THE NA T IO N 'S OLDES T ON THE WEB: COU nt RY DAY SC HOOL www.pingry.org/record NEWSPAPER VOLUME CXXXVI, NUMBER 5 The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey APRIL 22, 2010 Students Celebrate Diversity in Ashley Feng Wins Robert H. Annual Multicutural Assembly turing Jay Sean’s “Down.” dance to Ne-Yo’s “Waiting.” LeBow Oratorical Competition By LAKSHMI DAVEY (V) Next up was Mai-Lee Lakshmi Davey (V), Vinita For the past eight years, Picard (IV), who danced Davey (III), Malvi Hemani the annual Multicultural As- a variation from the ballet (V) and Michaela Scrudato sembly has featured students “Paquita.” Then, Keri For- (III) followed with an Indian from different backgrounds ness (V) and Alysia Tsui dance performed to a mix of performing for their class- (VI) sang “Once upon a popular Bollywood songs. mates. This year, the event December” in several differ- The next number was the took place on Friday, March ent languages. Forness said, song “The Butterfly Lovers,” 13. Nahema Carty (VI) em- “Alysia and I knew from the which was executed on the ceed the event, which show- beginning of the school year piano and violin by Ashley cased a variety of different that we wanted to perform in Zhou (III) and Vicky Wei cultures and talents. this Multicultural Assembly (V). This song is based on an Myles Bristow (VI) began because we both had enjoyed ancient Chinese legend about the assembly by reading participating in last year. a pair of star-crossed lovers. a poem. He was followed We wanted to do something Jo LaCosta (VI), accompa- by Luke Pounder (VI), Jon special since it was Alysia’s nied by Misha Fatkhiyev, an Brenner (VI), and Glenn last year.” adjunct in the music depart- Friedman (VI), who per- Afterwards, Tori Mar- ment, then sang a Spanish formed a dance to a mix fea- tin (V) performed a lyrical song entitled “Solamente Una Vez.” Tanvi Gupta (VI) and An- jana Ganti (V) finished the Courtesy of Communications Office assembly with another ener- Ashley Feng (V) spoke about the importance of reading. getic Indian dance. Yvonne LeBow. Dr. LeBow was an face-to-face interactions. Sun Jeng (IV) said, “The Indian By DANIELLE WESTERMAN extremely accomplished public argued that written word, es- dances were entertaining and (V) speaker who traveled the world pecially the written word of original, and it was fun to On Friday, February 19, to speak about the need for Internet communication, is watch everyone’s talent.” three sophomores and three healthcare reform. just a hollow replacement for Susan Contess (V) said, juniors participated in the final Any Pingry sophomore or personally talking to someone. “This year there was bal- round of the Robert H. LeBow junior is eligible to participate According to Sun, the more we let and classical music and ’58 Memorial Oratorical Com- in the LeBow Competition. use email and text messaging to modern dance … it was nice petition. With Upper School In the preliminary round, all communicate, the more we lose to see more variety.” students and faculty as their participants delivered their important face-to-face connec- Forness agreed, adding, audience, Ashley Feng (V), speeches to a panel of selected tions with our friends. “Personally, I have loved my Sam Gelman (IV), Victor Hsue teachers, alumni, and qualified Morash compared the cur- experiences performing in (V), Albert Magnell (V), Mag- judges from outside of Pingry. rent economic crisis to a foot- the Multicultural Assembly gie Morash (IV), and Dylan From this round, the six final- ball coach’s strategy. Morash both this year and last, and Sun (V) presented five to six- ists were chosen to deliver their said that lending huge amounts I am really proud of how minute speeches on a variety speeches in front of their peers of money and giving unquali- many cultures are being rep- of topics. in Hauser Auditorium. fied buyers mortgages are com- resented now." In 2005, William Hetfield Sun spoke about how new parable to throwing showy “As far as I can recall, ’58 and the Class of 1958 advances in technology have 50-yard passes. Chipping away we represented seven differ- started the competition to honor affected communication and ent cultures!” their classmate, Robert H. stressed the importance of Continued on Page 4 Courtesy of Communications Office Sweeney Todd Cast Puts on Cutting-Edge Mai-Lee Picard (IV) performs a classical ballet piece. Performance Despite Heavy Snows Inside The Record ted, “There were certainly some ary 23, the day of their final dress and see us and our show and we By KATE DREYFUSS (VI) rough patches throughout the rehearsal. Technology teacher love to have them here.” On February 24, 27, 28, and process,” she added, “When we and Director of Community After the performance, the March 