Choate Rosemary Hall 333 Christian Street The ChoaTe News Wallingford, CT

Vol. CIX · No. II Friday, October 2, 2015 thenews.choate.edu

Photo courtesy of Deron Chang On the night of Sunday, September 27, students and faculty left their dorms to witness the spectacular view of a supermoon lunar eclipse. Scientists predict that the next supermoon lunar eclipse will not occur until 2033. For more about the supermoon lunar eclipse, see page six. CAMPUS Headmaster Curtis Unveils Student Center Plans OCTOR D New St. John Hall to debut in spring of 2017 with larger, more integrated meeting and hang-out spaces BEGINS By Nathan Chang ’17 The new building will more lounges, deans’ offic- areas to be in.” Dr. Curtis better because of St. John ENURE Circulation Manager have many features that es, and the School Store on explained that the small Hall,” added Dr. Curtis. T the SAC currently lacks. the second floor. The third meeting rooms will also Construction on the By Varshini Kumar ’17 Get ready, students! The comparatively larger floor will be an area for the double as study rooms, and new features of the 37,000 Copy Editor Ping-pong tables, foosball, building will serve as an School’s publications, as he also added that “given square-foot St. John Stu- large HD flat-screens, and area for student life, con- well as some student study that we want those rooms dent Center, designed by With a wave of sickness a new Tuck Shop with an taining an area for school rooms and a kitchen. to be used a lot, there’ll be Bowie Gridley Architects of circulating campus, it may not even larger collection of dances, places to hang St. John will directly some kind of online reg- Washington, D.C, will last be long until you make a visit smoothies, burgers, and out, a new Tuck Shop, benefit Choate’s clubs and istration system, so if you at least eighteen months, to the Health Center; when fries are coming your way. and a large entry hall. Un- student organizations. Be- want to reserve it for group so ideally the building will you’re there, you might meet At last week’s school like the SAC now, the new fore the new Lanphier Cen- study as well as for clubs, be open to students by the Dr. Christopher Diamond, the meeting, Headmaster Dr. building will have a game ter, student club meetings you can do that.” spring of 2017. new Director of the Health Curtis unveiled the layout room fully equipped with were held in classrooms all He also mentioned So far, Choate has dealt Center. Dr. Diamond, who was plans for the new Student not only a pool table, table throughout campus, from that St. John will not only with all of the foreseeable welcomed to the school at the Activities Center (SAC), tennis, and foosball, but the Humanities Building have places to meet, but construction obstacles. September 16 all-school meet- to be called St. John Hall. also console games such to the Science Center. With also places for students Much of this has to do ing, started his new job as Di- The addition to the Cho- as a Wii and an Xbox. The the new St. John Hall, Dr. to make things for fairs with the fact that the new rector of the Health Center on ate campus will fit in with proposed media room will Curtis noted that “there or club events. “Hopefully building will be on the site Monday, September 21. Hill House and the Library also be useful for watching should be plenty of space it will be a central point, of the old St. John Hall, Dr. Diamond is no stranger with its brick exterior and movies. As Dr. Curtis not- for clubs to meet, from which will make it easier so the School has a fairly when it comes to working with white steeple. St. John ed, there will be many so- small rooms to large, so for student clubs and or- good idea of what is under- high school students. After ma- will be located in the same cial areas, such as in front that small clubs with just ganizations as well. I think ground at the site. Also, as joring in anthropology at Wes- general area where the old of the sunlit bay room on a few people have good- we have a very vibrant of this point, the admin- leyan University, Dr. Diamond math building, the former the first floor, in addition sized spaces, and the really club life, and I think it has moved to Washington, D.C., St. John Hall, used to be. to day student lockers, big clubs can have good a chance to become even See New St. John, Page 2 to work for an environmental consulting frm. Three years later, he began teaching chem- istry and math and coaching varsity soccer at a local private high school. Deans Revise Absence Policy “I was inspired by my stu- By Haley Chang ’18 by Thursday detentions, ings, or academic class are dents to fnd the courage to ap- Staff Reporter which are held during the weighed equally now, and ply to medical school,” Dr. Dia- students’ Thursday sleep- the punishment for each mond fondly recalled. He then The start of a new school in, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. absence intensifies very explained, “What I found was year brings with it some “What hasn’t changed is the quickly. that I wanted to be more use- changes in Choate’s dis- notion that you’re responsi- The idea of revising the ful. When a kid had an injury, cipline policy. Choate has ble for going to class. What policy was brought up at the I didn’t want to just patch him revised its absence policy has changed is the nature deans’ retreat during spring up and send him somewhere in order to address the inef- of the response in missing term last year. Mrs. Nancy else; I wanted to do more.” fectiveness of the previous classes,” clarifed Mr. Sam Miller, the fourth-form He graduated in the class of years’ system. Students ab- Doak, the sixth-form boys’ girls’ dean, explained the 1994 from the Icahn School of sent from any commitment, dean. new absence policy in fur- Medicine at Mount Sinai and regardless of whether the The recent changes in ther detail: “The frst time subsequently did his residency commitment is academic Choate’s absence policy a student misses a commit- at University of Vermont for or non-academic, will now have placed greater em- ment, the student meets three years as a family physi- penalized in an escalation of phasis on attendance to all with his or her adviser to cian. A Board Certifed Family punishments. Additionally, commitments. Absences talk about the absence. The Sunday detention (Sun- from sports practices, mu- Photo by Arianna Gonzalez Wagner/The Choate News The revisions to Choate’s absence policy places a greater See Dr. Diamond, Page 3 day D) has been replaced sic lessons, school meet- See New Policy, Page 3 emphasis on student attendance to all commitments.

NEWS ARTS & LEISURE What’s Inside Stafford on Syria Annett Ho ’18 News ...... 1-3 Turning Tides Stafford ’16 asserts that Blind Artist Prevails A new musical force on Opinions ...... 4 Oh, laundry, laundry! the world should increase Bramblitt creates beauti- campus. PAGE 7 Nation/World ...... 5 Wherefore art thou in New its assistance to Syrian ful work despite lack of Features ...... 6 Hampshire, oh laundry? refugees. PAGE 5 sight. PAGE 7 SPORTS Arts and Leisure ...... 7 Sports ...... 8 PAGE 2 New Face FEATURES Join Acapella Choate community happily /choatenews Munchkin Match Auditions welcomes new soccer coach, Can you pair these new Inside the acapella teacher, and adviser, Char- campus babies with their audition room. PAGE 7 lie Fuentes. PAGE 8 @choatenews OPINIONS parents? PAGE 6 Offce 365 Takeover Victorious Viola Lofty Goals @choatenews Move aside, Facebook and Viola Davis becomes frst Go Big or Go Home Amanda Reisman ’16 leads Instagram! Offce 365 African-American woman Normal pumpkins weigh GVFH to victory over Ethel Contact Us groups are now on the to win the Emmy for best 15-20 lbs. This one weighs Walker with a stunning two- Phone: (203) 697-2070 Email: [email protected] scene. PAGE 2 actress in drama. PAGE 5 1,706 lbs. PAGE 6 goal performance. PAGE 8 Online: thenews.choate.edu 2 | News The ChoaTe News Friday, OctOber 2, 2015 CAMPUS LAUNDRY SERVICE WASHES STUDENTS’ CLOTHES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE FACILITY

By Truelian Lee ’17 its recent consolidation. In the frst customer, and in 1986, staff, and production people. pany has installed video cam- their kids, who are often home Copy Editor 2006, E&R Cleaners consoli- the Botnick family bought The employees work together eras in the building. on breaks themselves. dated its various laundry and the business and started to to ensure that every school’s The workers’ schedules So far, E&R has been able We’ve all seen the white dry-cleaning facilities into one expand its operations. “Pre- laundry is washed, dried, fold- fuctuate from week to week. to juggle all their orders suc- trucks of E&R Campus Laun- enormous, 80,000 square foot paratory schools have really ed, and delivered on time. “Right now, they’re probably cessfully. “We’re able to pre- dry and Dry Cleaners driving building. “Before, we were been a niche this company has So, how exactly does the going to average between nine dict our growth every year, so across the Choate campus and washing the clothes in one found, a niche it’s been able to process of washing our school’s to twelve hours each day, be- we can try to set up reasonable stopping in front of various building and hampering them grow,” remarked Mr. Caveny. laundry work? The truck driv- cause school just started and schedules for everyone,” Mr. dorms. Every week, our laun- across to another building to In the past, E&R also used to ers, who are background- we get a lot more work in the Caveny explained. “Still, we dry bags are whisked away by dry them. It was very ineff- be a uniform rental company checked and drug-tested, are beginning of the year. Once don’t know how much work truck drivers to the E&R head- cient,” stated Mr. Caveny. and a retail dry-cleaning com- up at four in the morning. “We we’re past the beginning of the we’re going to have tomorrow quarters located in Manches- 2006 was also the year pany, but those two divisions tell each school that their bags school year, all these depart- until the end of the day today ter, New Hampshire. that E&R enhanced its ma- were soon dwarfed by the have to be out by 8 a.m., and, ments will be working eight- after pick-ups. All we know is According to Mr. Pat- chinery. A new washing ma- campus laundry division. In typically, these route represen- to ten-hour days.” Though the that we have to get all the work rick Caveny, the Director of chine was bought in an effort the 1990s, E&R started servic- tatives are doing deliveries be- workers have varying work done, because the students are Sales at E&R, the company to become more environmen- ing colleges and universities, fore pick-ups,” Mr. Caveny ex- hours week to week, Mr. Cave- expecting their laundry at a takes Choate students’ laun- tally-friendly. “When we put including Yale University and plained. “There are very strict ny stated that lay-offs rarely given time,” he admitted. dry to New Hampshire to be this machine in place, it saved Dartmouth College, and as of regulations about how many occur at E&R. In the future, E&R hopes washed and dried. However, us ten million gallons of water now, ninety-fve percent of hours a person can drive, and “It’s tough to orient the to continue expanding. This he also noted that E&R is usage in the frst year. We were the company’s business serves we follow them. By noontime company around the school year, about 400 Choate stu- environmentally conscious. already running very power- educational institutions. or so, these people are heading calendar. The labor forces dents signed up for E&R ser- “It’s not like we’re constantly ful machines compared to the “We’re servicing over back to the company.” constantly have to go through vices, up from around 350. driving from New Hamp- laundry machines in cam- 110 schools throughout New Once the laundry bags ar- times in which people who E&R also hopes to contin- shire to Choate. We actually pus dorms,” commented Mr. England, and we’ll have rive in the factory, workers want to count on forty hours ue exploring ways to improve have a depot right in Ham- Caveny. Moreover, the new about 13,000 students us- check in each load. Then, they will only get ten a week be- its operations. “It gets harder den, which fve trucks work machinery was so much more ing our services this school separate the laundry into two cause schools are all on break.” as you go on to fnd more out of. These fve trucks go effcient that “we were able to year,” Mr. Caveny estimated. nets – one for dark-colored Mr. Caveny admitted, “If meaningful things to do.” Mr. around local schools to pick turn down the dryer tempera- The services E&R offers are clothes and one for light- you’re in that job, and you’re Caveny stated. For example, up the laundry, and then we ture by twelve degrees and de- unique compared to its peer colored clothes. The checkers making ten to ffteen dollars “switching the whole feet to consolidate it all on a tractor- crease the time for the drying companies. “We have a lot of also take out any clothes that an hour, then you have to fnd biodiesel: there’s not enough trailer to transfer to New cycle by ten minutes,” he said. competitors since every town should be dry-cleaned and another job that doesn’t have biodiesel stations for us to do Hampshire.” He continued, The new E&R headquar- has a laundromat and a dry place them on another con- those weeks. So we do have that effciently. We’re push- “Because of our size, we’ve ters is a far cry from the more cleaner. But so far, no one has veyor belt. “A person in this some turnover that’s related ing our vendor to set up more been able to embrace things humble roots of the company. been able to do everything to job will check-in somewhere to the fuctuating schedules.” biodiesel stations so we could that are more effcient and The owner of a local laundro- the scale we do it,” explained around twelve to thirteen However, Mr. Caveny also not- maybe do that.” environmentally-friendly.” mat in Manchester founded Mr. Caveny. E&R has about bundles an hour,” Mr. Caveny ed that many workers enjoy The company’s focus on E&R Cleaners in the 1960s. 200 employees, including remarked. To keep track of the the work schedule, as they are Truelian Lee may be reached sustainability coincided with Phillips Exeter Academy was route representatives, offce clothes in every load, the com- able to spend more time with at [email protected].

