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VOLUME CXXXII, NUMBER 1 The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey OCTOBER 24, 2005 KIDS AND MONEY Headmaster Conard Stresses Technology Failure Disrupts Daily Life its internal compass. made harder by the fact that OLL EVEALS Diversity, Intellectual Rigor By ADAM GOLDSTEIN (VI) The tech department had some students had not turned P R If anything at Pingry fails, a backup of the Active Di- in their Technology Agree- he attended a boarding school with rectory system on hand, ments, Mr. Vo said. In restor- By NADINE REITMAN (VI) it is usually a student. On an emphasis on learning for the but was unable to restore ing studentsʼ accounts, then, SPENDING HABITS sake of learning, not for grades; in Tuesday, September 27, On July 1, Mr. Nathaniel E. however, there was a differ- it. Microsoftʼs tech-support the tech staff had to handle fact, his high school did not even department was unable to fix two issues simultaneously: Conard assumed the position of give grades. ent kind of failure: the Mar- FEW SCHOOL-YEAR JOBS headmaster, replacing Mr. John tinsville Campusʼs network the problem either, and as a recreating each studentʼs ac- These two experiences pro- count, and double-checking Neiswender. Most recently, Mr. vided two different windows of Conard comes from the Emma that each studentʼs account By ADAM GOLDSTEIN (VI) diversity, as well as a foundation had not been disabled be- Willard School in Troy, New York for intellectual learning. In grade Most Pingry students receive cause of a failure to sign the where he was Assistant Head for school, the only diversity was thousands of dollars a year in Academics, but he has taught and Technology Agreement. socioeconomic, but in high school, There were other ag- allowances, birthday gifts, and tutored since college and grew up the school had a socioeconomic random parental handouts, but on the campus of a boarding school gravating factors, too. The and ethnically diverse student tech department is small fewer than 40 percent have a and farm his parents founded. body. It also emphasized an for the schoolʼs size and is school-year job, The Pingry Mr. Conardʼs first impressions alternative non-traditional teach- not staffed at all hours of Recordʼs first-ever Money Poll of Pingry are consistent with ing style, focusing on hands-on the day, Mr. Vo said, so the revealed. his expectations from the hiring experiential learning. repairs were discontinuous. Most stu- process. He was particularly enam- From his own education, Mr. Moreover, the tech depart- dents arenʼt re- ored by the warm welcome from Conard has learned that diver- the community and impressed ment had a number of other quired to pay sity of any kind is beneficial and with its spirit. “It is great how the stresses intellectual rigor. He has responsibilities at the same for electronics, community rallies around causes; time, including installation magazines, or already informed the teachers and not every school has that level of parents that he puts more value on of the new phone system. books, but a concern,” he said. Those jobs had to be post- majority of students do pay intellectual, rather than academic Though Mr. Conard says that rigor. The difference, he says, is poned by a week. for their own CDs, DVDs, and itʼs generally too early to say what The failure was the worst movie tickets, the poll found. “quality, not quantity.” Mr. Conard C. Berman (VI) changes need to be made to the wants the quality of thinking in the technology disruption in Under five percent of students, Apu helps a student get her email up and running. school, the one area he already sees classroom and work outside of the years, according to Mr. Vo, however, pay for their own needs improvement is diversity. classroom to be high, but he does accounts system. result refunded the schoolʼs and it was made worse by schoolbooks or standardized “In my life,” Mr. Conard said, “I not want it confused with the quan- For several days, teachers entire tech-support payment, Microsoftʼs inability to fix tests, the poll revealed. havenʼt learned a lot from people tity of work. “Just because there could not use their comput- Mr. Vo said. the problem. But rather than Students receive money from just like me; itʼs the diversity of is a lot of work, does not mean it ers, students were unable When it became obvious switch to a new network a variety of sources. Thirty-eight people that have contributed to is of high intellectual quality,” he to receive their email, and that the tech staff would not backbone, the tech team is percent receive a regular allow- my growth and development.” He explained. nobody could connect to be able to restore the system looking at other ways to ance, for example, and 65 per- praises the diversity he encoun- Mr. Conardʼs theory on diver- the Internet unless using a automatically, they began safeguard the existing Active cent receive random handouts tered in his own education and sity is similar to his educational non-school or Macintosh recreating the accounts one Directory system, including from their parents. Eighty-four cites it as a reason for his educa- philosophy. He notes that diversity computer. Other services, at a time. With only two the possibility of installing a tional philosophies today. percent receive money from in the school is often thought of on like Pingryʼs online bulletin members of the tech staff “fail-over” server that would Growing up in Vermont, Mr. birthday or holiday presents. a statistical basis, and says the next board system and webmail on site, however, they were take over network duties in Conard went to grades one through the event the main server When it comes to work, stu- step in creating more diversity is to sites, became either broken forced to triage accounts. six in two different two-room failed, Mr. Vo said. dents seem more occupied with move away from statistics alone or inaccessible to most stu- Working until 3:00 AM, Ms. schoolhouses and was the only Still, Mr. Vo noted, the homework than employment. dents. Perla Rodriguez and Mr. student whose parents had at- There could hardly have Rich Jensen recreated all the most important data—peo- Only 36 percent of all Upper Continued on Page 3 tended college. For high school, been a worse time for the accounts of the Pingry staff, pleʼs email and network School students hold a summer accounts system to break. including administrators and files—were not lost, but job, for example, while fewer Teachers were supposed members of the development simply became temporar- than 28 percent babysit and 12 to turn in progress reports office, but left all the other ily unavailable. “Look at it percent have a school-year job within days, and Mr. Quoc accounts broken until the optimistically,” he said. “It besides babysitting. Vo, Director of Technology, next day. was an inconvenience, but it had to leave early to take The tech teamʼs job was didnʼt ruin anyoneʼs life.” AGE DIFFERENCES care of his new child. Short-handed, the tech In general, younger students staff worked feverishly to Inside The Record are less likely to hold a job. diagnose the problem. Soon, Only 21 percent of 7th graders Mr. Vo said, they discov- report holding a summer job, ered corruption in Active for instance, but that figure Directory—the system that rises to 61 percent for seniors. matches peopleʼs names and Similarly, no Middle Schoolers passwords to their files and email. With the Active Di- Continued on Page 6 N. Lee (IV) rectory out of order, it was Headmaster Conard is pleased with Pingry thus far. as if each computer had lost New Building Underway; Construction Highly Visible Designed by USA Architects “unique middle school identity.” and hanging lights. By HALLIE BIANCO (IV) of Somerville, New Jersey, the From the outside the building The highlight of the new build- The building of the new middle new building will be attached to will be a light brown stone and ing, however, is the middle school school is “an exciting project to the present building where the will attach to the current building commons. Encased in glass and give the middle schoolers their loading dock is currently located.. through a glass walkway. The open to the second floor, the own space and their own oppor- Lead architect Mr. Mark Coan interior design of the building commons will be a place for tunities for growth,” said Middle said, “The students in the new was inspired by elements of all Middle School students to “relax A. Sampat (VI) School Director Mr. Phil Cox. building will be going through three Pingry campuses over the and make their home,” Mr. Coan A construction vehicle at work moving dirt around the In 2001, the Long Range Plan a special time physically, emo- years, including a chapel pew said. middle school construction site. outlined a plan to “provide an tionally, and academically.” The from a previous campus and the The building, which is sched- Is the Honor Code followed? New Teachers Join the age-appropriate middle school building, therefore, should create a current campusʼs exposed beams uled to be finished late next fall, Trevor Topf (IV) and Sam Adriance Community experience for students that fo- will also allow for an increase (V) debate the fundamental idea of the Ten new faculty bring skills and cuses on the special needs of in grade size. Each of the three Honor Code and its importance in the experience to Pingry academics, coun- this age group and ensures their middle school grades will have a community today. P. 3 smooth transition from Lower to total of 90 students once they are seling, and sports. P. 8-9 Upper School,” explained Trustee in the new building. As a result, “The Laramie Project” to Be and parent Mr. John Holman. the increase in grade size, which Performed in November Which teams do you follow? Since 2001 a lot of planning has normally occurred in the shift Learn about this season's sports Under the direction of Al Romano, occurred to get the new middle from sixth toseventh grades, will the fall play incorporates themes of teams and their valuable players. P. 12 school to where it is today. “About now occur between fifth and sixth diverisity and acceptance into humorous three years ago the Headmaster grades. and dramatic "momments." P. 11 Hungry? Try Surf Taco and the Board of Trustees deter- The new building also brings Justin Louie (IV) recommends Students' Summers Busy mined that a new middle school up the question of faculty. Mr. the Shark Bait smoothie, among other building would enable us to create Cox says, “Part of this initiative With Lofty Jobs savory dishes, at Surf Taco in Point the best middle school experi- is to develop a middle school- Upper School students describe and Pleasant.. P. 11 ence,” Mr. Holman said. specific faculty. Any teacher who reflect upon their summer internships Sections As a result, fundraising for teaches just middle school will and experiences. P. 5 News...... 1,4-5, 8-9 the project began two years ago. be moving to the new building as AFS Student Joins Juniors Since then, according to Mr. well as teachers who only taught Commentary...... 2-3 Holman, “more than fifty gener- sixth grade at the lower school. Sindre Saetre joins Pingry from Special Report...... 6-7 ous donors have pledged their A. Sampat (VI) Norway as a student with the American Arts...... 10-11 support.” Constructions vehicles work on the new middle school's foundation. Continued on Page 3 Field Service.. P. 4 Sports...... 12 2 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY OCTOBER 24, 2005 EDITORIAL Celebrity vs. Genocide on the Nightly News An Idea That Might in comparison to MSNBCʼs quite a lot, especially regard- to air the ad. By KATIE JENNINGS (V) 2,009 segments on the same ing the genocide occurring According to beawitness. Every so often I will sit man. So, on July 3, 2005 I in Sudan. This was not my org, the situation in Darfur was Work down with my mother and arrived at the New Jersey entirely my fault, however, offi cially declared genocide watch the Channel 5 News Governorʼs School of Inter- because only 41 segments on by the United States on July As the Op-Ed pieces on the opposing page discuss, at ten p.m., or what we have national Studies under the Fox News in June 2005 were 22, 2004. Pingry, for better or worse, puts a large emphasis on affectionately dubbed, the impression that I was well actually dedicated to Darfur. The Sudanese government the character and moral education of its students. “Murder and Mayhem News.” informed. After all, according “Why havenʼt I heard about supported militias called “Jan- Responsibility for oneʼs own actions, completing and Basically, Len and Rosanna to beawitness.org, “roughly this sooner?” Well, maybe jaweed” to destroy villages handing in oneʼs own work – from the moment we first report on every rape, murder three-quarters of Americans because the media is intention- in Darfur. Currently, around walk our checkered hallways until the day we graduate, and violent crime that has state that they get their in- ally covering up their faux pas, two million people have been these virtues and their corresponding vices are discussed occurred in the tri-state area formation from broadcast by not allowing a paid televi- displaced, and the death toll in classes, advisor groups, special assemblies, Honor within the last twenty-four or cable television.” I soon sion advertisement to run that is estimated between 80,000 Board meetings, and, for us older students, the occa- hours. learned how wrong I was. would introduce you to the to 400,000. sional “Kitty Condo” speech. So why, when it comes to According to BeAWitness. “How could this be?” I problems in Darfur. The Darfur Accountabil- another common virtue – namely, earning and spending org, Fox News covered the thought to myself. After all, I American Progress created ity Act was proposed in the oneʼs own money – is Pingry conspicuously silent? Michael Jackson case just as watched the Channel 5 News a television advertisement for Senate in March of 2005 by For many of us, financial independence, how- intensely, with 878 segments and read the New York Times. BeAWitness.org, but the ma- Senators Jon Corzine (D-NJ) ever partial, checks in near the bottom of our list of on MJ alone in June 2005. “What could I possibly have jor news networks, including and Sam Brownback (R-KS). priorities, and certainly below such things as grades, That number, however, pales missed?” Apparently, I missed NBC, CBS, and ABC refused It was passed by the Sen- varsity sports teams, music lessons and college applica- ate, but gutted in Conference tions, and perhaps even below new episodes of The OC. Committee. We must consider that the average Pingry student arrives So what can you do to at school around 8 a.m. (or earlier, for those of us graced help? Well, this summer I with the joys of a.m. fitness) and remains on campus spent four weeks with ninety- until 5:30, or later on game or performance days; Sat- nine of the most highly mo- urdays are spent catching up on sleep, homework, and tivated, head strong, activist, ever-blossoming social lives. As Mrs. Leonetti told the nerds that you will ever meet. Record, students are encouraged to become involved And what happens when you in multiple extra-curricular activities and pressured to mix ninety-nine Governorʼs perform, academically and otherwise; their lives are School Scholars and a cause therefore full enough without adding the extra pressure that they deem worthy? An of a regular school year job. This is perhaps why many organization! And thus, Gov- more students 27.7 percent of students choose to baby- SchoolDarfur/ The Case for sit, a job with flexible hours that compensate for the Africa was born. flexible pay, while only 11.6 percent hold a school-year We are trying to create an job. activist organization, com- Summer, however, is the time when many Pin- prised of students from schools gry students, nearly 40 percent, choose to branch out around the state, which seeks and take jobs in the larger world, and, with Pingryʼs to promote awareness and encouragement and support, even more might follow raise money. Our two main this trend. Many high schools in the area, particularly focuses at the moment are the public high schools, offer job-finding services and genocide in Darfur and the employment counseling for their students. These high food crisis in Niger. schools contact local businesses and match students This was my response to- with jobs based on their interests and schedule; this wards the sensationalistic eliminates the stressful and time-consuming process of media that focuses on mean- job-hunting for students, and also introduces them to ingless garbage like Michael different kinds employment opportunities they may not Jackson when people are dy- have found or been able to secure on their own. With ing in Darfur and Niger. Pingryʼs reputation in the community, it would be easy What will your response be to set students up with summer jobs and paid internships after reading this op-ed? Sit- in local businesses, from restaurants to law offices to ting and watching the Channel day-care centers. 