WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY September 2013 | VOL. C : NO. 1

Standardized Testing Fair? “Wait, Who Are You?”: New Teachers Summer Movie Madness The longest-running Do the dreaded exams truly serve as an Learn more about the new faculty Movie afficianado Simon Ong ’15 talks win- newspaper in historic equal opporunity for all? members on campus ners and losers of Hollywood this summer Hudson, Ohio PAGE 2 | Opinion PAGE 3 | Community PAGE 5 | ENTERTAINMENT Fresh New Food With Extreme Makeover: The "A" Edition FLIK Dining by Morissa Clayman '16 Most of us remember the six familiar faces back in the kitchen this year, but this might be all we recognize. This school year brings with it a new taste in our dining hall with the introduction of a new food service: Flik Inde- pendent School Dining. Flik is a division of the Compass Group, a worldwide company of- fering food services to locations such as sports venues, businesses and other campus settings like Reserve. Flik has a more nutritious approach to their Photo by Andersson An artist’s rendition of the “A” post construction. food, while keeping the same ideals such as by Kevin Yang '15 tion, plans to modernize the historic building. Cur- a focus on the local economy and using local “I guess it was two summers ago,” recounts history rently, workers are gutting everything but the shell of farmers for our produce. They plan to make teacher and former dorm master of the Athenaeum, the building. This means that a person standing in the more options available to us while using fresher Mr. Davies, “an alumnus came into the “A” to look basement can look all the way up to the roof. At the ingredients. Many students and faculty mem- around. He said, ‘I have one question for you: do the end of the project, the current 20 dormitory rooms bers are noticing a more “gourmet” approach pipes still bang like the dickens in here?’”As a previ- will be reduced to 14. In addition, there will be two as well. ous inhabitant of the dorm, I can attest to the pipe faculty apartments, a second stairwell, an elevator, One frustration most of us encountered early clanging: while others may fall asleep to their favorite energy-efficient heating, and—yes—even air condi- on in Preseason was the onset of massive lines, songs or ocean sounds, I remember putting myself to tioning. Post construction, the building will become a sometimes extending all the way off Ellsworth sleep with what sounded like mini explosions or ham- girls’ dorm. Patio. Even though the lines have died down, mers striking an anvil. It is for this reason and many But even once “the A” is ready for people to live there is confusion about the menu. There is others that our school has finally agreed to renovate in again, no matter how different the building may no longer a menu board, but a small piece of the Athenaeum, a building rich in history. look, it will still retain its 170 years of history. After paper with 12 point font. Students and faculty Opened in 1843, the Athenaeum has served many 14 months and $5.7 million, students and alumni have complained that this setup is not practical purposes (ranging from a natural science museum to alike will both be able to look upon the edifice and when standing in a rushed line during a short a boardroom) to accommodate the changing needs of reminisce about the daily four flights of stairs and 30-35 minute lunch period. However, service the campus’ occupants. It started off as an academic pipe clanging. As Davies reflects on his time living in comes with a smile; the new staff members building. According to Mr. Vince, the school archi- the dorm, he comments that, “it [the “A”] will always seem eager to please, and with good reason. vist, the lower floor served as a Chapel (what we now stand out as a place that we [the residents] liked a lot Dorothy Quade, a new member to our kitch- but everyone else thought was kind of a mess.”

