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May 2012 Vol. 3 No. 6 BTC: The Final Installment (for this Year)... Connor Nelson nect to who we are as residents preparation for a paper Staff Writer of Salt Lake City,” Ling Ritter about their experiences. commented on the experience. Afterwards, Mr. Thom- Wednesday, April 11, was Riley Nevens commented, “It sen gave a preview of the final session for the Beyond was nice getting out of the actual what the junior class the Classroom program of the classroom and taking learning to will experience in next 2011-2012 school year. Some another level...[and] fun overall year’s internships with welcomed and anticipated this spending time with classmates local companies during third and final installment of this and teachers.” the two weeks around year, while others were sorely Sophomores once again had Interim. The goal of this disappointed by their desig- a variety of options to choose internship program is to nated activity. Over the three from, including visiting the new provide the senior class sessions per year, freshmen Natural History Museum of with real-world job ex- extended their studies outside Utah, taking a tour of art in Salt perience, which for them school, and sophomores partici- Lake City, exploring the Tracy isn’t too far away. pated in unique experiences in Aviary, once again visiting the When asked what the the professional workforce. Ju- University of Utah’s cell biol- program has in store for niors reached out and provided ogy lab, and much more. “It was the future, Mr. Thom- service to local organizations, fun,” said Adria Lam of the Tra- sen replied, “you will and selected seniors prepared to cy Aviary, “We made nests, but see us get better at cre- work firsthand in an internship we ran out of material. And we ating experiences that beginning after AP exams. The saw flamingos; that was cool.” connect Rowland Hall Josh Cole at work amid the scenery of program’s mission is to provide Some groups performed service students to the world of the Great Salt Lake. – Photo by Jessie Rowland Hall students with ex- projects for the places they visit- possibilities.” Mr. Thom- Barker citing real-world experiences, ed, such as helping to catalogue sen expanded, “Just like well, beyond the classroom. plants at the Natural History when students take on a brand riences that students in other During this third installment, Museum of Utah. new course of study, so are we schools just don’t have.” We freshmen took a trip to the Great Juniors wrapped up their just learning how best to design look forward to seeing how this Salt Lake, observing the natural service hours by writing a re- opportunities that give our stu- program changes and becomes life of the habitat. “I thought it flection about their projects, in dents the chance to have expe- part of what makes Rowland was a really good way to con- Hall unique. Dance Company Showcases Seniors Shelby Matsumura concert as a chance for “the seniors to stand painted dancers. The performance acted as a Staff Writer as the class that has experienced the most refreshing piece after the intermission. Rainy dance, witnessed the dancers before them, Paul’s dance, “Nexus,” was also different On Friday, April 20, the dance company and the ones who pass down traditions and considering the live music. Anna Smith and held their annual senior dance concert show- aesthetics created and witnessed over their Chase Kroesche performed “Blackbird,” by casing their talented seniors: Charis Ben- 7 years.” We had a great turnout, with the the Beatles, during Rainy’s piece. Perhaps, jamin, Micha Hori, Ellie Kimball, Chelsea majority of seats filled with students, faculty thanks to Rainy’s piece, the dance company Klein, Christine Livsey, McCall Moody, MiMi and parents. Starting at 7pm, “Imprint” was will incorporate more live music into their Nguyen, Rainy Paul, and Breeanne Saxton. short, sweet, and highly entertaining. performances. The finale, “Proteigon,” cho- As usual, the performance was free and The show started with a cool hip-hop reographed by Ellie Kimball, was a great open to the public. Sofia Gorder, our mar- piece called “Welcome to My Hood.” Cho- mixed piece to finish on. The cool, contem- velous dance instructor, describes the senior reographed by MiMi Nguyen, the piece was porary piece brought the audience to full at- a great opening for the night. The dance tention for the last couple of minutes. company, probably best known for its mod- For many of us, the senior dance concert ern dance, truly showcased their talent in stood out as the last time to see our senior “A Holding Pattern,” performed by Guthrie dancers showcase their talents. Sofia knows Burnett, Breeanne Saxton, Abi Hill, Micha that “these seniors will represent the art of Hori, Ellie Kimball, and Alex Beaufort. dance well as they carry their strong