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Clapp inspires seniors to find meaning in the simple things by Dylan Borruso ‘15 put those things to good use.” community. He was the Form Five According to Mr. Clapp, the master, the equivalent to a Form In commencement exer- most important lessons to come Dean today, for seven years and cises this morning, math teacher from high school come from friends, an advisor to students of the Upper Jonathan Clapp urged the Class of experience, and community. School throughout his time at KO. 2014 to find wisdom and profound Mr. Clapp, a graduate He has also coached ideas in the simple things in life. of Stanford University, began several sports, including foot- The seniors chose Mr. teaching at KO in 1984, after ball, baseball, softball, thirds Clapp, who is retiring this June deciding that he needed a job to basketball, and volleyball. after 30 years of teaching at KO, help support his two children. Mr. Clapp also was involved to be their graduation speaker. Previously he had worked with the in and even founded several “I don’t have any wisdom State of Connecticut, but had left extracurricular organizations. or advice that is original,” Mr. it to spend time with his children. Mr. Clapp founded the commu- Clapp said in an interview before In his speech, Mr. Clapp nity service program at KO and his speech. “Everything has been drew on his experience from was in charge of it for some time. said and done before, but I can nearly every area of KO. He has He also was the faculty show examples of finding these taught nearly every math course, advisor for the math team while things.” He stated that he hoped excluding statistics. He also taught it existed. He spent time as a to keep his speech light-hearted. a year of a sophomore English member of the band too, and Mr. Clapp said he class and two English electives has run the blood drive and would urge the seniors to in film. At one time he was the Student Government at times. remembertheir time at KO. teacher for a computer applications In writing his speech, Mr. Veteran teacher Jon Clapp delivered the commencement address this morning. “[They should remember] course. He is also the department Clapp said he drew from some the Baird Symposium speakers a chance to play with the Hart- the relationships they estab- chair for Upper School math. of his most notable life expe- every year has inspired him. ford Symphony Orchestra during lished with people,” he said. In addition to his experi- riences both in and outside of One of his most memo- his time with the school’s band. “Most of them will forget most ence as an academic leader, Mr. KO, which included meeting rable experiences was hiking But despite these exciting of the facts they memorized, Clapp has also acquired a wealth his wife, former KO English the Appalachian Trail during a experiences, Mr. Clapp said walking but they can remember their of knowledge from his time as teacher Kathy Lynch, at KO in sabbatical. “It was a life-affirming into class every day remains the experiences and talents and can a coach and as a part of the KO 1999. He also said that hearing experience,” he said.He also had highlight of his career at KO. Seniors Line, Wiseman win top awards Seniors Keenan Line The Williams Memorial E. Rockwell ’39 in memory Upper School for excellence in awarded to a member of the and Sam Wiseman won the Prize for Mathematics, given of his classmate, Thomas R. English prose – Allie Stanton. Sixth Form who has excelled school’s top citizenship awards in memory of W. O. Williams Critchfield, to the student The Brendan Gill ’32 in formal debate and has served at Tuesday’s Prize Assembly. and in the name of F.I. Catlin who has performed outstand- Writer of Promise Award, in the Forensic Union with partic- Keenan won The Gold Seal, ’43 and R.J. Catlin ’43, is ingly in science – A. J. Greene. memory of the renowned writer ular loyalty, enthusiasm and the highest citizenship award the given for excellence in math- The Rensselaer Medal is and essayist, Brendan C. Gill dedication – Sophie Kruger. school can bestow, given to a girl ematics to a student in the Upper presented by Rensselaer Poly- ’32, is given by the Gill family The Conklin Prize, endowed in the Sixth Form for outstanding School – Benjamin Waldman. technic Institute to the Fifth to the Upper School student who in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William qualities of character. Sam won The Competitive Mathe- Form student most compe- has shown the most interest and P. Conklin, is given to a student The Primus Medal, presented matics Prize is given by the Math- tent in mathematics and promise in developing his or her for excellence in United States by Edith Greenough Lewis and ematics Association of America, science – Robert Scappaticci. writing craft – Anya Delventhal. history – Sophia Harrison. the highest citizenship award the Society of Actuaries, and The Goodman Banks The Stewart Prize for Public The William Ainsworth the school can bestow, given to Mu Alpha Theta, to a student English Prize is given to a student in Speaking is given by P.R. Stewart Greene Memorial Prize, given that boy in the Sixth Form who in Upper School for excellence the Upper School for excellence in ’32 to a student in the Upper by his three sons, is given to has contributed most during the on competitive tests – Ahmad the field of English – Keenan Line. School who is judged to be the best that member of the Fifth or past year to the life of the school. Chughtai and Keenan Line. The Terwilliger Prize, given public speaker – John Chatigny. Sixth Form who has shown the Awards received by The Critchfield Prize for in the name of R.C. Terwilliger The Forensic Union Award other students are as follows: Science is given by Horace ’33, is given to a student in the for Distinguished Service is Continued on page 8 What’s Inside this Issue: NEWS SPORTS OPINIONS ARTS FEATURES Appellate Court Softball, Beware Coffeehouse Senior holds session girls tennis win of the proves to be ‘prom’posals at KO championships junior slide? ‘epic’ proliferate page 7 pages 27, 28 page 6 page 12 page 16 FRIDAY FRIDAY 2 May 23, 2014 News Editorials May 23, 2014 3 Amidst palm trees, candles, seniors enjoy prom at Marriott by Sophia Harrison The meal was more formal where everyone sat down and ate at The senior class gath- the same time. The staff brought out ered on the green to capture a salad first and then the main dish the girls in their beautiful prom “It was a lot more formal dresses and the boys in their tux. and structured compared to junior This year senior prom prom,” said senior Grace Jarmoc. was held at the Marriott hotel on There was also a smoothie Sunday May 18. The senior class bar, with the option of straw- originally voted on prom being berry banana or pina coolada. held at a castle but unfortunately “It was nice to have it would have been too expensive. another option,” said Three coach buses shut- senior Griffin Maloney. tled all the dates to Farm- As well as the smoothie ington at around 7 p.m. bar, there was also a candy bar, Unfortunately, the students with lollipops, pixie sticks, weren’t allowed to enter the jolly ranchers, Hershey’s, and venue until 8 p.m., so they had to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. wait around for almost an hour. “They were the best “While we were waiting they lollipops I’ve ever had,” provided drinks and appetizers, said junior Olivia Whirty. Seniors pose on the Senior Green during the photo-taking session before the prom. Photo courtesy of Allie Kyff ’14. while people just mingled and hung The venue was decorated booth, which were really popular. as soon as the music got better, than that the music was pretty out,” said junior Addie Waskowitz. with crystal palm trees on the “I was kind of disappointed more and more people got up. easy to dance to,” said Sharrieff. For dinner they offered table, lit with candles. There because the drawing didn’t “He played a lot of EDM Overall the prom was three different options: chicken, were also black and red balloons really look like me,” said Addie. music which isn’t exactly my a success. “It was a lot better beef, or a vegetarian portion. The scattered throughout the room “The photo booth was a really favorite and eventually just gave than I expected it to be. It was vegetarian was risotto, asparagus, to make it more KO themed. nice touch, but it was a little compli- me a headache,” said Olivia. nice for the grade to be able and sautéed onions and squash. There were different cated to work,” said Sharrieff. “The music was pretty to get together one more time “The meal was pretty activities set up to entertain Olivia said the DJ got better good this time compared to before graduation,” said Grace. good for the most part,” everyone. There was a char- as the night went on. At first, not junior prom. He had crazy 80s said junior Sharrieff Grice. acter drawing as well as a photo many people were dancing but for about a half hour but other Jennifer Egan picked for 2014-15 Symposium by Jen Shook ‘15 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner The Pulitzer Prize Board “A Visit From the Goon Squad.” called “A Visit From the Goon Next year, Pulitzer Prize- Ms. Egan has also been chosen as Squad,” “An inventive investiga- winning novelist Jennifer Egan editor of the annual “Best Amer- tion of growing up and growing will be KO’s 32nd Warren Baird ican Short Stories” anthology. old in the digital age, displaying English Symposium author. Next year’s Symposium a big-hearted curiosity about Like past Symposium teacher, English Department Chair cultural change at warp speed.” authors, such as John Updike Ron Monroe, said he choose Ms. Another of Ms. Egan’s and Jonathan Safran Foer, Ms. Egan for her knack for telling a novels, “The Invisible Circus,” Egan’s work will be read and good story and experimental style. was turned into a 2001 film studied by KO students throughout For example, “A Visit starring Cameron Diaz and the fall, given special atten- From the Goon Squad” includes a Christopher Eccleston. tion by the Senior Symposium chapter that is written in entirely In addition to her writing class that will solely study her in PowerPoint format. The book’s style, Mr. Monroe said he was work. In early December, Ms. 13 chapters are interconnected by also happy to having a female Egan will visit the school and plot and character but the point of writer as the Symposium author, meet with the Senior Sympo- view, style, and manner of telling noting that there have been very sium class to discuss her work. differ from chapter to chapter, few women authors in the past. “I Ms. Egan so far has written making “A Visit From the Goon look forward to teaching the course four novels and one collection of Squad” an unclassifiable melding and learning a lot more about her short stories, including the 2011 of a novel and a short story. and her writing,” said Mr. Monroe. Jennifer Egan will visit next year. Photo by Pieter M. Van Hattem • Vistalux Richards-Rachlin is third in WALKS contest by Noah Stanton ‘17 exploring different aspects of the said that another important part reviewed anonymously, the KO sion portion was mainly about Constitution, and two finalists are of being the WALKS host is history faculty vote on which two the Supreme Court, and that Junior Shira Richards- selected from each school to repre- choosing an overall topic for the students they believe should repre- Judge Solomon took great Rachlin won third place in the sent them at the celebratory meal. essays to address. “We looked for sent the school. Then, the guest initiative in involving each of 52nd annual WALKS Foundation This year, Shira and junior Katie our topic the year before,” she judge reads the essays of each of the the kids. “It was interesting Constitution Essay Contest. Her Smith were the finalists from KO. said. “We had met about it last 10 finalists and scores them indi- because he pointed our discus- award was announced on Tuesday, As the dinner host, KO spring, so we were very prepared.” vidually, revealing his or her final sion in a certain way,” she said. April 29, in a dinner hosted handled many responsibilities Dr. Serow also said that decision at the end of the dinner. Dr. Serow agreed. “He by KO in the school cafeteria. regarding the contest, including the theme has to have consti- The evening’s schedule actually led a discussion in which The WALKS Foundation, the job of handpicking a notable tutional elements as well as consisted of a welcome recep- every kid said something,” she organized in 1956, comprises judge to read over and score judicial development in the tion in the Fryer Lobby, followed said. “He encouraged all of them.” five independent private schools the students’ essays. This year, court, so that the essays can be by the dinner itself in the KO Shira said the dinner itself of Hartford County: Westmin- Judge Elliot N. Solomon, deputy truly complex and involved. cafeteria. Then came the presen- was buffet-style, and included foods ster, Avon Old Farms, Loomis chief court administrator for The topic for 2014, titled tation of awards to finalists by such as pasta, chicken, fish and Chaffee, Kingswood Oxford, and the State of Connecticut and “Who Is an American, and Who Head of School Dennis Bisgaard, salad, with Oreo cake for dessert. Suffield Academy, all of which the husband of Upper School Decides?” examined immigration an introduction of the judge, Dr. Serow said that one of annually rotate to host the dinner. Librarian Nancy Solomon, was based on aspects of the U.S. Consti- who then shared his critiques her favorite parts of the night, In the Constitutional Essay selected to judge the papers. tution, such as the 14th Amend- and remarks on the essays, and however, was when the head of Contest, junior history students US History Department ment, the Alien and Sedition finally a political discussion another WALKS school said that from each of these five WALKS Chair Ann Serow, one of the Acts, and the status of minorities. led by Judge Solomon himself. it had been the best Constitu- schools compose research papers main coordinators of this event, After every junior paper is Katie said that the discus- tional Essay Contest dinner yet. FRIDAY FRIDAY 2 May 23, 2014 News Editorials May 23, 2014 3 The editorials below represent the collective opin- ion of the members of the KO News A Wyvern’s Tale Editorial Board: Max Bash, Jen Shook, Lina Volin, Dylan Borruso, Jack Beckerman, Benjamin Wald- There’s more man, Kate Betts, Emily Lowit and Reilly Callahan. to driving Field Day: not a by Max Bash ‘15 than left turns Countless times I’ve driven through be more considerate. No text is worth the jungle that is the KO parking lot only the life of an innocent individual. to find some fine intellectual typing away Texting while driving is becoming an at their phone while driving. Every day I increasingly larger issue, not only here at flop after all never cease to be amused by these people, KO, but all over the country. Very few places Let’s be honest here. We weren’t school-wide dodgeball would certainly who race around without a care in the world. have been free of these tragedies. expecting a whole lot from Field Day. alleviate any listlessness or boredom. For some odd reason people believe Bright young minds are Call us a bunch of cynics, but activi- Field Day’s biggest distractor they possess the skills of racing legends such wasted over nothing and laws are ties meant to bolster school spirit have was definitely the disorganization. We as the famous (infamous?) Ricky Bobby. To becoming increasingly strict, reflecting been flops of epic proportions in the understand it’s difficult to coordinate their dismay, this is not the case whatsoever. the severity of the issue at hand. past. Why would four hours of red-and- 360 students, all running (or walking) Most people who venture through the rather So far KO has been lucky to not fall black, ra-ra-ra Field Day be any different? around to different stations in mildly scary KO parking lot usually have the driving victim to a fatal accident due to texting while However, we on the KO News are (read: extremely) unbalanced (read: hand- skills of a 3-year-old steering a Barbie jeep. driving, but that can change at a moment’s pleased to report that Field Day was not a picked) teams. No one seemed to know These are the people who think notice and people should be way more careful. flop of epic proportions. It had elements of where they were supposed to be and were nothing can ever happen to them and one It would be a true shame to that school spirit that Ms. Cabot and SGA frequently lost throughout the afternoon. day they will be surprised when that isn’t see that people don’t become aware have been pushing for a long time, culmi- We also advocate for more diverse the case. The reality is that accidents can about this chronic problem until they Seniors pose on the Senior Green during the photo-taking session before the prom. Photo courtesy of Allie Kyff ’14. nating in a massive tug-of-war tournament stations, particularly for students who happen at any time; no one is immune. are faced with the consequences. where the school spirit was contagious. might not want to be involved in physical Every day countless people, espe- Every life is precious, and I implore This was definitely the most activities. A little trivia corner wouldn’t cially teenagers, become the victims every single person who drives at KO successful attempt in recent years to have done any harm. For those not of texting and driving. Even those not to text and drive. It’s utterly prepos- achieve school spirit and thus an impres- athletically inclined, Field Day certainly who follow the law are punished by terous and just downright ridiculous. sive feat, considering the pep rally in seemed to cater solely to those who enjoy the actions of reckless individuals. What would you do if someone Roberts last October was a rather unfortu- brutal crab walks and three-legged races. KO students are usually quite you knew died because of this? What nate occurence. Lancaster and York compe- Another issue was the fact that many intellectually motivated, so I’m very would you do if you caused someone tition was ferociously fierce (especially track kids weren’t there; planning next surprised to see them stupidly texting to die doing this? There’s simply no Lancaster, oops, subjective journalism). year should take into account any games. while driving, risking their lives and the other feeling than regret and remorse. Everyone was there for tug- After all, the more the merrier, right? lives of everyone else on the road as well. The fact that people text and drive of-war, screaming at the top of their Unfortunately, most students (we’ll Texting while driving is on the level to this day, fully aware of the risks at lungs in a wave of red-or-black pride. include ourselves) approached Field Day with of driving under the influence and is highly hand, still to this day absolutely mind So yes, when the whole school was an alarmingly pessimistic attitude. Expecta- irresponsible. It’s extremely selfish to risk boggles me. Students in AP classes are together, KO’s often flagging school tions were about as low as seniors’ motiva- the lives of others. There is no text that could even the ones that can be found driving spirit was flying high, but the individual tion. This might have been improved if SGA possibly be important enough to risk lives. carelessly at top speeds, texting away. It stations were more of a half-mast event. had tried to pump people up starting about Patience is a virtue and many doesn’t take much to not text and drive. More group events would go a a week ago. Maybe if we had known there people lack it. People can’t wait the five It’s your duty as a mature long way to ensure Field Day success. was a shiny, silver trophy to win, we would minutes on their ride home to read a and responsible driver on the road The school spirit apparent in those have gone in with a bit more determination. text from an acquaintance saying “k.” to keep yourself and others safe. events can’t be incited by the individual, Finally, our No. 1 tip for It’s ridiculous, and people should Don’t text and drive. It’s that simple. five-minute events. Adding events like next year? Bring gardening gloves. Embrace the ch-ch-ch-changes Things at KO are going to change next from this year. It’s doubtful that anyone We already know you’re mad that the new schedule is going to be year, and we at the KO News know that not at this point genuinely believes that an that X periods will disappear and as miserable, then it’s going to be, not everyone is happy about it. We know because administrator is going to have a sudden well as one lunch period. We’re disap- because it is, but because if you look you’ve told us. Loudly. Multiple times. change of mind and reverse a year’s pointed too, but complaining about for faults you’re going to find them. The schedule and sports requirement worth of planning and hard work to go it isn’t going to change anything. On the other hand, if you go into next changes have sparked petitions, calling back to the much-adored old schedule. Whether you go into next year year brimming with positivity, hoping that parents, and a somewhat disconcerting Yet, despite the fact that with a positive or negative attitude isn’t the changes will be for the better, then the number of ad hominem attacks. Yet, despite complaining about the schedule is clearly going to change how the schedule runs worst case scenario that can happen is that everyone’s complaints (and we know we’re not going to change anything, a lot of or how many sports you have to play. you’re sort of disappointed. You never know, not completely innocent of it), KO has decided students have dragged on complaining. What’s done is done. At this you could even be pleasantly surprised. to go ahead and implement these changes. To these students, the KO News point, all that’s left for you to decide To quote the sage John Lennon: At this point, it’s pretty set in stone would like to make a request: Please, is how you’re going to deal with it. “All we are saying is to give peace that next year is going to be very different please, (pretty please) staaahhhhp. If you go into next year expecting (the new schedule) a chance.”

