Allderdice Alumni Foreword Vol. I, No. 2 The Official Newspaper of the Allderdice Alumni Association May 2017 Allderdice Inducts 6 Members into Hall of Fame

By Kazuma Parkinson widespread success. and Sara Liang The final inductee of the night was Virginia Lewis, a for- On April 27, 2017 at the 8th mer Allderdice choir teacher from annual Allderdice Hall of Fame 1955 to 1979 who passed away induction ceremony, Taylor in 2000. Her cousin, Dr. Robert Allderdice inducted six new Smith, accepted the award on her members into its Hall of Fame. behalf. Members of the current The ceremony was held in the Allderdice choir were joined by school’s auditorium, with the All- alumni members to sing Emitte derdice string quartet, drumline, Spiritum, the choir’s “signature chorus, and the cast of this year’s song” under Mrs. Lewis. Fel- school musical Pippin provid- low inductee Kathleen Marshall ing entertainment. Mr. Askin, mentioned the power Lewis a physical education teacher, possessed, the respect she had served as the master of ceremo- for her, and the legacy she left at nies in place of principal Mrs. Allderdice. Friez, who was out of town. Carey Knapp (‘93), Practice Attorney Sheldon Elsen Manager at Greenfield Veterinary (‘46), was the first inductee to Hospital and Co-Founder of A speak, describing his impact- Little Bit of Snuggles Dog Rescue, ful career as a lawyer. Elsen Inc, and Jamy Rankin (‘81), Re- grew up in Squirrel Hill and tired President and CEO of Ford attended Allderdice before going Component Sales LLC, led the to Princeton, and then Harvard, HOF organizing committee. They on scholarships. In the U.S said that planning for the Hall of Supreme Court, Elsen won the Fame began in September 2016, case of Bronston v. United States and that the Hall of Fame Com- 9–0, which has since become the mittee put deliberate care into leading case on perjury. From his The 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees with their plaques (from left): Edna Campbell, Kathleen Marshall, Indira Lakshmanan, Robert Smith choosing inductees from a variety time at Allderdice, Elsen remem- (on behalf of Virginia Lewis), Eddie Rosenstein. Sheldon Elsen// of disciplines. Both were pleased bers regularly writing editorials with this year’s events, which for the school newspaper, the sicals. After graduating, Marshall World Championships in 1998. I went to, and people I’ve known attracted more than 100 alumni, Foreword. won 3 Tony Awards for Best Although she has won many my whole life was one of the students, and teachers. Following Elsen, journal- Choreography for the Broadway previous awards and honors, she most important honors I’ve ever After the ceremony, light ist Indira Lakshmanan (‘84) revivals of Wonderful Town, The explained that “There’s some- received...Being a part of this refreshments were served in the spoke. Lakshmanan has been a Pajama Game, and Anything thing special about coming back sort of pulled together a million school’s cafeteria, and Allderd- correspondent and columnist Goes. She ended her speech home”, and that “this Allderdice memories and moments of my ice students and teachers then for newspapers, radio, TV, and by thanking her husband and induction is different because life, and reconnected them. This and now mingled together. For magazines. She has interviewed parents, before addressing her my classmates knew me from the was special in that it pushed me current Allderdice students, this political leaders such as Hillary 7-year-old twins in the audience, beginning.” She closed her speech to think a lot about my Pittsburgh year’s inductees serve as great Clinton and Fidel Castro, and Ella and Nathaniel, and blowing with some inspirational words roots and how much our high examples, and for all their stories been the Boston Globe’s Asia them each a kiss. for the students in the audience: school shaped my life.“ Rosen- and accomplishments were Bureau Chief and Latin America Edna Campbell (‘86) is a “Grab yourself a dream. Go out stein also spoke about how proud incredible and inspiring. The All- Bureau Chief. In her speech, retired WNBA player and an and become what you want to he was to be able to make movies derdice Hall of Fame Induction Lakshmanan credited her prin- inspiration to women battling be.” and showcase the amazing people Ceremony showcased the best cipal, Mr. Fisher, for “expecting breast cancer. Campbell, a breast The next inductee was Eddie who work hard without getting that Allderdice has taught and excellence from all” and setting cancer survivor herself, had con- Rosenstein (‘81), a documentary any attention. His most recent raised, and prompted thoughts of the tone for all other teachers tinued to play basketball during film maker whose films have won film,Freedom To Marry, is a the many more wonderful