HE OSTSCRIPT May 31, 2016 TThe Park School ofP Baltimore | 2425 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 Volume 73.1 Issue No.8 Security questions students after school dents’ well-being. “I want all of our by MOLLIE EISNER ’17 students to be physically and emo- tionally safe at Park,” she said. “I On May 10, Chris Noakes ’17, a think questioning a student about an student and Extended Day employee, ID diminishes a student’s psychologi- had an interaction with a member of cal well-being.” the after-hours security staff. Paradis and Director of Finance At approximately five p.m., No- and Operations Joan Webber found akes walked to the Arts Center to out about the encounter two days play piano in a practice room. When later. he saw that students were rehearsing Paradis explained that asking in the rooms, he turned around. He students for ID is not protocol. “We was accompanied by a Middle School don’t ask students to show ID on student. this campus; we don’t ask anyone to It was at this time that Noakes, prove they belong here,” he said. who is Black, encountered a security On Friday, Webber reached out to guard. “He was coming down the the officer, who returned her call on stairs from Christine’s room,” Noakes the following Monday. “He had said said. “He said, ‘excuse me.’ He asked he was going on rounds and locking us both for our identification—if we down areas of the school,” Webber photo courtesy Jason Lee were students.” said, recounting the conversation. In Radium Girls, this year’s fresh-soph play, Grace (played by E. Scott ’18) visits the grave of The younger student, also a stu- The officer, a retired Baltimore her close friend, Kathryn, who died of radium poisoning. See review, p. 8. dent of color, confirmed the story in County police officer, “has worked a separate interview. for us in the evenings for a couple of “He said, ‘are you guys students years now,” Webber said. Sean Lally to take over US scheduling from Park?’ We said, ‘yes.’ He said, In the conversation between Web- ‘I need to see your ID,’” the younger ber and the officer, “I went through by THAO KAHN ’17 and bring regrets and losses, Dickson is ing the block schedule and figuring student said. “I was really nervous. I the protocols with him,” Webber said. REBECCA MARGOLIS ’17 sure that Lally will be able to handle out how it might be done differently. wondered why he was stopping me. He was “not [trained] as well as he the role. “Sean knows our program Lally is interested in exploring ways It made me feel even more nervous should have been.” Science teacher Sean Lally will and our community so well. [He] of maximizing student choice while when he didn’t believe that I go here.” In the aftermath of the event, Para- take over Bob Carter’s role as Up- has proven to us that he works well meeting the needs of teachers. “I had my ID, and I showed it dis has had conversations with some per School scheduler. The news came with our students and their parents,” According to Dickson, “there are to him. He looked at it, and he said, faculty, students, and parents. “We earlier in the month just three weeks Dickson said. In addition, Lally’s likely elements of the position that ‘okay,’” the MS student said. “Then had follow-up with the administrators following the announcement of the past coordination of Upper School Sean will change, but we won’t know he looked at Chris, and Chris didn’t and a conversation with a parent of veteran teacher’s retirement. The standardized testing programs will be until he has lived it.” have his ID, so he was trying to figure one of the students involved. There process of choosing the new sched- useful for this transition. Lally agreed, saying, “We’ll see out how to verify that he went to this have been conversations with the uler was “fairly organic,” according Besides taking on this new posi- what happens in the fall.” school.” students directly.” to Upper School Principal Nancy tion, Lally will teach two sections of “[I want] to help students and fac- Noakes showed the officer his Paradis is worried about the in- Dickson. “Sean reached out to me ninth grade physics next year, but is ulty offer and get what they want,” lunch card barcode, which he had cident’s impact. “Whatever [the of- earlier this spring to express interest not slated for any science electives. Lally said. He believes a scheduler taped to the back of his phone. “[The ficer’s] intention was, the impact for [in the position] when he heard that The scheduler position is essentially can “work behind the scenes” to officer] looked at me [the MS stu- these students was to wonder, ‘why Bob would be retiring,” Dickson said. a half-time job combined with a half- make this happen. He also hopes that dent] and he said, ‘can you verify that See Noakes, p. 3 While all departures of long- time teaching post. students and faculty will be patient he goes here?’ I said, ‘yes.’ Then he serving teachers and administrators Lally is most interested in creat- with him while he figures out the role. asked Chris what grade he was in and his name. He also asked where we were going,” the student said. Prom committee selects expensive venue “He said, ‘sorry, we just have reports of some suspicious people by MOLLIE EISNER ’17 far the most expensive venue, was ing to Dean of Students Traci Wright, around after school hours,’” Noakes chosen by a small committee. The all venues cost around $1,000. They said. “I thought, ‘oh really.’ That’s the As the school year winds down, prom committee, originally made up differed in price of catering. number one excuse.” students begin to think about final of both juniors and seniors, dwindled The MICA BBOX and Port Dis- Head of School Dan Paradis later assignments, summer vacation, and over the course of the year. covery offered open catering. Classic confirmed that the school was not perhaps the most cliché of all events “I was technically on the prom Catering and Rouge Catering, both aware of any concerns about suspi- in teenager-dom: the prom. But, committee,” Morgan Soudry ’16 said. Park-affiliated, could have provided cious people in the building after something is holding students back “But two people made the decisions substantially discounted or free cater- school. from attending the dance, set to occur and signed the contract for the venue ing to the two venues. “Then it was over, and we walked June 4: in the melee of satin and tulle, without consulting the rest of us.” Pier 5 does not allow open cater- away,” the MS student said. corsages, and bad dance music, the “The [committee] didn’t confirm ing. The prom committee selected “I’m working really hard not to photo by M. Eisner ’17 original price of prom tickets stood the location with us or ask us how we the venue’s “Custom prom station jump to conclusions about why these C. Noakes ’17 and a Middle students were asked for an ID when out, coming in at nearly $100. felt about it,” Kitt Murphy ’17 said. menu,” which is $9,800. School student were ap- they weren’t doing anything,” Dean The location of prom, Waterfront The prom committee consid- proached by an after-hours of Students Traci Wright said. Hotel Pier 5, has caused controversy ered three venues: Pier 5, the MICA security guard and asked to See Prom, p. 3 Wright is concerned about stu- among juniors and seniors. Pier 5, by BBOX, and Port Discovery. Accord- provide identification. INSIDE THE POSTSCRIPT NEWS COMMENTARY FEATURES ARTS & CULTURE SPORTS Faculty Depart Immersion Week Teacher Profile Radium Girls Sugar Campus Spanish teacher Bob Campu- Ollie Thakar ’19 and Montana Frank Su ’18 writes about Math Catherine Robbins ’18 reviews Park and Stevenson University zano and math teacher Eric Love ’18 go head-to-head on teacher Arnaldo Cohen. the freshman-sophomore pro- maintain a mutually beneficial Gilson will both leave at the the pros and cons. duction. partnership. end of this year. PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 10 Editorial The Postscript May 31, 2016 2 Our philosophy should apply to everyone

We are lucky to attend a school that guide all staff. The security guard in the values high school journalism. We, at incident did not exhibit respect, kind- The Postscript, are not simply an ex- ness, or concern toward the students tension of the administration, nor are involved, nor were his actions open- we required to get advance approval minded. It would appear that he instead for articles we write. Other independent acted upon racial bias. schools closely monitor the content of As of press-time, the administration their student newspapers. had not released any information regard- It is the oft-referenced Park phi- ing the incident. It is our responsibility losophy that enables us to write about to report on stories like this. difficult subjects, allows us to be au- In the article, Chris Noakes ’17, one tonomous, and entrusts us with the re- of the students involved, questioned sponsibility to portray the news hon- his sense of security on campus. But he estly. The philosophy’s first assumption should not be the only one asking ques- asserts that “human beings are capable tions. We, as the broader school commu- and desirous of rational self-discipline nity, also need to examine the implica- and of acting towards others with re- tions of this incident. How should we spect, kindness, concern, open-mind- respond to this? How can we prevent edness, and moral conviction.” something like this from happening In this issue of The Postscript, we again? covered an incident that occurred with On the school website, there is an two students of color and a Park security advertisement for a new security head. guard. (See “Security questions students Given this incident, we hope the hiring after school,” on page one.) process is purposeful. We should hire The security guard asked the students staff who act in line with our philoso- for identification, which Head of School phy. No one should be made to feel out Dan Paradis said in an interview is not of place on campus and no one should protocol. be left questioning his or her sense of The philosophy should not only guide personal safety at school. students and teachers, but it should also cartoon by Josie Renkwitz ’18 Make Student Government great again The Postscript is committed to publishing truthful, objective, and high-quality content that informs the broader community. Our purpose is to hold the school and that close to one in three students doesn’t care the administration accountable, and if we make an error, we ask you to hold us ac- by BENNETT DEMSKY ’18 and enough to vote in an election, there is a problem. countable, too. We encourage all members of the community to contribute to the LAUREN SINGER ’18 While Osias does raise an important point paper by writing letters to the editor. Every year, when April rolls around and the about United States elections, one thing isn’t seniors leave, we elect the Student Council for parallel to the other. At Park, we are given an the coming year. We have an assembly where opportunity to see all of the candidates speak at candidates tell us why we should vote for them once and on equal footing, and voting is quick The Postscript over all of the other worthy students that are and easy, neither of which are true in United States elections. Also, one could argue that the The Park Sc hool o f Baltimore running, and then we vote for the students we 2425 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 want to represent us in the upcoming year. This fact that only a portion of the country bothers to vote in the election is just as much a problem Tel. 410-339-7070 year was no exception. Our new Council, as elected by the student as it is here at Park. Parkschool.net/news/postscript body, is comprised of President Bunmi Osias In these Student Council elections, indi- 31 2016 MAY , ’17, Vice President Frank Su ’18, Treasurer Max vidual votes really do matter. The effect that Volume 73.1|Issue No.8 Kwass-Mason ’17, and Secretary Mahey Gheis a single ballot can have is tremendous, and it Editors-in-Chief ‘18. With these four at the helm, our high school takes less than a minute to fill one out. So if this is the case, why do people not take advan- Mollie Eisner, Thao Kahn, Jack Sheehy is sure to thrive. Everyone in Council is intel- ligent, capable, and genuinely cares about the tage of this opportunity to actually have their ARts and Culture interests of the student body. voices heard? Why is it that we complain about News Commentary the ineffectiveness of Student Government, but CATIE tURNER Where problems lie, however, is in the actual LEAH GENTH Bennett Demsky election process, and the data is surprising. This come April, only 70 percent of us bother to cast CICI OSIAS, ASST Ethan Harrison Montana Love year, only 70 percent of Upper School students our votes? Why is it that we complain about Abel Sapirstein Cartoons Sports voted in the election. Almost 100 people did Student Council elections being meaningless, not cast a ballot. While the exact vote totals but we don’t take advantage of our opportunity Tyrese Duncan-moore Spencer Levitt Features have not been shared publicly, the races for to change that fact? Henry Kouwenhoven Zach Stern, Asst Dakotah Jennifer Treasurer, Vice President, and President were The answer to those questions is simple: the Josie Renkwitz Lizzie Kane all very close, and 100 extra votes could have student body simply doesn’t care about Stu- Photography Rachel Miller, Asst Noah Blau completely altered election results. dent Government. One student, who wished to Faculty AdviserS remain anonymous, went as far as to say that The numbers are even uglier when looking Jon Acheson at specific classes. Voter turnout for the incom- “Student Government hasn’t personally influ- Susan G. Weintraub ing freshmen, the class of 2020, was only 38. enced my life as a student at all.” School Population: Students—790; Employees—210 Just over half of the Class of 2017, the incoming It is common practice here to give students Distributed to Mailboxes of Upper School Students and Employees, seniors, cared enough to cast a ballot. a voice. It’s what the community believes in. and Lower and Middle School Students by Faculty Request When asked about the number of Upper And that’s why we, as members of the student Mailed to Current Parents by Letter Perfect Copies Printed—1300 School students who voted, Principal Nancy body, have a challenge for next year’s Student Member of the Columbia Scholastic Press Assn Dickson said, “I feel totally unsurprised,” and Council. Raise the turnout to 90 percent. Help next year’s President Osias even said that the the Student Government live up to its purpose as Policies turnout was “impressive, because it’s signifi- stated in its constitution and “facilitate and orga- We welcome letters to the editor, unsolicited op-ed pieces, and other contributions. Please cantly more than voter turnouts in United States nize communication between students, faculty, send work to [email protected]. We reserve the right to edit all submissions for and the administration and express and support language and length. Submissions are published at the discretion of the Editors. elections.” Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School This is an issue. When the principal and student ideas and initiatives.” Make Student Newspaper Service. the primary student leader of an institution are Government relevant. Make the Upper School not alarmed or are even satisfied with the fact care enough to vote next April. News The Postscript May 31, 2016 3 Campuzano and Gilson say good-bye are feeling down. “If a student was municating with both former students dents are: “I don’t think I’ve ever en- Bob Campuzano, Spanish not having a great day, he would joke and faculty as he said that they have countered a student who doesn’t want around until he noticed the student taught him a great deal. to be in class,” Gilson said. starting to smile,” Kilgman said, “He He explained that he realized he by ETHAN HARRISON ’18 understands the right ways to help his would rather work in other fields, in- struggling students.” Eric Gilson, Mathematics cluding management and consulting, Students and faculty must say a Fink wishes Campuzano luck in government statistics, or video game farewell to “Señor Campuzano.” At his new endeavor and says that there by LEAH GENTH ’18 and design. “As for right now,” Gilson the end of this school year, Campu- are possible inter-school activities for OLLIE THAKAR ’19 said, “I still don’t know what I am zano will start a new full-time teach- Park and Severn in the near future. going to do.” ing job at Severn School. In terms of looking forward for Eric Gilson has decided to leave “My experiences with both stu- In addition to teaching Spanish at a replacement, Wright said, “I hope Park after teaching Upper School dents and teachers here have been Severn, Campuzano wishes to create our next person can impact the com- math for two years. Gilson, who was good. I wish there had been more a Spanish Exchange program, support munity the same way he has.” known for teaching rigorous courses time to work with colleagues,” Gil- the Pride club, and advise the United Campuzano pushes students gen- such as advanced calculus also of- son said. “I’m sure I’ll feel nostalgic Spectrum club. tly to take part in certain group dis- fered co-curricular courses in video for Park once the school year ends.” Though he has enjoyed Park, next cussions or extra-curricular work that games and Taekwando. After Gilson announced his depar- year’s job opening within Park’s some might be nervous to do. “He Gilson remembered that one of ture, the math department engaged in modern language department was encouraged me to take risks when the first things he admired about the a search for his replacement. Com- made even smaller, so Campuzano learning the Spanish language,” Klig- school was how enthusiastic the stu- mittees comprised of students, fac- photo by N. Blau ’18 was compelled to look for work else- man said. ulty, and administrators oversaw the where. “Unfortunately, my class load Bob Campuzano, Spanish There is nothing that Campuzano search and screened the candidates was reduced and it was not beneficial will miss more than his students. “For who applied. for me [to stay] at this time,” he said. Spanish teacher Nancy Fink said that the short two years that I have been The search focused on candidates Despite working part time Cam- she will miss his energy and enthusi- here, it feels that I have been here who have “an interest in curriculum puzano has always sought to have asm. “He just has a general positive forever. Park School has truly been and pedagogy, since we plan to con- students engaged in their work 100 spin on life,” she said. my second home,” he said. tinue to work on our in-house math percent of the time. Campuzano tried Another one of Campuzano’s Although “Señor” will not be curriculum,” Co-Chair of the Math to stick around the school more often unique traits is his sense of humor. physically saying hello and high fiv- Department Mimi Cukier said. with his major involvement in clubs, “I find his laugh infectious, and he ing students in the hallways, he will Searches ended with the hiring of but the compensation was not avail- is not afraid to laugh,” Wright said. remain in students’ hearts. He wants Tom Brown, who currently teaches able for his extra involvements. Campuzano has a special way of everyone to know three things, “First, at the Millbrook School in upstate Student life drew him in: “as a connecting with his students. “He re- the faculty at Park is a truly creative, New York, and Park alumna Maggie part-time [teacher] I felt that I was ally gets to know his students well bright, and dedicated group of in- Sachs Mahmood ’07, from the Cod- becoming a full-time,” he said. and forms friendships with them,” dividuals. Second, the students and man Academy in Dorchester, MA. “His help with trips and Pride has Jacob Kligman ’18, a student who faculty continue to challenge them- Mahmood will be teaching both really helped us,” Dean of Students participated in the Spanish exchange, selves, and third, Park continues to physics and ninth grade math in or- Traci Wright said. said. meet the needs of its students and der to bridge a gap between the two photo by N. Blau ’18 The Spanish department will not Campuzano has a knack for know- faculty,” he said. curricula for incoming ninth graders. feel the same without him. Fellow ing how to cheer people up when they Campuzano will continue com- Eric Gilson, Math New Upper School hires include computer science teacher in making his classroom student-led, understanding.” tory and higher-level electives. He partments,” science department chair by LEAH GENTH ’18 comes from Arbutus Middle School; Michael Dennis, a former Park plans to teach artificial intelligence Julie Rogers said. “I’m not sure who he is married to US Science teacher School parent of Paul Dennis ’08 and cybersecurity classes to add to could do that more smoothly than The science department has hired Carla Guarraia. and long-time mentor of the FIRST the developing computer science cur- Mike Dennis.” Mike Guarraia to teach physics, and “I love to take pedagogical risks… robotics team, will join the depart- riculum. Dennis is very interested in prac- electives in engineering, one of I’m also not afraid to let students re- ment to teach computer science on a “We were looking for someone tical application learning, and Rog- which will include building a kinetic ally struggle with the material,” M. part-time basis. who could both start a computer sci- ers envisions that computer science sculpture. Guarraia, who is driven Guarraia said. “I think that is how Dennis will teach computer sci- ence program and thoughtfully weave projects will be used across the Park by social justice work and believes students achieve a deeper level of ence courses that include introduc- robotics into math and science de- curriculum.

Guard asks students of color Classes raise money to reduce prom ticket price to show ID cards after school From Prom, p. 1 From Noakes, p. 1 In an email, committee member Gillian have been instrumental in fundraising. you want to make it equitable,” she said. Branam explained the decision. “In the end, “Since the seniors aren’t here, logistically In past years, students and teachers am I being challenged?’ And, ‘am I safe on this cam- it came down to two realistic choices, and they can’t help with fundraising,” Peyton have tried to make prom more inclusive. pus?’” we chose Pier 5 because we felt it was the said. “A lot of people have complained.” The junior and senior proms were com- “Because the students who were approached were more elegant of the two venues,” she said. Current calculations, after recent fundri- bined, and bussing to the prom venue students of color, I am especially concerned about how “We aren’t too concerned about the cost.” asing, estimate that prom tickets will sell for and dinner were provided to students. they experienced that moment,” Paradis said. “I am Without fundraising, tickets were priced around $50. Prom tickets cost $50 in 2015, Tillman noted that classes can decide concerned about how we as a school community ac- at approximately $100, which angered mem- and $40 in 2014. Fundraising efforts have in- what their priorities are. She described knowledge and address issues of racial profiling that bers of the student body. “I don’t want to cluded a high-school-wide game of Blammo how she would phrase it to the students we know occur in the larger society, and in an incident see people spending more money when they and pizza sales. in her current advising class: “if you like this one, cause concern about profiling here on could be spending less, and that’s exactly Decreasing the number of food stations want it to cost less, there’s fundraising campus.” what’s happening here,” Max Kwass-Mason also reduced ticket price, but upset the com- and there are other things that can go,” Upper School Principal Nancy Dickson is alarmed ’17 said. mittee. “We decided to take the fajitas off she said. that any students would feel “that somehow they are “It’s overpriced,” Murphy said. the menu, and it decreased the price signifi- The class of 2010 had a senior-only, trespassers in a school that is and should be very much “What concerned me was when the ju- cantly,” Wright said. “But the committee is free prom at an outdoor venue. “You their own.” niors said that they weren’t sure they were very upset that I made the decision, with know what it didn’t have? Indoor plumb- Noakes is left with questions. “Why did that even going to go,” Wright said. “Prom is for ev- the juniors, to change what they had come ing,” Tillman said. “And we didn’t have happen? How did that even happen? What was the erybody.” up with.” dinner.” point?” he said. “Isn’t Park supposed to be a place Although there was no junior input on the Upper School visual arts teacher Chris- Wright hoped that there would be where I feel safe? When things like that happen here, prom committee decision, juniors have now tine Tillman is an adviser for the class of better communication in future years. it just crumbles my sense of security. I thought this was been left with fundraising responsibilities 2019. She has advised multiple classes in “I think next year, we will do things a one of the good places to be.” because seniors are engaged in their senior the past, including 2010 and 2015. She ex- little bit differently,” Wright said, “even “I’m more cautious now when I come in and out of projects. plained what she thinks about when helping if it’s just asking what the price range the building,” the MS student said. Atira Koikoi ’17 and Clare Peyton ’17 to plan prom. “You want to make it fun and people think is fair.” CommentaryThe Postscript May 31, 2016 4 First-time voters and faculty reflect on the Maryland Primary

