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FEBRUARY 14, 2008 VOLUME 49, ISSUE 7

IN THIS ISSUE: Students Brave Weather to Attend Obama Rally to honk for the candidate. entered the World Trade EDITORIALS Staff Report Changing Politics 2 Shortly thereafter, the Center, the new mayor of Waning ‘Mobil’-ity 2 Why would nearly 50 Academy students were given Fitchburg, Lisa Wong, intro- Academy students stand in line campaign signs by other duced the mayor of OPINION passerby to ignite excitement Massachusetts, Deval Patrick, Show US The Money! 2 for three hours outside the among other rally participants. who introduced former What Are Sports? 3 World Trade Center in Boston Where Do YOU Stand? 3 in freezing weather? To see the One Academy student, jun- Democratic nominee, John new Spice Girls concert? No, ior Laura Beohner, was moved Kerry, who introduced NEWS for a chance to see the to the front of the auditorium, Caroline and Ted Kennedy, Beyond Byfield 4 Democratic candidate, Barack Photo by Laura Beohner ‘09 due to her crutches caused by a who in turn, introduced the Schooling the Parents 5 Obama, speak. Seniors Matt running accident. Some of her elusive Barack Obama. By the Gangsters Arrested 6 from Bronx, NY. Even Kotzen, Perry Eaton, and friends, seniors Jeanette time Obama was introduced, it Tropical Writing 7 exchange student Rob George Dorsey approached Kincaid, Caroline Cushman, was 11 p.m., yet the candidate Gay-Straight Alliance 7 Colcough from England Harvard Model Congress 7 Student Activities Director Tim and Maggie Hughes were per- spoke for another hour to a riv- attended. Weir the morning before Super mitted to accompany her to the eted and excited audience. “It The group arrived in Boston FEATURES Tuesday to inquire about tak- front, also. From her “catbird felt great to gain some aware- Dance Show Preview 8 around 7 p.m., only to be greet- ing a group to the rally. “This seat,” Laura took photos of ness about the political scene ‘Chicago’ Preview 8 ed by an enormous line curving was totally student initiated,” Obama with her cell-phone, in our country,” said senior Geek Beat: Signals 9 around the block, filled with said Mr. Weir, which convinced texted students outside about Sam Richards. “Especially for Valentine’s Day Shoutouts 10 eager people, hoping to see the How I Met Your Teacher 12 him to help the students’ effort. what was happening, and even us soon-to-be voters, I think it’s rally. “Everyone was upbeat,” ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ 12 A diverse group of students shook Obama’s hand. “Obama important that we start to get Mr. Weir said, with people What’s your ‘Dream Date?’ 13 opted to attend the rally. John was charismatic and an inspira- involved with the world out- Perry’s Picks 15 making “trips to the coffee Diamond from Connecticut tional speaker,” Laura said. side of our small community.” Dear Advisors... 15 shop” for each other. Senior and Sam Richards from Natick, “He spoke of real issues with a Mike Kenny attempted to MA, joined Coby Newton from realistic approach to the solu- enthuse the crowd by flaunting California, Ellen Pierce from tion.” REVIEWS a handmade “Obama” sign Movie: Cloverfield 14 Illinois and Cynthia Figueroa Once the entire group and encouraging passing cars Restaraunt: Szechuan Taste 14 Restaurant: Hana Japan 14 Ms. Fitzgerald Appointed Dean of Faculty BACK PAGE G: What are you looking your plans once you step Staff Report Birthdays 16 forward to about your new down from your position as Angles of Perception 16 position? Dean of Faculty? Ms. Lynda Fitzgerald, cur- Green Cup Challenge 16 LF: I am looking forward Bill Quigley: I look for- rent Dean of Students, will be the Sudoku 16 to working with my col- ward to doing more teaching new Dean of Faculty, effective leagues and supporting the in the classroom and coach- July 1, 2008. A member of the Headmaster. I will serve as an ing again. I used to be an Academy for the past 24 years, ombudsman for all faculty assistant coach with the base- Ms. Fitzgerald has taught concerns. ball team. I really enjoyed it, English, Latin, and coached the G: What will you miss and so I did my best to fit that first women's hockey team. The about being the Dean of into my other responsibilities Happy Governor talked to Ms. Students? Ms. Fitzgerald during my first years in this Fitzgerald about her new posi- LF: I really enjoy working position and my two years as tion and what she will miss about Valentine’s with our students and will G: What challenges will Academic Dean before then. I being Dean of Students. definitely need to create new you encounter? found, though, that my Day! ways of interacting with them LF: I will evaluate present administrative responsibili- The Governor: What moti- in their daily lives, whether it professional review program ties crowded out coaching, vated you to seek the Dean of be coaching, student leader- and will redesign the process. and I had to give it up a few Faculty position and what ship work, or residential I will need to focus on the years ago. Whether it's base- does this position entail? affairs. needs of faculty in terms of ball or any of three other Lynda Fitzgerald: I have G: What do you predict housing and will be a liaison sports that I've coached been working in the Dean of will be the biggest change for them. before, I look forward to Students Office for almost for you? havin g time to be with kids twenty years. This position LF: I will no longer be Ms. Fitzgerald will succeed again in those arenas. It'll be seemed like a perfect oppor- responsible for Residential Mr. Bill Quigley, who intends to great just to be able to spend tunity to make a change and This issue of The Life and I have focused my teach history full-time and finish more time outside of an have some new challenges. I Governor is printed on energies on improving this his book about the experiences of office! will be responsible for pro- 30% recycled paper. program for quite a while. a Civil War soldier. The G: What will you miss the moting the faculty’s profes- However, I know that I will Governor talked to Mr. Quigley most? sional development as well as now have some new projects about his plans for the future. BQ: There are wonderful housing, assignments, and that will be very interesting. people on the Executive

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Editorial: Harnessing Oil

A Public Forum for News, Opinion, and Creative Thought of The Governor’s Academy Exxon Mobil Corporation posted a $40.6 billion annual FEBRUARY 14, 2008 VOLUME 49, ISSUE 7 profit on February 1, 2008, the largest in history of any U.S. company. According to the Associated Press, “Exxon also set a Editors-in-chief: Layout and Production Editor: Ms. Christle Rawlins-Jackson U.S. record for the biggest quarterly profit, posting income of Sean Andrews ‘08 Will Kavanagh ‘09 Matt Fisch ‘08 Staff Writers: $11.7 billion for the final three months of 2007, beating its own Anna Perocchi ‘08 News: Anna O’Neal ‘09 mark of $10.71 billion in the forth quarter of 2005.” While the Gabriella Riley ‘09 Taylor Angles ‘10 executives at Exxon are reveling in their success, the American Managing Editors: Jon Bird ‘10 Bryce Johnson ‘09 Features: Annie Quigley ‘10 public is suffering amid the highest gasoline prices ever: close Claire Shin ‘08 Jen Tomich ‘08 Kayla Jenson ‘11 to $90 a barrel. The exorbitant prices at the pump and for Jen Tomich ‘08 Aboubacar Okeke-Diagne ‘11 home heating oil are contributing to the economic decline of International Affairs: Katie Reilly ‘11 our country. The U.S. is on the brink of an economic recession Photography Editors: Claire Shin ‘08 Lindsay Mackay ‘10 Julia Blanter ‘09 Dylan Press ‘09 that many feel will be severe and prolonged. Furthermore, the Carlota Caicedo ‘09 Editorial Advisor: Perry Eaton ‘08 U.S. has relinquished power to countries that are our enemies Will Kavanagh ‘09 Ms. Judy Klein Lindsay Grant ‘10 with hundreds of billions of dollars changing hands in the Production Advisor: process. We are fighting a seemingly endless war in Iraq at the expense of thousands of lives and where the treasure is oil. The time is ripe for another Manhattan or Corona Project. Editorial: In the 1940s, the United States Manhattan Project brought together many of the world’s most brilliant scientists to devel- op a way to stop Hitler and the Japanese from destroying the The Face of Changing Politics free world during World War II. Similarly, in the late1950s, “In the face of impossible odds, people who love 5, Clinton was heavily supported by women many knowledgeable scientists were assembled to collaborate their country can change it.” – Barack Obama who made up roughly six out of ten Democratic on the Corona project: the first U.S. reconnaissance satellite Turnout was enormous on Super Tuesday, voters and Obama took many southern states, program designed to protect the U.S. against the “cold war” making it one of the biggest days in presiden- including Georgia and Alabama (both with a with Russia. With national safety as the issue, the goals of both tial nominating history. Close races in both heavy black population) by a huge margin. projects were accomplished in record time. political parties seemed to have sparked voter The race, however, remains fierce. There is It is time for the leadership of this country to assemble and awareness and the amount of ballots cast hit no obvious front-runner. What is more impor- fund a group of the brightest minds with the directive to work record numbers in many states. For example, tant is that, if elected, Clinton would be the out the best solutions to the energy crisis. When we buy petro- California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen, first woman and Obama would be the first leum, we are funding governments such as Iran and Venezuela said 700,000 more Californians were on voter African-American to serve in America’s high- that are politically and economically destabilizing the world. roll than during the 2004 election. In est office in the country’s 200-year- plus histo- In the process, we are paying for our own possible demise. Connecticut, several towns had to photo-copy ry. What does this say about our beloved coun- With our current economy in turmoil and with energy sources blank ballots to meet demands. Voters have try? With two minorities vying for time in the being an issue of utmost importance, we must take immediate not been so eager in years. Oval Office, one has to wonder about what our and concentrated action now. There are a myriad of alterna- Why the sudden increase in votes? Why presidential elections will look like in the tive energy sources available for development: solar, wind, would so many citizens battle weather and future. Will the stereotypical white, male con- geothermal, tides, hydroelectric, and nuclear (fission and inconvenience to make it to the ballots this tinue to prevail? Probably not. This election fusion). The problem is that many different factions are work- year? It could have been the closely anticipat- has opened up a door for all minorities, ing independently and, oftentimes, against one another. With ed race between the Republican frontrunners, whether it is the motivation to run for office, or profit all-too-often being the motivating factor, there is no John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Mike just to vote. Everything has changed. incentive for these groups to work together. While free enter- Huckabee. The biggest and most logical rea- While Obama’s supporters advocate the prise is a foundation of our economy, it should never be at the son for the turnout (which included more need for “change” and Clinton’s supporters expense of our national security. Our government must minorities, women, and younger voters), how- stress experience, most Democrats are expect- encourage and demand cooperation for the benefit of all ever, was the close race on the Democratic bal- ed to support whichever candidate ultimately Americans. Our survival depends on it. lot, which included the first woman candidate, receives their party’s nomination, since both -J.T. Senator Hillary Clinton of New York, and the nominees agree on the country’s major issues. first African-American candidate, Senator That being said, the United States may have a Barack Obama of Illinois, to have a worthy “new” kind of president by the end of this Letter to the Editor: shot at the nomination. On Tuesday, February year. -A.P. Ozzie’s Kids Opinion: If how we act is what we become, then you are, as defined by your kindness this recent holiday season, Show US The Money! generous and merciful, qualities that define good citi- zens of this or any age. as to whether or not student athletes should be by Matt Fisch ‘08 Henry David Thoreau said, “It’s not what you look at allowed to profit from their athletic activates. that matters, it’s what you see.” You obviously saw an Danny Wuerffel. Eric Crouch. Jason White. One side argues that the athletes are exploited opportunity to make children in foster homes, shelters, Troy Smith. Sound familiar? All four are for- by the university and enjoy a status no better safe houses and the varied refuges of the working poor, mer Heisman Trophy winners, and all four than that of slaves. While such terminology be remembered. If Santa, who is supposed to keep a have seen their professional football careers may sound rash (though it has been used judicious eye on all children, forgets someone, then meet far less success than their collegiate pur- before), many argue that athletes, in fact, those children can be made to feel undeserving or less suits. This raises an interesting point. Should endorse a school and thus should be allowed than worthwhile. Thanks to you, many innocent were college athletes be allowed to accept endorse- to accept money in return. After all, the success spared that particular neglect. In our best previous year, ment deals? One thing is certain: Had NCAA of a college’s athletic teams will oftentimes we took care of some six hundred plus children. This rules not prohibited such activities, the four have a direct correlation with the amount of year we lost count somewhere around seven hundred. aforementioned college football stars would money donated by many sports-crazed donors. Again, every volunteer, every donation and the last unex- pected nickel were all required to meet those needs and have benefited greatly, as they would have Furthermore, non-athlete students are allowed we did. You made possible much more than gifts of toys stood to make perhaps millions each year from to accept reimbursement for their professional and clothes, you gave cause for joy and inspired hope for endorsing various products. College football is activities. For example, if a student publishes a a better day. a religion in many parts of the country, and novel, he or she is allowed to reap the benefits, I’ve heard it said that there are two kinds of gratitude: stars from the game would certainly be recruit- whereas athletes cannot do so. the sudden kind we feel for what we take, and the larg- ed to endorse everything from Gatorade to The other side of the argument claims as er kind we feel for what we give. Here’s hoping that the Brioni suits. But the NCAA cringes at the idea much validity. Many college athletes enjoy greater gratitude, like Christmas spirit, fills your heart their college experience at a significantly of loosening their strict rules governing stu- through the coming year. On behalf of all those you reduced cost, or even at no cost at all. While dent athletes. helpedf, please accept my heart-felt thank you. some colleges do hand out merit aid scholar- There are two distinct sides to the argument -Officer Ozzie Hardy Continued on Page 3

