Jon Brenner Receives Henry G. Stifel Award Celebrating the Power of Poetry and Fiction Seniors Perform "Anton in Show Busin

Vo l u m e CXXXVI, Nu m b e r 6 The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey Ma y 24, 2010 Jon Brenner Receives Henry G. Stifel Award Celebrating the Power short-term and long-term By ROXANNE FEITEL (IV) memory. He underwent in- On Monday, April 26, the tensive cognitive and physical of Poetry and Fiction annual Henry G. Stifel Award therapy for months to regain held for Upper School students By SHAAN GURNANI (V) Assembly was held in Hauser simple functions. and faculty members in Hauser Auditorium. The award is pre- Not wanting to draw at- The annual Justin Society Auditorium. Following the sented each year to an Upper tention to himself, Brenner Creative Writing Festival was event during periods 4 and 7, School student who exempli- slowly reintegrated himself held this year on April 23. As in fiction readings were held in fies the characteristics Henry into his former everyday life, years past, English teachers Dr. the Faculty Lounge, and poetry Stifel ’83 displayed after a gradually progressing to a Susan Dineen and Ms. Alisha readings were held in the audi- car accident in his sophomore point where he could attend Davlin organized the festival. torium. Students then had the year left him paralyzed. a full day of school. Working This year, Pingry hosted fiction opportunity to join the writers Since 1984, the award with a tutor, he managed to writers and poets, featuring Mr. for lunch in the Faculty Lounge has recognized students who catch up on the material he Sung Woo, Mr. Gregory Pardlo, where they could sit down and might not otherwise be ac- had missed so that he could Ms. Tiphanie Yanique, Mr. Rog- chat about their work, inspira- knowledged for their cour- advance to sophomore year er Bonair-Agard, Mr. Ed Skoog, tion, and stylistic techniques. age, endurance, optimism, with his class, just as Stifel and Mr. Marcus Jackson. Finally, the festival con- compassion, and spirit. This had done after his accident. In According to Ms. Davlin, cluded with the afternoon work- year’s recipient, Jon Brenner Courtesy of Jon Brenner (VI) an inspiring display of cour- the Justin Society is “dedicated shops, held during period 6 (VI), became the 26th person 21, 2007. tors inserted four plates and age, Brenner even returned to to the arts.” and Conference Period. These to receive the Stifel Award Doctors detected a skull several screws into his head the basketball team when he “Sometimes the way we workshops, each run by one in front of his friends, fam- fracture, hematoma, concus- to correct the damage, but was physically able to. teach poetry in the typical writer, sought to give students ily, and peers. His advisor, sion, midline shift, and in- the effects were lasting and Mr. LaValette commended English curriculum can be a bit inspiration on their own creative German teacher Mr. Norman ternal bleeding in Brenner’s life-changing. Brenner, noting that he “epit- too cerebral, focusing on the writing work. LaValette, spoke about how head after examining the Brenner’s injury created omizes the character of virtu- intellectual aspects as opposed John Varvaro (V) was “thor- Brenner demonstrated these trauma from the hit that left seemingly insurmountable ally every previous recipient” to the emotional experience,” oughly entertained by this qualities after he collided him unconscious. Shortly obstacles: he had to relearn of the Stifel Award. Stifel she said. year’s assembly.” He said, “I with a teammate at basket- after the incident occurred, he how to read and speak in agreed during his speech at “The point of the festival is especially liked the poem about ball practice and suffered a underwent a grueling three- his foreign language class the assembly and said, “Jon’s to enjoy the on-stage—outside high school experiences.” serious brain injury on March hour-long brain surgery. Doc- and lost large portions of his ability to find balance with of classroom—performance of Freddy Elliot (IV) echoed humility and grace is awe- poetry,” she explained. Varvaro’s comments on the inspiring.” He continued, Each of the writers read ei- assembly. He said, “I thought “Brenner’s persistence in a ther personal poems or fiction The History of AFS: 50 Years life that is so unpredictable excerpts during the assembly Continued on Page 5 and challenging has set a stan- dard by which we should all of Unifying Various Cultures live.” In his closing remarks, By ROXANNE FEITEL (IV) its humble beginnings in the United States from ten Stifel proposed an adage to AFS FEATURE 1915. Today AFS is one of countries: Czechoslovakia, live by: “Tomorrow is never the largest volunteer-based Estonia, France, Great Brit- guaranteed, so we must re- For a number of years, organizations of its kind, ain, Greece, Hungary, the member to enjoy life and our the American Field Service with upwards of 30,000 vol- Netherlands, New Zealand, loved ones.” (AFS) program has provided unteers worldwide. Norway, and Syria. In 1971, Brenner is extremely grate- us with the unique opportuni- Started by ambulance AFS began its first multi- ful to have been selected for the Stifel Award this year. He ty of getting to know students drivers who performed in- national exchange, sending said, “Receiving the award in from different parts of the ternational service in World students to countries other world. The organization has Wars I and II, the organiza- front of all of the people who than the US. By this point, have supported and continue grown to a network of over tion expanded in 1945 to in- the AFS exchange program 370,000 program alumni in to support me is the culmina- clude a scholarship program. had grown to include over tion of my high school career. more than 50 countries from Initially, students came to 60 countries. It puts me with a group of A. Logerfo (V) extremely special people that Continued on Page 4 Mr. Roger Bonair-Agard reads poetry at the annual Justin Inside The Record went to Pingry.” Society Creative Writing Festival. Seniors Perform "Anton in Show Business" so that Teicher, who spent the read about her in the program, mance, so it’s nice that Drama By MARISA WERNER (IV) first semester abroad, would she should be able to read IV puts on a production as a This year’s Drama IV final be able to take part in the final about them. final because it gives people production consisted of “15 project. Mr. Romano said, The show then continued like me the chance to be in a Minutes” and “Anton in Show “It made sense to pair the with “Anton in Show Busi- show that’s not the Fall Play or Business.” The cast of seniors two plays because they both ness,” which depicts three Winter Musical.” included Remy Teicher, Max explore the role of theater in actresses trying out for the The seniors’ final drama DeChiara, Jenny Gorelick, American culture.” three different roles of sisters production was widely ac- Cassidy Reich, Lillie Ricciardi, The show began with Te- in the play “Three Sisters.” At claimed. Jose Barrionuevo Katie Ogden, Sofi Barrionuevo, icher’s monologue from “Fif- first, the three actresses don’t (IV) noted that the play “made Laura White, and Erin James. teen Minutes.” The setting for get along quite well because me laugh and all the actors The cast chose “Anton in Show this piece is the backstage of a they are completely different played their part really well. Business,” originally written theater, where the main actress people. The cast includes a fa- Overall, it made me happy by Jane Martin and staged at is putting make-up on fifteen mous television actress, played inside.” Dowling stated, “I the Actor’s Theater of Louis- minutes before the opening by Ricciardi, a small town thought the play was fantastic, ville, because they wanted to scene. Teicher’s character talks girl from Texas, played by and I laughed a lot.” do a modern comedy. Also, about how she would like to Gorelick, and an off-broadway Rebecca Curran (IV) agreed. they needed a play that fea- have a biography of each of actress, played by Reich. “The seniors did a great job, tured predominantly female the members of the audience. According to Reich, “The and their performance will S. McAnally characters. She justifies her reasoning by senior play was my first and definitely be a hard act to fol- Artist Jon Sarkin '71 brings his studio to the Lower Com- According to Julia Dowling stating that if they are able to last Pingry drama perfor- low,” she said. mons. (V), “These plays were chal- Taking a Deep Breath Ending with a Bang lenging to put on because the actors had to play several dif- Ashley Feng (V) urges students to SAC ends their 2009-2010 run ferent roles involving several appreciate learning without becoming with final assembly P6. quick changes.” Moreover, overwhelmed P2. the actors were responsible for Adventures All Over the World all the technical aspects of the Living the Honor Code show. Dowling added, “Still, B.o.B emerges as a star rapper with Honor Board member Andrew his new album, Adventures with Bobby the seniors did a phenomenal Hanna (IV) reexamines the purpose of Ray P7. job.” the Honor Code P3. The Chair of the Drama Giant Strides Department, Mr. Al Romano, said, “The plays were a lot of Ciao! Boys' and girls' Varsity Track and fun to stage, but most impor- Field look forward to the NJSIAA tantly, there was a core of truth Matteo Valente reflects on his year State Tournament P8. away from Italy P4. about the power of theater, the reason people perform in Sections plays and hopefully the reason Montagues and Capulets News...... 1,5-6 people should be part of an Commentary...... 2-3 audience.” Mrs. Victoria Grant brings "Romeo AFS Feature...... 1, 4-5 The cast decided to add and Juliet" to the Pingry stage P5. Arts...... 7 “Fifteen Minutes,” the opening Courtesy of Jenny Gorelick (VI) Sports...... 8 monologue of the production, The cast members of "Anton in Show Business" and "15 Minutes" pose after a show. 2 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY May 24, 2010 EDITORIAL Why SenioritisMaybe that’s what senioritis is isIncentive It’s hard to believe that the tofast. To Thinkthat end, high school By PHIL RYAN (VI) for: reflecting on the past six Class of 2010—the one that itself seems to move at light I sometimes wonder if I have years in, as Ronnie Haymaker a beloved administrator once speed; it feels like yesterday was Every day, An April a bad a case of senioritis; I’d dare would say, this “linoleum-and- questioned as to “how any of freshman orientation (and having to say that Jenn Soong’s request steel” building. you got along”—is about to go to come into school a day early). for a last minute op-ed for the Being diagnosed with Sen- its separate ways. I remember I cannot emphasize enough 30th Kind of Day second time is worthy of that ioritis has allowed me to look being told that only at the end how important it is to make the Water guns. Major Lazer blasting from the parking lot. title. In all seriousness, senioritis back on my half-decade at Pin- of senior year does a class re- most out of the cornucopia of A hot sun beaming down on the lush green athletic fields. is in some ways more a blessing gry. I vividly re- ally bond, but it extracurricular activities and Jenny Gorelick (VI) soaking wet. This was the wondrous than a curse. The lack of any real member the days Senioritis is in some took the prank — opportunities Pingry has to offer. sight that a prospective student would have seen if he or stress is quite the tranquilizer, of the old Mid- which required I regret not doing Model UN or she had visited the school on April 30th. For it was on this and I’ve found that everyone dle School, when ways more a blessing enough motiva- Vital Signs, and sometimes even very Friday that I, along with 133 other seniors, frolicked seems to be doing better aca- eighth graders did than a curse. tion and a desire not doing a sport (apparently I’m in complete bliss, celebrating what finally seemed