KO News Editors 2014 – 2015

Editor-in-Chief Max Bash

Managing Editor Photography Editor Managing Editor for News, Sports and Claire Halloran for Features, Arts Investigative Journalism and Opinions Jen Shook Associate Photography Lina Volin Editors Lydia Bailey News Editor Sports Editor Investigative Features Editor Arts Editor Opinions Editor Lexi Banasiewicz Dylan Borruso Jack Beckerman Journalism Editor Kate Betts Emily Lowit Reilly Callahan Benjamin Waldman Technical Editor Associate News Editors Associate Sports Editors Dhruv Sheth Associate Features Associate Arts Editors Associate Opinions Sophia Harrison Corinne Florian Editors Aly Brown Editor Online Editors Cartoonists Noah Stanton Kelly Maloney Isabel Kaufman Gwyneth McDonald Sasha Bash Kate Betts Anya Delventhal Dan Miller Mackenzie McDonald Dhruv Sheth Sarah Zahidi FRIDAY FRIDAY 4 May 23, 2014 Opinions Opinions May 23, 2014 5 Remember #BringBackOurGirls by Sasha Bash ’17 in a statement that “they are slaves year of high school. The school was In February, Boko Haram We should all be very and I will sell them because I originally closed for four weeks shot and killed about 30 boys, grateful for our opportunities About 235 schoolgirls are have the market to sell them.” prior to the attack because of the while they were sleeping in and safety. We are very lucky missing and have been kidnapped This group, Boko Haram, deteriorating security. However, student dormitories in the to be able to attend school and in northeastern Nigeria where the takes its name from a phrase multiple schools had been called northern state of Yobe. They also receive a great education. When militant group Boko Haram, an meaning “western education is in to take the final physics exams. shot 20 students and teachers we come to school every day, Islamic jihadist and Takfiri terrorist sinful.” Since 2009 they have It’s very heart wrenching from the same school in July. we need not worry about safety. organization, rules with impunity. been terrorizing Nigeria, with and unfortunate that these innocent These horrific attacks are However, many chil- On April 15, these girls the intent to establish an Islamic girls, who were merely endeav- not just restricted to schools; Boko dren around the world struggle were taken in the middle of the state, governed by the mili- oring to receive a quality educa- Haram also bombed a bus in the with not only receiving a decent night in the town of Chibok from tants version of sharia law. They tion, were kidnapped and caught capital of Abuja, which killed more education, but also studying their school dormitories, where also aim to keep children, espe- in the crossfire of war between than 75 people in the deadliest and living in safe environments. they were preparing to take final cially girls, from their education. Islamic radicals and moderates. terrorist attack in the city’s history. Worried family and exams. The Boko Haram group The kidnapped girls The Boko Haram views a Boko Haram has killed supporters have blamed took the girls by truck after are being forced to convert modern education as an affront thousands of people since 2009 the government for not evading the security guards. to Islam and are being sold to their beliefs. To make matters and has caused a humanitarian doing enough to find them. Boko Haram’s leader for about $12 into marriage. worse, though this recent inci- crisis, causing almost 30,000 Using the hashtag #Bring- released a video claiming respon- These schoolgirls are 16-18 dent has been the most publi- people to flee their homes, BackOurGirls their cries have sibility for the kidnapping, saying years old and finishing their last cized, it was not the first. according to Human Rights Watch. spread worldwide on social media.

Tell ‘em why you mad!

Because people are fools. - Dan Miller ‘15

Because MacK MCD hasn’t been in school for the past week. - Gwyneth McDonald ’16

Because I’m senior sliding. I’m a junior. - Reilly Callahan ’15

Because peanut butter has yet to make a comeback - Shiza Abbas ’14

Because only seniors get the Monday off after prom even though not only seniors go to prom - Denizhan Kara ’15

Because Christina Yang left Grey’s Anatomy - Nina Pennoyer ’17

Because I’m 100 pages behind in English reading - Jen Shook ’15

Because 290 words - Jack Beckerman ’15 FRIDAY FRIDAY 4 May 23, 2014 Opinions Opinions May 23, 2014 5 Overheard around KO

“Megatron came to me in a dream and said, ‘Worship me!’” - from Seaverns

“It’s like Kuwait but it’s not a country... It’s a fruit.”- from Roberts

“I haven’t done any homework since 2048.” - from CT

“One time I dreamt of a snowman whis- pering ‘help me’ in Elmo’s voice.” - from CT

Cartoon by Sarah Zaidi ’15 We’ll miss you, adieu, Ad adieu by the 2015 KO News Squad (Reilly, Max, Jack, Lina, Dan and Jen)

Well it’s time to say goodbye. It’s time to spread your wings and fly. You’ve been our captains, our leaders, our friends. But now it’s all come to an end. You gave us advice about classes and sports, Our teammates, our idols, our dependable cohorts. Thank you for laughing and smiling and paving the way, For the advice and support that brighten our day. We had good times and bad times and everything in between Now it’s our turn to walk on the Green. Whenever we stepped off the path, You brought us back, you hath. Even when teachers seemed like tyrants, You reminded us to stay vibrant. You guys are avid, and it’s been a time. We hope you enjoyed our little rhyme. And remember: “You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So . . . get on your way!”

(Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s “Oh! The Places You’ll Go”)

We’re going to miss you! FRIDAY FRIDAY 6 May 23, 2014 Opinions News May 23, 2014 7 Stressful AP rules It’s the slide by Reilly Callahan ’15 That’s not practical. So, I’d period, should we be in dress code by Reilly Callahan ’15 plummeting entire letter grades, have to stay on campus or nearby in class for the last half of it? But but an A- is edging into a B+. Hooray! The school year so that I can make it to sports even if we have lunch fifth, are we If you aren’t familiar with I’m exhausted, but I need has come to an end for seniors, after school. But the trouble is allowed to be out of dress code? senior slide, that’s probably to push through. And it’s not and Advanced Placement exams that if I’m on campus, I have to If we aren’t allowed, a good thing. For the seniors, just me. Many other juniors have ended for everyone else. be in class. If I’m in class, I’d be then we have to go off campus. work basically ends with the are feeling the same way, espe- Through their nature alone, expected to have homework done Blueback Square restaurants first semester. These grades will cially with APs out of the way. AP exams are extremely stressful. and to be prepared for assessments. can get expensive, especially be sent to colleges, so they are After finishing my three However, the rules surrounding See the issue here? if you have more than one AP, important, but after that, assess- AP exams, I thought I’d be done. them, specifically regarding dress Now I have to worry about like many students who take ments aren’t as crucial. With not I thought that I wouldn’t have code, make stress levels soar. not only my three-plus hour exam, Advanced Placement courses do. much value to them, the seniors any work in those three classes, If you don’t know the but also about my other tests. Stress AP Exams always end tend to slack off on their studies. that I’d only have three other rules, I’ll fill you in: If you have is further heightened when I have to or begin during lucnh periods. These lax days have classes with homework and tests. an exam, you can dress down. be in dress code for class.Typically Morning exams tend to conclude been coined as symptoms of That’s not exactly the case. Seems nice, right? But if you’re I spend about 30 minutes picking between fourth and fifth the “senior slide. But juniors, Actually, it’s not at all. Only on campus, you must be in dress out and changing into a dress- periods, while afternoon exams sophomores and freshmen are one of my classes is enjoying code and in classes. OK, now that’s code appropriate outfit complete begin in the middle of fifth. not so lucky. They must stay a slide, AP Latin. Currently, a bit annoying, but I suppose it’s with accessories and shoes. So what exactly are the strong for the last 100 meters we are watching movies and fair. But, here’s the punch – you But on dress-down days, boundaries? How long are we of the race. Especially juniors, planning a trip to Laser Quest. are not exempt from sports. I spend about five minutes allowed to remain on campus whose end-of-the-year grades But my other two APs are That really draws the line. throwing on the nearest sweat- before receiving a deten- are often seen as the keystones going strong, with nightly reading Sure, if you are a West Hart- shirt and sneakers. This is nearly tion? It’d be much simpler to of their college applications. and continuing tests. AP English ford resident and can drive half an hour of extra sleep or last- eliminate this rule completely. As a junior, I know even has an end of the year exam! yourself home or get picked up minute cramming that I’m losing. I understand that being how important these grades I am fully aware that I between your exam and school, But not only does this out of dress code in classes are. It has been drilled into have work to do. I know that then it’s really not a big deal. cause issues in the morning, but might be seen as unfair to other my head many times by these grades are important. And But a large portion of in the afternoon as well, specifi- students and possibly distracting. parents, teachers, and peers. I know that in less than a month, KO’s students are commuters, cally around lunchtime. After I understand that exams But for some reason, I’m it’ll be over, and I can sleep for like me. I live about half an my AP US History exam last shouldn’t prevent students from having trouble keeping up with three months straight if I want to. hour away. So that’s an hour Wednesday, many of my friends attending games and matches. my work as well. I was about I think all the juniors would commute for me to drive myself were afraid to go to the cafeteria. But the combination of dress 100 pages behind in my last agree with me that it’s just a lot home and back to school for The exam ended at noon, code, having to attend classes, English book for the majority of of work. We are tired, and we are sports, if only I had a license. 30 minutes before the end of and having to go to sports causes the time my class worked with it. sleeping instead of working. I’ve But for my mom to drive fifth period and of the day, and complications and piles stress I’ve given up on doing APUSH given up. It’s junior year, and to pick me up, bring me home, many students were worried to on an already stressful day. readings. I don’t even attempt I’m adopting a senior’s schedule. then back to KO and back home, eat food while not in dress code. If one of these – any one chemistry homework anymore. I know it’s terrible, but I’m that’s two hours. Two whole Are we even allowed to eat – was eliminated, AP week And it’s definitely reflecting done. The year is pretty much hours sitting in a car. lunch? What if we have class fifth would be much less stressful. in my grades. No, they aren’t over. Final stretch, here we go. FRIDAY FRIDAY 6 May 23, 2014 Opinions News May 23, 2014 7 Memorial service held May 4 KO remembers Patricia Rosoff by Dylan Borruso ‘15 former KO Director of the Upper shows were assembled by Neil School Laura Hansen, Mariah Rosoff, Mrs. Rosoff’s husband. A memorial service for Klaneski Reisner ’00 who has The event, which lasted Patricia Rosoff was held on taken over as the AP Art History about two hours, was a celebra- Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. This gath- teacher, English teacher David Hild tion of all aspects of Mrs. Roso- ering of friends and family was a ’80, History Department Chair Ann ff’s life and her achievements. time to celebrate Mrs. Rosoff’s Serow, history teacher Rob Kyff, The speakers all touched on a life and achievements as an artist. and Andrea Miller-Keller, a curator different element of her life, The memorial included a number at the Wadsworth Atheneum. ranging from her art to her writing of speakers and performances. The performances included to her attempts as a field hockey Over 600 people a piece by Kingswood Oxford’s coach at Kingswood Oxford. attended the event, completely orchestra, a song by members of After the event, there was filling the Roberts Theater. the chorus, a piano piece by senior a brief gathering where people There were a total of nine Sam Wiseman, and the finale who attended could sign the speakers at the event alongside six from this year’s winter musical, guest book and have some time performances of music and slide- “The Drowsy Chaperone.” to talk. The overwhelming atten- shows. The speakers were Head There were also two dance of this event serves to of School Dennis Bisgaard, Mrs. slideshows commemorating illustrate how many people Mrs. Rosoff’s niece Stacy Cristo ’92, Mrs. Rosoff’s life and her Colleague and former student David Hild remembers Mrs. Rosoff. Rosoff touched in her life and former KO teacher Lud Baldwin, work as an artist. Both slide- Photo by Lydia Bailey, how much she will be missed.