5 News as some people die Furthermore, while Pingry offers classes to and others get off “not guilty”? make sure itʼs students are proficient in everything Or getting up and becoming from technology to a second language, many students vocal in a cause that you view may graduate unable to write a check or a put together as worthy? a resume, life skills that are arguably just as impor- So if I leave you with one tant. Perhaps there really is a necessity for a semester word of advice, let it be this: class that would teach students the basics of financial turn off channel 5 and turn on independence, just as Health teaches us the utility of By Matt Laud (V) the BBC. condoms and Drivers Ed the fundamentals of braking. ISP, it is often said, is a chance for Pingry students to get out and explore the “real world.” However, why should we wait until the end of our senior year to get The Administration is Short —Sighted out, when the “real world” is going on all around us? Shorts have been an es- ing shorts because at that May had a higher average And while our involvement at school is what makes Pin- By DAN DAVIDSON (V) gry students so outstanding in our various fields, there tablished part of the Dress point in the school year, temperature than Septem- is something to be said for involvement in the greater The oppressive heat that Code for as long as I have summer is approaching ber was 1992. world, involvement that might broaden out horizons was all too noticeable over gone to Pingry, and with and the weather begins to A studentʼs ability to fo- and prepare us for what lies beyond graduation. It only the first weeks of school sound reasoning, too. A reflect this change. Sum- cus is compromised when makes sense that all the talent and dedication bottled up brought to my attention a student can wear appro- mer does not wait until he or she is not permitted in the Martinsville campus should somehow spread to question Iʼve asked myself priate length shorts while the last day of school to to wear shorts and allevi- the greater community, if only in the summer months. for quite some time—why also observing the Dress start, so it is necessary to ate some of the discomfort Perhaps, in order for this to happen, all we need is some aren't shorts allowed at the Codeʼs fundamental phi- allow more comfortable caused by the overwhelm- encouragement and a little education. beginning of the school losophy—that all students clothing during the hot ing heat and humidity of — Chantal Berman year? dress “in a decent, self- school days leading up to September. Pre-class dis- respecting manner”. De- end of the year. Likewise, cussion doesnʼt relate to spite this clear adherence summer does not end on the previous nightʼs read- VOLUME CXXXII to the Dress Codeʼs most the first day of school, ing, or the upcoming test, NUMBER 1 essential principle, shorts and comfortable clothing but rather is saturated with are still not permitted dur- is often necessary after comments about the heat. Editors in Chief ing some of the hottest Labor Day. During class, concentra- Nadine Reitman and most uncomfortable As this year has made tion is almost impossible weeks of the school year. especially clear, the first Chantal Berman to maintain. I believe that the rules re- month back in school can The beginning of the garding when shorts may be brutally hot, and with- school year is a difficult Managing Editor be worn must be reformed out being able to wear time for students, since Staff Writer Adam Goldstein Sports Editor in such a way that students shorts, students are forced acclimating to new classes Hallie Bianco Hadley Johnson may be able to wear them to sweat it out. In fact, and teachers is not always Photo Editors during the times when they according to New Jersey a smooth process. It is Assistant Editors are needed most. climate information pub- much harder, however, to Copy Editors Catherine Chong Nelson Lee If one examines why lished by Rutgers Univer- get back into the school Katie Jennings Melissa Loewinger Marissa Bialecki the rule allowing shorts sity, September is gener- routine when attire de- Josh Freedman Darina Shtrakhman Ameesha Sampat after May 1 makes sense, ally a hotter month than signed specifically to help then it becomes clear that May. In recent years the deal with heat is not al- allowing shorts until Oc- average temperature for lowed. Allowing shorts to Technical Adviser Layout Staff Faculty Adviser tober 1 would be equally September has been up to be worn until October 1 is Jack Dimassimo Dr. Susan Dineen Mr. Dean Sluyter sensible. May is an appro- 10 degrees hotter than that an excellent way to help priate time to begin allow- of May, and the last time All rights reserved. © 2005 The Pingry Record. Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle after use. make the transition easier THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY OCTOBER 24, 2005 3 Honor Code Shows The Inherent Hypocrisy in the Honor Code we follow this “moral” code. much. For example, the Code so to come from a place of By SAM ADRIANCE (V) Yet the reason Pingry students consists of only five sentences. unwavering certainty. And I Students the Right Way Our Honor Code is, in phi- cheat on tests less than most The main clause of four of just wish weʼd stop pretending losophy, quite noble. It is the isnʼt because we all believe them uses the word “should” that we are “better” people for When I first Trevor Topf (IV) actions are not Lockean “Social Contract” put more strongly in doing what to describe how the school having the Honor Code and came to Pingry, SCHOOL OPINION violations. For into practice. Every member of is “right;” itʼs because the would like its students to act. just accept it for what it is: a the Honor Code instance, not the community agrees to cer- average Pingry student is more There is the implication that basic guideline that we follow seemed very simple. We are told turning someone in for a viola- tain guidelines that are in the afraid to cheat than most oth- the writers know how each one because we donʼt know any to do what we all know is right. tion used to be itself a violation. best interest of the community ers. This is because the Honor of us should act. Moreover, better way to run our school. Thatʼs it. However, most students, (in- and accepts the consequences Code is more than a set of ide- how many assembly speeches Fine, we all know that. How- cluding me) do not necessarily for their own destructive ac- als that we agree to; it is also a have we heard over the years ever, while in most day-to-day believe that ratting is the right tions. However, as so many set of rules we must follow or where the speaker talks about situations this interpretation thing to do. In my opinion, things do, I think the Honor otherwise be punished. morality in black and white SIXTH GRADERS works fine, it turns out to be therefore, this act of “toleration,” Code falls well short of its In addition, we are pun- terms and about searching for simplistic in the face of other as it is called at West Point, is not ideals. ished more harshly than those the “right” answer? more complex circumstances. a violation of Pingryʼs Honor First of all, we are kidding in most other schools. I (re- The Ten Commandments TO MATRICULATE Piercing the surface of the Honor Code. ourselves if we pretend that grettably) cheated on a 20 and especially the Golden Code instantly launches many The Honor Board itself is a signing the Honor Code is point quiz my sophomore year Rule have always made a harder questions. For example, small group of students chosen really considered a choice in and was suspended for a day lot of sense to me, but that AT MARTINSVILLE what should be done in a case of to represent the student body in the way a social contract is for one single point out of 20, doesnʼt make me right; nor unintentional plagiarism? matters concerning the Honor intended to be. Pingry costs something that certainly would do I believe that someone Continued From Page 1 For instance while the com- Code. Our job is to represent the upwards of $20,000 a year, have had a negligible effect on who doesnʼt agree with me munity in general may believe community values of the students and it takes a lengthy applica- my grade over the course of a is wrong. We simply dis- that cheating and their tion process to be accepted. So semester. That doesnʼt excuse agree. Pingry (and much of Teachers who teach more than is wrong, that interests in when students are presented the choice I made, nor does it the world) approaches moral- sixth grade at the lower school, or doesnʼt mean Our job is to represent general. We with a document that they are make the punishment overly ity as fact, and as Nietzsche who teach both middle school and that all people the community values have two required to sign in order to harsh or cruel. But it is a strong says, “there are no facts, only high school at the upper school, who cheat be- jobs. The stay enrolled, most either donʼt penalty for what is usually interpretations.” On the other will ideally decide between one lieve that cheat- of the students. first (and give it a second thought or considered a somewhat minor hand, John Winthrop, the first or the other.” ing is right. In more dif- decide that itʼs simply a battle offense. And while fear of leader of the Puritan colony The construction will also fact, as an Hon- ficult) is to not worth fighting. However, reprisal may be an effective in Massachusetts, once said, affect the layout of the Upper or Board member for the past educate the student body about the idea of the Honor Code way to stop “amoral” or “de- “Your conscience you must School grounds in what Mr. Hol- two years, I have never been on a the Honor Code. Even an article loses its meaning and ideals if structive” behavior, it certainly keep, or it must be kept for man calls “an attempt to make case where the person in question like this one is an extension of itʼs not a considered a choice doesnʼt make a person more you.” Doesnʼt sound too far more of a campus” that will be has not admitted wrongdoing. that task. by every person that signs it. “moral” in spirit. from the way we approach the both beautiful and functional. This idea of community val- The second job is to decide Even the document we take Furthermore, my biggest Honor Code, does it? There will be more open space ues helps to explain why certain what is to happen when there is home doesnʼt say “Consider issue with the Honor Code I hope I am not misunder- and lawns to spend time on, as a breach of the Honor Code (a the following and sign if you and the way we approach it is stood in my criticism of the well as more landscaping and violation). When this occurs, we agree,” but instead tells the the way the words and ideals most revered aspect of Pingry. pathways around the campus. meet to discuss what would be reader to “familiarize yourself of the Code are held as right. I hold no malice towards the The new building will also CONARD DRAWS best both for the community in with the following material Although the document be- Honor Code, nor do I think provide more space for everyone. general, but also for the student. and sign.” Thatʼs not a ques- gins with the words “Pingry the school would be better off “The Middle School initiative will Our purpose is to teach, not tion. Thatʼs a command. believes” instead of simply without it. I donʼt know how provide resources to the entire ON OWN EDUCATION to punish. We understand that We maintain that Pingry “Students should,” there is a to run a stable society without school,” Mr. Holman said. “The people can make mistakes and students are somehow more sense of self-righteousness— punishment for breaking the Upper School will get the class- should not be held to a rigid set “honorable” or “moral” than whether it is actually there rules. I just think itʼs danger- rooms formerly used by Form I FOR HIS PHILOSOPHY of consequences; it is well within the average teenager because or not—that bothers me very ous whenever you are doing and Form II, the Lower School our power to take special circum- will get the classrooms formerly Continued From Page 1 stances into account and act upon used by the sixth grade, and then them. This is also the reason we the sixth grade, Form I, and Form and toward a more multicultural do not give the student body (or, My SAT Advice: Don't Listen II will get their own classrooms in thinking. indeed, members on the Honor the new middle school.” The new, Mr. Conard is also excited Board which are not on the case) College application season Josh Freedman (V) the upper class and keep the SAT more separate middle school will any information about our cases. evokes everyoneʼs favorite stan- as a standardized test. One way also provide the option for some about the new middle school CULTURAL OPINION building and program. He believes We respect the studentʼs right to dardized test: the SAT. Most is using an SAT preparatory book changes in the scheduling and that bringing the sixth graders to privacy, recognizing that it would college admission offices use dardized” means that the test with sample tests. These are curriculum of the middle school. Martinsville will benefit every have a negative impact if any the SAT to help evaluate a can- is the same for everyone. SAT fairly inexpensive (ten dollars Headmaster Nat Conard thinks, grade because the lower, middle, information concerning the case didate, creating a pressure to do tutoring, however, makes prepa- is an average price), allowing a “Itʼs a really exciting opportunity and upper schools will be able to were published. well. This pressure leads many ration for these tests not stan- much larger number of test-tak- to think about what curriculum have a more appropriate focus for However, while it is our job to students, especially at schools dardized. Tutoring gives some ers to be wealthy enough to have you want to design.” their respective age groups. He decide what is to be done when like Pingry, to SAT tutoring. This students a distinct preparatory the advantage. The school, while separating also looks forward to teaching the Honor Code is violated, we practice, however, undermines advantage over others, making Other methods include study- the middle school, will still remain and coaching in the future and are not a police force responsible the concept of the SAT and eradi- the test not fair for everyone. ing with teachers and using exist- very close as a community. The doing more substitute teaching for upholding the Honor Code. cates the small value the test had Tutoring would be fine if it ing class notes from past years. new middle school will have, this year. That job is for you as an indi- in the first place. was available to everyone. In The school curriculum covers according to Mr. Conard, “A lot In response to studentsʼ inqui- vidual. If everyone is personally The SAT is not a very valu- that case, it would be standard- all of the topics on the SAT, so of technology capability, but the ries about clapping when a plate accountable, then we will have able tool in deciding the worth ized, and the value of the SAT looking through old notes will middle-schoolers will still use the breaks during lunch, Mr. Conard no problems with violations. of people in the first place; some would remain; however, tutoring adequately prepare anyone for same tech labs as the high-school- wants everyone to think of a This is the “honor” part of the students are better test takers is extremely expensive, and a the topics covered on the SAT. ers.” The middle school students situation in which a cafeteria staff Honor code. than others, some students are majority of Americans cannot Everyone wants to have an will also share the library, the member or young, shy student When reading the article by interactive learners, and others afford it. Since not everyone advantage, but SAT tutoring is bookstore, and the dining hall, drops the plate and how clapping Mr. Jeffrey J. Jenkins on the donʼt perform well when pressed can have it, tutoring gives a blatantly unfair to other test- which, according to Mr. Cox, would make that person feel. “You Honor Code last year, I noted for time. These factors make the blatant advantage to wealthier takers and should not be used. may be expanding into the current just donʼt know when you start that he had found the perfect SAT less accurate in determining Americans. Think of the purpose of the SAT Middle School office. clapping who dropped the plate quote to sum up this idea. In the intelligence, but most colleges Iʼm not saying that everyone before you hire an SAT tutor; Mr. Conard hopes the new and if the gesture will ease or words of Lois McMaster Bujold, still consider them during the should go into the SAT com- being a wealthy American at a middle school will “create a increase the embarrassment,” Mr. “Reputation is what other people admissions process. pletely unprepared, but there are private school does not mean space in which middle schoolers Conard explained. “So,” he asked, know about you. Honor is what The point of a standardized ways to study for the SAT that any of us are entitled to an extra can break stereotypes and take “Why take the chance?” you know about yourself.” test lies right in the name; “stan- minimize the advantage towards advantage on the SATs. risks.” Word in the Hall: Do Pingry Students Have Too Much Money?

