were assured of their success after clear to everyone in attendance beforehand there was nothing After a hard fought game team. They had some really talent- The diving event was filled accumulating 93 points, they con- that this game was bound to they could do to physically Andover was unable to come ed girls who gave us great compe- with some tough competition for tinued to challenge NMH in the break open soon. practice to prepare themselves away with a win, and the girls tition that we have yet to see in Andover’s top diver, freshman last two events. Guwca triumphed Corey Psoinos. NMH diving phe- a second time in the 100 breast, In the third period Andover to play Cushing on Wednesday. took the 7-3 loss in stride. New England. We learned a lot from our relay swims. Our 200 nomenon Kay Robinson crushed with a time of 1:03.56. Thornton and 400 free relays have been the 30-year old pool record with followed behind with a 1:14.08, undefeated for almost three years an astonishing score of 314.475. beating out his NMH competitor and our loss in the200 free relay Psoinos ended with an exception- for third place. The Andover relay, made us step it up in the 400 free al score of 247.95 for second composed of Stroble, Yeung, relay for a real nail biter, which place, followed by Dave Neuwirth, and Guwca concluded was a great way to end the meet Wilkinson ’05 with 205.95 points the meet with yet another first for Andover. Now we have a bet- for third place. place finish for the Big Blue, leav- ter outlook for what to expect dur- Guwca once again proved his ing the final score at 110-73. ing Interschols, but I know we can outstanding versatility in the pool Coach Hugon ’79 commented meet and surpass the challenge if by dominating the 100 fly with a on the Big Blue’s success, saying we come together as a team like time of 55.07, over 4 seconds of the meet, “Today was a solid we have in the past.” faster than his nearest NHM com- win for our young team. I was par- The Boy’s Varsity Swim team petitor. The 100 freestyle was ticularly pleased with how we continued their winning streak this another successful race for the Big won most or all of the close races, past weekend, dominating NMH Blue as sprinters Captain Randt despite a hard week of training. 110-73. and Neuwirth placed first and sec- The boys are learning how to win, Jeff Zhou ’06 comments on ond with times of 51.93 and and I hope the momentum can the level of enthusiasm at the 52.14, increasing Andover’s lead carry us next week against a very event, “This was our first big meet to 67-40. strong Deerfield team.” of the year, and it felt great to tri- Stroble was up for another umph over NMH. Spirits were high this meet, and the team just had a fun time swimming”. The Andover boy’s have obvi- B. Kaiser/ The Phillipian ously found an effective way to Boys Hockey went 1-0-2, defeating Brewster and skating to a pair of 2-2 ties with Nobles and combine their fun with success. Thayer Academy. The team’s talent was evident in the first race of the day, the 200 Medley Relay, where the Andover Boys triumphed with a 1-2 finish. Blue Boys Hockey Ties Thayer, The team’s A relay team, featuring swimmers Rob Anderson ’06, Robert Gucwa ’04, Captain Paul Nobles, Knocks Down Brewster Randt ’04, and Zhou touched in at Continued from Page 12, Column 1 another outstanding performance, passes (without Nobles once 1:46.57, followed by Aaron ’06 and score a power-play goal. in which he stopped 54 of 56 shots, touching the puck), Rolocek, on a Stroble ’04, Charlie Thornton ’05, This gave Andover the 2-1 lead and helped the Big Blue to accu- pass from Mike Foley ’04, scored Dennis Jow ’07, and Jeff Cutts entering the final period; optimism mulate a tie. to give Andover the two nothing ’06, who came in at 1:56.01. soared. Four days later, on Harrison lead. The following event, the 200 Late in the third Nobles scored ice, in the first game of the season The rest of the game was con- freestyle, found Stroble ’04 back a somewhat garbage goal on a where the entire team was healthy, trolled by Andover, and the Boys in the water battling his NMH scrum in front of the net and tied the Andover team took on in Blue ended the game with a 2-0 competitor with teammate Tom the game. The Boys in Blue bom- Brewster Academy. win Yeung ’04. Stroble fought all the barded Nobles’ keeper for the few Kyle Kucharski ’05, who Defensemen Mike McMahon way to the end of the race, narrow- remaining minutes in the period, played solid throughout the game, ’06 and Dignard, in his first game ly touching out his competition by but were unable to score and the began the scoring when after a back since bruising his MCL, .09 seconds to win the race with a game went to OT. This was the good string of passes, he put the played extremely solid games, giv- final time of 1:58.14. Yeung fol- third game in four days that had puck top shelf, giving Andover the ing the Andover offense large peri- lowed closely behind in third with gone to overtime for the Andover 1-0 lead. By the end of the first ods of time in the Nobles end. a time of 1:59.02. squad. period, while