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Heated Political Philosopher Peter Singer Delivers Lecture Debate Erupts During as Charles Krause '51 Fellow in Rhetoric Ally Week Discussion By Amanda Li ’21 sonal views, instead of speaking Reporter on behalf of a group or popula- tion, and maintaining respect On September 27, more than by not interrupting or otherwise 80 members of SPECTRUM, speaking out of turn. Young Democrats, Young Re- The frst topic was the sep- publicans, and Choate Diversi- aration of church and state, in ty Student Association (CDSA) particular reference to the Mas- gathered for an unprecedented terpiece Cakeshop Supreme meeting in the Bay Room of St. Court case, which ruled in favor John Hall to discuss LGBTQ+ of a Colorado baker who, citing issues as part of Spectrum’s Ally his religious rights, refused to Week initiatives. bake a wedding cake for a gay First proposed by Kathryn couple, and the groups discussed Phillips ’20, a cabinet member the rights of the gay community of SPECTRUM, the discussion in regards to the Bible. topics centered on, as Phillips In the second half of the put it, “religious freedom used meeting, the focus turned to the as justifcation for LGBTQ dis- use of preferred pronouns and crimination.” SPECTRUM’s in- transgender rights, and a tense tention, she said, “was to use the discussion that raised sensi- safe space of SPECTRUM to not tive subjects ensued. More than necessarily mend the political di- once, CDSA and Spectrum cab- vide, but to confront it, confront inet members, serving as medi- how many people are so stuck on ators, needed to difuse the ten- their beliefs and are not open to sion through peaceful facilitation having an open mind.” and intervention techniques. Photo by Kathryn Phillips/The Choate News This meeting was appealing “Our role was making sure Mr. Singer answered student questions in the Humanities Rotunda afer his schoolwide lecture. to participants and organizers that everyone felt safe and for many reasons, from the op- comfortable in the space to By Anjali Mangla ’20 change in the study of what is through on his ethical princi- everyone in the world. He also portunity to converse respectful- the best of our abilities,” said Staf Reporter known as efective altruism and ples.” detailed his thoughts about the ly with people who have diferent Bekah Agwunobi ’19, co-presi- the animal rights movement. Mr. Singer’s speech focused value of animal lives in the fac- opinions to the ability to broach dent of CDSA. Earlier this year, the HPRSS Many call Animal Liberation tory farming industry. topics that feel rarely discussed Most of the participants Department named Mr. Peter the intellectual beginning of the After his talk, Mr. Singer on such a wide scale at Choate. were respectful and thoughtful Singer the Charles Krause ’51 animal rights movement. Many people call Singer was available in the Humanities “I hoped that it would sort of toward each other, which helped Fellow in Rhetoric and invit- On why Mr. Singer was the most influential Rotunda to answer students’ bring to light that Choate Young the fow of the meeting. “For the ed him to deliver the annual chosen as the Fellow in Rhet- living philosopher, and questions. Republicans, as a whole, is gen- most part, everyone was really Krause Lecture. Mr. Singer de- oric, Ms. Amy Foster, Head of Mr. Singer refused a speak- uinely pretty socially liberal,” diligent about keeping the con- livered his speech to the stu- the HPRSS Department, said, he has had an impact er’s fee from Choate and instead said Alex Amine ’19, President of versation open and open to con- dent body last Friday, October “Philosophy is part of this de- on a lot of diferent expressed his wish to donate Choate Young Republicans. “The tributions,” said Piper Connelly 5. Mr. Singer is a leading fgure partment, and it’s not common fields. that speaker’s fee to a charity. club, as a whole, has no problem ’19, co-president of SPECTRUM. in his feld of bioethics and phi- for us to bring a philosopher Ms. Amy Foster Choate students were tasked with the LGBTQ movement. We Despite eforts to consider losophy, serving as a professor to campus. Many people call with voting on one of four char- genuinely support social advoca- others' views, many students of bioethics at Princeton Uni- Singer the most infuential liv- Head of HPRSS Department ities chosen by Mr. Singer to cy groups, within reason.” left feeling hurt, confused, or, versity and the University of ing philosopher, and he has had mainly on efective altruism donate the speaker’s fee to. The The meeting was structured at best, annoyed. Controversial Melbourne. He has also started an impact on a lot of diferent and how students can give to four choices were Against Ma- as an open forum in which stu- opinions were shared during the a foundation to fght extreme felds.” efcient charities. Mr. Singer laria Foundation, GiveDirect- dents could share their opin- meeting, and there were instanc- poverty based on his ethical Ms. Foster went on, “Not urged students to think about ly, The Humane League, and ions and perspectives simply by es in which they were delivered principles. everyone agrees with him, and how to ensure that their altru- The Good Food Institute. The raising their hands. Before be- in a way that made participants Known for his advocacy to not everybody agrees with the ism and donations would have HPRSS department announced ginning, club leaders described uncomfortable and upset. give to the poor and liberate reasons he does things, but he the maximum beneft possible. yesterday that the Against Ma- the guidelines and expectations “It defnitely opened up peo- animals treated inhumanely in has had a large impact on not Mr. Singer reinforced this ar- laria Foundation beat out the to be followed throughout the ple to diferent viewpoints,” said factory farming, Mr. Singer’s just thinking but doing. He’s gument by stating his belief other three. discussion, emphasizing the Itai Mupanduki ’19, President of essay “Famine, Afuence, and not just a philosopher who sits that everyone should act in a Mr. Singer’s visit was a importance of using the “I” per- Morality” and his book Animal on deep thoughts, but he wants way that can maximize happi- spective to represent one's per- See JOINT MEETING, Page 2 Liberation have inspired great to actually take action to follow ness and minimize sufering for See SINGER, Page 2

NOVELIST CATHERINE Community Service Day Focuses on Environmentalism

By JeeHwan Kim ’21 they will come back together long time.” of preparation: solving the lo- CHUNG VISITS CAMPUS Reporter on campus for lunch and a de- Mr. Jim Yanelli, Director gistical pieces, such as finding By Grace Zhang ’20 er Mr. John Cobb interviewing briefing activity. of the Student Activities Cen- the appropriate organizations, Copy Editor Chung. The interview topics in- Today, hundreds of stu- ter, and the community ser- contacting numerous people cluded her inspiration for cer- dents, faculty, and staff gather This year's activities vice advisory group joined Ms. to check who is available, or- This past summer, Choate’s tain characters, anecdotes from for Community Service Day. are just so outside of Koomson and the C-Proctors ganizing transportation, and 859 incoming students from her life, and her transition from Students will be truly interact- the box that it makes in the planning process. gathering all the tools and over 35 states and 40 countries studying math to writing novels. ing with the local community, Ms. Koomson highlighted snacks for students, was a big were united by a single literary Before the talk, Choate stu- which is a significant develop- me think, Do we even the complexity of planning job. “The previous service day experience: Forgotten Coun- dents shared their expectations ment from last year. have a box? such a massive event. “People activities have involved people try. The debut novel of Kore- and hopes for the event. Skylar According to Ms. Melis- Ms. Melissa Koomson don’t always know what’s go- working together in a packing an-American author Catherine Hansen-Raj ’20 hoped to hear sa Koomson, the Director of Director of Community Service ing on behind the scenes,” she environment, and I wanted to Chung was this year’s school- about the author’s “own expe- Community Service, half of said. “For example, the day do something that really en- wide summer reading book. Ms. riences” to allow more insight the student population will be is called ‘Community Service gages students in their work,” Chung visited campus Tuesday, into the author’s inspirations. travelling off-campus to ar- The planning of this one- Day,’ but we’re not going to be said Ms. Koomson. “It’s really October 9 for an interview at Lily Ding ’20 hoped to learn eas in Wallingford, New Hav- day event started more than doing community service for important for me to hear stu- School Meeting, a craft talk with about Ms. Chung’s process: “I’m en, and Cheshire to complete a year ago. “I first met with the entire school day because dent voices about things, so a creative writing class, a book interested to hear how she made work related to sustainability facilities last January to talk the local bus company has to when the C-Proctors came to signing that more than 100 stu- decisions for the plot. Like, why and the environment, such as about the idea of doing some finish their route in the morn- me and expressed their enthu- dents attended, and a dinner she included the sexual assault cleaning up, working in local kind of service work on cam- ing, dropping kids off at local siasm, I wanted to be that ‘yes’ with English Department facul- storyline and things like that.” farms, and helping with resto- pus,” Ms. Koomson said. “That schools before coming to work person.” ty, as has been customary of the During her talk, Ms. Chung ration in inner-city parks. The initial conversation happened with us. And then they have She added, “This year’s School’s summer reading author revealed that she does not have other half will stay on campus, because some of the C-Proc- to be back by one o’clock in activities are just so outside of for four of the last fve years. a sister, that she was not born in removing invasive species in tors had expressed a desire to the afternoon to pick up those the box that it makes me think, As the frst Korean-Ameri- Korea, and that her parents are specific locations, including do community service related kids.” Do we even have a box?.” can author of a school wide sum- not very strict, all defning char- the cross-country course. The to sustainability and the envi- Ms. Koomson also add- In terms of future goals mer reading book, Ms. Chung acteristics of Janie, the protago- student body will be split in ronment. I said, ‘I love it! Let’s ed that the main difference for Community Service Day, had plenty of perspective to nist of Forgotten Country. half by dorms and day student try to work it out and see what between this year’s and last Ms. Koomson said that she re- ofer. She touched on a variety While Ms. Chung difered groups. After students com- we can do,’ and so we’ve been year’s Community Service of topics during the Program, See Page 2 plete their assigned activities, working on this for a really Day involves the complexity SERVICE DAY, which featured English teach- See CHUNG, Page 2

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Tense Debate Ensues During Joint Discussion of Political Issues