JENNA DEVINE (IV) CAROLINE HOLT (VI) RICKY ZACHARIAS (IV) MR. BOWES '96 MR. CORVINO '94 "No, you can "It depends if the "I used to think "Their cars "They have more never be too rich kids have made the so…and I still might be a little money than me, or too thin." money themselves, do." much for their probably." which most kids age and driving have not." experience." 4 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS OCTOBER 24, 2005 From Kiva to Quizbowl, Club Servicing the Community Fair Showcases Old and New at School and at Large gestions for Dress Down Days at food drives, and help with mail- AFS Club, the Architecture Gay Straight alliance. Alex By JENNA DEVINE (IV) (applications can be found on ings. Those interested in signing By MATT LAUD (V) Club, the Junior Business Ex- Snape (V) of the GSAʼs says, Whether you only have an the Community Service bulletin up should contact Volunteer Ser- The annual club fair on Sep- ecutives Club, the Chemistry “This year, weʼve got a lot of hour or a whole day available, board) and any other fundrais- vices at (908) 355-3663 or e-mail tember 23 marked the begin- Baking Club, Girls Learn In- stuff planned that involves out Pingry offers community service ing opportunities. Organizations [email protected]. ning of another year of Pingry ternational, Amnesty Interna- of school organizations. Itʼs opportunities to fit your needs. must be non-profit, non-denomi- For anyone interested in work- clubs. The fair, in which each tional, the Lawn Sports Club, going to be a lot more active Every student is required to com- national, and non-political to be ing with animals, the St. Hubertʼs Giralda Animal Welfare Centerʼs club set up a booth than it has been plete at least 10 hours of commu- considered for fundraising. Paws for People program trains and/or signs, took the past couple nity service each year and there In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the school is offering volunteers to bring cats and dogs place in the Hyde of years.” are already several opportunities plenty of opportunities for those to visit residents of nursing homes Watson Gym. Students have for students to start completing who want to donate monetarily and hospitals. Those interested Among the new noticed a swell their hours. or by offering volunteer hours. should contact (973) 377-8801. clubs this year are in participation New Community Service in clubs and are Director Ms. Shelley Hartz, who There was a Dress Down Day Somerset Hills Handicapped the Cluck-U club, as well as numerous fundraisers Riders Club regularly needs vol- a club reviving responding well. has been involved with the Com- munity Service Club for seven during Homecoming Week and at unteers to walk alongside riders. the cult status of Julian Quinta- years, suggests, “Students should the Homecoming dance. A parent Contact [email protected] the student bodyʼs nilla (V) thinks check the Community Service has also donated rubber bracelets for further information. reigning favorite “This year there is a lot more bulletin board for opportunities.” to be sold to support the victims The Hunterdon County chicken restaurant; Sign-ups for Bridges Runs (oc- of the hurricane. YMCA currently needs volun- the Pirate Club; the leadership and a lot more student curring this year on, April 1 and Plenty of community service teers to assist running arts and 4 Square Club, as- 15, and May 19) and the Special opportunities are also available crafts or dance classes for chil- sembling students participation, and thatʼs very Olympics (May 6) as well as other outside of school. Here are some dren. Those interested should to play the popular C. Berman (VI) announcements will be posted possibilities: e-mail the volunteer coordinator asphalt 2x2 grid good for the The Asian Culture Club and its 2005 t-shirt. school. The par- there. Ongoing activities, such as The Community Foodbank of at [email protected] to game; the Fantasy ECLC and Childrenʼs Specialized New Jersey is in constant need schedule. Sports Club, orga- ticipation will and the Young Conservatives bring more people together and Hospital visits, are announced in of volunteers to sort and pack The Matheny School for men- nizing student participation in Club. Monday all-school assemblies. grocery items, make telephone tally and physically disabled fantasy sports leagues; the Fig- form a better and a tighter-knit Many returning clubs this community.” Ms. Hartz welcomes sug- calls, do office work, collect food students is seeking responsible ure Skating club; the Women of year have decided to broaden individuals who can commit one Science Club, a club promoting their purposes and to become to two hours per week as a recre- the involvement of women in more involved in charitable ation assistant, teacherʼs aid, tutor, the field of science; the Pin- projects. This was a popular Senior Retreat Is 24 Hours of Fun or friendly visitor for the mentally gry Outing Program, putting and physically disabled students. theme among ethnic culture ing yourself.” All of the activities culminated in a campfire, where together outdoor trips and Interested volunteers should call clubs. Under the leadership By KATIE JENNINGS (VI) were “challenge by choice,” but the entire class roasted marshmal- outings for student bonding; (908) 234-0011, ext. 282 for more of new seniors and juniors, the the majority of the senior class lows and made sʼmores. The seventh annual Pingry information. and the Cycling Club, offering African American Club has participated. Carl Ruggieroʼs (VI) most senior retreat, sponsored by the Those interested in a different students opportunities to enjoy renamed itself the Kiva Project Sunday night included the one fond memory of the retreat was College Counseling Office, was approach to volunteering should the sport of bicycling. and has decided to get more and only college counseling exer- four-square, which was played held on September 11 and 12 in contact The Shakespeare Theater Many returning clubs came involved with the student body cise, in which students were asked most vigorously on the blacktop Fairview Lakes, New Jersey Ac- of New Jersey for a “fun, fast- out to club fair once again to and the greater community. to review three applications for any time the seniors were given a recruit new members. Among cording to Gaston McGary (VI) the paced volunteer environment.” The Indian Club plans to retreat was “an experience break from the assigned them were Quiz Bowl, Model Volunteers are needed to greet and hold more regular meetings never to be forgotten. The activities. Congress, Model UN, the escort patrons to seats, distribute and events. bond between me and my When asked why the Debate Club, the Guitar Club, Other clubs that intend to retreat took place in the programs, sell concession items, fellow classmates has never and work in the gift shop. Contact the Scrabble Club, the Massage revitalize themselves are the been stronger.” woods, as opposed to Club, the German Club, the Animal Community Service Pingry or some other fa- Ginny T. Przyborowski at (973) College Counselor Mr. 408-3694 or at gprzyborowski@s Latin Club, the French Club, Club (formerly P.A.W.S.), the cility, considering that it Fred Fayen, who consid- hakespearenj.org to schedule. the Asian Culture Club, the Coffee House Club, and the ered the retreat to be a suc- was only one night, Mr. Fayen responded, “It For students still searching cess, echoed these positive for volunteer opportunities, the sentiments. This year, the is the idea of separate- ness, an inherent release website www.volunteermatch. main focus of the retreat com allows users to type in an was class bonding, whereas from the demands of Separating College Pingry.” area code to search for volunteer in the past, the focus had projects and also can match up been mainly college coun- Courtesy of C. Berman Suggestions have Canoeing at Fairview Lakes camp been made that the re- volunteers with projects based on seling. their personal interests. Fact From Fiction This change of focus led treat be extended for one admission to Vanderbilt. The stu- Ms. Hartz remarked that she is As summer willing to get to confusion among students, such more night, but Mr. Fayen stressed By JEN HETRICK (VI) dents had to decide as a collective “excited for this upcoming year” vacation slips rid of some of as Max Cooper (VI), who said, “I that it is difficult for Pingry students group of eight people which po- and encourages students to “take away, there is that parental didnʼt understand why it was a to dedicate that amount of time to tential student to accept (only one the time to find and develop their only one thing on the mind of angst. By allowing parents to college counseling trip consider- a retreat. He also suggested that if student could be accepted out of the own community service projects Pingry seniors: college. Au- voice any and all of their con- ing that we only did one college students want to see a change, they three total students). Sunday night throughout the year.” tobiographies have already cerns about the college pro- counseling exercise.” ought to be vocal about it. been emailed to our various cess, the counselors did their Mr. Fayen explained that in college counselors, applica- best to distinguish college previous years, when the focus of tions are delivered daily to fact from college fiction: the retreat had been college coun- our doorsteps, and the early Fact: “Pingry kids are not seling, the “information wasnʼt Quad-lingual Saetre Joins Form V decision deadline looms. And so much in competition with this fall, join the ski team or facilities, and I canʼt choose absorbed.” The college counselors By BRIAN O'TOOLE (IV) as our anxiety builds, so does each other as they are in com- found themselves just repeating play hockey in the winter, any favorites.” that of our parents. petition with the larger pool and run track in the spring. He speaks Norwegian, what was said at the retreat in the Sindre Saetre is a kid with Although senior parents from New Jersey, the nation, At home, in addition to these English, Danish and Swedish group and individual sessions with a year full of new things ap- have been coached by Col- and international” said Mr. students. sports, he skis both cross- fluently, which makes him proaching him: a new school, lege Counselors for four Fayen. In order to facilitate the new country and telemark, and he quad-lingual. new friends, a new house, a years, many feel uninformed Fiction: There is no set goal of “class bonding” and a snowboards. Additionally, Sindre has new bed, and to top it all off, about the actual application quota of Pingry kids that will “class experience,” the students When comparing his already taken on a nickname, a new “family.” process. Once senior year be accepted at any particular spent two days in the woods doing school in Norway with Pin- given to him by Coach Miller hits, parents begin to think college. Sindre is a 16-year-old various team-building activities. gry, Sindre says, “Pingry is Bugliari and the soccer team, about more than just main- Fact: Itʼs best to have ap- American Field Service One of the activities, called the an awesome school, with who now refer to him as taining that white-and-blue plications mailed to colleges (AFS) student from Molde, ASE course, involved mental great students teachers and “Cinder Block.” college binder and scheduling at least a week before the and physical challenges, posing Norway, a city on the west SAT prep classes; it is finally due date. problems such as how to get a coast, complete with scenic time to put those skills to Fiction: All Pingry Seniors group of fifteen people onto a tiny mountains and access to the the test. apply for early decision. wooden board. sea. Sindre is spending his As College Counselor Mr. In short, the counselors Other activities included a junior year here, alongside Fayen said, “This is a time of told parents that there are hike, which Ian Cunningham (VI) Zac Flowerman (V), his host anxiety and rumors for both no guarantees in the college described as “lovely.” The hike brother, who also hosted seniors and their parents.” process. ran for some distance along the Pepe, the AFS student from Parents worry, is my child Mr. Fayen pointed out that Appalachian Trail, and at the top, behind? How many Pingry Pingry students are only a Spain, two years ago. there was a spectacular view of The youngest of three kids are applying to X Col- small sample of college ap- Fairview Lake. siblings, Sindre has a 19- lege? Does my child have a plicants and that “our best On Fairview Lake itself, stu- chance? What can I do? Many recruit for the water polo dents participated in canoeing, row year-old sister, who went to parents want answers, and team is in competition with boating, swimming, and tanning on Minnesota two years ago, their stressed-out seniors are someone from California. the docks. and a 22-year-old brother. not a likely source for these Our best fencer is competing The final bonding activity was He and his family traveled to answers. For this reason, with a Bulgarian.” a thirty-foot climbing wall. As Greece and the United States Pingry held a Senior Parents All the counselors stress the guide stated in the beginning, this summer, and Sindre also Night on September 13. that parents and seniors alike “Your goal can be to make it up went to the Norway Cup, the Mr. Fayen, Mr. McClellan, can only do their best to stay the wall in twenty seconds, or biggest youth soccer tourna- Ms. Chatterji, and newcomer punctual, original, and as simply to make it halfway up the ment in the world. N. Lee (IV) Ms. Shipps were more than stress-free as possible. wall, as long as you are challeng- Sindre plans to play soccer Sindre Saetre is an AFS student from Norway. THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS OCTOBER 24, 2005 5 Freshmen Bond Summer Fun: It's All About Initiative