like The demically and socially. in fact push us to annoy a large a sprinter), but now I see why End. Long gone is the guilt of off couches and group of people during every Convocation we’re Yes, on April 30th I was finally done…that is if we’re spending spells on Facebook there was an office, not a drink — to actually believe it. While told to experience everything. talking about April 30th, 2010. April 30th, 2009, on the (and making attack plans to post dispenser. There was a park- there was some initial hesitation Senioritis has given me free other hand, was nothing like the utopia I just described. on the secret “Senior Prank” ing lot where the new Middle about participating, I can’t think time and thus, time to think. It’s In fact, one year ago, I was simply another stressed out group). Instead, it’s quite re- School stands and we were in of one person who didn’t enjoy something I didn’t quite expect junior, trudging through what seemed like thousands of freshing to get friend requests shock when this bronze statue of going on the attack with a bar- since this final stretch of ISP is pages of Princeton Review. Just replace senior pranks, from future classmates in col- John Pingry magically appeared rage of water guns and balloons often seen as a mindless month chants of “X, X, X,” and shouts of laughter with Advanced lege, a preview of life for the after Columbus Day. It goes to aimed at hundreds of innocent of just fun. But what I did realize Placement tests, SAT IIs, the idea of college applications, next four years. The idea that show how much this place has underclassmen. has helped me cherish my expe- and you’ll have a clear idea of what my grade was going my time at Pingry is coming to changed, and how much I miss If there’s anything that second riences even more, compelling through then. an end is one full of disbelief, the days of old, but also look semester has taught me, it’s that me to make the most of my final Some of you juniors out there right now might know excitement, and slight sadness. forward to what will become. second semester goes incredibly weeks here. what I’m talking about. In fact, let me recount one particular memory from last year that stands out for me as I’m writing this editorial. I was walking through the cafeteria last spring when I heard shouts from the senior couches. Feeling the The Balanceanything Between for, even more. It’s easy in subjectsSummer for which they never andIran’s “star students,”Stress blocked weight of my backpack on my shoulders, I shuffled towards By ASHLEY FENG (V) to laugh at those insecure enough cared through necessity. But we from higher education by symbols the noise to check out what was happening. What I saw As finals season approaches, I to find the least appealing music at least have the option of linking marking them as political dissent- was a large group of seniors hugging each other. As I asked often find myself thinking, “Get- or romantic prospect suddenly our majors to our passions, with- ers, or others across the globe around to find out what the big news was, I discovered that ting into college is so not worth all fascinating with the approval of out floundering utterly in the job deprived because of their gender all these lucky folks had just been accepted to the University this!” You may be wondering what their peers, but who doesn’t care market or having our paths chosen or poverty. Students even with of Pennsylvania and were embracing one another while “this” exactly is. Perhaps I can put about public opinion in one form for us by test scores. And besides, access to schools and colleges screaming, “Congratulations!” A wave of jealousy passed it into perspective for you. When I or another? there is the caveat to materialists around the world think us lucky; over me. I remember sighing, longing to be in their shoes, sit in my library cubicle, “this” is I often get questions about seeking prestige for its own sake, in fact, when I visited Changsha and thinking, “This is so unfair!” Once again, some of you the freshmen’s murmuring com- Pingry’s tuition and Ivy League “He who dies with the most toys High School last winter, I realized juniors might know what I’m talking about. plaints about work amid the that coming to school with But let me reassure all the underclassmen that although hum of air conditioning and long hair (below the ears for not everything in life is fair, some things are, including life’s quiet-side whispers. With guys or shoulders for girls), cyclic nature. In fact, in several months, seniors will start gold sunlight approaching tattoos, makeup, any jewelry, once again at the bottom of the food chain as freshmen in carrying promises of cool skirts above the knee, to a college while the rest of you will find yourselves one level pools, ice cream in the place where every one of your higher in the hierarchy of high school. shade, unlimited Facebook test scores will not posted in While all of this may seem fairly obvious, the subtler and video game hours, the hall, is a kind of luxury. message that I’m trying to convey is that Pingry students “this” is the trading of sun Our lives are more hectic should stop longing for the future and start enjoying the for fluorescent lights, sleep- than those of many students now. The truth is, sooner or later, everyone will have his deprivation, and tests. around the world, but also or her chance to be a senior. However, no one gets to live Above all, “this” is us, richer in the colorful chaos of the same moment twice. Thus, instead of just watching the the younger students, star- sports, academics, music, arts, upperclassmen create what will become their fond memo- ing bleary-eyed at the backs and service—not to mention ries, underclassmen should start taking advantage of every of seniors entering summer Pingry’s admittedly imperfect, second to create their own. with their place for the next but still powerful, network of Pingry is often considered a “prep school,” and as a re- four years decided, and honor, support, and most of sult, its students make their happiness contingent on what wondering if the mountains all, possibility. So perhaps we is to occur in the future. We spend much of our time doing of papers, and standardized should find a balance between things that we don’t want to do with the notion that this will tests we stand between appreciating our school and somehow allow us to do what we do want to do in the future. serve any purpose besides being consumed by it. Trust me, this doesn’t just sound convoluted in writing: it’s a constant threat of ava- But for now here comes a convoluted way of living as well. lanche. the summer, intoxicating So, although it’s probably unrealistic to say that every- So as I contemplated all as dandelion wine. A deep day will be a field day for Pingry students, we could all that we sacrifice for college, acceptance rate thrown at me. still dies,” as a certain sage, and breath before we dive back probably take a minute each day to just appreciate being I began examining what the value But besides the vague convic- monumental loss to next year’s into a whirlpool of activity, one a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior. In fact, the end of time spent in school is. Surely tion that it somehow guarantees history department, reminded me unmarred by the now-skeletal of classes shouldn’t be the only cause for celebration or not just the five digits of a price admiration and happiness, why last week. clock tower and ceiling leaks the only thing that will get us to throw a water balloon at tag climbing as steadily upwards is a brand-name education ever It’s an undeniable fact that reminiscent of Niagara. Whether a friend. Therefore, although it’s not quite the last issue as the mercury this month. Per- a necessity? For many, job se- “stress” and “work” are part of break constitutes work, tanning, of the Record yet (and I should probably save most of my haps we can find in it the worth curity. “Just seek out something Pingry vocabulary. As you can packing for college, applications, sentimentality for my final editorial), I cannot help but urge conferred by the principle that that interests you – we never had see, even I have my many doubts preseason, running past an empty all the underclassmen to live every Pingry day to the fullest. anything someone else wants the chance,” family friends tell about the purpose of our educa- house, or simply rest, may we This is a great school and there are some incredible people must be worth something. And me, having entered career fields tion and hard work. However, each find time think, relax, read, here. If I could do it all over again, I would make each day one that millions would give they never liked after majoring occasionally, I am reminded of and dream. an April 30th, 2010 kind of day. The Prospects of a Future School "Lock-In" —Jennifer Soong community together. However, this case. All of the activities during the By MARISA WERNER (IV) these activities only last for part Lock-ins usually take place in night will be directed toward a Every year, the student body of the day. For instance, Rufus a school gym, and the students single cause, perhaps a natural partakes in numerous events Gunther Day begins with an are literally “locked in” to the disaster that has recently oc- that are supposed to bring the annual costume competition one room. On one side of the cured. For example, this year, and a hysterical SAC assem- gym, there are sleeping bags all there was a severe earthquake bly. Therefore, because Rufus over the floor and music blasting. that killed and injured many Vo l u m e CXXXVI Gunther Day comes to a halt On the other side are pizza, soft people in Haiti. Nu m b e r 6 at approximately 3:30, it is not drinks, and tables lined with ac- If we were to do a lock-in, per- really a full day dedicated to cel- tivities that will haps we could ebrating the mysterious holiday help you give I propose that once a make dolls for of Halloween. back to your the girls, knit Editors in Chief I propose that once a year we community. year we extend one of blankets, or Jenny Gorelick Creative Director extend one of our events like Prior to the our events into a full day pack first-aid Technical Director Rufus Gunther Day into a full event, students kits. We could Jenn Soong Charlie Laud Calvin Jones day celebration. This could take must sign-up celebration. package every- the form of an all-school slee- and choose thing we make pover. At my church, we often which people will be in each and record everything that we Technical Assistant Managing Editor Cartoonists have these two day community group. The night of the lock-in, send over. If we reach our goal, Amanda Devine Malvi Hemani Shaan Gurnani service days, which have been they will be given a list of tasks we would celebrate with food, Reed Tyson dubbed “lock-ins.” that they must complete before candy, and music. Copy Editors At these lock-ins, students the clock strikes twelve. The stu- Not only will everyone enjoy Deputy Editor Faculty Advisor catch up with other kids, en- dents must work as a team and themselves at these events, but Dan Abend gage in games and activities, try to get to as many of the sta- everyone will feel good about Amanda Hulse Anisha Mohin Dr. Susan Dineen dance, and eat pizza, all while tions as possible and complete all giving back to the community. Caroline Murphy giving back to their community. of their given tasks. As a school, As a school, we will have done Although fun and community we can decide upon a goal that something that will make a dif- service may not seem to go we must reach, and if we surpass ference and have a huge impact All rights reserved. All contents © 2010 The Pingry Record. Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle after use. together, they definitely do in that goal, we can celebrate. on the lives of others. THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY May 24, 2010 3

