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June 2, 2010 Volume 70 Issue No.9

Inside: Bruins capture two championships Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse bests Friends, 15-9 by Reid Danels ‘13 Seniors Helen Goelet and Adri- Park’s Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse enne Tarver scored soon after. team claimed its second consecu- Friends fi nally got on the score- tive MIAA “B” Conference title, board at the 17-minute mark, and trouncing Friends School 15-9. Park responded shortly thereafter Friends proved throughout the with two goals. Just as it looked season to be the Bruins’ only as though Park had the game in real competition, having caused hand with a 6-2 lead and two Commentary..pages 5-7 them their only loss of the year. minutes remaining in the half, Going into the championship, Friends was able to score two Opinions on Relievo, Park had won its latest matchup quick goals to cut the lead to 6-4. Facebook, and Robot with Friends, but the players At halftime, coach Robin Car- Unicorn Attack. realized that the game was going din-Lowe urged the players to to be tough. “After our second retain their focus. “She told us win against Friends, we knew that we needed to go into the half that we were the better team, but as if it was 0-0 and it was a new we also knew that if we under- game,” Junior Autumn Cohen estimated them we would lose,” said, “I think one of the successes said Captain Adrienne Tarver ’10. of the game and the season as a The Bruins came out of the whole was the fact that we were a gates strong, jumping ahead to really close-knit unit that worked photo by A. Kelmenson ‘11 really well together.” The Bruins an early 3-0 lead. Freshman Yen The successful Girls’ Lacrosse team comes together for a hud- Baker scored the fi rst goal, and Lacrosse continued p. 14 dle one last time as champions. Features....pages 8-10 Baseball wins 3-2 in championship A look at students’ plans for the summer and a farewell to by Daniel Stern ‘12 other hard pitch, another swing, Mme. Broening. It’s the top of the seventh and another miss. Strike two. inning. Down 3-2 to the higher- Brewster takes a deep breath; seeded Park School Bruins, the his catcher, Jonathan Hettleman Annapolis Area Christian School ’10, is one strike away from his Eagles have two outs, and one fi rst varsity title. The windup, the last chance to seize the Boys’ pitch, and Ellwein whiffs a fi nal MIAA B Conference title. P.J time. Strike three. For the Bru- Ellwein ‘10, the Eagles’ second ins, an already successful season baseman, is up to bat. Bruins ends with a bang, as Park claims pitcher Ben Brewster ‘10 throws its fi rst Boys’ Varsity Athletics a fastball, right over the plate. Championship in four years. Ellwein swings, but he’s too “I’ve been waiting for this for Reviews..pages 11-13 late. Strike one. The batter re- a long time, and I couldn’t have photo by A. Himmelrich ‘11 groups; he’s seen the two prior asked for a better way to end my Reviews of Iron Man II, the Kyle Long ‘10 hugs teammate Max Sellman ‘10 after a victori- batters strike out at the hands of career at Park,” said Hettleman. ous championship game. iPad, and Shapiro’s Cafe. Brewster’s cannon. There’s an- Baseball continued p. 14 Economic recession results in downsizing

by Alec Ring ‘11 Layoffs and reduction in four full-time employees will have reductions, two people were While the recession has for- hours have hit members of the been let go, and many other em- laid off for this year, and two mally ended for the nation, its facilities, library, admissions, ployees will have had their hours more will not return in the fall. after effects continue to trou- arts, and front offi ce staffs, but cut; some full time employees will Many of the departments af- ble the school in anticipation no full-time teachers will lose work 80% of their former hours. fected by the layoffs feel the of the coming academic year. their jobs. While these cuts “We’ve had to reduce staff- pressure from losing a position. Enrollment for 2010-2011 hurt some departments, Head ing by four full time equivalents “Last year the art department’s is currently about 30 students of School Dan Paradis said that, and cut back the hours of part half-time assistant was let go,” Sports....pages 14-16 below 2009-10, and endowment “[we have] been deliberate in time positions,” said Paradis. said Arts Director Carolyn Sutton. funds have not yet recovered how we make these [staffing] “The diffi culty in reporting this “She was responsible for adminis- Season wrap-ups and a look from the 2008 stock market decisions, and we’ve maintained information is that we’ve had trative tasks and also designing the at the school’s lack of crash. These setbacks mean that budgets in almost all areas.” to cut relationships for those all-school arts calendar,” she said. intramural sports. staffi ng cutbacks are continuing, Beginning this year and con- who depend on Park,” he Next year, the library will lose and budgets will be trimmed. tinuing to next, the equivalent of said. In terms of individual Economy continued p. 2 2 News The Postscript | June 2, 2010 Clubs receive funding from Parents’ Association tion President Shelly Hettleman. be used to benefi t the greater Based on this criteria, the PA community are the Arctic Club awarded grants to clubs that were ($1,000), whose research has planning to use the money in one implications beyond the Park of two ways: to experiment or try community, Lockerman Bundy something they otherwise would ($240), a school in downtown not have been able to afford, Baltimore that Park students or to improve or expand one have established a relation- or more aspects of the activity. ship with, and Amnesty In- For example, the Tech ternational ($100), which will Club received a $600 grant use the grant to renew pay for to build a multi touch table, a two-year membership within an experimental project it the International organization. could not have paid for itself. The grants, which topped out Beekeeping received $230 to at $1,000, also helped lower costs purchase a honey extractor, an for both the Mullica River Canoe improvement to an existing func- trip and another hiking excursion. tion. In the past, the club has had The Parents’ Association also to borrow an extractor, which has believes the grants will have a forced them to extract the honey a signifi cant impact on campus few months later than they would beautifi cation projects that in- photo by A. Kelmenson like. The new extractor will al- clude “hands-on involvement Irises by the pond were funded by the Parents’ Association after Upper School biology teacher low them to extract honey in time from the students,” said Hettle- Jeff Jennings applied for a grant to purchase plants for the botanical garden. for Rosh Hashanah next year. man. This group of grants in- for money that became available with money from other sources, “I’d say my reaction could cludes the Climate Change Com- by Hannah Sibel ‘13 at the end of the academic year. to support clubs and activities. be summed up by a yelp of mittee at Park, (CCCP) which The PA had originally bud- The volunteer group reviewed joy,” said club member Abi received $500 to fund a recent The Parents’ Association (PA) geted $5,000 for renovations to submitted proposals with “an eye Colbert-Sangree ’13 after tree planting in honor of Matt and distributed over $5,000 in grants the Kindergarten playground. towards those which would have hearing that the Beekeep- Abby Young, as well as the Up- to 11 Upper School activities and When the project was post- a positive impact on the Park ing Club had received a grant. per School Biology Department clubs this May. Fourteen of the poned, the Association voted community and the greater com- Activities whose proposals which plans to use $1,000 to 40 student-led activities applied to use the excess funds, along munity,” said Parents’ Associa- indicated that the grants would beautify the area around the pond. Recession, demographics affect fi nancial state Economy continued from p. 1 Holden acknowledged that parents uted to many donations of under $250. “not including the two spots for cents,” may be delaying application and enroll- The administration hopes to make said Seidenman, who noted that typically its part-time assistant. “This is a posi- ment until Middle or Upper School. “Par- tremendous strides with fundrais- fundraising campaigns don’t go public un- tion we’ve had for many years that is ents are asking, ‘Where will we put our ing campaigns centered around the til two thirds of the goal has been reached. directly related to curricular support,” money for our child’s education?’” she 2012 centennial; the school just ex- Although the recession has hit both said Library Director Susan Weintraub. said. “[Will we pay for] Lower school, or ceeded $14 million in pledges. school and community, Paradis be- One factor contributing to layoffs save for Upper School? There may be less “We are in a quiet phase currently,” said lieves that Park’s situation is manage- is a decrease in Lower School enroll- expensive alternatives to Park,” she said, Roger Seidenman’85, Director of Devel- able. Despite staff and budget cuts, ment. Citing shrinking demograph- but the quality of the educational pro- opment. The development offi ce is cur- “the school is working really, really ics nationwide—fewer parents having gram may not be the same as here. Par- rently targeting six and seven fi gure gifts, hard to stay on track,” Paradis said. fewer children—and a weak economy, ents are forced to make tough decisions. outgoing Director of Admission Marcia Some current families are strug- Holden noted that the “softest” areas in gling to pay next year’s tuition. Ac- the number of applicants are at the pri- cording to Paradis, “people that have School sponsors fl ea market mary level--kindergarten and fi rst grade. been paying tuition for years have been “We are looking to have about hit hard by the recession, and we have to raise money for Haitians 874 students enrolled in the upcom- worked to accommodate as many of them as possible with fi nancial aid.” ing school year,” said Holden, who also by Michael Ginsburg ‘12 all kinds. “We set each item at a price that The Board of Trustees has desig- said that the admissions process con- we thought would attract a buyer, while nated an additional $50,000 annu- tinues throughout the summer even Recent school wide fundraising ef- still making a good profi t,” said Kinne. ally for fi nancial assistance, and last though the offi cial season ended April 1. forts have targeted the Hatian earthquake. The event raised over $ 2,600 dollars. year the school received a $75,000 The Admission Offi ce received One such effort was the Flea Market for All proceeds were divided between the Al- grant from a donor for fi nancial aid. about one third fewer applicants Haiti held Sunday May 2. “The primary bert Schweitzer Foundation, Doctors with- Even though enrollment is down and for the coming year: there were 255 goal was to raise money to send to Haiti out Borders, and Catholic Relief Services. the endowment has been hit by the re- new student applications this year while doing it as a community,” said Car- Faculty from Lower, Middle, and Up- cession, “the annual giving campaign versus 390 applications in 2008. ol Kinne, Coordinator of Community and per school volunteered, along with fami- is on track for this year,” said Paradis. “Despite the smaller numbers of ap- Student Services. The event was spon- lies and students from the Park commu- “The Park community has been ex- plicants,” said Holden, “our yield sored by the Park Service Committee and nity. “Not only did we raise money for a tremely generous in helping us over the was strong, that is, we were able to the Lower School Service Committee. great cause, but we also brought the com- past two years.” The slight increase in enroll most of the students we ac- The service committees asked families munity together as a whole, and everyone the Annual Giving Fund can be attrib- cepted, and this is very good news.” to donate gently used household items of met new people and bonded,” said Kinne. 3 News The Postscript | June 2, 2009 Forrest Carroll ‘10 wins community service award by Alec Ring ‘11 has been so infl uential for me,” Carroll said. The award ceremony took place in Although there is no service require- Washington D.C., and all expenses were ment here, many students spend their paid by Prudential. “They paid for our spare time giving back to the commu- gas from Maryland, a little overdone and nity. A prime example is Forrest Carroll extravagant, but that’s what America ’10, who has shown exemplary service in does,” said Carroll. “We did participate in his dedication to Habitat for Humanity. a community service project as a group, For his efforts, Carroll was awarded the [which was] reading donated books to Prudential Spirit of Community Award. kids at a D.C. public school, and we also Carroll applied for the award in No- heard [from former Secretary of State] vember, and in May was named the High Condoleezza Rice and [Olympic gold- school winner for the state of Maryland. medalist] Seth Wescott, which was great.” “I applied for the award through the Carroll felt honored by the award, and Prudential website and I wrote a num- encouraged other Park students to apply ber of essays, two extensive and three for it. “The experience itself was inspir- shorter, about Habitat,” Carroll said. ing because I met people who will be The Spirit award is given to one high- saving the world. Their life experiences school and one middle-school winner in are very powerful and it will defi nitely each of the 50 states, and along with the encourage me to continue to serve those award, winners receive a personal check who are less fortunate and stay involved photo courtesy buisnesswire.com for $1000. “The award itself was a little bit with community service. There is a Senior Forrest Carroll discusses his community service award with former Sec- of a publicity stunt, but my volunteer work lot that can be done out there,” he said. retary of State Condoleezza Rice in Washington D.C. Fifth grade poet receives award by Robin VanHouten ‘12 a competition sponsored and founded by the Maryland Writer’s Association. The MWA was created in order to pro- In early spring of this year, fi fth grade mote literary work in a social environ- student Ethan Forrer earned second place ment for the people of Maryland. It is in the elementary division of the Mary- a non-profi t organization that provides land Writers’ Short Works Contest hosted forums and competitions for non-pub- by The Maryland Writers’ Association lished authors and their literary works. (MWA) with his poem “What is Gray?” The Maryland Writers’ Short Works After reading an advertisement in the Contest is an annual competition that was magazine Baltimore’s Child, Ethan’s created by the MWA in which several age photo courtesy Marcia Kelmenson mother, April Forrer, submitted her son’s groups – ranging from elementary (fi rst poem to the contest, later receiving a let- through fi fth grade) to adult – submit po- Juniors gathered at Rebecca Ringler’s ‘11 house for pre-prom photos, before driving to school for the dance. ter of congratulations stating that Ethan’s ems, short fi ction, or creative nonfi ction. work had placed second in the contest. After writing and winning sec- According to Mrs. Forrer, Ethan’s ond place with “What is Gray?” Stench at junior prom placement in the contest was surprising Ethan was invited to read his poem due to his lack of interest in writing. “All of in the all-school poetry slam May 6. forces dance to end early his confi dence is in math; that’s his strong When asked whether or not he was sur- On May 8 over 90 students crammed he said. Yet according to members of point… He always had issues putting prised to receive the award, Ethan said, into the Middle School Commons for Ju- the Facilities staff, the smell was not his thoughts on paper,” said Mrs. Forrer. “Well I was happy, but to tell you the truth, nior Prom. The party was in full swing caused by any school related source. The Maryland Writer’s Contest is I didn’t know that my mom had sent it.” until about halfway through the dance Others argue that it was a stink bomb, when a terrible odor fi lled the room. or that the smell was human- produced, Students rushed outside onto the but many believe the odor could not deck as soon as they smelled the stench. have been of human origin because it “It was disgusting,” said Leah Sha- smelled so bad and it lasted for so long. piro ’12. Within seconds the com- Despite the disruption, students agreed mons was empty. “It smelled better that the prom was a success. “It was so in the bathroom,” said Joey Fink ’11. much fun; it defi nitely exceeded my ex- Some later returned to the Com- pectations,” said Juliet Eisenstein ’11. mons, but because of the smell, the “I think generally everyone had dance never fully started again and ended a great time. Even when the smell abruptly when kids became bored out on had taken over the commons, people the deck. “It was an unfortunate ending were still outside on the deck hav- to a fun night,” said Seth Gelblum ’11. ing a good time,” said Alec Ring ’11. No one knows exactly what the source With an early end to the prom, stu- of the smell was, but students have sev- dents began to clean up at 10:00 instead eral theories. According to Pasha Knopp of 11:00. The junior class received ’11, it was a gas leak. Ethan Rosen- help from the Facilities staff during the photo by A. Kelmenson ‘11 berg ’11 had a different idea. “The sew- cleaning process, and as a sign of ap- Fifth grade student Ethan Forrer reads his award winning poem entitled “What age got mixed into the [heating and air preciation, the class volunteered to help is Gray?” at the all school poetry slam May 6. conditioning], which created the smell,” Facilities with some of their daily jobs. 4 The Postscript | June 2, 2010 Editorial