the 1-0 score may Left wing Kyle Kucharski ’05 The secret to the success of the Nobles dominated the over- not have justly reflected it, it was said of the teams play over the past Andover team at this meet, how- time period, while the tuckered out clear to those in attendance that the week: “Cory really helped to keep ever, lay not only in the over- Blue skaters did all they could to Andover team was controlling the us in it, without him a couple of whelming number of points they stay in the game. But the Andover game. those ties might have been losses. gained from their top place finish- defense held strong and the game Andover scored their second But nonetheless the team is play- ers, but also in the points they B. Kaiser/ The Phillipian ended in a 2-2 tie. Schneider had goal in the second period, when ing really well together, and every- secured with their 3rd and 4th Aaron Stroble ’04 swims the freestyle against NMH. after five consecutively completed one is pulling their weight.” 10 THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS JANUARY 30, 2004 SUPER BOWL XXXVIII THE BREAKDOWN Coach Modeste Makes His Predictions Andover’s own football coach, Leon Modeste, took time to share with The Phillipian seven reasons why the Patriots will take down the AFC CHAMP PATS Panthers in the Super Bowl. Pats by 10...(perhaps more) AIM TO POUND 1. The Patriots should score once on Defense or Special Teams. 2. Defense and Special Teams will enable Offensive Coordinator Charlie Weis and QB Tom Brady to engineer short field drives. CAROLINA 3. Carolina is a running team. Stephen Davis, meet Ted Washington and the Homeland Defense. BY PHILLIPIAN SPORTS STAFF 4. If the Panthers cannot run, they will have to pass. Rodney Harrison is very scary roam- ing around back there. So they will try to test Ty Law but as always...the Law wins! “The 2004 Panthers are no 2002 Patriots. 5. Adam Vinatieri will kick 2 Field Goals. You heard it here first. Those Patriots won the Super Bowl. We’ll 6. Defense wins Championships! Bill Belichick ’71 and Romeo Crennel have the best team defense around and the most cre- do it again this year. Patriots win, 27-13” ative minds. - Phillipian Sports Editor 7. We are the good guys! Go Bill! Go Pats! JJ Feigenbaum ’04 -Coach Leon Modeste GAME TIME: 6:25 IN HOUSTON Panthers v. Patriots: Comparing the Squads When the Panthers run the When the Panthers throw When the Patriots run the When the Patriots pass the football: the football: football: football:

The Carolina Panthers finished seventh in the NFL Carolina’s passing attack is led by third year For the most part this season, New England’s run- This will ultimately be the match-up that determines in rushing, averaging over 130 yards per game in quarterback Jake Delhomme and wide receivers ning attack has been merely a way to kill time Super Bowl XXXVIII’s outcome. New England the regular season, and are primarily known as a Steve Smith and Muhsin Muhammad. Smith is between passing plays. The only playoff team that loves to pass the football and Tom Brady is one of running team. Carolina’s running game utilizes an explosive receiver who led the Panthers in ranked lower in rushing yards per game than the the most accurate passers in the NFL. Many compare two running backs, second-year player DeShaun catches, yardage, and touchdowns receptions. He Patriots was the St. Louis Rams. Heading into his play to San Francisco 49ers great Joe Montana. Foster and veteran Stephen Davis. Davis, who was is a game-breaker the Patriots need to account December, the bulk of New England’s ground game While Brady has a few years (and Super Bowl wins) dumped by the Washington Redskins prior to this for. Delhomme has proven over the course of the went through the agile Kevin Faulk, who also to go before he reaches that level, he has certainly season, is the more powerful of the two and, season and the playoffs to be a good game man- served as a receiving threat out of the backfield. But proven to be cool in the clutch over the course of his although he had some injury problems late in the ager and decision maker, remarkably similar to over the last four games, Antowain Smith has career. His wide receivers are excellent route run- season and throughout the playoffs, he is expected New England QB Tom Brady. While he didn’t regained his 2001 form, twice topping the 100-yard ners, and WR Troy Brown seems to always wind up to start in the Super Bowl. The Panthers will pass for many yards (he averaged just over 200 mark and mercilessly running over defenders. with the football on third down. change the pace of the game at times and run the yards per game in the regular season), Delhomme Still, the Pats are just too inconsistent and too impa- Carolina allowed only 200 yards per game through speedier Foster, who has proven that he can handle has the ability to lead his team in the clutch, as tient to mount much of a ground assault against the the air, good enough for tenth in the NFL. The the bulk of the load, should Davis succumb to exhibited three weeks ago in St. Louis when he