alumni and students. “He patrolled the her treatments and since retiring dozens of international awards. documentation of the decades- that are to be added in years to hallways and tolerated no non- from the game, continues to work He was introduced by his fellow long battle to win rights for come. sense, but had affection for all as an advocate for cancer pa- Allderdice Hall of Fame member LGBT+ people and has garnered students.” she said. Along with tients with her program Breathe Evan Wolfson, who reflected on Mr. Fisher, Lakshmanan also and Stretch. In her time at his relationship with Rosenstein, thanked her cross-country coach Allderdice, Campbell brought the both as friends and colleagues. Flynn (still the Allderdice cross- Lady Dragons to the city cham- “I knew him as a good son and country coach to this day), for pionships, and was named the kid,” he said. “Now I know him Allderdice Alumni and helping her become successful. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Female as an extraordinary storyteller, Tony Award winning direc- Athlete of the Year in 1986. In her husband, and friend.” Stepping to tor and choreographer Kathleen speech, she thanked Allderdice the podium, Rosenstein em- Friends Association Marshall (‘80) took to the stand for giving her confidence and pas- phasized the importance of the next, and discussed the impact sion, and her teachers for seeing Pittsburgh and Allderdice values the city of Pittsburgh had on her something in her. “I’m beyond he carries, even though he lives Co-Chair Melanie Weisbord, 1987 growing up. “Pittsburgh was such proud to be a Dragon” she said. in New York. When asked about Co-Chair Andee Lowenstein, 1976 a great city to grow up in”, she After graduating from Allderdice, the importance of the ceremony, PTO President Martina Wells said. She went on to speak about Campbell went on to a lengthy he said, “I wouldn’t have missed Member Mina Levenson, 1970 her experiences at Allderdice, WNBA career and won a gold this for the world. Being honored Member Jay Gefsky, 1948 specifically in the choir and mu- medal with the USA at the FIBA in my hometown, by the school Member Carey Knapp, 1993 Member Marcia Solomon, 1961 Member Eric Rogalsky, 1984 HOF Inductee Profiles Allderdice Global Minds Member Sherry Mayer, 1985 5 of this year’s inductees vis- New club aims to bring stu- Member Jo Kleppick, 2005 ited Allderdice as a part of dents together across cultures, Alumni Parent Betsy Levine Brown Member Melissa Friez, 1997 the HOF speaker series. Read and gets nationally recognized Member Rochelle Sufrin, 1974 more about their stories. for it. Member Judith Kadosh, 1983 Alumni, page 2, 3 Pippin Original Logo//Google Images Happenings, page 4 Member Rika Maeshiro, 1981 Member Evan Rosenberg, 1987 On the Rise Center Stage Member Stan Goldman, 1962 The Allderdice Lady Dragons Alumni Foreword writer Leo Member Ronald Schmeiser, 1948 basketball team are young, Sweeney reviews Allderdice’s Member Julie Hirshman, 1982 motivated, and primed for spring musical Pippin Member Paula Fingeret, 1981 success. Member Jamy Rankin, 1981 Sports, page 3 Happenings, page 4 Member Robert Rankin, 1981

Global Minds//Peyton Klein 2 The Allderdice Alumni Foreword: May 2017 Alumni News

Edna Campbell: 3 Time Tony-Award Winning Basketball Star Choreographer Kathleen Marshall

By Naydaejia Love She would go on to a seven-year By Sydne Samuels-Rottenberg the Pitch Perfect movies. She has stems from raw human emotions career with four teams—Phoe- worked in the midst of esteemed and in many cases evokes power- On April 27, 2017, a large nix, Seattle, Sacramento, and On the 27th of April 2017, a actors such as Sutton Foster and ful revelations in audiences. group of basketball enthusiasts San Antonio. However, in 2002, small group of eager Allderdice directed Broadway classics. Further showing her Pitts- congregated in rm. 342 to meet Campbell was diagnosed with students, specifically “thesbians”, Yet, perhaps the most burgh roots, Ms. Marshall’s latest WNBA star, cancer survivor, and breast cancer, but continued to or theater enthusiasts, gathered remarkable thing about Ms. Mar- project In Transit depicts a theme Allderdice alum Edna Campell. play despite receiving treatment. for the honor to meet Kathleen shall was that she still Pittsburghers know all too well. Campbell was born in She soon became an inspiration Marshall, a three-time Tony win- found a way to relate to us. The play follows numerous regu- Philadelphia PA, on November to many battling the disease, ning director and choreographer. Something everyone can relate lars on the New York City subway 26, 1968. She graduated from and was named the WNBA When she entered the room, the to is encountering people who with very different backgrounds Allderdice in 1986, where