Leadership found almost everywhere but student government

Where do students fi nd leadership op- the academic-focused all have and use run because they’re idealistic about four senators instead of the current six portunities? In clubs? In sports? In the opportunities in their own areas – just change, some people run out of habit, – then every senator might actually classroom? If this were an ACT ques- look at the variety of activities. But, and some people run because they feel feel like they have something to do. tion, the answer would be D, all of the once we elect our “leaders,” we barely they have nothing else to do, but none With fewer people, every person above. Even though this is not a standard- ever see them again, especially af- stay optimistic for long. This is fi xable. left would have more to do; attendance ized test, the answer is similar; students ter the initial expectations die down. Student government should be cut would go up, and only people who care can exhibit leadership in many places. It isn’t the fault of the people who down to maybe three executive posi- would run due to the increased compe- However, one place that surpris- serve, for student government at Park tions; the roles of treasurer, secretary, tition. Student government could stop ingly lacks leadership opportunities is simply doesn’t have much to do. We and VP can easily be consolidated being the joke many think it is now, student government, where the “lead- have a good relationship with our into just two positions. VP could be and at least achieve modest goals; fo- ers” of the student body supposedly teachers, and any student can make reserved for non-Seniors so there’s cus would be improved and meetings reside. For one, campaign speeches an appointment with a teacher, or someone in the role during senior proj- would be more effi cient. And fi nally, were a disappointment, and further- even Mr. McGill if they have a prob- ects. Each grade could elect three or our “leaders” might get a chance to lead. more some candidates ran unopposed lem; thus, student government plays meaning they had to exhibit no leader- a minor role actually “represent- ship qualities to earn their positions. ing” students to the administration. Additionally, when it came time for Yes, senators and council members the junior class to elect senators, they go to department meetings, department didn’t even have six people to run be- chair meetings, and the President goes cause our student government is set to Board of Trustees meetings. That’s up to wander about looking for things eight meetings in total, so we really only to do, none of which include leading. need 16 students, including alternates. We hear that leadership is valued Yet, student government has 28 elected at Park; colleges want to see it, teach- positions. No wonder they have such a ers want to see it, our parents want to do-nothing reputation: they have little to see it, and students want to experience do and far more people than they need. it. We also know that not everyone can So with a plethora of people and a be a leader all the time, but one of the lack of responsibility, student govern- school’s goals is to offer leadership op- ment just exists as a resume-padding portunities in a variety of different set- device that chugs along attempting tings. Artists, athletes, actors, and even little and achieving less. Some people