Continued from Page 1 In a follow-up meeting of some people are religious in the Republicans] in a very positive through respect and honoring SPECTRUM, cabinet members club, they do not speak for the way to let us know that they’re the values of acceptance that Choate Young Democrats, “but elaborated on avenues of sup- majority; they only speak for here to support us and that Choate upholds. “One of the some of the things that were said port as well as the acceptance themselves,” Amine said. there’s always resources for us,” most notable moments was could’ve been said in a more sen- of the LGBTQ+ community at The faculty also showed Feltovic said. when someone had expressed sitive way.” Choate. “We clearly expressed support for the entire Choate Overall, though, the meet- an opinion ... and when some- The discussion brought that we do not accept any hate community. “It was clear in the ing was described by the or- body else disagreed with to light the need for better speech on this campus and period right after the meeting ganizers as constructive and them,” Agwunobi said. “There By Grace Zhang ’20 awareness on how to engage in will put our best efforts into that some kids were surprised productive for the Choate com- was a dialogue between the Copy Editor thoughtful conversation. “A lot eliminating hate speech,” said and in some cases hurt by munity. Wang said, “Young two of them that essentially of people came into that meet- Wilson Wang ’19, a peer con- what they had heard,” said Mr. Dems and Young Republicans resolved in, ‘I understand your Last week’s Student Council ing very sure of their opinions, fidential resource for SPEC- James Yanelli, one of the facul- talked more about the legality perspective and here’s how I meeting introduced a new faculty and when challenged, a lot of us TRUM and co-president of ty supervisors during the meet- of issues, while CDSA and Spec- raise mine,’ and I think that adviser: Mr. John Connelly. Mr. didn’t have the skill set necessary CDSA. “Also, we listed and ex- ing. “A number of the faculty trum talked more about the those kinds of interactions Connelly joined Ms. Kyra Jenney to understand how to deal with plained all the resources that who serve in student support morality of the issues, and that were what we were actually as the second adviser to the Stu- opinions that were diferent from people might talk about the roles got together to talk about brought a whole new perspec- trying to accomplish.” dent Council. Mr. Connelly has ours,” remarked Agwunobi. meeting with.” how the needs of those students tive to the conversation.” Most in the Choate com- been at Choate for 37 years and For some participants, the SPECTRUM officer Nico might be addressed.” The meeting shed light on munity agree that this meet- teaches a variety of HPRSS classes, meeting’s efects weren’t wholly Decker ’20 added, “We espe- Faculty members like Dr. what needs to be improved in ing was also able to open a including Honors World History, positive. “Members of my club cially wanted to make sure Holly Hinderlie, Wellness Co- terms of community values and door that could pave the way American Studies, Modern China, feel attacked because of what that the new kids felt wel- ordinator, and Chaplain Ally behavior of its members and how for future discussions in which and War in Vietnam. they said, and I think that’s ab- comed and safe.” Brundige, Director of Spiritu- to better discuss topics that are students with different view- Mr. Connelly was not the only solutely horrible,” said Amine in In its own follow-up meet- al Life, also reached out to the so sensitive and opinionated. “It points and backgrounds could new face at the table. Ms. Lib- regards to the Choate Young Re- ing, Young Republicans dis- participating clubs to make showed that another conversa- meaningfully communicate by Peard, Director of Health and publicans. Following the meet- cussed how the meeting afect- sure students were aware of the tion needs to be had about accep- with one another. Wellness Services and Dr. Holly ing, clubs were able to gather and ed members and the club. “We support systems available at tance and respect,” Feltovic said. Hinderlie, Wellness Coordinator, talk about concerns or worries want to clarify that the club Choate. “A lot of teachers have The groups obtained mu- Amanda Li may be reached sat in on the meeting to collabo- members had. holds the view that although reached out to [Choate Young tual understanding at points at [email protected] rate with Fifth-Form Representa- tives Will Robertson ’20 and Car- oline Rispoli ’20 on a new wellness initiative. Robertson and Rispoli have drafted a proposal to convene CATHERINE CHUNG ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT a student Wellness Committee available to students of all forms HER WRITING PROCESS AND INSPIRATION via application. Ms. Peard ofered Continued from Page 1 world – Eastern world, Western her support, stating, “I love the world. I think that was one of concept. You guys are expected to from Janie signifcantly, ele- the attractions to the story. We be superhuman, and it’s still not ments of her novel proved au- thought it was something that enough. We do need to unpack tobiographical. “You give pieces our students would understand how to make your lives more bal- of yourself to every character,” and appreciate.” anced.” Fourth-Form Represen- she said. Like Janie, Ms. Chung According to Ms. Devine, the tative Ula Lucas ’21 explained the studied mathematics in college, reason the English Department need for a Wellness Committee a pursuit encouraged by her par- began the summer reading series that is separate from other student ents, before she “rebelled to be- was to allow students to encoun- issues: “With a committee, there’s come an author.” Like Janie, Ms. ter “living, breathing authors of a constant stream of communica- Chung was ostracized at school a text that they’ve read in school tion between the deans and the as a child; she told a humorous on a yearly basis so that they can students just about wellness.” anecdote about how her class- understand the landscape of con- Student Council also discussed mates at Christian school prayed temporary literature, which you a second initiative led by Fourth- for her family because they were don’t always get to investigate Form Representative Anesi Ojior not religious. Like Janie, Ms. in English classes, depending on ’21. Ojior introduced her proposal Chung had an aunt who went what level you’re at.” Ms. Devine with the results of a student poll missing amidst the Korean War. also described the merits of the she conducted. “No one really Despite these revelations Photo courtesy of Ross Mortensen tradition, stressing the impor- knew what student council was about Ms. Chung’s inspiration, Afer her interview, Ms. Chung signed her book for students in the Library Reading Room. tance of “[understanding] that working on. Why don’t we make it not every student felt that the all-school meetings/Special Pro- can woman is a whole other per- was a main focus of the Summer writers are complex and fawed easier?” she asked. She proposed Special Program enhanced their grams they’ve had. They really en- spective that doesn’t get touched Reading Committee, a group of humans, not geniuses who work publicizing the Student Council understanding. “I just think joyed Catherine’s demeanor and on a lot.” CC Gulbrandsen ’20, faculty who discuss and decide in the silence and isolation of website by having Information that, because we read the book her openness,” stated English on the other hand, found the the school's summer reading their house in the woods.” Technology Services put a Student two months ago, it doesn’t add Department Chair Ms. Ellen topic over-emphasized. “It was book. “One of the things that However students felt about Council button on the portal or anything to your experience of Devine. “The sense that she gives the same as the books we’ve read we looked for in this book was it, summer reading at Choate sending out weekly emails to the reading the book. Everyone’s for- is that when she’s talking to you, before. We should talk about diversity. We wanted some- is a unique tradition. Said Ms. student body with Student Council gotten about it, and now we’ve she has all the time in the world. something else, because we’ve thing that would appeal to peo- Fichera, “I hope our whole com- updates. Sixth-Form Representa- done our assessments on it,” said Not everyone is good at that.” talked about immigration for the ple who might feel like they’re munity can be grateful that we tive Arjun Katechia ’19 voiced his Lily Ball ’20. She suggested, “It Opinions on the novel varied. last two years,” said Gulbrandsen not as represented in some of get this opportunity. It’s a re- support for the latter. “If we want would have been better if the Lily Ding ’20 found the reading referencing last year’s text, The the books that we choose,” said ally rare thing. No matter what our constituents to actively talk timing was better.” valuable, stating that it “was in- Book of Unknown Americans, a English teacher and member of you thought of the book, there’s about what we talk about, an email Other students, however, teresting to read a book from the story about intellectual disability the Summer Reading Commit- something that can be gained would be great." Said Katechia. were satisfed with the program. perspective of a Korean author and the plight of a neighborhood tee Ms. Brooke Fichera. Added from the experience.” “Some teachers have report- writing about Korean life, espe- of Hispanic and Hispanic Ameri- Mr. Cyrus Cook, also a Summer Grace Zhang may be reached ed that their students feel as cially because she was a woman. can families in the U.S. Reading Committee member, Grace Zhang may be reached at [email protected] though it was one of the better I feel like being an Asian-Ameri- Last year, cultural diversity “The narrator has a foot in each at [email protected]

PETER SINGER ENCOURAGES EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM Choate to Come Together to Serve the Surrounding Community Continued from Page 1 same time. Clark emphasized the need for having a rela- gards this year’s event as an tionship with those you help. investment for future models. “Community service should “I do like the idea of providing be about making relationships space for students to engage in with the people that we are the community around cam- helping and being meaningful pus but also on campus to give in their lives, not just being a back to our school community superficial, impersonal help- while serving the earth,” she er,” he said. said. “I think it is important Sarah Gurevitch ’19 for students to learn about the brought up a similar point in impact disasters have on the regards to the lack of work earth and the importance of done in the community, since green space in an inner-city last year, students packed toi- situation.” letries and did not go out into Ms. Koomson said that she the local area. “Community wants students to view them- service has really become more

Photo courtesy of Ross Mortensen selves as “change-agents” by hands-on and interactive over Philosopher and activist Peter Singer talked to the Choate community on ways to practice efective altruism. engaging directly with the the past years, so it would be community. cool if students had more op- Continued from Page 1 strong points on both how veg- hear more about those. Bekah Agwunobi ’19 Many students had unique portunities to meaningfully in- highly anticipated one and elic- etarianism is benefcial to the Ethan Luk ’20 said, “The echoed these sentiments and opinions on Community Ser- teract with the people in need,” ited a variety of reactions from world and our consumption controversial topics I would added, “I do think that we have vice Day and the direction that she said. students. Students in Choate’s of fuel as well as how he frst have liked him to talk about to discuss the implications of community service should take Community Service Day Chamber Chorus met Mr. formed those views through are his views on necrophilia, our own altruism, and I don’t at Choate in general. Gordon has changed quite a bit since Singer prior to his talk. They some meaningful conversa- bestiality, and the infanticide really think he touched on the Clark ’19 argued that students last year in terms of how what met with Mr. Singer to discuss tions during his college years,” of disabled children, which are fact that not all altruism comes are often left to do community students will do and how they some of his ideas so they could said Mia Katz ’21, a member of topics I have heard he has very from a well-intentioned place, service on their own at Choate, will interact. It will be interest- better understand the lyrics of Chamber Chorus. controversial opinions on.” He which is equally important to which can be daunting and te- ing to see how it continues to one of the songs they were per- Many students had stud- continued, “I think it speaks the discussion.” dious, so Community Service evolve in the future. forming on stage, which was a ied or heard about some of Mr. volumes when even the Q&A Day offers a great way for stu- song made up of excerpts from Singer’s more controversial session was more educating Anjali Mangla may be reached dents to work for a common JeeHwan Kim may be reached his works. “He made some very opinions and were hoping to and entertaining than the talk.” at [email protected] purpose and have fun at the at [email protected] LOCAL NEWS Friday, October 12, 2018 The Choate News || Page 3 Community COMMUNITY POOL GIVES UP GALLONS Calendar AND ADDS AMENITIES IN NEW PLAN By Will Zhu ’20 Copy Editor OCT. 13, 10:00 a.m.

