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Friday SPORTS EDITOR Girls’ track team has been hard respectable eight milers. These is all about pre-meet preparation, at work this spring. Of course, runs are often the most scenic, and the plan is always a course In the 2020 Formula 1 in 2021, we could see the rise of the 2021 spring season is the first and that has certainly been the jog. Afterward, the group is often Season, a year without the usual another Formula 1 driver who time in two years that the group case this spring. Daffodils are caught up deciding the team cheerings of the crowd and several would dominate the field in the has had a chance to gather togeth- blooming en masse down the side cheer for the day, which, for the teams facing pandemic-driven next decade. er. of Williams Hill, the poplar trees record, has ranged from ‘Popeyes financial difficulties, the world Sergio Perez was a veter- Every practice begins with a flower by Memorial Hall, and chicken’ to ‘sus.’ has witnessed some of the most an in Formula 1 racing, yet he half-mile, two-lap warmup. Run there are some phenomenal cherry There’s an incredible degree miraculous comebacks. From found himself without a seat after by the entire team as a group, the trees situated outside Winterset. of room for fun on the team: Alpha Tauri’s Pierre Gasly, who Racing Point announced that warmup is promptly followed by Tuesdays are meant for secondar- group chats share running suffered from the humiliating Sebastian Vettel would replace dynamic stretching. The stretches ies, and the crew is much smaller. Tiktoks, protein shakes of varying demotion by Red Bull a year ago, are a key part of injury prevention This day is geared towards explo- quality and flavor are concoct- winning the Italian Grand Prix, and spans the gamut from fours ration, and students go branching ed and shared, and the coaches to Racing Point’s Sergio Perez, to duck walks. Of course, music out on their own, running behind surprise the squad with cookies who was on the verge of not hav- is almost always present as a part Andrews Memorial Chapel and and feeds when the team least sus- ing a seat next year, starting from of the stretching routine, and the by Pratt House or looping across pects. the last place on the first lap to team features varied artists such the upper fields. Wednesdays are The meet against Choate winning the Bahrain Grand Prix, Polo G. and Taylor Swift. In fact, the team’s workout days, and are on May 1st was the last, but the to Haas’ Roman Grosjean coming the team is proud to boast a col- invariably tense. A sample of past energy and spirit of the team will out of the fireball alive after trap- FORUMLA1.COM laborative Spotify playlist created Wednesdays includes 1k repeats, continue far beyond that, thanks ping in it for 28 seconds. At the Can Sergio Perez Evade the earlier in the season with input a 6x400 workout, and a 2x600- to the dedication and effort of time of writing this article, the Curse of the Red Bull Second from a wide range of members. 400-200-200 ladder. The team Captain Tunji Osho-Williams ‘21 2021 Formula 1 season has just Driver and Retain This On the distance side, prac- takes Thursday to recover and and the coaches, Mr. Huguley, unfolded with the Bahrain Grand Coveted Seat Next Season? tices have consisted of a nice mix jog slowly as a group for about 3 Ms. Valias, Mr. Mayfield, Ms. Prix and the Emilia Romagna of long-distance and fast-paced miles; often, there are two groups, Burrall, Ms. Babbidge, and Mr. Grand Prix. What predictions can him towards the end of the 2020 workouts. Mondays are long run one which stays on softer surfaces, Greenwald. we make from these two races, F1 season. Thinking that he days, and the team has raised its and another which heads out to and what can we expect from the would say goodbye to the sport rest of the season? after the 2020 Bahrain Grand After the first two races of Prix, he pulled up one of the most Sixth Form Spring: (A Series?) Revisited the season, the 24-year-old ris- magnificent comebacks of the BY HUDSON STEDMAN '21 ing star Red Bull driver Max decade — fighting from the last CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Verstappen is only one point place on the first lap to scoring behind the seven-times F1 world his first win in his career with For true Westminster News alone in the cases of senioritis years’ time. Continue to engage, champion Mercedes driver Lewis a mid-field car. He also found a fans, you may remember a satiri- that seem to have higher degrees enlighten, and be the amazing Hamilton. Hamilton won first bigger surprise waiting upon him cal article I did towards the end of intensity than years prior. But people you are as revealed by the place at the Bahrain Grand Prix — Red Bull, the runner-up to the of my Fourth Form year docu- seriously, can you blame us? The Public Speaking Competition I and second place at the Emilia championship, invited him to join menting the unprecedented cases Class of 2021 has had to battle witnessed just last night. To the Romagna Grand Prix as well as the team. But would going to a of senioritis in the notorious its way through the toughest year Fifth Formers: you are about to earning an extra point for driving top team guarantee success? ‘Senior’ or ‘Sixth Form Spring.’ in the history of the corrupt cycle embark on one of the most dif- Every Red Bull driver knows But I am afraid to report just two we like to call ‘the college admis- ficult times in your Westminster what the team wants — score as years later, the same epidemic I so sions process,’ uphold a strict career, stepping into numerous many points as possible and chal- fearfully yet ambitiously admired standard of hygiene and masking leadership roles and navigating lenge Mercedes. When the driver from the naive eyes of a sopho- that applies the moment you leave the (once again corrupt) college fails to achieve this goal in the more has infected yours truly. I your door in the morning, and admissions process, and I advise first half of the season, he faces know. I watched and wrote and bombard their way through copi- you to think of five Sixth Form the adversity of being demoted joked in horror as I witnessed ous amounts of administrative leaders of any year who have to Alpha Tauri (the sister team of

