Volume 3 Issue 1 May 20 2011 Pingree Goes Commercial By Diana Hong Several students from Pingree Erin Thomassen (sophomore), were chosen to be models for the Calvin Gonzalez (sophomore), Saucony athletic wear company. Max Goldstein (sophomore), They were photographed last week Jerome Cappedona (sophomore), engaged in various activities and and Tiffany Palmer (freshman). were each awarded a pair of socks The process in choosing from the Saucony company for these students was dubbed the their arduous efforts. The students ‘Cinderella method’: those who who took part in the advertisement wished to be in the advertisement included three seniors, fi ve wrote their shoe sizes and their juniors, four sophomores, and one names on a piece of computer freshman: Bobby Adam (senior), paper and stood in front of a Colin Rossano (senior), Conor camera. The photographers Cash (senior), Rachel Kaczynski from the advertising agency and (junior), Izzy Attenborough the casting agent then viewed (junior), Amanda Monteforte their pictures and a group of the (junior), Kenny Aboagye-Adinkra students whose foot size fi t the (junior), Conor Clement (junior), sample sneakers were chosen to be Photographers Photo by Diana Hong the models. had to jump the mini hurdles for Before the photo shoot, the several hours and the boys had contestants had to put baby oil on to sprint for what seemed like their legs and dust on their new forever. Girls and boys were sneakers to make them seem like photographed separately. By the that have just been running around. time each fi nished they looked Clothes racks and giant cameras forward to the relative ease of were brought in black vans. A afternoon practice. wardrobe expert worked with the All the work paid off. A ad agency personnel to designate sneak preview of the ads can be a shirt and shorts for each person viewed by contacting Ms. Klein to wear. Fancy equipment was in the Communications offi ce. sprawled around the middle fi eld It’s all hush-hush, though, until in front of Pingree and the photo the 2012 styles modeled by the shoot lasted from 3:30 to 7:30 Pingree students come out next p.m. at on April 28. year. Then look at billboards and Jumping Hurdles Although this process sounds magazines for your almost-famous Photo by Ciara Jacques exciting, it was hard work for classmates! those who participated—the girls More photos page 3 Is Someone Watching You? By Diana Hong Today, a hello to a cousin in Garcia was one of the victims. France is only a phone call away After she had him fi x her computer, and a visit, six-and-a -half hours. she noticed that every time she Computers and televisions and all used it a small light came on and such fancy boxes have catapulted the battery power was consumed humans from potato farmers to more quickly. She notifi ed a iPod addicts. Yet behind all such friend about the problem and they beautiful wonders of today is a together they found the two extra trail of unintentional byproducts. software programs that Craig had In addition to convenience, half used to take pictures of and upload a century of surging technology the images to a remote server. He has given birth to a wide, took more than 20,000 pictures in unprecedented breed of creepiness, various apparels and with various everything from email hacking to people. Craig later confessed that webcam-stalking. he had spied on nine other women In August of 2008, a 23-year old who had asked him to fi x their student at the University of Florida computers. was spotted for abusing privacy The issue of privacy breach caisefiles.wikispaces.com rights of various women. Craig through the Internet does not only with a dude” through the internet. man next door—especially since Matthew Feigin had been working concern high technology programs All such cases were made he would have to wait hours before as a computer technician who and skilled hackers. An infamous possible through the wonders of a computer screen until some live fi xed malfunctioning computers; instance of this case is the tragic webcams and modern technology. object can be observed—it is still however, he used the access he story of Tyler Clementi, a fi rst-year A vast majority does not, and safer to be aware of the reasonable had from his job to install two student at Rutgers University of probably would not, have to know cont. on page 9 softwares called Web Cam Spy New Jersey. Clementi committed these dangers; however, one can Hacker and Log Me In on his suicide a day after his 18-year-old never be too careful. Wonder what the Seniors looked female customers to spy on the roommate Dharun Ravi streamed Although it is highly unlikely like when they were Freshman? unsuspecting women. Marisel a video of Clementi “making out that one will be watched by a shady Check page 4! page 1 Editorial Once You Go Mac, You Never Go Back