Finding Personalschool grounds, Moral are matters orConvictions wrong (or whether or WhatWithin we need to thedo as useRules the Honor andCode as aRegulations “Spirit of the Honor Code” By ANDREW HANNA (IV) of simple personal safety and not there is such an idea as a community is revise how threat or reminder to the being thrown around. The Our Honor Code is the reputation. right or wrong), but that is we look at the Honor Code student body to adhere to the difference between breaking most unique, important part The Honor Code is sup- a good thing. When there as a whole. First, the faculty rules. Instead, the division the Honor Code and break- of our community. Unfortu- posed to be an intense per- is only one principal train needs to release their control between morals and decree ing the spirit is that breaking nately, based on my obser- sonal look at one’s own of thought, discussion stag- over it. It was authored and should be made clear. the spirit deals less with di- vations as an Honor Board moral convictions and stan- nates. Debate invigorates adopted by students and Secondly, rect violations member for the past two dards. Examining the Honor thought and leads to origi- needs to remain that way. every single The Honor Code is of the rules, years, it seems that its origi- Code itself, we see that nality and independence. The faculty can no longer member of the and more with nal intention has been lost Pingry students are supposed community supposed to be an acting in a dis- in the 84 years since Pingry to make decisions “based on should reex- intense personal look at honorable or students first authored it. personal integrity” and con- amine his or selfish man- Perhaps, we need a radical duct themselves “in a moral her own per- one's own moral ner. This is ex- shift in how we view the and decent manner.” How- sonal convic- convictions and actly what the Honor Code. ever, the Code does not state tions. Ques- Honor Code The current, predominant exactly what these morals tion everything standards. should be stance is that the Honor Code are. The Honor Code is not you were ever about. By fo- is a tool of the administration like the Ten Commandments taught about morality. Lib- cusing on morals as opposed to dictate “moral standards” in which specific behaviors, erate yourself from the con- to rules, we can expand the that we are supposed to live such as murder and theft, straints of your preconcep- influence of our own per- up to. Thus, when we com- are prohibited. Instead, its tions. Be independent and sonal codes at school and mit acts such as cheating or adherents are encouraged to figure out what the Honor in the rest of our lives “as lying, we are “breaking the reflect on their own experi- Code means for you. citizens of and contributors Honor Code” and must face ences in order to develop a As an Honor Board mem- to the larger community of up to the consequences. In personal moral code. ber, I have heard the term the world.” essence, the Honor Code By that depiction, there has taken the place of school really is no such thing as an rules and regulations. overarching “Honor Code.” EDITORIAL This is not what the Honor Really, the Pingry Honor Code was intended to be. Code is merely a jumping- It was never meant to sup- off point for each individual plant the “system of rules member of the community to and regulations.” That is formulate their own opinions The Last Laugh the place of school policy. about morality. Yes, this Rules, such as the prohibi- will lead to many different tion of weapons and drugs on opinions on what is right R. Tyson (V) Every time she stares at the camera and mouths “sorry,” pink bow jauntily hanging in her afro, I giggle. When she runs around the set popping bubbles with disproportional baby doll hands, I swoon. And when she, clad in a candy-colored oversized sweater, Questioning the Weight of the Honor Code manically gives away a surprise, I melt. In short, I have a girl crush To examine this issue fur- the teacher decides to check to be. Although the Honor on Kristen Wiig. By WILL FISCHER (V) ther, I took a look at the Pingry the homework for points, the Code was created by Pingry Not only is she one of the most versatile cast members on “SNL” I am a procrastination mas- Student Handbook to see what student has both used unau- students in 1926, it wasn’t (in Season 34, she appeared in more sketches than any other cast ter. So the night that Shaan it has to say about the issue. thorized academic aid and adopted by the Pingry faculty member, male or female, according to New York Magazine) and a Gurnani told me to hand this The handbook lists four committed plagiarism. for another 23 years. frequent supporting actor in tons of movies (where she undoubtedly in by, I was sitting at my examples of violations of the The fourth violation written Moreover, in years past, steals every scene she is in), but she is also hysterical, beautiful, and computer waiting for divine Honor Code, all of which are about in the handbook re- rather than assuming that above all, fearless. No matter what character she is playing—no inspiration to strike. Finally, punishable by suspension or gards the furnishing of “false students wanted to keep the matter how embarrassing, unconventional, or downright silly—she I had the epiphany which I dismissal. One of the viola- information to the school… Honor Code year after year, commits fully to her portrayal. Like I said before, she’s fearless. had been waiting for all along: tions is cheating during an for the purpose of obtaining the students themselves would In general, comedy itself has been considered a boys’ club. Just rather than complain about exam. Although the two stu- special consideration.” For vote to keep the Honor Code in terms of traditional gender roles, men tend to be more outspo- about the immense amount of dents I described cheated on example, saying, “My printer for another year. Impressively, ken and cocky than their female counterparts, two qualities that stress that AP exams cause, a test, I think most students, broke,” “My internet broke,” when matters were in our own are conducive to humor. But, with the onslaught of comediennes about students’ ignorance to- and teachers, would agree that “My email broke,” or even hands, students voted to keep dominating cable programming, you only need to turn on a televi- wards current events, or even this is not a very prevalent “My word processor broke” the Honor Code for years. sion to see that this is no longer the case. Women like Tina Fey, about Pingry’s awful cafeteria problem; teachers often leave (I don’t think the last one is Doing this instead of simply Amy Poehler, Chelsea Handler, Leslie Mann, Sarah Silverman, food, I would discuss what the room during tests without even possible, although I did enforcing the Code adds to Rashida Jones, and of course, my favorite, Kristen Wiig, are all seems to me fear of students witness a student get away students’ belief in it. smart, gorgeous, and laugh-out-loud funny, and I can’t help but the sad state Has the intensity of cheating. How- with it), in order to obtain an Still, were we to reinstate admire them for it. (And in some cases, maybe admire them a of our Honor ever, on small- extension on a paper is against this policy, would the Honor little too much.) Code. our competitive culture er assessments, the Honor Code. Still, I think Code would be passed? Has Still, while I see a multitude of hysterical ladies in the media, in A couple of caused us to throw away students seem that students and teachers the intensity of our competi- my daily life, they’re sadly underrepresented. Don’t get me wrong, months back, more willing can both attest to the fact that tive culture caused us to throw I know some very funny girls, but whether everyone knows how I proctored a some our values? to cheat. Some excuses such as these are com- away some our values? funny they are, I’m not so sure. This is probably because I usually freshman math students, who monly used by students and In January, Mr. Sluyter find their humor in smaller settings, in the hallway, casually on the test for my teacher who had believe that cheating on “real” commonly, although unwill- gave me my English test as a couches, and in between classes, not in the “look at me,” attention- to go to a meeting. As I sat in tests would cross the line, find ingly, accepted by teachers. take-home because I was go- grabbing manner of the funniest boys I know. And of course, I met the class, I noticed two stu- no fault in cheating on English In fact, the other day a friend ing to miss the period in which a few courageous gals on SAC, but overall, the club is ruled by a dents cheat on the test. Still, vocabulary quizzes or the said, “If someone says their the rest of the class would take band of testosterone-filled guys. they each happily signed the five-question, multiple choice printer broke, you have to it. My friends called me lucky, I think this girls’ “hiding their funny” phenomenon has some- Honor Code and walked out Health quizzes. go with it and back them up. saying that taking the test thing to do with Pingry itself. The Pingry community can be a of the class. Initially, although Violations two and three Say ‘That has happened to at home was unfair. This re- tough audience for any type of performance, whether it is scenes I was somewhat astounded by are similar and can therefore me too,’ because we’re all in sponse implied an assumption by Drama III, a one-woman show for the Diversity Assembly, a their blatant disregard for the be grouped together. Violation this together.” This statement that I would cheat at home by sampling from a novel during the Writing Festival, the final SAC Honor Code, I didn’t want to two cautions against academic suggests that at least some looking up the answers. This extravaganza, or just writing an op-ed in the Record. I know that I be a “tattletale.” However, aid and states: “all students members of the student body lack of faith in the student still get nervous jitters waiting to hear what my peers will say about at the same time, I felt mor- should do their own work at seem to feel that students are body's ability to follow the what I wrote after each new issue is sent to press. And specifically, ally compelled to report their all times.” Violation three united in breaking the Honor Honor Code worries me. for the budding female comics roaming the halls, it’s even more violations to my teacher, who warns against plagiarism, or Code and its ideals. Although some may inter- difficult to get over the precedent of male-dominated humor. surprisingly, was not as sur- copying someone’s work and The four violations of the pret my op-ed as cynical, I’m Let’s face it, we’re pretty judgmental. As Pingry students, we’re prised as I was. presenting it as your own. Honor Code not necessarily just too intelligent and jaded for our own good. How many times Had this been an isolated Did you know that, according outlined in My purpose in writing advocating, or have we sat in Hauser, anxious to be dismissed, nitpicking the incident, I could and would to violations two and three, the handbook even suggest- presentation in front of us? How often do we leave an assembly have shrugged it off. How- it’s actually against the Hon- prove that the this op-ed is to raise ing, that we commenting to our friends, “I didn’t like that speech, it wasn’t ever, the fact that this seems or Code to copy someone’s Honor Code is questions so that we eliminate the anything I hadn’t heard before” or “Ehhh, that video was okay, but to be a regular occurrence homework? I believe that if undoubtedly, al- Honor Code. I’ve seen funnier”? I’m not saying that we shouldn’t have opinions, worried me. We often brag this aspect of the Honor Code though perhaps keep thinking about Rather, my pur- just that maybe we should be more open to learning, enjoying, to prospective parents that was in fact strictly enforced, sometimes un- pose in writing laughing, and just downright appreciating other people’s efforts, the Honor Code is one