she led spokesperson on anti-cancer first word that came to mind don’t understand your passion and stories. Their lives intertwine the girl’s basketball team to the efforts. When she retired from was awestruck. This was some- or find it to be unimportant. Ms. in strange, yet beautiful ways and city championships and was the the WNBA in 2006 she had left a one who had walked down the Marshall chuckled as she said in one way or another characters Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Female lasting mark and was nominated very same hallowed hallways of that she can’t even remember the are influenced by each other. The Athlete of the Year. She went on as Most Inspirational by fans for Allderdice and was now walking number of times that someone subway makes the enormous to college, first at University of her triumph and return to basket- across stages on Broadway itself. scoffed at how seriously she takes city of New York feel like a more Maryland, College Park, and then ball after cancer. Since then, she Ms. Marshall attended Falk her craft, for theater is “not brain intimate community, similar to on to the University of Texas, has founded Stretch and Breathe, Laboratory School for middle surgery.” Theater is indeed not the feeling of Pittsburgh. where she made a huge impact a health restoration program for school before moving on to brain surgery, but it was Ms. Ms. Marshall rendered the on the women’s basketball team, breast cancer survivors. Allderdice for high school. She Marshall’s and it was our brain students in awe for she truly is a the Lady Longhorns. During her Coming back to Allderdice as recounted walking down Forbes surgery. Theater is so important depiction of Allderdice’s motto: college years she also played on an alumni she told the students and Murray after school, and to Ms. Marshall because it is a “Know Something. Do Some- Team USA for the William Jones about her trials and tribulations, asked if that was something form of art that plays off of and thing. Be Something.” Cup competition, and won two the importance of making mis- students still did. This was met medals, a gold and a silver. takes, having failed relationships, with a timid laugh from the After college she went on and how essential teamwork, crowd. She continued by saying to play in the American Bas- a strong set of supporters, and that it was not too long ago that ketball League for the Colorado friends are. She shared how she she performed on the Dice stage Xplosion, before getting drafted faced and overcame her crisis of just as the Pippin cast members 10th overall in the 1999 WNBA finding out she had breast cancer. had done. This very stage opened draft by the Phoenix Mercury. During her speech at the Hall of the doors, or in theater terms, Fame Induction Ceremony, she the curtains for Ms. Marshall to said that there “is something spe- perform on much larger ones. cial about coming back home… Speaking to her was truly this is where my foundation was an invaluable opportunity. Ms. laid.” She spoke about how grate- Marshall is currently working on ful she was to be around tough, Broadway’s first ever a cappella demanding people who accepted musical, In Transit alongside the nothing but her best and believed lyrist responsible for Disney’s in her. Campbell is a strong hit “Let it Go” and the music woman and says her biggest director and vocal arranger of Marshall (middle), with Allderdice students in the school auditorium// accomplishment was having her son. Young athletes should look up to her and at her struggles Reporting Around the World: overcoming abundant obstacles. She is an inspiration to a lot of young female basketball players Journalist Indira Lakshmanan and women with breast cancer as Campbell speaking to students about her By Jon Parker She encouraged students to take whether she was afraid of that journey to the WNBA//Jeremy Askin well as an accomplished woman who generously gives back. advantage of the opportunity to prospect she remarked that she On Friday April 28th, journalism write for high school and college felt her ability to tell their story students attended a presentation newspapers and to widen their outweighed the negative publicity Mob Cases, Drug Smugglers, and the by Indira Lakshmanan as part skill sets to include print, digital, they would have encountered had Supreme Court: Lawyer Sheldon Elsen of the Allerdice Alumni Hall of social media, and television they kidnapped her. Later in her Fame speaker series. Approxi- so that they would be valuable career she covered the behead- By Sara Liang named Samuel Bronston, who mately thirty students attended, contributors in an ever-changing ing of journalist Daniel Pearl in filed for bankruptcy in 1964. Two and Ms. Lakshmanan reflected journalistic environment. 