Op/Ed THE GOVERNOR 3 What Are Sports?

Where Do YOU Stand? by Annie Quigley ‘10 by Gabriella Riley ‘09 I walk around the snow-covered campus, gesturing and Starting with this issue of The Governor, different sides of important social concerns will be present- babbling about what it’s like to be a Governor’s student. The fresh-faced, nervous eighth grader I’m touring pipes up for ed in brief form. Readers are invited to send their reasons for being “pro” or “con” to griley@govsacade- the first time in several minutes: “So what are the sports com- my.org for inclusion in the next issue. This issue’s topic is Affirmative Action. mitments?” I find myself babbling on: “They’re really open- minded. You don’t have to play sports to be a part of the com- Affirmative Action refers to policies that are intended to encourage access to education or munity. Other things count for your afternoon commitment, not just lacrosse or football.” I smile reassuringly as I point out employment to a “historically socio-politically non-dominant group,” a racial, gender or ethnic the new rink, biting my tongue. minority, such as women or African Americans (wikipedia). The general “equal-part triad” that so defines culture today (athletics, arts, and academics) has seeped into life here at The Pro: Con: Governor’s Academy, positioning itself prominently on the Affirmative Action is not a program of dis- Affirmative Action’s policies judge people cover of admissions pamphlets and brochures. The claim sounds great on paper, calling out “Balance” and gaining the crimination, rather a program of opportunity. solely on their gender or race, which is dis- approval of well-rounded high school-seekers. The reality, crimination. Affirmative Action is discriminat- Its mission is not about hiring people just however, is that the sports margin of the three-part system ing against white males. Affirmative Action is often bumps over its boundaries. An example is the rule stat- because of their race or gender, even if they are taking away from the talents and abilities of ing that freshmen and sophomores must participate in at least less qualified, but about creating equal oppor- one competitive, interscholastic sport per year, which is unfair the candidates and instead focusing on their in its insistence that students must focus on “competing” tunities. Affirmative Action allows women gender or skin color. People should not get through this one limited outlet. and other minorities to have greater opportu- The benefits of participation in a sport cannot be denied: a special preferences over others. There should sense of teamwork, physical activity and exercise, focus on a nities to have higher education and profes- be equal opportunities for everyone based on common goal, and the importance of sportsmanship. sional jobs. their qualifications. However, those who prefer the artsy side of things over a day on the playing field or at the rink believe that these qualities can be found and achieved through means other than chasing Although not related to endorsing after a ball. For those who argue that the interscholastic sports Show US The Money rule ensures that all graduates of this school will have gar- Continued from Page 2 products, former USC running back Reggie Bush has come under scrutiny nered a sense of team camaraderie and good sportsmanship, ships, many do not, meaning that athletes lately after it was alleged that he may they need only look to dancers who work with their company are given preferential treatment in this have accepted up to $300,000 from to train, choreograph, and rehearse for a 16-number show. category, at least at Division One schools. prospective agents while a student at Likewise, members of the drama and music programs In addition, recruited athletes follow a far USC. Investigators have alleged that this different application process than do nor- money came not only in the form of week- strengthen not only their teamwork skills, but their individual mal students when choosing a college. ly installments of cash from agents ones (much like on a sports team) as they memorize countless Most schools also lower their admissions attempting to woo Bush, but also in the lines or notes in a melody. Without a doubt, those skills pre- standards considerably in order to accept form of benefits such as hotel stays, condo sented as a defense of the athletics rule are skills that are some athletes who will best help the rentals, and cars that Bush was not forced equally gained and emphasized throughout a wide spectrum school field competitive teams. Aside to pay for. If these allegations are proven, of activities and commitments. Though sports activities are from the free education and often times Bush could lose his Heisman Trophy. one way to be an active member of a team, they are just that: pain-free application process, some col- However, Bush’s success at the NCAA lege athletes enjoy many intangible bene- level has continued at the NFL level, and one way, amongst countless others. fits stemming from their status on cam- he is able to make a living playing foot- Apparently, competition is important. However, one must pus. At some schools, athletes are housed ball. Most recently, another USC student ask: What is competition? By the terms of this rule, competi- in more preferable dormitories; boosters athlete, freshman basketball phenom O.J. tion is the opportunity to rally with teammates against a rival at many colleges provide athletes with Mayo, came under scrutiny when it was of some sort. However, our world is so filled with “competi- cars for the season; and let’s not even get revealed that he accepted tickets to a tion” in its many forms: in the classroom, among friends and into what happens to you at a frat party if Denver Nuggets game from the Nuggets’ you play quarterback for theGators. forward, Carmelo Anthony, a friend of peers, in the workplace, among siblings and family. So why does this matter? Many NCAA Mayo’s. The NCAA expressly prohibits Sometimes, all of this competing has negative effects. Could it athletes, including those listed above, players from accepting tickets to sporting be that there is an excess of competition in our world? have missed out on opportunities to cash events under conditions such that any Certainly, it could be argued by supporters of the rule that in on their success. While the most talent- student could not receive the same ticket. through the ups and downs, wins and losses, of competition, ed athletes continue on to the profession- Here, the NCAA encroaches upon the line one learns the importance of overcoming defeat and growing al level (assuming there is one for the between gift and favor, and it is hard to sport they participate in) the majority of agree with them. Should players be forced from this experience. Once again, however, football and field student athletes do not - even those who to reject gifts from friends because such hockey are not the only outlets through which to gain these are considerable standouts at the NCAA an action would be in violation of NCAA skills. What about photographers or writers, submitting their level. policy? One should think not. If the son of works for judgment? Surely this risk, with the potential for Perhaps the most notorious instance a CEO of a major corporation who hap- either defeat or victory, mirrors a hockey player determined to involving the NCAA exercising its strin- pens to attend USC is offered tickets to play his or her absolute hardest against a rival. And what gent policies regarding athletes and attend the Super Bowl in a luxury box, endorsements is the case of Jeremy does he have to reject them on the about the singer, or the dancer, determined to compete with Bloom, a former football player at the grounds that his classmates are not given something within themselves, whether it be stage fright or University of Colorado. Bloom was the same opportunity? wanting to achieve a personal record for number of consecu- declared ineligible by the NCAA after he Both sides of the argument over tive pirouettes? Surely competition against oneself falls under endorsed products related to freestyle ski- whether or not student athletes in the the somewhat vague definition of the word, and it could even ing, a sport in which he competed at the NCAA should be allowed to accept be argued that this is the most difficult, yet the most character- Olympic level. Ultimately, Bloom gave up endorsement deals or any sort of reim- strengthening, form that competition can take. skiing and declared himself eligible for bursement for their athletic skills have the 2006 NFL Draft, as he could no longer some validity. Ultimately, it is unlikely And another question: What, exactly, are sports? Like play for the Buffalos. Bloom was drafted that the NCAA will ever budge in terms “competition,” the definition of “sports” is often a source of in the fifth round of the draft, but has yet of its stance regarding the issue, but for differing opinions and somewhat hazy specifics. Though the to play a game in the NFL, and it is now, it is well worth deliberating and unlikely that he will find long term suc- considering. word seems to evoke connotations of goalies, cleats, hockey cess in the league. pucks, javelins, and lacrosse sticks, isn’t it unfair to limit the Continued on Page 5