of the half of the school would be knowingly, bro- [Honor Code] issues. this op-ed is to especially comedic ones. It takes serious guts to put yourself out many unique qualities of our suspended right away. ken on a daily raise questions there in order to get a chuckle. Your pride, self-esteem, and general school, that it is a set of prin- Entering my math class af- basis. Why there is such a low so that we keep thinking about well-being are on the line while you wait during the split second ciples which students follow ter lunch last year, I would see regard for the Honor Code, the issues. Does the student before you get the laugh or an awkward, cold silence. not only within the classroom, the majority of the students however, I cannot say. Per- body actually care about and So, to all my female peers, maybe, we should take a note from but also outside of it. In fact, in class scribbling down the haps it is because the Honor believe in the Honor Code? Is the goddess that is Kristen Wiig and all try to be a little fearless. as part of a newly-initiated homework from the minority Code is enforced from the the Honor Code a relic of the Instead of saving our humor for only our friends, we should put process, we even sign the of students who had actually top down; it has become, as past, ready to be tossed aside ourselves out there, risk the ridicule, and at least sometimes get Honor Code every year at done it, just in case the teacher Andrew Hanna (IV) argues in in this new age? Based on the last laugh. Convocation in order to con- would check. While some stu- his op-ed, a tool used by teach- what I’ve seen, the way things firm our allegiance to it. This dents and teachers might argue ers to threaten students with are now with regard to the sounds pretty nice on paper, that although these actions are rather than something wholly Honor Code should change, doesn’t it? In reality, however, reprehensible, by not doing embraced by the student body. but the means to facilitate this —Jenny Gorelick it’s too bad that some students the homework, the students This is starkly different than change rests in the hands of don’t actually care about the are simply hurting themselves an Honor Code supported on the student body even more Honor Code. in the long run. However, if the grassroots level, as it used than the administration. 4 THE PINGRY RECORD FEATURE May 24, 2010 Matteo Valente Reflects on His Year Abroad Revisiting Marco me. I had to learn to live with June when I fly back to Italy. I’ll sling or the one in which we By MATTEO VALENTE (V) the stress of not knowing the return with meaningful memo- made a little car land into a Hal- Living in a foreign country is language, and in order to do that, ries from my Pingry experience, loween Pumpkin filled with wa- not something people go through I had to be patient and appreci- ones that I will cherish for the ter from the second floor. I will Michelangeli in Italy every day. To have the opportu- ate the gradual results. Initially, never forget Mrs. Newman’s Courtesy of JENNY GORELICK ning of Wisdom,” other Pingry rest of my life. I will never (VI) and JENN SOONG (VI) nity to leave your home is a scary I faced my expectations, fears, forget Mrs. Lee falling on the cupcakes or Mr. Varnes’s inter- stuff, presents, pictures, a lot of privilege. I feel extremely lucky and worries without the com- ground and after a couple of national/inter-language jokes. Last year, Pingry hosted Marco Pingry-dress code’s clothes and for having had the craziness and fortable and familiar support of seconds of silence, hearing her I will always remember editing Michelangeli, a foreign exchange the 2009 Bluebook, I brought the courage to jump blindly old friends and customary fam- voice saying, “you guys look movies in Mr. Delman’s class. I student from Italy. For our AFS back from the U.S. a great life experience, great friendships into this special experience. ily ties. I had to build my support different from upside down!” I will always remember the pas- feature, we decided to reach out Spending this year at Pingry structure from scratch again, but sionate discussions in my history to Michelangeli and see what he from all over the world, and will never forget the hours spent fantastic memories! Of course, made me grow a lot. Being alone when I ultimately did, it was the class with Mr. Crowley-Delman had to say about his experiences during labs trying to figure out the best of them is my Junior for the first time in my life made best sensation I had ever felt. frowning in the background. in America. the absurd language of phys- Prom, something that makes all me more aware of what goes on I will always remember the The best part about this ex- ics, like when we threw chalk What do you miss most from my Italian friends envious of attempt of an all-male English every day inside and around of perience is that it will not end in against the blackboard with a the US? me...(laughs)… But also I can class to act out “Macbeth” never forget my holidays in Block under the consistent, wise, and First, what I miss the most is my Island and Montana with my great encouraging supervision of Mrs. family that hosted me during the family. Grant in her rocking chair. These year and made me feel like I was are the things that I will miss home. They have been just great! What advice do you have for the most from my everyday life Then, Pingry was a big part of future AFS students? at Pingry. my experience, and I miss all There are so many faces that of the community. I miss all my Ok...the first advice for a new will occupy a spot in my memo- friends, all the activities, I miss AFS kid is the usual: do things! ries and all of them will cheer me Madame Jordan, all my teachers, Don’t miss any opportunity dur- up and support me whenever I and of course Mrs. Grant and my ing your experience and try being want to glance at them again advisory group! involved in everything. Pingry in the future. All I have to do gives you a lot! Well the second... is close my eyes and dive once What have you brought be safe and enjoy every mo- more into the wonderland of this back to your country? ment...always be learning and magical year. Well, not counting “The Begin- appreciating the U.S. culture! How Being an AFS Host Changed and Surprised Morgan Foster By MORGAN FOSTER (VI) Last spring, my family de- Courtesy of Jasmine Oghaz (V) Matteo Valente (V), Amy Gopinathan (VI), Roxanne Oghaz (V), and Jasmine Oghaz cided to host a foreign exchange (V) enjoy themselves at prom. student for the upcoming school year. The challenge came in de- ciding which student would best integrate into our family based Exploring the Foreign Student on an application, a situation that seemed analogous to choosing a mail-order bride. After days of Exchange Tradition at Pingry consideration, we unanimously decided on the redheaded Italian, Continued From Page 1 the host family learns a lot Despite all the merits of about themselves and their Matteo, and began the nerve- hosting an AFS student, Mrs. S. Gurnani (V) Pingry’s first year of par- country, in addition to learn- Jordan said that it has be- wracking process of waiting for ing about this new member him to arrive. from a stranger into my brother and make gingerbread houses ticipation in the AFS student come increasingly difficult for the first time has allowed me of their family.” We exchanged several e- and my best friend. I admit I was exchange was 1960, making to find families willing to nervous about cultural differenc- to see these events through his According to Mrs. Jordan, mails and spoke on the phone 2010 its 50th anniversary. accept the responsibility once before his arrival, but the es revealing themselves in embar- eyes and to appreciate American While at first, Pingry hosted “By teaching someone about of another child for a year anticipation-filled trip to pick rassing miscommunications, and culture and traditions on a deeper two people per year, the the United States, you see because people at Pingry are him up arrived with unexpected they did. Yet these differences level. number was reduced to one things in a totally different so busy. But she added that swiftness. On the way to the were generally more comical At the same time, I have after because it was difficult way because you learn to because of the distorted im- airport, my mind raced with po- than embarrassing, such as when learned a lot about Italian culture, to give both students the at- question yourself and your ages that some countries have tential concerns: Will he be nice? Pingry had a cross-dressing spirit holidays, politics, traditions, and, tention they needed. About customs.” of the US, it’s more important Will I like him? Will he like me? day and he proudly announced to of course, food. This has enabled 60 students have participated It is important to note the than ever “to make an effort Will I be able to understand his our mother he was going to wear me to better understand the per- to date. role that this newcomer plays to bring people here and to accent? What if he doesn’t like “false bubbles” to school. spectives of other countries and AFS students spend their to the family he or she enters, open our doors, to open their my friends? I was also surprised to real- to look at both of our country’s year in the United States just she explained. “This person horizons, and to show them My family had previously ize how much we actually have shortcomings and attributes from like any other Pingry student. is not a guest in your house. what Americans are like.” hosted two exchange students, in common. Despite growing a more neutral ground. They take a standard sopho- For one year, he or she is a Mrs. Jordan hopes that one from Senegal and one from up in different countries and My favorite aspect of Mat- more or junior year class member of your family.” people will consider AFS Germany, but they were each cultures, we are both seventeen- teo’s spending the year is the schedules, play on sports Emily Combias (V) echoed as an option in the future with us for only one week. Sud- year-olds trying to find our way friendship we have developed. I this sentiment, even refer- denly, the commitment to an in the world, an experience that have no doubt that it will endure teams (soccer has always when choosing a program to beyond his imminent return to ring to the Italian student entire year seemed daunting. is similar no matter the cultural been a popular choice), and go abroad because it has so differences. Our similarities with Italy in June. Through him, I have she hosted as her “Italian When we arrived at the airport, I join clubs. much to offer. She also hopes recognized Matteo instantly, and those around the world are a valu- realized the incredible power of “The experience is ex- brother.” Combias hosted that people will keep support- we shared a warm hug before able tool for understanding and love: how strangers can become tremely worthwhile for the Marco Michelangeli during ing AFS because it is such an we even introduced ourselves. respecting our differences. family, how cultural differences family as well as the stu- the 2008-2009 school year. important tradition to Pingry. At that moment I realized my Additionally, it has been excit- are far less than we imagine, dent,” said Mrs. Kelly Jor- “It was a fantastic experi- “It’s Pingry’s responsibility “what ifs” were meaningless and ing to introduce American life to and how we are all capable of dan, AFS advisor and French ence,” she said, “and I can’t to continue with AFS,” she that this was the beginning of a someone who has never experi- reaching beyond our perceived teacher. “Whether it is a wait to visit Marco someday said. “Both to our students, fantastic journey together. enced it. Watching Matteo trick- differences to truly connect on a good fit or not,” she added, in Italy.” and to the world.” Matteo rapidly developed or-treat, celebrate Thanksgiving, global scale. Word in the Hall: How do you feel about the AFS Program at Pingry?