2002, which she said was incred- April 27, 2017, a group of years later, when being ques- on her experiences as a journal- For about half of the ibly challenging for her and other around a dozen Allderdice stu- tioned under oath about his com- ist from middle school through sessions Ms. Lakshmanan fielded journalists in the area at the time. dents attended a talk with 2017 pany’s overseas assets, Bronston adulthood. questions from students about She noted that as a mother now, Allderdice Hall of Fame Inductee answered a question concerning Among other experienc- her experiences and journalism her willingness to take the risks Sheldon Elsen. Elsen reflected if he had had an account in Swit- es, Ms. Lakshmanan discussed in general. She noted that jour- she took early in her career has upon his lengthy career in law, zerland saying “The company had covering the Pittsburgh music nalism is a challenging field to waned. as well as with the United States an account there for about six scene as a high school writer enter, but that it is one that can Students learned a great military. months, in Zürich.” It was later for the Squirrel Hill News and be incredibly fulfilling and engag- deal from Ms. Lakshmanan’s Elsen was one of two discovered that Bronston did in Post-Gazette. She talked about ing. presentation, and she enjoyed valedictorians in the Allderdice fact have an active personal bank her incredible experiences as a She recounted a story recounting her own experiences 1946 graduating class. After account in Switzerland. “This is foreign correspondent visiting about being embedded with pi- for students. For those consider- graduation he served in the when I got a call from [Bronston] over 80 countries and covering rates for a short period of time, ing journalism as a career it was military, working military intel- asking for me to represent him in everything from the fall of dicta- only later to discover that the both motivating and sobering, ligence. He told the students his prosecution.” said Elsen. torships to the end of the Taliban pirates had discussed kidnap- and for all students her stories his firsthand account of getting However, Bronston was in Afghanistan. ping her. When asked about were engaging and incredible. posted in Berlin after the Berlin convicted of perjury by federal airlift and having “no fuel, [and] prosecutors, which was then ing criminals in New York City no food.” upheld by the 2nd circuit court and drug smugglers from Chile. After his military career, of appeals. But Elsen refused Most of all, they were inspired by Elsen went on full scholarship to let the case drop: “Let’s take his words and advice. As Elsen to Princeton University for his a shot at the Supreme Court,” reminded the students, “I started undergraduate degree, and he remembers saying. He filed on my path through Taylor All- then headed to Harvard for his for certiorari from the Supreme derdice.” master’s degree and juris doctor Court, and got granted it in 1971. degree (J.D.). After receiving “I can’t tell you what it was like, his law degree in 1958, he got to know that the Supreme Court what he called, his “big break”—a took your case,” Elsen said with job at the U.S. Attorney’s Office a faint smile on his face. “It was in Manhattan. “We were kids the most exciting experience of prosecuting incredible cases”, he my life. And we won.” Bronston reflected. “We took leading cases v. United States was won by the in the country.” He recounted defense with a unanimous vote stories of taking mob cases that from the Court, and has since seemed “straight out of the God- become the controlling legal stan- father movies”, and a particularly dard of perjury in the American enthralling account of working legal system. with the U.S. Secret Service on Students who attended a case that involved safes being Elsen’s talk were amazed by his cracked around New York City. accomplishments, which also in- After 4 years working with cluded writing an article that was the Justice Department, Elsen one of the bases of the landmark went into private practice. One Miranda decision. They were Elsen talks to Allderdice students about his Lakshmanan (center) speaking to the staff of the Allderdice student newspaper, the Fore- of his clients was a film producer fascinated by his stories of chas- career//Courtesy of Jeremy Askin word. //Jeremy Askin 3 The Allderdice Alumni Foreword: May 2017 Allderdice News Allderdice Quiz Bowl Finding Girls Basketball Season In Review By Jackson Blaufeld Success First off, senior point guard There is an extremely bright By Austin Davis and Markeya Killer accepted a “sixth- future ahead for the Allderdice Shannon Cavacino-Stead man” role this season. This shows Girls Basketball team. After an- the unselfishness of a true senior Even though Quiz Bowl is other subpar