‘Oye, Oye’: Appellate Court is in session in KO’s Roberts Theater by Joe Ravalese ‘15 “I thought it “You have the right to remain was really fasci- silent, everything you say or do will be used against you...as a flotation nating.” device.” If the reference wasn’t apparent, the quote is from Will – Meg Kennedy Ferrell’s character, Allen Gamble, in the film “The Other Guys” as he said. “It also illustrated, to he misreads the famous Miranda me, at least, how being a good Rights when making an arrest. speaker makes all the differ- Just as in “The Other Guys,” ence in those kinds of things.” the issue of Miranda Rights Non-law class students, surfaced during one of the two cases such as junior Dan Miller, said brought to light in the Connect- that they found fascination in the icut Appellate Court, which took No photographs were allowed during the court session, so the KO News had to get creative to obtain an image of the assembly as well. “I thought it was place in KO’s Roberts Theater proceedings. The solution was this sketch by senior Hope Kim. interesting,” he said, “but it was during a recent 3X assembly. Ms. Savin said that her witnessed lawyers’ arguments and offered a unique perspec- definitely a lot different from the History teacher Stacey law students took real initia- judges’ questions in an actual tive into the inner workings of shows on TV and what I expected.” Savin, who teaches Law and the tive in getting the school Appellate Court case. The first lawyers, judges, and courts. The assembly definitely Legal System, spearheaded the excited about the court session. case involved the issue of whether Junior Meg Kennedy, a provided a unique experience that preparation of this program with “Mr. Bisgaard asked me a police officer’s statement to a student in Ms. Savin’s law class, KO has not seen before. Though her law class, and provided an to get the most out of the argu- murder suspect (“You know we’ve said that she found interest in it may have lacked some of the instrumental role in informing ment by briefing faculty and been working on this case”) consti- the assembly. “I thought it was thrill and excitement of certain students about the assembly. the law class about what was tuted interrogating him without really fascinating,” she said. “In TV shows such as “Law and “They approached us,” going to happen,” she said. “The giving him his Miranda Rights. my opinion, the defense lawyer Order” or “Judge Judy,” hosting she said. “One of the Appel- students of the law class really A different case, presented in the first trial was a bit weaker, an authentic Appellate Court in late court judges is connected took the ball and ran with it by during fourth period, regarded but I found it really interesting.” Roberts Theater proved to be to KO as a former parent teaching the advisee groups.” the legality of a warrantless Senior Warren Hadley, also a fascinating and eye-opening and came to [Head of School During the 3X assembly, search and seizure in a drug case. in the law class, agreed. “I thought opportunity for the KO commu- Dennis] Bisgaard, and thought which was attended by the entire Overall, this assembly it was good to get a chance to see nity to witness the inner workings it would be a great opportunity.” Upper School, students and faculty was one-of-a-kind and certainly how the judicial system works,” of our judicial system firsthand. The summery return of Camp KO by Mark Sheehan ‘16 sion, tennis, volleyball, digital the camp chef, said Mrs. Shea. that the camp is great idea and has of promise. “[There is] a good music, and theater improvisation. Mrs. Shea also said that a very broad appeal. “It’s great that deal of potential for Camp KO to Mrs. Shea said that the camp the Camp KO experience is there are such a wide range of things expand into many other areas of KO will continue to places an emphasis on health and very personal, and the staff is that kids can sign up for,” he said. interest and disciplines,” he said. offer a variety of activities for wellnesswith daily stretching constantly making changes to Visual arts teacher Greg Senior Andrew Peterson students enrolled in its day camp and conditioning sessions. better the camp experience. Scranton, who will run digital helped out with Camp KO’s soccer program, Camp KO, this summer. Camp KO will operate for Last year, 129 campers photography and coding courses program last summer and found Director of Summer five weeks this summer from attended the camp, and 184 this year at the camp, agreed. it to be an enjoyable experience. Programs and Facility Rentals Monday, June 16, to Friday, August students have already signed “I think it’s a great initiative… “It was pretty fun to coach Sheri Shea said that the camp 1, offering a wide variety of one- up to attend this summer. The that particularly highlights some of the kids,” he said. provides a supportive and safe week courses as well as two-week camp employs about 16 staff some of the strengths of KO,” Andrew added that he believes environment where students robotics and a cappella camps. members each week, including he said. “It’s a nice introduction Camp KO has a lot of potential sign up for classes in which In addition to classes KO faculty members and coaches. to what life at KO feels like.” because of its variety of programs. they engage in various athletic, that students can sign up for, History teacher Andy Creative arts teacher Teachers and students academic, and artistic activities. the program includes a weekly Krugman, who taught tennis at Wayne Pierce, who will continue involved with Camp KO agreed Some of these activities motivational speaker as well as Camp KO last year and will do so teaching digital music this year, that the program has a great deal of include coding, language immer- education on healthy eating from again this coming summer, said said that the camp shows a lot promise and a bright future ahead. FRIDAY FRIDAY 8 May 23,25, 20142012 ArtsNews NewsArts May 23,25, 20142012 9 Students honored at Prize Assembly Continued from page 1. The Eli Udolf Art Award is swood-Oxford from 1972-92, to an outstanding academic record that member of the Sixth Form given by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard the eighth grade student who has while exhibiting qualities of lead- who has developed and displayed greatest interest in international Udolf in memory of his father, shown the most growth in the ership and service in the school the qualities of courage and and current affairs –Shiza Abbas, Mr. Eli Udolf, to that student field of math – Olivia Cowherd. community – Lydia Bailey. perseverance – Sophie Kruger. Tom Fischer and Griffin Maloney. in the Sixth Form whose port- The Arlene Lipton Award is The University of Penn- The Turhan Michael Ergin The Abraham Kopplemann folio of work demonstrates given in memory of Arlene Lipton sylvania Book Award is given Award is given to that member of Prize, endowed by Mr. Kopple- creativity approaching profes- by her husband Michael, son Jona- to a member of the Fifth the Senior Class who combines mann, is given to that student sional caliber – Hope Kim. than ’88 and daughter Suzanne ’93, Form who has demonstrated an enthusiasm for athletics and who has demonstrated interest The C. Francis Beatty, is awarded to a student entering academic excellence and inno- the performing arts or visual arts in and awareness of the funda- Jr. Photography Award is given Form 3 from Form 2 whose service vative involvement in extracur- with a sincere love of people and mental principles of democratic to a student for excellence in to others in the Kingswood- ricular activities – Jen Shook. a friendly, outgoing nature – Collin government – Connor Keenan, photography during the current Oxford community and beyond The St. Lawrence University Brantner and Samantha Pinkes. William Martin, Helena Roland. school year – Naomi Letourneau. to the larger community exempli- Book Award is given to a member of The Tyler C. Tingley Award The Wyper Prize, endowed The Robert A. Lazear Award fies Mrs. Lipton’s extraordinary Form 5 who has displayed a signif- is given to that member of the in the name of James Wyper Jr. is given to a senior girl who by legacy of service – Colin Regan. icant commitment to community Senior Class who, in addition to ’36 and John Wyper ’38, is given her example and dedication has The Anounshjka Mead service – Shira Richards-Rachlin. excelling in academics, has, by dint to an Upper School student for contributed the most to Kingswood- Writing Award is given to that The Smith College Book of his/her selflessness and dedica- excellence in Latin – Cole Adams. Oxford athletics – Meghan Geier. student who has contributed Award is given to a woman tion, embodied the Kingswood- The Bissell Prize, endowed The William R. MacDonald most to the literary life of the member of the Fifth Form in recog- Oxford goal of “caring beyond by Mr. Richard M. Bissell, Jr., is Prize is given by the Class of Middle School – Phoebe Taylor. nition of academic distinction. This self” and has helped other members given to a student in the Upper 1962 in honor of William R. The Middle School Achieve- excellence may be for outstanding of the community to flourish School who has excelled in the MacDonald, faculty member from ment Award is given to that achievement in English and/ and grow – Lauren Schoenadel. study of French – Lydia Bailey. 1931 to 1962, and is awarded to student who has demonstrated or distinction in the liberal arts The Stewart Lindsay Jr. The Ernest W. Smith Prize that member of the graduating the most personal and academic and/or special performance Award is awarded to a student in for Spanish, endowed by Ernest W. class who has proved himself an growth during his or her Middle in fine arts – Reilly Callahan. the Upper School who demon- Smith, Jr., is given to a student in outstanding athlete and who best School career – Holly Lombardi. Trinity Club of Hartford strates the same qualities of schol- the Upper School who has excelled exemplifies diligence in prac- The Annual Alumni Char- Prize is given to a member of arship, leadership, and thoughtful- in the study of Spanish – Hope Kim. tice, sportsmanship, and spirit acter Awards are given by the the Fifth Form who has devel- ness that Mr. Lindsay embodies The Chinese Language and of competition – Reid Collins. Kingswood-Oxford Alumni oped and practiced a true during his career at Kingswood- Culture Prize is given to the Upper The Senior Award is Association to a girl and boy in interest in the principles of good Oxford as a teacher, coach and School student who, during his or awarded to a three-sport athlete the Second Form for their lead- government – Joe Ravalese. administrator – Allie Stanton. her time at Kingswood Oxford, who demonstrated a positive ership, maturity, citizenship and The Wellesley Club of Hart- The Katherine Long Day has excelled in the study of attitude, outstanding sports- concern for the welfare of the ford Prize is given to a woman Award is given in memory of Chinese, both by demonstrating manship and dedication to school – Will Appleton, Mait- member of the Fifth Form who Katherine Long Day ’28 to that academic strength in the Chinese team effort – Shiza Abbas. land Bailey and Emma Smith. has demonstrated intellectual girl in the Fifth Form who, in language and by embracing the The Herman Paul Kopple- The First Year Award is given curiosity and excellence in schol- the judgment of the Head of culture of China – Allie Stanton. mann Award is given to that to a Middle School student who in arship and who exemplifies the School and Faculty, has displayed The Mixed Chorus Award member of the newspaper staff who his or her first year at Kingswood- Wellesly motto, “non ministrari, exceptional qualities of char- is given to a student in the Upper has outstanding promise in the art of Oxford has shown strong academic sed ministrare,” (not to be served, acter and integrity – Lina Volin. School for outstanding service to the communication – Maddie Pazzani. achievement and has displayed but to serve”) – Areesha Irfan. The Jonathan Downs Mixed Chorus – Rachel Yirigian. The Annnon J. Ahl Award responsibility, maturity, coopera- The Yale Club of Hartford Prize, endowed by the friends of The Kingswood Oxford is given in memory of Aanon J. tion and loyalty – Skylar Barron. Prize is given to a member of the Jonathan Downs, is given to the Band Award presented to the Ahl, Class of 1993, to a member The Brandeis University Fifth Form in recognition of scho- boy of the Fifth Form who has instrumentalist who has demon- of Form 4 whose enthusiasm, Book Award for social action lastic achievement, leadership, contributed most to the class in strated outstanding musician- curiosity and passion for learning and civic engagement is given to effective teamwork and organi- helpfulness, good fellowship, ship, leadership, and depend- inspired his or her classmates a member of the Fifth Form who zational abilities – Katie Smith. and humor – Jack Beckerman. ability as a member of the concert and teachers – Ben Sullivan. has demonstrated academic excel- The Richard C. Buckley The Dux Prize is awarded and jazz band. –Keenan Line. The Andrew Blodgett Award lent and a commitment to commu- Award is given in memory of to the student in the senior class The Jazz Award is presented is given in memory of Andrew nity service – Claire Halloran. Richard C. Buckley, Class of with the highest academic average to the instrumentalist who has Blodgett III of the Class of 1958 The Brown University 1980, to the senior who possess for the year – Allie Stanton. demonstrated outstanding musi- to the student in the Fourth Form Associated Alumni Award is qualities of loyalty, good humor, The Robert B. Swain cianship, leadership and depend- who possesses qualities of help- given to that member of the courage and the ability to III Memorial Award honors ability as a member of the jazz fulness, friendliness and good Fifth Form who combines a accept both success and defeat a distinguished younger band – Victor Rosas-Granda. citizenship – Gwyneth McDonald. high degree of ability in English gracefully – Maddie Pazzani. teacher – Will Gilyard. The National School The Class of 1988 Award, expression with outstanding The Robert A. Falk Prize, The Charles W. Collins Orchestra Award, given to a endowed by that class in their personal qualities – Cole Adams. given in memory of Robert Falk Award is presented to a K-O student for outstanding dedication, Third Form year, is given to The Cornell Club of Greater ’80, is awarded to the Sixth Form faculty member for excellence service and musical contributions that student of the Third Form Hartford Book Award is given to student who has excelled in jour- in teaching – Travis Rains. to the orchestra – Sam Wiseman. who possesses qualities of a member of the Fifth Form who nalism and has been an active The Joseph and Jo-anne The Music Award is friendliness, helpfulness, and has shown an interest in extra- participant in the competitive Alissi Coaching Award honors given to a boy in the Upper good citizenship – Alex Cahill. curricular activities and school or sports program at the school – that returning coach who best School for his outstanding The Graham Anthony, community projects – Max Bash. Grace Jarmoc and Mary Lessard. exemplifies Joseph and Jo-anne musical ability – Sam Wiseman Jr. Prize is given in memory of The Dartmouth Club Book The Nelson P. Farquhar Alissi’s outstanding contributions The Jane Hamilton Fisk Graham Anthony, Jr. ’39, to the Award is given to a member of Award, presented by the commu- to Kingswood-Oxford, especially Award is given to a girl in the Upper outstanding student in the Fourth the Fifth Form in recognition of nity government, is given that that their sportsmanship, profes- School for her outstanding ability Form – Mick Hains, Jack Wolf. outstanding academic and lead- member of the Sixth Form who sionalism, enthusiasm, dedica- or interest in music or musical The First Year Award is ership qualities, coupled with has given outstanding service to tion and the positive impact they organizations – Samantha Pinkes. given by Mr. Nathaniel Saltonsall imagination, concern for others, the community – Claudia Udolf. had on every athlete and student The Edith and Saul II to that Upper School student and loyalty to school, family The Class of 1958 Prize, they encountered – Clay Miles. Shulansky Performing Arts who, during the first full year at and friends – Grace Gentile. given in memory of Richard At assemblies earlier in the Award is given to that member of Kingswood-Oxford, has shown The Fairfield University B. Bulkeley III, is given to that month, The Gwendolyn Brooks the Fifth Form judged to be the strong academic achievement Book Award is given to that member member of the Sixth Form who Poetry Prizes, initiated and most accomplished performer by and has displayed responsibility, of the Fifth Form who combines possesses qualities of modesty, supported by the 1993 English the arts faculty – Grace Gentile. maturity, cooperation and loyalty special sensitivity and seriousness reliability, and integrity – Symposium guest writer, Gwen- The William A. Greene – Kelly Carucci and Dan Melody. in scholarship with commitment Hope Kim and Jack Sullivan. dolyn Brooks, were awarded . Memorial Prize for Dramatics The Jeffrey Bittner Prize and achievement in community The Merritt Prize, estab- They honor three Middle is given to that student in the is given in memory of Jeffrey affairs or athletics – Melissa Lord. lished by Mr. Joseph Merritt in the School and three Upper School Sixth Form who has contrib- Bittner ’92 by Middlebury The Harvard-Radcliffe names of Robert P. Merritt ’29 and students whose poems have been uted most to the Dramatic College, where he was a member Club of Northern Connecticut Philip J. Merritt ’33, is given to that judged the best in a school-wide Society – Sam Wiseman. of the Class of 1996, to an excep- Prize is given to that member of member of the Sixth Form who best contest – Thomas Fisher for “Bird- The Technical Theater tional student in the sophomore the Fifth Form who combines exemplifies the results of the King- speak”; Cole Adams for “eczema”; Award is given to a member of class who possess a strong sense excellence in scholarship with swood-Oxford education – Elijah Noah Stanton for “Jumbled the graduating class who has of self, determination and self- significant achievement in other Langston and Rachel Yirigian. Compilation”; Ethan Levinbook demonstrated talent, dedication, lessness – Lexi Banasiewicz. fields – Julianne DeAngelo. The Fortiter Prize, founded for “Untitled, #8”; Jenna Mick and a thirst for knowledge in the The Gretchen Bauver Award The Mt. Holyoke Club Book by Mr. Francis Goodwin Smith in for “People Are Not Poetry”; support of the performing arts is given in honor of Gretchen Award is given to a member of the names of three sons, all gradu- Luka Mrvic “The Village.” – Allie Stanton, Mike Sequino. Bauver, math teacher at King- the Fifth Form who has produced ates of the school, is presented to FRIDAY FRIDAY 8 May 23,25, 20142012 ArtsNews NewsArts May 23,25, 20142012 9 All of KO celebrates field day by Noah Stanton ‘17 up into 15 sub-teams consisting the other hand, lasted the entire be, and how the competitions was presented to history teacher of multiple members from each school day of Friday, May 9 in will be scored, said Ms. Repp. Andrew Carr’s grey sub-team. The Middle School field day Upper School form, with Lancaster a friendly competition between Ms. Repp also said that she Additionally, Ms. Repp said on Friday, May 9 and the Upper students dressed in red and York the traditional black, red, orange, and Coordinator of Vocal Music that a traditional game played School field day on Friday, May students dressed in black. These and grey teams. At the end of Marcos Carreras chose the team by all of the teams combined 16, while very different in weather, sub-teams rotated through activi- the day, the black team went names six years ago in honor of was significantly changed this activities, and teams, gave both ties in the hockey rink, Soby Gym, home with the first place prize KO’s founding schools. “The year. “We had a new game in the groups of students a relaxing break and Hewitt Gym, and then met up for the first time in three years. Kingswood colors are red and afternoon—we normally play from the end-of-school stress. to participate in all-school tug- Director of the Middle black,” she said, “but the Oxford capture-the-flag, but we played a Upper School field day, of-war. Lancaster freshmen were School Jane Repp said that the colors are orange and grey.” game called King Pin,” she said. the first one in history, featured pitted against York freshmen, annual Middle School field day Bright, sunny weather This alteration made it much the traditional rivalry between the Lancaster sophomores against has been such a huge success in allowed for the field day activi- more fair so that any team, even two teams, Lancaster and York, York sophomores, and so on. the past because it is arranged ties to be played outside, and like the one in last place, could have in a series of fun, indoor games. “It was a lot of fun,” said entirely by the students. “One of with the Upper School field day, a chance to win, said Ms. Repp. The events took place after a half junior Jen Shook. “SGA worked the things that I love about our each team was split into sub-teams, Though some students were day of school, the rainy weather hard on it and it showed.” field day is that is started with which rotated through stations reluctant to cut out capture-the- dashing any hopes of bringing the At the end the day, Upper student government six years of relay races and fun games flag, Ms. Repp said that she thinks event outdoors. After two hours School Speaker senior Jake Leshem ago,” she said, “and the kids during the first half of the day. King Pin was largely a success. of relay races, flag tag, hula- presented the winning team of always organize the whole thing.” Though each year’s field Overall, Ms. Repp said hoop competitions, three-legged Lancaster with a silver trophy, Middle School student day is arranged similarly to the that the Middle School field races, limbo contests, and a final, which will be engraved with the government spends most of one before it, Ms. Repp said that day turned out great this year. all-school tug-of-war, Lancaster victor’s name after every field day the second half of the year 2014 brought about some new “The weather was perfect, there was declared the overall victor. as a new Upper School tradition. deciding what activities will be changes, such as the all-new was great sportsmanship, and Each team was divided Middle School field day, on played, what the schedule will sportsmanship award, which everybody had fun,” she said.

Middle Schoolers participating in field day line up for a picture. Photo by Lexi Banasiewicz ‘16 Lancaster celebrates their win at Upper School field day. Photo by Lexi Banasiewicz ‘16 Latin students win awards by Jen Shook ‘15 of the roughly 5,800 Connecticut students who took the NLE, 34 In February, 54 Latin students percent were awarded prizes. underwent a grueling 45-minute In comparison, 72 percent test of Latin stamina and skill. of KO students who took the The National Latin Exam NLE were awarded prizes. is administered yearly by the Among the Gold Medal American Classical League and winners was junior Cole Adams, National Junior Classic League who additionally was presented across seven levels, ranging from the Maureen O’ Donnell Award. Introduction to Latin to Latin VI. This award is given to students This year, Classics Deart- who win four consecutive Gold ment Chair Travis Rains announced Medals on increasing levels of that 31 Upper School students and the NLE. Cole was also presented six Middle School students won with an Oxford Classical awards across four levels of exams. Dictionary for his achievement. “I was very pleased “Earning four gold medals with the results,” said Mr. on an exam that we don’t really Rains. “It was one of our better study for or prep for speaks to how results in the last five years.” well Cole knows this language,” Eight students across the said Mr. Rains. “Especially, this Ad levels won Gold Medal Summa year, on the most difficult exams, Cum Laude, the highest honor winning a gold is really special. achievable on the National Latin “I think it really speaks Exam. Twelve students won Silver to the caliber of students we Medal Maxima Cum Laude, 14 have at this school, especially won Magna Cum Laude, and in this Latin program,” said Mr. five won Cum Laude. Eighty Rains. “Our students should percent of KO students who took feel like they measure up and the exam tested above average. far surpass students from other Nationally, over 100,000 schools taking this exam.” Latin students took the exam. Out FRIDAY FRIDAY 10 May 23, 2014 News Arts May 23, 2014 11 Destinations for the Class of 2014

Shiza Abbas Boston University Jake Leshem Northwestern University Benjamin Akerele University of Connecticut Mary Lessard University of Notre Dame Sanaya Bankwalla University of Connecticut Naomi Letourneau Union College Michael Barry Skidmore College Keenan Line Brown University Gregory Boyes Furman University Matthew Luther Fordham University Collin Brantner Macalester College Taylor Lynn James Madison University Taryn Braz Providence College Griffin Maloney The George Washington University Haley Cassidy University of Connecticut Abigail Mancinelli Texas A&M University Tucker Charette Boston College Spencer Martin Clarkson University John Chatigny Connecticut College William Martin Tufts University Dante Cioffi Union College John McGuire Kent School Elana Colangelo The Ohio State University Cameron Miles Dickinson College W. Reid Collins Dickinson College Sarah Neary Elon University Mary Colliton Villanova University Rachel Paley Northeastern University Fenton Deskus Western New England University Abhilash Panthagani University of Connecticut Rachel Dietz University of New England Molly Papermaster Boston University Tyler DiFrancesco Nazareth College Madeline Pazzani New York University Jacqueline Dufour St. Lawrence University Sophie Pennoyer Colgate University Daniel Dunham Lehigh University Andrew Peterson Connecticut College Catherine Eatherton The George Washington University Max Petrie Bates College Thomas Fischer Wesleyan University Samantha Pinkes Northeastern University Peter Fisher New York University Alayna Putterman Fordham University Catherine Flaherty Sarah Lawrence College Shravya Rao Boston University Megan Geier Salve Regina University Helena Roland Union College Katherine Gianni Boston University Victor Rosas-Granda Elmira College Sarah Gianni Providence College Nicole Roth Northeastern University Samuel Goddard Colorado College Kevin Ruffee The University of Tampa Natalie Goldstein Syracuse University Peter Rusconi High Point University Amber Greene Pennsylvania State University Pedro Sainz de Baranda University of Miami Anderson Jayce Greene Boston University Gage Sanders The University of Tampa Matthew Gutermann University of Maryland, College Park Lauren Schoenadel Babson College Warren Hadley Purdue University Michael Sequino The George Washington University Patrick Hallisey Boston College Neil Sonalkar University of Iowa Caitlin Hettrick University of Connecticut Alexandra Stanton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Grace Jarmoc Boston College John Stepensky Fordham University Owen Jarmoc Providence College John Sullivan University of Connecticut Aashish Jaswal Union College Campbell Taylor Dickinson College Jessica Joyce High Point University Matthew Trevethan Central Connecticut State University Caroline Kaufman Lehigh University Claudia Udolf Tufts University Connor Keenan University of Connecticut Virginia Villa University of Southern California Taylor Kennedy Williams College Emma Waldman Skidmore College Hope Kim Wellesley College Thomas Wilson University of Southern California Sophia Kruger University of Pennsylvania Samuel Wiseman Carleton College Mahathi Kumar University of Connecticut Natasha Wolman Cornell University Allison Kyff Connecticut College Rachel Yirigian Hamilton College-NY Nicholas Lange Marist College Mia Zilahy Skidmore College Elijah Langston Amherst College

