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Wilbraham & Monson Academy The Global School ® TLAS Volume III, Issue 7 A May 15, 2011 Wilbraham, MA 01095 More Than Playing Doctor By CATHERINE LIANG ‘12 tals and officially began the day. Staff Writer Mendes’ day was a little more chal- lenging than some of the other stu- On April 14th, a number dents; he shadowed Dr. Lori Circeo of patients in Western Massachu- , an anesthesiologist at Baystate setts were left wondering whether Medical Center so he was able to the doctor in the lab coat was old witness several surgeries up close. enough to push a wheelchair let With Dr. Circeo, he entered inten- alone drive a car. sive care unit (ICU) for patients in Dressed in white lab coats severe conditions, operating rooms and/or scrubs, and shadowing real (OR), and some classrooms where doctors, five Wilbraham and Mon- his mentor Dr. Circeo gave lectures son Academy students participated to interns. Over the course of the in the annual High School Doctors day, Mendes witnessed surgery on for a Day Program. The program a gun-shot-wound (GSW) victim is held by the Massachusetts Medi- surgery, sinus surgery, kidney cal Society in several districts of surgery and an operation to repair the state. Jenny Huang ’12, Teresa a herniated disc. What impressed Kennedy ’12, Catherine Liang ’12, Mendes the most was how doctors Michael Mendes ’12 and Dominic admitted high school students and pursue a medical career. The day were scrupulous about every detail. Pessolano ’11, joined other young their assigned doctors gathered was also a great opportunity for “Especially the sterilization in doctors of Western Massachusetts together for a breakfast and an those students who are interested operation”, he added, because even after applying to the highly selec- ice-breaking talk. During the chat, in the medical field but are still far a little accident can be fatal. tive program. the students were asked why they from committed to explore the idea While Mendes was deal- The program began at 7:30 wanted to participate in this pro- of becoming a doctor. ing with blood and guts, Huang’s a.m. in Baystate Health Learning gram; most of the WMA students, At 8:30 a.m., after the workload was no less challenging. Center in Holyoke where all the including Mendes, Huang and breakfast was finished, students left Continued on page 3 Kennedy, expressed a real desire to for their doctors’ offices or hospi- AP Art: Inspiration from Perspiration By MIA KONSTANTAKOS ‘12 asked, Ais- human body in a lot of his work, The artwork of Casey Berg Staff Writer linn said she and brought out a dark side through ’11 featured pieces with dark col- had spent his art. His artwork featured a de- ors to dramatize the work. In many The AP Art Show on Tues- the most tailed picture of a dress. Also, Liu of her paintings, Berg highlighted day, April 5th 2011 was a success time on the showcased a drawing of a human various spots and buildings around not only due to the exquisite pieces self-portrait, form that portrayed half inner and campus, explicating her appre- on display, but also the grand turn- which took outer parts of the body. ciation for the school’s “unique” out it fostered. Six AP Art students about three Bethany Lyon ’11 used architecture and beauty. According were featured in Binney’s Art Gal- months of recycled Arizona cans to display to Jeannette Viens ’11, the most lery, displaying the fruits of their hard work. her artistic talent in a “green way.” eye-catching piece of her collec- hard work over the course of the Aislinn However, Bethany described the tion was of a dark charcoal flower. year. The empty table of snacks plans to project as “no easy task.” She Viens commented “the sheer size and extensive list of names signed attend the explained she had to cut the cans, of the flower as well as the in- up for enrichment credits were New Eng- flatten them, and scrape off some tricate shading made the piece a clear signs of this success. Stu- land Insti- of the coloring. On top of the cans standout in the show.” Casey was dents and teachers alike toured the tute of Art in the fall, with a con- was a collection of poems for a determined to make each piece its gallery looking over the students’ centration in fashion. children’s book, one of the class’s best, working throughout her free work. In many cases, the artist Another artist displayed creative projects. Her true passion periods and coming in over break. incorporated recycling as a major at the art show was Ryan Lin ’11. for art was clearly expressed as she The student’s work and theme in their work. Pieces were His artwork was minimalistic but spoke excitedly about the time and their dedication to their art through made from milk cartons, Arizona prolific, as he had the most pieces preparation she put into the show. the year exceeded Mr. Bloomfield’s cans, destroyed books, and sheets in the show. Lin paid much atten- expectations. He remarked on the of metal. tion to detail while playing with great progress the students made Walking into the art gallery, the human form, which featured during the year and their transi- guests were first struck by the work friend Joseph Li ’12. He explained tion to mature artists. Evan Filkins of Aislinn Calabrese ’11. Her work that his work expressed a lot of raw ’11 noted that it was “exciting elicited a sense of fun and warmth emotion, which was especially evi- to see the wide range of artistic due to the bright colors and alter- dent in a piece of him crying. Next talents that we have on campus. I native, contemporary style. One of year, Lin will attend the Parson’s hope that in the future this talent is her largest and most popular pieces School of Design. showcased more often.” featured a self-portrait. When Ilen Liu ’11 focused on the More photos on page 3 2 Commentary ATLAS Staff New Dress Code: Classy at Last?

Editors-in-Chief By AUSTIN LITTLE ’13 that do not reach their knees. worked and what could be done to Jeannette Viens ‘11 Staff Writer Instead, a buffer of “a couple of improve problematic areas. It was Jeremy Gilfor ‘11 inches” will be granted to girls so decided that a defined dress code Jessica Duncan ‘11 On April 28, 2011, Dean of that purchase of skirts and dresses was easier to follow and to enforce. Students Brian Easler announced will be easier for all involved. After the faculty panel Production Editor that dress code would change for Perhaps the biggest change addressed these issues, Mr. Easler Eric Diogun ‘11 the first time in four years. In ad- in dress code is the new disciplin- brought the topic to the Student dition to a new disciplinary system ary system, which will take effect Government. Again, he wanted to News Editor for dress code abuses, the changes next year. Detentions for dress know what worked, what did not, Jacqueline Smith ‘11 primarily affect girls’ dress code: code are gone, and will be replaced and what could be done to bring dresses can now be worn two inch- by a warning system. If a student about a beneficial change. Students Department Editors es above the knee; boots can be breaks dress code, an email will agreed with the faculty in nearly Matthew Pajak ’11 worn with skirts; and blouses can be sent to Ms. Shults, who will every way, saying that clear defini- Austin Little ‘12 replace collared shirts. Dress code keep track of how many warnings tions worked well while skirting