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Volume CXXXIII, Number 4 The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey March 9, 2007 High Turnout at Battle of the Bands Boosts Tensions and Donations money. We made announce- charity headed by Pingry By EVAN ROSENMAN (V) ments, posters, and t-shirts adjunct music teacher Mark On February 23, 2007, al- to promote the Battle.” Watson. The organization most two hundred students Laud and Waterbury also sponsors life-saving open- and parents from school proposed the event to Stu- heart surgeries for children and the surrounding area at- dent Government and were in India. tended the first-ever Pingry granted a $500 loan to fund After a few opening re- Battle of the Bands in the the prize money and other marks, the event kicked Hauser Auditorium. Five expenses. off with band Studio 7’s bands competed for the title Next, they set about find- rendition of the Red Hot of “Best Band at Pingry,” as ing judges, a process that Chili Peppers’ “Snow (Hey well as a $200 prize and the Matt admitted was done Oh).” Studio 7 includes opening act slot at Spring “somewhat haphazardly.” Luke Beshar (V); the band’s Fling. Judged by a panel They wanted to have “an performance was capped by of students, the bands were equal balance of boys and Beshar’s behind-the-head winnowed down through girls and one representative guitar solo that wowed the three rounds of fierce com- from each grade” as well judges. petition until The Black as “a few teachers,” but The other four bands Dove Front, a band fronted found that no faculty mem- to play were Little Blue, by freshman Nick Rice, bers were interested. They consisting of sophomores Courtesy of Ms. Jane Asch emerged victorious. settled on a panel of seven Cathy Ha, Taha Rakla, Shi- Beth Homan (V), as Cinderella, leads the cast in song. Sam Waterbury (VI) and students who were chosen van Bhavnani, and Bri- Matt Laud (VI), the heads of following a brief survey of an Hart; The Black Dove the Student Activities Com- their musical knowledge Front, with Rice on vocals; mittee, organized the event. base. Finally, with five Chime:Funk:Cheat, with Winter Musical “Into the Woods” Laud explained, “There was bands participating and a Ted Moller (VI), Dan Da- a lot of demand for playing date and venue set, the show vidson (VI), Connor Shee- time by Pingry musicians was ready to go. han (IV), and Aaron Davis Delights Audiences of All Ages during Rufus Gunther Day When the theater opened (III); and soloist Elisabeth two fairy tales and a baker with children. Little Red Riding Hood, and the Christmas Assem- Friday evening, SAC was Youngdahl (VI). By SAM BARON (III) his wife, all singing about their played by Elisabeth Youngdahl (VI), also visits the baker and his bly. Sam and I collectively surprised by the turnout After the initial round, wishes for the future. Cinderella, played by Beth Homan (V), goes wife. She is buying sweets for her decided these people needed of more than 175 people. the judges chose Studio On March 1, 2, and 3, 22 members of the Upper School into the woods to find her mother’s grandmother but is actually snack- a venue…and that’s how “We expected attendance 7, The Black Dove Front, performed “Into the Woods” as grave; Jack, portrayed by Ricky ing on quite a few herself. Battle of the Bands was of about 100 students,” said and Chime:Funk:Cheat to this year’s winter musical. The Zacharias (V), is forced to go into The baker and his wife must born.” Laud, “and at certain times, move onto the finals. Stu- story, written by James Lapine, the woods by his nagging mother, find four items: a white cow, a Sam continued, “Orga- Sam and I thought that was dio 7 performed a rendition shows three fairy tales that inter- played by Maggie Bonadies (IV), few locks of yellow hair, a golden nizing the event consisted a pretty liberal estimate.” of Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet twine while characters journey to sell his beloved, yet old and slipper, and a bright red cape of finding bands that were The surplus of tickets sold Child of Mine,” leading into the woods. unproductive, cow, Milky White. in order to lift the curse. As the interested in playing, get- meant that a $380 dollar many audience members to Director and Upper School Jack goes on to sing a passionate first act unwinds, the characters ting the public interested donation could be given to believe they would win. Not drama teacher Ms. Stephanie Ro- and quite ridiculous love song to find themselves in the woods, all in the event, and raising Hearts Across the Ocean, a to be outdone, The Black mankow chose “Into the Woods” his cow, bidding it farewell. searching for their dreams. Dove Front shined during a because, “As a parent, I fell in love The baker, played by Sam Wa- Mrs. Romankow added, “I felt performance of “Satellites,” with this story about relationships terbury (VI), and his wife, played the play shows the importance of the first song the group and the bond between parents and by Rachel Naar (V), are visited letting go of the past and facing had ever written together. siblings.” by a devilish witch, portrayed by fears.” Inside The Record The play begins with three Ariana Jackson (VI), who curses Continued on Page 6 separate scenes on stage together: them with the inability to bear Continued on Page 7 Two Alumni Start Hip Manhattan Club live music and dancing in- brewer, Session 73 was born to enter a career in broadcast- By NED ADRIANCE (IV) termingled with its unique out of Thomas’s decision to ing, studying it at Denison In a business where the tapas-style menu and dimmed combine his knowledge of College and later working for vast majority of people fail lounge-like lighting, giving live music with experience “Good Morning America.” in their first year, Hunter the patron a sense of comfort from the restaurant busi- However, as Hulshizer noted, Hulshizer ’91 and Peter through the mood. ness. “even though I had planned “Corby” Thomas ’92 have “Session 73 brings the “In my Pingry days, I liked otherwise, I always had an conquered the risky enter- downtown uptown,” said to call myself a musician. interest in entrepreneurial prise of owning a restaurant Hulshizer, who, along with So I had some experience endeavors, so the restaurant with their club, Session 73, Thomas, has filled a niche there, and I had worked in the business is pretty fitting.” located on the Upper East that the Upper East Side has brewing industry, which gave At Pingry, setting the stage Side of Manhattan. lacked for ages: a live music me some foresight for be- for his planned career in Struggling to find a “con- venue where upscale dining ing a restaurateur,” Thomas broadcasting, Hulshizer was Courtesy of The Development Office cept that clicks,” as Hulshiz- collides with a laid-back club elaborated. the president of the Student Ted Moller (VI) chats with sculptor Peter Allen '78 er put it, the club offers a environment. Unlike his business part- Activities Committee: “SAC during the visual arts session on Career Day. passionate atmosphere of A brainchild of an aspiring ner, Hulshizer had planned gave me an opportunity to re- ally lead for the first time—I Are We Moving Too Fast? Alumni Talk to Seniors loved acting in the skits, and David Young (V) discusses the The Pingry Alumni Association writing them even more.” rising expectations of children and the brought successful alumni back to On his experience at effects of "Hurried Child Syndrome" on school to give seniors career advice. the Martinsville Campus, our school. P 3. P 6. Thomas cited the influential tactics of Mr. Adam Rhodie, The Mind Behind J. Crew Photo Students Compete who assigned him to teach a The art gallery is currently hosting class at one point in his high Kevin Korn '94 designs some of a multi-school student photography school career. “Running a the J. Crew clothing that can be seen on exhibition that showcases many stu- staff is like teaching a class,” many students in the hallways. P 4. dents' outstanding work. P 7. Thomas said. “You have to get them to respond in the Shapiro '79 Achieving Winter Season Sports way you want them to. And Success as a Novelist This year's winter sports teams running and managing our and athletes broke records and won staff is one of, if not the, most Novelist and alumna Dani Shapiro championships. P 8. has written her fifth book, "Black and important things that we do at White." P 5. Sections Session 73.” Both partners fondly de- Money or Happiness? News...... 1,6 scribed their years at Pingry. Commentary...... 2-3 Hulshizer explained, “I’m Judges selected Ricky Zacharias so thankful to Pingry. I re- (V) as the winner of this year's Robert Alumni...... 4-5 H. Lebow '58 Oratorical Competition. Arts...... 7 ally felt like I was a part of a Sports...... 8 Courtesy of Session73.com P 6. Two Pingry graduates started a jazz and tapas club on the Upper East Side. Continued on Page 4  THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY MARCH 9, 2007 EDITORIAL The AP Dilemma

While I thought about my classes this year, I came to an interesting realization: every academic class I take has students in it who are not seniors. There is a smattering of juniors, sopho- mores, freshmen, and an eighth grader in my classes throughout the day, and I am in no way taking easy courses. I am taking the second hardest math class in the school, what is known as the hardest science class in the entire school, and even an AP language course—all very difficult courses—and there seems to be, in every one, a large number of younger students. I am fully aware that some students are especially advanced, and I am very glad that our school offers them the opportu- nity to take courses that suit their academic capabilities. I am worried, however, that many students are taking courses that are academically rigorous beyond their years and drowning themselves in work for the sake of resume-building. I will be the first to admit my hypocrisy regarding this issue: I am taking a number of AP courses and Honors-designated courses, some of which I decided to take solely because they would look good on a college application. As it turns out, despite the lack of preferred courses in my schedule, I am very happy with the classes I am taking this year. In some of my classes, however, I hear many underclass- men complain about the difficulty of the work and the stress level that accompanies their plethora of courses. Every time I am around one of these students, I think of David Young’s opinion piece on the opposite page that talks about “Hurried Child Syndrome.” One look at any of these students and you can see how much work and stress they subject themselves to in the name of their studies. These overworked students raise an important question: are they doing all of this work because they want to be challenged in their academic endeavors, or are they doing it because they want to get into a “good” college? The politically correct an- swer is, of course, the former; however, the honest answer in 99 percent of students is the latter. Students spend their high school careers focused on getting into college and not on the high school experience itself. The famous adage says, “The journey is more important than the destination,” but students at our school seem to have the opposite approach. All that is important about high school is getting through so that we can get into college, not about all of the lofty academic ideals that we, as an academic institution, should try to reach. Some may not see this attitude as a problem; after all, it seems to be becoming more and more normal around the country. I see it, however, as an extremely large problem—a problem that threatens the foundation of our school: academic excellence and a positive learning experience. By MATT LAUD (VI) Unfortunately, there is no easy solution to this problem. I know first-hand how hard it is to try to step off the bandwagon, escape academic pressures, and enjoy the journey that is high school—I was one of many who fell into the whirlwind of pressures and succumbed to focusing on my post-high school Say No to Senioritis destination. With the experience I have, however, I offer my preliminary solution to the problem. (after all, we can’t do too wondered why so many same good grade without I propose that we get rid of all “AP” and “Honors” course By SAM ADRIANCE (VI) badly or our parents will get retired people get bored and actually knowing what you designations. In my opinion, there are two major problems with on our backs) but don’t do return to the workforce or were talking about. Which these course titles: the designations do not always reflect