Volume 102, No. 5 HADY SID College Friday, May 28, 2010 choices, Pittsburgh, PA SNEWSNEWSE see page eight. NEWSLINE SSA Ladies’ Ultimate SSA Ladies’ Ultimate Frisbee team competed in the semifinals of PHUL (the Frisbee version of the WPIAL) Tuesday, May 18 at home under the lights against Mount Lebanon. SSA lost 15-2 to Mt. Lebanon, which placed second in the state and has a player, Ellie Shaul, who plays for the U.S. World team. The SSA girls competed in the PA state tournament, placing ninth overall. Students support Educ-Haiti The boys’ and girls’ track teams supported Paul Hendershot’s Educ- Haiti project with a walkathon on Saturday, May 22. Participants pledged with flat fees and per/lap donations. Mr. Hendershot’s goal is to ensure that as many Haitian children as possible have a seat in the classroom this fall. Support this spring for Mr. Hendershot’s project has provided a spot in school for at least 24 children. A Waltz for Haiti provided further fundraising for Educ-Haiti . The waltz took place on Tuesday, May 25, led by seniors Pooja Tripathi and Joe Tumolo and junior Shannon Achille. Students dressed to the nines, enjoyed dancing under the stars under the instruction of Tumolo, and were Photo by Kimberly Flit Feel the beat. The spotlight hits Speech centerstage as Arrested Development performs at Untucked. serenaded by a quartet from the Pittsburgh Youth Orchestra. Both the walkathon and the waltz financed tutition for students to Hip hop and hot dogs at Untucked return to school after the disaster. By Billy Rutherford ing our time riding with AD in the car, I David Chottiner worked all year to Econ students cater lemonade Afrocentric vibes slammed the got to understand them outside the music fundraise, plan, and publicize the event Selling lemonade and McKnight Hockey Center when Ar- and how they are really impressive in order to give the largest possible cookies alike, six groups of rested Development highlighted the people who care about what they are donation to Gilda’s. Guido Giuntini’s economics Untucked benefit concert May 15. The doing.” “Fundraising involved much blood, students maximized sales and two time Grammy Award winning band Their performance was preceded by sweat, and tears, and it was a very eye- profit of their lemonade entertained the crowd with their old a family friendly carnival that included opening experience,” said Ross. stands as a final project. The school hip hop rhythms, uplifting lyr- a dunk tank, Velcro wall, and hot dogs Other members worked tirelessly to groups bid for the prime ics, and wild dance moves. fresh off the grill. Another popular plan and organize the actual event. locations, balanced expenses, “Best Untucked ever — I’m already aspect of the carnival was Boulder Dash, “Getting all the stuff for the carnival was and set the prices of their products. Photo courtesy of Jesse Scalo friends with Tasha LaRae on Facebook,” an inflatable tunnel with air-filled “boul- easy, but working with Tierney Weitz Seniors Jesse Scalo and Zach Simon. said senior Mahima Chablani. “1 Love ders” kids could throw at each other. was hard,” joked senior Untucked mem- For seven days, SSA is my one love; when I went up on stage The dunk tank was also particularly ber Molly Marous. On a more serious students were both welcomed and heckled to purchase from the lemonade to dance at the end, I felt at one with the exciting, especially for its participants, note, Molly thought “it was so much fun stands. Each group donated their profits to a charity of their choice. artists. Also, while there’s usually dis- including Sue Whitney, Caswell Nilsen, working with everyone, and I’m going to tance between the artists and the cre- and Jeff Miller. miss the group.” ation of the music, Arrested Develop- “I’m now 75% water,” said Mr. There was a sizable turnout to the ment became the music.” Miller. “An hour later I was frozen. carnival and concert, as an estimated Presidential parting After the concert, Arrested Devel- Instead of pumping water in the [dunk 1000 people attended the event. Such By Billy Rutherford opment signed autographs and spoke tank], I think they pumped ice cubes in support from both sponsors and atten- After nearly a decade of heading with fans. Such openness at SSA was it. I got dunked 50 times…it was good dance will yield a gift of over $13,000 to capital campaigns, hiring new division impressive from the 1993 Rolling Stone for the overall warmth of the academy.” Gilda’s Club, one of the largest dona- heads, and molding all three schools, magazine Band of the Year that has The proceeds of Untucked were tions Untucked has given to date. President Tom Southard will bid fare- reached No. 1 on the US rap charts and donated to Gilda’s Club, an organization Supporting charity is the primary well to Shady Side Academy. Although in July will be performing in the Super that creates a supportive community for goal of Untucked each year, and the not always present in the students’ Dome in New Orleans. people living with cancer and their fami- concert is a capstone to the group’s daily lives, Mr. Southard’s physical Untucked members Ben Ross and lies. Throughout the year, Untucked efforts. All the work preparing for the impact on SSA is visible with the Hillman Hillary Cummings had the opportunity members volunteered at the Gilda’s Club event paid off when the lights dimmed Center and new Rowe building, two to drive Arrested Development from the location in the Strip District. and Arrested Development took the milestones of his capital campaign. airport to SSA. Said senior Ross, “Dur- The group of thirteen students led by stage to a roaring crowd. A major fundraising project was, as Mr. Southard put it, “something I had to

do almost right out of the blocks at Photo courtesy of Bayard Shady Side Academy.” One of the renovate or build a new Junior School, Poverty simulation opens eyes school’s priorities upon hiring Mr. and exploring the Wexford/Cranberry By Josh Lawrence Southard was to raise funds for new area for recruitment and a possible new Introduced to the Academy by jun- buildings, faculty salaries, financial aid, Junior School location. iors Giovanni Zenati and David Jimenez and technology. Looking ahead to his own future and backed by Emergency USA, stu- Other than the capital campaign, Mr. plans, Mr. Southard will join his wife dents participating in $2/Day Global Southard has had more programmatic Donna in Fort Lauderdale, Florida next Poverty Experience were encouraged to visions for SSA relating to the lives of year. His wife is currently positioned at step back from their normal lifestyles students and the integrity of the school. the University of Florida College of and spend a (shortened) week living in “Another goal that I have had has been Pharmacy, and Mr. Southard is looking simulated poverty. a declaration for a diverse and inclusive forward to spending more time with his $2/Day was supported by Emer- community,” said Mr. Southard. “We family, including his daughter and two gency USA, an international humanitar- declare essentially that everyone would grandchildren living in the Fort Lauder- ian organization dedicated to offering have the same opportunity at Shady dale area. medical assistance to people around the Side Academy regardless of race or reli- Although he is stepping down from world. gion or socio-economic differences, and his role at SSA, Mr. Southard will remain Students lived in simulated poverty, all other differences for that matter.” in the world of schooling for the forty- but made sure to take note that having This declaration was published by fourth year. He hopes to teach history a tent, a sleeping bag, a daily shower, and former Director of Community and Glo- and coach football, basketball, or base- electricity during school and study hours bal Education Lisa Perry, and Mr. ball at a school in Florida. Connecting is nowhere near abject poverty, but just

Photo by John Wizzard Southard said the school has also devel- with students is something he was not a small taste of it. With this mindet, A fresh perspective. Tired, wet, and hungry participants of $2/day. oped “the plan for the implementation able to do as much as he would have liked forty-five students prepared themselves of it.” during his tenure at SSA, and he looks for living in tents with little food for hard. More than a few individuals live in a third world country.” Having an inclusive community fits forward to returning to the classroom three days and two nights. returned to their tents to find that their Senior Kelly C. Latterman said, Mr. Southard’s goal for Shady Side to and the field. The end of classes on Monday, May temporary homes had been changed “Having seen true poverty on my Parkin remain both respectful and grounded. Hobbies Mr. Southard will pursue in 10 brought the arrival of participants into swimming pools during the day. Fellowship trip to South Afria, I felt Mr. Southard said it has also been im- the next chapter of his life include motor- eager to set their tents up behind Hunt. By the time dinner rolled around, that this experience was very unrealistic portant to him that Shady Side does not cycling, sailing, and fishing. That night, a home-cooked meal of rice almost half of the original participants about what poverty actually means. perceive itself as “a legend in its own Furthermore, Mr. Southard and a and beans was served, and after study had decided to go home. So the remain- However, I did think it provided us with mind.” former college classmate will design a hours everyone gathered to sing songs ing twenty-five of us went to bed for a a learning opportunity to understand He spoke of how we should not take Comparative Religion curriculum for accompanied by guitars. The group was night of more rain and dampness. It how much we take for granted.” the status of being a premiere school for graduate and undergraduate students. content as Jeremy LaCasse ushered ev- helped, though, to know that instead of You have to go through an experi- granted. Mr. Southard’s perspective of Understanding the religions of the world eryone to their tents for “lights out,” having to live like this for another three ence like this to really be able to grasp such matters was impressive consider- is important to Mr. Southard, for whom confident that they would be able to days, we only had to do it for one. the kind of poverty that some people ing his involvement in the expansion of “it’s all about world peace. More things carry on for the next two days. Aside from being a miserable ordeal live in. We can hear about it, read about our campus’ aura. bring us together than divide us.” Guido Giuntini summed up the rest (on top of the rain, we were also really it, watch a documentary on it, but all we After departing SSA, Mr. Southard He stressed the vitality of having of our experience Tuesday night: hungry), $2/Day was an eye opening really do is feel a little sympathetic and will pass on the next set of renovations open dialogue and building knowledge of “You’re trying to squeeze a lifetime of experience for most, if not all, of the then go on with our lives. to new President Thomas Cangiano. different cultures’ outlooks on life. With suffering into two days.” He was right. participants. But only when you know what it The mission for SSA in the coming years such ambitious and meaningful plans, it It was as if nature had pulled out all the Sophomore Conor Hannon said after feels like to go hungry and sleep outside includes concept designs for a new sci- is clear that Mr. Southard is, as he said, stops. On Tuesday morning, it rained— $2/Day, “Now I know what it’s like to in the rain can you truly empathize. ence and technology center, plans to “not the retiring type.” Shady Side News 2Opinions Friday, May 28, 2010 Do the Right Thing! Reflections: echoes By Olivia Seecof ents would be more meaningful than I have sat in section B27, row watching Crosby rip the puck past of a game gone by A, seat 6 in Mellon Arena since I Halak and into the net. I knew that By Zack Myers was six years old. Obviously, the watching the end of the year slide There are certain indelible memories bit loud, the Jumbotron a tad bit faded, Igloo and the Pittsburgh Pen- show would have more meaning than that I cannot and will not ever forget. the food prices a lot bit steep. And yet guins mean a lot to me. As the watching Human Bowling between They are the beautiful, the incredible, my Igloo has a certain unique incredible Pens battled hard against the periods. But even though I knew all the horrific, and the frightening that for quality, maybe because of its age, or its Montreal Canadiens in the sec- of these facts, I was not happy. some bizarre reason sear themselves history; no one knows. All I know is that ond round of the Stanley Cup Every time my dad went to say deep within my brain like a stamp branded it exudes adrenaline, passion, and happi- Playoffs, I knew that I would be something to me that night, I looked into skin. When years have passed by ness. sitting in my seat waving my rally at him with such disappointment, the wayside and those that I once loved Two weeks ago, the Igloo saw its towel and cheering them on for wondering how he could have sold from the playoffs and that I had are gone and far away, these memories final day. While the last game may not every game in the series. our tickets. When someone would missed the last game in Mellon will remain to inspire, to invigorate, to have been all that the Penguins hoped But I was unlucky. The bring up the Pens game I would arena, but I was filled with the remind me what it is that I love about life. (they lost to Montreal), the fans sent the dreaded Game Seven ap- sharply reply, “You know what? You satisfaction that I not only had There are places, too, associated with old arena out in grand style. I have never proached, and when both the need to stop talking about that right immensely contributed to one of each of these memories. My Grandpa’s heard the Igloo so loud, so optimistic, or Canadian and American National now.” I was bitter even though I was the programs that makes Shady living room recliner where I used to so energized. It was a seminal moment Anthems were sung I was not in doing the right thing. Side Academy unique, but that I bounce up and down on his lap. The to a long and glorious history. my seat. I wasn’t wearing my We are often faced with tough had also made the right decision grass (or more like gravel) field behind In two weeks’ time, I will lose the white Fleury jersey to participate decisions in our lives, often deci- about what to do with my time. Allderdice where I first learned to ride a other place that has so influenced my in the White Out and I wasn’t sions between doing something fun My last few weeks at Shady bike. The secret hiding space behind my life. I have fond memories of cooking out surrounded by the crazy fans who and doing the right thing. Doing the Side Academy have approached furnace where I spent endless nights with my friends in the Hillman lot, regularly sit around me. I was at right thing has become such a cliché too quickly; however, I feel that I evading my cousins. pounding rivals in the Roy Mcknight school, in the dining hall, for the phrase, but if it is taken to heart you am ready and prepared to leave. And then there are memories where Hockey Center, and dancing in Curry end of the year Residential Life can end up being a happier person. The most valuable lesson I have the place has helped define my very gym. dinner. Although I didn’t get any extra learned in my four short years here being. It is these special memories that As the inevitable graduation day As a prefect for two years and recognition for doing so much work is how to make the best use of my are forever linked to my personality, to draws near, I cannot help but reflect on as a major contributor to the Resi- in the boarding program, when I was time. When you are doing the right my soul, and that drive my passions. what the past four years have meant. dential Life program for four called to the front of the room to thing you can enjoy every minute For this reason, these locations will Were they about successes and failures? years, I knew that I had to miss receive a small picture frame, I in- of your time and feel accomplished remain eternally bound to my heart. For Were they about goals and assists, A’s out on the possible last game stantly felt a feeling of accomplish- and simply fantastic about your- me, two such places stand out: the Mellon and B’s? Or were they about something ever in Mellon Arena. I knew that ment. I was devastated to learn that self, so why would you choose Arena and the Shady Side Academy greater, something collective, something my speeches about the dorm par- the Penguins had been eliminated differently? Senior School. more profound? How easy it was as a bursting ten At SSA, like at the Igloo, the meaning year old in a “66” Mario Lemieux jersey of life is much more than just victories to fall in love with Mellon Arena. In my and defeats. It is about the community eyes there is nothing more beautiful than that we created and what we, together, the game of hockey. It is fast, fluid, accomplished. It is about the beautiful, dynamic, and engaging. Nothing matches the loving, the fun, and the sad. It is the thrill of a goal, the excitement of a about the moments that have scared us, clutch save, the raw fury of a crushing the times that have thrilled us, and the hit. For the past eighteen years of my life long nights that have forced us to exam- I have traveled everywhere from Prague ine what we were made of at our very to Chicago to Toronto playing this great core. It is about learning from the wins, sport. I would be hard pressed to find an just as much as from the losses. arena more incredible than my beloved It is a sad inevitability that all great Igloo. things must come to an end. But as cliché Built in 1961, it stands as a beacon of as it may sound, for each end there is a light on the skyline of the city. It’s the fresh new beginning. For the Pens it is house Lemieux built, a frigid dome where a brief walk across the street to the shiny for fifty nights out of the year any soul new Consol Energy Center. I hope the can find solace. For nearly forty-nine spirit of the Igloo follows them. For me years in the eerie glow of dangling fluo- it is a dorm room 450 miles away on rescent light bulbs, disparate frigid Lake Michigan. And as I leave Pittsburghers from every suburb have behind these two great places, one thing come together to cheer on their team as solidly grounds me in happiness: the one. The seats are a little too creaky, the knowledge that I will carry with me the hallways a little too skinny, the sections great memories and the echoes of a game a little too small. The announcer is a tad gone by.