Sara Tardiff ‘12 changes for boys include allowing students receive. around issues was a problem. students to wear Timberland boots After a pattern of dress The revisions will hope- Staff Writers throughout the academic year. code infractions, students and their fully make the dress code simpler Timothy Manghan ‘11 The changes were made to parents will meet with Mr. Easler for students to understand, faculty Jason Duke ‘11 better define the dress code in an to discuss the code and what it to enforce, and parents to purchase. Evan Filkins ‘11 effort to ease confusion. The most means to repeatedly break it. The It is a dress code that is “built to Timothy O’Reilly ‘11 noticeable change is the new policy student will then have to be in last.” Nicholas Sarno ‘11 for girl’s shirts. Gone are the days Thursday dress code for the next Changes to the boys’ dress Clare Bi ‘11 of “collar requirement,” replaced few weeks. code were modest. Mocknecks and Teresa Kennedy ‘12 by a much simpler “rule”: look The idea for revising the Docksiders were outlawed. Some, Max Rankin ‘12 dressy and show no cleavage. The dress code was instigated by a however, would still like to see Eva Landers ‘12 addition of no cleavage was added group of faculty members and Mr. more change. Catherine Liang ‘12 to make the dress code simpler to Easler, who then asked interested Adam Schrecengost ‘11 Nicholas Jalbert ‘12 understand, and achieve the same faculty to join an ad hoc committee suggested that the school “imple- Emma Bourgeois ‘13 “classy” effect that collared shirts to discuss dress code issues. The ment a seasonal dress code that Nora Harrington ‘13 provide. group worked tirelessly, meeting could include polo shirts, which Mia Konstantakos ‘13 Another important change Wednesday lunches over the course would be comparable to girls’ dress Arnelle Williams ‘13 is skirt length. Girls will no longer of several months. The group be- code during the hot months of the be penalized for skirts and dresses gan their work by considering what year.” Staff Photographers Vivian Wang ‘11 Sarah Goolishian ‘13 Prom Planning Starts Now Faculty Writers By EMMA BOURGEOIS ‘13 party. The party ran from midnight with previous proms is that stu- Christopher Ayers Staff Writer until six in the morning. Unfortu- dents felt that they did not have a Melissa Donohue nately, there was not enough to do say in the planning process. Before According to the movie for six hours. Students were made the start of the school year, the Faculty Advisor “Miss Congeniality,” April 25th is to feel guilty if they fell asleep. entire event had been planned. Stu- Timothy Harrington the perfect date (all you need is a And not all of the activities were dents do not feel that the prom re- light jacket). Yet, when it comes fun or worked out the way they flects their ideas and wishes. Additional Photography to prom, April can really bring were envisioned. Finally, the after- In the future, students would like Matt T. Risley you down. It’s cold and typically prom party depended on the kind- to be able to plan the majority of Risley Photography rainy. Sure, you can’t always have ness of the faculty and administra- prom themselves, with teacher perfect weather, but for Prom 2011, tors who worked during the night guidance. Students could plan a the date wasn’t the only problem. in shifts and still taught classes the theme, decide on a location and This year, many students following morning. even take the lead on fund-raising were sad to learn that prom was However, let’s not give up for the event. It make students Make your on a Monday, followed by school on the idea just yet. Perhaps the more invested in the experience. the next day. Seniors especially shortcomings were due to execu- One easy way to make felt slighted; in the past, seniors tion or lack of imagination. Per- prom more enjoyable is simply to voice heard! had been allowed miss the first two haps WMA could extend prom move the prom date to the third class periods. Day students had into the early morning. This would week of May. May tends to have the advantage since their parents deter students from going to parties much nicer weather, featuring sun could call in “sick” or for “college with booze and from driving under and a warmer climate – more suit- Write a letter to the visits.” Borders, unfortunately, do the influence of drugs or alcohol. able to the girls’ strapless dresses. editor and you could be not have this luxury. Prom could feature two parts, an The third week of May would also published in our next Also, students who did elegant dinner party, followed by a follow AP exams, leading in to attend classes found the rooms club scene at a different location. summer vacation. This would also issue! empty and learned little subject This would keep the authenticity of be a nice send-off to seniors who material. What is the point of at- prom but keep it interesting for the graduate the following Sunday. tending class after prom if learning students. You can’t please everyone, is hindered? Why not move prom One idea that has begun but there are a few improvements Jeannette Viens to a Friday or Saturday? to circulate is a prom cruise that that could be made to future proms. Also, with prom so early begins later and runs through the Student leaders from the rising se- [email protected] in the day, students looked for night. This approach might ad- nior class (i.e. current juniors) and somewhere else to go after prom. dress some of the concerns already even the rising junior class need to In the past, Wilbraham and Mon- raised. start working on these issues now. son Academy hosted an after-prom The major issue, though, Next fall may be too late. News 3 Doctor for a Day (Cont’d)

Continued from page 1 nosis from an X-ray image. Later at lunch, Dr. Levine took Huang to Though Huang had hoped to shad- a Chinese restaurant and talked to ow a surgeon, she ended up with her about career choices. “It was Dr. Stephen Levine, a family valuable to get a lot of first-hand practice doctor in Holyoke. Dr. information from a doctor with so Levine’s day was spent coping much expertise,” Huang comment- with such chronic conditions as ed. high blood pressure, obesity, diabe- For international students tes and other ailments. With each like Liang, the program was a patient, Dr. Levine took his time great opportunity to observe how to trace the illnesses in a family. the US medical system works. She “Though it was an extremely ex- learned how patients pay for their hausting day for me, I considered it medical care and how doctors are very worthwhile”, said Huang. paid. Liang found that physicians about the Red Sox. Liang con- girl from Minnechaug Regional In only one day’s time, she make an effort to connect with cluded that patients want a helping High School talked about her day developed not only a teacher-stu- their patients, which helps create a hand and a trustworthy friend, like in pediatrics and how amazing it dent relationship with Dr. Levine, calmer environment. Her mentor, Dr. Salva-Otero, rather than a life- was to look after newborn babies; but a sincere friendship, as well. In Dr. Roberto Salva-Otero, an inter- less stethoscope. She commented another boy shared his day in his office, Dr. Levine taught Huang nal medicine specialist, likes chat- that “being a doctor required good ophthalmology. Many of the physi- how to analyze and make a diag- ting lightheartedly with his patients social skills as well as other pro- cians participate in the program found professional knowledge.” year in and year out and said they The closing dinner were excited to work with these party was held at 5:30 p.m. when talented students. all the students and mentor phy- After being awarded a sicians returned to the Baystate certificate at the end of dinner, stu- Health Center. It was also a meet- dents returned the white lab coats, ing in which all of the participants turning back into students. Even shared their experiences. Although though the students left the hospital each student focused on only one and scrubs behind them, the expe- specialty during the day, he or she rience from their day as a “doctor” also learned from the experiences will last a lifetime, and who knows of other students. For instance, a where it may lead? Art Show and Tell (From p. 1) 4 Arts Let Go FM Static: Still in Teen-Age City By NORA HARRINGTON ‘13 By SARA TARDIFF ‘12 Staff Writer Arts Editor