Office 365 Group Spaces Met With Mixed Reviews

By Dagny Belak ’16 become more organized and at Choate that have social me- lose a valuable connection to Senior Reporter creating a central page for all dia accounts at varying levels the outside world. members of a club. of activity and impact. Choate Although some students As another year rolls One of the factors prompt- has an image to uphold, and feel that handing in their around, returning students ing the change was the need it is a lot easier on everyone to clubs’ social media accounts have started to notice changes to uphold Choate’s image and have streamlined content.” is a violation of privacy, around Choate’s campus. The reputation online. Ms. Sarah While not willing to call many feel that the change most glaring physical change Gordon, Assistant Director it an outright form of censor- will not have an impact on on campus may be the demol- of Communications for Web ship, Julie Tamura ’16, presi- the overall function of clubs. ishing of St. John Hall, but and Social Media, remarked, dent of the Japanese Club, Olivia Finemore ’16, presi- many students have also no- “All clubs should keep in pointed out, “I defnitely dent of Classics League, re- ticed the launch of Offce 365 mind that whether in name understand where the ad- marked, “Until the admin- Groups for clubs and orga- or not, they are representing ministration is coming from istration starts using these nizations. The initiative was Choate to the outside world because these social media group pages to police stu- introduced at the frst club through their pages and sites. accounts do represent Choate dents’ words, it is not a form leadership meeting at the be- It is important that we are all to the public, but I think that of censorship. Students are ginning of fall term with the thoughtful about how to best having some liberty to present still free to discuss any topic intent of replacing club social promote the Choate experi- ourselves to the public, and of their choice without any media pages with a Microsoft ence in that space.” not just the Choate commu- negative backlash.” central group system. The According to Devon Ber- nity, is not a bad idea.” Zemia Ms. Gordon also reiter- change was also meant to nsley ’16, co-editor-in-chief Edmondson ’16, a president ated that clubs may request Photo courtesy of Facebook facilitate better communica- of The Brief, “I feel that the of SAGE, agreed, saying, “I approval of their social me- Social media profles, such as Boar Pen’s Facebook account, will tion between the clubs and new Offce 365 groups are don’t think it’s a form of cen- dia accounts: “We would only now need to be afliated with the Communications Department. the Choate administration. At a great program to use for sorship, but I do think the edit a problematic post if the the meeting, student leaders clubs. There are a lot of issues group pages are a way for the adviser and or club leaders like it could be effective, but For many, the new group were advised to use the Of- with managing the program school to hold onto anything were unavailable to address I have had a few issues with space has been inconve- fce 365 groups as their sole though, and I feel that the that could potentially be seen it. This is some of the infor- it. Not everyone knew it was nient, whereas for others, platform for their clubs, or to Communications Department as controversial before the mation we share with clubs there apparently, so they the new program has pro- turn over their social media should be more communica- outside world sees it.” when they request approval did not know that I sent the vided a unifying platform for passwords to the Commu- tive with students about the Other students have ex- of a social media account.” group a message on Offce club members. Going for- nications Offce. This recent opportunities this program pressed their concerns that Now that clubs have 365.” Edmondson remarked ward, students hope to rely change has been received provides and the accessibility the Offce 365 groups are started to meet regularly, that Choate programs are more on and take advantage with mixed reviews. Some club leaders can gain from it.” not designed to reach out to some club leaders are report- less user-friendly than time- of these new group spaces. students call the change an Keziah Clarke ’16, also a alumni, and they worry that ing concerns with the new tested social media mega- act of censorship, and others co-editor-in-chief of The Brief, by switching from social me- system. According to Clarke, user sites like Tumblr, Face- Dagny Belak may be reached praise it for helping their club noted, “There are many groups dia to group pages, they will “Our Offce 365 group seems book, and Instagram. at [email protected].

molition this summer, the of the school’s efforts to in- New St. John greater Wallingford com- clude neighbors in ongoing Continued from Page 1 munity has been fairly sup- conversations. It was very portive of the construction. telling at the last planning istration has dealt with all “We’ve worked very closely and zoning meeting when the permits and the zoning and have formed a good one of our neighbors com- issues. Dr. Curtis admitted communication line with mented that this building that weather and supply are our neighbors through the was going to be a real asset certainly possible obstacles, process. We have had meet- to the community.” saying “Obviously it’s go- ings, listened to concerns, Therefore, although the ing to be a big building, so and tried to address those groundbreaking will begin there’s not just the brick concerns,” said Dr. Curtis. on Friday, October 9, the and the steel that’s being So far, the school has hoped new building to come will used. There’s the concrete to minimize disturbance, have many different aspects that’s going to be in there, and it has done a fairly good that the current SAC does and there’s the glass. All job. Dr. Curtis added that not have. Dr. Curtis noted those things have to be or- “As with any building proj- that this is mostly due to the dered, and there’s always an ect, there’s always going to efforts of Mr. James Yanelli, unknown with that. There be some disruption in the Director of Student Activi- are always some things short run, but I think that ties, saying “His thought- that they could proceed in our neighbors know that fulness and his ideas and another part of the build- were doing everything that the way he has been able to ing–you know if the glass we can to make it manage- reflect student input have is delayed, we could always able.” Mrs. Lorraine Con- been nothing short of inspi- work somewhere else–but if nelly, the Associate Direc- rational.” the steel is delayed, there’s tor of Communications Photo courtesy of Dr. Alex Curtis nothing you can do.” for Marketing and Media, Nathan Chang may The new St. John Hall will be a home for both day and boarding students, and will house Despite some minor dis- added that “Our neighbors be reached at several deans’ ofces, day student lounges, a new Tuck Shop, and various study rooms. turbances caused by the de- have been very appreciative [email protected]. Friday, OctOber 2, 2015 The ChoaTe News News | 3

AY ELLO TO HOATE S IRST EAR ACULTY S Hloves to write. In fact, he noted, C ’ Originally F a teacher, she- be-Y F excitement for the frst time “one of the reasons I came to gan to actively participate at when they realized they could Choate was not the quality that Choate by working part-time come to the i.d.Lab at any Choate represents, but it’s be- in the Admission Offce after time and work on any project cause here you can wear a lot of a few years. According to Mrs. that they want to try out.” different hats at the same time. Stahura, “It was fascinating To spark interest in the I can now write at my own pace meeting different students who i.d. Lab, Mr. Feldman has without having any pressure.” wanted to have this Choate ex- ordered new tools, machines, Mr. Robles offered one word perience.” She also added that and technology , and hopes of advice to the community: she fnds the process of seeking to “bring all sorts of student “Just be open-minded. Cho- students who ft Choate very projects to life and make rap- Mr. Yaser Robles ate is a very diverse commu- Mrs. Cynthia Stahura motivating, but also diffcult. Mr. Travis Feldman id prototyping easy and fun, Born and raised in Hon- nity, and when you’re open- Although many students Mrs. Stahura fnds welcom- Hailing from Portland, such as solder stations for duras, Dr. Yaser Robles joins minded, you allow yourself and faculty have seen her ing students to campus, discov- Oregon, the school’s new i.d. creating personal electronics, the HPRSS department and to learn more about a lot of already, Mrs. Cynthia J. ering their interests, and lead- Lab facilitator Mr. Travis sewing machines, and 3D im- teaches World History, United different cultures, and at the Stahura officially joined ing them to the opportunities Feldman has joined the Cho- aging cameras for iPads.” States History, and Contempo- same time you learn more the Choate faculty this year Choate offers very rewarding. ate community to promote For Feldman, a goal that rary Global Issues. Outside of about yourself”. as an admissions officer. She remarked that, “It is going utilization of the new i.d.Lab he hopes to accomplish is, the classroom, he also coaches “Overall I am very hap- Choate is not new for Mrs. to be a great experience being in the Lanphier Center. “to help students and faculty the boys’ thirds soccer team. py, and I think that Choate Stahura, and she has spent part of the school community At Choate, Feldman point- bring projects they’re working He is an adjunct adviser in is a unique, embracing, and eight years on campus living where we are proud of the in- ed out that a main highlight of on into life through the facili- Quantrell and currently lives family-oriented place,” Mr. in Homestead with Mr. Eric stitution and welcome new stu- his experience was during a ties and supplies we have in in Richardson house with his Robles added. Stahura, a college counselor, dents and families every year.” STEM Club meeting, when he the i.d.Lab.” wife. In addition, Mr. Robles —Victoria Li ’16 and their two children. —Jun Jang ’17 “heard students express their —Alex Needham