Photo by Scott Aiken Lifers 2010 celebrate at Lynn Voelp Reed Day What’s Hot and Not Senior Lifers enjoying their bag lunches before heading to the annual Lynn Voelp Reed Day carnival on April 16 at the Junior school. The students operated games, painted faces, and By Tierney Weitz occasionally even relished in the childish fun themselves, swinging in the playground and playing four square. The experience marks thirteen years at SSA for the departing seniors. What’s Hot: What’s Not: Jorts Jeggings Spork (first 2 months) Spork (currently) iPad = iHate for some, iLove for many RazzyFresh Cold Stone By Tess Rosenbloom One element that has gotten a great features, which are helpful for those Summer School The 1.5-pound iPad is the most re- deal of attention is the iBooks app. The who are deaf, have vision impairment, or cent electronic device released by Apple. application allows you to read, browse, physical or learning disabilities. Lemonade Stands Hot Chocolate This thin tablet computer, introduced and buy books at any time. The iPad is VoiceOver is a gesture-based screen Lady Gaga Miley Cyrus by Steve Jobs, came on the market this known for its high-resolution, LED- reader for the blind, so you can hear Rec Softball The Pirates past April. backlight screen, which makes the dis- descriptions of what you are touching The iPad has a battery life of up to ten play bright for reading. on the screen. Mono audio, zoom, and Arrested Development State Radio hours and is Wi-Fi capable. To surf the What makes the app different from closed captioning are other aspects that Commencement Convocation web, you can just use your fingers – other electronic book readers are the come with the iPad. there is no need for a stylus. As Jony Ive, numerous options that it contains. Though the iPad is said to be Glee American Idol Senior Vice President of Design, said, Holding the iPad vertically, also called groundbreaking, there have been some “The face of this product is pretty much the portrait view, allows one to view a disappointments. For example, there is All the news Designed with HADY SID defined by a single piece of multi-touch single page of a book. If you turn the iPad no built in camera. You therefore cannot that fits, glass, and that’s it.” horizontally, the tablet automatically video chat on the tablet or take pictures Adobe Pagemaker 7.0 on an IBM we print Similar to the iPhone, the iPad comes rotates to the landscape view so you see with it. Other complaints include weak S E with around 150,000 apps. These ap- two pages of a book. Touching and Wi-Fi and app malfunctions. However, plications can be downloaded to your holding down an unknown word will it appears that new versions of the iPad NEWSNEWS iPad and on average range from $1.00 to automatically transport you to a built- as well as software updates will soon be Published by Shady Side Academy $10.00. Apple states, “If you already in dictionary. Highlighting and available. Developers are constantly 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 TEL: 412-968-3000 have apps on your iPhone or iPod Touch, bookmarking are also available with this improving old apps and designing new The Shady Side News welcomes responses and opinions from students, faculty, you can sync them to your iPad from app. ones. and readers. All letters must be signed. News reserves the right to edit for content your Mac or PC.” Some app categories The mail app on the iPad is another The costs vary by how much memory if libelous statements are involved. If necessary, letters will be edited for length. include games, social networking, and handy feature. A large onscreen key- and overall speed is desired. There are education. board can be revealed to compose mes- 16, 32, and 64GB iPads ranging from Editors-in-Chief...... Lizzi Diggs, Zack Myers, Billy Rutherford, Olivia Seecof Max Kaplan, a sophomore who owns sages. The iPad works with most email $499 to $699. To get the 3G, which News Editors...... Jen Cozen, Jeremie Kim the 32GB version of the iPad, finds the providers – Gmail, Hotmail, AOL, and means you can access the internet any- Asst. News Editors ...... Kelly Casey-Latterman, Niteesh Sundaram educational apps particularly useful. Yahoo! Mail. where, you must pay approximately Features Editors ...... Mahima Chablani, Pooja Tripathi “There’s an app (the name escapes me) The iPad also has iTunes, so you can $130 on top of the iPad’s various gigabyte Opinions Editors...... David Jimenez, Noah Schoen that lets the user access information watch movies and TV shows as well as costs. Additionally, if you purchase an Asst. Opinions Editor ...... Brian Gross from his/her school, and an app I have, listen to music just like on an iPhone. iPad with the 3G capabilities, you must Sports Editor...... David Steiner Sundry Notes, has a great note-taking The only difference is the iPad’s screen also purchase a data plan through AT&T. Asst. Sports Editor ...... Marko Hudak interface for during classes. It’s good for is about eight times the size of the The company offers two monthly data Photographers...... Kimberly Flit, Nick Gasbarro, Allie Hull organization,” he states. “I really think smartphone’s. plans – 250MB for $14.99 or unlimited Art Editor ...... Nicholas Barnes this is the future of education.” The iPad includes some accessibility for $29.99. Faculty Advisors...... Angela Irvine, Suzanne Belles Shady Side News Friday, May 28, 2010 Opinions 3 Academy moves to cancel German program By Nicholas Barnes However, unlike a mass exodus of, Pennsylvania and America’s ethnic back- World Languages department, which, “a community of learners” (both taken All the German students here at say, Spanish or French students, you ground. As of the 2000 Census, 15.2% from an administrative standpoint, is from the “Community Values” section Shady Side exited en masse on March 18 might be forgiven for failing to notice the of Americans claim German descent, the said to be more like five departments of the website). to compete in the annual German Day absence of every German student at largest ancestry reported, with 25.4% than one. Though broad and a little vague, competition at Washington & Jefferson Shady Side for a day; the German pro- making the same claim in Pennsylvania. Regardless of the thoroughly defen- there’s nothing wrong with the senti- College. Having prepared for weeks, the gram amounts to about thirty students, It is also the most-spoken language in the sible and practical reasons for the deci- ments behind these statements. The Academy’s German classes came with about the same size as Chinese. Its European Union in terms of native speak- sion, what remains is that this is a choice problem, however, is that when we look such diverse acts as a performance of the status as the smallest language program ers, according to official Eurostat statis- which I think is not in accordance with our to see these statements substantiated, Beatles’ She Loves You in German, a skit has not gone unnoticed in administrative tics from 2004. identity as an academic community. The we see quite the opposite: that a distinct based on the Brothers Grimm’s slightly plans for the next few years, and cur- The decision, says Head of School decision to purposefully eliminate both branch of knowledge and a contributing more macabre version of Cinderella, post- rently the administration is moving to Jeremy LaCasse, has little to do with one branch of knowledge and culture goes factor in the unique cultural atmosphere ers, a painting for the art competition, cancel German in the near future. As it any of this. He said, “This is not a against two of the ideals we allegedly of the school is slated to be removed. creative writing, and German poetry stands, next year will likely be the last reflection on German’s importance as a cherish: that of cultural diversity and that The point isn’t how important or recitation. Although the competition of year new students can register for Ger- cultural heritage.” Instead, the decision of an expansive liberal arts education. unimportant the German program is in 18 schools and over 400 fellow German man, after which point the program will comes from scheduling and budgetary Anyone who has read the website, general. The real issue, the issue every- students was quite stiff, Shady Side shrink with each graduating class. concerns. He continued, “This is about the Academy’s promotional pieces, or one should pay attention to, is that as a nonetheless returned with awards in the Why German? Despite its size, what the Academy can reasonably of- the Diversity Initiative of 2007 will school we’ve said one thing and plan to Painting and Poster categories thanks to German attracts some of the most dedi- fer.” Following the recession and plans recall familiar phrases like “[a] mosaic do another. the artistic abilities of Elsa Hellberg, cated and enthusiastic language students, to streamline for a new schedule, the landscape [which] is rich with texture, The writer is German Associate to Maegan Stump, and Katrina Jueng. and its presence appropriately reflects Academy is looking to simplify the hues, voices, views and possibilities” or the World Languages Department. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream By Haley DeJulio This concept seems to be shiny and new Dave n’ Andy’s location, but it is the cream was flavorful and had a good For four weeks I have been accumu- to Pittsburgh, but has already completely best flavor I have tried from them. It is texture. It had a base of chocolate malt lating data to form my conclusion: The taken over on the West Coast ala Pink creamy, melty, and packed with visible ice cream, with chocolate chunks and best ice cream stop in Pittsburgh and the Berry and Yogurtland. vanilla bean and real vanilla flavor. Their chocolate sugar cone pieces. Their va- surrounding areas is...not Baskin I had samplings of triple chocolate, caramel apple ice cream was also very nilla ice cream is also a good texture, but Robbins, Coldstone, Dairy Queen, or cookies and cream, and passion fruit good. It was creamy and flavorful, and not very flavorful. Bruster’s. I’m talking about non-chain, yogurt, with Reese’s Peanut Butter tasted very fresh, although some crust If you are willing to travel a little small, and home-grown ice cream shops. Cups, strawberries, Oreos, and graham pieces would have enhanced it even further afield, head towards Canonsburg My first stop was Brr-kee’s ice cream crackers as toppings. The cookies and more. as quickly as possible. Most people in Oakmont. I had heard a lot of good cream yogurt could have been plain Glen’s Frozen Custard is another only know Sarris as a chocolatier and things about this place before going, so yogurt, but the chocolate yogurt was must-try ice cream place. It is a small candy-maker, but they also have an old- I was especially excited to see what they pretty tasty. In my mind, if I want a family-run shop in Springdale, so it is fashioned ice cream parlor and gift shop had to offer. I finally stopped there one flavor like chocolate or cookies and cream, not as well-known as some of the others, on the premises. They are located in evening in early April. Both the cookies ice cream is the way to go. It has more but it is well-worth the trek. Everything Canonsburg, in close proximity to the and cream flavor and the chocolate chip flavor, it’s sweeter, and melts more at Glen’s is top notch. Their custard is Tanger Outlets, if you actually need an cookie dough flavor were unfortunately quickly. The fruit flavors were the fresh and rich and their flavor options are excuse for a visit. underwhelming, to say the least. The ice standouts. The passion fruit yogurt had outstanding. The last time I was there, This ice cream parlor is really a throw cream had such an icy texture that it did a very potent flavor, and you could tell they had a new flavor called “Old Malt back to another era. It has shiny red not melt (a very bad sign) and was they had used real fruit as opposed to Shoppe Brownie” and I had to try it. It leather booths, mirrors, stained glass, entirely devoid of flavor, vanilla or oth- some synthesized hybrid. was chocolate malt flavored ice cream and gold ceiling accoutrements. Their ice erwise. I was very put off by the whole Dave n’ Andy’s, a Pittsburgh staple, with a marshmallow swirl and brownie cream is also all made from scratch on- experience, and it really did not make me was next on my list. I have been there a pieces. It is the best new flavor I have site. Their milkshakes only come in one want to return there again. I have heard number of times over the years and am tried at an ice cream shop EVER. Every obnoxiously large size, but they are that Brr-kee’s ownership has recently still unsure of whether or not I like it. aspect of it was in the proper ratio and absolutely the best milkshakes around. changed, so it is possible that their much- Their waffle cones are good and made the high quality of all the ingredients They are thick in some areas and thin in loved classic recipe has been altered for fresh daily, although they look, taste, really made this flavor soar. others, the perfect balance, and they are the worse. and feel more like wafer cookies than Their homemade brownie sundaes nice and rich because of the high-quality Handel’s ice cream in West Mifflin waffle cones. My main issue with their are also a must-try. Every single com- ice cream. was my next destination. They had ice cream is that it is wildly inconsistent. ponent is homemade, and the brownie is Last time I was there, I had their some pretty intriguing flavors, like some Their birthday cake, malted milk ball, still hot when you get your sundae. You pralines and cream ice cream, and it was kind of peanut-butter chocolate pretzel cookies and cream, and wild-berry crunch cannot go wrong at Glen’s, and they flavorful with a wonderful caramel rib- and marshmallow concoction, but based flavors all have that un-meltable quality even have a miniature golf course! bon running through it. To top it off, on the hot-fudge sundae I had, their ice that makes ice cream unpleasant to eat. If you can’t make it to Glen’s, then every order comes with a rolled vanilla cream is somewhat on par with Bruster’s. You know the texture is pretty bad when give Rose’s ice cream a try. Rose’s is in wafer cookie. Sarris is definitely the The vanilla is creamy, but largely flavor- you have to bite the ice cream on top of the Regent Square area, right across from most generous ice cream place and you less. your cone instead of licking it. Frick Park and within walking distance will get the most for your money there. Next, I had to go and try Razzy- Two of their flavors are standouts, of Shady Side Academy Junior School. Portion sizes are just insane! Fresh. I had heard so many rave reviews however. In many restaurants scattered Even though they don’t actually make I would have to say that Sarris and about it that even though it is frozen throughout Pittsburgh (including Toast! their own ice cream in house, they get it Glen’s Frozen Custard tie for best tast- yogurt, not ice cream, I could not pass it And Oh Yeah! Ice Cream and Waffles) from Kerber’s Dairy, which is in North ing ice cream in the Pittsburgh area. Go up. The concept and layout are nice — Dave n’ Andy’s vanilla bean ice cream is Huntington, PA. I wasn’t really sure and try some of these out-of-the-way choose your own yogurt flavors and any served. Unfortunately, I have never what to expect, but I was pleasantly places and I promise, you won’t be combination of toppings, all self-serve. been able to find this flavor at the actual surprised. Their Mississippi Mud ice disappointed! Arrested Development breaks free Man on the Street By David Jimenez notes that he likes “K’naan, Common, decisions . . . much less music going out By Mahima Chablani Untucked 2010 featured Arrested Mos Def, appreciate Jay-Z . . . The there . . . [our] music has less exposure Development, the first hip-hop group in Roots . . . My biggest inspiration is . . . [So] we’ve remained independent for Question: If you were a rapper, what the concert’s history. As part of the people stretching the balance musically about ten years.” Speech thanks the Golden Age of conscious rap that saved . . . I [also] like music from Africa, Brazil loyal Japanese music scene, which “has would your rap name be and why? the genre from commercial self-destruc- in the 70’s, and 80’s.” always supported us since the first al- tion, Arrested Development combines Arrested Development is not sim- bum.” rap music