“Whoever fears failure limits opportunity” Volume XL, Number 3 Kent Denver School, 4000 East Quincy Avenue, Englewood, CO 80110 December 16, 2015 Rock Out: Students Find Their Groove

Senior Conner Chyung jams on the trumpet for the Quincy Avenue Rhythm Band. Photo by Madison White

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See Page 4 See Page 8 See Page 10 ;#<' Tensions Escalate Between Russia And Turkey Russian president Vladimir Putin called the President Barack Obama said that Turkey by Henry Quinn move a “stab in the back by the terrorists’ ac- “has a right to defend its territory and its air- complices,” and said that there would be “sig- space.” On Nov. 24, Turkey shot down a Russian nifcant consequences.” Turkish Prime Minister warplane after it saying the plane ignored re- Russia moved heavy anti-aircraft missiles Ahmet Davutoglu argued his country has the peated warnings after entering Turkish airspace into Syria last week, and emplaced economic right to take “all kinds of measures” to protect from Syria. The event came after months of in- sanctions on Turkish imports. their border. creased tensions between NATO and Russia in Recently, Moscow declared Turkey’s mo- both Syria and Ukraine. NATO and the U.S. sided with Turkey. tive as a desire to protect their illegal oil trade NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told Russia supports the Assad Regime in Syria, with the terrorist group ISIS. Putin said,“We reporters that NATO “stands in solidarity with while the NATO coalition is against it. Russia have recently received additional reports that Turkey and supports the territorial integrity of also supports rebels fghting in eastern Ukraine; confrm that oil from ISIL-controlled territo- our NATO ally, Turkey.” NATO backs the Ukrainian government. A ries is delivered to the territory of Turkey on an NATO member hasn’t downed a Russian industrial scale,” and that “the decision to jet in almost 50 years and the event marks down our plane was motivated by the inten- a turning point in Russian-NATO relations. tion to secure these routes of delivering oil to ports.” Fierce debates have occurred over whether the warplane was actually fying in Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo- Turkey or not. Russia argues that since the gan denied those claims, arguing that where plane was shot down in Syria, and the pilots Turkey sources its oil is widely know and were killed by Syrian rebels, therefore must that they would never deal with terrorist or- have been fying in Syrian airspace. Turkey ganizations. argues that it was fying it Turkish airspace Relations between Russia and Turkey and gave Russian pilots 10 verbal warnings have been extremely strained, with no coun- before shooting the plane down. Graphic by Pierson Lund try ready to back down. A Self Study For Kent Denver challenges, plans and priorities, and then has a but also for public high schools, universities, by Jarrek Holmes team of educators from outside the school ex- and colleges that take part in accreditation and As the Kent Denver students begin their amine that evaluation. reaccreditation processes. Reaccreditation, in self-refections for winter-semester comments, Reaccreditation is an opportunity for Kent the words of Dr. Chandler, helps make schools Kent Denver as a whole is going through a sim- Denver “to think about and evaluate itself, to “review everything, and the visiting team” of ilar period of refection as it gets reaccredited consider its recent past, to take stock of where educators chosen by ACIS “keeps us honest.” by the Association of Colorado Independent it presently stands, and to plan for what it wants Throughout Kent Denver, this processes of Schools (ACIS). to do for the future,” said Dr. Chandler, director self-refection, both at the student level and with School reaccreditation is the process where of the Upper School. the school as a whole, will make the school bet- Kent Denver looks at the school as a whole, Reaccreditation is an important part of the ter. It’s an excellent opportunity to refocus, and creates a “self study” to assess its strengths, educational process, not just for private schools, take what’s good and make it great.

A Fond Farewell

The 2015 Sun Devils’ Advocate Editorial staff gathers for a picture. Thank you Ms. Brophy, and good luck to next year’s staff!