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Written and compiled by Jen Tomich ‘08 Sources: New York Times, Reuters and Boston Globe

Ship Ashore off Cape Cod Sweet Deal

Newcomb Hollow Beach, part of the Cape Cod National Seashore of “It's the perfect bit of sin,” exclaimed Heroes star, Ali Larter as she sam- Cape Cod, MA had as much activity in the last days of January as it did on its pled part of an all-chocolate room that has been assembled in Manhattan. busiest summer day. Spectators from far and wide came to view the remains The pre-Valentine's Day room, conceived by chocolatier Godiva, is complete of a schooner that had washed ashore during a recent storm. The vessel, esti- with chocolate artwork and furniture. The creation is part of Godiva's annu- mated to be over a century old, had wide weathered timbers and planks held al Valentine's Day promotion. The person who purchases the winning box of together with wooden pegs. The name of the craft and why it sank remain a Godiva chocolates, sold only in North America and priced at $23 and up, will mystery. “We don't even know whether the crew was rescued from the ship,” win the chocolate room that will be re-created in an upscale hotel suite as part declared Helen Purcell, Wellfleet's town historian. The wreckage was pho- of a romantic getaway weekend for two. tographed, examined, and mapped by the National Park Service which has The room contains books which open to reveal chocolates, an all-chocolate jurisdiction over all that is washed ashore the Cape Cod National Seashore. easy chair, and a painting, inspired by Gustav Klimt's painting 'The Kiss,” Now the remnants will be left to weather and the tides. made entirely of multi-colored candy. Entrants were warned not to light the It is estimated that some 1500 ships have been lost off the coast of chocolate log-filled fireplace or the all-chocolate candles. Cape Cod. A century ago, ships were a major mode of transportation for cargo such as lumber, coal, and granite. That Was Some Party!

A 16-year-old Australian teen who held a wild party while his parents Groundhog Sees Shadow - More Winter in Store were away is in danger of facing a huge monetary penalty. The police who were in charge of breaking up the party may charge him with the costs to end Punxsutawny Phil, a groundhog from a Pennsylvania town by the same the event which required the intervention of a dog squad and a helicopter. name, saw his shadow on Feb. 2, thus predicting six more weeks of winter. In The party, held at the home of the teenager, involved over 500 people. The what has become an annual ceremony, top-hat and tuxedo-clad town officials party got out-of-hand when many of the revelers vandalized neighborhood pulled the hibernating animal from his stump and awaited the verdict. It was homes and gardens. Police who arrived on the scene to restore order found declared by the officials that Phil had indeed seen his shadow. themselves and their police cars attacked with glass bottles. There is an esti- The tradition, with its origins embedded in German superstition, is always mated $18,000 in damages. celebrated on the Christian holiday of The teen told a television reporter dur- Candlemas. It is not just celebrated in ing an interview that he did not regret Punxsutawney, PA. Groundhog, Ms. G., having the party and stated that he had of Drumlin Farms in Massachusetts also no qualms about holding a similar event saw her shadow on Feb. 2. “It was very again while his parents were away. clear she saw her shadow.” declared man- According to news reports, the teen's par- ager Karen Stein. But counterpart to Phil ents, upon learning of the party, were and Ms. G., Gen. Beauregard Lee, of horrified when they learned of the bash Lilburn, GA did not see his shadow. which they said they knew nothing Maybe it's a matter of longitude/latitude? about. “He needs to learn a lesson,” said Police Commissioner Christine Nixon, “and one way or another we will be mak- Microsoft Tenders $44.6 ing sure that happens.” Billion Offer for Yahoo

In an effort to gain shares of the worldwide web and strengthen its position against rival Google, Microsoft Corporation has offered $31 per share in cash and stock for Yahoo Inc. It is estimated that Google owns roughly 77 percent of the Web while Yahoo, in second place, owns 16 percent and Microsoft, at Lawnmower Transportation Just Doesn't Cut it third, owns 3.7 percent. Microsoft is the world's largest software company. When police stopped 52-year-old Richard Gunn of Wellington New “We have great respect for Yahoo,” stated Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Zealand, and charged him with drunk driving, it was a most unusual arrest. Ballmer, “and together we can offer an increasingly exciting set of solutions for Mr. Gunn was, at the time, driving a lawnmower down the street. Police consumers, publishers, and advertisers while becoming better positioned to reported that his breath alcohol level was more than two times that of the legal compete in the online services market.” limit for drivers. The effort to acquire Yahoo is Microsoft's attempt to better position itself Gunn, who had previously lost his driver's license, had been driving the online. “This is more than a shot across the bow at Google,” said analyst lawnmower as a replacement for his car. “I thought I was safe,” he declared. Brenden Barnicle, “because you put these two guys together who are basical- He further stated that the lawnmower's top speed of 5 mph was slower than ly two and three in search and makes them far more relevant.” It is expected that achieved by bicyclists. “I've watched them go past me,” he stated. by some that the offer may be increased. “I would not be surprised to see this In addition to being charged for driving while intoxicated, Gunn is bid have to be raised over time,” said analyst Mark May. “I think there are accused of careless driving and driving while disqualified. If convicted, he companies our there like Comcast and Viacom and others that still need to could face time in prison. In the meantime, his lawn mower has been address the emergence of online media and haven't.” If the transaction goes impounded by police for 28 days. through, it would be the largest internet deal since the 2001 purchase of Time Warner, Inc. by AOL.

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Fitzgerald Appointed Schooling the Parents Continued from Page 1 Committee, and I will miss morning on Friday. All of working with them in the way the proceeds will go to the that we've worked together for Cape Ann Food Pantry. a number of years. I am proud Most of the ceramic pieces of our accomplishments, and I were made by Betsy Warren am grateful for the opportunity ‘08, Hunter Archibald ‘08, to have served in the school's Eric Dunstan ‘09, and Dan administration. I'll miss the Spillane ‘09, are priced at 12 privilege of serving this Mr. Bill Quigley dollars, with others created extraordinary faculty, but eight by ceramics teacher Irina years is a long time and a this summer. I don't mean to be Okula and former headmas- change will serve us -my col- leagues and me - well, I think. evasive, but I'm not sure how to ter’s wife Dottie Bragdon. In G: What are you looking answer your question. I'm find- addition to the 300 mugs Soup’s On at Parents Weekend 2007 forward to? ing that writing a book is like and bowls, there are two BQ: I've really enjoyed this cooking without a recipe. It's bowls, signed by all of the job, but I've always said, too, coming, but I'll not know how juniors and seniors, which blocks, the various music that my time in the classroom well it's coming, really, until it's by Zoe Mackay ‘11 groups, including chorus, will be raffled off. is always the best part of my done. The more I read and The events carry on write - and rewrite and rewrite Every February, without band, and orchestra, will day. I look forward to more of throughout the weekend -the more the book takes shape; fail, Winter Parents also meet, giving parents a that. I look forward to working with hockey, basketball, and but it’s a fascinating process of Weekend arrives. Academy feel for the performing arts with and being with more stu- volleyball games, and discovery, with quite a lot of students have the chance to program. All around cam- dents more often. I look for- pus, student artwork will be wrestling matches on ward, as I said, to getting out- trial and error, and I'll not see their families and share know how it's coming, really, on display, in Kaiser and in Saturday. No event may be side more. I look forward to with them the environment until I've finished. Then, of the Student Center where quite as anticipated, howev- longer summer vacations! in which they live and learn, course, I'll ask some people to the “Skin” exhibit is still on er, as the Drama group’s Seriously, I look forward also to and parents can view class- read it, and I'm likely to learn display. production of Chicago, a having more time for some rooms, athletics, and the arts that it needs more revision still! In addition to these activ- musical depicting the roar- personal interests outside of my in action. The events begin The proof, as the saying goes, is ities, The Governor’s ing 20s in all their glory. The work life here. on Friday, February 15, with G: How is your book com- in the pudding. Academy will host its annu- performances are on Thursday a modified class schedule. ing? al “Soup’s On” charity at 7 p.m. and on Friday, and All of the blocks will meet BQ: Thanks for asking, as event. Students and faculty Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and parents are invited to that is certainly one of those created 300 ceramic bowls join their kids and partici- personal interests that I'm and mugs that will be sold pate in a classroom environ- eager to plunge back into over in the lobby of Phillips ment. During the lunch March break and intensively Building beginning mid-

