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Vol. CXI · No. 11 Friday, February 16, 2018 thechoatenews.choate.edu School to Choate Survey Hosts Seniors This Robotics Tournament Spring By Siri Palreddy ’20 By Grayce Gibbs '18 Staf Reporter News Editor While most students re- Last spring, just over 50% laxed into long weekend on of sixth formers completed the February 2, the Choate Ro- Senior Survey, a mix of multiple botics Team was preparing choice, rating scale, and open for the annual Choate Robot- response questions designed to ics Tournament. This year’s tournament was the second on their experiences at Choate. that Choate has hosted. The The survey takes about ten min- competition was held in the utes to complete and includes Worthington Johnson Ath- questions about experience, im- letic Center, where 49 high pact, and future suggestions for school teams, including nine Choate. Mr. Corey Wrinn, the Di- Choate teams, competed for rector of Institutional Research, a chance to advance to the created the survey last year, and Southern New England Re- he plans to send the same survey gional Tournament. to this year’s senior class in ear- Mr. Kyle Di Tieri and Mr. ly April. Said Mr. Wrinn, “The Andrew Murgio, the coach- Senior Survey gives students an es of the Robotics Team, or- Photo courtesy of Ross Mortensen opportunity to share their expe- Roshni Surpur ’20 performs as character "Scab" in one of the Fringe Festival plays, The Last Burrito. ganized the logistics for the riences, how they have changed event. The coaches coordi- See FRINGE FESTIVAL, Page 7 over time, and what worked or nated with the event part- didn’t work for them over their ners and VEX — the robotics time at Choate.” league Choate competes in — In addition to the Senior THE NEW SCHEDULE: A MID-YEAR CHECKUP to ensure that the tournament Survey, Mr. Wrinn created a By Vincenzo DiNatale '19 tice it, and do a bunch of different to them, creating the “long lab make three longer assignments ran smoothly. “We dealt with survey for incoming students Associate Editor things in one class period.” Dr. block” that Dr. Gell referred to. out of what was once four.” Addi- all the teams that registered, that the current freshman and Gell also commented, “The other For instance, Dr. Gell wanted to tionally, Dr. Gell feels that in her had to get all the volunteers, sophomore classes took, as well thing I like is that it makes it much honors biology class, she is cover- lined up the judges, and lined as any new juniors or post-grad- the school year, many students more possible to do labs any day, her Cell and Molecular Biology ing slightly less material this year. up the other team coaches,” uates. Around 80% of students and faculty have fully recognized and particularly for my advanced class but had to split it between However, Dr. Gell believes that said Mr. Murgio. SAGE, Cho- from the class of 2021 and 2020 the effects of the schedule change. two class days. As a result, the lab this is only a result of adjusting to ate’s dining service, provid- completed this survey, which Although there are some clear being able to do labs all the time turned out to be unsuccessful. the new schedule and is nothing ed meals for the competing was administered two weeks be- rather than once a week is great.” Moreover, Dr. Gell feels that permanent. teams and students who vol- fore they arrived at Choate. Mr. noticed disadvantages as well. Although the schedule change adjusting homework assignments Dr. Gell concluded, “I’m unteered and earned commu- Wrinn said, “The timing is pur- Dr. Selena Gell, a Biology has some positive outcomes, Dr. - overall a fan of the new longer nity service hours. poseful so that we can get a sense teacher, shared her opinion: Gell added that “there are some mented, “I’ve struggled with how blocks, but I think there are However, it was the stu- of where students are before they “Overall, I really like the new activities for which the long lab to keep up having appropriate still some kinks that need to dents themselves who were move on campus, meet their schedule. I think the long blocks block is really necessary.” In practice for big ideas, with only get worked out.” responsible for the bulk of the previous years, science teachers having three assignments per See SURVEY, Page 3 can introduce new material, prac- had two short periods available week, and trying hard not to just See SCHEDULE, Page 2 See ROBOTICS, Page 2

2018-2019 School President and Vice President Elected By Grace Zhang '20 in the day, they just haven’t acti- Staf Reporter vated it yet. I met with the head of ITS and I’m going to meet with The votes are in, and the Will Morris this week to talk about student body has spoken: Itai maybe opening up the possibility Mupanduki ’19 and Tommy of requesting visitation from that Wachtell ’19 are Choate’s 2018-19 app,” explained Wachtell. Student Body President and Vice Though Mupanduki has never President, respectively. Mupan- been on the Council, he believes duki summed up his plan for he is capable and willing to learn. his term in three simple words: “I don’t have prior experience “For the people.” Mupanduki with Student Council, but I do explained, “I will be here to ben- have prior experience with lead- ership work around campus. I’m to work to make Choate a place the president of Choate Young where the focus is more about the Democrats and have worked with students.” Their terms will begin organizations around campus. So, at the start of Spring Term and I have worked with faculty and the continue through next year’s Fall Administration and I know how and Winter Terms. to get things done and organize All candidates gave two-min- events and get things through ute speeches during school meet- the bureaucracy that is Choate. I ing on Tuesday, January 30. think that experience will be ex- Then, the student body voted the next day. While student coun- Photo by Pinn Chirathivat/The Choate News lot of the people I will be working cil passed a proposal regarding School President Itai Mupanduki '19 (lef) and his Vice President Tommy Wachtell '19 (right). with have been on Student Coun- the possibility of current sixth ing to keep doing what I normal- Caroline Rispoli ’20 and William Wachtell already have concrete transparent environment where cil for years, so I think that com- formers voting in the schoolwide ly do – my job. That’s about it.” Robertson ’20 are Form Repre- plans regarding the beginnings things are being done for the sole bination of leadership experience election, the possibility was not Wachtell has served on Student sentatives. Shane Baldwin '21 is of their terms. Mupanduki said, and helpful advisees will be very realized by the time of this year’s Council for two consecutive years the 2021 Class President and Ula “Through my meetings with Mr. body. I want that to be a larger useful.” election. and will now begin his third. Lucas '21 is one of the Form Rep- Stanley and the Board of Trust- concern, to take into consider- The president and vice presi- “It feels great. There are a One week later, candidates for resentatives. After Nico Camp- ees, I’m going to work to rein- dent know each other personally, lot of things I want to do for this additional Student Council posi- bell '21 and Anesi Ojior '21 tied, stitute the 9-9:30 study break. I have worked together in the past, school, and now I have the plat- tions gave speeches during form a runoff election was held, and with Mr. Will Morris, Associate and foresee effective cooperation form to get what I want to get meetings. For the Class of 2019, Ojior elected as the second Form want to get done, so we can have Dean of Students and the Di- for their upcoming term. “Itai - Tippa Chan ’19 is Class President, Representative. Elections for Day that for our next school year, as rector of Residential Life, about was my wrestling partner fresh- duki on how it initially felt to be and Carly Casazza ’19, Arjun Kat- Student Representatives will take well as changing the schedule a the possibility of students re- man year. We were dormmates in elected. Said Wachtell about re- echia ’19, and Clay Zachery ’19 are place later in the term, and the little bit to include longer lunch questing visitation electronical- Mem. He’s in my American Stud- ceiving the congratulatory email, each Form Representatives. For new Student Council will choose a blocks, and introduce a forum ly. “The REACH app we have on ies class, so I’ve worked with him “It felt good, but it’s not too differ- the Class of 2020, Vikram Shar- secretary in the spring. for the student body.” In the long our phones can actually be used ent for me; it just means I’m go- ma ’20 is Class President, and Both Mupanduki and term, he plans to institute “a more to sign in and out of your dorm See STUDENT COUNCIL, Page 2