Photo by Lesley Brophy

-$1#):!"#$%"&'(")%*+,&-".)*/0.#%!")1213415"67!"896: ;#<' Tensions Escalate Between Russia And Turkey Speakers Address, Challenge Students richest counties in the United States per capita. circumstance that’s worth understanding.” by Jon Ort Brundin presented on poverty within Denver, According to Bobrick, Breakthrough Learn- noting the emotional impact felt by children On Nov. 5, three speakers, Colorado Pub- ing Lab intends to host additional speakers who when their parents suffer fnancial trouble. She lic Radio (CPR) reporters Andrea Dukakis and will discuss a variety of community issues. also stated that as a matter of “necessity,” many Jenny Brundin and former Denver Mayor Fed- Senior Alex Yoshida, one of the leaders of high school students are taking on jobs. erico Peña, spoke to the Kent Denver commu- SUDA, helped plan Mr. Pena’s visit. “We in- nity during two separate events. Bobrick was responsible for publicizing the vited Mr. Peña,” who also served as Secretary event to other nonproft educational programs Dukakis and Brundin, who have both con- of Energy and Secretary of Transportation for and the larger community through social me- tributed to CPR’s ongoing coverage of pov- President Clinton, “to speak because of his ex- dia, email, and newsletters. Because Dukakis erty in Colorado, presented for Breakthrough perience as the frst Latino mayor of a major and Brundin are reporters who cannot affliate Learning Lab, a new program designed “to cre- U.S. city and his recent work regarding immi- with specifc groups, Bobrick ensured the event ate a platform for other people outside of the gration reform in the United States.” was a discussion, rather than an endorsement of Breakthrough community to come and speak Yoshida added, “Mr. Peña spoke to us about Breakthrough. and share stories and different experiences,” how he believes the existence of walls doesn’t according to Kyle Bobrick, Breakthrough Kent “When you say poverty in Colorado, a lot show a country’s strength; it actually shows Denver’s communication director. of people just think homeless,” Bobrick said, its weaknesses. He brought up the fact that all adding that poverty affects additional demo- Peña spoke at a question-and-answer ses- walls come down at some point, and that we graphic groups. Bobrick relayed that there sion organized by Kent Denver’s Student Union need to think before we put up a wall on our was one student whom he worked with, “who for Diversity Awareness (SUDA). border.” came to Breakthrough so tired that he would Peña gave the Great Wall of China and Ber- Speaking in the Dining Hall, Dukakis and fall asleep in frst and second period because he lin Wall as examples of barriers that have fallen Brundin shared segments of their recent radio had been working on his dad’s newspaper route and said he has urged the U.S. to act with open- reports and discussed the growing problem of that morning at 4:30.” Despite the student suf- ness when addressing immigration. poverty in both urban and rural parts of the fering academic consequences, Bobrick noted, state. Dukakis defned poverty as a family of that there were “a lot of things outside of our Both events were open to students and fac- four earning $23,500 or less annually. She also control [and] his control. It [was] not an issue of ulty, providing multiple outlets for the Kent A Self Study For Kent Denver noted that poverty is spreading into Denver’s misbehavior, as much as it [was] just an issue of Denver community to discuss these pressing suburbs, including Douglas County, one of the topics. Boathouse Undergoes Renovation by Hannah Hayes canoes disappeared, leaving the boathouse temperature on a weekly basis, was created empty and apparently useless. shortly thereafter. The Boathouse, the wooden structure along In 1992, Steve Newman, a Middle School The Boathouse is now undergoing reno- the shore of the Upper Reservoir, has func- science teacher, decided to use the boathouse vations, including the construction of a new tioned as a feld lab for seventh grade science as a feld station for seventh grade earth sci- garage-like room to house the boats, to ac- students for 23 years, storing meteorological, ence classes. The plot project, in which stu- commodate eight 17.5-foot Old Town canoes. geologic, and environmental equipment in the dents measure and record the reservoir’s pH With the canoes, seventh grade earth science process. This year, its foor space is being more levels, thickness of ice, and ever-changing classes will conduct a comprehensive depth than doubled in area. survey of the Upper Reservoir. Students Originally, the Boathouse was built will place North-South lines every 10 to store canoes, and students were al- meters and measure the depth of water lowed to take them out on the lake dur- every fve meters along the lines. ing lunch. In 1973, two members of Then, the earth science students will the Kent Denver faculty and a group of create a computer-contouring map and Upper School students constructed the 3-D model of the reservoir. In addition, Boathouse during a weeklong interim, new feld equipment will be added to or period without academic classes. the Boathouse’s stock to help further The group ran into a major problem: students’ knowledge of the lake. the ground was frozen from a recent snowstorm. Instead of giving up, they Newman said he hopes the new decided to melt the soil by setting old construction can be completed before newspaper, wood, and coal on fre. winter break. Not only will this newly Foundational concrete, a deck, and a renovated building be for the earth sci- dock were then added. ence classes, but it will be used for the Photo by Andrew Goldblatt Middle School outdoor educational pro- Photo by Lesley Brophy In the late 1970s or early ’80s, the The Boathouse gets a much needed face-lift. gram as well.

#$%"&'(")%*+,&-".)*/0.#%!")1213415"67!"896:")-$1#)= ;#<' Breakfast Wars Project Engages Students the Upper School. Some of these advertising students organizational development and what by Reagan Haecker locations available for purchase each week in- it is like to work on an interdisciplinary team This year at Kent Denver, students from clude the Upper School hallway, Yates Pavilion, of various students, each doing different jobs the AP Economics, AP Statistics, and Business Bogue, and even commercials during assembly. while selling their product together. Economics and Ethics classes are participat- With help from Photoshop students, the The goal is also to teach the AP Econ stu- ing in a fve-week simulation in which the en- products are advertised using posters, fyers, dents about monopolistic competition while tire school is able to participate. There are nine and catchy slogans to market the products to they study different market structures. The teams composed of mostly juniors and seniors, students. Breakfast Wars is simulating a competitive mar- each playing the role of a company that owns a For four of these fve weeks, a survey is ket similar to the one that students experience in breakfast food item. sent out to the students with a menu, including their daily lives. First, the students work together on their the item description and prices, where students The AP Stat students learn about market re- teams to come up with their products, the in- can select their favorite option. Approximately search and are able to put their data studies to gredients, and their selling price. The Statistics 575 to 650 students have been voting to decide practice every Tuesday when they receive vot- class students do market research throughout which product the school favors that week. ing results from the school. the school to fgure out the best product and “We were overwhelmed by the number of “I think it’s been phenomenally successful,” selling price. votes that were cast the frst week of sales,” said Mr. Klein said. “Everybody in the school feels Students can advertise their product by Mr. Klein, an AP Economics teacher. like they get to participate. And that’s just fun “owning” different advertising locations around The purpose of this project is to teach the for Kent Denver.”

Photo by Alie Goldblatt A team of AP Economics students advertises its “Mile High Smoothie” during an Upper School assembly.