A newspaper by and for the students of Pingree School

Editors Staff Writers Diana Hong Gabi Geiger Ciara Jacques Dylan Wack Erin Thomassen Editorial Advisor Sarah Martin Judy Klein Annie Melden Emily Hawthorne Staff Artist Teah Hayward Lisa Troung My Day as Head of School Senior Annie Melden acted as School Head for a Day a couple of weeks ago, thanks to her parents’ making the high bid on this item in Pingree’s online Photo by digitalrendezvous.net auction. This is what Annie learned in her meetings with students and adults There has been much debate between Mac lovers and PC users, but this during her Day of Power. article will hopefully reveal the benefi ts of being a Mac user and why it is a good decision to invest in this innovative technology. First of all, a Mac is actually a PC, which stands for “Personal Computer,” but for the purpose of this article non-Macs will be referred to as PCs. From the moment it’s out of the box, a Mac is ready to use. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about most PCs, where one fi rst has to erase the trial software, open other boxes for the rest of the materials, and purchase and download anti-virus programs. Macs typically remain virus- free throughout their use, since PCs have been around much longer and dominate the market, so malwares and spywares target PCs instead. Due to the massive security problems PCs suffer, security programs lead to the incessant pop-up box asking the user to “Allow” before moving on to the next internet page. A Mac computer is far more versatile than PCs in terms of the software they can run. Built-in programs such as iPhoto, iMovie, iTunes, iWeb all work together to create an easy and simple media experience, known as “iLife.” Its fast advancing and straightforward technology is a great advantage. Users need no instruction to fi gure out how to use a Mac. People concerned about the more limited choices in Mac software should know that not only can Mac computers Photo by Diana Hong and Ciara Jacques run Mac programs, but they can run Windows as well. Software such as Parallels allows the user to run Windows and Mac OS X on the same computer The Top Three Complaints from Students/Teachers: (this only works for Macs not PCs). Many must-have programs like Microsoft 1. Cafeteria Food- The general consensus was that Pingree’s school are made for Macs too. lunches are due for improvement. Most students felt that the diversity of It is common for non-Mac users to think of Macs as the more expensive choices for lunch was not very wide, and that not enough protein is provided, option but, in order to get the same features and performance levels, PCs end up because most lunches seem to consist of carbohydrates. with the higher price. The difference is that Macs have less of a price range, and 2. The New Schedule- The new schedule, according to some teachers, there are no cheap, low quality Mac computers. For example, the MacBook Pro does not provide enough time for AP science classes, leaving students 17” comes with virtually the same features as the Dell XPS M1710, but the Mac unprepared for AP exams. has a more advanced Core 2 Duo processor that isn’t available yet for Dells. 3. Town Meetings- “Town meetings,” or meetings with the entire student While the Dell may have a higher-end camera and more USB ports, it weighs body where no faculty or staff are present, have not been held for a few years, almost two pounds more and is much chunkier. This Dell costs $3,459, about but some students felt that these should be revisited to allow the students $650 more than the MacBook Pro. more of an active role in raising questions and discussing problems within the The major difference that saves Mac users a lot in the long run, is that school. the latest software can be used on an eight-year-old Mac computer, or one even older. When PC software is updated it requires a whole new computer And The Top Three Pingree Praises: to go along with it. Macs users also seem to have fewer problems with their 1. Many students felt that the ties between students and faculty are computers crashing, freezing, or having to restart. There is no need to turn off strong. Students seem to feel free to converse with their teachers outside of a MacBook unless the user needs to update the software; simply close the lid class to get to know them better and to develop closer relationships with them. when done and you’ll have no problems. 2. Some students agree that the connection between upperclassmen In general, Macs just have an overall appeal and small features that draw and underclassmen is strong. A few upperclassmen felt that they could have consumers in. Things such as built in cameras on all Mac computers, a battery friendships with underclassmen easily, while others felt that there was a life that can last almost an entire work day, and a power cord that attaches disconnect due to the physical distance between the freshman hallway and the magnetically and won’t send your computer crashing if you trip on the cord, rest of the school. greatly improve the user’s experience and make it highly convenient. 3. Every student I spoke to who had any experience with Pingree’s If any consumer has a question about their Mac, the Genius Bar is always foreign exchange program had nothing but positive feedback. Pingree students open and happy to answer. Apple tops PC customer care rankings, and has held who have either hosted an exchange student or gone on a foreign exchange the highest consumer-satisfaction ranking for seven years, according to the abroad seem to have had an overall great experience. American Customer Satisfaction Index. There is also the undeniable fact that PC users are continuously switching over to Macs, but have you ever heard What I learned about Dr. Johnson’s job: of Mac users switching to a PC because they want to? And while there are I thought being headmaster was all about making decisions, but I soon came many die-hard Mac fanatics out there, PC users don’t seem to show the same to learn that this is not at all what Dr. Johnson does on a daily basis. He attends enthusiasm for their products. meetings with several different committees made up of faculty and staff, who, It is unwise to hold prejudice against Macs for the unsupported reason together, make certain decisions. He meets with potential students to encourage that they are “confusing,” and people will fi nd that once they make the switch, them to come to Pingree. He answers emails from parents. He sits in on classes there is whole other world of opportunity that they have missed out on. Just and then meets with the teachers to evaluate their performance. He conducts about any Mac user, especially those who have switched from PCs, will be interviews with seniors to evaluate their Pingree experience and to get to know happy to share the massive improvements gained from using a Mac. Apple has each student better. He watches games every day and chats to parents on the side- displayed their ingenuity and never-ending improvement in all of their products, lines. There is a lot of time and energy that goes into making sure Pingree runs being always a step ahead of the market, and continues to show the world what smoothly, and I wasn’t even aware of all of this before my day as Head of School. makes them a better choice. -CJ page 2 Features Saucony cont. from page 1

(above) Rachel Kaczynski

(upper middle) Tiffany Palmer

(upper right) Tiffany Palmer, Izzy Attenborough, Rachel Kaczynski, and Erin Thomassen

(lower right) Kenny Aboagye- Adinkra, and Calvin Gonzalez help the wardrobe lady

(lower middle) Bobby Adam, Conor Cash, Colin Rossano, Max Goldstein, Calvin Gonzalez

