The Longest-Running Newspaper In Historic Hudson, Ohio VOLUME CIII WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY ISSUE 2 The WRA Election Look From Food to Fall Hillary. A Show Review Thoughts from the pioneer galley. Opinion pieces range from fall to food, That’s who you should have voted for. Kevin Thomas ’10, Dean, examines the from mixers to Trump. second season of Scream Queens. PAGE 6 7 | CENTERFOLD PAGE 9 |OPINION PAGE 8 | EDITORIAL PAGE 11 | ENTERTAINMENT OMIGOD, OMIGOD, YOU GUYS! ALAN DOE vard Law School as she cannot let The musical featured numer- and performance nights. but it just got more and more fun Olivia Chan ’17 go of her ex-boyfriend, Warner ous seniors as it was their final year It was no secret that many with each rehearsal.” Another hon- Editor Huntington III, played by Elliot to hit the stage in a WRA musi- students involved in the show em- orary Delta Nu sister, Katie Elkind Ong ’17. Elle, President of her so- cal. Adjoa Tettey-Fio ’17, playing braced their exaggerated charac- ’18, commented, “I played the role A playboy bunny, two adorable rority, Delta Nu, tells the tale of her a headstrong lesbian and Harvard ters. Jones exclaimed, "This role is of Margot, who was the ditzy one of dogs, sorority girls, and a whole struggle through the elite university Law student named Enid Hoops, a dream come true. I love playing three of Elle’s main sorority friends. lot of bending and snapping—The along side of her other sorority sis- reflected, “I couldn't have asked for Elle!" Ian Israelson ’17, playing Pro- She was so high-energy and had to Western Reserve Academy commu- ters and friends she meets. a better cast and crew to have done fessor Callahan, took this opportu- always be moving and just a little nity experienced all this plus more Directed by Ms. Midge Karam, my last Reserve musical with. I had nity to play “the biggest jerk with spazzy.” this past Halloween weekend. The she exclaimed, “The main takeaway so much fun and all the memories no repercussions” to his advantage. The fall production was no comedic musical, Legally Blonde, is ‘don’t judge a book by it’s cover.’ and laughs we had will stay with me Sidney Preston ’17, who played Ser- doubt one of the student body’s came alive on our very own KFAC But more than that, it’s a reminder forever.” The cast, pit, and crew all ena—a Deltu Nu and one of Elle’s all-time favorite musicals as lots stage as there was plenty of acting, to stay true to who you are. And to agree that this production was one closest friends, remarked, “It was a of laughter showered through the singing, and dancing to go around. know that it’s okay to be smart and of the most “dumb,” but entertain- bit daunting playing a part where KFAC theatre. Thank you for ev- The first act follows Elle Woods, beautiful—neither of those things ing, experiences they have shared the character was so drastically dif- eryone’s contribution to make this played by Sarah Jones ’17, to Har- are mutually exclusive.” throughout the lengthy rehearsals ferent from me and my personality, a spectacular show! WRA’s First Open House Welcomes Potential Students mance in the Chapel, followed by a reading room, where students and Aidan Johnson ’18 warm welcome to the visitors from parents were greeted to an array of Contributing Writer our Head of School, Mr. Burner. refreshments, courtesy of the dining followed by a presentation by Mr. hall. At the conclusion of the tour, Western Reserve Academy Morrissey, the Dean of Admissions. there was a chance to meet with hosted its first Open House of the Afterwards, they were shown faculty, including the department 2016-2017 school year on October around campus by some of our chairs, representatives from the Ad- 9, allowing dozens of prospective current students who generously missions Office, and Mr. Burner. students to get a firsthand look at volunteered their time to assist with The guests departed for home after- Reserve life and learn more about the tour and did a wonderful job ward, taking with them the memo- the school before application sea- doing so. In addition to the usual ries of Reserve that they gained. son. academic buildings of Seymour and Those forty-seven students and From 1:00 to 3:30 on that Wilson, the impressive Center for their families will no doubt come bright Sunday afternoon, a grand Technology, Innovation, and Cre- away with a positive impression of total of forty-seven students visited ativity (CTIC), or as it’s more com- our beautiful school. Hopefully, the campus. Prospective students monly known, the Makerspace, was those potential Pioneers, as well from four states—Ohio, Michigan, shown off as well, a powerful exam- as the students attending