Justin Schuster ‘19 reply ‘SEX green-lights just to achieve some- influenced your time here thus PLANET F1 Red Bull) — or even worse, find- ROBOTS’ to a community news thing as little as hanging a ham- far, and seek to achieve the role Max Verstappen vs Lewis ing himself with no seat in the email, or Alex Wolf ‘19 skip her mock between two trees. Yes, you of leadership that made such a Hamilton: Who is Going next season. The past isn’t prom- Art History AP exam in a last- know who you are. Yes, I’m still memorable impact on yourselves. to be the 2021 Formula 1 ising for the second Red Bull minute decision to enjoy the vibes salty about it. In all seriousness, And, lastly, to the faculty and Champion? driver — Daniil Kvyat, Pierre and sunshine of a beautiful May however, we are tired. Everyone staff: seriously, thank you. I rec- Gasly, and Alex Albon have all afternoon. But having reached is just tired. I began this piece as ognize each and every single one the fastest lap in the race, while been demoted or fired within two the end of an unprecedented yet another satirical article depict- of you is as tired and burnt out Verstappen won second place at seasons. So far, Perez has done Sixth Form year navigating the ing the ill-effects of senioritis, as the majority of current Sixth the Bahrain Grand Prix and first a good job — but still not as everlasting upwards stream of a but I’d certainly be remiss to not Formers are, and my only advice place at the Emilia Romagna good as Max Verstappen’s perfor- global pandemic, I seem to have include the realist perspective on is to come back next fall feel- Grand Prix. Although Mercedes mances or up to Red Bull’s great dodged a COVID-19 infection my senior year, as well as not close ing rejuvenated, and once again has consistently produced the expectations — by earning 5th only to come down with the hor- without some words of wisdom ready to share your knowledge, fastest car on the track for the place in the Bahrain Grand Prix rendous symptoms of seniori- having written about the under- life lessons, and kind hearts to past few years, Verstappen’s bril- and passing the line faster than tis. As I am writing this article former and now nearly-graduated this growing Westminster com- liant and aggressive driving skills Verstappen in the timed trial at now–two day past the deadline perspective on the infamous Sixth munity, just as you have done so and Red Bull’s strong pit stops the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. I should add–I’ll share some of Form Spring. with myself. As you all continue can not be ignored either. Every We hope to see Perez fully grasp- the gruesome effects of my symp- To the Third Formers: please under new guidance, seek the legendary driver has a period of ing the Red Bull opportunity and toms just today: I woke up, sat do not engage in any forms of chance to engage with this com- dominance, yet the driver would pushing the car to its limit in the in bed watching TikToks for half senioritis until at least February of munity, pushing a more empa- eventually lose his reign. Maybe, next 21 races! an hour before I figured 8:15 am 2024. This year has had so many thetic and vulnerable family that was probably cutting it a little too virtual affairs that reveal how easy has grown together out of hard- close to make it to AP Statistics it is to be a bystander, but I cer- ship. For the next week, I’m afraid in five minutes, and sure enough, tainly would not be the Hudson my symptoms of senioritis may Thank you! well I ended up being ten minutes I am today if I had not asked, grow worse; however, I’m beyond The entire Westminster community would like to thank late. Oops? After Stats, I figured engaged, and led an intellectu- thrilled I was able to crank out the editorial board of the 2020-2021 Westminster News for I should probably get going on ally and socially curious four years one last semi-satirical article to the AP Physics problem set I still here in my educational journey. leave my final mark on this little their dedication to digital and print media. had yet to complete that was due To the Fourth Formers: this is the journalistic platform I know and Congratulations and best of luck in your future endeavors! an entire week earlier. “No, that’s first on-campus spring you have love as The Westminster News. a tonight problem,” I thought to experienced, and please do not From your Co-Editor in Chief, myself. Once again, oops? Yet let it be the ‘go to’ as you enter thank you all, for everything. the troubling thing is I am not your Sixth Form Spring in two THE WESTMINSTER NEWS, Saturday May 8, 2021 3 Features The Summer Fashion Trends for 2021 The True Enemy of College BY LUCY JONES '21 LAYOUT EDITOR Admissions Equality BY ALLEN ZHOU ‘23 CONTRIBUTING WRITER On February 3, 2021, the to four times lower than other U.S. Department of Justice noti- ethnicities. The stakes are high, fied the U.S. District Court in the evidence is concrete, and the Connecticut that it would drop outrage is understandable. the case filed by the Trump However, before jumping to administration against Yale any conclusions, we must consider University, which alleged that the the other side of the argument. As institution was illegally discrimi- we can all understand, students nating against Asian-Americans from Black and Brown communi- and white applicants. Another ties have far less access to many similar case, Students for Fair resources and therefore have to Admissions v. Harvard University, work much harder to achieve the was adjudicated by the First same level of success as Asian or Circuit Court of Appeals in favor White students. Since having of Harvard, and now the case racial quotas is illegal, using an is heading toward the Supreme implicit set of criteria to give dis- Court. Both of these cases have advantaged minorities a leg up been closely observed and debat- seems a well-justified alterna- ed by Asian-American students tive to achieve social justice. In and parents across the country. that sense, I strongly support the Front and center of the allega- decision of these schools; how- tions is the question of whether ever, let’s examine what they have using a set of subjective criteria been doing in parallel to these to achieve desired diversity goals Affirmative Actions. Among all constitutes racial discrimination. the applicants, there is a category Admittedly, the moral choice labeled as ‘legacy’ and ‘develop- between Affirmative Action and mental.’ These are either students “Race Blind Policy” forced upon with parents or relatives who are us by the supporters of these cases alumni of said school or those has significant consequences to who have donated vast sums of our higher education system. money to said school. In top, elite PINTEREST However, I caution my fellow schools, this category of appli- Asian-American citizens not to be cant has a two to three times As vaccination numbers maxi dresses are also coming much more. distracted by this dilemma while higher chance of being admitted are rising and COVID-19 cases into play for the warmer months. This summer also witnesses ignoring the real culprit of the and eventually makes up around simultaneously diminish, this Silks are perfect for evenings out the revival of white overall shorts. current biased system. 