Photo by Alie Goldblatt

Graphic by Pierson Lund

-$1#)>!"#$%"&'(")%*+,&-".)*/0.#%!")1213415"67!"896: +#$(4"#' Burning Questions With Mr. Gaffney ning of 8th grade, but the frst day of 9th grade, I by Isabel Haifeigh was 6’1”. My experience of the frst day of high school was simple: new body, new school, and Evan Gaffney, the revolutionary new phys- no idea what was going on. I was not nervous, ics teacher, started working at Kent Denver this but incredibly awkward. So, coming to Kent year. He graduated from Gettysburg College in Denver was a comfortable transition for me.” Pennsylvania and has since taught at schools in New Jersey, Steamboat, and, now, Denver. At age 29, he is already a very accomplished What is your stance on the current policy on physicist. In college, he built an electromagnet- snow days? ic rail gun so powerful that he had to be in con- “We defnitely need more. When I used to teach tact with the CIA, FBI, and other government in New Jersey, a light dusting would call for a organizations to get approval for it. Every day, snow day. And, getting the call minutes before he spends at least two hours in the black hole of your alarm clock goes off is the best feeling the Internet, in order to keep himself educated ever.” and on top of new scientifc discoveries. The Sun Devils’ Advocate sat down with Mr. How do you feel about Kanye West running Gaffney to learn about his experiences. for president in 2020? “He couldn’t possibly be worse than Donald Did you experience a culture shock when Trump.” you moved to New Jersey? Photo by Alie Goldblatt Mr. Gaffney at his desk. “Yeah, I grew up in Steamboat Springs, a pretty Do you like Kent Denver? What has been small town, so moving was defnitely a change. different? excited to learn about physics, which makes the New Jersey is crowded, fast paced, and every- majority of my job being able to teach!” one there is angry for some apparent reason…” “Kent is great. In general, teaching is fnding balance between managing a classroom, the cell Where do you see yourself in 10 years? phones, the students’ behavior and the actual “I want to be here in 10 years. You know, they How was your experience on the frst day teaching. I, like many teachers, don’t like as- always tell you that whatever you say you’d do of high school? Did you get any fashbacks signing seats, and having to be a disciplinarian. if you won the lottery, you should make a ca- coming here, to a new school? At Kent, I don’t have to deal with that. The stu- reer out of it. Well, I’ve made my career around “So, I was a late bloomer, barely 5’3 at begin- dents are attentive and focused and genuinely something I love: physics.” Kent Denver Catches Hotline Bling Fever

by Nick Fotopulos singing in the song I feel it in my soul. Even if the lyrics are a bit mysogensitic I can’t A little over a month ago, Drake released help but love the dancing in the video.” a video for his new single Hotline Bling and it left Kent Denver students in shock. Hotline Bling has captivated Kent for the The dancing featured in the video was like last month, but only time will tell if Drake’s nothing anyone at Kent had ever seen. It song will last in the minds and hearts of became the subject of millions of memes and Kent’s students. Vines and caputured the hearts of music fans everywhere.

Senior Pierson Lund is one of these fans. When asked about the video he said, “I’ve spent hours in front of the mirror trying to imitate the dances he does, but I never can. I Drake jams out during his all new don’t have the talent Drake does. I will never music video. His dance moves be as good as he is.” were featured on Saturday Night Live and his music video already Senior Tillie Newcomb also feels strognly has more than 200,000 views. about the song, saying, “When Drake starts Graphic by Josaleigh Powers #$%"&'(")%*+,&-".)*/0.#%!")1213415"67!"896:")-$1#)? +#$(4"#' KDS Makes 2,000 Sandwiches On Kindness Day by Ashley Capoot, Adelaide Hanson and Justin Reeves

When Meagan Johnson and the Sodexo staff who serve lunch to the Kent Denver community decided to partner up with Sodexo to contribute to World Kindness Day, they relied on harnessing the kindness of the Kent Denver community, which extends far beyond common courtesy. This year, Sodexo has decided to donate 1 million meals, and Johnson personally thought that Kent Denver would play a role in making this goal a reality for Sodexo. !"#$%&'#$(#)&*%+,#$%*&-)#&.$/)#,.012&3#145 6+1&.$&-&17%&76&,.66#)#$%&8-2*9&-$,&:&%3.$;&83#$& 27+&/-11&%3#<&%7&,7&*7<#%3.$=&%3-%>*&3#14.$=& %3#&/7<<+$.%2&???&%3#2&)#-112&*%#4&+49&-$,& %3#2&/#)%-.$12&,.,&*7&7$&%3.*&,-2?>

On Nov. 13, the Kent Denver community determined to meet the goal of making 2,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches over the course of two hours. All of the sandwiches were to be donated to homeless people living at the Samaritan House downtown. Samaritan House is a shelter that accommodates women, men, and children who currently live on the streets. Each night, this shelter takes in 325 people and provides a bed, food, clothing, medical attention, and opportunities for these underprivi- leged people to become employed. The Sodexo staff wanted to donate to the Samaritan House because of their desire to make a positive impact on a community in need.

Photos by Alie Goldblatt The Kent Denver community came together to make over 2,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. which were donated to the homeless at the Samaritan House downtown.

“The Kent community stepped up big time!,” John- son said. “I never doubted that we would reach that goal of two sandwiches per student here at Kent. I knew you all would step up and help. I was much more concerned we would run out of peanut butter!” She added, “Kent Denver students are incredibly helpful in a lot of different ways, and I think when you call them to do something that’s helping the community... they really step up, and they certainly did so on this day.” Kent Denver was not alone in its efforts to feed the homeless on The dining hall staff set up three tables with jars of peanut butter, World Kindness Day this year. A total of 15 schools contributed a total of jelly, and loaves of bread. In all, 296 students and faculty volunteered to 11,367 sandwiches for 25 unique charities. create the sandwiches in assembly line fashion. Students with allergies were allowed to eat outside if they felt concerned about having an al- Johnson promised that celebrating World Kindness Day would be- lergic reaction to the peanut butter. Students were able to make a total of come a new Kent Denver tradition, and next year, volunteers may be able 2,174 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in less than two hours. to prepare even more sandwiches.