What Are Sports? Museum Day Schedule Continued from Page 3 stroll the halls of one of three muse- definition to only these things? Many ing schools, including The by Katie Reilly ‘11 ums: the Museum of Fine Arts, the things seem to be “sports” that don’t Governor’s Academy, are introduc- Museum Day, a school tradition Essex Peabody Museum or the always make the cut in terms of the ing a variety of activities as alterna- initiated three years ago, is a day Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. usual definition. Many people sup- tives to the somewhat-narrow when all students visit an area muse- Juniors will see both the John F. port the view that sports are primari- umbrella of high school sports. All um with their class. It began “as a Kennedy Museum and the Institute of ly and exclusively activities involv- the more surprising, then, to find change to the Humanities Program,” Contemporary Art. Seniors will visit ing a ball or puck of some type, a that, here at TGA, there is an says Student Activities Director Tim the Harvard Museum of Natural field or rink, goalies, and matching untouchable exception to this little Weir, “as a chance for the whole school History and the MIT Museum. jerseys. However, it seems that any revolution: the rule that students to participate in an off-campus cultur- The museums that the students activity that involves physical exer- must participate in interscholastic al event at the same time.” visit each year are decided upon in a cise, commitment, passion, energy, sports still stands strongly. While “Museum Day stems from a long number of ways. It depends on what tradition of believing that students the students are studying and what and teamwork surely falls under the rules and precedents are being should have numerous opportunities exhibits are going on at different definition of “sport.” altered to suit the ever-changing for exposure to the arts,” explains museums. “We also evaluate the trips For example, at The Governor’s demographic of students, the subject Academic Dean Elaine White. Mr. each year and strive to make the expe- Academy, dance and other programs of competitive sports remains closed Paul Wann was one of the faculty rience both educational and enjoyable are carefully labeled “afternoon for debate or input. Therefore, this members on the Humanities commit- for students and faculty,” says Mr. activities.” Is this right, since mem- rule should be abolished, or even tee that suggested the institution of Wann, who shares that his favorite bers of the dance company put in just altered to fairly encompass and rec- Museum Day. He explained that one part of Museum Day is when a stu- as much time and energy as mem- ognize all of those activities that fit factor that made him push for dent calls his attention to a work they bers of any competitive team? the criteria. Students should be free Museum Day was an American feel is worth recognizing. This kind of Members of the dance company to engage in activities that are as Studies trip taken to the Museum of experience opens up a student’s mind rehearse almost 15 hours per week, diverse as they themselves are. In a Fine Arts. The trip was not part of the to new ideas and thoughts that are not an easy feat when there is no community as varied as The Humanities program. “We had a great hard to get out of a textbook, he such thing as time on the bench. Governor’s Academy, it’s often said time and at the end of the day one of believes. “I particularly enjoy the Though lacking in shin guards, hel- that every student brings his and her our students who lived in the area said Fogg Museum,” says Mrs. White, mets, and tennis balls, dancers nev- own individual piece to the table. It’s that it was her first visit to the muse- “The experience of seeing great art, um,” says Mr. Wann. “Shocked, we being part of the hustle and bustle of ertheless commit to a program equal time to realize that the ability to run vowed to do something about it.” the city, witnessing people talking in intensity and values to that of a a six-minute mile or block all the This year, Museum Day is sched- about a variety of topics, seeing all of varsity sport. What does it matter if shots are not the only talents and uled for Tuesday, March 4. The fresh- the options that are present, really dressing rooms take the place of passions to contribute. man class will visit the Museum of awakens my brain and reminds me lockers, and ballet buns replace hel- Science, as they have in years past. that I have one.” mets? Sophomores will get the chance to In this day and age, many board-

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Authorities Arrest Italian Mafiosos

money laundering, bribing labor offi- tidying up relations with the families covertly filmed and recorded. “The by Claire Shin ‘08 cials and embezzling union funds, of Palermo. Since the beginning of arrests were part of the biggest joint Ninety Mafia gangsters from New said U.S. and New York state officials. 2003, many Sicilian mafia bosses have US-Italian operation against the Mafia York to Sicily, including some of the flown from Italy to New York to meet for twenty years,” said Pietro Grasso, most wanted leaders, were arrested on him and do business with him. the anti-Mafia prosecutor. He also stat- February 7 in what is described as the Italian reports said the FBI had had biggest crackdown on Cosa Nostra on two informers in the Gambino clan, both sides of the Atlantic. Thirty were named as Frank Fappiano and captured in Palermo and the remain- Michael Di Leonardo. The U.S. investi- ing 60 in New York, in a joint FBI- Photo Credit: Egan-Chin/News gation focused on the Gambino family Italian operation code-named “Old An alleged member of the Gambino crime family being escorted to court. Bridge.” More than 300 Italian police Photo Credit: Egan-Chin/News Vincent Pacelli outside of court. were mobilized, mostly in Sicily, Among those arrested suspects, some arresting 19 suspects and filing new were known to be linked to Salvatore ed, “The operation sought to block the allegations against four others already Lo Piccolo, who was arrested on re-establishment of the New York- detained for separate crimes. Italian November 5, 2007 in Sicily. He had Palermo axis, which had run drug anti-Mafia police said that the main become the new boss of bosses after trafficking in the 1980s.” La targets were “the heirs of historic the arrest in 2006 of Bernardo Repubblica Reporter Attilio Bolzoni Sicilian and American Dons” from the Photo Credit: Rosamillo/News Provenzano, who had been on the run wrote that “the crackdown was only Gambino, Mannino and Inzerillo fam- John “Jackie Nose” D’Amico holding for 43 years. Moreover, the name at the an umbrella for John Gotti in 1990 the beginning of a vast anti-crime ini- ilies. top of the list is Francesco Paolo tiative put into action by authorities in A U.S. grand jury indicted 62 sus- Augusto Cali, better know as “Frank” once run by the late John Gotti. The Italy and the USA, and the first in a pects with charges including murder, or “Franky Boy” as he is considered to arrests follow a two-year investigation series of assaults against the Cosa extortion, loan-sharking, gambling, be the American “ambassador” of involving phone interceptions and Nostra families of New York.” cocaine and marijuana distribution, Cosa Nostra to Sicily with the task of surveillance, with Mafia meetings

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Ogden Goes Back to School HMC: Walking the Talk of Politics Several other faculty members from The by Sean Andrews ‘08 Governor’s Academy attended other sessions by Lindsey Mackay ‘09 Academy English teacher Mr. Steve Ogden at the Key West Literary Seminar. This year’s theme was “New Voices: Where Have We reverted to a former role last month when he Many people “talk politics” in their daily lives, but this Been? Where Are We Going?” Key West has attended a writers’ workshop as a student February, 24 Governor’s Academy students will get the chance to rather than a teacher. Taught long been a haven for literary fanatics and the “walk the talk.” On Thursday, February 21, these students will by renowned American poet home of many writers, such head to Boston to join 1,500 other students from public and private Billy Collins, the poetry as Ernest Hemingway, Robert schools around the country to participate in the Harvard Model workshop was sponsored by Frost, and Tennessee Congress. HMC, run by Harvard College undergraduates, allows the Key West Literary Williams. English teacher high school students to simulate the United States government in Seminar. Twelve students Mrs. Karen Gold participated real current issues. Students are assigned various positions in the were selected through an in a workshop for nonfiction current government, such as the senators in Congress, Cabinet members, members of the National Security Council, and judges application process. “The writing run by Trevor Corson, on the Supreme Court. members were anywhere author of The Zen of Fish and The goal of the students is to write a piece of legislation to be from retirees to grad school The Secret Life of Lobsters. ‘passed’ by the ‘President’ of the Harvard Model Congress. The Academic Dean Mrs. Elaine students,” Mr. Ogden says. catch? In the Harvard Model Congress, students play the roles of White and Dean of Students “The majority were women, real people and must take on the political opinions of their assign- Ms. Lynda Fitzgerald joined but there were also some ment. “You cannot let your personal opinions interfere with those businessmen and even a Mr. Ogden and Mrs. Gold at you are representing,” says one of this year’s co-captains, Perry published poet.” Photo credit: http://www.oregon.edu the conference, which includ- Eaton, a three-year veteran of the Harvard Model Congress. Chris During the three-day Former US Poet Laureate and ed readings, lectures, and Barrand, the other co-captain, also a three-year veteran, points out Key West Speaker Billy Collins workshop, each person guest speakers. TGA teachers that pretending to be someone of opposing political views is fun shared a poem per day that have been attending the Key and eye-opening. “Every year we get more into it and more he or she had written. The group members West Seminar for several years. The 2009 involved.” discussed each other’s poems and offered cri- theme will be “Historical Fiction. The Search While it is a fun and exciting experience for high school stu- dents, HMC is also very educational. “Students learn a lot about tiques. Collins instructed the person sharing for Truth.” politics and public affairs,” says history teacher Mr. William his or her poem to remain silent for the first Mr. Ogden says that he enjoyed his excur- Quigley, who has been the advisor to The Governor’s Academy’s few minutes of discussion so as not to manip- sion down to Key West, away from the bitter students in the Harvard Model Congress for nearly 15 years. Perry cold New England weather. He even would ulate the conversation. According to Mr. agrees, saying, “Many of us go through our high school years consider attending future workshops, per- Ogden, Collins was amazing at being sup- without getting much political perspective. Especially in times like haps in a different genre, such as journalism. portive of everybody and recognizing peo- these, when there is a war being fought and a new election is right ple’s different abilities. “It was great to get his “It was great to be a student again,” he says. around the corner, it is important that we become involved in the feedback,” Mr. Ogden says. “He’s great at “It was humiliating, frightening, and caused political world in order to form individual opinions and create a making people feel good while giving critique sweaty palms. Nobody beat me up too bad.” voice for our generation. Harvard Model Congress is a great at the same time. And he is also hilarious.” opportunity to deal …with the issues that are effecting our coun- try.” “It’s a firsthand involvement in government,” Chris adds. “My favorite part is simply being able to learn about the way our Congress works, which is something that I think is essential as both a citizen and a student,” concludes Perry. The Harvard Results of Gay-Straight Alliance Model Congress starts the night the students arrive in Boston and continues until Sunday morning. Saturday morning is “free time” Survey to sightsee in the city of Boston and observe classes at Harvard by Lindsey Mackay ‘09 the school a more accepting place. Those who College. Aside from that one morning, there is no end to the pledge will also receive a small ribbon to ‘game’ they are playing. “Students could be awakened at 2 a.m. Members of The Governor’s Academy remind them of their promise. “The overall and be told that they must assemble,” explains Mr. Quigley, “It’s completed an online survey a few months ago goal is to just get people to think about what always moving.” called “Local School Climate Survey” con- they’re saying,” says Ms. Gretchen Scharfe, To get the chance to be one of the Governor’s Academy’s dele- cerning homophobic, racist, and sexist talk alumna, former teacher, and now a counsel- gates to the Harvard Model Congress, the students went through around campus. ing intern in the Health Center, who leads the an application process in the fall. Although positions are no longer The survey concluded that 71 percent of rebirth of the Gay-Straight Alliance at The available for this year, the presidents encourage other students to respondents reported hearing “that’s so gay” Governor’s Academy. “One of my favorite get involved for 2009. “Don’t worry if you do not know much often or frequently. While many people might quotes,” she adds, “is, ‘we are what we about how our government works. It is meant to be a learning shake this off, thinking that it’s just a saying repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, experience and I’m sure it would be beneficial to any student at that appears in everyday conversation, 44 but a habit.’” the Academy,” says Perry. percent reported hearing other homophobic Everyone is encouraged to pledge during expressions frequently or often. A full 49 per- Allies Week, Ms. Scharfe says. The communi- cent reported that students never intervene. ty is not being asked to commit to anything, The Governor's Academy will be More encouraging were the statistics but simply to try their best to change bad about racist remarks. Only 11 percent of both habits and do their part in making The inducted into the Special Olympics students and faculty reported frequently Governor’s Academy a more accepting place hearing racist comments. This indicates that where LGBT students will feel safe being Hall of Fame in Boston on April 5, the community clearly understands that prej- open about their sexuality. “We’re not asking udiced behavior is not condoned. Also, 67 a lot,” says Ms. Scharfe. “Little things can 2008. Headmaster Mr. Marty percent said they understand the purpose of make a big difference.” the Academy’s new Gay-Straight Alliance and The Gay-Straight Alliance meets on Doggett received a plaque from 67 percent agree that the GSA will help the Mondays at 5:45 in the Cobb Room. All are Academy become a more accepting environ- invited to attend and help with the prepara- Special Olympics representatives on ment. tions for the upcoming Allies Week. The members of the Gay-Straight Alliance Monday, February 4, to commemo- have declared the week of February 25 “Allies Week.” During lunch, students and faculty rate this honor. The Academy has will get the chance to sign a banner, pledging hosted the Special Olympics Fall Soccer to try not to use anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) language or slurs; Tournament for the past 18 years. to intervene in situations where such lan- guage or slurs are being used; and to make