Green Cup Returns Love at First Read What’s Read more about the In a series of informative Inside News...... 1-3 annual school-wide snippets, the 111th Masthead Opinions: Campus ...... 4 Opinions: Nation/World ...... 5 BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY conservation challenge. endeavors to scrounge up a Features ...... 6 Arts and Leisure ...... 7 DELIVERY AVAILABLE News • P2 little romance. Sports ...... 8 Features • P6 Reflection on Time Management for Junior Spring Student-Athletes Read it then recycle it. Haley Chang ’18 discusses the Exploring the open-ended dangers of neglecting one’s question of balancing Visuals by Psychological mental and physical health. commitments on and of the field. Science, Chandler Littleford, Adweek, and Choate Opinions • P4 Sports • P8 Rosemary Hall. Page 2 || The Choate News Friday, February 16, 2018 MUPANDUKI AND WACHTELL TO LEAD New Schedule Affects Curriculum in All Continued from PageTHE 1 2018dry machines-2019 in the basement STUDENT of job is to get the ball rolling COUNCIL and get pens is you end up managing a Hill House.” things done. The form reps and lot of the meetings instead of Departments on projects in English and history. Mupanduki, like most candi- vice president, their job is to in- participating in them. I think I Continued from Page 1 meetings makes it a bit chal- I know him personally as well as dates, did not take on the position stitute that agenda and get things have had a really valuable ex- lenging for the beginning level.” professionally,” said Wachtell. He lightly. “I thought about running through on the minute level, but perience at Choate in my three Meanwhile, the language Ms. Antúnez feels that the lack continued, “I’m really happy to for a while, but I hadn’t really de- the president’s job is to overall fa- years here, and I want to be department has seen other ef- of frequent class time prohibits be working alongside Itai. I think cided, because I was kind of con- cilitate the new agenda – to work able to run on that and have a fects. Mr. Oliver Morris, a Latin students from using vocabulary everyone who was running for with the administration, and to voice for my constituency that teacher, said, “I think it’s still or grammar concepts regularly, right person to get those things get things passed.” I represent. If you can’t vote, impacting my teaching in ways putting them at a disadvantage. a really smart, bright, passionate, done. I really felt that I was. When which is what the president that I don’t yet know about. I am Ms. Brooke Fichera, an En- - I realized there was nobody else The president's job does, I feel like it loses a lot of glish teacher, discussed her ing forward to working with him.” who was speaking up for these is- is to overall facilitate power that comes with the po- way to handle changes.” For ex- thoughts as well: “The new Wachtell plans to see the proj- sues in the student body, I felt that the new agenda sition,” he said. ample, Mr. Morris explained that schedule allows me to have a ect he's been working on since his I would be the one to get this done Wachtell said, “Change although there is less homework freshman year through: installing and to be the one to speak about — to work with the takes time, so be patient. But time, there is still more time in explained, “I can kind of piece laundry machines in Hill House this,” he said. administration and to it will come.” The student body class. Because of this, as a teacher it out differently than I was able basement so that laundry ma- Not only did Mupanduki get things passed. will begin to see evidence of of high levels of Latin, Mr. Mor- to with the shorter periods.” In chines are available to the many want a voice on Student Council, these changes when the new ris suspected that he’d still cover her class, Ms. Fichera feels that dorms surrounding the Hill com- he felt that the role of president Itai Mupanduki '19 student body president and the same amount of Latin trans- there is more time for discussion plex. “I’ve been working on this vice president begin their term lation. However, he found that and in-class work time. The latter since about January of 2016. It’s explained, “I wanted to be presi- Likewise, Wachtell felt the in the beginning of this coming his students aren’t necessarily permits students to ask questions now 2018, and it’s getting voted dent because I feel that the role of vice president position suited spring. doing the same amount of work about assignments and to work on this March. That’s my biggest president at Choate is extremely him. “As a president, you’re as in previous years. Rather than ahead. thing: if that can happen and get unique, in the sense that your job not an active voting member Grace Zhang may be reached completing more translation for Ms. Fichera commented, “I passed through, we can get laun- is kind of to facilitate things. Your of the council. And what hap- at [email protected] homework — where students think ultimately if we all kind of are expected to translate the en- maximize the way it can be used, tire text themselves — students it will help students a lot.” are doing more translation in Similar to other teachers, class, with assistance from their though Ms. Fichera feels that Fifth Former Wins National Computer Science Award teacher and classmates. There- By Peter DiNatale ’21 they wish to pursue the fields fore, students are receiving less some disadvantages: “In some Staf Reporter of math or computer science. practice and are less prepared for ways, it’s harder with only three Agwunobi said, “I would en- assessments. Mr Morris added, nights of homework and the Each year, the National Cen- courage every girl at Choate to “The question becomes how do homework limitations that we ter for Women in Technology apply for the award and pur- have because it’s hard to get a presents an award called the sue STEM (Science Technolo- you’re doing the same amount of lot of reading in.” In addition, National Award for Aspirations gy Engineering Mathematics) practice or enough practice.” Ms. Fichera explained that if in Computing. This award is fields that they are interested Mr. Morris has also seen the she wants her students to read for young women in college and in. There are so many support impacts of the new schedule on - high school for their various systems for women in STEM, students: “I’ve noticed that some porate writing assignments as accomplishments in Computer and this award recognizes re- of my advisees who are taking six well, without assigning too much Science. This past year, 3600 markable women in technol- courses, particularly in the fall, re- homework. Ms. Fichera conclud- high school women applied for ogy, who undeniably exist at ally were having a hard time, par- ed, “I think everybody needs to this award. There were 40 na- Choate too.” ticularly coming out of long week- remember that there’s going to tional winners, one being Re- Like many, Agwunobi has end and when teachers hadn’t be an adjustment period, for ev- bekah Agwunobi ’19. future aspirations and goals. really accurately gaged how much eryone.” “I learned about this pro- Hoping to pursue studies in time they had left.” He explained, Ms. Andrea Sorrells, a math gram, this award when I attend- Photo by Kathryn Phillips/The Choate News computer science and inter- “[Students] got really overtaxed teacher, also understands the - Bekah Agwunobi '19 won the National Award for Aspirations in Computing. national relations, Agwunobi in that period of time because of advantages and disadvantages of reach program at Stanford and Prior to winning the award, challenging and rigorous com- would like then to run her own six courses.” Mr. Morris felt that the new schedule. Because of the was encouraged to apply,” said Agwunobi interned at the Uni- puter science assignments, but I tech company after she grad- the workload for many students new class schedule, she spends a Agwunobi. To be a winner of versity of Southern California. am so grateful because it taught uates college. She also hopes piled on later in the term as teach- lot more time prepping for class- this award, the National Center She spent two summers at USC’s me the value of persistence and to go on to encourage as many ers were still unfamiliar with the es, as all the previous notes and for Women in Technology looks Department of Computer Sci- resilience,” said Agwunobi. other girls to explore or dive schedule change. homework assignments have to into an applicant’s particular ence with Professor Cyrus Sha- Agwunobi completed the high deeper into computer science. On the contrary, Mr. Morris be redone. However, the addi- skill set, as well as a transcript, habi’s integrated Media Systems school computer science curric- She concluded, “The key to discussed that there are some tional class time allows for more a recommendation, and essays Center. During her time there, ulum by 8th grade. “I just love to success is working on projects fun activities and interesting regarding computer science. “I she worked on big data and mo- understand how things work,” that you are really passionate he has more time to do projects problems. Ms. Sorrells said, “I think what is most important for bile development, primarily geo- she stated. about.” and other large assignments. He an applicant to have is an over- spatial crowdsourcing. According to Agwunobi, also added, “I feel more relaxed ways to teach math that are en- Peter DiNatale may be all passion for computer science, this is a great opportunity for reached at pdinatale21@ everyday,” as he doesn’t have to gaging, valuable, and rewarding.” math, and engineering.” I was faced with unbelievably Choate students to look into if choate.edu rush to complete a lesson, which Several students were also was a potential issue in last year’s willing to share their opinions on 45-minute blocks. the new schedule. Piper Connel- Overall, Mr. Morris asserted ly ’19 explained her thoughts and that “the reduction in homework, highlighted the increased impact GREEN CUP ENCOURAGES I think, is a bad thing.” Mr. Mor- of missing class, especially in the ris also explained that although midst of widespread illnesses on CAMPUS-WIDE SUSTAINABILITY there is more class time, the lack campus: “I’m kind of used to it by By Owen Collins ’19 competition that focuses on tems and Project Management. or-less videos about conserv- of frequent class meetings may now, just because it’s been about Associate Editor energy conservation and rais- Mr. Cahoon is able to take the ing energy to the C-Proctor be harmful to students. - ing awareness about climate measurements for a number of Instagram. The third week demic I got really scared to miss Since January 17, Mr. James change. dorms through his computer, concerns the KEC, and there is an increased impact of missing even one class because so much Yanelli, Director of Student The standard Green Cup though for smaller dorms, like are additional posters in that a class day with the new sched- material needs to be crammed Activities, has sent out weekly Challenge is a four-week long senior dorms that are houses, same hallway about the build- ule. If there is a special sched- into one period due to blocks only emails providing information competition, though here at Mr. Cahoon goes out to take ing and some of its features. ule or if a student has an illness, meeting three times a week.” concerning every dorm’s en- their reading on a weekly basis. The fourth week was about and a student has to miss class, Another student, Lily ergy consumption. This infor- Ms. Homan explained, “The As the years have gone on technology upgrades here at Bar ’19, explained, “The lunch mation stems from Choate’s reason behind the Green Cup doing this challenge, Ms. Ho- Choate — for example, LED amount of class time. blocks are a little tricky though participation in an energy con- Challenge being at least four man and the C-Proctors have street lamps, LED lights in In similar circumstances, just because there’s not really servation competition known weeks is because anything that made numerous efforts to the dining hall, or the solar Ms. Patricia Antúnez, a Spanish enough time to eat.” In addition, as the Green Cup Challenge. you do for 21 days can become add new elements to the chal- panels at the KEC. The fifth teacher discussed her opinion: Taylor John-Lewis ’19 comment- This five-week competition a habit.” Ms. Homan continued lenge. Ms. Homan said, “Since and final week is about differ- “It has been good to have a mix of ed, “It’s seems like a good change promotes conservation, where we have been doing the Green ent inventions in energy con- activities with the longer periods, except for the shortened lunch each dorm on campus’ energy was given to the C-Proctors in Cup Challenge for many years, servation around the world. and also some time for group periods. It comes in handy for consumption is measured and deciding how long they want- we try to think of ways we can The overall goal of this com- work during class time. It has in- doing work uninterrupted or tak- compared to their previous ed the challenge to be. C-Proc- make it new and different ev- petition is to make students creased my attention to include ing naps during free periods.” week to see if there was an in- tor Riley Choi ’18 commented, ery year.” The C-Proctors have and faculty alike more aware more of a variety of activities, and Overall, the schedule change crease or decrease. This chal- aided with this by looking in to of how they’re using electrici- I feel I am reaching more use of poses advantages and disadvan- lenge is run by Ms. Katrina Ho- amount of time for people to a specific component of ener- ty and of energy consumption the four skills most days.” With tages for students and faculty man, Director of Sustainability be really aware of their habit. gy conservation for each week in general. The world’s energy more time in class, Ms. Antúnez alike. Although many feel that and a science teacher at Choate, So, we decided to just extend of green cup, with the weekly sources which Ms. Homan re- feels that her students can prac- they have fully adjusted to the and the student C-Proctors here it a week longer than other themes for this year being dif- ferred to as a savings account, tice speaking, writing, listening, longer periods and less home- on campus. schools.” ferent from last year. are becoming depleted; she and reading — the four skills that work time, it is undeniable that This challenge did not orig- The energy that is measured explained, “What if someone Ms. Antúnez referred to. the schedule change will contin- inate here at Choate. The Green in the Green Cup Challenge is I think five weeks is a took money out of your savings In addition, as Ms. Antúnez ue to have lasting effects. Cup Challenge began in 2003 electricity usage, which varies good amount of time account for things that really teaches beginning levels of Span- at Phillips Exeter Academy as in dorms with different heat- weren’t necessary? Why leave ish. Regarding those sections, Vincenzo DiNatale a dorm-to-dorm competition. ing systems. The three systems for people to be really the lights on that are using she said, “It does take time to as- may be reached at Green Cup was quickly adopted that dorms fall under are hot aware of their habit. the electricity when you’re not similate the material, and three [email protected] by two other schools in 2005: water radiation, steam radia- Riley Choi '18 there?” Ms. Homan continued, Northfield Mount Hermon and tion, and a hot water fan unit. “We’re not going to earn any- The Lawrenceville School. The The hot water radiation sys- more.” competition later expanded to tems have electric pumps, but The first week was about When asked about the sin- the Eight Schools Association no fans. The steam radiation electricity here at Choate, gle most important way in in 2007. The challenge itself systems have neither electric specifically the three heating which students could reduce was then managed by all of the pumps nor fans. The hot water systems that exist on campus. their energy consumption, schools before being handed fan unit systems consist of both Posters about these three dif- C-Proctor Matt Aguiar ’18 said, over to the Green Schools Al- electric pumps and fans. These ferent systems can be seen in “Being vocal about it; to step liance several years later. The differences lead to different en- the College Counseling hall- up when you see someone do- Green Schools Alliance is an ergy conservation methods that way and between St. John ing something wrong or, not organization that emphasiz- vary in effectiveness in certain Hall and the Dining Hall. The wrong, but wasteful. Be able to es connecting students and dorms. All of these different second week was about elec- talk about it.” schools to lead to a sustainable types of energy consumption tricity at home, which tailored future. Today, the Green Cup are measured by Mr. Steve Ca- towards day students, who Owen Collins may be reached Challenge is an international hoon, Manager of Energy Sys- could send in fifteen second- at [email protected] Friday, February 16, 2018 The Choate News || Page 3 MISSTIQUE DRIVE Choate Ethics Bowl Club COLLECTS FEMININE Tackles Moral Dilemmas HYGIENE PRODUCTS By Joseph Coyne ’19 compete in North Carolina in municated with the people at Associate Editor April for the National Cham- the national headquarters, he pionship. sent emails to all sorts of peo- No one can deny that the Moreover, the team’s com- ple, he looked up and contact- University of North Carolina mendable achievements are ed people at universities in at Chapel Hill is known for a result of tremendous hard the area, and, finally, he got great basketball, but it is also, work: “The team meets two to a few graduate students from less conspicuously, known as three times a week to discuss Yale who were interested.” the the founder of the Nation- the ins and outs of each case Hyder added, “The rea- al High School Ethics Bowl. and the moral framework that son we made another bowl The Ethics Bowl is an annual they will bring to the case,” here was that there were a lot competition intended to “cre- said Ms. Amy Foster, the fac- of schools in the Connecti- ate spaces and framework for ulty adviser to the club. cut area that couldn’t make it students to gather and pre- all the way up to Tufts. While pare stances around ethical Basically, it's a debate we have the resources and the challenges” and foster “col- amenities to go to Tufts if we laboration to create a shared that discourages the need to, but with the bowl in ethical vocabulary and ex- spirit of true debate. Connecticut, we were able to pand your ethical conscious- Rohin Shivdasani '18 open up the competition to a ness,” according to Rohin Shi- number of public schools in vdasani ’18, the founder and Ms. Foster continued, New Haven who couldn’t trav- President of the Ethics Bowl “The cases are all real cases, or el all the way to Boston. We Club on campus. “Basical- they are based on real things. are really just trying to bring ly,” he said, “it’s a debate that At the recent competition we the competition to a new area discourages the spirit of true discussed the programming and open it up to new people.” debate. You aren’t locked into of driverless cars and wheth- Shivdasani concluded, “There a side; it’s just about who dis- er, in the event of a crash, the wasn’t a lot of organic inter- cusses better.” car should protect the people est in the Yale Bowl. We had Shivdasani started the club inside or outside. Sometimes to really reach out to a lot of Photo courtesy of Lauren Canna - there are more personal is- schools to make them aware of The editorial board of Misstique poses with the feminine hygiene products collected from the Drive. ate. Hailing from North Car- sues too. For example, if your the competition, and hopefully By Anjali Mangla '20 The products that the drive Study, the average woman olina, just minutes from the friend is engaged and you’re we can continue to grow it. Staf Reporter hoped to collect were pads, spends around $18,000 on her original founding place, Shiv- the best man but none of tampons, and other menstru- period over her lifetime. your friends like the woman There really is a good From January 30 to Febru- al products. Gently-used bras “The initiative comes from sophomore year of high school, because she is isolating him, mix of these personal ary 13, large bins were placed were welcome, as comfortable a desire to give back in the and when he got to Choate, he what should you do? There around campus as a part of Mis- extra-large sports bras can last name of women’s rights. There wanted to bring the spirit of the really is a good mix of these moral dilemmas and stique’s pad and tampon drive. a long time for women who are over 1,000 homeless wom- competition with him. He im- personal moral dilemmas and these broad problems Misstique is a feminist maga- can’t afford lingerie. Training en in the Bridgeport area it- mediately looked for a way to these broad problems facing facing society today. zine which empowers women bras for daughters of these self, and it would be great if we start the club, and after doing society today.” Ms. Amy Foster by talking openly about female women are also a necessity, could help at least a portion of so, he quickly noticed interest Aside from its own com- struggles. Abigail Drummond since over 60% of homeless these women,” Ely said. in other students. petition, the club is also HPRSS Department Head ’18, Editor-in-Chief of Miss- women have children. The cabinet of Misstique Imran Hyder ’18 was one working as a promoter for tique, formed the publication “It’s important to contrib- came up with the idea when of the first people who com- the Ethics Bowl in the area. Looking towards the fu- last year. Misstique hopes to ute because it’s a basic right the masthead first convened mitted to the club, and he and Both Shivdasani and Hyder ture, the club hopes to contin- inspire female students by en- that women have, and some- in the beginning of the year. Shivdasani currently run the explained that Ethics Bowl ue growing and drawing more couraging this drive and giving thing everyone should care They realized that many wom- team together: Shivdasani hasn’t become popular in the interest, especially in younger back to women who don’t have about,” Anna Ely ’19, a Miss- en around the world don’t have is the president of the club area yet. Because of that, they students, some of whom have basic rights. The cabinet of the tique member involved in the access to personal hygiene while Hyder is the captain of have taken it upon themselves already made their mark. The publication partnered with drive, stated. products — a basic right — and Choate’s top team. The team to try to grow the competition. B team this year was third at the organization I Support the The products collected in got in touch with the Connecti- consists of six juniors and se- The club’s first initiative the Yale Bowl, an amazing Girls to sponsor this initiative, the drive will be given to wom- cut representative of I Support niors: Shivdasani, Hyder, Baji towards this goal was its work accomplishment for a group which collected menstrual en in need of these products. the Girls, the organization that Tumendemberel ’18, Reade in founding the Yale Bowl, the of all freshmen. Its develop- products to donate to women The luxury tax on tampons will distribute the donations to Ben ’18, Theo Silverman ’18, first competition in Connecti- ment throughout the com- who can’t afford them. and other expensive hygiene the women in need around the and Giorgie McCombe ’19. cut and a much closer alter- petition will allow it to really “We realized that a lot of products prove an obstacle for area. McCook concluded, “No The team, only in its sec- native to the Tufts Bowl. Ms. take off in the coming years, women around the world don’t many women in their monthly girl should be robbed of the ond year, recently won the Foster described the club’s and Hyder, Shivdasani, and have access to tampons and menstrual cycle. A single box basic hygiene products they Yale Bowl, allowing them to work behind the competition, Ms. Foster all agree that the pads, and so we came up with of 16 tampons, which may not need.” qualify for a playoff against “What [Shivdasani] wanted to club is in good hands. the idea to do a drive,” said even last a woman’s cycle, can Phillips Exeter Academy for do was to get a bowl in Con- Krystal McCook ’20, Commu- cost up to nine dollars, and, Anjali Mangla may be reached the New England Champion- necticut, and I give him huge Joseph Coyne may be reached nications Officer of Misstique. according to a Huffington Post at [email protected] ship and the opportunity to credit for his work. He com- at [email protected]