with musical creativity and ply a “hip-hop” band but incorporates Speech has also enjoyed success as a poetic lyrical content. SSA News sat elements of reggae, rock, and traditional solo producer and artist with six albums down this year to talk to Speech, a folk music. Although Speech recognizes and several successful singles. He has member of the band and a solo artist as the difficulties of transforming an entire described such work as “freeing. I’ve well. genre, he believes that hip hop “could be done folk music, hip-hop, all the way in Reflecting on the future of hip hop, whatever we want it to be.” between. It’s tough, I release territori- Speech expressed concerns about the The rise of commercialism and ally. It’s a challenge to keep everyone lack of “balance” in the genre, particular gangsta rap has also hurt Arrested De- intact . . . The hard part is being an indie in the commercial decline of alternative velopment directly. Their debut album balancing that [with Arrested Develop- rap (Common, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, 3 Years, 5 Months & Days in the Life Of ment].” etc.) in the mainstream music scene. . . . garnered them three Top Ten singles, Always politically conscious, “Dragon,” ‘cause dragons spit fire, “Buck and a half,” because I’m three “Artists have to be conscious about two Grammies, a track in Spike Lee’s Speech discussed the Obama adminis- just like rappers do – Andrew Kharma times better than 50 cent. – Tom Rossi bringing balance back to the art form,” Malcolm X, and Rolling Stone’s 1993 tration, which has received growing criti- Speech says. “Over the past 15 years Best Band of the Year. Since the early cism from Speech’s own leftist spec- there has been an imbalance because of 1990’s, however, Arrested Develop- trum. gangsta; lyrics represent just more igno- ment, which broke up for several years “I’m a big fan of Obama so far. Most rance.” until 2000, has received significantly intelligent, respectful president in my Arrested Development and other less mainstream relevance with a fan lifetime. He respects people’s opin- groups have indeed often presented them- base moving primarily to Japan. ions, he’s a hard worker . . . But it’s good selves as an alternative to this form of Like other artists, Speech blames that [Michael Eric Dyson and Cornell music, with an emphasis on poetry and this on the dominance and restrictions of West] criticize him and make sure he reflection on social problems over the the music industry. He cites that “cor- stays in touch with the black commu- contemporary glorification of violence, porations in the states have become huge nity.” wealth, and hedonism. Speech, how- conglomerates. They’re limiting the Politics, religion, and contemporary ever, still believes that “hip-hop can be people’s decisions [in music] . . . Back issues from homelessness to climate saved and be what it was in the Golden in the day, every record, every station change have always remained a critical “Sizzle Lee,” because I’m hot! And “Salescence G Passion Sista Gravy,” Age . . . in the late 80’s. [We] need to were different entities, different manag- part of Arrested Development’s music; I would have to keep ‘Lee’ in the name, because it’s a smooth name that would bring that music back.” Speech still ad- ers . . . now they are one company. Speech even became an ordained Chris- because I’m part Asian and that’s so bring sweet tears to my fans. mires many contemporary artists. He Because of that less people are making tian minister in 2005. cool. – Carianne Lee – Sally Gumberg Shady Side News 4School News Friday, May 28, 2010 4 Woodsock rocks our socks off Poetry slams SSA By Noah Schoen mind-blowing solos. Santucci provided At the end, members of both bands By Yuval Ben-David Your whole body trembles as the arguably the most entertaining moment joined together onstage to play “Where When visiting poet Cristin O’Keefe bass pulses. The keyboard sends a of the night when he capped “Journey” Is My Mind” by The Pixies. Aptowicz relayed the helpful wisdom shiver down your spine. You barely off with a leg-thrashing, behind-the-back The concert was heavily promoted of “never say swear words to a nun” to notice as the “tss” of the high-hat makes bass solo. The set ended with Top Hats by the bands’ publicity teams. Gregg her audience, only a few teachers and your foot tap rhythmically on the hard Optional’s most popular tune, “The Hardie lent his artistic skills to a poster students had the privilege of noting the wood floor. Suddenly, a wise old man Climbing Song” (iTunes #6), featuring that was viewed by many students, irony. A more pertinent lesson might appears. He is attacked by a large brown the finger-picking of Geskin and the while the videography of Collin Mason have been, “never say swear words to bear. This is Woodsock. syncopated chords of Faigen. brought hearty laughs at assembly when students in front of teachers.” On April 30, two bands of Woodsock The second half of the show brought he premiered the back-story of how the At her intimate afternoon perfor- lore performed in the Kountz Blackbox The Incredibly Suave to the stage. Suave, bands found “Woodsock,” a fictional mance on Thursday, April 22, O’Keefe Theatre to a crowd of 50 students and the side project of Kanarek and Santucci, mystical land. In addition to the band Aptowicz dared share which swearword parents. The two hour set included also featured drummer Alex Nelson and members, Buddy Hendershot guest exactly (it starts with an s and ends with performances by Top Hats Optional lead guitarist Constantine Gerokaulos. starred in the film as a wise old man a t) had been clarified by her word-wise and The Incredibly Suave, bands made Kanarek terms the Suave’s genre as whose hands had been disfigured by the mother – the very subject and, as O’Keefe up primarily of Shady Side high school “psychedelic grunge rock,” a sound that power of Woodsock, while junior Pat Aptowicz herself notes, unoriginal title, students. is achieved through the numbing guitar Stanny played the mysterious Lepre- of one of her poems. In the first hour, the crowd was of Gerokaulos and Kanarek and the chaun. But self-deprecating over her titles moved by the original guitar medleys of haunting synthesizer of Santucci. The Stanny, who reprised his role as the (other dry ones include “Science” and Top Hats Optional, consisting of jun- opening numbers were heart-stopping,

Photo by Kimberly Flit Leprechaun when he introduced the “Lit”) hints that the poet is unafraid, Slam. Linda McDonald with iors Jacob Faigen and Jacob Geskin and with Kanarek’s voice floating over the bands at the start of the show, enjoyed and, aside from a colorful word for fecal poet Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz. sophomores Rowdy Kanarek and Tory solos of Gerokaulos. As the set pro- the concert immensely. “Top Hats matter, has little to hide —especially in Santucci. Opening with the crowd- gressed, the songs mellowed and came Optional’s music made me cry like a terms of words. “There’s no such thing best: slam poetry just makes “poetry pleasing jam “For That,” the set moved together behind the consistently solid baby at its beauty, while The Incredibly as bad words,” her mother had raged over sexy again.” from soulful ballads to rousing, upbeat Nelson. One highlight came in “The Suave inspired my inner Viking to come alphabet soup, “only words that aren’t Yet Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz is numbers. In “Daydreaming,” Geskin Vision,” where Santucci sang and played out mid-song in ‘Dismay.’ What a show,” appropriate.” indisputably a poet, and one of the best. moved to piano and sang a two part two synths all at once, a musical feat that he declared. Armed with unapologetic turns-of- The only solicited interpretation of her harmony with Faigen on lead guitar, just did not go underappreciated by the au- The concert, which was free, was a phrase, O’Keefe Aptowicz reminds us work is the very joy of sharing it. one example of the multi-talented musi- dience. The set included several covers, success in Geskin’s opinion. “This of the equality of all words. She ends up “Cristin was truly accessible and cians in this band. At various points, including MGMT’s “Kids” and brought both bands some recognition speaking in wit rather than metaphor, unpretentious,” shares English teacher Kanarek played set, bass, and even elec- Weezer’s “Say It Ain’t So,” the latter of within the community, and can only lead which makes it seem as if the slam poet Linda McDonald, Cristin’s former co- tric guitar, where he ripped off two which brought the crowd to their feet. to bigger things in the future.” O’Keefe Aptowicz writes effortlessly worker at the Governor’s School for the and giddily—and always originally, by Arts. “Whether it was working with addressing the infinite fodder from life Aden Carter on song lyrics or presenting rather than poetic ideals. a multi-media lecture on the use of per- Band reaches Canadian shores Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz exempli- sona in slam poetry for Minority Voices, By David Steiner fies why snobby critic Harold Bloom Cristin looked for ways to connect with “And you, stay out of the bath- calls slam poetry “the death of art:” she the Shady Side Academy community.” room,” said Gyp to Tommy in the well- heaves no literary pretentiousness; she The Egerian, which sponsored her known musical Jersey Boys. That is writes in collage rather than dichotomy; visit in celebration of Poetry Month, is exactly what we were thinking on the no beret sirens her literary success. If currently planning a time in October for six-hour bus ride to Toronto, this year’s there’s a metaphor, she’s self-conscious Cristin to work with students to de- destination of the annual band trip. The about it. The New York Times puts it velop a poetry slam at Shady Side. Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band went there during the weekend of April 23-25. We saw Jersey Boys on Friday night. From Ross to Kelley, For many of us, including myself, this was our first musical not including school productions, and it was a fantastic expe- student council updates rience. The music, the plot, and the By Aamina Ahmad and munity.” He also wants to bring an acting were all immensely entertaining. Courtney Collins engaging new energy to the assemblies Saturday morning included a tour of With the school year coming to a by “calling people on stage to talk about the CN (Canada National) Tower, which close, most students are looking forward their weekend.” had been the world’s tallest free-stand- ing structure until 2007. Located in to the summer. There are those few, On the other hand, student council Photo by Stan Nevola however, who immediately begin to does more than merely organizing as- downtown Toronto, it is possible to see Oh, Canada. Students enjoy the company of friends and the all the way to Niagara Falls from the anticipate their contributions to the next semblies. After listening to the candi- comfort of the indoor vendor area of Niagara Falls on a rainy day. school year. These, our student council dates’ speeches, CUP seems to be a tower on a clear day. leaders, grow eager to make the next common interest of them all. Afterward we went to the Univer- On Sunday after leaving the hotel, we If you have any interest in music, I school year unique with their ideas… Over the past few years students sity of Toronto for a clinic, in which we visited Niagara Falls. Aside from being strongly urge you to contact Stan Nevola but how? have lacked interest in CUP events. played for a professional musician who a good musical experience, the annual or Dan Brill. As I always tell Mr. As a memorable student council presi- Next year’s representatives plan to re- advised us on how to improve our songs band trip – being in a big city with friends Nevola, Jazz Ensemble is the one class dent, Ben Ross personalized the assem- verse this mindset. Student Council and become better players. The jazz and having the freedom to sightsee, shop, that I consistently look forward to day blies with his Ben Ross Assembly Show, Junior Vice President David Lembersky clinician happened to be better than the and eat at great restaurants – is a lot of after day. Getting a break from regular flawless weekly updates, and let’s not plans to rejuvenate CUP by “imitating music we heard at The Rex that night, fun. For me, it’s the highlight of the school to make some music sounds fun, forget his humor! Now with Broderick a carnival.” one of Toronto’s great jazz clubs. scholastic year. doesn’t it? Kelley succeeding him, there are big Student Council Senior Vice Presi- shoes to fill. dent Frank Rocks stresses the impor- In order to distinguish himself in the tance of CUP by wanting to leave a The library’s top 5 favorite books next school year, Broderick plans to “CUP legacy that will last for a long By Ayesha Shah “make the student council more inter- time.” So prepare yourselves for next If the library were to have a top five twined with the rest of the school com- year because it’s going to be fun! list, it would be on the top five books that the people who work in the library love. The Library’s Top 5 Favorite Books: Quiz bowl triumphs 5. City of Thieves by David Benioff: By Chris Leech There’s historical fiction and then there’s Imagine yourself on a TV set. Bright year, our Quiz Bowl team has been so historical facts, and you can usually tell lights flash in your eyes as the host reads successful that on Memorial Day week- which one the author is writing about. If out a question. Quick! You press the end they plan on taking a trip to Chicago you skip the prologue, you might think buzzer as fast as you can and pray that for the Quiz Bowl national competition. that the story is a bizarre historical you remember the answer that was just The other facet of quiz bowl compe- fiction set in World War II. Don’t be in your head. Correct! High-five your tition at Shady Side is Hometown High- fooled; it all happened. Portraying the teammates and prepare yourself for the Q. In this competition, three-person not-so-obvious losses of the war, this next toss-up. Is this “Jeopardy”? No. teams compete in an elimination-style story focuses on one boy, his new best This is Quiz Bowl, and as history teacher tournament, advancing through rounds friend, and an adventure to save their Rachel McCool put it, “You answer in and eventually reaching the finals. The lives and the future of their country. Photo by Kimberly Flit the form of an answer.” winning team will earn $10,000 dollars 4. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Bookies. Donnaya Presberry and Monie Coleman with their favorites. Quiz Bowl is an interscholastic aca- for their school. The televised compe- Khaled Hosseini: According to Hosseini needs to prove to her world that she is incredible world where one all-powerful demic competition in a game-show for- titions are shown weekly, but taped in himself , “It is a tale of two generations not a replica of her father. These books, capital controls twelve districts submis- mat. The Shady Side Academy Quiz advance. The next competition in which of characters brought jarringly together taking place in two loosely connected sive to it. Each of these districts must Bowl team, led by faculty members our team makes an appearance is May by the tragic sweep of war, where details worlds, both deal with truth, self image, show their commitment by sending one Heather Fani, Anita Schuchardt, and 22 at noon on KDKA. of personal lives — the struggle to sur- discovery, romance, friendship, and what boy and one girl to the capital every year, Ms. McCool, is made up of Patrick When I questioned Patrick Brown vive, raise a family, and find happi- ties all of it together. where all twenty-four will engage in a life Brown, Thomas Broderick, Maggie Fero, about the outcome of that match, he ness—are inextricable from the history 2. The Spellman Files Series by Lisa and death battle. and Campbell Nilsen. The team partici- replied, “I can’t tell you what happens, playing out around them.” Lutz: Hilariously, outrageously, amaz- These games require speed, accu- pates in two distinct regional competi- but I encourage you to watch on May 3. The Second Kingdoms Trilogy by ingly written, this series defines a fam- racy, cleverness, brains, and a very help- tions - regular Quiz Bowl and Home- 22.” Kristin Cashore: Starting with Graceling ily/private investigation company. ful team behind you. When the games town High-Q. In regular Quiz Bowl, If the academic challenge doesn’t and Fire, and with Bitterblue currently When they take their skills, technology, take an unexpected turn for the two teams of four compete in 4 to 5 round make you want to join the team, consider being written, this trilogy portrays a and resources and start to use them gladiators from the most unlikely dis- competitions, round robin style. Prizes the element of mystery. whole other universe with people who against each other, a bittersweet, very trict, things go out of control. Who has here range from, as participant Campbell When asked about his experience on have extreme talents called graces and funny story emerges exploring the con- power? Who doesn’t? What’s free- Nilsen put it, “Something really awe- the team, Thomas Broderick replied deep regrets because of them. In cept of family. dom? What isn’t? And more impor- some, like an American military hand- mystically, “Number one rule of quiz Graceling, Katsa must find a way to 1. Hunger Games Series by Suzanne tantly, what’s the truth? book in Swedish, or something really bowl: Never give Campbell a Red Bull!” prove that she is not a killer and that she Collins: The one series that nearly ev- The Top 5 selection was voted for by awful, like a student handbook for waste- If you are intrigued, please stop by MH can be a friend and make a positive eryone voted for has its final book com- the majority of people surveyed and are water treatment plant design.” This 1 on Thursdays at 3:05! difference in her world. In Fire, Fire ing out in August. It takes place in an worthwhile books to check out. Shady Side News Friday, May 28, 2010 School News 5 Bittersweet farewells Sing and By Matthew Hacke I conducted all of my interviews at As I typed up the last Residential the annual Cul-de-sac BBQ, and the Life article of the 2009-2010 school responses I got, while sometimes hilari- bow your year, I could not help but feel over- ous and ridiculous, were always sincere. whelmed by emotion as the memories of Senior Pooja Tripathi, who always feels the past year came pouring back into my pressure to say something funny, said, hearts out, mind. This “bittersweet” feeling can “I will miss Mr. Zheng because he is only be likened to listening to a rendition inspirational and his name is Jim!” Se- of Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out” and nior Matt Limbach, was clearly adamant children! Vitamin C’s “Graduation.” when he said, “I will miss Cody Han!” By Jenna Hebert To most of us in the boarding com- Newcomers this year, including fresh- munity, Croft and Morewood are our man Sara Policastro proclaimed that her The talent you can find on campus never ceases to amaze me. Every day it second homes. Throughout the year, we favorite thing about her first year in seems like someone is receiving Cum all come together every Monday and Morewood was, “the pool parties and Photo courtesy of Bayard Laude recognition or accepting an ath- Wednesday for our community sit down the Rita’s Italian Ice feeds!” Freshman Smarties. Cum Laude inductees proudly pose before the academy. dinners, we attempt to study to the best Steven Wei chimed in, saying, “My letic award. On May 12, many of those same of our abilities for two hours, four nights favorite thing about Croft this year was people were showing off their diverse a week, and we are always present at mini twigs,” also known as knee hockey Cum Laude society dorm events, especially if they involve in the commons room. musical talents. Three times a year, the strings, con- food and games. First year Morewood dorm parent Once May comes around and these Rachel McCool said, “I enjoyed getting inducts academic elite cert choir, and chamber choir promise a night of good music and a lot of fun. This weekly functions start to dwindle, the to interact with students on a social By Marko Hudak ‘97. Sloane talked about her childhood concert was especially exciting because Croft and Morewood hallways, usually level, outside of the classroom.” Sarah Each year the Cum Laude Society dream of wanting to give back to the filled with loud chatter and laughter, are Cudney, who has been a dorm parent in chapter at Shady Side is pleased to global community. She discussed living it commemorated all the seniors who were giving their last performance on the now filled with preparation and study- Croft for three years, will be taking a induct the top twenty percent of the in the Philippines as a Kiva Fellow and ing for finals. Most in Croft and year off from teaching next year and senior class as members for achieving later co-creating “Cause It’s My Birth- Hillman stage. Ranging from pop to classical to Morewood then leave the dorms for the moving out of Croft with her husband, academic excellence during their junior day,” a malaria prevention awareness jazz, from small vocal or instrumental summer with the burden of the never Dr. Nick Cudney, as they become first- years and the first two terms of their campaign based in Ghana. groups to full choirs, there was some- ending workload lifted from their shoul- time parents. Mrs. Cudney commented, senior years. Sloane concluded her presentation thing at the 2010 strings/choir concert ders for three months and plans for rest “I will definitely miss brownie nights The Cum Laude Society welcomed by telling the student body that if we all and relaxation on their minds. every Tuesday, walking around campus the new inductees from the class of 2010 make simple small changes such as tak- for everybody. The concert included selections from They say goodbye to the friends and and talking to everyone, and of course on Wednesday, April 21. The inductees ing a shorter shower or turning the lights teachers they have grown to respect in listening to Matt Limbach playing his were: Samir Abu-Hamad, Lindsay off after leaving a room, we will progres- Bach, Mozart, Britten, Gene Puerling, John Legend, Stolzel, Mendelssohn, the dorms, but not forever, because as saxophone and Logan Stout playing his Bernstein, Katherine Brill, Patrick sively make the world a better place. James Taylor, Glee, the Beatles, and September rolls around, most will be guitar in the hallway!” Brown, Sujay Busam, Mahima Chablani, Cum Laude recipient Mahima back and ready to start fresh again. So, Ultimately seniors and faculty mov- Frank Costa, Jennifer Cozen, Elizabeth Chablani commented on Ms. Berrent’s Norwegian Recycling. In addition to the standard choir and as another school year passes, I think it ing out of Croft and Morewood next Diggs, Ajay Kanakamedala, Yoni speech, saying, “Her vibrant anecdotes is important to take time to reflect upon year will all miss something about life in Krupski, Kelly Casey Latterman, Molly depicted how easy it is to become in- strings pieces, the bulk of the concert was filled up by performances of smaller it. Whether good or bad, these memories the dorms, and they of course will be Marous, Joel McCullough, Lynn volved in causes greater than ourselves groups that students worked on in their will stay with us as we continue to grow greatly missed by their peers and col- Nguyen, Montgomery Pooley, Lauren and to make changes, both abroad and free time, including the pure and poi- and mature. leagues. Rabe, Allison Rath, Devon Roeshot, locally. Indeed, her message was univer- gnant “Long Time Traveler,” sung by On that note, I asked both first year Already, the newly selected pre- Benjamin Ross, Daniel Rua, William sal.” students and faculty in the dorms what fects, Shannon Achille, Lexie Scozio, Rutherford, Olivia Seecof, Jeffrey After the speech and the singing of Tory Bruch and Jemila Adoki, the soul- ful “Georgia on My Mind,” sung by they enjoyed most about their new liv- Christina Policastro, Spencer Levy, Shogan, and Nicole Wei. the alma mater, the Cum Laude recipi- ing quarters this year, and asked seniors, Chad Trice, Cody Han, and I are plan- Traditionally after the inductees re- ents, their parents, and teachers were Katie Brill, with an impressive perfor- mance by Missy Wolz on saxophone, who will not be returning in the fall, what ning great events and strategizing to ceive their awards, a successful Shady invited to enjoy punch and cookies out- and an exciting performance of “Ordi- they will especially miss about the make 2010-2011 a great year in Croft Side Academy alum addresses the com- side on the Mary Hillman Jennings Plaza place they lived five days a week for and Morewood. munity with a final lasting message. This in celebration of the students’ academic nary People” by Monica Srinivasa and Max Heilbrunn. three or four years. So here’s to a great year! year, the speaker was Sloane Berrent achievements. The Glee arrangement of “Don’t Stop Believing” with solos by Concert Choir members Frank Rocks, Katie Natoli, Alexis Allen, Caitlin O’Connell, and Joe McMahon provided a rousing finish to the joyful evening. Instrumental numbers included a beautiful rendition of Mendelssohn’s concerto in E minor by Pooja Tripathi and Katie Brill and the lovely “Salut d’Amour” played by Lisha Gu and Lauren Williams. Senior Katherine Brill described the concert as “fantabulous!” She went on to say, “I’m so glad I got to work with Wendy Burgbacher Timothy Giel Tom Trigg Molly Wilson such talented, hard-working, nice people.” The Shady Side community is so Reflections on SSA life: departing faculty busy on weeknights with homework, By Jeremie Kim athletics, and other extra-curricular ac- Several members of the faculty are you want to leave the community you want to leave the community responsible people which sometimes tivities, but if you have the time and can departing this year, and we will miss all with? with? meant I had high expectations. I feel attend at least one of these concerts, I of their contributions to the community. A. Be true to yourself and do what Keep doing what you’re doing. Teach- people liked having high expectations in would highly recommend it. You’ll be in I went around and interviewed them you feel is right. Get out and see the ers here pay phenomenal attention to general from school leaders and col- for a treat! regarding their experiences at Shady Side. world so that you see things from new detail. It’s unbelievable and they’ve made leagues. Wendy Burgbacher or “Frau,” as perspectives that will challenge your my boys the finest I’ve ever met. Q. Are there any words of advice her students affectionately call her, has current way of thinking. This will give Tom Trigg has worked as the Asso- you want to leave the community China taught the German classes here at Shady you new ideas about how to better live ciate President for five years and in the with? Side for 15 years, which has been the your life. 2006-2007 school year worked as the A. Decide ahead of time that you’re bulk of her career. Next year, she will Tim Giel has been the Academy Senior School Head. Mr. Trigg will be going to be honest. visits SSA continue to teach at Cary Academy in Director of Health and Safety as well as leaving Shady Side Academy to take his Molly Wilson Coming from Bos- North Carolina as the World Language Head Trainer for the Shady Side Acad- place as headmaster of Carolina Day ton, Ms. Wilson has taught World His- By Jack Kanarek Department Head as well as a German emy Senior School for 27 years. School in North Carolina which is a tory I and II for the past two years. She Our Chinese visitors from the Wu teacher. Q. What have you taken away school similar to Shady Side in size. is going to Stanford to earn her master’s Han Foreign Language School arrived at Q. What have you taken away from your years at SSA? Q. What have you taken away degree at the school of educational tech- Shady Side Academy on Friday May from your years at SSA? I’ve met many great people to work from your years at SSA? nology in order to continue chasing her 14, to greet their American counter- A. I’ve become really attached to the with and awesome student athletes. A. I’ve learned a lot about the power dreams as a teacher. parts. faculty and students and that is the There weren’t a whole lot of bad things of a community where kids and adults Q. What have you taken away As part of the foreign exchange pro- toughest aspect of leaving. Just working and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. interact with each other sincerely and from your years at SSA? gram, the students from China were here with wonderful people and with stu- People and kids are amazing around the value of a real commitment to intel- A. Great friends and an appreciation to experience American living with their dents who love the German language has here. I’ve been here since a college gradu- lectual mentoring to kids. Faculty show of football and perogies. I also learned hosts from Chinese classes III and IV been fantastic. The exchange program ate and I’ve grown a lot since I’ve come how important it is to not only have that everything is more fun when you (Samir Abu-Hamad, Katherine Brill, has really inspired me in my career. It’s here but hopefully I am leaving this place good academics but really good princi- work together rather than by yourself. Ethan Busis, George Domat, Peter Ellis, like the Super Bowl for a German teacher better than before I came. Life is about pals that are alive and actively shaping Q. What is your favorite memory Cassie Guerin, Grant Hebrank, Tanner to take students abroad. It is a culminat- trying to make things better and I hope the way people think and interact with from SSA? Jones, Gauri Joshi, Jack Kanarek, Adele ing event where everything comes to- that I have done that. each other. A. Playing sardines at the library Pultan, and Chalas Menniti). gether and you see them use everything Q. What is your favorite memory Q. What is your favorite memory lock in. Cooking parties in Morewood. From the Pittsburgh Zoo and you have taught them. It is very reward- from SSA? from SSA? Also any time when I took my history Carnegie Museum of Natural History to ing to see students... begin to explore the The three things that really stand out A. Generally I enjoyed seeing the classes outside. My students probably Kennywood and Untucked, our foreign culture on their own. in my mind are going to football state way people responded to my treating don’t know it, but I like to go outside as friends were exposed to some of the Q. What is your favorite memory finals in ’89, wrestling state finals in ’01 them with respect and having high ex- much as they do. great perks of living in Pittsburgh. Hav- from SSA? and ’09 all with the hard work and pectations of them. Also when a kid you Q. Are there any words of advice ing made their way from Hawaii to Los A. The exchange program. German dedication of the kids, coaches, and ad- didn’t expect got up and spoke in a way you want to leave the community Angeles to San Francisco, they will now club events. Being able to play music ministration. It’s an unbelievable thing really appreciated by the community. with? be travelling to Washington D.C. and with the music department. The Ger- for these to happen. Also, every time a Q. What do you hope your impact A. For students: Your teachers actu- New York, a fantastic voyage to say the man day competition. The list goes on. kid wins a state championship. I’ve was on the SSA Community? ally really like you. Also Pittsburgh is least! I will have fond memories of times spent coached 9 wrestling state champions A. I hope that I provided an example actually really awesome. I didn’t know They’ll always have a home in Pitts- with faculty member friends. and every big match win was satisfying. of the good things that can come from about it coming here. Try to get the most burgh, and we hope they enjoy the rest Q. Are there any words of advice Q. Are there any words of advice treating kids and adults like mutually out of it because it’s a unique city. of their stay in the United States. Shady Side News 6Sports Friday, May 28, 2010 SSA in the Marathon By Anita Jain slowed some runners down, but they It was a humid, rainy Sunday morn- found ways to push through it and finish ing, but on May 2, 16,000 runners from strong. Jessica Parker, who ran the half all over the world lined up at the starting marathon, recalls, “I was grateful for the line of the 2010 Dick’s Sporting Goods rain as it cooled the air down. I realize Pittsburgh Marathon. Fifteen of these the rain made my clothes and sneakers a runners, either running the full or half little heavier, but I managed to run it only marathon, or the relay, were from the several seconds slower than last year.” Shady