15% of the campus population. summer is expected to be the first with friends or family or even just Paired with a cute floral or pat- College has increasingly Compared to Black, Brown, and time that Americans can live in going out for the day. terned shirt, this could be the per- become an indispensable step Asian students, legacy students “real life” again in over a year. Although it may be con- fect “cool and casual” look you’ve in everyone’s journey towards are usually from well-connected, This summer’s fashion centers troversial, the “hippie” look is been searching for. Whether you financial stability. Particularly, to high-net-worth families. These on comfort and elegance with a back in. Everything floral, open- put these all together or just add many Asian-American parents, a unfair methods of entry clearly dash of “summer of love” pieces. toed, and light is the look this a few to your closet, I recommend degree from top schools such as illustrate the very hypocrisy Although individuals are free to summer. Teva sandals, generally giving a few of these new styles a Harvard and Yale has been long inherent in the systems of these choose between the monochrome- considered to be of the “crunchy” try. Jean shorts have always been perceived as a ticket to upper-class top schools. While they claim chic look and the flow in sum- aesthetic, are now making their a classic summer staple, yet this American society – a vindication to support and embrace equal- mer florals and crochets, everyone way into the fashion world as a year, we have seen jean shorts go of multi-generational efforts in ity and diversity through affir- is ultimately seeking to prioritize style piece. Admittedly, the shoes from high cut to low cut. Longer climbing through the so-called mative action, by still allowing comfort and style. can be paired with many differ- jean shorts, whatever color, are in ‘bamboo ceiling.’ Succumbing such unfair practices, which are For a more sleek and ent outfits and are fairly versatile, style. Say goodbye to booty-shorts to this halo effect, Asian com- based on the privilege of the stu- elegant look, the two trending adding extra flair to what other- and hello to 3” inseams. It does munities hold a degree from Ivy dents who could afford to do so, styles are monochrome and silk. wise might be a monotonous look. seem conservative, but don’t be League schools and institutions shows the lack of commitment Although monochrome is always Another new trend of a similar fooled; you will be seeing these alike to have higher intrinsic to these causes. This also goes a choice, we are seeing it more vibe is crochet. This yarn-like pat- shorts wherever you go this sum- value than a degree from a less- to show that, instead of wast- than ever this year. A monochro- terned clothing was all the rave mer. prestigious college or university. ing time, money, and effort to matic outfit makes everything back in the 60s – and even just a With summer right around This pushed Asian-American attack Affirmative Action, which look stylish, even if you’re run- couple of years ago -- but now we the corner, be sure to take a look students to apply to these top has legitimately aided minori- ning an errand as simple as just are seeing myriads of crochet in at some of these styles to upgrade schools in disproportionately high ties, these angered parents should going to the store. Silk midi and tops, dresses, pants, skirts, and so your summer wardrobe. numbers, and nearly every one be targeting the nepotistic prac- of those applicants with excellent tice of legacy and developmen- credentials. But the admissions tal admissions, which only serves 2020-2021 Editorial Board results have been frustrating. As to perpetuate the cycle of social Co-Editors-in-Chief statistical data revealed in the inequality. Aleyna Baki '21, Matthew Park '21 & Hudson Stedman '21 Espenshade Report, Asian stu- Some economists advocat- dents need to score approximately ing these self-interested admis- Arts & Shui Se Phoe '21 Student & Serin Lee '22 50 to 280 points higher in the sion practices claim that these top Entertainment Heather Zhu '23 Faculty Life Ben Mihailovich '22 SAT than any other ethnic group schools do so to maintain their just to achieve the same admis- financial prowess to fund their Community Jamai Miller '22 Creative Writing Nathalie Charles '21 sion result. Harvard’s admissions cutting-edge programs as well as Olatunji Osho-Williams '21 Lara Connor '22 data reviewed by the plaintiffs’ to subsidize disadvantaged stu- News & Politics Alex Buerck '21 Layout Sung Min Cho '22 lawyers reveal that, in compari- dents. The truth is, their capa- Sung Min Cho '22 Lucy Jones '21 son to other alumni interviewers, bility of generating donations staff of the school’s professional and growing endowment doesn’t Kien To '21 Assistant Layout Qifei Min '22 admissions team intentionally require them to tie any admis- Science Michaela Crabtree-Crowley '22 Grace Yuan '23 marked down Asian applicants on sions decisions to alumni or their social and personality traits donor actions. Using Harvard Eddie Shin '21 Photo Kellen Seeley '22 such as likability, courage, and University as an example, it has Sports Kieran Haug '21 Faculty Advisors Lawrence Court kindness. As a result, with all else an endowment of more than $40 Ral Reyes '21 Claudia McGuigan equal, an Asian student’s prob- Michelle Wu '21 ability of being admitted is two Continued on Page 7 4 THE WESTMINSTER NEWS, Saturday May 8, 2021 Westy Royale!

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Casino Night, Saturday May stop there, as a fried dough food 1, 2020: the Quad flooded with truck was a hit throughout the China’s Record GDP poker, pearls, and party dresses for night. All in all, this event was a Westy’s first annual “Westy Royale.” huge success, and the Martlets are read share Growth in Q1 The Martlets flocked to the tables already anticipating next year’s BY HEATHER ZHU '23 for a night of blackjack, Uno, and revival. As Fergie, Q Tip, and recycle ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Texas hold ‘em, with friends and Francesca Bradley ‘21 put it, “A faculty alike. But the fun didn’t little party never killed nobody!” allowed China to surpass the United States in becoming the biggest trading partner of the Biden Pulls Troops from Afghanistan European Union. Also, being BY GRACE YUAN ‘23 the first nation to begin recovery ASSISTANT LAYOUT EDITOR allowed China to manufacture Two decades ago, the United tary troop members. The United ticated nuclear programs, one of and export large amounts of per- States military began to imple- States’ total military expendi- the greatest being China. Due sonal protective equipment (PPE) ment strikes against terrorist ture between 2001 and 2019 is to China’s intelligence opera- STATISTA such as masks and work-from- China’s GDP From 1992 to Q1 training camps in Afghanistan. estimated to have been around tions and growing influence, the home gears such as laptops. Thus, The attacks were aimed at rooting $780 billion. The money has country has posed military and 2021 the industrial output rose 14.1% out al Qaeda, a terrorist group led been used to cater to military cybersecurity concerns. While in March of 2021, and retail by Osama bin Laden. According needs including food, medica- Afghanistan has not reached the China has reported an sales expanded by 34.2%, both to Jenkins (2021), the attacks – tion, and benefits. President Joe level of those threats and is not 18.3% Gross Domestic Product of which reached beyond econ- a part of the US government’s Biden has resolved to put this the main focus at the moment, (GDP) growth in the first quar- omists’ projections. Investment international military campaign war to an end by withdrawing the United States government ter of 2021 in comparison to the in fixed-asset such as real estate in Afghanistan – are a response to the troops, and he believes that does not intend to turn away same period last year. This is not climbed 25.6% in the first