Set in the 1990’s, Kazuo FM Static is a fitting name Ishiguro’s, Never Let Me Go, is a for a band so obsessed with radio- subtly disturbing, dystopian novel. ready hooks for the teenage crowd. The narrator is thirty-one year old But isn’t it time to grow up a little? Kathy H., a woman who introduces The band is another one herself as a “carer” who is months of Trevor McNevan and Steve away from becoming a “donor,” as Augustine’s projects. Dear Diary though we should know what these by Tooth & Nail Records is FM terms mean. Static’s third full-length album, fol- Through the story, Kathy lowing What Are You Waiting For? reminisces about her life and her (2003) and Critically Ashamed recent encounters with her old (2006). friends, Tommy and Ruth, from Artistically, what should her childhood boarding school, have been a more progressive, ma- Hailsham. As the story progresses, ture album, is essentially a repeat the reader begins to understand of the band’s prior two albums. that there is something unsettlingly There is a similar sound and vibe different about Hailsham. Kathy all around. The music itself is never questions the strange occur- clean and of high quality, but it just rences around the school, making sounds way too familiar. loud; or paint a picture somehow; a summer night partying ambiance the mystery all the more intriguing. The entire focus of the thousand miles long.” they presented has given way to They are routinely told that they album, as it always has been with All in all, the album is a bit something a bit more emo. But as are different from other children McNevan, is high school experi- more serious than what we’ve pre- long as FM Static is turning out and terms like “completion” and ences. Isn’t he a bit old to still be viously seen from FM Static, but quality tracks such as “Man Wat- “donation” are used frequently, but writing about high school love? it is by no means more mature in cha Doin?” and “The Shindig (Off because Kathy is speaking to us as The dedicated fans of FM Static terms of themes and lyrics. It’s all to College)”, who really cares? though we are from the same world are probably in their late teens, if about the lives of high school kids, the terms are never elaborated on. not in their 20’s or 30’s by now. but with a much darker take than Two out of Four Lightning Bolts! The mystery continues as Maybe its comforting for them portrayed in What Are You Waiting they grow up and begin to contem- to sing along to the same age-old For? or Critically Ashamed. The plate their lives after they leave dilemmas of growing up. once sugary pop, happy go lucky, Hailsham and the strange behav- It kicks off with “Boy iors and practices at their school. Moves to A New Town with Opti- One particularly complex issue mistic Outlook”, a track complete for the students is the “Gallery”; a with McNevan’s trademark quick- ATLAS SHRUGGED collection of the students’ artwork ly-paced lyrics and soaring chorus. that has no evident purpose. As the It is somewhat akin to a rocked up three grow up, their relationships High School Musical outbreak. develop and the plot of the book “The Voyager of Beliefs” appears to be about a love triangle features Tricia Brock, the front between Tommy, Ruth and Kathy. woman of Superchick, and “Dear Ishiguro describes the rela- God” boasts a dazzling piano bal- tionships in great depth, supplying lad. The album is dotted with some all the details without confronting very average pop punk tracks, the larger issues. As Kathy tells which you’ll most likely find your- us, the guardians at Hailsham tell self fast-forwarding through to get students the truth but not the whole to the catchy choruses. truth, which is exactly what Ishig- Lyrically, Dear Diary is ex- uro does to the reader. The truth is actly what you would expect from doled out in increments, over the a pop punk record: average rhyme course of the entire novel, requir- schemes with a bit of emo thrown ing the reader to understand what in to please the black finger-nailed is implied as much as what is told. crowd (both boys and girls). Never Let Me Go is an McNevan’s voice, however, has astonishingly powerful work of clearly progressed on this album, literature. The pace is slow and the as you can tell from emotional bal- details seem trivial at times, but lads such as “Her Father’s Song.” patient readers will be rewarded Simple lyrics are a theme for their efforts. While it’s true that of each song. On the track “Boy a novel will mean different things Meets Girl (And Vice Verse),” to each person who reads it, this is McNevan sings: “She moves just especially the case with Never Let like a rocket; shooting through Me Go. There are so many conun- the sky just to make you watch drums packed inside this relatively it; and fireworks go off whenever short novel that its title comes to she comes my way.” Creative, hold a new meaning-- you won’t Trevor. Or in the song “Sometimes be able stop thinking about it for a You Can Forget Who You Are,” very long time. we hear: “And I’ve been thinkin’ about; how I could scream it out Features 5 Strong “Ties” from ARC Tips from TC By ARNELLE WILLIAMS ‘13 each other’s entries Staff Writer and building the play from there,” said Best. On March 5th, 2011 To enhance the visual Wilbraham & Monson’s Acad- features of the play, the emy Repertory Company group used a scrim as a (ARC) placed in the top three screen, which added an of the High School Festival aesthetic piece to the Preliminaries at Shrewsbury emotionally raw text. By MELISSA DONOHUE High anbd advanced to the The projections were Faculty Writer semi-final round for the first done by Ragnauth. time in seven years. Priyanka tival to represent Massachusetts in The two-man crew of Congratulations to the George ‘11, Rachel Ostrom ’12, the New England Drama Festival, Ragnauth and Russavage was in Class of 2011! Graduation from Issa Best ’13, Caroline Manghan the regional showcase of secondary stark contrast to many of the other high school is a major life mile- ’13, Jessica Smith ’14, Olivia school theatre. competitors who brought much stone. The old maxim “today is the Milne ’14 and tech crew’s Kurt This year, ARC had the op- larger tech crews. first day of the rest of your life” is Russavage ‘11 and Steven Rag- portunity to present their original The semi-finals were held as true now as it will ever be. nauth ‘12 delivered