facturing state. What [Kasich] really Connor Moore ’17 was a first- safest with,” in comparison to the by ISAIAH HUG ’17 cares about is economic freedom and time Democratic voter. He voted for other candidates. Being a first time Maryland voters participated in lower taxes, and I agree with that.” Sanders. “I don’t dislike Hillary, I like voter was “cool,” Moore said. “I went the crucial presidential primary elec- Forward felt empowered that he Hillary,” Moore said. “I think Bernie into the polling place and they were tion on April 12, when the state held is now able to vote. “I felt a lot of has a better chance at beating Trump. like ‘first time voter! Yay!’” Republican and Democratic party pride, I tend to think I am someone He’s less of a politician and he will Long time voter, history teacher, polls. For the Democrats it was a who is politically involved and I try to shake up the system, which I think is and registrar Daniel Jacoby also contest between Bernie Sanders and be. I finally get to have a say in how necessary.” voted in last month’s primary. “For a Hilary Clinton. our country is run and it’s exciting,” Moore also said that Sanders “has, good society, it is so fundamental [to On the Republican side it was Forward said. socially, the views that I would feel have] people to participate in it po- a three-way struggle between John litically. I want to live in an open and Kasich, Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. participatory society,” Jacoby said. (Kasich and Cruz have since dropped “It’s been a long road to get here, and out altogether.) With the race as po- it’s not that great now, so if I can play larized as it is and given how politi- some small role, I will.” cally diverse Maryland is, this prima- Jacoby had a much harder time ry promised to be exciting, especially finding a suitable candidate. “The with two “radical” candidates in things I care about include stricter photo by N. Blau ’18 Sanders and Trump. Both candidates environmental laws, a universal Connor Moore ’17 voted for have been drawing in many new vot- healthcare system, environmentally the first time in the April 12 ers with their messages. As always, regulated free trade and an interna- primary. long time voters, too, have played a tionalist foreign policy, and there is large role in this year’s election. no candidate who represents all those works. I just want to see if she can One first time Republican voter positions,” Jacoby said. get it to work.” was Nick Forward ’17. He voted for He did, however, still cast a bal- After the votes were counted John Kasich in the Republican prima- lot. “[It was a] lesser of many evils. in Maryland, Clinton and Trump ry, citing Kasich’s economic policy as So I voted for Hilary,” Jacoby said. emerged victorious. With Trump now the main reason for his choice. “Of “I think she’d make a good president. running unopposed and Clinton con- the three, I agree most closely with photo by N. Blau ’18 She has an enormous amount of expe- tinuing to widen her lead on Sanders, Kasich,” Forward said. “[He] comes History teacher Daniel Jacoby considers a number of key is- rience, more than anyone I’ve voted many are expecting a Trump versus from Ohio, which is a very big manu- sues when choosing a presidential candidate. for. She knows how the machinery Clinton race in the general election. Racially diverse teachers are important; it’s uncomfortable when they leave Don’t forget to praise what’s good by DAKOTAH JENNIFER ’18 diverse teachings, as history teacher or brings, but also what they believe Peter Warren teaches more Iran rela- is important to teach, what can con- History teachers Naadia Owens tive to Sheybani (who is Iranian) but nect with today’s world and a level of to turn to criticism, only noticing and Iman Sheybani are leaving Park often, the racially diverse students in comfort to class. And this isn’t only what needs work. at the close of this year. Owens and the Upper School can connect with a problem for the history department I urge students to try to view Sheybani are sad to go. Returning to the other teachers of color which but also for Park altogether. Park as outsiders. If we do, we will Chicago, Owens is teaching in a new makes them more comfortable. And “I appreciate that the school would notice that Park is wonderful despi- high school. “In some way, [the kids though it’s not purposeful, the person like to make this a more inclusive te its problems, largely because of at Park] felt very grounding to me… who teaches the class dictates how place….[but] it’s a very superficial what was exhibited in the assembly: I understood what it was like to work it’s taught, and what students learn approach to diversity,” Sheybani said. the dominant culture is loving and with young people,” Owens said. from it. Having teachers with whom you supportive. For Owens, being at Park was “As a history teacher, with or can identify with adds a new level to “[My previous school] lacked great, but a little overwhelming. without realizing it, you are decid- learning and education, especially in the diversity to be more accepting,” “What was unwieldy for me was ing which stories and whose stories a place like Park where there aren’t Kim Fox ’19, a new student, said. learning how to work in a space that are ‘worth’ telling, and that is a big many people who are racial minori- “Coming from that school, I defi- was so different from any place I’d responsibility,” Sheybani said. ties. by BEN COHN ’19 nitely think that Park has a much ever worked before,” Owens said. A teacher’s racial diversity is one But with these teachers leaving, more accepting community.” “Park is a great school,” Sheybani thing that alters the classroom ex- the “supply” of diversity among A couple of weeks ago, I sat in Goldsoundz is another examp- said. “There are aspects of the school perience, in terms of comfort level, faculty is going down. Park accepts the dark at assembly and listened to le of the community here. Students that are not my favorite, [but] on the content and perspective. many diverse students each year, but students and faculty share personal get up in front of their peers to play whole I’ve had a very positive ex- Part of Park’s ideology is creat- without a connection through teach- stories of overcoming pain and in- music. I love Goldsoundz, not only perience.” ing well-rounded students who are ing, activities or events, it seems we ner struggle. One student spoke because it shows how talented so Sheybani enjoyed Park and its at- conscious of social and political is- are just bringing people in without about what it was like to have a many students are, but it shows how mosphere, but ultimately decided to sues and can easily problem solve, making them feel at home. family member who is an alcoholic. supportive the student body is. Af- leave for graduate school in Europe. and diversity must be a part of this; Park is diverse in some ways, Another student shared what it was ter every performance, the entire “I’ve had a lot of fun,” Sheybani said. not only because having a variety starting from the way people think like to be bullied at another school. audience claps in appreciation. But here arises a problem: two of people around you is important, and solve problems to their socio- These stories were personal, and it Everyone is welcome to perform, racially diverse teachers leaving the but because being taught by racially economic status, race, and religion. took courage to tell them. and everyone is ready to appreciate history department creates a dent in diverse teachers with a new level of Park must be commended for that, but During this assembly, a thought those who choose to. the diversity of the history depart- perspective and experience is help- there’s also a way that Park is ignor- dawned on me: Park is a great place. Personal assemblies and Gold- ments. ful to achieving the well-rounded stu- ing diversity. I know this sounds simple, but it’s soundz don’t happen everywhere. This is not only a problem for di- dent. Losing diversity in our faculty, “I think when people look at me, important to remember. But students here feel safe and versity at Park, but also for the history especially in our history department, they often see one type of diversity We are taught to be critical supported enough to go on stage department. hinders the “well-rounded Park edu- that I bring,” Owens said. thinkers. While this aids us in de- and share. That’s something to be “I do think there is a value in cation.” Owens’ statement is true. In fact bates or while writing essays, it also proud of. having teachers from diverse eth- This notion of subconsciously this article is all about how racially has consequences. Here, students “I think that we should be more nic, racial, national, religious back- adding a “spin” to the way one teach- diverse teachers are leaving the his- can be, undeniably, cynical. appreciative, but I also think that we grounds,” Sheybani said. es forces us to ask a question: does tory department. Diversity does come “I for one do not speak of Park should keep that critical discussion Though Park has hired two fe- this type of bias actually exist? And in all shapes and sizes, but more in a positive light,” Jesse Anderson that we also do,” Fox said. males for next year’s history depart- if so, are we doing it? And in losing racial diversity seems to be one of ’18 said. Once in a while, it can’t hurt to ment, the whole department will ulti- our diverse history teachers, we lose Park’s main goals, yet we have two Because many students know praise Park. In fact, it will enhance mately be white. This does not mean different levels of teaching; not only teachers leaving and racial diversity the school well, it’s easy for them our conversations. we are cutting ourselves off from perspectives that each teacher of col- is dwindling. The Postscript Commentary May 31, 2016 5 Head to Head Immersion Week Immersion Week, the four-day period in which the entire Upper School replaces regular classes with creative electives, happened last month for the second time in as many years. The week has traditionally been a biennial event, but took place in consecutive years following a two-year hiatus. After a successful run in 2015, a small group of teachers and students were able to amass enough funding and support from the students and faculty for it to be held again in 2016. Ollie Pro Thakar ’19 and Montana Love ’18 went head-to-head to debate whether this was a good decision. Con

proves that while fun, Immersion Week is not by MONTANA LOVE ’18 at all frivolous, and it expands many students’ photo by N. Blau ’18 photo by N. Blau ’18 horizons. his year Immersion Week coincided by OLLIE THAKAR ’19 Also, when some experience allows some- Twith the seniors’ first week of projects. one offered this year, that is dedicated to allow- one to do something or go to places that they Alternative classes and activities were only of- ing students to play soccer and soccer themed have never been before, that experience is nec- fered to ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders. Al- video games, is a worthwhile ways for students mmersion Week embodies Park’s dedica- essarily a learning experience. Lally himself though, in theory, the week offers many benefits to spend class time? Ition to progressive education. “It is one of witnessed students filling this void, proving that to students, it should be limited to every other Additionally, in having the week for con- the more progressive things we do. It puts edu- Immersion Week is a learning experience for at year—with all grades involved. secutive years, many students are more excited cation in the students’ hands,” science teacher least some people. One of the primary reasons for holding Im- about having time off of class, rather than about Sean Lally said. Immersion Week offers its own valuable mersion Week this year was to give the class the activities themselves. “While I thought my Activities are also taught by students, al- educational experience, as spending four days of 2016 an opportunity to have it for a second activity was interesting, I mostly enjoyed not lowing students to experience both teaching on only one thing is something rarely done time, as it was not held in either their freshman having to do homework every day,” Madison and leadership, as experiences of both are hard elsewhere. “I think spending four days on just or sophomore years. However, after a faculty Russell ’18 said. to come by. one thing makes it easier to understand it and vote, it was determined that Immersion Week Students often champion Immersion Week These experiences are enhanced by the fact [to] get more done,” Jacob Greenwald ’19 said. would take place during the first week of senior as a time to relieve stress and relax, and the that students can design all of the plans behind Greenwald scripted and acted in a short play projects—a decision that I found to be coun- week offers many benefits when implemented in their Immersion Week activities. during the week. terintuitive. its tradition biennial fashion. However, having Unfortunately, due to the nature of Immer- The educational experience of Immersion This unfortunate scheduling mishap drasti- Immersion Week every year, and particularly sion Week, each class is missed twice. But stu- Week has an added benefit. The teachers or stu- cally diminished the experience of Immersion without the seniors, lessens its benefits. And the dents have classes all the time, and Immersion dent leaders teaching each activity are passion- Week for the rest of the grades as well. Some same stress relieving effect could be achieved if Week only once a year. “A lot of things take up ate about that activity, and passion improves activities proposed by seniors were not able to the faculty agreed to give students