For many decades, the Wall- Paint the Pumpkin Pink ingford Community Pool has Purchase and paint a pump- provided a convenient space kin at Lyman Orchards for for local residents to swim, sun- this Breast Cancer Awareness bathe, or cool of during the Month fundraiser. Half of the summer. However, in recent proceeds will go to Middlesex years, pool attendance has de- Comprehensive Breast Center. clined, and maintenance issues have multiplied. To remedy 150 South Street, Middlefeld these problems and rejuvenate Pumpkins start at $10; public use, the Wallingford $15 car ride Parks and Recreation Depart- ment has proposed a new plan to demolish the existing pool and build a new aquatic facility. OCT. 14, 5:00 p.m. According to Mr. Mike Savenelli, chairman of the Wall- Wendy Sherman at R.J. ingford Parks and Recreation De- Julia Booksellers partment’s pool committee, the Join Ambassador Wendy plan is “to build a new pool and Sherman at Wesleyan’s R. J. to make it a destination area with Julia Booksellers for a discus- additional amenities.” Under the sion of her book, Not for the new plan, the 7.1-acre community Faint of Heart, and her experi- pool will be replaced by two new ence as a diplomat. pools, a renovated bath house, Photo courtesy of the Record-Journal and a park containing a large The Community Pool, last renovated 20 years ago, is set to be renovated according to a plan proposed at the Town Hall. R.J. Julia Booksellers splash pad, playground equip- Middletown ment, a sand volleyball court, projected cost to between $4.5 largely stemmed from the crack- likely take between 60 and 90 for other purposes, so that im- $27 car ride and a seasonal performing arts and $6 million. In addition, the ing pool bottom and the paint days. The proposal must be ap- pacts future expenses.” The ac- stage. The two pools contained pool must close while undergo- chipping from its surface. Pool at- proved by both the Planning and tual construction and renova- in the new facility will include ing construction. tendance has plunged to less than Zoning Commission and the In- tion will take an additional six to a 12,900 square-foot main pool “Based on the timeline, it’s 50 percent of what it was a decade land Wetlands and Watercours- nine months, or possibly longer. OCT. 15, 12:00 p.m. and a 3,850 square-foot lap pool quite possible that the pool will ago. Fewer than 2,500 pool pass- es Commission. Additionally, Despite these challenges, with six lanes. The new pools will be closed for one season,” said es were sold this year, compared the plan requires public support many are still optimistic about be able to hold 860 swimmers Mr. Savenelli. “That being said, to more than 5,000 in 2010. and funding to continue. the new aquatic facility. Mr. American Red Cross and will only use 334,000 gallons we are working with the neigh- The plan still faces many Because of a lack of funds, Savenelli said, “We believe all Blood Drive — the existing pool requires one boring town in hopes of being obstacles before construction the town will most likely need to this enhances our community, Donate blood at this local million gallons. able to have our residents utilize can begin, despite a favorable authorize borrowing to fnance especially when people are drive held just a few minutes These improvements will their pool.” reaction from the Town Coun- the project. The project’s efect considering Wallingford for from campus. Call or visit not be cheap, however. Demol- The Parks and Recreation cil during the proposal meeting. on taxes is not clear yet, but their choice of residence, and redcrossblood.org to schedule ishing the existing pool and ex- commission spent two years The town will need to hire an Mayor William W. Dickinson gives our current residents an appointment. cavating the area alone will cost discussing the future of the pool architect to sketch preliminary told the Record-Journal, “Ulti- new destinations to enjoy with about $2.1 million. The price of before arriving at the conclusion designs and blueprints. The mately, no matter what money their families.” Wallingford Public Library the actual pool, the pool equip- that a new facility was necessary. project will then need to submit you use, if it’s purchasing or re- ment, and the poolside amenity The pool has not been renovated a Request for Proposal and com- ceiving or borrowing, the money Will Zhu may be reached at additions will bring the total in 20 years. Maintenance issues plete a bidding process that will you use is no longer available [email protected]

State Calls for Capstone Projects By Victoria Esquibies ’20 lar social, cultural, or political help each other formulate ideas. Staf Reporter problem or movement that has Projects students have chosen always interested you?” and are vary for each student’s particular About one year ago, the advised to think of topics they’ve interests. Some projects include State Board of Education initi- “always wanted to research but copywriting and publishing ated the Connecticut Capstone have never had the time.” books, holding silent auctions for Project for Connecticut’s public Once school begins and the diferent causes, raising aware- high schools. The project allows topic is chosen, the seniors begin ness through diferent events senior high-school students to the “Capstone Experience” class. and campaigns for various display their skills and particu- It runs in the fall and gives stu- causes, and running mentorship lar interests in a project of their dents time to complete the foun- programs for students in Wall- choice. The project challenges dations of their projects. Some ingford and surrounding towns. students to think independently requirements within this course The program not only ben- and creatively, and can act as an include a letter of intent that efts the students, but also the opportunity to explore potential proposes the topic and project teachers and adults involved. topics students would like to pur- idea to the Capstone Committee, “This experience has been re- sue in college or as a career. a bi-weekly refective journal of warding for me, as an educator, The project was created to im- the Capstone journey, and a per- because I get to work with stu- plement mastery based learning sonal narrative that explains the dents outside of a curriculum to and encourage districts to estab- student’s progress. see them display their passions lish a “Portrait of the Graduate,” In the spring, students take and talents in an organic set- a collective vision that articulates the “Capstone Project” class. ting,” Ms. Harkins explained. the community’s aspirations for In this course, students are not The teachers have the opportuni- all students. “The Connecticut given a typical, structured class, ty to help students discover their Capstone Project is aligned to the but are given a period similar interests and create something Portrait of the Graduate NESAC to a study hall to work on their entirely new that benefts the standard, which asks districts to projects. The course meets bi- community around them. With defne the skills, knowledge, and weekly and culminates in a fnal the support and guidance from dispositions that they wish their presentation about the Capstone these educators, the seniors can graduates to have upon gradu- journey to an invited audience of more easily fnd success in their ation,” said Ms. Frances Rabi- community members and a fnal fnal projects. “Students have nowitz, Executive Director of the journal entry refecting on the loved the Capstone process and Connecticut Association of Pub- Capstone experience as a whole. feel invigorated by the autonomy lic School Superintendents. The The projects must be completed and ownership of the process,” project asks for students to apply by the end of the school year. said Ms. Harkins. “Every student the knowledge they have gained “I have a class of students expresses by the end of the class throughout the entirety of their looking for a new and innova- that Capstone was an enrich- Photo courtesy of alyssascakery.com educational journey to produce a tive educational experience,” ing experience that taught them Alyssa’s Cakery creates cupcakes, cakepops, and full-size cakes with vibrant decorations. new, creative experience. said Ms. Melissa Harkins, the about themselves and the soft The Capstone Project course Capstone teacher at Sheehan skills that core classes miss.” By Peter DiNatale ’21 into three categories. The clas- seasonal favors into the menu, at Sheehan High School in Wall- High School. “They are willing Columnist sic favors include longtime which she cycles through each ingford begins with brainstorm- to stretch themselves and their favorites like vanilla, choco- month. The favors for October ing ideas during the summer skills to achieve an original ob- Victoria Esquibies may Alyssa’s Cakery, located late, funfetti, and red velvet. are apple cider and pumpkin before senior year. The students jective.” The members of the be reached at on Center Street, brings con- Specialty favors are more un- spice. are asked, “Is there a particu- class support each other and [email protected] fections to the Wallingford usual, with favors like PB&J, a Alyssa’s Cakery also of- community,through its baked jelly-flled cupcake with peanut fers custom-made cakes, which good, of course, but also its butter cake and frosting, and can be delivered for parties, as whimsically decorated interior a minty chocolate concoction well as cake pops, scones, cof- and its delivery and takeout called Grasshopper. The list fee, and cider. Ms. Nieves also options. The shop is known for of gourmet favors is the most decided to incorporate a party Celebrate Wallingford 2018 quality homemade cupcakes expansive, with more than 25 room when designing the cak- and cakes, and its online photo ery. The space can be reserved gallery suggests the wide va- for special occasions and com- riety of the fondant-covered Alyssa’s Cakery plemented with a choice of one desserts it ofers. The shop is 156 Center Street of the custom confections from owned and run by Ms. Alyssa the menu. Nieves, and has been providing Open Tues.-Thurs After teaching her- its brightly colored confections self how to bake, Ms. Nieves to the community for six and a 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. wanted to take her passion half years. Friday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. for decorating into business. “I felt that there was a Saturday 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. She opened her bakery after need in town and local sur- graduating from Southern rounding towns for custom Connecticut State University. cakes and cupcakes,” said Ms. favors listed on the cakery “Our main goal as a cakery Nieves. Alyssa’s Cakery opened website, ranging from Cof- is to make people happy with in April of 2012 and was origi- fee Oreo to Nutella to Banana desserts and serve the com- nally located near Vinny’s Deli, Split. The shop even features a munity of Wallingford and also on Center Street. Alyssa’s gourmet cupcake favor called surrounding towns with cus- Cakery remained in this loca- Dirt, which, despite the unap- tom cakes and cupcakes.” said tion for about three years be- petizing name, is just chocolate Ms. Nieves. With a pastel- fore moving to the other side of cake and frosting flled with hued interior, a wide selection Main Street. Though the loca- pudding and topped with oreo of cakes in all shapes and siz- tion switch was a bit of work, crumbs and gummy worms. es, and a passion for baking, Ms. Nieves felt that the new Alyssa’s Cakery does not have Ms. Nieves and her team are spot has defnitely been a ben- all the cupcake favors available happy to be serving the com- eft for the cakery. in its glass display within the munity while doing what they Alyssa’s Cakery ofers sig- shop, so many favors must be love. nature desserts in many forms, ordered in advance. from cupcakes to cake pops to Aside from their classic, Photo by Abigail Chang /The Choate News Peter DiNatale sheet cakes. The bakery ofers specialty, and gourmet favors, may be reached at Local businesses and organizations participated in Wallingford’s annual festival last weekend. many cupcake favors, grouped Ms. Nieves also incorporates [email protected] Page 4 || The Choate News Friday, October 12, 2018 The ChoaTe News DESPITE DIFFERING VIEWPOINTS, WE MUST RESPECT