call the Chapel was reserved for special occasions). Photo by Andersson en arriving with Flik, shares her view about the On the first and second floors were classrooms; on the long lines and missing desserts by comment- top floor, a library. Edward Morley, whom the Morley ing, “I think the kids get in the kitchen and Science Medal is named after, had his lab in the Ath- are overwhelmed by their options.” Quade enaeum. This was no ordinary chemistry lab, how- added that it will take awhile for both the ever; it was the first of its kind in that students could kitchen and community to get used to the way participate hands-on under the guidance of Professor things are working. She added, “The Bouilla- Morley. This lab not only allowed students to become baisse at lunch became a big hit, but we had no more involved in lab work, but also brought attention idea, so there was not enough.” As for desserts, to Western Reserve College. Quade explained that they just do not have In 1882, Western Reserve College moved its cam- enough to serve every day. They are working pus into Cleveland, leaving the Athenaeum to be on getting more in and hope to have them out converted to a livestock shelter. It stayed this way for soon. She explained that with time things will 30 years until James W. Ellsworth took possession of get better, but for now the staff is trying their the campus, during which time the Athenaeum and best to keep up. other buildings underwent renovation. After decades The sandwiches might not be in the same of switching purposes, the Athenaeum finally adopted place, there might be some shortages in the its current role as a dormitory in 1917. milk supply and Taco Tuesdays might be on The dorm stayed relatively the same for almost a hold; however, Flik is here and ready to ac- century. The roof was renovated in 1979 thanks to commodate the WRA community, so let them funding from the Ohio Historic Preservation Office, A rare view of The “A” under its current construc- know which all-time favorites you want to see but the Athenaeum is currently under even greater tion; workers clear out the historic building for on your plate. renovation. Jeff Jacot, the supervisor of the renova- modern renovations. Photos by Hermosilla and Doe Photos by Hermosilla 2 Reserve Record Opinion September 2013 Words of Wisdom: Students Give Advice to New Students by Miles VanBlarcum ’14 greet people you don’t know instead by Selena Walsh ’14 Push yourselves while you’re here, I know this might come off as a of looking down or pulling out your The most important thing to re- but don’t spread yourself too thin. Try cliche piece of advice, but never try phone along Brick Row. This is a member is to breathe regularly. something new. Make some memo- to be someone you are not. Trust very small campus so take advantage It’s easy to live everyday going from ries. But always leave time for your- me, you will be a completely differ- of the fact that you can know every- one thing to the next: wake up, self. ent person by the time you graduate body. Finally and most importantly, breakfast, class, club meetings, class,

from Reserve, so don’t try to rush this realize how lucky you are to be here. lunch, class, sports, dinner, study Photo by Andersson process, and live in the present. Enjoy Sometimes it is easy to complain, but hours, sleep. We’re a school full of the place and the people that sur- it only takes a quick glance into the perfectionists; when one aspect of round you, and you will find that this rest of your surroundings to see how our life isn’t going exactly as planned, act alone will sculpt you into a great fortunate you truly are. sometimes it feels like the rest of our