Features Briana Shares Her Senior Project By Ciara Jacques The Pingree Columns wanted performers, and narrowing down is fi nding accompanists,” Briana theater. Come support Briana and to know what seniors are doing the music selection to a reasonable shares. “I’ll be accompanying for her good cause! for their Senior Projects. Briana amount,” she says. “To choose the Phantom of the Opera pieces, Truesdale kindly provided insight the musicals I just researched and I’ll probably use a CD for into her Senior Project for this Broadway plays that originated Rent. Mr. Bleau has kindly agreed year: in literature, and I ended up to accompany for three other “I’m not going anywhere, but with about seven or eight that pieces, but I’m not yet sure what I’m putting on a music concert. It’s I then emailed to the people I to do about the rest of the music.” all Broadway music - the theme had found to perform with me.” After adding and removing songs, is ‘From Books to Broadway’, so Performers who will be in this she managed to fi t each show into music from Broadway musicals production include Sam Garcia, half an hour, the entire production that were based off of or originated Olivia Miller, Ian Shain, Anna Mei being two hours long. as a literary work,” explains Gubbins, Reinhold Willcox, Caitlin Briana will donate the money Briana. She is performing pieces Truesdale, Kyle O’Donnell, Dylan from all ticket sales to charity.“The from Rent, Secret Garden, Wicked, Wack, and Priya Donti. Briana nicest part of the performance is and Phantom of the Opera, along took into account the pieces these that all of the money I raise (there with many other Pingree students. performers would like to sing, and will be a suggested donation of $5) Briana will begin rehearsals from there determined the four is going to go to the MS Society. with the performers on May 23, musicals that would be presented. My dad has Multiple Sclerosis but she has already spent much Briana then divided the solos so it’s a cause that’s very close to time preparing for the musical and matched the performers for my heart, and is also one that isn’t production. “I have spent a lot of duets and trios. This proved to be often heard of.” time since December choosing a challenging task. “The hardest The May 31 performance will the musicals to feature, fi nding part about organizing all of this begin at 7:30 p.m. in Pingree’s twotsi.com page 3 Features My How Youʼve Changed...

Apologies to those seniors whose pictures were not available

(You should be happy...) Springfest 2011 Insider By Emily Hawthorne This year Springfest will take place on May 19; from 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Student Council’s Ian Shain revealed details of the exciting day! You will receive an e-mail soon containing the team rosters. Fourteen teams have been randomly divided by Student Council, with two teams for each color as in years past. The teams will compete in Capture the Flag, “Bombardment,” Tug-of-War, Family Feud trivia, a water balloon toss, relay races, and a fi nal surprise activity. The annual cookout for lunch is scheduled, with the addition of “Pegasaurus” ice cream. Sophomore Maura Grady says, “Springfest last year was a bust, Springfest 2009 so I’m excited for this year’s to make up for it.” John Rawlins confi rms students’ love of Photos courtesy of Springfest. “Ask me if I’d rather go to Disney Mrs. Taft World or Springfest. I’d answer Springfest!” page 4 Horoscopes Horoscopes by Ciara Jacques and Diana Hong Drawings by Lisa Truong

December 22-January 19 January 20-February 18 February 19-March 20 March 21-April 19 Others born on this sign: Nicolas Others born on this sign: Shakira, Others born on this sign: Jessica Biel, Others born on this sign: Mariah Cage, Emilie de Ravin (Claire from Bob Marley Bon Jovi Carey, Kate Hudson Lost) Your next English paper will be the Red’s a great color. Wear a lot tomor- This is your month! Your motivation You are dying from work! Relax and best thing you’ve every written. Your row and you’ll fi nd that the school’s and energy will surge you through remember that you will still be loved teacher may not realize its potential food is especially delicious! Life may school. Draw something and you no matter what. It’s not being the but show it to your parents and they look dreadful at times but eventually may surprise yourself and those best that matters but being your best! will pat you on the back. You’re things will work out your way so around you! Buzz cuts are looking Balance school and personal life with creative and have a talent in telling don’t feel so down! Make sure you good this month for guys and high optimism and life will be wonder- stories—you’ll love English this read the Columns whenever it comes ponytails for girls. ful. Mismatched socks look good this month! out because that will be your lucky month for you! charm!

April 20-May 20 May 21-June 20 June 21-July22 July 23-August 22

Others born on this sign: Enrique Others born on this sign: Heidi Klum, Others born on this sign: Kristen Others born on this sign: Sandra Iglesias, Megan Fox Justin Long Bell, Lindsay Lohan Bullock, Halle Berry

Homework… It’s better to get it over Money is in your future this month! Your computer will give you a lot of Someone’s looking out for you this with now than to remember you have Everything looks smooth and you will grief this week, shutting down and week… Give your teachers some some later. Work hard—your future fi nally have that break that you were not connecting to your printer. You chocolate for a special surprise! July looks bright. All these tests and pa- working so hard to achieve. Home- will also lose your phone for a while. is a good month for you and your pers will pay off. work, tests, and papers will not bother Make sure to stay hydrated and friends! you for two weeks after you read this! replenish those angry tears, and back Put effort into team spirits and school up all your data! work and summer will be here in no time.