-$1#)@!"#$%"&'(")%*+,&-".)*/0.#%!")1213415"67!"896: +#$(4"#' Club Of The Month: Rock-Climbing Club by Grace Hawkey rock climb, Gunnar said he began to climb once at many different competency levels. Addition- a week and met many more motivated, passion- ally, he said he loves the mental aspect of rock For the frst time ever at Kent Denver, stu- ate climbers who were easy to bond with. climbing; in order to be successful, the climber dents have the option of joining a rock-climbing Eventually, he started training with a coach must be acutely aware at all times. club. Senior Gunnar Autterson created the club seven times a week and formed an entirely new Because of Autterson’s enthusiasm about to allow students to go outdoors and learn about friend group through the gym. “This commu- the sport, students at Kent Denver can now learn something new and different. He wanted to nity helped me realize how cool this sport is different techniques and other cool aspects of share his passion of the sport with others. because it is more than just a sport, it is a fam- climbing. During the club’s meetings, members During Autterson’s year abroad in France, ily,” Autterson said. “No matter where you are watch impressive videos of professional climb- he was advised to fnd something outside his in the world, you can always fnd climbers who ers. Autterson said he hopes to inspire many stu- schoolwork that would immerse him further are welcoming and motivated.” dents to pursue climbing in the future and even into the French community and interact with In Autterson’s opinion, rock climbing is an aspires to fnd a few dedicated climbers to help new people. After fnding a gym where he could amazing sport due to the fact that it is enjoyable start a Kent Denver rock climbing team.

Photo by Kayla Tuchman Gunnar Autterson hangs out with the Rock-Climbing Club while teaching them about the incredible history of the sport.

Riddle Of The Month

by Kevin Adams and Rob Casey

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by Alex Yoshida the Argonauts encounter sea monsters, water When asked about the experience of being nymphs, ruthless kings, a city of women, and part of the play, senior Sebastian Sun said, “Ev- The stage of Anschutz Theatre was trans- more incredible sights. eryone in the cast came together like one big Aziz Ansari claimed, “Every single person, formed into a Greek sailing vessel, the Argo, Along the way, love interferes when an family, and we had a lot of fun with what we pretty much, is taught what they’re supposed for three days in early November. Similar to arrow carried by Aphrodite (junior Ashley were doing, what we were able to accomplish. to do: go to school, get a job, fnd someone to years past, this year’s Upper School Fall Play, Hernandez) strikes a girl, Medea (sophomore The last few days were really nothing short of love, get married, have kids, raise the kids, and Mary Zimmerman’s Argonautika, did not dis- Jessica Mitchell), daughter of King Aeëtes (se- magical, the way we laughed and loved each then die.” Nobody questions that. What if you appoint. nior Stephen Hanley). Unlike the frst act, the other, cried with each other... It’s something want to do something different?”Ansari has. second act of the play focuses on the love story that the play really brings out in people that’s The play follows the story of Jason and the truly special.” Born in South Carolina to two parents who Argonauts in their attempt to capture the pre- between Jason and Medea. immigrated to the U.S. from India, Ansari went cious Golden Fleece. Jason, played by senior From love to betrayal, to adventure and hu- He added: “I’m really going to miss the to college at New York University. While do- Mark Wittmer, and his Argonauts go out on mor, Argonautika has a little bit of everything. whole experience now that it’s all said and ing stand up comedy, he got his frst big job an adventure of epic proportions. In the frst done, but I know that I’ll be able to look back on the show Parks and Recreation. Playing the act of the play, danger lurks at every turn as fondly on it.” assistant to Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), the deputy in a small town’s parks and recreation department, Ansari displayed his wit, likabil- ity, and undeniable humor. While doing so, he also wrote and per- formed in two stand-up comedy performances released on Netfix. With his fame mounting and his comedy gaining a following, it was with fnding someone to love that he began to

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Photos courtesy of Alie Goldblatt Argonautika took the stage of Anschutz Theatre on November 5th, 6th, and 7th. It follows the story of Jason and the Argonauts, in their quest for the Golden Fleece.

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Graphic by Sienna Fite Animal Collective? More Like Animal Cool-ective Lennox, one of the two vocalists in the band, tory. The vocal layering gives it a lush, almost by Nick Fotopulos said that in a way he wanted Painting With to Beach Boys-ish feel. The chorus of the song One of the things that make the Baltimore be like a Ramones album and be flled with is catchy, to the point that even on your frst experimental pop group Animal Collective re- short songs with a homogenous energy. “Flori- listen, you feel like singing along. markable is the fact that they have never made Dada” seems like it fts perfectly with Len- It’s impossible to be sure what Painting two albums that sound the same. They have nox’s vision. The song’s four minute running With will sound like, but if “FloriDada” is any avoided getting too comfortable with one par- time is short by Animal Collective standards, sign of things to come, Animal Collective’s ticular style, and it has left them with one of even for a single, and it speed creates a happy, new project is something to look forward too. exciting feel. the strongest discographies in modern music. Painting With will be released Feb. 19, and Animal Collective’s new single “FloriDa- Gone are the reverbed ambient sounds that Animal Collective will be performing at the da” off their upcoming album Painting With Animal Collective used on their records in Ogden Theater on March 1. carries on this tradition of experimentation. the past; the song is one of the most straight- In a recent interview with the band, Noah forward and poppy songs in the group’s his-