The Postscript cartoon by R. Gitter ‘12 “Too many chiefs, not enough indians;” a phrase representative of our student The Park School of Baltimore body government. P.O. 8200 Brooklandville, MD 21022 Tel. 410-339-7070 Letter to the Editors June 2, 2010 Volume 70|Issue No. 9 Editors-in-chief Eighth graders are trustworthy voters Emma Gross, Adam Kelmenson, s a former advisor to the mid- siblings would be more informed than their Jesse Orr dle school student govern- classmates, I would immediately grant Ament, I read with great interest them the right to vote. In fact, I think any Shira Cohen’s piece about eighth graders Reviews Commentary eighth grader who has EVER had a sib- News voting in upper school elections. I had ling or parent go through the upper school Jack Califano Ellie Kahn Jeremy Cohen already heard about the proposal to bar should be allowed to vote, on the assump- Alex Elias Isabelle Schein Blake Pruitt them and have had time to think over the tion that the younger family member Alec Ring David Agronin, Asst. Sophie Neiman, Asst. situation. I think I have just the solution. knows what the upper school is all about. Sports Features Faculty Adviser First, it is indeed terrible that eighth My fi nal suggestion would kill two Jake Max Juliet Eisenstein Susan G. Weintraub graders vote without knowing the issues birds with one stone. I would levy a Daniel Stern Adrian Rabin facing the upper school student body. I poll tax on all eighth graders. Thus, you Leah Shapiro Photography Adviser think that you should institute a “political could limit the number of eighth grad- Photography Terry Lansburgh ’66 literacy” test to all voters. Anyone who ers who qualify to vote, and therefore Rebecca Ringler Cartoons doesn’t show adequate understanding of limit their impact on the election out- RJ Gitter the issues would be barred from voting. come. At the same time, you would cre- Policies Secondly, rather than distrust eighth ate a new revenue stream for the school. graders who have siblings in the upper I can offer proof that these mea- We welcome letters to the editor. Please send letters to [email protected]. We reserve school, I would be more likely to trust that sures would work. If you doubt it, the right to edit all submissions for language and length. Submissions are published at the these students are more informed about you need only google poll tax, lit- discretion of the Editors. the issues, since they have probably heard eracy test, and grandfather clause. Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School their older siblings complain of them at Newspaper Service. the dinner table or during their daily com- --Nadine Feiler, Middle School mute. Since we can assume eighth grade The Postscript | June 2, 2010 5 Commentary

Think twice about changing Miranda rights By Sophie Neiman ‘13 stitutional privileges as the right should be met with skepticism. known to suspend rights in times erty, and to take away that same to a lawyer and the right to re- An adjustment to Miranda of war, but that does not make it liberty in the fi ght is absurd. main silent. In 1984, a “public is tremendously signifi cant. the right course. We are in the President Obama may be in After his recent failed attempt safety” exception to the rule was The American Civil Liberties midst of a war with the Taliban a diffi cult position. He wants a to blow up Times Square, Ameri- initiated in the case of extremely Union has already protested in Afghanistan and Pakistan compromise that can please both can citizen Faisal Shahzad talked pressing danger. In this case, Holder’s proposal to restrict that was declared in the name Democrats and Republicans; to the police for four hours be- investigators can question sus- the rights of terror suspects; of freedom and democracy. Yet perhaps he is trying to split the fore they read him his Miranda pects before reading them their ACLU Executive Director An- the Administration is willing to difference. But Constitutional rights. Even rights. Law enforcement offi - thony Romero said this “would suspend Constitutional rights rights cannot simply be com- after hearing cials operated under this excep- severely undercut the Obama and freedoms in the name of pre- promised. Suspending freedom his rights, tion when questioning Shahzad. Administration’s assertion that serving security. This is nothing by adjusting something as fun- Shahzad Attorney General Eric Holder they believe in the rule of law.” but hypocrisy. We are fi ght- damental as the Fifth Amend- continued to and the Obama Administration The ACLU claims that even ing the groups Shahzad is con- ment is not acceptable any- speak with want to further restrict these the Bush Administration did nected with in the name of lib- time, anywhere, for any reason. the police, rights as they apply to terror not go as far as to change some- and waved suspects and to loosen the regu- thing like Miranda rights. They his right lations surrounding Miranda. are absolutely correct. It is to a hearing and a lawyer. The Administration’s new poli- simply wrong to limit some- The decision to read Shahzad cies would allow a longer pe- thing like the Miranda rights, his rights has met—and creat- riod of time before suspects are even in the case of terrorism. ed—a good deal of controversy allowed a hearing. They would Perhaps the fact that right over the legal rights of terror also permit a longer question- wing commentator Glenn Beck suspects. Debate has focused ing process, allowing more agreed with the decision to read on whether the belated Miranda time before rights are read. Shahzad his rights and disput- warning was Constitutional or, “Some things have to be done, ed Obama’s reforms, puts the if as a terror suspect, Shahzad but they are in the area of adjust- lack of constitutionality of the deserved any warning at all. ments, not wholesale revisions,” new proposals into perspective. Miranda rights were es- said Obama adviser David Axel- Moreover, taking away funda- tablished in a 1966 Supreme rod. However, even mere adjust- mental American freedoms, even photo courtesy nydailynews.com Court case that defi ned the Fifth ments to a precedent so closely in the face of terror, is inherently Faisal Shahzad, the man behind the failed attempt to bomb Amendment’s fundamental Con- connected with the Constitution wrong. Governments have been Times Square, was aprehended and questioned by police. Lack of information on Islam feeds misconceptions

By Madeline Streiff ‘12 This year, the history department of- gious for Hindus) and pork lard (for Mus- ‘the God’ in Arabic. Similarly, students fered classes on modern Iran and the mod- lims) in the bullet cartridges. A lacking generally are under the impression that Park prides itself on promoting open- ern Middle East. Unfortunately, a few of cultural understanding can have great Muslims don’t believe in or respect Jesus, ness and understanding of diverse courses cannot remedy the majority of Park consequences, but this is easily avoidable when in fact Muslims consider Jesus one viewpoints and culture among its stu- students’ unfamiliarity with Islam, leaving with a just a bit of cultural sensitivity. of God’s greatest prophets and revere him. dents. Given this commitment, increas- them dependent on biased news coverage For Park to live up to its promise of Another misrepresentation of Islam is ing our understanding of Islam should and the negative stereotypes of Muslims building tolerance, a greater commitment the emphasis on, Sharia (Islamic Law) rank as a high priority, especially as as terrorists and oppressors of women. to inclusion of Islam as part of the cur- particularly punishments of amputa- we watch Americans go to war in Mus- One wonders whether highlighting the riculum for every student is needed. The tions and stoning. Such severe forms lim countries like Afghanistan and Iraq. beliefs of perhaps 10% of Muslims who are exposure should not be a politically cor- of Sharia are applied rarely, and only in Although last year many students dem- extremely conservative occurs in reverse in rect package of information, but rather a Saudi Arabia and Iran, just two of the onstrated their interest in The Kite Runner other countries where Jews and Christians dialogue on 43 countries that use Islamic Law. De- for summer reading, a book that provides are known by those who are only a minor- issues that can spite Sharia’s association with barbaric insight into Afghan and Muslim culture, ity. What if Christians were judged by the be discussed: ancient practices, it is actually a con- students wishing to know more about the actions of polygamous Fundamentalist the possible stantly system based on changing times. people who constitute more than 20% of Latter Day Saints and their publicity from banning of With its emphasis on service, Park the world’s population are offered few the April 2008 raid on their YFZ Ranch the burkha in might want to highlight the Muslim pil- opportunities to expand their knowledge. in which 416 children were taken away? public spaces lar of zakat, which embraces alms for In the vacuum of school-initiated ef- What if Muslims’ only knowledge of in France and the poor, a fascinating alternative to forts to educate students about Muslims, Jews was based on what occurred in 1982 at Belgium, the our welfare system in which individu- misconceptions can fester. An informal the Palestinian refugee camps of Sabra and inclusion of als rather than the government, take survey of Park Upper School students Shatila, when hundreds of innocent civil- Muslim holidays like Eid Al-Fitr, and the care of the needy in their community. revealed that few knew many, if any, ians were slaughtered by Lebanese Chris- Israel/Palestine dispute over Jerusalem Park was founded at a time when of the Five Pillars of Islam. Some were tians in a horror condoned by Israeli forces? While Park has held assemblies black and Jewish people were excluded completely unfamiliar with the phrase. A greater understanding of the Muslim about accepting Judaism and Christian- from many Baltimore private schools, In this atmosphere, we can expect majority is not a matter of political correct- ity, Islam remains overlooked. Our as- and thus has a special duty to ensure a Muslim student’s observation of Ra- ness, but rather a critical step in building a semblies seem like an ideal forum to that its students do not pre-judge a large madan (a month long holiday where harmonious world community. Indeed as broaden our understanding of Islam segment of the world’s population that Muslims fast during the daytime) to be many tenth graders learned in their history by dispelling various misconceptions. is commonly misrepresented. Park’s si- confusing in an environment where Ju- classes this year, the 1857 Indian Mutiny Examples could include addressing lence on this important segment of the daism and Christianity are treated as against the British was spawned in part by the common belief that Muslims worship global community must be remedied. if they are the only world religions. the rumored use of beef tallow (sacrile- another God, Allah, which simply means 6 Commentary The Postscript | June 2, 2010 Facebook privacy isn’t so private after all