Ms. Jennifer Tuleja es of the Andrew Mellon Li- Ms. Kayla Cloud Ms. Cloud closed by say- Mr. Charlie Fuentes Spanish 250 and 400. In the The Andrew Mellon Li- brary more visible to the Cho- Ms. Kayla Cloud, a new ad- ing, “A community was re- A teacher both in the class- future, Mr. Fuentes hopes to brary has a new director: Ms. ate community by fostering dition to Choate’s English de- ally what I was looking for. I room and on the soccer feld, teach his students more about Jennifer Tuleja. Ms. Tuleja interconnectedness between partment and a native of Idaho, was looking for a place that Mr. Charlie Fuentes joins the Latino culture. “The students comes to Choate from an ex- the school’s curriculum, stu- graduated in 2014 from Wes- would allow me to explore Choate community as a new should take what they learned tensive background in library dents, faculty, and the library. leyan University with a degree both teaching and coaching Spanish teacher and the boys’ in the classroom outside and work, ranging from running She also hopes to update the in English. At Wesleyan, Cloud crew at the same time be- head varsity soccer coach. be able to apply that in life, not renowned research libraries library’s program with the rap- was also a dedicated member cause that is what I feel pas- Mr. Fuentes graduated from just in Spanish,” said Mr. Fuen- to providing revitalization for idly evolving times. of the crew team. sionate about.” Trinity College in 2008 with a tes. libraries at other schools. After —Lucas Ferrer ’17 At Choate, Ms. Cloud teach- —Victoria Li ’16 bachelor’s degree in econom- —Julie Tamura ’16 starting her career off at the es Introduction to Literature, ics and Hispanic studies. He Massachusetts Historical Soci- American Literature, and one previously taught Spanish at ety, she continued on to work section of Sophomore Semi- Worcester Academy for four at many other libraries at uni- nar. In the fall, she coaches the years before attending gradu- versities and private schools, intramural crew program, and ate school at the University of However, Ms. Tuleja recently in the spring she will coach the Connecticut, earning his mas- decided that she wanted to novice boys’ crew team. Ms. ter in International Studies and work with high school stu- Cloud is an adjunct adviser in concentrating in Latin Ameri- dents again. Ms. Tuleja hopes Bernhard House and lives on can and Latin Studies. Mr. to make the extensive resourc- campus in faculty housing. Fuentes is currently teaching

dents and parents had have an even more detri- Dr. Diamond ter, was the interim Director I have just felt so welcome.” New Policy to sign the Statement of mental effect where it adds of the Health Center for one With Dr. Diamond in Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 Understanding, in which to the exhaustion that the month prior to Dr. Diamond’s charge, the Health Center is second time, the student is the new policy was listed students face everyday.” Doctor, Dr. Diamond worked arrival. Ms. Klein was crucial considering changing some of assigned a Thursday morn- and explained. Moreover, In general, students— at a community health center in the process of transitioning its methods. “First I want to ing detention, and we also during form meetings at however reluctantly—seem in Clinton, CT. Before coming to a new doctor. Dr. Diamond learn how the place works. I notify the student’s parents. the start of the year, form to understand the changes in to Choate, Dr. Diamond spent praised Ms. Klein’s dedication: am already so impressed with The third time, the student deans went over the new the absence policy. Zev Nico- six years as the Director of “Karen has done an amazing the dedication on all levels. I’ll is assigned two weeks on responses to unexcused lai-Scanio ’18 observed, “In Student Wellness Services at job since Dr. Gardner left. She look into using the electronic Bounds, which is different absences and the redefined the end, I think the escalation Central Connecticut State Uni- has been the only prescribing health records a little more. I from the way the Bounds definitions of Bounds and of punishments will make it versity (CCSU). provider. She has been avail- do believe that we need to get used to work. Bounds in Restriction. Regarding the less stressful for the students Choate’s “truly integrated able 24 hours a day for one feedback and regular satisfac- this context means that a student reaction to this because, if absences are dis- approach to health care” drew month now.” tion assessments. What we student is confned to his or change, Mrs. Miller re- couraged, students won’t be Dr. Diamond here. He appre- Dr. Diamond experienced will probably do is some sort of her room on Friday and Sat- sponded, “I think students under the pressure of having ciates that the Health Cen- a warm welcome to cam- post-visit assessment surveys urday nights, for two weeks. were singularly sanguine no idea what’s going on in a ter can work so closely with pus from his colleagues. He and try to get as much feed- The fourth absence, the stu- about it after the form class. You can almost think dorm advisers and academic observed, “the staff here is back from as many people as dent receives two weeks of meeting. But I think the of it as trying to help stu- departments when determin- amazing.” He and Ms. Klein we can,” shared Dr. Diamond. Absence Restriction as well ramifications will become dents help themselves stay ing treatment options for stu- share several similarities. He hopes to attract “students as a Saturday detention for more obvious when push away from the habit of miss- dents. Dr. Diamond added, Ms. Klein noted that, “We who don’t know how to access each week. The ffth time, comes to shove, especially ing things, as the academic “My older child really beneft- have complementary roles. the Health Center’s services” the Absence Restriction is during winter term, when consequences of that are go- ted from all the support she We both are really interested or who are otherwise reluctant extended, and we begin to kids begin to cut class. But ing to be far more damaging got at Westover, so it started in education—that’s why we to go to the Health Center. discuss the possibility of ab- Sunday D clearly was inef- than having a detention.” really making me think about wanted to work at a school. I Dr. Diamond concluded, sence probation.” fective, and certainly not a He continued, “This policy the difference one can make at worked at a high school, and “My goal in student health Before, the first unex- deterrent for kids to miss is also coming from an angle a boarding school.” he worked at a college.” is that I like to see students cused academic absence their commitments.” of respect for others, as there His new job at Choate dif- Dr. Diamond and the be and remain healthy, and required students to attend Esul Burton ’16 shared are certain extracurricular fers from his previous jobs, trainers in the Athletic Center then be ready to learn. We Sunday D. From there, the her perspective on the new activities, like crew or scenes but Dr. Diamond seems to will be working closely to send are here so you are able to repercussions accumulat- policy: “At frst I was a lit- in plays, where you really have transitioned smoothly kids back and forth between stay in class and do as well ed. In general, the second tle sad that Sunday D was need each and every mem- and enjoyed his frst week. He the Health Center and the as possible. I feel really for- academic absence led to gone, but I understand why ber present. I think a part of refected, “There is so much trainers. “We are excited to be tunate to be a physician. It two weeks On Bounds; the the school decided to go in the reason behind the new to learn. I’m learning the sys- working with him!” expressed is a privilege, and it is even a third absence led to a meet- the direction that it did; absence policy is valuing non- tems and where things are. Emily Osterhout, an athletic bigger privilege to be a phy- ing with the student’s form the changed policy is much academic things more highly, However, the students have trainer. “He is very experi- sician at Choate. I really get dean and adviser, as well but part of it is also saying been wonderful. They have enced, nice, and knowledge- the sense of what an honor as two weeks on Absence “This policy is also that it’s not just an obligation been great to work with. I’ve able,” added Matt Pendleton, it is to be at Choate, and I Restriction; the fourth to a commitment: it’s also an met so many students from another athletic trainer. Dr. feel very lucky.” academic absence led to coming from an obligation to other people in different places with different Diamond remarked, “I have another meeting and a two- angle of respect the commitment.” interests. It’s been great.” gotten the nicest reception Varshini Kumar may week extension of Absence for others.” The new absence policy Ms. Karen Klein, Associate from students, staff, and fac- be reached at Restriction; and the fifth Zev Nicolai-Scanio ’18 is clearly trying to enforce Director of the Health Cen- ulty that I could ever imagine. [email protected]. academic absence warrant- the importance of individual ed a final meeting, another responsibility and commit- 2 weeks of Absence Re- more effective. I also really ment. Mpilo Norris ’18 com- striction, and 10 weeks on appreciate the fact that the mented, “I think the new pol- Absence Probation. How- frst time you miss a com- icy is trying to instill this idea ever, absences from non- mitment, you’re not penal- that you have to be respon- academic commitments, ized for it. I think everyone, sible, not just with academ- including athletic practices at some point in their Cho- ics, but with everything that and school meetings, were ate career, is going to miss you commit yourself to. It’s treated similarly, but in a a class, and it shouldn’t be important for the real world, more lenient approach. On treated as a big deal. I think where you have to make sure the student’s second non- it’s very reasonable that the that you’re living up to the academic absence, he or punishments get stricter af- expectations of your commit- she would only have anoth- ter the frst few strikes.” She ments, where there would be er Sunday D and would not also pointed out a potential no such thing as safety nets be put on Bounds. downside to this change: like Sunday D’s.” After the policy was “Most people sleep in not “For the simplicity of it,” amended over the sum- because they want to, but said Mrs. Miller, “just go to mer, all students and par- because they’re really tired, class.” ents were notified of this and I think taking away a Photo by Alex Ejimofor change. Prior to the stu- sleep-in sometimes hurts Haley Chang may be reached Dr. Christopher Diamond joins the Choate community as the new Director of the Health dents’ return, both stu- the students. It might just at [email protected]. Center, and he hopes to play an active role in the lives of both students and faculty. 4 | OpiniOns The ChoaTe News Friday, OctOber 2, 2015 The ChoaTe News WORN TO THE NUB: THE SinCE 1907

th CHALLENGES OF MENTAL ILLNESS 109 Editorial Board VOL. CIX Eduard Muñoz-Suñé ’16 NO. II Editor-in-ChiEf

