September 1, 2007The Centipede Page 1 Volume 49 Issue 3 Concord Academy Student Newspaper October 30, 2012 CA Collects Stories for Celebrating 90 Years

by Andy Zou ’13 With such a prominent figure coming to the Century speak, Safford said that she has worked to open the event to people from CA’s greater good history produced for the hundredth On Friday, November 2, 2012, Concord community. “We will be inviting the whole by Teresa Dai ’14 anniversary, we need to start now.” History Academy will celebrate its 90th anniversary. school community, the town council, and the Club then connected with members of the The day’s program will consist of a lecture town newspapers. In a sense, we are celebrat- On September 20th, in conjunction C&E team, who create programs based on by CA graduate and Harvard University ing this with the town,” Safford said. with History Club, the Community and Eq- a range of issues that the entire CA com- President Drew Gilpin Faust, followed by a uity (C&E) program at Concord Academy munity attends during a two-hour session formal dedication of the Moriarty Athletic While Faust’s speech makes up the main launched CA’s Oral History Project. His- approximately every six weeks. The two Campus. event of the day, Safford said that the school decided to include the dedication of the Mo- tory Department Head Kim Frederick said groups agreed that the first C&E of the year Associate Head for Communications, riarty Athletic Campus because many people that this program served to kick off CA’s would incorporate the historical archiving Enrollment, and Planning Pam Safford said would be interested in both celebrations. historical archiving effort in anticipation for project. that planning for this five-hour event, which Safford said that the dedication of the AC, the school’s centennial in ten years. Deborah Haartz ’14, one of the History the entire CA community will attend, began which will include a speech by Hardy, will, in During the C&E program, students Club Co-Heads, said that the conversational early last year. Safford worked with Director part, honor the contributions of the Moriarty took pictures of three of their favorite history approach appealed to her and to the of Advancement Kathleen Kelly to plan the family. “It is the greatest way to offer thanks day, with Head of School Rick Hardy over- to a family who, in large part, made this new seeing the process. Safford said, “We had to campus possible,” Safford said. figure out who we would invite to celebrate, the guest speaker, the activities, parking, Both teachers and students said that they transportation, and publicity, as well as the were looking forward to the celebration. His- logo design.” tory Teacher Ed Rafferty said, “Anniversaries like this permit us to reflect on ourselves, and As for deciding on the guest speaker, help institutions think about their identity.” Safford said that Faust was CA’s first choice. Gaurav Verma ’13 added, “I certainly am “A few years ago, she was unable to make looking forward to seeing what the school has a graduation speech, so we asked her again planned. CA has a lot of rich traditions and for this celebration,” Safford said. “We are many unique qualities, and I really hope that pleased and honored that she accepted our the celebration can highlight some of them.” request.” Green Day at CA During her session, Crosby explained by Claire Phillips ’15 that on average, 30 to 35 percent of energy On Monday, October 8, Concord usage in a building comes from electronic devices that are plugged in and turned off, Members of the CA community share stories for the project. Academy and Acton-Boxborough Regional yet continue to draw and collect energy. Photo courtesy of www.concordacademy.org High School hosted the Green Our Schools Conference at CA, during which thirty at- Another workshop leader, Berni Jenkins, places around campus and then recorded a other members of History Club because of its a founder of the Concord Climate Action conversation revolving around personal CA tendees from seven schools discussed global accessibility and variability. “We really like environmental issues and shared ideas about Network, spoke specifically about Concord’s stories with a randomly selected peer. Each to get involved in real history here at CA, “Bottle Bill,” a ban on single-serving bottled pairing contained an upperclassman and an ways to promote and execute environmental so I think oral history is a great approach,” change. The daylong event included student water that she helped the Town of Concord underclassman, with the two students taking Haartz said. Frederick added, “Oral history is turns asking each other a series of questions really accessible and really fun. Everyone can ranging from memories of their orientation be involved. It’s a good way to get people’s at CA to describing a person who had been energy invested in the project because they meaningful to them during their time at can see the kinds of things that come out.” Concord. “The things that most urgently C&E Coordinator and English Teacher need to be collected now are the experiences Ayres Stiles-Hall said that he supported the of present-day students, because you can’t project because he believed that it would recapture those,” Frederick said. “Once they give students the opportunity to understand are gone, they are gone. This project will both themselves and each other a bit better. preserve and tell the story of the school.” “Seeing their own progress as members of Frederick said that she began working this community can be really valuable,” with History Club to start planning the Oral Stiles-Hall said. “Also, connecting to other History Project last spring. “It takes a long people in the community is itself a worth- time to do any kind of good historical work,” while project.” Frederick said. “If we want to have some continued on page 3... Inside This Issue...

Environmental Co-Head Kai Salem ’14 and Acton-Boxborough’s Environmental Counselor Kate Crosby talk at the conference. Photo by Sue Salem P’14

presentations, workshops, a lunch with lo- accept and implement last year. Jenkins dis- cally grown foods, and it ended with a talk cussed the ways in which an individual can by State Senator James Eldridge. make a difference in environmental causes Kai Salem ’14 helped to coordinate the by creating, advertising and planning an event along with Brown University’s Sophie effective environmental activism movement. Purdon ’16 and Acton-Boxborough High State Senator James Eldridge of Mas- School’s Henry Zhou ’13. sachusetts finished the conference. Eldridge During the first activity, students from discussed one of the focuses of his current several of the participating schools gave work, the Neighborhood Solar and Net-Me- presentations on different changes their tering Bill. Eldridge said that the bill would schools had undertaken in order to become initiate jobs in Massachusetts for people who more environmentally friendly. would handle and control energy-reduction plans and hopefully make Massachusetts Following the presentations, participants become more environmentally friendly. El- attended a series of workshops that covered dridge urged students to “advocate at the state topics ranging from social change to energy level,” and added that, while many say that conservation. Kate Crosby, Energy Advisor for the Acton-Boxborough Regional School continued on page 4... District, led one of the workshops. Page 2 Arts & News October 30, 2012 October 30, 2012 Arts Page 3 The Boston Program Fresh Theatre Be the Change: Metamorphoses Arrives Davis ’13, one of the leaders, said, “I’ve most creative and essential acts to undertake The cast and crew of Metamorphoses to,” said Finnegan. “They’re very creative by Katherine Oh ’14 taught improvisation classes in the past, and by Alex Weyerhaeuser ’15 in life.” have been working diligently, and are look- and help you understand your connection to At CA when Megan brought this to my attention, I On Saturday October 13, a group of As the opening of Metamorphoses ap- ing forward to experiencing the community’s the characters.” which took place on Saturday, October 12, was excited because not only could I quasi- “It is an amazing piece of work,” said by Julia Shea’16 approximately twenty members of Concord proaches, Gleeson said that her vision of reaction to the performance. “There are a Gleeson has high expectations for the was a major success, with 40 students attend- teach another improvisation program, but I’d Performing Arts Teacher Megan Gleeson Academy’s Class of 2016 gathered in the the production is getting clearer. Gleeson bunch of different stories and a bunch of production, in part because of the students ing. Rost said that, on average, twenty-five get to meet some new students interested in of Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, Performing Arts Center for a morning of and the cast are involved in character work, different characters,” said cast member Sam who are involved in the production. “This Through the Boston Program, Concord students attend each performance that the theatre.” Concord Academy’s Fall Mainstage Produc- theatrical activities. including thinking about different fabrics for Culbert ’15. “It’ll be really entertaining to play demands ensemble work, and I’ve Academy students have the opportunity to Boston Program funds. The trips are always The student leaders contributed to tion this year. A series of vignettes based on Instead of continuing with the eleven- the costumes and the set design to create a see the audience’s reaction to the different been fortunate to cast a fabulous group that experience professional dance and theater on Friday or Saturday nights, and are spaced the program by brainstorming ideas for Ovid’s epic poem, Metamorphoses includes year-old tradition of Frosh Project, which distinct world onstage. Cast member Lucy dynamic levels in the play.” works beautifully with one another,” Glee- performances in Boston over the course evenly throughout the year. games and by leading many of the activi- the stories of Midas, Alcyone and Ceyx, called upon the en- Farnsworth ’15 said, “The combination of Gleeson said that the physicality