the It’s second semester. At much else. For others, even take on new responsibili- was more satisfying? Did level of intensity of the course, and they force teachers to teach this point, even those se- this is more than they’re ties? They have no practice “cheating the system” or towards a test, severely hurting the ability of our school to have niors who still aren’t as- willing to do. enjoying the present, so how actually earning a grade the best possible academic environment. In addition, teachers sured of college acceptance Ultimately, what is this should we expect them to you deserved feel better? lose so much of their teaching power when they are confined know that unless they screw trend really all about? I start when they’re sixty-five If it’s the latter, I hope you to teaching within the boundaries of a standardized test. If our up very, very badly, school certainly understand the years old? realize the intrinsic value of school really cares about the highest quality of academics, we no long matters as far as urge. You might say I caught When we get into col- hard work—not hard work would teach curriculums designed by teachers and experts who colleges are concerned. senioritis a year early—last lege and all of a sudden for a result but hard work understand our school and our students rather than by some So we start showing up far-off, hidden, standardized test company. year I did the bare minimum stop working, it is a blatant as an end in itself—before Most people who attend this school, including me, realize to school late, and some amount of work to get the acknowledgement that the it’s too late. that we are so lucky and privileged to be allowed an opportunity days not showing up at all. grades I wanted and, by only reason we come to In conclusion, I’d like to attend an elite private school in which the level of education We go home at night and those criteria, I was very school every day and the to point out that I’m fully is so high. What we need to do, however, is savor the journey play video games or hang successful. only reason we do any work aware that this op-ed is drip- through high school; otherwise, we will squander all of the out with friends and forget However, I’ve got a new at all is to get a particular ping with self-righteous- benefits in an attempt to look too far ahead. about doing work. For most outlook on school this year. grade. We scream loud and ness. I’m acting like I know of us, this means we study I’m working harder than I clear that we couldn’t care how everyone else should —Josh Freedman for tests and write papers have since I was in middle less about actual learning. live their lives, which is a school (when I was terrified “But it’s just so much tendency that I have a hard of showing up to school more fun this way,” you time dealing with in others. without my homework say, but I disagree with your But I believe strongly that Volume CXXXIII done) just when I’m sup- premise that fun is the most I’m right, and that we’ll all Number 4 posed to be slacking off. important value. Maybe it is be happier in the long run Why? Because school to more fun, but isn’t the more if we make each minute of me is about more than just important question whether life about work and satis- a grade on a report card or it is more satisfying? faction rather than fun and Editors in Chief getting an acceptance letter Try to truly examine what numbness. What I’m trying Photo Editor Catherine Chong Cartoonist from the “right” college. was going on in your mind to say is that I understand Meredith Skiba Josh Freedman Matt Laud It’s this type of thinking the last time you sat in front if I piss you off and you of, “when I’m in middle of the TV for four straight subsequently don’t take me school I’ll work to get into hours, or the last time you seriously, and you won’t be Managing Editor Sports Editors the right high school, and got so drunk you can barely unjustified. But I hope you Technical Director Darina Shtrakhman Andrew Sartorius then I’ll work to get into remember it. Was the thing listen. Jack DiMassimo Cori Hundt the right college, and then that was so attractive to you I have a feeling this plea I’ll work to get the right job, actually pleasurable and sat- is going to fall mostly on and then I’ll work to get the isfying, or was it just numb- deaf ears. I can live with Assistant Editor right promotion, and then ness you were after? that. To be especially bro- I’ll retire, and then I’ll be Think back to the last midic, if one person thinks Copy Editor Evan Rosenman Faculty Advisor Dr. Susan Dineen happy,” that sabotages our time you truly gave your all differently about being a Diana Jiang lives. It leaves no room for to some assignment and got “second semester senior,” the present—we’re always a good grade, an acknowl- then I’ll have accomplished working toward something edgment of your effort. Now something. And if not, at All rights reserved. All contents © 2007 The Pingry Record. Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle after use. else, never being satisfied think back to last time you least I’ll have gotten this with now. Have you ever “BS-ed” your way to the whole thing off my chest.  THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY MARCH 9, 2007 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY MARCH 9, 2007 “Hurried Child Syndrome” is a School-Wide Epidemic

pelled to succeed, over-suc- of Dr. Elkind’s 25th Year the role of a parents’ thera- would be? Playing once in I bring these points for By DAVID YOUNG (V) ceed, and super-succeed in Edition of his celebrated pist, feeding them what they a while just for play’s fun? consideration and hope to all that they do inside and “Hurried Child,” which wish to hear at times and How about the benefits with gently nudge everyone to I had planned to start outside of school, all prefer- launched global awareness averting potential conflicts all the hurrying? Going to look at the larger picture, a with a poll among students ably in record time. for this rampant problem of at others. the best colleges: does it picture that I shall refer to to find out if the prevail- A hurried child is a child childhood gone awry. Children are often por- really matter and would as “wholistic education,” an ing sentiment on campus who grows up too fast, end- We live in a culture that trayed as little adults, and it enhance in any way the ideal centered on nurturing supports the contention in- ing up with all the problems stresses relentless success. the marked technological quality of one’s well being a child’s interests and tal- sinuated by “Hurried Child of an early adult. This in- Being successful early in and media advances enhance many years down the road? ents without instilling any Syndrome.” In preparation cludes stress, depression, life often represents the sum the image of super-kids, Would anybody else really fear in that child for early for this poll, I sampled a anxiety, lack of self-confi- total of all parental anxiet- roles that children are often care? Models for success: failure in life. I hope that the few questions like, “Do dence or self-esteem, and ies projected into a child’s asked to fulfill. Hurried can the human being be topic here will also foster you feel hurried or have too all the other bodily and e d u c a t i o n . through child- downsized to a model that some inner reflection as to much to do?” or “Do you mental ailments that used The child is Children are com- hood to super- serves others more than whether this “Hurried Child feel your parents and your to afflict only adults. The expected to pelled to succeed, achieve, it is oneself? Would money and Syndrome” might be easily teachers expect too much life of a hurried child can do well not n o w o n d e r material success alone, say, prevented through a slight from you?” or simply, “Are be summed up by one word: only in school over-succeed, and that so many lots of money and lots of adjustment in expectations you happy?” pressure. Pressure is what but outside super-succeed. children are fame, make anyone one iota on everyone’s part, espe- The informal response results from too early an of school as fatigued by happier in life? cially those of parents. that I received to these ques- exposure to tasks and roles well. In many ways, it be- the time they reach their tions was so overwhelming- that the child is not prepared comes a projection of the teens. ly tilted in one direction that for or does not really wish parents’ neurosis and drive Time out: perhaps there EDITORIAL I believed a formal poll was to be prepared for. to succeed in life. The child is the need to slow down! probably not necessary. Af- In the words of Dr. David learns early on that doing It should not all be about ter all, polls are really meant Elkind, Professor of Child well in all of the activities grades, honors, and material A New Approach to to measure differences in Development at Tufts Uni- assigned by the parent leads pursuits. Perhaps educa- tendencies or opinions, not versity, “Americans expose to emotional reward, and tion is about fun, after all. to reestablish that which is their children to overwhelm- this in turn fuels an over- Learning for fun—without Martin Luther King, Jr. already obvious. And what ing pressures, pressures that whelming fear of failure or the need to worry about is obvious is that we all can lead to low self esteem, of any risk-taking. Amus- mastering so many AP’s and live in an era of “Hurried to teenage pregnancy, and ingly, the child soon learns doing so many extracurricu- Child Syndrome,” whereby even to teenage suicide.” to navigate through delicate lar activities—can anyone Martin Luther King, Jr. said in his “Letter from a children are generally com- 2006 saw the publication waters and ends up playing even imagine how nice this Birmingham Jail,” “There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over, and men are no longer willing to be plunged into the abyss of despair. I hope, sirs, you can understand our legitimate and unavoidable The Honor Code: Punishing Those Who impatience.” After reading that charged quotation, I wondered, how was it that on the day meant to com- memorate this great orator that we ended up chatting Actually Deserve to be Punished about Spiderman’s endurance against Green Goblin? experience. be reduced for having the result, closure has still not That day, Alex Van Den Bergh (VI) and I led a By RYAN SELLINGER (VI) On that note, I feel that courage to come forward. really been achieved on this discussion among five other middle schoolers. While the way that the Honor Code An individual learns much issue. Because the school talking about questions like, “Name three people who First of all, I would like is interpreted and enforced from making a mistake and knows there are still many have great power,” the names George W. Bush, Oprah, to state that I completely is both ineffective and in- realizing it was wrong. If he students who were involved Bill Gates, and Spiderman came up. Then everyone agree with the principles that efficient. The Honor Code or she is instead just pun- but did not come forward, commenced to name his or her favorite superheroes. the Honor Code sets forth. I stresses the importance of ished severely after telling closure will not occur. It is Looking back, perhaps, we could have made better believe honor and trust are telling the truth, as it should, the truth, he or she becomes in the school’s best inter- use of our time since laughing probably took up too of the utmost importance, but it does little to encourage angry at the punishment and est to find closure on this much of the discussion. But I’ll just blame the middle and I also believe that in a this ideal in young, growing loses the benefits of learning issue, and as such, they schoolers for that. perfect world no one should minds. from the mistake. Since it should encourage kids to I’m sure if you were to wade through several layers, cheat and no one should lie. Telling the truth, even helps the school for a student come forward, not discour- you could find a connection between the superactiv- Unfortunately, mistakes hap- after making the mistake of to admit the wrongdoing, age them with the threat of ist and the superhero. Walking out of the classroom, pen. Due in part to the high initially lying, takes a great that should be taken into ac- punishment. however, I was confused as to why we were talking levels of competition within deal of courage and should count regardless of the initial I think that the fact that about privilege and leadership qualities. Having heard the college admissions pro- be treated as such, as this ac- mistake made. we have