FRIDAY FRIDAY 10 May 23, 2014 News Arts May 23, 2014 11 Professional artists in the (print)making by Aly Brown ’15 April 19. The show, in its second technique that demands the artist was nice to be picked,” she said. abstract piece. She then merged year, was juried by Catherine layer colors,” Mrs. Nicholson said. Brittany submitted three her strong observational skills ​In the beginning weeks Malloy who is the CEO of the “It is a laborious process and there pieces, a black-and-white lino- with her new found ability to play of April, freshman Meredith Greater Hartford Arts Council. is no room for mistakes. It is such leum cut of her hand, a mixed with marks to create a expressive Ferris and sophomore Brittany Meredith and Brittany a complex process that most high media abstract piece that included and visually successful drypoint. Schwartz showed prints at The both participated in the Print- school students don’t attempt.” both printmaking and drawing Brittany said that, although Fisher Gallery located at the making 1 class at KO in the fall, Mrs. Nicholson said she skills, and a two-colored drypoint the pieces were hard to do, they Farmington Valley Arts Center. these two girls were asked by was impressed with Meredith’s of a reclining nude. All three were also fun to make. “Mrs. The show titled, “Aspiring creative arts teacher Katherine piece, noting that it was well pieces were included in the show. Nicholson chose my pieces to Young Artists” was founded to Nicholson to submit their work. drawn and well composed. “Brittany is a strong submit while we were critiquing showcase all types of art forms She said that she believed that Meredith said that it was draftsman,” Mrs. Nicholson everyone in the class’ work,” said from local high school students their work merited inclusion in easy to do the sketch, but it was said. “The fact that she was able Brittany. She also said that she and give them the opportunity the jurying process of this show. tedious to carve out. But she said to draw her hand and transfer it was surprised that her pieces were to experience the process of Inspired by the song, “What it was worth it in the end. She to the linoleum carving without picked but she was still excited. entering into the juried exhibition. Does the Fox Say?” by Ylvis, Mere- said that she submitted this piece losing any detail was impressive.” Both girls said that they The opening reception was dith Ferris submitted a reduction because Mrs. Nicholson told her Brittany used layered colors would like to take more art classes on Saturday, April 5 with the linoleum cut of a fox. “Creating to. “It was a surprise. I didn’t and textures intuitively and subtly in their next few years at KO. exhibition lasting until Saturday, a reduction cut is a sophisticated really think it was that good so it to create a poetic mood for her Summer Wyvern fire lights up the stage Playlist by Emily Lowit ’15 write a piece, he didn't know what to times during the writing process. with the final performance. write about. “Some trumpet player “He came down and talked about “Wyvern fire went really well, This year Andrew Boysen, yelled out ‘It should be named KO band and listened and solicited and it was a good way to end by Claire, assistant professor in the music wyvern fire,’” he said. “That idea ideas,” said Mr. Millen. “Origi- the concert,” said Mr. Millen. “It department at the Univer- stuck with me. The band voted and nally he wanted to write a song made for a good evening. It is not Aly and Jen sity of New Hampshire, wrote that's the one that they wanted.” about Sherman Alexie's writing every day that you get to work “Wyvern Fire” for the KO According to Mr. Boysen, but that idea went over like a with a living composer and have “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwas- Upper School Concert Band. “Wyvern Fire” can be described as lead balloon with the band. The him write something for you.” sa”— Vampire Weekend Band Director Todd “aggressive, percussive, angry, and idea of the Wyvern came up and Junior Lina Volin said she Millen is responsible for setting fiery.” He said, “It has that intensity it just went from there,” said Mr. enjoyed working with Mr. Boysen. “Ocean Repeating”— Wild up the band with Mr. Boysen. about it. The clarinet solo is really Millen. “He researched wyverns “I thought it was really cool that Nothing “We've known each other for high and intense. I was looking and nothing came up about them we got to commission a piece that a long time,” said Mr. Boysen. for any sounds that I imagine so he just made something up.” represented our school because he “You Know You Like It”— “We both taught high school.” a wyvern would sound like.” Dan said that he enjoyed came to speak with us and asked AlunaGeorge According to Mr. Millen, According to Mr. working on the piece with Mr. us what we wanted encapsulated in the two of them attended North- Millen, the song is very loud Boysen. “I thought it was a the song and what we thought best “California Dreamin’”— western University together back and very high energy. “It is cool thing to do and work with represented KO and the commu- The Mamas and Poppas in the 1990s. “We kept in touch, very percussive,” he said. him to put the piece together,” nity and that ‘Wyvern Fire’ repre- and I always knew that I would Junior Dan Miller said that said Dan. “It was cool that we sents the spirit here,” said Lina. “Live Forever”— Oasis want him to write for us,” said “Wyvern Fire” is a fast, loud song. were the first people to play it. “After he commissioned the Mr. Millen. “It was an oppor- “It is very in your face,” he said. However, as a stand alone song piece and we had worked on it he “West Coast”— Lana Del tune time, and we had the money Sophomore Mick Hains said I was not the biggest fan of it.” came to listen to us rehearse and that Rey to do it, so I said ‘Let’s do it.’” that the song was a very powerful Mick also said that he was interesting because he gave us The project began when piece that featured the trum- enjoyed working with Mr. advice on how he as the composer “Again and Again”— Mr. Millen asked Mr. Boysen to pets. “It is not necessarily diffi- Boysen. “It was a unique expe- thought the song should sound.” Gibbs write the piece. “I came in and cult, but all together it sounded rience and I am proud to be a Mr. Boysen praised listened to the band play and they pretty interesting,” he said. part of the band that has a KO the KO players. “They did a “URL Badman”— Lily gave me ideas,” said Mr. Boysen. Luckily, Mr. Boysen was song written for them,” he said. fantastic job and I enjoyed Allen Once Mr. Boysen decided to able to come visit the school a few Mr. Millen was pleased working with the band,” he said.