By Jeremy Cohen ‘12 when privacy settings became less strict. care about privacy. Granted, the status cebook account was searched by Iranian A phone company cannot listen to your update privacy setting is easily confi gu- customs at an Iranian airport to check calls and an email provider cannot read rable, but according to Consumer Reports for links to dissidents. Now, with Face- Nearly everyone I know is a member your emails, so why should Facebook not magazine, one in four Facebook users book’s new privacy rules, a user’s friend of Facebook, the social networking site only read your personal information, but have never changed the privacy settings. list is always public. No exceptions. that was recently criticized for privacy also give it to applications and advertisers? At Park, the statistic is more opti- The common rebuttal to these privacy concerns that we should all be aware of. The default setting for a new account mistic; in a concerns is that most privacy settings In the likely event that the reader does is for all status updates to be viewable Postscript are confi gurable by users and that it’s not know much about Facebook privacy by everyone on the Internet. When you survery, 83 the user’s own fault if they don’t guard settings, here are the basics: every Face- update your status to “going to see Ava- percent of their information properly. Facebook, book profi le has certain information, such tar,” or “I hate chemistry tests,” your in- respondents however, intentionally makes privacy as one’s name, friends, and profi le pic- tention is probably not to broadcast your said they settings notoriously confusing and dif- ture, that is available to anybody. Most activities to complete strangers. Yet, had changed fi cult to change – its privacy policy is of the profi le information, however, is they are broadcasted to the entire world. their priva- 1,287 words longer than the U.S. Con- customizable, meaning it can be set to dif- Some may believe that nobody besides cy settings stitution and essentially says that each ferent layers of visibility: visible to every- friends cares about status updates, but this and nine- setting must be changed individually. one, friends of friends, or only to friends. is naïve. Youropenbook.org is a web- ty-one percent know how to. Instead of steadily encroaching on the Although one has privacy options, site that searches for status updates with Facebook privacy can have very real information which we, the users, wish to when an account is created, Facebook errs juicy information and then displays them effects on users’ lives. Graduate students keep private, Facebook should make set- on the side of openness. Status updates, on the Web. Users’ names are shown at MIT last year invented a program nick- tings more easily customizable instead for example, are by default available along with their status updates. You can named “Gaydar” that uses the sexual ori- of having a labyrinth of privacy control. to everyone. In the past, users were al- search for “cheated on a test,” “don’t tell entations of a Facebook user’s friends to Change your privacy settings lowed to restrict certain information, like anyone,” or “lost my virginity,” for ex- accurately predict whether a man is gay or – it’s not that hard. After all, no- group memberships, to friends only; but, ample, and it becomes clear that many Fa- not. The author of an article on the NPR body wants their status updates recently Facebook courted controversy cebook users either don’t know or don’t website claims to have a friend whose Fa- broadcasted on youropenbook.org. OMG! r we the victims of “Text Talk?” Game of Relievo inspires grade bonding on fi eld day By Blake Pruitt ‘ 11 tese, chatspeak, txt, txtspk, txtk, phone carriers have. “Okay” txto, texting language, and txt becomes “k,” “for” becomes By Sean Simon ‘13 minutes, the freshman followed. I legit don’t even under- talk. Abbreviations used in text “4,” and “great” becomes “gr8.” When the freshmen and soph- The game and the thrill of stand why people talk like messages or instant messages, Unlike some, I do not believe omores arrived at school on Fri- the hunt gave each team reason texts. It’s like, the most popu- such as LOL (laugh out loud) that this form of communication is day, May 21, they were decked to strategize and work together lar thing ever now. Whatevs and ROFL (rolling on the fl oor a detriment to society and educa- out in team colors and lax pin- to capture a player. The sopho- I just gots to say less words laughing,) are not meant to be tion. I think it’s funny, especial- nies as they excitedly smeared mores and freshmen also bond- now halllowww. Totes lolzies. pronounced phonetically, but if ly when used ironically; it’s hard charcoal war-paint on each oth- ed, laughing together about near If you did not not understand you walk the halls of mostly any to say “jplay that’s so lolzies,” in er’s faces. All of them were ex- escapes and failed hiding places. a word of that, you are probably high school, you will hear “lawl” a non-sarcastic tone (translation: cited to play in the freshmen vs. Friendly competition between above the age of 30. For those of and “rah-full” said out loud. I’m just kidding, that’s quite sophomore game of “Relievo.” grades helps our school to be us still in high school, though, you These abbreviations became funny). For those of us who The game fostered school spirit more cohesive and connected. know exactly what I was saying. common in text messages be- tend to pick up language from and inter-grade relationships. Freshmen are just beginning to Over the past few months, I cause they use the least amount our friends if we hear it enough, Relievo is similar to cap- have classes with upperclass- have slowly let myself become a of characters possible to con- textese has surely become a ture the fl ag and cops and rob- men, something that doesn’t victim of “text talking,” or using vey a certain message, which part of our regular vocabulary. bers. One team hides in the occur in Middle School. It is text-message language in regular saves time and can fi t more in- I understand that I sound un- Park School’s woods while the very important to have grades speech. Some other terms for formation into a text message educated when I say, “You’re other team searches for the hid- become familiar with each oth- the phenomenon include tex- character limit that some cell legit being redic right now,” but den players. If a member of the er, as they share hallways, the I don’t care. I don’t use the ter- searching team spots someone commons, and class. Blammo minology I do to sound smart; hiding and tags them, they bring achieved this in a similar way, if you’re trying to sound smart, them to an area designated as the as players spanned through- you probably don’t really have jail. If one free player can tag out the grades. Though we are that much going on upstairs. I’m the jail and shout “Relievo!’ the separated by our years at school, confi dent enough in my ability to inmates are freed. Whichever the Upper School should have score above a 1000 on the SAT team rounds up the most inmates solidarity, and work as a whole. to use whatever words I want after each round wins the game. “Relievo” set the precedent in daily conversation, whether Once D Block had ended, the for grade vs. grade games, which or not they’re in the dictionary. two grades met at the Athletic is a good thing. Park should So I guess I’m glad that tex- Center, and ate pizza separately, continue to schedule grade vs. tese has worked its way into my chatting about the best hiding grade games. Taking the time vocabulary. It adds some spice spots or how to guard their jail. to play ultimate frisbee or cap- to what would usually be pretty After the heads of the fresh- ture the fl ag would be enor- bland conversations, and it’s men events committee, Akira mously benefi cial. It would cre- always fun when I say a sen- Townes and Ben Miller, briefl y ate excitement and comraderie photo by E. Gross ‘11 tence in textese to an adult and explained the rules, the sopho- between grades that normally get a response of harsh judge- mores dashed into the woods. don’t interact. This weakens Students demonstrate typical texting posture while using “text ment and confusion. I guess Students hid behind trees, under the barriers between grades - talk” to abbreviate messages. you could say textese has been bushes, and even some, acciden- something that is necessary for “fuhrealz a legit experience.” tally, in poison ivy. After two a healthy school environment. 7 Commentary The Postscript | June 2, 2010 Robot Unicorn attacks student body by Hannah Briggs ‘11 during G block – basically all the night’s “Tough Love Couples,” time. It’s one of those things that or passing time in between you can hear from a mile away. homework assignments Face- I walked into my room The slow, techno-pop back- book-stalking a friend’s new and heard, for the fi rst time, mu- ground music echoes through girlfriend to directing a unicorn sic that would soon become very the crowded lunchtime hallway, across rainbow-fi lled mountains. familiar. “What is this?” I asked ringing out above the inane There is something special my friend Fallon, who was sit- day-to-day chatter of students. about online games. I have ting on my bed, her eyes boring If you don’t know what I’m found that those playing Robot into my computer’s screen. I talking about yet, you are one Unicorn Attack are lost to the followed her gaze to a colorful of the lucky ones. As Janis Ian, world. The soothing music, the landscape with a gleaming white from “Mean Girls,” would say, calming purple and pink, the unicorn galloping, leaping, and “Robot Unicorn Attack is a life repetitive terrain patterns, and dashing through giant white stars. ruiner. It ruins people’s lives.” the confusingly present dol- “I got the best high- Everywhere I turn, someone is phins all hypnotize the players score. It was amazing.” playing it; it has become an epi- into Robot-Unicorn-Zombies. “Cool,” I said. It was more demic. You cannot escape it, and Now, I don’t want to say that of a question than praise. At the to my surprise, few people want Adult Swim (the game’s maker) time, I couldn’t have cared less to. I am in the minority when I is attempting to brainwash a gen- Photo courtesy technomaly.com about her high-score. It turns out say that I dislike the game at its eration of star-fi ghting machines, Robot Unicorn Attack, a popular computer game has students riveted to their her score was rather amazing, and core and I see no benefi t in spend- but I’m not completely ruling it moniters. I have yet to see anybody else ing time perfecting my score. out as a possibility either. What I important now, but in a month, best interest to not even get start- come close. She was, of course, Let me be the fi rst to say, I do want to say is this: Robot Uni- when you will no doubt be play- ed with it. For those of you who playing the rainbow-fi lled online am all for meaningless distrac- corn Attack is simply a fad, and ing a whole different ironic on- are already addicted, I urge you game Robot Unicorn Attack. tions from school work. I love you shouldn’t spend your valu- line game, the hours you spent to quit cold turkey, and make the Since that day, I have seen them. They make a monotonous able slacking off time perfect- collecting mini-fl ying-unicorn smart choice for your future by many of my friends playing it school day a little more fun, but ing your timing and memorizing babies and smashing stars will doing something important (like around school – at lunch, in class, I myself prefer watching last the terrain loop. It may seem seem wasted. It would be in your watching “Jersey Shore”) instead. Carpooling doesn’t fi t every family’s needs