person. Make sure to spend time with Photo by Doe life will unravel. However, your life your own grade, because in the shouldn’t depend on whether or not end they are the ones with whom you get a 7 on Mr. Warner’s reading Selena ’14 (right) poses with Zanna ’17 you will stand around the flag- quiz, or make the JV soccer team, or (left) at the Green Key Event. pole with at graduation. Another get a part in the musical. common but important piece to by Jae Hoon Lee ’16 keep tucked in your mind is to put already know that these four years at yourself out there. Never underes- Western Reserve Academy has WRA are going to be one of the best timate how much a simple conver- changed me in many ways. WRA experiences that I’ll ever have. Talk to sation with someone can change changed me from a person who people you haven’t talked to before, your experience at WRA. I know always waited for things to happen to talk to the faculty members outside of Ashleigh ’14, Griffin ’14, Tricia ’14, and Miles this is something I am trying to a person who actually did things by sit-down meals, make friends from all ‘14 get ready to welcome new students at the myself. I never participated in any- over the world. Join clubs, play sports, work on, personally. Look up and annual Gauntlet. thing until I was forced to, but now, I audition for the school musical. Try by Alex Fellows ’14 introduce myself to new faces, I go to things that you would’ve never done We work a lot here. I know it, school productions, and I participate before. But don’t forget to follow up you know it. Without a doubt, in different school events. I’ve been on your academic requirements. Work someone will stress about a test, in this school for only a year, but I hard and play hard! homework, or sports practice on any given day. Our daily toils seem by Brock Sutton ’15 some stress and go to social events at to blind us from the importance of, Through my first two years at school. It will help take your mind off simply, staying happy! We strive so WRA, I have picked up many tips of school work. Go to TGIF, mixers, that help lead to success. My main and bonfires. Don’t be afraid to have immensely each day to perform Alex ’14 and friends display Pioneer spirit at at our maximum capacity that we the annual Back To School Blast. piece of advice for you is to never get fun. Just be prepared to study hard lose sight of the fun in our lives. conquered, but the nights you grab too stressed out. Although you may after the fun is over. We go to a phe- It’s impossible to spend the amount ice cream with friends are equally as not want to hear it, you are bound to nomenal academy and it’s up to you of time we do in clubs, homework, important. Don’t spend the next four fail at Reserve at some point during to make the most of it. Good luck to and sports without a break every now years of your life in a miserable state your career. However, don’t get too you and your future at WRA. and again. Without time set aside to of stress and worry; you will regret it down on yourself. Relieve yourself of have fun, the stress pent up inside of in the long run. Get your proper dose Have a crossword clue to share? Want to write a review? Notice an er- us goes crazy and, in turn, so do we. of joy and fun each day; go to dances, ror? Email the Reserve Record at: I want your high school experience play frisbee. Work hard, but treat to be a memorable one. Sure, part of yourself right. Your well-being is truly [email protected] that memory should definitely come the most important thing! Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @wrarecord from ridiculously hard tests that you “Not So Standard?”: How The Standardized Testing Process Keeps Low-Income Families Out Of College by Alex Wheaton ’14 books. Students purchase these books and pay for and again to propel their scores even higher, while Mention the acronym ACT or SAT and most preparation courses in hopes of raising their scores, many are afforded one shot and one shot only at juniors and seniors will tremble. Over the course of that they might get into a better college than had demonstrating their ability to succeed in college. the past 10 years or so, the two standardized tests they neglected such preparation. Most prep courses, Inevitably, a percentage of more qualified students have become the crowning jewel of the college ap- including those offered annually here at Western from low-income families will be denied admis- plication process. College admissions officers love Reserve Academy, are proven to increase test scores. sion in favor of those students who scored better them because they provide a baseline from which to Better preparation, better scores, better colleges. not because of their competency, but their financial consider applicants of different backgrounds. Appli- Though we are more isolated from such instances background. cants love them because they are a reliable indicator inside the high income bracket environment we Though the test optional movement has grown of what schools he/she should or shouldn’t apply to. lovingly call the “Reserve Bubble”, it’s not hard to in response to claims of inequality and questions They have become integral and essential to getting see where this is going. Students from wealthier of how accurately the tests gauge one’s ability, most into college. backgrounds who purchase prep books and enroll in major universities and colleges still require the As these tests have grown in popularity, entire ACT or SAT courses have a distinct advantage over scores. By allowing students’ success to become a industries have sprung up to prepare students for those students who cannot afford such preparation. function of wealth, colleges have allowed the system the test; every year, the College Board and Princ- Additionally, the practice of “superscoring” allows that was designed to create equality in the admis- eton Review sell thousands of test preparation students with the money to pay the testing fee again sion process to do exactly the opposite.

Editors-in-Chief: Abby Hermosilla, Mitch Pollock Carly Kief, Jae Hoon Lee, Trevor Levin, Trevor Lin, Lily and staff have worked on every facet of this publication. Associate Editor: Alex Wheaton Liu, Simon Ong, Mitch Pollock, Jessie Qin, Austin Rand, The opinions expressed in the Reserve Record do not Managing Editor: Nate Lund Brock Sutton, Griffin Trau, Miles Van Blarcum, Selena necessarily represent those of the administration, trust- News: Rylee Nelsen, Kevin Yang Walsh, Alex Wheaton, Kevin Yang ees or student body. The editors assume full respon- Opinion: Hannah McKenzie, Alex Wheaton Faculty Advisor: Russell Morrison sibility for the contents of the publication and invite Community: Nate Lund community responses. Centerfold: Max Forsyth The Reserve Record is the student-run, monthly news- Please address any concerns, comments or requests to: Arts/Entertainment: Simon Ong paper of Western Reserve Academy and the voice of Sports: Charles Pearlman and for the student body. It aims to educate its staff, The Reserve Record Photographers: Lisie Andersson, Abby Hermosilla, writers and photographers on journalistic style, format, Western Reserve Academy Nishika Raheja ethics and excellence, while entertaining and informing 115 College Street Writers: Morissa Clayman, Michael Curtin, Alex Fellows, the student body and providing its readership a forum Hudson, OH 44236 Kelsey Gordon, Jelly Henkelmann, Abby Hermosilla, for community expression and discussion. The editors [email protected] September 2013 Community Reserve Record 3 New Faculty Share Their Roots, Settle Into WRA Community