on, saying, “We studied a intern for the week, to which this summer, from 9:30 Over Peer Retreat By MELISSA LOEWINGER Pakistani family that had he responded affirmatively. AM to 4:30 PM, Monday Midway into her week, Lu- On Septem- By KATIE TUCKER (VI) and the beaver Whether they were scrub- hair loss disorders. We got through Friday. Freedman ber 27, 32 senior song. Freshmen bing before open-heart sur- blood samples and derived betkin found herself in the was very excited about get- peer leaders and the freshman also enjoyed activities such as gery or co-writing a series DNA using PCR. We rep- O.R. witnessing open-heart ting this job, saying, “I did class traveled to Bryn Mawr the gauntlet, an obstacle run, of books, Pingry students licated it surgery. it because itʼs The Onion, for the annual freshman peer and boat building (in which who partook in unique ex- a n d s e - S h e which is quite possibly the leadership retreat. The adven- teams create a boat out of periences this past summer q u e n c e d said, “At funniest newspaper ever.” tures began on the three hour cardboard and duct tape, and share one thing in common: the DNA first I was Like Lubetkin, Freedman bus ride to Honesdale, PA, with then one student races it in initiative. Many who under- to get out f r e a k i n g worked alongside college a multitude of games, such as the lake). took impressive activities all of the out. While interns. “elephant master” and “con- Although breaking his foot during the summer created n u c l e o - watching He has upper school Eng- centra- w h i l e these unique opportunities tides. In the heart lish teacher Mrs. Grant and t i o n ” , d a n c - for themselves, often helped t h e e n d , pumping, upper school history teacher w h i c h ing to along by valuable connec- we found it didnʼt Mr. Giarrusso to thank for h e l p e d Britney tions and good luck. a mutation c o n n e c t setting him up with the job. Spears b r e a k Jillian Lubetkin (V) is in the fam- f o r m e He said, “Mr. Giarrusso at the the ice. an excellent example of i l y t h a t t h a t t h e knew someone who used to i c e Upon how initiative can create c a r r i e d person on work for “The Onion” and cream arriving it: a de- the other social unforgettable summer ex- contacted him. Mrs. Grant at Bryn periences. Having always letion. It s i d e o f thought that I was funny, M a w r , p u t a gone to sleep-away camp was really t h e c u r- which everyone thinks is a t h e s l i g h t for the summer, and having cool.” tain was mistake, but I wholeheart- g r o u p damp- Courtesy of Amazon.com surpassed the age limit to W h e n real.” Her was in- Courtesy of Z. Mannan e r o n edly support.” Peer group seven getting ready to Dr. Cris- One of the books Adam Goldstein s u r g e r y troduced things, attend her camp, she said, (VI) wrote over the summer. During his time at The head home after three days away. tiano went e n c o u n - t o t h e D r . “I wanted to try something Onion headquarters, Freed- on vacation after her first ters were not limited to camp staff, and while all the Mike Richardson says the re- totally different.” In mid- man said, “I did some gopher humans, and later in the seniors were sad to hear that treat “was still a great success.” July, Lubetkin interned for two weeks at Columbia, Lu- tasks, including stacking a Jeff (the previous head of the Peer leader Kiwanii Pond (VI) Dr. Angela Cristiano, a betkin had a week left in the week Lubetkin found her- lot of beer for a farewell program) had left to attend law felt that “the retreat was really family friend, in a genetics city, and decided to e-mail self assisting in open-heart party. I also worked on the school, they were comforted fun and provided opportunity lab at Columbia University Dr. Mehmet Oz, a famed surgery on a cow. NYC Fringe Festival as the by the fact that Australian staff for Peer Group bonding”. Gen- for two weeks. She worked cardiologist and author of Senior Adam Goldstein Onion has a special adver- member Bo, was still present, eral sentiment is that the peer alongside college interns on several books including had quite a different sum- tising section for plays in with accent fully intact. retreat was lots of fun and research projects involving You: The Ownerʼs Manual, mer than Lubetkin, although the Fringe Festival, includ- Everyone enjoyed the peer fostered the environment for a DNA mutations. She de- whom sheʼd met at the by no means less inter- ing listings and ads.” retreat traditions, such as the cohesive freshman class. scribed an example of one Aspen Ideas Festival. She esting. He spent a month Freedman also continues ice cream social, the campfi re, of the projects they worked asked him if he could use an in California working on to submit potential head- two books, titled Switching lines to The Onion and has to the Mac: The Missing gotten two of his creations Manual and Google: The past the first round of head- Large Number of Alumni Returning to Teach Missing Manual, which line elimination. If one of ing at Pingry after they graduated, On the fi rst day, Mr. Bowes said years ago, agree that the school have both been recently his headlines is used, he By HADLEY JOHNSON (V) Ms. Laura Yorke (ʻ99) remembers his impression was, “This is fun; has changed since they attended released. Goldsteinʼs debut will receive fifty dollars. book, AppleScript: The Eleven alumni, many of whom thinking as a freshman, “Someday I could do this for a while.” Fur- as students. These reasons include Although Freedman did Missing Manual, was pub- graduated in the 90ʼs, have re- I want to work here.” thermore, Mr. Bowes said, “If I the new headmaster, new heads not get paid for his work at turned to Pingry to teach. Though Mr. Corvino, on the other hand, were not teaching, I donʼt know and deans of divisions, construc- lished in January and has “The Onion”, he was given their reasons vary, the common remarked, “In high school I was what Iʼd be doing. I canʼt imagine tion around the building, and new since become the top seller several free T-shirts, saying, motive for returning is the desire too preoccupied with hanging out anything else.” faculty. in its field and received all- “Iʼll take what I can get.” to become part of the faculty with friends, going to the movies, Not surprisingly, the subjects Ms. Margaret Kelleher (ʻ01) around good reviews for his Andrew Sartorius (III) that contributed to their positive playing ball, clowning around, and taught by alumni often correspond admitted, “I still get a little lost in approachable, "show and decided to give his summer high school experiences. As Mr. just generally enjoying being a kid with their favorite subjects in the arts wing.” tell" style. a more adventurous twist. Theodore Corvino (ʻ94) said, to really worry about scheduling high school. Ms. Chatterji said, Mr. Grieg, however, insisted, Goldstein attributed his He first backpacked seventy “The school hasnʼt changed that “That explanation sounds very the rest of my life.” “English was always my favorite summer plans to “the fact miles across the North East clichéd, but I think itʼs very much The majority of alumni teach- subject” but admits that her list much.” that itʼs nice to write some- Though the external character- corner of New Mexico with sincere.” ers thought they would be doing of favorite subjects is “a long thing that people read, and I istics of the school have changed, his boy scout troop, then There are nine alumni among something other than teaching, list to cover–perhaps too long.” thought it was a better way such as practicing medicine or Ms. Lindsey Holmes (ʻ99), who the alumni agree the fundamental flew to Costa Rica for two the Martinsville faculty, eight of to spend my summer than weeks to live with a native whom graduated in the past 12 working in fi nance. Many alumni, teaches 8th grade History and 7th aspects of the school have re- such as Mr. Anthony Bowes (ʻ96), grade English, reports that among mained the same. working for McDonaldʼs.” host family. He said, “If I years. The exception is Mr. Miller Josh Freedman (V) in- had stayed two more weeks Bugliari (ʼ52), who said, “I came who returns this year after receiv- her favorite classes were AP Gov- Ms. Chatterji said, “The truth ing a Masters in Education from ernment and Photo taught by Mr. is that the things I love most about terned for the satirical paper I would have become fluent back because it is a great place to “The Onion” for five weeks work and many teachers inspired Harvard University, got his start Miles Boyd . the school - the faculty, the Honor in Spanish.” me.” in teaching by taking a job as a Almost all alumni, even those Code, the spirit among the students As to why alumni return, Ms. permanent substitute at Pingry. who graduated as recently as four - have stayed the same.” Kooheli Chatterji (ʻ93) said, “All of us, in some profound and irre- School Response versible way, feel a deep tie to the 2004-2005 End-of-Year Awards school because of all it has done for us in our lives. Returning to to Katrina Is Strong the campus, however many years dent Schools, the National later, is our way of acknowledging By NADINE REITMAN (VI) Association of Independent Pingryʼs impact and attempting Citizenship Prize Scholarship Prize In the wake of hurricane Schools and the Southwest to make an impact on the next Form I Katrina, which hit the Gulf School Association the fol- generation in an equally positive Harrison Mills Form I Improvement Prize Coast on August 27, the Pin- lowing Tuesday. and meaningful way.” Erika Lampert (HM) Jenny Gorelick Form I gry community, like others Though no one from New A common part of the alumniʼs Erika Lampert (HM) Orleans has asked for one positive high school experience Freddy Porges (HM) Gabriella Scrudato across the nation, wanted to help. Obvious ways to help of the publicized spots, Mr. is the faculty who guided them Form II Form II Brian Weiniger (HM) through it. Mr. Corvino said, “I Zara Mannan the victims included donat- Conard noted that many Zara Mannan Form II families offered to take in was inspired by a wide variety Andrew Sartorius ing money and other goods Colleen Tapen Brendan Bruno through the Red Cross or a student and the PSPA was of teachers at Pingry from the Tim Naratil (HM) Lower School through my Mar- Form III Kristen Fitzgerald (HM) other aid organizations, but willing to help out with tinsville years and still continue to Scott Eckenthal Form III Greg Gianis (HM) Headmaster Mr. Nat Conard books, clothing, and any- thing else. Mr. Conard was be. Many of my high school and Olivia Delia (HM) Olivia Delia Dan Shuchinsky (HM) wondered, “what we can middle school teachers continue to Caroline Pinke Form III do, as a community, that elated by the reaction from teach in spite of their old age and Jessica Westerman (HM) would be unique, something an overwhelming number Evan Rosenman Scott Lalli subsequent physical and mental Form IV that individuals would be of families willing to host a Jenna Devine (HM) frailties Just kidding.” Catherine Chong Roquan Lucas(HM) unable to provide by them- student and/or fundraise. Ms. Margaret Kelleher (ʻ01) Liz Moore Form IV Form IV selves.” The answer was our The Batuman fam- said, “I think alumni return be- Jeff Zimering (HM) Jillian Lubetkin Garrett Keating school. ily, however, contacted the cause Pingry is a great institution Stephanie Naratil Mr. Conard proposed school independently from that nurtures its students, alumni, Form V Fernanda Almeida John Kolb(HM) opening up six to nine spots the publicized spots to see and faculty. It makes you want to Brian Combias Form V if their son could attend. Valerie Naratil(HM) to victims of hurricane Ka- be a part of it.” Juliette Jordon Josh Grant The Batumans knew about Mr. David Greig (ʻ98) said he trina. Over Labor Day Chantal Berman (HM) Form V weekend, he ran the idea by Pingry from their older choose to teach at Pingry instead Adam Pantel of other schools because, “I felt Adam Goldstein (HM) the Board of Trustees, who daughter, who is an alumna. Their son, eighth grader most comfortable because I knew Rob Tilson (HM) Lena Young (HM) agreed. Mr. Conard and the everybody.” school then publicized the Gem, is here through Janu- Though most alumni teachers openings through the South- ary because his school in did not think they would be teach- ern Association of Indepen- Louisiana is closed. 6 THE PINGRY RECORD SPECIAL REPORT OCTOBER 24, 2005 SPECIAL REPORT: Which of the following car-related items do you pay for Age, Gender Dispar- with your own money? ities in Poll Results Continued From Page 1

during the year. than twice as likely as boys to Babysitting jobs, however, babysit, and 20% more likely to buck this trend. The grades with report that they receive random the most babysitters are Form I monetary handouts from their (with 42%) and Form IV (with parents. 41%). In all other grades, 30% or In addition, there are large fewer of the students babysit. differences in what boys and girls are expected to purchase. Nearly two-thirds of boys are CREDIT CARDS expected to pay for their own Much has been written about movie tickets, concert tickets, credit card companiesʼ increas- and CDs, for example, compared ingly aggressive advertising with fewer than half of girls. towards younger and younger Equal percentages of girls demographics, but fewer than and boys have access to a car, a quarter of all Upper School but slightly more girls than boys students have a credit card. own their cars outright. Girls Of those students who do also have more freedom when have a credit card, however, it comes to credit; 26% of girls the overwhelming majority of have credit cards financed by the bills are paid by studentsʼ their parents, compared to 20% parents. Only a quarter of credit of boys. And finally, Pingry girls card-toting students are respon- are 5% less likely to have to sible for their own debts, the help pay for college than Pingry poll found. boys. Credit card possession, like employment, is strongly cor- related with age. Only 10% of Form V - Do you have access to Form VI - Do you have access to seventh graders have their own credit cards, but that figure rises a car, and if so, do you own it? a car, and if so, do you own it? to 20% for juniors and 42% for seniors. CARS Seventy percent of juniors and 92% or seniors have at least some access to a car. For some students, that means being able to drive to school in a parentʼs car, while for others it means being able to borrow a car on nights and weekends. Perhaps more surprisingly, however, 17% of juniors and 40% of seniors own their cars outright. Some of these cars were bought new, some were hand-me-downs from parents and older siblings, and some were bought used. In total, how- ever, more than 70 students at Pingry own their own cars. COLLEGE Twenty-four percent of Pin- From which of the following sources do you recieve money? gry students say they will be expected to help pay for college. Seventy percent do not expect to help pay for college, while the remainder (6%) are not sure. At many colleges, students who have to work to help pay tuition receive some amount of financial aid. By compari- son, fewer than 10% of Pingry students receive any financial aid at all. GENDER DISPARITIES Perhaps most surprisingly, the Recordʼs Money Poll revealed a significant gap in the sources of income for boys and girls. The average Upper School boy receives $865 a year in birthday and holiday gifts, for example, while the average Upper School girl receives only $404. Boys are also more likely than girls, by a ratio of two to one, to hold a summer job, and marginally more likely to receive a regular allowance. Girls, however, are more THE PINGRY RECORD SPECIAL REPORT OCTOBER 24, 2005 THE PINGRY RECORD SPECIAL REPORT OCTOBER 24, 2005 7 KIDS AND MONEY