a week off of class time,” Lally said, “[such as] free blocks, teaching. take place, as no one from another grade took homework—just without the loss of class time. long lunch, assemblies. Immersion Week is just This also gives students a chance to become them on, meaning that students had fewer op- another.” more acquainted with teachers. Just by know- tions to pick from for the week. On another note, April - when Immersion ing a teacher’s hobby or passion leads to more Additionally, one of the benefits of Immer- Week was held this year – is a stressful time for acquaintance already, by doing an activity with sion Week is that it is an opportunity for all the most students, as both AP tests and term papers a teacher such as camping for four days with grades to come together and learn, something happen then. Because there is no homework them could really create a valuable teacher- that was far less profound this year due to the during Immersion Week, students can reduce student bond. seniors’ absence. I personally forged strong stress and work on long-term assignments. Immersion Week’s educational experience relationships with seniors and juniors in my “I was able to catch up on all of my built-up was also quite fun. “Immersion Week gave me Immersion Week last year, and I missed that work,” Ben Norbrook ’19 said. an opportunity to learn something new and un- this year because they weren’t present. Immersion Week can also act as a break in- usual, and was really enjoyable, too,” Norbrook Many seniors were also quite disappointed stead of a time to catch up, helping those stu- said. that the week took place without them. “Seniors dents who are feeling overwhelmed. And fun generally helps learning experi- felt strongly that we wanted to participate in Not everyone is in favor of Immersion Week, ences prosper and become more valuable. another Immersion Week since we only expe- however. “It’s easy to see [Immersion Week] as Also, because Immersion Week is so in- rienced one in high school,” said Jordin Sirody frivolous, but I think that’s unfair,” Lally said, tensive, there is an opportunity for students to ’16. “Having it this year without seniors seemed “[as] the best part of Immersion Week is that make new friends. “I got to meet and become like a waste in my opinion, and I’m really disap- students are doing something and going places close with lots of new people I never would pointed about how things turned out.” that they have never done or been before.” This have met otherwise,” Norbrook said. Furthermore, Immersion Week replaces four days of regular classes, and this loss of class time is not always popular among faculty members. “I think the best thing about Immer- sion Week is that there’s no homework, and I think that it’d be a lot easier if we decided to give a week of no homework and just have the expectation of being present in the classroom … with a lot less of all that it takes to make Immersion Week happen,” Music Chair Adele Dinerstein said. If we as a school are going to make the de- cision to replace classes with something else, it should be for very valuable experiences and opportunities. While some activities offered the type of immersive experience the week is promoted for, others can fall short. Each activ- ity requires a fair amount of preparation on the student leaders and faculty advisors’ parts, in order to run a successful activity for a full four days, and sometimes activities are not as fully photo courtesy Jeff Jennings fleshed out as they should be. Furthermore, I photo courtesy Communications A small group of students spent Im- have to wonder whether an activity, such as the S. Nikitina ’18 participated in the ceramics Immersion Week activity. mersion Week hiking in West Virginia. Features The Postscript May 31, 2016 6

photos by N. Blau ’18 Christine Tillman on the color blue and parenthood color is. [My daughter Polly] really likes all the What’s your favorite type of fruit juice? a parent? by THAO KAHN ’17 colors but her favorite is blue, and everything Oh. Leans in, elbows on crossed knee, hands Aw. That’s so cute, right? Stares off into else is her second favorite color. Ok. I would tuck underneath chin. Seltzer! I just like it bet- distance. Well, so there’s two [things]. I did Upper School Visual Arts teacher Chris- probably say my favorite color is blue, but for ter. I don’t really like sweet drinks. I’m not into not think I would be into this, but the dressing tine Tillman has been working at Park for the ironic reasons, my second favorite color is pink. them. Like I guess if this conversation would of your child is so fun. I did not think I would past 13 years. In addition to being known for I went through a phase where I only bought continue, [my favorite juice] would probably be be into that as much as I am. It’s awesome. her patterned outfits, and for sitting near the clothes of a certain color, and in that case, it carrot, but I almost never drink carrot juice. I She’s also at the stage where she has ideas and freshmen section of the auditorium during as- was blue, red, pink, black, or white. Now I’m also know that’s not even a fruit. But that would thoughts and can express them, and she can find semblies, Tillman is one half of the beloved over that, if you can’t tell by this current outfit be a favorite. Like [carrot juice] is fine, but selt- things funny…Parenting is the best. The best. teacher friendship commonly referred to as Kes- I am wearing. zer. I’m excited about seltzer. sillman (with History Department Chair John On a scale of 1-10, how much do you like Kessinger). Do you prefer polka dots or stripes? Why does color matter? calendars? In the following interview, Tillman reflects Did you come up with this question because Makes weird guttural noise. Um, this is Laughs. I got a good story with this. So, upon her favorite type of seltzer, her favorite you saw what I was wearing?! I prefer polka hard, cause… Long pause…I mean, some of making lists to organize myself really helps me. things about being a parent, and how her non- dots, but I own more stripes. And I totally be- it’s logistic, right? So…[that] you know what Right now, the only calendar I use is this online teaching life is actually her mom-life. lieve you can wear them both together. I also plants are dead and alive? That kind of mat- calendar thing called Teux Deux. It’s awesome. believe you can wear lots of different stripes ters. Sighs. Like it’s beautiful, you know? Leans It’s great. It’s a vertical list format, so you can How long have you been teaching? together, which I call “stripes extreme.” My backwards and then forward again. And it helps list things that you want/need to do. Vertical is Here? Laughs. No, really? Like at Park or in husband does not agree with this fashion choice. us categorize things. What would pie charts really important for list making to me. life? I’ve been at Park for 13 years, and teaching be without it? Or maps? Stares at me. I know When there’s stuff I have to do in the studio, since…so I taught courses while I was in grad What do you do when you’re not teaching? there should be more here. This is kind of one I’m definitely a list keeper. For a period of about school and at the college level before I came to Oh. Repeats question. A lot of my non-teach- of those obnoxious questions like “What’s the eight years, I was hand drawing monthly cal- Park, but the first place I taught at was this crazy ing life is my mom-life. So, you know: swim- meaning of life?” endars. So I’d have a whole draw full of hand- day camp…called “Discovery Day Camp.” I ming lessons, grocery store, playing in the yard, drawn calendars. [Drawing monthly calendars] taught there and realized it was something I Playmobile. The four-year-old birthday party Plain seltzer or flavored seltzer? really worked for me. But you asked for a scale really wanted to do. scene is quite hot. The things that Park kids Flavored seltzer. But it’s not like juice. I like of 1-10. I like using calendars, but it’s not like would care about would be like, I think, I will the grapefruit. I like the raspberry-lime. I’m not I get excited in November to go shopping for What’s your second favorite color? call it “research” but it’s looking at s*** on my a fan of the plain lemon-lime - it borders too calendars for next January. I’m more interested Ooh. Ok. This like a big deal in my life right phone, which I would definitely call research. much on cleaning fluid for me. in calendar use. Calendar use: 9.5. Calendar now because I have a four-year-old, and it really And I draw, and make art and stuff. I have a shopping, like for the puppies and stuff: 2. I matters to four-year-olds what their favorite show coming up in San Francisco this summer. What’s one of your favorite things about being couldn’t care less about calendar shopping. Senior projects bring every day challenges designs and builds wind tunnels; and, an indoor skydiving tunnel too, which new challenges. “The toughest part by LIZZE KANE ’18 Alex Levy is working at the Law Of- will be the best and largest in North has been getting used to being on my fices of Frank Boston, a current Park America when it’s completed,” Rus- feet for eight hours at a time, which I “Senior projects are an opportu- parent. sel said. hadn’t thought about before,” Hudes nity for seniors to spend time pur- “My day varies depending on At Frank Boston’s law office, said. “It can feel like a lot of pres- suing something that either they’re what part of the week it is,” Sirody “every day is different,” Levy said. sure. If you’re making a recipe with interested in doing, or to try some- began. “On weekdays, I’m in my car Levy files all his work under one Seniors, see p.7 thing that they think they might never before the sun rises, and I start my of “two categories: Lawyering and do beyond these six weeks,” Dean shift around 6:30 a.m. Since I’m the Lobbying.” Though Levy is obvi- of Students Traci Wright said when only intern at Shock Trauma during ously not actually practicing law, asked about what a senior project my hours, I can usually just walk into “there are days where I’m on and off entails. “It’s an opportunity to try any Trauma OR and join the case. I’m the phone with insurance adjustors something, it’s not an obligation.” then in the OR to prep, bring the pa- photo by T. Kahn ’17 and clients trying to help settle the Most seniors elect to spend six tient in, assist during the procedure, J. Sirody ’16 worked as an in- personal-injury cases the firm takes.” weeks off-campus on a project of and typically follow the case to the tern at a Shock Trauma unit “On the other hand, there are their choice, and the sky’s the limit. recovery unit,” she said. Russel reported that he gets in to some days where I’m making copies Jordin Sirody is working at the R. Ad- “During any given day I could be work “at nine and see what everyone of packets of local and state legisla- ams Cowley Shock Trauma Center; putting together mini pies, helping is up to and what I can do to help. tion and spending entire days meeting Alexis Hudes is at Dangerously Deli- run the front of the store, putting to- “I work in the shop at Aerolab, with city council members and/or the cious Pies, a rock & roll-themed pie gether a custard mix, cutting up in- so I clean often, but we also have to mayor at City Hall for Mr. Boston’s photo by T. Kahn ’17 store in downtown Baltimore; Harry gredients, and answering the phone,” move the fan blades in and out of the lobbying clients,” Levy said. A. Levy ’16 worked in the law Russel is at Aerolab, a company that Hudes said. machine. We worked on the base of New day-to-day routines bring offices of Frank Boston The Postscript Features May 31, 2016 7 Math teacher Arnaldo Cohen teaches love of subject

by FRANK SU ’18