quar- the al Qaeda attack on the United his decision will help to reduce from Afghanistan; instead, it will only the highest annual econom- ter compared to last year, and States in 2001. However, after the losses. In Afghanistan, more employ diplomatic means to assist ic growth recorded since China inbound investment into China two decades, the current U.S. than 50,000 Afghanistan citizens in maintaining peace between the started keeping records nearly rose almost by 40% to $45 billion president, Joe Biden, has resolved have been injured or lost their two countries. The U.S govern- 30 years ago, but also far beyond in the first three months of 2021. to withdraw all American mili- lives as a result of crossfire, explo- ment will continue to provide the Chinese government’s goal of However, it is essential to point tary troops from Afghanistan sions, assassinations, and bomb- human welfare aid and security a 6% annual economic growth. out that if the GDP is compared following a negotiation between ings. Hospitals in Afghanistan are forces to the Afghan government Although this surely is impressive, on a quarter-to-quarter basis, it is the previous administration and flooded with civilians suffering while still monitoring the peace does this number present an accu- evident that the economy shrank the Taliban government. During from war wounds. Consequently, process (Chaudhuri & Shende, rate snapshot of China’s economy? 9.7% from the last quarter of the negotiations, the Taliban gov- the Afghanistan government is 2020). What does this growth mean in a 2019 to the first quarter of 2020. ernment had promised to under- ready to employ every means A senior official opposed broader context? While the shockingly high GDP take attacks on the U.S. if they to ensure the withdrawal of President Biden’s decision draw- What do the statistics growth does not paint an accu- failed to withdraw their troops American military troops from ing on the experience from Iraq reveal? During the lockdown, rate picture of a country’s eco- from Afghanistan. Despite the the country (Jenkins, 2021). where the Islamic state renewed much of China’s economy was nomic growth as it is a weak com- heavy losses the ongoing war has The United States govern- its strength after the U.S. gov- shut down, and the retail industry parison base, it still depicts the imposed on both the U.S. and ment is shifting its focus to bigger ernment withdrew its military took a big hit. China’s success in strong rebound after lockdowns. Afghanistan, some officials have strategic interests in the world. troops from Iraq. The official combat against Covid-19 ended As China begins to gain greater expressed opposition to President According to Sullivan (2021), suggested that the U.S. should the lockdowns in April, and the momentum in economic recovery, Biden’s decision to withdraw the some of these strategic interests retain intelligence and military in economic growth began to nor- I am confident that its national troops. include rapidly growing and Afghanistan to ensure al-Qaeda malize to 11.6% in the second economy will soon return to pre- According to Sullivan (2021), aggressive nations such as Russia, does not turn into a major fight- quarter, 3% in the third quar- pandemic conditions. the war has cost the United States Iran, and North Korea. These ing force and potentially threaten ter, and 2.6% in the last quar- trillions of dollars and the death counties have posed a threat to Continued on Page 5 ter. Hence, for the first time, the of more than 2000 U.S. mili- the U.S. because of their sophis- increasing demand for exports THE WESTMINSTER NEWS, Saturday May 8, 2021 5 News & Politics Save Ralph: The Movement Schuster’s Guide to EU Against Animal Cruelty Travel 2021 BY TAYLOR HILL ‘22 BY SYDNEY SCHUSTER ‘21 CONTRIBUTING WRITER CONTRIBUTING WRITER eral non-profit organizations are Munn, Pom Klementieff, Tricia still fighting against it, such as Helfer, and others, the film is a Humane Society International wake-up call to the rest of the (HSI). HSI and its partners have world. It illustrates that even worked to outlaw cosmetic test- though it seems animal testing ing on animals. Already, HSI is over, it is still very much legal made an enormous amount of in many countries. “Save Ralph” progress since they first launched brings into light the suffering

HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL their #BeCrueltyFree campaign testing animals have endured Ralph-the-rabbit. in 2012. Besides driving the and captures the absurdity of it European Union to become one all through deep storytelling and of the largest cruelty-free mar- vivid animation. The entire short All over the globe, many ani- kets, HSI also passed legislation film is available on Youtube. mals are suffering because they to ban animal testing in Taiwan, So what can you do to save are held captive as test subjects India, Norway, New Zealand, others like Ralph? Well, for one, for cosmetic products. Every year, Switzerland, South Korea, and we can speak up against ani- in U.S. laboratories alone, over various other countries and states. mal cruelty and raise awareness

100 million animals have harsh However, they want to go even through social media apps like DMITRY KOSTYUKOV, THE NEW YORK TIMES chemicals and creams injected further by pushing the adop- Instagram, Snapchat, and even The Louvre, Paris, in Summer 2020 into their eyes, throats, and skins tion of modern non-animal test- Titkok, by using the hashtag before being thrown aside to die. ing methods and taking it upon #SaveRalph. Just by telling oth- These animals include rabbits, themselves to assist companies ers about the harsh procedures So, it’s mid-May, finally of your trip covered no matter mice, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, while transitioning to these meth- animals undergo almost every getting warm out, the flowers what! monkeys, and dogs, all bred sole- ods. day, you can make a differ- descend from the branches of the 2. Even if you are fully vac- ly for testing. In many countries Here is where Ralph comes ence. Another thing: check your trees to reveal thick set emerald cinated, be sure to obtain a nega- — one of the most prominent in. He serves as HSI’s official beauty supplies or any product green leaves. After a long week tive test result no more than three being China — the government spokesperson for animals used found in your bathroom to see if of finals, you wake up and think, days prior to your departure! requires these tests to assess the in government-required test- it is cruelty-free. If it says cruel- “you know what? I think I’m 3. With that, digital green dangers of new cosmetic formu- ing. “Save Ralph,” a short film ty-free on it, the brand does not ready for a trip across the pond.” certificates in order to prove vac- lae. Animal cruelty includes the depicting the horrors of ani- test on animals. 