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Dance Concert On Deck

by: Lindsay Grant ‘10 and choreographing representations show is choreographed to a mix of reographed pieces that are in the show of what the artist is singing about music edited together into one song. are 12 other pieces. One of these is a through the movement. The song has The music that is included ranges Pointe piece which is choreographed The scattered leg warmers, burned lyrics that relate to traveling and the from popular hip-hop beats to techno to Appalachian Waltz. This dance con- CDs on the black box stereo, and a ocean; hence, the Oronoco Flow which and songs with a slight salsa flair. The sists of seven dancers who chose to heavily inked calendar sign-up for is heavily included in the movement dance itself is split into sections in cor- study Pointe with director Pam Smith rehearsal times are signs that The which has been carefully thought out relation with the change in the music. outside of the regularly scheduled Governor’s Academy dance program by Pam Smith. The song is upbeat and The movement of this year’s hip-hop classes. The other 11 pieces are all stu- is getting close to a performance. On has heavy down beats through out the piece is very different between each of dent choreographed and include February 22, 23, and 24 the dance pro- song which lead to sharp, fast, and the sections of music, ranging from solos, duets, and trios. These pieces gram will put on its annual dance precise movements. This is a very isolations, to movement inspire by the are widely ranged in the movement show to showcase what they have powerful piece that is very enjoyable newly popular “crumping” style. This and types of dance. The student cho- been working on all winter. The show to perform for a large number of the dance is very dynamic and filled with reographed pieces that are in the show includes four faculty-choreographed dancers. different aspects of hip-hop so there include mostly hip-hop, jazz, tap, and pieces, a Pointe piece, and 11 student- The ballet piece is choreographed will be a section for everyone. lyrical. Overall the four faculty pieces, choreographed pieces. The entire 22- to a composition by Vivaldi. The song This year’s jazz piece is choreo- the Pointe piece, and the 11 student person dance group works Monday itself is fast-paced and sharp, which graphed to a song by Regina Spektor. choreographed pieces will provide the through Saturday for nearly two makes for a very intensive and swift- The sharp and precise movements are audience with a lot of entertainment hours a day rehearsing the four pieces moving dance. This dance requires an influenced heavily by the emotions and enjoyment. The dance show looks that are in the show. The ballet and aptitude of skill applied in a very pre- that the artist’s voice expresses like it is going to be superb! modern dances have been choreo- cise setting for all of the dancers. The throughout the song. As Fontaine The Dance Show is open to the graphed by Director Pam Smith and sharp beats and notes of the piece said, “It is like acting with your body.” public free of charge. It will premiere the Jazz and Hip-hop have been cho- require each dancer to be fully The dancers are using their bodies to on Friday, February 22 at 7:30 P.M. reographed by Fontaine Dubus. The focused on what they are doing so bring the emotions to life through the and also on the following Saturday. four styles of dance that are incorpo- that the piece can be fully effective. dance and choreography. An interest- The final performance will be at 2:00 rated into the show cover all the main The movements, although quick and ing twist on this jazz dance and the P.M. on Sunday, February 24. dance styles so that the dancers can be sharp, are infused with a classical bal- music that the dancers are dancing to exposed to many different styles. let style and are very graceful and is that a large part of the music is sung For the modern piece, the dancers poised. This piece is overall a mix of in Russian, which inspired part of the will be dancing to the song “Oronoco classical ballet style and sharp, direct dance to resemble the movement of Flow” by Celtic Woman. This piece is movements. Russian dancers. based upon interpretation of the lyrics The hip-hop piece for this year’s In addition to the four faculty-cho-

Musical Preview: ‘Chicago’ Takes Center Stage

some because it is all about anger, by Jon Bird ‘10 power and murder...but we get to Byfield will be transformed into wear corsets.” Chicago this weekend, as the Chicago is also demanding vocally. Academy’s winter drama group puts The play has four full-.cast numbers, on the play of the same name. The four solos, and a duet, giving lots of story, set in 1920s Chicago, tells the stage time to everybody in the cast. story of Roxie Hart (Ellen Pierce ‘08), a Most of the music in the show is jazzy woman who murders a man after she and cabaret like, yet upbeat, such as has an affair with him and once in jail “All I Care About is Love,” a song meets a colorful cast of characters, about Billy Flynn’s perception of love, including a murderous songbird, or the nightclub song, “All That Jazz.” Velma Kelly (Ali Hoffman ‘08), a pow- Other songs, such as “Mr. erful jail warden Mama Morton Cellophane,” show real sadness and (Amanda Corentti ‘09), and the man emotion, and “Cell Block Tango” that all women are after, lawyer Billy describes the pure anger and revenge Flynn (Bryce Johnson ‘09). These char- felt by women who marry their lovers. acters show Roxie that the entire legal Chicago’s musical director, Christopher system is like a three-ring circus. Drelich, says, “I am really excited Director Paul Wann expects the about Chicago. Musically, the show is production to reach new levels of very strong. Everybody in the cast has accomplishment for the school. “The Fosse choreographed the original pro- as the innovatively provocative “Cell a great voice (almost the whole cast play is special because we had the duction, I took inspiration from him,” Block Tengo,” the sultry “All that Jazz, “ participates in TGA’s Academy demanding gift of an experienced Mr. Hill said. “I actually have never and the courtroom extravaganza, Singers or The First) All of the actors Broadway choreographer. Every sin- watched a live production of the show, “Razzle Dazzle.” The cast is very excit- are great. It was really hard deciding gle techie and actor is completely com- but I certainly know about Bob Fosse’s ed about the dance moves in the show; who should play which roles because mitted to making Chicago the best complex choreography and difficult Chicago is different from the other of the high level of talent.” musical ever performed at The Gov,” style. I have tried to incorporate that as musicals that I have done because it is The show debuts on Thursday, says the plays Mr. Wann. Kevin Hill, much as possible into our show. The very physical,” says senior Ali February 14 at 7:00 p.m., with per- the Broadway choreographer listed most important thing to me is telling a Hoffman, a TGA drama veteran. “I formances scheduled for Parents above, worked with the cast of four story through choreography. So, with had to learn to dance which was some- Weekend, Friday, February 15 at 7:30 freshmen, seven sophomores, seven every number there has to be a begin- thing I never thought that I would do. p.m., or on Saturday, February 16 at juniors and four seniors to create his ning, a middle and an end.” Mr. Hill’s I love the play because it is racy and 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. vision of the play. “Knowing that Bob help is already visible in numbers such exciting,” she continues.” It is awe-