the creative play, “Ties That Bind”, directed on the last weekend of spring So, what do you need to one act-performance, “Ties That by Mrs. Dziura. This play is the break at Brockton High School. know for The Rest of Your Life? Bind”. In addition, the entire cast culmination of several months of ARC unfortunately did not ad- That’s a tricky question, with an won an award for excellence in personal journal entries on high vance. However, Best won another answer that would require much ensemble acting. George and Best school experiences and stereotypi- acting award and ARC won the more space than this 325-word also won individual awards for cal teenage issues. Having a small Stage Manager’s Award, or the column. So let’s start with what their acting. crew limited their ability to do “Golden Hammer”. George com- you should learn in college from a Festival Preliminaries is an certain plays that required a great mented that her favorite moment financial perspective. all-day event in which Massachu- number of actors. Hence, the group was “when our tech crew, made 1. Take an Economics class setts schools come together and decided to write their own play, up of Kurt Russavage and Steve – Economics is the foundation of perform either established or origi- which turned out to be a success. Ragnauth, beat out crews of twenty finance. You need to understand nal plays under 45 minutes. They It was not until late Febru- or more people to win the Best economics and finance to under- are judged on excellence in acting ary that ARC began to really flesh Tech Crew award!” The group also stand money. and technical design. The competi- out the script. They worked with impressed others with their poise, 2. Take a Statistics class tion is organized into three levels: Mrs. Dziura to figure out the order maturity and respect. It was best – Understanding statistics is neces- preliminary, semi-final, and state. of the monologues to best present summed up by Mrs. Dziura: “I sary for everyone – not just math At the end of the competition, two the story. “The group worked well cannot tell you how extraordinarily or economics majors. Statistics can schools are chosen at the State Fes- with each other by responding to proud I am of this group”. help you understand quantitative relationships in all areas of your life. Ask Atlas 3. Throw away credit card offers – A s a new college student, By JACQUELINE SMITH ‘11 Tonight, I sat down at my desk, while. The key is to stay on top of you will get many. Because of the News Editor ready to type the most magnifi- what you are doing and FOCUS! magic of compound interest, the cent historiography ever known to And if your mind does start to longer you have debt, the more Dear Atlas, man. Out of the blue, my homep- wander, take a deep breath and FO- costly it is. If possible, don’t start Every time I watch “The Biggest age popped up - Facebook. So, of CUS! Remember what your goal accumulating debt while you are Loser” I feel like I belong! I start course, I had to check the latest is—and FOCUS!. young. to feel my tummy rolls piling over statuses, photos, and relationship Good luck! 4. Monitor your student each other and I think about every changes! Then, I noticed that I loans – Be sure you are getting calorie that I ate that day. Then, was too hungry to write the paper! Dear Atlas, the best deal possible in terms of thinking about food makes me The only logical thing to do was When I go to lunch and see the interest rates and repayment plans. hungry and I feel my “6-Pack” (of to make some pasta, bread, brown- delicious pasta salads, I would Educational debt is “good” debt, rolls) growing! Help! ies… and by the time I was done love to have some. BUT, there are but you still need to manage it Sincerely, I was in a food coma! Time for a always red onions in all the salads. wisely. Not the Smallest Loser nap! And my minimum nap is al- Don’t get me wrong, I love red 5. Take advantage of any ways 2 hours so to my bed I went. onions, BUT NOT AT LUNCH! I and all personal finance education Dear Not the Smallest, When I woke up, I knew I had to don’t want to smell like onions the – Financial understanding can have I think you’re missing the point do my paper, so I again opened my rest of the day. How can this be a huge impact on your quality of of the show. The Biggest Loser laptop to write an oh-so-magnif- changed? life, and the opportunities you have is meant to inspire you into get- icent historiography when I real- Signed, in life. I repeat: You need to under- ting fit. I suggest that you log on ized… (ctd) Please help! Hold the Onions, Please. stand money. to their website and participate in Sincerely, 6. Save, save, save – Keep the “Pound for Pound Challenge” Terminal Procrastination Dear Onion Holder, this mantra with you for the rest of which helps give food to local food I COMPLETELY understand. If the life. It will serve you well as banks. And while you’re watching Dear Procrastinator, you notice that people start avoid- you embark on major life events TV, try to get a jump-start on get- Due to a word limit, we could not ing you in the hallway or stand 10’ like having a family, moving to a ting fit by doing crunches or jump- include every obsessive detail of back when they are talking you, new city, or even going to graduate ing jacks. And hey, if that doesn’t your night. However, I do have I suggest keeping breath mints school. work you could always audition for good news for you! Step One in on hand. Unfortunately, though, Most of all -- get excited. the show. every recovery situation is recog- sometimes even that doesn’t work. You are about to embark upon an nizing that you have a problem. Perhaps the best solution would be incredible period of your life: the Dear Atlas, You’ve done that! The next step to ask the kitchen to prepare foods beginning of your personal inde- I have a problem. Whenever I sit is correcting it. First, you are not without onions or label foods that pendence, and the start of your down to write a paper or do my alone in this situation. Almost have onions. Here’s hope for fresh financial independence. Now that’s math homework, I get distracted. everyone gets distracted once in a smelling breath! a milestone. 6 Community Prom 2011: Oh, What a Night! To read about WMA’s Prom, turn to page 9! Community 7 ...Love It When We’re Cruisin’ Together 8 Community Hard Life in the Big Easy By TERESA KENNEDY ‘12 the The evening was topped off with Staff Writer a bowling excursion afterwards in celebration of Emma Bourgeois’ Gardening in winter! Al- birthday. ligators! Crawfish! A robbery! When a robbery abruptly From March 6th to the 15th, I trav- ended our stay at OSBG, we opted eled with a group of Wilbraham to lodge at a hotel in a different and Monson Academy students to part of Louisiana, benefiting from New Orleans for an eye-opening its closer proximity to the destina- experience in community service. tion of the following morning—a For ten days, the NOLA (New swamp boat tour. On the tour, I Orleans, Louisiana) group became saw alligators up to 13 feet long, in farmers, carpenters, restaurant addition to plenty of New Orleans connoisseurs, and tourists. While swamp wildlife. the majority of the trip took place We then traveled overland in New Orleans, the last three days to the next hotel, located in Mobile, expanded to include Alabama, Mis- serves as an alternative school for