Do you have a credit card, and School Counselors Dispel Stereo- if so, who pays for it? type of Pingry Students' Wealth Dr. Richardson said, “There is public. At Pingry you donʼt see any during high school, many students By CATHERINE CHONG (V) a theory in psychology that people of that,” she explained. aspire to pursue careers that help Although Pingry has been ste- hear the extremes and accept them Dr. Richardson agreed, “If you others. “When Iʼm talking to the reotyped as a school full of rich as fact. Thatʼs what I think happens ask other kids if they do community seniors in my psychology class, and arrogant students, school when people stereotype students service, most of them say, ʻNo.ʼ” half of them say that they want to psychologists Mrs. Patricia Lionetti here. Most of The psy- be involved in medicine, psychol- and Dr. Mike Richardson believe the students are chologists say ogy, or sociology. So many of them otherwise. In their experiences with middle-class, "Pingry students the culture here want to take on jobs that will help various students inside school and but there are are tolerant and is much differ- others,” Mrs. Lionetti explained. in their private practice, Mrs. Lio- always a few ent from that of In addition to holding jobs and netti and Dr. Richardson say that exceptions.” more sensitive." other schools planning on taking jobs to help the majority of students downplay While some in other aspects others, students travel abroad and their wealth. snobbish be- as well. “The experience other cultures. Doing so That has not always been the havior exists, Mrs. Lionetti says students here have so much home- may also contribute to the tolerant case, explained Dr. Richardson. that on the whole, Pingry students work to do. They play three sports, environment, said Mrs. Lionetti; “When I first got here, a lot of the are more tolerant and sensitive. take AP and honors classes, and however, those who cannot take kids came from very wealthy fami- “The kids here are much nicer than play an instrument. There really is vacations or spend a lot of money lies and basically everyone was those at some other schools. In my no time to get a part-time job,” said may feel left out. rich,” he said. “Now I find that a lot private practice, I had a patient who Mrs. Lionetti. “The high pressure Mrs. Lionetti noted, “There are of the kids come from middle-class once told me that a group of girls environment is really what keeps a number of kids who come here families, whose parents sacrifice so used to make fun of a girl for not them from working in the real through financial aid. While some much to give their children a good having a real Kate Spade bag, and world.” see other richer students and use education.” on top of that, theyʼd ridicule her in Even so, she finds that many that as an incentive to work harder, students make the effort to earn others become discouraged by it. money. “Iʼm really shocked when- Itʼs hard not to feel left out when ever I hear kids talking about going your friends are talking about From which of the following do you earn money during the school year? to camps and also having jobs over iPods and cars when you canʼt the summer. Also, many of the afford them.” seniors get part-time jobs during Dr. Richardson and Mrs. Lio- their second semester,” said Mrs. netti both agree that students try Lionetti. not to flaunt their wealth. Mrs. She also commented, “A lot Lionetti said, “You can be rich and of the students try to get involved humble, and that is the case for a lot outside of school, but they just canʼt of these kids. Youʼd be surprised to fit it into their schedules.” find how inconspicuous these rich While they do not have the time students make themselves.” Will you be expected to help pay for college?

Which of the following do you pay for out of your own money?

Snacks Shoes items Clothing CDs, DVDs Electronics Schoolbooks programs Birthday gifts AP/SAT tests Miscellaneous Special events Restaurant food teams, friends Tutors, summer Movies, concerts Vacation w/ sports Magazines, books Personal productsVacation w/ family 8 THE PINGRY RECORD NEW FACULTY OCTOBER 24, 2005 New A.D. Vanasse Comes From Graduate Bowes Returns to Gill St. Bernard's After 13 Years Pingry After Hiatus at Harvard and amiable personality. “He play waterpolo and lets them students how to handle the before so I donʼt know if itʼs By ELIZA ADAMS (IV) and seems really nice,” she said. know that itʼs available since By DARINA SHTRAKHMAN (IV) pressure and implements good Harvard that has made him a CATHERINE CHONG (V) “He even brought us a platter a lot of people donʼt know Mr. Anthony Bowes ʼ96 behavior, which makes kids good teacher, but Mr. Bowes is This year Mr. Gerald Va- of fresh fruit after our home much about it.” has returned from a yearlong into high-achievers. Harvard great because he takes boring nasse joins the school as game one Friday.” Mrs. Baker, Assistant Ath- program at Harvard University, is definitely a place for kids material and makes it funny and the new Athletic Director Mr. Vanasse said that he letic Director said, “The at- where he earned his masterʼs in like that.” interesting,” says his current (A.D.). “tries to be the #1 fan,” and mosphere is dynamic, and itʼs education. He attended classes Mr. Vanasse comes to Pin- to let players know that he is great to work with him. He in the Graduate School of Edu- gry from the Gill St. Ber- always ready to help. definitely has the experience cation and the Graduate School nardʼs School in Gladstone, Peter Boros, the Varsity and has added new aspects of Arts and Sciences, where he N.J., where he was the A.D. Waterpolo coach, agreed, to the job.” took a few history classes. for 13 years. There he was saying, “He is such a nice Mr. Vanasse, said he hopes Mr. Bowes describes his responsible for more than person, and we are getting “to continue the winning Harvard experience as “excel- lent.” doubling the sports offerings along great. I have been here traditions of Pingry Athletics “ Cambridge,” he says, “is a from 20 to 50, and directing and to foster sportsmanship for only two years, so we both fantastic town, which is filled all facets of the interscholas- help each other out. When- and honor, while creating a with students of all ages. The tic, intramural, and physical ever I ask him for help, he is framework of community greatest thing about Harvard is education departments. He there. He encourages kids to spirit.” how, when youʼre sitting in the was also the head coach of library seats there, you can just Track and Field and boys feel the air of such smart people Varsity Cross Country, and who sat there before you and are was rated Cross Country sitting there with you now.” coach of the year in 2002 by In addition to his classes, the Courier News. A certi- which he says met only a few N. Lee (VI) times a day and sometimes fied Athletic Administrator, Mr. Bowes is back after a year studying at Harvard. he has worked closely with not at all, Mr. Bowes enjoyed the NJISAA throughout his playing for the Harvard rugby Former students certainly student Schuyler Bianco (I). career. team and making some lasting missed Mr. Bowes and are glad Mr. Bowes will continue “I was eager to take on a friendships. to have him back. “Even though teaching the same courses he new challenge at this point He says he also enjoyed I donʼt have him as a teacher taught before: 7th grade history, in my career,” Mr. Vanasse being a student rather than a any more, Iʼm glad heʼll be Introduction to Social Studies, teacher, which he has not had th said. “Itʼs an honor to be around because heʼs just a cool and 8 grade history and Ameri- the opportunity to do these associated with such a great guy and easy to talk to,” says can Journey. last few years while working his former student and advisee In addition to teaching, Mr. school and to be able to work at Pingry. with so many talented and Karen Silbermann (IV). Bowes is coaching upper school He adds that Harvard is New students are happy that football and will coach up- dedicated teachers, coaches, N. Lee (VI) definitely a place for Pingry and students.” he has returned and are enjoy- per school boysʼ lacrosse in New Athletic Director Mr. Gerald Vanasse. kids because “Pingry teaches ing the opportunity of having the spring. He is also the new Mr. Vanasse also men- Mr. Bowes as a teacher. “I faculty advisor for Student tioned that he had always donʼt know what he was like Government. admired Pingry athletes dur- ing his time at Gill Saint Burkhart Brings Computing Skills Bernards. “It is such a large middle school girlsʼ tennis running . His favorite genre program with more athletes, By ALEX SNAPE (V) and serves as the faculty of music is classic rock, coaches, and teams. Pingry Mr. Brian Burkhart joins advisor for the Wiffle Ball and he likes listening to the Pingry Parent Seebald has one of the most compre- the faculty, teaching AP Com- Club. FM radio station 104.3. His hensive interscholastic pro- puter Science and Computer In his spare time Mr. favorite movies are those by grams in the state. We have Operations classes. After Burkhart enjoys watching the Coen Brothers, like “The Joins Library Staff one of the three waterpolo teaching for one year in The Yankee baseball games and Big Lebowski.” By DARINA SHTRAKHMAN (IV) programs in the state, com- Darlington School in Rome, prising both JV and Varsity Georgia, Mr. Burkhart came Mrs. Judith Seebald, for- Middle School faculty on teams” he said. “Thatʼs pretty back north to be with family merly a Pingry parent, joins research-based assign- impressive.” and friends from this area. the faculty as Assistant Li- ments. To coincide with “Mr. Vanasse is amazing,” Mr. Burkhart, who gradu- brarian and Middle School the new Middle School, said cross country runner ated in 2004 from Hamilton Librarian. she will act as a specialist Olivia Delia (IV). “He really College, majored in com- Mrs. Seebald has previ- in the research and reading makes a point of meeting all puter science and philosophy. ously worked as a 7th and interests of Middle School the students and participat- He first heard about Pingry 8th grade English and Social students. ing with the sports teams.” A from his freshman room- Studies teacher and as an Mrs. Seebald appreciates runner himself, Mr. Vanasse, mate, Dave Alchus (ʼ00). assistant librarian in her the distinction between be- placed second in the Boston Nathan Burgdorff (VI) local public library. She is ing a parent and faculty Marathon in 1984 and was a said, “He is a very thorough currently taking classes at member. “Itʼs nice to get to US Olympic Trials qualifier teacher, who brings a lot of Rutgers University and will know all of the faculty bet- for the menʼs marathon in knowledge and enthusiasm earn her Master of Library ter,” she said. that same year. to the class. I am really glad and Information Science in Mrs. Seebald is also ex- Biff Parker-Magyar (IV), a he came to Pingry. He has the spring of soccer player, expressed the truly renewed my interest next year. general consensus that Mr. in the subject of computer Raised in Vanasse has an enthusiastic science.” He also coaches N. Lee (IV) M a s s a c h u - setts, Mrs. Seebald at- t e n d e d a Alumna Kelleher Is New Latin Teacher three-room Mr. Jeffrey Summerhill. Renaissance Studies. very highly of her. Latin schoolhouse By MEREDITH SKIBA (IV) Miss Kelleher graduated This year is the start of her student Kate Conway (II) f o r t h r e e This year, new faculty from Pingry in 2001. She teaching career. described Miss Kelleher as y e a r s . B e - member and alumna Ms. then attended New York Miss Kelleher explained “nice” and explained, “Sheʼs tween high Margaret Kelleher joins the University in New York City that she accepted the teach- thorough and she doesnʼt school and Foreign Language depart- where she double-majored ing position at Pingry be- give you too much home- college, she N. Lee (IV) ment, replacing Latin teacher in Classical Civilization and cause she “really enjoyed" work at a time.” Conway learned to fly a Cessna 150. cited about getting to inter- her Pingry experience. also warned, “If you want Flying has always been an act with the students, she “It is such a strong school, to borrow a Latin book, you important part of her life. said. “I love reading and which teaches great lessons, need to give her a shoe.” She said that “getting on research,” she said, “so itʼs not just academics,” she Alex Liebermann (I) de- planes piloted by my father very exciting to get to help said. She also added that her scribed Miss Kelleherʼs class and flying to Cairo or Ath- a student pick out a book, high school teachers taught as “very lax,” noting “We do ens or Paris” was a great or to be able to recommend her “how to interact in the plays and stuff.” childhood memory. resources to them.” world,” preparing her for This fall, Miss Kelleher Married to a pilot for According to Mrs. Hy- “what lies ahead.” is the Varsity and JV field Continental Airlines, Mrs. mas, the Head Librarian, This year, she is teaching hockey goalie coach, a post Seebald has two daughters: Mrs. Seebald “brings a several sections of the two that was previously filled by warm and personal touch to Middle School Latin classes, Ms. Hope Gordon, and she Allison, who graduated Latin Seven and Latin Eight, is hoping for the team to do from Pingry last year and is her classes, drawing on ex- as well as being a seventh well this season. now at Princeton, and Katie, amples from her own life to grade advisor. She hopes that In her free time, Miss a senior at Georgetown. illustrate why information her students will learn and Kelleher enjoys visiting her As part of her new po- literacy is a critical skill in have fun at the same time. college friends and knit- sition, Mrs. Seebald will understanding a subject. Itʼs N. Lee (IV) Her students already think ting. be collaborating with the a pleasure to have her.” New Latin teacher Ms. Kelleher graduated Pingry in 2001. THE PINGRY RECORD NEW FACULTY OCTOBER 24, 2005 THE PINGRY RECORD NEW FACULTY OCTOBER 24, 2005 9 Shipps Makes a Splash in College Counseling Hernandez Brings