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“Made of Stone” — Remastered support. We love you! FRIDAY FRIDAY 12 May 23, 2014 Arts Arts May 23, 2014 13 New movie ‘Godzilla’ rocks audiences ‘AHH WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE’ by Emily Lowit ’15 All is normal, until every- used to call home (which is thing gets a little shaken up. Liter- the same thing that Joe just got This month, I journeyed ally. Because of an increased arrested for doing, by the way). to the movie theaters multiple irregular pattern of “seismic” After sneaking back to their times in search of a good film. activity, the plant goes into melt- house and getting files that Joe Even though there has been a down mode, and Sandra gets wanted, they are both caught and wide selection of action packed trapped on the wrong side of the taken to a huge plant that is now thrillers, I have settled upon containment door, and is killed secretly held where the power- “Godzilla” to review this month. by radiation (sorry for this tiny plant used to be, and *drum- As most of us know, spoiler but it’s the last one). roll* the huge secret that Joe Godzilla originally became famous Flash forward 15 years. had been looking for is revealed. in the film produced by Ishirō Little Ford (Aaron Taylor- Now, go and see the movie Honda in 1954 in Japan. A revo- Johnson) is now grown up and to know what else happens. lutionary monster film, “Godzilla” arrives home to his wife Elle (Eliz- Overall, “Godzilla” was triggered a whole new age of abeth Olsen) and son Sam (Carson really well done. It was thought- monster madness. Even though the Bolde) after serving in the Navy. fully made, and, even though it is monster is not very real looking, Soon after arriving home he supposed to be a scary monster “Godzilla” is still a classic. gets a call from Japan saying that movie, it is not over the top. It With this picture of the old his father has been arrested for definitely keeps you on edge, “Godzilla” in mind, I was not quite trespassing by trying to go back to and the graphics are phenom- expecting such a real-looking his old home near the power plant, enal, which makes it even better. beast when I entered the theater. which is now in a large quarantined I would definitely say, So, here is a little plot outline area. Ford hops on a flight to Japan however, that it is not for everyone. (with no major spoilers, I promise). and bails his dad out of jail. They My 10- year-old brother came with The new Godzilla film, like the go back to the Tokyo apartment. me to see, and it and I think he old, starts out in Japan. But, this Here, it is revealed that Joe has was a bit rattled. And I wouldn’t film begins on a normal day with dedicated his life to finding out have brought my mom to see a family living near a power plant. what actually caused the seismic it, but it is a really solid movie Father Joe Brody (Bryan Cranston) activity on the day his wife died. to see with friends or anyone and mother Sandra Brody (Juliette After an emotional father- who is up for an intense film. Binoche) live with their son Ford. son discussion, Joe convinces In conclusion, I would Ford leaves for school, and both Ford to venture back into the say that this movie is very parents depart for work at the plant. quarantined area that they good, and it is worth seeing. Godzilla stomps around San Francisco. (Photo from Google Images) Coffeehouse of epic proportions by Aly Brown ’15 was a big success,” said Molly. has a beautiful voice,” he said. The performances were Junior Jack Beckerman said ​The spring Epic Coffee- anything from instrumental pieces that he was proud of Crimson house debuted some new talent to rapping to poetry and more. “The 7’s performance during the Epic at KO on Friday May 9, 2014. performers were above and beyond coffeehouse. “It is really fun Senior Epic Editors-in-Chief what we expected,” said Catherine. performing in the coffeehouse this Catherine Eatherton and Claudia Some standout performers year with Crimson 7 because we Udolf organized the entire night. were sophomore Hayley Eicher, got a second chance of singing ‘Fix With​ spring-themed decora- choral and history teacher David You’ by Coldplay,” he said. “My tions around the room, it might not Baker and senior John Stepensky, freshman year it bombed during have looked like a typical coffee- and Crimson 7. “The instru- the WIAF so it was really cool to house at KO. Lemonade replaced mental performances were new see us get it right with learning coffee, and the room was lighter. and refreshing,” said Catherine. the song in only two rehersals.” ​The arrangement of the ​Mr. Allerton also enjoyed English teacher and head of room was different from past years the show. “I thought it was Epic Asha Appel said that it is nice by putting the stage on the side of really good and varied in the to see returning performers but it is Cole Adams ’15 and Keenan Line ’14 perform a clarinet duet at the epic Commons to create more space. types of performances,” he also great to see newcomers. “We coffeehouse. (Photo by Lydia Bailey ’15) “I really liked the new set up,” said. He has gone to every had a lot of kids this time who the coldplay song. I think it’s the amazing things their kids said science teacher Tim Allerton. Coffeehouse since they started. never performed before,” she said. really great that a lot of people can do,” said Mrs. Appel. ​Catherine and Claudia Junior Greg Norsigian said Junior Jen Shook really had the courage to get out there. Mr. Allerton added that planned the whole event with that he particularly enjoyed the enjoyed Sam and Dan’s perfor- Even students raved coffeehouses are good clean fun. help from senior Molly Paper- performances from the choral mance. “I think that they’re both about the level of talent. “I really think it’s a good oppor- master. “I was in charge of getting groups. “I​ really liked how Crimson really talented musicians, and that “There’s so much talent at tunity to get to know students everything organized. I sent emails 7 overcame adversity and took the really showed,” said Jen. “Outlook KO,” said junior J’Ron Barrett. personally because you might for everyone to get food and it stairs and [senior] Nick Lange was also really good. I really liked Sophomore Gwyneth not know their talents otherwise,” McDonald also had a great time he said. “It’s a good chance to at the coffeehouse. “I enjoyed come together as a community”. watching my peers express talents Catherine and Claudia both that I didn’t know that had,” agreed that their last coffeehouse she said. “It was amazing to see as editors in chief was bittersweet. CONGRATULATIONS MIKE Hayley Eicher perform so well. I “I was definitely happy and had was really proud of her. And Mr. a sense of pride,” said Claudia. Baker’s imprompteau performance Catherine thinks that of ‘Just Give Me A Reason’ by two coffeehouses is a good Pink was a spectacular surprise.” number. “I’m happy that it’s “What’s interesting about over because it was a lot of We are very proud of you. the coffeehouse is that it seems work, but I’m sad because it’s to be a clique-free event with no been a great year,” she said. boundaries,” said Mrs. Appel. Mrs. Appel thought it An extra surprise at the was bittersweet as well. “Every event was a raffle. “We got a lot of year I’m always so proud of tickets, and it seemed like people them. They work so hard and Dad, Mom, Kristen and Jack were really excited,” said Molly. accomplish so much,” she said. The adult presence at the “I hope next year people coffeehouses seems to increase keep it going because it’s a every time. “It is nice that the nice addition to Epic and KO parents are coming and seeing in general,” said Catherine. FRIDAY FRIDAY 12 May 23, 2014 Arts Arts May 23, 2014 13 Artist Spotlight: Mia Zilahy dazzles with drawings by Reilly Callahan ’15 Mia’s favorite. To begin, Mia primarily drew in black and white. Kingswood Oxford will be However, she said, “I’m going saying goodbye to many great more and more towards color.” seniors this year, including a Now, she favors color highly talented artist, Mia Zilahy. because, she said, “there’s so much ​For the past two years more exploration. It’s so much Mia has taken high-level art easier, I think, to accentuate some- classes, Portfolio Prep Honors thing that’s not necessarily there.” and Advance Studio Seminar Her work has been featured Honors. Portfolio Prep is a around campus on numerous occa- year-long course and requires a sions throughout the year; most of recommendation for enrollment. her works were drawn in color. When Mia took this The most recent class, it was co-taught by display hung in the Roberts creative arts teachers Patricia gallery about a month ago. Rosoff and Scott McDonald. One piece was a sketch The first semester begins of the back of a bride and the with a heavy focus on technique. other drawing depicted a woman To teach the proper strokes and (senior Shiza Abbas) gazing methods, Mrs. Rosoff would out a window, with the artist’s assign two drawings due every view from the top of a staircase. week, mostly self portraits. ​ She has been working For​ the second semester, the with many sketch studies this homework continues, although year, and the bride was one of Mr. McDonald concentrates the the many. These are mainly work toward more individual based on other artists’ works. Senior Mia Zilahy plans to pursue her art at Skidmore College. (Photo by Lexi Banasiewicz ’15) ideas and independent projects. ​However, the staircase After completing this drawing was solely Mia’s fabri- able to make up my own setting.” to be an artist. When asked as a Submitting her portfolio course her junior year, Mia cation from the conception. Mia has been fabricating young girl what she wanted to from her junior art class really enrolled in Studio taught by To allow her to work on this her own ideas and works since be, her answer was never “vet” helped her résumé, she said. She Mr. McDonald and media arts piece over many separate occa- she can remember. She grew or “doctor” or “firefighter.” It said that Mrs. Rosoff sat with teacher Greg Scranton. Like the sions, Mia had to photograph up in a fairly artistic family, was always “artist” she said. her alone for about three hours, second half of Portfolio Prep, her scene. She confessed this which definitely contributed to However, it doesn’t seem, putting together her portfolio. this class is individual-based. information, feeling guilty. her draftsman skills. at this point, as if Mia will be Mia lauded Mrs. Rosoff, ​Mia says that, although she ​“It’s already flat, already in Her mom minored in dance a draftsman for a living. She saying that she was an expert has dabbled in various methods, she two dimensions,” she admitted in college, her aunt draws in is going to Skidmore College who knew all the technical considers herself a “draftsman,” athough, taking a photo was the pastels, and her dad is artistic too. with an undecided major. details and how to make the or a “draftswoman,” which is most plausible option. “I was “I say my dad can draw; he says he She doesn’t think she portfolio really shine. “I am the title for someone who draws. able to set it up myself, with can’t, but I say he can,” she said. will major in art, although she so grateful that I had her put Of all a draftsman’s tools, the positions and the light that I With art around her said she’d like to minor or together my portfolio,” she said. charcoal and pastel seem to be wanted,” she said. “I liked being constantly, she grew up wanting double-major with studio art. Annual Chorus Concert draws large turnout Chorus groups lift spirits by singing ‘Happy’ by Gywneth McDonald ’16 working with Mr. Cuomo was a privilege. “He was an honor to On Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m, work with,” he said. “He treated the the Upper School choral groups students as equals and was encour- performed in a combined concert aging and extremely helpful.” with the Middle School groups. He said it was scary to talk There are about 75 Upper School to someone about their music and choir members and 80 Middle try to perform the piece as the School members participating. composer intended. However, Mr. There were nine groups that Baker said that Mr. Cuomo was performed that night, four of which very positive during his visit which represented the Middle School. made him very easy to work with. Voce and concert choir Sophomore Singer Ricky director Rebecca Urrutia said Ferris, who’s a member of that this concert was exceptional Outlook, Crimson 7, and concert because she was able to collab- choir, said he thought it was a orate with so many different really cool experience working people. “I enjoyed collaborating with Mr. Cuomo. “It was with [drummer and creative arts awesome getting to work with Crimson Seven led by soloist Jimmy Woods warms audience’s hearts with “I cant make you love me,” by Bonnie teacher] Dr. Pierce and [sopho- someone so famous!” he said. Raitt. Photo by Lexi Banasiewicz ’16. more] Nick Giamalis to put Mrs. Urrutia said that this and suggestions he gets from pieces contrasted each other Ricky said that the final piece together a real ensemble for concert was mainly based on history teacher Peter Jones. really well and created a ‘raise- of the concert, “Happy” was his the concert choir’s final piece, more modern music. She said her “It was great having a the-roof’ performance,” she said. favorite song. “It was the most fun ‘Happy,’” said Mrs. Urrutia. personal favorite piece was, “The big group this year because Sophomore Mackenzie because we were all having such a She also enjoyed working Boy Who Picked up his Feet to Fly,” we were able to do music with McDonald said she would have great time while singing it,” he said. with the visiting composer Doug which was performed by concert more parts,” said Mr. Baker. liked to hear some more pop Sophomore Kelly Maloney Cuomo, who wrote the theme choir. “It is a beautiful poem set “They were willing to chal- tunes. “I enjoyed hearing a lot of said she thought the seniors really song for “Sex in the City.” Mr. really well to music,” she said. lenge themselves with different my friends and peers sing,” said stood out. “It was a great concert Cuomo came to KO a few weeks Mr. Baker said he types of music, which made Mackenzie. “It was especially for the seniors to be able to show prior to the performance of four of really enjoyed “Run To them a pleasure to work with.” exhilarating to hear some of my off their talent one last time with his pieces featured in the concert. You” and his arrangement of Mrs. Urrutia said she best friends sing solos in Voce.” the KO chorus groups,” said “He was so down to earth and “Broadway Here I Come,” thought that the high school shone. Sophomore Kate Betts Kelly. “I liked how towards the helped us a lot with the pieces we both performed by Outlook. “The energy was excellent, espe- said she thought the concert end of the concert, Mr. Baker sang of his,” said Mrs. Urrutia. He said he chooses his cially for the final piece,” she said. was good, but way too long. and Mrs. Urrutia recognized all Outlook and Crimson 7 songs based on the group he She said she thought the program “There were too many groups the senior members of the choral Director David Baker said that has, arrangements he likes, had a really nice flow to it. “The that performed,” she said. program and gave them a rose.” FRIDAY FRIDAY 14 May 23, 2014 Arts Features May 23, 2014 15 One-Act play festival provides entertainment to end AP weeks by Emily Lowit ’15 and directed by senior A.J. Greene. But once he comes back, daughter’s lifestyle change, but in actors and it was difficult sched- According to Mr. Kravetz, they begin bickering again, and the end say that they decide that uling but in the end it paid off.” On Friday May 16, three Tom worked this winter on the Lomov passes out, convincing the they will accept her no matter what. Mr. Kravetz said seniors directed this year’s tech crew. “He was valuable audience that he has died. But soon In A.J.’s play “Last-Minute that he is very proud of the One-Act Play Festival in Black when backstage for winter crew he wakes up, and Natalia quickly Adjustment,” freshman Connor students’ effort and loyalty. Box Theater. After the three and wanted to do a play,” he said. has her mother marry them. O’Loughlin is being prepared by After the One-Act Plays, plays were performed, the party In Tom’s play “A Marriage In Nicki’s play, “I Thought a crew of workers (senior Warren Mr. Kravetz showed the four- moved into Roberts Theater for Proposal,” senior John Chatigny I Liked Girls...,” senior Hope Kim Hadley, junior Lydia Bailey, and year-old production of “Charlie a viewing of “Charlie and the plays a Lomov, 35-year-old man plays Lucy, a girl who realizes junior Ben Burke) to be born. and The Chocolate Factory.” Chocolate Factory” as performed who is looking to be married. that she is not actually a lesbian, In the final stages of prepara- “Both A.J. and Nicki by the current seniors when He travels to the home of and is now engaged to be married. tion, the crew realizes that the main performed in ‘Charlie and the they were eighth-graders in the Natalia (played by Nicki Roth) “Lucy came out as gay character has not been given a soul. Chocolate Factory’ when acting 2010 Acting for Video Class. and her mother Tschub (played but now is straight and has He is then told about all of the in movie class in 2010,” said Mr. According to Creative Arts by sophomore Lexi Banasie- to come to terms to being things that come along with having Kravetz. “We edited the movie Teacher Mark Kravetz, the One wicz), looking to marry Natalia. straight because she was so a soul including misery, and love. together, and the students learned Acts are directed by seniors who But, as soon as he gets there used to being gay,” Nicki said. After arguing that he doesn't to perform while using costumes, have been involved in creative he and Natalia begin fighting over A fourth-year member of want a soul, or want to be born props, and sets. We also used green arts either on stage or back stage. which family owns the meadows the One-Acts, Nicki said she was because of all of the pain he will screens, and the entire movie was The three plays were “A between their homes. Lomov pleased to find her play. “Mr. face, the crew forces him to leave, shot on campus, mostly in Roberts.” Marriage Proposal” written by begins suffering from “heart palpi- Kravetz has a lot of books so I just and the radio technician, played In the movie, 14 seniors Anton Chekhov and directed by tations” and storms out of the house. leafed through until I found one by senior John Chatigny, wisely acted. “I tried to push that as far senior Tom Fisher; “I Thought I After Lomov leaves, that really spoke to me,” said Nicki. asks, “is love worth all the pain?” out of my mind as possible. but, it Liked Girls...” written by Nicole Natalia learns that he had origi- Lucy’s parents, played by A.J. said that his play was good for nostalgia,”said A.J. Pandolfo and directed by senior nally come over to propose senior Sam Wiseman and sopho- went well. “I hadn't really done According to Nicki, the Nicki Roth; and “Last-Minute to her, and dramatically begs more Kate Betts, initially have this before, only once last year,” viewing allowed the seniors to Adjustment” written by Rich Orloff her mother to call him back. a difficult time accepting their said A.J. “I was hard on the revisit their early acting days. KO gets in tune with ‘A Little Night Music’ by Gwyneth McDonald ’16 and seniors Sam Wiseman Collin Brantner, Samantha trombone, Dr. Pierce on drums, commission piece called “Wyvern and Collin Brantner on violin. Pinkes, and Mahathi Kumar. and three KO juniors: Christo- Fire” composed by Andrew Boysen On Friday April 25, the Mr. Chiarappa said he Mr. Chiarappa said that pher Carley on saxophone, Chris- Jr. who wrote this piece specifically KO Middle and Upper School thought that this orchestra this concert was the highlight of topher Giottonini on trumpet, for this 2013-2014 Concert Band. band and orchestra groups concert was extremely successful. the year for the Orchestra. “The and Cole Adams on clarinet. The students had the oppor- came together for ‘A Little “The Middle School and Upper Orchestra has risen to new heights,” This group’s second tunity to work with Mr. Boysen to Night Music.’ At 6:30 p.m, the School have never played he said. “I will miss the seniors, song, “Love Is Here To Stay” practice and perfect his piece. Mr. orchestra groups performed better. They are at the peak as will the rest of the orchestra.” featured junior Grace Gentile Millen said that working with Mr. in Alumni Hall, followed by of their performing,” he said. The second half of the singing. Mr. Millen said it was Boysen and having him hear the the band groups at 7:30 p.m. He mentioned that he tries concert consisted of performances fun to have Grace perform with KO band perform his piece was an The orchestra concert to build a lot of music variety into from all the five band groups, the band for the first time ever. amazing process. “It is a rare thing opened with the Wyvern the program, ranging from a classic beginning with the Middle School Mr. Millen said that the as a high school student to have String Quartet that played a piece from the last century (written Jazz Band, who performed three winter concert was focused a professional write something song written by Orchestra by Tchaikovsky), to a modern songs. They were followed by more on British composers, just for the group they are in.” Director Richard Chiarappa. song from more recent times. the Upper school Jazz Combo, whereas this spring concert Sophomore Kate Betts said With one person on each Mr. Chiarappa said that this who performed two songs. contained mostly American music. that she really enjoyed playing part, the group consisted of only concert featured six seniors. The The Upper School Jazz He said he was happy with in this year’s concert. “The piece four musicians who practice song played by the Upper School, combo is organized and taught all the work the band members written by the composer was a really only on occasion. It featured called “Concerto for Four Violins” by Music Technology Teacher have done this year. “It was a good nice way to end the concert. It was junior Dan Melody on viola, by Antonio Vivaldi, featured four Wayne Pierce and is made up of night of music making,” he said. cool playing the world premiere senior Sam Goddard on cello, senior violinists: Sam Wiseman, Band Director Todd Millen on The concert ended with a of a song written just for us.” Art of the Month: Emma Waldman: painting extraordinaire by Sasha Bash ’17 she made before she started the larger canvases to see what she The art of the month is might want to do. ”These paint- senior Emma Waldman’s two ings were completely made from large canvases titled “Move- my imagination,” said Emma. ment” and three smaller Emma said that, in her canvases titled “Abstract.” abstract world, she does not make Emma is in Advanced Studio a plan. “I just do whatever,” she Seminar Honors, which is an inde- said. “I wait for my imagination pendent art class. “We can work to take over and guide my hand on anything and everything that to paint whatever is in my heart.” we want,” Emma said. “There are Emma said she became inter- no guidelines and that is exactly ested in art when she was in the what I love about this class.” Middle School. She said she real- Detail from Emma’s latest project. Photo by Lexi Banasiewicz 16. The freedom of this class, ized that art was a way for her to on in life,” she said. “I paint mostly or two, every year, and if I didn’t “She was always there to help she said, allows her to come up relieve stress and express herself. with acrylic and watercolor and I take the classes I think I would me with my artwork,” she said. with any ideas without having She was introduced to pottery also do pottery outside of school.” be really missing something in “She is probably one of to be restrained to specific for the first time in the Middle While she mostly took art in my day,” said Emma. “I enjoy the main reasons why I have guidelines. “I decided to do School and fell in love with it. the Middle School because it was my time spent in the studio decided to double major in abstract works because I didn’t Emma said she became more required, she said she soon realized letting my creative juices flow.” studio art and psychology at really get to do any last year serious about art when she got to in the Upper School that she actu- The late Academic Dean Skidmore College. Mrs. Rosoff in Portfolio Prep,” she said. the Upper School. “I started to ally wanted to spend time in the of Humanities Patricia Rosoff helped me realize my potential The “Abstract” pieces realize that this might be what I art studio working on any piece. was Emma’s influential teacher as an art student and for that I were actually little paintings wanted to do in college and later “I have taken an art class, throughout her artistic career. am forever grateful,” said Emma. FRIDAY FRIDAY 14 May 23, 2014 Arts Features May 23, 2014 15 Claps for Clapp: 30 years at KO by Mackenzie McDonald ’16 Clapp. “They may not be the best students, but they’re the most fun.” “The classroom is a special Mr. Clapp also learns from place.” These are the words of his colleagues. While many beloved math teacher Jonathan of his KO friends have since Clapp, whose lengthy tenure at KO retired, he points to math teacher draws to a close this spring in light Reeves Livesay as someone of his well-deserved retirement. from whom he draws inspiration. Certainly, any classroom “I look at my colleagues’ Mr. Clapp has taught in can organization, how they attest to the truth of this state- prepare, what their attitude ment. Over the course of his 30 is toward their students,” he years here, Mr. Clapp has made says. “I learn from them.” the classroom a special place for He also has a special interest his students, day in and day out. in music and music education, Mr. Clapp has always and, while he admits to knowing been familiar with KO. His very little about their craft, he father was a graduate of King- says he has learned from both swood School, and he himself music teacher Richard Chiarappa is a graduate of Westminster and music teacher Wayne Pierce. School. The start of his illustrious Mr. Clapp says that one career began following a one- of the greatest lessons he has year stint as a teacher at Talcott drawn from his time at KO is Mountain Academy in Avon. one applicable to life as a whole. But the KO he arrived Mr. Clapp teaching in his beloved classroom. Photo by Claire Halloran ‘15. “My feeling is that every- at in 1984 was quite different thing has a time and a place and from the KO we know today. phones. That makes a big differ- “I had a student, long ago morphosis. “He was a real math- education happens. It may not “It was a very big school ence in how they spend their time.” who ended up becoming a cantor ematical ne’er-do-well, and I don’t happen in my classroom. My then,” he recalls. “I found that Mr. Clapp’s favorite part in a synagogue. She had the best think he was headed off to college. students may not learn when I’d students were by-and-large of teaching here throughout imagination, a very creative But in the middle of his senior year, like them to learn. But I know that motivated and achievement- the years hasn’t changed. mind – and she could not get a he decided that he would become they are going to pick it up at some oriented, though I would “Walking into the class- math problem correct to save her a student and finished the year in a other time and place if they don’t.” say that back then they were room and getting going. That’s my life,” Mr. Clapp said. “Except that blaze of glory. Did a post-graduate Post-KO, Mr. Clapp’s plans not as nice as they are now.” favorite part,” he said. “It’s always she took mathematical concepts year and then went off to college.” are numerous.“I plan on doing Over time, Mr. Clapp been very easy to get the class in and did the most fascinating One boy Mr. Clapp remem- a lot of reading, a lot of travel- says KO students have become motion here, as opposed to some things with them. I was just bers for asking one good question ling, a lot of walking,” he said. more caring, but this is not the schools where getting students so impressed with her thought every single class. “I guess the “Short-term, a lot of physical only change he has witnessed. to calm down and stay focused process. It was just terrific, and yet students that I have learned the therapy to rehab my Achilles “There’s a greater sense of can be extremely difficult.” it wouldn’t work for her in math.” most from are those that really think tendon. A lot of cooking, a lot of community now. And of course, He says his students He recalled another student about their mathematics and work gardening. And other adventures back then students didn’t have cell have always impressed him. who underwent an inspiring meta- hard and really attack it,” said Mr. I have not yet contemplated.” Teachers and students stay Summer Sandals by Aly Brown ‘15 multiple straps running across the foot in a style designed to in touch post-graduation Spring has sprung. and many resemble that of the footwear girls have been seen sporting of ancient Roman gladiators.” by Vivian Goldstein ’17 how the team’s doing and how no true end to the relationship sandals all across the Kingswood Whether the straps go up to things are going,” he said. between alumni and teachers Oxford campus. Although so your knees or only to your ankles, The relationships made Many alumni also offer to because there is always more to do. many have been spotted, no two you will feel like you can fend in high school, whether they be chaperone the trips to Tobati and “By then we know each sandals seem to be the same. off the day ahead of you. Many between students, coaches, or work at the school in Paraguay. other’s families,” says Ms. Semmel- Sandals are a great way to celebrities from Ashley Tisdale to teachers, can be turned into a There are reasons both prac- rock. “We both love music, ‘Did create a summery look while also Kourtney Kardashian have been lifelong friendship. This is why tical and personal to keep in touch. you hear so and so is coming?’” staying cool and looking cute. spotted sporting these sandals. leaving KO can feel so bittersweet. Communication after graduation The best part for Ms. Kasprak Pair sandals with any outfit, even Another popular trend is But what most people forget allows relationships with teachers is watching students grow up. She pants, and look like a celebrity. the ankle-cuffed sandal. Unlike is that leaving doesn’t mean the to continue growing and evolving. said that Warren Baird, a former A very popular sandal the strappy sandals, these have relationship ends; it’s just a new “That’s the kind of commu- KO teacher, once said, “People at KO is the regular strappy more fabric or beading around chapter in an old friendship. nity we are,” said Spanish teacher assume I teach because I like kids. sandal. Whether they are plain the ankle. The beaded ones Often alumni of the school Brenda Semmelrock. “It’s natural I hate kids. What I like is watching or bedazzled, they can go with make for a more bohemian look keep in touch with faculty wo for these relationships to continue.” them become interesting adults.” nearly anything.These can be while the ones with more fabric helped them during their time English teacher Meg There’s nothing as rewarding found anywhere from Payless to have a more professional look. at KO. Spanish teacher Ronald Kasprak still keeps in touch with as seeing a former student get Wedge sandals are popular Garcia often keeps in touch with the first class of freshmen she ever published in the New Yorker, as well. Although girls do not former tennis players and students taught. “I still have students I keep going to Argentina and Mexico, or typically wear huge wedges to who participated in Team Tobati. in touch with from schools I taught even coming back and becoming school, shorter wedges are a He says that former players at before. They’re now 45-years- the varsity basketball coach. common sighting. By the time like to continue feeling like a old and have their own children.” “A big part of the reason any graduation and the prize assembly part of the team they dedicated Whether it’s exchanging teacher does this job is because they come around, we might be able so much of their time and energy nonsense birthday poems or enjoy watching kids turn into them- to see the higher, more typical to, even after they’ve moved on. going out to lunch with a favorite selves,” said Ms. Kasprak. “And wedge. Because it is neither a “They’re interested in teacher in the center there’s it’s very entertaining to watch.” heel nor a flat, it is completely versatile and comfortable. The last type of sandal that Follow the KO News on Twitter is popular on the KO campus is the heel sandal. Many girls have Photo from Google Images been seen wearing these strappy heels to prom because they create @thekonews - we follow back! Forever 21 at an affordable price. a younger look without having to Gladiator sandals fight their wear a business woman type heel. Recent tweets included the selection of Jennifer Egan as next way to being an equally popular No matter which pair year’s Symposium speaker and the New England championships trend seen at KO this spring. The you choose you cannot go gladiator sandal is defined as wrong this spring by adding of the softball and girls tennis teams. Our followers knew first! “an open-toed T-bar sandal with sandals to your closet. FRIDAY FRIDAY 16 May 23, 2014 Features Features May 23, 2014 17 Senior Sequino Seniors prom-pose closes out seven by Mackenzie McDonald ’16 asked me in person – that was Fen Deskus, who asked her in the a good level for me,” said cafeteria using a row of shirtless by Isabel Kaufman ’17 of every morning assembly. All across campus, birds are Matt’s date, senior Catherine Middle-schoolers with the letters of Along with running chirping, flowers are blooming, Eatherton. “I think sometimes “Prom?” spelled out on their chests. Kingswood Oxford has a sound, Mike helps out with the and spring is in the air. And if people go overboard with “It was totally unexpected,” multitude of talented students building of sets for the plays. you strain your ears over the promposals, but that’s just me.” said Kaleigh. “Lexi told me involved in a dizzying array of He helps make backdrops, sound of birdcalls, you just Sophomore Manavi to go to the cafeteria with her, activities around campus. One of different props, and full sets that might hear a promposal or two... Katechia, who went to prom and I didn’t want to and then these stand-out students is senior are wheeled on and off stage In anticipation of KO’s with Victor, agreed. “Victor she made me and it happened.” Mike Sequino, who has been throughout the different scenes. Senior Prom, which took place the came up to me in the cafeteria At the end of the day, the involved in many aspects of KO Mike also gets the audito- evening of Sunday, May 18 from and said, ‘Would you go to ask’s simplicity or extravagance throughout his seven years here. 7 p.m. to midnight at the Hartford prom with me?’ That was fine.” doesn’t seem to matter. As Rachel His senior year, Mike Marriott, KO seniors have spent the Manavi wasn’t the only said, “As long as you put effort into was the robotic’s team past several weeks thinking hard. sophomore at prom. Sophomore it and don’t just scribble a note, the captain, guiding them through And no, not about AP exams: Kaleigh Sanders went with senior other person will feel special.” a successful last season. about how to ask their date to prom. This was the culmination of “I love promposals because years of hard work, as each year they’re cute and make people the team grew more and more feel special,” said senior Rachel advanced, building better robots Yirigian. “But there is pressure.” and winning more competitions. Indeed, countless seniors “When it came down got creative when devising ways to it, he was able to wrangle a to ask that special someone to group of middle school boys prom, including Rachel, who asked and actually get them to produce Senior Mike Sequino. Photo by junior Greg Norsigian to prom with something that they’ve never Claire Halloran ’15. a handmade sign that highlighted built before,” said Robotics rium ready for the audience and their shared Armenian heritage. team member junior Claire makes sure that they will have Senior Peter Fisher also Halloran. “He was their mentor.” the best experience possible rose to the occasion, taking Mike is also involved in while watching the performance. a fun and thoughtful route technical theater, where he is the In addition to theater respon- when he asked senior Claudia head sound engineer, running sibilities, Mike served as the tech- Udolf to be his prom date. all of the sound equipment for nical editor for the KO News for “Claudia really, really events held in Roberts Theater. all four of his years at the Upper likes mint chocolate chip ice Mike sets up the micro- School. In this position, he helped cream from Shady Glen,” Peter phones onstage and on the actors, with the difficult process of format- explained. “So I stole her car and checks them multiple times to ting and producing the KO News. drove up in that area between CT make sure nothing will go wrong, Looking back at his seven and Roberts and had signs that and manages the volume so the years at this school, Mike said said, ‘Claudia prom?’ And one audience can clearly hear them. he is glad he devoted so much that said, ‘I brought ice cream to He works diligently in the time to extracurricular activities. bribe you.’ Then she ran up, took sound booth during every perfor- “In my seven years at KO, the ice cream and was gone.” mance, instrumental in bringing being involved in so many activi- While seniors like Rachel the whole show together. Just as we ties has made the experience so and Peter played off a personal cannot put on a play at KO without much more enjoyable,” he said. connection they had with their the actors, it seems we cannot put “I’ve learned so much outside of the date, other seniors, such as Matt on a play at KO without Mike. classroom through my experiences Trevethan and Victor Rosas- It’s not only at big with tech, robotics, and KO News.” Granda, took more low-key performances where Mike is Due to his involve- approaches. However, as their extremely important. He runs ment in several activities, dates will attest, this did not lessen Top left: senior Fen Deskus, sophomore Kaleigh Sanders the microphones and plays the Mike’s absence will be felt the significance of the asking. Top right: senior Victor Rosas-Grande. sophomore Manavi Katechia music at the beginning and end throughout the entire community. “He got me flowers and bottom: senior Rachel Yirigian, junior Greg Norsigian A variety of social groups ‘clique’ into their own niches all over campus by Kate Betts ’16 see cliques at work at KO. None- but not alone in the world. the sense that they have theless, they are certainly present. Ms. Rodriguez compared chosen the same place to spend “I think “Now, where you sit in the Rather than having a specific the clique system to native their free time. There are also situ- cafeteria is crucial, ‘cause you got table in the cafeteria to gravitate cultures. “Some live in one huge ations, however, where an already- everybody there. You got your towards, different social groups use longhouse with all the different formed social group goes together cliques are a freshmen, your preps, J.V. jocks, a variety of hangout spots around families, but in other cultures, to the same spot day after day. The Asian nerds, cool Asians…” This campus to isolate themselves from each has a different hut,” she said. different places where people hang way for kids to description starts the famous the rest of the school. Is this isola- Around the KO campus, out seem to be a physical mani- “Mean Girls” scene where Janis tion a bad thing? Not necessarily. there are groups of people who festation of the clique mentality. isolate but still and Damian dissect North Shore School Counselor Chastity spend their free time in covenient But what would happen if High’s cafeteria cliques for the Rodriguez believes that cliques locations–like the freshmen who during X periods, the entirety of try to be in a benefit of the new girl, Cady. have an unnecessarily bad rap. “We congregate by their lockers or the a grade had to report to the same These types of cliques, which like to isolate from the crowd,” she juniors who gather in the library. place? “I see the positives of if, herd.” read like a list of stereotypes, are said. “A normal, healthy part of Some go to places that have a say, the whole freshman class an infamous part of high school. adolescence is trying to figure out certain activity as a common had to go to the library during - Ms. Rodriguez KO, however, is structured where your place is in the herd. I denominator, like kids involved a free period,” Ms. Rodriguez a bit differently. Students have think cliques are a way for kids to in theater hanging out backstage, said. “But then you know what far more autonomy in how they isolate but still try to be in a herd.” and kids who like video games in would happen there? Everybody promote togetherness and elimi- spend their free time and have a Differentiation from the the RTS room. Others simply go would isolate table by table.” nate clique mentality. “Cliques variety of places they can choose to crowd is cited as one of the to Commons or the Epic room No matter what social situ- are about trying to find that balance spend this free time. Furthermore, biggest reasons why many high in search of a comfortable seat. ation people are put in, they will between the safety of being in a the whole school is never all in the school students identify with a The people who tend to inevitably try to isolate them- herd and the joy of being your cafeteria at the same time. With social group and then adhere to go to one place every day, or at selves while still attempting to own unique self,” said Ms. Rodri- four buildings and lots of indi- it and its stereotypes. It allows least frequently, probably do so feel a part of something. School guez. Why should that freedom vidual space, it’s difficult to really one to feel different and special with a contingent of other people, administrators often want to try to be taken away from students? FRIDAY FRIDAY 16 May 23, 2014 Features Features May 23, 2014 17 Celebrated teachers are leaving KO, but their lessons will live on