Alabama. In the following couple sissippi, and Florida. The members kids in the area. As the school was greenhouse all day, I was glad to of days, we visited various nearby of the group included Brittany on break the week WMA visited, get out of the heat. attractions, including the Oak Al- Barry ’11, Brie Bates ’11, Andrea there was a limited opportunity At night, our group dined ley Plantation, the USS Alabama, Cinti ’11, Matt Pajak ’11, Lucy to visit a few students. Through in some of the best restaurants in and award winning Pensacola, FL Biggel ’12, Baihui Chen ’12, , Ste- OSBG, our group was given a tour New Orleans under the direction of radio station, Cat Country 98.7. We ven Ragnauth ’12, Kaylee Walton of the New Orleans’ levees which Mr. Ayers, through his connection received a personal tour of the sta- ’12, Emma Bourgeois ’13, Bren- had broken during Hurricane Ka- with RoadFood.com. We enjoyed tion and the radio tower, given by dan Butcher ’13 and me. We were trina in 2005. The extent of de- local grinders known as “po’boys,” station owner, Mr. Dave Hoxeng accompanied by four chaperones: struction from the storm five years alligator gumbo, world-famous ‘68W. Mr. Alrefae, Mr. Ayers, Mr. Bill ago is still evident to this day. macaroni & cheese, and of course, Kaylee Walton described Passy, and Ms. Norman. From March 7 until the Café du Monde’s beignets. The the trip as “one of the best experi- After a turbulent flight, we 11th, our days usually began at beignets were my personal favor- ences of my life. From the work landed in New Orleans and were around 8 a.m. with a quick break- ites, because as we ate, we were to the food to the music, New greeted by temperatures in the low fast before we headed outside to eventually surrounded by people Orleans is one of a kind.” Every- 50s and palm trees, quite the con- begin farming. The students were decked out for Mardi Gras. One of one has a fantastic time, and most trast from Wilbraham, which was jokingly referred to as “lazy a** my most memorable New Orleans people who participated in the trip still blanketed in snow at the time. critters” by Bill, one of the lead- experiences was venturing into the would go back in a heartbeat. We arrived at our final destina- ers on the farm, for waking up French Quarter the night of Mardi My favorite parts of the tion, Our School at Blair Grocery, so “late” every day. Tasks such Gras, and returning, with armfuls trip were working at Our School at in the dark. This was both literal as weeding, composting, turning of beads. Blaire Grocery all week and going and figurative, because no one was over vegetable beds, sifting soil, Our group experienced into the French Quarter for Mardi aware of the rustic conditions we and building shelves for a green- local culture at its best when we Gras. Helping at OSBG was ful- would experience over the next house were taken care of in two participated in a backyard crawfish filling, especially when we looked week. shifts, morning and afternoon. I boil at the house of the parents- back at all we accomplished. I had Our School at Blair Gro- spent most of the time working in-law of former WMA French heard about Mardi Gras my whole cery (OSBG) is a small farm in the on shelves in OSBG’s newly built teacher, Amy Craven. Though life, so actually seeing it was an middle of the Lower Ninth Ward greenhouse. We enjoyed a daily some members of the group found experience unto itself—the bead- of New Orleans. The organization respite from the hot noon day sun, the crawfish too strange to eat, I blanketed streets, vibrant costumes grows a variety of crops for restau- going inside to enjoy fresh salads enjoyed learning how to eat them and beignets were some of the best rants in the city, and the farm also from the garden. After working in and then devoured two platefuls. parts. Overall, it was a great trip. Community 9 Prom 2011: It’s All Good the ship, chat, and take pictures to impressive experiences to learn Teresa: “I had a lot of fun but I By CLAIRE BI ‘11 the sunset up on the top deck (es- American cultures. I think this year didn’t dance a lot because the Staff Writer pecially the classic Titanic pose). the DJ should play some romantic dancing area was too small.” Prom, a high school tradi- tion, is always one of the most Editor: “Joseph, I heard you won a exciting activities of the year; stu- big prize. Can you share your feel- dents spend months planning for it, ings with us?” whether by looking for the perfect dress or the perfect date. This year, Joseph: “I won a big surprise prize, the Prom set sail on April 25th on a camera! I was really surprised the Lady Katherine Cruise line, and happy. Plus, I danced with traveling up and down the Con- Yvonne. I had a lot of fun at the necticut River from 6:00 p.m. to prom.” 11:30 p.m. Although WMA did not host an after prom party this Editor: “What was your favorite year, the prom attendees still spent part about the prom?” a wonderful night making memo- ries on the cruise, on the limos, and However, once the DJ started play- songs instead of all pop music.” Ryan Choi ‘11: “My favorite part on the party bus, all of which the ing the music, the spine-chilling about the prom is the cruise.” school provided in lieu of an after bass lead the students to the dance Casey Berg ‘11: “It was really fun. prom party. Even though students floor. When the ship pulled back I danced a little bit but I love the Vivian Lin ‘11: “The first and had to attend classes the next day, into dock, students looked forward cruise. My favorite part about the second year of the prom were kind the atmosphere at prom was still to the trip back as they could either prom is getting dressed up.” of boring. However, the cruise one upbeat and enthusiastic. continue dancing in the decked out was really cool. My favorite part After the standard prom limos and party bus, or curl up in a Editor: “What do you dislike about about the prom is always the danc- pictures, and the (adjective) drive ball and take a nap. the prom?” ing” to prom, students immediately Now, Atlas has taken the boarded the ship and were served opportunity to ask you what you Kaylee Walton ‘12: “We don’t have Tim Manghan ‘11: “It was good dinner shortly afterwards. The thought of prom: Prom King and Prom Queen.” because the prom was on the boat buffet of food on the cruise was es- again. I really enjoy the boat, but pecially delicious this year because Editor: “How was your Prom?” Editor: “What would you change I am disappointed T-pain did not the school used the after prom about your prom experience?” show up.” party fund to provide better food Kevin Sun ’11: “It was all good. and polled the students to discover I had a lot of fun. As an Asian, Kevin Wang: “I feel I didn’t dress Nevertheless, students are sure what they wanted to eat. After din- I saw those Americans dancing up very well.” to have made some unforgettable ner, students were able to explore like crazy. It has been one of my memories at the 2011 WMA Prom. Cruise Night: Everyone Wins By VIVIAN WANG ‘11 perch overlooking Mr. to be entertaining and creative. Staff Writer Diezak’s Texas Hold ‘Em However, a new leader game. “There’s room for emerged from the karaoke compe- Pity the Fool! This year more tables and more tition. While the other competitors on the night of April Fool’s Day, gambling action than stumbled over Christina Aguilera, WMA raised a total of $650 