VOL. CXII th 112 Masthead NO. 3

Jin Sung A. Yoon ’19 Editor-in-Chief Vincenzo P. DiNatale ’19 Managing Editor

School News Local News Owen Collins ’19 Abigail Chang ’19 Joseph Coyne ’19 Opinions Features Derek Ng ’20 Christine Mason ’19 Audrey Powell ’19

Arts & Leisure Sports Jeanne Malle ’19 Daniel Brockett ’19

Photography Graphics Pinn Chirathivat ’19 Chandler Littleford ’20

Layout Online Madeleine Horn ’19 Business Bekah Agwunobi ’19 Nicola Sommers ’19 Kailey Marottolo ’19 Zhi Wei Gan ’19 Ted Wilson ’20 Social Media Multimedia Nico Campbell ’21 Raddin Ivanov ’19 Brent Valentine ’19 Photo courtesy of Kyra Jenney Shade Mazer ’19 Khushi Tyagi ’20 Alex Amine ’19, president of the Young Republicans, leads his club’s weekly meeting in the Lanphier Commons. Video Copy Matthew Lee ’20 Production Staf By Huong Pham ’19 a nearly homogenous commu- with the fact that they usually For instance, at the re- Liam Podos ’20 Alexandra Alkhayer ’20 Charlie Schlager ’19 Siri Palreddy ’20 Elaine Zhang ’21 Opinions Writer nity in Vietnam to an immensely found themselves alone against cent joint meeting between Kate Spencer ’20 diverse one, where students not a majority of opposing opinions. the Young Democrats, Young Advisers Grace Zhang ’20 Circulation Mr. Mike Peed William Zhu ’20 Caroline Rispoli ’20 very Thursday night, Young only difer by race but also socio- Some responded that they felt Republicans, Spectrum, and Ms. Cathryn Stout Esther An ’21 Nico Campbell ’21 Republicans gather at the economic background, religion, their opinions were often labeled CDSA, moderators struggled to Esame time — and on the and other identities. While the “hate speech” or “misogynistic” control the conversation. The Staf Reporters other side of campus — as Young School rightfully celebrates this or “racist” without proper delib- cramped room and limited time Ian Bamford ’19 Ethan Luk ’20 Deanna Tan ’20 Sarah Gurevitch ’19 Anjali Mangla ’20 Peter DiNatale ’21 Democrats. While a typical Young diversity and frequently engages eration. Because of this, right- frame stunted proper discourse. Sam Stevenson ’19 George McCabe ’20 Camille Grant ’21 Ariel Kim ’20 Kathryn Phillips ’20 Greer Goergen ’21 Democrats’ meeting is character- its students in conversation about leaning students look for plat- Some students were interrupted Eliana Kim ’20 Elizabeth Quinn ’20 Niki Gummadi ’21 ized by a circle of armchairs and these diferences, political identi- forms through which they can while they were talking, and the Kiki Kim ’20 Isabelle So ’20 Tony Lee ’21 Ryan Kim ’20 Hadley Rogers ’21 formally moderated debate in ty always seems to be overlooked. share their views without being respectful silence often erupted the Bay Room of St. John Hall, a If we can have uncomfortable shut down or ridiculed. A hun- into loud disagreement. Nearly Young Republicans’ meeting is a conversations about topics like dred percent of responses con- everyone left dissatisfed, seem- /choatenews @choatenews @choatenews more laid-back gathering of stu- consent and race, I wonder, can frmed the tight-knit community ingly clinging ever more tightly Email us: [email protected] || Call us: (203) 697-2070 || Find us: thechoatenews.choate.edu dents who discuss any topics that we not also have such conversa- of Young Republicans as such to their existing beliefs. In that come to mind. Participants repre- tions about political identity? a place. People come to those overwhelming environment, sent a range of opinions: staunch As an international student meetings to express viewpoints both sides were at fault for pick- conservatives, those who support with mostly liberal friends, I don’t that they feel they can’t share ing at small details while fail- only certain Republican policies, fnd myself able answer this ques- anywhere else on campus, and ing to understand overarching EDITORIAL and those who come out of cu- tion on my own. Hoping to hear they receive unconditional sup- points. Everyone felt as if he or riosity. Not long ago, I was one more viewpoints from the conser- port for their courage in sharing. she were in a fght to defend a curious mind, and was welcomed vative minority, I sent an anony- The political tension on side. The truth is, everyone just with no questions asked. mous survey to the Young Repub- Choate’s campus has magni- wanted to be understood. Be Mindful of the The Young Republicans are a licans. From the club’s 20 active fied since the inauguration of Human beings naturally minority on the Choate campus members, I received 14 responses President Trump in 2016. In react defensively to opposing — a large portion of the student that quickly confrmed what I had my opinion, it has been a while opinions. We must acknowl- College Process body, hailing from places like suspected: the Young Republi- since we as a school has had edge this inherent psychologi- It’s hectic. It’s stressful. It’s the college process. New York and California, identi- cans felt that they were too quickly constructive conversations and cal refex and pause to ofer our Early decision deadlines are approaching, and many fes as liberal. Choate itself sits judged for their perspectives. peaceful joint meetings about peers the space to voice their seniors are scrambling to attend information sessions, in a blue state, though it enjoys Members of the Young Re- American politics. President perspectives. There’s no guar- finalize personal statements, and complete supplements. the privilege of a diverse student publicans come from both red Trump has become the face of antee that we will agree on any- It’s nothing new: applying to college always comes with a body that comes from all around and blue states. Some have re- the Republican Party, and his thing, but we can always under- certain degree of stress. the world, including countries ligious backgrounds while oth- views on women and immi- stand and respect one another. Though worrying about college seems to be universal without a two-party system or a ers don’t. Yet all stated that grants have hurt the reputation among seniors, some underclassmen fail to recognize the particularly democratic form of their opinions “aren’t being of conservatism as a whole. Huong Pham is a sixth sensitivity around this subject. We, the 112th masthead of government. Coming from a self- heard” or “are being heard but This prevents students from former from Hanoi, Vietnam The Choate News, understand that students may be cu- proclaimed Socialist Republic not respected.” The survey also having unbiased conversations She may be reached at rious about seniors’ plans for college admission, but we and one-party state, I went from revealed a general frustration with campus conservatives. [email protected] urge all members of the community to be mindful and re- spectful during this time. For the college fair on Monday, seniors flocked to the WJAC to meet with representatives and demonstrate interest in particular schools. Underclassmen were wel- Finding Deeper Meaning in Forgotten Country come to explore the 160 schools visiting campus, though wrote such a harrowing story are getting to know a past ver- While reading books, fic- many seemed to forget that seniors value this time as an By Kiki Kim ’20 of grief and struggle. Howev- sion of its author. Mrs. Chung tion especially, a reader tries opportunity to increase their chances of admission. Se- Opinions Staf Writer er, as she began to reveal the put so much of herself into to find connection with the niors should have been given priority in speaking to col- circumstances of its creation, Forgotten Country, digging story, pondering the book’s lege representatives, and underclassmen should have ou may remember an ar- the plot’s origin began to make deep through herself to un- morals and contextualizing been aware of the dynamic at play. ticle I wrote a few weeks sense. earth everything: her Korean- her identity within the book’s Underclassmen need to also understand that seniors Yago about Forgotten American culture, her love of parameters. Personally hear- are not always willing to talk about their experience with Country, in which I reflected fairy tales, and her feelings ing from the novel’s author the college process. Whether it’s to avoid a sense of com- on Choate’s tradition of as- It means much of injustice over the North- gave me the insight to consid- petition with their peers, minimize embarrassment after signing a book for the entire South Korean divide. In a way, er where I stand in relation to a potential rejection, or simply make it all seem less of a student body to read over the more now that reading the book was akin to the story itself. reality, many seniors would prefer to keep the process to summer. However, the process I know these looking into the author’s mind Choate’s tradition of in- themselves. doesn’t end with the last page: through a distorting kaleido- viting the summer reading On the other hand, seniors should be aware that ques- it continues into the school folktales were scope. novel’s author to speak to the tions about the college process may stem from innocent year, when Choate brings the treasured parts Furthermore, after seeing student body makes the en- curiosity. Underclassmen may simply be wondering author of the book to speak in how she is in real life, I can see tire reading experience more what applying to university might look like for them in front of the school. My feel- of the author’s a new lightness in the anec- valuable. The opportunity to the coming years. If you are a senior and are asked about ings on Forgotten Country childhood. dotal folk tales from the novel. absorb material from the au- the process, we encourage you to be aware of this and re- were ambiguous before, but Learning about Mrs. Chung’s thor directly prompts deeper spond appropriately. Though you may be uncomfortable with author Catherine Chung’s passion for fairy tales makes contemplation of the novel’s sharing your plans for college, a mere question shouldn’t recent visit to campus, I have me reflect on the book even themes. The chance to hear elicit outrage. begun to see the experience in It seemed fitting that she more warmly. It means much the author of our summer The college process means something different for ev- a new light. completed the book ten years more now that I know that reading novel in person must ery senior on campus, and it’s up to each to decide wheth- Ms. Chung was likeable ago. A lot can change about an these stories aren’t just ster- be treasured. er he or she wants to talk about it. With that being said, and warm, in stark contrast to author in ten years — includ- ile narratives arising as from let’s allow seniors to speak to a college representatives Forgotten Country’s tone. It ing her writing style. a Google search. Rather, they Kiki Kim is a fifh former from first at information sessions, and let’s simply be mindful was hard to imagine that she It’s strange, but through were treasured parts of the au- San Francisco. She may be of the questions we ask at such events. And, seniors, re- — a kind, relatable woman — reading any book, we really thor’s childhood. reached at [email protected] member that you, too, were once curious underclassmen.