agers are unnecessary, but if a family by Katelyn Greller ‘13 a lifestyle problem,” and, next to roped pooling should not be everyone’s burden. off parking spaces, “These spots are free Carpooling does not suit every fam- has chosen to buy one, they have a right thanks to carpoolers.” While this ap- ily. Teens with a learning permit often to use it. There is also something to be proach fi ts seamlessly with Park’s green, need more hours and can’t yet drive their said for the intimacy of the family drive to collectivist ideology, I believe that car- friends. One can argue that cars for teen- and from school, undisturbed by unfamil- On an unusually warm after- iar voices. Still, Park families are more noon, I dart down the front steps like a likely to carpool than those of a public Lower School student, expecting to see school because our close-knit commu- my mom’s car next to the pond. Then, nity grants us comfort with one another. her car enters my peripheral vision, mov- It has been said that the traffi c is a ing in a line that extends back to Old symptom of the student body’s affl uence. Court Road. She’s early today - it’s 3:10 However, carpooling is not just a minor - and she has been on campus since 2:40. annoyance of the bourgeoisie. The time This grave injustice to my dear mother commitment could inconvenience many is the result of a change in the carpool families in which both parents work. line. Director of Safety and Security Bob Moreover, because Park does not zone Peck has wrapped the carpool line be- by district, like public schools, some stu- hind the school to relieve congestion on dents live in remote areas and don’t have Old Court Road. Additionally, parents neighbors with whom they could carpool. can’t bypass the line by parking, as in When people denounce how many the past, as this blocks students and staff. students own cars, they often don’t con- While Mr. Peck’s decision has gotten sider how much Park has grown since its largely positive feedback, many lament founding. The school continues to ex- the time lost to this new system. A lot pand to suit the student body, but maybe of students back carpooling as a solution. the parking lot area has not kept up. Be- Sophie Neiman ‘13 contends that “while cause enlarging it would be a huge and waiting in the carpool line is annoying, “Peck, Bob introduces new parking/ carpooling solution. Maglev environmentally callous undertaking, I Bananas! more students could help by carpooling.” support the current solution for now. I In April, we observed a “National” Car- do, however, trust that we will eventu- pooling Day which encouraged students cartoon by R.J. Gitter ally reach a better resolution, as parking to carpool. Picket signs proclaimed, “We “Peck, Bob” introduces new parking/ carpooling solution- Maglev bananas! has been on the minds of everyone in the don’t have a parking problem – we have community over the past few months. 8 Featu

The Postscrip Au revoir Madame! Christine B

turned out to be the right move; gram centered on oral profi ciency. at the school,” Broening said. Broening was hired as a part time “The fi rst step was setting high Broening chaired the develop- French teacher and started teach- standards for students and decid- ment of the program, writing the ing full time the following year. ing that they could achieve them. proposal for the Board of Trustees At the time, the Modern Lan- There’s no magic trick or special and hiring the Chinese teacher. guage department consisted of button required to learn a lan- While Broening acknowl- French, Spanish and Latin sec- guage,” Broening said. “Teach- edged the signifi cant progress tions, and had only recently been ers must have positive expecta- made in the Modern Language extended to the Middle School; tions of students, and students department since her arrival, no Lower School program exist- must understand what is expect- she added, “Language pro- ed. “The teaching was based on ed of them in class and at home grams will always need to be repetition,” Broening recalled. in order to learn the language.” expanded and tinkered with.” Students were given records to Since then, the program Broening has had infl uential listen to in class and at home. has taken off. In 2001 Broen- roles outside of the Language “No one ever did it, and no ing chaired the development Department as well. In addition one ever learned the language,” of a Modern Language cur- to serving as the Director of Ad- she said. “The fi rst thing I did riculum for the Lower School. missions at Park, Broening has was throw the records away.” Then-Head of School Da- chaired discussions about gen- Broening went on to chair vid Jackson gave the go ahead der roles. Sparked by a student’s the Modern Language depart- to Broening, several lower frustration with the less than ment, and serve as the Assistant school faculty members, and ideal attitudes about gender roles Director of Admissions. She a newly hired Spanish teacher in the Upper School, Broening then became Acting Head of to begin outlining the curricu- organized meetings with female Admissions, replacing Louise lum. After much debate among faculty members and students to Mehta who moved to the posi- Lower School teachers, and discuss discrimination, sexism tion of Acting Head of School presentations to the Board of and the role of women at Park. while former Headmaster Parvin Trustees, the program was ap- This past fall, senior girls were Sharpless was on a sabbatical. proved. In September 2001, invited to a dinner hosted in the “They asked me to move to kindergarten and third grade Middle School commons to dis- admissions, knowing that Parvin Spanish classes began. Adding cuss such topics. The meeting would be leaving. It was a diffi cult two grades each fall, all Lower was so successful that the girls but rewarding experience. When School students were study- decided to have another gather- you teach in one section you only ing Spanish within three years. ing Wednesday, May 26, and in- experience a slice of the school. More recently, in 2007, Chi- vite freshmen girls to join as well. photo by E. Gross ‘11 The job in admissions enabled nese was introduced to the Upper Last summer, Broening also Christine Broening has contributed to the Park community for me to gain a better understand- School Curriculum. “We had had chaired the Philosophy Commit- 29 years as a teacher,mentor, mother, and friend. ing of the institution as a whole.” a long-standing interest in having tee, which worked to clarify and In 1990, Broening’s husband a non-European Language taught emphasize Park’s commitment to was offered an editorial position by Emma Gross ‘11 other ways as well. She has not at the International Herald Tri- only played a key role in the bune located in Paris. “We had It’s not often that you come development and expansion of lived in Paris previously, and across a teacher like Christine Park’s Modern Language pro- because my sons had graduated Broening. She is not only a gram, but has also worked as high school, we decided to move French teacher, but a role model, Head of Admissions, led activi- back,” Broening said. During a mentor, and a friend. I picture ties investigating gender roles in their three years abroad, begin- her at the front of the classroom the Upper School, and chaired ning in 1991, Broening worked demonstrating uses of the French the committee to make amend- as the Admissions Director at subjunctive, in the language lab ments to Park’s philosophy. the American University of laughing at our shaky dialogue Broening arrived at the school Paris. “The experience was very recordings, in the conference in 1978, after moving from Por- important for me. Every day I room serving us homemade tugal with her husband Stephens dealt with average international soup to calm our nerves before Broening, an international re- language students. I thought the French AP test, and in the porter, and their three sons. “It about the students at Park--smart fi fth grade courtyard telling us was my fi rst job interview, and I kids learning in small classes. stories from her teenage years. thought I knew everything about I thought there was no reason After 29 years at Park, Chris- teaching,” she said. “I inter- why Park students should not be tine Broening is retiring. While viewed with Parvin Sharpless and able to speak these languages.” her current titles read Upper the fi rst thing he asked me was Determined, Broening re- School French Teacher, Chair why I thought it was impossible turned to Park in 1994 and began of the Modern Language De- to teach a foreign language in a revising the Modern Language partment, and K-12 Coordina- school. I said that was complete program. That summer, she re- tor of the Modern Language nonsense. I was a young teacher ceived a Faculty and Curricular photo courtesy Cindy Paradis Program, Broening has contrib- with no credentials, and I contra- Advancement (FACA) grant to Eleventh grade French students held a farewell dinner for uted to the community in many dicted the head of school.” This begin developing a language pro- Christine Broening, Sunday May 23. 9 ures pt | June 2, 2010 Broening retires after 29 years

diversity in the school philosophy. she really cares about all of us.” Broening in the language depart- respected them as an individual.” respect: dedication in the pur- When Broening announced Brooke Moscow ’11 agrees. ment. “I feel very fortunate to have Not only has Mme. Broening suit of language profi ciency, her retirement in the fall, the “Mme Broening has pushed me been hired in time to work with taught us to conjugate irregu- and respect for new cultures, reaction was one of great disap- to challenge myself, and to be the her. She has been a great mentor, lar verbs and implement tricky for our peers and for our teach- pointment. “I got to know Mme. best French student I can be. Not and I have learned so much from tenses, but she has also taught ers. Thank you, Mme Broen- Broening during immersion week once has she given up on anyone, watching her teach and interact. us the value of dedication and ing. We wish you all the best. this year,” said Henry Villacorta and she has always been com- I value her perspective, and her ’12. “I’m sad to know I will never pletely invested in our education.” vision for the program at Park. be able to have her as a teacher.” English teacher Kevin Coll Often she sees things I don’t al- Laura Friedman ’11 has had has worked closely with Broen- ways see. It will be a daunting Broening as a teacher for two ing. Coll sits at the desk next to task to fi ll her shoes,” she said. years, and has worked with her Broening located in the Upper “It’s hard to describe in rea- in the French Culture Club. School fi shbowl. He comment- sonable terms how important “Mme Broening is easily the ed on the experience: “I cannot my experience here has been,” most respected teacher at Park, describe in words how person- Broening said, in refl ecting on and rightly so,” Friedman said. ally devastating Christine’s re- her years at Park. “Though I’m “She is knowledgeable about tirement is for me. Sitting next supposed to be the teacher, I’ve so many things, and experi- to her has been the single most learned a lot more from my enced in so many ways. She important thing in my life. As a students. I feel happy with the always has something to share teacher and a friend she is a gen- changes in the language depart- with her students, and has defi - uine listener. I know that when ment, the growth of the program nitely made a difference in my I turn to her 100 times a week, and everything I’ve learned. education. She is the teacher on each occasion I have her full I no longer believe that if my I’ve grown the closest to and I attention; she is paying atten- students have failed to learn can’t imagine Park without her. tion and cares about my ideas.” French, then I have failed as a photo by E. Gross ‘11 In some ways she is like a sec- French teacher Jenny Sor- teacher. I’ve failed if I haven’t Christine Broening leads discussion about highschool in France with the eleventh grade Intensive French class. ond mother to all of her students; rel commented on working with taken each student seriously and Debbie Roffman is more than just “The Sex Lady”