by Kate Betts ’16 things that these kids struggle with I like trying to make it more The English depart- junior Emily Lowit, said that she I think are really powerful and good accessible to people and share ment is losing a teacher as well, loves this aspect of his class. Along with the graduating connections to make,” he said. the culture, to try to get them as Paul Denby leaves after “Mr. Denby is really great about class of 2014, the KO commu- Mr. Perlis is getting excited about something that can his first and last year at KO. leading class discussions,” she nity must say their goodbyes to married this summer and will be be very difficult sometimes.” In addition to joining the said. “He always keeps students three beloved teachers this spring. moving with his fiancée to Roch- She also praises the small English department, he took on the engaged and keeps it fresh.” Math teacher Jeff Perlis, ester, N.Y., though he leaves class sizes. Because some of position of faculty advisor to the One of the first things Chinese teacher Katherine the KO community reluctantly. her Chinese classes have had Forensic Union after the departure Mr. Denby noticed about the Grossweiner, and English “I never thought it would two or three students, Ms. of its longtime coach Kathy Lynch. student body at KO, he said, teacher Paul Denby will not be this sad to leave,” he said. Grossweiner said she has been “The Forensic Union has was the good balance it finds be returning to KO in the fall. “I never thought I would form able to tailor the curriculum gone through a pretty drastic between seriousness and fun. This year was math teacher this level of bond with both my to cater to particular students. change in that Ms. Lynch is not “Another one of the first and cross country/track and colleagues and my students.” In addition to teaching here anymore, and overseeing things I noticed when I came to field coach Jeff Perlis’ fourth Ms. Grossweiner is Chinese, Ms. Grossweiner has that transition was hard for me KO was how friendly the kids year at KO. It was also his departing the Chinese department, been a coach for girls cross because of how hard it was on are, and how comfortable they fourth year as a teacher, having where she’s worked for the last two country, track and field, and yoga. some of the students,” he said. are with their teachers,” he said. started at KO right after gradu- years. She first heard about KO “I’ve really liked helping His involvement in that tran- “Compared to my old school, the ating from Williams College. through friends who had taught in with sports because I’ve gotten sition, however, was an important student body here is definitely “I really wanted to teach, the Chinese department previously. to see a lot more students at part of his introduction to KO. more diligent with their studies, and the day school just seemed Ms. Grossweiner said KO,” she said. “I don’t teach that The advice he would give to the which is refreshing, but just as fun. like the right fit,” he said. she has always been inter- many kids, so it’s been really nice teacher replacing him as coach, It’s a good mix that you guys have From the beginning, Mr. ested in teaching Chinese. helping out with sports teams he said, would be to trust the got here between studiousness Perlis felt that he made the “I always really loved just to get to know more people.” students. “They’ve been at it for and knowing how to have fun.” right choice in coming to KO. the subject. It was my major in Ms. Grossweiner is moving awhile. They know what they’re Mr. Denby is leaving “I liked the freedom and college, and I felt that teachers to New Jersey to be closer to doing,” said Mr. Denby.Mr. Denby KO to move to a job autonomy I got in the class- who are enthusiastic about their family. Looking back at her time said that the same advice holds closer to where he lives. room,” he said. “I really liked subject end up being good teachers at KO, Ms. Grossweiner said true for teaching English at KO. As difficult as it is to say getting to know kids in multiple and inspiring others,” she said. that it was very different from “Let them explore the goodbye to teachers who have ways, whether it is academically, Being able to inspire students her previous experience volun- matter for themselves and touched your life, it is imporo- through advising, or athletically.” to try the difficult language of teering at schools because of they’ll eventually get there,” he tant to continue to remember Mr. Perlis cites these multi- Chinese has been one of her the community’s enthusiasm. said. “Students here don’t like the lessons they taught, and to faceted connections he’s able favorite parts about teaching at KO. “Everyone’s really to be forcefed, so whatever it is continue forging the same kind to make with students as his “Chinese is fairly inap- supportive when there’s some sort that you need to get them to, let of bonds with future teachers favorite part about teaching at KO. proachable,” she said. “People of issue or problem. Everybody tries them get there by themselves.” that made these three teachers’ “Seeing parallels between think it’s really difficult, so to help everybody out,” she said. One of Mr. Denby’s students, experiences at KO so special. FRIDAY FRIDAY 18 May 23, 2014 Features News May 23, 2014 19

Honoring the Day of Remembrance Prefects by Kate Betts ’16 caust Remembrance Day. When involved in the announcement, a difference,” she said. “We had senior Sophie Kruger realized Sophie said, “I tried to choose the ADL come this year and with 2014-2015 “Eleven million civil- nothing was planned at KO to people who in the past might have things like that we oftentimes say ians killed… white suprema- commemorate the day, she took it had their communities or people ‘this is what we’ll do to improve,’ Kennelly Allerton cists in Kansas city… Muslims upon herself to take action. like them discriminated against - but there are still people making being evacuated… forced into Sophie wrote an announce- though in truth that’s everybody.” fun of minority groups around, and ghettos… lynching… victims ment and solicited the help of One of these students it’s important that when we have Max Bash of genocide… discriminated other students to speak at the was junior Max Bash. “I think the opportunity to stand up and against, excluded, and victims morning assembly on Tuesday, it is essential as a global citizen recognize something that we do it.” of communal violence.” April 29, the day after Holo- to be aware of our history and In the future, Sophie Jack Beckerman These were some of the caust Remembrance Day. . all genocides to ensure they believes that Holocaust Remem- powerful words presented to “The purpose of the never happen again,” he said. brance Day should continue to the KO community during announcement,” she said, “was to Even within the Holocaust, be recognized by KO, whether Lauren Cooper an announcement made by a make sure that everyone knows more than just Jewish communi- that recognition is orchestrated group of students about Holo- that it was Holocaust Remem- ties were discriminated against by students or the administration. caust Remembrance Day. brance Day so they, even if and killed. “What people think of “I think it would have been Julianne DeAngelo This year’s Day of Remem- just for that one minute, could with the Holocaust is that 6 million nice for the school to mention it,” brance, also known as “Yom be aware and realize that these Jews were killed,” Sophie said. she said, “but I think the point is Hashoah,” occurred between the things have happened,” she said. “But it wasn’t just Jews. Eleven not that the school did something Sharrieff Grice evenings of Sunday, April 27 and In writing the announce- million civilians were killed.” wrong, but that students saw an Monday, April 28, a day designated ment, Sophie said she also Holocaust Remembrance is opportunity where the school by the U.S. Congress in 1982. wanted to include some more not simply about remembering and didn’t do anything, and we were Claire Halloran The United States Holo- current examples of genocide being aware, Sophie said, it’s also able to bring the day to the fore- caust Memorial Museum leads and discrimination, in order to about taking action. “We realize front of people’s minds. I think the nation in commemorating make the point really hit home this happened in the past, so it’s the announcement was really Ian Judge the Days of Remembrance and with students. Her announcement what we can do now that can make powerful coming from students.” to encourage and sponsor appro- ended with: “We ask you to take priate observances of the day a moment to remember the atroci- Melissa Lord throughout the United States. ties of the past and become aware Senior Advisors 2014-2015 Many schools, workplaces, of the violence and discrimination places of worship, and govern- taking place today.” TJ Nesbit ment offices participate in Holo- In choosing people to be Lydia Bailey Sydney Legagneur J’Ron Barrett Amanda Loughran Rob Scappaticci Alumni athletic Reilly Callahan Emily Lowit Katie Smith* success beyond Grace Gentile* Greg Norsigian* Matt Guerrera Joe Ravalese * Senior Prefect high school Denizhan Kara Jen Shook by Vivan Goldstein ’17 his senior year. He started 25 * Coordinators times, and is team captain. KO takes pride in its athletic He was named First Team program and in molding young All Conference for the North- students into great athletes. Its eastern-10 Conference and goal is to prepare them for a The Most Outstanding Player: successful athletic career after they 2014 NCAA East Regional. graduate so that they can continue “I love it. It’s one of the best to thrive throughout their lives. experiences of my life,” he said. Alumna Kelly Caruso, Class Each of them has thrived in of 2013, went on to Quinnipiac college, but don’t mistake their University and plays Division I dedication for their sports as easy. soccer. She usually plays defen- Dayna has to skip classes for games, sive center midfield or left forward, wake up early to lift weights, and and in her last game of the season manage longer, harder practices. she started. “I never expected “College sports are similar to start as a freshman,” she said. to KO sports in that you have “Or play as much as I did.” your league or conference Kelly is not the only consisting of good schools and one to thrive during her there are a lot of matches during freshman year at college. the season,” she said. “However Dayna Lord, class of 2013, the playing is unmatched.” matriculated to Brown Univer- Tylon agrees that the sports sity. She not only played in the themselves can be much harder No. 1 doubles and singles posi- and quicker, but in college there’s tion, but the Intercollegiate Tennis more than just skill level on an Association named her Northeast athletic base. It has a mental Rookie of the Year Standout. aspect. “My mental toughness Ronald Garcia, head coach and preparation has improved of girls varsity tennis, said he since I’ve been here,” he said. Jack, couldn’t be happier for his former Time management becomes an player. “Proud? Yeah, it’s super essential part of every athlete’s life. impressive to have that much No matter what the diffi- Congratulations! I loved that we success as a freshman,” he said. culty, KO’s alumni athletes have KO doesn’t just help to gone on to succeed and gain were at KO together, and I will create great athletes but also to so much from the experience. nurture dedicated players who “It teaches you so many aren’t intimidated by a challenge. valuable lessons about team- miss you being here. Tylon Smith, class of 2011, work and learning to work with has played Div. II basketball since people who may not think the his freshman year at Southern same way as you,” Kelly said. Love, Abby Connecticut State University and “I would definitely recom- plans to play the game throughout mend pursuing college sports.” FRIDAY FRIDAY 18 May 23, 2014 Features News May 23, 2014 19 SGA update year SGA will work out the “excited for the next year because Farewell by Max Bash ‘15 kinks of timing and communi- he has a good group behind him With brand new leadership, cation” to have an even better and has a SGA faculty advisor SGA is looking to have an even event. With the help of other there to help him out.” KO had larger impact next year. Rising SGA members and faculty the a great secretary last year with and good SGA Speaker Junior Jack Beck- day ran as smoothly as expected, senior Keenan Line and Jack said erman helped to kick off a new said Jack. He also mentioned that that it’ll be “hard to be without tradition at KO with the advent Jack McGuire “did a great job Keenan, but has full confidence of Upper school field day. He trying to get everything done for in Julia.” There’s tons of experi- said that it was a “great success the field day SGA committee.” ence on the staff and everyone luck to the because so many people were Beyond that, SGA is is looking forward to next year. into the competition and was very embracing other changes. Lead- Next year many student- pleased with the level of enthu- ership is changing for next oriented ideas will be discussed siasm from the KO community.” year. Junior Julia McGowan and there may even be a Mr. Although some prob- will be the secretary for next Kingswood competition. SGA seniors! lems arose and sadly there was year and junior Greg Norsi- is in good hands with Beck- no Capture the flag due to poor gian will be the new treasurer. erman at the helm and is sure weather, Jack said that “next Beckerman said that he is to make big changes next year. GSA News by Max Bash ‘15

GSA is making their mark on campus these days, hosting a variety of events over the past few months with a very successful hot cocoa social and Day of Silence. In addition to the events they’ve hosted, the organiza- tion is also facing leadership changes along with other KO clubs as the seniors are graduating. Senior Sam Wiseman said that next year’s president will be junior Cole Adams. Although leadership is changing, Sam said that the club is actively working to maintain student CONGRATULATIONS MATTHEW involvement because so many members of GSA are seniors. He also mentioned they AND THE CLASS OF 2014! will “continue what [they’ve] been doing and make efforts to become more visible and open to new members” to ensure We love you! all the success that they had this year in the following year. Coupled with all the success Love, Mom, Dad, Alison & Emily that they’ve had, Wiseman said that the club “regularly discusses trans issues in particular during [their] meetings” although they’re “winding down for this year.” The club continues to spur great debate and will look forward to having even better discussions next year. Along with the student lead- ership changes, GSA will be getting Athletic Director Sue Cabot as a faculty advisor, which is amazing according to Sam Wiseman. GSA is having a successful closing to the 2013-14 school year. They have orchestrated many events and are looking forward to next year with their new leadership. The organization will be looking to repeat many of the successful events that were held this year and also come up with new events to get even more students to participate in everything GSA has to offer. Next year will be just as good for GSA as this year, and will likely be even more successful than the current year. FRIDAY FRIDAY 20 May 23, 2014 News Under the Radar May 23, 2014 21 Mac Miller shocks rap listeners with release of new ‘Faces’ project by Nic Bisgaard ’16 the most interesting features on the and fourth, with a couple gems and “Wedding” the exact opposite. before Mac Miller’s light hook album. Q’s appearance in the song here and there such as “I love you “Insomniak” is one of the seemingly on alcoholism begins. On Mothers’ Day 2014, is solely a purposefully annoying more than Kanye loves Kanye.” more interesting tracks on this Da$h raps about his rela- Malcolm McCormick, also rambling during the chorus of “Polo Jeans” is essentially project simply because of how out tionship with Mac Miller’s hook, known as Mac Miller, released the song, while Mac Miller sings the opposite of “Malibu.” Mac of place it feels. The heavily vocal, and Mac Miller delivers a great his newest project, “Faces,” similarly to the way he did on a Miller raps with a quick-paced Flatbush Zombies-esque hosts beat verse concerning the problems available for free download. previous collaboration between flow with some lighthearted and with some trap drums and bass. he realizes he has, delivering The project, which was the two MCs “PlaneCarBoat.” funny bars, with a ridiculously Mac Miller begins his verse interesting points about life initially anticipated as a single, After the echo for monotone voice. Earl Sweat- seemingly parodying Drake’s and religion at the same time. is 24 tracks long, with features “Friends” dies out, the horns shirt, one of the best lyrical “Worst Behavior,” yell flow. The final song “Grand from Schoolboy Q, King Ralph of “Angel Dust” begin to play. MCs currently rapping, delivers The song is not bad at all, Finale,” containing a guitar heavy Of Malibu, Sir Michael Rocks, Following the chopped brass a similarly monotone verse. especially when mac brings some beat, kicks off with Mac Miller Earl Sweatshirt, Ab-Soul, sample, a filtered loop, weird However, his more mellow crazy flows in his second verse, speaking both as if this song was Thundercat, Rick Ross, Mike piano and bell beat cuts on. flow and lyrics make it feel in but it is reminiscent of an odd the last on the project, or his last Jones, Vince Staples and Da$h. Mac Miller begins the song place. Another phenomenal lyricist future style parody song, which song ever, delivering a usual Although none of the with speculating on the criticism he Ab-Soul makes a guest appearance, normally sits near the end of the heavily rhyming verse to end it out. tracks were poor quality, some receives for his recreational drug but after a lot of preverse hype and project. Just when it seemed like In the eye of many hip hop did stand out more than others. use, with a guest appearance from a signature adlib, the song cuts off the song couldn’t feel anymore heads Mac Miller began as a The third song on the tape, Mac Miller’s high-voiced alter ego leaving tons of fans feeling cheated out of place the Maybach Music generic, pop rapper, but Mac Miller “Friends,” boasts very mellow, Delusional Thomas. Mac Miller out of a potentially great verse. dialogue begins to play and Rick has found himself in an interesting jazz club type instrumentation, raps about other things, but keeps The next few songs “Happy Ross delivers a Rick Ross verse. place, fighting his way back into the consisting of a bass guitar, Casio ending up at the original topic of the Birthday,” “Wedding,” “Funeral,” The song ends out with underground and leaving the fans of and drums. Even though the song until the beat plays him out. and “Diablo,” are all very soni- Ross stating that he is “butt naked his more mainstream stuff behind. track is almost seven minutes The organ transitions into a cally creative as well as conceptu- with [his] chopper,” several times On recent projects Mac long not one second disappoints. more electronic, jazz-based sound ally. When listening to the album before the hook cuts him off. Millrt has shown not only his Mac Miller’s calm delivery as “What Do You Do” begins. as a whole, it would seem that Earl Sweatshirt begins more introspective side lyrically fits with the smooth beat, while Although Sir Michael Rocks these four songs represent Mac “New Faces v2” with a parody but his super creative musical his ad libs add complementary doesn’t deliver the most spitterific Miller’s view on what life really is. generic rapper speech, before ability, producing some of the energy. Mac Miller delivers lines verse, the way him and Mac Miller Mac Miller keeps up with beginning his verse, which didn’t weirdest most interesting beats about pretty much everything, trade off bar for bar makes this the theme of making things start out to strong lyrically but got out of rappers in his age group. from his relationship with his collaboration one of the best on the seems out of place and weird, better and better as it progressed. Mac Miller put together a mother to humanity as a whole. album. Mac Miller and Sir Michael making songs like “Funeral” and Earl Sweatshirt references long, but very solid project that Schoolboy Q delivers one of rap random, without a topic, back “Diablo” happy for the most part, his previous verse on “Polo Jeans” definitely has a lot of replay value. Congratulations Sophie!