Mr. Le e Ha d b a v n y Ca r a So l i n a (IV) Al e x In g r a s s i a (IV) Re g a n Fi n k (VI) Wi l l Fi s c h e r (V) "It is a valuable "I’ve never seen a "It's a good "It’s a great "Matteo's good at way for students to red-haired Italian opportunity for way to connect volleyball." encounter different before.” people to experience with the outside cultures, ideas, and Pingry." community.” perceptions." Courtesy of Yvonne Jeng (IV) and Sarah Meyers (IV) THE PINGRY RECORD FEATURE/SCHOOL NEWS May 24, 2010 5 Senegalese Students Spend Weekend in NJ Revisiting Matthias lunch with them. The Pingry community I found it really easy to com- By VINITA DAVEY (III) After classes, the day con- reciprocated these feelings. municate with her, and she On Thursday, April 22, cluded with a reception in After meeting many of the actually helped me out a bit 49 ninth and tenth grade Tinzl in Austria the Multi-Arts room, where students in her classes, Lau- in French class!” more confident that I can do students from Lycée Jean Pingry students mingled ren Salazar (III) said, “Here After the day ended, the Courtesy of JENNY GORELICK difficult tasks, and, as a result, Mermoz, a school in Sene- with those from Lycée. were kids who lived on the Senegalese students returned (VI) and JENN SOONG (VI) I expect more from myself and gal, spent a day with Middle The students who visited other side of the world, to their hotels and then em- have higher goals. and Upper School students. were extremely enthusiastic. whose culture I got the op- barked on a trip to Washing- Two years ago, Pingry host- Arranged by Director of One Senegalese student, Ro- portunity to learn about. I ton, D.C. Lakshmi Davey ed Matthias Tinzl, a foreign What is your favorite mem- Global Programs Ms. Sara mane Edern, said, “I was so think that having the stu- (V), another host, said, “I exchange student from Austria. ory? Boisvert, with help from excited to see what it’s like dents from Senegal here was was really sad to see the For our AFS feature, we de- French teacher Madame to go to school in America… beneficial for all of us!” Senegalese students leave! cided to reach out to Tinzl and The question “What’s your Jordan, the day proved to I couldn’t wait! And I really Susan Contess (V), who But getting to host was an see what he had to say about favorite memory” is actually be a success. liked Pingry; it is so differ- hosted a Senegalese student, awesome experience; I can’t his experiences in America as one of the ones I have disliked The students attended ent from my school back in agreed. She said, “The girl wait until the students visit well as his life since leaving the most since I returned to their hosts’ classes and ate Senegal.” who I hosted was really nice. again!” Pingry. Austria. There are so many nice memories that I can’t de- What do you miss most cide what my favorite one is. about Pingry? But I have to say that I felt very honored that I was awarded I guess you don’t want to the Citizenship Prize, even know which people I miss though so many people in our most because that would be grade are wonderful students easy to answer: my host family and many others would have (they were just great). Aside deserved the prize as well. from the people, however, there are a lot of things I some- What advice would you give times miss: Oreos, New York, future AFS students? and Pingry, of course. My advice to all AFS stu- What have you brought back dents is the same as Marco’s: to your country? be active. Do a sport you like, try something new, join clubs, In terms of culture, I brought and talk to as many people as “Your mom jokes” back to possible. Another thing that is Austria. Of course we had very important is to not give them before, but I feel like up. At first, you may face I really made them popular a lot of challenges and feel and now, many people who overwhelmed, but you have know me frequently make to just continue what you are those jokes. Additionally, my doing. The last advice I have is attitude has changed as a re- to be yourself. If you try to be sult of my year in the US. I someone else and don’t accept think I brought back more of yourself, you won’t find people a “can-do” attitude towards who accept you and want to be Courtesy of Communications Office challenges I have to face. I am your friend. Hauser Showcases English Department Hosts Writing Festival Continued From Page 1 Th e 2010 Ju s t i n So c i e t y Wr i t e r s ShakespeareLIVE! the excerpt from ‘Everything Fiction writer, Mr. Sung a review editor for NYU’s attle and Washington, DC, Instead of connecting the play By HAYLEY ADVOKAT (III?) Asian,’ which Mr. Woo read, Woo, graduated from Cornell Calabash. She has received was awarded the Marble to one specific era, the director, was great.” University with an MFA from several awards, including the Faun Prize in Poetry by On Friday, May 14, The Shake- Brian Crow, used a variety of For those juniors and se- New York University. He has Mary Grant Charles Award the Pirate’s Alley William speare Theater of New Jersey costumes and music to portray a niors enrolled in the Creative been published in the New for fiction, the Academy of Faulkner Society and the in Madison came to Pingry to timeless feel. Writing elective at Pingry, York Times, McSweeney’s, American Poets Prize, and Lyric Poetry Award from the perform “Romeo and Juliet” for In a question-and-answer ses- the workshops provided new and KoreAm Journal. Dur- the Tufts University Africana Poetry Society of America. Forms II, III, and IV. The show is sion after the performance, Claire ways of looking at things; Alex ing the assembly, Mr. Woo Prize for Creativity. Ms. His poems have been pub- part of a program called “Shake- Kennedy, who played Lady Capu- Fagella (V), who attended the read from his first novel, Yanique’s short story “The lished in magazines such speareLIVE!,” which, according let, explained more about the pro- workshop run by Yanique, “Everything Asian,” in which Saving Work” was chosen as Poetry, American Poetry to the program’s website, has gram. The cast started rehearsing said, “I thought the workshop a young Korean immigrant, for the 2007 Kore Press Short Review, and Ploughshares. been presenting “dynamic and in January for eight hours a day, was great. We talked about and David Kim, learns to assimi- Fiction Award. Mr. Skoog’s first collection, visually imaginative productions six days a week. They performed experimented with the feelings late to a new American life. Mr. Roger Bonair-Agard, “Mister Skylight,” was pub- of Shakespeare’s plays to el- “Romeo and Juliet” as well as associated with certain sounds, Poems, reviews, and trans- a native of Trinidad and To- lished in 2009. ementary, middle and high school “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” something I have never done in lations written by Mr. Greg bago, has focused his career Mr. Marcus Jackson’s students,” since 1997. In previ- on the road, practicing about 200 class before.” Pardlo have appeared in on both writing and present- poetry has appeared in the ous years, Pingry students have hours total for both shows. Ken- Allie Logerfo (V) and Chris- Calalloo, Lyic, and Seneca ing poetry. He is a two- New Yorker, the Harvard watched abridged performances nedy loves Shakespeare so much tina Najarian (IV) both attended Review and on National Pub- time National Slam Cham- Review, and the Cincinnati of “Hamlet,” “Macbeth,” “Julius “because it has been around for Fiction Workshops. Logerfo lic Radio. His first book of pion and a co-founder of the Review, among many other Caesar,” and “A Midsummer so long and its major themes are said, “The writers were a great poems “Totem,” was nomi- louderARTS Project. Mr. publications. He has received Night’s Dream.” present to this day.” Moreover, help and actually really inspira- nated for an Essence Maga- Bonair-Agard has appeared fellowships from NYU and Chair of the English De- she said, “There is so much in tional.” She added, “They gave zine Literary award. Along on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam Cave Canem. Mr. Jackson’s partment Mrs. Victoria Grant the text that I am still finding me some great insight and ideas with writing, Mr. Pardlo is and NewsHour. A resident of chapbook, Rundown, was re- spearheaded this year’s return of so many new details each day.” for my own work.” also an assistant professor Brooklyn, Mr. Bonair-Agard cently published by Aureole the company to Pingry. “Since Kennedy got her BFA in acting Najarian, whose workshop of creative writing at George also teaches and performs Press and his debut collection ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is the story from Wright State University. The was run by Mr. Woo, said, “It Washington University. throughout the world. of poems, “Neighborhood most universally told,” she said, entire cast has undergraduate or was a great change to write Ms. Tiffany Yanique, a In 2005, Mr. Ed Skoog, Register,” will be released in “the English department thought graduate degrees in acting, which creatively rather than analyti- former Fulbright Scholar, is a poet and resident of Se- the fall of 2011. it would be terrific if our stu- made for a performance of highly cally.” dents could see it performed.” talented actors. The Shakespeare Although Ms. Davlin has According to Daniel Vaysberg Theater also had many training been involved with organizing (III), “The show was action programs that the cast participated the festival for four years, this was the first year that she per- packed, engaging, and at some in before being asked to be a part sonally invited all of the writers. points quite humorous. I really en- of “Romeo and Juliet.” She said, “This year, we wanted joyed the sword fights between the Overall, said Elliot, “The pro- young, hip, cutting-edge writ- Montagues and the Capulets.” duction was truly a great experi- ers.” Ms. Davlin found them Freddy Elliot (IV), was espe- ence and showed that the complex through her NYU connection cially moved by the performance words of Shakespeare can be (she, along with many of the of Izzy Steil, who played the role fun.” writers, earned her MFA from of Juliet. “She left the audience Mrs. Grant said that she “hopes NYU). In fact, she was in a class sympathetic and feeling the pain it was a wonderful theatre experi- with Mr. Woo at NYU. she felt,” he said. ence for all involved.” Ms. Davlin thought the fes- tival went well this year. “The The Record Staff would like apologize for errors in the February and April issues. greatest moment was hear- Concerning Anisha Mohin (V)'s Career Day op-ed, we would like to apologize for misquoting ing some freshman boys, not Mr. Jonathan Leef. normally interested in poetry, exclaiming ‘We want to go see Concerning the Holocaust Remembrance Assembly article, Jacqueline Murekatete met David the poets!’” she said. Gewirtz in 1999 when she was 14. Our article had mistakenly implied that she had only met “That’s why we do the festi- Gewirtz five years ago. val,” she elaborated. “Poetry is art; it’s meant to be experienced Concerning the SAC Assembly article, the event was not a surprise but had been presched- and enjoyed…it’s not supposed A. Logerfo (V) uled. In addition, the image of the boy being eaten by a shark appeared in a prior assembly. to be intimidating.” Ms. Alisha Davlin joins three writers on stage during the Poetry Festival. 