by Lindsey Moskowitz ‘11 has written pieces for national newspapers a position as an educator opened up at in more than a hundred institutions. such as The New York Times, The Balti- a Planned Parenthood, she took the job. Juniors Sophie DeFries and Joey Fink, more Sun, The Washington Post, Chicago “Immediately, I knew that this is what who took the Upper School’s mandatory erhaps you know her as Tribune, The Boston Globe, and the Los I wanted to do forever,” Roffman said. Human Sexuality course taught by Roff- “the sex lady,” or maybe as Angeles Times, to name a few. Roff- She arrived at Park fi ve years later, when man, agree that Park is privileged to have Pthe person who teaches hu- man has been featured on NPR, ABC’s Annette Leiberman, who formerly served her as a teacher. “She’s open to talking man sexuality, but either way, there 20/20, and an HBO parenting special. as the education director at Planned Par- about anything,” DeFries said. “No matter are few people in the Park commu- Although Roffman aspired to be a enthood, became the fi rst Development how embarrassing or stupid a question may nity who don’t know Debbie Roffman. teacher, she didn’t know it would be as Offi cer at Park and gave Roffman’s seem, she’s always comfortable with it.” What you might not know, however, is a sexual educator. She attended Goucher name to the head of the Upper School. Fink appreciates her ability to teach the that she is more than just a sexual educa- College and then Towson State Univer- Roffman has taught sexual education subject in a nontraditional way, by making tion teacher. In addition to two books, she sity and became a social worker. When for 40 years and has worked part-time students think rather than drilling them with at Park for the last 35. Her favorite part information. “She is so confi dent about of the job is driving to school every day what she is teaching and also really knows and teaching students. She also visits what goes through teens’ heads,” Fink said. other local independent schools. “Any “The job of any teacher is encour- moment that I’m with students is one aging critical thinking,” said Roffman, of the best moments,” Roffman said. who pushes her students to think “out- More specifi cally, Roffman enjoys side the mug,” a phrase she uses fre- teaching seventh graders the most—not quently to tackle superfi cial information. because the students ask the best questions Apart from her life as a teacher, she or are the most interested, but because sev- hopes to start a blog about “the sorry enth grade was her favorite school year. state of sexuality education in the U.S.” Roffman considers one of her great- Recently, Roffman neared this goal est achievements “fi guring out how to when one of her articles was posted teach eighth graders.” She reported that on the Huffi ngton Post website, which this age is particularly diffi cult to work she considers a great achievement. with because they “connect more on a Although her career includes many personal level” and are “a little more other impressive components, she still photo by A. Kelmenson ‘11 distant from adults.” Over the years, considers Park to be her true home. Debbie Roffman leads a human sexuality class with eighth grade students, she has visited and aided in the devel- “My heart still skips a beat when I Wednesday May 26. opment of sexual education programs come up the steps here,” she said. 10 Features The Postscript | June 2, 2010 What are you going to do this summer? From snowboarding camp to hot dog stands, Upper School students will be busy by Shira Cohen ‘13 in a cafeteria,” she said. Instead the campers at High Cascades Snowboard Going on a safari, returning to Camp live in tall houses with kitchens, sleep away camp, saving peoples’ decks and living rooms. Although she lives, and running a hot dog stand are spends her days outside, Mayers does a few of the activities that Park stu- not attend the stereotypical rustic camp. dents have planned for this summer. Both Mayers and Kuntz are attached Many choose to attend a variety to their camps. Kuntz could not imag- of sleep-away-camps, from the tra- ine spending a summer in Baltimore, but ditional eight-week experience, to she will miss the bond between camp- shorter interest-oriented programs. ers next summer when she will no lon- Elizabeth Kuntz ’13 will return to a ger make the routine journey to Maine. sleep away camp once the school year “If I had never gone to camp I would ends. This will be her seventh, and last, not have nine of my best friends and year at Camp Mataponi in Naples, Maine. all of the memories and experienc- “I love camp because of the traditions es I share with them.” After this year and the special bonds that I have created Kuntz hopes participate in a teen tour with the people who return summer af- across Europe with her camp friends. ter summer,” she said. “These keep me Service and travel overseas coming back to camp year after year.” Zoe Mayers ’13, on the other hand, Others look for a more worldly experi- will spend her summer at High Cas- ence to occupy summer vacation. Chloe photo courtesy www.goputney.com cades Snowboard Camp in Oregon; she Shiras ’11 will travel to Tanzania for four fi rst attended the program last year and weeks with her camp friend, through a pro- In June, Chloe Shiras ‘11 plans to attend a Putney Program summer community enjoyed the unique experience. “The gram called Putney. This trip will include service and safari in Tanzania. fact that I can snowboard in the summer hands on community service and a safari. bodia and Thailand for three weeks. washing fi re trucks and ambulances, on a glacier is pretty sweet,” she said. During the fi rst three weeks, Shiras While in Cambodia, Pickering plans to and cleaning and staffi ng the snowball The camp, located in Government will help the local people of Miangarini, work in an orphanage teaching English and stand, a fundraiser for the fi re house. Camp, Oregon, is known for its proxim- a small Tanzanian village, and live with art to children. In addition, her trip includes However, when Bass is on call he will ity to the famous glacier Mt. Hood. At them to experience their culture. In the the opportunity to help locals make neces- be responsible for providing assistance the glacier, snow conditions remain us- last week, she plans to travel through a sary repairs to deteriorating buildings. to patients. “If the patient is in critical able year round making the mountain one jungle to see Africa’s unique wildlife. In Thailand, she will work on an el- condition it means keeping the patient of the only locations in the United States “I think this is a great once in a lifetime ephant conservation. Pickering will se- alive and transporting them to the hos- available to winter athletes in the summer. opportunity to actually get to work with lect an elephant and help its trainer. pital as quickly as possible,” he said. Every day, campers divide into groups and local Tanzanians and help them improve With the trainer, she will swim with the Although the job is very serious, it will ride the ski runs or take boarding lessons. their village,” she said. Shiras’ trip to Ke- elephant and ride it around the facility. also be rewarding and fun. “I am pretty ex- cited about the free snowballs,” Bass said. While traditions and rituals gener- nya last spring also infl uenced her decision Working vacation ally dominate camp experiences, May- to return to Africa. After the program ends, Bass is not the only one who has se- ers is happy that her summer program Shiras will travel to Maine to visit family. Despite these amazing summer plans, cured a summer job. Alec Ring ’11 will is atypical. “We don’t stay in bunks or Like Shiras, Judith Pickering ’13 will for some, vacations will not include leisure work and co-manage a hot dog stand cabins and we don’t sing songs or eat do hands on community service in Cam- time. Eric Bass ’11 will attend 140 hours with Casey Goldman ‘11. They will sell of training and work eight hours, fi ve days a variety of items, such as soda, chips, a week, to become an Emergency Medi- candy and cookies during baseball cal Technician (EMT) by the end of July. games, lacrosse tournaments and other The process of becoming an EMT is long sporting events, and also set up shop on and strenuous. First, Bass applied for a po- Brooks Robinson Drive in Pikesville. sition at the Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Similar to Bass’s experience, the pro- Company. Then, he had an interview and cess of acquiring a hot dog stand is long; fi lled out copious amounts of paperwork. not only did Ring have to fi nd a cart, he Once he fi nished the application had to take it for inspection by the sani- process, he attended a company meet- tation commission and ensure it could ing where he was offi cially voted in. boil water to properly cook a hotdog. Finally, he took a drug test and fi lled Ring and Goldman wanted to own out more paperwork. Currently Bass a business for many reasons, the fi rst is attending weekly department meet- of which was to be their own bosses. ings to familiarize himself with job. “Owning your own business is an awe- The EMT job interested Bass be- some thing to do; you get to set your cause he wants to pursue a medi- own hours and you know that you’re go- cally oriented career in the future. ing to make some money,” Ring said. This job is a great opportunity to dis- Our student body will take part in a va- cover if he can handle the profession. riety of interesting and worthwhile experi- Bass will engage in many activi- ences this summer. These are just a few of photo courtesy E. Kuntz ‘13 ties around the fi re house. Since it’s in the hundreds of summer plans. Before the Elizabeth Kuntz ‘13, sixth from left, looks forward every summer to spending a suburban area, emergency calls are end of the school year, ask someone in class time with friends at an eight-week sleep-away camp in Maine. This will be her less frequent than in urban areas. When how they plan to spend their three month last summer at Camp Mataponi. he is not on call, Bass is responsible for vacation; the answer may be surprising. The Postscript | June 2, 2010 11 Reviews Fresh-soph production does justice to Our Town by David Agronin ‘13 In the town of Grover’s Cor- showing that as people grow, fall ver’s Corner newspaper, gave a play is that life is precious, ners, life goes on as the realities in love, and die, the world con- shining performance, and pro- and very few “saints and of youth, love, and death are por- tinues; the milkman still arrives vided comic relief as a stark poets” fully appreciate it. Small town life in early trayed through the three acts of each day, and the trains still run. contrast to Our Town’s dead Taking this to heart, I twentieth century America the play, and explained by the om- The cast manages to express boy scouts and MIT graduates. know I spent my precious has seldom captured my inter- niscient narrator (Eli Block ‘12). the deep, dark, and harsh themes The point of Wilder’s time well at Our Town. est, but Our Town, Thornton While acts one and two deal of the fi nal act while not making Wilder’s nearly set-less master- with the more cheerful areas of the play a complete downer. Block piece, brings new meaning to the play’s major aspects (youth gave a fantastic performance and previously under-thought ele- and love, respectively), the fi - was truly comfortable as the ments of both theater and life. nal act, centered around the Stage Manager. He explored the Famous for its complete ab- death of Emily Webb (Ellie boundaries of the audience and sence of a fourth wall (there are Kahn ‘12), teaches a sad les- the world of Grover’s Corners. even scripted audience mem- son: few realize life’s true value. Kahn as Emily Webb and bers), Our Town sets itself apart At the time he was writing Noah Sakin ’12 as George Gibbs from other plays of its era. Spir- Our Town, Wilder was disgusted impressed with the authenticity ited performances by the cast with the state of theater at the of their relationship and skill- convey a “’splosion” of emotion time. He intended for his play to fully demonstrated vulnerabil- that climaxes in the third act, have a minimal set, so as to better ity, attraction, and friendship. photo courtesy Shannon Bishop while still managing to keep the showcase the acting. Another ma- Charles Webb (Grant Cun- Eli Block ‘12 plays the Stage Manager in Thornton Wilder’s Our fi rst two acts of the play light. jor theme is the passage of time, ningham ‘13), editor of the Gro- Town, the Freshman-Sophmore spring play. Student-directed play closes 2010 theater season ketchup-spattered face and Schneider- I like the idea of people breaking down and man with pigtails, won sympathy from I’m the only one who can help them get the audience, and Brant’s erratic be- on the road again. It would be like being a havior well portrayed the American magician. Just open up the hood and cast woman. The ensemble was convincing. your magic spell,” Emma said after shar- Curse of the Starving Class is profound ing her dream of becoming a mechanic. to a level that rarely surfaces in most pro- It seems as though everyone has ductions. Part of this is the symbolism that dreams in this play, but none seem quite appears throughout the show. The open- as clear as Emma’s. Brant and Wig- ing and closing of the fridge symbolized gins break down too, and lie down the coming and going of the mother and on the wood table for a little while. father, and the lack of food inside sug- Despite the drabness, there was plenty gested the emptiness of the home itself. of comic relief. Ellis, the owner of the The family’s pet lamb symbolized “Alibi Club,” comically delivered his helplessness and vulnerability. This in- lines with a near-perfect southern ac- tensity is also due to a constant feel- cent, while managing to remain genuine. ing of anxiety throughout the show. Schneiderman was also a laugh. We feel tense when the father is at “He’s a total meatball,” she says re- home and the same way when he isn’t. ferring to Taylor. The peppy country photo by E. Kahn ‘12 After every line, we also won- tune in between acts was a nice touch. Taylor, played by senior Forrest Carroll, yells at a live chicken in the student der who will stay and who will leave. The point of the play was not to send directed play Curse of the Starving Class. There is a strong sense of urgency, audience members into hibernation by by Ellie Kahn ‘12 progress.” American spirit was most defi - which Carroll demonstrated well as he diminishing the American spirit, but to What looks like the wreckage of a nitely stifl ed. The play introduced themes went after the Tate family’s money. spark feeling inside of us. Curse of the natural disaster and the remnants of a of absence, struggle, and worthlessness. The play was gritty. Characters broke Starving Class reminds us that some- petting zoo, is actually the broken home The Tate family, according to ado- down; so did cars. “I like cars. I like travel. times we all need a good, hard table. of Ella, Wesley and Emma Tate in Sam lescent Emma Tate (Julia Schneiderman Shepard’s play, Curse of the Starving ’11), is part of the starving class. Weston, Class (directed by Ben Redgrave ’10). the hopelessly drunk father (Max Wig- Burlap sacks blanket the fl oor along gins ’10) can offer no more than a bag with misplaced slabs of wood and a caged of artichokes to his deteriorating family, chicken surveying the scene. Cans and bot- while his wife Ella (Ariella Brant ’11) tles hide the surface of the un-Martha Stew- talks of potential through her desperation. art kitchen counter. Lights begin to illumi- Emma and her brother Wesley (Josh nate the room and we immediately sense Sacks ’10) who is “always in the fridge,” the fragmentation of the family’s lifestyle. must come of age despite their home be- The original production, fi rst staged in ing torn apart around them. Ella searches London in 1977 was what Douglas Watt for her “ticket out” which she sees in her of the New York Daily News called, “a bit- lawyer friend Taylor (Forrest Carroll ’10). ter farce, a desolate tragicomedy variation The family is repeatedly cursed, although on a favorite theme of the author’s, the no one ever comes to terms with how. stifl ing of the American spirit by unseen, Under the direction of Redgrave, photo by E. Khan unknown forces gobbling up the land the actors captured the rawness of such Julia Schneiderman, ‘11 plays 12-year-old Emma Tate, under the direction of and the soul of its people in the name of bleak circumstances. Sacks, with a senior Ben Redgrave. 12 reviews The Postscript | June 2, 2010 Neighborhood café serves authentic Israeli food