#$%"&'(")%*+,&-".)*/0.#%!")1213415"67!"896:")-$1#)F 7I2"(' Another Year, Another State Championship ter this point, the boys knew they could secure College this coming fall. Coach Arty Smith by Sophia Rase and Claire Hutchison the win. The last minutes were spent in excited was recognized for his admirable coaching anticipation for the end of the game. When the skills and was named the 3A Coach of the Year Kent Denver students gathered at Dicks buzzer went off, the players fooded the feld for the second year in a row. Sporting Goods Field on Nov. 14 to see their to congratulate and celebrate with their team- undefeated boys’ soccer team play in the 3A But the boys did not win this champion- mates, coaches, and the school. state championship against Peak to Peak. The ship without hard work and dedication. They crowd was dressed in white, holding signs, and “This year was a special year because of trained everyday and battled through injuries cheering loud to support the players. Through- how close and determined our team was,” said and setbacks. However, their eyes were always out the frst half, Kent Denver was controlling senior captain Davis Oudet. “After last year’s on the prize: back-to-back state champion- the game, but the score did not refect that win, we knew from the beginning of preseason ships. dominance. Going into the second half, the that this year was going to be different, and we The dedicated Kent fans showed their de- score was still 0-0. would have to work as hard, if not harder than voted spirirt and support throughout the season last year to win another state championship. Dr. Chandler led the school in cheering and for their peers, with many of them showing up It’s such a great feeling to see that all of our got the crowd motivated for an exciting sec- to almost all the games. hard work has paid off.” ond half. With a foul on junior Max Gottesfeld Their support during the state champion- in the box, Kent Denver received a PK. When The thrill of winning state did not end af- ship was impressive, with all of them creating Gottesfeld scored the frst goal of the game, the ter the championship game, as multiple play- a tunnel and cheering the team on while they crowd went wild. All of his teammates hugged ers and even coach were given well deserved ran through their arms at the end of the game. him in a celebratory embrace. This goal awards. Oudet, senior Quinn Wagner and Got- The boys were ecstatic about their second con- sparked the energy the team needed to take tesfeld were all named to the Colorado Boys’ secutive state championship victory. complete control of the game. With 12 minutes 3A First Team All-State, and Gottesfeld was left in the game, junior Rory Buck scored a named player of the year. Outdet will continue “We played as more than a team,” said ju- header on a cross by senior Tyler Nowak. Af- his accomplished soccer career at Middlebury nior Max Sanson. “We played as a family!”

Photo by Madison White The boys’ soccer team celebrates a second state title.

-$1#)GH!"#$%"&'(")%*+,&-".)*/0.#%!")1213415"67!"896: 7I2"(' Another Year, Another State Championship Volleyball Makes Kent Denver History get there.” This year we pulled off both of our pool to advance to state. Then at state it is a by Madi Wifall goals. We are also young team and have a lot normal tournament bracket. The frst day is of potential for next year! I know everyone on pool play where there are 4 pools with 3 teams. The Kent Denver volleyball team had a the team is willing to work and wants to work And once again you have to win your pool to very successful season that ended with them to make it even farther.” make it to semis and then to fnals. in the Kent Denver record books. With team- work, dedication, and talent, the team made The success of the season was no doubt This accomplishment for the team was it to the post-season playoffs; an accomplish- extremely rewarding for the young team. Ju- exciting considering the team is very young. ment that no volleyball team at Kent has been nior captain Mallory Garner expressed her There is only one senior, Christine Anderson, able to achieve in 16 years. excitement for the team’s achievement saying, who helped lead the younger, but talented team “I was really excited and felt really accom- members and prepare them for successful sea- Making it to the playoffs took hours of plished!” Her teammate, Mary Kate Highum, sons to come. training and developing skills for every indi- had a similar reaction to making it into play- vidual player and setting goals to achieve as As the team went into their match Mary offs saying, “I knew that if any team deserved Kate states, “As a team we went into playoffs a team. The team spent every practice doing it, we did. There is just something amazing drills, team building activities and becoming knowing that anything could happen and that about our team this year. There was so much we could make an amazing underdog story! mentally and physically tough. According to talent and we worked well together on and off Junior Mary Kate Highum, being mentally Unfortunately we didn’t, but we are ready to of the court. Everyone on the team put more make it next year! As a team we just practiced prepared for playoffs is just as important, if not than 100% effort into every practice and game, more than being physically prepared. Junior really hard the week before and knew that all which shows that our team this year was differ- we could do was play and leave our hearts on captain, Mary Kate Highum, says “the team ent than any other.” has been preparing since the beginning of the the court!” Even though the team didn’t have season and going into the year we had to make In order to make it to the playoffs, the 36 the outcome they all worked so hard for, they personal and team goals.” Highum also added teams frst had to qualify for regionals where still loved every moment of the season! that “everyone wanted to be successful this there are 12 pools with 3 teams. There is a season and understood what it would take to mini-tournament and you have to win your Football Misses State Final day out,” he said, adding that the best part of the season was seeing the by Mallory Garner younger players step up and help the team earn wins. The Kent Denver football team completed an excellent season, full of For McKissick, the best part of the season was seeing Coach Yates major accomplishments and great memories. The boys fnished the year get his 300th win. Coach Yates is consistantly seen as one of the best as league champions, and had an amazing 11-1 record. coahces in the state, and the Kent Denver community feels very fortunate to have him as part of their athletic department. Some highlight wins include beating Eaton and Alameda, according to junior Mo Pinto and senior Willis McKissick. “Beating Alameda was “I’m going to miss the coaches, the team, practicing in the rain and really exciting, because the players were mean and thought they were snow, and team dinners,” McKissick said. better than us, so it was re- Unfortunately, the season ally satisfying to beat them,” ended earlier than the team McKissick recalled. had hoped, with a loss to In addition to clicking on Platte Valley during the play- the feld, the team was very off semi-fnal game. While close knit, and McKissick the team was dissapounted said this helped them play with their shortened playoff better. season, the players are proud of their overall performace “Nobody on the team got during each game. too serious about winning games, which in the long run Senior Rob Casey says, helped us overcome setbacks, “Even though we ended ear- and ultimately play better,” lier than we wanted to, I feel McKissick said. so lucky to have been a part of the program that Coach In Pinto’s opinion, the Yates and Coach Boat have team was successful because built.”The Kent Denver foot- the players were all passion- ball team has a bright future ate about the sport. “We are ahead with the talent of the all brothers who fght for strong underclassmen. Photo by Madison White the same thing day in and Sun Devils celebrate after a touchdown. Photo by Caitlin Vickers