Yes, Take Your First Language As A Class ance apply elsewhere? By Greer Goergen ’21 Opinions Staf Writer And so we shouldn’t see native speakers of foreign lan- hould native speakers be guages as unfair competition. BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY allowed to take their frst Rather, we should view them DELIVERY AVAILABLE Slanguage as a class at Cho- as role models to learn from. A ate? student who grew up in Beijing Though Choate’s answer is could share about her culture yes, some argue that it’s illogi- in a Chinese classroom. A stu- cal for a student who already dent who was raised speaking “knows” a language to retake Spanish could talk about how it. If you’ve taken Geometry, the language has shaped his why take it again? Not only identity. Especially in higher does prior experience speaking level classes that focus on cul- a language give native speak- ture, history, and literature, ers an unfair advantage, but this sort of knowledge and frst- they themselves are likely to hand experience benefts every- gain little from the class. At one. These classes also focus on frst glance, it appears that al- the discussion of plays, stories, (203) 269-9507 lowing native speakers to take or books that often have noth- WWW.COLONYDINER.COM their mother tongue as a class ing to do with what one already benefts no one. knows, but rather, personal What does being a native opinion and understanding. In- speaker even mean? According stead of viewing native speak- to Language Department Head ers as unfairly advantaged, Mr. Georges Chahwan, a native we should do our best to learn The Choate News Corrections speaker “refers to someone who from them. Graphic by Elaine Zhang / School News has used and learned the lan- In any case, simply being ish but can’t always conjugate and understanding the world, A school news article last week incorrectly identified last year’s in- guage in their early childhood.” a native speaker doesn’t mean verbs, write the most powerful and when it comes to this, na- terim Wind Ensemble director as Marshal Brownford. He is Mar- The person, he said, “has been that one knows the grammati- essays, or dissect Spanish texts. tive speakers have bountiful shall Brown. fully immersed in that language cal constructs of her language Choate’s language classes are experiences to share. Having at home, in school and through- properly. Native speakers still benefcial to the students a native speaker in a language Features out their environment.” By this might know verb tenses intui- taking them — regardless if class presents us all a challenge A features article last week incorrectly listed Elizabeth Quinn’s defnition, we are all native tively, but they might not be they have grown up speaking to learn and grow. email as [email protected]. It is [email protected]. speakers of some language. able to name them or apply the language or not. Therefore, all at Choate whose them in writing. As a result, Students should, indeed, Greer Goergen is a fourth The Choate News regrets these errors. mother tongue is English tech- they too, struggle on assess- be able to study their frst lan- former from New York. To submit a correction, email [email protected] nically take their frst language ments. A Spanish student may guage at Choate. Languages She may be reached at as a class. Shouldn’t this allow- be completely fuent in Span- are linked inherently to culture [email protected] Friday, October 12, 2018 The Choate News || Page 5 USMCA TO JEOPARDIZE TRADE WITH CHINA By Nate White ’20 Opinions Writer

On September 30, the lead- ers of the United States, Mexico, and Canada signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agree- ment (USMCA), a revamping of the nearly 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agree- ment (NAFTA). The deal came as a victory for President Trump, who frequently called NAFTA a “disaster” and aimed to renegoti- ate it throughout his campaign. The USMCA is poised to come into efect by 2020 and stands to make changes in industries such as automobile manufacturing and dairy. However, the USMCA also makes signifcant changes that threaten each nation’s trade with China – this is a fatal faw. The USMCA severely restricts trade with China, although rath- er indirectly. Article 32.10 of the agreement states that any coun- try in the USMCA shall notify the other two if it means to engage in trade negotiations with a “non- market” country and must allow them to review the full text of any agreements signed. The clause states that if the other countries review the agreement and decide that it will afect trade between them, they can end the USMCA with a six-month notice and re- place it with a bilateral agree- ment. Technically, this clause could apply to any “non-market” Photo courtesy of The Washington Post country, but government ofcials The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement was signed on September 30 by the leaders of all three nations. in Beijing have openly criticized the clause as being unfairly di- United States and its neighbors. while the USMCA is technically Administration in enacting so both countries. Free-trade agree- Conversely, the U.S. is perfectly rected at China. This criticism Mexican President Enrique Peña an agreement between three na- many rules and regulations re- ments are meant to increase capable of enforcing this clause. is not unfounded. The Trump Nieto and Canadian Prime Min- tions, the United States possess- garding Chinese imports is to trade between its members, not In truth, the USMCA does administration has recently been ister Justin Trudeau both have es a clear position of power over protect manufacturing jobs in to limit trade between its mem- not make much of a diference engaging in a trade war with Chi- previously sought increased the other two. the United States. However, con- bers and outside countries. when it comes to actual trade in na, passing high tarifs on Chi- commerce with China, which The USMCA’s “China clause” sidering that most jobs lost in The stipulations within Ar- North America. Other than the nese imports. Therefore, the U.S. is Canada’s second-largest and is fawed in both its intention and manufacturing are lost as a re- ticle 32.10 are also much more clauses targeting China, only government certainly has reason Mexico’s fourth-largest trading execution. Firstly, the harmful sult of automation and that Chi- benefcial to the U.S. than to small parts of NAFTA have been to try to limit Chinese economic partner, yet the renegotiation efects of the Trump Administra- nese imports provide goods for Canada and Mexico. Our North adjusted, and the agreement will infuences with its North Ameri- of NAFTA forced each country tion’s trade war with China are ordinary citizens at much lower American neighbors rely heav- have a largely unchanged impact. can trading partners. In Trump’s to signifcantly slow down any manifested in Article 32.10, as costs than American goods, ily on the U.S. for much of their While the fate of the U.S.-China mind, if he wants to win the on- eforts to create stronger trad- it robs all three North American such economic protectionism is trade, but this reliance is not trade war is uncertain, what is going trade war with China, he ing ties with China. The United nations of valuable trade oppor- clearly not a viable solution to completely mutual. If the United evident is that the United States must block his own allies from States is both nations’ top trad- tunities. From a purely economic unemployment in the manufac- States signed an agreement with has tightened its leash on Canada trading with China too. ing partner, and the U.S. es- standpoint, trade with China turing sector and only serves to one of the “non-market” coun- and Mexico in an attempt to pull The clause, reportedly sub- sentially forced each country to ofers manufactured goods for hurt ordinary Americans rather tries described by the clause, them away from China. mitted by the United States to- choose between trade with the a much lower price than goods than help them. The United neither Mexico or Canada would ward the end of the negotiation United States and trade with produced by any of the three States’ abuse of its role as a ma- be likely to protest because nei- Nate White is a fifh former from process, is also a clear indicator China. Such diplomatic strong- member nations of the USMCA. jor trading partner of Mexico and ther country can aford to lose Cheshire, CT. He may be reached of the false equality between the arming emphasizes the fact that The primary goal of the Trump Canada is extremely unfair to the U.S. as a trading partner. at [email protected]

Ford v. Kavanaugh: A Tragic Example India is Not Yet of the Gender Double Standard Ready for Modicare By Bianca Rosen ’21 ated medical school in India emi- Opinions Writer grate to Western countries soon after to practice there instead – a Prime Minister of India Nar- phenomenon known as the “brain endra Modi’s belief that a healthy drain.” It is estimated that as a population is the key to India be- result of Modicare’s implementa- coming the next global superpow- tion, hospitals will perform 5 mil- er inspired him to launch “Modi- lion more operations and need 35 care.” Modicare is a government million more beds. When asked initiative which would supposedly how the program will deal with the provide free healthcare to 500 massive increase in demand, Indu million impoverished citizens. Bhushan, the project’s executive However, a lot of work is needed ofcer, said, “The market will deal before we can see Modicare ac- with that.” He makes grand proc- tually implemented. Modicare, lamations about free healthcare, though a wonderful notion, is far which is theoretically a good idea too idealistic. but nevertheless unrealistic. Before India can begin to pro- Moreover, giving free health vide free healthcare, they need to care to such a large, diverse popu- upgrade their hospitals and re- lation is often very difcult and tain more doctors. Currently, 66 expensive. Every person has difer- percent of Indians live in rural ent needs, making it hard to bud- sectors, where hospitals are rare. get money for hospitals. Catering Therefore, to receive medical care, to such groups poses a challenge they need to travel long distances to many large countries, includ- to urban regions. Furthermore, ing the United States. This is why most skilled medical profession- modeling larger countries after als are drawn towards the private nations with successful free health healthcare sector, where they can care systems doesn’t work; those work under better conditions societies often have signifcantly and for higher salaries. While smaller populations. For exam- the people who can aford health ple, Denmark has a booming free Photo courtesy of The New York Times insurance can easily access those health care system, but it is com- private practices for their medical prised of only fve million people, On September 27, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified that now Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh allegedly sexually assaulted her in 1982. concerns, those who can’t have ex- whereas India has a population of By Niki Gummadi ’21 was aggressive from the very be- men already have more power. sional women such as Dr. Ford tremely limited access to the care 1.3 billion. Therefore, it is impos- Opinions Staf Writer ginning of his testimony, and he It is overwhelming enough for often endure years of being la- they need. The Indian govern- sible to make a comparison. Free only became more aggressive as anyone, regardless of gender, to beled “too emotional” if they dare ment simply can’t solve this prob- healthcare varies in efcacy by On September 27, Dr. Chris- the hearing continued. To fully come forward and detail their show anything other than poise lem overnight with Modicare. The country, and in India, it seems hard tine Blasey Ford testifed in front understand the double standard some of their most painful and and composure. On the other minimal medical presence in rural to speculate whether Modicare will of the Senate Judiciary Commit- demonstrated throughout the traumatic moments to the world; hand, professional men such as regions should be dealt with frst have a lasting impact on the lack of tee, recounting her alleged expe- testimonies, one must imagine Dr. Ford and other female vic- Kavanaugh often go through life before the arrival of Modicare. medical care for the poor. rience of being sexually assaulted what would have happened had tims have the double burden of being told that aggression will get There are many questions by Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who the roles been reversed. Had Dr. knowing that their gender auto- them whatever they want. Had to answer in terms of practical- was confrmed to the Supreme Ford been as angry and emotion- matically makes them less cred- Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh ity as well. Serving such a large Court on October 6. Judge Ka- al as Kavanaugh, she would have ible than the men who allegedly been held to the same standard Modicare, amount of people is impossible vanaugh’s testimonial response been described as hysterical, and assaulted them. in the hearing, the judge would without fully prepared hospitals was anything but convincing, her story would’ve been written The issue of what constitutes have been ousted immediately. though a and skilled workers. Until India and it exposed many of the dou- of immediately. The fact that a “credible” person has been This double standard is dan- wonderful can achieve this, it is doubtful ble standards between men and Kavanaugh was able to main- afected by double standards gerous, as it disenfranchises all that Modicare will be success- women, especially as they relate tain his credibility with Repub- throughout history. Dr. Ford is, women, a group that comprises notion, is far ful in granting healthcare to the to modern politics. lican Senators despite his hostil- by all means, an accomplished half the population; women too idealistic. general public. Before giving the The most noticeable difer- ity was due solely to his gender. professional. She is a research shouldn’t have to work twice as people false hope, Prime Min- ences between these two testimo- Furthermore, Judge Kavanaugh psychologist at the Stanford hard and remain twice as calm ister Modi must take time to nies were the tone and tempera- was undergoing a nomination University School of Medicine to be considered equal to their develop a strategy. How will he ment of the speakers. Dr. Ford to the Supreme Court; under no as well as a professor of psychol- male counterparts. There are no Though Modicare has been most efciently build hospitals relived a painful trauma – one circumstances should behavior ogy at Palo Alto University. These words to describe Dr. Christine granted approximately 1.7 bil- and train doctors? How can the that has had lasting, harmful ef- like the type he demonstrated be achievements have no doubt Blasey Ford other than brave and lion dollars per year in federal government support such a f- fects on her life – and yet, she displayed by anyone who sits on boosted her credibility, but a composed, and Senate Judiciary and state funding, that money nancially taxing initiative? Giv- was able to remain calm, col- the highest court in the land. If woman should not have to have a Committee did both her and won’t necessarily solve the lack en the extent and expense of the lected, and polite towards those Judge Kavanaugh were a woman, “respectable” job in order to have America a terrible injustice by of healthcare for India’s poorest. Modicare program, being unsure on the Senate judiciary commit- the committee would not have her voice heard. not holding Judge Kavanaugh to It will take a tremendous amount of the answers to these questions tee. The most emotional Dr. Ford tolerated anything close to his The diferences in Ford’s the same high standards. of time to build enough hospitals is concerning and irresponsible. became on the stand was when behavior. and Kavanaugh’s behavior are for the poor. In India today, there she held back tears while describ- These double standards are most likely a result of the double Niki Gummadi is a fourth former is approximately one doctor for Bianca Rosen is a fourth former ing details of her sexual assault. especially harmful in sexual as- standards that they have faced from Ocala, FL. She may be reached every 1,315 persons. Moreover, from Bozeman, MT. She may be Kavanaugh, on the other hand, sault cases like this one, where throughout their lives. Profes- at [email protected] many of the doctors who gradu- reached at [email protected] Page 6 || The Choate News Friday, October 12, 2018 Introducing Ashley Wang ’19: New Senior at the KEC and Member of the National U.S. Figure Skating Team