August 23-September 22 September 23-October 22 October 23-November 21 November 22-December 21

Others born on this sign: Blake Others born on this sign: Avril Others born on this sign: Julia Others born on this sign: Christina Lively, Cameron Diaz Lavigne, John Lennon Roberts, Rachel McAdams Aguilera, Katherine Heigl

No one likes stubbing their toes, but You will get in an argument with your There’s an especially likely chance You will be bitten by tons of you’ll do it at least three times this friends this month, so buy them some you will trip over someone’s leg mosquitoes this week. Make sure week so take care not to wear open- candy afterwards and they’ll forgive in the freshmen hallway, so wear you wear a blue shirt to try and keep toed shoes. you for everything. sandals to stay light and graceful on some away! your feet.

page 5 Fashion Gabiʼs Complete Prom How-To By Gabi Geiger Dear Pingree Fashion Readers- *BOYS- Don’t forget that prom is Finding the dress is the hardest an opportunity for the guys to dress part of the marathon that is prom. to impress as well. Be sure to talk Putting on the gown that fi nally makes to your date before hand so you can you look good and feel beautiful is match your tie, cumberbund, and no easy task- and once you’ve fi nd pocket square to their dress. If you that perfect match you can breathe aren’t sure of the dress color or cant easy. Not yet. The second task is to fi nd the color in a tie, black is always accessorize- fabulously of course- a good way to go. In fact, a black tux with shoes, bags, and jewelry. The key with white shirt and black tie, etc. Tasha “Heart” Clutch; with accessories is to let your dress looks handsome and sophisticated Nordstroms, $ 198 be the star, and everything else to be on every man. And also don’t forget supporting roles Bamboo Pumpkin (vegan the corsage! Again ask the color of footwear) Gold Woven Bags the dress and if you can’t fi nd a color Sandals, www.lulus. This is a part of your ensemble similar to theirs, white looks beautiful com, $20 that should be simple. You don’t need with everything! oversized gems or bows on the front a large bag- a small clutch will fi t your add a little something extra. Sandals cell phone, lip-gloss, and any other are fun to play with embellishment, essential makeup touch ups. Smaller is studs, and gems. Don’t worry too better because you have to be holding much about the shoes since your dress it for most of the night! A neutral will be covering them most of the bag- black, white, beige, or navy will time. Pick ones that are comfortable look good with about any dress and and you love enough to wear with will a be a staple in your wardrobe other outfi ts! for events to come. If you want the same color as your dress, be very Anne Michelle “Black careful with the hue since it won’t Buxom Bow” Pumps, www. match perfectly. You can go with lulus.com, $44 basic square clutches in a solid color or have fun with funky shapes and designs. If your dress is glamorous, Shoes a bag with feathers or sparkles will Gold and Silver link First decide whether you want to heighten your fabulous look. Dresses mesh vintage bag, www. wear fl ats or heels depending on your with a boho feel look good muted etsy.com , $45 comfort level and the height of your date. A nude/beige pump, espadrille, tones, like beige or brown, and details or sandal with go with any style or like beading or stitching. Vintage color dress. Basic black doesn’t Steve Madden websites and stores have cute little mean boring- picking a black stiletto “Tempest” Wedges bags that are glam, retro, boho, and in Blush, www. basic that are inexpensive and fun! or a sandal with a tiny details like stevemadden.com , $79.95

Students Build the Old-Fashioned Way: First Person Perspective By Teah Hayward Colonial Building is a new after down trees. Also, they recently took a it wouldn’t work.” Reinhold Willcox nicknames, for example: Reinhold school activity that started out as a fi eld trip to a sawmill in Essex, where agreed. “It is about communication, “Woodchuck” Willcox, Jackie volunteer organization about two they use tools from the 1960s. They too. Whether we are cutting trees “Drawknife” Varga, and Carmen years ago. The house that the group have worked hard so far creating fi ve down with a group of people or “Smooth” Piantedosi. While we are is working on is located in Ipswich shaving horses, which we will be working on shaving horses in the shop, working, we like to be focused but at the Cuvilly Earth and Arts Center, using to create the shingles for the we have to watch out for each other still have a great time. As Anika said, where the frame is already built, but house. When the house is fi nished, it and make sure everyone is safe.” “It is never a boring day at Colonial the workshop is up the hill in Pingree’s will be used as a part of the school’s Although a lot of it is hard work, Building. There is always something student parking lot. The participants educational program. we also have a lot of fun while we are fun going on.” are creating the materials needed in Being a part of colonial building building. When I asked Kiera Parece Colonial building has been a new order to make shingles and siding has taught us all a lot. I asked Anika what her favorite part of colonial and wonderful experience for all of for the house, like shaving horses. Whitmore the most valuable thing building was, she replied, “Defi nitely us, and we have all learned something Because it is colonial building, they she learned. “I would defi nitely have spending time with everyone and from it. It is unique and original, and do not use any power tools. They to say teamwork is very important. getting to know different people.” we all have a lot of fun. We always use things like fro clubs (which they Like when we are cutting down trees, Alexis Giunta added, “It is defi nitely welcome visitors, so if you are created), drawknives, mallets, and everyone in the group is needed to pull fun to be with everybody. My favorite interested, feel free to stop by after axes. In order to get wood to build the rope so the trees fall the right way. part is giving each other nicknames.” school someday. with, they all have had a turn cutting If we weren’t all working together, All of the builders have their own

Question of the Month: Rate Yourself On a Scale of 1 - 10 By Erin Thomassen and Sarah Martin