news Graphics Stephanie Chan ’16 phOtOGraphy Sabrina Xie ’17 Saloni Jaiswal ’16 Arianna Gonzalez- Ariel Zhang ’18 Wagner ’16 By Lauren Lamb ’17 OpiniOns Staff Writer cOpy Michelle Bolt ’16 sOcial Media Lucas Ferrer ’17 Ryan Musto ’16 Bryce Wachtell ’17 Truelian Lee ’17 Varshini Kumar ’17 arts am too anxious to eat in Katherine Li ’17 Alexandra Brunjes ’16 circulatiOn Nathan Chang ’17 Iclass. I’ve held on to a I feel that the VIctoria Song ’17 Online Features piece of trash for a whole Choate com- Alan Luo ’18 Liv Elmore ’16 Rory Tait ’16 advisers meeting because I was munity and the Mr. Austin Davis spOrts Mr. Mike Peed too nervous to get up and wider world can Jack Tenney ’16 throw it out. When I walk regard mental illness as through the Dining Hall, a mere phase that teenagers SENIOR REPORTERS Hakeem Angulu ’16 Esul Burton ’16 Julie Tamura ’16 my bones feel weak, my endure. Dagny Belak ’16 Hannah Lemmons ’16 Jared Milazzo ’16 Alfredo Brilembourg ’16 Victoria Li ’16 Jack Shultz ’16 heart pounds in my chest, One problem with deal- and butterfies futter in ing with mental illnesses is look” is normal. STAFF Shrenik Agrawal ’17 Jun Jang ’17 Namsai Sethpornpong ’17 my stomach. I can’t hold a that they are often hard to Frequently, when we Maya Birney ’17 Lauren Lamb ’17 Jessica Shi ’17 Camila Borjesson ’17 Gabby LaTorre ’17 Haley Chang ’18 conversation without over- detect. We can be ignorant see students slump into Emilia Furlo ’17 Catherine Moore ’17 Eben Cook ’18 Illustration by Anika Zetterberg Rachel Hird ’17 Nicole Sellew ’17 Jackson Elkins ’18 analyzing the situation–I to these disorders. Let’s say periods of depression, few constantly speculate on a student breaks her leg. We of us consider that they come out about this ill- /choatenews @choatenews @choatenews whether or not the person see the cast, and we sym- might actually have a men- ness—it no longer seems wants to be there, talking pathize. She discusses the tal illness. We overlook the valid. “Other people have it Email us at: [email protected] || Call us at: (203) 697-2070 || Find us at: thenews.choate.edu to me. When I see someone problem with her coaches possibility that chemicals in worse off,” our depressed I might have to say hi to on and they, of course, give her our brains might be causing friend says to himself. LETTER TO THE EDITOR a path, I take a longer, side- time to heal. these long periods of de- Mental illnesses are dis- o the Editor: stepping route, even if I will On the other hand, when spair. “Just get passed that eases, not weaknesses. They T Last spring, around the time of my graduation from be late to class, to avoid any someone with depression exam,” we might say. “Ups are no one’s fault, but it is Choate, I couldn’t help but ask myself, “What is it, exactly, that uncomfortable interaction. feels so overcome with stress and downs are a part of our fault as a society and as a makes this place so great?” Soon enough, I landed on an answer: I am always too afraid to that she needs a reprieve, the crazy, stressed-out life school community that people the constant encouragement from faculty and fellow students ask for help at a store. If I’ve the symptoms and pain in- here.” suffering from these disorders alike to consider a situation from all sides before thoughtfully already placed my order at ficted is not always as read- We at Choate can some- feel like they have to suffer and confdently expressing one’s views, regardless of their pop- a restaurant, I can never ily obvious. This can lead times fall into the habit of alone. Mental illnesses are ularity and without fear of humiliation or retaliation. A recent go back to ask for anything society to brush off her con- using names of disorders treatable, but if we remain event at my college, Wesleyan University, reminded me what a more, regardless if I change cerns. A student may appear as adjectives, undermining ignorant about them, we post- gift that is in today’s often close-minded, dogmatic world. my mind. I worry over the as happy as ever, but, inter- the severity of the illnesses. pone the solution. Lately, there has been signifcant controversy at Wesleyan most miniscule things. I am nally, that student may be “You look so anorexic to- People at Choate should over a recently published opinion piece in The Argus, our stu- overly conscious of myself. breaking under the pressure. day,” someone will tell a girl never feel uncomfortable dent newspaper. The piece, titled “Why Black Lives Matter Isn’t Every time someone dis- In my experience, Cho- with a flat stomach. Anorex- asking to speak with some- What You Think,” questioned the legitimacy of the B.L.M. move- regards what I have to say, ate does not acknowledge ia, a serious mental condi- one about issues they’re fac- ment because of its connection to recent civil disruptions and I feel like a hole has been mental illnesses as much as tion that affects millions of ing, whether that be a friend, outbreaks of violence around the country. The author cited some ripped through my chest. I it should. In health class, I Americans each year, can teacher, stranger, or coun- statistics that were later proved to be misleading and, in some have said sorry more times was taught to learn the signs cause fatal health problems. selor at the Health Center. cases, simply wrong. in the past week than I can of a concussion after taking Moreover, a person suffer- We can’t simply tell people Since the article’s publication, much of the campus has been count. the IMPACT test, but no one ing from anorexia doesn’t to snap out of it. People don’t up in arms over. There have been calls for students to trash all When I consider all these told me how to watch for have to be extremely thin to deserve to suffer in silence. the copies of the paper they can fnd. Some people have demand- traits, I can never decide if I’m anxiety. Teachers explained have the disorder. To everyone out there ed that The Argus apologize and even retract the article. merely shy or if I’m stuck with what an eating disorder is, Choate students have a suffering with a mental ill- In my opinion, the anger and consternation felt by many of deep-seated anxieties. I do but I never heard them em- tendency to exaggerate their nesses, whether publicly or my fellow students is unwarranted. It is never right to publish know that I wish I could fnd phasize ways to seek relief. woes. “I’ve been feeling de- privately—remember, you misleading or incorrect facts, yet the Wesleyan student body more help in my search for When a girl starves her- pressed all week,” a student can fight it, and you can seems to be upset for little reason other than its most prominent answers. The world, it seems, self then binges then purges, might say after one bad mo- beat it. student publication publicized a minority, controversial opinion. is always letting me down. trying to reach some impos- ment. He ignores the fact Two days after the piece was published, The Argus ran a A mental illness is a real sibly ideal body, too many that someone at his lunch Lauren Lamb is a ffth front-page apology, as well as articles countering the views of illness. It is not a fad, it is of us fail to inquire about a table might actually be de- former from Weston, CT. the original piece. For many students, these actions were not not a punch line, and it is not disorder: we have all been pressed. This depressed She may be reached at enough. Lately, a petition to defund the newspaper has been cir- something to be ignored. But taught that this “model person now feels unable to [email protected]. cling, and the Student Assembly will soon consider whether or not to act on that request. The petitioners vow to keep removing copies of the paper unless The Argus meets certain ridiculous de- POLITICAL CORRECTNESS CAN mands—nothing short of intellectual blackmail. Essentially, much of the student body has been upset by an opinion piece from a student with an unfavorable (and, on the INHIBIT TACKLING GENDER ISSUES Wesleyan campus, minority) point of view, and is demanding that the paper do everything it can to repress his words. In my By Saloni Jaiswal ’16 ate community does not regu- tween gay and lesbian. When ing a society that is welcoming opinion, the demanding of an apology from the newspaper—and News Editor larly engage in serious conver- I came to Choate, I was deter- to those that have often been the article’s retraction—only reinforces the idea that political sations. Oh, how much easier mined to know more. I went at its fringes. In short, political correctness threatens civil liberty. hen I arrived at Cho- it is to keep one’s head down. out of my way to ask people correctness is all about being Whether you add a “more diverse” contingent of writers to Wate, I not only learned One hindrance seems to who were more educated in sensitive.” I agree that Choate the newspaper’s staff or throw away all copies of the paper, you the roots of the Spanish- be the fear of offending oth- those areas, even if it meant I students should be sensitive are serving the same purpose: to censor the unpopular opinion American war, the advantag- ers. Those who aren’t as in- was asking simple questions, towards others, regardless of expressed in the original op-ed. As a classmate pointed out, a es and disadvantages of free volved in these conversations such as, “What does queer their race, socio-economic sta- diverse group of writers (based on a variety of traits, including trade, and the conjugation – people such as myself, I ad- mean exactly?” or “Um, so tus, gender, and other distin- race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation) does not guaran- of Arabic verbs, but also the mit – worry that they might what does bisexual mean?” guishing traits. However, P.C. tee a diverse set of opinions. importance of creating and offend a particular body of culture can be intimidating to I echo the sentiments that Michael Roth, Wesleyan’s presi- sustaining conversations. I’m people, especially those in the P.C. culture can those who aren’t as educated dent, wrote in an open letter about the incident: “Censorship not referring to conversations LGBTQ community. Ask any- silence people about certain issues but want diminishes true diversity of thinking; vigorous debate enlivens with your best friend about one around Choate’s campus to be involved. The prevalence and instructs.” the new PGs on campus or about the difference between who want to have of P.C. culture can effectively Not only is there nothing wrong with a student putting forth about good T.V. shows. I’m the terms “transsexual” and an active role in silence the majority of people his opinion, but, indeed, such a simple act is a vital component referring to more substantial, “transgender” – chances are, conversations who want to take on an active to intellectual honesty. Recently, President Obama called college more candid, and more pro- 8 out of 10 people won’t know role in these conversations. students “coddled,” and he seems to be correct. My classmates found conversations. the answer. The education Though asking those ques- What is my solution? Have and I must understand that even if something is offensive, we do But here’s the thing: it we receive at Choate is, to a tions made me seem ignorant, good intentions, speak your not have the right to drown it out, especially in a newspaper that seems to me that when such certain extent, the problem. I forced myself to stretch my mind, and don’t be afraid to is supposed to represent the wide range of views that make up conversations occur (and they Perhaps we are trained to be comfort zone and ask them. I use incorrect terminology. any diverse institution. do, frequently), they’re initi- too sensitive. However, the also forced myself to voice my Play an active role in these The United States was founded upon principles of freedom, ated by the same group of stu- greater problem is that these opinions to friends, even if it conversations, even if you fear including free speech. Whenever we try to silence opinions, we dents. Do you know who I’m people who aren’t as knowl- meant unintentionally using judgment from others or if you are silencing someone’s liberty. We cannot allow this. talking about? Walk into any edgeable about gender are incorrect terminology. I wasn’t fear offending a close friend. Choaties, please listen: Each of you has the responsibility to SAGE, SMASS, or CDSA meet- too scared to be “politically focused on the criticisms I It’s possible to be sensitive stand up for the freedom of speech, including that of the press. I ing, and you’ll see a familiar incorrect.” would receive by not using the without using always using encourage you to speak up anytime you notice someone’s opin- set of faces sharing opinions. Political correctness (P.C.) proper terminology. Forget- the correct terminology. Those ion being silenced. And never silence your own; you never know These are the same people has found its way into the ting P.C. culture for a moment, who are always at the fore- how powerful your voice can be. who initiate conversations lives of Choate students, and I tried to use my weakness as front of these conversations, —Elliot Polur ’15 about gender equality in the its culture engenders fear and a strength, as an avenue to en- especially at Choate, seek the Dining Hall. This group com- frustration to those who want gage in an important dialogue. support of the periphery. And About The Choate News prises only a small portion of to actively participate in con- I’m not decrying P.C. cul- these people will open their Now in its 109th year, The Choate News is written, edited, and published the Choate community. The versations about these issues. ture — in many ways, it’s a arms to educate you. to cover events at the school and to offer a forum for opinions of signifcant in- rest of us, students and faculty Students fnd themselves un- positive force. Last week, for Those who reside on the terest to the Choate Rosemary Hall community. The Choate News is published alike, remain on the periphery. able to participate in discus- instance, Esul Burton ’16 used edges must lean into the dis- weekly on most Fridays while school is in session. The paper’s offces are located It might be true that the larger sions because they fear offend- this space to examine today’s cussion. Be sensitive; you’ll in the Library. Members of The Choate News editorial board can be contacted at Choate community is aware ing those who identify with a war on political correctness. become much more educated [email protected] or by telephone at (203) 697-2070. that it is important to talk certain gender or sexuality. According to Burton, political in these issues that are very Write for The Choate News about issues related to gen- Let’s take a look at my correctness is “treating other pertinent today. Interested students should attend an assigment meeting, held on most der (we spend hours talking own knowledge of gender and people with the dignity they Saloni Jaiswal is a sixth Mondays, at 6:45 PM, in the Lanphier i.d. Lab. To submit a letter to the edi- about diversity at the annual sexuality, which, to be candid, deserve. It’s about being aware former from Gadsden, tor or opinion piece, please email us at [email protected]. Opinion pieces Diversity Day and listen to is rather thin. Before Choate, of other people’s experiences, AL and is a News Editor represent the opinions of their respective authors and do not necessarily refect nationally renowned scholars I had a vague idea of what the respecting those experiences for The Choate News. the views of the editorial board. Unsigned masthead editorials represent the and activists such as Rosalind acronym LGBTQ stood for; all by using tolerant and under- She may be reached at view of the majority of the members of the editorial board of The Choate News. Wiseman). But the entire Cho- I knew was the difference be- standing language, and creat- [email protected]. OpiniOns: natiOn/WOrld | 5 Friday, OctOber 2, 2015 The ChoaTe News TODAY IN HISTORY: POLISH FORCES SURRENDER TO GERMAN ARMY, ENDING THE WARSAW UPRISING (1944) From the U.S. REACTS TO Foreign Desk IMMIGRANT CRISIS Catalonian Suces- By Jack Bergantino ’18 criticizes candidates like sion Standstill Opinions Writer Donald Trump for their rigid Catalonia, one of the stance. Clinton repudiates most prosperous re- he United States of the deportation of immi- gions in Spain, has been battling the central America is a nation that grants; she supports Presi- T Spanish government was founded by immigrants. dent Barack Obama, who has for the past three years There is not a single belief implemented programs that over its right to secede or religion that unifed its protect unauthorized indi- from the nation. On people; rather, diversity is vidual’s rights. Hillary Clin- September 26, Catalo- at the very foundation of ton has stated that “not one” nian separatists won American culture. As the Republican candidate sup- a narrow majority of 2016 presidential election ports a path to citizenship. parliamentary seats in draws nearer, candidates are In response, Republican can- the regional election; however, they did not discussing the issue of im- didate Jeb Bush has called Photo courtesy of The New York Times win the majority vote, migration thoroughly. The Clinton out for fip-fopping Migrants aboard a crowded raft arrive in Lesbos, Greece. and will continue in estimated number of undoc- between stances. He men- their battle for suces- umented immigrants within tioned that Clinton had ini- sion. the United States is roughly tially supported sending “un- 11.4 million people, which is accompanied minors” back WORLD MUST AID REFUGEES Hundreds of approximately four times the to their home countries and Inmates Escape Central African population of Connecticut. voted for an amendment that By Dylan Staford ’16 enna. On August 24, citizens have only allowed 1,500 of The immigration situation is stopped immigration reform set fre to a house in Germany them into the country. Ger- Republican Jail Opinions Writer On September 28th, at a looming problem, but few while she was a senator. Thus, that was prepared to tempo- many, by contrast, received least 500 inmates es- have devised an effective it is clear that the candidates’ fter months of apathy, we rarily house refugees. These 154,000 refugee applications caped a Central African plan to address it. stances on immigration vary, Aare fnally paying atten- are only a couple of examples in the frst half of this year Republic jail. At least Republican candidate suggesting that it is not a par- tion to the ongoing refugee of the several such tragedies to alone. Turkey houses 1.9 42 were killed following Donald Trump has been very tisan issue. crisis that has been taking occur in recent months. million Syrian refugees, and the prison break. Over vocal on his stance on im- As a member of a country place in Europe this year. Me- Frankly, it’s hard not to Lebanon, with only four mil- 60 high-level convicts migration. Mr. Trump spe- created by immigrants and dia outlets are giving Syrian wonder where our human- lion residents, has over 1.1 from both the ex-Seleka cifcally objects to birthright governed by immigrants, I refugees and desperate mi- ity has gone. When did we million refugees. rebellion and the anti- citizenship, which states profoundly object to those grants the focus they deserve, decide that refugees weren’t as We have made important Balaka group escaped. that once illegal immigrants who discourage immigra- and we are fnally beginning worthy of life as the rest of us steps forward, but they simply Nepal Suffers Fuel give birth on U.S. soil, their tion to the United States. The to talk about our collective are? Why do we value notions aren’t enough. Last week, the Shortage child automatically gains the creation of a wall is one of the responsibility to ensure that of citizenship and nationality Obama administration an- On Monday, Nepal rights of a United States citi- worst symbols a politician the world’s refugees are out of over the livelihoods of people nounced that it would aim to began rationing fuel zen. Trump believes a system could use, closing a country’s harm’s way. faced with insurmountable give entrance to 10,000 Syr- to consumers. Trucks should be implemented to doors on the rest of the world. A few weeks ago many odds? ians in the next year. Secre- attempting to carry fuel deport all illegal immigrants. The United States would dis- were heartbroken by the pho- tary of State John Kerry said from India to Nepal He proposes the construc- avow a message that it once tographs of three-year-old 2.5 million the United States would raise have been blocked tion of a wall between the wholeheartedly embraced: Aylan Kurdi washed ashore on There were 2.5 million its refugee admission limit to from doing so since last week. While Nepalese United States and Mexico that every person, no matter a Turkish beach. A picture of Syrian refugees around the 100,000 in 2017. However, officials say that India to deter undocumented im- creed, race, nor religion, has his young, lifeless body on the world in 2013. The U.S. we can’t continue to sit by as took in just 36 of them. has caused the short- migrants from attempting the right to become a United white sands was a poignant thousands of people drown age by blocking trucks to enter the United States. States citizen. However, I reminder of the horror expe- Our politicians tell us that in the Mediterranean, perish attempting to cross the His plan is to make Mexico do think that it is unfair to rienced by those simply seek- the U.S. has done more than along the Hungarian border, border, Indian officials pay for the wall’s installation people who have worked ing better lives. In response anyone else has on this mat- and are denied their dignity in blame protests in Nepal as compensation for Mexico hard to earn citizenship to to his photo, many retweeted, ter. Carly Fiorina said, “The port cities. for the issue. sending their “criminals, allow illegal immigrants to ranted, and raged. Many Europeans need to continue We can’t blame a single drug dealers, and rapists” have an automatic right to Americans condemned the to step up,” and that “they country for its faulty actions NASA Discovers Flowing Water on over the border. Carly Fiori- citizenship. Children should European Union for its failure have not done as much as the or its inaction. Instead, we Mars na, another Republican can- not be held accountable for to act, and lamented the state United States has done on that must acknowledge the issue NASA researchers have didate, disagrees with many their parents’ actions, but I of our world. front.” Bobby Jindal reminded and recognize our role in cre- found flowing water on of Donald Trump’s ideas. She believe that increased border Now, with each passing us that, “We are already the ating it. Europe must cooper- the surface of Mars by is in favor of birth-right citi- patrol would largely prevent day, we hear of another out- most compassionate and gen- ate to more equitably share examining light waves zenship because she believes these occurrences from hap- rage. We’ve seen Italy turn erous country in the world.” the burden of incoming refu- from dark streaks on that children should not be pening. At the same time, the away infatable rafts packed And Donald Trump declared gees, and countries that are the planet’s surface. punished for the choices of federal government needs to full of migrants. We’ve wit- that he’d “love to help, but we well-equipped to accept more Many believe that the their parents. Moreover, Fio- design a more comprehen- nessed Hungary close its bor- have our own problems.” migrants, like the U.S., must discovery of liquid wa- ter on the planet could rina thinks that a wall would sive way for immigrants to ders to stop the fow of hope- The facts, however, point accept more migrants. mean that microbes or be largely ineffective and in- gain citizenship. The United less refugees. We’ve watched to a very different story. Ac- This isn’t some sort of uto- other forms of life may stead emphasizes the impor- States, long defned by its as the nation put up barbwire cording to the United Na- pian dream. We can accept exist on Mars’s surface. tance of increased border se- approach to immigration, fences, much like those used tions High Commissioners more refugees if we have the curity. She advocates for the should continue to offer a to keep prisoners in jail or to for Refugees, there are more will to do it. We are a nation At Least One Killed use of technology to control route to citizenship so that prevent zoo animals from es- displaced people around the of immigrants — an amal- in Peruvian Protests the numbers of immigrants it will remain, to paraphrase caping. We’ve observed a a world than any other time gamation of peoples who, at At least one person was coming into the country. the 18th-century, French- journalist, in pursuit of great since World War II. Yet, the one point or another, simply killed, and 13 people Democratic candidate American writer Crèvecœur, footage and an eye-catching United States has done very wanted better lives. These were wounded, in a protest in central Peru. Hillary Clinton has had the world’s great asylum. headline, repeatedly tripp little to help. There were refugees wish for the same. The conflict in Challhua- multiple positions on the is- families crossing the border 2.5 million Syrian refugees huacho, a small mining sue over the past several de- Jack Bergantino is a fourth into Hungary. around the world in 2013. Dylan Stafford is a sixth town, started when locals cades. Her most recent belief former from Cromwell, This month, seventy-one The U.S. took in just 36 of former from Albuquerque, demanded that MMG is that everyone deserves CT. He may be reached at migrants were found dead in them. Now, there are four NM. He may be reached at Ltd. hire more regional the right to citizenship. She [email protected]. an abandoned truck near Vi- million refugees, and we [email protected]. workers.