Lef photo by Kathryn Phillips/The Choate News, Right photos courtesy of Ashley Wang Ashley Wang ’19, a new senior, practices figure skating for the National U.S. Figure Skating Team.

By Deanna Tan ’20 Back in Los Angeles, Wang twirling on ice than playing tag was getting myself into, and I skaters, and those sessions of- is the closest ice rink to Choate, Staf Reporter was the captain of the Los An- or doing dryland workouts with was aware that I would have to ten get canceled last minute to but I’m open to exploring more geles Ice Theater team for fve the hockey players. make certain sacrifces in pursu- accommodate hockey practices options around New Haven!” You are probably aware that years. Wang said, “My skating When Wang isn’t on the ice, ing this program. And it’s been or games. However, when Wang Wang commented. a number of Choate’s students team was my second family. My she practices by stretching, jog- gratifying so far. I think I made gets the opportunity to practice Wang believes skating will are athletes on varsity teams, favorite memory with my team ging, practicing of ice, and tak- the right decision.” on ice, she coaches herself to always be a part of her life, but but for new senior Ashley Wang was when we performed our ing ballet. She still trains at Cho- Wang practices in North- maintain and strengthen cur- she realizes that the extreme ’19, athletics extend far beyond Día de Los Muertos program in ate, although it is signifcantly ford as often as she can, but rent jumps and spins. She’s also competitive aspect of it has come the WJAC. Wang is a student Paris. We befriended a bunch more difcult for her to fnd since she doesn’t have a spe- working on improving her edges to an end, and she is working on from Los Angeles, California of Australian skaters, and they rinks than it was in LA. Current- cial projects exemption from and skating skills in preparation coming to terms with that. Wang who is on the National U.S. gave us little koala souvenirs.” ly, she skates at Northford Ice the Athletics Department, she for a U.S. Figure Skating Senior sees skating as a very fun chapter Figure Skating Team and rep- Wang has been skating for Pavillion and hopes to be able needs to balance Choate’s ath- level test that she plans on tak- of her life, and she is glad it has resented the United States at ten years. She started towards to practice on Choate’s ice rink letic requirements with skating. ing in November. “To skate on happened while it did. Now, she Worlds last season. She partici- the end of the frst grade when when it opens later this month. So far, Wang has been practic- school days, I take a 20 minute is grateful for the opportunity to pated in both single skating and her brother, Bradley Wang ’21, Wang shared that it has been a ing a couple times a week during Uber to the ice rink or get an- focus on furthering her research team skating on the junior and joined his travel hockey team. lot harder for her to maintain Northford’s freestyle sessions, other parent to drive me. Prac- and intellectual pursuits during novice levels and is now on the Her mom would leave her and the same level of intensity she which is difcult because they tice lasts for an hour — I wish I her senior year at the KEC. senior level. She recently skated her brother at the rink for hours had back home as she has been prioritize hockey over fgure could skate for longer than that, in the U.S National Showcase in after school. At one point, Wang living and studying at the KEC. skating — that means there are but the rink is used for hockey Deanna Tan may be reached Santa Rosa, California. decided that she would rather be She added, “But I knew what I few sessions reserved for ice practices after. Northford house at [email protected]

A LATTE A GUIDE TO CHOATE’S VERNACULAR By Ho Jin Jang ’21 The Paul Mellon Arts Cen- Lanphy: dorms on campus; the building Reporter ter is the arts building on cam- The Lanphier Center opened in 2008 directly across CAFFEINE ON pus. It is locally known as the “Lanphy” is the abbreviated from the Worthington Johnson During your time at Cho- “PMAC”. The building is di- name used to refer to the Camer- Athletics Center. The acronyms ate, you’ve probably become vided into two major parts: the on and Edward Lanphier Center, help describe their location, Ten- CAMPUS acquainted with the various Theater Wing, which consti- otherwise known as the building ney being Noho, since it is the By Lizzie Quinn ’20 as she only drinks coffee when acronyms students use to com- tutes a 760-seat, two level pro- for mathematics and computer north house and Bernard being Reporter she has a class in Lanphier, municate both for convenience scenium theater and a black- science. The Lanphier Center is Soho, the south house. which is three times a week. and easier understanding. Here box theater; and the Triangle also a home for Choate’s frst iD The KEC: According to the Nation- Sydney Klakeg ’19, on the is a condensed list of some of Wing, which has fve levels of lab, which stimulates students to The Kohler al Center for Biotechnology other hand, gets her coffee the acronyms that Choate stu- art studios, practice rooms, take an interdisciplinary approach Environmental Center Information, caffeine is the either from the dining hall or dents frequently use: classrooms, ofces, and record- to the STEM subjects with the in- The Kohler Environmental most widely used, mind-al- Lanphier, but doesn’t feel like The SAC: ing studios. corporation of art and design. The Center, located on the far east tering substance for people of she depends on caffeine to get Student Activities Center/ The X: building is also known for its cafe; of the main campus, is Choate’s varying age groups and back- through the day. With regards St. John Hall The Worthington Johnson it serves cofee, tea, and a number environmental and research edu- grounds because it’s legal, to how much caffeine she con- St. John Hall, or the Stu- Athletics Center of to-go food options. cation center. Students who are easy to obtain, and present in sumes daily, Klakeg respond- dent Activities Center, is often “The X” is the name that DH: admitted to the Signature Envi- many beverages. Recent stud- ed, “It varies. Some days I’ll referred to as “the SAC”. St. students frequently refer to as Dining Hall ronmental Immersion Program ies by the National Council have no coffee, and there are John Hall is the newest build- the Athletics Center. Although The Dining Hall, located in reside and take the majority of on Strength and Fitness have other days where I’ll have one ing on campus, and opened the majority of the student Hill House, is usually used as an their classes at “the KEC”. shown that caffeine intake cup, and there are some days April. It is an educational and body refers it as “the X”, “the abbreviation in the written form. These are only a handful of among children and teens has where I’ll have two.” Although social hub for the Choate com- WJAC” is an equivalent. The Operated by SAGE, weekday Choate’s acronyms —there are increased by an astonishing she doesn’t have a strong re- munity that includes the Cho- Worthington Johnson Athletics breakfast hours are from 7:15 many more obscure ones you may 70% in the past three decades. liance on coffee, Klakeg says, ate Store, the Tuck Shop Café, Center includes two basketball am to 8:30 am, and continental pick up throughout your time here. So it’s not a surprise that caf- “If I’m having a rough day, and Dean’s and Student Ac- courts, international squash breakfast hours are from 8:30 Looking ahead, Colony Hall, feine on Choate’s campus, sometimes a coffee can make tivities Ofces. This is also a courts, three courts that can be am to 9:30 am. Lunch starts from a complement to the PMAC, is specifically, is easy to obtain my day better. It’s just warm, place where students come to used for volleyball and tennis, a 10:45 am to 1:30 pm, and dinner planned to open by the start of the and a fixture in the lives of like a warm cup of love.” enjoy SAC dances and numer- dance studio, a wrestling room, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. next academic year. Anyone who many Choate students. A me- Workers from the Lan- ous weekend recreations. Eliza an ergometric room for crew, Noho and Soho: is interested in creating an acro- dium iced coffee at Lanphier phier Café shared that the Marovitz ’21 said, “I person- and a ftness center. Directly Tenney and Bernard House nym for Colony Hall should start Café is just a dollar fifty (quite number of caffeinated drinks ally think it is easier calling St. adjacent to the athletics center “Noho” and “Soho,” much to thinking now! the bang for your buck!), and ordered on a given Tuesday John Hall ‘the SAC’ because it lies the recently renamed Class the chagrin of their donors, are hot water for tea and coffee is (one of the busier days for is shorter and catchy.” of ’76 Field, a multi-feld that names that replace Tenney and Ho Jin Jang may be reached readily accessible in the Din- Lanphier Café, both before PMAC: can accommodate lacrosse, feld Bernhard respectively, due to at [email protected] ing Hall. This raises the ques- and after school meeting) can Paul Mellon Arts Center hockey, soccer, and football. their length. They are the newest tion: Have Choate students range from one hundred to become too reliant on caffeine two hundred drinks. On Oc- to make up for their lack of tober 2, 137 caffeinated bev- sleep as a reliance on caffeine erages were ordered, which sweeps the nation, or is this included espresso drinks, problem under control? I in- lattes, hot and iced coffees, terviewed a few members of caffeinated frappes, and hot the Choate community to get teas, among others. Based a better idea. on the 137 caffeinated drinks ordered last Tuesday, if only one drink were ordered per I feel like cafeine person, then around 10% of the Choate community (in- doesn’t have an efect cluding both students and on me, so I just like it, faculty) consumed caffeine that day. Since the number because I like the way of caffeinated drinks ordered the cofee tastes. every day varies and doesn’t include dining hall coffee, this Sam Scott ’20 percentage isn’t set in stone. As a whole, caffeine con- Sam Scott ’20 obtains her sumption at Choate hasn’t caffeine through coffee, but quite reached disastrous stan- for her, it is more for the taste dards, but regular caffeine than the increase in energy. “I consumers should monitor feel like caffeine doesn’t have their intake so as not to risk an effect on me, so I just like addiction. it, because I like the way the coffee tastes,” she said. It’s Lizzie Quinn may be reached also a matter of convenience, at [email protected] Friday, October 12, 2018 The Choate News || Page 7