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With just a little Union and the United States, it certificates are released in the subject to these inhumane prac- the process of chemical and cos- effort, you could help defend ani- is anticipated that free movement coming weeks. tices. metic testing. Featuring a diverse mals from cruelty worldwide. throughout the EU is a totally 4. Plan outdoor activities! While animal cruelty seems cast that includes Taika Waititi, viable option, according to the Think hiking, camping, and bik- like a thing of the past, sev- Ricky Gervais, Zac Efron, Olivia President of the EU, Ursula von ing -- all activities that can be der Leyden. After nearly 16 done somewhat comfortably bear- Biden’s First 100 Days months of travel bans and restric- ing the circumstances. tions, this news may sing songs of 5. Prepare for the “new nor- BY KEEGAN BANKOFF ‘22 & BEN MIHAILOVICH ‘22 CONTRIBUTING WRITER AND STUDENT & FACULTY LIFE EDITOR, RESPECTIVELY new experiences and old friends mal”: Despite improved circum- off to a strong start. too unrealistic. to many; however, bearing in stances and consistent vaccine So far, Biden has Biden exercised his exec- mind the longevity of this pan- rollout in both the EU and the received a 52% total approval utive power to undo some of the demic, it is important to recog- US, masks and social distanc- rate, with his highest marks com- decisions made during the Trump nize that travel this summer will ing regulations are still being ing from his handling of the pan- presidency, including re-entering remain far from ‘normal.’ With enforced. Think outdoor seating, demic and the surprisingly steady the Paris Climate Agreement, that said, here are a few key plastic partitions, and mask man- vaccine rollout. At the beginning standing up to Russian cyberat- things to consider before packing dates. of the year, Biden set a goal to tacks, and reversing many ver- your bags: As we hopefully approach the reach 100 million vaccination dicts intensifying climate change. 1. In these unprecedented tail-end of this pandemic, it is REUTERS Joe Biden addresses a joint ses- doses by his one-hundredth day These executive orders showed the times, cancellations are nearly important to recognize how far sion of Congress. in office. That goal was reached country how much people’s voic- inevitable, and it is more impor- we have come, whilst being cog- on just day 59. Just this past es matter to Biden. Nonetheless, tant than ever to ensure all of nizant of how far we still have Two weeks after an insur- week -- with the help of millions many disagree with his handling your travels. “Cancel for any rea- to go. So, with diligent masking rection struck the Capitol, Joe of healthcare workers around of immigration and the border son” upgrades are a nearly surefire and distancing, consider all of Biden was sworn in as the 46th the country -- 200 million doses crisis. Republican congressmen option as far as last-minute plan the points listed above, and your President of the United States. were reached, a milestone many have called out Biden numerous changes go. Buy this policy with- dream European vacation is right Former President Trump’s thought would take much longer times in efforts to make him visit in three weeks of booking your around the corner! remarks on how the election to hit. One of the key legislations the border and prevent illegal travels and have between 50-75% was ‘stolen’ from him left the Biden has passed is the American immigration. Democrats, on the country deeply divided, and Rescue Plan, which is a 1.9 tril- other hand, are very pleased with many believed Biden would be lion dollar package offering relief, Biden’s willingness to deliver on Biden Pulls Troops from unable to overcome that division. stimulus, and long-term assistance his promises. However, through one hundred to those hit hardest by the pan- The progress Biden has Afghanistan days, Biden has overseen many demic. Similarly, Biden is work- made in the first hundred days Continued from Page 4 successes, particularly regarding ing on the American Jobs Plan of his tenure brings up the ques- the United States. The officials the main transnational terror- the pandemic, helping pass mea- -- a public domestic investment tion -- Are we entering a new era admitted that a counterterrorism ism which is now elsewhere in sures to support those hit hard- project -- which will fund infra- in American politics? If so, what force would remain to guard the the globe. The U.S. administra- est by Covid-19. Though his first structure projects and job invest- does that ‘new era’ entail? It seems U.S Embassy (Sullivan, 2021). tion will now be in a position to hundred days have been event- ments by injecting $2 trillion into as if only time will tell. In conclusion, President shift its resources towards more ful, this is no ‘New Deal’; Biden our staggering economy. These Biden’s decision to withdraw the domestic issues such as the cur- has not achieved the frenzied pace measures just touch the surface read troops will cement an everlast- rent COVID-19 pandemic, which of FDR’s first hundred days in on Biden’s plans for the future, share ing peace between the two coun- is of major concern, or even inter- office, nor passed as much legisla- and with the way things are going tries and put to end violence and national affairs such as China’s tion. Nevertheless, Biden is surely right now, those goals don’t seem recycle turbulence. The U.S. government growing economy and military will be able to turn its focus on strength. 6 THE WESTMINSTER NEWS, Saturday May 8, 2021 Bidding Farewell

Mr. Craig DiCiancia I started as Office Manager to add anything else? mentira) to practice the subjunc- Late July 2014, I had for the Business Office in 2004 tive tense. My block 4 class in just moved into Bear Cottage and then became the Assistant I’d like to say how grate- particular became very invested when Mr. Philip and Ms. Business Manager and Director ful I am -- to the teachers who in the game, filling each round Spencer stopped by to wel- of HR. I was a proud member taught and mentored my son with laughter and using previous come me to campus. I imme- of the construction committee Tommy and helped him become knowledge about their classmates diately felt like Westminster and worked on the new dorms, the wonderful man he is today to inform their guesses all while was a place I could call home. Armour Academic Building, -- and to all those who I consider demonstrating understanding of and Armstrong Dining Hall. I family at Westy. I will keep you the grammar concept. We learned What is a favor- scheduled all facility rentals dur- all forever in my heart and my more about each other through ite moment of your time ing the school year including all prayers. And, the bravest thing I our second language. Once all here at Westminster? the hockey teams and acted as ever did at Westy was a one-act students had offered their dos ver- the school’s camp director during play in SPACE with Mr. A-men dades and mentira, my students I have a few favorites. One, WESTMINSTER DIRECTORY the summers while preparing for Rasheed. That was AWESOME! enthusiastically asked me to par- my English classes this year the school’s retirement plan audit I was so scared, and, after my ticipate, too, so they could guess have been really special. I taught Please, tell us about your and the new faculty arrivals in audition, I told them not to two truths and lie about me. I remotely, and yet I felt as if we time