By COURTNEY JACKSON (VI) later, a Senior Assistant Director done file reading and interviews at ing year. of Admissions. Ohio Wesleyan, she is accustomed One of the things Ms. Shipps Frog, Fresh Outlook Ms. Elizabeth Shipps joins Pin- As Senior Assistant Director, to the admissions process. loves most about her job is get- gry as the new Assistant Director Ms. Shipps traveled to many plac- When Ms. Shipps looked for ting to know students beyond By BEN MACKOFF (V) of College Counseling. es around the country for nine or positions in counseling, she was what most college admissions This year new teacher, regrettably makes inclusion ten weeks per year, during which Ms. Shipps attended Ohio immediately attracted to Pingry counselors see on paper. “Itʼs so Ms. Melissa Hernandez, uses impossible.] time she met many students who Wesleyan University where she based upon outstanding feedback much fun actually working with what she calls the “stuffed A recent graduate of Col- were applying to college. Having was a psychology major and, from friends around the area. Ms. the students,” she said. frog” technique in her mid- by University in Maine, Ms. Shipps said she loves being in a As school began, Ms. Shipps dle school classes. Ms. Her- Hernandez grew up in Staten school atmosphere where the stu- accompanied the college coun- nandez teaches two classes Island, New York and hoped dents are “academically gifted, but selors and the seniors on the of 7th grade English and two to be a teacher ever since also like to pursue their passions senior retreat. She loved seeing classes of 8th grade history. she was in kindergarten. Her outside of the classroom.” She the students “in action,” and en- The “stuffed frog” tech- dream became a reality when was also drawn to the volume of joyed observing all of the retreat nique, according to Ms. Her- former Pingry Headmaster service in the Pingry community. activities. nandez, is her way of getting John Neisweinder offered From the beginning, Ms. Shipps Ms. Shipps feels she is already a classʼs attention. her a job after interviewing could tell that the college counsel- settling into the school and getting As she explains, she holds her at a Boston Forum of ing office was filled with people to know more and more students. Carney Sandoe. Carney San- who loved what they do and had “She volunteered to give me, up a stuffed frog, and, ideal- doe is an agency that intro- fun working with students. Margot Gianis, and Cameron ly, the class becomes imme- duces independent schools “Her perkiness is very refresh- Lan advice about being a goalie diately quiet. Ms. Hernandez ing” said Tatiana Javiar (VI), who because she played Field Hockey said that her teaching, stuffed to teachers interested in currently has Ms. Shipps as a col- herself in high school and college” frog technique and all, has working at them. lege counselor. said Katie OʼConnor (VI). been, “So far so good.” She Hernandez plans on coach- Julie Dileo (VI) agreed, saying, On the whole, Ms. Shipps is has reportedly only had one ing middle school girlsʼ bas- “I think sheʼs adjusting really well excited to help kids both in the incident where an enactment ketball. She is also involved N. Lee (VI) to the student body.” Ms. Shipps college counseling offices and on of John Steinbeckʼs Of Mice in a philanthropy program Ms. Shipps replaced Ms. Nia Kilgore in the College Coun- is looking forward to the upcom- the field. and Men resulted in the de- called Providing Smiles run seling Department. She comes from Ohio Wesleyan. fenestration of her frog. For- by Pingryʼs new athletic di- tunately, neither the frog nor rector, Mr. Jerry Vanasse. any students were injured in Providing Smiles funds the incident. and sends athletic equipment Duffy Guides MS Students in Their Studies to a school in Cameroon. class meets three times a week movies, and do- The frogʼs name, Ms. By HALLIE BIANCO (IV) in place of Latin.” ing needlework. Hernandez reports, is named In the future Ms. Her- nandez hopes to do some Mrs. Denise E. Duffy joins Growing up, Mrs. Duffy had Her favorite book Vrach, which is Russian for teaching abroad, but for the the Martinsville campus as the many opportunities to travel is “The Foun - ʻdoctor.ʼ “Heʼs very funny Middle School Guided Study because her father worked in tainhead” by Ayn looking,” she said, express- moment she just wants to teacher. international business. She Rand, her favor- ing hope that the Record “settle a little bit. For the Guided Study, according attended school in many other ite music includes would be able to include a moment Iʼm just trying to get to Middle School Director countries, including the Phil- “Rod Stewartʼs picture accompanying this through this year, to tell you Mr. Phil Cox, “is a program ippines and Spain. Classic Hits,” and article. [A lack of space the truth,” she said. introduced two years ago for Over the past thirty-two one of her many students that teachers feel years, she has had many ex- favorite all-time could use more support in the periences related to education, movies is “My Fa- transition between Middle held several administrative A. Sampat (VI) vorite Wife” with School and Upper School. The positions, and run her own Cary Grant and business. She was also nomi- Irene Dunne. nated and published twice Mr. Cox describes Mrs. in Whoʼs Who for American Duffy as “a delightful, knowl- New Substitute Is Teachers. edgeable person who is eager She loves children of any to help those who need that age and has worked with two- extra measure of support in Permanent Fixture and-a-half year olds as well as transitioning from the Middle eighteen year-olds, including School to the Upper School.” By ANDREW SARTORIUS (III) several Pingry students. According to Mrs. Duffy, Mrs. Duffy currently re- “The Pingry School has been This year, Ms. Alicia Flanagan a student, Ms. Flanagan replied, sides in Far Hills, with her very gracious and welcom- joins the Martinsville campus as “I like someone with enthusiasm, husband, her three children, ing.” What she loves most a permanent substitute. She is a good personality and a lot of and a Portuguese Waterdog about her role in education is replacing Ms. Lindsay Holmes, humor. Also, I like someone who named Lady Esperanza, which that she learns something new who is now teaching English and isnʼt afraid to ask a lot of ques- means “Lady of Hope” in every day. Her favorite quote, History in the Middle School. tions”. Spanish. which she says sums up edu- Originally from New Paltz, Ms. Flanaganʼs responsibili- In her spare time, Mrs. cation for her, is, “Children N. Lee (VI) New York, Ms. Flanagan attended ties include coaching the Middle Duffy enjoys reading, watch- arenʼt to be molded, but rather New middle school teacher Ms. Hernandez has made waves The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, School Cross Country team. ing old black-and-white unfolded.” with her "stuffed frog" teaching technique. Connecticut as a boarding student. In college, she swam for four She then went on to the University years and also ran in track and of Vermont and transferred to Tufts field. Now, outside of school, she University where she received her still likes to run and swim. Her Dr. Artis Becomes Assistant Director of Admissions Bachelorʼs Degree in English and hobbies include reading, going to Lately, Dr. Artis has been A native New Yorker, Dr. stitute of Health (NIH) to Art History. art shows, painting, and spending By CATHERINE CHONG (V) learning the names of current Artis was raised in the Bronx develop drug rehabilitation While at Tufts, Ms. Flanagan time with her family. and attended a private school programs. Afterwards, Dr. After a few years out of the students and contacting pro- tutored students in reading and When asked what she has en- in Manhattan. She then gradu- Artis worked as a consultant workforce, Dr. Diana Artis spective families. She plans writing, and also taught English joyed most during her first week ated from Smith College in for children with learning joins the Admission Depart- to help with interviewing as a Second Language. Through at Pingry, Ms. Flanagan replied students and marketing Pin- 1981 and received her doctor- disabilities. In 1993, Dr. Artis these experiences, she developed that she was “very impressed ment as Assistant Director of moved to New York where a love for teaching. with the food here, especially the Admission and Coordinator she started her own private After graduating from Tufts desserts.” of Multicultural Outreach. practice and taught classes at this past spring, Ms. Flanagan On a more serious note, she “When I heard there was an Columbia. In New York, she sought teaching jobs at various feels that everyone has been very opening for this position, I also counseled women who schools and eventually settled friendly and welcoming, and she thought it might be the right were diagnosed with eating on Pingry because she “liked the likes the fact that students have time to return to the work- disorders. community.” gone out of their way to introduce force since my son, Jackson, In 1997 her son Jackson The classes that Ms. Flanagan themselves. was entering second grade,” was born. likes to teach the most are English, Lastly, she said that she “enjoys Dr. Artis said. “I had enjoyed Before moving to Mont- History, Art, and Art History. coaching the cross country team my experience as a parent clair, New Jersey in 2000, Dr. When asked what she likes in because of the kids on the team.” volunteer for the admission Artis lived in Johannesburg, office, so I thought I should South Africa for three years. apply for the job.” While there she consulted Dr. Artis first became inter- with a philanthropic organiza- ested in Pingry about 5 years tion that helped place black ago when she and her daugh- South Africans into tradi- ter, Maya Artis (III), visited tionally white South African the Lower Campus. A Class N. Lee (VI) Pingry parent Artis is new Assistant Director of Admissions. private schools. Mom and active member of Dr. Artis hopes to combine the Pingry School Parent As- gry. “I really hope to dispel ate in Psychology from Co- her psychology and admission sociation, she was the co-chair the image that Pingry is an lumbia University in 1990. experience as she helps to of last yearʼs Fall Benefit and unfriendly place,” she said. Following graduation, recruit new families. Mul- the Fun Fair. This year, with “I donʼt feel that here at all. Dr. Artis moved to Virginia, ticultural outreach will be her children at Pingry and her When I first entered the Short where she had her first child, an area of specific focus. In involvement in the PSPA, Dr. Hills Campus, it immediately Maya (III). There she worked addition to her other duties, Artis decided it was the right reminded me of the school I with incarcerated youth in Dr. Artis is the advisor of time to join the school as a had attended in Manhattan. It Washington, D.C. and did the African-American Club, member of the staff. was very familiar.” research at the National In- N. Lee (VI) newly named, “KIVA.” 10 THE PINGRY RECORD ARTS OCTOBER 24, 2005 UK Does Techno Music Better Than US Pingry In-Style Manual: top-notch remixes for art- bizarre instrumentals into and obscure computerized By ALEX SNAPE (V) ists like the Scissor Sisters a sophisticated electronic vocals eventually escalate In recent years, the pop- and Kylie Minogue. Elton sound. into a chorus of heavier Five B's of Fall beats complemented by manageable sizes are slightly ularity and quality of elec- John has even claimed This is again most skill- By HANNAH GOLDSTEIN (III) tronic music and techno that Destroy Rock & Roll fully shown on the Top 20 a captivating bass line. oversized. The most chic fabrics in the U.S. has been de- is his favorite album of UK single, “In My Arms.” “Muscle Cars” follows in Whatʼs “in” for this season right now are suede and velvet clining. Usually up-to-par the year. The track uses a sample these footsteps by stringing can be summarized by five Bʼs: (always classic for fall). For a perfect jeans-and-tee accessory electronic producers and of Kim Carnesʼs together ambiguous lyrics bohemian chic, ballet basics, 1981 hit “Bette (“Well oiled, thatʼs what big bags, boots, boots, boots, try a Juicy Couture Slouchy Hobo artists like Moby and New in black or, if youʼre looking for a Davis Eyes” as the you are/Come on and ride and back-to-basics. From Saks Orderʼs latest offerings splurge, head straight to Isabella in my muscle car”) with to SoHo, these styles are selling have been disappointing, melody, blending Fiore, which has toned down its robust electronic guitars out everywhere, so no matter the and the club charts are it flawlessly with price range, the “in” look is not usually bright colors to accom- and more riveting beats filled with dismal remixes the dreamy syn- hard to find. modate the darker look that is so of Top 40 songs. thesis and steady and bass lines. Boho Babe: Finally, a dress- popular this fall. Of course, this isnʼt the beat. Even though the album code appropriate fashion state- Boots, Boots, Boots: Tall, case in the UK. The UK Other stand- consists of mainly instru- ment! Donʼt put last springʼs to-the-knee boots are the best has always been more open outs on the album mental tracks, Destroy long, flowy skirts into the closet footwear option for everything to the techno/electronic are the more up- Rock & Roll portrays a lot just yet. Throw one on instead of from full skirts to boot-cut jeans. genre in general, and thatʼs beat dance tracks to the listener, another one plain khakis to transform a typical Lace-up styles, ruched looks and because outstanding artists “Drop the Pres- of Myloʼs talents. He picks school outfit into croc emboss- like Mylo are topping their sure” and “Mus- song titles that have no a comfortable yet ing are great charts. cle Cars.” “Drop direct relation to the actual beautiful exotic alternatives to Fresh out of Scotland, Courtesy of Amazon.com the Pressure” has songs, yet mysteriously gem. Because it is basic leather b o o t s . A l - Mylo released this first The opening track, “Val- become Myloʼs maintain a pertinence that often hard to find bohemian styles though it may album in May of this year ley of the Dolls,” sports a signature track and has the listener is left to figure been remixed multiple out. Destroy Rock & Roll in bright colors, be too early to and considering the record very unique use of a sam- pull out your times by The Miami Sound stands out mostly as one of earthy hues are was released by an inde- ple from “Beyond the Val- UGGs, itʼs the the best electronic albums fine to wear as pendent label, was greeted ley of the Dolls” originally Machine and Felix Da perfect time for of recent years which has well. Brown, with a surprisingly large performed by The Lounge- Housecat while receiving mauve, crimson, slouchy suede managed to garner more amount of critical acclaim O-Leers in 1998. A more heavy club play around and forest green boots, a hot and commercial success, laid back track, “Valley of the world. 