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Love, Mom and Dad FRIDAY FRIDAY 20 May 23, 2014 News Under the Radar May 23, 2014 21 Educational technology at KO: the road map for future changes by Benjamin Waldman ’16

Technology has changed drastically in the past few years with innovations in many fields, such as 3D printing and wearable technology. Since technological advance- ments in the education sector often are not implemented at the same speed as in the consumer sector, perhaps nowhere are these changes more needed than in schools. This begs the question: how does KO plan to adapt to the evolving technological land- scape in order to improve learning both in and out of the classroom? During a recent meeting of the Academic Technology An Apple MacBook Pro (left) and an HP Spectre XT. Faculty members will be able to choose between two different laptops, one running OSX and the other running Windows, to use during the 2014-2015 school year as part of a new “one-to-one” program institued by the Academic Technology Committee (Photos courtesy of Google Images). Committee, Ann Sciglimpaglia, the Academic Dean for Math, Science teachers will be able to use it in the decide which devices suit and more spaces where kids and they should keep doing it like that.” and Technology, outlined KO’s classroom and out of the classroom. their needs best, whether that teachers can collaborate together.” Mr. Bateson took an oppo- short-term and long-term road The intent of this new be Mac or Windows based.” In lieu of computer lab site viewpoint, saying that, maps for educational technology. program, according to Ms. Scig- However, Ms. Sciglimpa- space, Ms. Sciglimpaglia says tech- “Teachers and students definitely Her vision, she said, is for limpaglia, is to “Give faculty a glia added that students will not nology should come to students use technology effectively. I “Kingswood Oxford students and good piece of machinery so they be required to have a laptop next and teachers, and she would like wouldn’t say faculty and students the adult community [to] immerse can see what they can do with year, even though other prepara- to implement laptop carts with need to improve as much as hope themselves in appropriate and its new possibilities. They can tory schools in the area have begun either Chromebooks (devices that they continue to keep an open innovative technology that will take it home to do work. They which run a Google operating mind towards new ideas and prod- enhance and deepen their learning.” don’t necessarily have to be in system) or iPads for students to ucts as they relate to technology.” Ms. Sciglimpaglia also the classroom...We want [KO] to “We want to be a check out during the day if needed. For example, the Portal was noted that she believes using tech- be a much more mobile campus.” much more mobile Latin teacher Travis Rains, a tool instituted at the start of the nology in the classroom is a vital In order to become a more who has tested devices for the IT 2012-2013 school year that enables part of learning in the twenty- mobile campus, the Academic campus.” department such as the Microsoft students to check their homework first century: “I see it as another Technology Committee’s is Surface Pro, says he believes the online, among other features. tool in the teacher’s toolkit,” she also considering making KO a - Ann Sciglimpa- device has enormous potential said, “Another way to get kids to BYOD-Bring Your Own Device- for educational use, “...like taking “IT has focused learn or learn in a different way.” school, in which students can making iPad or laptops mandatory. digital notes, having kids use [the A significant short-term use their personal device in the Additionally, KO has under- device] at their own desk...for efforts to...let plan for the school involves classroom and at home, whether taken many projects in the past few doing electronic drawing proj- replacing all faculty desktop it is a Mac, PC, iPad, Surface, years to improve technology’s ects...It also has a lot of poten- students and computers with a laptop of or another type of device. presence on campus, including tial for going paperless,” he teachers decide their choice––either a Mac or Dan Bateson, KO’s Director updating to more advanced said, a sentiment echoed by the HP laptop––over the summer. of Institution Technology, wrote Epson projectors from Smart- Academic Technology Committee. which device suits All teachers will be a part of that, “IT has focused efforts to Boards in many Upper School Yet some students are this “one to one” laptop program, become more vendor agnostic, and Middle School classrooms. hesitant regarding the use of their needs best.” which is a three-year cycle, and which lets students and teachers The KO IT department technology in the classroom. has purchased a cutting-edge For example, a student - Dan Bateson 3D printer made by MakerBot, who wished to remain anony- a new technology in which mous said that, “SuperSite is plastic is melted and “printed” more trouble than it’s worth. At the start of the 2012 school in layers on a surface to create There’s always so many glitches.” year, students were generally wary a three-dimensional object. SuperSite is the website used by of the change, but as students have Google Glass is another certain language students for grown more accustomed to using device purchased for testing online homework and practicing. it, many have found that the Portal by the IT department; it is a Additionally, another has made organization easier. wearable device in which noti- anonymous student said that “It keeps me more orga- fications are available to the he doesn’t see the necessity for nized than I probably was wearer by looking into a small students to use laptops in class: before,” said junior Aly Brown. screen above his or her eye. “I think it’s an excuse to goof Junior Shira Richards- While this device is not off in a more discreet way and Rachlin agreed, adding that since currently available to consumers, although it has its benefits, I think she uses a laptop to do homework, it has the potential for educa- personal laptops are not needed.” the KingswoodOxford website is tional purposes like for students Sophomore Evan Kelmar almost always open, which makes and teachers to record classes. noted that technology has come a checking the Portal easy. For Mr. Bateson, continu- long way since he started KO as a In addition to Mr. Rains, the ously investing in new tech- sixth grader: “I think teachers are IT department has employed a few nology is imperative because, more comfortable with how they students as “beta testers” to try prod- “...breakthroughs in technology use SmartBoards and [using them] ucts KO is considering purchasing never slow down.” He added is more of a habit. In sixth grade, for classroom use, including that, “KO IT constantly strives teachers mainly didn’t use them, Chromebooks and Surfaces. to give students and faculty the and now teachers are using them to However, as many students latest educational technology do activities and help take notes.” still do not have personal tech- tools to teach and explore with.” Sophomore Ben Sullivan nology devices of any sort, it As for longer-range goals said that, “Having a certain may be worthwhile to have a for technology in the class- amount of technology is a good broader range of student testers room, Ms. Sciglimpaglia says idea. But if certain teachers have give feedback, so that any “I would love us to be a BYOD been teaching for 30 years and changes made to KO technology Ann Sciglimpaglia, KO’s Academic Dean for Math, Science and Technology school, have less [computer] lab [teaching without technology] reflect the needs and desires (Photo courtesy of EB Taylor Photography). space, to have printing stations works for them and their students, of both faculty and students. Grace and Owen,

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Congratulations John Chatigny and the Class of 2014 FRIDAY FRIDAY 24 May 23, 2014 Sports Sports May 23, 2014 25 Boys tennis battles injuries, inexperience for winning season by Gabe Wolman ’16 to Choate Rosemary Hall, 5-2. a top spot, but thought we could anyone. We were more dangerous year Matt Lord showed why he “We had a good showing,” contend for third, but finished last year, but this year they have is one of the faces of KO tennis, The varsity boys tennis said Head Coach Andy Krugman sixth out of eight schools.” battled hard,” said Coach Krugman. he was flat out dominant playing team has notched a solid season of this match, “but with Jacob The toughest part of the year Coach Krugman said the one singles,” said Trevethan. with an 8-6 record heading into Appleton being out, each of our was injuries, especially for sopho- strength of this year’s team was In tennis doubles matches, its final weekend of matches. players behind him got bumped more Co-captain Jacob Appleton. the depth from top to bottom. whoever wins two matches gets The Wyverns’ final match up a spot. Matt Lord won against With Appleton being in the No. 2 Their biggest weakness was their one point. Then victory in the six was on Saturday, May 17, their No. 1 one player. Austin singles spot, everyone behind him youth. “We are a very young team. singles matches garners a point. against the Hotchkiss School Briggs had one of the his best had to play one spot higher. It also Even with a lot of talent, there To win a match, four points are in the New England A Tourna- matches when he destroyed their hurt the team because he was on the is a lack of a certain amount of needed. Coach Krugman said ment, which they lost. It was a No. 2 player, and Ryan Albinese No. 1 doubles team with Briggs. maturity,” said Coach Krugman. that the key is getting the doubles single elimination tournament. battled hard, but lost. I feel like “Considering the injuries The team met the expecta- point, so to win the team only Before the match, the No. they represented themselves well.” that we had to deal with this year, tions of its players and coaches. has to split the singles matches. . 3 singles player, sophomore On Sunday, May 11, the I would say the team did very “We took it a match at a time and The ranking of the players Austin Briggs, said, “With Jacob team participated in the Southern well,” said senior Co-captain we won all the matches we realis- on the team for singles were No. Appleton out, it’s going to be New England Tennis League Tour- Matt Trevethan. “Additionally, tically could have won, but there 1 Lord, No. 2 Appleton, No. 3 tough, since I am bumped up to nament. “We struggled as a team,” I take great pride in the fact that were some losses we would like to Briggs, No. 4 Albanesi, No. 5 the No. 2 spot. I am playing the Coach Krugman said. “Some of even shorthanded we played the play again,” said Coach Krugman. Sainz de Baranda, and No. 6 best player I have ever faced.” the kids didn’t have a good day. best and often beat the best.” Coach Krugman said Trevethan. For doubles there On Wednesday, May 14, That happens, but Matt Lord had This year’s team is a very the most improved players were three teams. The No. 1 the team crushed Salisbury a great day. Jacob Appleton was young team with only one senior were freshman Ryan Alba- team was Jacob Appleton and School, 6-0. The match did not out so we couldn’t get any points and was less “dangerous” than last nesi, sophomore Manuel Briggs, the No. 2 team was Lord include any doubles matches. at the No. 2 spot for singles and year’s team. “Last year, we were Sainz de Baranda, and Briggs. and Trevethan, and the No. 3 The day before, on No. 1 spot for doubles. We knew anchored by a senior, and the top The team’s standout player team was Sainz de Baranda and Tuesday, May 13, the team lost we wouldn’t be contending for was so strong that we could beat was freshman Matt Lord. “This eighth grader Will Appleton. Girls lax finishes challenging season on high note with victory over Kent by Dan Miller ’15 been disappointing because eight and it was a nice first win,” The team had some new junior goalie Corrine Florian. we have so much potential but said Head Coach Tim Allerton systems this year, changing “Corrine has played pretty consis- The girls varsity lacrosse aren’t always able to put all of about the win. Kennelly Allerton what many players have been tently well in the goal,” Coach team concluded their season our pieces together,” said junior added, “It was a great moment doing for the past few years. Allerton said. “Each year she has on Saturday, May 17, winning Tri-captain Kennelly Allerton. because we all really wanted to Coach Allerton described a improved and she has become an 14-8 at home against Kent. Despite some of this disap- win and we were able to put the learning curve for the team saying, active goalie, dependable, good “I think this last game pointment the team had strong pieces together and play as a team.” “We have put in a new offensive at stopping eight meter shots.” really showcased the talented wins against a talented Berk- Kennelly Allerton also set and three different defensive Florian has been the team’s seniors we have and it was shire school and Ethel Walker. said when asked about being sets, which has taken some time goalie since she was a freshman, the culmination of lots of hard They defeated Berkshire captain, “It has been challenging to be able to run correctly,” he said. and she was chosen to compete work throughout the season,” 10-9 on April 26 at Berkshire. with my dad as the coach, but, The team was able to put in the New England all-star junior Julianne DeAngelo said, “They are a good team, well throughout the season, it has it all together for their last game game this past Sunday. “[She] The team has struggled coached and for the second year in gotten easier.” This is Kennelly of the season. “Although we has had a great year and keeps this season, finishing with a a row we surprised them which was Allerton’s third year on the started off slowly,” said senior us in most games with incredible 4-16 record. “This season has nice. At the time we were zero and varsity team and first as a captain. Caroline Kaufman, “the team saves.” Kennelly Allerton said really gelled more as the season Freshman Isabel Kaufman went on, due to Mr. Allerton’s has also been a standout player great coaching and all the enthu- for the team. “[She] has come siasm from my teammates. We on and done a nice job maturing ended on a high note against throughout the course of the year, Kent. It was a truly memorable although she doesn’t start she puts Congratulations, season that I will never forget.” in significant minutes” said Coach There are seven seniors Allerton. He also said senior Caro- graduating from the team this year, line Kaufman “had a strong season, many of whom have been on the being the teams leading scorer.” team for two or more years and Caroline Kaufman and Taryn!!!! many of them starters. “We really Florian were both elected to the showed our ability in our last New England prep school All- game against Kent,” senior Grace Star team. Both have been instru- Jarmoc said. “We played with heart mental in the team’s wins this year. and came up with the win. It was Although the team is great for all of the seniors to play graduating several seniors, there and end the season on a high note.” are many young returners who The team has had great hope to continue to improve next We are very proud of you. performances all year from season, best of luck to them. Good luck at Providence College.

Love, Mom & Dad FRIDAY FRIDAY 24 May 23, 2014 Sports Sports May 23, 2014 25 Broken tees and broken hearts: golf falls short of Founders four-peat by Dan Miller ‘15 losing because we won the last Farms, KO, and Suffield Academy, III and Pat Hallisey, our senior back on his golf career thus far. three years in a row, but Taft they also took third place. co-captains, are our best players, “I am very happy with my The Kingswood Oxford golf played phenomenally though, and “It’s not the result we were however we have had good perfor- KO golf career. I started on JV my team finished fourth of nine teams they were on their home course,” hoping for,” said Head Coach Scott mances from juniors Jack Beck- freshman year and moved my way in the Founders League cham- said Beckerman. “Losing to Taft Dunbar. They still put together a erman and Evan Sliker,” he said. up to varsity winning the Founders pionships on Saturday, May 17. was tough because the past three solid season, defeating teams Hallisey when asked to League championship individu- “It was not a great day for years they have refused to give such as Hotchkiss, Berkshire, reflect on his team’s season, said: ally for the third year in a row. I us.” said junior Jack Beckerman. us the trophy, claiming that they and Williston Northhampton. “I think we had a pretty good would really like to end my career “However, [junior] Tristan Morin ‘misplaced it’ or would give it to The team also won the season overall. Our record was with a win at the KITs,” he said. played his best [match] of the year. us after it had been engraved.” Keyes Plate, which is awarded strong as always, but unfortunately The team is only graduating Pat [Hallisey] played phenom- Individually, however, to the winner of the match we didn’t win Founder’s this year. two out of its six members this year, enally as always, medaling in the senior Co-captain Pat Hallisey won between Trinity Pawling, Kent, Individually everyone was good, which has Coach Dunbar hopeful entire tournament, having the best the entire tournament, the third KO, and Hopkins at the Yale but I was really impressed with next year will turn out well. The score out of all 55 other players, time he has done so in the last three golf course. “The team is more how well Jack Beckerman played four juniors, Evan Sliker, Beck- shooting a 1 under par 70.” years. The team as a whole has also determined than ever to put up and how much he improved.” erman, J’Ron Barrett, and Morin, The team’s finish, although done well over the past three years. a great score at New Englands Hallisey has been on the will lead the team next year. KO not what they had hoped for, was KO finished the regular Wednesday,” said Beckerman. team since he was a sopho- golf played their last tournament of still good enough to get them in season with a solid 13-6 record. In terms of stand-out players, more and will play for Boston the season on Wednesday, May 21, the top half of the competitive In the Coppola Cup, a competi- Coach Dunbar mentioned some of College next spring. He said the New England Championships. Founders League. “It was tough tion among Loomis, Avon Old the older players. “John Stepensky he is happy when he looks Boys lax fights through setbacks by Jack Beckerman ‘15 and up big this year,” said Keenan. Noa Silverstein ‘15 Senior Matt Guter- Despite a tough season, going mann added, “[Sophomore] 3-9-1, the boys varsity lacrosse Carter Swanson has also made team made it to the playoffs, but great improvements and is lost to St. Luke’s 15-8 in the first making some great saves.” round of the playoffs last Monday. On the offensive side of KO had the lead with the field, a few players have time running down in the first stood out as well. “[Sophomore] half, but St. Luke’s pulled away Brendan Lantieri [and seniors] in the last few minutes, and Campbell Taylor and Tyler KO wasn’t able to battle back. DiFrancesco have really stepped Head Coach John Gormley up and produced a lot of goals acknowledged that it had been an for the team,” said Gutermann. up and down season. Although they Due to the contributions of these individuals, as well as a solid effort from the rest of the squad, the The strength of boys lacrosse team saw improve- ment throughout the season. the team this year “We have really gotten better at was their offense, coming out from the beginning,” said senior Tri-captain Tyler never failing to DeFrancesco.“It tends to be a theme that we start halfway through, score multiple “but lately we have been starting from the beginning.” goals per game. Despite the troublesome season, senior Tri-captain Camp- bell Taylor remained optimistic made the Fairchester league play- before the playoffs. “If we play offs, there still needed to be a lot of like we did against Hamden improvement. “The team’s funda- Hall and Hopkins we can take mentals can be improved and their both these teams. We didn’t game knowledge can be improved play as a unit when we first met as well,” Coach Gormley said. St. Luke’s, but we have it in Junior midfielder Justin us to take this championship.” Saint said that the team’s chem- Keenan agreed. “The istry from the beginning of the playoffs are a good way for us season to the end of the season to end what would be a weak has improved greatly and really season. They are a good way helped us win some games. for us to prove something to A standout player who has the other teams in our league.” really improved throughout the “It’s been a different season was senior Tri-captain season,” said DiFrancesco. Connor Keenan. “Throughout “Every year we have been consis- the season, his play as well as tent. This season we overcame his knowledge of the game has some difficulties with people improved,” said Coach Gormley. quitting and such, but overall it On top of solid efforts by has been a successful season.” Keenan, many other players have Looking back at the season stepped up to contribute to the as a whole, Coach Gormley recog- team. “Some key defensive players nized the efforts of his players. “The have been senior Matt Guter- kids played very hard this season,” mann and senior Gage Sanders he said. “I wish my seniors well who have led the defense, and next year and I am looking forward junior Chris Carley who stepped to a strong season next year.” FRIDAY FRIDAY 26 May 23, 2014 Sports Sports May 23, 2014 27 Players of the Moment: Seniors Taryn Braz and Collin Brantner