and career at Westminster. the Fall. During the school year, pick me -- but I was glad they was smiling under my mask the were all in it together. Two, the I managed the school’s insur- did. I also did the Martlet Mush whole time, and I hope they could first time students came over for My time at Westminster ance plans and HR responsibili- one year; I came in last place, sense it even if they couldn’t see it. cupcakes on a snowy day and the has been rewarding in all ties while I helped students with but I was so proud I did it! first time I put birthday candles ways. Community, kind- textbook orders, laundry issues, What would you like on a student’s mac-and-cheese ness, flexibility, and accep- summer storage, chaperoned to say to the students as you birthday feed. I’ll remember, tance are part of Westminster. buses, and proctored tests. The Ms. Kate Mayopoulos depart for your new chapter? always, the delight and laughter most important part of the job we shared. Three, the first alli- When did you start work- was taking time to care for all the Although I won’t be on the ance and affinity group meet- ing at Westminster, and what faculty and staff -- in whatever Hill with you next year, I will ings at the start of every school is one of your first memories way I could -- which occasionally never stop being your cheer- year. They were full of so much of arriving on Williams Hill? involved some fun babysitting for leader. I will always be rooting love, welcome, and excitement. faculty kids so their parents could for you and your successes dur- During the Fall of 2019. The get a break (love those Joncas ing your time at Westminster What would you like professionalism of Westminster’s girls!). The job had many hats, and your future chapters. Please, to say to the students as you dress code in Armour demon- and I loved juggling them all. keep me up to date on your depart for your new chapter? strates the seriousness of learning. milestones and exciting news, When did you start work- and don’t hesitate to reach out Thank you for sharing

What is a favor- ing at Westminster, and what WESTMINSTER DIRECTORY if I can support you in any way. yourself with your classmates ite moment of your time is one of your first memories I can always be reached at my and me. Most of all, thank you here at Westminster? of arriving on Williams Hill? personal email: katherine.mayo- for always giving me some- Please, tell us about your [email protected]. I’ll look thing to feel joyful about, even My favorite moment at I previously worked for the time and career at Westminster. forward to staying in touch! and especially during the most Westminster was during Chapel Simsbury public school system challenging times this year. listening to acapella groups and have always loved work- During my year at from surrounding colleges per- ing around young people! I Westminster, I have taught Mrs. Lisa McGrath forming and having the audi- knew I would love working at Spanish 1, Spanish 1 Honors, and Mrs. Claudia McGuigan ence genuinely interested. Westminster when on the day Spanish 2 Honors. I have been Being new to Westminster dur- of my interview a beautiful lab a dorm supervisor in Cushing, ing the fall of 2019 and hav- walked into the Cushing build- a coach with developmental ing two of my students saying, ing with me. My soon-to-be boss, soccer and lacrosse, an occa- ‘Hi, Mr. DiCiancia’, made me the CFO Tom Earl, didn’t mind sional helper with Horizons feel like I was part of their com- at all that someone’s dog sat next outreach to Spanish-speaking munity for the very first time. to me throughout my interview. families, and a proud advi- For those of you that know my sor of the best advisory ever! What would you like bulldog Hannah, you can imag- to say to the students as you ine what a comfort that dog was When did you start work- depart for your new chapter? to me during that interview. ing at Westminster, and what WESTMINSTER DIRECTORY is one of your first memories WESTMINSTER DIRECTORY Listen more than you What is a favor- of arriving on Williams Hill? speak. Become lifelong learners. ite moment of your time Please, tell us about your here at Westminster? I’ve worked at Westminster time and career at Westminster. Please, tell us about your Would you like during the 2020-21 school year. time and career at Westminster. to add anything else? There are so many! I loved When I first arrived, in early Four years married, and helping all the new faculty mem- August, the campus was sparse- with just enough stuff to com- During my five years here Shake things up a lit- bers get settled in. I also loved ly populated, and my main ori- fortably fit in Bear Cottage (right at Westminster, I have taught tle. Break the mold. Create chaperoning the swim team trips entation to my new home was by the hockey rink), I arrived both French and Spanish in the change and always, by all to Florida! It was also so much with the nature of our campus. at Westminster as Director of Modern and Classical Languages means, make a good day! fun cheering for our hockey I remember walking through Diversity and Multicultural department. I also was Assistant teams and helping with the Flood the Health Center awning and Affairs and a member of the Coach to the Girls’ Cross Marr Tournament every year! I onto the fields for the first time English Department. Seven years Country Team for two years Mrs. Carol Kirsch think the friends I have made at -- the sky was immense, the trees later, I’m leaving as Dean of and Co-advisor to Westminster Westy (students, staff, faculty) hugged the outline of the sprawl- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; News. I have been a corridor have meant the most to me: we ing grass, and I could not help Mr. McG and I have a tod- supervisor in Edge House for four have been through good times but lay down on the field and dler named Andrew, a 13-year- years, an advisor to 12 amazing and bad times together, and I look up at the clouds above. It old pup named Snowflake, ladies, and I have advised other consider many of them family! was a feeling of utter peace and and enough toys to fit into two clubs such as the French Club, contentment in my new home. bedrooms. I’m leaving a com- the Ski Club, the Multi-Lingual What would you like munity of friends and col- Club, Ladies of Color, and the to say to the students as you What is a favor- leagues I love and respect—all Black Affinity Group (BAG). depart for your new chapter? ite moment of your time of whom watched as I grew not here at Westminster? only into my position but also When did you start work- Live in such a way that into my new role as a parent. ing at Westminster, and what is one of your first memories WESTMINSTER DIRECTORY if someone spoke badly My favorite moments at about you no one would Westminster have been those When did you start work- of arriving on Williams Hill? believe it. Be known for that are filled with laughter, joy, ing at Westminster, and what Please, tell us about your your kindness and grace! and community. Recently, in my is one of your first memories I started working at time and career at Westminster. class, we played two truths and a of arriving on Williams Hill? Westminster in the