and cre- son said. “They need to be flexible enough of the academic year. With the help of an Tessa Johnson ’14 has attended many of ties, but Davis said Erisython, and Orpheus and Eurydice. The tire freshman class the fabrics in the set and in the costumes is ativity in the play is particularly demanding. to constantly change characters, and even anonymous donor, CA offers tickets to these the Boston Program trips. Johnson said that that the freshmen production, directed by Gleeson, will be held to participate in going to create a really cool look.” “The actor is the center of this experience and whole worlds, from one moment to the next, productions that are either free or signifi- some of her favorites include Wicked, Avenue were the ones who on November 16th and 17th in CA’s Perform- a series of short, In order to fulfill their artistic vision, that actor’s ability to focus and physically re- sometimes in an instant.” cantly reduced in cost. Four years after its Q, and War Horse. “Although I come from a played the most ing Arts Center. comedic skits di- Gleeson said that she worked with the cast create him or herself is key,” Gleeson said. Despite the difficulty of the roles and establishment, the Boston Program is thriv- family of theater lovers and see shows often, important role in Although the play is made up of a se- rected by upper- and crew to look deeply into the characters. “Not only is the play exploring the nature of the intricacy of the story line, the cast is ing with increasing participation. I think it’s especially great for people who the event. “[The quence of short stories, Gleeson said that the classmen, this year “The more I explore this play with the cast, change, but the space itself is constantly in confident that they have been able to prepare Dean of Students David Rost said that don’t,” Johnson said. She added that the re- co-leaders] were work as a whole has an underlying theme: the Performing designers, and crew, the more I see the flux. The actors and crew will be responsible a compelling piece of work, in part thanks to every year he cent trip to just contributing change. “This is an absolutely beautiful Arts Department importance of getting to the very essential for creating each new shape onstage.” the growing sense of camaraderie they feel. selects per- War Horse to what the fresh- play,” Gleeson said. “It encourages me, decided to try a ideas of the play through sheer simplicity,” Although the rehearsals require hard “The chemistry in the cast is amazing,” said formances he was “fan- men were produc- and I hope it will encourage the audience, something new. Gleeson said. “There is a spaciousness, a kind work, Sean Finnegan ’15 said that the cast Emerson Davis ’13. Quess Green ’16 agreed. believes will tastic.” ing,” Davis said. to consider the very act of what it means to Theatre of generosity to this piece that I hope we’ll has made significant progress. “Rehearsals “We all get along so well,” Green said. “It be of interest With “We just provided change. It is a very powerful, thrilling, yet Teacher and Direc- be able to share with the audience.” have been really different from what I’m used inspires me to audition for more CA produc- to CA stu- a com- guidelines and often terrifying idea. Change is one of the tor Megan Gleeson tions in the future.” dents, work- mon goal they flourished. said that CA’s ad- Upperclassmen lead freshmen in theater ing alongside of giv- The enthusiasm ministration and games. Photo by Abby Brooke ’13 members of ing high was incredible: it the Theatre Pro- Concord Museum Fall Fashion Favorites the Perform- school felt like nobody gram “agreed that it was time to experiment ing Arts De- students had been dragged into this, that everyone style, heeled boots, or even hiking boots, with some new possibilities using theatre to by Elly Veloria ’16 partment in- access and was there because they were truly interested boots are everywhere on campus during the further support the new freshman class.” The Taps Student Artists cluding Da- exposure in the work.” autumn season. Plus, they are a practical Morning of Theatre was put together as the Fall has officially arrived, and along vid R. Gam- to cultural Fellow co-leader Regina Coyle ’13 addition for New England’s chilly weather result of a meeting among Dean of Students with the change of season comes the arrival mons, Megan events in said, “The student leaders met with Megan by Jordan Lueck ’15 photos involved less intimate yet more exotic as winter approaches. David Rost, Academic Dean John Drew, the subjects than those from CA. of the new autumn fashion trends at Concord Gleeson, Boston, Gleeson several times to discuss activities Many CA students also sport worn, and Rich- freshman class advisors, and members of the Academy. Rost said and assign them to certain leaders. But it Recently, at the Concord Museum, the “We wanted the theme to be something purposefully faded sweatshirts that have a ard Colton. Performing Arts Department. One of the biggest trends of the season is that the turned out that none of that rigid scheduling photographs of eleven Concord Academy fairly universal, so that we would get a va- vintage feel. Most of these shirts are either Typically, The Morning of Theatre program con- red. As Glamour Magazine put it, “crimson Boston was needed because everything flowed quite students were selected for a regional exhibi- riety of pictures, including people, places, paired with simple jeans or a pleated skirt the commit- sisted of theatre games and improvisational is the new black this fall.” Around campus, Program smoothly.” Coyle added, “When I was a tion that fea- anything that and heels. tee’s choices activities led by Gleeson and a group of felt like a sense students have been sporting varying shades A performance of War Horse. hopes to freshman, I was too scared to try out for any tures student Another pattern that has emerged is the include two upperclassmen volunteers. Freshmen who of place,” said of scarlet, cherry, crimson, oxblood and Photo courtesy of www.google.com ensure that theatre production. I would have loved to works from return of the trench coat. This trend recalls a Broadway were interested in participating signed up in Foster. With more. CA students have been spotted wearing CA stu- experience a day of theatre that allowed you CA, Concord- Breakfast at Tiffany’s Audrey Hepburn: clean shows, a Shakespeare play, new plays and advance, and were placed in small groups for forty-one pho- red tops paired with skinny jeans and riding dents do not feel isolated. “I feel strongly that to work closely with other members of your Carlisle High lines, high glamour, and effortless style. The classics, as well as dance performances. the day. Unlike Frosh Project, the Morning of tos in all—ten boots, maxi skirts, or shorts over tights. being exposed to cultural outings is a good class and to get to know upperclassmen.” School, Law- trench can be seen in a soft beige, eclectic Theatre did not include a final performance of each from Mid- The next major trend of the fall season Six performance trips are planned for way of appreciating art and life in general,” Mia Kania ’16 enjoyed how the fresh- rence Acad- green, and, of course, various shades of red, short skits for a larger audience. The students dlesex, Con- is, of course, the classic cozy sweater. This this year’s Boston Program: War Horse, Pip- Rost said. With a heavy workload and little men that participated were “just able to have emy, and Mid- especially burgundy. Whichever color, the did, however, get a chance to create a final cord-Carlisle fall staple is versatile, and keeps people warm pin, a performance by Savion Glover, West time to explore the city, Rost said that many fun. There weren’t many of us there, but dlesex School. trench coat protects from chilly weather theatre piece together during the program. High School, while still looking cute. Eastern Divan Orchestra, Book of Mormon, CA students rarely have the opportunity we were able to goof off, which is always a The exhibit, while still creating a put-together and sophis- “The most important thing about this day is and Lawrence and a performance by Alvin Ailey Dance to travel outside of the town of Concord. bonding experience,” Kania said. “It made which opened Students at CA have also been channel- ticated look. Company. Last year, the Broadway smash that this is a time for freshmen to get to know Academy, in ing the spirit of the 1960s with elaborate, “Boston has much to offer and CA wants to me excited to do more theatre at CA.” Sophia on September It’s hard to discuss fall fashion at CA hit Wicked was especially popular among one another, to know some of the seniors, addition to the flowing bohemian-style dresses. Other ensure that students are taking full advantage Ginsburg ’16 said, “I wish more people had 14 and will without tackling the scarf. Scarves serve CA students. and to have fun creating theatre together,” eleven from students have opted for the pleated dress, of those benefits,” Rost said. As Gammons participated, because I thought the theatre close on Oc- both a sensible and stylish purpose: they not Gleeson said. CA—Foster maintaining a chic schoolgirl look. Paired Rost, Gammons, Gleeson and Colton put it, “We want all of our students to have games were fun and hilarious, and all the tober 31, is only are cozy but also instantly spice up a Five students in Theatre 3 were co-lead- said that the with fitted leather or denim jackets, the en- seek to provide a wide range of perfor- access to the wealth of cultural opportunities seniors were very cool. I made some new comprised of simple outfit. They come in every color and ers for the day, and a few seniors participated exhibit fulfilled semble is effortlessly cool. mances. The first trip this year, War Horse, in Boston.” friends as well.” photographs pattern—polka dot, striped, floral, leopard in the event by playing live music. Emerson her goal. related to a This brings us to a main fall trend: denim print, and even sequined—and can be found This sense of place, jackets. These jackets are practical and easy in almost any store this time of year. The kind of exhibit and is