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by Sibel Fite How do you feel knowing your high school athletic career is com- As the fall season comes to a close, the Sun Devils’ Advocate rec- ing to an end? ognizes two athletes in particular who have made their mark on athlet- NK: Knowing that my high school foot- ics since freshman year. They are recognized for their hard work, good ball career is coming to an end is a little bit- teamwork skills, and success as athletes. Senrios Christine Anderson and tersweet. I’m going to miss playing football Niyi Kelani have been chosen as December’s athletes of the month. at Kent, especially with this group of guys. Senior Christine Anderson has been playing volleyball for four years, I’ve been with them for years, and it has since she moved to Colorado. Her team made it to regionals for the frst created friendships and bonds that I don’t time since 2005 this fall. think I would have had without football. On the other hand, I’m excited to move forward Anderson Senior Niyi Kelani is a lineman on the varsity football team who with my life, and tackle the next big stage. I started playing football in 7th grade. The football team recently wrapped will forever be grateful for all of the experi- up an amazing season, losing in the state semifnal game. ences that football has provided for me. These two seniors have had impressive athletic careers at Kent CA: I am sad that my high school vol- Denver and have consistantly been involved in the Sun Devil athletic leyball career is offcially fnished, but I’m program. Both were part of teams that were extraordinarily successful happy to know that there will still be times I over their career and have contributed to the Kent Devner athletic record can play with my team before I leave. books. Kent Denver will miss them on the court and feld in the coming years but their legacy will continue. Do you plan to play in college? The Sun Devils’ Advocate sat down with both players to get real about NK: I hope to continue playing football their experience with sports at Kent. in college. I’ve done lots of research and I’ve been looking at a few schools that I’d Kelani like to play at. If the feeling is right, I think What has been your biggest success? I’ll end up in the right place, doing the right thing. NK: I would say that my biggest success has been the progression of CA: I’m not going to college to play volleyball specifcally, but I my character throughout my years playing football at Kent. I have spent defnitely want to continue playing. I’ll probably join a club team, and a lot of time playing this sport with my fellow classmates and coaches, maybe even try to join a Division 3 team. Volleyball is not going any- and it has taught me more than I could have ever imagined. Coach Yates where anytime soon for me! and the rest of the coaching staff have helped turn me into a young man. Any last thoughts you’d like to share? Football is so much more than just a game. It has helped me personally grow, and that is why I love it. NK: One thing I’d like to say is that football has been a lot more than just a game for my peers and me. I am thankful for all of the opportuni- CA: While there have been many successes and failures throughout ties it has given me, and all of the pathways it has showed me. I will the season, I think my biggest success would be simply doing everything miss playing with my brothers, and I wish them all the best luck moving I could to contribute to my team and help us go farther than we’ve gone forward. in a long time. We also happened to beat CA for the frst time in 15 years, so I’m incredibly happy to say I had a hand in that. CA: I just want to wish my team good luck for next year! They are an amazing group of girls, and they have nowhere to go but up. I’ll still be cheering for them long after I’m gone!