Panthers. Carolina’s defense ranked 11th in the Panthers intercepted four passes in their champi- injury yet again. hit Smith over the middle for the game winning NFL against the rush, giving up 107 yards per onship game against the Eagles. Carolina’s D will The New England defense ranked fourth against touchdown. game. The Panthers’ front four are arguably the best need to be physical at the line of scrimmage with the rush, yielding less than 90 yards per game dur- New England’s pass defense stifled the vaunted in football and should be well prepared for New New England’s wide receivers and force Brady to ing the regular season. With 365-lb. DT Ted Indianapolis passing attack two weeks ago in the England’s inconsistent running game. Carolina beat them deep. New England has too many targets Washington clogging the middle, the Panthers will AFC Championship Game, picking off All-Pro should be able to prevent the Pats’ mended offen- for Carolina to prepare for and a quarterback with a have a difficult time running straight at the Patriots Quarterback Peyton Manning four times. The sive line from creating running lanes for Smith and quick release who makes all the rights decisions. and need to get to the outside before New Pats D led the NFL in interceptions (29) and Faulk to burst through. England’s quick linebackers cut off the running opposing quarterback rating (56.2). New Edge: Panthers by a large margin Edge: Patriots, certainly the Patriots lanes. That has not happened often, as the Patriots England’s defense surrendered just 11 TD passes have allowed just one 100-yard rusher all year all year. Despite allowing over 217 yards passing (Clinton Portis) in a game. Even that performance per game, the Patriots allowed just 5.64 yards per Students Guess the Big Game needs to be marked with an asterisk, as both passing attempt, tops in the NFL. Delhomme Richard Seymour and Washington missed the may pass for over 200 yards in the Super Bowl, game due to injury. Preparing for two different Weston Blake Howe ’05 but it won’t be the Carolina passing game that running backs will be difficult, but New England’s beats New England. defense should meet the challenge. Claim to Fame: JV Mile Champion of the World Edge: Patriots with a clear advantage Edge: Patriots in a close call Final Score: Patriots Win 17-14

Football is a large man’s game, but it is also a smart man’s game. The Pats are just larger and smarter than the Panthers. Look to Brady and Ted Washington for proof. The smart man and the fat man will get it done. ’Nuff said. Jeremy Beecher ’04 Claim to Fame: Editor of the Section with the Hottest Associates on the Phillipian Final Score: Titans Win 21-5 I just checked the LA Times Superbowl preview, which indicates that the Tennessee Titans won’t technical- ly be playing in this Super Bowl game. But given the Patriots’ inconsistency this season, I am confident that the Titans will shock the football world by winning the game. Justin Cahill ’04 Claim to Fame: Superfan, BBall Screamer Final Score: Patriots Win 20-10

Both teams have superior defenses. The difference is that the Patriot offense has proven its worth against a great defense (Tennesee), and the Panthers have not. The Dallas Cowboys do not count. It will be all Patriots, bringing home a title to New England. GO PATS! Mac King ’05 Claim to Fame: Phillipian Sports Associate Final Score: Panthers Win 20-17

All in all it looks to be a close game full of big defensive stops. Nonetheless I think Julius Peppers and the Carolina defensive line are going to be too much for New England QB Tom Brady. Clem Wood ’04 Claim to Fame: Editor-in-Chief, The Phillipian Final Score: Patriots Win 17-10

Why? Because Bill Belichick can out-strategize any- one; because Tom Brady has made up for his ordinary sta- tistics (74.7 QB rating in the 2004 postseason) with unquestionable grit and desire. THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS JANUARY 30, 2004 11 PATRIOTS VS PANTHERS ALEX VISPOLI KNEF KING They Truly Are the Anti-Red Sox: Give the Panthers Some Respect: The New England Patriots Will Win Delhomme, Davis Are For Real racy that will allow him to avoid the huddle and ability to wait on The Patriots have not lost taking sacks. The Patriots wide The tables have turned since defenses to make mistakes rather since the final day of Major receivers need to get off the line the last time the Patriots went to than force big plays will pay big League Baseball’s of scrimmage quickly in order the Super Bowl. dividends on Sunday. The stars regular season. Do to give Touchdown Tommy a Instead of being the just seem aligned for the you really think that chance to pass the ball before underdog with an Delhomme to quarterback the early Valentine's Panthers to victory. the quarterback Julius Peppers and company Day Date with des- In reality however, Jake who will end that arrive in the backfield. Once tiny they are the Delhomme will not have to carry streak is Jake New England softens up clear favorites on this occasion. I the Panthers on his shoulders. Delhomme? Don’t get me Carolina with their short