by Corinne Florian ‘15 Senior softball Co-captain Taryn Braz. Senior baseball Co-captain Collin Brantner. Photo by Claire Halloran ‘15. Photo by Claire Halloran ‘15. probably one of the best hitters huge impact on the team. genuinely enjoy the game of soft- for was a sport to keep him active, in our league as well, so she has Against Westminster, the ball, and I am so excited to spend and something he could do in his Taryn developed not only skill but confi- softball team lost 4-1 but Braz my time with 18 other girls who spare time. Year after year he has dence,” said Head Softball Coach allowed no earns runs and struck love softball just as much as I do.” shown improvements in his game. Catherine Schieffelin. out five people. Against Choate, “He has improved every Braz Along with her commitment the team lost 5-3, but Braz again year, his arm has gotten stronger, to the varsity softball team, Braz allowed no earned runs, and his hitting has improved, and he has Senior Co-captain Taryn plays four to five times a week offensively hit a home run and Collin grown as a person,” Head Base- Braz has been playing softball during off-season, and competes two singles. On top of that she has ball Coach Steve Cannata said, since age 9, and, once she started in tournaments every weekend had two shut-out games against Brantner is not just playing, she just couldn’t stop. “I during the summer. “I have played Chase Collegiate and Pomfret. Brantner committed to KO baseball, but started playing softball at an all on a travel softball team every What made Braz stick with also plays on a summer team. sports camp and I was surprisingly summer since I was 12,” Braz said. the sport was her love for the “I’ll play six days a week in From Little League t-ball at good at it, so I decided to sign up The team really looks up game. “Softball is by far the most the spring and summer, and age 5 to Co-captain of Kingswood in the fall for Little League, and I to Braz for leadership. “She is a fun sport I have played, and the winter is designated for off- Oxford’s varsity baseball team, decided to stick with it,” she said. strong leader who knows exactly sport that I have enjoyed the most, season workouts,” said Brantner. senior Collin Brantner has made Braz has now been on the what to say when we need a and even if I’m not having my best Brantner’s main position huge strides in his baseball career. team since her freshman year, pickup before a game or need a day, I still love to play,” she said. on the field is catcher, which is “What made me stick to playing multiple roles as a hitter, pep talk before the game,” said Braz will continue playing the position that takes charge of it were all the great moments field player, and a pitcher. junior teammate Sydney Legag- softball at the collegiate level at the entire defense. He said that I’ve experienced along the way, From her freshman year to neur. “We always look to her for Providence College. “I am most he keeps everyone under control, and I’m not ready to give the her senior year, Braz has shown guidance whenever we need it.” excited to just be a part of the and has a direct influence on every opportunity to experience more great improvements. “Each year Assistant Coach Danielle team,” said Braz. “Anyone who has single pitch, which keeps the game of them just yet,” Brantner said. she grew incrementally as a pitcher Hoff said that she can always count watched college softball can see high speed and action packed. When Brantner first started and hitter, so now she is one of the on Taryn to show consistency, hard the amount of fun that they have “He throws out almost 50 playing baseball, all he was looking best pitchers in our league, and is work, and dedication, which has a during a game and how much they percent of the players trying to steal. This year he is batting a .432; he has hit three home runs this season. He hits with more power at a higher average than he Congratulations Griffin Maloney has in his past years on the team, and he has probably become one of the best catchers in our and the Class of 2014! league,” said Coach Cannata. As Co-captain of the team, Brantner shows great leadership skills. “He has the respect of all the “It is not in the stars to hold players on the team and he leads by example,” said Coach Cannata. our destiny, but in ourselves.” “When he needs to get something done he will get it done with the respect of all his teammates.” “He is a dominant force at the plate and behind the dish, as well as being as good of a captain a teammate could ask for. He always puts the team first and leads through his works be example,” said soph- omore teammate Jimmy Woods. Playing baseball has given Brantner a work ethic that helps him on and off the field. “It has given me a great work ethic. I know that if I work hard, I can achieve whatever I want to, on the baseball field or in the classroom,” he said. Brantner is continuing on to play baseball at the Div. III level We are so proud of you! at Macalester College in Minne- sota. He said he is most excited All our love, about the elevated skill level of all of the players, “The compe- tition will be better and I can’t Mom, Dad, Conor and Kelly (& Jack) wait for the challenge,” he said. FRIDAY FRIDAY 26 May 23, 2014 Sports Sports May 23, 2014 27 Beat Wilbraham and Monson in finals Softball: New England Champs by Kelly Maloney ‘16 nament, KO played Berkshire School in the semifinal, winning The softball team continued 10-4, with Demers securing the strong all the way to the end, win with a grand slam in the fifth, completing their successful The team advanced to the regular season with a 12-2 record New England Class B final against and winning the Western New Wilbraham and Monson on Sunday, England Championship with a May 18. A grand slam from Dufor 14-4 victory over Wilbraham and home run from Dias sealed and Monson on Sunday, May 18. KO’s victory in the first inning. “This an awsome way The team won a 14-4 victory, to finish the season[...] some- clinching the championship for KO. thing I know I’ll never forget,” Taryn said that Coach Schief- said senior Captain Taryn felin has high expectations for the Braz in a postgame interview. team in the playoffs, because she The team was determined really believes the team can win. from the start of the season to The team worked on mini- come back this year and win the mizing the errors and commu- New England Championship nication between the infield and after their tough loss last year in outfield. Assistant Coach Danielle the finals against Ethel Walker. Hoff said that the team needs to This loss was a huge motivating come out wanting to hit the ball. factor for them going into playoffs. “If you don’t hit it you “We’ve been playing can’t win,” said Coach Hoff. really good softball the past two To help minimize the errors the games. If we continue hitting team has been hitting off of Braz well and fielding well, we will and Pratt (live hitting), which do fine. Our goal was to win helps all players, the batter, New England’s from the begin- pitcher, and outfielders. ning of the season,” said Braz Next year they will be losing before the championship game. some very important players Through the regular season, on the team, including Braz. the softball team had impressively “She’s irreplaceable,” said acquired 12 wins and only two Senior Taryn Braz pitches in the Western New England Championship game on May 18. Photo by Claire Halloran. Coach Schieffelin, “Not just that losses. These losses, however, she has been our starting pitcher for were both earlier in the season. a win for KO, 3-0 each game. Both the combined talents of the team. this year. Senior Jackie Dufour four years but she is the most effec- “We were still figuring out who of these well-played games were One standout player for has had a great season as well. tive team captain I’ve coached.” we have and what we could do,” great preparations for the playoffs. KO this year has been Braz, “[Dufour] doesn’t get rattled With Braz pitching for said Head Coach Catherine Schief- This year the team has a a great pitcher and hitter. when she’s down in the count and four years for KO softball, next felin of the team in early April. deeper line up than last year. Over the course of the comes through with a clutch hit.” year freshman Issie Pratt will The team has improved They don’t just rely on one season, Braz has totaled some Sophomores Nicole fill her shoes. Pratt has been immensely this season. The last person; everyone contributes. impressive statistics, including Demers and Jeanna Willis pitching more and more games two games against Loomis Chaffee “[It’s] not the effort of one or two 113 strikeouts and an ERA of have also gained a lot of confi- this season to get her experienced and Suffield Academy were two of people.” Coach Schieffelin said. .602. Junior Cam Dias, the dence this season and have so when next season comes it is the team’s most competitive games The team’s combined .383 team’s catcher and a solid hitter improved greatly from last year. not a hard adjustment for her. of the season and both ended with batting average further illustrates has also been playing very well In the New England tour- Baseball finishes strong behind pitchers Nesbit and Collins

by Jack Beckerman ‘15 This year’s team was high on-base percentage.” that song [Cats in the Cradle]. was walked. Sophomore phenom stacked with talent in every Not only have individ- Even when we were down 11-2 Andrew Lemkuil then hit a shot The Kingswood Oxford position from senior Co-captain uals been playing well, but the to Wilbraham, we sang the song, over the fence in left field to give KO baseball team has been a force to Collin Brantner and junior Chris team as a whole has built up and came back to win 15-13.” the win in classic walkoff fashion be reckoned with this season. After Giottonini behind home plate, to an impressive stat line as well. There have been many All three (Coach Cannata, sweeping down in Florida winning Co-captain Reid Collins, junior The team’s batting average is up games that stood out to both Coach Brantner, and Collins) also agreed all five games, the team show- TJ Nesbit, and sophomore Holden to a very respectable .322 as a Cannata and the two captains. that the game against Wilbraham cased their talents throughout the “Swolden” White on the mound. result of hard work in practice. One game that left an impres- and Monson was a great one as well. season to earn their 10-5 record. “Pitching has been a lot deeper “Having three coaches sion on Coach Cannata was their Showing perseverance There are many aspects of this year than in years past,” said this year allowed for more flex- victory against a talented Hamden like none other, KO came back this team that have contributed to Coach Cannata. “Reid, TJ, and ibility during practice,” said Hall team with a 13-2 record: a from an 11-2 deficit to win 15-13 all of its success: a solid pitching Holden have had very good years Coach Cannata. “We used both 1-0 win with great pitching from thanks to stellar relief pitching by rotation, a flawless defense, and and are three really good starters.” the cage and field, which allowed White and no errors on the day. sophomore Jimmy Woods and a power and consistency at the plate. On top of agreeing with the players to get more swings Another game that stood go-ahead grand slam by none other These qualities of the team Coach Cannata about both TJ and in. It also helped defensively out in the coach’s mind was their than junior Bryant “Olly” Alyward. have translated into great statis- Holden, Co-captains Brantner and with fielding; the players are 3-1 loss to Choate. “They are In the last game of the tics. “The team ERA is a couple of Collins said they were excited seeing more balls in practice.” very very good team as well,” season, KO fell to Loomis 3-1 runs lower than last year at about about how things had gone on However, both Collins and Said Coach Cannata. “They were in a tough fought game, despite three, four,” said Head Coach the offensive side this year. Brantner admit that the team’s 13-2 at the time but we played a a stellar day by Collins, who Steve Cannata, “which is still “[Holden’s] hitting is consis- talent alone didn’t carry over all the very good game against them.” pitched eight innings allowing great but was even lower before tent and he has the highest batting success. As well as being a close- Both Collins and Brantner only two earned runes and 9 the Wilbraham and Monson game average on the team,” said Brantner, knit group unrivaled by recent pointed out their win against strike outs, on top of going 3-4 in which they put up 13 runs.” “and of course Reid has just been years, team traditions of have Gunnery as one to remember. behind the plate with one run. Coach Cannata added that smacking the ball, just so far.” helped them to a succesful season. KO had given up their lead Still, the Wyverns ended the low ERA was due to both Collins added that Brantner “Cats in the Cradle and in the top of the last inning, and their season with a league record having more depth in the pitcher was having a stellar year behind Old Hickory have really brought it was a tie game heading into of .500, while beating every position and committing very the plate with “three dingers and us together,” both captains said. the bottom half of the inning. out-of-league team handily. few errors and unearned runs. one grandy, as well as an extremely “We have yet to lose a game with With two outs, Brantner FRIDAY FRIDAY 28 May 23, 2014 Sports Sports May 23, 2014 21 Lord undefeated in six years of play for KO Girls tennis serves their way into New England championships by Kelly Maloney ‘16 won them fairly comfortably.” she’s been undefeated this season, competed at Milton Academy in the The No. 1 doubles team This dominant streak, along with so we can always count on her.” semi-finals and advanced in style. of Shea and Lord, and the No. 2 The incredible dynasty that their near impeccable record Risinger also praised After winning the five doubles team of Risinger and Perron is KO girls tennis has continued won the team the title of 2014 both Perron and Lord on matches needed to win and prog- remained undefeated for the year, to dominate the New England Founder’s League Champions. their mental toughness and ress to the championships, the decisively winning their matches. prep school world this year. The team has many key constant contributions. Brooks School defaulted the four Pease and Galik also The team, made up of junior players this year that have The team showcased their matches that were still going on. won at No. 3 doubles, “This Melissa Lord, sophomores Morgan contributed to its success. ability in every match this season, Not all the matches had was a really good win for us, Risinger, Allie Perron and Olivia “Allie [Perron] has really earning multiple notable victories. finished when the Brooks School putting us up 3-0,” said Lord. Shea, and freshmen Nicole Galik, improved from last year,” This year’s team put away defaulted, but it didn’t matter. Lord won her singles Faith Pease, Cassie Peterson and said junior captain Melissa Hopkins, Hotchkiss, and Greens- KO had already clinched a spot match, remaining undefeated Ambika Natarajan, powered Lord, “and with the addition farms: all teams KO lost to last year. in the championship match. now for all six years at KO. Shea through the regular season to of Morgan [Risinger] we have These key victories On Sunday, the girls traveled and Galik also emerged victo- earn a spectacular 8-1 record, the really become the team to beat.” propelled KO to their 8-1 record, to Westminster School to take on rious in their matches: the final lone loss coming from Choate by Coach Garcia added that which allowed them to compete Berkshire for the New England blow to Berkshire’s season and one match early in the season. on top of the never-ending against Hotchkiss for the Founders Championship finals. “The match the New England Championship. Despite losing three seniors contributions from Lord, League Championship, an accom- will be very tough, but I am confi- This year’s team was on the varsity squad this year, Perron, Risinger, and Shea are plishment based solely on record. dent that if everybody plays their extremely young, with no seniors including the powerhouse and the heart and soul of the team. “Beating Hotchkiss was the best we will do very well,” said and only one junior. Not only does recently named Ivy League Rookie “Allie, Morgan, and Olivia biggest match for me since they Risinger after winning semi-finals. that make their dominance even that of the year Dayna Lord, the team are three of the most fiercely had been the best team for years The matches were all more impressive, but it also makes seems to be stronger than ever, competitive players I have ever and had been our biggest rivals,” battles that came with preci- it scary and almost unfair how a true testament to this young coached,” said Coach Garcia. “They said Coach Garcia. “With that sion in every serve, every return, unstoppable they will be next year. talented and determined team. are really what make us the best.” win we clinched the Founders every volley, but in the end our With an extra year of “This is the best No. 1 First-year sophomore League with only one loss, while KO girls took home the victory. growth and experience under singles through No. 4 singles Risinger had only praise for Shea as giving Hotchkiss their second.” Every team member contrib- their belt, and of course, another we’ve had since 2009,” said Head well. “[Shea] has been the standout This past weekend KO uted with key wins that tipped the New England Championship to Coach Ron Garcia. “We’ve won player this year,” said Risinger. competed for the New England scale and earned KO girls tennis the defend, “they will have every 11 matches in a row, and we’ve “She plays No. 4 singles, and Championship. On Saturday, KO 2014 New England Championship. reason to fear us,” said Lord. Track and field sprints to finish with strong postseason effort by J’Ron Barrett ’15 Tops in New England The girls and boys track and field teams finished third Girls out of 21 teams and eighth out 4 x 100 relay - 1st of 22 teams, respectivley, at the 4 x 400 relay - 3rd New England Div. III cham- Chloe Ezzo - 2nd in 1500, pionships last Saturday at the 2nd in 3000, 3rd in 800 Hyde School in Bath, Maine. Sam Pinkes - 4th in 400, 200 The girls 4 x 100-meter relay team of freshman Sam Kaleigh Sanders - 5th in 100 March, sophomores Emily Kirton Emily Kirton - 3rd in 100 and Kaleigh Sanders, and senior high hurdles, 4th in triple Captain Sam Pinkes took first, with jump a season-best time of 52.90 secs. Boys The 4 x 4 relay team of 4 x 400 relay - 3rd freshmen Laura Polley and Emily Tran, junior Claire Halloran, Andrew Peterson - 2nd in and Pinkes took third with a 400 season-best time of 4:36.48. Girls 4 x 100 team after their second place finish: from left to right: Sam Pinkes ’16. Kaleigh Sanders ’16, Emily Kirton Koby Quansah - 2nd in long Freshman Chloe Ezzo ’16, and Sam March 17.’ (Photo by Alex Kraus) jump finished second in the 1500 the 400 in 51.42, sophomore Koby do, Will Gilyard, who coaches in the Founders League meet, Mick Hains - 2nd in 800 with a time of 5:06.58, second Quansah took second in the long discus, javelin and shot put, running the 1500, a great accom- Andre Jett – 6th in discus in the 3000 with a time of jump with a jump of 19 ft., 10.5 in., noted a few stand out individ- plishment for someone her age. under 11 mins, and third in the his best leap of the season, Hains uals who stepped up to the plate. Coach Jeff Perlis said he make individual improvements 800 with a time of 2:34.74. placed second in the 800 in 2:00.32, Jett recorded 39 feet 8 is proud of his young girls team. and push each other to get better. Kirton finished third in and sophomore Andre Jett placed inches in shot, an outstanding “I encourage kids to get in the “I wanted to focus on the 100-meter high hurdles in sixth in discus with a throw of 114 feat for a sophomore. Quansah weight room, commit themselves doing my personal best because 21.97 secs., fourth in the triple ft., 5 in., his best toss of the season. is setting the bar high for future fully, and not be quitters,” he said. I knew that everyone on the team jump with a jump of 30 ft. 8.75 “People responded well long jumpers and hurdlers and “Run with winners and win.” would make gains as well,” he in., and fifth in the long jump to the challenges of the meet – a Peterson, junior Jack Reich, The coaches have encour- said. “Because I run the 100 with a jump of 14 ft. 4.25 in. different schedule from a dual and sophomore Jared Bolden aged the players to make meter dash, 200 meter dash, 4 x Pinkes placed fourth meet, the longer day, and the have also have taken leadership getting into the weight room a 100 meter dash, and long jump, in the 400 meters in 1:02.20, competition, said Coach Scott roles in their respective events. priority throughout the season. conditioning my body is a must.” and Sanders placed fifth in Rodilitz. “The kids supported The track and field team This makes sure they were 100 Quansah, also a football the 100 meters in 13.80. one another and created a has many underclassmen, which percent ready to compete at their star, also noted that getting into For the boys, the 4 x 400 great day for themselves.” calls for the younger and less highest level. Squats, leg press, the weight room is very impor- relay team of junior Nick Bridges, The team has made experienced players to step up power cleans, and agility ladder tant while running track.“It senior Andrew Peterson, junior drastic improvements from into leadership roles immediately. exercises are very important minimizes the wear and tear that Dan Melody, and sophomore Mick the beginning of the season. Ezzo has shown that she when conditioning your body. track takes out on your body, as Hains placed third in 3:39.80. Though the team had is capable of doing big things in Bolden said he hoped that well as helping you beat your Peterson placed second in some ups and downs, as most the years to come, placing fifth everyone on the team would personal records,” said Quansah. FRIDAY FRIDAY 28 May 23, 2014 Sports Sports May 23, 2014 21