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The Geek Beat: What Signals Are YOU Sending?

one looking at you that you they are trying to “dominate” to keep a relaxed body, anoth- by Anna O’Neal ‘09 are not confident and that you you. They may feel they are er signal you are healthy and Take a look around the are uncomfortable. And not better than you are, or they happy. Making, and holding school next time everyone just arm crossing. There are may feel inferior and over- (for maybe a bit longer than gathers together for an event - hundreds of things people do compensate. usual) eye contact can also a fire drill, a dance, or a sports without realizing that they are So, as Valentine’s Day rolls help show your interest in event. When people stand giving away their true inten- around, you might be won- that special someone. If the around, about 75 percent will tions. When people lie, for dering what you can do to pupils of the person you are have their arms folded. It’s example, they may bite their attract that special someone. looking at dilate (expand) it natural, it’s comfortable, and lip, pat their heads, fold their First of all, it’s important to might mean they are attracted it can even help you keep hands in their pockets or even smile. This is the ultimate to you too. Or it can mean that warm. But keeping your arms place their hands around their http://www.robertwess.com body signal, and most people their eyes are adjusting to crossed can send all the mouths in a subconscious (I hope) know what it means. sudden darkness. Fortunately saying. Someone who looks wrong signals to someone you effort to conceal the lie. A per- Smiling means you are for that smooth operator in around the room, refuses to might be looking to impress. son who is telling the truth, healthy and happy. You enjoy you, both of these circum- make eye contact, taps their Crossed arms can signal you however, may face their your life and people will want stances can be an excuse to toes, drums their fingers, are self-conscious, un- palms to the ceiling and stand to be with you enjoying some make your move. slouches or yawns is probably impressed, bored, or just plain with their arms and legs of your happiness. Maybe not very interested. Maybe cold (in both senses actually). spread wide. you’ve heard the term Source: someone speaking to you Crossing your arms is a reflex Someone whom you are “smooth operator.” Well, it’s http://changingminds.org/tec seems a little too intense and gesture humans use when we speaking with may tilt his or not just urban slang. Smooth hniques/body/romantic_body.ht loud. They may be standing become uncomfortable. It pro- her heads toward you, gaze at and steady motions made m higher up than you, have their tects the soft underside of our you unblinkingly and quiet all with arms and legs can make hands on their hips, and stand bodies, where we might likely movement in their limbs. It is for an overall better impres- very close to you. If this per- be attacked, making us feel a good bet that a person sion. That’s not to say that you son also crushed your hand safer and less vulnerable. It’s behaving this way is very will never find love if you’re a when you first met, it is clear a subconscious signal to any- interested in what you are bit klutzy. It’s just important

Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards Founder’s Day

by Aboubacar Okeke-Diagne ‘11 Nine students from The Governor's Staff Report Academy recently were honored with Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards. The awards, first given in 1950, recognize stu- dent work in ceramics, glass, computer art, design digital imagery, drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, printmak- ing, sculpture, video and film. More than 3,500 Massachusetts students in grades 7 through 12 entered the annual Boston Danny Chun ‘08 Globe Scholastic Art Awards. The compe- tition's most prominent prize, the Gold Lindsey Keith ‘08 Key, was awarded to 150 students. There were also 291 Silver Keys and 459 Honorable Mentions.

This year's winners from the Academy are: Mr. Joe Repczynski as Gov. Wm. Dummer Zoe Mackay, a freshman from Pelham, NH: Gold Key, Ceramics America’s history finds some of its Lindsey Keith, a senior from N. roots right here at The Governor’s Andover, MA: Gold Key, Photography Academy. On February 29, the school com- Zoe Mackay ‘11 Laura Beohner, a junior from North Laura Beohner ‘09 Andover, MA: Gold Key, Photography munity will have the opportunity to learn Piervito Williams, a sophomore from more about the early years of the Academy Barrington, NH: Silver Key, Ceramics and the school’s prominent forbears. Rory Hamovit, a junior from Byfield, Founder’s Day celebrates Lieutenant MA: Silver Key, Photography Governor William Dummer’s donation to Ali Hoffman, a senior from West the school. A group of students, under the Newbury: Gold Key, Art Porfolio direction of Mr. Paul Wann, will tell tales Betsy Warren, a senior from South in the PAC from 7:45 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. Freeport, ME: Gold Key, Ceramics These stories will be from both historical Portfolio fact and folklore. His Majesty’s Tenth Cynthia Figueroa, a senior from Regiment of Foot, a Revolutionary War Bronx, NY: Gold Key, Photography reenactment, will also be on tap for the cel- Portfolio ebrations, possibly firing their muskets in Danny Chun, a senior from Seoul, Ali Hoffman ‘08 Piervito Williams’ 10 the field across from the PAC after the cel- Korea: Gold Key, Ceramics Portfolio ebration there.

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Valentine’s Day Shoutouts

Photo Credit: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Drawn_love_hearts.svg/727px-Drawn_love_hearts.svg.png Charlotte, To: Zach Menard To Ellie, Camilla, Lisa, Maggie, Chris Barrand, I am enthralled by the From: ejp Emily and Becca, way you move. You are smokin’ Roses are red, violets are blue, You make every Thanks for being my only hot like bacon fresh off the skil- when I see your golden flow, Wednesday morning brighter fan! Happy Valentine’s Day! let. I love you. you know what I wanna do. and always make me smile! -Your True Love Happy Valentine’s Day, Cupcake Love, XOXO Happy Valentine’s Day! :) Eli Manning Remington Pope, Emily Harrold: Abu, Taylor Wailes. Your smile glimmers like stars in You’re my everything and A Haiku- We love you, buddy! the sky. You’ll always be the we get along so well! I watch you at night apple of my eye. So I’d just like You have a pretty lil’ face -Anna + Camilla to say: Happy Valentine’s Day! I xoxo Caitlin I like your hair too love my freshman roomie! Love, Abby Harris Happy Valentine’s Day to my Ms. McKenna, TK: freshman roomie! I hope you have a wonderful I <3 U You will always be my true Valentine’s Day. Bouche:trop! ABBY! valentine! LOVE YOU ABBA! Love, W.B. Love, Love, Taylor Raymond Abby Harris, V, To Alex Gacek When I see your shining teeth and I <3 You! Anatomy is amazing, If only you weren’t born in ‘93, face, joy takes over my corpse. Eating studying it with you! you and me would be meant to McDonalds by the bank and bridge is the best date we’ve ever had. The Fish don’t hula hoop chiqui <3 be. I really like how fast you fresh smell of your hair reminds me of Your secret admirer, skate, maybe we could do a the love you hold. Anna date. <3 Jamie Love, Mystery Person

Hey Buddy Anna, To Priscilla Somogie, James Gomes, To my li’l cherubs-Brandon, As young as you are, you’re my north Barty, Sweetman, Voto, Mike D, You are the sexiest beast (and I The sun is not shining outside star. The sight of your arms are just Josh and Raph, one of your charms. Your handsome mean BEAST) alive! but in my heart it shines bright blue eyes never fail to hypnotize. Happy V-Day! <3 Vanessa Anonymous -Abby & Charlotte P.S. MARRY ME!! Love, Dad Anna Perrochi, Brave Cynthia Figueroa, Mint Maneepairoj, Little V Norkus,

Yeah Bryn Mawr! Miss you next year! BE MY VALENTINE! BE MY VALENTINE! BE MY VALENTINE!

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Abigail Harris, Danielle DeMartini, Eliza Butternut, Amanda Pease,

BE MY VALENTINE! BE MY VALENTINE! BE MY VALENTINE! BE MY VALENTINE!

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Angela Lim, Para los mejores alumnos de Rory Hamovit, To A-Block AP Literature, Español, Even though you can’t BE MY VALENTINE! Feliz dia de San Valentin! Who loves ya, define “impute” I still think you are -Your Loving Guess Who baby? pretty cute! Sra. Keegan Guess Who To Linley Block, To my field hockey seniors: Happy Valentine’s Day Happy Valentine’s Day to Your athletic body Annie, Emily, Spenser, to S.A., B.J., C.C., A.P., J.T., W.K., Makes you a hottie Lindsey, TK Call me sometime Caroline, Katie + Katie M.F., C.S. and J.B. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! from XO, JK -Trevor Hines Ms. K + Ms. J

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More Valentine’s Day Shoutouts Happy Valentine’s Day to Great Sarah Quinttus, Out of this world The World’s Best Advisees Love ya! Happy Valentine’s Day Happy Valentine’s Day Doggone good advisor! Gabby and Sarah I love you. (You know who you are!) Love, Love, -Herbie With lots of love! Your Advisees Jen

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY, EVERYONE! From The Governor Staff

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Stories compiled by Anna Perocchi ‘08 How I Met Your Mother Mr. and Mrs. VanNess As told by Mr. VanNess: Suzi’s brother was a (major) part of this. We first met at a Yacht Club dance on the New Jersey Shore. Suzi wanted to go to the dance and I was available to take her. (We were of high school age). Suzi and I did not (really) start to see each other, until we met again, at her brother’s wedding.