pass- believe this is the precise reason With a running game featuring wrong, Delhomme has shown ing game, Antowain Smith and why they shall be one's walking off Stephen Davis, one of the elite that he is a decent quarterback, the running game should begin the field in defeat this Sunday backs in the NFL this season, a but is he really going to be the to appear in the form of delayed while the Carolina Panthers hoist billy goat could be playing quarter- guy that throws the big touch- handoffs and draws against the the Super Bowl. They are simply a back for the Panthers as long it down pass by Patriot defenders pass-rush. little too confident coming into this could make the occasional short Ty Law, Rodney Harrison, and The Pats have won 14 game, a goofy one time sports- toss to a tight end or a back like Ted Bruschi? I don’t think so. straight games and are a stag- writer (not me, I swear) might DeShaun Foster rather than testing Carolina’s running game has gering 9-0 against teams with make the analogy that this year's the Law (Ty Law that is) in a enabled Delhomme to hitch a ten or more wins, including two Patriots have similarities to the match up with Steve Smith. ride with the Panthers all the wins each over Miami, Russian Miracle on Ice Team. If Too many teams have fallen to way to the Super Bowl. But that Tennessee, and Indianapolis. this Super Bowl game was actual- the Patriots by feeling pressured to ride will come to a screeching They have not trailed in a game ly a cinematic representation of the put numbers on the scoreboard on halt in Houston on Sunday since November 23, 2003 and last Patriots (miracle on turf) win every drive, and the Patriots against the Rams, then Jake defense is simply too well coached night, as the Panthers’ opponent they have the best coach in the Delhomme would be playing the not to make teams pay for the gam- will not be featuring a porous game. The New England part of Tom Brady. bles that arise from this strategy. run defense like the ones they Patriots have confidence and Like Brady, Delhomme did not The Panthers solution comes with saw in their previous two play- experience and by 10:00 PM on begin his team's championship run the simple realization that they'll off games. Running back duo Sunday, they will have their sec- of a season at the helm of the win by forcing the Patriots offense Stephen Davis and DeShaun ond Vince Lombardi Trophy in offense. However, when starter to beat them rather than allowing Foster will not be able to find the last three years. And all Rodney Peete faltered Delhomme the Pats defense to pummel them. room to run against the Patriots’ Jake Delhomme will be able to quickly stepped in and gained the Sure the Patriots have a go to fierce defense. do is watch. Prediction: New ESPN.com respect of his teammates and got guy in Tom Brady, but who, I ask, Over the course of the regu- England 23, Carolina 10 Carolina Panthers Wide Reciever Steve Smith dashes for the the job done. He's not without his will be the playmaker on the lar season, New England ranked endzone against the Rams in the Divisional Playoff Game. mistakes, but his calm assurance in receiving end of his passes? How fourth in the NFL in rushing will Tom Brady even find time to yards allowed, yielding fewer pass with superstar defensive end than 90 yards per game on the Andover Students Predict the Super Bowl Julius Peppers and the rest of one ground. The Patriots allowed of, if not the top defensive line in just one 100-yard rusher all sea- Uzoma Iheagwara ’04 Ali Schouten ’04 the league invading the pocket? To son, Denver’s Clinton Portis, give a Brady led offense a chance Claim to Fame: to win, he has to have time to get who garnered 111 yards in a Claim to Fame: 0-4 in Divisional Playoffs Miss Greater Boston Area the ball off, and without the threat Monday nighter at Mile High. of a strong running game the In that game (a 30-26 win for Final Score: Panthers Win 21- Second Runner-up Panthers simply won't give him New England), the Patriots were 17 those precious seconds he needs. without stud defensive linemen Frankly put, the Patriots can't Richard Seymour and 365-lb. Final Score: Patriots Win 30-9 win without Brady getting plenty defensive tackle Ted Yes, the Pats are the best of quality pocket time, and that Washington. team in Football, there is no won't happen with Mr. Peppers Washington’s presence in the Although Guard Damien zeroing in on Brady 80% of the middle will make it difficult for denying that. But be wary of Woody’s injury puts the game because who's thinking of Carolina to pound the ball right those Panthers, reminiscent of Patriots at a bit of a disadvan- containing the run when you have at New England’s defense with the Pats that won the Super Bowl. They beat a good an ineffective Antowain Smith or Davis. The Panthers will likely tage, the team as a whole is superior to the Panthers. Kevin Faulk in the backfield? have to find running room Philly team and got pleanty of pressure on McNabb. Defensively, both teams are strong, but personally I The Patriots running game will towards the outside, where