6 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS May 24, 2010 Students Spend Time with Senior Citizens at Intergenerational Prom appreciate the students’ efforts. with the people and hearing their helped clean up and take down up in the fifties and sixties.” it only took fifteen minutes for the By MOLLY SCHULMAN (IV) Ms. Florence Russo, a third-time stories.” the decorations. Ms. Shelley Hartz, the Director kids to clean up. On April 20, Pingry’s Inter- attendee of the Intergenerational Students helped set up for the Emily Haselton (IV) com- of Community Service, said, “The She said that although she and generational Prom had one of its Prom, said, “Everybody here is so prom by organizing the tables, mented, “It was fun. I like spend- night went great. I think it’s one Secretary Mrs. Karen Peake had greatest turnouts yet. 200 senior great; no one is like those people clearing the dance floor, and hang- ing time with the elderly. I like of the nicest things Pingry does been involved in making all the citizens came for a night of danc- who think they’re everything. ing up decorations. Then, during to hear their stories and their outside of the community. It’s a phone calls and getting the senior ing, good food, and fun with the Everybody’s so nice. I love it.” the prom, they served drinks and interesting points of view.” She wonderful way for senior citizens citizens to come, “the kids make students who volunteered. Other senior citizens seemed to appetizers to the senior citizens, added, “This is a really unique to see what our Pingry kids are the prom, I don’t. They put it all Although the prom had been agree. Ms. Debbie Bufanio com- socialized with them, and danced. opportunity for students to be able like.” She was very impressed and together. They serve, they dance, postponed from its original date mented, “It is wonderful; I’m sad The event ended around 8:30 to hear first hand accounts of what pleased with how everything went and they make the senior citizens in February because of weather I didn’t go last year.” PM, at which time the students life was like for people growing overall. In fact, with all of the help, feel wonderful.” issues, springtime mixed with Attendee Ms. Nancy Klapprop the theme of “hearts and flowers” said, “It’s great coming here. I made the night even more enjoy- love being with such sociable Evan Osler Speaks About Wind Energy able. The room was decorated people. The food is great and the Osler thinks people need to act on By LIZ JOLLEY (IV) with hearts, red, white, and pink music’s very good.” the matter of people converting to streamers, and candy was placed This experience also proved April 22, 2010 marked the 40th wind power energy, Osler replied, at every table. to be very rewarding for the anniversary of Earth Day, and “Yesterday.” One of Osler’s most The Balladeers and Button- students as well. According to in celebration, the Green Group repeated quotes was that “nothing downs performed three numbers, Kasra Manoocheri (V), “It’s a hosted guest speaker Evan Osler is completely benign,” meaning each to the immense amusement great opportunity for younger from NRG Systems to inform stu- that although wind farms are of the senior citizens. The jazz and older generations to come dents all about an up and coming good for the Earth, they have to band kept the night alive play- together, interact, and learn about energy source: wind power. Based be placed on high mountains, ing “oldies” from the fifties and one another.” He added, “This in Vermont, NRG Systems has be- often ruining the beauty of a pretty sixties, and other various soloists is a fun way to earn community come a global leader in wind mea- mountainous view. Annie Vreeland sang cabaret numbers during the service hours and be a part of surement technology that has been (IV), however, disagrees and dinner. Raffle tickets were given making the evening special for serving the wind energy industry thinks that, “The picture Mr. Osler out at the beginning of the night, the senior citizens.” since 1982. NRG products are cur- showed of the wind turbines in and at the end, a lucky man and Alak Mehta (IV) said, “It was rently used in 135 countries and on Denmark was pretty.” Osler also woman became the prom king an enjoyable night for everyone. every continent, and the company believes that although wind farms and queen. It was rewarding to see these has worked with electrical utilities, are a big step towards saving our The senior citizens had a great senior citizens having the time of wind farm developers, research Earth, it is only “a piece of the time at the event and seemed to their lives. I enjoyed interacting institutes, government agencies, solution.” and universities. Osler’s company, Brandon Brier (VI) felt that C. Solina (IV) NRG Systems, builds 400 feet tall “the Earth day assembly really be informative without overdoing environment—the equivalent of wind turbines and then assembles emphasized how quickly we need it and losing the audience.” taking over 7 million cars off the them to create wind farms. to take action and reinforced a Osler’s take away message road. Wind power also supports After Osler’s speech was pre- sense of immediacy in finding was that wind farms have begun over 85,000 jobs in the U.S. today, sented, the question concerning new wind solutions.” Osler also to make a difference, but they can and as wind power grows, even how the energy used to build received positive feedback from still do much more. In 2009, U.S. more will be created. As wind and assemble these wind farms Latin teacher, Mr. Tom Varnes, wind farms generated 70.8 million power becomes more popular, he compared to the amount of energy who thought the assembly “was megawatt-hours of electricity and believes, not only will our lives produced was asked. Osler replied, great; it was crisply presented, avoided releasing over 40 mil- grow healthier, but our economy “A wind turbine produces about well-prepared, and long enough to lion metric tons of CO2 into the will boom. 100 times more energy back than it takes in.” Although wind power is an upcoming and Earth-friendly source of energy, Osler believes SAC's Final Assembly Proves that if we can get the United States to get “20% of our total energy from wind power energy” we will Success with "Ronnie Haymaker" be succeeding. By KATE DREYFUSS (VI) Courtesy of Communications Office When History teacher, Mr. Christian O'Donnell (VI) dances with a senior citizen. John Raby, asked how quickly On Friday, April 30, the Student Activities Com- mittee (SAC) put on their fourth and final assembly Singers Collaborate with Jazz Band of the year. This annual assembly was particularly special for the senior class because it took place on the for Annualthe nextCabaret song.” Fundraiserby George Gershwin from the By ALEX FAGELLA (V) last day of classes before the Jeff Baum (V) followed up musical “Oh, Kay!” (1926). students embarked on their On April 27, 2010, singers with “Go the Distance” from the According to Aaron Davis (VI), Independent Study Projects and the Jazz Band worked to- 1997 Disney film “Hercules.” “Julia’s performance was one that take place during the gether to put on Cabaret, one Next came Lillie Ricciardi (VI) of my favorites of the evening. month of May. E. Gilbert (VI) of the arts highlights at Pingry. with her version of “Hopelessly Her voice was absolutely incred- The assembly opened Seniors Luke Pounder, Charlie Laud, Alex Parker-Magyar, The event took place in the band Devoted to You” from "Grease" ible.” with the members of SAC, and Glenn Friedman choreographed a piece to "Forever." room, which with the help of nu- (1978). After the event, Ricciardi Sean Salamon (VI) performed led by senior heads Char- in which they each assumed with water balloons and su- merous volunteers was converted commented, “I’m so glad that the Academy Award winning lie Laud, Luke Pounder, the role of a retiring faculty per soakers around the pile to a formal performance area, I participated in Cabaret this song “Papa, Can You Hear Me” and Alex Parker-Magyar, member. Will Pinke (VI) of backpacks, was waiting complete with refreshments. The year. I was hesitant at first, but as made famous by Barbara Stre- dancing onto the stage of played History teacher Mrs. for the rest of the student evening started off formally but I am so thankful that I was able isand in the 1983 film “Yentl." Hauser Auditorium to Chris Madeline Landau, Glenn body at the football field, relaxed slowly as the audience to perform one last time on the The finale was Lucas Johnston Brown’s “Forever.” Laud, Friedman (VI) played Dean and a water fight soon en- responded to Music teacher Mr. Pingry stage." (V) and Nick Canavan (IV)’s Pounder, and Parker-Mag- of Student Life Mrs. Joan sued. Jo LaCosta (VI) en- Sean MacAnally’s lighthearted Next, John Kwon (VI) sang “So performance of “Crazy Rap,” yar then proceeded to emcee Hearst, Charlie Laud (VI) joyed participating in the jokes and the raw talent of the Close” from "Enchanted" (2007) originally by Afroman. The duo the assembly, which con- played History teacher Mr. senior prank, saying, “I performers. and Jo LaCosta (VI) performed presented a more family version tinued with the first of two John Raby, and Alex Parker- thought it was a great prank. The show started off with “The Weary Kind,” a country bal- of the notorious rap song and “Ronnie Haymaker” videos Magyar (VI) reprised his Pranks are tough. You don’t an electrifying performance of lad from "Crazy Heart" (2009). received stellar reviews. “I was