Successful Robotics Tournament Over Long Weekend Surveys to Give Better Continued from Page 1 the teams. “Team selection is completely random,” Hummel Understanding of Choate preparation. Building robots to explained. “You’re paired up Continued from Page 1 These classes provided feedback compete in the tournament was with another robot team, and on aspects of Choate that they no easy feat, given the strict you and your partner compete roommate, or start classes. It’s wanted the survey to address. criteria established by VEX. against another randomly se- a way for us to understand what Mr. Wrinn said, “The Senior Sur- VEX tournaments focus lected alliance,” she continued. they are concerned about, excit- vey is an opportunity for students around a game where teams Based on a team’s performance ed about, and what they want to - play against each other and in the morning, alliances be- get out of Choate.” tially knowing we’re going to be score points. This year’s game tween two teams are formed. The goal is to be able to col- seeing what they say and acting is called In the Zone, which Only the top eight teams choose late these two surveys so that se- on the results.” is played on a 12’ x 12’ square their alliances for the elimina- niors will see the results of their Though there are results field. The red and blue sides, tion rounds, which take place freshman surveys and be able to from the Senior Survey admin- both consisting of two allied during the afternoon. “That’s - istered last year, Mr. Wrinn is teams, compete in matches why the qualifications match- ate. Mr. Wrinn said, “It will be a waiting for more results before with multiple stages. First, es are so important, to allow great opportunity for us to see a doing a large-scale analysis. He Photo courtesy of Ross Mortensen there is a 15-second autono- you to be in a higher rank and before and after. We want to see said, “Since we only have one Members of the robotics team test their robot at the competition. mous period, “during which choose your team pair.” said what students do here that they year of data, I shared it with the robots operate and react only Erodula. Each alliance plays Robotics competition,” elab- team, which is currently a stu- feel has been impactful and if that - to sensor inputs and to com- each other until two remain. orated Hummel. This award dent body club. Instead of com- could help us in the future. This viewed some of the big points, mands pre-programmed by the The number of competing signifies that the team had a peting in VEX tournaments, the but we’re going to wait a little students into the robot control teams gradually dwindles once well-documented Engineering ARC program will register for what doesn’t, and what we need longer before we look for trends. system,” according to the VEX the afternoon session begins. Notebook and was in the top the FIRST Robotics Competi- to tweak.” Mr. Wrinn also hopes If you have just one year’s snap- Game Manual. Followed by the Alliance numbers change, with ten of the tournament. “Our tion (FRC), a different robotics to send a survey out to alumni to shot, it’s hard to know if a re- autonomous period is 1 minute three teams composing the al- goal in this competition was to league. Mr. Murgio explained: be able to examine Choate’s long sult solely relates to this group and 45 seconds of driver-con- liance instead of two. Teams qualify for New Englands and “In order to raise ourselves to the term effect on graduates. of students, or if it’s something trolled play. Participants earn have to win two out of three through the Excellence Award, FRC’s level of competition, we're The set of surveys was origi- that applies to everyone.” points by stacking cones on matches to advance, and every we accomplished that goal.” having this program. It’s going to nally Mr. Wrinn’s idea, but a vari- Before these surveys, Choate goals, scoring mobile goals team has to compete at least said Erodula. be selective in terms of choosing ety of people were involved in the often relied on college matricu- in goal zones, stacking cones once. By the end of the tour- In the future, the team hopes the people who are going to be on creation. Ms. Kathleen Wallace, lation and career placement to on top of each other, and by nament, two of Choate’s teams its accomplishments can propel the main team. We’re thinking of Associate Head of School, was measure the success of Choate, parking their robots at their progressed to the top ten, with them to the VEX Robotics Worlds having some sort of JV team for an important contributor, as well so they were unable to compre- designated spots by the end of 6106 A placing second and Championship again. However, students interested in competing as an advisory group made up of hensively measure a students’ ex- the match. The difficulty of the 6106 B placing seventh. Choate there are some new develop- but who are not part of the pro- faculty, staff, and administrators perience. Mr. Wrinn concluded, goal determines the number of also placed in the top ten for the ments that may change the way gram.” who continue to meet with Mr. “I think these surveys are a good points a team receives. Skills section, mini-challenges Choate Robotics participates in Regardless of which compe- Wrinn once a month. Mr. Wrinn way for us as an institution to As co-captains of Choate’s where teams have 60 seconds tournaments, namely the Ad- titions Choate will compete in, said, “More than just a sound- really put some meaning behind 6106 A team, Nandini Erodula to score as many points as they vanced Robotics Concentration it is, as Mr. Murgio concluded, ing board, it’s a nice way to hear our statements. Every school ’18 and Elise Hummel ’18 led can. The skills tasks addition- (ARC) Program. ARC is one of “the team’s level of creativity and about everything that is happen- says that they are distinctive the team through the first qual- ally test driver control and pro- the newest signature programs the expertise they’ve shown in ing on campus since I can only be and different and important, but ifying rounds of the tourna- gramming. on campus, where selected stu- building and designing the robots in so many places at once.” hopefully we’ll be able to point ment. There are two sections to Yet, these were not the Ro- dents pursue an intense study that is evident to the community In addition to Mr. Wrinn, the out some of the ways we’re spe- the contest, one in the morning botics Team’s only accomplish- of robotics. “The ARC program through our tournaments.” advisory group, and a number cial based off of these surveys.” and the other in the afternoon. ments: Choate team 6106 A is going to change the way we of administrators, two data sci- The morning session is for the also won the Excellence Award: compete,” said Mr. Murgio. ARC Siri Palreddy may be reached ence classes helped come up with Grayce Gibbs may be reached qualifying matches, which rank “the highest honor of the VEX students will form the Robotics at [email protected] questions for the Senior Survey. at [email protected] Page 4 || The Choate News Friday, February 16, 2018