the The Colts may have exposed a hole in the run defense go nowhere. I see the Panthers D have seen some extraordinary defensive Pats plays this occasionally getting beat deep on Patriots speedy linebackers will of the Pats, and Carolina will use Davis and Foster quickly cut off Davis’s/Foster’s season. Finally, New England has heart, which, as I one of the rare occasions when Brady has time to get the ball off, lanes. without hesitation. know from years on the field, is what really counts. but I simply don't think it will be The Patriots excel at taking enough. away another team’s strength; Derrick Kuan ’04 Adam Kapor ’04 All Pro Carolina punter versus they have done it all season Claim to Fame: Claim to Fame: the Patriots miserable counterpart long, most recently when they will constantly give the Panthers picked off the high-flying Colts Self-proclaimed Illest Ever Voice Immodulation Disorder the edge in field position, which quarterback Peyton Manning sufferer may end up being one of the most four times in the AFC important statistics in this game. Championship Game. Instead of Final Score: Pats Win 21-10 Carolina can rely on Stephen trying to exploit a weakness, the Final Score: Pats Win 20-14 Davis to grind out tough yardage Pats aggressively attack opposi- I just don’t feel that the against a stingy Pats defense, and I tion’s forte, in this case, look to see Deshaun Foster stun- Carolina’s running game. Panthers are as comprehensive Most likely, we’ll be able ning New England fans coming New England has shut down a team as the Patriots. Though to express each team’s score as out of the backfield to make play after play. big time running backs all year, Jake Delhomme has developed a linear combination of 7 and 3, including Ricky Williams, When searching for the final Edgerrin James, Curtis Martin, quite a bit this season, I think his luck will soon end since field goals and touchdowns are by far the most summation of why the Panters shall win this game, I eventually Travis Henry, Fred Taylor, and a common means of scoring. The name of Carolina’s against the tight cover corner duo of Law and Poole. came to the conclusion that I supposedly revitalized Eddie The Pats offense will be patient for most of the game. head coach, “John Fox,” smacks of pseudonymity. And should ask a current resident of the George. Get ready to add However, they will explode in the third quarter and go who is Jake Delhomme? Until these questions are Carolina’s rather then myself, a Stephen Davis to that impressive former one. Ben Harris, current list. on to victory. Runteldat. resolved, I’m picking the Tom Brady bunch to win. N.C. State student, and season Neutralizing Carolina’s run- ticket holder since the inception of ning game will force Delhomme Devon Dickerson ’04 the team offered me his stunning to take charge and pick apart the Anwell Lanfranco ’04 analysis on why the Panthers shall Patriots’ D. It ain’t happenin’. Claim to Fame: Claim to Fame: triumph: If neither of the co-MVP’s Commonly blamed for disrup- “I mean you got everything Peyton Manning and Steve Track Captain, Shot Put [with the Panthers]. The Panthers McNair could solve New tive acts done by others in the Extraordinaire have arguably the best d-line in the England’s secondary, then that Garver Room...how could any- game, which is an exact counter to Tom Brady. The 1-2 running game leaves very little hope for one with such an angelic, Delhomme. Pats cornerbacks Final Score: Patriots Win 14-7 in Stephen Davis and Deshaun Law and Tyrone Poole will cherubic face take part in such Foster will have the pats looking pound away at Panthers wide for the run primarily, and we'll still rowdiness? For starters, Bill get [the yards] because they can't receivers Steve Smith and Final Score: Panthers by a lot Belichick just outsmarts any- stop [the runnning game]. Points Muhsin Muhammad for the will be put on the board by field entire day, hampering Carolina’s one, I don’t care who he is up goal kicker John Kasay if no one offense. When all said and done, who is afraid of a against. The Panthers might have a tremendous defe else. [We] have a multivariable The Panther’s best chance of Patriot? I mean, aside from the British. Panthers are a sive unit, especially their front four, but the Patriots offense, and they just don't, and defeating New England will hin- that's why we'll win.” der on how much pressure their lot more scary and fierce. So, naturally, my faith is with play as one unit and not as 11 separate players. The last I trust his Southern accent D-line will be able to inflict the Panthers. I know I am risking a lot by not support- time the Patriots lost I actually had to worry about more than I trust Boston accents, upon Patriots star quarterback ing the Patriots, but my explanation is completely valid, and for this reason (and many oth- Tom Brady. Although the Cats’ applying to college, which was a VERY long time ago, ers), the Panthers will win 17-14. line is among the best in foot- and I would greatly appreciate it if all Patriots fans 14 games to be exact. So expect the Patriots