an Honor Code in and read some of his great speeches, such a discussion cess, students may make tion helps both the students I have gone to Pingry for place is great, and I com- topic seemed to miss the mark. King dealt with racial poor, impulsive decisions. and faculty. By admitting the past four years and have pletely agree with having equality, not gravity-defying mutants. No amount of punishment his or her mistake, the stu- seen a large number of inci- it, but I also believe that the While I would usually ignore such an awkwardly will ever change that. dent is able dences take school will never be able planned discussion, another students’ confusion The most important thing, to learn and Punishment should p l a c e i n to create an incentive for prompted me to realize that a lack of clarity may have however, is how an individ- grow from be reduced for having w h i c h t h e students to tell the truth by greater ramifications. The administration’s failure to ual reacts once the mistake the experi- school’s in- doing what they have done in make clear-cut connections between Martin Luther has been made. Students ence. Also, the courage to come terpretation the past. I think that in order King’s message and the implications of privilege had can either admit that they because the forward. of the Honor for all of this dishonesty to led this student to believe that some people wanted have made a mistake, ac- student has Code has in- stop, the school must give diversity so that they could feel superior to others. I’m cept responsibility for their told the truth, terfered with students a reason to be hon- sure this is not the message the framers of this discus- actions, and hope to learn it allows the administration the administration’s ability est. We do not live in an ideal sion intended. from the experience, or they to act on that information to seek justice and achieve world, and most individuals After some more discussion with this student, it was can lie and hope that they and punish the student ac- closure. Many of the major still make decisions based revealed that even her own original statements confused cordingly. are not proven to be guilty. episodes that have occurred on a cost-benefit analysis of her. This is all very understandable, for this student was I am not suggesting that I believe that it is beneficial have resulted in those who their situations. If students trying only to make a connection between the discussion a student who tells the truth tell the truth being punished see that those who tell the to all parties if a student about privilege and Martin Luther King, who became shouldn’t be punished for and those who lie being truth get punished to the admits his or her mistake, the face of the successful civil rights movement. the original mistake, but I rewarded by not being pun- maximum and those who regardless of the circum- I understand that by discussing privilege, students stances, and learns from that think the punishment should ished at all. Who does this lie don’t get punished at all, system benefit? their first reaction is going could realize that they could use their privilege to help A party occurred dur- to be to lie. those without it. And yes, King’s achievements and ing my sophomore year, in Therefore, I propose that views went beyond just racial inequality. He wanted which many athletes had when the administration is to deal with justice and peace on the whole, dealing Congratulations to Jessica been drinking during their making disciplinary deci- with other, less popular topics like his opposition to the athletic season, and only a sions regarding a student, Vietnam War. Therefore, I can see why administrators Westerman on being elected handful of players got sus- they either reward a student might not have focused solely on racial diversity. pended for their actions (the for telling the truth by reduc- Nonetheless, a more straightforward approach that Student Body President for ones who admitted to drink- ing the punishment or don’t established a connection between King’s views and ing). The ones that lied were punish them for lying if, after achievements and the discussion would have helped the upcoming 2007-2008 able to play. A Physics exam lying, they voluntarily come students take away the right message or any message was stolen this past year and forward and tell the truth. If at all. school year! every student involved had someone has the courage to This is particularly important in a year in which the initial response to deny admit they did something the anonymous letter debacle may have left some sore any involvement at all. The wrong, regardless of the wounds within the community. Although the adminis- result: two students were original mistake, then he or tration may have been wary of pouring salt on those expelled for the actions of she will help everyone. healing wounds, it would have been better to take that We would also like to recognize Ricky many and those that lied and I believe that if you give risk and confront the issue head on. kept their mouth shut remain students an incentive to tell Zacharias and Jay Sogliuzzo for well-run unpunished. the truth, it will be much campaigns and for stepping up to run for This does not encourage easier to handle many of other students to come for- these recurring problems —Catherine Chong this position. ward and admit any involve- and, as a result, everyone in ment in the matter and, as a the school will benefit.  THE PINGRY RECORD ALUMNI FEATURE MARCH 9, 2007 Korn '94 Infuses Past into Designs Sussman '03 Incites Activism dent, you live with J.Crew and Friday morning assemblies, By DARINA SHTRAKHMAN (V) holding forums. him to write clearly and logically. By DIANA JIANG (IV) Polo. It’s something I’ve always German classes, his first day of with JENNY GORELICK (III) An on-campus protest that he “Pingry did a good job of fostering related to,” Korn said. school in seventh grade, and his organized senior year was shut independent thought and creativ- Kevin Korn ’94 is putting his He accepted J.Crew’s job last on Graduation Day. Former Student Body President down by the administration. “I ity. Most teachers I experienced talents to work at J.Crew as the offer because he’s always loved He fondly recalls the “Blair- Aaron Sussman ’03, a Govern- know they don’t want to risk promoted that kind of thinking senior concept designer, build- the lifestyle the brand represent- stown retreats and the endless ment and American Studies major upsetting parents or the Board,” and pushed you to consider things ing the overall men’s business ed, as well as its northeastern memories that were created at Wesleyan, recently founded an Sussman said. “But there was defi- from different perspectives,” he by working on catalogs and the flair. He also credits his interest there.” online magazine called Incite. nitely a good deal of dishonesty said. Internet. in how he was raised: “That He was also at Pingry during The mission of the magazine, about the whole thing. The reasons His favorite Pingry teachers In the fashion industry, he northeast prep school mentality the memorable construction of according to the website, is to administrators told everyone for include Dr. Dineen, Mr. Raby, always works a year in advance, almost gets engraved in you,” the new soccer field for the 1994 “connect political commentary shutting the whole thing down Mr. Sluyter, Mr. Romano and Dr. figuring out what the “next thing he said. Italian World Cup Soccer team. and social action by displaying were not the reasons they prom- Desimone, and he enjoyed Mr. for clothing” will be and what Though Korn graduated As an enthusiastic member of the intelligent and insightful com- ised me they’d give.” Keating’s and Mrs. Geacintov’s colors and designs the company from Pingry thirteen years ago, the soccer team, the first thing mentary from students and others Sussman is involved not only Freedom class. In addition, he should pursue. It is both a teach- he still has ties to Pingry and that comes to his mind about life on political issues.” in political activism and journal- thought “Mr. Rohdie was an ing and a learning experience: recently attended Career Day. at Pingry is playing in a shoot- He believes that magazines ism but also stand-up comedy excellent advocate for students each season, J.Crew learns He still retains some of his best out during the county finals. like Incite excel on college cam- and radio broadcasting. He traces and really reasonable for an ad- from its customers what they friends from his senior year in Korn has always worked puses because there is constant his engagement in stand-up back ministrator.” want and teaches them about high school, and “in a weird on the design end of the cloth- conversation about controversial to reading announcements at He said he “had a great time in what will be fashionable in the way, I still turn to [them] for ing companies by building the topics, which can be developed Monday assemblies. At Wesleyan, class with most Pingry teachers” coming months. advice, not just on career but identities of their brands. into political journalism and social he enjoys arranging shows with and credits them for having a good At Loyola College in Balti- also on life,” he said. In the future, however, he is action. a group called Punchline. He influence on his education. more, Maryland, Korn majored Some of his most influential looking to expand his design Sussman’s political activism was also given access to his own After college, Sussman plans in advertising and fine arts, fo- teachers were Mr. Norman skills beyond the fashion indus- was also encouraged by Pingry radio show. on working in civil liberties and cusing mainly on photography. LaValette and Mr. Miller Bu- try. He hopes to bring his life- teachers. Sussman said, “A lot of Sussman says that he is able eventually attending law school. He went on to a design school gliari. style design into other avenues people have the view that Pingry’s to balance his many interests by “Journalism and Constitutional in New York City for two years, “Mr. Bugliari was, hands such as restaurants, resorts, and elitist, traditional, conservative in knowing how to work efficiently Law is what I’m really interested then worked for Abercrombie & down, one of the best teachers hotels. He’s very interested in that aspect, but there are some very and still have time to do things he in pursuing,” he said, “and I think Fitch and Ralph Lauren. When I’ve had, both on the soccer field creating photography books progressive teachers there.” cares about, something he learned they are really interrelated. With he went back to Abercrombie and in life,” Korn said. or books on interior design, He also believes that there during his time at Pingry. He said, the Patriot Act and other affronts to & Fitch, J.Crew discovered One of his favorite memories and considers exploring other are many opportunities to be “When your obligations are some- the Constitution launched by this him and wanted to hire him to is passing by Coach Bugliari’s interests in cooking, fine arts, politically active at Pingry. While thing that you really enjoy doing, government, there’s plenty for me build a team to grow its men’s office to the sound of classical and different cultures. at Pingry, Sussman tried to expose it’s easier to force yourself to meet to do in the next couple years. It business. music. For Pingry students in search fellow students to discussions the commitments.” takes an honest media to interpret “Growing up as a Pingry stu- He still vividly remembers of a career, Korn suggests “try- about Iraq by taking them to ral- Pingry also helped Sussman the pretty scary stuff that’s going ing out as many avenues as you lies, having demonstrations, and prepare for college by teaching on in the world today.” can with internships, traveling abroad, and talking to as many teachers and friends as possible. Anything you think you may like, you should go for it and not hold back. The more experi- ences, the better!” Courtesy of incitemagazine.org Parsons '91 Brings Science to the Small Screen became interested in taking on her calling in the film and TV values that have stayed with her. By EVAN ROSENMAN (V) new roles in the process of craft- industry—non-fiction, science- She came to the Martinsville Danielle Parsons ’91 has ing films. “I was just itching to oriented programming. Campus soon after its completion never let boundaries stop her produce a movie,” she said, and She soon began working and loved the “modern and cut- from pursuing her dreams. She so she decided to take a produc- on The History Channel series ting-edge” look of the building.