season, these girls point guard for the betterment too young for most alumni to re- are primed for success in the of the team. Not a scorer, Killer member, it has come to be one of years to come. This past season, showcased her keen sense for our school’s more successful and there were no surprises. The Lady distributing the ball among her popular extracurricular activities, Dragons struggled against non- teammates, which always turned besides sports. It’s a great way for conference opponents for the into “easy buckets”. In a pre- students to bond with other peo- second season in a row. However, season interview, Killer expressed ple with their shared interests in this team fared well against all that she had no individual goals, knowledge and academics and to league opponents except the dom- only goals that were team ori- learn new information. inant Obama Lady Eagles. The ented. This shows a lot about her Quiz Bowl is a Jeopardy-style Eagles dropped the Dragons three character. format “trivia” game. Questions times, twice in the regular season, Also, there was Taylor Bar- come in almost all topics; from and last in the title game at the low, a 5’8” senior post player. history to science to geography to Petersen Events Center. Obama Although only saw limited court- mathematics. After answering a Academy boasted their own star time this season, it is no secret question correctly, the team that players—seniors Michaela Porter, how much she meant to this team Taylin Tyler, and Taylor Stewart and their success. Even though answered it is entitled to a bonus Allderdice Girls Basketball 2016-17 Team Photo Ms. Patella//Allderdice Yearbook about a related topic. The team were too much to handle. Those the team loses her to graduation, with the most points at the end three are not only extremely Barlow’s legacy will forever live one doesn’t have just one area of out question the most versatile. of the competition wins. In order skilled and experienced players on. She will be remembered for strength to her game, she’s got With the ability to make plays in to cover all the categories, most on this level, but all three are 6 breaking down the team huddle ‘em all. Primarily playing on the the open court along with a knack of Allderdice’s teams have created feet tall, or higher. That gave the each time and her extreme pas- wing, 5’7” Sophia North was one for snatching rebounds on either certain strategies. For example, Eagles a huge size advantage that sion for the game, her teammates, of the most all around players in end, Jones is a nightmare for op- some teams designate each indi- proved too much for the Dragons and her school. the league this year. North can ponents. If you attended a few vidual in the club to study one of down the stretch. After making it Not to be forgotten, Lilly handle the ball, shoot, pass, play games, you might have witnessed the five categories on their own. a game, the Eagles used 40 second Saitz was a phenomenal inside- defense, and most notably has one of many dazzling “euro-step” Then, they come together to form half points and a dominant fourth outside force this season. With a a great basketball IQ. Look for moves on a fast break for a reverse one team with each person a spe- quarter to come out on top, 64-53. soft touch and great defense, Saitz North to increase her scoring next layup of some sort. Jones has the cialist for certain topics. With all Digging deep, anyone who was undoubtedly the most under- year and assume more ball-han- ability to finish high with either of this hard work and knowledge truly knows about this Allderdice rated player in the City League dling responsibility. North scored hand. Her jumping ability is what under their belts, the teams are Girls team knows that the future this year, girls or boys. There is no a team high 15 points in the cham- sets her apart along with a level- prepared for competition. is very, very bright. Coach Ellen question that Saitz was the most pionship loss to Obama. headed mentality. Jones finished So how is Allderdice Quiz Guillard inserted three star Fresh- important player to this team, Next up is 5’1” Freshman with 12 points in the champion- Bowl doing? In previous years, men into the starting lineup, each which is backed up by the sky- point guard Emma Waite. Most ship loss, which made the three teams from Allderdice have won of whom had solid seasons which rocket in the win column after she players aren’t handed the “keys to freshmen starters Allderdice’s tournaments at both Pitt and show that this team is primed for returned from a torn ACL. the car” before appearing in their leading scorers in that contest. CMU. Their most active team a run in the next few years. How- Finally, there is the All-City first varsity game, but Waite was The season ended in a PIAA