for past years, and the whole or tripped over the “Thong Song,” charity at its annual Cruise Night scene is a little more Bernardo performance of Britney in the Student Center. elegant.” Spear’s “Baby One More Time” This year, WMA crowned After several was inspired, suggesting that he co-winners James Bernardo ’11 rounds of gambling has sung that song in the shower and Keoni Colson ’11 as Titan around the six tables, a few more times than he would of the Year. Nearly 150 students the Titan Show began. freely admit. He also captured the came to the event, some to gamble Seven Titan contestants hearts of the judges by serenad- their plastic chips and others to participated including ing his advisor Mrs. Barone Viens, watch the Titan Show. For the first Max Rankin’12, Sergey who pretended not to be embar- time, the profits from Cruise Night Kalvarskiy’11, Cory rassed. At that point, Bernardo were donated to Japanese relief Walton’15, ,Mitch Pas- had appeared to close the gap with efforts—a total of $650 was raised tore,’14, Aaron Griffith Colson for the title. However, for the cause. ’14, and the two even- not everyone in the crowd felt the This year, Cruise Night tual winners, Bernardo karaoke competition was entirely brought new games to the table, and Colson. Dressed to fair; some competitors were given featuring poker, black jack, and impress, each contestant songs they had never heard before even spoons and bingo. About 150 was introduced with cre- or were hard to sing to. “A John students arrived ready to gamble ative background music. talent competition. Colson bench- Mayer song is really hard to sing their winnings in the form of plas- Colson took the early lead after pressed Tim Manghan ’11, while karaoke to. It’s too slow,” said Jes- tic poker chips. This year’s setup performing an impressive islander Bernardo caught 25 poker chips in sica Duncan’11, feeling sorry for included spoons, go fish, poker, Haka, followed by a standing back one hand; Griffith pleased the audi- Max. black jack, Uno and bingo. It also flip. After the introductions, the ence with an original poem while Both Colson and Bernardo featured a high stakes poker game competition consisted of three Kalvarskiy went for the laughs came through during the Q and A for those interested in winning big parts: talent show, karaoke compe- with a series of off-color jokes; session -- the final round of the prizes. tition and a Q and A session. Rankin blew and Pastore showed competition. Questions included: “The new Spa is a great Following the introduc- off his belly dancing skills. The tal- “if you could have a Pokémon ent portion did not produce a defi- space for this kind of activity,” tions, the contestants put their best Continued on page 11 Mr. Harrington observed from his foot forward on the stage for the nite leader—all of the acts proved 10 Global Japanese Disaster Is Brought Home to WMA By AUSTIN LITTLE ‘12 reported dead Even for families. A total of 37,800 tem- Department Editor or missing, and those who porary housing units have been Wilbraham and Monson thousands of survived the planned for construction in Japan. Academy linked Western Massa- homes have earthquake, People across the world are send- chusetts to the Japanese earthquake been de- survival is still ing aid to those places hit hardest through a series of interviews stroyed. a struggle. 4.4 by the earthquake and tsunamis. between local news stations and Chen lives in million house- Even WMA is contributing toward several Japanese students. On Kobe, Japan. holds in the the cause, and as a school of global March 24th, Naru Sugiura ‘11, Because this north are with- leaders, it makes sense that we LinHua Chen ‘13, Sean Wang ‘12, is a southern out electricity, would help to restore Japan. Kanako Kambe ‘12, and Kanta city, Chen said and 1.5 mil- At Cruise Night, $650 from Sugai ‘11 were interviewed by that, “I just lion families the purchase of poker chips went WWLP, WGGB, WSHM, and The felt a little bit are without to aid rebuilding efforts in Japan. Republican. The students shared of shaking, so water. Many It was the first time that the pro- information about the devastation I didn’t even A before and after look at Japan people flock ceeds from Cruise Night, an annual in their home country, and how it realize that the to emergency event, were donated to a charity. had affected them. earthquake occurred at that time.” shelters, where people reside while The Global School has been able to Japan was brought to its Still, the fact that Chen was able to Japan begins rebuilding its towns help the home country of five stu- knees on March 11th when it was feel the tremors in southern Japan and cities. dents in the efforts of repairing the dealt a crippling blow by an earth- shows the overwhelming power of Chen’s family lives in damage caused by the earthquake. quake with a strength of 9.0 on the the quake. Ibaragi, a city far in the north. Lin- WMA has become known Richter Scale. This earthquake, the Sugai was at home in Hua says that she did not hear from throughout Western Massachusetts most powerful ever to hit Japan, Tokyo when he first felt the earth- her family for a week. Fortunately, as home to students who have had caused a tsunami that swept over quake. While watching his favorite her family members survived the first-hand experiences with the northern Japan. The massive earth- afternoon television programs, he quake and tsunami and are doing Japanese earthquake. The students quake hit mid-afternoon on Friday noticed the house shaking. Sugai as well as they can. at WMA, both those who were the 11th, approximately 45 miles says that as he sat in his room, The world has quickly directly affected by the quake and off the eastern coast of Japan. “some books and plates fell off the begun sending aid to Japan in an those who weren’t, have also taken Following the initial earthquake, shelf. I was really scared because it effort to help with the rebuilding a stand toward repairing the devas- 30 meter waves crashed upon the was the biggest earthquake I have process. 128 different countries tation. With the money raised from coast, traveling up to 10 kilometers ever felt in my life.” Thankfully, and 33 different aid organizations Cruise Night, WMA shows that inland. Explosions at several nucle- Sugai and his family are safe and have offered help to Japan. Inter- it is willing to show support for ar reactors caused further damage. his home did not suffer much dam- national aid foundations have set countries all around the world. Thousands of people have been age. up shelters for displaced Japanese WMA’s 2011 Writing Contest Winners By JEANNETTE VIENS ‘11 “Pitter Patter Pop”- Stephanie McClellan NONFICTION Reeves “The Sweetness of Summer”- Gil- Each year, Wilbraham & “Prides to Come”- Jeannette Viens lian Smith Winner: Monson Academy hold its Spring “The Phone And Its Ripples”- “3 A.M.”