that satirized many aspects popular role of Fitness In- want them to be so detri- “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” from Ben Hamm Conard (V) sang so surprised; it was hysterical,” of Pingry life such as the structor Mr. Douglas Scott mental that anyone gets hurt the 1984 hit movie “Footloose,” “You’ll be in My Heart” from said O’Connor, and Baum called current roof construction from the Holiday assembly, or the seniors get in trouble, by Kaela O’Connor (V). Accord- "Tarzan" (1999). Golding (VI) it “the highlight of the evening.” project, the cafeteria food, even though Mr. Scott is not but you also want it to be ing to Catherine Golding (VI), said, “It’s always been one of my Ironically, Canavan nearly balked and the appearance of the one of the retiring faculty epic. I think the water fight as soon as O’Connor started favorite songs, and Ben did a fan- as the final hour approached, but school. members. conquered that.” singing to the accompaniment of tastic job performing it. It’s really with a little prodding from Mr. Then, Carter Luckfield Towards the end of the as- The student body re- Jazz Band, “the atmosphere im- enjoyable watching your friends MacAnally and an encouraging (V) performed a song by sembly, the seniors were sus- acted enthusiastically to the mediately changed.” She added, showcase their abilities.” fist pound from Johnston, the two Dave Matthews, and Nicky piciously dismissed for an assembly. Freddy Porges “The entire room sat up in their Julia Dowling (V) then sang rappers solidified Cabaret as an Haik (VI) performed an alleged class picture. While (VI) said, “Charlie outdid chairs and could barely wait for “Someone to Watch Over Me” unforgettable evening. original song accompanied SAC entertained Forms III himself with his Ronnie by Aaron Davis (VI) on bass through V with an SAC Haymaker videos. They and David Martin (VI) on video from three years ago, were hilarious.” Maxwell drums. the seniors moved hundreds Polans (VI) agreed, call- The next video, called of backpacks from their ing the Ronnie Haymaker “Faculty GPS,” featured usual places right outside videos “brilliant.” He also teachers including Foreign Hauser Auditorium to the added, “Props to Charlie, Language Chair Mr. Nor- middle of the football field. Luke, Alex, and the rest of man LaVallette, Spanish Next, Alex Russioniello the SAC guys.” teacher Mr. Victor Naza- (VI), disguised as the Joker Nick Rice (VI) especially rio, English teacher Mr. from Batman, informed the enjoyed the musical per- Dean Sluyter, and Mandarin students that their backpacks formances. He said, “I’m teacher Ms. Wei Wei Yu as had been taken as part of the always happy to see some- voices on the GPS system of senior prank and led them one playing music on their a Pingry driver’s car. out to the football field so own terms. I didn’t know Then, the members of that they could retrieve their Carter played, and I really SAC performed a skit called belongings. enjoyed watching someone Junior and Senior performers sang Oscar-nominated songs for Cabaret. V. McGrath “Retiring Faculty Jeopardy,” The senior class, armed new on stage.” THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS May 24, 2010 THE PINGRY RECORD ARTS May 24, 2010 7 B.o.B Gains New Fame with Seniors Charlie Laud and Luke The Adventures of Bobby Ray Pounder Interview Adam McKay rock stars Hayley Williams and River Cuomo. Although this plethora of art- ists adds variety, there is a down- side. Eight out of the twelve tracks have a cameo ap- pearance. In most of these tracks, B.o.B. splits time with these artists and takes a back seat. For a debut al- bum, it would have been nice to hear more of B.o.B and get a better feeling of him instead of hearing well-estab- lished artists. Director Adam McKay talks with actor Will Ferrell. Courtesy of Google Images If you are look- Courtesy of CHARLIE LAUD W. Bush.” logue in your movies is im- ing for a hard-hit- Courtesy of Google Images (VI) and LUKE POUNDER (VI) provised? ting hip-hop album, 1. What were you like in a hit album. Fortunately, The For the next installment The Adventures of Bobby high school? About 25%. Not as much By JAMES CHIN (VI) Adventures of Bobby Ray of their interview series with Ray might not be the album as everyone thinks but still achieved that goal. successful individuals in the On April 27, 2010, B.o.B ’s for you. Even though there Kind of nerdy but into B- more than most movies. debut album B.o.B presents: In The Adventures of Bob- are some glimpses of his rap movie and television indus- ball and hip-hop and Letter- by Ray, B.o.B demonstrates try, Charlie Laud (VI) and The Adventures of Bobby Ray prowess in “Airplanes Pt. man and movies. Had some 8. Something I’ve always his wide array of musical tal- Luke Pounder (VI) talked finally hit the shelves. In 2008, 2” and “Bet I,” they’re not good friends, and because wondered: Whose idea was it ents, from singing and rapping with Adam McKay. Mc- XXL Magazine named Bobby enough for hip-hop purists my class of ‘86 only had to have NBA star Baron Davis to producing his own beats kay is a successful American Ray, a.k.a. B.o.B, as one of the to enjoy. 280 students, I got to know on the “Step Brothers” DVD for some of his tracks. He writer, director, and come- freshmen of “Hip-Hop Class But this album will appeal everyone. commentary track? of 2009,” an annual tradi- uses these talents to produce a to those who listen to a little dian. Having worked with very diverse sounding album. “Saturday Night Live,” he tion where XXL magazine bit of everything. If you do 2. What’s your writing That was my idea. I also Tracks like “Nothin’ on You” also created the following highlights the up-and-coming not want to buy the whole process? asked Howard Zinn to come, incorporate rap, while “Love- smash hits with Will Ferrell: rookies in the hip-hop indus- album, song recommenda- but he couldn’t make it. I treat lier Than You” showcases “Anchorman,” “Talladega try. tions from this album would I think of an idea or char- the commentary as a chance B.o.B’s acoustic guitar playing Nights,” and “Step Brothers.” Also included in this list be “Airplanes Pt. 2” (featur- acter, and then write down to have fun. I haven’t done and singing. Also on his resume is the were hugely popular artists ing Eminem) and “The Kids” everything I would want to an Avatar-type film, so the B.o.B brings in a star- launching of website Funny like Kid Cudi and Wale. With (featuring Janelle Monae), see in that movie. Then I stories of the shots and scenes studded cast of artists to aid or Die and Broadway show the talent level of his competi- assuming you already bought outline and write a way-too- aren’t exactly fascinating. tors being so high, B.o.B had a him on his tracks, including “Airplanes” and “Nothin’ on “You’re Welcome America, long script that I cut down A Final Night with George clear-cut challenge: to deliver rappers T.I. and Eminem and You.” and constantly rewrite till 9. You used your real life hopefully it’s funny or in- daughter, Pearl, for the Fun- teresting. ny or Die short “The Land- Artist Jon Sarkin '71 Works on Six Large lord” with Will Ferrell. What 3. How did you get started did you think of how popular writing for “SNL?” that became? Will Pearl want to pursue an acting career? Pastel Portraitsgraduating from inthe Uni the- This Loweryear, Sarkin decided Commons “It was interesting that he I performed at a theater in Would you even let her? By JENN SOONG (VI) versity of Pennsylvania in to work on a series of large did all of his work in the Chicago called The Second If by some chance you 1975, he opened the Hamil- portraits done with pastel on commons because you could happened to stumble across ton Chiropractic Center and canvas by the senior couch- watch his progress through- City. From that I auditioned We were very surprised the Lower Commons dur- was a successful doctor. In es. Executed in sketching- out the day.” Diamond Mc- as a performer for “SNL,” but by how big that video got. It ing the last two weeks of 1989, however, Sarkin was like manner, they represent a Clintock (VI), a Portfolio because I didn’t do impres- was just a goof. My wife and April, you might have seen involved in a golf course slightly different side of the and Art History student, sions or any big characters, I decided we didn’t want her a man by the name of Jon incident, which resulted in artist, who, for many years, said, “Sarkin takes a classi- I also made sure to tell them to grow up with that weird Sarkin ‘71 roaming around. a sudden stroke. has been associated with the cal impressionistic approach that I wrote. TMZ type attention so we A prominent artist and Ever since, he has dedi- use of marker and text. His to his portraits. His portraits pulled the plug on it. If Pearl poet, Sarkin takes the time cated his life to the cre- presence and work on cam- are less cartoony than his 4. Out of writing, produc- decides she wants to act, she each year to visit Pingry ation of art. Although he pus sparked varied responses smaller collage work.” ing, and directing, which can. But we’ll never push her and talk with art students still deals with physical from the student body. Others were more reflec- do you enjoy the most and to do so. about his vision and work. disabilities like double vi- Some students, who are tive about his process. Mike why? For those of you who aren’t sion, he has used his new engaged in the fine arts at Acosta (VI), who often hangs 10. What’s one piece of familiar with his background, perspective on life in a cre- Pingry, had positive things out by the couches in his free Writing is probably still advice you’d give to some- Sarkin grew up in Newark ative manner, putting his to say about Sarkin. For periods, thought “Most of my favorite. The sky’s the his works simply resembled one trying to be a writer or and attended Pingry for his drawings and paintings in example, as a Photo student, limit. Producing and direct- director? high school career. After galleries across the country. Emily Gilbert (VI) thought, scribbles.” Likewise, John Kwon (VI), found Sarkin’s ing are very grounded in story more powerful than reality. Just write and direct. Don’t his paintings. He said, “Ev- wait for the perfect opportu- ery artist has a background. 