play- presently, headed by sophomore ever, before continuing on about wing player Aujanae Givner. up and ready for the challenge. In in game loss against McDowell at Leo Sweeney, has competed in the young players, the senior Givner received All-City honors a semi-final win against Brashear, Carrick High School. multiple tournaments, often mak- leaders deserve their recognition for her third time, and this year Waite poured in 14 points. In the Those four seniors along with ing the podium in first, second, or from this year’s City League Girls came second in player votes, be- championship loss, she notched three star freshman was a great third place. They compete against runner-up. hind only City POY, Michaela Por- 10 points, and added 5 assists core for the team. Also round- ter, a Cincinnati recruit. There is along with 3 steals. Finishing the ing out the rotation was 6’ shot other schools year round, with no as moderators or scorekeepers for no question that Givner was the season with two strong postsea- blocker Nancy Jackson (Jr.) and true “off-season”, and have also tournaments. For more informa- most talented player the Lady son performances should help her 5’6” forward Emma Brown (Fr.). been able to host their own annu- tion, you can contact Austin Davis Dragons roster had to offer this go into the offseason with lots of Coach Guillard used that nine al tournaments since 2014. They at [email protected]. plan on hosting an additional an- year. Watch out for her on the confidence. man rotation and found plenty nual fall tournament beginning next-level in the future. The last of the three is Fresh- of success. Expect similar faces next year. Now, back to those fresh- man guard-forward Brooklyn around next year, but expect their As the club continues to ex- men. Each one of the three bring Jones. Although North is the most games to have matured, along pand their base and be more ac- a unique skill to the team, but all around player, Jones is with- with a boatload of experience. tive in the league hosting tourna- ments, they are looking for people Turning the Camera, Finding the Story: Documentary to help, participating as roles such NAQT Logo//Google Images Filmaker Eddie Rosenstein

By Maggie Lincoln tion for his work comes from his ing, and that is what Rosenstein desire to tell people’s stories in hopes to show through his work. Eddie Rosenstein graduated a way that journalism and other For the 10th anniversary of 9/11 The Allderdice from Allderdice in 1981. Although forms of media can’t, showing he was commissioned to do a he wasn’t always the best stu- the humanity and whole of a piece commemorating it. The fo- dent—his math and science skills story, including all the shades of cus, however, was not on the ter- Alumni Foreword lacked—he found his place in gray. One of the best pieces of ror of the day, but how it brought english and history class. As a advice he ever got came from ac- the best out of people. So instead Est. 1927 high schooler he loved finding tor and director Robert DeNiro, of looking towards the two tow- Taylor Allderdice High School and listening to people’s stories, who said to him, “If you can ers, he looked the other way, at 2409 Shady Avenue jokingly considering himself “a understand why someone does the ship captains breaking laws Pittsburgh, PA 15217 professional stalker.” He would something, you can love them.” to rescue people off the island, Rosenstein took this to heart, Phone: (412) 529-4800 ride around town on the bus or leading to the largest sea evacu- sit at the Monroeville Mall just telling the students “The purpose ation of all time. All these people watching and talking to people. of art is to create empathy, to came to help others as they fled, Co-Editor Sara Liang When he went on to college he help you understand something not knowing what would happen discovered that he could do this that you might’ve never under- next or if the city was truly under Co-Editor Maggie Lincoln for a living, follow people around stood before.” While working attack. As Rosenstein emphasized Writer Jackson Blaufeld and make films about them, tell- on another one of his projects to students, “The point is to al- Writer Shannon Cavacino-Stead ing their stories. on drug addicts in New York, he ways turn the camera onto things Writer Jordan Crivella Rosenstein has come purposefully looked for people people forget to notice.” Writer Austin Davis a long way since then, becom- whom you would probably hate Writer Gianna Griffin ing a successful documentary if you just read an article about Writer Naydaejia Love filmmaker. His most recent and them. Rosenstein’s philosophy is Writer Kazuma Parkinson notable film was released in 2016 that if people can appreciate their Writer Emily Pressman titled The Freedom to Marry, journeys, then he can