- Eunvi Joun Writing Contest, encouraging its Jeannette Viens “A Yellow Star That Changes a “Untitled”- Liliana Brook students to submit any of their Life”- Karime Saad works for a chance to be published “Beneath My Love”- Jeremy Gilfor Honorable Mentions: in The Rubicon. The contest con- NONFICTION tains four categories: fiction, non- “AddieMae Collins”- Allie Collins- fiction, poetry, and creative nonfic- Winner: CREATIVE NONFICTION/ Anderson tion/ memoir. This year consisted MEMOIR “Claudette Colvin”- Alex Kugel- of the most entries in the history of “Maternal Inheritance:An Analy- mass the contest and after much delib- sis of Sethe’s ‘Family History’ in Winner: eration by the judges (members of Beloved”- Sommer Mahoney POETRY the English Department), they an- “A Broken Hallelujah”- Teresa nounced the following winners and Honorable Mentions: Kennedy Winner: honorable mentions: “Uncle Sam Historiography”- Jer- Honorable Mentions: “Untitled”- Emma Kindblom emy Gilfor FICTION “Nine Circles of Vietnam”- Jean- “My Own Little World”- Sommer Honorable Mentions: nette Viens Mahoney Winner: “Huck Finn”- Vicky Liu “Lost”- Jeremy Gilfor “Change”- Julia McClellan “Shu Wen’s Bardo in Tibet”- James “The Mirror”- Ryan Chung “Revolution”- Aaron Ruiz “This is Worth Fighting For”- Bernardo Nicholas Jalbert POETRY Atlas would like to congrat- Honorable Mentions: MIDDLE SCHOOL ulate all the winners of the Writing Winners: Contest. We encourage more stu- “Beloved is as Beloved as My Be- (The Writing Contest also contains dents to submit their literary works loved”- Jeremy Gilfor “January Crater”- Bethany Lyon a section for students of Blake and keep writing. We would also “Old Dictionary”- Ryan Choi “Red Twister”- Issa Best Middle School, giving the younger like to invite any underclassmen “I am a Clock!”- Yu Bi members of the WMA community interested in developing their writ- “Sammie, Shackled”- Sommer Honorable Mentions: an opportunity to show their liter- ing talents to join the Atlas Staff in Mahoney ‘11 ary skills.) the fall trimester of 2011. “The Axe”- Evan Filkins “This is the Moment”- Elizabeth Sports 11 Take Me Out to the Ballgame! By NICHOLAS SARNO ‘11 However, including in as relief pitcher and also allowed Staff Writer the relative catcher Brian another five runs. Returning play- youth of Fracasso ers Marcus and Davis each had an The Wilbraham Monson the Titans (currently RBI. The final score of the open- Academy took a big step forward and some at playing ing game was 10-4. For their next with its 7-6 victory over Cheshire uneven at UMass), game, the Titans traveled to the on May 12. After a number of near pitching and first base- Milbrook School yet came away misses, the team finally put one in fielding took man Steve unsuccessful, losing 15-7. the win column with the victory, its toll in the Marcus, and The team then faced Salis- which was keyed by a 7-inning early part of third base- bury for their first home game of pitching gem by starter Ben Mar- the season. man Drew the season. However, it was not the cus ‘12 and a walk-off hit and RBI The Titans Pehoviak. crowd-pleaser that Titan fans were by center fielder Kyle Sweeting lost their The youth looking for as the team lost a dis- ‘11. The aptly named Joe Power first six movement appointing 10-0. For the next two ‘11 put the Titans in position to games of First baseman Kyle Sweeting ‘11 throwing the is centered games, the Titans traveled to the win with a bases clearing hit earlier the season, ball to Pitcher Ben Marcus ‘12 after making around frosh Suffield and Gunnery, losing 15-2 in the game. several of the out at first base against Pomfret catchers and 14-2, respectively. The win over Cheshire them close. Philip Jasak ‘14 and Scott Bicknell The Titans most recently gives the young Titan varsity The Titans had hoped to see ‘14. Tim Manghan ‘11, known for faced Pomfret on their home field, baseball team a chance to end what an improvement in their pitching his outlandish haircut (courtesy of treating their fans to the closest has been a challenging transition staff over last season, having lost teammate Marcus), has stepped in game of the season thus far. While season on an up note. only Brian Carr ‘10 to graduation. at first base. Marcus has filled in they lost 7-6, the Titans had been This year’s edition of the Marcus has been the workhorse on at third, when he is not pitching. ahead for part of the game due to Titan baseball team started the the staff and he has been comple- To fill in the middle infield, Mike Vilmont’s well-timed grand slam. season with high hopes following mented by Matt Robbins ’12 and Mendes ‘12 and Robinson Vilm- Coach Boozang aims for a successful spring break trip to Thomas Cook ’13. Teddy Davis ont ‘12, both base-stealing threats, improvement in practice and on the ESPN Wide World of Sports ‘11 has also been used to soak up were brought in at shortstop and the field. “Each year, I try to keep Complex at Walt Disney World in innings. As Coach Boozang says second base, respectively. planning and research up to date Orlando, FL. The week down south “Pitching wins games, and the The Titans opened the sea- to improve on what worked well looked like it would help the Titans more consistent our pitchers are, is son with an away game at Williston in the past. I need to make sure on the field. The team hoped that the difference between a win and a due to the wet conditions of Ferry practices are filled with enough the extra week of practice and loss.” Field. Robbins took the mound for variety to keep the players focused games would give them a leg up on Aside from Carr, the team the opener, surrendering five runs and energetic and as much fun as their early season opponents. graduated several other key seniors in four innings before Cook came possible.” March Athletes of the Month Titan Show By TIMOTHY O’REILLY ‘11 Female Athlete of the Month Continued from page 9 Staff Writer Name: Libby Hodson ‘11 character as a pet, which one Sport: Varsity Skiing would you choose?” and “If you Position/ Role: Team Captain could be one teacher for a day, who Accomplishment(s): Finished 8th in Giant Slalom at NEPSAC would it be?” Championships, Ski team captain and MVP. All of the performers tried their best, but Colson (“Jiggly- Favorite Athlete: Errol Kerr puff”) and Bernardo (“Ms. Viens”) Favorite Sports Team: National Swedish Alpine Ski Team stood out as the clear choices for Pregame Music: Anything with a banjo. Mr. Titan. After much deliberation, Favorite Food: Jell-O pretzel salad. the judges declared a tie for first place. Quote from Teammate: Besides the performances “Libby always brought a positive attitude to the team with her and gambling, WMA’s true entre- love for country music, Jacob Black, and manly skiing.” –Emma preneurial spirit emerged late in the Hjarne ’12 night when it was time to bid for the prizes - including a $50 Visa Male Athlete of the Month gift card and an iHome. Name: Joe Thibault ‘13 High Stakes Poker Game Sport: Varsity Wrestling winner Sam Yang’11, with the Position/ Role: Wrestles at 119 pounds. help of his Korean friends, John Accomplishment(s): Selected to compete at Na- Lee’12, James Kim’12, and Jong- tionals 2 years running, placed 2nd at the Class Il Chyun’11, gathered more than A Championships, final season record of 26-1, 2,000 points to beat out Kurt Rus- two time winner of the wrestling team’s coaches savage. “I felt the victory as soon award. as I stepped into Spa,” Yang de- clared. “Pretty amazing stuff, and Favorite Athlete: Ben Askren all the Koreans helped me out.” Pregame Music: Biggie Smalls During Cruise night at Favorite Power Ranger: The red one, “because it’s red.” WMA, no one cared about whether Pregame meal: Laxatives they won or lost, and everyone focused on enjoying the night. The Quote from a Teammate: result: everyone was a winner. “[Joe] has put in a lot of work to get to where he is and he