The ChoaTe News HOW TO NAVIGATE JUNIOR SPRING: th 111 Masthead VOL. CXI NO. 11 Haley Chang ’18 Editor-in-ChiEf ONE SENIOR’S PRO TIPS AND ADVICE By Haley Chang ’18 Nikhil Davar ’18 Editor-in-Chief ProduCtion Editor efore a Cinderella-like

News opiNioNs dash to my dorm as the Grayce Gibbs ’18 Eben Cook ’18 clock strikes midnight — Nina Hastings ’18 Liza Mackeen-Shapiro ’18 B although it’s a white Commu- Features arts & Leisure nity Safety sedan rather than a Kristen Altman ’18 Neve Scott ’18 horse-drawn carriage ferrying sports photography the heavy-eyed passenger — I Jackson Elkins ’18 Helena Yang ’18 lock the doors to the News- room: a forgotten room on the

Video Layout MuLtiMedia second floor of the Library, Jonathan Joei ’18 Alex Yoon ’19 Zev Nicolai-Scanio ’18 where it’s not uncommon to Matthew Lee ’20 Madeleine Horn ’19 Khushi Tyagi ’20 see a group of gung-ho teenag- sociaL Media BusiNess ers scrambling to perfect even Lauren Canna ’18 oNLiNe Nils Lovegren ’18 the most minute detail before Anne Miles DeMott ’18 Alan Luo ’18 Kailey Marottolo ’19 Kwan Sirisakunngam ’18 we put our beloved paper to William Wu ’19 adVisers bed. It’s spring of 2017, and graphics Mr. Mike Peed Ariel Zhang ’18 Ms. Cathryn Stout our editors and I have just fin- ished the layout for our second issue as a masthead. ASSOCIATE EDITORS I, however, am not going to Daniel Brockett ’19 Joseph Coyne ’19 Christine Mason ’19 Abigail Chang ’19 Vincenzo DiNatale ’19 Derek Ng ’20 bed any sooner. Though The Pinn Chirathivat ’19 Jeanne Malle ’19 Audrey Powell ’19 Choate News’s weekly layout Owen Collins ’19 Alex Yoon ’19 night has ended, I have follow-