really make following the civil rights move- a difference and shine a light on Writer Leo Sweeney ment to legalize same sex mar- the real problems, showing what riage and providing a behind-the he called, “the essential truth.” scenes look into the struggles Rosenstein believes that and triumphs. It also takes a everyone has a place where they look at many of the key players rise up to greatness and become Thank you for your support of the behind the movement, namely extraordinary. He found this in Allderdice Alumni Association Evan Wolfson, a fellow Allderdice the miners who work under New graduate and Hall of Famer. York City, 800 feet below the The day after the Hall of hustle and bustle on the street. Questions, comments, or suggestions can Fame Induction Ceremony, While in their everyday lives be emailed to [email protected] Rosenstein came to Allderdice they get into bar fights and get to speak to students about his in trouble with the law, “in the work, sharing his inspirations, tunnels, they’re brilliant.” People methods, and various fascinating and events we overlook can anecdotes. Rosenstein’s motiva- many times be the most interest- Rosenstein discussing his job as a filmaker //Jeremy Askin Allderdice News The Allderdice Alumni Foreword: May 2017 4

Allderdice Global Minds Club Allderdice’s Black Student Gains National Attention Union By Emily Pressman ect of BSU was going into class- migration, unity, and diversity in By Jordan Crivella ference? Although she and the and Naydaejia Love rooms to give students a lesson and Gianna Griffin majority of students at Allderdice Pittsburgh. For one day, the mem- on the history of slavery and seg- cannot vote, Klein found a differ- bers of Global Minds spent the The Black Student Union regation in the United States and The student body of Tay- ent way to take action. Earlier this day painting, eating, and laugh- (BSU) is an organization dedi- how systemic racism still affects lor Allderdice consists of people year she founded Global Minds ing while creating lasting artwork cated to help further explain and people today. This year they orga- originating from 25 different Initiative, a club that strives to that will hopefully help to end discuss the issues, racial con- nized a very successful open mic countries, with 16 different na- bridge the gaps between ESL some of the negative stereotypes cerns, and heritage of the black event to raise money to go toward tive languages. Anyone who has (English as a Second Language) associated with immigrants. community and affairs presented a trip to Washington D.C to see ever transferred schools knows and native students at Allderdice Since the creation of Global by Alderdice students and oth- the National Museum of African the terror that comes with navi- by creating new bonds and friend- Minds in the late fall of 2016, ers. BSU was re-started at Taylor American History and Culture. gating the new hallways and mak- ships. With all the problems in the the club has gained national at- Allderdice High School in 2016 Throughout the year, they also ing new friends. For the students world it is becoming increasingly tention. Articles about the club after having abruptly stopped and promote and raise money through from foreign countries, the chal- important that the ESL students and its goal of creating a safe and gone quiet years earlier when the t-shirt sales, black out days, and lenges of learning a new language feel safe, welcome, and have the inclusive school setting have ap- seniors running it graduated. It is displays of artwork around the and adapting to a new culture can resources they need to succeed. peared in the Pittsburgh Post-Ga- lead by senior officers and spon- school. By actively taking ini- make the process seem almost The club consists of around 30 zette, Teen Vogue, and the Today sored by social studies teacher tiative to educate students and impossible. When Peyton Klein, kids, about half from America Show. Global Minds has also been Michele Halloran. The club has teachers alike about what it’s like an Allderdice freshman, saw a and the other half from countries awarded grants from the Sprout meetings on Thursdays and is to be a kid of color, BSU is one fellow student struggling to com- all over the world. Every Tuesday Fund, the Awesome Pittsburgh open to minorities, as well as any- of the most successful and well- municate with a teacher, having the club meets after school for ac- foundation, and the Vert Chari- one who wants to be a part of this known clubs at Allderdice. We language barrier difficulties, she tivities and discussions centered table Trust. Money from these enhancing and educating experi- can’t wait for it to grow and see decided to take action and help around social justice and diver- grants will be used to pay for field