deserves all the recognition he gets.” –Max Rankin ’12 12 Sports They’ve Got Game, But Not Many Matches (Yet) By TIMOTHY MANGHAN ‘11 in all of those. the doubles pairs helped the Titans Staff Writer In the second attempt at come closer than before to winning a match with NMH, play a doubles match. Little, paired up Although the boys varsity did not go as the Titans had with Grenier, pushed the Pomfret tennis team has only won a single planned. In the three doubles pair to the limit, losing 9-8 (9-7) personal-match in their three team- matches, the three teams in an extended match. Ortega and matches as of early May, many combined for 9 points, los- McKenna fell 2-8. Chan and Sam have been close and they are on ing 8-4 8-2 and 8-3 respec- Yang were the other doubles team the verge of their first team-match tively with Wing Ho Chan and lost 8-0 against Pomfret’s top win. The single match won was ’13 teaming up with Choi in team. In singles, McKenna again a 6-3 7-5 victory for Brandon the third match. Ortega had performed well, losing 6-2 6-3 as McKenna ‘12 at Hamden Hall in to play an excellent oppo- the number 2 player. the first event. Overall, the team nent and played better as the Little fought well but has a lot of talent, led by Austin game went on, losing 6-0 6-2. ultimately lost 6-3 6-1 in a tough Little ‘12, German Ortega ‘12 and McKenna got off to a slow battle. Playing Pomfret’s best McKenna. McKenna and Little start, losing the first set 6-1 player, Ortega was overmatched first set and being forced to retire team up for the #1 doubles team but dominated the second, winning and lost 6-0 6-0. The other three with an injury down 3-2 in the while Ortega and Naru Sugiura ’11 6-4, before losing the third 10-5 players didn’t fare much better, second set. That game could have play #2 doubles and Ryan Choi ’11 in a hard fought set. The other however, with Yang winning the very likely ended with Sugiura and Christian Grenier ‘11 are #3 matches all ended with straight sets only game in a match, losing 6-1. winning in three sets. In doubles, doubles. losses for WMA. A few days later, the Ti- all three matches were very tight On opening day, the team On the trip to Pomfret on tans hoped to play a second match too, with final scores of 8-6, 8-5 took the long journey to Ham- the final day of April, a shake-up of against NMH but it was unfortu- den Hall in search of a promising and 8-6. nately rained out again. start. Although McKenna won the A week later, following a If the match is resched- only individual match that day, rain out at Northfield Mt. Hermon, uled, the experience in dominating straight sets, many the Titans hoped to christen the gained in the first match of the other matches were close. new courts with a win against Suf- could really help the team Little’s match was not competitive field. Again, many of the matches improve. on paper but each point was long, were close, especially the McK- In their upcoming “ending [with the opponent] hitting enna/Little doubles match, but matches, the Titans look a shot out of nowhere.” Had those none came the way of the Titans. to finally win the close miracle shots not found their way Hoping to capitalize on the absence games and break through onto the court, Little might have of Suffield’s number two player, for their first win of the started the season with a bang. every Titan buckled down but Suf- 2011 season. Both sets in Ortega’s game went field “tighten[ed] up and play[ed] Many of the players to a seventh point, tennis’s version smart, aggressive shots to put the on the team will return of overtime in non-Wimbledon [WMA] players under pressure.” next year, looking like events, but ended, unfortunately, in The sustained pressure caused the a very strong team with defeat. Another blow to the Titans Titans to crack and fall 7-0. De- lots of experience for the was Sugiura’s match. He held his spite not winning a single match on 2012 season. own, losing in seven points in the the day, the Titans won several sets only to lose the third and final set Looking For the Next Happy Gilmore By JASON DUKE ‘11 unsuccessful. The team lost 206- experienced and young players, ers improve and the new players Staff Writer 223 and 208-223 respectively. the team promises to be successful develop skills quickly, then the In their fourth match, the not only this year but also in the team will be set up for a season In the first match of the Titans traveled to Northfield Mount future. that could match or even surpass season, the Titan golf team lost Hermon, where despite their best Wilbraham and Monson the Coach Lagomarsino’s and the to Suffield 225-224. The game efforts, they could not pull out a Academy’s Varsity Golf team ap- players’ high expectations. was decided by a single stroke. hard fought victory. Both teams pears to have a strong season ahead The team has 7 matches MVP for the match was Matthew shot higher than normal that match of them. The Titans ended last this year, several of which are Antonacci ‘13 who shot a 40, on NMH’s difficult course, a full season with a record of 3 wins and matches against multiple teams. followed by Nicholas Sarno ‘11 eighteen holes compared to the 5 losses. Two of these losses were The team faces Suffield, Williston shooting a 42. The team showed nine in the other matches. The final by only one stroke, a miniscule Northampton, Deerfield Academy, promise and competitiveness in score was 435-459 with Antonacci difference that could have easily Pomfret, Northfield Mt. Her- their first match. Their second shooting the team’s lowest round been swung in their favor and in mon, Cushing, Loomis Chaffee, match proved to be more trying of 81. turn changed the record to 5 and 3. Cheshire, and Worcester. Coach as they lost to both Deerfield and The team returns multiple Coach Lagomarsino said the team Lagomarsino said that he is excited Williston, 197-231 and 196-231 strong players this year includ- is “going to be better this season” about the team this year, not just respectively. Antonacci continued ing captain Sarno, Matthew Pajak and Pajak believes that WMA is because of the team’s promise, to golf well, scoring a season-low ‘11, Antonacci, and Alex Nielan “on the verge of a breakout season” but also because he “truly knows 39. The other players performed ‘13. A few new players joined as they look to turn last season’s that it is a great bunch of kids”. their best and Coach Lagomarsino the team this year including fe- fairly strong results into an even He predicts that this season will hopes that as the season continues male Emma Hjarne ’12 who “has stronger season this year. be a “positive experience for both the players will lower their scores the potential to be a big help to Coach Lagomarsino says [himself and the players” and that overall. the team this year” according to there are really only two questions “the lessons the players learn this The Titans went on to the Coach Lagomarsino. The team also with this team; “How much have season will stay with them for the road to face Williston Northampton added Phillip Cook ‘16, Michael the returning players improved?” rest of their lives”. once again, alongside Pomfret, and O’Donnell ‘16 and Jake Grondin and “How much can the new play- Currently 0-6, the team still unfortunately came away just as ’16. With this combination of both ers help?” If the returning play- remains confident in their season.