has traveled to many diverse lo- ing credit on the film that would “Modern Marvels” as an associ- “I remember really agreeing with cations and across many different become 1998’s straight-to-video ate producer and later as a field the aesthetics of the floor,” she “Beach Movie.” Production took producer. The experience, as she said, chuckling. Courtesy of JCrew.com fields of study in her ever-evolv- ing career in the film industry. a year, during which she was described it, was both fascinating She also fondly remembers With the establishment of exposed to virtually every aspect and enjoyable. “Getting to meet the labs she did in science class, her own production company, of the filmmaking process, from scientists, experts, engineers, and which first ignited her interest in Session 73 is a Popular Wholesome Pictures, last year, “an idea to a script to shooting travel to different countries was biology. Parsons seems poised to head for to editing.” like doing a term paper every four Most of all, Pingry’s sense of even more adventures—and even After “Beach Movie,” Parsons months,” she explained. community, of “being affiliated greater success—at this stage in decided she wanted to move on to Yet, striving for more creative with a place,” has stayed with Hangout for Celebs her career. more meaningful projects. As she independence, Parsons decided her. including Mike Ditka, who put it, “Living in L.A., it doesn’t to start Wholesome Pictures in “The film business is incred- Continued From Page 1 frequents 73, the late Tito Parsons attended Pingry from 2nd to 10th grade and then gradu- take long to start to feel your 2006. She is currently working ibly silly,” she said, “but it is Puente, and many Yankee brain atrophying.” She worked on a playful TV series about also inhospitable at times. The family and felt prepared for team-members. Additionally, ated from Trinity High School in 1991. She attended Smith Col- for a time at Orion Pictures, bugs and life on the small scale grounding I received at Pingry the world to come.” Saturday Night Live cast MGM, and Destination Films and is hoping to find distribution has really boosted my staying Thomas added, however, members often relax after a lege for a year before transferring to Harvard University, where she before moving back to New York with PBS. power out here.” “I really didn’t like to wear a show at Session 73, and even and volunteering at the Museum “It’s more a ‘Pee Wee’s Play- With that idea in mind, Par- collared shirt everyday, that’s shot a sketch with Kate Hud- majored in Biology for two years. However, “not wanting to spend of Natural History. house’ than it is ‘Nova,’” she sons has some advice for current for sure.” son in the back lounge. To She then traveled to Venezue- explained. “It’s like David At- and future Pingry students. “Use According to the two club add to this list, Hulshizer and [her] life in a lab coat,” she even- tually shifted her concentration to la and filmed insects in the jungle tenborough meets ‘Alice in Won- your Pingry education to make owners, their years of manag- Thomas have made casual for several months. These experi- derland.’” the world a better place," she ing Session 73 have passed Social Studies. conversation with Giants’ ences “rekindled my interest in Looking back at her years said. “And definitely pursue your just as quickly as their days After graduation, she moved running back Tiki Barber and science,” and upon her return at Pingry, Parsons recalls both dreams—it’s such a cliché, but at Pingry. out to Los Angeles with the inten- comedian/actor Will Ferrell. to L.A., Parsons finally realized minor details and overarching it’s still worth doing.” “Session 73 has evolved Just as the club has evolved tion of getting into the film and rapidly over the years. We over the years, Hulshizer TV industry. realized that as our crowd has and Thomas have changed “I wanted to make children’s changed, everything about accordingly as a result of television for girls,” she said. the club had to change—and their participation in the She quickly landed at MPCA, we’ve gotten pretty creative. business. a “very busy independent pro- We’ve got Salsa and Tango “I’ve certainly had to grow duction company,” where she dancing lessons on Mon- up in a hurry,” said Thomas, worked as the assistant to the days and Tuesdays now,” “and I’ve been challenged to company’s president, Steve Sta- Hulshizer noted. manage myself and my risks bler. She gained experience in Originally a jazz club, the more effectively.” “the nuts and bolts of produc- early to mid-twenties audi- Both of the Pingry alumni tion” there. ence inspired Hulshizer and are eagerly awaiting the Pin- One of her greatest achieve- Thomas to recruit more rock gry Reunion Event they are ments was spearheading negotia- and roll bands and artists to hosting at Session 73. “We’ve tions between IATFE, the crew fill Session 73’s live music hosted events in the past, and workers’ union, and MPCA. Over quota. they’ve just been amazing. nine months, Parsons worked to The changes are not just We all enjoy ourselves so hammer out the details of what in the music heard at Session much,” described Thomas. would become the first-ever 73. “The place started with Looking to the future, union deal with a low-budget a general décor, but we’ve Hulshizer expressed his am- production company. really transformed the place bitions for Session 73: “I She also worked on “Beverly to give it a modern, velvety don’t plan to do this forever. Hills Ninja” and “Kingpin,” in atmosphere,” said Thomas. I don’t want to go to bed which she acts in a short scene As they have seen styles at 4 a.m. for the rest of my opposite Bill Murray as “Darlene come and go, Session 73’s life, but it’s certainly been the Potato Bar Waitress.” owners have crossed paths Courtesy of Discovery.com and continues to be a wild Yet as time passed, Parsons with many famous faces, experience.” Danielle Parsons '91 studied insects in Venezuela.  THE PINGRY RECORD ALUMNI FEATURE MARCH 9, 2007 Dr. Clapcich '84 Drums for Charity Leading Papers Feature Alum about Freud and John Dewey and advertisement writer for Old Biological Sciences in 1988. He who plays the drums, says that By DARINA SHTRAKHMAN (V) By ANDREW SARTORIUS (IV) then continued on to Columbia the band has played on and off American cultural criticism.” Navy last summer. He did not work for the col- Currently, three of his former University College of Physicians over the years and has recently When it comes to journalism, “Ah, only a sophomore. You’ve and Surgeons where he earned begun playing in clubs and bars lege newspaper, The Stanford Stanford professors are writing Gideon Lewis-Kraus ’98 seems Daily, because he says “it is books that he is editing. still got the best years ahead of his M.D. in 1992. He did three throughout New York City. He is to have already mastered the art. you,” Dr. Anthony Clapcich ’84 residencies: the first in pediatrics using The Prescriptions to raise laughable compared to its equiva- At the moment, he notes, “I Lewis-Kraus, the former dep- lents at the Ivies.” am most interested in long form, chuckled over the telephone. With at the University of Michigan, the money for a foundation dedicated uty editor of The Threepenny the static, his deep laughs became second in anesthesiology at The to his nephew, Michael Clapcich. He did, however, work for narrative non-fiction, like New Review, has also written for the the collegiate humor magazine, Yorker, Harper type stuff. I also low whispers. “Remember, you Johns Hopkins University, and Michael was born with a rare Los Angeles Times, the New only go to high school once. Man, the third in pediatric cardiac anes- retinal disease that is causing him The Chaparral. “We have had a really enjoy book-reviewing. I York Times, and The Believer, historically antagonistic relation- figure that right now I have a three you’d better make the most of thesiology, also at the University to go blind. “In 2005, we held a and he’s only in his twenties. it, or you’ll only look back and of Michigan. He is currently an concert at the Children’s Hospital ship with the Daily for the 100 to five month attention span. I like At Pingry, Lewis-Kraus said, years that we’ve both existed. the format of a magazine article, regret it.” Assistant Professor of Pediatrics for my nephew, Michael,” he “I was pretty academically fo- Clapcich first came to says. “We’ve started cused, though I did a lot of Pingry as a sophomore a research foundation photography.” from New Providence for him, and we play His favorite teachers included High School. “I’d never benefit concerts in the Mr. Miles Boyd and Mr. Charles even heard of the place city. Most recently, in Coe. He said, “I always thought until Mr. Bugliari ap- November, we sold out the English teachers were ex- proached me about play- The Mission, a well- cellent. Favorites that come to ing soccer,” he recalls. known nightclub in mind include Mr. Keating, Dr. “But once I got there, I New York. We hope to Dineen, and Mr. Sluyter. I highly fell in love with Pingry continue raising money recommend that everyone take Courtesy of threepennyreview.com right away.” Clapcich for Michael.” Freedom with Mr. Keating and That’s where I discovered that I but I imagine something these remembers being as- Clapcich continues Mrs. Geacintov.” was interested in writing beyond days will seem worth spending a tounded in particular to visit Pingry and fol- Lewis-Kraus attended Stan- a narrow academic arena,” he couple of years on to do a book; by the intense academic low the soccer team ford University and graduated said. I just haven’t found something focus of Pingry. because of the “sense in 2002 with a degree in Com- After college, Lewis-Kraus in- worth investing in yet.” Although Clapcich of history and com- parative Literature and American terned at a literary journal called In terms of writing advice, was at Pingry for only munity.” “It’s amazing Studies. Despite a double major, McSweeney’s and edited the Lewis-Kraus says, “The best three years, he devel- going to some of those he said the workload was man- Threepenny Review for over two piece of advice is to pick the sort oped a strong bond with Courtesy of wausauwindow.com alumni functions,” he ageable. “Stanford is so focused years. Afterwards, he started free- of magazine or newspaper that many teachers. His fa- Clapcich works at New York Presbyterian. says. “I’ve seen people on the practical sciences, like lancing and book-reviewing, and you would most admire and try vorite teacher was Mr. who graduated in 1929! economics and engineering, that now he just writes freelance. to work there in some capacity as Ernie Shawcross, who taught and Anesthesiology at New York That really says something about Presbyterian Hospital and Direc- the humanities departments are In the process, he has had an intern or editorial assistant or chemistry. “Mr. Shawcross was the community. I’ve got a much happy to have you, and they will other miscellaneous but very copy editor. That’s probably the a legend. You’ve never heard of tor of Pediatric Cardiothoracic stronger bond with Pingry than Anesthesia at the Children’s Hos- let you take whatever you want. I interesting jobs, including a best way to get started and then him before because he retired Columbia. It’s got a very special wrote a thesis in both departments one-month stint as a corporate just hope for a big break.” fifteen years ago. But man, he’d pital of New York. place in my heart.” been at Pingry for sixty years. Clapcich says that his interest He’d been in WWII in the Navy in the human body and medicine and told us about how he’d seen began as a child. “As a kid, I the Hiroshima bombing.” was fascinated by the body, how Dani Shapiro '79 Completes Fifth Book Clapcich also became close it worked, how it broke down. her latest novel, “Black and provoking questions for me fiction as well. I just had an friends with Mr. Li, his advisor. I wanted to understand illness By MELISSA LOEWINGER (VI) White,” will hit shelves in because so much of what essay come out in this book “Mr. Li was great because he because there’s a comfort in April. I write about is ‘what if,’ about writers’ first concert knowing what’s going on inside challenged me to see education Novelist Dani Shapiro Ms. Shapiro said, “I’m re- taking something out of my experiences called ‘The in a completely different way. the human body. I guess I be- ’79, a member of the first ally very proud of my newer lieved in the adage, ‘Knowledge personal experience and Show I’ll Never Forget.’ I He pushed me very hard.” Other co-ed graduating class, has books. I feel that ‘Black pushing it to extremes.” wrote about Bruce Springs- teachers who influenced him were is power.’” published four novels, one In his spare time, Clapcich is a and White’ is my best book. Ms. Shapiro never seri- teen. My works do not deal Mr. Nazario and Mr. Bugliari. autobiography, and sev- Writers have the chance to ously considered a career with Pingry specifically, but After Pingry, Clapcich went member of a band, The Prescrip- tions. He originally started the eral essays. Currently, she get better with each book.” other than writing. She said, some of them include the to Columbia University, where teaches creative writing at She matriculated at the “I acted in my late teens, atmosphere of Pingry: my he graduated with a degree in band in medical school, with his friend Dr. Mike Marvin. Clapcich, Wesleyan University, and “Old Campus” in Hillside, but mostly because I fell high school boyfriend who where she was a member of into it and got some acting went to Pingry, going to the the tennis team and wrote jobs doing TV commer- Springsteen concert, going sporadically for The Record. cials and stuff like that. It into Manhattan.” Gross '04 Masters the Stage Sharing a link with today’s seemed very appealing at the Her advice to aspiring sophomores, Ms. Shapiro re- time, but I wasn’t actors and singers, this business is to find an agent and started look- members pondering Finny’s remotely good at it. ing for roles. I also found out that so fickle that you can be the Dustin By HALLIE BIANCO (V) plummet from the tree in “A However, it gave I wanted to take up fencing from Hoffman or Judi Dench, but for Separate Peace,” a novel still reasons out of your control, not me great material Halley Wegryn Gross ’04 has that movie.” present in the sophomore succeed in this business. So it’s as a writer.” hit the big time since graduating While at Pingry, Gross acted curriculum. from Pingry, acting in off-Broad- in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie very good to have options, espe- W h e n a s k e d Ms. Shapiro grew up in way shows, television, and mov- Brown” in Middle School and cially when you’re starting out.” what sparked her ies. She is currently working as an participated in “a review of either At NYU, Gross is majoring in Madison Square in the West- interest in pursuing actress and studying screenwriting Andrew Lloyd Webber or Steven screenwriting with a specific focus minster section of Hillside, writing as a career, at the Gallatin School of New Sondheim music.” She was also a on writing for television comedy. in walking distance from Ms. Shapiro said, “I York University (NYU). member of the chorus. Looking towards life after gradu- the school. Living in such think that becoming Two years ago, Gross received Looking back, she most fondly ation, she has “no idea if I want proximity to the school had a novelist is more rave reviews for her off-Broadway recalls her Lower School group of to act for the rest of my life. I’ve its advantages and disadvan- something you are performance as Donna in “Hur- friends, who would refer to them- never allowed myself to get so tages. She said, “A lot more than something you lyburly,” which she called “an selves as “The Three Musketeers,” committed to the idea because of kids smoked back then, and I become interested incredible opportunity for learning and a creative writing workshop the constant rejection you get in was one of them. I got kicked in. I was always one because it was a chance to work hosted by the English department this business. If I had the chance to off the tennis team because of those kids who with so many well-respected and towards the end of her high school write comedy for TV, it would be the tennis coach lived right read, and so much experienced actors.” career. amazing. It’s a ‘don’t even need to in the neighborhood and saw of what I learned, I Last year, she played Jenny in “I really love the English de- ask’ kind of thing. I’d love it.” me smoking.” learned from books, “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,” partment. They were really sup- For now, Gross is happy where Ms. Shapiro graduated and that was part also off-Broadway. portive of me,” she said. she is because “at the end of the from Sarah Lawrence Uni- of it. But becom- Most recently, Gross tried For students interested in act- day, it’s not what you’re working versity, married screenwriter ing a writer is one something new, taking the part ing, Gross has this advice: “Have a on, it’s really about who you’re Michael Maren, and had of those paths that Courtesy of Amazon.com of Nadine in “The Babysitters.” backup plan, because even for the working with. And I’m working a son, Jacob, who is now you can’t really call a career young authors is, “ Just read Before that, she “played only kids who are incredibly talented and learning with great people.” seven. “Jacob’s influenced because every single story and read and read. Think of dark characters or inappropriate my work enormously. I don’t is really different. For me, I books as living things you things.” The feature film, which write about him per se. He’s went to grad school and got really have a relationship is set for release later this year, like the one sort of sacred an M.F.A. (Master of Fine with, not as static or intimi- boasts a cast that includes Cynthia off-limits subject for me in Arts) at Sarah Lawrence. dating. Also, no one becomes Nixon. any sort of nonfiction way,” They had a really good writ- a writer because things are Discussing filming, she said, Ms. Shapiro said. totally right in your life. “It was really my first chance to ing program. I wrote my first “In my new novel ‘Black There’s a certain outsider- get to work with girls my own age, novel while there—it was ness. I think that most of who were all at the same level as and White,’ the story is of a my thesis.” me in the business. It was just a famous photographer who, Her New Jersey back- the time, if I can reach back really great opportunity to have when one of her daughters is ground has indeed influenced to my Pingry days at all, I people I could enjoy on a personal very young, takes some very her writing, Ms. Shapiro very much felt like an out- level; it made going to work a provocative and disturb- confessed. As she explained, sider. That’s a very useful blast, a lot like camp.” ing photos of her daughter. “My first and second novels thing for a writer to feel. Gross decided she wanted to The central question for are set in New Jersey, always You don’t want to be in the act at the age of nine when she saw me is where the boundar- a kind of leafy suburban world you’re writing about, “The Addams Family” for the first ies are between artist and enclave similar to where because, if you’re writing time. She said, “I totally wanted to Courtesy of IMDB.com subject, parent and child. we lived. New Jersey has from inside of it, you’re not be Wednesday Addams, so I tried Halley Gross '04 played Donna in “Hurlyburly.” Those were very thought- influenced some of my non- seeing it clearly.”  THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS MARCH 9, 2007 Seniors Learn from Successful Second Annual Speech Contest Alumni at Career Day Sessions Showcases Best Young Orators numerous accomplishments, Heather Benjamin (VI) based on both the content of it’s everything else.” By JENNIFER SOONG (III) paving a path for many of the found the Media career dis- By HENRIETTA HAKES (IV) the students’ speeches and Scott Eckenthal (V) spoke current generation’s most cussion to be the most re- the quality of their presenta- last, dealing with the subject On Friday, January 26, talented money managers. In warding because “it was For the second year in a tions. Students who received and causes of cheating. “Do 2007, the seniors were able 1989, Weymar received the centered more around the row, students competed this the highest scores from a you want to get that grade to get a taste of their future Pingry Letter In Life Award, students rather than the winter in Pingry’s public panel of two to three judges or just be content with your directions in life by partici- the highest honor given to speakers. We went around speaking contest. Accord- moved on to the finals. The work ethic?” he asked. pating in the Pingry Alumni an alumnus, for his intel- in a circle talking about why ing to Dr. David Korfhage, six finalists then presented in Zacharias characterized Association’s eighth annual ligence, talent, and success. we’d signed up to come to coordinator of this year’s front of the school on Friday, the whole experience “as one Career Day. After attending this talk, the media discussion, what Dr. Robert H. LeBow ’58 February 2, and were evalu- of the few opportunities I Created in 1999 by Mrs. the seniors each attended kind of media we were in- Memorial Oratorical Prize, ated by a group of teachers get throughout the academic Jacqueline (Jackie) Sullivan, three consecutive career terested in, etc. Media was “Almost every Pingry gradu- and external moderators, year to express myself with Career Day has been a learn- session groups. The careers my favorite by far. All three ate will have to do some including alumni. almost total creative con- ing experience geared to consisted of a wide range of of the speakers were really form of public speaking. The Jessica Westerman (V) trol. I love a chance to try “expose seniors to potential choices: Advertising/Mar- animated, articulate, and competition raises awareness spoke first, dis- career paths.” keting, Media, Law, Medi- inspiring.” and gives students something cussing social re- This year, the seniors cine, Sports Management/ Dan Davidson (VI) en- to aspire to. It’s important sponsibility and a began their day with