Side community! The most enjoyable aspect of the College counselor Tom Colt, who Pittsburgh Marathon was the different ran in this race for the second year in a changes of scenery. Donna Ponzi, who row, remarks, “I ran the half marathon ran the half marathon this year, has this year after struggling through the full participated in five full marathons in the marathon last year. This year was much past. She says, “I love Pittsburgh’s more enjoyable. It was fun to hear the marathon course because it is scenic, and bands playing along the course.” there’s a combination of hills and flat Mark Skinner, who ran the half- areas.” marathon with his wife, Wendy Skinner, Patrick Tevlin, who walked the half recalls, “For me, one of the highlights of marathon, remarks from an “urban-hik- the race was being able to share a run with ers” perspective, “Where else can you my wife; it’s the first time we’ve run go in this country and cross three-rivers, together since last July. It was also a via four bridges in three hours, and see Photo by Olivia Heckbert great way to get a feel for some of the thousands of energetic people? ... Pitts- Row, row, row your boat. Tess Rosenbloom and Maria Natoli show off their superb oarsmanship. different neighborhoods of Pittsburgh in burgh.” just a couple of hours.” The course was a little different this Despite the weather, fans, volun- year than last. Participants ran over teers, and participants encouraged and more bridges, and even passed Heinz Crew: gently down the stream cheered for each other. Field and PNC Park. Ms. Parker be- Alumna Abby Bodenlos, who ran lieves, “The course was changed a little By Haley DeJulio and rowers, it involves a huge time commit- the other boats and you win.” the half marathon, commented, “The this year to better showcase the city…. Tess Rosenbloom ment. The practice to racing ratio is very Now, why should you do crew? atmosphere at events like the Pittsburgh It helped to make the run more interest- Crew is one of Shady Side’s fledgling small compared to other sports, so it Because it’s “AWESOME” according Marathon is absolutely exciting and ing.” and more mysterious sports. Most requires even more dedication and pas- to Maria Natoli. addicting. EVERYONE is so support- There was also a relay team of Susan people either don’t know it exists or sion than other sports where you might If you’re looking for a more articu- ive — from the people running by your Whitney, and seniors Karen Dawson, have no idea what it entails. Allow us to have one or two games a week.” late reason, Maria provides insight into side to the people lining the streets with Lindsay Bernstein, and Lauren Woll. shed some light on the topic. Freshman Julia Gasbarro has her that too: “Crew is a fun sport for so cheers and words of encouragement. Karen Dawson remarks, “It was such a Currently, Shady Side’s crew team is own take on what it is about crew that many reasons! The races are far away There was only positive energy through- great experience to run in a marathon, all girls, and we drive to Steel City separates it from the rest. She says, and you spend days with your team- out the day in Pittsburgh. And, in my especially with two of my really good Rowing Club in Verona every day to “Crew is the only sport that allows you mates, so you meet and make friends years of experience in competitive ath- friends and an inspiring teacher.” practice. There we meet up with other to have a waterside view of the lovely with really cool people. Practicing on letics, this is the only instance where Congratulations to all SSA runner/ rowers, both boys and girls, primarily Verona area.” the water is really fun too, just because everyone participating is a winner.” walkers in the 2010 Dicks Sporting from Winchester Thurston, Ellis, This season, we have attended sev- it’s exciting; there’s never a boring day The on and off rain that morning Goods Pittsburgh Marathon! Riverview, and Shaler. Every day, while eral races: Cooper Cup, which was in in crew. Also, we get to occasionally eat most are safely on land, we are out on the New Jersey, Pittsburgh Scholastic Brr-kee’s Ice Cream after practice, which Allegheny River, rowing. Sprints, the Midwest race in Cincinnati, is fabulous.” Senior Maria Natoli says that crew is and the North Allegheny Scrimmage In our opinion, crew is appealing to Tennis Mengels WPIAL different from any other sport because All of the races take place on week- everyone (especially, apparently, Latin By David Steiner and Justin Hunt “if you ask anyone where they practice ends, and they are either all day (5:00 students). It is a sport for anyone The Shady Side boys’ tennis team their sport, most say ‘on a grass field.’ AM to 10:00 PM) or multiple day looking for something new and exciting started and ended the regular season the Lame. We, however, get to practice on affairs. to try, and it is also a sport for those same way: winning. The team went the Allegheny River. We row under the Wondering what a crew race is like? looking to challenge their athletic abili- undefeated during the entire regular sea- Hulton Bridge and alongside barges and Maria Natoli has an answer for you. She ties. son, winning the section and earning the boats. It’s epic!” says, “The races are the best part of Crew is also great for people just overall number one seed for the WPIAL Sophomore Jenna Hebert has a crew! They are chaotic, filled with learning how to row, and there are races tournament. slightly different view of crew com- excitement, adrenaline, and fear. You exclusively for these novice rowers. Each tennis match includes five indi- pared to other sports, saying, “Our team basically have to push yourself to your To learn more about SSA’s crew vidual matches. Chris Mengel played varies from novices or recreational row- physical limit, like until you can’t move team, feel free to talk to history teacher first singles, Vivek Nimgaonkar played ers to very committed all-year-round and your heart is exploding....but it’s all Rachel McCool, who is one of our second singles, Alok Nimgaonkar played athletes. For the highly competitive worth it when your boat zooms past all coaches, or anyone who is on the team. third singles, Ben Cohen and Justin Hunt played first doubles, and Aaron Budd and Sam Miller played second Boys’ Lax doubles. “Everybody’s been winning 0 and Photo by Nick Gasbarro Chris Mengel slams a serve. 0,” said Vivek, meaning the team NEVER overcomes LOST AN INDIVIDUAL MATCH, advanced to WPIAL quarterfinals. going 5-0 at every match and, moreover, The team won the WPIAL Class winning most matches 6-0, 6-0. AAA Team Championship on Friday, adversity The team is led by senior Chris May 14, defeating previously unde- Mengel who is the section and WPIAL feated Butler. They advanced to the By Samantha Goodman and singles champion, a Duke recruit, and PIAA Class AAA Boys’ Team Tennis Maggie Leech ranked in the top ten in the country. Championship, where they made it all The Boys’ Lacrosse team has had a Other singles player Vivek Nimgaonkar the way to the final game. season full of adversity. has also had great success, placing sec- In a quite disappointing end to the With the arrival of a new coach and ond in the section behind Chris and third season, the team fell to their WPIAL two of their star players, Peter Deiseroth in the WPIAL. Vivek is roughly 200th in rival Butler 3-2, the team they beat to and Tanner Jones, injured, they were the nation, a truly significant accom- win the WPIAL tournament. faced with many challenges. plishment. The boys’ tennis team may not have However, the boys came out each Vivek teamed up with his brother come home with a state championship, day ready to work in order to improve Photo by Nick Gasbarro Alok in doubles; the pair took second in but they deserve congratulations none- their skills and achieve their goals. You’re out! Sophomore Rachel Diehl prepares to pitch a strike out. the section and third in the WPIAL. theless. Good luck to Chris Mengel in Seniors Jeff Shogan and Ben Cohen First doubles team Justin Hunt and Ben his upcoming quest for the state singles say that the season has been “a bonding Cohen were third in the section and championship! experience. The team has shown Softball perseveres glimpses of potential paired with lots of By Ally Bernstein talent and heart, but we just haven’t been It was a great start to the season: we game. With teamwork and focus we able to come into our own.” won our first game 20-5 against St. really do get better every game. Pens come up short Jeff and Ben are among the great Joseph. It has been a while since we won Our last game of the season was group of seniors who lead the team. the first game of the season. against Ellis. We were behind almost the Though there were a lot of seniors lost After a close loss to Ford City, we entire game, and we went into the bot- to Habs in Game 7 last year, Jeff and Ben agreed that there had another 20-5 win against Cornell tom of the seventh inning down six runs. By Michelle Bucklew Montreal Canadien’s unexpected and was “a great team dynamic this year that High School. Our team rallied together and with key It’s that time of year again. The time unfortunate victory they could not. has allowed for our success.” Under new leadership from head hits from Rachel Diehl and Olivia Seecof of year that die-hard hockey fans wait As for the first playoff series against This success is not limited to the coach Matthew Fisher and assistant we were able to tie the game. for, the time of year when fair-weather the Ottawa Senators, it was an intense players; it comes from the new coach, coach Abby Bodenlos, and sophomore We then played two extra innings, hockey fans begin to take interest, the last couple of games, with a triple over- Larry Story, as well. “We love him,” captains Ashley Ferree and Katie Natoli, eventually losing by only one run. Even time of year for playoff hockey. time loss in the fifth game, turning the says Ben and Jeff. “He is a good guy and the team has made many improvements. though we can’t mark a “W” in our score Yes, with the Penguins’ victory in series from a 3-1 lead for Pittsburgh to we are happy to have him working with Katie Natoli said, “There has been book it was probably our best game of the Stanley Cup finals last year, people a 3-2 lead. the team.” tremendous growth in every individual the season. were wondering, could they make it to The lethargic Pens traveled back to With late-season wins over Pine- on the team. We’re looking more like the The team is only losing one senior the finals for the third year in a row? Canada for Game 6. Down 3-1 in the Richland and Fox Chapel, the team main- softball team that every girl wishes they this year so we look to continue or strong Without key players Rob Scuderi, Hal game, fans like me found themselves tained momentum and excitement. were on. Oh, and any pitchers out there bond as a team. Gill, and Petr Sykora? Could the Pitts- pacing, sitting on the edge of their seats, “We plan on showing confidence in that won’t bail on us, give me a call.” Sole senior Olivia Seecof said, “Se- burgh Penguins win the Stanley Cup wanting a comeback to end the series. the playoffs,” said Jeff. Even after our many losses the Shady nior night was so special, and I’ve had a two years in a row, just like Mario It was the third period and the clock Despite losing to Mt. Lebanon in the Side Girls’ softball team has never given blast for the past four years!” Lemieux and the Pens did in 1991 and was ticking. first round of playoffs, the team had a up. We make the best out of each We’re always looking for new play- 1992? Well, unfortunately, after the (Please see Pens, Page 7) wonderful season. situation and try to change it for the next ers, so girls, come on out and give it a try! Shady Side News Friday, May 28, 2010 Sports 7 Girls’ track crowned WPIAL champions By Kelcei J. Edmonds status changed completely for that year. To be a part of the Shady Side com- This year was pretty similar. We munity, you have to be a good student, lost a couple key seniors from last year take part in clubs, and also fulfill your but I thought we had a solid chance at the requirements as an athlete. Everyone section title again and we won all our has a primary sport and loves that par- meets except one, against Freeport. So ticular season. We work in practice, no we wouldn’t be section champs, but at matter how hard, and love when we see least our team would be in the running for the payoff during our games. the semi-finals, or so we thought. And then there’s spring term. Un- We ran against Deer Lakes and Val- less you’re a baseball or lacrosse player, ley, and we had to win both to advance there’s nothing to do. That’s where and have a chance at the championship. track comes in. We take all the swim- Chances were looking good against Val- mers and basketball players who need to ley, but Deer Lakes was going to be fulfill that requirement to graduate. tough. And in the end they won. Ten Last year when I joined, I had heard points. We lost by ten points, and just all the rumors and did believe they were like that our season was over. true. I saw the people who had signed The next day Coach Paul Bodnarchuk up and could tell which ones were here came to practice and said he had some- to fulfill that requirement and which thing big to tell us. With the season over,

ones were truly serious about the sport. most thought it was about our party and Photo by Miriam Adams Unfortunately the first group out- what we would do for the end of the year. Heads Up Ladies! The Girls’ Lacrosse team ready to pounce against its opponent Mount Lebanon. weighed the second. “Deer Lakes did beat us yesterday, but I looked at our section and could tell they lost to Riverview and we beat it was pretty tough. Our first meet came Riverview so there’s a tie.” And just like around, though, and we won. Then the that we were back in the race. New LAX coach, no problem second and then the third, and I realized Our team may consist of a lot of By Samantha Goodman and The girls have two more regular sea- mates while improving their own skills. that maybe we weren’t so bad after all. those trying to meet their sports require- Maggie Leech son games, one of them being against Assistant coach Harry Datz praised I saw the swimmers use their endurance ment and people slacking off, but we’re With a new coach and many new Shaler, a school having “a knockout Jen Cozen in particular for her hard work in the 400 and the 800 meter races and good at what we do. In our semi-final players, the Girls’ Lacrosse team began season,” says LaRussa. “They are our over the past four years, saying, “Jen saw the basketball players’ speed in the meet May 7, we completely demolished the season with high hopes. So far, they biggest threat. We continue to prepare has grown into a tremendous leader and 100 meters. We were stacked. We went the other two teams, and we weren’t have proved to be an exemplary team but take it one day at a time.” developed her game to become a well- on to be section champs and our slacker even supposed to be there. that works well together while still hav- The focus and determination that rounded player.” ing fun. allow for the team’s success come from This extreme improvement holds true The new head coach, Adriane the outstanding group of seniors. for all of the seniors, many of whom have LaRussa, recently remarked, “Meeting “They have filled big shoes,” says been on the lacrosse team for the past new players, identifying talent, and help- Coach LaRussa. Captains Nicole Wei, four years. ing the team grow have been among the Jennifer Cozen, and Emily Ellis have The seniors will truly be missed by achievements we have made as a whole.” been especially supportive of their team- coaches and players alike. Baseball looks to defend title By Christopher Miller first meeting 3-2. Sadly, they lost 10-9, The 2008-2009 Boys’ Varsity Base- giving SSA its first loss in four weeks. ball season was a spectacular one. The This would prove to be only their sec- team went undefeated in section play ond and last loss in the regular season. with a record of 12-0, making them The team finished the regular season section champions, then went on to win strong and appeared to be unfazed by the 2009 WPIAL title, and advanced to their very close defeat to Greensburg the state playoffs, where the team lost Central. They went on to win three a close game 2-1 to Mount Union in the straight games, shutting out South Al-