NEED FOR DIVERSITY IN MEDIA REPRESENTATION

By Ellen O’Rourke ’19 can’t seem to get over that tiful people, then we begin media depicts as the norm, Opinions Writer line.” In her speech, Davis to believe that they are the although many of us have highlighted a major flaw only beautiful people. It hoped that this wouldn’t be n September 20th, in media by noting that it isn’t an assumption we out- the case. During the Emmys, O2015, acclaimed ac- is impossible for women of wardly make; it is an idea the host, Andy Samberg, re- tress Viola Davis made color to win awards for roles we internalize after years of peatedly joked about the history; at the 67th Emmy that do not exist. TV shows exposure to the media’s ex- issue of diversity in the me- Awards, Davis became the and movies rarely depict a clusive ideals of beauty. dia. Since this year’s Emmys frst African-American ac- diverse group of people, and had the most diverse group tress to win the Emmy for thus do not provide equal People of diverse of nominees in Emmy his- leading actress in a drama. opportunities for actors and backgrounds tory, Samberg joked, “Rac- actresses of different demo- ism is over!” However, he should be shown We need to graphics. then said, “Don’t fact check have a more We are all influenced as the norm. that.” Samberg’s joke high- by what surrounds us, and lights the fact that although comprehensive this includes the media. TV We need to have a more diversity has been repre- idea of beauty. shows, movies, magazines, comprehensive idea of sented more, there is a long and other forms of media beauty, one that recognizes way to go before different Viola Davis called for all seek to show us some and promotes all types of people are all represented more diversity in the me- sort of ideal. If we only see a beauty, regardless of race, equally. There is still much dia in her Emmy accep- certain group of people be- sexual orientation, abil- that needs to be done to end tance speech. She began the ing showcased as the lead ity status, and other social prejudice in the media, but speech with a quote from roles, we will believe that identifiers. at least we have begun to