advice Marketing, Fine and Visual joyed interacting with speak- to be able to communicate person’s duty as from the keynote speaker, F. Arts, Behavioral Science, ers who were “enthusiastic ideas effectively, and we a human being to Helmut Weymar ‘54. After Entrepreneurship, and In- about helping seniors find give students a vehicle to help others. earning his degree at the vestment Banking/Finance, internships and jobs.” practice.” Andrew Wein- Massachusetts Institute of as well as the addition of Julian Quintanilla (VI), This year’s winner was stock (IV) followed, Technology (MIT), Weymar a new group, Applied Sci- who attended the Finance, last year’s second-runner-up, bringing to light the began his career by advising ence. Of these discussion Medicine, and Law career Ricky Zacharias (V). Andrew detrimental effects Nabisco on how to buy co- groups, Management/Mar- groups, found the law career Sartorius (IV) took the title of steroids in pro- coa and other commodities. keting proved to be the most advice the most worthwhile. of second-runner-up and fessional and high In 1969, he launched his own popular among the seniors, The law group advised the Scott Eckenthal (V) received school sports. business, becoming one of followed by Banking/Fi- students “to utilize the Pin- the first-runner-up award. Daniel Schuchin- the first people to use math- nance. gry Alumni network and the First organized last year, sky (IV), the third speaker, articulated ematical techniques to do In each group, alumni college alumni network, as the competition gives stu- the possibility of commodities trading. Ever who had worked in that alumni always make time for dents in grades ten and elev- en a chance to test their Facebook to evolve since, his company, Com- specific field talked to se- a fellow Pingry alumnus in rhetorical acumen in front to consumers’ needs modities Corp. (now part of niors about their jobs and need, and as such, it was our of a larger audience. They and combine new Goldman Sachs), has had experiences. obligation to help out our compete for a cash prize, technologies. fellow Pingry as well as a copy of Dr. A n d r e w S a r - alumni in their LeBow’s book, “Health Care torius (IV) spoke time of need.” Meltdown: Confronting the about immigration In general, Myths and Fixing Our Fail- and how Americans C a r e e r D a y ing System.” no longer belong Courtesy of the Development Office proved to be a Dr. LeBow, who died in to one sovereign Ricky Zacharias delivers his winning success, allow- 2003, was a renowned public nation but are “all speech about money and happiness. ing seniors to speaker; he lectured all over c i t i z e n s o f t h e see what pos- the world on the need for world.” and please people, get them sible career op- healthcare reform. Ricky Zacharias (V) used thinking, or at least keep a tions they have The competition is made humor to express the correla- couple awake,” he elabo- open to them. possible by donations from tion between money and hap- rated. “It’s wonderful to get a As Benjamin his classmates of 1958 and piness, citing statistics and chance to express views that said, “It was is held in his memory. real-life examples to draw I’ve explored personally in nice to talk to In the first stage of the the conclusion that “it’s not a competitive environment, certain alumni contest, held on January money that makes us happy; and it’s really fun.” who had differ- 26, 13 participating stu- ent careers rath- dents wrote and presented a er than someone speech to a panel of faculty who had been members and outside judges. S.A.C. Inaugurates boxed into one. Speeches had to be four to The entire ex- five minutes long, serious in Courtesy of the Development Office nature, and did not need to Sam Waterbury (VI) chats with Jen Joel '94. perience was re- Battle of the Bands ally valuable.” be memorized. Scores were The audience waited with Continued From Page 1 bated breath. Rice recalled, “We were definitely on the Chime:Funk:Cheat also edge of our seats!” Sterner Warns Students about Drunk Driving charmed the crowd with a The Black Dove Front’s out of the car after hitting a tree. a peep.” many years later. “I didn’t take highly entertaining, semi- logo appeared on the large By LIANE GOLE (III) Even though he was not dead, Math teacher Mr. Fredrick care of my friends,” Mr. Sterner interactive performance of auditorium screen, and the he had tree branches penetrating Hedengren also found the speech said, “and I’ll regret it for the rest “The Lemon Song” by Led winners exchanged hand- On Friday, February 22, Mark his arm and foot, and had broken moving. He said, “The thing that of my life.” Although Mr. Sterner Zeppelin. shakes and hugs with the Sterner came to Pingry to teach nine ribs which then punctured really got to me is that he’s living said, “It’s mentally exhausting Chime:Funk:Cheat’s per- members of Chime:Funk: students the dangers of drunk his internal organs. Yet despite with guilt for the rest of his life.” to get up on stage every day and formance was followed by Cheat before returning to driving by telling his life story. Although Katie Contess (IV) a lengthy and painful recovery, tell my story,” he still relives his a few minutes of chatter the stage for one final per- Mr. Sterner is a speaker for the Sterner’s physical wounds were agreed that Sterner’s life story horrific experience many times as Sam and Matt called for formance of “Good Times CampuSpeak program, which is far more superficial than his emo- influenced her, she said, “The a year, even though he does not the judges to pick a winner geared toward educating teenagers tional ones. pictures of the crushed car were do it for his probation. He speaks Bad Times,” by Led Zep- and encouraging them to make Near the end of his recovery by far the most startling part of his for the sole purpose of informing from the three finalists. pelin. the right decision. He visits one process, Sterner was arrested entire speech.” students, so they never have to Then came the shocker: Looking back on the hundred colleges and twenty high and charged with three counts of Morgan McCollum (III) was so bury their friends like he did. Yet the judges could not decide event, everyone involved schools per year and has related vehicular manslaughter. Through shocked by the story that she said, Mr. Sterner said that the most between The Black Dove was surprised and pleased his personal tragedy to more than the mercy of his friends’ parents, “I’ll plan ahead from now on, and important message he wanted to Front and Chime:Funk: by the success of the first- one million students. he was spared a forty-five year know who to call if I’m in trouble convey to students was, “Take Cheat and had voted for a ever Battle of the Bands. Mr. Sterner began by asking sentence but was sentenced to and need a ride.” care of your friends and be aware final runoff round between Rice noted the “energetic the students personal questions three years in a maximum-security The death of Mr. Sterner’s of the choices you make, because the two bands. The Black and exciting” feel to the such as, “Who has ever driven prison. For the duration of his three friends still haunts him even they will have consequences.” Dove Front returned to the event and said, “We would over 100 mph on the highway?” sentence, Sterner lived alongside stage without missing a beat just like to thank every- and “Who has ever driven while criminals who would be spend- and launched into a lively one involved in making intoxicated?” These questions led ing fifteen years to life in prison. performance of OK Go’s the Battle happen.” Judge into the video he later showed, He was the victim of continuous “Here It Goes Again,” com- Midori Wada (V) noted, “I which contained footage of the beatings and feared for his life on plete with energetic dancing was impressed by the qual- evening during which Sterner a daily basis. Sterner recalled, “I from seventh-grade stand-in ity of the music,” and Laud killed his three best friends in a car never knew whether I would end bassist Billy Franco. Chime: agreed, adding, “It honestly crash. The movie began with five up in the prison hospital again, or Funk:Cheat showed equal boys in their senior year of college if I would finally die.” went really well—better drinking shots and ended with a Many students and teachers vigor with their rendition of than either Sam or I could slideshow of the crash site. agreed that his performance was “Have Love Will Travel” by have hoped for.” Mr. Sterner lay unconscious extremely effective. Mr. Ted Cor- The Black Keys. It appears a new event for two weeks after the accident. vino, history teacher, described the After the end of the per- has been added to the school When he finally awoke, he learned speech as “emotionally charged.” formances, the judges pre- calendar and, judging by that his friends Jim, Pete, and He added, “You could tell every- sented their ruling to Sam the first year’s success, the Aaron had been killed instantly in one was affected by the silence and Matt, who announced community can expect an the crash. Mr. Sterner, along with in the auditorium. When we that the winning band’s logo even better Battle of the A. Hui (V) his other friends, had been thrown were leaving, there wasn’t even Mark Sterner's story silenced the audience. would appear on the screen. Bands next year. THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS MARCH 9, 2007 THE PINGRY RECORD ARTS MARCH 9, 2007  Shins' Album a Kick in the Shin Art Students Host Photo Show Zach Braff knows and loves, positive, there are at least two ing. Among the creative pieces traditional to digital work.” Fisher By CONNOR SHEEHAN (IV) such as “Australia,” and “Girl negatives. For instance, whoever By CHRIS DE MEO (V) was Julie McMahon (VI) and went on to discuss the way in Sailor,” but these gems are bur- told Mercer it was fine to take Sarah Levinn’s (VI) ultra-modern which the show benefits photo At long last, and after much ied under ten others that sound the keyboard sound from Herbie Quicktime exhibit. Their piece programs around the state. “Any Since the band's inception, hard work by Mr. Delman, Mr. as if they yearn to be on MTV2’s Hancock’s “Chameleon” was included a frame-by-frame “con- opportunity that I have to get my The Shins have served as a Boyd, and Mrs. Svedman, the rock countdown, not somewhere highly ill advised. The second versation” strung together using students’ work displayed is a great mouthpiece for the pimply Student Photography Show has iMovie and displayed on two thing. The energy that the Pingry and angry. Their vocals have finally opened. As an inclusive ex- adjacent monitors. Other notable photo department created by ex- been whiny, their riffs haven’t position representing the works of exhibits included Grace Lin’s (V) tending these invitations [to other sounded like anything that’s students from schools all around “Restless,” a series of five color schools] is just wonderful. It helps radio-friendly, and the lyrics New Jersey, the show has gained photographs showing a girl losing give an idea of what other high have been introspective, self- notability in recent years. It was her mind from