o many high school students Tmath has the greatest poten- tial to become one’s least favorite class. This is true all over the world. But we are so fortunate to have a great teacher here, one who makes the subject my favorite. And I am not alone. In Arnaldo Cohen’s class, he of- ten asks his students frequently “is it clear or dark” to make sure every student understands what he is talking about and is able to follow the class’s pace. Cohen’s humorous teaching style, as well his relaxing class at- photo by Jon Acheson mosphere, helps him gain much popularity among students. He is so spontaneously funny it makes me wonder where all that humor comes from. Is it his passion for math? Or is it his care and love for students? “The moment I decided to become a teacher, I felt great pressure and huge responsibility on my shoulders, because my teaching would affect my students’ present and future, and fur- photo by Jon Acheson ther their success or failure when they grow up, so I try to do my work with Arnaldo Cohen, originally from Columbia, and F. Su ’18 from China discover a common love for mathematics. Su interviewed students thinking about all of these several of Cohen’s students and reflected on the contrast between his previous experiences learning math in China with Co- considerations,” Cohen said. hen’s class. When he was studying mathemat- becoming a professional mathemati- brisky explained how Arnaldo set up math. He grew up surrounded by and he likes to make people happy,” ics in college, one of his professors cian, Arnaldo made me fall in love two over-head projectors for his class, math, but unfortunately, only after he Tomaś Quintero ’19 said. “Since both told him: “Arnaldo, the first thing we with the subject through his teach- and he mainly talked about math- had grown up, he realized that math- of us can speak Spanish, he always have to do with our students is to gain ing, his humor, and his patience. ematics as it applied to astronomy. ematics is not that useful to figure out speaks Spanish with me. I really en- their hearts.” Cohen strictly follows Nowadays, calculus has become my Tabrisky was deeply impressed by moral distinctions in most real-life joy his humor and the time I spend his old professor’s suggestion; he favorite course. Cohen’s class when he asked his stu- situations. with him.” really listens to students’ words and Fifteen years ago, Arnaldo Co- dents whether they understood him Before he came to Park, he used “Arnaldo is a really nice guy, I re- opinions with care. hen (originally from Columbia), or not, and how they felt about his to teach math in college, where he ally like him,” senior Eric Albuquer- During his years of teaching, Co- was studying in Puerto Rico to earn class, because Arnaldo was not con- tried “to prove everything” he said que and one of Mr. Cohen’s advisees, hen has received comments of all his master’s degree in mathemat- fident in his English-speaking ability in class, no matter if students found it said. “I really enjoy my advisory with kinds from his students telling him ics. One day, some people came to at that time. necessary or not. As his teaching ex- Arnaldo; he loves to talk about any how important a teacher’s engage- Puerto Rico looking for teachers for “I was totally shocked by how perience grew, he gradually changed topic his advisees like, and he even ment and passion about the subject private schools in the United States. hard he worked to improve his Eng- his approach. sometimes talks about philosophical is to students’ quality of learning. As Cohen had an interview, submitted lish with the goal of helping stu- Nowadays, he no longer tries to problems, which are usually very en- a result, Arnaldo keeps improving his his papers, and someone contacted dents,” Tabrisky said. find fault with every single piece lightening to all of us.” class preparations as well as making him from Park’s math department Cohen fell in love with math at a of student logic, but instead tries to “Only when we see our students it more enjoyable. His goal is to let and asked him to come teach a class. young age. When he was a little kid, make his students question their own as our own children, can we really students enjoy his classes. Although it was Cohen’s first class he always did things he believed to thinking and arouse their interests and understand them,” Cohen said. Cohen In terms of my own experience, taught in English, Park hired him. be right (which were often, in adults’ motivations regarding math. Cohen seriously pours his heart into work I unfortunately made math my least Bill Tabrisky, one of the math eyes, wrong). Adult reactions made believes this is more profound and with students and tries his best to un- favorite course back in China. But teachers on Arnaldo’s interviewing him really confused about how to lasts longer than a mathematical derstand every “kid” he has. “I know this year Mr. Cohen’s class has really team said Cohen was having a hard tell right from wrong. He felt like he proof, even though proofs are still that with appropriate help and support changed my attitude towards math. time teaching in English, as he was needed something to logically help important. they can overcome most of their dif- Although I would never dream of used to teaching in Spanish. But Ta- him distinguish right from wrong: “Arnaldo is a relaxing person ficulties,” Cohen said. Senior year concludes with off-campus experiences Seniors, from p. 6 Senior projects involve trying ture myself in as a future career, and Hudes said. “I’d totally suggest Dan- something new and being open to that use that to motivate me throughout gerously Delicious Pies for laid-back, hard-working, pie lovers who have a 90 eggs you don’t want to mess up experience. “It’s nice to not only be the rest of my project and into college good sense of humor,” she said. and have to waste so many ingredi- in a new environment for the majority as well,” she said. “Aside from all of the powerful ents, but so far so good,” she said. of my week,” Sirody said, “but also to “I am having an amazing time at and influential people you get to meet “The biggest challenge [at the be in an environment that I can pic- my senior project. Mr. Boston knows almost every day, the inside informa- trauma unit] is learning the proce- the ropes when it comes to his interns tion you acquire from eavesdropping dures well enough to know what – his Park School interns to be exact,” on conversations of Fortune 500 & supplies are needed, like the exact Levy said. 1000 executives, and the simple thrill sutures, and how the OR needs to be “The project is a lot of fun; I am of not knowing what’s in store for you prepped,” Sirody said. enjoying it,” Russel said. the next day, Mr. Boston himself is At the law office, “[The workload] “I’m definitely enjoying my proj- photo by T. Kahn ’17 a great guy to get to know, and I’d always manages to be quite burden- ect. It’s great to be at a small busi- definitely recommend him to any some. It is comforting to know that Harry Russel ’16 ness and I’m meeting cool people,” student,” Levy said. almost everyone in the office, includ- make long days go by much faster,” Hudes said. “I’m making different “Yes, I would do my project ing Mr. Boston, can attest to the fact Levy said. pies pretty much every day, so I’m re- again,” Russel said. that it is completely natural to feel “The workload can be hard at ally learning a wide variety of recipes “I would 100% choose this proj- this way, and even they often feel times and sometimes it’s just cleaning and skills,” she said. ect again, and I am actually planning exhausted by their job sometimes,” up areas, but often I’m working with For these seniors, their projects on continuing it throughout the sum- Levy said. “There are mutual feel- other people; it’s usually relatively photo by T. Kahn ’17 have been a huge success. “I would mer,” Sirody said. ings of ‘we’re all in this together’ that relaxed,” Russel said. Alexis Hudes ’16 definitely choose this project again,” Arts & Culture The Postscript May 31, 2016 8 Fresh-Soph production of Radium Girls caps theater season Megan Stombler ’18, provided some With a sold-out or nearly sold-out comic relief to the play, as well as show every showing, this Radium Jacob Greenwald ’19. As reporters Girls was a huge success. The play for various news outlets, they only is, simultaneously, heart-wrenching, had their own interests in mind, and funny, and intellectual, and was per- only really wanted notoriety. Their formed with aplomb. The actors grap- selfish and rude competition to get pled with the difficult subject mat- the better of each other get some good ter expertly, and audience members laughs. Each reporter wanted exclu- could sense that actors loved what sive rights to the radium girls story they were doing and who they were for their own. “I really want to make doing it with. this big deal with them, and I’m just a complete jerk, I’m very sassy. I don’t care if I hurt their feelings, I just want this deal,” Stombler said. Arthur Roeder, played by Harry Levine ’18, struggled with some dif- ficult moral issues as the President of the U.S. Radium Corporation. As one girl eventually decides to sue, things get even more difficult for Roeder. “If it’s the rise and the fall of the com- pany, it’s the rise and the fall of me,” Levine said. Once aware of how lethal the ra- dium really is to these girls, Levine’s character has to protect the company, photo courtesy Jason Lee without forgetting his obligations to Women (played by C. Bristow ’18 and K. Summers ’19) working at the U.S. Radium factory rub them as fellow human beings. The the luminous but poisonous paint on their faces, the Fresh-Soph production of Radium Girls. company’s actual practices poisoned workers over a decade. “You could Ayjah Maggett ’17 summed up the dark paint, and other stuff.” say I’m a villain, but I’m more nu- by CATHERINE ROBBINS ’18 one major aspect of the play, saying, Kathryn Schaub, played by Cassie anced; these decisions are hard for “Basically the girls get radium poi- Bristow ’18, was one of the dial me. I’m a Christian, I’m dealing The freshman and sophomore pro- soning because, in order to get the painters who got ill. She and Grace with morality, so it’s not just like I’m duction this year was the play Radium brush to a fine point, they put it in Fryer, played by Eva Scott ’18, were the bad guy, but I am the bad guy,” Girls by D.W. Gregory. Students act- their mouths, but it had radium paint both 15 years old when the play be- Levine said. ed skillfully in this finely polished on it.” gins. They had left school to earn Tom Kreider, played by Jack Kal- drama that follows the lives of young Maggett was the stage manager wages, support their families, and to var ’18, is the boyfriend of the main women who worked at a radium fac- for the play. Watches, brushes, bot- take part in the war effort. As their character, Fryer. As Fryer gets sick tory, painting dials. tles, and other industrial items are working lives progressed, their health and sues the company that poisoned This story begins in 1917 during obviously central to the storyline, declined, the actresses had to appear her, Kreider comforts her, but doesn’t photo courtesy Jason Lee the First World War and is centered and Magget helped create these weaker and weaker, which presented really believe in his girlfriend. “I on the notorious real-life history of unique props for the show. “I think a challenge for Bristow. “I’ve never don’t have much faith in Grace. No Mr. Roeder (H. Levine ’18) the U.S. Radium Corporation’s treat- props were the most difficult thing, had a near death experience like that, one really has faith in her, because sits in the U.S. Radium fac- ment of its workers. The New Jer- because this is a really prop-heavy so how do I make it seem as though they think she can’t go up against a tory, contemplating the ill- sey corporation began as a supplier show, and there are lots of props that my jawbone was actually decaying?” big company and win, but she has nesses that his employees of glow-in-the-dark watches for the you wouldn’t really need otherwise,” Bristow said. faith in herself, and that’s all that are inflicted with because of U.S. Army. she said. “We had blood and glow in Nancy Jane Harlan, played by matters,” Kalvar said. their exposure to radium. Students work to revive literary magazine formerly known as YAWP

by CATIE TURNER ’17 ers. “There’s a need at this school,” said. In art outside of the classroom, Miller said. Without a literary publi- “we’re just saying what we feel, and cation, “there are so many and writers someone has to listen. That can put A Park-wide literary magazine and creative people that don’t get to you in a very vulnerable state, which (formerly known as YAWP) has not showcase [their work].” is also important for art,” Balcita said. been a reality for many years. But What’s important about having a The goal of Park’s literary maga- Ben Cohn ’19 and Rachel Miller ’19, public outlet like a magazine, though, zine is not only to produce publica- along with faculty advisers Angela is not just the opportunity for expres- tions, though they do plan to publish Balcita and Kirk Wulf (both Upper sion—it’s also the opportunity to compilations of writing and art bian- School English teachers), are reviv- have an audience. nually (and a possible digital compo- ing the long-defunct publication. “It’s exciting and risky and part nent). It is also to foster out-of-class Cohn first entertained starting a of the artistic process to submit your writing at Park through shared ex- literary magazine as he was research- work somewhere people can read it, ercises and work. “We’re building a ing creative writing opportunities at be compelled by it, be affected by it— fun, warm community of writers right Park. He had difficulty finding an out- and maybe not like it, and maybe not now,” Wulf said. let for forms like fiction at the school. connect to it,” Balcita said. “Being Given this strengthening of a real “I knew there were Ojalá and WRIT, able to stand by your work… is part writers and artists community, and the French and Spanish literary mag- of what it means to be an artist and possibility for organized exposure, azines,” said Cohn. But, he added, “I what it means to create something Park can anticipate a blossoming of was confused about why there wasn’t that comes from inside you.” literary work from community mem- an English-language magazine.” Af- Balcita noted that classroom set- bers in the near future. At a school ter he approached Miller, she also tings rarely call for quite this kind where the study of literature and became involved in the project. of courage and openness. “We can writing is so fundamentally linked to For Miller, the drive to revive the say that we do this in our classes, English learning, and where these arts literary magazine came from a de- but we’re always speaking toward a carry such value, the rebirth of this sire to give a (previously unavailable) prompt or an assignment. The risk is opportunity to share and read work outlet to Park’s many talented writ- somewhat restricted, in that way,” she is both exciting and necessary. The Postscript Arts&Culture May 31, 2016 9 Theme-less art show expands the bounds of creativity Theater dept. by DASHA KHRISTICH ’19