voices The next piece, “Do Your Crunches Like into the world.” Even as we wish the seniors This,” was probably one of the audience’s good luck in their future prospects, the dance favorites of the night. The piece was choreo- program will be in great hands next year. graphed by Rainy Paul and was a mix be- This year’s juniors—Alex Beaufort, Guthrie tween hip-hop and an exercise craze. After Burnett, Bailey Carver, Ariel Feola, Bailey the intermission, Christine Livsey’s piece Kirby, Eleanor Layfield, Brighton Moreton, differed from the rest of the show, but in a Nitika Reddy, Cari Sanyer, Corinne Sugino, Dancers perform Charis Benjamin’s piece good way. “We Are One” incorporated Ca- Scout Swenson, and Lila Thulin—will make “Dreamy Allusions.” -- Photo by Stuart Ruck- poeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art form in- next year’s performances as amazing as this man corporating music and dance, performed by year’s have been. 2 May 14, 2012 News & Features [email protected] Rowland Hall Gazette Student Councillater dates. With the majorityElection of All voting for Resultsstudent body cided by bothAre faculty and In the ris- student body offices (secretary, officers was held on Friday, April ing junior class. Next year’s pre- publicity director, historian, and 27. In a mass ballot, the student fects are Ariel Feola as the head treasurer) open for next year, body chose their favorites out prefect and Austen Van Burns, there are many ways to serve. of the candidates from two ris- Sam Ball, and Sydney Maves as The catch is, prospects have to be ing grades. Teddy Janes ran un- the remaining prefects. elected. opposed and will be next year’s Class officers were elected The race for student body secretary. Abeni Czajkowski will also on Friday, April 13. Rising president was incredibly close, be next year’s historian. Connor sophomores elected Ling Rit- rumored to have been decided Nelson (myself) will serve as ter as their president and Zach by one vote. The winner was publicity director. Maddy Foley Levinthal as vice president. Ris- Student body president candidates Tyler Labov, signaling the begin- was elected treasurer. The num- ing juniors elected Bryce Baker Tyler Labov and Hank Shipman. ning of the highly-anticipated ber of candidates for each posi- as president, and after late en- -- Photo courtesy of Thomas Beb- “Labro” administration, since tion was relatively high, enough tries and a late election on Friday, bington his twin brother Doug ran unop- for races in nearly every position. May 4, Aaron Wadley as vice Connor Nelson posed for the position of student “I’m really happy with the num- president. Rising seniors chose Staff Writer body vice-president. “I’m ex- ber of candidates this year,” said Ben Schloesser as president and cited to have the opportunity to Liz Paige, advisor for Student Katie Hayashi as vice president. It’s election season again! be on student council and serve Council. “It shows great interest Predictions for next year? Liz Although only the seniors can in a greater capacity and serve in being part of Student Coun- Paige hopes that next year’s Stu- vote this November, the student with my brother Tyler,” reported cil.” dent Council will be “invested in body had its chance to vote for Doug. The student body will get Prefect elections were on May what we do, and as committed next year’s student body presi- a taste of their leadership once 4th. This position is unique due to making a fun and meaningful dent on Friday, April 13, as well the seniors leave. to the fact that candidates are de- year as I am.” as the rest of Student Council at The Unofficial Beyond the Classroom Jessie Barker saying, “If I have time between classes, I Staff Writer tend to do some work. I am usually able to finish most of it.” Recently, Hannah has The bell that rings at 3:40 is the sign just won her first blue ribbon and says, “I for most of us to go home, but not for thought that I might faint because during some special students at Rowland Hall. the class my horse decided to start be- I’m not talking about the Rowmarkers or ing bad right as the judge was looking at the kids on our sports teams. I’m talking me.” We are looking forward to finding about the students who do other extraor- out what else Hannah accomplishes! dinary activities outside of school. These Lainey Epperson, a sophomore, athletes have to find a balance between plays volleyball. Lainey was inspired to school, friends, and their extracurricular start playing because her stepsister did, activities. I have chosen to highlight a and she “wanted to be just like her.” She student from each class from a number of has been playing for five years now, and people who responded to my questions this past summer Lainey was part of a about their sports, each with an incred- U.S.A.

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