Mrs. Annie Neill at two different boarding schools Mrs. Bernarda Del Villar by Carly Keif ’14 for a total of eight years. Besides by Trevor Lin ’15 advantage of all the great resources this Many WRA students may already her husband’s position, the family and Trevor Levin ’15 school has.” In her free time, del Villar be familiar with Mrs. Annie Neill’s was drawn to WRA by the friendly, This fall, Western Reserve Academy enjoys walking with her children. A warm face around campus, as her outgoing and polite students they language department welcomes Ber- book and film enthusiast, she claims to husband, Mr. Jeffrey Neill, works encountered. They love the diverse, narda del Villar, who teaches Spanish remember every character in the many in College Counseling with several familiar atmosphere of both WRA at all levels. del Villar, a graduate of books and movies she has enjoyed. members of the student body. How- and the Village of Hudson. When she the University of Arkansas, brings to Her enthusiasm for the school seems ever, this year, Neill is taking a more is not busy with her crazy schedule, campus three years of boarding school infectious; many Spanish students are active role in the Reserve community. Neill enjoys spending time with her experience; she has previously taught excited to learn with her, signifying She is tackling many duties this year kids, going to sporting events on at Northfield Mount Hermon School what seems to be a fun, productive year as a Psychology teacher, Senior Class campus, bungee jumping or visiting in Massachusetts. She finds the stu- ahead. dean, active participant of communi- the Hudson Library. dents “very friendly and proud of ty service, and this school year’s the school”, a characteristic that Girls’ Junior Varsity Soccer and she says helped draw her to WRA. Varsity Lacrosse coach. Before In the classroom, del Villar focuses WRA, Neill not only worked on ensuring that her students “not at boarding school, but she also only learn but [also] enjoy what they attended a boarding school as do” and “find what they’re study- a teenager. Following her high ing useful”. Her advice to students school experience in an envi- is “to enjoy the school and to take

ronment so similar to ours, she Photo by Maseelall graduated from Connecticut College and UConn’s School of Mr. Adam Yankay Social Work. She then worked by Jelly Henkelmann ’14 ously considering their growth as Photo by Maseelall Mr. Adam Yankay, a University of “whole” people. With experience at Texas graduate and a seasoned board- other boarding schools, Yankay finds Mrs. Laura Mogel ing school professor, is quickly and that Reserve’s idiosyncratic nature lies by Lily Liu ’14 together back in high school,” she comfortably settling into his new simply in an “understanding between Mrs. Laura Mogel joins the Re- confesses, “where I took a hybrid position at Western Reserve Academy. students and teachers of what is truly serve community this fall with her course that had a history teacher and Yankay states that he has been familiar important”. This boxing champion husband Roman, her one-year-old an English teacher teach in tandem.” with WRA since his college friend, and theater major leaves one piece of daughter Ada, and her two poodle Mogel wishes to share her wonder- Robert Aguilar, acquired a teaching advice for every Reserve student: “You dogs Sophie and Lola. An alumna of ful experience with her students: “I job here in 2006. After teaching at chose to be at Reserve for the chal- the Peddie School, a boarding school would love to incorporate poetry, boarding schools in Wisconsin and lenge. Don’t hide from it or ignore it. in Highstown, New Jersey, Mogel short stories, and excerpts from Vermont, Yankay decided this year Embrace it and be thankful.” is excited to come back to a similar novels into the classroom to show that it was time to take his talents experience. “I just love the feeling of how history and literature can work to Ohio, and WRA is thrilled to Reserve, where everyone is so friend- together to tell us about a time, a welcome him into our commu- ly and welcoming,” she comments, place, a people.” Besides teaching his- nity! Among his many roles here “and Hudson is such a sweet town to tory, Mogel is also the assistant coach at WRA, Yankay will be teaching walk around in.” of JV field hockey, a caring advisor, AP Statistics and Math 21 (Algebra Teaching Modern World History and and a residence faculty on the third 1), as well as coaching both the AP European History, Mogel strives floor of Ellsworth. She looks forward football and wrestling teams. He to create a classroom environment to being more involved in the com- humbly states that, through his where conversation is key and ideas munity in varieties of ways.