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Your teammates seems to happen less, if for no sweaters are a great new look, and soft fabrics and other intriguing delivered the newest iteration team through seasons upon will no longer be taking curi- apparent reason. the perfect way to actually wear details to make it shocking (and of the franchise, but some areas seasons of NHL hockey, ously sharp turns to avoid your If 2K Sportʼs rival, E.A. tank tops to school. Ballet flats in not boring) black. Designers suffered, especially the menus theyʼve made additions to competitors. Sports, hadnʼt bought out the flashy colors and hot patterns are are also going back to basics in popularizing animal prints and and presentation. make the experience more life- Goalies play more realisti- rights to the ESPN license, the stylish yet comfy and low- key addition to any outfit, both oversized wooden bangles, which Part of the reason for 2K5ʼs like. Line chemistry is an easy cally, never failing to respond 2K6 would be the ultimate favorite. 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A the same time, less effective cheaper than most games), itʼs hobo bags to large structured “This fall is not a time to go eclec- Playing the g o o d l i n e (bad if youʼre defending your well worth the crisp bill sitting styles, the bold bag is this seasonʼs tic and crazy; itʼs a time to honor game is al- requires a goal, amazing if youʼre trying in your wallet. must-have. While luggage-sized classic fall trends and summerʼs most as good good pass- to break out of your zone). My Rating: 7.8 out of 10 satchels are still around, the most greatest hits.” as watching er, a good i t o n T V, shooter, and except with- a good posi- out all those tional man to HP Six Keeps Tension High With Teen Angst Dumbledore. him quite a bit. Blood Prince, one is exposed to t a u n t i n g play at maxi- By ZARA MANNAN (III) Rowling does not hesitate to His particular stage in life a whole absurd set of vocabulary commercials mum poten- tial (or some J.K. Rowling works her magic start the real adventure; the book makes the book a perfect read for including words like “muggle,” for beer I anyone, especially teenagers. Both other sensi- again with the sixth volume of the begins in a state of great disorder “Boggart,” “mudblood,” and canʼt drink. Harry Potter Series, titled Harry between the “muggle” (real) Middle and Upper Schoolers will “Quidditch.” There are also crea- ble combina- The signature Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. world and surely relate tures like elves, werewolves, ESPN music tion), and itʼs In this enticing installment, not the world of to the wob- giants, half-giants, along with is constantly Courtesy of Amazon.com that kind of only does the plot thicken dra- magic, along bly and bi- many others. playing, and realism that matically, but the prospects of w i t h t h e zarre process The greatest part of the story, announcers Gary Thorne and sets 2K6 apart from its pre- treachery, perfidy, death, and struggle be- of maturing however, is the suspense and the Bill Clement provide excellent decessor and rival, NHL 2006 danger make the reader absolutely tween good into adults. shock one receives after a sudden commentary with realistic tan- (Close names, I know. Theyʼre hungry for the next book. and evil. 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The addition of Icon Passing thick, emerald green book, I was has created stubborn, re- events that reveal this mysterious disappointed to see that it was not an entirely bellious, and personage. NHL 2K6 just doesnʼt have (where the player can send the puck to his teammates in rapid thick enough! m a g i c a l spontaneous, With all these new develop- the flare of 2K5. It seems the and he con- succession by merely pressing After reading the first page, I world where ments, one feels great sympathy menus were designed with no was sucked into the story. After there are no trasts sharply for Harry, especially since his the corresponding buttons to real idea in mind of practical- a surprising change of events, boundaries with Herm- troubles, although of greater ity or aesthetics. The “Save the desired recipients of the Harry is bereft of a guardian. In especially in ione, who magnitude, have similarities to Game” function was not even puck), wrap-around shots, the addition, he is left with the sole terms of the is equally those of most teenagers. Certain fixed. One must still cycle most advanced goaltending Ar- responsibility to kill the most evil complexities Courtesy of Amazon.com adamant, yet pressures and responsibilities that through the options menu, tificial Intelligence (AI) on the person existing, Lord Voldermort, and interest- wise, practi- come upon all of usmay at times then into the save game menu, market, and various other ad- otherwise know as “He-Who- ing elements she envisions. cal, and gentle. Throughout the seem too heavy to tolerate. This then save their game. No short- ditions make the game simpler Must-Not-Be-Named.” Harry Potter (who I affection- book they have many arguments, aspect of Harry Potterʼs life makes cuts or auto-saves. Nothing. and more straightforward. I no This arduous task puts Harry ately picture as my perfect, future which bring a humorous touch to the story more realistic. Without the ESPN music to longer feel as if the AI support- to a great test. Not only must he husband) has the key character- the story. Harry Potter and the Half- play in the background of the ing my teammates is hindering prowl through dark and dangerous istics of a benevolent hero: true Rowlingʼs writing style is real- Blood Prince, with all of its magic menus, 2K Sports resorted to my progress or making useless places to find ways to kill Lord courage and a pure heart. Having ly descriptive but not superfluous; and suspense, provides an escape using terrible mainstream rock mistakes because 2K6 grants Voldemort, but he must also pro- just turned sixteen, his emotions In fact, she uses adjectives that are from reality. As magic rules, the music at all intervals between full control of the team at mere vide for himself, without the help are running wild and his desire more refreshing than trite. possibilities are endless. I canʼt game-play. button pushes. of his friend and mentor, Albus for a special girl tends to distract During the course of The Half wait for book seven!

THE PINGRY RECORD ARTS OCTOBER 24, 2005 THE PINGRY RECORD ARTS OCTOBER 24, 2005 11 “Laramie Project” Sends Message Death Cab for Cutie Prospers To Students, Parents, Teachers With New Album, “Plans” troversial among some parents and staged and how itʼs acted. I think By DARINA SHTRAKHMAN (IV) that “love is watching some- songs on the album, “I Will faculty, but as Mr. Romano puts it does a good job of showing the By OLIVIA DELIA(IV) one die,” looking at death Follow You Into the Dark” This yearʼs fall play, “The Lara- it, “I think great theater is always whole range of emotions that went After signing to Atlantic, from a standpoint that sug- starts with Gibbard crooning mie Project” by Moises Kaufman, provocative—always attempts on in the aftermath of Shephardʼs its first major label, indie gests that the descent into “love of mine, someday you is based on the true story of the to call forth a response…classic death.” pop-rock quartet Death Cab decaying age is present at the will die,” a disconcerting beating to death of Matthew literature is classic because it is Actress Hallie Bianco (IV) for Cutie has released Plans, moment of graduation from addition to the pleasant lull Shepard by two men his said that this show is more its fifth record over a seven high school. The recurrence of acoustic guitar. However, own age in his hometown demanding than many that year period. The quartet is of this theme is tiring. At Gibbard follows this state- of Laramie, Wyoming. The Pingry has done in the past. recognized across the na- 29, it seems premature that ment by saying, “But Iʼll play documents the inter- “There are no formal set tion for what Time Magazine Gibbard is so concerned with be close behind; Iʼll follow views of Laramie residents changes and very few black- describes as the “earnest and mortality. you into the dark,” promis- as done by the Tectonic The- outs, so the actors have to always reasonable” voice of According to the bandʼs ing that nothing will part ater Group of New York, shift from one character lead singer and song writer website, Gibbard cites his him from his love, not even headed by Mr. Kaufman. to the next through simple Ben Gibbard. death. This cast comprises clothing or prop changes. Formed in Se- G u i t a r i s t 24 actors, who play over That makes the acting that attle, Death Cab Chris Walla ex- 60 different characters in much more difficult, but we has hooked the plains this prem- a series of scenes, or as have a strong cast that Iʼm nation with its ise of the album: Mr. Kaufman calls them, sure will meet those chal- quirky, magnetic “When youʼre “moments,” that show the lenges.” sound, landing used to heart- reactions of the real-life The cast agrees that this itself on hit T.V. break, I think residents of Laramie to the show has a particularly series The O.C. you start imagin- death of Matthew, who is Fall play rehearsal. M. Bialecki (VI) strong, important message and receiving ing heartbreak in homosexual. to deliver. “I think Pingry frightening and we as teachers startling amounts other ways and The most impressive thing kids need to come see it not only to should do everything to make our of attention as thatʼs how the about this play, says Director Al support the drama department that students experience that unsettling a result. With mortality thing Romano, is that “there is no edito- works so hard on this, but mainly emotion.” 90,000 records came up.” rializing on the part of the writers. because it will make you think, and Actress Jenna Devine (IV) sold the week of By contrast, They recreate what they heard, reconsider all past prejudices you agrees the play is unique. “What I its release—Au- opening song what was told to them. When they may have had,” Devine says. like best about this play is that itʼs gust 30—Plans is “ M a r c h i n g are expressing their own opinions, Mr. Romano reiterated this not like anything Iʼve ever done, or a hit on its own. Bands of Man- the play tells you so.” idea, saying: “While the play ex- really, anything much like Pingry The eleven- hattan” looks at The play initially proved con- plores the city of Laramieʼs, and has ever done as far as how itʼs track album fol- a fading relation- by extension Americaʼs, response lows a musical ship. The poetic to the brutal beating and death of trend foreign Courtesy of Amazon.com flow of the lyrics a young gay man, the issues it to the “typical” combined with raises apply to the question of this Death Cab sound and repre- fascination with time, love, the appealing rhythm of the Taming That nationʼs tolerance of difference, of sents a shift in the bandʼs ap- and death as a side effect music makes up for the sad- ʻthe other,ʼ whether that otherness proach of writing music. The of maturing: “All of us in ness of the experience being is a function of the sexual, religious composition of the songs is the band are starting to turn relayed. It captures the core Wild Surf Taco or racial identity of a person. Thatʼs more technically adept. a corner and realize that feeling of breaking up with- ter of everything named the important for the Pingry commu- By JUSTIN LOUIE (IV) The melodic rhythm of our youth is basically over. out leaving you miserable. “Tsunami”, are their biggest nity to explore.” Gibbardʼs voice is calming Thatʼs not a bad thing; itʼs Probably the catchiest Everyone knows that the hits. The Tsunami is so large Auditions for “The Laramie but at times monotonous, just that the feeling of in- song on the album, “Soul best place to surf is in Aus- that if someone can finish Project” were held on Tuesday, and while the songs have vincibility begins to fall by Meets Body” is masterfully tralia. This did not stop the it within 15 minutes, they September 6 and rehearsals have a characteristically trance- the wayside… Iʼm becom- produced, with the perfect restaurant Surf Taco from get their picture and name been underway every afternoon like beauty to them, their ing an adult. And for me, balance of vocals and instru- opening in Point Pleasant hung on the restaurantʼs since. message is at times more that means being aware of mentals to stay stuck in your Beach, NJ. Walking into the Wall of Fame. The pricing Performances are scheduled for blatantly melancholic than the slow process of losing head (and in a good way). small, 15 table sit-down, of the food ranges between Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 past albums. people in your life.” Musically it is unwaver- kick-back-and-relax res- 2 and 8 dollars per dish, and p.m. and November 18 and 19 at Songs such as “Someday But even with regards ingly gorgeous; lyrically, taurant neatly adorned with the atmosphere is ideal for 7:30 p.m. in the Macrae Theater. You Will Be Loved” and to loss, Plans does have its Plans can be as bright as rows of surf boards, I was relaxing after a long day at Tickets will be on sale the