The All-School Art Show is now up, fill- announces ing Park’s hallways with the amazing work of Lower, Middle, and Upper School students. For productions many years, the show has been a great way to display the talents of the artists in the school. “The All-School Show originated when the for next year school got the Wyman Arts Center, which was in Spring of 2004, because we finally had a by CATIE TURNER ’17 space where we could exhibit work from the de- partment,” said Christine Tillman, who teaches The annual announcement of upcoming some of the classes that have work displayed. Park productions is always highly antici- “I had my Illustration class with the flip- pated. This year, the Park theater department books in the gallery, my Design Thinking class will produce three unique plays. Though the with faces made out of letter forms, my Drawing photo by M. Eisner ’17 plays have considerable range in era and class has a giant, crazy selfie installation, and tone, each is a daring choice sure to spark The final art show of the year includes work from every division in every avail- the Junior Portfolio class has work that they’ve conversation throughout the community. I chosen from the stuff they’ve been working able display space. spoke with Upper School theater teacher on over the semester displayed in the library limiting.” progress she has made as an artist throughout Peter King about these productions. hallway. Also, I have the Figure Drawing Im- Sun agreed. “I like the idea of not having the semester. Gray’s class’s installation is one In the fall, the department will produce mersion Week group, which I worked on with a theme. It allows people to be a lot more cre- of the largest in the show, and it is on display Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse’s The [Upper School art teacher] Susan Asdourian and ative with what they do,” she said. “When I’m in the Davison Lobby. “As a class we decided Sound of Music. “I always like to turn the [Director of Arts] Carolyn Sutton,” she said. forced to stick to a theme, it’s usually not my to draw really big faces and hands of the people compass in a new direction and travel over Olivia Sun ’17 took two of these classes. “I best work, so this has allowed me to be able to in our class and then stick them to the wall with some different territory from wherever took Figure Drawing during Immersion Week, have the freedom to show what I’m proud of.” quickly traced bodies,” she said. “The selfies we’ve been,” King said of the decision to where we drew nude models for different peri- One of Sun’s drawings shows an eyeball were not originally planned, but someone sug- produce this musical. “Last year, we did this ods of time,” she said. “I’m also taking Junior crashing into a dandelion. “My theme with my gested that we add something modern, and tak- very funny, contemporary musical, The Ad- Portfolio.” work is making things that are scary or uncom- ing selfies on iPhones is definitely modern.” dams Family. We wanted to find something Junior Portfolio is a permission-required fortable a little less scary,” she said. The annual all-school reception for the show that could contrast with that.” The Sound course in which students get to choose a me- Lexi Mantilla ’19 had a different experience with hot dogs and lemonade occurred on May of Music, a “classic musical,” fit the bill dium and create a collection of artwork. “Our with the show, but has also enjoyed having her 19. Traditionally, attendance is high at the re- perfectly. work has to follow a central theme,” Sun said. work up for all to see. “I took printmaking this ception. “The All-School Art Show is really But while this year’s musical may be This year, there has been a change made to semester. I originally had no idea what print- cool because we see what other classes are do- more thoroughly time-tested than last year’s, the All-School Show: it doesn’t have a theme. making was, but it turned out to be really fun,” ing,” Sun said. its message is far from obsolete. “It has a re- Last year’s theme was bicycles, and the entire Mantilla said. “The pieces that I chose to put up “My favorite parts of the show are being ally contemporary theme, the idea of fleeing school drew bicycles or bicycle parts to put up. for the school show are pieces that I’m really able to put up the work I’m proud of and being tyranny,” King said. He noted that similar “The show used to have themes, which came proud of and worked hard on. When I look at able to admire other people’s work,” Mantilla events are happening currently in the Middle from the gallery committee,” Tillman said. them, they just make me happy.” said. “There are some really amazing art classes East. Grappling with these modern issues “However, this year, the faculty said that we One of Tillman’s Drawing students, Net- and talented people so it’s nice to see what they through an older text will, it seems, make no longer wanted a theme, because it was too tsaanett Gray ’19 has enjoyed the class and the have made.” for an exciting and important fall musical. This production will also feature Lower and Middle School students in younger roles, a touch that can help to make the musical Beyoncé’s new album Lemonade reveals raw side a true Park “community event,” in King’s Jackson Five nostrils.” by Malcolm X are shown: “The most disre- words. by CICI OSIAS ’19 In these two lines, Knowles addresses criti- spected person in America is the Black woman; After winter’s student-directed produc- cism about Black features that her and her fam- the most unprotected person in America is the tions, the theatre department will produce Less than a month ago, chart-topping singer ily have faced. Knowles’ daughter, Blue Ivy, Black woman; the most neglected person in two plays in the spring: a modern adaptation Beyoncé Knowles released her sixth album, has been criticized for having kinky hair, and America is the Black woman.” Through X’s of Sophocles’ Antigone, and Qui Nguyen’s Lemonade. Sales are enormous and critical both Beyoncé and her husband Jay Z have taken words Knowles recognizes that over 50 years She Kills Monsters. acclaim for it is tremendous. The praise is de- flak by critics of superficial personal image for later a black woman may still feel herself at a Park’s production of Antigone will view served: Lemonade beautifully intertwines dif- having a large nose, which is a common trait disadvantage, and that assumptions are made the events of the classical tragedy through ferent genres such as rap, trap, and a song with among many Black people. about her because of her blackness. the lens of the contemporary tragedy of a country twist. Lemonade is unlike any other The song “Freedom” speaks of Blacks The fame of Knowles allows her to spread Michael Brown’s 2014 death in Ferguson, albumb Knowles has released. defending their rights during the civil rights her message but does not undermine her ability Missouri. In both the play and these real Along with the album’s 12 songs, Knowles movement, as well as the injustices that Black to express what many women feel. events, the body of a deceased person was released a 65 minute film, also titled Lemon- people face today pertaining to police brutality. Another recurring theme throughout Lem- left unburied for an extended period of time; ade. This film combines spoken word poetry, This song features rapper Kendrick Lamar, who onade is dishonesty in Beyoncé’s relationships. both the play and Ferguson evoke questions visuals, and the songs from the album to create spoke out about police brutality on his album To There is a lot of speculation that Jay Z cheated around disempowerment and the relationship what is essentially a very long but compelling Pimp a Butterfly. “Freedom” sends out a pow- on Beyoncé at some point during their relation- between authority and the people: “We’re music video. erful message; Beyoncé allies with everyone ship. The 65 minute film is divided into 11 sec- going to set it in a current city that has a lot This album is very raw; Knowles exposes willing to fight for freedom. Knowles shows tions: Intuition, Denial, Anger, Apathy, Empti- of diversity and a lot of inequity,” King said. a genuine part of herself. “When you’re Be- this readiness in her lyrics: ness, Accountability, Reformation, Forgiveness, “I think it will really resonate with us here in yoncé, a lot of people start to think you’re not “Freedom! Freedom! I can’t move Resurrection, Hope and Redemption. These Baltimore.” This retelling will undoubtedly human, and they worship her as an idol… but Freedom, cut me loose! sections can be seen as the emotions Knowles spark intense emotion and fierce debate on it’s very important that people take a step back Freedom! Freedom! Where are you? went through when she found out that Jay Z the themes and issues touched on by this and realize that she is a person,” Atira Koikoi Cause I need freedom too! was cheating on her. timeless story and its modern framing. ’17 said. I break chains all by myself At one point, Knowles calls out Jay Z for Finally, Park will round out the year with This album also reminded Beyoncé fans that Won’t let my freedom rot in hell” his cheating in the song “Sorry” when she says an all-freshman and sophomore production she prefers some parts of her life to be kept pri- “I think one of the most important songs “Better call Becky with the good hair.” This of She Kills Monsters, a play first published vate. “It can feel like we know her, but we really is ‘Freedom,’ it was such a powerful protest phrase alludes to the idea that Jay Z should call in 2012. It tells the story of a young woman’s don’t,” Upper School history teacher Naadia anthem,” Paige McDonald ’17 said. his “Becky,” or the woman with whom he cheat- discovery of her younger sister’s Dungeons Owens said. The whole cast of the film Lemonade was ed. In the song “Don’t Hurt Yourself,” Beyoncé & Dragons journal. “It’s about an older sis- The main focus of the film Lemonade is black, and almost entirely black women. The shows that she is not just a victim. Knowles ter discovering, through Dungeons & Drag- Knowles’ blackness. The lyrics of the songs women chosen to be in this film were selected says, “If you try this sh*t again you gon’ lose ons, who her younger sister really is,” King and visuals in the film focus on Knowles loving very carefully—a lot of the women featured your wife,” meaning that if Jay Z does anything said. Critics have lauded this play for its wit, the black part of her identity. “Everyone kind were powerful black figures such as Serena Wil- unfaithful again, he will lose Beyoncé for good. verve, and pop culture savvy. More explic- of forgot that Beyoncé is Black… and I think liams, or advocates for social justice such as Lemonade is a unique album. Knowles itly modern than the other productions of this album reminded people of it,” Koikoi said. teen actresses Amanda Stenberg and Zendaya speaks of her identity and reveals a side of Park’s season, it seems that She Kills Mon- In the song “Formation,” Knowles shows Coleman. herself that is not usually seen. Far from dis- sters will sparkle with the same contempo- her love for blackness and Black physical fea- Lemonade discusses some of the struggles appointing, this artful blend of powerful songs rary awareness that has characterized other tures when she sings, “I like my baby hair with of being a black woman in America. At one with images and spoken word make Knowles’ Park productions. baby hair and afros. I like my negro nose with point in the film, words from the early 1960s artistry a triumph. Sports The Postscript May 31, 2016 10 Athletics maintains partnership with Stevenson “But a partnership is about compro- by ZACH STERN ’19 mise, and both sides give up field time and work together to make it a Boys’ Varsity Baseball players mutually beneficial relationship.” walked towards the dugout in frus- When Stevenson first began to tration on May 9; they prepared to share the field it did not plan to make shake hands with the visiting Our it a permanent home. The university Lady of Mount Carmel team. The has been in long term negotiations 12-2 defeat eliminated Park from to purchase the land adjacent to its playoff contention, leaving them on Owings Mills Campus and eventually the outside looking in for the third develop fields on that land. Accord- time in the last four years. Though ing to Lowe, these negotiations have the Bruins only won one conference been stalled by state politics. game at home, they play on a field When Stevenson was in the pro- for champions. cess of purchasing the land, Maryland Varsity Baseball’s home field was going