Photo by Andersson role as a teacher, he aspires to help are respected: “I enjoy hearing his students “develop skills towards Photo by Raheja students’ opinions and help- a clear objective” while simultane- ing them work through their thoughts.” Having earned master degrees in both History Mr. Todd Gilbert and English from Clemson that his wife has with the Academy. University, she is also inspired Her brother, Todd Weaver, gradu- by the beauty of interdisci- ated from WRA in 1989; Gilbert plinary studies. “My passion states that, in commemoration, “we for History and English came loved the opportunity to teach and live where he attended high school”. your own ideas. In addition, Mr. Shu When asked about his approach to Mr. Andy Shu believes in studying everyday and teaching, Gilbert says that his aim by Jessie Qin ’16 and cherishing every day; to him, this is to have his students explore their Michael Curtin ’14 will lead to a successful future. He Photo by Hermosilla interests and passions in his English by Austin Rand ’15 The Reserve community welcomes also emphasizes putting trust in the courses; he wants them “to go on the and Abby Hermosilla ’14 Andy Shu to our family this fall. Mr. faculty and putting forth effort into literary rides they want to go on”. As Shu earned his bachelor’s degree in learning. However, Mr. Shu believes Mr. Todd Gilbert steps into our for his interests beyond his teaching, English at Shaanxi University. He in having fun in addition to studying. community as a new addition to the Gilbert states, “[he] also loves watch- also has a master’s degree in teaching He also loves Chinese chess, Chinese English Department, teaching three ing TV (especially sports), and going from the University of Akron. Mr. folk songs, calligraphy, and ping sections of English III, and takes on out to dinner with [his] wife”. He Shu has taught for years at public pong. In fact, he has coached ping a Creative Writing course in the Fine adds, “Of course, my favorite thing schools; however, this is his first time pong teams before and his teams have Arts Department. As a Tulane Uni- is to play with my daughter”. Gilbert teaching at a boarding school. Mr. even won championships. Mr. Shu versity graduate, Gilbert already has currently coaches JV Girls’ Soccer and Shu has heard good things of WRA can not wait to get involved with our four years of boarding school experi- will coach Boys’ Baseball in the up- and is very excited to be part of the community. ence under his belt from working coming spring season. He has settled community Photo by Andersson at The Loomis Chaffee School in nicely into the Hudson community Mr. Shu is teaching all the Chi- Connecticut. He is “excited to teach and has taking a particular liking to nese classes including the AP cours- [Western Reserve Academy’s] moti- Dave’s Cosmic Subs in downtown es. He encourages participation, vated and engaged young men and Hudson. As a final thought, he ad- arouse students’ interest in learn- women and to work alongside caring vises that WRA students “think criti- ing, making class more interesting. and passionate teachers”. However, cally and communicate powerfully” in Projects and research, emphasizes another reason for his arrival at WRA their life endeavors. listening to others and developing coincides with a personal connection 4 Reserve Record Centerfold September 2013

The Old and New ‘Neers Compiled by Max Forsyth ‘15 Students at Western Reserve Academy are filled with enthusiasm during the start of the new academic year as they attend preseason and join in various activities involving Green Keys and welcoming the new students to campus.

“Being a freshman at WRA is being given unbelievable opportunities, sometimes not knowing which ones to pick. Being welcomes into a very close knit, caring community has also made my time special.” - Anne Marie Bobinsky ’17

The Green Key Event allowed Seniors to get to know their Green Seniors line up for the annual Gauntlet, a spirited welcome to all new Key counterparts and create a warm atmosphere for the fresh faces. WRA students.