up emails to draft, a St. John Illustration by Chandler Littleford/The Choate News STAFF REPORTERS Hall special issue to plan, and Riley Choi ’18 Sarah Gurevitch ’19 Kathryn Phillips ’20 Donessa Colley ’18 Simi Sachdeva ’19 Elizabeth Quinn ’20 — how can I forget — home- doing what I had to do. Simply counseling ofce without an ap- Obviously, you are more Caroline Donatelli ’18 Inc Thongthai ’19 Isabelle So ’20 work that I haven’t even start- put, I made a critical mistake pointment, and Mrs. Davidson equipped to perform well when Michael Li ’18 Cecilia Curran ’20 Kate Spencer ’20 Alix Mackillop ’18 Ryan Kim ’20 Deanna Tan ’20 ed. When I sat at my desk that of holding myself to a superhu- took me in without question. I you are well-rested and engag- Austen Rogers ’18 Ariel Kim ’20 Grace Zhang ’20 night with a seemingly endless man standard. vented — not something I usu- ing in some sort of physical ac- Julian Yau ’18 Ethan Luk ’20 Peter DiNatale ’21 Michelle Zhuang ’18 Anjali Mangla ’20 Tony Lee ’21 list of tasks, I felt, for the first ally do, though it felt nice to tivity. Lack thereof will result in Matthew Anastasio ’19 Siri Palreddy ’20 Hadley Rogers ’21 time in my life, like I’d lost a have someone listening with- a reciprocal decrease in energy grip on myself. Your academics, out passing judgement. She did and focus. To submit a letter to the editor or an opinion piece, please email As I adjusted to this new not lecture or admonish me. But I believe that there is a us at [email protected]. We welcome all views. role as Editor-in-Chief of the extracurriculars, Instead, she helped me pro- much greater problem on cam- Interested students should attend an assignment meeting, held on most Tuesdays, paper, I spent almost every af- and test scores — cess what I was putting myself pus: an unsustainable mindset at 6:45 p.m. in the Newsroom of St. John Hall. Opinion pieces represent the opinions of their respective authors and do not necessarily refect the views of the editorial board ternoon and night in the News- through and refect, for myself, stemming from the belief that or the School. Unsigned masthead editorials represent the view of the majority of the room assisting its production, they’re important, what I should do in the coming there is a transitory phase, the members of the editorial board of The Choate News. muting everything else that I agree. But you weeks, an experience for which period from junior spring to se- was important to me. Finish- I’ll forever be grateful. nior winter, during which you /choatenews @choatenews @choatenews ing work in the wee hours of must put both Later, I was fortunate enough must sacrifce everything. You the morning became my new your mental and to have a platform through which might feel powerless, as if you Email us: [email protected] || Call us: (203) 697-2070 || Find us: thechoatenews.choate.edu norm. I took six courses, in- I could share this story. During are standing in front of a black cluding a Directed Study, so I physical well-being New Student Orientation last hole that will suck life away got a six-course exemption. I above all else. fall, I and some other prefects from you, but you must not let peer-tutored in four subjects, worked with Health Services to it. You have the autonomy to EDITORIAL which is something that I love hold a forum on student resourc- prioritize and commit only to doing, but it ate up my free It wasn’t until meeting Mr. es on campus. During the forum, things that you believe are es- T-100: A Message from blocks. When I did have free Ford, my biology teacher, for I recounted this experience, and sential to your life. time, I usually chose to stay extra help that I realized what emphasized how students must Most importantly, know the 111th Masthead to 2018 in my room and get ahead of I really needed wasn’t help not be ashamed to seek help. that it is not a sign of weakness To the Class of 2018, work, often ordering fast food on the class material, but on I am writing today in a simi- to seek help when you realize With a mere two weeks left in the winter term and exactly 100 days left at to be delivered. Translation: I managing my life. Mr. Ford lar vein, particularly for juniors you need it. Members of the Choate, we are on the horizon of the most glorious time in our Choate careers: was fully aware that I was de- told me he knew that, too, but who will soon assume leadership community are always here to Senior Spring. Our time at Choate has built up to this moment, and now it is prived of sleep, exercise, and he was rather worried about post across campus. care for you. time to celebrate how far we’ve come. For our penultimate issue of The Choate good nutrition. However, I was how sustainable my workload Your academics, extracur- News, we, the seniors of the 111th Masthead, would like to impart some words of unaware of my mental state. was. After mulling over what riculars, and test scores — they’re Haley Chang is a sixth former wisdom for you to consider as you wrap up your time on the hillside. The classes and activities that he said throughout the day, I important, I agree. But you must from Seoul, South Korea. Choate is one of the most fantastic, unlikely, and ridiculously exorbitant op- I relished most became almost decided that I needed profes- put both your mental and physi- She may be reached at portunities in the country. Be mindful of the people who’ve helped you get here, unbearable. But I felt that I was sional help. I walked into the cal well-being above all else. [email protected] and don’t lose who you were at home for who the culture of our school urges you to be. — Kristen Altman, Features Editor We all have those faculty and staf members who’ve made our Choate ex- periences irreplaceable. Give them the recognition they deserve. Express your gratitude — write them a note, give them a hug, shower them with gifts from exotic places (maybe not) — before it’s too late! Keep them updated on your Enhance the Student Council Election Process plans after Choate. — Haley Chang, Editor-in-Chief By Derek Ng ’20 policy changes to present to the Ever explore the hidden gems of upper campus? Gather a few friends on a Associate Editor administration; yet, sometimes, weekend evening, plop down on the hill by the track overlooking campus, and the votes which council members take in the picturesque view we have become so acquainted with from a dif- view the student council as the cast may not accurately refect ferent angle. Sunset preferred, Mac DeMarco or Tame Impala highly recom- liaison between the student what the rest of the student body mended. — Eben Cook, Opinions Campus Editor Ibody and the administration actually wants. Certain debates Let’s start prioritizing the things that really matter to us, but that we haven’t — it enacts social reform align- — take, for example, the one- been able do as much as we would have liked due to the last couple busy and ing with the general interests and strike policy — are much more fast-paced years. For me that would be showing my appreciation, spending concerns of students. In general, clearly resolved if all students time with, and relaxing with friends that have been so supportive and helpful the Choate council has proved ef- are allowed a say. In such cases, throughout my years here, as well as living spontaneously every day. fective in addressing the needs of a school-wide referendum vote — Nikhil Davar, Production Editor our student body, having in re- would work far more efcient- As difcult and trying as Choate can be at times, remember that our time cent years beneftted it in various ly than a decision the council here is limited and that it will come to an end faster than we can imagine. Un- ways. However, I was dismayed makes on behalf of the students. derstand and embrace the fact that our time here is fnite, and have no regrets at the many problems that had A democratic system would not come graduation. Spend as much time with your friends as you can and have as arisen as the student council elec- only substantiate the interests of much fun as possible leading up to May. — Jackson Elkins, Sports Editor tion season commenced — there the student body but would also Stay up late talking with friends on Monday night. Get ice cream from the remain many faws that require Illustration by Austen Rogers/The Choate News generate far less pushback from gas station on Wednesday. Skip burger day and B Block to go out for lunch on attention in the system Choate many wish to deconstruct, but public speaker among the nomi- opposing parties. The popular Thursday. Explore Wallingford on the weekend. A year from now – when your currently employs. this approach also nullifes the nees, but they won’t reveal the vote speaks for itself. best friends live around the world instead of down the hall – there is no way The most obvious faw Cho- eforts of other candidates, who best candidate — students need Because council members you’ll wish you had stayed in and fnished the math homework your teacher has ate’s student council faces is in- work just as hard to be elected. more. The community should are elected representatives of never once checked. — Grayce Gibbs, News Editor herent to any similar institution: By allowing the election process be entitled more chances to ac- the student body, we students Take a minute to think of what you’ll really miss about this place. Then the election process is exceed- to degenerate into a popularity quaint itself with the students must hold each member ac- spend as much time as you can taking advantage of those things while you have ingly biased. Frankly, the extent contest, we efectually suppress running, certainly more than a countable for every action they the chance. Do your homework on a blanket by the pond when the weather is to which students exhibit nepo- the values of equal representa- set of speeches and an hour-long take. Additionally, we must nice. Swim at the waterfall in the winter while your friends watch and call you tism during election season at tion which groups like the student Q&A session. The Choate com- make proper use of the group. crazy. There’s a lot you can recreate once you’ve moved on from Choate, but if Choate is egregious. While some council rely heavily upon. If we munity should consider alter- Personally, I hope that as the you pick out the parts that are unique to here and now and take the time to ap- of my peers waited to hear cam- choose to condone such favorit- nate ways to enhance communi- new council begins its term and preciate them, you won’t regret it. — Nina Hastings, News Editor paign speeches, many had already ism, we might as well eradicate cation between candidates and carries us into the new year, it Modern smartphones can record higher resolution video than the average decided whom to vote for before- the system altogether. the electorate — whether it be recognizes and addresses the DSLR camera. You don’t need a camera to be a videographer - you already have hand. Some even tried to con- Nepotism isn’t the only issue establishing a forum for students aforementioned issues with the that power in your hands. Don’t hesitate to challenge yourself. Use your senses. vince me to vote for people whom in the election process. In many to converse with them individu- system, as well as any others Use your imagination. Be creative. Go out and make magic happen! I myself do not know. “He’s my ways, campaign speeches are far ally, hosting a more comprehen- that may arise. — Jonathan Joei, Video Editor friend, so naturally, you should too limited an outlet for candi- sive Q&A session, or exploring Push yourself out of your social comfort zone. Sure, make friends with a vote for him too.” Not only does dates to introduce themselves to other means of campaigning. Derek Ng is a fourth former from kid you’ve always thought was cool, but also try talking to someone that you’ve such an approach perpetuate the the student body. Two minutes One of the student council’s Fort Lee, NJ. He may be reached at never really thought about. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from Choate social hierarchies of high school may certainly reveal the best obligations is to vote on which [email protected] is that people will surprise you, and some of the most meaningful bonds I’ve forged this year have been with people I would have never expected myself to be friends with. Everyone here is so special, even if it isn’t immediately obvious. Try to fnd out what makes them that way before it’s too late. — Liza Mackeen- Shapiro, Opinions Nation/World Editor In a community that constantly demands that you live at a fast pace, slow down. You have more time than you think you to to achieve everything that you The Inconvenience of Special Schedules want. I’ve learned through my time here that nothing is out of my reach if I take By Matt Anastasio ’19 a long way in helping teach- cause of winter break and long blocks in a given school day. This the time necessary to achieve it; whether that be getting an A in a class, making Opinions Staf Writer ers make sure that one of their weekends, there are fve weeks results in more work for teach- a new friend, or doing an extracurricular that I love. Don’t waste your time anx- classes does not fall behind or of special schedules out of a total ers and students, meaning less iously waiting for Choate to give you a moment to catch your breath. tarting this past school year, forge ahead of their other sec- 12 weeks of classes. To a certain time for students and teachers to — Neve Scott, Arts Editor Choate Rosemary Hall has tions. Special schedules have also extent, special schedules are be- prepare for their next upcoming Find your people. Hold on to them. Let them be your starting point to learn- Smade several changes to the helped many Choate students by coming what some may consider class. The attention and efort ing, to sharing, and to being the best person you can be. Try something new. I daily schedule. Along with the es- lessening their stress and overall normal schedules. that the Choate administration promise it won’t hurt. Don’t have a spring sport? Audition for the musical. Don’t tablishment of longer blocks, the workload. By having fewer class- In many cases, Choate has put into improving schedul- have a ffth class? Try jewelry making or even history of jazz. Don’t want to eat in Choate administration has also es overall in a week, Choate stu- students’ schedules are made ing — and thus the lives of Cho- the dining hall? Explore Wallingford’s hidden gems. Stop complaining. Instead, added weeks with special sched- dents are able to get their work more difficult and stressful ate students and teacher — is fnd joy and hope in small victories. Don’t think too much. Just be, and cry or ules. Whenever a school week is done in a timelier manner. by the seemingly intermi- noteworthy. Nevertheless, the laugh about it later. It’ll be an experience either way. Laugh as loud as you can cut short because of long week- Even though special sched- nable implementation of spe- Choate administration should whenever you can. And don’t forget to live life sunny side up! ends, service days, vacations, ules at Choate beneft students cial schedules. Having altered also use this year’s new schedul- — Helena Yang, Photography Editor and other days, Choate has made and teachers in terms of time schedules can be very disrup- ing methods as an opportunity to it a priority to create a special utilization, they also have nega- tive for many classes, forcing receive feedback from students agenda for that shortened week, tive impacts. During the fall teachers to adapt their class and teachers. By doing this, which has both positive and neg- term, out of a total 11 weeks of plans to fit these schedules. they can better understand what CORRECTIONS ative efects on certain aspects of classes, there were four weeks of Classes that are mostly learned works and what needs improve- Opinions Nation/World Choate life. special schedules. This may not from repetition and practice, ments, therefore beneftting the The “Today in History” photo last week depicted the Nagasaki atomic bomb One of the more benefcial seem to be too signifcant; how- such as mathematics and lan- Choate community. detonation, not the frst hydrogen bomb, as suggested. features of the special schedule ever, three of the four weeks of guages, suffer the most from for both students and teachers special schedules were consecu- inconsistencies in the weekly Matt Anastasio is a fifh The Choate News regrets these errors. is that they ensure every class tive. During the winter term, class schedules. former from Woodbridge, To submit a correction, email [email protected] meets an equal number of times which is more broken up than Furthermore, special sched- CT. He may be reached at throughout the term. This goes the fall and spring terms be- ules often include more class [email protected] Friday, February 16, 2018 The Choate News || Page 5 SPACEX LAUNCHES NEW ERA OF INNOVATION

Photo courtesy of Teslerati SpaceX launches the Falcon Heavy rocket, the most powerful rocket in history, on February 6 at 3:45 p.m. By Alex Yoon ’19 - - and new breakthroughs in sci- Associate Editor tle, the Falcon Heavy uses less - - - - - nd with an earth-shatter- cesses achieved by the Falcon lin” engines, allowing it to be - ing roar, the Falcon Heavy Heavy launch last week has only - - A - these engines, the Falcon Heavy uses guided retro rockets on already entertained the thought - - rocket, designed and built by - - shown what they can do with the - - - - dustry that holds the key to new, - - - vator Elon Musk, had launched - and Merrill Lynch have indicat- as a whole, thereby bringing in - - - - tive and cost-saving design was - - - Alex Yoon is a fifh former from Cassini Probe launch and the Suwanee, GA. He may be reached and its adventurous endeavors is at [email protected]

TRUMP'S PRAISE OF ROB PORTER Iranian Protests PROMOTES VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Must Grow to Eliminate Corruption By Nate White ’20 Opinions Writer - - - - - - - - are against the religious conser- also against President Hassan - - tions sanctions against it in - - - Photo courtesy of the Associated Press Former White House Staf Secretary Rob Porter hands a document to President Donald Trump P'00. - By Audrey Powell ’19 - - Associate Editor - - - - - n February 9, President - - O - - - tion is only the latest in a string - - - Just as we are thoroughly in- increasing the already strong - tension between the two na- loughby, stated that they had - be thoroughly investigating the - - - - - resigned, Roy Moore lost, Rob Porter resigned––so what about - - - - rallies have been held to counter - only does he condone violence Revolutionary Guards, as well as to advance both their own well- - - tions against Porter and his sub- - - Audrey Powell is a fifh former Nate White is a fourth former - from Bronxville, NY. She may be - from Cheshire, CT. He may be reached at [email protected] - reached at [email protected] Page 6 || The Choate News Friday, February 16, 2018 “Under the Sea” First Hurrah Marks THE LONELY 100 Days to Commencement HEARTS Reported by Kristen Altman ’18/Features CLUB Editor

Need a soulmate to fill the void — or maybe just help with your writing? Valentine’s Day may be two days gone, but these edi- tors of The Choate News are still searching for love.