Harriet Tubman, “‘In my those people represent a Photo courtesy of Vibe The Harriet Tubman recognize the need for di- mind, I see a line, and over norm. However, people of Viola Davis proudly holds her award after giving her speech. quote which Viola Davis versity in media representa- that line I see green fields diverse backgrounds should used during her speech is tion. and lovely flowers and beau- be shown as the norm. In ognize people of different Media, particularly the from the 1800s, yet it is still tiful white women with their real life, there is much more races, religions, sexual ori- fashion industry, influences very relevant today. We still Ellen O’Rourke is a third arms stretched out to me to diversity than there is rep- entations, economic back- the way that we see beauty. undervalue excellence and former from Boston, MA. get over that line but I can’t resented on our television grounds, and other forms of If thin, white women are al- beauty when it comes from She may be reached at seem to get there no how. I screens. We need to rec- diversity. ways depicted as the beau- anyone outside of what the [email protected]. 6 | Features The ChoaTe News Friday, OctOber 2, 2015 LET’S IT’S A BIRD... IT’S A PLANE... TALK TRY A NEW TASTE IT’S SUPER BLOOD MOON! IN OWN By Gabby T LaTorre ’17 STUDY Staff Reporter By Zev Nicolai-Scanio ’18 SPOTS Reporter Tired of your same old weekend restaurant rotation? By Rachel Hird ’17 On Sunday night the Want to change it up, but are unsure of other options? Well, Staff Reporter 27th of September, students look no further! Here are two options—one sweet and one sa- and faculty headed out to vory—to explore the next time you’re out and about. How easy is it to fnd a good observe the lunar eclipse. study space in 458 acres of For nearly three hours, over Sweet: Alyssa’s Cakery land? We’re here to help. 30 students participated in a The What: Asking someone to Garden Party? Trying to fnd Best Places viewing hosted by Mr. Doug a birthday cake for your friend? Check out Alyssa’s Cakery 1. Library study rooms, where Wolff, Choate astronomy for custom cakes or cupcakes. The bakery also has a standing the only sound is the juniors and physics teacher. Mr. menu chockablock with delectable treats. An adorable bakery hitting their heads on the wall. Wolff and his wife, Mrs. flled with pastel hues and over 45 favors of cupcakes, it’s the 2. Library personal desks. Lynn Wolff, aimed two por- perfect place to go when cupcakes at Mr. D’s just aren’t cut- Nothing’s personal about twen- table telescopes and the ting it for you. There are even two featured seasonal favors ty other people monitoring main observatory telescope each month (October favors are classic fall: Apple Cider and each other’s bathroom activity. at the moon for the viewing Pumpkin Spice). Alyssa’s also sells mochi, a Japanese dessert 3. Lanphy study rooms. You of this astronomical event. of pounded sticky rice and ice cream flling. Shaped into a know you can’t screw around The clear sky made for ball, this bite-sized sweet is not to be missed. Opened in 2012 because students and faculty excellent viewing conditions. by its namesake Alyssa, this bakery is cozy and cute. are constantly peering in. Plus, Many students took advan- The Where: A bit of a hike, Alyssa’s has relocated from its there’s access to frappes and tage of the opportunity to Photo courtesy of Kathryn Cooke previous location next to Vinny’s Deli and is now on Center Bernhard and Tenney students marked the once-every-18- chocolate croissants. Street just past the Flower Shoppe near Knuckleheads. Make years occurence by howling from their dorms. 4. Outside. If you feel like The only sunlight a right after you pass Half Moon, the Tavern, and TD Bank. roughing it, you can do your AP the earth, and the moon ing reddish ring of light en- The Verdict: Totally worth the hike to satisfy your sweet Robotics homework on one of that reaches the such that the moon is en- circling the disc of the dark- tooth. Or, to put it another way, should Alyssa’s be nominated Choate’s benches. moon has traveled veloped by the earth’s full ened side of the Earth. for the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars? I vote yes. The one Worst Places through Earth’s shadow. The only sunlight Even among lunar eclips- downside is the shop’s slightly inconvenient hours. The bak- 1. Lanphy Café. Even if you atmosphere. that reaches the moon in this es, Sunday’s astronomical ery is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Tuesdays through get lucky and there’s no hy- confguration has traveled event takes prominence be- Thursdays it closes at 3:30 p.m.—smack in the middle of our per mass of students watching through the Earth’s atmo- cause it occured during a afternoon activities. Weekends are your best bet: Alyssa’s TV, conversations will always photograph the relatively sphere. Because atmospher- perigee full moon—when a keeps the oven on until 6:00 p.m. on Fridays and until 2:00 break your train of thought. rare event either through ic scattering and absorption moon is both full and closest p.m. on Saturdays. Never miss a sweet fx again. You’ll leave with a lot of info on the telescopes or with tripod remove or disperse the light to the earth in its orbit. That the people around you, but no mounted cameras. Several with shorter wavelengths, this event occured within a Savory: The Library homework done. students expressed their ex- the light’s composition is few hours of the totality of The What: Serving an interesting mix of American, Medi- 2. For day students, the ride citement at seeing the moon skewed toward the red end the eclipse made the moon terranean, and Portuguese dishes, The Library is the place home with a blasting radio. through a telescope for the of the visible spectrum, thus appear larger and brighter in to be if you’re in the mood for tapas. Tapas range from fve Kanye: 1. Homework: 0. frst time. giving lunar eclipses their the night sky. Such a unique to twelve dollars. Entrees are a little more than double that. 3. The infamous Humanities In addition to being a characteristic color. If one study break will not be avail- Pricier than Archie’s but less expensive than J. Christian’s, basement. You won’t encoun- pleasant viewing experience, of the students at Sunday’s able again for Choate stu- The Library is a happy medium. The venue is defnitely a little ter anyone else down there, but lunar eclipses demonstrate viewing had been standing dents until 2033. fancier than the usual Wallingford hangouts, but there’s no no quiet is worth running into important scientifc prin- on the moon and looking need to dress up. Perfect for a Parent’s Weekend dinner or a the creatures that lurk. ciples. A total lunar eclipse back towards Earth during Zev Nicolai-Scanio may break from the dining hall, The Library offers customers the 4. In the PMAC during school occurs when there is com- the totality of the eclipse, be reached at pick of a more formal or casual dining area. Located in what meeting. It just never works. plete alignment of the sun, they would have seen a glow- [email protected]. used to be Wallingford’s public library, the self-proclaimed classic bistro prides itself on incorporating the atmosphere of the 1899 building. Completely renovated, the restaurant HE IEW FROM MY retains the feeling of antiquity. Almost like traveling back in T V time, The Library fuses a modern twist and a glimpse of his- torical Wallingford. BEDROOM WINDOW The Where: Yes, you’ve probably seen it—that building next to Mr. D’s that seemed to take ages to get redone. The clos- Friday, 7:00 a.m. est eating establishment in relation to Choate: distance is no Four guys. One tractor. Still a lot of dirt. excuse not to come! One guy: “If you dig too far, you’ll hit the building!” The Verdict: If you’re willing to switch up the usual routine Another guy: “I know what I’m doing, Tom! I’ve been doing and shell out a little more cash, it’s nearby and a refreshing this for 25 goddamn years!” twist. Check it out with your parents in a couple of weeks—or why wait? Check it out tonight. Grace Tully ’16 Bungalow 202 Gabby LaTorre may be reached at [email protected] Pounds and Pounds of Pumpkin CONNECTING THE TOTS Growers hoped to squash the competition at Babies, babies, babies! In recent months, a host of Choate faculty members could only wonder what Durham Fair’s giant pumpkin contest their newborns would look like. Can you match the adorable results with their lucky parents?

By Kristen Altman ’18 specifcally for the exhibit, published on their website, 1 A Reporter adding “They’re almost as www.team-pumpkin.org. big as the cows.” Indeed, the The article continued, “and… Held annually during the pumpkins were indisput- we also have seedlings ready last weekend of September, ably large; David Parente’s to plant for all. Not just the Durham Fair, also known prizewinning pumpkin was any old seed, but prize win- as Connecticut’s largest agri- measured at 1,706 pounds, ning seeds.” Team Pumkin Cooper Mrs. Catherine and Mr. Mike Velez cultural fair, has remained making it one of the largest elaborated, “Several of our a hub of entertainment for pumpkins in Connecticut. new growers have been very residents of the Durham Compared to normal pump- successful and harvested the 2 B area and beyond. Attractions kins, which weigh a measly bounty of their hard work.” range from roller coasters to 15 to 20 pounds, that num- The seeds that Team Pump- fried dough to Craig Morgan ber seems particularly as- kin writes of are called Dill’s concerts, giving Choaties tounding. Parente’s pump- Atlantic Giant seeds. They an opportunity to sample a kin is about 700 pounds are distributed at no cost at wide variety of experiences heavier than a large horse, every major pumpkin weigh- Theo Mrs. Kim and Mr. Kevin Norman not usually found in the Stu- and about the same weight ing event, such as the Dur- dent Activities Center. But as a smart car. ham Fair, where pumpkin 3 C the fair’s most striking dis- enthusiasts are able to then play isn’t any of these popu- The prizewinning plant and garden to their lar student attractions: it is pumpkin weighed heart’s desire. the giant pumpkin competi- While planting pump- tion. 1,706 pounds. kins may prove to be a chal- Enclosed in a small lenge on Choate campus, Sequoia Cielo Dr. Zeynep Isvan and Mr. Ulysses Andrews building on the outskirts of With those impressive where garden space is lim- the fair lies some of nature’s numbers in mind, let’s ex- ited to specifc areas such as most fascinating squash. amine a question pertinent the Kohler Environmental 4 D Through the Durham-spon- to Choaties everywhere: how Center, it might be worth the sored competition, farm- can we grow similar pump- effort. Competitions such as ers from Connecticut and kins at Choate? According the Durham Fair’s weigh- beyond are challengened to to Team Pumpkin, a team off offer a total of $7,400 grow the heaviest pumpkin, of farming enthusiasts dedi- in prize money alone. Of the majority of which weigh cated to encouraging the course, money isn’t every- Eloise Mrs. Jessica Cuni and Mr. Tim Applebee over 1,000 pounds. These growth of giant pumpkins, thing. As Team Pumpkin pumpkins are weighed, there is no secret fertilizer sagely states, “There is only 5 E judged, and displayed in or growing technique that one ‘frst place,’ but a giant Durham during the four cultivates large pumpkins; pumpkin of any size is some- days of the fair. instead, the main factor af- thing to be proud of.” “All of the pumpkins fecting pumpkin growth is were bigger than I am!” ex- the seed type. “There are lots Kristen Altman may claimed Maya Scandinaro of free seeds to grow [giant be reached at Owen Mrs. Amanda and Mr. Andrew Arcand