through a gubernatorial sits in the center of the athletic field transition from Democrat Mar- complex at Sugar Campus, located tin O’Malley to Republican Larry on Hillside Road a short drive from Hogan. The state had made efforts Park. The field is complete with col- to make the land Stevenson was pur- lege level dugouts, a revamped press chasing completely eco-friendly, and box, an infield that is groomed almost both O’Malley and Hogan wanted to every day, a new scoreboard, a new take credit for the green campus. photo by M. Lipitz ’17 batting cage, and an entirely separate As a result, the new administra- practice field. “It’s one of the best Park’s Varsity and Middle School Baseball teams benefit from playing on the NCAA level tion refused to give Stevenson the fields I’ve ever played on,” Varsity field shared with Stevenson University. permits needed to build unless Ho- Baseball player Jonathan Kaplan ’19 letics Robin Lowe ’84 said. to Sugar Campus, too. “We look at the next available date gan would receive full recognition. said. Nearly fifteen years later, and after Sharing the baseball field relies that doesn’t have a Stevenson game, Currently, the land at Owings Mills It may seem unlike Park’s ad- over $100,000 worth of renovations, heavily on transparency and commu- and we propose that date to the [team remains without any construction. ministration to invest in one of the Park plays on a NCAA Division III nication. Stevenson Baseball coach that we’re playing.]” While it remains unclear if and best high school baseball fields in the level baseball field, Stevenson has a Jason Tawney and Park Director of Although they are coordinating when Stevenson baseball will relo- state: enter the Stevenson Mustangs. field to call its own, and a genuine Boys’ Athletics Dia Clark ’06 begin calendars, scheduling is sometimes cate, the focus remains on the pres- When Park acquired the land at partnership has developed between scheduling practice and game times problematic. “Often we won’t be able ent. “Until then, our goal is to make Sugar Campus, it developed the new the two schools. “It used to be that before the season even begins. They to practice on the full field because sure this partnership lasts and benefits baseball field, along with fields for they used that field when we didn’t, share a Google Calendar that is filled Stevenson is either playing or prac- both sides,” Tawney said. soccer, lacrosse, and softball. At the but now we really do share that with dates for Stevenson games, Park ticing there,” Park Varsity Baseball The future of the partnership looks same time, the Stevenson University space,” Lowe said. Varsity games, and Middle School player Zach Charles ’17 explained. strong and advantageous for all those baseball team was looking for a field The partnership also exists outside games. This coordination helps make “There were also one or two times involved. “We now have a place to to call its own. Stevenson’s ‘home’ of baseball. Park tennis players reap sharing the field seamless and con- that we couldn’t play a postponed play and practice that is practically baseball field was located 45 minutes its benefits as well, as they now make venient. Park Varsity players make game until the next week because on campus,” Tawney said. “This has away, which was anything but ideal. use of Stevenson’s courts that back use of the batting cages and the addi- Stevenson had home games.” given us a sense of home.” Upon learning of Park’s new field up onto Sugar Campus. Girls’ Varsity tional practice field when Stevenson Park Varsity Baseball coach Andy Noting the benefits of the Bruins at Sugar Campus, Stevenson became Softball may also have large reno- has practices or games. Scott shared the difficulties of split- playing on an NCAA field, Lowe ex- intrigued. “They loved [our] facility, vations to their field to look forward All parties are equally prepared ting time on the field. “Of course plained the vitality of the partnership. and they asked if they could make a to in the near future, as Stevenson’s should a conflict arise, or a game be there are inconveniences, and it can “I think the partnership will always lot of renovations,” Director of Ath- softball team is exploring relocation postponed. As Clark simply put it: be frustrating at times,” he explained. stay very strong,” she said.

Park provides lessons in balancing the student-athlete experience

by MAHEY GHEIS ’18 “student” part of “student-athlete,” tion in NCAA Division III. Palumbo sports certainly helped me in my however, our program allows pro- was awarded multiple MIAA All- transition to college.” Park is traditionally known for spective college players to practice Conference awards during his time Like Palumbo, Allison Zerhusen a stellar arts program, interesting the difficult but necessary balanc- here, but Park also taught him time Alexander ’05, former soccer and la- course options, and relaxed student- ing act: being a high-caliber athlete management skills. crosse player at St. Mary’s College, teacher relationships. Oftentimes, while staying on pace with academic “Both school and baseball are also praised Park for its preparation. however, Park is overlooked in ath- achievement. year-long commitments that are ex- “Park’s academics on top of four letics, specifically when it comes to A prime example of a player who tremely time consuming. In order to years of three varsity sports prepared developing college athletes. has applied his practice at Park to balance them, you’ve got to be a mas- me for the demands of playing sports People assume collegiate ath- the next level is Jake Palumbo ’15. ter of time management,” Palumbo in college while being a student first,” letes from Park are either exceptions Currently a baseball player at Occi- said. “The challenge of balancing a Zerhusen said. or simply do not exist. Robin Lowe, dental College, ranked 13th in the na- demanding course load as well as Another notable factor Lowe Director of Athletics, would love to outlined was the passion necessary dispel these untruths. “I want parents to compete at a higher level. “There to realize they don’t have to switch are always opportunities for playing their kids from Park to get them to if it’s your priority,” Lowe said. She play at the next level,” she said. “You added that some students have gone photo courtesy J. Palumbo can get anywhere from Park.” on to play at elite colleges such as An increasing amount of recruit- Yale, Maryland, and Duke. Since we Jake Palumbo ’15 plays collegiate ing is happening at the club level, don’t send many, these athletes are baseball at Occidental College in Lowe noted, so that our best athletes often overlooked when it comes to California. will likely be observed by recruiters conversation about our athletics. people and forms bonds that I’m not on their club teams. Since ambitious Lowe asserts that those who learn sure would be possible without play- varsity athletes at Park often also play how to manage a combination of both ing baseball.” on club teams, they should feel less athletics and academics are those who Though it’s understandable that pressure to switch to an A Conference earn success becoming collegiate ambitious parents may initially wish high school. student-athletes. to send their physically talented chil- Because the Bruins compete in the “For me, being a student-athlete dren elsewhere for athletics, upon B or C Conference for most sports, has been immensely fulfilling. Play- considering all aspects of our athletic the common belief is that the athletic ing a sport in college has certainly program in tandem with our academ- environment provided is less valuable photo courtesy Zerhusen family broadened my horizons within and ics, Park already has and certainly than other schools. Allison Zerhusen Alexander ’05 played soccer for the Bruins (left) and outside of the community,” Palumbo will continue to prepare student-ath- By putting an emphasis on the lacrosse for St. Mary’s College (right). Alexander currently serves as as- said. “It has enabled me to meet many letes to play at the next level. sistant Girls’ Varsity Soccer coach at Park. 11 The PostscriptSports May 31, 2016 Spring teams wrap up seasons Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse end because we began to believe in ourselves.” Boys’ Varsity Tennis Pomerantz ’16 highlighted the team’s crucial Daisy Olschansky, one of three senior cap- change of mindset from last year. “We empha- by JACK SHEEHY ’17 tains, seconded this idea. “We lost a lot of re- by WILL TUCKER ’19 sized that every individual win was really a ally strong players who graduated last year and team win, and that we needed three of those Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse concluded a suc- who were also big leaders on the team,” she Following several losing seasons, the Boys’ team wins every match for us to come out on cessful season with a semifinal loss at Glenelg said. “However, we have so much talent spread Varsity Tennis team moved from the MIAA A top,” Pomerantz said. Country School on May 12. The Bruins’ regular throughout the team that we managed to over- conference to the B Conference, which pro- This season was certainly promising for season conference record of 8-6 placed them come this challenge and win a lot of games.” vided new hope for the program. After a strong the Bruins, and their young talent is a bright fourth in the IAAM B Conference. Park put together a six-game win streak that 6-1 second place finish in the regular season, spot for the future. The play of sophomores Heading into the season, the team’s expecta- included a 12-11 overtime win vs. Institute of the team lost in the semifinals to Archbishop Eli Asdourian and Vance Thomas was key to tions were lowered by the fact that many key Notre Dame and a 13-12 win against Friends. Spalding. the team’s successful season. Asdourian went players graduated in 2015. But as the season The month of April was full of close games for Captains Ross Greenberg ’16 and Aaron undefeated this year, distinguishing himself as wore on, the Bruins gained more confidence and the Bruins, and Boston and Olschansky both one of the best in the conference, despite only improved on the field. “Our season went pretty cited these games as key. “[I am proud of] our being a sophomore. “Eli was easily our most well,” sophomore midfielder Kenya Boston willingness to keep fighting until the end,” Bos- consistent player,” Thomas said. said. “I think we definitely got better towards the ton said. “There were a couple of tough games Additionally, multiple freshmen were es- where we did not give up on ourselves.” sential in helping the team with their doubles “We were also all really motivated by the play. Zachary Sirody ’19 and Luke Morrill middle of the season,” Olschansky added. ’19 exceeded expectations. “It’s very rare that “Once our games became closer and more ex- younger players can contribute to the team as citing, we were determined to win and worked much as those two players did for us this year,” even harder than we did in the beginning.” Pomerantz said. The team was powered offensively by a The team’s only loss of the regular young midfield comprised of Boston, Leah eason came 4-1 on April 11 against Severn, the Genth ’18, and Sydney Lowe ’19. Olschansky undefeated number one seed that eventually noted that all three underclassmen are “really won the championship. A one-loss season is an strong shooters.” On defense, however, the Bru- obvious improvement from previous years that ins were anchored by an experienced group that bodes well for the future. included junior Brooke Cunningham and the Players believed that their team chemistry other two captains, Emily Berner ’16 and Aerin greatly contributed to the winning record. “The Abrams ’16. team was close last year even when we were In the first playoff game, a quarterfinal losing constantly,” Thomas said. “We’re a really matchup at home vs. IND, Park won 13-10. close group again this year, and we’re always Against Glenelg, the Bruins played a solid first having a fun time.” half, but eventually fell 17-19 to the Dragons. The playoff loss to Spalding was disap- “I feel the game went as well as it could have pointing to the team, but the players held their photo by N. Blau ’18 gone against a team like that,” Olschansky said. heads high. “[Before the match] we had already “At halftime we were only down by 1, and that’s photo courtesy Communications established that whatever the result may be, we B. Cunningham ’17 runs downfield in as close as any team came to beating them, so I Sophomore V. Thomas hits a fore- knew that our season was successful,” Thomas a home game against Friends. think we should be proud of that.” hand in a home match vs. Stevenson. said. Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Girls’ Varsity Softball