HALEY CHANG (Editor-in-Chief): Academic powerhouse seeks equally formidable companion to assist in future endeavors. Must enjoy writ- ing semi-professional emails, saying “Thanks so much!” when only mildly appreciative, and complimenting lifelong enemies on cashmere sweat- in Adobe InDesign and espresso ma- chines preferred. Dealbreakers: pain- fully saccharine texts and excessive blathering.

GRAYCE GIBBS (News Editor): Resident investigative journalist seeking square-jawed intellect to review Record Journal alongside. Extensive knowledge of NPR, ice- cream scooping, and the first floor of the KEC a must. Will date only in the style of The Bachelor. If in- terested in receiving a rose, submit an application to thechoatenews@ choate.edu.

NINA HASTINGS (News Editor): In 1991, students at First Hurrah were treated to a miniature ice castle. Photo courtesy of the Archives Dreamy, day-student swimmer seeks environmentally-minded partner with By Michelle Zhuang ’18 strong interest in the open sea. Prefer- Staf Reporter was arranged by the Parents’ ing the move toward gradua- timents. Se Ri Lee ’19 said, ably enjoys a cappella performances of Committee. It was their gift tion and juniors are starting “It’s my first First Hurrah and songs about rivers. Must drive a white What do you get when you to the senior class. But for the to ascend to new leadership makes me feel like I’m not an Acura RSX or dune buggy. Lifeguards combine chocolate-covered last 20 or so years the school positions on campus. It’s tra- underclassman anymore.” Mi- permissible; mermen encouraged. strawberries, upperclassman, has been managing the event. ditionally been a formal dance chael Zhou ’18, who attended and dancing? First Hurrah, of The Last Hurrah includes a that’s slightly different each the dance last year, decided to course! This year, the dance live orchestra and an afterpar- year with great food, great attend because of the positive EBEN COOK (Opinions Editor): took place on Saturday, Febru- ty and has a very different vibe lighting, and interesting deco- experience he had as a fifth Wallingford resident looking ary 10, with the theme “Under from First Hurrah.” rations. In the past, we’ve had former. He described First for level-headed compatriot to the Sea.” First Hurrah soon followed a retro Las Vegas, Mardi Gras, Hurrah as “really fun,” and support his eventual run for Town While many understand the creation of Last Hurrah, and Valentine’s Day themes. stated that he especially en- Council. Must enjoy impromptu what the tradition entails, its in 1982. According to archives It’s one of those benchmarks, joyed the food and dancing. singing, feminist analysis, and long and storied history that from that year, the dance be- those landmarks that really In the dusk of his term as long walks on the Quinnipiac draws from traditions at both gan as a special event to ben- characterize the experience of school president, Mpilo Norris River Trail. Employment at the Choate School and Rose- efit the Choate Rosemary Hall every Choate student. It’s like ’18 reflected on the milestone Chick-fil-A highly desirable. Ideal mary Hall is less familiar. Ac- Student Council Scholarship matriculation — one of those First Hurrah represents: “I date: Gold Key tour. cording to School Archivist Fund. The event included a things that helps define the hope it will be in many ways Ms. Judy Donald, “Both First special dinner, a capella per- culture of the school.” the commencement of se- and Last Hurrah were created formances by The Whimawehs nior spring in the sense that LIZA MACKEEN-SHAPIRO (Opinions to combine the traditions of and group The Six Pack, as First Hurrah is I’ll have more time to really Editor): Feminist, Democrat, and New the Choate School and Rose- well as an auction that sold hang out and connect with Yorker seeks like-minded companion to mary Hall following the merg- events such as the “prepara- one of the major friends, and especially those discuss life’s deep questions over $8 lat- er in 1971. Festivities was the tion of special dinners or par- markers in the in the senior class. I hope a lot tés. Horn-rimmed glasses a plus. Must be major dance for the boys. It ties, dessert by the fireplace, of people come out and that knowledgeable on public policy, Trump/ was held in February or March or a tennis lesson from the course of someone’s there’s really a lot of excite- Russia collusion, and crepe cakes. Ideal and began in 1915. Meanwhile, varsity coach to the highest Choate career. ment. I’m hoping it’s fun, I’m partner will cover laptop camera with at Rosemary Hall the major bidders.” Proceeds from the hoping that a lot of people are small piece of tape. dance was called ‘The Mid’ be- event totaled $1,200. It was Mr. Jim Yanelli going to come out. I hope that cause it was a huge event held judged a success and soon be- there’s a lot of excitement and in the middle of the year.” came an annual tradition. Mr. Yanelli added, “It’s good connections.” KRISTEN ALTMAN (Features To combine The Mid and Thirty-six years later, First always fun to see kids having And to top it all off, Imran Editor): Acerbic writer seeks Festivities, students estab- Hurrah is still going strong. fun. There’s always a lot of an- Hyder ‘18, known colloquially sharp wit to analyze inner world lished First and Last Hurrah According to Mr. Yanelli, ticipation. We’ve moved away on campus as the rapping sen- over green tea. Justified misan- in the early 1980s. Last Hur- “First Hurrah is one of the from a dating component. It’s sation “Sauceboy,” summa- thropy and extensive knowledge rah was created by the class of major markers in the course welcoming to as many peo- rized his experience like this: of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1980 as a formal seniors-only of someone’s Choate career. ple as possible regardless of “First Hurrah’s pretty saucy.” a must. Potential takers, keep event. According to Mr. James It’s a celebration for juniors whether they come with a date note: in the event of mediocre Yanelli, Director of Student and seniors that marks about or a group of friends.” first date, will have no qualms Activities, “When I first came 100 days before graduation, Both fifth and sixth form- Michelle Zhuang may be reached with leaving partner on street to Choate in 1983, Last Hurrah when the seniors are start- ers echoed Mr. Yanelli’s sen- at [email protected] corner. NEVE SCOTT (Arts Editor): Sarcas- tic Wisconsinite seeks set of strong arms to carry her through senior winter. Rippling muscles and abil- SUMMER PROGRAMS TO MOVE TO CARRINGTON ity to make banana cream layer cake a bonus. Must be willing to embrace puppies, a Moleskine notebook, and a By Elizabeth Quinn ‘20 passing appreciation for the arts at all Staf Reporter times. The Summer Programs Office, which is currently JACKSON ELKINS (Sports Edi- located at Gables House on tor): Varsity heartbreaker looking Memorial Circle, is set to for sideliner to help celebrate final move to Carrington House in high-school hockey season. Ability the near future. Before mov- to pack and hold 68-oz. Midnight ing to Gables, the four faculty Blue Stainless King Thermos © with members who work at the minestrone soup preferred. Love of Summer Programs Offices country music a must. Should be were settled in the basement willing to name four children after of the old St. John building. influential American street signs When given the opportunity — Fortune, Ulrich, Carnaby, and to move to a location above Kalama — and move to the Ontario ground with an abundance countryside by age 32. of natural light at Gables House, Ms. Susan Farrell, Ms. Laura Panico, Ms. Eera NIKHIL DAVAR (Production Edi- Sharma, and Ms. Ann Votto tor): Chronically chill InDesign guru readily agreed. That move seeks brunette with Red Bull addiction took place in February of to tide him over until spring. Exten- 2009, and the upcoming sive knowledge of economics, Rubik’s move to Carrington House — Cubes, and the number of classes one at the corner of Christian and can miss before losing course credit North Elm Streets — will take preferred. place in time for the 2018- 2019 school year. HELENA YANG (Photography Not long ago, Ms. Shar- Editor): Cheerful volleyball player ma, the Director of Summer Photo by Kristen Altman/The Choate News seeks creative partner and local Programs, was approached Located at the heart of campus, Carrington House is currently unused. muse. Must wear square glasses that by some of the school ad- plus, too. Ms. Sharma added, been announced. the academic year: “We are a fog at all temperatures. Calm energy ministrators who offered “There’s an easier access for Now, during the offsea- school within a school, so we and frequent food runs a must. Carrington to the Sum- our students, parents, and son of Choate’s Summer Pro- read over 1,000 applications, mer Programs team during faculty. During the academic grams, the four staff members we enroll over 600 students, the near future. Carrington year, it’s quieter because we work tirelessly to prepare for and hire over 125 faculty. We ARIEL ZHANG (Graphics Edi- House used to hold the Col- have an office of only four the summer months. get the curriculum ready, we tor): Ex-KEC sailor seeks crewmate lege Counseling Offices, but adults who work here, but work on our student hand- to navigate the open seas. Night-owl when St. John Hall opened during the summer, we have Carrington is pretty book. I travel during the aca- tendencies and dyed hair appreci- last spring, these offices were a full office with multiple demic year to help promote ated, as well as a deep reverence for moved to the long corridor deans and deans of students much the prime some of our programs. We our Lord and Savior Doc Marten. connecting Hill House to also in the office with us.” location on campus, basically do what the admis- Must be willing to circumnavigate the new student center. Ms. There are an astounding 125 sions office does every year.” the globe at short notice. Sharma said that Carrington faculty who work for the and it’s been sitting While moving will require is “pretty much prime loca- Summer Programs during empty for a couple some adjustment to a new JON JOEI (Video Editor): World- tion on campus and it’s been the summer months. space, Ms. Votto said that renowned videographer seeks under- sitting empty for a couple of Ms. Sharma and Adminis- of months now. the team will adapt, just like the-radar companion preferably situ- months now.” trative Assistants Ms. Panico Ms. Eera Sharma it did nine years ago when it ated beneath local rock. Rote memory This new space will al- and Ms. Votto are thrilled moved from the old St. John of Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” a plus. low for the summer faculty about the upcoming move, to Gables. Partner should be versed in deception, and staff to fit comfortably, and they hope it will happen Ms. Sharma discussed the intrigue, and have the power to cancel and its central location on at a fortuitous time; howev- specifics of what goes on with Elizabeth Quinn may be reached class each year in the winter term. campus is definitely a big er, the exact date has not yet Summer Programs during at [email protected] Friday, February 16, 2018 The Choate News || Page 7 Fringe Festival