the next Pennsylvania, and California— ple of the amazing opportunities Open House on Sunday, Novem- ALAN DOE were in attendance at the event. offered to students here at Reserve. ber 13, will choose to start the next Head of School Christopher Burner, welcomes prospective stu- There was a beautiful music perfor- The final stop was the Wilson school year here at WRA. dents and their families to the beautiful campus of Reserve. RESERVE RECORD 2 News Issue 2, 2016 Green Key Hosts Presidential Debates Bad out and watch the debate unfold. Aidan Johnson ’17 Several students had fun playing Contributing Writer ‘debate bingo’, watching closely for News mentions of things like ‘Hillary’s With no election in recent emails’ and ‘Trump’s tax returns’ in American history being as divisive order to cross them off their cards. Browns as the 2016 presidential race, it is While the winner of that bin- only natural that student interest go match remains unclear, Clinton David Smith ’18 has been piqued. With the rise of seems to be the clear winner of that Editor such student-run clubs as Young debate. “She was obviously very well Democrats, Young Republicans, prepared,” says Bradyn Podnar ’18, Another NFL season, another and the new Liberal Socialists, a junior who has been following the year the Cleveland Browns remove many Pioneers are getting political presidential race. “But Trump just themselves from playoff contention for the first time. went downhill as it went on.” before November. Through the Although the majority of the Clinton also earned a stand- first nine games of the season, the student body is too young to vote, ing ovation from the students after Browns are the only winless team last year a mock election was held Trump criticized her for being too remaining in the NFL. for all students and staff, with Ber- rehearsed, and she sharply respond- To begin with the positive nie Sanders emerging as the winner. ed, “You know what else I prepared The inquisitr though, Cleveland’s offense has not However, now that the real election for? I prepared to be president.” Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have spent much of their Octo- been all that bad. The offensive line is here, Pioneers have been follow- On Tuesday, October 4th, the ber time preparing and debating on stage for the election. took a hit due to some free agent ing the action breathlessly. Thanks vice presidential nominees, Dem- departures, but skilled players, such to Winston Wu, the first presiden- ocratic Senator Tim Kaine and In- Cooper and Martha Raddatz, but relentlessly attacked each other as Isaiah Crowell and Terrelle Pryor, tial debate on September 26th be- diana’s Republican Governor Mike many anxious students took to their throughout the debate. With the have been showing signs of hope. tween Democratic nominee Hillary Pence, had their turn to debate. common rooms to watch. political atmosphere so heavily Crowell, who currently stands at Clinton and Republican nominee This debate took place at Long- Both candidates were facing charged, it will be interesting to see 10th on the NFL rushing list, is Donald Trump was featured on the wood University in Virginia, the fresh controversy the second time what takes place on Election Day. averaging more than 5.2 yards per Green Key’s numerous televisions. home state of Senator Kaine, and around, with Clinton battling a The last debate, hosted by Fox carry, and also owns the longest There was a massive turnout, was moderated by Elaine Quijano. deluge of leaked campaign commu- host Chris Wallace, was shown in rushing touchdown, eighty-seven with crowds of students packed This debate was not shown in nications and Trump dealing with the Green Key. But without the yards, in the league so far. Pryor tightly together to watch the action the Green Key, much to the confu- an offensive, sophomoric tape from enticement of food and the event is getting snaps all around so far, take place, and the enticing promise sion of several students and faculty. 2005 that had surfaced. being upperclassmen-only, it was a recording rushing, receiving, and of free Papa John’s pizza only fur- Nor was the October 9th presiden- The candidates took several much quieter and civil crowd. Elec- even passing yards. In week three in ther encouraged students to come tial debate, moderated by Anderson questions from the audience, but tion day is November 8th. Miami, Pryor recorded eight recep- tions for 144 yards to go along with a rushing TD. Quarterback play has been Clown Hysteria in Hurricane Matthew subpar, but the depth chart at the position was ravaged by injuries, where four players have already re- Northeast Ohio Strikes Coast corded snaps at QB.