“Well I look at my green key as more of a big sister than any- thing. Maggie is always check- ing up on me too to see how I’m doing in my classes and every day drama. Maggie Wise is the best GK to ever live, I love her so so much.” - Morgan Waldeck ’17

Maggie Wise ’14 and her Green Key Morgan Waldeck ’17 start off the year on a great note. But really, who exactly is Pioneer Pete? “The best part of Preseason was probably our ‘captains’ practice’ in the evening where Halle and I took the girls on a short, easy run, and made them do funny things, like skip, run backwards, and maybe play ten fingers.” – Mia Medicus ’14

School spirit at an all-time high at the WRA v. Hawken football game. Go ‘Neers! Gumbys have been making recent appearances at school events. Who knew? “As a senior, I am looking forward to the boy’s tennis season and spending time with my favorite person, Sebastien Glinzler.” – Grant MacPherson ’14 Seniors greet incoming new students outside of The Mac on Registration Day.

Patio mixers topped off many-an-evening during Preseason.

“My favorite part about preseason was meeting my beauti- ful green keys Dresden Moll and Sarah Smith. They remind me of myself when I was a freshmen.” – Annie Carter ’14 Harold Zhu ’14 and Grant MacPherson ’14 show off their new Green Keys. September 2013 Arts/Entertainment Reserve Record 5 Music Review: ’s Random Black and Blue in The Moos Gallery by Kelsey Gordon ’14 of positive and negative space. I also Access Memories Western Reserve Academy’s Moos appreciate the minimalism in color; Gallery launches its exhibits for the it’s simple yet remains very interest- by Trevor Levin ’15 upcoming year with Mark Spisak’s ing,” After an eight-year hiatus, Daft Punk released an album five years in the exhibit entitled Black and Blue. From Two more artists, jeweler Katie making, , on May 21st, delighting their millions of August 23rd until October 6th, Schutte and watercolorist Henry fans with an album unique in their catalogue. Previously, Daft Punk often members of the WRA and Hudson Walker, are scheduled to display their employed a seemingly intentional mantra-like repetitiveness, drawing heavily community will be able to view this work throughout the fall and winter on sampling, electronica, and their signature element, a robotic vocalist. While unique display of two-dimensional seasons. The Moos Gallery, by tradi- its stunningly smooth sound--and, yes, the occasional robot voice--keeps the art, inspired by the rough, urban tion, displays student art work for the album a recognizable product of the French landscape of Cleveland and other remainder of the school year, ranging duo, the album breaks new ground for Midwestern cities. Spisak’s collec- from works by Art I Class to Studio, Daft Punk: electronic instruments are com- tion features gouache paintings and Photography and Woodworking Class paratively rare, and only the closing track, charcoal drawings of iconic images, to Art Club; these galleries are sched- “Contact”, utilizes samples. The songs also such as water towers and steel fac- uled to start in November. move toward a more traditional verse-chorus tories. Spisak states his structure. The album’s highlight is, unsur- collection, “Reflect[s] a prisingly, the smash hit, “Get Lucky”, an gritty, rough and stark irresistibly grooving masterpiece of produc- view of the area’s past tion. Though “”--the icons blending in with album opener--and “Instant Crush” also Daft Punk'ss album cover art for new construction.” stand among the duo’s best work, the cap- Random Access Memories Student Lauren Kolar tivating sound that defines the album only 14’, an active member nearly masks a few major lapses in songwriting, especially the vapid “Giorgio by of the art community Moroder”. But, even at its low points, Random Access Memories is eminently here at WRA, comments, listenable, and the rest of it is as exciting and compelling as anything Daft Punk “I really enjoy how he has released. WRA Grade: 6.0/7. switches the perceptions Photo by Maseelall Simon Ong’s Summer Movie Madness: The Winners and Losers With the highest total summer box office gross ever this season, Hollywood walked away with a few winners. But were they all really winners?* WINNERS: LOSERS: This Is The End After Earth Box Office Opening Weekend: Box Office Opening Weekend: $20,719,162 $27,520,040 Really, This is the End benefits from its original In M. Night Shyamalan’s first di- concept more than anything else with well known co- rectorial outing since the abysmal The medic actors such Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, and James Last Airbender, After Earth starred Franco playing parodied versions of themselves while Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith. the world ends all around them. There’s not much to Walking into the theater not thinking say about it other than that it’s just funny. It doesn’t try Shyamalan could get much worse, I was to be anything that it’s not and it end up being sim- proven utterly wrong. Likely having a ply laugh-out loud funny, something more comedies screenplay of about thirty pages, the should be trying to do. Look out for hilarious cameos film is dangerously low on dialogue from the likes of Michael Cera, Emma Watson, and and carries out the most formulaic and Channing Tatum. predictable plot I have been subjected to sit through in a long time. Monsters University Box Office Opening Weekend: $82,429,469 The Hangover Part III Pixar returned in 2013 as it does every summer, only Box Office Opening Weekend: this time it brought with it some classic characters from $41,671,198 my childhood among them being James “Sully” Sullivan While I enjoyed the first installment, and Mike Wazowski. The two loveable monsters returned the second lacked any originality. Yet, to relive their past and tell the story of their fraternity the third installment of The Hangover Monsters University. Monsters University days in is truly an Series is met somewhere in between its enjoyable and well-crafted film that brings a lot of respect two predecessors. While I acknowledge to the animation genre. Unfortunately, there’s no deny- the fact that Part III at least took some ing that it is not being judged as an animation film but originality in its plot, it also suffered a as a Pixar film. Compared to Pixar films of the past, it is major identity crisis by thinking itself as no Toy Story or Finding Nemo, so I fear it will always a dark heist film rather than a comedy be looked at as an inferior film when it is, in fact, quite film. fantastic. World War Z The Internship Box Office Opening Weekend: $66,411,834 Box Office Opening Week- World War Z was one of a few movies this summer where I end: $17,325,307 went in with such minimal expectations and came out really Wedding Crashers stars Owen loving what I saw. With a troubled production process and Wilson and Vince Vaughn team misleading trailers, I was ready to dismiss it as a bust, howev- up again for The Internship.Telling er in that theater, I found myself enjoying a movie that made the story of two fish-out-of-water, me tense and unsure of what to expect next. It still had some forty-year-old Google interns, The issues, there is no question about that, but it was an enjoy- Internship struggles by not realizing able popcorn movie that kept me engaged throughout. its audience, ultimately falling in the confused, awkward area between teen comedy and adult comedy.