Michael Wilmot Matt Colbert Charlie Owen Daniel Prawdzick Jay Esty Max Goldstein Nader Arash “I raise the “10” “4.20” “10” “12” “10” “7.9” volume to 11” page 6 Interview Pingree Represented at Boston PFLAG Event Staff Report collaboratively to bring student his parents never saw him graduate and parent speakers to campus. In valedictorian of his class. His name addition, there are lots of volunteer is George, and he is now a freshman opportunities at PLAG for our GSA at Tufts. There no question his story members. is moving. To hear about someone go through that, and see them come SG: There is defi nitely a possibility out the other end proud and strong is PFLAG could come to Pingree, inspirational. especially now that we are registered with them! They are so open to PC: There were more than 500 coming to any school, its part of their people at the event. What message did mission. Pingree could get a student that convey about the Greater Boston volunteer to come and share his/her LGBT community and the support story, or even an adult educational available for its members? speaker. I think it would be awesome if Pingree could get more involved ER: There is tremendous support with the gay community out in the for gay rights in the Boston Area and wide world, and this is one way to do the message is strong … “together we it. can make the change!” I can’t wait to hear how much money was raised to PC: PFLAG is initiating another support PFLAG in this one evening. workplace program. Can you talk Mrs. Robitalle and Sam Garcia about that? SG: Go Boston!!! More than just Photo courtesy of Ms. Klein the 500 people there, there was a Junior Sam Garcia accompanied looking at the gorgeous view for a few ER: This is a great new initiative. waiting list to get in as well! And Pingree Director of Health Services seconds, I went to go check out the LGBT support needs to be present everyone who was there had to pay a Mrs. Elizabeth Robitaille and Director food. There were tables set around the not only in families and schools but $125 entrance fee, since the event was of Communications Ms. Judith Klein perimeter of the venue, each one with also in the workplace. Employers a fundraiser. It sends the best message to Pride and Passion, an April 27 a different chef catering to the group. are reaching out to PFLAG to help possible. To see the community be event in Boston sponsored by PFLAG The food was amazing, and it was all educate employers and employees – so large, and represented by such a (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and donated! The chefs decided supporting so all can enjoy a safe and supportive great group is people, is fantastic. Gays) in support of the organization’s the cause was well worth giving free work environment. Massachusetts is defi nitely a place anti-bullying programs in schools and food. Once we had all sat down at our where everyone in the gay community communities. The evening, chaired assigned tables, the Beelzebubs were by Governor and Mrs. Deval Patrick the fi rst to perform. It was awesome. and Mayor and Mrs. Thomas Menino, I had to get up to get a better look. featured food, speakers, entertainment For anyone who doesn’t know, they and an auction. record the a cappella background for the Warblers on Glee, and Darren Pingree Columns: Dispensing Criss records over them. They closed with the inconsequential fi rst, tell with Teenage Dream. I can’t wait for our readers about the food, venue college a cappella. and performance by the Beelzebubs, Tufts University a cappella group that PC: More importantly, what does has appeared on Glee and will sing PFLAG do to prevent bullying and backup on the new Glee album. Support GLBT students?

Elizabeth Robitaille: Over 500 SG: PFLAG is an amazing enthusiastic supporters attended the organization. They have bases PLFAG event, the largest gathering throughout Massachusetts, and I’m ever for the Greater Boston PLAG sure in other states as well. Parents of group. Local restaurants donated gay teens can call for support if they all food and beverage and it was feel alone or need advice. Gay teens Tufts A Cappella Group, the Beelzabubs amazing, local and bursting with can also attend meetings for support Photo courtesy of Ms. Klein fl avor. What can you say about the and guidance. But more than anything Beezlebubs; they set the tempo for PFLAG reaches out to the community the evening and set the stage for as a whole, sending speakers and PC: There were many speakers and can fi nd love, support, and allies. auctioneer. groups to schools throughout the presenters during the evening. state. They focus on education and Whose presentation had the most PC: Anything else you’d like the Sam Garcia: Well, after taking awareness, and have helped to combat impact for you? Pingree community to know about about half an hour to fi gure out where homophobia. PFLAG or the event? we were going, we fi nally came upon SG: There was a student there a big tall glass building by Anthony’s PC: What did you learn about what who gave a speech. He didn’t tell SG: They had cupcakes that may Pier 4 that was our destination. It PFLAG might offer Pingree? his entire coming out story, but from have changed my life. It was like they looked very upscale, which didn’t video and what he did say, I gathered were made just for me by the house help my nerves. After checking in, we ER: I would re-phrase and ask the gist. Basically, he came out to elves of Hogwarts. were sent up to the 13th fl oor. When what partnership opportunities his parents, and they immediately we arrived, it was overwhelming. The might exist to support both PFLAF reacted negatively. After physically amount of people there was shocking, and Pingree School? In this I see abusing him and breaking his nose, and I was about the only student. immense opportunity to outreach to they kicked him out. He lived most of But after staring out the window local PFLAG chapters and to work his high school with his friends, and