being to find, not to mention the fact that they go shapes and sizes are endless, from the classic was a first, ac- Will Evernote Ever Last? held in con- with virtually anything—except for denim wool to the soft infinity scarf. junction with cording to Fos- jeans, of course. Although, with some careful software that CABBS is on is changing this that allows users to search within pictures for [Evernote],” Frederick said. Frederick added No matter what trends are in right now, by Marisa Kager ’13 Pilgrimage, a ter, and what color planning, Concord students have been year,” Drew said. Drew said that the school text. that the program helped students working remember that they don’t always last. So talk show featuring better time to known to make even that tricky ensemble will begin using a new system once CABBS together to share their work and collaborate. with friends, check magazines—and read the Along with the wave of new students Drew said that while he experienced work by Annie do it than in look chic. is no longer available, which will likely be school’s newspaper—to get inspiration and and faculty this year, a new technology has some initial difficulties with using the pro- While History teacher Deanna Douglas has Leibovitz. conjunction One of the most basic parts of any fash- Gmail. gram such as setting up accounts for student not set up an Evernote account yet, she said to stay informed about the favorite looks for arrived at Concord Academy: Evernote. Last with the re- ionista’s fall wardrobe is the boot. Whether On the switch away from CABBS, use, “that was really a minor hurdle. Once that she believes that the program is a helpful this fall fashion season. Introduced in a number of pilot programs spring, Susan cently opened it’s the standard UGGs, riding boots, military Nieves said, “CA is investigating, develop- we got used to it, [Evernote] was really so addition to CA. “It sounds fabulous,” Doug- last year, Evernote is an online program that Foster, Direc- Annie Lebovitz ing, and arranging services that better fit the useful.” las said. “It could be extraordinarily useful allows users to save Internet articles and tor of Educa- exhibit? Some curricular goals of the school. CABBS might to both faculty and students.” pictures, create notebooks, and communicate Nieves said, “I think change is hard, [but tion at the Con- Work by Charlotte Weiner ’13 on display students, like Isa have done that really well ten years ago, with teachers and peers in one central loca- just] because change is hard it doesn’t neces- While teachers’ reactions have been cord Museum, at the Concord Museum. Bratton-Benfield Stories for the Century [but] I don’t believe that it really serves any tion. sarily mean you shouldn’t do it.” Nieves said largely positive, student reactions to Ever- contacted CA’s Photo courtesy of www.concordacademy.org ’13, hoped that longer the needs and described objectives of ...continued from page 1 said that they will create navigation guides IT Services Instructional Solutions Ar- that Evernote is “very, very specific for your note’s introduction have been mixed. Ashley Photography the museum was the mission statement.” own learning situation. The one thing [the Briggs ’13 said, “At first I hated it. It felt trying to “open doors to a community of for the archives in which the interviews and chitect Iván Nieves described Evernote as a Teacher Cynthia Katz about the possibility Frederick said that the Oral History Proj- While teachers have experimented with IT team] can’t scale is how to set that up for overly complicated to use. But now that I un- rising artists and represent a whole different photographs are located. This work will “curation tool” that holds “a constellation of doing a student-based exhibit that, in part, ect as a whole contains three distinct steps. other resources such as blogs, Google Docs, everybody.” derstand its benefits, I don’t have a problem group of photographers.” Lina Janah ’14 said facilitate the historical work that Frederick of services and applications.” The program featured photographs by CA students. The first step is collecting, which included and class web pages, Drew said that Evernote with it.” Teresa Dai ’14 said that Evernote has that she viewed the juxtaposition of the two anticipates occurring as the 100th celebration can be accessed through smartphones, com- Part of the difficulty of adapting to Katz said that, in the following months, the opening C&E program in September. is different because “the tools [Evernote] been helpful in her history class by allowing exhibits as a way of “trying to empower and approaches. puters, tablets, and other devices, with or Evernote comes from the vast range of uses she worked with students from all of her Currently, History Club is moving towards will provide students with are the same as her to upload and save photos and notes. inspire youth to show their creative side and As a participating student in the recorded without Internet access. it provides. Frederick described Evernote photography courses to pick out a selection the second and third steps of the project: they will need for careers. There are lots of to try new things.” Both Bratton-Benfield and interviews, Haartz said, “It was really great “In 2001, Google noted that there were as a type of “giant handbag” that can hold a Drew said that, ultimately, he hopes that of photographs that were powerful and con- sharing and archiving. They are listening to parents who use [Evernote] in their profes- Janah had photographs featured in the show. to get to know somebody else and to listen five exabytes [one exabyte is one billion vast array of information from a variety of Evernote will help to improve campus com- veyed the strongest sense of place. the audio files of the conversations recorded sional lives.” mediums, including text, audio, and video. munication. “Not everyone is going to use David Wood, Concord Museum Curator, to their stories.” gigabytes] of information on the Internet,” Katz and the photography teachers at the during September and viewing the pictures Drew said that, as a teacher, he appre- “I think, conceptually, it’s difficult to under- it, and it doesn’t make sense for everyone,” said that he was extremely pleased with the Stiles-Hall said that, while the interviews Nieves said. “Today, [there are] 611 exabytes. other participating schools were in charge of students captured, categorizing the informa- ciated the way in which Evernote facilitates stand what it does,” Frederick said. “It’s a Drew said. “But over time, I think a lot of community’s enthusiasm for the exhibit. “We were happening, he was gratified to see that How do we as a school develop tools to al- sifting through their students’ submissions tion and deciding which pieces to share with the centralization of data collection. Drew new way of conceiving how you can save people will embrace Evernote.” had two visitors in here before it had opened, even though many students may not have had low you to harness your creativity? We get and selecting the final pieces. After submit- the community. said this feature was particularly useful in stuff.” looking around,” Wood said. Wood and Fos- a conversation with that partner before, the to something like Evernote.” Nieves said that he hopes that the ting her final selection to the museum, Katz Frederick, who has listened to some of the interdisciplinary Boston Class, which he ter agreed that the student-based exhibit had students were invested in their conversations. Academic Dean and Science Teacher Teachers have largely regarded Ever- program will foster creativity. “[If you] ac- said that she was pleased when the organizers the audios, said, “They are just fresh. This is taught with History Department Head Kim engaged the community to an even greater “I think it is a testament to the connectedness John Drew said that, while he hopes that note as a positive change. Frederick said cumulate as much knowledge as possible, complimented her on the “sophistication” of kind of a lens into the mind of a CA student. Frederick last spring. “It made access and degree than the Annie Lebovitz show. “We of the community that, because of the power Evernote will become useful to many mem- that Evernote helped students in her classes you will come to creative ideas,” Nieves the photos. One of the things I love about the school is information much easier for the whole class, connect their fieldwork with work they did said. “You will get somewhere. We’re not in are hoping that, through exhibits like this, of common trust, people entered the conver- bers of the community, it is not a replacement “It was interesting to see the different that kids actually say what they think, and all especially coordinating with two teachers,” in the classroom. “Kids with their iPhone, a world where tools remain static. We are in we will start to develop relationships with sations earnestly and hopefully,” Stiles-Hall for CA’s current online email and communi- voices and styles of the different schools,” that comes through.” Drew said. Drew said that he particularly en- smartphone, whatever, during field work an environment of perpetual change.” schools and be able to have more student- said. “We were able to make it work and get cation system, the Concord Academy Bulle- Katz said, later noting that the Middlesex Once they finish processing, Frederick tin Board System (CABBS). “The First Class joyed using one of Evernote’s unique features can take notes and put photos directly into based shows,” Foster said. something out of it.” Page 4 Features October 30, 2012 October 30, 2012 Sports Page 5 Math and Science See A Life in Sport: Coach’s Corner: A Saturday Upper-level Surge Jackie MacMullan Jonathan Waldron on the Gridiron ated Physics classes. by Ryan Hussey ’13 MacMullan received the Tufts University by Alyssa Taylor ’ 13 running with the teams. by Chris Pappey ’15 said. “Even though we lost with a wide gap, Yanes-Taylor said that while the Accel- by Charlotte Weiner ’13 Distinguished Achievement Award. In his time at CA, approximately 270 the fact that everyone had fun in the process erated Physics class has “a bit of a reputation” was satisfying