fall of 2016. Would you like lie in Spanish (dos verdades, una One of my first impressions, on THE WESTMINSTER NEWS, Saturday May 8, 2021 7 Bidding Farewell arriving on Williams Hill, was is not your fault; it is a reflection to run a reception at Renbrook coffee houses, stickball games, east apartment in Memorial, an that the scenery and campus were on them, not on you. When you for their alumni and the Head of club events. It matters. People apartment previously lived in stunning. That’s is even more do things to please other people, School. It quickly became clear notice. And you will be surprised by Jake Nolde. Jenks and Dave the case now, five years later. you will eventually realize that that I needed to focus all of my about what you will learn about Hovey lived in Sanger House at you are playing the supporting energies here at Westminster! yourself and your community. the west end of Memorial, and What is a favor- role in the movie of your life. So, they were on a half-year sab- ite moment of your time live authentically in a way that When did you start work- batical that fall. Todd Eckerson here at Westminster? vibes well with your soul and ing at Westminster, and what Mr. Bill Philip, lived with Mary in the apart- trust yourself. You have one life is one of your first memories Westminster’s Eighth ment beneath mine, and John It’s hard to pick just one to live, so live it accordingly. And of arriving on Williams Hill? Head of School Pinkos and Dom Rapini lived moment that was my favorite. I as Nina Simone says, “You’ve got in the third-floor faculty apart- feel like my time here was made to learn to leave the table when Mr. Scott Berry (former ments. Curt Brockelman ‘86 up of a lot of little moments of love is no longer being served.” Athletic Director) asked me to and Grant Slater ‘86 lived in the joy. Every single one of those coach 3rds girls lacrosse in the student room just outside my small joyful moments was cen- Spring of 1985 before Bill & I apartment door. Everyone was tered on my interactions with the Mrs. Jenny Philip were married. Since I grew up so welcoming, especially senior students. Whether it was gab- in the area, I’ve always known faculty colleagues, including, bing with my dorm residents dur- about Westminster and have among other wonderful col- ing check-in, or when a student had friends who are Martlets. I leagues: Mimi and Don Werner, stopped by my classroom ‘just to started watching hockey games Linda and Richard Miller, Betsy say “hi”’, or when I saw students at Westminster when I was in and Geoffrey Wilbraham, Ann genuinely engaged in a subject 7th grade, and I was a Renbrook WESTMINSTER DIRECTORY and Larry Gilman, and Peg and in which they professed ‘little classmate of Betsy Werner, Bruce Burdett. I recall these fac- interest.’ I have had the privi- whose father, Don Werner, was ulty couples hosting a really fun lege of watching many amazing Westminster’s 6th Headmaster. Please, tell us about your welcome dinner for the group young people grow, progress, and At that time, I had sleepovers in time and career at Westminster. of new faculty, which that year evolve. While not every moment Pratt House, where we now live. included Scott Stevens, Dan was a stand-out moment, I will I arrived as a new, very Aber, and Scott Reeves, too. WESTMINSTER DIRECTORY never forget how my students What is a favor- young addition to the facul- and ‘dorm children’ made me ite moment of your time ty in the fall of 1983, assigned What is a favor- feel. I feel blessed to have been Please, tell us about your here at Westminster? to teach three sections of U.S. ite moment of your time part of their Westminster jour- time and career at Westminster. History and one section of Fifth here at Westminster? ney -- even if in a small way. My favorite moments are Form English. In that first year, During my time at when the whole community I coached swimming and base- Kate’s and Alie’s years as What would you like Westminster, I coached lower comes together to accomplish ball. In subsequent years, I taught students here were a lot of fun. to say to the students as you team field hockey & lacrosse, something, like going on fan all history and switched from I was Associate Head of School depart for your new chapter? lived in Andrews & Memorial buses to cheer on our teams dur- baseball to lacrosse. My first cor- then, and they both managed dormitories (as well as various ing New England tournament ridor was the second floor east that situation very differently. :) There are two things that other homes around campus), games, or students, faculty, and of Memorial. Jenny and I were Kate had the fifty-foot rule: Dad I find myself often saying to and worked in the Marketing faculty children shoveling snow married the summer following could never be within fifty feet those students who seek advice office for the last 10 years (pri- off of the field so a game can be year two, and we moved to the without her permission, where- from me. The first is, ‘What is marily on e-newsletters for par- played. There is a photographic third floor of Andrews House and as I would find Alie happily meant for you will never pass you ents and alumni). I spent a lot banner that hangs in the admis- then the second floor of Andrews, ensconced in my office midday, by.’ Often, we get so stuck into of time working in and around sion office that shows field followed by Stretch House, writing me notes about her day. one vision of our life; we need Baxter Gallery, gathering the ‘per- hockey players kneeling during a Gitterman House, and now to go to a particular college, we manent collection’ from around double-overtime shoot-out dur- Pratt House. I joined the college What would you like need this person to ask us out, our campus. I also curated the ing a New England finals game counseling office in 1985, and to say to the students as you we need to make this team. And annual alumni art exhibits that as the crowd of Westminster stu- after a decade became Director depart for your new chapter? sometimes, the universe has bet- coincide with Reunion Weekend. dents cheer them on. I vividly of Studies, then Assistant/ ter things in store for us that we For most of our married life, I remember that game because of Associate Head of School, Senior Cherish your time at this could never have imagined. Trust worked off-campus at other the love and support those fans Advancement Director, and great school, cherish the les- the process, and flow, and know schools. When Bill became Head showed for their classmates. finally Head of School. Our sons you learn, cherish the rela- that your life will take twists and of School, I was the Alumni daughters, Kate, 2006, and tionships you form, and return turns, but if you have faith, things Coordinator at Renbrook School What would you like Alie, 2009, grew up on campus. to campus often! If you allow it will always work out for you as and all of the alumni events I ran to say to the students as you to do so, Westminster School life has intended them to. The at Renbrook were the same days depart for your new chapter? When did you start work- will continue to enrich your second is this: you cannot con- as big events here at Westminster, ing at