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-$1#)G:!"#$%"&'(")%*+,&-".)*/0.#%!")1213415"67!"896: N2EE#3($". Advocate Editorial: Lessons Of A Little Sister How do you feel knowing your As a senior, one quickly realizes that you have a lot of people to 3. Time is relative high school athletic career is com- thank. Parents, teachers, and coaches often top my list of gratitude. This is When most people are hitting the hay for a suffcient night’s sleep, Caro- ing to an end? for good reason, because all of the aforementioned groups of people have line is cranking away at her computer, stressed about a history paper or made me who I am today. They have been elder role models, pushing me biology assignment. At midnight, 1 a.m., and even 2 a.m., I’ve walked NK: Knowing that my high school foot- to be my best for 18 years. One person often gets inexplicably left off this downstairs to fnd Caroline furiously taking notes at the kitchen counter. ball career is coming to an end is a little bit- list. My little sister never seems to make it onto my Grammy-acceptance- Now, I don’t really recommend staying up this late unless you want to tersweet. I’m going to miss playing football speech-thank-you-list. And the more I think about it, the worse I feel. sometimes fall asleep on the way to school (as Caroline does). However, at Kent, especially with this group of guys. what I’ve taken away from Caroline’s display of sheer work ethic this I’ve been with them for years, and it has @3-%&:&17(#&-07+%&C-)71.$#&<7)#&%3-$& semester is that if you ignore what the clock on the microwave is telling created friendships and bonds that I don’t -$2%3.$=&.*&%3-%&*3#&.*&3#)&78$&4#)*7$?& you, you can do great things. If there is work still to be done, you can think I would have had without football. On count on Caroline to be doing it regardless of the time. Caroline, you set the other hand, I’m excited to move forward D3#&.*&*%)7$=9&.$,#4#$,#$%9&-$,& unbelievably high standards for yourself, yet you always seem to achieve with my life, and tackle the next big stage. I your goals. Just when I think that I’m working hard, I look over at you will forever be grateful for all of the experi- *7<#%.<#*&*%+007)$? and you’re working harder. You inspire me to procrastinate less and study ences that football has provided for me. more. For that, my calculus grade thanks you. Caroline Casey, a Kent Denver freshman, deserves a Nobel Prize I think sometimes we don’t recognize the people who are most im- CA: I am sad that my high school vol- for putting up with me. She actually puts up with more of my bad moods portant in our lives. Sometimes we don’t thank the people who bring out leyball career is offcially fnished, but I’m than anybody else. She beats me in Ping-Pong (sometimes), DJs our car the best in us as much as we should. So to do my part in combatting this happy to know that there will still be times I rides, and keeps me in line when I get a little too big for my britches. But phenomenon of ingratitude: thank you, Caroline. Take it easy on Mom can play with my team before I leave. what I love about Caroline more than anything is that she is her own per- and Dad the next few years. Do you plan to play in college? son. She is strong, independent, and sometimes stubborn. She’s taught me a lot, even when she doesn’t get the credit she deserves. For those readers NK: I hope to continue playing football who were not blessed with a little sister, here are some of the best lessons in college. I’ve done lots of research and you missed out on (and can hopefully learn from now): I’ve been looking at a few schools that I’d like to play at. If the feeling is right, I think 1. Don’t conform (or sit on couches) I’ll end up in the right place, doing the right thing. If Caroline is good at one thing, it is binging on Netfix shows. From Grey’s Anatomy to New Girl, she always seems to fnd a new series to CA: I’m not going to college to play volleyball specifcally, but I watch in mere days. What is most impressive to me, however, is where defnitely want to continue playing. I’ll probably join a club team, and Caroline chooses to watch these shows. On the stairs, on the foor, curled maybe even try to join a Division 3 team. Volleyball is not going any- around (not on) a couch, in front of the fre, in front of the door, under where anytime soon for me! the bed. The list literally never ends. It’s infnite. What this has taught Any last thoughts you’d like to share? me, though, is actually very specifc: don’t limit yourself to regular stuff. Yeah, that’s vague, but what I’m saying is that nobody should ever feel NK: One thing I’d like to say is that football has been a lot more than obligated to sit on the couch. Sit under the couch if your heart so desires. just a game for my peers and me. I am thankful for all of the opportuni- Sit on the counter, or next to the washing machine. Caroline, you insert ties it has given me, and all of the pathways it has showed me. I will creativity into everything you do. Nobody can tell you where to sit, and miss playing with my brothers, and I wish them all the best luck moving that’s awesome. forward. 2. Jam to some good music (preferably of the British folk variety) CA: I just want to wish my team good luck for next year! They are an George Ezra, Ed Sheeran, Mumford and Sons. Turn the tunes up and amazing group of girls, and they have nowhere to go but up. I’ll still be dance. Then, when you have “Budapest” suffciently stuck in your head, cheering for them long after I’m gone! sing that sh*t enough to make sure that everybody around you gets it stuck in their heads, too. There are two overarching lessons to take from in this scenario: 1. A good speaker system is a solid investment. 2. Never be quiet. While I can often be caught telling Caroline to hush, she very Sports Editors rarely listens. Usually, this applies to some sappy-yet-catchy Ed Sheeran Lilly Hanson...... [email protected] line. However, for Caroline, it applies to everything else as well. It has Caroline Kawula...... [email protected] Photography Editors Alie Goldblatt...... [email protected] :&%3.$;&*7<#%.<#*&8#&,7$>%&)#/7=$.B#& Madison White...... [email protected] Graphics Editor %3#&4#741#&837&-)#&%3#&<7*%&.<47)%-$%& Pierson Lund...... [email protected] .$&7+)&1.(#*? Faculty Advisor Lesley Brophy...... [email protected] actually been scientifcally proven that if Caroline has something to say, she will say it. Caroline, whether you’re jamming to Ed or defending a Photo courtesy of Bob Casey Printer...... Southeast Denver Graphics peer, your voice carries above the crowd. Rob and his sister Caroline get psyched for the Women’s World Cup last summer.