enough.” Within the last three to five years, the Jackie MacMullan, a nationally recog- MacMullan cited the 2004 Red Sox Jonathan Waldron is Concord Acad- athletes have run under his leadership. “It for being extremely challenging, the students Every year, students and faculty alike number of Concord Academy students en- nized freelance sportswriter and columnist World Series victory as one of her favorite emy’s Head Cross Country and Track Coach. amazes me how much the team changes The final matches decided who would who enroll are excited to push themselves. look forward to the ultimate test of skill, rolled in advanced math and science classes for ESPN.com, visited Concord Academy to sports events she has covered. In the sixth Known affectionately as “J-Wal” to most from year to year,” said Waldron. Waldron play the faculty in the final round. In the fa- Phoebe Chatfield ’14 said that she chose to athleticism, and endurance: Concord Acad- has increased noticeably. According to Math speak at an all-school assembly on Thursday, inning of the World Series’ fourth game, the CA runners, Waldron is somewhat of a cult said that he feels that each year there is an ceoff between the seniors and juniors, which take Accelerated Physics this year because it emy’s Class v. Class Football Tournament. Department Head Mark Engerman, while the September 27. MacMullan told stories that Sox held a 3-0 lead over the St. Louis Car- figure for his wise advice and dedication to entirely new group dynamic and personal- proved to be a defensive battle, the seniors would “be another challenge.” This attitude On October 13, participants from all four number of students in accelerated courses provided insight into the course of her career dinals. If the Red Sox won the game, they his teams. He has on more than one occasion ity to the team. The only common thread scraped out a six-point victory. has spread to other science classes as well: grades gathered at CA, eager to put their has stayed relatively constant, the number of and answered questions from members of the would clinch the World Series Championship been referred to as through each season is skills on the gridiron to the test. On the other field, the freshmen and within the last three years, Advanced Chem- the way he feels about students in advanced classes and in Depart- CA community. She also shared a wealth of for the first time in 86 years. About her expe- Concord Academy’s The first two games of the day were the sophomores engaged in a hard fought battle istry has grown from one section to two, and CA athletes. “I have mental Studies in mathematics has signifi- knowledge and experience about the field rience on the historic day, MacMullan said, “running Yoda.” freshmen vs. juniors that came down to the final play when, with Advanced Physics has grown to two sections never worked with a cantly increased. Science Department Head of sports journalism, ranging from her first “[Legendary Boston sports columnist] Bob Before coming and the sophomores fewer than twen- as well. group of more earnest Andrea Yanes-Taylor said that she has also writing job at her local newspaper to her work Ryan came up to me and said, ‘What are you to Concord Academy vs. seniors. The first ty seconds left on Yanes-Taylor attributes the increase in kids who genuinely seen an increase in the number of students as an associate editor for The Boston Globe. going to write?’ And I told him that the game six years ago, Wal- game showed that the clock, quarter- interest in upper-level science classes to both care for each other,” in both advanced MacMullan be- wasn’t over yet. And dron was the assis- the juniors were a back Matt Simon the lack of teach- Waldron said. courses and Accel- gan her career in jour- he said, ‘They’re tant coach at Newton ’15 threw a game- ing to the AP test force to be reck- erated Physics. nalism at Westwood about to win the North High School, As a coach, Wal- winning touchdown and the quality oned with. Shutting Engerman said High School, when World Series! This where he originally dron said that his goal pass to Noah Kelle- of the teach- out all attempts by that the increased she noticed that the is the biggest story volunteered to coach was simple. “I want her ’15. ers themselves. the freshmen, the numbers in ad- local newspaper, The of your life.’ And he the boys’ team during every single person Though the stu- “The fact that juniors emerged vanced courses Daily Transcript, fea- showed me what he his daughter’s high who joins one of my dent round ended we’ve been de- victorious in a re- might partially be tured only male sports had written. It was school running career teams to discover sounding manner. in a three-way tie coupled from the all done, and it was something about due to an increased teams. MacMullan at Newton. However, the The junior squad huddles. among the sopho- AP for so long brilliant. I thought, themselves and their amount of sections said, “I was com- Waldron, who game between the Photo by Esther Kim ’16 mores, juniors, and has given us a ‘Oh my gosh, what potential,” Waldron and to renaming plaining about it to grew up in Amherst, sophomores and the seniors proved a closer seniors, the juniors lot of leeway in am I doing?’” Mac- said. Whether this courses, such as my dad one day, and MA, has a long and competition. Undefeated last year and victo- moved on to play the faculty team based on terms of how we Mullan said that, discovery is made changing Econom- he said, ‘Why don’t impressive running rious for two years straight, the senior class a point differential tiebreaker. Science students discuss lab. think about and for her response to through competition ics to Advanced you do something history himself. “I had high hopes facing the sophomores who, The tournament culminated in the Photo courtesy of concordacademy.org design our cours- the Red Sox victory, or not, Waldron said Economics. Enger- about it? Why don’t have been running last year, had not won a single game. The championship that pitted the juniors against es,” Yanes-Taylor she chose to write that he does his best man, however, also said that he was im- you call up the pa- for as long as I can seniors took a quick lead at the start of the a formidable faculty lineup. At the beginning said. “If we’re not teaching to a test, then we about the generations to support all of his pressed with the number of students who per and ask them?’” remember,” Waldron game, but the sophomores quickly answered of the game, Tien Hunter ’14 caught an inter- have the freedom to think about what kinds of loyal fans who athletes. He also said have been pursuing Departmental Studies in When, at his insis- said. As a small child, with a touchdown for their side. The game ception and ran it into the faculty’s red zone. of skills and content are more important from had waited decades another one of his math. “There are not that many schools where tence, MacMullan Waldron said that he Waldron on the track. came down to the sophomores scoring at The juniors, however, were unable to capital- a future scientist’s perspective.” for the Curse of the goals is for his runners kids are able to pursue math at that high a called the newspaper, would run around his Photo courtesy of the end of the game to put them ahead and ize further on this opportunity, and the faculty Yanes-Taylor also said that this has al- Bambino to break. to “enjoy the process of level,” Engerman said. “I am pleased that the publisher invited house sometimes fif- www.concordacademy.org clinch the victory. Quarterback Matt Simon surged back to score a touchdown. Soon, the lowed students to spend more time on chal- Jackie MacMullan, ESPN sportswriter. “It was probably discovery.” we have a lot of kids interested in pursuing her to write about teen or sixteen times in ’15 said, “I think that everyone contributed, juniors fell farther and farther behind of the lenging labs, undertaking scientific study that Photo courtesy of www.google.com the most incredible math, and that teachers are willing to support the girls’ sports a row, just for the fun of it. In high school, This year’s cross-country team is the and it was our team effort that allowed us to faculty until the whistle blew, announcing the is difficult yet rewarding. Yanes-Taylor said, thing that I’ve ever them.” teams herself. Soon Waldron was an All-State cross-country run- largest in their league, with fifty-two stu- pull off the upset.” faculty victory. Although they did not win, “It’s not a lot of cookbook labs. It’s not labs covered,” MacMullan said. dents: thirty-one boys, and twenty-one girls. Although Departmental Studies in math thereafter, MacMullan published her first ner. Later, he held the American men’s record The next set of games pitted the sopho- Hunter said, “all of us played our hearts out you already know the answers to, where you While MacMullan acknowledged her The job of coaching and working with each of traditionally have been undertaken by one article. “I liked to see my name in the paper,” for the outdoor 3000 meters in his age group. mores against the juniors and the freshmen during the tournament.” are just trying to go through the motions.” good fortune in being able to build a suc- the runners can be a daunting task, but Wal- student and one teacher, this year students MacMullan said. “I also liked being able to Last December, Waldron was inducted to the against the seniors. While the sophomores Based on several student reviews, the After talking to current and prospective cessful career in a field she loves, she also dron said that there are moments that make have begun doing Departmental Studies in write about my friends.” Cambridge Sports Union’s Hall of Fame after came into the game with high hopes, they Fourth Annual Class vs. Class Tournament parents at recent Open Houses and on Par- said that she faced challenges working as it all worthwhile. These moments can be as groups. Engerman is leading six upperclass- MacMullan deepened her own involve- twenty-seven years of membership. were soon humbled when the first half ended was a success. “It was a great bonding experi- ents’ Weekend, Yanes-Taylor said that she a woman in a male-dominated profession, simple