Photo Provided by the Ceglarskis Mr. and Mrs. Ceglarski at their wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Ceglarski As told by Mrs. Ceglarski: I grew up in Marblehead and Mr. Photo Provided by the Abusamras C.’s roommate at Middlebury College Mr. and Mrs. Abu at their wedding was from Marblehead. His roommate’s Mr. and Mrs. Abusamra family owned a greenhouse/flower business and Mr. C. used to work As told by Mr. Abusamra: every summer helping them out while We met on the first night of our Master’s Program at Middlebury he was in college and then each sum- College, soon after we each graduated from different colleges in ‘69, mer once he began teaching. While in down at the Middlebury Inn. I accompanied my roommate, who was Marblehead, he played with a bunch a waiter, since the waitstaff was gathering there that night. I saw Mrs. of guys on a summer softball team. I Abu across the table, but never said anything to her. I got to know her knew several of these guys on the later, since we had many of the same classes, and then we both went to team as well, so I happened to go to Paris for a school year later that summer. The following fall, ‘70, we one of the games. That was the first both began our teaching careers at Malden H.S., and then, two years time we actually saw each other. A Photo Provided by the VanNess’ few days later we officially met at a later, we both began teaching here. Mr. and Mrs. VanNess at their wedding party. Another girl was very interest- ed in him and trying to ask him out for a date. She gave him her business Mr. and Mrs. Delay your friends would like to go too.” card. Thankfully, he paid more atten- As told by Mrs. Delay: So I showed up for the night out with- tion to me and put my phone number Here’s the plain old boring truth - out any expectations. I was just on the back of her card. Needless to Mr. Delay and I are really first spending a night out with a really say, she wasn’t very happy but I was. cousins!!!!! Ha, kidding of course. nice family friend whom I kind of He called a few days later and we had Let’s see, Mr. Delay and I have knew but not really. That night, Mr. a date planned. After I agreed to go vaguely known one another since Delay was wearing a pink polo shirt out, I realized I don’t even know this we’ve been about five years old. Our (yikes) and khaki pants. I had on guy’s real name!! Babe?? What the parents shared mutual friends. We motorcycle boots, Levi jeans, and a heck was that about? Anyway, the date started dating after college. Mr. Delay gray sweater. He liked James Taylor was fun, I found out his real name, and just called me out of the blue one day and Lyle Lovett. I liked The Beastie we were married two years later. We and said, “A bunch of my friends and Boys and Smashing Pumpkins. The just celebrated 25 years this past sum- Photo Provided by the Delays I are going to the Rattlesnake (in rest is history - we’ve been together mer, so we consider ourselves pretty Mr. and Mrs. Delay at their wedding Boston) on Friday. Maybe you and for 13 years - married for seven. lucky.

‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ riage, or the sight of a perfect sunset on significant other will be wearing. Think Ireland’s GDP — was spent on 2.1 mil- by Jen Migliore ‘10 the beaches of Hawaii, that’s what a date about the ads exploited in our daily lion weddings in 2005, determining that is supposed to consist of. No, it’s not the lives, especially during the month of the average couple spends roughly Standing at her door, Jessica waits for people who make up the date, but love: “Every Kiss Begins with Kay,” a 30,000 dollars on their wedding, an her dream man to come and sweep her instead the surroundings which bless it. current slogan for Kay Jewelers, or even amount which only seems to be rising away on her very own “perfect date.” As a society, we tend to idealize the way restaurants which have already begin to each and every year. It sounds like a She’s a tad bit uncomfortable since she a date will be so much that the date itself advertise their reservations for waste of money considering that one out can barely walk in her four-inch high can never live up to our dream. We Valentine’s Day, because god-forbid a of two people will be wishing they heels and her tight sparkly dress is dream what we will look like, and couple may have to eat at McDonalds on never spent that money in the first place. rather itchy. Her caked on make-up face where we will be, but we tend to skip Valentine’s Day. Although these figures do seem is irritating, and her hair-sprayed hair is over the actually feelings that we will And even weddings, a day which is rather depressing, there is hope. In a quite stiff. She gazes at her window to feel. supposed to signify the joining of two survey of people in our tight-knit TGA see her handsome man uneasy as he With the month of February current- people’s love for one another, are begin- community, many people expressed that dons an elegant tuxedo with his hair ly in full blast, a time in which “real ning to overlook the actually “love” they would envision their perfect date to swept back and she suddenly realizes love” is overlooked and disregarded, we part, which does indeed make sense be somewhat “chill.” One sophomore that her past image of a “perfect date” begin to see how much of our love is considering that divorce rates are at an girl stated that she hoped “to go some- isn’t going to be so “perfect.” “beautified.” In a society that material- all time high, with 50 percent of people where fun and just order some pizza.” Images of what a “perfect date” izes possessions such as clothing, hous- who get married are expected to get Another person stated that he wished to should be display themselves proudly es, and cars, we are now beginning to divorced within the first few years. For “go to the movies, or even bowling,” in the media-stricken world of today. materialize our love. For many, too many, the wedding isn’t about the basically to “just have some fun with the Turn on the T.V. and see the multitude of February 14th is a day to embrace and actually marriage, but about the venue, person he loves.” So maybe there is reality T.V. dating shows anywhere from cherish the love that he/she may have; the dress, the cake, the flowers, the hon- hope for the future, but for now girls like Flavor of Love to The Bachelor flaunt what however, for some it is a day to ponder eymoon destination, and especially, the Jessica will be wishing that their “perfect a date should really be like. The what expensive jewelry they will size of the rings. A study conducted by date” wasn’t so “perfect.” sparkling champagne, the five-star din- receive, or where they will be wined and The Fairchild Bridal Group, stated that a ing experience, the horse drawn car- dined, or even what suave outfit their total of $125 billion — about the size of

Features THE GOVERNOR 13 What’s your ‘Dream Date?’

Responses compiled by Kayla Jenson ‘11

“Watching a movie, going for a “Hiking to the top of a very high run or walk, just chilling together.” peak together, and having a picnic at -Jen Tomich ‘08 the top, with no one else around.” -Anonymous “Doing whatever would make the person I’m with most happy.” “SKATEBOARDING.” -Anonymous -Kaitlyn Mullin ‘10

“If he was a poor guy, I would “I would want to be playing in the want to go white river rafting and pristine snow while the soft light camping, but if he were wealthy, I beams from the nearby lamp gently would want to go see a concert, get irradiates the Sagar Bowl.” ice cream and then stay at an expen- Having a hard time deciding what sive hotel.” -Kevin Tung ‘10 you’re going to do tonight with your -Alison Travers ‘10 special someone? Here are some “I would want to spend time suggestions from your peers: “I would want to go to the grand together doing some type of sport opening of the first hotel on Mars.” outdoors.” -Aboubacar Okeke-Diagne ’11 -Anonymous Parents Weekend Athletic Schedule

Volleyball Varsity 2/15/08 4:15 pm Newton Country Day Sch Home Basketball Boys Thirds 2/15/08 4:45 pm Groton School Home Hockey Boys JV 2/15/08 4:45 pm St. Sebastian School St. Sebastian's Volleyball JV 2/15/08 5:45 pm Newton Country Day School Home Wrestling 2/16/08 9:00 am Graves Kelsey Trn Brooks Basketball Girls JV 2/16/08 12:00 pm Lawrence Academy LA Volleyball Varsity 2/16/08 12:30 pm Buckingham, Browne & Nichols Home Basketball Girls Varsity 2/16/08 1:30 pm Lawrence Academy LA Basketball Boys JV 2/16/08 2:00 pm St. Sebastian's School Home Hockey Girls Varsity 2/16/08 2:00 pm Lawrence Academy Home Volleyball JV 2/16/08 2:00 pm Buckingham, Browne & Nichols Home Hockey Girls JV 2/16/08 3:00 pm St. Mark's School St. Mark's Basketball Boys Varsity 2/16/08 3:30 pm St. Sebastian's School Home Insight Photography Hockey Boys Varsity 2/16/08 4:00 pm St. Sebastian's School Home Katherine Goodwin ‘08

I Never Knew... If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds. would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee. Butterflies taste with their feet.

The human heart creates enough pressure when it Right-handed people live, on average, nine years pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet. longer than left-handed people.

A cockroach will live nine days without its head Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump. before it starves to death. A cat's urine glows under a black light. Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It's Starfish have no brains. like a human jumping the length of a football field.

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Perry’s Picks: The Future of Music