Returns winterto Gelbterm, the directors cast By Wavy Grifin ’21 the show and start rehearsing. dents complaining about the that are not too expensive but Furthermore, why has it Staf Reporter While this is a great oppor- need to constantly buy new original enough that nobody - On February 9 and 10, Cho- tunity for young writers and dresses. Rather, students jus- else would be wearing it. nize that these are just high ate’s annual Fringe Festival was directors, it does come with tify not attending events like For example, many students school events? Nobody should performed in the Gelb Theater. challenges. Kops said, “Be- First Hurrah by citing a lack recall Angela Zhao ’19’s ar- - The Fringe Festival is mostly a cause it is such a difficult topic of fashion inspiration. rival to 3/4 freshman year in etitions or underdressed stu- collection of short plays, but it and I have a lot of opinions, I Maybe this reasoning jeans and heels. Many others dents, because feeling comfort- also includes comedy acts and had a hard time getting start- could be defended if stu- choose to go the same route, able in what you’re wearing is music. It is almost an entirely ed, and then as soon as I did, I dents remembered what their choosing to wear joke outfits what truly matters. If a student student written, directed, and couldn’t stop.” friends wore to every occa- instead of spending an unnec- decides that he or she doesn’t performed show. This year it Rogers said, “The hardest sion, but the truth is that after essary amount of money on a want to put as much effort into was, once again, full of hilari- part about directing has been a couple of weeks, few individ- new one. the time constraint. I feel like uals will recall what you wore. People fear wearing things comfortable with that decision, ous and powerful performanc- By there are always small details Jeanne Malle ’19 As a matter a fact, hardly any that are out of their comfort then why should it be an issue? es that left the audience on the Columnist edge of their seats. I want to add, because each of my friends remember what zones, scared of what others The Choate student body time I watch the actors, I think I wore to Holiday Ball fresh- would think, and scared that adores all of the traditions The creative process starts Last week, I was both sad of something new I want to see man year, or even what I wore they would stick out too much. and events given to us, yet with students writing short and surprised when I heard them try. But, unfortunately, to it this year! What students we should cut ourselves some plays, poetry, comedy, or that a majority of my friends we don’t have unlimited time.” don’t forget, however, is when to say that dressing up in chic slack when it comes to what we whatever they want to be per- were unsure whether or not Though this is a very hard an outfit is worn twice. This clothing is special and fun, it wear to them. formed. Lily Kops ’18 wrote a they would attend First Hur- process, it is also a engaging pushes people to put exces- is also O.K. to forget to buy the play for Fringe called Princess rah. I couldn’t imagine why and rewarding one. “We got sive amounts of time and en- perfect dress and have to im- Club, about women who work people would skip this event. Jeanne Malle may be reached at going on character develop- ergy into finding pretty things provise at the last minute. at the Magic Kingdom in Dis- As someone who enjoys get- [email protected] ment,” Rogers said. “That was neyland as princesses. During ting dressed with my friends probably my favorite part of their breaks they hang out in for any high-school tradition the process, since the charac- tunnels under the Magic King- or party, I was disappointed ters in the play are so fun and dom, smoke marijuana, and to hear that the primary rea- unique.” This is a culmina- discuss sexual assault. son girls decided not to go to tion of a lot of hard work for Kops talked about what in- First Hurrah was fashion. Af- many Choate students. Rogers spired this play, “I read an ar- ter putting some thought into added, “I am very excited to ticle by a girl who worked at the it, however, I understood why see the performances. There is Magic Kingdom, and she talked outfit choices might worry nothing more fun than getting about how stressful it was, how certain students. to sit in the audience and not you had to put up with creepy It’s rather difficult to only watch my work, but also dads and uncles touching you, stay perfectly fashionable the actors’ work, come alive.” and not react to it.” The top- throughout all formal occa- Graysen Airth ’18 was in ics in this play are very fitting sions of one’s Choate career. the audience on Friday night for all of the recent news about If each a girl attended every and had great reviews of the sexual harassment. Kops said, dance possible during her show. When asked about what “I went back and added a bit Choate career, she would go could be improved upon, Airth more about sexual assault, be- to four Convocations, four said, “I just wish there was cause of the #Metoo movement Holiday Balls, two 3/4s, 2 more!” and all of that news lately.” First Hurrahs, 2 Garden Par- Airth added that this year Once Kops had her play select- ties, one Last Hurrah, and was even better than the past, ed to be a part of Fringe, she three graduations while not “They worked in even more discussed it with the assigned graduating, and one gradua- student work in this year. I re- student director. However, tion while graduating. Even ally loved Amy Hagan-Brown’s since she was not involved in though this totals up to 20 stand up act.” the production, she was just as events, girls are still expected The acts themselves left curious to see the performance to attend every dance or event people laughing and crying, as the rest of the student body. wearing something original but by far the most powerful Another key contributor to and, more important, new. part of the evening was some- Fringe was Austen Rogers ’18, Even thought I counted all the thing more than that. Airth the student director for a short major events up, when you said, “For me, the most power- play called The Last Burrito, include smaller events like ful part of Fringe was not one written by Ben Wendel ’17. As special program, I calculated the director, Rogers’ role is show, but the fact the students that every female student is take what the playwright gave and students that have gradu- expected to purchase around her and make it into a show. ated wrote the plays and have 24 outfits throughout her Before the winter term, the such power and say in what four years here. For a lot of directors get the scripts, dis- happens here.” us, it has become normal for cuss the scripts with the writ- us to ask our parents to buy ers, and start to make a plan. Wavy Grifin may be reached at all of these clothes. Because Photo courtesy of Choate Rosemary Hall Then, at the beginning of the [email protected] of this, I hardly ever hear stu- Students in the Class of 2017 convened at the St. John Hall to take photos before heading to Last Hurrah.

Senior Priority in Casting? Choate Says No KenOn February 20,Burns Ken Burns, one of theTo world’s Visit most influential Choate documentary filmmakers, only time Ginder-Delventhal also been numerous underclass- By Sasha Bocek ’19 will visit Choate and deliver this year’s Ambassador S. Davis Phillips ’61 Family Lecture. A panel Staf Reporter says seniority influences her of Choate students will interview Mr. Burns on the PMAC stage, as part of an evening special decision is when two students than their upperclassmen coun- program. A question-and-answer session will follow the discussion. Additionally, Mr. Burns will Age and seniority play a with the same qualifications terparts. Even if a student is in speak with students in the Lanphier Center’s Elman Auditorium during A and B blocks that after- big part on Choate’s campus. are in different grades. Typi- Arts Concentration, they are not noon, and the faculty of the HPRSS department and invited students will have dinner with him As a result, underclassmen cally, she gives the role to the guaranteed any lead or role; it’s in the Sally Hart Lodge. are often excluded from hold- older student. Otherwise, Ms. ing certain positions of greater Ginder-Delventhal said, “The Will Raccio ’18, a seasoned responsibility, such as School way casting works isn’t myste- performer at Choate, echoed President, prefect, and Assess- rious, I cast the person who is both Ms. Ginder-Delventhal and ment Team member. Many right for the role.” According to Flamm’s views. “I feel as though people seem to think that these Ms. Ginder-Delventhal, casting in casting a show at Choate, who- same practices of seniority also is a matter of talent, hard work, apply to the casting of theatre and appropriate fit. will be cast regardless of age,” he productions. This is because said. “At the same time, I do feel seniors who have participated The way casting works that seniority plays a role. In Blue in the program for several con- isn’t mysterious. Stockings, a couple of the major secutive years often appear male characters are played by more likely to be awarded the I cast the person who freshmen and sophomores. Even part than a freshman who has is right for the role. though there were several seniors just arrived to campus. who auditioned, those who were Ms. Tracy Ginder-Delven- Ms. Tracy Ginder-Delventhal best for the roles were cast despite thal, the head of Choate’s The- being under formers.” Raccio atre Department and the direc- This year, Ms. Ginder-Delven- also recalled that in Anne Frank, tor of Blue Stockings (which thal cast Will Flamm ’21 as one staged in 2016, a fourth former opened last night), weighed in of the male leads in Blue Stock- played Anne. on the topic. Ms. Ginder-Del- ings. When asked, Flamm didn’t Siri Palreddy ’20 and Wavy venthal began by stating that think that age is a deciding fac- casting for every play is differ- tor in many things on the Choate members of the theatre scene at ent and what the director brings campus and in the community, Choate, look at the matter a little to the work is one of the biggest including the plays and theatre differently. Palreddy said, “se- factors. She added that she has showings. He also mentioned he no “hard rule” for the way she is not the only freshman to have most of the time, but there are conducts her casting. For the recent success in the casting pro- also really good reasons for that. most part, Ginder-Delventhal cess. The spring musical will also Seniors usually have the most act- says she looks for the student star a freshman in a leading role. ing experience and skill needed. that best fits the character. The In fact, in the past, there have The seniors who get the leading roles are most often those who are very passionate about acting and have done a lot of plays. There is a seniority thing going on, but it’s for a good reason.” for seniors often being cast is be- Photo courtesy of Tauck cause of the hard work they’ve put into the program and the relation- ships they may have developed with directors. Most students involved in Choate’s theater program agree that age has little effect on cast- ing decisions. If anything, when age comes into consideration, it is only for fair reason and to break a stalemate in the cast- ing process.