week of “What Sarah Said” preach sweeter side. One of the best youth or as dark as death. greeted by an employee with the beach. November 14th during all lunches. a typical beachy, “Whatʼs up, On my visit to Surf Taco, dude!” At this point I did not I had a Crispy Chicken Taco expect too much from a place for only $2.95 and the Cali so “far out”. As I soon found Wrap, consisting of grilled out, one should never judge chicken, Portobello mush- Quality Television: An Oxymoron No Longer a taco by its shell. rooms, roasted red peppers, be an exciting, on-the-edge- introduced family members Brennan to the realms of Gil Surf Taco started out as lettuce and tomatoes. The By EVAN ROSENMAN (IV) of-your-seat thriller since its and established story arcs, Grissom and beyond. the idea in the mind of na- extra avocado that I ordered late-August premiere. such as a main characterʼs How I Met Your Mother, tive Californian Rob Nagle. cost an additional $1.75, Just when you thought you Threshold, CBSʼs new possible alien metamorpho- CBSʼs new sitcom provides Nagle wanted to make his liv- but it was well worth it; the were out for good, the idiot alien-invasion drama, depicts sis, quite effectively and was (surprise!) genuine laughs ing by establishing a run-of- avocados were fresh, giv- box pulls you back in! After a team of scientists headed up the single most entertaining coupled with a heartfelt prem- the-mill sub shop on the West ing the wrap a nice finish- years of a field dominated by ise. The story is narrated from Coast. His sub shop idea ing touch. For the last part manipulative reality shows the future by Bob Saget as transformed and developed of my meal, I ordered the and subpar comedy, network he describes the supposed into a taco shop on the East Classic Quesadilla, which TV bounced back last fall journey to his children, and Coast, which opened only I found delectable as well. with a diverse selection of has an excellent supporting four years ago. Surf Taco was The Shark Bait smoothie, a new drama and mystery se- cast including Alyson Han- such a big success that Nagle mix of milk, chocolate syrup, ries, which imbued the season nigan and Neil Patrick Harris. was able to open another strawberries, and vanilla ice with a verve that rarely ema- Motherʼs premiere was warm, taco shop in Manasquan, cream, complemented my nates from the small screen. funny, and set the pace for an NJ. Surf Taco plans to open meal perfectly. I had a large, With virtually all of these excellent season. yet another chain in Seaside which was really quite large, excellent series avoiding My Name is Earl, a new Park soon. and only cost $1.80. cancellation, few believed NBC comedy, boasts possibly Surf Taco offers food rang- Overall, Surf Taco is a that the debuts of 2005 could the seasonʼs most original ing from tacos to burritos to very cool place to crash after further improve the yearʼs TV premise: a deadbeat loser wraps. They even make their a day of fun games under season. After all, a good por- discovers karma and resolves own smoothies. According to the sun: good prices, good tion of the new series seemed to fix all his bad habits. Jason Dave Kerr, manager at the food, good services. Surf to be clones of last yearʼs Lee morphs perfectly into the Point Pleasant branch, the Taco of Point Pleasant Beach Lost, and the host of new neʼer do well Earl and pro- “Surf Taco”, “Maverickʼs receives a full 5 out 5 Justin- sitcoms seemed to be headed Courtesy of Fox.com vides the funniest narration Burrito”, and a large plat- Smiley-faces. to the purgatory of post-Will since Arrested Development. and Grace comedies cursed by the radiant Carla Gugino pilot of the season. Invasion While the premiere was a with a laugh track. Yet despite and supported by the wry and should perfectly counterpart bit too frantic for the viewer such dire indications, many of brilliant Brent Spiner and Pe- its ABC Wednesday-night to get a full sense of the the new series premiered to ter Dinklage. The showʼs two partner, Lost, to create a thrill- show, Earl established itself resounding praise from critics hour premiere was enigmatic, ing and mysterious night of as heartwarming and upbeat. and audiences alike. disturbing, genuinely scary, television. With such a distinct and Among this seasonʼs most and surprisingly intelligent. Bones, Foxʼs procedural intriguing array of shows, it promising debuts are: If the debut is any indication, drama, is lead by the excellent seems that television, rather Prison Break, Foxʼs mys- this series should keep view- Emily Deschanel and David than film, may be the new tery-drama, incorporates po- ers guessing for an exhilarat- Boreanaz, whose chemistry frontier for imaginative cre- litical intrigue, suspenseful ing season. and sexual tension gives a ators looking to make an plotting, and engaging char- Invasion, ABCʼs twist on welcome depth to the show. impact. Even if these prime- acters against the vivid back- the aliens-attack genre, uti- Though Bones indulges in time delights fail to signify a drop of Fox River State Peni- lizes an ensemble cast and many of the usual crime show wave of originality to come, tentiary. Despite consistently a fascinating split-family clichés, its added human ele- the avid TV viewer can still stretching audience credulity, dynamic along with a very ment could very well propel look forward to an exciting Surf Tace restaurant in Point Pleasant. courtesy of surftaco.com the show has proved itself to creepy storyline. The premiere Deschanelʼs Dr. Temperance season. Page

V12olume CXXXII, Number 1 SPORTThe Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey S October 24, 2005 Fall Sports Update: Strong Start rivals Bernards and Newark poll, has started off the 2005 By CORI HUNDT (V), KATH- Academy, which has been season with an impressive re- LEEN SOO HOO (IV), WILL a rival since the 1800s. The cord of 12-1 and decisive wins BY THE NUMBERS BRUNDAGE (IV), and ROC- line-up this year, comprising over Morristown Beard (9-1), QUAN LUCAS (IV) many seniors, has not changed Montclair-Kimberly Academy much since last year. With (5-0) and rival Kent Place (3- these players, Coach Webster 0). The team has lost only one A. Sampat (VI) is optimistic, saying, “We will very close game to Mountain 16:22 5 ATER OLO Lakes (2-1). W P have a good year.” The girls have some big Time it took Chris Scavone Number of varsity boys' 7-5 shoes to fill after last yearʼs to win a meet against soccer captains. The water polo team started team won the state and confer- Bernardsville. ence championships with a re- off the season well with a sec- cord of 19-3-1, but Coach Judy ond place finish in the Wilton Lee believes this yearʼs squad Water Polo Tournament. The is up to the challenge. Senior team currently has a 7-5 record captain Katrina Pregibon leads and no shortage of enthusiasm. the team in scoring with seven The largest team water polo has goals. Assistant captains are 0 1 had in years, they are hoping Fran Callaghan (VI), who Number of outdoor Games won by varsity to make lots of progress this leads in the assist column with homecoming games played. football. season. They even have a team four, and Julie Hamilton (VI), A. Sampat (VI) motto, “Goinʼ win state”. who has chipped in with three BOYSʼ SOCCER Led by captains Zack Cor- goals and three assists. Marisa 11-0 dero (VI) and Eddie Layng Waldemore (V) has also made (VI), the team is well focused significant contributions to this Led by senior captains Sam and has set a few goals. Firstly, yearʼs winning effort. Dwyer, Tommy Strackhouse, and most importantly, Coach Coach Lee noted that this Lenny Coleman, Jack Gandolfo, 3 72 Jeffrey Jenkinsʼ goal is, “That no A. Sampat (VI) team has only four seniors, and and Mark Garcia, the varsity Number of sets Kelley Number of games won by one will drown.” Their second the roster comprises mostly boys soccer team is currently GIRLSʼ TENNIS juniors and sophomores. Even Finlayson lost the entire varsity sports teams so far goal is to walk away with the undefeated, boasting a record so, Coach Lee believes that season. this year. state title. In addition, the team 12-4 of 7-0. The team beat rival Ber- “the team has a solid chance agrees a win against their rival, Girls tennis is shaping up nards (3-0). Important games to win the state and county Lawrenceville, would be a great to be a strong team this year. pending are against Bridgewater titles.” accomplishment. As they defend conference, and Delbarton, who they lost to The twenty-one-member county and state champions, last year in the state game. team consists of five girls and the team is looking to hold on This year, all five seniors are sixteen boys and includes two to its titles, and with a record key players on the team. Cole- sets of siblings, the Jennings and of 9-2, they are off to a good man is one of the stateʼs top the Peelers. There are students start. Led by captain, Kelley scorers and Jeff Zimering (V) representing forms III-VI, with Finlayson (VI), the team is also has a reputable goal scoring a powerhouse of seven seniors working hard and taking it ability, putting all three goals which Zack Cordero believes one match at a time. There against Bernards in the net. The will bring “wisdom and experi- are eight varsity players, only team lost many seniors, but their ence” to the team. three of whom are returning. path to the State Championships Although they did not partic- As head coach Gary Miller is still clear. ipating in the Annapolis tourna- said, “waiting for the starting ment this year due to a conflict lineup to fall into place was with homecoming weekend, the step one”. water polo team has high hopes The first round of the coun- for a successful season. ty tournament took place the weekend of October 1, and the Team State Tournament A. Sampat (VI) began on Thursday, October 6. Robin Moore (V) is repre- GIRLSʼ X-COUNTRY A. Sampat (VI) senting the team in the Singles 8-1 State Tournament while Kelley A. Sampat (VI) CHEERLEADING Finlayson and Sandra Hough OYS OUNTRY Coming into the 2005 season, (V) are doing the same in the B ʼ X-C girlsʼ cross country had high The cheerleading squad doubles. 10-0 hopes and expectation. As the is hoping to make lots of The team comprises mainly This season, the boys cross state champions last year, the progress this season. With upper classmen but Coach country team, along with team is focusing on repeating only eleven members, most Miller believes, “all the varsity Coach Raby and Coach Naz- their record. of whom are new, the team players are contributing.” With ario, and captains Christopher They started the season off plans to try to build up the S. Levinn (V) high goals in sight, Coach Scavone (V) and Daniel Da- with a record of 3-1, suffering the squad for next year. Although GIRLSʼ SOCCER Miller added, “To say that I am vidson (V) are ecstatic about single loss to their rival Mountain the team is a work in prog- 11-1 pleased with the team would their early successes and hope Lakes at the first meet. ress, they have high goals. This year is a building season be an understatement.” to improve their record from They also won the Shore Invi- Captains Melissa Loewinger for girls soccer as they lost eight last season. They are currently tational, defeating Bernards and (V) and Jessica Westerman seniors from last year, five of undefeated (10-0). a few other teams. As a result, (IV) both agree that their whom were starters. Because last The boys have already the team is currently ranked 13th main goal, “is to place high yearʼs team won the triple crown defeated the best teams in in the state and plans on improv- in the one competition we conference and the county and A. Sampat (VI) their division and have their ing their ranking as the season are entering.” Head coach state tournaments, this year's team FOOTBALL minds set on winning the State progresses. Lisa Kretschman added, “we feels pressured to recapture the Championship. Recently, they Despite a few changes in the also want to encourage other same titles. 1-4 defeated their archrival, Ber- teamʼs lineup since last year, the students to become more So far the team is doing well. Led by senior captains Lo- nards, at the Shore Invita- team still maintains a solid record. involved in athletics by at- This yearʼs varsity girlsʼ soccer gan Bartlett and Justin Marchi- tional. Scavone ran a great There are fewer girls on the team, tending games.” captains, seniors Sara Murphy, giano, varsity football has had race, capturing first place with and they have only run in four Hard work is nothing new Marisa Stock, and Jennifer Soo a slow start this season with a a time of 16:22. meets this year; however, they to the cheerleading squad. Hoo, have led their team to victory record of 0-2. They have some The varsity team won first- refuse to use this as an excuse. They are not only entering a in seven games so far, boasting a strong players, however, who place, and the junior varsity With great coaching from competition and cheering at record of 7-1. With only three se- will surely help them boost football games, but they are niors playing, the team is looking team also did well. Pingry Coach Tim Grant and Assistant to its underclassmen to fill in the their record. In addition to the will race Bernardsville a few Coach Aromando, the team be- also in charge of the schoolʼs A. Sampat (VI) gaps. They have already beaten captains, Seniors Sean Bruno, more times before the season lieves that they can be in conten- fall pep rally. In addition to Justin Oplinger, and Rob Tilson is over, however. tion for the State Championship regular practice, the team rival Pennington (2-0), the only IELD OCKEY team they lost to last year. are expected to lead the team. F H Overall, the team has im- once again. In fact, captain Court- takes tumbling classes at The The players believe the season One game against Boonton 12-1 proved immensely. In contrast ney Jackson believes that if the Cheer Academy on Mondays, has potential, and as Coach An- was a close one, but unfor- The girlsʼ varsity field hock- to last year, the team is large team can pull together and “run and even attended a cheer- drew Eggington said, “Anything tunately the team lost 14-21. ey team, currently ranked 20th with 31 runners, many of close,” they will be a force to be leading camp together over is possible.” The team will soon be playing in the Star Ledger statewide whom are freshmen. reckoned with. the summer.