While The Dead Trees are relative- have earned a spot in this years South Slam is drawing comparisons to Stevie by Perry Eaton ‘08 ly new to Portland, seasoned vets By Southwest festival as well as New Ray Vaughn and Cream. Though we may not notice its full Blitzen Trapper are beginning to York’s CMJ festival. Also in New York, While popular music today can potential from up here in Byfield, the receive national notoriety for their an entire scene is arising surrounding sometimes grind my gears, it is impor- Boston music scene contains a grow- neo-southern hard rock. Playing the Daptone Records. Daptone is the label tant to look behind what is played on ing counterculture filled with young medium between Neil Young and The that is bringing Motown-esque 60s the radio and see that there is some musical talent that ranges from rock to Flaming Lips, Blitzen Trapper will soul back to national popular music. great stuff happening in the musical jazz to 60s soul. One of my favorite appear this March at the Langerado Responsible for backing Amy world today. Bands are becoming as young bands arising from the local Music Festival in Florida and continue Winehouse on her last album, The innovative as ever and live music in scene is Eli “Paperboy” Reed and the to tour in support of their latest album, Dap-Kings are the original backing general is something that has really True Loves. Led by the Brookline-born Wild Mountain Nation. Also out of band for Sharon Jones. Sharon Jones expanded creatively in the past few Reed, the True Loves play tight 60s Portland are hip hop newcomers the and the Dap Kings are one of many years. I encourage everyone to make it soul complete with a three-piece horn Lifesavas. Consisting of MC’s Vursatyl funky bands on the Daptone label to as many live shows as possible and section. Eli Reed has drawn compar- and Jumbo, the Lifesavas have spent which include The Budos Band and to keep your ears tuned to the growing isons to greats such as Sam Cooke and the past few months on the road open- the Daktaris. Sharon Jones, although world of music. Otis Redding and has earned his ing for jamband greats Galactic. in her early fifties, was a former prison band a place in the South by Joining Blitzen Trapper in the folk guard before providing a wholesome Eli Reed Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas for rock expedition are deep southerners wail as front woman for the powerful the past two years. ,the Avett Brothers, northeast jammers Dap-Kings. Along with “Paperboy” come Assembly of Dust, and the New York Not only is the east coast prosper- many other diverse local bands. Drug band, Hymns. The Avett Brothers, ing musically, but there is plenty of tal- www.galacticfractures.com Rug, Viva Viva, and Mittens, just begin though rooted in traditional bluegrass, ent coming from the left coast as well. to name a few of the many different have stepped into a more alternative The Aggrolites are a group of funky Sharon Jones indie bands arising from Boston. Drug sound while vocally sticking to their reggae soul-masters who play an Rug in particular, although weirdly sweet-voiced harmonies. They are organ-driven mix of ska-punk and alternative, has struck national atten- making a true name for themselves soul. Although they are still recover- tion and a spot on Apollo Sunshine’s while receiving ample college radio ing from the recent death of their orig- airplay. Assembly of Dust is a New inal bassist, the Aggrolites are deter- label, Black and Greene. Boston, how- www.highergroundmusic.com ever, has just lost one of its finest tal- England jamband led by the powerful mined to rebound and continue to ents, The Dead Trees, to the up-and- vocals of former Strangefolk front man tour internationally. coming music scene of Portland, Reid Genauer. They have shared the Outside of the States, one group Aggrolites Oregon. Known as the scene that stage with such greats as The Who, specifically, has garnered my atten- Stephen Malkmus and Pavement built Bruce Hornsby, and David Crosby. tion. Back Door Slam, although still two decades ago, The Dead Trees are Hymns is relatively new to the music teenagers, are a Hendrix-inspired continuing the tradition of making scene, but with their heavy southern power-trio from Scotland’s Isle of www.caughtinthecrossfire.com mellow, hipster-approved folk rock twang, they have impressed New Mann. Led by already acclaimed gui- with a twist of grunge in select tunes. Yorkers and southerners alike and tar god Davy Knowles, Back Door

Academy Members Participate Dear Advisors... Dear Advisors, One of my friends seems upset but whenever I ask him/her what is in Penguin Plunge wrong, he/she blows me off. What can I do to help? - Concerned The Penguin Plunge was held at Lynch Park in Beverly where a group of to raise

money for affordable housing. Two Governor’s Academy community members, Dear Concerned, Christopher Hodgeman ‘11 and Ms. Kate Pinkham, manager of the TGA Archives, This is a difficult question, and sadly, one that we all have to deal with. The key to helping your friend is making sure he/she does not feel took part in the plunge. threatened. If he/she often addresses problems with humor, try having a humor- ous conversation and subtly bring up your friend's problem in the middle. This may give you a better handle on what's wrong and may also enable you to give advice without making a big deal of the problem or embar- rassing your friend. Your friend might also feel uncomfortable or uncertain about sharing his/her problem. Go to extra lengths to make your friend feel comfortable. Make sure that you and your friend have plenty of privacy and are in a relaxed, fun setting before bringing up the problem. Make sure you have plenty of time to talk and that no one will interrupt you. Make sure that you won't come across as judgmental or overbearing. Try sharing a problem that you have or have had. Just act like yourself and don't add extra weight or drama to the problem by acting overly serious. If none of these ways are successful, seriously consider talking to Christopher Hodgman ‘11 (left) and his family your friend's advisor or another adult. These people may be able to subtly help your friend, or be able to offer more ideas about how to get through to your friend. Chris takes the “plunge” With a good sense of humor and plenty of sympathy, you will be able to help your friend get through this difficult time.

Reviews THE GOVERNOR 15 Movie Review: ‘Cloverfield’: Do You Like Mysteries?

friend stumbles around the main characters who is stuck and not make any other stabs by Dylan Press ‘09 room filming people saying in the top floor of a toppling at the movie game unless it’s a Like mysteries? Adventure? their goodbyes to the soon to skyscraper. Needless to say, sequel to Cloverfield that Love Stories? Movies that are be VP. The movie not only this doesn’t end well and lives answers the dozens of ques- barely more than an hour? starts like this, but it contin- are lost. Much of the post- tions the movie left unex- Then you will love the movie ues like this for nearly half attack film footage is of the plained for its viewers. What Cloverfield. For those who like an hour (the entire movie is ground since the videograph- was the monster? Where did it answers to mysteries, resolu- approximately an hour and er is running and has trouble come from? What happened tions to adventures, closure to 20 minutes). Eventually holding up the camera while to the monster? For those who those love stories, or movies there is a large bang and they on the go. decide to watch the movie that last longer than the drive all run to the roof of the The highlights of the after reading this review, pay to the theater, save your apartment to witness New movie occur when the mon- very close attention to the last money. York getting attacked by a ster is finally fully revealed in scene. There’s a mind-blower Cloverfield is shot from the giant monster, which the last few minutes of the movie in there that can be easily perspective of the best friend audience doesn’t yet get to media.movieweb.com and when…. when…. well, missed. of a man who is going off to see. Like any smart group of that was about it. Cloverfield OUT 4OF GOVS 10 Japan to assume the position people stuck in a horrific situ- attempts to vacate the city was produced by J.J. Abrams, of vice president in his com- ation, they attempt the tried- while the four protagonists go who is most famous for pro- pany. The movie starts at his and-true method of splitting to save one of their friends ducing the TV series LOST. JJ going-away party as his up. The majority of the party and the crush of one of the should probably stick to LOST

Restaurant Review: Restaurant Review: Szechuan Taste Hana Japan

by Anna Perocchi ‘08

Looking for fine Asian cuisine? Want to find something exciting and flavorful? Then, Szechuan Taste in downtown Newburyport is the place for you! Voted the North Shore’s favorite Asian restaurant year after year, Szechuan Taste spe- cializes in the finest Japanese, Chinese, and Thai fare. With a very relaxed and inviting atmosphere, the restaurant offers a sushi bar and a full menu. For an appetizer, try the delectable gyoza, pan-fried dumplings. A good choice for a main meal is the Duck Choo-Chee, crispy boneless roast duck in Thai choo- chee curry! As the meal winds down and something sweet is Photo Credit: www.jucee.org/images/Japan.jpg desired, try some of Szechuan Taste’s delicious traditional desserts, such as the ginger ice cream. The restaurant also by Ariel Shapiro ‘09 offers take-out and delivery within the Newburyport area. Szechuan Taste is the perfect place to go for a night out for stu- I’ve never been to Japan, but I imagine it would be like Hana Japan, the dents or when parents come to visit. Japanese restaurant in Newburyport, across from Shaw’s Supermarket and near Hyman Pennyworth’s. This unlikely location belies the relaxed, authentic atmosphere of the restaurant. The TV above the sushi bar showed traditional Japanese music, dance, Kabuki drama, and snowy landscapes during a first visit, and the fan- FOR(September RENTthrough May) tastic anime movie, Spirited Away, during another meal. The décor is simple and inviting; the light, soft and low. PERFECT HOME AWAY FROM The single waitress, who also appears to be the owner, is helpful and HOME cheerful. Mint Maneepairoj, ’08, who has visited Japan twice, says that all food in Japan is delicious. Hana Japan carries this tradition to America with sump- Governor’s Academy family seeks to tuous food and reasonable prices. rent 3 bedroom/2 bath fully furnished From the first bites of gyoza dumplings filled with meat and vegetables, and equipped Newburyport condo it was clear that the food was going to be a hit. They were crispy but not greasy, with a light, sweet taste. with private patio/garden. Ten min- The sushi was just as incredible. The tekkamaki, tuna rolls, were fresh utes from school, near highway and and clean-tasting. The salmon sashimi was sweet and succulent, and the yel- supermarket. Gas fireplace, lowtail with scallions was savory and soft. washer/dryer, offstreet parking for 2 On another visit, I bypassed sushi for a noodle dish with beef. The noo- cars. dles were crispy, with a tangy barbecue sauce. The sauce was slightly over- $1850/month includes utilities. Will powering and the beef was a little dry, but the dish was satisfying and hinted at the exotic, as is Hana Japan. consider sale. Call Cathy Eaton (617) 943-6112 or email [email protected] If you’re looking for a soothing escape from winter in Byfield, you will find it at Hana Japan.

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Happy Birthday! in February to: Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Jeff Muscatello 2/15/89 Dom Malerba 2/28/90 Kevin Tung 2/4/91 Brian Ward 2/14/92 John Carlson 2/18/89 Dylan Press 2/3/91 Daniel Furlong 2/11/91 Trevor Dyer 2/1/93 Mike Shakespeare 2/21/89 Arianis Perozo 2/5/91 Andrew Willis 2/25/91 Ben Jenkins 2/8/93 Nick Foley 2/2/90 Dan Hines 2/13/91 Becky Blake 2/7/92 Shane Wescott 2/10/93 Kyung Min Song 2/24/90 Eric Dunstan 2/16/91 Isabella DiLuglio 2/13/92 Eliza Bradley 2/27/93 Rory Hamovit 2/22/91 Emma Rausch 2/18/92 Kevin Sullivan 2/25/91 Rigaud Legrand 2/26/92 Dan Spillane 2/27/91 Christine Alli 2/1/92

Angles of Perception by Taylor Angles ‘10

As of Friday, February 8, we are third out of 33 schools in the Green Cup Challenge. Keep up the good work everyone!

Here are the top energy-saving dorms on campus:

1. Farmhouse 2. Nannie B 3. Moody 4. Cottage

The dorm that saves the most energy in February wins a Nintendo Wii! Sudoku Sudoku Solution from January 24 by Mr. Richard Leavitt