5. What was the inspira- nity because it doesn’t exist. Some may not experience tion behind “Funny or Die?” Also, do things that are out of fatal setbacks like Jon did, What’s your ongoing role your comfort zone like act- but each artist brings some- with the site? ing, singing, improv, reading thing new to the table. It is books you normally wouldn’t Jon’s stroke and his affected It was supposed to be a read. It will expand your view mentality that makes his place where our friends could and make your writing and paintings unique.” go to do whatever they want- directing better. Victoria Lee (VI) grew ed. I’m still very involved. In to appreciate Sarkin’s work fact, I’m writing a piece now 11. Finally, is there any- over time. She said, “At first to direct. thing you can tell us about glance, I thought I was look- your upcoming projects such ing at a kindergartner’s mid- 6. You were a member of as “The Other Guys” or may- day art project. I saw a table Second City and auditioned be even “Anchorman 2?” of scattered crayons and as an actor for “SNL.” Would pastels and a large canvas you ever consider taking on a I’m editing “The Other with just lines. But his art is bigger acting role in one of actually really cool, a blur of Guys” right now and am your movies? faces and colors that requires loving it so far. It’s too early more than admiration but to say but it’s got a chance to actual time and thought to I would do a larger role if be our biggest movie as far understand.” I were right for it. Or maybe as scope and themes...and Finally, Alex Russionello a big role in a small film. then of course, it’s funny too. (VI), when asked about Sar- Acting is fun, and sometimes We are also seriously talking kin, simply joked, “If you I miss it. about “Anchorman 2,” and see that guy, tell him he still it’s closer to happening than Jon Sarkin '71 worked on large portraits in the Lower Commons. S. McAnally owes me my money.” 7. How much of the dia- it ever has been before. Page

Vo l8 u m e CXXXVI, Nu m b e r 6 SpThe Pingry o School, M rartinsville, Newt Jersey S Ma y 24, 2010 High Hopes and High Jumps for Boys' and Girls' Track and Field good job helping the younger ty and Skylands Conference Shilts feels that team mem- certainly be looking to place in year, Martin responded, “I By BRANDON BRIER (VI) athletes gain confidence and championships is much tougher bers who can “join the pack” the upcoming meets. want the team to accomplish and ANDREW YOUNG (V) experience. than that in the NJSIAA Non- and ascend into scoring posi- Martin feels that “continuing more even though we have less Having won the NJSIAA Recent progress in individual Public B division, suggesting tion will help determine the to go hard” will be the ultimate people.” He added, “I also want Non-Public B State Champi- performances has indicated that that many other athletes will state champion. He noted that factor in the team’s champion- to get the younger guys a lot onship in 2007 and 2009, the the boys’ team has an opportu- play key roles in a victory. On Ben Hamm Conard (V) recent- ship aspirations and resolve to more experience and improve Pingry girls’ and boys’ Varsity nity to defend their state title. the boys’ team, Brian Fisher ly beat his personal best by pole defend their state title. When communication between the Track and Field teams are set to In the county championship (V) has thrown nearly 110 feet vaulting over 10 feet and will asked about his goals for this athletes and the coaches.” have another great season. This meet, Randall Jordan (VI) and in the discus, a benchmark year, however, they face many Robbie Hugin (V) each earned that he hopes to achieve in obstacles, including the loss of a first place finish in the long the sectional tournament. Eric last year’s star seniors and a jump and hurdles, respectively. Stock (V) has thrown well over change to the Skyland Confer- Defeating the athletes of pe- 40 feet in the shotput and will ence, arguably one of the most rennial powerhouses Franklin contend for a top 3 finish in the prestigious and competitive Lakes and Bridgewater-Raritan state finals. conferences in the state. is particularly difficult, but Before advancing to the Nonetheless, under the lead- Martin feels that the team’s Non-Public B championship, ership of senior captains David “undying efforts” have led to athletes will have to finish in Martin and Brian Zhou for the many successes. the top 6 of their events at a sec- boys’ team and seniors Danielle On May 12, during the Prep tional meet. This championship Cosentino, Liane Gole, and A Championships, the girls’ preliminary will include teams Terdoo Nwaoduh for the girls’ team also placed 4th place, from half the state, divided team, this season is sure to be with Rebecca Curran (IV) and into north and south divisions, a comeback. With the team Cosentino winning first place in whose athletes will compete consisting of many younger the 3,200 Meter Run and in the for the coveted championship freshmen and sophomores, the Triple Jump, respectively. spots. Boys’ track coach Mr. older members have done a The competition in the coun- Christopher Shilts emphasized that “there are a thousand ways to leave a track meet feeling good.” Each bit of personal Varsity Softball Hopes progress is one step closer to earning points for the team, and Shilts explained that track to End Season Strong victories “are about picking up points here and there.” Terdoo Nwaoduh (VI) sprints to the finish line during a meet. B. Morrison '64 Varsity Golf Works Hard to Improve Record However, Kolb said, “I match against them and lost.” and Matt Beattie share the 5 By NICOLE BLUM (III) am most proud of our win He added, “But besides that and 6 spots and have been against Hillsborough, where match, we have played really doing pretty well.” The Pingry girls’ Varsity we played at the Meadow well and have beaten some At the Cherry Valley tour- Golf team, which ranked Course at Neshanic Valley.” good teams.” nament, both Pinke and Lie- third place in the Somerset Kolb added, “The top four With the current record berman shot in the 70’s for 18 County Tournament, has been scores were all in the forties at 10-3, the team’s skill is holes, placing tenth among working on technique under and our overall score was evident. One match against many excellent teams. At the the eye of coaches Ms. Jackie a team best.” According to South Hunterdon resulted in game against Bernards, the Fives and Music instructor Kolb, “The competition is a score of 196 for five play- match was extremely close, Mr. Sean McAnally. Team very tough this year in the ers, meaning each person with Pingry winning by just captain Taylor Guiffre (VI) Skyland Conference, but we averaged under an individual two strokes. said, “I think everyone has are definitely standing up to score of 40. James Elliot (V) Another victory was also in improved a lot this season. the challenge.” even shot a 35, which was store for the boys’ team when As the senior members of the Boys’ Varsity Golf has also one under par. they played Belvidere. The team, Julia Nosofsky and I been working hard through- “Elliot, Alex Lieberman final score was 210-216. have been trying to motivate out the season. Team captain (V), and I are the top three The Tournament of Cham- the team and make sure ev- Will Pinke (VI) said, “Our on the team, and we all have pions is also taking place eryone puts their best effort toughest match was against around the same averages,” May 24, during which Pinke into each match.” North Warren—after beating said Pinke. “Chad Butler (VI) hopes the team will “win According to Guiffre, “Ju- them the first time at home, is our number four player. Ju- their section” and “get some niors Kathryn Kolb, Hayley we played a difficult away niors Mike Hoyt, Matt Vitale, individual awards too.” B. Morrison '64 Shelby, and Liz Manzo have Captain Chloe Carver (V) pitches at a home Softball also been strong contribu- game. tors.” As AP exams, finals, much on the field, too,” said and other end-of-year school- By DANIELLE WESTERMAN Emily Crooker (V). Coach work fill the team members’ (V) Leslie Miller, also a gym schedules, Guiffre explained The girls’ Varsity Softball teacher at the lower campus, that it is important for the team started off their season is thrilled that although the players to remain focused. strong with a close victory team does not have a win- The two key events in May over Bernards High School, ning record (7-12), they are are The Prep Championships one of the stronger teams in eligible to compete in the and the Skyland Conference Somerset County. One of state tournament. Tournament. the captains, Chloe Carver, With only a few games “We also need to make (V) said, “The victory was left, the captains are confi- sure we practice putting and a great way to begin!” dent that the team will have keep our short-game con- Carver also commented a good end to their season. sistent,” added Guiffre. The that “with no seniors on the Carver said, “We know we team has had several help- team, we knew everyone can hang with some of the ful clinics with professional would have to step up to better teams out there, and golfer Sean Tuey at the New make the season a success, we’re ready to stay strong Jersey National Golf Club, and everyone really came and meet the competition where he gives specific in- together and rose to the chal- head-on.” Since the team is struction on full swings, lenge.” On any given day, at losing no seniors, the addi- chipping, bunker shots, and least three of nine starters tion of new freshmen will course management. are freshmen. Carver said, only make the team that This season, the team has “We’ve all really come to- much stronger. won matches against Bridge- gether and helped each other “We’re so proud of what water-Raritan, Hillsborough, out tremendously.” we accomplished this year, and East Brunswick, but has Although the annual train- and it’s especially great be- lost to Montgomery, Hunt- ing trip was almost can- cause we did it with such a erdon Central, and Ridge. celled, the team ended up young team,” said Crooker. According to Guiffre, “Ridge James Elliott (V) concentrates during the team's game against Bernards. B. Morrison '64 going and had a great time. “We had a fun and successful was definitely the toughest “Everyone gets to know each season, and I can’t wait to match, where two girls were The Editors would like to thank Mr. Bruce Morrison '64 for taking other so well off the field come back to everyone again able to score par or better the down there, and we learn so next year.” majority of the time.” sports photographs and allowing the Record to use them.