[email protected]. ’18, who went to the fair pumpkins],” Team Pumpkin 5-C 4-A; 3-D; 2-E; 1-B; Answers: FridAy, OctOber 2, 2015 The ChoaTe News Arts And Leisure | 7

INSTAGRAM OVEMENT NSPIRES MNew accounts use the photoI platform to document under-represented communities

By Simran Sachdeva ’19 and intentions behind the Reporter movement are good,” he said, adding, “Photography always Instagram, an app that holds a certain risk of portray- a large portion of the Choate ing things in a different light student body uses, usually than what is true in reality. consists of feeds with selfes, The very concept of photogra- snapshots of delicious des- phy is that you take a picture serts, and artistic photographs and in that very picture you of the beach. Though Insta- are showing the audience what gram was created for amateur you want them to see, and in photographers to upload their doing that you are excluding photographs and share them parts of the bigger picture. with a community, recently, This makes me worry about a group of photographers de- the ability to photograph these Photo by Choate Flickr cided to change what is con- people without inaccurately Anna Hackett ’16 sings with her female acapella group, Lilith, during Choate’s annual Club Fair in early September. sidered the norm and begin portraying communities.” a movement. Instead of shar- Namsai Sethpornpong ing meals and vacation pho- ’17, another head of the Cho- ACAPELLA HOLDS JOINT AUDITIONS tos, they used Instagram to ate Photography Club, liked document under-represented the idea. “It is so cool that By Namsai Ibrahima Mbaye ’16, a chuckles Mbaye. “It’s probably gotiated to make sure so that communities. Their accounts there are photographers who Sethpornpong ’17 three-year senior in the Maiye- the hardest test there is.” everything was fair. However, are flled with photographs of use social media as a tool to Staff Reporter ros, outlines the male audition During callbacks, the stu- when we couldn’t make a de- people in these communities, raise social awareness.” process in detail: “We start off dents are taught a song. “After cision on a person, we let him along with their pets, their The use of photography Acapella. Choate acapella. with a range test, where we play we taught them the song, we choose between the groups.” homes, and their families. with the intention to make It’s always been a thrill for up the octave to see how high asked them to practice it. We Kay Ingulli ’18, a new- a difference is not a foreign those of us cheering offstage or low you can go.” This range then walked around and lis- ly accepted member of the “Photography concept to Rebecca Bern- as the Whimawehs, Liliths, test is followed by a test in tened to who was fat. It’s actu- Whimawehs, says, “I’m really ex- stein ’16, the third head of Maiyeros, Bella Cantos, or which returners play different ally kind of funny: we put our cited to be a part of the Whims. holds certain risk.” Choate Photography Club Kaprophones dazzle the crowd chords to see if the student ears really close to their mouths We haven’t had too many prac- Ibrahima Mbaye ’16 and someone who has also with their charisma and lyrical can identify the three differ- and make them a little uncom- tices yet because it’s the begin- made an impact through energy. The week of Septem- ent notes within the chord. fortable,” Mbaye laughs. “Then, ning of the year, but it already These accounts aim to photography. Bernstein was ber 3 marked annual acapella “After the chord test, [the we make our decisions.” feels like I’m a part of a family.” showcase people usually frst introduced to service auditions, when students from returners] play some really Maya Iyer ’16, the presi- Jaiveer Khanna ’17, a Kap- forgotten and highlight the through photography dur- every form sing their hearts weird sounding chord pro- rophone, says “There was a lot diversity of the world’s com- ing her sophomore year on out, hoping to become a part of gressions that the student “It already feels like of great talent at auditions and munities. In order to raise Choate Community Service Choate’s acapella community. has to sing to test how com- I’m part of a family.” I’m really excited to see how awareness about these ac- day, when, instead of pack- This year, the groups fortable he is with different Kay Ingulli ’18 everything turns out. We’ve counts, Getty Images teamed ing meals, she took pictures. joined forces and held au- sounds,” explains Mbaye. got a great year ahead of us.” up with Instagram to give Inspired by that event, she ditions together. Maiyeros The student then performs dent of the only coeducational Iyer remarks on the beauty photographers a $10,000 paired up with Ms. Pashley, President Evan Robison ’16 his solo. After this, he is chal- acapella group on campus, the of joint auditions: “It shows grant and the opportunity Choate’s Director of Com- explains, “This year we’ve done lenged with the Scream Test: Bella Cantos, explains the ne- that we’re not separate groups, to learn from notable pho- munity Service, and photo- a really good job at working to- “We play a note on the piano, gotiating process: “The girls but we are just a group of peo- tographers. More than 1,200 graphed community service gether during auditions. All the and we tell them to memorize who audition get preferences ple who really love to sing. It’s entries from photographers events in Wallingford. female groups did their audi- that note. We make a ton of for what groups they’d like to an acapella community.” in 190 different countries ap- Bernstein said, “Through tions together and all the male noise by banging the drums be in, and we took that into plied, and the winners were my project, I think people saw groups did their auditions to- and screaming. We then ask consideration when we made Namsai Sethpornpong Ismail Ferdous of Bangla- that Choate and Wallingford gether. We saved a lot of stress them to give us back the note our decisions.” may be reached at desh, Adriana Zehbrauskas have a mutually benefcial re- for those auditioning.” the way we gave it to them,” Robison adds, “We ne- [email protected]. of Brazil, and Dmitry Mar- lationship, and that there are kov of Russia. You can fnd a lot of people in town and a their work through their In- lot of ways to get involved.” BLIND ARTIST stagram accounts, which are The use of photography in @afterranaplaza, @dcim.ru, order to beneft the commu- and @adrianazehbrauskas. nity is remarkable, and pho- SEES PAINT On campus there were a tographers—both at Choate By Camila Borjesson ’17 not visualize color itself, he variety of reactions to these and in the world—are taking Staff Reporter still possesses an intact light photographs. Ibrahima Mbaye a step in the right direction. perception, which strengthens ’16, one of the heads of Cho- People often dismiss with his ability to recognize light Simran Sachdeva may ate Photography Club, had incredulity the famous story of sources and thus paint scenes be reached at a mixed reaction. “The ideas music composer Ludwig van more accurately. In addition, [email protected]. Beethoven, who lost his hearing Bramblitt has discovered that yet continued listening to his his sense of touch allows him own productions by feeling the to recognize the texture of the ANNETT HO ’18: NEW AND NOTE-WORTHY vibrations of the instruments. It different oil paints. can be hard to believe that any- Bramblitt possesses syn- Using her violin, new 4th former Ho has is already making a musical mark one could transcend the senses esthesia, a condition in which like this, but parallel stories music, a main source for inspi- By Nicole Yao ’18 is doing an outstanding job ings through music.” Mr. Ven- suggest that artists will fnd a ration for the artist, reminds Reporter leading the orchestra.” tre agreed: “Music is a release, way. Painter John Bramblitt, him of colors. For Bramblitt, While other students may if you will, from the stress of for instance, has proved against listening to Mark Ronson and Only three weeks into be playing sports, Ho spends doing academic work.” all odds that if one’s dream to Bruno Mars’s “Uptown Funk” the school year, Annett Ho much of her time after school In Ho’s free time, she paint is big enough not even produces a little orange and a ’18 has already left her mu- practicing the violin. “It’s likes to play with her toy blindness can preclude success. little blue at the beginning of sical mark on the Choate taught me a lot about time poodle and watch Thai dra- From afar, Bramblitt’s the song, followed by purple Arts program. Ho, a new management,” she said. “It’s mas. She also enjoys shop- paintings depict mundane mixed with yellow when the sophomore from Taipei, taught me to concentrate ping for clothes and going scenery with vibrancy yet unex- vocals start. The contrast he Taiwan, is a violinist with better. I’ve learned to set my out with friends. plored. However, what makes hears between the voice and talent far beyond the nor- went busking, or playing goals straight and not to pro- Ho is looking forward to them more remarkable is the the base can be equated to mal high school student, an in the streets, with her vio- crastinate, especially before several musical endeavors, fact that Bramblitt is blind. Al- contrast between color tones ability that is evident in her lin. “It was really fun!” she competitions.” Ho also at- such as competing in a con- though he had not previously that he paints. playing for the Choate Sym- shared. “I made $150.” tends Julliard pre-college on certo competition. Though wished to pursue art as a ca- Bramblitt is the epitome phony Orchestra and Arts Although Ho frst learned the weekends. “On Fridays, I she is not sure what she reer, after his disability set in of overcoming the odds and Concentration Orchestra. how to play the piano, her take the train to New York,” wants to do with her musi- it became his dream as he re- pursuing a path not expected Ho has always had a pas- focus is now directed solely she explained, describing her cal ability in the future, Mr. gained inspiration and his oth- or even thought possible, and sion for music. At three years on the violin. At Choate, Ho weekly routine. “I get there, Ventre believes that she er work options rapidly closed. serves as an inspiration to all. old, she began taking piano is one of the principle violin- rehearse, take lessons, and “could very easily become a But how does he man- lessons after hearing her ists in the symphony orches- then come back on Sundays.” concert violinist and play in age to obtain such vivid color Camila Borjesson may older sister play. When she tra. She also participates a major symphony orches- combinations without seeing be reached at was six, she was inspired by in the Arts Concentration “Music is an tra.” Though her future may the results? Although he can- [email protected]. Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” to chamber orchestra and a escape for me.” take her to larger concert learn how to play the violin. Mendelssohn trio. halls, for now the Choate A year later, she started play- “She’s a fne violinist,” Annett Ho ’18 community should look for ing the fute. Mr. Phil Ventre, conductor Annett playing First Violin When she was young- of the Choate Symphony Or- Although this can be ad- in the Choate Symphony Or- er, Ho would often play in chestra, said in regards to mittedly stressful, especially chestra as well as in the Arts charity concerts. “I raised Ho. “She has a great deal of on top of academic work, Ho Concentration Orchestra – money for Save Thailand musical ability, instinct, and sees music as a soothing en- she’ll undoubtedly leave a and the Children’s Heart aptitude.” He added that Ho, deavor. “Right now, I feel like lasting impression. Foundation,” she recalled, who is also the concertmas- music is an escape for me,” “and for several dog shel- ter of the Choate orchestra, she said. “When I need to be Nicole Yao may be reached Photo by DiggerTech ters.” This past summer, Ho “plays with precision and alone, I can express my feel- at [email protected]. Bramblitt can determine color by the textures of his oil paints. STheport Choate NewsS