to pull this In the words of Derrick Kuan ’04, ball, Brady has a lightening- would refrain from harming me in any way. one off. “RUNTELDAT.” quick release and pinpoint accu- Phillips Academy Faculty Members Join the Prediction Fun Jon Stableford ’63 Bobby Edwards Elwin Sykes Claim to Fame: Claim to Fame: Claim to Fame: Instructor in English More Boston Marathons than the rest of the faculty Dean of CAMD Final Score: Tie, 0-0 COMBINED Final Score: Pats Win By 7 After six overtimes, the league calls the game Final Score: Patriots Win 26-6 for the sake of player safety: exhaustion, dehydration, I like the Pats not only and mental stress are manifest up and down both side- A hunch, peppered with bias. because of the winning streak, lines by players fainting, vomiting and crying with but the fact that they play as a muscle cramps. Nat Smith team unlike I have seen in Claim to Fame: some time. They make their Kate Dolan Instructor in Math diversity of gifts and talents Claim to Fame: Final Score: Patriots Win 20-10 work to their advantage. Sound coaching and a “all Assistant Athletic Director for one and one for all,” mentality are a winning Final Score: Patriots Win 20-10 Two good defenses keep the score down, but combination. Brady works their corners for short gains all day. In Bill We Trust. CMYK

Volume CXXVI, Number 26 Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts January 30, 2004 PA BOYS HOCKEY ICES BREWSTER Girls 4x440 Sets Record by Mac King Boys Trackster Demolish PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATE Andover 2 Lawrence High Lancers Thayer 2 by Sean Hamilton Andover 2 PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER Nobles 2 er his early race lead of 30 yards Andover 2 The Andover Boys track team had dwindled to 5. Pushing hard returned home from their disap- through the finish line, Donais and Brewster 0 pointing loss to local rival, Durkin were side by side on the Andover high, only to wrack up a final straight away. However, an This past week the Boys solid victory against the Lawrence Andover High runner being lapped Hockey team rumbled forward, High Lancers. occupied the first lane. To avoid picking up a pair of 2-2 single- Bragging rights were up in the being boxed in and loosing the overtime ties to Thayer and Nobles air last Saturday, when the PAtrack race, Donais stepped inside the and a clutch 2-0 shutout victory team traveled to Andover High. track to pass, an illegal action, dis- over Brewster Academy. The With many Andover day students qualifying him from the final team’s success over the past week competing, this meet was a chance results. Phillips Academy was still is due largely in part to tremendous to show improvement since middle able to place second and third, an play from Andover goalie and school. Looking at times before act that truly demonstrated the team Captain Cory Schneider ’04. the meet, coaches knew that it depth of the team Schneider stopped over 115 shots would be closely fought match-up At the start of the 4x400 relay and only let in four goals in 172 and that everyone would need to the meet was on the line, with the minutes of hockey. The Big Blue, put in a good performance in order winning team taking home more on a 5 game streak of wins and to come away with the win. than just a victory. However, it sties, has bettered their record to The mile opened the day of was Andover High that was victo- 10-2-2. competition. John Freker ’04 lead rious at the end of termination of Last Friday, an injury-plagued from the start with Andover High’s the race, and the PA squad returned Andover Hockey team traveled to leading distance runner, Ryan home empty handed. the Canton Sportsplex at Thayer Durkin, sitting comfortably The Andover boys rebounded Academy to take on the 16-1-0 behind. However, in the closing however after their gut-wrenching Tigers. Missing forwards Kyle laps, Durkin put in a kick that last minute defeat on Saturday, to Kucharski ’05 and Mike Eruzione Freker was unable to respond to, beat Lawrence High school 62-33. ’04 and defenseman Tommy and Durkin won by three seconds. With Galan still missing from Dignard ’06, the Andover team Freker and John Hillman ’05 competition on account of Isham hoped to be able to deal Thayer secured the second and third places tests, Andover sprinters were look- their second loss of the season. for the Big Blue, with times of ing for several “step up” perform- JP Martignetti ’06 put the Big 4:46 and 4:48. ances from competitors. Sheldon Blue on the board when he scored In the sprints and the High ran away with the win in the 50 off a pass from PG Jed McDonald jump, O’shea Galan ’04 would be dash, clocking a blazing time of ’04 a mere minute-seventeen into a noticeable spectator, as his tests 5.6 seconds. Sheldon also won the the first period. Thayer responded in Isham the day before made him 300 dash with a time of 35.1 sec- with a goal of its own right before ineligible to compete. With Galan onds. Then, in the long jump, it the buzzer, and the game entered not competing, Andover high was Wusu, leaping a mammoth the second