Sasha Bocek may be Photo courtesy of Ross Mortensen reached at Kate Newhouse ’18 amazes audience in the fall play, The Illusion. [email protected] The Choate News Vol. CXI • No. 11 SPORTS Friday, February 16, 2018

FIELD SPORTS VS. ACADEMICS: STRUGGLES OF CHOATE ATHLETES By Dan Brockett ’19 15-30 minutes before practice. REPORT Associate Editor Some people arrive even earlier to the rink if they have to tape their For students at Choate man- sticks or deal with other equip- Saturday Games aging all of their commitments ment issues. is hard enough, but for athletes There are 7 basketball teams playing winter sports it gets even including intramural basket- harder. There is a limited num- ball, but there are only 2 courts, Boys’ Basketball (15-3) ber of indoor facilities for athletes so again teams are going to have beats Green Farms, 62-38 to practice on, so teams have to practice at inconvenient times. practice at unusual times. There With a similar problem to the are 4 hockey teams on campus hockey teams the basketball teams and only one rink, so teams could have practice at different times start practice as early as 3:50 or depending on the day. Intramural end as late as 9:00. Having a prac- basketball takes the later practices tice start at 3:50 is about the best on non-game days, so the basket- case scenario for a team as they ball teams don’t have to practice Boys’ Hockey (5-13-1) can be done earlier and do their as late as the hockey teams do they homework during study hours, but still have an inconvenient sched- falls to Exeter, 1-4 sometimes practice happens dur- ule. These practice times don’t ing study hours and players have include the team meetings and to do homework at other times. watching of film that some teams There are mixed feelings do before or after practice. That

about the varying practice times takes up even more time because it Photo courtesy of Ross Mortensen at the rink. Regarding the practice is time that the athletes aren’t do- The life of a student-athlete at Choate has numerous demands. times Boys’ Varsity Hockey player ing their work. ing homework during free periods work so you can be rested for your tial improvements Gorman said, Chance Gorman ’18 said, “I usually and being focused and efficient practices and games.” “I personally think the athletic As long as I know what Girls’ Hockey (3-10-1) know what days we have late prac- becomes even more important Obviously the current system tice and earlier practices. It’s not days we practice later during the winter term. Wrestling is not preferable for athletes or I think the only thing that could falls to Loomis, 0-4 as challenging as it seems to get it’s easy to get work has practice right after classes, coaches, who don’t return to their make them better would be if each work done while dealing with the which is probably the best time for homes from practices until after day’s practice was the same time. schedule. As long as I know what done and to still be practices for any sport. However, 9:00. The obvious solution to these That way there would never be any days we practice later it’s easy to very committed to those practices tend to be grueling problems is to invest in more ath- questions, and students could get get work done and to still be very hockey. and the work in the sport doesn’t letic facilities; however, that seems into a groove that would be easy to committed to hockey.” Chance Gorman ’18 end in the wrestling room, as the impractical and unrealistic. Hotch- maneuver.” It seems that all ath- Despite Gorman’s sentiments, wrestlers have to watch their food kiss’ athletic center with two rinks, letes can do is deal with the athletic some players do not feel the same There is only one swimming and drink intake to manage their several basketball courts, a pool, system the way it is. The best that as they feel it is harder to do home- team with one swimming pool, weight for matches. a large number of squash courts, the athletes can do is work hard Wrestling (9-4) work during the afternoon than it but there are a lot of swimmers on Choate already puts a lot of and a wrestling room cost about in practice and then stay focused 6th of 12 is during study hours at night. The the team, and they tend to have stress on its students, but during that $1 billion, which seems like a huge when they have to work on their study conditions are very differ- long and difficult practices leav- winter term that stress becomes even price. Shortening practices doesn’t homework. ent, as during study hours people ing them tired before they even greater because of the crazy athletic seem to be the solution either be- While the system works for are more focused on getting work start their homework. Practice schedules. Boys’ Varsity Hockey some, there is no easy solution to Wednesday Games done, while in the afternoon peo- times can vary, but they regularly player Trent Schwab ’18 commented, enough time to practice together, solving the dilemma of student- ple are more likely to be distracted start right after classes. There and shortening practices isn’t fair athletes, but acknowledging there because the work isn’t due soon. are 6 squash teams that need to two, espcially when you’re in one of to either the athletes or the coaches. is a problem is a start. For hockey players getting dressed share the courts for practice and your main seasons.” He added, “You There doesn’t seem to be a bet- for practice takes time, so they matches, so scheduling can be just have to work around your sched- ter system than the one currently Dan Brockett may be reached at Boys’ Basketball (16-3) have to be down to the rink at least hectic and complicated. Complet- in place. When asked about poten- [email protected] beats Salisbury, 57-48 Boys’ JV Hockey Reclaim The Grim Sam Gallo ’19 Eclipses 1,000 Points By CiCi Curran ’20 Gallo reached 1,000 points Reporter Girls’ Basketball (15-5) Academy, adding to their excel- beats Hotchkiss, 66-47 The 1,000 point club is one of lent campaign. Choate’s season is the most exclusive in high school far from over, and Gallo has some basketball. Choate’s very own high hopes for the team. She stat- Sam Gallo ’19, a member of Girls ed, “My goal for our team is not Varsity Basketball, became one of just to win games, but to grow as the select few high school athletes a whole. Winning games is only to push themselves to the limit by half the challenge, but there are earning it in her junior year. many other stepping stones along While 1,000 points is a huge the way to becoming a successful Boys’ Hockey (5-14-1) accomplishment, Gallo started team, especially in the postseason. falls to Avon, 1-4 In the end, my ultimate goal for us her recreational league. She loved

Photo by Lauren Canna/The Choate News the game and continued to play Boys’ JV Hockey Co-Captains John Burt ’18 and Ian Merrick ’18 with the Grim Cup. through high school, beginning Mr. Davidson commented on Gal- her career at Mercy High School lo’s work ethic, stating, “She works By George McCabe ’20 Last year, Loomis won the in Middletown, CT. At Mercy, she hard, listens to criticism, plays Reporter Taft. John Burt ’18 and Ian Mer- was part of another very strong big, plays smart, leads by exam- Choate and received the trophy, so rick ’18, the only player left on the team that had several title runs. ple, and has hit some key shots for A few weeks ago, Choate’s JV heading into this year’s game, Cho- team coached by Dr. Gardner, are When comparing the two teams, Girls’ Hockey (4-10-1) hockey team beat Loomis Chaffee. ate desperately wanted revenge. In experienced senior captains who Gallo recalls: “Both teams for the the foul line.” Being a captain as beats Berkshire, 6-1 However, this game wasn’t just like the beginning of the game, both have led the team’s younger play- a junior indicates her teammates any other game for the two hockey hockey teams played evenly. Cho- ers. Additionally, goalies James practice was intense with the respect of her hard work. With a teams. The two teams faced off Dunne ’20 and Charlie Tait ’21 main goal of bettering ourselves. balance of younger and older tal- against each other in the annual quick to answer with a goal of its have been a reliable duo in the The main differences really come ent, Gallo hopes to keep the team Grim Cup, whose history goes back own. The second period was simi- net as they have only let in one from the league we played in. strong in coming years. a few years. goal or less in six of their games. There were no shot clocks and the As far as Gallo’s personal A few years ago, longtime Boys scored again, but Loomis respond- When asked about how Cho- games were played with quarters.” goals, 1,000 points was just the JV Hockey coach at Loomis, Mr. ed with another goal. However, ate boys JV hockey has played During her sophomore year beginning. “My goal in basketball Jim “Grim” Wilson, announced - this year, Merrick said, “We are at Mercy, Gallo decided to apply going forward is to push myself Girls’ Squash (9-4) his retirement. Since Mr. Wil- ate dominated. During a span of a young team, but a lot of the to Choate. Gallo commented on to become the best player I can beats Hopkins, 7-0 son was retiring, former boys JV young players have not had a her decision, “I ended up coming possibly be. I would love to play hockey coach at Choate, Dr. Ben- goals, including a goal from junior hard time adjusting from eighth- to Choate for the community and college basketball, but whatever jamin Gardner, created the Grim forward Dan Brockett ’19. Then, grade travel teams to high school the opportunities the school has comes out of my hard work, will Cup. Dr. Gardner established the Austin Propper ’19 capped off the hockey.” to offer. The moment I stepped be a reward in itself.” Gallo also cup to commemorate both his ri- third period with an empty-net Mr. Minneman also ex- onto the campus, I knew this was valry and friendship with Mr. Wil- goal, icing the game that ultimately pressed positivity about how where I wanted to be.” basketball has had on her life. son and the JV hockey program - the season is going. The boys Once she arrived at Choate, “Basketball has helped me to at Loomis. However, Dr.Gardner vor. After coaching the team to a have developed some impres- Gallo was a game changer. While grow as a person and to develop never created a standard trophy massive victory, Head Coach Mr. sive chemistry together. On that the Choate Girls Varsity Basket- a hard work ethic on and off the Boys’ Swimming (3-4) for the game;instead, he wrote the Jesse Minneman said, “At the end topic, he stated, “We’ve got a vibe ball program has always been court. Nothing but positives have beats Loomis, 97-89 words “Grim Cup” on an orange of the day we got some solid goal- in the locker room and on the strong, it had been a few years come out of basketball being a tending, and we showed that we since Choate had made it to the part of my life.” role and is super supportive of championship. Prior to Gallo Gallo will continue to be a trophy of the Grim Cup. In addi- the offensive end. A lot of different whoever’s on the ice.” coming, Choate went 14-5, but force for Choate Basketball for the tion, when Dr. Gardner retired a guys contributed, both in scoring Choate Boys’ JV hockey didn’t go anywhere in the playoffs. remainder of her career and will few years ago, his name was add- and defensively, which is always looks to carry its momentum continue her strong work ethic ev- ed to the trophy as an honor to his great to see.” from the Grim Cup into their erywhere she goes. With the 1,000 role in the rivalry. Although the In addition to an important point mark passed, there’s no Girls’ Swimming (6-2) former JV hockey coaches are not win over Loomis, Choate’s JV fantastic season on a high note. was noted, with Mr. Jim Davidson knowing where she will go next. beats Loomis, 106-84 currently coaching, they live near hockey team has had an impres- saying, “Her work ethic and hustle each other in New Hampshire and sive season. They hold an eight- are some of her strongest attri- George McCabe may be reached CiCi Curran may be reached at keep in touch. three record with wins against at [email protected] butes — in practice and in games.” [email protected]