as “an athlete running even though men in a study of linear algebra, and fellow ment in Westwood High’s sports program Even with an impressive athletic career with the juniors up 22-0. The juniors held ence,” said Nando Martinez ’15. “Although felt proud that many parents described CA’s especially during the early years of her they are sick,” or during a big race when he Math Teacher George Larivee is leading four during her junior year, when she tried out for as background, Waldron said that he was their lead until the game’s end. it was a little competitive, we were more advanced science courses as both “challeng- career. “I loved to read, I loved to write, but witnesses “an athlete having personal cour- students in a study of calculus and statistics. and made the varsity basketball team. Mac- initially “terrified of being a head coach.” For focused on having fun.” Nathan Greess ’15 ing” and “exciting.” back then there weren’t many women doing age that you wish you could emulate.” The freshmen, on the other hand, While the number of Departmental Stud- Mullan went on to play Division I basketball Waldron, “coaching is very different from added, “Though football intimidates me, Yanes-Taylor believes that CA has it,” MacMullan said. “It wasn’t pleasant, seemed to be gaining momentum. Staying ies in science has stayed constant, at around at the University of New Hampshire, where running,” and he said that he was convinced “You see these things and you feel this and though I have no idea how to play it, I succeeded in creating something of a best- honestly. I had a lot of incidents.” Once, a nearly even with the seniors for most of the one or two per year, an increased interest she became the team’s highest scorer during he could not succeed. But Waldron quickly flood of emotion,” said Waldron, “In that find class-on-class football very enjoyable.” of-both-worlds scenario in the advanced University of Massachusetts security guard first half, the freshmen looked to be in good in advanced and accelerated offerings has her sophomore year and captain during her found that, as head coach, he could help his moment, you just want to be the best possible Ben Glass ’16 agreed that the event was a sciences. She said that students are prepared at a football game she was covering barred shape. However, the seniors began to pull occurred. For the last five years, there have senior year. athletes by sharing his own philosophy of coach you can be.” success. “It was a great time,” Glass said. “I to take SAT IIs and AP exams if they choose, her from entering the locker room. In another away and ended the game on top. “Overall been two Accelerated Physics sections, but In the spring of 1982, as her graduation it was a great game,” Sayem Talukdar ’16 look forward to playing again with my class in the last three years these sections have while still focusing on labs and a personal from UNH approached, MacMullan realized incident, former New York Giants linebacker next year.” been overenrolled. Usually, the Science understanding of the material, and that it is that she could not apply for a competitive Lawrence Taylor threw a hairdryer at her. Department tries to avoid over-enrollment this balance that has made the advanced and summer internship at The Boston Globe Several Red Sox players who were devout by encouraging students to think about cor- accelerated courses appealing to a wide range because the program excluded graduating Mormons would stop talking to reporters Mid-Season Check-In at the AC rect placement, but this time the school has of CA students. college seniors. At the suggestion of a profes- whenever she entered the room. “You just able to play “even on rainy days, because more secluded from the rest of the athletes mott said that the timing has been an issue instead opted to increase the size of Acceler- sor, MacMullan decided to defer her gradu- had to get through all of that,” MacMullan by Gaurav Verma ’13 there are no huge puddles.” Eberth said that on the old fields. McDermott said that for some athletes. She cites CA students’ ation for a year so she could apply for the said. “And now, I am never the only woman, anywhere I go. Back then it was a little shock- this is in the move tendency to fill their days with activities as a internship. That summer, at age twenty-one, With the beginning of the 2012-13 ing, but I never even think about it anymore.” sharp con- to the AC reason why “the added travel time has created Going Green MacMullan earned a position at The Globe, school year came a new era for Concord Now, MacMullan is a correspondent trast to the has in- some problems.” ...continued from page 1 Stumpf, who served as CA’s faculty liaison beginning an association with the publication Academy athletics. Fans flocked to the for several cable television networks, and fields back creased Eberth said that the shuttle, which de- for the conference, deemed the conference that would stretch across three decades. brand new fields on Opening Day to catch a students are the next generation of leaders, “I regularly appears on ESPN’s “Around the on main the num- parts from campus at 3:05 p.m., has caused “incredibly successful.” Stumpf said that he “When I went to work there, I was the first-hand glimpse of the Moriarty Athletic say you students are the leaders right now.” Horn.” In addition to co-authoring the au- campus that ber of fans some problems as well because it leaves hopes that the conference will become an luckiest person in the world,” MacMullan Campus. Midway through the fall season, Although recycling duty, campus clean- tobiographies of several prominent athletes, often flood- attend- only ten minutes for students to get ready annual event. “We can continually improve,” said. “It was a major newspaper, but they student athletes and coaches report that ups and other systems make CA environmen- including basketball giant Shaquille O’Neal, ed after ing Field for sports after classes end. Eberth said that Stumpf said. “We need to figure out ways to threw you right in.” While her internship they are generally happy with CA’s newest tally friendly, attendees said that they came MacMullan also works as a freelance writer heavy rains Hockey students who are unable to catch the bus on live with less consumption.” placed her in the News section, MacMullan property and the changes it has brought to and forced games time are forced to arrive late, which she says away from the day with ideas for more steps aspired to focus on sports. “I’d hang around for ESPN. MacMullan said she is currently the athletic program as a whole. Concord can take. Workshop leaders made Of the conference’s success, Green Club focusing on covering the New England Patri- teams to because is “awkward timing.” Co-Head Phoebe Chatfield ’14 said, “Every- the Sports Department and listen to them talk, Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Adam Si- suggestions for schools and businesses in ots and the NFL season. She said that she no move prac- “fans can While there are several challenges, one who was there was really into it.” Salem and get to know them a little bit,” MacMullan mon said that the fields were “spectacular. general: to reduce by unplugging electronic longer covers baseball in order to have time tice in- switch Eberth, Simon, and McDermott agree that agreed, adding that the changes discussed at said. “Sure enough, one day a story broke [Director of Operations] Don Kingman and devices, to reuse by working with printed off in the summer to spend with her husband doors. Eb- between heightened enthusiasm surrounding CA’s the conference “gave us a lot of inspiration and they needed somebody, and I was sitting the staff did a beautiful job this summer, and pages as scrap paper, and to recycle by clean- and two children. erth added soccer athletic program has remained just as high about what we should do” to help CA become there. That’s how I got my chance.” the fields are holding up great even with all ing up trash and carrying a water bottle. On advice that she would give to high that the AC and field as it was at the start of the season. “I think even more environmentally aware. During her time at The Globe, MacMul- the rain we’ve had.” Simon added, “The play has created hockey that the field hockey team’s enthusiasm for Computer Studies Departmental Head Ben lan covered a catalog of legendary events in school students interested in pursuing jour- is much cleaner. There are no bad hops, and “ a greater instead of the sport and playing at the AC has increased sports history, ranging from the infamous nalism, MacMullan said to jump in and give players can control the ball better. It makes sense of choosing with every game,” McDermott said. Though 1986 World Series to Joan Benoit’s Boston it a try. “You have to take a deep breath and the game more enjoyable and fun.” As a athletic just one.” fan support may have decreased since the Marathon victory in 1979. From 1990 to dip your toe in,” MacMullan said. “My dad coach, Simon enjoys not having to share the commu- Though start of the season, which Simon attributes 1995, she also worked as an ESPN cor- made me, and if I hadn’t done that then, field with the Junior Varsity team because it nity.” the AC to an increased academic workload and Remember to Recycle respondent, and, from 1995 to 2000, she maybe I never would have. When you’re gives the squad more room to practice. He Simi- has been inclement weather, Simon, McDermott, held the position of senior writer at Sports fifteen or sixteen, you’re kind of afraid, and feels that it is also beneficial for the JV team. Sarah Evantash ’16 competes at the AC. larly, Field mostly and Eberth agreed that fan support has been Illustrated. During this time, MacMullan it might not work, you might fall flat on your Photo courtesy of www.concordacademy.org Student athletes are also enjoying the Hockey benefi- strong throughout the fall season. It seems as The Centipede! was awarded first place for both investiga- face. But dipping your toe in, taking that step, new fields. Sarah Eberth ’13, one of the Girls Captain Kelsey McDermott ’13 said, “It’s cial, there have been a few drawbacks, such if most CA students, athletes