behind, and “Fill Er schools are doing in photography deprecating, and depressing. being held at Purnell Academy Up,” by Anne McGrath from the programs.” Until now, the Albuquerque- and was in danger of vanishing al- Hun School of Princeton, which The show is a huge draw and based band has cornered the together until Pingry volunteered showed a toy car filling up at a attracted a large crowd on its market on indie music, as well as to serve as host. With the proper gas station. opening night. Mr. Boyd admit- movie soundtracks, as evident in facilities, including ideal lighting Five Pingry students were cho- ted, “There are very few shows the 2004 cinematic hit, “Garden and space, the “teaching gallery” sen by Kounitz for recognition, like this in New Jersey.” The State.” After both seeing “Gar- was recognized for its obvious including Levinn and McMahon, exhibition gives the budding pho- den State” and listening to the potential and is now utilized an- Casey Rupon (V), Heather Benja- tographers an opportunity to be soundtrack, it seems reasonable nually for the show. min (VI), and Yaadira Brown (IV). recognized, get their work outside to assume that James Mercer The show has grown to in- “The overall quality is always of their own school environment, (the chief signer/songwriter) and clude more than two hundred really good,” says photo teacher and view the work of the other Zach Braff (author and director photographs from students at Laurinda Stockwell, “but our students. The goal of photography of “Garden State”) have a stand- eleven schools in the state. The work is especially strong.” as a whole, Kounitz surmised, ing, monthly lunch date, during work was judged by Mr. Jan As for other schools, many is “to see what you individually which they talk about how they Kounitz, a photography teacher teachers praised the show as a see.” Certainly, in this wide-reach- can make songs and movies that and active photographer who phenomenal exhibition of youth ing program there are more than coincide perfectly. recently moved to Jersey City photography. Jon Fisher, photo enough viewpoints to take in, and The Shins’ new album, after spending time in New York. Courtesy of stuff.co.nz teacher at Columbia High School the viewer will hopefully leave “Wincing the Night Away,” does Kounitz was enthralled with all an indie band wants to be. half of the already electronic in Maplewood, said, “This is a with some furthered vision of the not sound like their previous the submissions and claims that albums in many ways. It sounds However, there are in fact track (the drum beat sounds beautiful range of work from world as a whole. new moments that do deserve vaguely reminiscent of a cash it was nearly impossible to judge processed and well-produced, the work. “The caliber and quality both good qualities in theory; for some notoriety, such as the open- register) transitions into a light ing track, and premiere single, jazz riff, and the whole thing is of the show at this level and age The Shins, however, they really of the participants is, to my eye, are not. “Chutes Too Narrow,” “Sleeping Lessons.” It doesn’t just physically discomforting to exactly scream “single,” per se, listen to. exceptional and a testament to The Shins’ 2002 breakthrough both the student and teacher,” said album, and even more so their but it’s still one of the best-writ- All in all, The Shins really ten songs on the album, with its blew it on this one, but hopefully Kounitz in his judge’s critique. lesser-known, but equally bril- “I applaud it all and encourage liant 2001 album “Oh, Inverted hypnotic arpeggio-ed organ line, the members will learn from and the delicate, wailing vocals their mistakes and retrogress experimentation and traditional World,” had a feel that was print making.” almost homemade. of Mercer hovering over. Also, back into the simple, yet still elo- songs like “A Comet Appears” quent, pop songs that got them Some of the techniques em- “Wincing the Night Away” ployed were refreshingly amus- M. Skiba (V) sounds forced and labored. Mer- and “Nothing At All” manage to where they are today. Student photos are on display in the gallery. cer’s voice becomes washed-out to combine the aforementioned, from all of the background, and emotional losers and the new the true quality of these 12 tracks “rock stars,” leaving one track becomes overshadowed by the sounding like “Pink Bullets” and Spring Awakening: Color Rules the Runway overdone production values. the other sounding like “Young to the conclusion that there fruits. Well, you’re not the cheering on the softball This isn’t to say that it’s all Pilgrims,” both from “Chutes By HANNAH GOLDSTEIN (IV) are two overarching spring only one. team, if you live in sneakers bad; there are tracks that are Too Narrow.” trends: dresses and the color Lemons, limes, grape- and your spring snack is a reminiscent of The Shins that But, once again, for every Finally spring has sprung, yellow. But what kinds of fruits, and oranges are the power bar and a bottle of and so have all of the ador- dresses, and what shade of perfect inspiration for any Aquafina, then this is your able spring collections! yellow? That is the ques- spring line, which would time to shine! Sporty style There are so many hot new tion. explain why every major is one of spring’s biggest Winter Musical Mixes trends that they are hard to If your perfect spring store has been including trends. Stretchy neon track- count. But, through hours of afternoon involves breaking fruit colors and motifs in its suits, cute windbreakers, and labor-intensive online shop- out the lemonade stand and collections. Think swingy, bright Pumas are must-haves Fairy Tales Together ping and fashion magazine making some extra cash and flirty trapeze dresses and for any tomboy this season. Jane Roxbury, Mr. Rick Shapiro, reading, I have managed to if nothing makes you happier bright lemon yellow to carry Stick to flexible jumpers and Continued From Page 1 and Ms. Debbie Andrus, as well sort the new trends into four than sipping a smoothie, you through the spring. crazy, vibrant yellow as your as students Connor Sheehan (IV), basic categories. read on. To you, nothing says If, to you, spring means spring essentials. The story is told through many Daniel Davidson (VI), Annabell In general, I have come “spring” like bright citrus hanging out at the park and If spring fever starts with songs: Rapunzel’s Prince, played Suh (VI), Michael Doliner (IV), a whiff of flowers, and from by Connor Jennings (IV), and and Melissa Loewinger (VI). that moment on, you can’t Cinderella’s Prince, played by Davidson explained, “It’s dif- wait until you’re napping Ted Moller (VI), sing “Agony,” ficult to time every piece of music on the hammock with the an uncanny song of woe about with the acting, but I feel that birds chirping in the back- their loves. everyone on both ends did a great The story is told by the Narra- job. The actors portrayed their ground, then classic florals, tor, performed by Scott Eckenthal characters phenomenally, and ev- ginghams, plaids, and dainty (V), who was called on to play the eryone in the pit band stepped up polka dots are the hot fabrics role the week of the play as Jake and made the musical great.” this spring. If you’re not al- Kreeger (VI) fell ill. The playbill The set, designed by Ms. Jane ready rocking cute crochets acknowledges Jake as “an impor- Asch and constructed with the or flowery embroidery, you tant senior member of our cast and help of many students and faculty, will be! Pingry Drama family.” portrayed a colorful wooded back- Also, ruffles and pleats At the end of the first act, all ground with complex individual are back in. Forget brights of the characters have resolved rolling set pieces that included and neons—you do pastels their problems, however, a more houses and towers. better than an Easter egg. looming danger arrives. Darina Shtrakhman (V) led Sundresses and pale yellow The true emotions of the char- the stage crew, and Melinda Zo- are your best bets for your acters are shown in the second act, ephel (V) led the technical crew. spring wardrobe. Ms. Romankow explained. The Students in both of these crews Sailing, sailing...if you’re characters must come together to worked tirelessly during many an all-American girl, then kill the Giant, played by Averill conference periods, and their work this is your moment in the Morash (IV). The baker and the did not go unnoticed; Moller said, spotlight. This season, sail- rest of the cast must decide whom “We are truly grateful for all of the boats are breaking out from to sacrifice to the giant, but they behind-the-scenes work that went their “preppy” stereotype to attempt to do so by blaming each into this musical; without all of the other for the situation. crews, we would not have been create a category all their Ms. Romankow’s original able to succeed.” own. Tie-neck shirts and an- intentions were “to tell a story Good prevails in this musical chor charms are just two of and to commit to the process and comedy, and the twists and turns the many nautical-inspired character.” Although she said it of the play provide for a rewarding trends for spring. was not always easy and the end night for the audience. Lessons A crisp shirtdress and sun- product was “very different from can be learned, as the struggles shine yellow should carry the original visualization,” she of the characters provide insight you over until summer. was “proud of her actors, who into the mysteries of the woods. So that’s it! Dress up were an ensemble working to A fine cast, creative directing, when possible and keep it one goal.” and an experienced crew were mellow in yellow, and go- A pit band, led by Dr. Andrew successful in creating, according From top left: Urban Outfitters Picnic Shirtdress, Anthropologie Tulip Skirt, Delia's Heidi ing to school shouldn’t seem Moore, performed all of the mu- to audience members, “another Tunic, Puma Future Cat Sneakers, Lux Polka Dot Tie Top, Anthropologie Nohea Pullover. like such a bummer when the sic. The band included faculty Ms. first-rate musical.” school year’s almost over. Page