Photo by Nick Gasbarro first round. legheny and Northgate, and beating Off the Blocks. Andrew Black bolts down the straight away. As you may be able to guess it has Riverview 9-1. been a major feat for the 2009-2010 team The last game of the season was for to live up to the success of last year’s the section title. They went on to beat Boys’ Track fights squad. However, the team has done just Riverview for the second time this year, that. making SSA section champions for the By Rob Belles very beneficial.” Jack was one of the The team began their quest for suc- second year in a row. This year, the Boys’ Varsity Track members of the WPIAL qualifying 4x800 Photo by Nick Gasbarro cess in late March down in Disney Heads Up. Matt Giel winds up. So in the end, the team had a great Team started off with a bang. Winning meter relay team, as well as a runner in during spring training. Here they regular season with a section record of three straight meets in a row, the team the individual 800 meter race. He scored achieved perfection, going 2-0. ing Wilkinsburg 20-0. After that, the 11-1-0, and an overall record of 17-2-0, was extremely proud of itself, and it points in both events. The team started off the regular sea- winning streak continued as the team earning them a section title. continued to be a competing force in “I was a little nervous being a new- son playing at home against Washing- went on to beat rival Greensburg Central The team scored a total of 186 runs Section AA of WPIALS. comer to the track team this year,” said ton, where they lost a close one, 10-9. Catholic by a slim margin of 3-2. while only giving up 52 runs in the The team was fantastic in the eyes of Cody Han, a Form IV student. “But I did After that disappointing home opener, After four more wins and a 7-0 forfeit nineteen games that they played. On the coaches. “Last year we had a team have a lot of fun and I did really well in however, the team caught fire. They victory over Wilkinsburg, the team was average they scored just under ten runs that was essentially without seniors, the throwing events.” Cody was the proceeded to go undefeated throughout playing strong. Their eleven game win per game , while only giving up slightly and our record was 1–7,” said head coach team’s number two javelin thrower, sec- the month of April with a record of 12- streak was on the line when they faced under three runs per game, giving them Robert Reiland. “This year we had some ond only to David Currie. 0. East Allegheny for the second time this an average margin of victory of about seniors and good senior leadership with “Track was definitely a different The team’s domination started on season. Here, the team showed up with seven runs. our captains Jake Bajada and Vivek experience for me,” said Form IV stu- April 3rd with a strong 9-1 victory over yet another dominating performance, At the end of regular season play, the Sharma, but much of the team was still dent Sarthak Dighe. “I joined the throw- section opponent Springdale, and con- winning by a score of 19-2. team is on pace to be just as good, if not relatively young and new to track. I was ing team after playing basketball in the tinued with wins over West Allegheny, On April 30, the team fought for their better than the team of 2008-2009. Now, hoping for and expecting at least three winter last year. I had fun being a part Steel Valley, and East Allegheny. thirteenth straight victory against a very all that we can do is sit back and watch wins this year, and we had four. We were of the throwing team and getting to hang Next, the team delivered their stron- tough section opponent in Greenburg, a as the team pursues another WPIAL stronger than we had been last year in out with some really great guys.” gest performance of the season by beat- team that Shady Side had beaten in their championship. every area, and we had real enthusiasm “The throwing team did an amazing and energy.” job this year,” said throwing coach and Mr. Reiland continued by saying, faculty member Matt Brunner. “There “The team competed well even when we were a lot of newcomers, and they did an Penguins playoff anticlimactic lost, and we were competing against amazing job. Some of our returning (Continued from Page 6) some of the best teams in WPIAL. While throwers also did exceptionally well, conference semi-final round. Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak our best athletes, David Currie [Form V] including Matt Russavage [Form V]. He Then the Penguins scored a goal, and another. It was was coming off a hot streak, denying Alexander Ovechkin and and Jack Bagamery [Form IV], were placed 7th in the Pine Richland invita- now a 3-3 hockey game. The game went into overtime the Capitals from advancing in the playoffs, and kept the streak experienced, we had major contribu- tional with a 127 foot throw in discus.” once again; could the Penguins do it this time? Could they alive. tions from those new to track and field. “There were some newcomers that score a goal to defeat Ottawa once and for all? Slap shot, Although the Pens started off the series at home winning the We should be even better next year.” surprised me this year,” said Mr. he shoots and scores! Pascal Dupuis leads the Pens to an first game 6-3, Halak was not off his game for long. The “I was hoping that the team would Hendershot. “Tyler Petrucelli [Form overtime win. Penguins team was not the same as last year due to a shaky develop this year, and that the guys IV] was a great find for the team, as well The first series was over with the help of a few players defense and unreliable goalie as well as a captain who was shut would have good spirit,” said sprinter as Adi Krupski [Form IV], Chris who had not put up big numbers in the scoring department down by Montreal’s defense. coach and faculty member Buddy Majesky [Form III], and all of these during the regular season, such as Max Talbot, Matt The Canadiens, who may not have had the caliber offensive Hendershot. “I was also hoping that we people will hopefully be back so that we Cooke, and Craig Adams. line up that Pittsburgh had, unfortunately outplayed last would grow as a team and that our times can make good things happen next year.” As the Pens got time to rest, other teams in the league year’s Stanley Cup Champions. Accompanying exceptional would get better and better.” He contin- Although the team’s record was 4-7, had to continue playing. The Philadelphia Flyers upset goaltending and solid defense, Montreal capitalized on the ued by saying, “Those expectations the team did exceptionally well in terms New Jersey, Buffalo lost to Boston, and Washington lost Pens’ mistakes and ultimately came out victorious in Game 7 were exceeded. We went to WPIAL of points. Most of the meets that were to Montreal. to advance to the next round of the playoffs. qualifiers and we had some goals set for not wins were very close 2nd places, While some fans wished the Pens would be able to play This devastating loss was sadly the last game played by the that. Those goals were also met.” including some close finishes in tri- Washington and New Jersey and claim victory later in the Pittsburgh Penguins in Mellon Arena, as they are moving to the And as large as the track team is, it meets. For those of you who did not playoffs, others were happy that they were out of the Consol Energy Center next season. always has room for newcomers. “I’m attend a track meet this year, you cer- Penguins’ way in their quest for the cup. As Pittsburgh fans and players left the beloved arena, where glad I did track this year,” said Jack King tainly missed out on some of the best Montreal upsetting the Washington Capitals led to a so much history had been made, their hopes and dreams for this (Form IV). “It was time consuming, but meets in WPIALs. Pittsburgh Penguin-Montreal Canadien matchup for the year’s team left along with them. Shady Side News 8Odds & Ends Friday, May 28, 2010 Seniors serious about finding the right college fit By Elizabeth Diggs As seniors, there are always certain dates on the calendar that plague and inundate George Domat: Tufts University Veronica Lee: Elon University Ethan Reynolds: George Washing- our minds with dread for the duration of the year, dates that determine our destiny. Margaret Donnelly: Elon Univ. Eric Lewis: Franklin and Marshall ton University For some people, December 15 or April 1 may initiate an onslaught of happiness Emily Ellis: Penn State University College Devon Roeshot: George Washing- and relief while others may experience a wave of concern or panic. And yes, I am Peter Ellis: Wake Forest Univ. Matthew Limbach: Ithaca College ton University of course referencing the college decision process of 2010. Students should not worry, however, if they are not headed for their first choice starting this fall. The Christopher Farrell: Penn State Delia Loughrey: College of Mary Rooney: Boston College Head of the College Counseling office, Tom Rossi, comments, “Once all is said and University Wooster Emily Rosenberg:Univ.of Pittsburgh done, students tend to end up in schools that are the right match for them.” Margaret Fero: Earlham College Megan Lowery: Grove City College Chad Rosenbloom: Bard College This year there are many “hot” or popular schools that have attracted many Katherine Foster: Duquesne Univ. Matthew Malesky: Drexel Univ. Benjamin Ross: University of members of the senior class. Eight seniors will be attending Carnegie Mellon Matthew Giel: Dickinson College Molly Marous: U. of Notre Dame Pennsylvania University, six students are enrolling at the University of Michigan, six studets are heading to George Washington University, and six students will become Penn State Kayleigh Gregory: Hobart and Francis Martellotti: Penn State Nicholas Rossi: Carnegie Mellon Nittany Lions in the fall. William Smith Colleges University University And although many students will again become classmates next year, this year’s Brian Gross: Elon University Mitchell Mason: Syracuse Univ. Daniel Rua: University of Chicago college choices demonstrate a broad range of schools differing in geographic location, Cassandra Guerin: American Will Mauser: University of Michi- Robert Rua: Carnegie Mellon Univ. size, and course offerings. Students are headed to all corners of the United States, University gan – Ann Arbor William Rutherford: Tufts Univ. with one even traveling abroad to Poland to study. Overall, the seniors sent over 1,000 applications to 247 different colleges, a testament to the diversity of our class. Ali Gumberg: George Washington Joel McCullough: Carnegie Mellon Asher Saperstein: Marietta Col. Congratulations Class of 2010 on all of your accomplishments! University University Jessica Scalo: Univ. of Denver Jonathan Halpern: George Wash- Richard McLaughlin: Penn State Phillip Schermer: University of Sal Abd Salim Nast: University of Judd Bruch: Furman University ington University Schreyer Honors College Michigan – Ann Arbor / Honors Maryland – College Park Karl Bruch: Fordham University Grant Hebrank: Vanderbilt Univ. Christopher Mengel: Duke Univ. Jack Schroeder: Univ. of Vermont Samir Abu-Hamad: Georgetown Tory Bruch: Kenyon College Max Heilbrunn: University of Vincent Merlot: University of Clay Scott: Undecided University Sujay Busam: Dartmouth College Michigan – Ann Arbor Arizona Olivia Seecof: Bucknell University Michael Anthony: California Patrick Casey: Col. of Charleston Elsa Hellberg: Colgate University Adam Mirowitz: Indiana Univ. Vivek Sharma: George Washing- University of Pennsylvania Mahima Chablani: Columbia Univ. Kelsey Hickey: Northeastern Univ. Bloomington ton University BA/MD Jacob Bajada: Boston College Thomas Chybrzynski:Gannon Univ. Chris Hill-Junke: U. of Notre Dame Zachary Myers: Northwestern Jeffrey Shogan: University of Jerome Barnes: Washington Nickolas Ciesielski: Carnegie Joseph Hoffman: U. of Pittsburgh University Virginia University in St. Louis Mellon University Nicholas Houser: University of Maria Natoli: Univ. of Pittsburgh Zachary Simon: Bentley College Andrew Bauer: Case Western Benjamin Cohen: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor Parker Neiman: Boston Univer- Grant Skalski: Allegheny College Reserve University Maryland – College Park Brandon Jewart: BostonUniversity sity Melissa Smith: George Washington Todd Berglund: United States Air Molly Cohen: Ithaca College Tanner Jones: Union College Lynn Nguyen: University of Penn- University Force Academy Frankie Costa: Yale University Gauri Joshi: Allegheny College sylvania Priyanka Srinivasa: American Lindsay Bernstein:Wake Forest U. Maria Costa: Univ. of Connecticut Katrina Jueng: University of Brian Nickel: Duquesne Univ. University Larisa Bodnarchuk: Duquesne Jennifer Cozen: Washington Uni- Richmond Scott Norris: Univ. of Richmond Liesje Steenkiste: Denison Univ. University versity in St. Louis Ajay Kanakamedala: Washington Kevin Owens: Robert Morris Pooja Tripathi: Carnegie Mellon Katherine Brill: University of Matthew Cunningham: Cornell Univ. University in St. Louis University University Michigan – Ann Arbor Karen Dawson: Sewanee: The Jack Kanarek: Boston University Montgomery Pooley: Colgate Joseph Tumolo: Fordham Uni- Alexander Brillman: Penn State University of the South Andrew Kharma: Carnegie Mellon University versity University Nathan De La Torre: Ohio Univ University Nandheesh Prasad:Boston Univ. Nicole Wei: Boston College Frank Brown: Kenyon College Peter Deiseroth: Choate Rosemary Yoni Krupski: Johns Hopkins Univ. Donnaya Presberry: University of Lauren Woll: Villanova University Hannah Brown: Sewanee: The Hall - Post Graduate Program Sy Lampl: Carnegie Mellon Univ. Pittsburgh Zackary Wright: Robert Morris University of the South Robert Denove: Penn State Univ. Kelly Casey Latterman: Colorado Adele Pultan: Rollins College University Mikaela Brown: Univ. of Chicago Elizabeth Diggs: University of College Lauren Rabe: Vassar College Rebecca Wulfsohn: University of Patrick Brown:CarnegieMellon Univ. Pennsylvania Lauren Laufe: Univ. of Alabama Allison Rath: Stanford University Michigan – Ann Arbor One final tune for the seniors By Alec Brown cert, the Saxophone Ensemble played “We all did our job, and our hard Speed Reeding, which included a first work showed in the performance. We time solo by senior Zack Wright. Fol- killed it!” These words of Nick Rossi, lowing this speedy performance, the senior and president of the Jazz En- Jazz Ensemble came out on stage and semble, summed up the entire Spring performed Nestico’s Hay Burner. This Instrumental Concert. song featured senior Molly Cohen, and This year’s concert, as always, was included solos from Alec Brown, Missy in honor of the seniors who have contrib- Wolz, and Naveen Menon. uted their hard work and effort through- Following this performance came a out their four years at the Senior School. note full of mixed emotions; a farewell The evening started off with a slide show song for Francesco Zenati, who is mov- of pictures taken on the trip to Toronto ing. Francesco and the Combo played A for the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Child is Born, and although the reason and Jazz Ensemble. was sad, the song was happy and in- Photo courtesy of Kelly C. Latterman After some embarrassing and some cluded a surprise ending with Rob Stokes Surprise! The ten seniors who traveled to Penn State for the more serious pictures, the concert kicked playing drums on the chairs. senior mystery trip smile before spelunking in Penn’s Cavern. off with a Flute Choir performance of The combo then stayed out and Jean Phillipe Rameau’s Rigaudon. This played Gillespie’s Night in Tunisia and was followed by an excellent rendition Black Orpheus by Luiz Bonfa. These Photo courtesy of Bayard of Gavotte by Sergei Prokofiev, done by We be jammin’. Max Kaplan songs included excellent solos by each of Mystery abounds the clarinets. its members: Kevin Owens, Missy By Kelly C. Latterman plays the xylophone. The next stop was the Penn State Blue In order to live up to these two strong Wolz, Rob Stokes, Matt Limbach, vo- Beginning on the first day of freshman & White game, where we all cheered for performances, the Symphonic Band came out on stage and stole the show. calist Alex Koi, David Steiner, and year, students consider what being a se- Shady Side alumnus Mike Farrell ’08. played two musical standards, Phantom They performed Sonny Henry’s Evil Rowdy Kanarek. nior will be like. Most look forward to Lindsay Bernstein loved the game, say- of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Weber Ways, Mars from The Planets, and fi- The Jazz Ensemble followed with senior breakfast, skip day, assemblies, ing, “It was really fun to watch Mike and Pageant by Vincent Persichetti. The nally Eye of the Tiger by Frankie Sullivan. the Gershwins’ Someone to Watch Over senior dinner; the more daring look for- play.” crowd sincerely enjoyed these two Eye of the Tiger really blew away the Me, featuring Alex Koi and solos from ward to the enigmatic senior mystery Outside of Beaver Stadium the carni- tunes, especially when sophomore David crowd, especially when sophomore Tori Francesco Zenati, Adi Krupski, Josh trip. This year, ten brave seniors decided val atmosphere provided some delicious Lembersky let out a blood curling scream Santucci made a surprise appearance Silver, Tori Santucci, and Theo Teris. to give up a Saturday for the chance to do treats. Elsa Helberg said of the experience, during Phantom of the Opera. that included a guitar solo with the guitar The last performance by the Jazz something unique. “There was lots of great food to entertain These strong performances were behind his head. If it were not for the Ensemble was 25 or 6 to 4, an energetic The only clues provided before the me. Oh my gosh, the pulled pork sand- followed by the Brass Ensemble, which intermission, the crowd would have been tune requested by senior Asher trip came from Mary Krauland’s assem- wich was so good, followed by the Choco- played the classic Chicago by Fred too shocked to enjoy the rest of the Saperstein. 