page 7 Creative Writing Literary Magazine to be Released May 19 Two of a Kind By Katie Pruett By Dylan Wack Tonight was going to be different, incredibly time consuming, but I Pingree’s literary magazine, poetry, vignettes, and comedies, Luck was in the air, am happy with the fi nal product. ” Pegasus, will be shared with the were accepted for the fi nal product. As a king and queen sat patiently, Pegasus is the product of a community on May 19, with a Twenty-one art pieces (including Each on separate chairs. reading of the literary pieces by the the cover) were also accepted by year’s worth of work on behalf of seniors Ben Ferguson, Priya Hearts fl ew between others, authors that night. More than 100 Pegasus editors for the publication. But slipped threw their royal pieces were submitted to the team “Pegasus was a lot of work, Donti, Emily Clough and Rebekah Barnett. Pingree thanks them hands, more than two dozen judges, who but very rewarding,” says When you’re only twenty, reviewed each piece to determine Pegasus editor Emily Clough. for a wonderful year, and their contributions to both Pegasus and Love is hard to understand. which would be published in this “Once the selection process for Time slowly passed, year’s edition. Approximately Pegasus began, selecting, editing, Coffee Houses. And together they remained, 34 pieces of literature, including and choosing an order became He offered her a diamond, Twenty-one to win the game. The Slackjackerʼs Boutique of Captain Apricot By Nadar Arash

The grown cackle–fruits be shinin’ upon the day’s blood ‘n buts. The call of coastal seagulls had awakened me, yet not my drowsy crew- men, for the upcoming morning.

With a barker in one fi n an the booty in the talon’s o’ another. Empowered with anticipation and excitement, I awaited the events that the morning will offer us.

Thru the portside, lovin’ the sweet trade of splicin’ the mainbrace. I enjoyed the rewarding life of piracy on the seas strongly due to its satis- fying profi ts and then some.

Aye thar be drivelswiggers bowway and me harty buccaneers stern- way. Being the only person awake gave the advantage of appreciating the silence that so rarely ever exists.

The golly and grug o’ me lungs mark the canal for captaining the og- gins and their dead man’s chests. The mate was keelhauled. Although much responsibility is needed to keep each man safe, captain- They tied the sailor to the mast and allowed the fl ow of the waves to ing a ship was awe-inspiring. compress the sailor as the ingrown barnacles slowly peel away at the un- fortunate individual’s skin until they believed the suffering was complete. Tis sunny-side up when me eyes deceive meself. Avast be the grand headlights of Edward Teach. Never before the sea swirglers breath divied up the bounties. It was close to 11 O’ clock by the time I noticed the stern of Blackbeard’s Before I could register the event, a dense fog has fl owed inward and ship approaching us. greatly reduced the visibility of the vessel.

Ahoy the addled Queen’s Anne’s Revenge ‘n its lover fi lled the lights Shiver me timbers! of a bilge with broken poxy. Oh dear! This entire ordeal has surprised me to the fullest extent and I As the vessel came in closely, I could easily distinguish the captain of the have no other words to express it. ship from its crewmen. Me swiggle-swagglin’ matees been’ lickin’ the lick man’s split an “Arrrgh!” ounce to ark the houdish hensplicer. “You have severely displeased me and I shall not allow this act of injus- The seagulls called yet again, awakening my crew before I had the tice to go unpunished!” chance to recollect and recompose myself.

“Dance the hempen jig!” He belays his dog. “Lick the cat-o-nine Durghenslacks to my high bootsman! tails!” Thon windpipers blowin’. (Untranslatable) “I have the power to execute you by hanging or by lashing until you bleed to death!” He told one crewman. Corbarations be huggin’ n’ spreadin’ the love o’ me kind hearties and the great beauty that is me land. Me caulker be as stiff as a barrack stanchion before he handsomely As the rest of the morning awaits me, I will always realize that there is handed him the Jack Kretch. nothing more to appreciate in life than the rum you drink and those who By the time the fi rst mate handed a long cord to the captain, I knew ex- drink it with you. actly what was about to occur. -Captain Apricot, May 5th, 1534, Gulf Of Mexico