and bar stools lining the walls. symphony, around the corner mend a trip to Shapiro’s Café. Stacks of menus sit by the register. from the Lyric opera house, a There is a lot of variety on Specialties at the café are the short walk from the Charles the menu, and even the picki- warm shwarma tucked in a but- Movie Theater, and a few est of eaters (I dined with one tery pita ($5.99) and deli sand- blocks from Bolton Hill. I sug- while I was there) can agree wiches like corned beef and gest seeing a matinee and then that the food did not disappoint. brisket served on traditional rye. heading to Shapiro’s for a bite. Go with friends, spread the There is a great variety to Shapiro’s food is fresh, the word, and allow Shapiro’s Café the menu and one even has atmosphere is friendly, and the to give back to the community. the freedom to create one’s owner has worked to culture Not every dream survives, but own sandwich. Even the usu- the café. He features the work this one did and added a much als such as tuna and chicken of a different local artist every needed spice to the neighborhood. salad sandwiches impress. month and hosts an opening Shapiro’s Cafe is located at 7 West Being a vegetarian at Shapiro’s with music and Israeli cuisine. Preston Street. Ph: (443) 220- is not diffi cult at all. In fact, it’s a Whether you live in the city 0050. Hours are 8-8 weekdays. fantastic experience. The falafel or not, I would highly recom- otherwise known as the “near- perfect balled up, fried chickpea by Ellie Kahn ‘12 How Shapiro’s started is un- mash” at the restaurant is crisp common. While most adults buy and full of fl avor. Its saltiness Other than a functioning sub- a car or a new George Foreman goes well with fresh vegetables way system and a winning sea- grill for a midlife crisis, Park and a tahini-based sauce, result- son for the Orioles, what Balti- parent David Shapiro, (full dis- ing in the perfect lunch ($4.99). more has needed most over the closure; I’m best friends with the If you’re not one for Israeli years is the perfect lunch spot. owner’s daughter, Leah Shapiro cuisine, I’d highly recommend With so many people work- ‘12), decided to pursue his love an action-packed salad such ing downtown, the demand has of food and interest in the com- as one composed of cranber- risen for inexpensive, quality munity. What better way to do ries, goat cheese, dark greens, food. Shapiro’s Café recently that then by opening a café ap- and sweet raspberry vinai- opened on Preston Street from pealing to all ages in a prime grette. And don’t forget to or- 8am – 8pm on weekdays, and location for city life? Shapiro’s der the sweet potato fries and fi ts exactly the profi le of the café has proven to be a rare exam- pick up some extra napkins. the city has been waiting for. ple of a life dream achieved. Shapiro’s also offers an or- The new café offers au- What I loved immediately ganic juice bar, Zeke’s local cof- thentic Israeli cuisine (a rarity upon arriving was the intimate- fee, and the kind of baked goods photos by R. Shapiro ‘10 in Baltimore) in an incredibly ness of the café. Downstairs, one that look too good to pass up. warm atmosphere, and the food can see into the action-packed Shapiro’s Café is well situ- Shapiro’s Cafe on Preston Street is now open for lunch and din- ner, serving a variety of international cuisines. tastes exactly the way it should. kitchen among the brick walls ated. It is east of the Meyerhoff Whimsical all-school show makes time by Maddy Riorda ‘13