and fans alike, tive reporting and feature writing from the that sets you apart a little bit. And then you’ll Varsity Soccer Captains, said that she is “lov- been great to be able to see every team at as late arrival back on campus. Although are enjoying the benefits of CA’s new Athletic Associated Press Sports Editors. In 1995, know, and I think that’s always better.” ing the AC.” She said that she enjoys being once,” noting that Field Hockey used to be Simon said that “it’s well worth it,” McDer- Campus. Page 6 Opinions October 30, 2012 October 30, 2012 Opinions Page 7 The Red Sox Offseason Odyssey Elizabeth Warren vs. Scott Brown Debate The Red Sox will need to act decisively to gut the Boston farm system. choice, players such as Ryan Ludwick, Juan by Harry Breault ’16 by Phoebe Chatfield ’14 It’s a definite contrast between the two now. Elizabeth Warren’s tax plan would raise work. We have one candidate who’s fighting to heal their wounds, however, and Free Let’s turn next to the offensive factors in Pierre, Nick Swisher, or Torii Hunter could candidates. taxes on the top two percent of the country, for the top two percent, who may I add are Agency is one solution. Marquee name Zack the offseason. Right-fielder Cody Ross and be solid options. Phoebe Chatfield: Welcome to Nate Greess including businesses that file as individuals. the ones donating to his campaign, and then After a season rife with disappoint- Greinke, a former Cy-Young Award Winner, Designated Hitter David Ortiz would benefit Calm and rational thinking in manage- and Gaurav Verma for our debate covering PC: Gaurav, would you like to respond to These businesses with tax increases would we have Elizabeth Warren. Her whole life, ment, fracture, and instability (the first sub- ment may be the greatest key of all. With the Massachusetts race for U.S. Senate. I’m that? see their growth as companies stunted. That she’s has been fighting for the middle class. .500 winning percentage since 1997, and it Bobby Valentine, the one-year Red Sox man- very interested to see what you, as the Heads would kill jobs, and that is why Senator wasn’t even close) the Boston Red Sox are ager, despised and subsequently fired, and the Brown’s proposal of low taxes would be of Democrat Club and Republican Club, have GV: I think that’s a misinterpretation of Scott PC: All right, now we are going to move on. embarking on an offseason journey that will coaching staff otherwise in a state of flux, the beneficial to the country at this time. to say. Nathan, you will be supporting the Brown’s position. He certainty believes in ex- Gaurav, I’d like to hear what Scott Brown’s determine the team’s trajectory for several Red Sox should re-examine what made their Democratic candidate, Elizabeth Warren. tending the Pell Grants, but the bill that was position is towards LGBTQ members of so- years to come. The puzzling, the lauded, 2004 and 2007 championship teams success- What’s the primary reason you support her? presented raised taxes on businesses, which PC: Nathan, in what ways does Warren’s ciety? What has he done as Senator? and the deeply criticized transactions are ful. Well-liked, calm manager Terry Francona Brown believes would harm the economy. position differ from Brown’s? fascinating. The odyssey of the Boston Red spearheaded those teams. Francona’s former NG: First of all, thank you, Phoebe, for GV: The forefront of Scott Brown’s vot- Sox offseason has begun, and in the words disciple and manager of the Toronto Blue moderating this. I support Elizabeth Warren ing record in relation to LGBTQ rights has of Concord Academy’s esteemed librarian Jays John Farrell has been lured back for because she has worked almost her whole life been the vote to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Martha Kennedy on the rebuilding of the the manager’s job. Farrell’s main drawback to fight for the middle class. As the Head and Tell, which speaks of Senator Brown’s sup- team, “I hope it doesn’t take twenty years, has been his lackluster performance with Creator of the Consumer Financial Protection port for the LGBTQ community, unlike his like it did Odysseus.” the Blue Jays, but before that, he managed Bureau that works to protect middle- class Republican colleagues. Personally, I think So what improvements can the front to produce several successful pitching staffs families against the trickery of large compa- that the Republican Party is a little too strict office orchestrate this offseason? Their work during his time in Boston. He is a solid choice nies and banks, she has demonstrated that she on the issue of gay marriage, and I support begins with assessing the faults of this year’s for manager, and should create much-needed believes the economy grows from the middle the right for people to marry whomever they team. The Sox’s pitching was horrifying. In reassurance and serenity in the dugout. class up, not from the top down. choose. But Senator Scott Brown has a rather Earned-Run Average (ERA), the Red Sox It is often highlighted that the Red moderate record with LGBTQ rights, which placed 27th in the league, with a 4.64 mark. Sox’s player development and ability to at- I think is a major positive. They also placed 27th in quality starts. PC: Thank you. Gaurav, you are supporting Lester takes the mound. Photo courtesy of www.google.com tract under-the-radar talent helped them win the Republican candidate and incumbent, This terrible stat was caused largely by the the World Series in 2004 and 2007, and the Scott Brown. What are the primary reasons PC: And what about Professor Warren’s absence of John Lackey because of injury, will command a generous commitment, and the team if resigned. With first-baseman team’s management should return to this ap- for your support? position, Nathan? horrendous performances from starters Josh may not be worth the risk due to recent in- Adrian Gonzalez and left-fielder Carl Craw- proach if they hope to field a team that has Beckett and Jon Lester, and largely inad- consistency. Other possible choices include ford traded to the Dodgers for a decent haul true potential this season. GV: Thank you. Well, Senator Brown has equate replacements in the starting rotation. Hiroki Kuroda of the New York Yankees, of prospects, their positions now need filling. General Manager Ben Cherington has NG: On LGBTQ rights, Elizabeth Warren been a bipartisan voice in the United States Some of the other pitchers in the starting Jake Peavy of the Chicago White Sox, or Perhaps the most discussed free agent is Josh the full support of yours truly, but divisive believes that marriage is not defined as just Senate. These days, there’s a lot of partisan rotation, including Felix Doubront and Clay Tim Hudson of the Atlanta Braves, pending Hamilton of the Texas Rangers, a powerful members of management like upper-level being between a man and a woman, and that gridlock in the Senate, and very little work- Buchholz, were adequate or better and are contract option decisions. All are solid to ex- hitter. His contract may need to be massive, executive Larry Lucchino should be removed you should be able to marry whomever you ing together. I think that people like Scott likely to improve and retain their positions cellent pitchers who would bolster a Boston but the investment could be worth it for the from their office. If the Red Sox succeed in Brown and Warren at the close of the second debate. love, man or woman. She would fight for this Brown are who we need to move this country in Boston. On the other side of pitching, the rotation. Aggressive trades that would require Red Sox, as star power may be necessary to establishing the rational, calm aura that they Photo courtesy of www.boston.com as a Senator. In contrast, in the Massachusetts forward. Red Sox bullpen should be kept intact, as it young talent in exchange, such as acquiring boost popularity and to restore credibility lacked this season, then only good things can Legislature, Scott Brown voted in favor of a is a fantastic unit that can only improve. an ace like Tampa Bay’s David Price, are to the team. If Hamilton is too outlandish a Constitutional Amendment to make marriage come from these pivotal offseason months. Scott Brown didn’t think that the way to pay NG: Elizabeth Warren has repeatedly said probably ill-advised because of their threat solely between a man and a woman. I think PC: Thank you very much. First off, as stu- for Pell Grants was to kill jobs, because then that we need to level the playing field as this leads to the core of what Scott Brown dents, education is something that is impor- these college students won’t have a job to go far as taxes. The top two percent is taking believes. Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was a great tant to all of us. Nathan, what is Elizabeth to once they graduate. advantage of deductions and loopholes and Why I Love Parents’ Weekend: step in the right direction, but it isn’t enough. Warren’s position on education? is paying a smaller percentage of taxes than PC: Well, the economy has certainly been people in the middle class. Gaurav said that PC: Well, thank you both so much. This has NG: Elizabeth Warren believes in creating a debated issue in all of the campaigns this Scott Brown is fighting to keep taxes low My Affinity Group A Faculty Perspective been a wonderful debate, and it will be in- a system with manageable student loans by fall. What is your candidate’s stance on the for middle class Americans, and this is just teresting to see which candidate comes out Harry Breault ’16 said. “However, it would the class is working well or not working well extending Pell Grants, a government grant economy, and what would each do to help not true. He voted against tax cuts for people by June Sass ’16 by Mark Engerman on top on November 6. be good if people that do not fit into these for them thus far. program, to college students. Scott Brown, improve it? making under $250,000 and for people mak- affinity groups could still go to them to learn though he is bipartisan in some points, toes I recently joined Umoja, the African- Parents’ Weekend is over. No more of I encourage my students to join their ing under $1,000,000 dollars. These are high and observe and attempt to understand dif- parents in meetings with me, and some have the party line on this issue and has voted, tax brackets, but “under” goes all the way For the extended version of the debate, American affinity group here at Concord those awkward twenty-minute classes with GV: The economy is certainly the core reason ferences.” taken advantage of this opportunity. In my along with the rest of the conservative base, down to the lowest income group, who need please visit http://www.concordacademy.org/ Academy. The students were very welcom- more than thirty people in a classroom (what I support Scott Brown. Brown believes in low Breault raises a valid point. On the other limited experience, the meetings that in- not to help with loan payments or to lower tax cuts. Scott Brown also opposes unem- campus-life/publications/index.aspx ing, and we share some of the same character- are we, a public school?). And fading from taxes across the board, and I think that’s the hand, affinity groups were created for those who cluded students have been as productive and loan interest rates for students in college. ployment benefits for people who are out of istics, including similar experiences related memory is the sadness of not having a parent strategy that would work in America right to culture and race. Because I joined a little could at times feel like outsiders in the com- present or the embarrassment of having one positive as the others, in many cases more later than most others in the group, it could munity. I believe that affinity groups should attend, or perhaps even the pleasure of shar- so. Certainly some of the meetings would have been welcome ing a day of school with a parent or two. But have gone in different directions without Chandler Bowl Changes Lives awkward, students let’s look forward and consider adjustments the student present, but I am not sure they like would have been better. (Unfortunately, we Then I thought about my idea for a little that is either Pink (CC) or Light Blue (LS). could not only have the show of school spirit but it was that could make Parents’ Weekend better by Matt Simon ’15 not at all. Breault, next year. One change I would like to see cannot draw any statistical conclusions from bit. Sure, it sounded great, especially since, On the back, where the player’s last name that I had always dreamed of, but we could but that this sample, as it is small and biased towards according to my master plan, we would final- would traditionally go, the players instead also help raise funds and awareness for that I felt very is to have parent-teacher meetings become It all began because I wanted a cool T- they certain types of students!) ly win the Chandler Bowl and beat Pingree. put the name of someone in their lives who cause. I ran my idea past Malin Segal ’15, and comfort- parent-teacher-student meetings. shirt. It’s the truth. I’ve lived my whole life should But in reflecting on my idea, I realized I had has been affected by cancer. In addition, there he agreed that the day could be a complete able be- One thing that differentiates Concord I am less convinced that student par- in Concord, so year after year, I’ve been to also tried to imitate Concord-Carlisle again, just are generic pink and blue T-shirts available success. We added Charles Manzella ’15 to ing able Academy from other places I’ve taught is the ticipation in advisor meetings would be Concord-Carlisle High School (CCHS) soc- maintain our team, who, growing up in Concord as to talk extent to which students take responsibility beneficial, though I frequently have my in- cer and football games. Likewise, I’ve been a balance well and being familiar with KFC, got on about our for their learning and work productively ternational students present in these to help attending CA sporting events since I was a in which board right away as well. experi- with adults in the community. CA students translate. Advisor meetings often focus on toddler, because my dad has been a coach at the group ences as are actively engaged in every aspect of their social and emotional issues, and these may CA for as long as I can remember. The big- We decided to present the idea to Ath- is pre- black stu- education. They choose from an impressive be better held without the student. These as- gest difference between the two schools, for letic Director Jenny Brennan after an Athletic domi- dents at selection of courses, learn to advocate for pects of development tend to play a smaller me, has always been the crowds that attend Council meeting in early September, and she nantly CA and themselves, and actively engage with the role in the teacher meetings, though they sports events. As a seven-year-old, you can’t became very excited about the idea. She then made across adults in their life to overcome challenges. are occasionally central. Perhaps parents tell that CCHS is much better than CA at soc- mentioned that Tim Seston, House Parent up of the coun- Members of Umoja. Photo by Elias Jarzombek ’13 So every Parents’ Weekend, I find myself or teachers could request meetings without cer, or baseball, or anything, for that matter, and Assistant Girls’ Varsity Soccer Coach, students try. wondering why the student role is limited to students when they felt it would be best. but what is noticeable right away is the differ- had talked with her about looking into a who Kaitlin Barkley ’16, another Umoja scheduling meetings, ushering their parents Why not change? Some may be con- ence in fans. While you might be lucky to see fundraiser for his son Luke, who had been identify with the unifying characteristic that member, said that she enjoys meeting with around campus, and waiting in the hallway cerned that the meetings would be awkward. fifteen or twenty kids at a CA soccer game, diagnosed early in life with cerebral palsy. the group represents. the group. “I feel like they’re really help- while their parents and teachers discuss them. Perhaps the parents and teachers would gang CCHS consistently draws a couple hundred We immediately agreed that that was the type Another limitation to the affinity groups of cause we wanted to work with—an impor- ful, mostly because sometimes I can’t ask In my mind, there are two main goals up on the students. While this is not impos- students to each of their games. And that’s at CA is the size. Most affinity groups have tant cause, but something that was personal questions that I really want to ask in regular of the parent-teacher meetings. First, for sible, I think that appropriate guidelines and something that I always wanted to bring to around ten or fewer students that attend and meaningful to many members of the CA groups,” Barkley said. “Affinity groups really parents to give teachers information about preparation could ensure that the meetings CA: that atmosphere, that intensity. weekly meetings, reflecting both the rela- community as well. So we contacted Tim and help me express how I feel with people that their children’s learning style and past ex- would be conducted with sensitivity to all. So, originally, that was my big idea for tively small number of students of color at his wife, History Teacher Sally Zimmerli, and understand.” periences that may impact their classroom Scheduling would certainly need to change, the Chandler Bowl this year. All the fall ath- CA as well as inconsistent attendance. Nev- asked if they would be interested in helping Because CA is a predominately Cau- performance. And second, for teachers to given the number of juniors and seniors tak- letes were going to get a black T-shirt with ertheless, the racial balance at CA reflects the make our idea come to fruition. They not only casian school, it is both emotionally and share any early insights or concerns about ing SATs that fall during Parents’ Weekend. their name on it, and everyone else was go- Zimmerli and Seston with their sons. Photo courtesy of www.concordacademy.org larger one of U.S. society. While both CA agreed, but also thought it was an amazing socially helpful for a person of color to have each student’s progress and approach to But these obstacles can be overcome, and I ing to get a matching black T-shirt, and with and our country as a whole are increasingly in a different way. I had essentially copied for sale, as well as bake sales and raffles. idea. time devoted to talking with those who are learning. Having the students included in the feel the benefits of having the students more our T-shirts were going to win all the soccer, diverse, caucasians still form the majority of Kicks for Cancer. KFC is a huge success, and the event raises part of a racial minority or more like you. conversation would help reinforce the mes- fully engaged in the conversation outweigh the cross-country, the field hockey, and then Now that Pingree Day is past, I can’t the population. For those of you who do not know, Kicks about $30,000 each year towards helping to sage that students are responsible for their the disadvantages. CA prides itself on the finally, win the volleyball game in one of the help but feel pride. Not only did I get my While I have experienced this involve- for Cancer (KFC) is an annual event hosted fight cancer. I appreciate being a member of Umoja education and would also encourage students close relationships between adults and stu- loudest sporting events in CA history, as we T-shirt, but CA also beat Pingree and took ment as beneficial, some feel that affinity by the Concord-Carlisle Soccer program that So I decided to change my idea. Instead because I believe that affinity groups provide to be more introspective about themselves as dents in the community. Let’s try including all stormed the court at the final whistle in a home the Chandler Bowl for the first time groups can be exclusive. “Affinity groups pits CC against Lincoln-Sudbury (LS) every of getting shirts with our names on them, I a home within a home for those of us who learners. I would hope that students could the students in the meetings next year and sea of black, as we finally won the Chandler since 1991. And, most important of all, Luke are a good thing for those that are in that year. For the game, instead