1, the Drama and Music all stood on stage opening night, Service Ms. Shelley Hartz orga- actors remained in costume and Departments put on the annual I knew we truly had something nized this special performance ate lunch with the guests from winter musical. This year’s show magical.” for special needs programs in ECLC, Newmark, and Banyon. was “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Salamon decided to partici- our area, continuing what has O’Connor said of this meet-and- Barber of Fleet Street,” book by pate in the musical because he become a tradition for the past greet opportunity, “I am always Hugh Wheeler and music and enjoys singing and acting. He six or seven years. Ms. Hartz had so proud when I watch my fellow lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. added, “The annual Winter Musi- the idea to bring these schools to cast-mates interact with the kids. “Sweeney Todd” tells the cal is probably the most reward- Pingry to see the musical because It truly makes me happy to see a story of Benjamin Barker, other- ing thing that I have done in my her oldest son used to be a student cast member speaking with an wise known as Sweeney Todd, a years at Pingry.” at ECLC. “I thought it would be ECLC student. The smile on that barber who returns to his home- Audience reaction to the show great for the ECLC students to student’s face is unforgettable.” town of London after spending was overwhelmingly positive. see a show and for our actors to Salamon agreed and added, 15 years in exile in Australia Caroline Dreyfuss (IV) said, “I have an audience during their “That performance is great also due to false charges. After find- loved it.” Phil Ryan (VI) agreed, final dress rehearsal,” she said. because it allows us to go into ing out that his wife has killed adding, “The cast and crew did O’Connor especially enjoyed opening night having already herself after being raped by the justice to my favorite musical.” the performance for ECLC, say- played for a full audience.” judge who sentenced him, Todd In addition to the four public ing, “I think it is so fantastic that Ms. Hartz hopes to extend decides to seek revenge on the performances, the cast and crew the kids really enjoy the perfor- this tradition by inviting middle of “Sweeney Todd” also per- mance, and it boosts our energy, school students from ECLC, Courtesy of Sofi Barrionuevo (VI) people of London. Sean Salamon (VI), who formed for students and teachers too. If you have a great audience Newmark, and Banyon to see Sofi Barrionuevo (VI) and Luke Pounder (VI) model for the played Todd in the show, ex- of ECLC, the Newmark School, (and they always are), the show is “Bye Bye Birdie,” this year’s PSPA Spring Benefit. and the Banyon School on Febru- just better. The kids love to come Middle School production. More Than a Pop Album plained that his character “gets Call to the Wild revenge both on the people who The Gorillaz's "Plastic Beach" raped his wife and on society as a Anisha Mohin (V) urges students receives a favorable review P6. whole, which he sees as based in to spend more time outdoors P2. greed and cruelty. According to Salamon, “Todd really serves as Spectacular Season One of a Kind a warning to us about how a good Boys' Varsity Swimming scores man can be ultimately consumed Jasmine Oghaz (V) embraces high at the Meet of Champions P7. by revenge.” Pingry's unique identity P3. Kaela O’Connor (V) par- ticipated in the musical because Re-Lax she is passionate about musical Two Stories Collide The boys' and girls' Varsity theater. “This is what I love to Mrs. Madeline Landau continues Lacrosse teams look forward to an do, and this is what I want to do Holocaust Rembrance tradition P5. exciting season P8. with my life,” she said. O’Connor played Mrs. Nellie Lovett, Todd’s Sections A Picture Perfect Prom confidante and business partner News...........................1,4-5 who makes meat pies out of the Students enjoy a fun filled night of Commentary..............2-3 people he kills. Her favorite part of the musical was being able to glamour P5. Arts..................................6 Courtesy of Pingry Bluebook work with people she truly enjoys Sports............................7-8 Nicky Haik (VI) and Sarah Muirhead (V) serenade each other as Ben Hamm Conard being around. Though she admit- (V) and Thomas Schermerhorn (V) discuss the local barber. 2 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY APRIL 22, 2010 EDITORIAL Bridges: Morenight to hand than out sandwiches, Just and appreciative a Mere of the help. TenI used toHours hate the commu- By MAI-LEE PICARD (IV) soup, and coffee to the poor and Since my first run, I have nity service requirement because Hey Jude, You Ain't At Pingry, community service homeless.