period tied at one. swept the high jump, at a height distance of 21’ 0”, with Sheldon Upper scoring sensation Steve several inches below Galan’s PR. taking third. Wusu also stepped it Rolocek ’05 secured the Andover J. Bovaird/ The Phillipian To draw even the scores further up in the high jump to take the win lead once more in the second peri- The PA Girls relay team, after falling a few second short of the mark on Saturday, shattered apart, Andover high swept the 50- with a 5’4” jump. od by scoring an unassisted short- the record Wednesday. Anchor and Captain Jackie Latina ’04 (top) is held up by teammates yard hurdles as well. The big blue Donais, Dan Serna ’04 and handed goal at just about the ten Marty Schnure ’06, Cassie Tognoni ’05 and Lexi Dwyer ’04. redeemed itself in the long jump, Wes Howe ’05 swept the mile run minute mark. sweeping the event, with Tolu in that order with leader Donais The Big Blue was able to hold Wusu ’04, jumping 20’9”, Pat clocking 4:45. The boys experi- off the Thayer barrage and retain Girls Track Races By AHS, LHS Shannon ’05, jumping 19’11”, and enced similar success in the 2 mile. the lead, until the dwindling min- by Andrea Coravos Lawrence by 45 seconds and set a the 300. Latina, Dwyer and Captain David Sheldon ’04, jump- With Donais pulled from the race utes of the third period when PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER new school record in 4 minutes DeYoung dominated the 300 with ing 19’10”. Sheldon was far from at the last minute, and no Nobles snuck one by Schneider. and 19 seconds. times of 40.1, 40.8 and 42.6 sec- done for the day. He took second Lawrence runners competing, After a closely contested overtime, After a comeback win last On Saturday, in a 51-44 come- onds. Dwyer and Tognoni both in the 50-yard dash, with a time of Andover swept the event with neither team was able to find the Saturday against Andover High, back win against Andover High jumped 5'0 and 4'10" respectively 5.9 seconds, and was then later the Hamilton, Feigenbaum, and back of the net, and the game the Andover Girls Varsity Track the Girls in Blue worked for their in the high jump. The athletes con- lone blue sprinter to place in the Howe. In the 1000 yard run ended tied 2-2. Cory Schneider led team came back last Wednesday to win through the last events. In the tinued to dominate the competi- 300-yard dash, winning the event Donais, a late scratch from the two the Andover team with 46 saves crush Lawrence High and to end mile, Lissy Robie’04 beat her two tions in the 1000 yards run when in 35.3 seconds. mile, and Serna took first and sec- and helped to keep the Boys in the meet with a new 4 x400 relay Andover High competitors by over Robie, with a time of 2:55.4, and Anwell Lanfranco ’04, the ond respectively, crossing in 2:34 Blue in the game. school record. 10 seconds. In the long jump, PA Becca Howe '06, with a time of lone Andover scorer in the shot and 2:40. However, Lawrence Less than twenty hours later, The record-breaking relay per- placed second with Thurman’s 16 3:01.3, beat all of the AHS com- put, won by over 4 feet, hurling the took first and second in the 600 the Big Blue were back on the ice, formance of Lexi Dywer ’04, 1/2’ jump. Andover High came petitors. Said Tognoni, “The dis- shot 48’3”. yard run, with Andover’s Chris this time at home, getting ready to Jackie Latina ’04 Marty Schnure with a strong girls hurdling team, tance girls really pulled through Adam Kapor ’04 led the team Herlich ’05 taking third, just a split face Nobles and Greenough in ’06, and Cassie Tognoni ’05 was but Schnure still placed third for the team.” in points, scoring ten points by second behind. what promised to be a closely con- the perfect ending to Wednesday’s breaking 8 seconds and finishing On Wednesday, Lawrence winning both the 600-yard run in Andover’s relay team of tested match-up. meet. Said 3rd leg runner in 7.9. High was no competition for the 1:20 and the 1000-yard run in 2:29. Andrew Geraghty ’05, Kojo Nobles struck first on a Schnure, “Throughout the meet, The 50-yard dash was Phillips Andover team. Andover Chris Donais ’05, challenged mile Degraft-Hanson ’05, Shannon, and turnover in the Andover end and we knew we were pretty far extremely close, and first and sec- beat Lawrence 72 to 21, swept two winner Durkin in the two mile run. Wusu, beat its opponents by over 5 took the early lead. Andover, how- behind. When Lexi, Jackie, Cassie ond places where only separated events (50 yd dash and long jump), Taking the race out hard. Donais seconds, bringing an exciting meet ever, bounced right back when and I found out that we could win by one tenth of a second. Captain and placed first in all eleven events led with 3 laps remaining, howev- to a close. McDonald took it coast to coast, the meet with the relay, our Latina beat former Captain Katie except shot put. deked out the goalie, and scored a strength turned on. The feeling that Dlesk ’03’s younger sister with a Coach Callum used a different goal with one minute left in the the rest of the team was counting final time of 6.4 seconds. tactic for Wednesday’s meet. The first period. on us combined with the cheers On Saturday, the teamed main focus was not to win the Andover played better in the from the infielders made it impos- proved their determination and events, but to break the school second period, and Paul sible for us to lose that race.” controlled the next four events. 