Friday, October 2, 2015 ON THE SIDELINES Field Hockey Scrapes Past Ethel Walker, 4-3 WITH CHARLIE FUENTES season is being able to con- nect and come together as a By Jackson Elkins ’18 for four years, I thought I cohesive Wild Boar unit to Staff Reporter wanted to get away from overcome adversity. Mar- teaching for a while, and shall said, “Coming off a With no losses to his then I was asked if I want- week of a lot of sicknesses name this year, and a hard- ed to do this graduate pro- and injuries, we had to working, enthusiastic gram. As the program was work really hard as individ- squad at his hand, Coach winding down, I was look- uals and come together as Charlie Fuentes couldn’t ing for work, specifically a team in order to play to- ask for much more from to do some diversity work gether to keep putting goals his new environment at at the higher ed. level.” in the net.” Choate. The new Boys’ However, things changed This game tested the Varsity Soccer coach has for Mr. Fuentes when he team’s resilience, but they already established a great received an email from succeeded in the face of sol- level of respect among not the Worcester Academy id competition. Top team only his players, but also coach, saying that there performer Alex Jarvis ’17 his faculty peers and stu- was an opening at Choate. explained some of the ob- dents as well. One player “Even though I wasn’t sure Photo courtesy of Choate stacles they will have to deal sang his praises: “Coach I wanted to get back into Co-captain Amanda Reisman ’16, right, led the Wild Boars to victory with two goals. with in the season to come: Fuentes has done an out- teaching, I know what a “We lost a lot of seniors last standing job coaching the great school Choate is, and By Lexy Cook ’17 shall ’17, Co-captain Aman- From the opening whis- year, and it is going to take guys, and we’re all look- I knew what a great oppor- Reporter da Reisman ’16, and Nicole tle, this was a back and forth a lot of practice to fill their ing forward to a great sea- tunity it would be, and also McGuigan ’18. tilt, as both sides exchanged spots on the field; but, as son with him as our head there was a chance to run On Saturday, Girls’ Var- Early attempts to win scores throughout. Reisman we continue to unite togeth- coach.” my own soccer program, sity Field Hockey opened the game on talent alone was a particularly bright er as a team, especially with Charlie Fuentes was so that was really attrac- up their season against plagued Choate, but once star in the game, burying Fran [O’Donoghue] as our born in Uruguay. He has tive to me.” a traditional rival, Ethel team chemistry and self- two goals in the win. Also coach, we will only improve two siblings, a sister and As much as soccer may Walker. The team didn’t lessness kicked in, the Wild stellar was goalkeeper Lau- this fall.” a brother, both of whom be a part of Mr. Fuentes’ expect particularly strong Boars pulled it together. ren Canna ’18, who came up The next few weeks are have children of their own. personality, he aims to competition from the girls Specifically, Co-captain absolutely lights out when riddled with challenging ri- Coach Fuentes moved to benefit the Choate commu- in purple and gold, but this Meade Avery ’16 described the Wild Boars needed it vals for Choate Field Hockey. the United States at the nity in ways that transcend game goes to show the dan- one Ethel Walker forward most. Marshall provided Westminster, Andover, and age of 7, yet the move the soccer field. Coach ger of underestimating your that was continuing to solid play and leadership, Loomis Chaffee will test this proved challenging to his Fuentes looks to bring enemy. Still, after a tough break down the defense, as per usual, something team, which is attempting to soccer career. “Being from his students and players battle, Choate perservered: saying, “We eventually that can be expected from balance veteran leadership Uruguay, everybody plays into situations that are as time expired, the Wild united as a team and were her consistently in the sea- and raw, young talent. soccer; it’s one of those much bigger than what he Boars squeezed out a 4-3 able to contain the threat son ahead. things that you’re born teaches them in the class- win, with goals from cap- and, in the end, take down A big factor in this high- Lexy Cook may be reached and they put a ball in your room and on the pitch. He tain Co-captain Claire Mar- the whole team.” intensity game and for the at [email protected]. crib. I always played a talked about his desire to little bit, but after moving give more than the basic here to the States, I never lessons and skills, saying, VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS DOUBLE HEADER, ADVANCES TO 3-0 RECORD played organized soccer. I “Personally, I think that played when I was 6 and 7 apart from what can be in Uruguay, but then after done on the soccer field, I coming here my parents can bring a connection to just didn’t know the lan- a lot in the outside world, guage, didn’t have the re- with my background be- sources to find out where ing so diverse. I’ve had a they could sign me up, so lot of training in diver- I didn’t actually start play- sity and ethnic studies ing organized soccer until and identity issues.” Also, I was 12.” Coach Fuentes wants his students and players to “I’m big on making learn more than Spanish sure they learn and soccer, saying, “I’m something of of really big on respect, and teaching through actions the soccer feld.” and making sure they’re Mr. Charlie Fuentes learning something out- Head Boys Soccer Coach side of the soccer field. And in the classroom, if a Despite these setbacks, student comes out of the Photo courtesy of Choate Coach Fuentes quickly class with another lesson, Stephanie Chan ’16 and Anabel de Montebello ’18 form a wall to block the spike of a Sacred Heart player. found himself advancing like a life lesson, I think By Arjun Katechia ’18 the New England Champion- we haven’t had as many re- against the Hopkins School through the ranks, starting that’s much more impor- Staff Reporter ship. turners as in previous years on the 30th of September, with local teams, moving tant than whether or not The match against (many players graduated) so the girls will start their away on to premier level squads, they can conjugate a verb.” Girls’ Varsity Volleyball is Pomfret was a good demon- we have added several hard- agenda on Saturday October to high school, prep For Coach Fuentes, char- off to a great start so far this stration of the teams cohe- working players from the ju- 3, at Phillips Exeter Acad- school, and finally to the acter trumps all else. season. With two consecu- sive effort. Riding off of the nior varsity program.” emy, to whom they were Trinity College Bantams. As for the rest of the tive New England champion energy of a rowdy Boar Pen She attributed the teams’ defeated in last year’s New Today, many of his players soccer season, Coach titles in 2012 and 2013 and a crowd, Choate dominated victory to the hard work they England Championship are often gush about how Fuentes will look for great 15-1 record in 2014, the team the court, taking the frst set have been putting in for the game; but road competition “insanely” or “absurdly” success for his team, say- has set a demanding prece- 25-11 and setting the tone past few weeks. She also has proved to be no crutch talented Mr. Fuentes is on ing that if the squad can dent. However, with the hard for the long day ahead. The stated that “because Pomfret for these girls. the soccer field. work together, and make work and lead of respected second set embarked with was not as competitive of a This team’s best assets Before Choate, Mr. each other accountable for Coach David Loeb, this team Pomfret leading, but Cho- team, we had the opportuni- come in the form of Captain Fuentes coached and their responsibility on the of winners is determined to ate fnished the set off with ty to put in all of our players. Anna Hackett ’16 and Coach taught Spanish for four pitch, then Varsity Soccer continue its momentum into a win of 25-23. The last set These not-so-competitive Loeb. Hackett has been in years at Worcester Acad- will have a memorable sea- the wood-foored depths of concluded with a win of 25- games will help everyone the New England Champi- emy, in Worcester, Massa- son. Leading the team to the 2015 season. 12. Overall, the girls won 3-0. gain the experience and play- onship game for each of her chusetts, after graduating its first win in many years So far, the team is up to However, their next time for when the games do frst three years at Choate, from Trinity College with over Worcester Academy, it’s usual standard of excel- game was a far closer match become more competitive to- under the prudent coaching a degree in economics and his former employer, and lence. To commence the sea- at three sets to two in favor of wards the end of the season.” of Loeb. Hispanic studies. After he eagerly tackling his duties son, on Thursday, Septem- Choate, with the Wild Boars The players also were able For this squad, wins finished at Worcester, he as an adviser in Memorial ber 24th, the team defeated depleted from a lack of fans to gain some experience dur- are nice, but they will not took some time off and House, Mr. Fuentes has Miss Porter’s School three and a game already under ing the frst two scrimmages, rest until the New England went to graduate school quickly established him- sets to zero. their belt. the frst of which was a “play Championship banner grac- at the University of Con- self as a positive and im- On this past Saturday, Martha Zhang ’16 told day” (in which many different es the walls of the Winter X necticut, earning his Mas- pactful force on Choate September 26th, the team The Choate News, “Coach teams meet up and play), at for the third time in the past ter’s Degree in Interna- campus. defeated Pomfret School 3-0, Loeb is trying to build depth Darien High School on Sep- four years. tional Studies. Then he and Sacred Heart Academy in the team. We are all try- tember 5, and the second at reached a crossroad in his Jackson Elkins may 3-2. Coach Loeb has been ing to build on our skills and Cheshire High School on Sep- Arjun Katechia may life. He said, “After teach- be reached at known to dominate; his team harness them as a team in tember 9. be reached at ing at Worcester Academy [email protected]. is always in close running for each match. Additionally, Following a home match [email protected]. varsity weekly scoreboard Girls’ Soccer 3 Boys’ Soccer 2 Field Hockey 3 Girls’ Volleyball 3 Boys’ Water Polo 14 Football 51 Sacred Heart 0 Kent 2 Greenwich Acad. 0 Sacred Heart 2 Hotchkiss 9 Lawrenceville 0