* The film reviews above were based solely off the films attended by Simon Ong ’15 this past summer (2013) and do not reflect the views ofThe Reserve Record staff. 6 Reserve Record Sports September 2013 The Cleveland Indians: “Win the Day”: WRA Football Team Needs You It’s Tribe Time by Mitch Pollock ’14 “Dude, the Indians always find a way to blow it.” Such was a comment made by my good friend Alex Wheaton ’14 recently, as we sat eating hot dogs and watching our beloved Cleveland Indians from the Upper Deck of Progressive Field. The Tribe was up 4 to 1, but the Mets were looking dangerous and our bullpen was looking equally shaky. If he would have said this last year, or any year prior, I would have nodded my head sullenly. Our WRA Pioneers get ready to face the Hawken Hawks. Photo by Andersson Instead, I assured him that this Indians team was different. That inning, Indians first baseman Nick by Griffin Trau ’14 House, young men have dedicated themselves to Swisher hit a grand slam to clinch the 8 to 1 vic- Western Reserve Academy’s football team began the great game of high school football here on tory. Baseball magic. its 122nd year with a contest against prep school Brick Row— though the sport is not for the timid. Wheaton had a right to doubt the Indians that rival Hawken on August 30. For those unimpressed, Football is a violent game: one which demands that night. The past few seasons, us loyal fans have seen it might be notable that the West Virginia Moun- players motivate themselves to execute in the face our hopes rise in the first half of the season, only of adversity and suppress fears. While athletic talent to see injuries, bad luck, and inferior talent destroy taineers and Tennessee Volunteers also began their football traditions 122 years ago. In fact, the Pitts- plays a major role in results, a spirited crowd can the Tribe’s playoff chances. But this year is different. make a significant difference in a game. When the At the time I am writing this the Indians are 1.5 burgh Athletic Club, the first professional football stands are packed and energy is high, players feel it. games back from the Wild Card spot, and this fan team ever, was established in that same year—1891. Fan support is priceless and will serve as a key ingre- is getting optimistic. How could I not be? For some Though Reserve football has experienced unde- reason this new Indians team is exciting. Maybe it’s feated seasons (most recently in 1988 and 2005), dient in the resurgence of Pioneer football. the bevy of new players, including Swisher, Michael the last five campaigns have been lean ones for the Head Coach Jeff Hildebrand returns assistants Bourn, Drew Stubbs, and Mike Aviles. Maybe it’s Pioneers. With victories in short supply, it might be Mike Boller, Matthew Gerber, and Dan Gibbons new manager Terry “Tito” Francona’s winning at- difficult for some to muster the energy to support and welcomes newcomers Thomas Adams-Wall, titude and genuine care towards players and fans. the team. The measure of Western Reserve football, Tim Randall, and Adam Yankay to the coaching Maybe it’s just exciting to finally win. however, is far greater than wins and losses. Since staff. A highly specialized, spread offense should My plea to you Cleveland sports fans in our com- Ohio’s own Benjamin Harrison served in the White provide ample offensive opportunities, while defen- munity is simple. There is a bright spot in the doom sive adjustments are geared to better stop oppo- and gloom of our city’s sports teams, and it’s the nents’ run game. This year’s theme, “Win the Day,” team that plays at Progressive Field. These Indians reflects renewed optimism and confidence among have weathered the season and are ready to make