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Sheʼs Off to See the Turtles! By Diana Hong and Ciara Jacques Pingree Columns: We heard you AM: The people! My advisees, going to miss him. He’s the best. (But Alexis. People were yelling to me had some big plans next year! What students, soccer and Frisbee players, seriously, Dad, enough with the Crocs from the fi eld, “Ms. McCoy, is Alexis are some of them and what made you colleagues and BSav. as dress shoes.) okay?” as the ball fl ew right by them. choose to pursue them? PC: What is the most pathetic PC: What was your greatest pet The trainer at Newton found himself Anna McCoy: Ten years ago, excuse you’ve heard during your peeve during your experience here? surrounded by about nine fretting when I was a student at UMass teachings years? AM: You know, it’s the same pet sophomore and junior girls wanting to Amherst, I decided to do a semester AM: I actually had a student tell peeve I had when I was a student care for their fallen comrade, stroking of service on the Lake Traverse Indian me that his dog ate his homework. here… no consistent temperature! It’s her hair, applying ice, peppering her Reservation in South Dakota. Up However, then he produced the freezing in one part of the school and with questions about her life, just to until that point I didn’t really have mangled worksheet and I realized that extremely hot in another. make sure she hadn’t fallen victim my academic act together. However, it wasn’t an excuse… the dog really PC: What is your favorite to amnesia. At the end of the game working at the Boys and Girls Club did eat his homework! memory? I apologized in case he found the for that semester helped me to clarify PC: When did you start teaching AM: I have so many wonderful, attention a bit overwhelming. He a lot of my goals and when I returned here? funny memories of my times at replied, “Are you kidding me? That to college I was much more focused, AM: I started as an intern in 2003. Pingree – I couldn’t possibly pick was the best 15 minutes of my day. and determined to fi nish school and After that I took a year and worked as just one! However, there is a story What a great group of girls.” I was get to work. Because I’ve never been an AmeriCorps VISTA at a wilderness that stands out involving some of the excited to get back to the team with a great student, I didn’t envision ever adventure camp for homeless kids kids in this year’s senior class. Two that news and approached them as going back to school. When I heard in West Virginia. I came back the years ago at the end of the JV Girls someone was saying to Alexis, “I about a program at Portland State following year and have been here soccer season we had an away game at mean, think about it this way. This University that awarded a Master’s ever since. Newton. It was Halloween and no one is a big improvement. Last year you degree in International Community PC: What does it feel like working was particularly happy about being hit yourself in the head with a ball.” Service I was intrigued, but I still in the same school as your dad? didn’t feel like I could go back to AM: My dad has all the makings sitting in a classroom all day. Then I of being one of those Embarrassing learned that the program required me Dads (picture Arthur Piantedosi in this to do 15 hours of community service year’s show written by Gabi Geiger). each week – I could go right from the He started the Maple Sugar Club, he classroom to a service organization tells corny jokes (ask him about the and apply the skills I’d just learned. new corduroy pillows), he quotes Of course, the other appeal of “Wayne’s World”… and then there this program is that I get to spend a are his fashion choices. Good grief. semester working in the Galapagos That black and white plaid blazer is Islands! I will be living with a family something he brought back from the there and working on sustainable San Diego Salvation Army and his development projects. (Visitors long winter coat was bought second welcome!) hand from the Westminster, Maryland I want to return to teaching, but church rummage sale – in 1973! He in a somewhat different capacity. calls shorts “shorty pants” and he has I would love to develop Service this little song that goes along with Learning programs. This means that term; and when he’s mad at me weaving together classes and service, he lets loose his West Virginia accent so that community service isn’t and says, “Darlin’, ah’m layin’ it on just something people do once in the lahn. You ain’t hurtin’ no one but awhile, or because it’s a graduation yerself.” But there’s something about Ms. McCoy’s Advisor Group at Rosebud Photo courtesy of Mr. McCoy requirement. It becomes part of the him that makes all of this cool. I day, and a practical way of applying think it’s that he’s really comfortable away on a Friday night (plus we were Which is entirely true. what you learn in school. For being who he is, and so it makes other in the midst of a team lice outbreak, PC: Any messages you want to example, a biology class might study people feel like they can be who they which is another story entirely). Alexis send to the school? vernal ponds within the classroom and are without judgment. He really, truly Demoulas was hit in the head by a AM: I thought about this one, and then apply some of their knowledge loves the quirks that make people powerfully kicked ball and came out considered many messages. But I by working to preserve or restore local who they are. That’s a pretty amazing of the game to more or less sit in my think it all boils down to “Thank you.” wetlands. quality in a colleague whether he’s lap. From that point on, no one was PC: What will you miss the most your dad or not. I’m not sure how to focused on whether or not we won the about Pingree? adequately express how much I am game. Everyone was worried about Webcam Article cont. from page 1 precautions one can take. First computer. Strong Wi-Fi passwords personal information of others. usually red or green—light that and foremost is the recognition secure wireless networks, and Another important precaution is is visible when the webcam is of the importance of fi rewalls and this is important because it fi lters anti-virus software. Frequently turned on. This is the green light anti-virus softwares. In the past, the people accessing the network, updated software generally helps on top of the Macintosh computers cases of webcam hacking were ensuring only those who should protect a computer from being in the Mac Lab at Pingree that accomplished by installing a fi le be on the network are on it. If a hacked, although some more turns on when PhotoBooth is called Trojan or Spyware. Once network is left so that everyone complex programs may fi nd a way accessed. Consequently, a light someone is inside the computer could gain access to it, someone around it. Downloading random that accompanies a webcam that system of another, the hacker can can unknowingly spread viruses items from the Internet increases has not been turned on by the then access programs within it or can intentionally breach into risks of viruses as well—opening computer user indicates a red fl ag through remote desktop programs personal information and turn on emails from unfamiliar sources, to his/her privacy. Once