25 or 6 to 4 featured solos bly announcement that participants late Devotion ice cream from the Penn Fisher. awesome performance. from Mahima Chablani, Nick Rossi, should be at the flagpole at 7 a.m., bring State Creamery!” After the Brass Ensemble’s spar- To start the second half of the con- Nick Ciesielski, Kevin Owens, David a coat for an indoor activity, and wear a Though seniors weren’t exactly sure kling performance, the Concert Band Steiner, and Asher Saperstein. casual outfit. Equipped with jackets and what they were signing up for, they were Non Profit Org. After this enthusiastic performance, a sense of adventure, seniors boarded the happy that they participated. Delia SHADY SIDE ACADEMY Pittsburgh, PA all of the groups were called up on stage bus unaware of where they were headed. Loughery ended up having a great time 423 Fox Chapel Road US Postage and the seniors were recognized with At 8:17 a.m. Devon Roeshot looked saying, “The mystery trip was a really Pittsburgh, PA 15238 PAID some goofy pictures and farewells. On out the bus window and guessed, “Are we great bonding experience and even though Permit No. 609 a more serious note, the John Philip going to Penn State?” The answer was Mr. Diehl was wearing his Penn State Sousa Award was given to Jack Kanarek, yes, and her fellow seniors were im- sweatshirt when we got on the bus, we and the Louis Armstrong Award was pressed and excited for the day ahead. were still left in suspense.” given to Matt Limbach. After a long sleep-inducing bus ride, Even though you have no idea where In the words of Director Stanley everyone was rested and ready for the you’re headed, should you sign up for the Nevola, “I think it went very well. At first stop, Penn’s Cavern. Though some mystery trip when you’re a senior? The the end of the year I like to challenge the people were hesitant at first, everyone consensus among those who participated students and in most cases it worked piled into the boat for a water tour of the is “absolutely!” out.” cave. Karen Dawson loved it, saying, “It Senior year is about trying new things It was a great way for the seniors to was such a thrill to go through Penn’s and making good memories, and the mys- end their musical careers at Shady Side. Cave. I even got to touch the cave wall!” tery trip provided an abundance of both. Volume 102, No. 5.5 HADY SID Thursday, May 27, 2010 Special Pittsburgh, PA SNEWSNEWSE supplement Pi still a mystery By Adi Krupski The connection between Pi and Albert Einstein has always been a mys- tery. Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 since its first three digits are just that: 3.14. But is it just chance that Einstein happened to be born on March 14 as well? I guess it will always be a mystery. But Shady Side Academy, with its bright, young, and jubilant minds, as- Photo by Kimberly Flit sembled a math team that competed Waltzing on the Hillman patio throughout the year against schools such Did you ever imagine the possibilities of what could take place on

Photo courtesy of Alli Rath as North Allegheny, Taylor Allderdice, We got style. Sisters Lynn and Jenn Nguyen with seniors Alli Fox Chapel, Upper St. Clair, Franklin the Mary Hillman Jennings Plaza, that magical patio next to the Rath and Ali Gumberg at the Youth Invasion Fashion Show. Regional, and about 40 others. Hillman? It’s so pretty and yet we hardly use it! To change that, The team achieved some success and Pooja Tripathi, Shannon Achille, and Joe Tumolo hosted a Waltz was able to secure a spot in the top 10 for Haiti on the patio May 25. The entry fee was $5 a person and Warhol Youth Invasion to advance to the final competition. $8 for a pair, and all of the nearly $200 in proceeds went to Paul By Alli Rath Lynn Nguyen designed two dresses, one Whereas previous math meets were open Hendershot’s Educ-Haiti relief fund. After Joe gave a brief dance The Andy Warhol Museum held its a brightly patterned cutout dress seamed to all students, the finals were limited to annual Youth Invasion on Friday, May in neon and embellished with an indus- only seven of the strongest minds. lesson, a quartet from Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra 7. The Youth Invasion is a day when the trial zipper, the other a purple cocktail Shady Side assembled a team con- played as students waltzed away the warm, moonlit night. Warhol opens its doors to young artists dress that sported a stunning cage back sisting of sophomores Athif Wulandana, from all over Pittsburgh. During the woven out of shiny black fabric. Lynn’s Cody Han, and Adi Krupski as well as week leading up to the Youth Invasion, sister, junior Jenn Nguyen, modeled the seniors Yoni Krupski, Ajay Kanak, the Warhol displays youth artwork in first dress, while senior Alli Rath mod- Andrew Kharma, and Nandeesh Prasad. Community garden and among the various galleries. Fresh- eled the other. Seniors Ali Gumberg and These seven faced the leading math stu- man Joe McMahon had a video piece in Alli Rath also designed a wrap-around dents from other schools in a heated the gallery critiquing pop icons like Heidi skirt made out of a sweatshirt and an math battle which lasted for hours. abloom with progress Montag by affixing their photos to fruit embellished and painted military blazer. Eventually, the minds of Shady Side By Chelsea Dickson and smashing them. Senior Michelle Park modeled this edgy finished 9th out of some 50 schools, and Spring 2010 brought a group of stu- using it as a way to demonstrate the real The Friday of the Youth Invasion outfit in the show. once again Shady Side had rightfully dents, teachers, and members of the costs of food production. The garden environmental groups and youth advo- After the three fashion shows, all of gained an honorable place and was proud Shady Side community together to cre- might also be used in some biology cacy groups like Planned Parenthood set which were sold out, there was a late to share their success with the school. ate a new addition to the Senior School courses during summer school. up booths giving away free gifts and night dance party on the upper floors. Unfortunately, the season is over, campus and community: a sustainable Like Mr. Guintini, junior Shannon information. There are various places The Youth Invasion is one of highlights and many of the leading scorers were garden. Led by Chelsea Dickson, Achille and Head of School Jeremy throughout the museum where young of the cultural scene in Pittsburgh and seniors. Giovanni Zenati, and faculty supervisor LaCasse are equally thrilled with the bands and artists perform live music certainly falls into the category of the However, a mutual consent has de- Guido Guintini, the garden will include prospects of the garden. When asked throughout the night. One of the center- city’s best events. Expos like this are termined that the president of the 2010- delicious vegetables, aromatic herbs, and why she was excited about the project, pieces of the night is the Youth Invasion often found in big cities like New York, 11 Math Club will not be one but three colorful flowers that will eventually be Shannon exclaimed, “Not only is creat- Fashion Show, featuring dresses de- but allowing students in Pittsburgh a —forming a triumvirate consisting of incorporated into the dining hall menu. ing the garden the coolest way to leave signed and made by local high school platform to express themselves while Atif Wulandana, Cody Han, and Adi The garden itself is situated in a green our mark on Shady Side, but it’s totally students. also enjoying a fun night filled with art Krupski. It looks like the Math Club has space to the right of McKnight Hockey eco-friendly. I can’t wait for fresh beans This year, Shady Side Students had and music is a rare thing indeed for such a successful future waiting in the years Center, and so far the ground has been and tomatoes. Go GREEN!” a strong presence in the show. Senior a small city. to come. tilled, while the gardeners are working on Mr. LaCasse said, “I think the garden establishing a fence around the area. An is helping us learn good lessons about the environmentally-friendly strategy has reality of food production, about the Enviro-Science goes underground been implemented with the help of need to live sustainable lives, and an By Niteesh Sundaram composting and chemical-free soil. understanding of all that goes into being Mr. Guintini comments, “I hope the Eleven students from Sarah Cudney’s sustainable and also what goes into the community garden will give the students lives we currently choose to lead. Good environmental science class hopped on a deeper connection with the land. board a yellow school bus on April 20 lessons for all of us.” Chelsea, at first, proposed to grow hal- With that said, the main objective of and headed towards the Clementine Air lucinogenic posilocybin mushrooms, and the garden is physically to show the Shaft in Freeport. The students had Giovanni proposed to require freshmen Shady Side Senior School just how ben- previously studied the industrial coal to poop in it for natural fertilization. eficial, on many different levels, it is to making process and watched movies on Jokes aside, carrots will sell for $6.00/lb. the effects of coal mining on the environ- be environmentally friendly. All mem- and tomatoes will be used in case school bers of the community are strongly en- ment, but this would be the first time music performances are not satisfying. that many members of the class would couraged to come and help out with the Nature is wonderful!” garden; just contact or talk to Gio Zenati, be able to witness what they learned. Mr. Guintini is aiming to incorporate Chelsea Dickson, or Guido Guintini if After half an hour of driving, the bus the garden into his economics classes by reached its destination and the students you are interested. were greeted by the coal mine’s owner, Cliff Forrest, and two miners as soon as they disembarked the bus. They were Pirates disappoint taken inside a room with a map of the By Sarthak Dighe same series, the Brewers were outscored 54- entire mine and were briefed about the The Pittsburgh Pirates opened their 3. However, that may not have been the safety procedures they would have to season with a solid start, beginning 6-2 but lowest point of their season thus far. In a follow while they were entering, exiting, since then have gone 10-19 for a total game against the Chicago Cubs on May 6, or in the mine. Photo by Sarah Cudney season record of 16-21. However, there are Lastings Milledge thought he had hit a After reviewing all the safety infor- Lights on. Environmental science students explore the depths of some bright spots to this bleak looking grand slam, it would have been his first at mation, the class was told by the miners the Cementine Air Shaft, a coal mine in Freeport, on a field trip. season. Andrew McCutchen is leading the PNC Park but it had hit the wall. Believing and the owner that the mining industry team in homeruns (5), runs (26), and bat- he had scored a grand slam he began his is “Over-regulated and the media blows students and miners had to walk in a way it was, this red stream had gone un- ting average, batting .340. home run trot to round the bases, but as he coal mining accidents out of propor- that resembles the hunch-back of Notre checked. Asked about the condition of When discussing Andrew McCutchen’s was rounding second, he was tagged out. tion.” One miner said, “If your homes Dame. After observing structures in the the stream, the owner simply replied career day May 15th against the Cubs, He wasn’t the only person who believed were inspected to the standard at which mine for fifteen minutes or so, the class that It had been “contaminated by min- manager John Russell said, “I like to use the that he had hit a grand slam. Music began the government inspects mines, they got together for some pictures and then ers in the early twentieth century and it word dynamic to describe him because he is to play and fireworks went off as the would be shut down.” This came as a headed back to the surface. In the light, was not really a big deal.” He went on dynamic in everything he does.” pyrotechnics at PNC Park. However, the shock to many members of the class as it was evident that the once clean, white to say, “Environmentalists make a moun- In the 10-6 Buccos win, McCutchen Buccos still won 11-1. When asked about their textbooks had told them that the coal-mining suits had become dirty and tain out of a mole hill when they com- and rising young star Garrett Jones recorded his grand slam turned run down between mining industry is under-regulated. black, especially near the bottom. plain about pollution, because life ex- five hits each. That was the first time two second and third, Milledge said, “I think However, Mrs. Cudney said, “It is good The next stop on the trip was the pectancy has gone up regardless of the Pirates had five hits each since 1970. that was the most exciting double in PNC for the class to be exposed to opinions Furnace Run surface mine in Kittanning. increase in pollution and no one needs to Pitching wise, the Pirates are not looking Park history. It was my fault, and I didn’t that differ from those of the authors of On the way to the site, the members of breath ‘perfect air.’” as well. There leading pitcher, Paul Maholm look at the ball. I was running hard, making their textbooks.” the class saw something that disturbed The owner then took the class back has an ERA of 4.40 and a record of 3-3. sure that I had a double, and I looked up and After a two minute elevator ride in an them: a red stream, contaminated by to his office were they were greeted by Others in the pitching rotation include all the fireworks were going off and I had a industrial sized elevator, the class found runoff from the coal mine, emptying into Shane Johnson, wife of Shady Side his- Zach Duke (2-4) and Charlie Morton lapse for a second.” themselves 600 feet underground. The the Allegheny River. Many students tory teacher Jonathan Johnson. The who has a record of 1-6 with an ERA of Milledge was lucky they won or the mine could best be described as dark and were very concerned about this and class was treated to pizza and beverages 9.19. On April 22, the Pirates suffered criticism would have been much worse that cramped. The ceiling was about five feet wondered how, if the coal mining indus- and then headed back to school just in their worst t loss in franchise history, losing what it was. The Pirates also swept the Cubs tall at its highest point, so all of the try was over-regulated as the miners said time for eighth period. to the Milwaukee Brewers 20-0. In that in that series. Shady Side News 2School News Thursday, May 27, 2010 Top 2010 memories By Tierney Weitz Everyone has moments that they will always remember from this year. From sports championships to snow days to dancing and more, the SSA community is constantly creating expe- riences here. Junior Annie Rooney reflected on “Snow Week 2010,” saying, “It was something that could never happen again, and an experience I will never forget.”