Photo by Hermosilla by Photo players and coaches alike, although each player the final push into the postseason. So you shouldn’t be ignoring the Indians; they have earned your will need to enthusiastically embrace his role for attention. Reserve Green to return to gridiron glory. Spirits Cleveland is appear to be high on the lawn’s wide sweep and a Tribe Town coaches and players alike anticipate a terrific 2013 again; let’s all season. go along for See you at the stadium! the ride. Pioneer Pete leads a rush of school spirit at the WRA v. Special thanks to archivist Tom Vince. Hawken football game Varsity Sports Schedule Monday 16 Tuesday 17 Wednesday 18 Thursday 19 Friday 20 Saturday 21 Sunday 22 4:30 Field Hockey v. 3:30 Golf @ Cuyahoga 4:00 Golf v. Lake Cen- 4:30 Golf @ Lake 11:40 Boys XC - Sandy Theodore Roosevelt Heights HS ter Christian School Ridge Academy Valley Inv. HS 4:30 Tennis @ Solon 4:30 Tennis @ Revere 1:00 VBall - WRA Inv. HS Local Schools 1:30 Girls XC - Lan- 5:00 Girls Soccer @ 5:00 Boys Soccer v. caster Inv. Laurel School Hawken Upper School 3:00 Football vs. Mat- 6:15 Volleyball v. 5:00 Field Hockey @ thew HS Lake Center Christian Hawken Upper School 3:30 Field Hockey School 5:00 Girls Soccer @ @ Hathaway Brown Norwayne High School School 7:00 Boys Soccer @ Archbishop Hoban HS Monday 23 Tuesday 24 Wednesday 25 Thursday 26 Friday 27 Saturday 28 Sunday 29 9:00 Golf - IPSL Tour- 4:30 Tennis v. North 4:30 Tennis v. 3:00 Field Hockey @ 11:00 - Girls Soccer v. nament @ Shady Side Canton Hoover HS Cuyahoga Valley Saline - MVCDS Inv. Hawken Upper School 4:30 Tennis @ Canton 6:30 Volleyball v. Christian Academy 5:00 Girls XC - Gilm- 12:00 Boys XC - Wo- Central Catholic HS Open Door Christian 5:00 Girls Soccer @ our Inv. odridge Inv. 7:00 Girls Soccer @ Schools Lake Center Christian 1:00 Field Hockey - Barberton HS 7:00 Boys Soccer @ School MVCDS Inv. Elyria Catholic HS 6:30 Volleyball @ 2:00 Football @ Pauld- Laurel School ing HS 4:00 Boys Soccer @ Mansfield Christian School

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