again, the or script fi les. private webcams or photo booth infrequently updating programs, chance of a hacker gaining access The number one contributor to programs. Another safeguard is pirating music, movies, etc. to someone’s laptop is highly hacked webcams is a computer to avoid connecting to unfamiliar Exposing the computer to unknown unlikely. Yet to the select few running on an insecure system. Wi-Fi hotspots. Joining insecure programs or leaving the network that cannot abate their paranoia: a Firewalls are a must: They block networks is just as unsafe because insecure makes it vulnerable to sticky note or a small piece of duct suspicious programs and restrict sometimes hackers make open hackers, and thus vulnerable to tape over the lens of the webcam access to what it believes can networks so they can get a large webcam hacks. will secure their faces from online potentially be harmful to the user’s group and spread viruses or access Most webcams have a small— stalkers. page 9 Pingreeʼs Art Department Shows Their Stuff By Dylan Wack The music, dance, theater, and “The theme for this concert is second semester. Painting, Photo Workshop, and the visual art shows will take place “Home,” which is geared toward “This semester, with smaller Art of Recycling. next week, making this one of the the 50th Anniversary Gala,” said class sizes, I was really able to The Art department encourages most exciting times of year in the Mrs. Brile, “This is the end of work one on one with students as all students to participate in art department. the year for us; we want it to be compared to previous classes,” performance opportunities in On May 17, the spring music meaningful.” explains Ms. Davis. the future. The art shows are a assembly will take place during On Thursday, May 19, dance Theater Lab will perform some wonderful opportunity to support the day; at night Pingree singers and theater classes will put on a original work. “We got to write and our community’s artists and and musicians will perform for the show for the community during direct our own work,” said junior performers, and to realize the public. The groups include Pingree the day and at night. The theater Sam Garcia, and “all (students) got performance opportunities Pingree Spectrum (Men and Womens and dance classes performing a chance to do both.” has to offer. Don’t miss out! Spectrum will perform), Pingree include Theater Lab, Theater Arts Theater tech is putting a great Singers, Spectrum Highlights, (At night only), Contemporary deal of work into this show, too, the Instrumental Ensemble, the Dance, Survey of Dance, H Block working before and the day of the Contemporary Music Ensemble, Dance classes and soloists who show, on lights, sound and scenery. the Classical Chamber Ensemble, choreograph their own work. The visual arts show will go both H-Block Rock Ensembles, the Dance director Ms. Crystal Davis up on the 19th, and most if not Music, Theater and Percussion ensemble and possibly is “excited for all the genres of all of the visual arts classes will Dance Concerts, Music production and Tech. dance being performed on the have pieces submitted, including The singing groups work in 19th.” Dance styles will include Drawing and Painting, Sculpture, May 17 and 19 collaboration with Mrs. Brile in tap, tango, lyrical and many more. Portfolio, Ceramics, Photo, Student Art Show choosing and arranging the music Dance students have been working Advanced Photo, Artists books, May 19, for the performance. on their pieces all during the and the new H-Block Drawing and Looking Back on a Legacy By Ciara Jacques and Diana Hong Ms. Dolan has remained a eventually sparked the idea of dependable pillar despite Pingree’s forming a foreign study program. drastic changes. She recalls her Her love for foreign culture and early years at this school with language has enabled French, enthusiasm: “When I fi rst came Spanish, and Danish students to here, this offi ce [she points to her experience Pingree, and Pingree offi ce in the Old Building], was students to experience such a bathroom. Several rooms had countries. bathtubs as well and some teachers Ms. Dolan believes that to have used to put a board over them as an international experience is what storage.” makes a student a student. It is Being at Pingree for so important to value other cultures long, one would be expected and their languages. to accumulate a drawer full of Ms. Dolan’s “pet peeve” embarrassing moments. Yet Ms. involves her concern that Pingree Dolan brings out her optimistic keep an eye on what is given smile and shares her view on priority. There are so many the question: “I defi nitely had different facets, it is hard to make embarrassing moments—I’ve sure attention is given to all areas, just forgotten what they were. As she explains. She is concerned that you get older, you don’t really some areas can get overemphasized get embarrassed anymore… Or while others could use more remember them,” she says with attention. The lasting message she a laugh. She mentions she has would like to leave with the school Ms. Dolan no specifi c answer of any one is to maintain balance and keep it Photo courtesy of Pingree Archives instance; she has had so many in mind throughout all aspects of ¡Hola! Avez-vous vu des done it all. No one can doubt that wonderful moments that she cannot the program in years ahead. étudiants confondre promener? Ms. Dolan has left her mark on the single out one favorite or proudest One of the things Ms. Dolan This may sound familiar… But school’s history and leaves a great memory. would love to see is a little more where have all these strangers legacy. Founded and directed by female representation in the school. from other countries come from?? Ms. Dolan shared some of Ms. Dolan, the exchange She shares that if you look back, The overlooked beginnings of her favorite memories with the program continues to fl ourish at the majority of school presidents these exchange students have Columns staff, noting that she has Pingree. She has always enjoyed have been males, even though the been uncovered: Ms. Kathleen loved the numerous positions she international living experiences: student body is made up of mostly Dolan, who is retiring this year, held at Pingree, especially her England, France, South America, females. She would also like to see has spearheaded the international 23 years as Academic Dean. Her Denmark—she had called each her a female headmaster in the future. exchange program at Pingree for Pingree career spans three decades; home. What fi rst inspired her to She clarifi es that although our more than three decades. But that’s she fi rst entered the school in 1976 start up an exchange program was male leaders are wonderful, it is not all. College counselor, Dean of to teach French and Spanish. She a call from a school in Denmark. important for girls to see females students, Academic Dean, Assistant left two years later but returned in Eleven years ago, several teachers in a position of power and aspire to Head, Acting Head, English, 1982 to teach English and hold the had contacted her to request a reach that level as well. French and Spanish teacher—She’s position of a College Counselor. visit to Pingree. Their interaction

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