Digital Media and Design Students CHOATE Raise Awareness Of Animal Cruelty SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO TOUR IN ITALY By Eliana Kim ’20 William Robertson ’20, a Staf Reporter cellist in Symphony Orches- tra, shared his enthusiasm: For eleven days this sum- “I feel so incredibly blessed mer, the Choate Symphony and lucky to be part of this Orchestra will perform in Italy tour. As someone who is from and learn about the country’s a fairly small and rural town, rich culture. Members of the if you had told me five years music department and orches- ago that I would be touring tra students have been desper- Italy with a symphony orches- ately awaiting this — especially tra, I would have laughed at since the cancellation of last you — yet, here we are!” He year’s tour. The most recent continued, “I am most excited international tour took place in about the fact that we will be 2016. playing a lot of Italian music Mr. Phil Ventre, Direc- in Italy. In orchestra, we play tor of the Choate Symphony pieces from all over the globe, Orchestra, has planned nu- but it is really rare that we get merous international and to perform these masterpiec- domestic tours for his stu- es in the places which these dents. “The Choate Orchestra pieces were inspired. This has presented concert tours tour means something big- many times in historic cathe- ger than a bunch of teenagers drals, in renowned concert playing hunks of wood with halls, music conservatories in horsehair — the stuff we are

Graphic by Chandler Littleford/The Choate News twelve European countries, playing is not easy. Every one and many more. This year’s of us has struggled and prac- Chandler Littleford ’20 created this artwork of a Himalayan tarh in Digital Media and Design, a new class at Choate. tour is especially more mean- ticed to get to the point we are By Deanna Tan ’20 eford chose to take this course in Satore’s mission is to highlight staring straight in the camera ingful because the Choate now, and we get to share this Staf Reporter order to further her knowledge of the prevalence of animal endan- with these huge eyes. You won- Orchestra presented its first experience together, perform- Photoshop and Illustrator. She, germent through photography. der how anyone could ever shoot concert tour in Italy in 1995.” ing and enjoying the music as A series of artwork produced however, could not take the class The members of the graphic a creature like that point-blank. a group.” by students from a new class, in previous years because of the design class wanted to educate I guess I wanted to convey all the If you had told me five Ethan Luk ’20, Co-Prin- Digital Media and Design, now lack of teacher availability. Mr. members of the Choate Rose- kind of wistfulness I got from cipal violin of the Choate Or- hangs in the Hill House com- Sober was able to fll this gap. mary Hall community by repre- thinking about that.” years ago that I would chestra, also showed his eager- mons. “You need someone with a han- senting some animals that face Lynch’s artwork focuses on be touring in Italy, I ness: “I hope I will get to fully This course focuses on em- dle on graphic design as well as grave danger due to poaching, the Mexican Grey Wolf. Fea- immerse myself in the Italian ploying digital tools such as traditional art. Mr. Sober is re- recreational hunting, and habi- tured is the wolf itself, but the would have laughed at culture and history. Italy has Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator ally great. He knows what he’s tat destruction. signifcance of the piece lies in you — yet here we are! produced so much amazing to create artwork. Kevin Lynch talking about when it comes to Littleford hopes to capture its background, where a hunt- classical music and I want to ’19, a student in the class, said, digital art,” Littleford said. the beauty of her chosen animal, ing scope is centered around the understand the history of mu- “I think the class goal is to im- Tyler Carreon ’21, a third the Himalayan tarh, all the while wolf’s head. The wolf is meant William Robertson ’20 sic making in Italy. I am most prove and push our own artistic member of Digital Media and reminding others that it’s in to appear powerful, which is excited about our trip to Cre- skills and abilities while also cre- Design, believes that the class danger. She realizes the exhibi- expressed by the dark, piercing The Symphony Orchestra mona because Stradivarius ating art that carries a message. name is not ftting. Carreon tion will not have a great impact, eyes in the center of the piece. will leave the country on June 1 violins were made there.” Of course, we want art to be ap- thinks that most people would but hopes it’ll draw attention Lynch expressed his realiza- and return on June 11. Through- The June 2019 concert pealing to the viewer, but what better understand it if it were to the beauty being destroyed tion that, “no matter how pow- out the tour, students will learn tour will be a special moment is more important is what they simply labeled “graphic design.” while we go about our lives. erful the wolf may be, we hold about Italy’s history of music, for the Choate Orchestra mu- glean from it. That is the measure He commented, “The class The Himalayan tahr has the ultimate power in our hands art, architecture, and literature. sicians. Mr. Ventre and all the of our success or failure.” doesn’t get the attention it de- similar features to a mountain of whether it lives or dies.” In addition, the group will be faculty members that planned The class, taught by new serves because of its misrepre- goat. The biggest danger to the All students in the class performing masterworks in his- this trip hope that the tour will teacher Mr. Aaron Sober, con- sentation. We have new pieces species is sports hunting. After hope that their exhibit, dis- toric concert venues in Rome, not only help students grow sists of four students who have that really are going to show just researching “tahr hunting,” Lit- played in one of the campus’ Florence, Cremona and Ven- as musicians, but will also fill formed good relationships. “It’s a how fun the class is.” tleford discovered hundreds of most frequented locations, will ice. They plan to perform Hec- student lives with cherished very close, fun little group. More The current exhibit was pictures of people posing with promote awareness. tor Berlioz’s Carnival Overture memories. like a club than a class,” said based upon a previous project the tahrs after killing them. She and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Chandler Littleford ’20, another done by photographer Joel Sa- says, “I’m looking at this refer- Deanna Tan may be reached at piano concerto, featuring Kaki Eliana Kim may be reached at student taking the class. Littl- tore, known as “The Photo Ark.” ence photo I have, of this tahr [email protected] Jiaqi Su ’19. [email protected]

PMAC Main Stage TAKING ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION A Photo Essay By Kathryn Phillips Damaged by Tor rentia l F looding

By Richard Chen ’22 Dream will now open in the Reporter fall of 2019. The entire cast and crew On September 25, a flood of Noises Off! has had to find hit North Haven County and new sports or activities for the caused knee-deep waters on remainder of fall term. This the eastern side of campus. poses a challenge for certain The Paul Mellon Arts Center members. stage, which supports the ma- Luckily, the PMAC audito- jority of the school’s produc- rium’s hundreds of thousands tions, faced significant flood- of dollars worth of technical ing during the storm. The equipment only faced minimal water, reaching one foot deep damage. Mr. Mark Gostomski, at the back of the theatre, de- Technical Director, said, “As stroyed the stage as well as far as the overall building, the set of Noises Off! that was we’re pretty OK. The stage meant to be completed in the floor took a very significant coming weeks. With the stage hit and that’s where the larg- currently undergoing exten- est amount of concern is. The sive repairs, the fall produc- floor is actually about five tion Noises Off!, the Parent’s separate layers. The top black Weekend choral concerts, and layer was utterly destroyed, so the upcoming Wallingford absolutely nothing could be Symphony Orchestra perfor- saved and everything had to be mance have been postponed or removed. We know that there moved to different locations. is water damage which is caus- “We put a few scenarios ing mold and mildew issues.” on the table, but the best one The overall costs and time- is to move the fall production line of repair work is currently into the winter,” said Deighna being discussed by the inspec- DeRiu, the director of Noises tion crew. However, apart Off!. “This show is heavily from the main stage’s “apron,” The Choate student body and administration have long worked to set-based. The main concern which will be used for school increase environmental conscientiousness on campus. Sustainability would be the heavy two-story meetings and the upcoming eforts include installing lights that automatically switch of and solar set breaking through what was show Tsidii Le Loka, the the- panels that provide the energy for the Kohler Environmental Center. Choate strives to ensure that its new buildings are LEED certifed, and it left of the stage.” Noises Off! atre will not be used in the fall nurtures campus organizations like the Environmental Action Coalition will now premiere in the win- term. and the Conservation Proctors. Smaller eforts can sometimes go un- ter term with the same cast, noticed. Many of us may not be aware that every day 80 pounds of com- meaning that the originally Richard Chen may be reached at postable leftovers are brought from the dining hall salad bar to the KEC. planned A Midsummer Night’s [email protected] There, two faculty members, Mr. Joseph Scanio and Ms. Lena Nicolai, disperse the food waste around the property as fertilizer. The Choate News Vol. CXII • No. 3 SPORTS Friday, October 12, 2018