Westminster, and what lives long after you graduate. trol how other people will per- like Parents’ Weekend. There Show up. Show up for your is one of your first memories ceive you. No matter what you was one memorable Parents’ friends. Show up to cheer at of arriving on Williams Hill? do, there will be others that can- Weekend when I had to leave a games, concerts, art shows, plays. not see the light in you. But this parent reception at Pratt House Show up at weekend activities, I moved into the second-floor The True Enemy of College Admissions Lines for the Retiring Teacher And so it ends, just as it always has, Equality Another year and another new old guard. Continued from Page 3 billion that is earning on aver- do they still need these exorbitant self-serving social image created A newly muted Hill; a long look back; age above 7% annual return, amounts of money? It is to main- by these top elite schools drives A moment, now, of sudden evening warmth while they only spend less than tain their image as the most elite a disproportionately high per- $2 billion annually to cover the of the elite. By receiving dona- centage of well-qualified Asian When all the birds have taken flight, and so school’s budget – less than 5% of tions from important political, American candidates to their Their keeper casts a last long goodbye eye the endowment. Simple math will artistic, and athletic figures, they applicant pool, which exacer- tell us that their endowment will are able to maintain their ‘brand’ bates the level of systematic bias On all the lives and lawns of endings past. grow in size perpetually even if to attract more and more of those towards them in the name of How do we count your impact now you’re gone? they stop taking in any donations individuals. Asian parents see diversity and social justice. The from now on. If these schools this, and thus also want to belong fundamental hypocrisy lies in the How do we weigh out thirty-four years of care? cannot maintain a coherent stan- within this social elite class, driv- legacy and developmental admis- How do you measure the mind forever changed? dard for promoting justice and ing more and more Asian students sions category which further tilts equality, they should be prohib- to apply. the playing field towards those And how do we say a thousand thousand thanks ited from receiving government Overall, while Asian- well connected and wealthy fami- From all of those who hold you in their heart? funding. Those taxpayer dollars American students are currently lies. That should be the focus of can be better used at other places at a disadvantage compared to our society right now: to repair In truth, there is no need to mark your time, to create more opportunities for other minorities, Affirmative the broken system and to grant To know the life of service is enough. disadvantaged minorities. So, why Action should not be blamed. The equal access to all. 8 THE WESTMINSTER NEWS, Saturday May 8, 2021

CLASS OF 2021 Matriculation

Ashe, Katherine University of St. Andrews Mazzaro, William Providence College Bailey, Eleanor Hamilton College McBreen, Tatum University of Denver Bailey, Isabel Washington University in St. Louis McAleavey, Patrick Providence College Baki, Aleyna University of Edinburgh McCargo, Grant Washington University in St. Louis Blest, Zach Boston College McGuigan, Elena New York University Bradley, Francesca Middlebury College McLamore, Dylan Wake Forest University Brewer, Annie Vassar College Mell, William Campbell University Brownback, Max University of Denver Moses, Charlie University of Wisconsin-Madison Buerck, Alex Northwestern University Murphy, William Northeastern University Burke, Jane Lehigh University Naylor, Phoebe Denison University Busky, Mandy Colby College Nelson, Jordan Lehigh University Cardia, Xander Bowdoin College Opdenaker, Brian Villanova University Carrel ,Charlotte Southern Methodist University Organ, Cooper Villanova University Charles, Nathalie Princeton University O’Shea, Annie University of Wisconsin-Madison Charleston, Gabe Undecided Osho-Williams, Olatunji Northwestern University Clarke, Wylie University of Miami Ostern, Bennett Trinity College Constant, Tatum Trinity College Paladino, AJ University of Denver Cordero, Seve Marist College Park, Jiwoong (Matthew) University of Pennsylvania Corrigan, Lawton Undecided Partington, Laine University of Vermont Coumantaros, Sophia Wake Forest University Peterson, Olin Undecided Courtmanche, Tatum Connecticut College Pfeiffer, Eva University of Richmond Crowther, Charlie Denison University Phoe, Shui Se Trinity College Dawson, Tremaine Vassar College Pineault, Morgan Colgate University DeLeo, Samantha Wesleyan University Plumb, Quinn Villanova University Douglass, Miranda University of Richmond Ponce, Simonne Johns Hopkins University Eckerson, Zach Tunxis Community College Rabley, Grace New York University Eddy, Connor Marist College Rasmussen, Loulou University of St. Andrews Ferrell, Benjamin Southern Methodist University Reyes, Ral Wesleyan University Flinn, Rex Hamilton College Rizzo, William Colgate University Freeman, Kendrick Tuf ts Universit y Roach, Eliza Denison University Goldstuck, Olivia Wake Forest University Sanger, Peter PG Year at Salisbury School Green, Gemma Brown University Schuster, Sydney Bates College Guerin, Lexi Arizona State University Shi, Jason University of Toronto Gurnell, Emma PG Year at Deerfield Academy Shi, Justin Undecided Ha, Rachel New York University Shin, Edward Boston College Harmon, Layton California Polytechnic State University Smith, Annabelle University of Denver Harris, David Indiana University Bloomington Sotirhos, Celia Georgetown University Haug, Kieran University of Colorado Boulder Stedman, Hudson Princeton University Holowesko, Siena Georgetown University Stevens, Nate St. Lawrence University Hoogkamp, Hunter Hamilton College Swift, Campbell Colgate University Horn, Brennan Tuf ts Universit y Taylor, Claire University of Michigan Huntley, Ryan Texas Christian University Thorson, Ellie University of St. Andrews Jones, Lucy The American University of Paris To, Kien University of Massachusetts Amherst Keenan, Halli Bucknell University Toner, Alisa Vassar College Kolomeiskii, Leo GAP Year Tsibikova, Diana Boston University Kosior, Jenna College of the Holy Cross van Vredenburch, Sasha University of St. Andrews Kwon, Jessie Washington University in St. Louis Varano, Ella Lehigh University Lalor, India Parsons School of Design | The New School Veber, Anna Wake Forest University Lane, Jean-Claude University of Pennsylvania Vincent, Dylan Southern Methodist University Lee, Choong Yoon (Ian) University of Southern California von Stade, Charles University of Richmond Lehman, Harrison University of Richmond Wahlberg, Lucas Belmont University Li, Hanxiao (Ben) Undecided Warrick, Andrea Occidental College Luppino, Jack Wesleyan University Winslow, Casey Colby College Mangiarotti, Teddy Claremont McKenna College Winslow, Elizabeth Trinity College Mascolo, Nick Northeastern University Winsor, Beck Bishops University Masthay, Allison Brown University Wu, Jiefei (Michelle) Columbia University Mayer, Alison The College of William & Mary Zimmerman, Hope University of Richmond