#$%"&'(")%*+,&-".)*/0.#%!")1213415"67!"896:")-$1#)G= N2EE#3($". Is It Second Semester Yet? by Matilda Newcomb constant support of my teachers, peers, and college counselor,” said se- nior Sarah Lawrence. “It also didn’t hurt to know that everyone was in As the frst semester comes to a close, many Kent Denver students the same place.” are anxiously awaiting the well-deserved two-week winter break that is She is right; it is hard not to recognize how amazing everyone has just around the corner. While most students plan their vacations and holi- been this semester. There must be a humungous thank you to Mrs. Thom- days, seniors are sitting down from an exhausting semester. My fellow as, who seems like a college genie. Constantly bombarded with ques- seniors and I have battled through frst semester and will hopefully be tions and concerns, Mrs. Thomas seemed to foat above it all and help us able to relax over break. with everything we needed. Personally, I cannot think of a time that Mrs. “I feel like this semester has been so overwhelming at times, that I Thomas didn’t try to make herself available to us. am so ready to be a second semester senior already,” said senior Molly We must also take the time to acknowledge all of the hard work our Tracey. “This semester has been very stressful, but also very rewarding.” college counselors do. Taking the time to labor over college essays, lists, It’s true; the promise of second semester is what has really been driv- and freak-outs, our college counselors take care of us. ing a lot of seniors through these last few weeks. “My college counselor, Mrs. Park, has been my savior this year,” In addition to struggling against some of the hardest academics of our Tracey said. “I feel like I could tell her about anything, and she would be Kent Denver careers, many seniors are also battling against the dreaded supportive. I don’t know what I would have done without her.” college process. I have defnitely felt the stress of college waiting behind Last, thank you to our friends and family. This semester has been me at times during the semester. The constant dread of leaving your fu- ridiculously crazy. I can’t even remember half of it, it went by so fast. ture in the hands of someone else is a bit terrifying. Even though we will Thank you to our parents who put up with us drastically changing our still have to continue to apply next semester, the idea of “second semes- college lists, and for paying the ridiculous amount of applying to dozens ter” is so tantalizing that we can’t help but buy into the myth. As a senior of schools. We must thank you for keeping us sane when we might get myself, I can’t help but know that all the answers lie in second semester. bad, or good news. Thank you to our friends and peers for respecting our Even though this semester has been tough, there are some positives choices. to the college process. In addition to fnding out where they will spend As Lawrence said, we have all been in the same place this semester. the next four years of their life, many seniors come to realize the support Whether we knew where we were going, or not, us seniors have battled they have from the Kent Denver community. through this semester and come out victorious. All I can hope is that next “I don’t think I could have gotten through this semester without the semester brings wonderful news and less stress! A Lesson On Lobbying by Emma Adelstein When I was in D.C., I lobbied for Senator Michael Bennett and Representative Diana Degette. I gave a speech about the importance You have all heard about the shooting at Planned Parenthood in of Planned Parenthood. I went onto “The Hill” and into their offces Colorado Springs a few weeks ago. You have heard about the bill that to speak about this issue. I spoke about how if Planned Parenthood is has been proposed to shut down the organization, and you have heard shut down, there will be more cases of STD’s, cancer, and unwanted all about the controversial and juicy details concerning the bill. How- pregnancies and births. ever, have you heard why this bill should not be passed? Since Planned Parenthood helps people who cannot provide for a Two weeks ago I went to Washington, D.C., with my confrma- baby not become pregnant, without it there would be an increase in tion group from Temple Emanuel. In D.C., we lobbied for a number the need for welfare, and food stamps, and the government would end of important issues including gender equality, hunger, LGBTQ rights, up paying more for these than it would funding Planned Parenthood. I and Planned Parenthood. I lobbied on behalf of Planned Parenthood discussed a story about a girl who was raped when she was 12, and if in attempt to prevent the defunding of the very important organization Planned Parenthood did not offer her the help she needed she would that provides healthcare everywhere. have been kicked out of her home with a newborn child, being only a child herself. I concluded with how Planned Parenthood saves the Currently, the government is trying to eliminate the funding of lives of teens, adults and sometimes even children who are abused and Planned Parenthood. The government has provided the majority of the in need of help and if we shut it down, these lives could be lost. group’s funding, and if they stop donating then Planned Parenthood will no doubt be forced to shut down. Planned Parenthood is an organi- Both Michael Bennett and Diana Degette said they agreed on the zation that provides healthcare for those who cannot afford it, or are in points about this issue, and I learned a lot. I learned that if you really situations where they cannot obtain it. They offer birth control, cancer believe in something you should fght for it and stand up to try to make screenings, counseling, and much more. If Planned Parenthood is shut a difference. I do not know if Planned Parenthood will be defunded. down, people will not have a place to go for help and basic healthcare. I do know, however, that my actions, lobbying, may have made what seems like a small difference, and could actually end up saving lives One of the reasons that the government is attempting to shut down and the foundation of Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood is because they offer abortions, and some politi- cians do not believe in this. Planned Parenthood, however, offers so If you believe in something, fght for it. Lobby to the people who much more than that. In fact, abortions are only three percent of what represent you, fght for what you want, and do not give up until you’ve Planned Parenthood provides. achieved your goal.

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This semester has been fed a few days later at an event intended to Mizzou students felt that Wolfe did not highlight the importance of free speech. There, ridiculously crazy. I can’t even remember half of it, it went by so fast. take appropriate action after several racist inci- Thank you to our parents who put up with us drastically changing our protesters spit on attendees as they left the dents on campus. A hunger strike by graduate event. college lists, and for paying the ridiculous amount of applying to dozens student Jonathan Butler, plus a threat by the solely from the perspective of the protesters. of schools. We must thank you for keeping us sane when we might get entire Mizzou football team to not play in an Although Missouri students had a right to be The issues of racism, prejudice and cul- bad, or good news. Thank you to our friends and peers for respecting our upcoming game (which would have cost the mad at the administration, protesters had no tural sensitivity are important, and student choices. university over $1 million), led to the resigna- right to try and control the media and put them protesters can achieve positive change. But in a position to choose sides in a dispute that As Lawrence said, we have all been in the same place this semester. tion of Wolfe as well as the school’s Chancel- personal attacks and refusal to listen and ex- they were supposed to be covering objectively. Whether we knew where we were going, or not, us seniors have battled lor, R. Bowen Lofton. change opinions are generally counterpro- through this semester and come out victorious. All I can hope is that next A protest at Yale University also made na- ductive to the movement they are trying to semester brings wonderful news and less stress! tional headlines earlier this fall. In anticipation achieve. 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Talk to each other. to say.’ That’s not the way we learn.” Free speech and the ability to tolerate offense are the hallmarks of a free and open society.” Too often students, politicians, and every- one else in between, shut down the possibility Yale students protested the contents of of discussion without hearing the other side the Christakis emails and demanded that the out. No one changes their mind when another University fre them. In an attempt to ease the insults them or spits at them. protesters, Christopher Christakis voluntarily came to talk with the student protesters. In a free society, it’s essential that we toler- ate opposing viewpoints, and respect the right A video of the talk shows a student saying, of someone to disagree with us. “Walk away. He doesn’t deserve to be listened to.” Christakis remained calm and respectful Graphic courtesy of yalebulldogs.com throughout the exchange, even with a student The protests at the University of Missouri yelling “Why the **** did you accept the po- demonstrate that students can wield a tre- sition? Who the **** hired you? You should mendous amount of power when they come step down!” Then, fnally, “You’re disgust- ing!” #$%"&'(")%*+,&-".)*/0.#%!")1213415"67!"896:")-$1#)G? The Sun Devils’ Advocate NON-PROFIT org. Kent Denver School U.S. POSTAGE 4000 East Quincy Avenue PAID Englewood, CO 80110 Englewood, CO Permit No. 818

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