4x400 record. The previous school Engelhardt ’06 was able to capital- Nine years after the event Phillips Academy athletes placed record was set in 1995 by T. ize on a pass from Hunter Thunnell record was set, Dwyer, Schnure, both second and third in the Thomas, K. O'Connor, R. Mack, Continued on Page 9, Column 1 Tognoni, and Latina beat remaining events, and even swept L. Pace with a time of 4 minutes 19.59 seconds. Dwyer, who jumped 5’2 in the high jump this year and qualified for nationals, did not jump or run the 300 in preparation for the relay. Schnure also did not run the 300, but she did tie her personal record of 7.8 seconds in the 50 yard hurdles. Everyone agreed that the high- light of the week was the record. Says Schnure, “I knew we could do it from the moment the gun fired and Lexi took off. The chem- B. Kaiser/ The Phillipian istry between the four of us is Distance runner Chris Donais ’05 kicks in hard in the final incredible.” stretch of the two-mile. Donais was DQed in the race. Andover Wrestling Knocks Off Unbeaten, 2003 Champion LC by Gordon Murphy always-strong Belmont Hill a forfeit by Andover at the 145- F. Wang/ The Phillipian PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER team only to comeback to beat weight class. Andover did not Alex Doty ’05 competes in the butterfly in Saturday’s race with Northfield Mount Hermon. The Andover 41 Loomis. have a 145-pound wrestler all girls swimming team took down the Hoggers. The Loomis underdog win day, costing them a crucial six Loomis 32 energized the Andover points in each of their three Belmont Hill 41 Grapplers, and they tore into a matches. Andover 27 Hyde-Woodstock squad to Dan Hackney ’05 turned the Andover Boys, Girls Swimmers emerge with a 59-18 win. The match around with a hard- Andover 59 Andover Wrestlers finished up fought decision over his Hyde-Woodstock 18 the meat with a 60-15 win wrestler. Blast NMH Hoggers Out of Water against Worchester. Nevertheless, Andover by Melissa Chiozzi and Katie titions. But even NMH’s strong slightly disappointing second Andover 60 Andover started the day off dropped the next three matches. Faulkner swimmers couldn’t bring down place. Typical of the Big Blue, Worcester 15 against the host of the quad- Andover then took a forfeit at PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITERS the Lady Blue. they did not get discouraged and meet, Belmont Hill. Said Coach the 103 pound weight class but The highlight of the meet was stepped things up just a few events What does it feel like to beat Gorham of the loss, “[We were] was too far behind Belmont Hill Andover Girls 107 the 500-yard freestyle event. Katie later in the 400 free style relay as the top team in the league? Just wrestling flat and making too for a solid 5-2 win by Tom Treat NMH 79 Faulkner ’06, one of the team’s Kate Page ’04, Heejin Chang ’05, ask the Andover Grapplers. best distance swimmers, was back Emily Brenner ’06 and Erika many mistakes.” ’04 to help. Andover Varsity Wrestling went Andover Boys 110 after she sat out this event last Roddy ’07 stole first place with a The meet started at the 119 The next opponent of the NMH 73 weekend. With Faulkner back the time of 3:40.91. 3-1 this week, highlighted by an weight class, and Andover gave day was the number-one ranked girls could not go wrong, and The team also benefited from enormous 41-32 upset over the up the early lead 0-4. A win by team in Prep School Class A, The Andover Girls Varsity along with Liz Slaughter ’06 and individual races. Captain Kate number one ranked Class A Mark Shvartsman ’0 5 and a late Loomis Chaffee. Andover lost a Swimming Team secured yet Carly Villareal ’07 the ladies Page ’04 and Alex Doty ’05 came league team, the Loomis- pin by Co-captain Jeffrey Peña quick six points to one of the another win on Saturday beating sniped a 1-2-3 victory. All three in first and second in the 100 back. Chaffee Pelicans. ’04 helped Andover retake the stars of the Loomis squad, num- the NMH Hoggers 107-79 to con- girls scored season-best times in Liz Demers ’05, pulling in six sec- Andover worked hard and lead. However, Andover lost the ber-one seed Pat Feeley. tinue their stunning winning the event. onds before anyone else, came in prepared all week, and it paid next five matches to the heart of Andover won the next two to streak. Even though the meet was In the 200 freestyle relay, the first in the 100-yard breast stroke off greatly. Andover dropped a the Belmont order. take the lead before losing a success, it proved to be more of girls touched in less than a second tough match, 41-27, to the Of these five losses, one was a challenge than previous compe- too late, giving themselves a Continued on Page 9, Column 4 Continued on Page 9, Column 5