of wearing their figured it would be even better if we decided belong to diverse racial and cultural back- tell their teachers about their strengths and see how it goes. Bowl for the first time in any current student’s got the support of the entire CA community. group because they encourage support,” normal uniforms, the players wear a T-shirt to dedicate the day to a cause. Then, we grounds. weaknesses in the subject, and share what in CA career. Page 8 The Back Page October 30, 2012 May 28, 2010 Page 9 Editorial The Centipede from house to house on October 31, collect- by Abby Brooke ’13 ing as much candy as my pillowcase could Concord Academy hold. The street that I used to trick-or-treat 166 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742 October. The time of year when home- on was always decked out for Halloween, work starts to pile up, extracurricular ac- complete with creepy music, strobe lights, tivities become full-time commitments, and peek-a-boo ghouls and insane amounts of Early Application deadlines loom close on Executive Editor: Charlotte Weiner ’13 cobwebs. Even though it was sometimes the horizon. The honeymoon of September so cold that I had to wear a parka over my is long gone, and for many Concord Acad- costume, it was always a magical night. After Managing Editor: Abby Brooke ’13 emy students and faculty alike, October can we got home, my sister and I would plop become synonymous with stress. As a senior, down in front of the TV, devour mounds of Features Editor: Alyssa Taylor ’13 I’ve found that this fall has been my most chocolate, and watch The Nightmare Before pressure-filled time so far at CA. Christmas. Like all those who are a part of the CA As this year’s date draws nearer and News Editors: Marisa Kager ’13 and Ryan Hussey ’13 community, I’m fairly accustomed to apply- nearer, I find myself wishing I could go back ing a certain amount of elbow grease. Every to being a little kid again, just for that one Opinions Editor: Adetola Sylvan ’13 year, I’m astounded by how hard-working, night. I wish I could experience one more innovative, and dedicated my fellow students time the thrill of running through the autumn Arts Editors: Teresa Dai ’14 and Katherine Oh ’14 are during the autumn months. It’s no small chill in a witch costume, not thinking about task to juggle classes, sports, plays, clubs, tests or bake sales or college applications. It’s and friends, but CA students are impressively sad but true that Halloween is more fun for Sports Editors: Gaurav Verma ’13 and Chris Pappey ’15 adept at managing it all. eight-year-olds than for eighteen-year-olds. So what irks me about October is not The academic pressures of fall at CA Photo and Web Editor: Gary Zheng ’14 the added stress, but rather that as soon as can make enjoying all of what this season I am confined indoors by my homework in New England has to offer pretty difficult. Staff Writers: Christina Cho ’14, Kathleen Melendy ’14, and commitments, New England bursts into To make matters worse, college admissions gorgeous fall colors. This autumn has been is in full swing: it really just doesn’t seem Alex Zou ’13, and Andy Zou ’13 a particularly beautiful one, and I find it hard fair that the Early Application deadline for to concentrate on problem sets or personal many colleges is November 1, the day after Faculty Advisors: Paige Gould and Sandy Stott essays when the peak foliage is tempting me Halloween, or that the SAT is held just a few to put aside my work and go for a stroll in days after that. the crisp October air. I sometimes feel that the universe is con- The Centipede is the official student newspaper of Concord Academy. The In my opinion, October is the best month spiring to prevent me from getting the most paper welcomes comments from its readers in the form of Letters to the Edi- to be a New Englander. Nowhere else in the out of my fall. I’m sure I’m not the only one tor. No anonymous letters will be printed. The Centipede reserves the right U.S. does such a stunning transition from who, when the days start to get shorter and to edit all articles for length and content. summer to winter occur. And it’s not just the shorter, just wants to eat some candy, jump in beautiful foliage that gets me; it’s also the some leaf piles, and watch a scary movie. So quintessentially autumn traditions that you this fall, I’ve decided I’m going to do my best can find here in Massachusetts, whether it’s to use my study breaks wisely. Rather than Seniors Sprung? apple-picking, pumpkin carving, or haunted spending an hour on Facebook, I’m going to houses. research costume ideas. Instead of watching and students are at CA. by Sandy Stott It’s therefore not shocking that I’m also TV on a Sunday afternoon, I’m going to go There are few spring exams for seniors a bit obsessed with Halloween. Like many pick out some pumpkins. Because at this The last issue of the Centipede contained already, but I advocate removing them en- other kids who grew up in Massachusetts, time of year, I think we could all benefit from a well-thought-out editorial aimed at improv- tirely to clear the way for more final-week some of my best memories are of running carving a jack-o’-lantern or two. ing the legendary but largely elusive Senior senior activities, service-kin perhaps to the Spring. In that piece, the editor offered a now-traditional and successful senior day at common sense suggestion that teachers of the beach. second-semester seniors drop their lowest And what of juniors in electives where Help Me, Rhonda! grade from the term’s average, thereby low- teachers feel exams offer a helpful, culmi- The Centipede advice columnist “Rhonda” helps students navigate the rocky waters of ering the academic pressure at a time when nating experience? Do they get a free pass high school. If you need her help, please drop your question in the “Help Me, Rhonda!” many seniors are both weary of work and because there are seniors in their classes? I’d submission box in the library. hopeful about deepening both perspective say no. Juniors, who are working to develop and friendships during their final weeks of competencies and integrate information they Dear Rhonda, Dear Peaches, high school. will use as My peer mentor is so cool. He always gives According to the 2004 “Men’s Health Maga- Here’s a seniors, me awesome advice about friends, school- zine” in the library, Rogaine is quite effec- similar pos- can be well work, and extracurriculars. He’s also super tive for promoting hair growth. It didn’t say sibility of- served by funny and cute! It’s his chapel tomorrow, anything about using it on your face, but hey, fered in the exams. and I really want to give him a hug, but I’m it’s worth a shot, right? If that doesn’t work, same spirit: A few scared he will think I’m weird. go for the clean-shaven look. It’s very dapper. allow se- years ago, niors in elec- when Help! Love, tive courses teaching a Frightened Freshman Rhonda to choose spring Eng- one major lish elec- Dear Frightened Freshman, Dear Rhonda, assignment tive that Seniors love having lots of people in their I got in trouble for grinding at the White Out that they I thought hug line! They’re generally so starved for Dance, but I just don’t know any other dance will not do; would ben- human contact that they will accept a hug moves! How can I get jiggy with it without also, exempt efit from a from anyone they have gotten to know even upsetting the chaperones? final exam, seniors from a little bit during their time here at CA. So Sincerely, Students in class during the spring. I began to any spring se- Photo courtesy of www.concordacademy.org don’t be scared to give your peer mentor a Dirty Dancer mester exams. back away big hug tomorrow morning. He sounds like a Why allow seniors to skip an assign- from scheduling that exam because it seemed great guy… by the way, what’s his number? pointless to saddle seniors with it. Then, Dear Dirty Dancer, ment rather than drop the lowest grade? As Love, dawn visited my mind - why not, I said to It’s true that “grinding” is frowned upon by a teacher who reads exams and essays, I look Rhonda forward to those pieces to which a student has self, exempt the seniors and give the exam the chaperones of CA dances. But not to fully committed herself; I dread the pieces to the juniors? And that’s what I did. worry! There are plenty of other grandma- Dear Rhonda, of work in which a student is half present, Yes, there was some teeth-gnashing and approved dance moves that are sure to offering a pale or mailed-in version of her a trickle or two of bitterness from the juniors. I’ve been trying to grow a beard for quite impress that special someone. Try the sprin- thoughts. Such half-work actually takes And perhaps there was a little ill-timed gloat- some time now. As you may have noticed, kler, the jitterbug, the shopping cart, or the longer to correct (unless I want to return an ing from the seniors. But we all knew that facial hair is quite en vogue now, particularly ever-popular “Richard Colton.” Don’t know insipid response) because its omissions and junior spring is a different being from its for those of the male persuasion. Any tips for what that is? I don’t either. But I’m sure the often-disorganized paragraphs need to be ad- senior sibling. And so we got over it. building up my Santa swag in time for those members of Dance Company would be happy dressed. Good work, on the other hand, often Oh, and by the way, the juniors’ exam cold winter nights? to show you. needs little correction; instead, I can devote essays were some of their best work of the Sincerely, Get out on that dance floor. my time to the response the student’s writing term. And while I was reading them, I was Peach Fuzz Love, has excited in my mind. That seems a more also able to remember the seniors fondly, in- Rhonda positive exchange. And such exchanges are stead of through the rumpled words of exam a primary reason that so many fine teachers essays that shouldn’t have been written. Page 10 May 28, 2010 May 28, 2010 Page 11 Page 12 May 28, 2010 The Centipede Concord Academy 166 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742

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