ence. what it does next. with this process sity. Not only does this club help trips, tutoring from ESL students, Last year the primary proj- In the past few months there to create friendships and make school supplies, and speakers has been little but hatred directed Allderdice a more inclusive place for the club. In the future Peyton at the refugees and immigrants for many students, it also helps Klien hopes to expand the pro- Second Annual DragonSpirit from the White House. This is a ESL students learn English. gram beyond Allderdice to other problem that many students at Recently, Global Minds Pittsburgh Public Schools. Party a Success Allderdice strongly opposed, but teamed up with Pittsburgh Cares what could they do to make a dif- to create a mural that depicts im- By Jon Parker Avenues. While fundraising was a large part of the event, party- Allderdice supporters, fami- goers enjoyed the live entertain- lies, and staff gathered on May ment and company. From parents 13 for the second annual Drag- to alumni to current and former onSpirit party. The night was staff, the event was a full fledged filled with music and fun for all success. Special guest Dr. William attendees. The Pittsburgh Allder- Fisher, former Allderdice prin- dice jazz band and the cast from cipal, made an appearance and the musical Pippin provided won- enjoyed reminisicing about his derful entertainment. Attendees many years serving the Allderdice participated in silent auctions and community. Alumni who could a number of raffles for fabulous not attend the event are certainly prizes, all in support of Allderd- welcomed and encouraged to sup- ice students. The project chosen port this year’s project. Please feel by the DragonSpirit committee free to contact the DragonSpirit for fundraising this year is an up- Party Committee at dragonspir- dated sign on Forward and Shady [email protected].

Students participate in a Global Minds event//Courtesy of Peyton Klein

Pippin Musical Review The current Allderdice sign on the corner of Shady and Forward Avenues.//Google Images

By Leo Sweeney show was one not easily forgot- when combined with stellar vo- Note from the Alumni Foreword: ten. Other important characters cals, showed what the Allderdice In our first edition of the Allderdice Alumni Foreword, we provided From March 30–April 2, that seized the stage were Pippin’s theater program can really do. inaccurate information about a scholarship available for Allderdice Allderdice put on their annual grandmother, played by Ashley The show really merits a great re- alumni attending Columbia University. While our edition stated that spring musical with a strong per- Kier, and Pippin’s step mother, view for its strong vocals, dancing, the scholarship was available to any alumni attending Columbia, we formance of Pippin. After a sneak Fastrada played by Franny Lil- acting, personalities, but most of failed to specify that the scholarship is for alumni attending Colum- preview a couple days prior, ev- ien. However, there was one ma- all for the overwhelming passion bia Law School. eryone was anticipating the full- jor flaw that this esteemed critic displayed by the entire cast. length performance. It certainly thought was clear. The problem did not disappoint. One thing was nothing that can be blamed that any audience member would on Allderdice, but it was that the agree upon after having watched overall plot of the play was not the students act was that there clear. In a way, I still have no clue was no shortages of surprises. what actually happened. Trying to But perhaps the biggest surprise follow the plotlines of the theater was the number of Allderdice stu- troupe, Pippin not being able to dents with such talent. Led by a figure out what is up and what is Gene Kelly-worthy female duo of down, and the question, Was this Campbell Kurlander and Sydne all a play within a play? which I Samuels, and with Sean Whitney simply can’t answer. playing the lead man, Pippin him- However, the music was self, the whole cast put on a show amazing and the acting, effort, Allderdice will use as a bench- teamwork were excellent. Despite mark for future musicals. a low budget, the cast was able to From the moment the show pull off good effects with a very began, one fantastic song came simplistic stage design. Several on after the other. With senior extras, most notably Ben Cum- Campbell Kurlander taking the mings, helped ensure everything lead in the first act with the song was running smoothly. Another “Simple Joys”, and sophomore special shoutout belongs to the Sydne Samuels taking control of pit. They brought the music to the stage with the song “Kind of life with their instrumentals and The Cast of Pippin//Courtesy of Teresa Maddon-Harrold Woman” in the second act, the providing the background that,