Volume8 CXXXIII, Number 4 SportThe Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey S March 9, 2007 Squash Team Finishes Strong with Tanenbaum Reaches Milestone at home the following week. performance of the season came By GIANCARLO RIOTTO (IV) Unfortunately, a heartbreaking in a close loss at Watchung Hills. State Champs Kerr and O'Toole Late in the fall, Athletic Direc- two-point loss to Cedar Grove He nearly single-handedly led the The team was given a bye for of the year. The team started out tor Mr. Gerry Vanasse learned at home stopped the win streak team back from a twenty point By JOSH FREEDMAN (VI) the first round and faced Hotchkiss strong, going up 3-2 in matches that former NBA player and and marked the beginning of a halftime deficit, netting 27 points Juniors Brian “Bot” O’Toole in the second. Hotchkiss took an with only the top two left to go. varsity coach Eric Murdock, six game slide. The team’s lack on the night. and Aly Kerr, individual winners early 3-2 lead in matches; the The number two ranked player, who led the team to a successful of size was exposed badly against The team’s best performance of the New Jersey High School matches are scored in a best-of- David Kerr (III), won the first two season last year, would not be several teams, particularly New- of the season came against New- Championships, led the squash seven format. Will Moore (III) games; however, his opponent returning to the program. The ark Academy, whose seven-foot- ark Academy at home, when they team to an undefeated season in its went down two games to none in fought back to tie the score at 2-2. same was true for his cousin, tall center scored thirty points nearly avenged their lopsided fourth year of competition. his best of five match; however, After a long battle, Kerr dropped assistant coach Jason Murdock, and grabbed twenty rebounds in loss with terrific performances On January 7, O’Toole and he came back to win the next three the final game, 9-7, setting up a who assumed head coaching a lopsided loss. from Tanenbaum, Parsels, and Kerr, along with many other to tie up the team score. O’Toole showdown between O’Toole and duties at a school elsewhere. This Even as it became clear the Kimber, who hit four first quarter members of the team, competed soundly defeated his opponent, Tabor’s number one. Unfortu- left Mr. Vanasse in a similar posi- team did not have the size to three pointers to get the team off in the double-elimination cham- giving the team the win and nately, O’Toole could not defeat tion to the one he was in a year compete at the level they had to a fast start. Even though they pionships in Lawrenceville. Both propelling the players into a next his opponent, whom Mr. Vehslage before: scrambling to find a head hoped to, the season did not go led for three quarters, they could O’Toole and Kerr were given round match versus Hackley. described as “an extremely strong coach only a short time before the without its highlights. Tanen- not hold off a Newark Academy number one seeds, and they de- While the team had no trouble player.” season began. baum’s quest to become the fourth quarter comeback; how- feated opponents from all over the defeating Hackley during the sea- The girls’ team, without Kerr, Mr. Vanasse settled on Mike first junior in school history to ever, the performance was a sign state to claim their titles. O’Toole son, this boys’ squad had to play was not able to advance in its Scott, a first year coach, to as- reach 1,000 points was exciting of a vastly improved team. had won the championship last without Kerr or Chloe Blacker bracket; however, Vehslage noted, sume the head coaching position. and drew the attention of the According to junior guard year as well, but Kerr had lost in (III) because Kerr suffered a sea- “I was very pleased with the girls’ Mr. Vanasse considers Coach entire school. A prolific scorer, Andrew Cala, “The team put in the finals. son-ending injury and Blacker was effort against very tough competi- Scott, who was previously an Tanenbaum averaged 20 points a ton of effort in games, and was After these championships, playing in the top spot for the girls’ tion in the ‘A’ draw.” assistant coach at Ridge High per game this year. He reached competitive in just about every O’Toole, Kerr, and Hal Lee (VI), team, who also competed at Yale. The team as a whole hopes to School, “a real basketball guy.” the milestone during the county game.” This is a good sign for playing the three highest positions However, despite the missing improve on this year’s success, Even the loss of three key seniors tournament opener at Gill St. the team going forward: despite on varsity, helped the team defeat players, the team quickly defeated especially since the team will from last year (Anthony Feenick, Bernards; the crowd recognized a season below expectations this each of its main rivals—Delbarton, Hackley to move into a match with graduate only a minimal number Kevin Miicke, and Morgan Griff) his achievement with a tremen- year, the future of the program is Hackley, and Poly Prep—twice. top-seeded Tabor Academy. of seniors. Vehslage said, “Our could not dampen enthusiasm dous ovation. Tanenbaum’s best still bright. Coach Ramsay Vehslage, sixth This semifinal was, according added depth will enable us to be for the upcoming season. Led by grade science teacher and former to almost everyone, the match very strong again next season.” senior captains Kim Kimber, Joe collegiate squash player, com- Constantino, and Mark Miano, as mented, “This was the first time well as returning varsity starters that we have ever beaten Poly Jeff Tanenbaum (V) and Tyler Prep twice in the same season, Parsels (V), expectations for the and I was really proud of how season were high. we stepped it up in the second The team started off slowly, match.” losing their first four games. Towards the end of the season, Miano, troubled by a back prob- the team traveled to Yale Univer- lem, learned the injury would sity to compete in the National keep him out for the season. High School Championship. The This was a significant blow to boys’ team was seeded fourth in the team, given their lack of size the “B” draw; perennial power- and inside scoring. The team houses like Lawrenceville were rebounded to win their first put in the “A” bracket, while teams game against Highland Park at including Hackley and Delbarton B. Morrison '64 the David Brearly Tournament, competed in the “B.” Pictured (L-R): Mr. Vanasse, Kerr, Mr. Vehslage, O'Toole. 56-41, and beat Oratory Prep Hockey Has Best Season in Over a Decade ranked sixth in the state. phenomenal play. lost by multiple goals to By SCOTT BISSINGER (V) The team regrouped af- Big Blue entered the Chatham and suffered an 8-0 B. Morrison '64 ter the loss and went on a Mennen Cup as the sixth defeat to Morris Knolls, both Jeff Tanenbaum's 1000th point came on this free throw. The Pingry boys’ ice thirteen-game undefeated seed despite defeating all of whom it defeated this hockey team began the sea- streak. This stretch includ- the other seven teams in the year. This year, the team ran son with high expectations ed tight victories against tournament. Unfortunately, away with the Halvorsen Di- for the returning players Bridgewater, Morris Knolls, the team lost to Chatham in vision title and was the first Girls' Swim Team as well as new freshmen, and a legendary game against the first round but nonethe- team from the Halvorsen but team veterans were un- Randolph. Randolph, ranked less proved themselves as Division in recent years to sure about the position of eighth in the state at the one of the elite teams in the defeat all of the Mennen Breaks Two Records goaltender. The issue was time, was up 2-1 with less Mennen Cup for the first Cup teams. By CORI HUNDT (VI) a meet hosted at home. During this solved quickly when fresh- then 90 seconds left. Coach time in years. Assistant captain Chris time, the team broke two school man Peter Martin stepped John Magadini was ready to The team’s success has Black summed up the sea- The girls’ swim team had an- relay records: Emily Lang (VI), up in practice and proved to pull goalkeeper Martin, but been remarkable and unex- son, saying, “We didn’t re- other strong season this year. Led Christina Daquila (IV), Maja be a solid goaltender. The Dan Ambrosia (VI) scored pected by many outside of ally know what kind of team by captain Caroline Kwon (VI) Feenick (IV) and Brecky Krakora team knew this season was instead. Thirty seconds later, the school community. Last we would have this year, but and assistant captains Sandra (III) set the new record for the going to special following Dan Weiniger (V) scored year, the team finished third after working hard and play- Hough (VI) and Hope Scott (VI), 200m free relay, and Alysia Tsui pre-season scrimmage wins again and Pingry pulled off in its division, the Halvorsen ing as a team we were able to the team accumulated an 8-3 (III), Lang, Daquila and Feenick over perennial powerhouses a 3-2 victory. division, with a record hov- have the best record Pingry regular season record and a 2-1 set a new record for the 400m Montgomery and Chatham. “We played very, very ering around .500. The team has had in over 15 years.” postseason record. Although the free relay. “In addition to a strong hard that game,” Mr. Ma- team went undefeated in regular In addition, the team made it core of five seniors, fresh- gadini said. “We kept the season meets last year, Kwon said, to the state finals for the first time men Mike Ambrosia and pressure on them and then “We swam new teams this season since 1999. They made it past the Ryan Kiska were strong ad- scored two goals in the last in order to challenge ourselves quarterfinal and semifinal round ditions to the team that real- minute and a half.” even more. We added Westfield, but again fell victim to rival Mt. St. ly helped propel us to a new The team followed up Montgomery and Scotch Plains to Mary’s. However, as Scott said, “It level of success,” explained with 10-1 and 8-0 victories our schedule—all of which were was a big accomplishment in itself Josh Bissinger (VI). over Kinnelon, and then very challenging teams and all of for us to make it to the state finals The season started with met archrival Chatham at those games were quite close, even for the first time in eight years.” victories over prep schools the Mennen Sports Arena. though we couldn’t pull through Several individuals stood out Hun and Pennington as well Big Blue was able to score in the end.” as a result of their hard work and as a 6-4 victory against di- a 5-3 victory. Following that Despite three extra regular accomplishment. Taylor Demkin vision rival Mendham. The win, the team scheduled a season losses this year, the team (IV), Daquila, Jen Lang (IV) Pingry team then entered game against powerhouse accomplished two of the goals Feenick, Tsui, Krakora and Rachel the Somerset County tour- St. Augustine, ranked fifth the players had set out for them- James (III) qualified for the Meet nament as the third seed in the state. It was a tight selves. Kwon explained, “Our of Champions. and defeated Hillsborough. game throughout the first goals were to place in the top four Overall, the girls’ swim team Pingry had lost to Hillsbor- two periods, the score 2-0 in Counties and the top three in had a very successful season. Scott ough in overtime in the 2005 in Augustine’s favor. Pingry Preps.” The team placed second summarized the season, saying, finals. In the semi-finals, eventually lost the game, but in both the County and the Prep “There were some injuries along Pingry met Bridgewater, and outshot St. Augustine 32-19. championships, both times behind the way, but we really did well.” Big Blue once again won Even St. Augustine’s coach powerhouse Mt. St. Mary. Kwon added, “We had a great team in overtime. In the finals, Girls’ swimming also went on this year with a lot of good, new admitted that his team was B. Morrison '64 however, the team bowed outplayed and won solely to win the Colonial Hills Confer- freshmen, and I think next year the out to Ridge, a team that was because of his goalkeeper’s The hockey team defeated Chatham in the first matchup. ence and The Big Blue Invitational, team can only get better.”