FIELD ANDOVER DAY ENDS UNSUCCESSFULLY FOR CHOATE By Dan Brockett ’19 was one of the key pieces in forcing Sports Editor a fourth game in the match. REPORT In Game 4, the two teams Football: went back and forth as they trad- Saturday Varsity Games Despite missing several key ed leads. Excellent play by Mor- starters, Choate dominated an gann Skoda ’22, Grace Bohan Andover team that looked over- ’21, and Ally Chadha ’20 pushed matched from the frst play, beat- Choate over the top to force a tie- Boys’ XC (3-2) ing them 50-8. Choate took an breaking Game 5. falls to Andover, 31-24 early lead with two long touch- Game 5 didn’t have the start down passes from quarterback or result that the team was hop- Jack Maley ’19, and never gave ing for as Andover jumped out to it up. The game looked close in an 8-0 lead. Choate fought fercely the second quarter after an An- to come back, but the efort just dover touchdown and two-point wasn’t enough as Andover won the Girls’ XC (2-1) conversion that put them only six fnal game by a score of 15-8. After falls to Andover, 29-26 points behind Choate. the game Chadha said, “This was The Wild Boars’ ofense had a our frst game with Lani back, and quick answer with Maley hitting we were just getting accustomed tight end Spencer Witter ’19 for to our usual rotation, so I think we

a 43-yard touchdown pass. That Photo courtesy of Ross Mortensen put up a really good fght.” gave Choate a 21-8 lead with 7:51 The Choate defense swarms the Andover qurterback in the backfield. Field Hockey (0-6) left in the frst half. Regarding the With time winding down in ish. Both teams generated plenty on our opportunities to score and Boys’ Water Polo: falls to Andover, 0-7 team’s frst half success, Sean Den- the frst half, the Choate team f- of chances, and the game went to stay disciplined in every aspect The team sufered a tough loss nehy ’19 said, “We were a lot more nally got their second goal of the back and forth. Choate retained of the game.” The girls look to re- to Andover, despite an excellent disciplined than we have been in game. A great cross into the box possession for the majority of the bound against Taft on Saturday. efort from everyone on the team. our prior games. Penalties have re- of of a corner kick allowed utili- game, and they used it to create Co-captain Oliver Chessen ’19 ally killed our ofense in the past.” tyman Kevin Lynch ’19 to knock it scoring opportunities. Girls’ Volleyball: opened the game with two goals A pick-six for co-captain Clay past the Andover keeper. Choate Goalie Jordan Small ’19 said, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball lost in less than three minutes, and Football (4-0) Zachery ’19 put the Wild Boars took a 2-0 lead into halftime. “The ofense controlled the ball a heartbreaker on Andover Day. he fnished with four in the game. beats Andover, 50-8 up by 20 points. Another touch- In the second half, great play in the other team’s half for a large Game 1 got of to a rocky start as Andover responded with four down pass for Maley gave Choate from new goalie Max Patel ’19 portion of the game. I think we Andover took a lead early. The goals leaving Choate down 2-4 at a commanding 34-8 lead at the and backs Allen Zheng ’21, Faisal played a really solid game, but we large crowd rallied behind the the end of the frst quarter. end of the frst half. Choate didn’t Nazer ’19, and co-captain Will were just unlucky at key times.” girls, providing much needed The second quarter was all An- look back in the second half, put- Eichhorn ’19 kept Andover of of Erin Martin ’20 created a num- energy. Co-captain Julia MacK- dover as they were able to sneak ting up 16 more points and sur- the scoreboard. Choate put two ber of chances early on in the game, enzie ’19 said, “The game was seven goals past Choate goalie Boys’ Soccer (6-2-1) rendering none. Zachery said, “I more into the Andover net with taking shot after shot. The Ando- incredible to be a part of. The big Jackson Haile ’19, who played beats Andover, 4-0 think the game was a good chal- a great shot by Tife Agunloye ’21, ver goalie made numerous out- crowd defnitely helped us in the outstanding in both games. Cho- lenge for us. We had a lot of guys and a great penalty kick by Javi standing saves on shots by Martin, frst game.” Choate came back to ate could only manage to put one injured and a lot of young guys Alvarado Martinez ’20. Abbi Adler ’20, and captain Nicola tie the game at 19. Unfortunate- in. Andover ran away with the stepped up and made plays.” Co-captain Brendan Kish ’19 Sommers ’19. However, the teams ly, the girls would lose Game 1 by game, winning 19-11. said, “The game was our best of went to halftime tied at zero. a score of 22-25. Co-captains Matt Anastasio Boys’ Soccer: the season. We had been working After the half, Andover came Game 2 did not have a better ’19 and Tommy Wachtell ’19 pro- Girls’ Soccer (4-1-2) Enjoying another excellent on making runs and creating scor- out with a fre and had a number result for the Wild Boars, as they vided some additional support, ties Andover, 0-0 season, Boys’ Varsity Soccer con- ing chances in practice, and we ex- of excellent scoring opportunities, lost another close game. The Boars scoring one and two goals respec- tinued its trend of strong play, de- ecuted it really well in game today.” but great play by Jenna Rempel were down but not out. As Game 3 tively. Jack Sun ’21 was a key piece feating Andover 4-0. The team got The boys hope to continue their ’20 and CiCi Curran ’20, and sev- started, many of the fans who had for the Choate team as he scored of to a quick start with co-captain success with tough games against eral clutch saves by Small kept left for dinner returned, and there an additional three goals. Aaron Lake scoring the frst goal Taft and Loomis still to come. Andover from scoring. The game was a new energy in the gym. Cho- So far, the team has had a dis- of the game. Despite controlling went down to the wire as the teams ate jumped out to an early lead in appointing season, though half Volleyball (2-6) the ball for the majority of the frst Girls’ Soccer: traded chance after chance. How- Game 3 and never looked back, of it remains. The Boars have a half, the teams appeared to be In perhaps what was the most ever, the clock struck zero, and the winning the game by a score of 25- chance to rebound. falls to Andover, 2-3 evenly matched. Both teams had evenly matched game of Andover two teams were still tied. 15. Co-captain Lani Uyeno ’19, re- scoring opportunities, but neither Day, Girls’ Varsity Soccer tied in a Adler said, “In our next games turning from a head injury, played Dan Brockett may be reached at team was able to score. game where neither side could fn- it’s imperative for us to capitalize excellent in the third game, and [email protected]

Water Polo (2-8) PLAYER PROFILE falls to Andover, 11-19 The Struggles of Being On the Court with Lani Uyeno ’19 a Freshman on Varsity By George McCabe ’20 GM: What do you enjoy itself on that, and we like to Saturday J.V. Games By Allen Zheng ’21 longer practices and almost al- Staf Reporter about playing volleyball at see the work ethic. Staf Reporter ways two games each week, time- Choate? GM: What are your goals management becomes crucial Lani Uyeno ’19 is the LU: My favorite part for the season? Boys’ XC (4-1) Playing a varsity sport is un- to staying on top of schoolwork. reigning New England Player about playing volleyball at LU: If we were to win New beats Andover, 28-29 doubtedly an impressive feat, and This is especially difcult for of the Year and Girls’ Varsity Choate is definitely the team. England’s this year, we would for many high school athletes, it is freshman, who as may still be ad- Volleyball co-captain this Every year, they are always be the first school in history the ultimate goal of one’s athletic justing to life on the Choate cam- season. In her sophomore my closest friends, and they to win the title three years in career. Spots on varsity teams pus. Varsity Field Hockey player year, Uyeno played a large make everything more fun, a row. We do have our work are extremely coveted, and often Gretchen Russell ’22 said, “We role on the team that would from bus rides to practices. cut out for us, but I see a lot of many of those spots will be flled play almost every day of the week, eventually win back-to-back Even the tough losses are bet- potential in this group. Also, Girls’ XC (0-1) by seasoned upperclassmen. so I never really have a break. I New England Champion- ter when you are friends with since this is my last season of However, there are a select few really have to plan when I do my ships. Recently, she sat down your teammates. high school volleyball, I really falls to Andover, 39-16 athletes that dive straight into the homework around athletics, and with staff reporter George GM: What are some of the want to just have fun with my deep end, joining a varsity-level I have to get work done during McCabe ’20 to talk about her reasons why the Girls’ Varsity friends. sport as a freshman during their study hours instead of goofng goals for the team this sea- Volleyball has been so suc- GM: What advice might frst term at Choate. around because I don’t have as son, lessons she has learned cessful? you give to a new Choate vol- Playing a varsity sport comes much time as other people.” from the sport, and playing LU: I think in past years leyball player? (0-4-1) with numerous challenges, most Joining a varsity sport can be volleyball at Choate. we’ve been really lucky to LU: Volleyball is such a Field Hockey notably on a physical level. Natu- a daunting experience in the so- George McCabe: How have recruits and players unique sport, I think, because falls to Andover, 0-5 rally, freshmen are the youngest cial sense. It is not always easy did you start your volleyball that have had past club vol- you are so responsible for the players on their teams, giving to ft into a new team culture, career? leyball experiences. Having one touch you have on the most a slight physical disadvan- especially with upperclassmen Lani Uyeno: I started that talent, great leadership, ball, and that can really make tage. years older than you. However, playing volleyball in eighth and lots of experience on the or break the play. So staying Paley Adelson-Grodberg ’22, Adelson-Grodberg did not fnd grade. That was my first year court makes us one of the focused throughout a point Boys’ Soccer (4-1-2) a new freshman on Girls’ Varsity this a problem. “My absolute fa- of playing club, and I used to more competitive teams in is really important. Also, you Soccer said, “I’m only 14 years old. vorite thing about this team is the play a lot of competitive soc- the league. But I think what have to be willing to put in the beats Andover, 4-1 There are postgraduates playing amount of love and family there cer, but I got kind of burnt also makes Choate volleyball work and get your reps in be- on the other team that could be is,” she said. “We all truly love out. Volleyball just seemed so special and unique is that cause you really won’t make 18 or 19 years old. People tend to and care about each other and like it was a fun sport. Also, we take players from thirds any improvements unless you grow a lot in these four years, so what is going on in each other’s it was very different from soc- and the JV teams and they re- get more touches on the ball. in comparison to these larger girls lives. There is not one person on cer because you don’t have to ally work their way up. I know George McCabe may be reached at Girls’ I’m going up against, I am very this team that I don’t, and I am so run as much, so that was very that the program really prides [email protected] Soccer (1-3-1) small and not nearly as strong as grateful for that.” appealing. falls to Andover, 1-5 people I’m competing against.” There is no doubt that being GM: What are some of Despite these physical disad- a freshman varsity athlete comes the lessons you have learned vantages, these athletes have the with its challenges. With all the from volleyball? talent and dedication to keep up physical and social challenges LU: I think that volleyball with their elders on the feld. The that come with joining a varsity has made me a lot mentally size disadvantage is deceiving be- team, being a varsity athlete as a tougher, especially since it is Volleyball (5-1) cause ability doesn’t come with a freshman is no small feat. None- more of a mental game than beats Andover, 3-2 certain build, it comes via hard theless, these talented individuals it is physical. Definitely on work and lots of practice. will play important roles on their the court, staying positive The time commitment in- respective teams, and continue to and out of your head is so volved in being a varsity athlete contribute to Choate’s phenom- important, especially since can also be strenuous, as student enal athletics program. there is always another ball athletes have to juggle athletics coming right at you. There is Water Polo (1-2) with their academics and other Allen Zheng may be reached at no point in dwelling on the falls to Andover, 4-11 extracurricular activities. With [email protected] past mistake. Photo by Ryan Kim/The Choate News

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