Photo by Shannon Achille Ally Ross, also a junior, said her Karaoke energy. Students cheer as their classmates belt out tunes. favorite moment was “winning the Field Hockey WPIAL championship. That Art / ice a creative combo was incredible. What a great moment.” Art and ice .. cool! In celebration of the Senior/Spring Vivek Sharma reflected on other as- Sing your heart out Student Art Show, there was an Italian Ice Social in the By Pooja Tripathi I noticed that everyone was com- pects of his athletic career, saying, “The This spring, Student Council launched pletely engrossed in every single perfor- Indian dance video and free-styling with Benedum Visual Arts Center on Wednesday, May 12. Lots of a new activity led by boarding represen- mance, and when it was my turn to belt my cross country friends were some of students stopped by to see all of the impressive student tative and prefect Shannon Achille. Stu- out an ‘NSYNC hit, I really felt the love my favorite times this year.” artwork and to enjoy their favorite flavors of Rita’s Italian Ice. dents from all grades assembled in the from my peers. The crowd was so great Junior Caroline Verstraeten said, The Art Show was on display through Friday, May 21, 2010. “Jake Gyllenhaal looked pretty good in black box theater with DJ Steve-o, an that when the fire alarm went off, I Hope you didn’t miss it! excellent karaoke DJ, to sing their hearts thought it was simply Ben Ross scream- his aviators. I, along with some of my Photos by Kimberly Flit out in an evening of energetic karaoke to ing with glee at the sounds of his favorite friends, hung around his movie set for all benefit Educ-Haiti. band. three days he was here, waiting for an DJ Steve-o set the mood with his However, this fire alarm proved to be appearance by the Bubble Boy him- gigantic selection of songs, and all who beneficial in the end; as junior Aubrey self.” participated felt the bond that only Jaicks put it, “That fire alarm was no Other people took a deeper approach karaoke can create. The environment issue. Everyone filed outside, and we to the question of what their favorite was the most amazing aspect of karaoke ended up being able to take a group moment was. Junior Jessie Gurrentz night; as each person courageously vol- picture! By the time we had snapped the said, “Mahima’s senior sage was defi- unteered to sing, everyone in the room shot, we were all so restless and excited nitely one of my favorite moments. It showed their support, and as a result we to go back for more singing!” Everyone was so different from everyone else’s all felt comfortable to show off our who attended karaoke night would agree and it was just so unique. It was the only voices. that this special experience was way one that I actually paid attention during The minute that Ben Ross and Karen more than we expected. the whole thing.” Dawson dazzled us with their rendition When asked his feelings on the vibes It is hard to capture everything, but of High School Musical’s “Breaking of karaoke night, sophomore Matt Hacke these are just a few memories that have Free,” I knew it was going to be a spec- replied, “I was really feeling the vibes. made this school year something we will tacular night. A very wide range of music The energy made me want to sing all never forget. After everything that has was selected; from “Hakuna Matata” to night! I really hope we have karaoke happened, it looks like the 2010-2011 “I Want it That Way,” and everything night again next year, it was such a big school year has a lot to live up to. was equally entertaining. hit!” Best/Worst NFL Offseasons By David Jimenez whether Pete Carroll could bring his college football This year’s NFL offseason was filled with intrigu- dominance at USC to the NFL; so far, he and team ing and interesting stories, from the Roethlisberger management seem ready to challenge Arizona’s su- scandal, McNabb trade and free agency, to changes in premacy in the NFC West after a solid draft. Seattle NFL labor relations and the draft. Here is a summary beefed up their offensive line with Russell Okung and of the smartest and most questionable choices made added playmakers in Texas safety Earl Thomas and by NFL teams this year — decisions that will dramati- Notre Dame wide reciever Golden Tate. The additions cally determine the fate of the teams for next season. of LenDale White, a Southern California product, and Bad: Jets’ Release of Veterans: With a dominant Leon Washington will add a threatening running game defense and running game accompanied by a more to their offense. The question remains, however, if the mature quarterback, the Jets appear to be set for declining Matt Hasselback can take advantage of these another Super Bowl run. However, giving up on new tools, especially with no clear quarterback of the Thomas Jones, the heart of their offense, and guard future (sorry, Charlie Whitehurst) in sight. Alan Fenneca both seem questionable moves espe- Questions: cially given their presence as locker room leaders. Due Steelers QB Situation: With Roethlisberger serv- to continuing contract disputes, the Jets also traded ing a six game suspension, can the other Steelers their explosive kick returner Leon Washington, one of quarterback keep them in playoff contention? Rely- the league’s most talented special teams players, to ing solely on Mendenhall for their offense may not be Seattle. At the same time, the Jets seemed willing to enough against tough early opponents (Tennessee, Photo by Charlene Blair take risks on talented players with clear character Atlanta, Baltimore). Veteran Byron Leftwich appears Do work. Service Learning members painting during a recent project. issues and big egos: WR Santonio Holmes, the declin- to be the frontrunner at this point, but it could be ing Ladianian Tomlinson, CB Antonio Cromartie, and interesting to see if Dennis Dixon can evolve into a the underachieving rookie running back Joe McKnight NFL quarterback after his success at Oregon State. out of USC. The Jets are clearly putting faith in Rex Tebow: For a team with so many immediate needs LendingBy Shamika Dighe a helping hand Ryan to maintain a stable team with enormous strengths and an aging defense, Denver’s first round pick of Tim This spring has proved to be a very busy season for the Service Learning Club. but potential distractions. Tebow was a bad call. Florida’s QB is extremely With projects ranging from a blood drive to helping at a soup kitchen, members of Good: Goodbye JaMarcus: Barring a miraculous talented and a great player, but it will take years for him Service Learning have been active in making a difference throughout our community. personal and professional turnaround, the complete to evolve into a successful NFL quarterback, if ever. In April, several members of Service Learning joined together to lend a hand at failure of JaMarcus Russell with the Oakland Raiders will Given their depth with Kyle Orton and Brady Quinn, the Jubilee Soup kitchen. Along with other local volunteers, the students prepared go down, next to Ryan Leaf, as the worst – and most this seemed a peculiar call, considering his likely food, organized the food pantry, served lunch, and left with a sense of accomplish- expensive – bust in NFL history. Despite enormous availability in the second or third round. Neverthe- ment knowing that they had made a difference in the lives of many individuals. talent and arm strength, Russell’s embarrassing work less, offensive guru Josh McDaniels might spark a Later in April, a group of students gathered at Sherwood Park, near Forest Hills ethic led to three failed seasons (he arrived at mini-camp revolution in pro football with such a dynamic, hard to clean and paint a locker room, wash a large deck area, and move trash from an this year weighing 330 pounds, ten less than their working player. His job depends on it. overflowing dumpster to an appropriate sized one. Together, the service learning offensive tackle). Al Davis is not the best team owner by Texans: The Texans have been the NFL’s best .500 volunteers and contractors at the park were able to prepare the park for a summer any means, but Oakland now seems willing to turn a new team for several years now; in 2010, they achieved camp for children. page after years of poor management and draft choices their first winning season. The team is built around Once again, this spring’s blood drive was a success. With 35 units collected, our (Russell, McFadden, Heyward-Bey). With more talent, star QB Matt Schuab and his receiving corps but it school was able to provide enough blood for 105 individuals. Every two seconds Tom Cable might be able to develop into a quality coach, needs to improve its running game (Auburn RB Ben in the United States, a person is in need of blood, and with the effort of the Shady and new quarterback Jason Campbell (from the Redskins) Tate was an excellent call) and avoid stupid mistakes Side Academy’s blood drives this year, our school was able to impact the lives of will thrive with some consistency and trust. in close, winnable games. The AFC South is a brutal over 350 people in the Pittsburgh Region. Bad: McNabb Trade: One can’t help but be dis- division and the recent suspension of Defensive In response to the crisis in Haiti from the earthquake aftermath, Service Learning gusted by the disrespect Philly fans gave to Donnovan Rookie of the Year LB Brian Crushing hurts, but Gary is actively supporting Paul Hendershot’s EDUC-HAITIAN project, which is McNabb, the best quarterback in Eagles history. Along- Kubiak needs to take this team to the playoffs after raising money to send Haitian children back to school. Both boys’ and girls’ track side six Pro Bowls, five NFC Championship Games, and years of high expectations and disappointments. teams organized an all night long walk-a-thon on May 22 to support this cause. So one Super Bowl game, McNabb was able to lead the Best Rookie Quarterback: Although Sam Bradford far, with the efforts of Paul Hendershot and Service Learning, the EDUC-HAITIAN Eagles to playoffs in recent years without many went first in the draft after his Heisman-winning junior project has been able to send at least 24 students back to school in Haiti. playmakers or a sustainable running game. I under- season, he has very little to work with on a weak St. Service Learning was able to collect nine boxes of food during the Scouting for stand Philadelphia’s desire to build for the future, but Louis team. Colt McCoy is one of the most successful Food drive, and they were able to collect over $200 to contribute to the virtual food giving McNabb one more year with his contract to win college football quarterbacks in history, but his height drive. As for next year, Spanish teacher Charlene Blair will no longer be directing a title alongside Andy Reid seemed far more rational. and the strength of the Browns will work against him. the Service Learning program here at SSA. In leaving, Mrs. Blair said, “ I’d like to McNabb’s trade to Washington will be an immediate Tebow still obviously remains a wild card because of thank the faculty and students who supported our endeavors this year and upgrade for the Redskins and new coach Mike mechanics. Notre Dame’s Jimmy Clausen dramati- previously during my tenure as Director of Service Learning.” Shannahan. It will be humorous to see how the cally fell from a first round possibility deep into the The program will be led next year by Math teacher Michele Ament. A special dynamic duo of Kevin Kolbe and Michael Vick can second round partly due to questions about charac- thanks goes out to all those who have helped our community through Service possibly live up to McNabb’s success. ter, but he is in the best situation to win games given Learning this past year! Good: Seattle Draft: Many skeptics wondered the Panthers’ strong running game.