by LANCE ROMBRO ’19 by ALEX GOGEL ’19 for the future. Schneider was satisfied with the team’s Coaches Josh Davey, Dia Clark ’06, Sam Carrying high hopes into the season, Girls’ progress, but as a head coach he noted areas Leighton ’10, Kyle Holechek, and Mike Stiller Varsity Softball had one of its best years in re- for improvement for next year. “Our biggest ’85 led Boys Varsity Lacrosse to a strong 2016 cent memory. While the team was young, senior weakness this year was hitting against good campaign. Last season, the team finished with captains Morgan Soudry and Jordan Sirody ’16 pitching,” he said. “We pretty much won the a 6-4 conference record, eventually losing in led the team to a fun and exciting season. games we should have won and lost to teams the playoffs to Archbishop Curley by a score The season began with a close 9-8 loss at St. that were better than we were at hitting.” of 15-12. Vincent Pallotti on March 31, a game in which The coaches proved to be effective at build- This year, the Bruins posted a 8-5 overall the team showed determination. The Bruins ing skills and confidence. “The coaches this record, along with a 4-4 conference record earn- bounced back to win 26-2 at Oldfields a few year were amazing,” Soudry said. “Carly Bian- ing them a spot in the playoffs. days later. Even in blowouts, like their 15-0 co is our newest addition to the coaching crew Some of the team’s success can be attributed MIAA C Conference quarterfinal loss against and she did a phenomenal job. Having played to offense, as it scored 24 more goals than it did RPCS, the Bruins gave it their all until the final college softball, she brought a lot of experience last year. “Offensively, junior Steven Villacorta out. “This season we played the hardest that to the table.” played great at the face-off line. He was, once photo courtesy Communications I can remember,” Soudry said. “There were Soudry expressed optimism for next sea- again, one of the best in the conference,” Jonny Senior captain J. Abel cradles the ball games when we were losing by 10 runs, but son’s team, which will be led by her younger Godon ’16 said. in a game at Annapolis Area Chris- we never gave up and continued playing as hard teammates. “Maybe we’ll get a shot at winning Godon also noted the tremendous offensive tian School on May 10. The Bruins as we could.” championships like we did way back when,” force of Eli Friedman ’16. “[Eli] was easily defeated the Eagles 14-11. Abel and In addition to the Pallotti game, there were she said. one of the best attackmen in the conference,” two other especially notable contests. The first his fellow captain, Eli Friedman ’16, Godon said. “He consistently put up incredible was a 9-7 win over St. Timothy’s on May 4. provided both offensive production numbers in most of our games and played a “[That game] hung in the balance until the end,” and leadership on and off the field. huge role in our success this year.” Head Coach Richard Schneider said. “We won On the other end of the field, the defense was “Our win versus our rival, Friends, was cer- in miserable weather conditions. It showed the an important factor in the Bruins’ success, as tainly a great accomplishment,” he added. grit that our team had right up until the end.” they allowed the fewest goals in the conference. The team took advantage of its small roster Another memorable game came against non- “Defensively, Sam Cordish ’17 was a huge as- size. “This year, we only had twenty six guys on conference opponent Green Street Academy in set. He played very well throughout the entire the team, and so we became a very tight group,” which Lizzie Kane ’18 pitched a perfect game. season,” Godon said. “Will Tucker ’19 and Grif- Godon said. “This helped us throughout the Kane sat down 15 batters, 10 on strikeouts, en fin Saltzman ’18 moved to defense from their season since we had such strong relationships route to a mercy rule win in the fifth inning. natural positions and both stepped up when we with all team members on and off the field.” There were young players who had success needed them to.” Captains Friedman and Jordan Abel ’16 this year for the Bruins, in particular sophomore Team chemistry played a pivotal role; each led Park into the playoffs. The team lost in the Montana Love. “One of the most notable play- photo courtesy Brownie team member supported one another. This en- opening round to Friends by a score of 13-5. ers moving forward is Montana. She is very couraging spirit led to close and competitive The Bruins will lose seven seniors, including committed to improving herself as a pitcher Sophomore L. Kane at bat on Bruins match-ups against the Bruins’ opponents. “We Abel and Freidman, but they will look to con- and overall player,” Schneider said. He also home field on Sugar Campus. Bruins played tight games with nearly all the teams in tinue their strong efforts next season. mentioned Kane, Madison Russell ‘18, Kim finished 3 - 5 in conference placing the conference,” Godon said. Fox ‘19, and Cici Osias ‘19 as promising assets fifth. Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Sports Permit #1262 The Postscript Baltimore, MD MAY31, 2016 Two seniors reflect on their athletic experiences Levitt Breaking down barriers player, and see my playing time increase each season. Having to work hard and grow into my role as a senior made the whole experience even by EMILY BERNER ’16 more satisfying, and I have the Park athletic Alone program to thank for that. Some of my fondest memories of high Social media’s ef- Since before I began my high school career school have been on the field or on the court. at Park, I was a three-sport athlete. Other than I’ll always remember winning the JV basketball the basketball season that I skipped in seventh championship my sophomore year after trailing fect on sports grade, I remember having played soccer, bas- in the fourth quarter. Our 8-7 home win, in the ketball, and lacrosse since competitive sports by SPENCER LEVITT ’18 start at Park in fourth grade. I was very nervous going into high school. I had no idea how the Thirteen minutes be- dynamics of a sports team worked, especially photo by N. Blau ’18 fore the 2016 NFL Draft, with so many different grades participating. I Senior E. Berner carries the ball a video of Laremy Tun- was scared preparing for my first day of soc- against Friends School. sil, an offensive lineman cer pre-season, but upperclassmen immediately once considered a possible began to take me under their wing. I remember myself in a specific area, my coaches and team- top-five pick, smoking feeling welcomed and excited to begin this new mates were always there to help me throughout out of a bong with a gas experience. my time as an athlete at Park. I’m excited to mask surfaced on Twit- An amazing thing about high school sports is continue to hear about and see the success of ter. News broke across that it breaks down the barriers between grades. my younger teammates, now as a Park alumna the league and teams I have made great friends at Park throughout cheering from the sidelines. were forced to rethink their draft strategies. my high school career, some much older and Tunsil dropped to the 13th overall pick by younger than I am. Many of those friendships Building brotherhood the Dolphins. would not have been made without athletics. The Twitter mess also cost Tunsil about Some of my most amazing relationships are by ELI FRIEDMAN ’16 $13 million. The video, at least two years old, made on the field and on the court, and because took the money out of Tunsil’s pocket in just sports were such a large part of my high school The best part of my Park experience has un- 13 minutes. Number 13 is certainly unlucky experience, I truly valued these connections. questionably been serving as a member of the for Tunsil, but his case is not unprecedented. The friendships that I made were dually athletic program. For four years and 12 seasons, photo courtesy Communications Larry Johnson, Tiger Woods, Brandon Jen- important off of the field; they made my high I spent just about every day waiting for 3:15 to nings, Richie Incognito, Antonio Cromartie, E. Friedman ’16 played soccer, bas- school experience feel safe, comfortable, and come around so that I could go to practice. For and Johnny Manziel are all familiar with the ketball, and lacrosse while at Park. fun. I attribute a lot of my growth as an athlete a few months each season, the people on my consequences of social media. to these tight-knit relationships that I made on team became my best friends. The guys I’ve rain, over three-time defending champion Saints Social media has evolved into the medium sports teams. My older teammates taught me been fortunate enough to play with for multiple Peter and Paul in 2014 was one of my favorite through which fans, players, and even jour- how to push myself and helped me to improve seasons and multiple sports are the ones that I memories as a lacrosse player. It was even better nalists discuss sports. According to a study by my skill set by constantly challenging me. They know and love the most. because they had beaten us 17-5 just a month the University of Florida in 2015, 54% of all also taught me how to be a team leader. My Park athletics are particularly special to me before. There were even some great soccer mo- sports journalists now use Twitter regularly. younger teammates helped me to develop trust, when I look back at myself in eighth grade. I ments, especially watching Johnny Godon ’16 Social media is not only fueling professional and they always showed me new skills that I was deciding between Park, Pikesville, and St. score an overtime game-winner against Gerstell sports. Though on a smaller scale, we at Park could improve upon. Paul’s for high school. I feel best about my deci- Academy to send us to the semifinals last fall. have also turned to social media to promote I am grateful for my coaches and team- sion to come to Park when I look at my time on But above any game, what I loved the most our athletic teams in the last couple of years. mates and how they positively contributed to the lacrosse team. At Pikesville and St. Paul’s and what I’ll miss the most is the brotherhood. From Athletic Trainer Dan Lopez’s mid- my athletic career. Whether it was picking me I would have either been a star from my first Team dinners, bus rides, team meetings, and game tweets, to The Park School Bruins’ up, giving me a push in the right direction, or time on the field or never gotten off the bench. the locker room: that’s what I love about Park Facebook page he operates, we are follow- pulling me aside to tell me how I could better At Park I had the opportunity to develop as a sports. ing the social media trend simply because it is necessary in today’s networking age. “We Featured Athlete had no social media presence whatsoever so I Sophomore Kenya Boston standout team member for Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse thought we needed one,” Lopez said. “[Social media] is becoming the effective way to get to make an impact and make sure I was doing information out, and to simply gain exposure something to help benefit the team,” Boston for our athletic department.” said. “I wanted to be a good team player and Social media is literally changing the help out wherever I can.” Boston certainly had game, both in professional sports, and here an impact on this year’s team, fueling the Bruins at Park. to many of their victories. “I posted a couple of tweets during the “Kenya is really great to work with on at- game about how close it was on the Bruins’ tack, she sees the field well and plays really Twitter page,” Lopez said, referring to a May smart,” senior teammate Daisy Olschansky 1, 2015 baseball game against Glenelg. “My said. “She has a really strong shot that goalies tweets resulted in more fans and lacrosse on opposing teams have difficulty saving.” players showing up to the game in support One of many notable games for Boston of our team.” came against Institute of Notre Dame when In fact, after the additional fans showed up she scored in overtime to lead the Bruins to a at the game due to Lopez’s tweets, the Bruins 12-11 victory. went on to win the game in exciting, extra- Boston, an Ivy League commit, plays for innings fashion. As exemplified by that May TLC Lacrosse Club outside of school. Lacrosse 2015 win, fans are vital to a team’s success. accounts for most of her time. “[The recruit- Fans give players confidence and motivation ing process] has been very time consuming,” for victory. photo by N. Blau ’18 Boston said. “Every summer I have at least five Today, we can clearly see social media K. Boston ’18 plays Lacrosse for Varsity and club teams. or six tournaments along with fall tournaments directly promoting support for our sports nya since Middle School. She’s truly amazing and practices every week.” teams. Due to the effect social media has on by SPENCER LEVITT ’18 to watch and play with,” Noë Wolf ’18 said. Before Boston graduates and moves on to our athletic program its use to promote Park’s “She’s a team player who plays with grace and the next level, she knows what she wants to sports is significant. In order to continue to grow our fan base here at Park, our social Kenya Boston ’18 is known as a standout on finesse.” accomplish. “I definitely want to win a cham- media presence must continue as well. the lacrosse field who earns high praise from Boston set goals for herself at the begin- pionship at Park,” Boston said. “I also just want her teammates. “I’ve played lacrosse with Ke- ning of the Varsity Lacrosse season. “I wanted to continue having fun with our team”