Park School has displayed many ex- hibits this year throughout the Arts Center and in the Richman Gallery, all open to the entire school and featuring all grades. “Time Party,” which ran from April 15 to May 21, was an all-school show featuring Everything worked well, especially the time as the main theme. The pieces includ- colorful tape used as circuit wires and ed Middle School collages and art models lights and the paper bugs that fl y them. in the hallways, the time machine made The story boxes were my favorite by Christine Tillman’s drawing class, the pieces; I especially admired the one that Lower School’s circus in the gallery, and had bats hanging from a cave, and an- story boxes from the illustration class. other with a cigarette being tossed from The theme of time can be found in a a man’s hand to a tree, lighting it on fi re. few of the Middle School collages and The detail was very beautiful. For ex- the drawing class’s time machine, but ample, a forest being destroyed and the the emphasis is lacking elsewhere. Even photos by A. Kelmenson ‘11 inside of a squirrel’s underground hole. though the all school show may not have This life-sized time machine made by Christine Tillman’s drawing class takes Everyone did a fantastic job with their fi t together perfectly, it turned out great. center stage in the all-school art show “Time Party.” Max Strome ‘16 created work and they produced a great fi nal prod- When I walked past the gallery, I no- “Running Out of Time,” top right. uct; it was interesting enough to make me ticed a wooden block right away, and I ceiling, elephants, food stands, clowns, The circus is whimsical and full of magic. stop and look at every individual art proj- was immediately fascinated. While enter- and jugglers everywhere. Every paper The time machine was presented very ect. We should thank all of the art teach- ing, I saw a tight rope walker balancing person was made by the Lower School nicely, with light bulbs connected to fi re ers at Park for a great show and all the on a string, trapeze artists falling from the and put on display on their own accord. alarms, and screws holding up walls. students for such a wonderful outcome. Reviews 13 The Postscript | June 2, 2010 iPad: “revolutionary” or “blown-up iPhone?” by Jeremy Cohen ‘12 load your required book for English TV shows there’s a Netfl ix application sports, there’s an app for streaming base- class from the iBook or Kindle store which lets you subscribe to Netfl ix and ball games live and one for ESPN. There’s and read it on your iPad, saving paper. download movies directly to your iPad. also a scrabble app, so you can play with hen Apple released the iPad in If it’s over 100 years old and consid- The machine also has a myriad of games friends as if the iPad were a game board. WMarch, reviewers in the world ered a classic, you can probably get it and other third party applications, many of Despite many advantages, the iPad of technology hailed it as the future of for free. Also, reading an eBook on the which take advantage of the iPad’s ability still has faults. The biggest is the cost, computing. Others called it an over- iPad is much easier than on a Kindle be- to detect changes in its orientation, which $499 for one with Wifi , the least expen- sized, overpriced iPhone. Still, others cause it has a bigger and brighter screen. a regular laptop lacks. If you’re into sive version. With Wifi , you can use made feminine product jokes, playing A word processor called Pages, an Internet only if there’s a wireless net- off the machine’s title. I’ll admit it’s application costing $10, is also avail- work nearby. If you want Internet ev- hard to resist making fun of a company able on to the iPad. Typing on an iPad erywhere, you would have to purchase who takes the iPod touch, enlarges it, and is hard at fi rst, but it gets easier. Apple the 3G version for $629. You could buy calls it revolutionary, but if you’re con- does sell an attachable keyboard (al- two cheap computers for less than that. sidering buying an iPad, you probably beit for a whopping $70), but I still Another disadvantage is the lack of a want to know how you’ll end up using it. wouldn’t write my term paper on one. camera, making picture taking and video When you wake up, you can read a The iPad also can’t connect to a printer, chatting impossible. Also, Apple declared newspaper on your iPad. Many news- so you would have to email documents a crusade against Adobe Flash, one of the papers, including the New York Times to a real computer, then print from there. main media formats online, and refused and the Washington Post, offer apps that Viewing pictures and movies is also to support it on the iPad. This renders allow you to read articles right off the a great experience on the iPad. The iP- some websites completely unavailable. iPad’s colored screen, which makes the hoto app lets you make a slideshow of If you want the portability of the iPad reading experience seem as if you were your pictures, so you can turn your iPad but with a real computer, get a Netbook; it’s holding an actual newspaper. While into a digital picture frame. The video a lot cheaper. If you only need something driving in the morning, you can lis- player app is even more incredible. The to check email, browse the Internet, lis- ten to music from the iPod application. iPad’s screen is suffi ciently big enough to ten to music, read newspapers and books, The iPad is also a great tool to have watch full movies or TV shows. If you watch movies, and type, look no further photo courtesy cdn.erictric.com in school. You can purchase and down- don’t want to continue to buy movies and than the iPad. It’s more than a tampon. Iron Man 2 proves a thrilling sequel for viewers

by Ben Sottak ‘11 Man franchise has all of the el- (Gwyneth Paltrow) and best one deliciously sadistic team. ements that made its 2008 pre- bud, Rhodey (Don Cheadle) And let’s not forget the glue decessor a hit. There are whiz- try their best to save him from that holds the entire franchise bang special effects, snappy the path of self destruction, together: Robert Downey Jr. ony Stark fi rst appears dialogue and best of all, Robert but he has bigger problems. He brings all of his charisma Tin Iron Man 2 at a weap- Downey Jr. returning as the bil- A psychotic Russian scien- and charm to the role of Tony ons expo, greeted by a sea of lionaire superhero, Tony Stark, tist named Ivan Vanko (Mickey Stark. He plays up the comedy, screaming fans. Fireworks ex- otherwise known as Iron Man. Rourke) blames Stark for his but manages to fi nd the pain be- plode and cheerleaders dance Stark has revealed his weap- father’s death and is out for re- neath Stark’s arrogant persona. as AC/DC’s “Shoot to Thrill” on technology to the world and venge. Vanko sides with rival Whenever Iron Man 2 dips pulses in the background. With now everyone wants a piece. weapons manufacturer, Jus- into low gear, Downey Jr. gives the slightest smirk, Stark ex- With his new celebrity sta- tin Hammer (Sam Rockwell) the movie the jump-start it claims, “It’s good to be back.” tus, Stark’s ego has only in- and the two begin constructing needs to avoid the dreaded se- For about 80 percent of Iron creased and it has begun to an army of robotic super sol- quel curse. That feat alone re- Man 2, I couldn’t agree more. alienate the people around him. diers. Their goal is to “Make quires some kind of superpower. The latest entry in the Iron Stark’s assistant, Pepper Iron Man look like an antique.” Favreau proved his talent photo courtesy shockya.com The acting in the fi lm was as an action director in the fi rst enthralling. Each actor brings Iron Man and he delivers once not when it’s being advertised something unique to the table in again. The action scenes here are right in the middle of an Iron Iron Man 2. Paltrow and Cheadle a blast, especially the electrify- Man movie. The S.H.I.E.L.D make the most of the screen-time ing opening fi ght at the Monaco storyline just feels crow barred they’re given. Their dialogue is Grand Prix. But from that point in, fi lling the screen with enough fast paced, witty and laced with on things start to slow down. sub-plots and extra characters double meaning. But these two Favreau pushes Stark’s story to give the viewers whiplash. don’t hold a candle to the vil- line aside to make room for Nick But don’t let Iron Man 2’s lains. Rourke gives a tour de Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and his messy middle put you off. force performance as Ivan Vanko S.H.I.E.L.D agents, who want Favreau quickly corrects his mis- or Whiplash. Brandishing two Iron Man for a secret project. take by delivering a truly explo- electric whips and a ridiculous Scarlett Johansson shows up sive ending. The last 30 minutes Russian accent, Rourke turns this to look drop-dead gorgeous and of Iron Man 2 are kicked into generic villain into something does pretty much nothing else as fi fth gear with a massive action memorable. As Justin Hammer, the movie turns into a set-up for sequence. Watching Iron Man photo courtesy panelwars.fi les.wordpress.com Rockwell fi nds the perfect blend the upcoming Avengers fi lm. I’m and his sidekick, War Machine Villanous lead Ivan Vanko, played by Mickey Rourke, enters of sleaze and nerdiness. These looking forward to The Aveng- open up a can of whoop-ass on an ready for combat in Iron Man 2. two would-be bad guys make ers as much as the next geek, but army of robots is total geek bliss. 14 Sports The Postscript | June 2, 2010

Girls’ Lacrosse wins Boys’ Baseball beats AACS 3-2; “B” Championship pitching, defense carry the day

Continued from page 1 Sibel, and Rachel Hettleman Continued from page 1 course of the game, Park left move. In the bottom of the sec- each played very well. Finally, eight runners in scoring position, ond, right fi elder Nate Kaufman continued to play hard, and by the the defense, led by Julia Meyer- “Not many people can say that and did not capitalize the three ’10 hit a groundball past Eagles fi nal minutes, the championship hoff ’10 was strong, and goalie they ended their high school sports times the bases were loaded. shortstop Thomas Williams ’11; was well within Park’s grasp. Aiden Piper ended her season on careers on a high note, and I’m “We left 11 on base--I am re- the hit brought home Kyle Long The fi nal score was 15-9, though a high note, notching eight saves. very relieved to have done that.” sponsible for nine of those--but I ‘10. The Eagles would eventually the score didn’t entirely refl ect the Another key to Park’s suc- For the Bruins, the game’s got the clutch hit in the fourth and claim a 2-1 lead by scoring twice extent to which the Bruins domi- cess were the 16 draws won conclusion was characteristic of that’s all we needed. After that, in the top of the fourth inning. nated the Quakers. “We came by the Bruins, compared to the the team’s performance through- Ben took us home,” said Ring. Despite the opposing team’s out strong from the beginning, mere nine won by Friends. Goe- out the day. Brewster, who At the end of the game, lead, Park made one final of- and played very well throughout let took most of the draws for pitched well over the course of Park out batted AACS 14-3. fensive push. In the bottom of the whole game,” said Tarver. Park and was able to win most the season, struck out 16 bat- If the Eagles had managed to the fi fth, the Bruins notched four Many players contributed to of them. In general, Park had ters, including three consecutive win the game, it would have consecutive hits, resulting in two the win. Seniors played a huge better control of the ball than batters at end the game. “Ben been disappointing considering runs. Although the bases were role; Tarver finished with two Friends throughout the game; was incredible,” said sophomore Park’s superiority at batting. left loaded, the two runs proved goals and one assist, Goelet this proved crucial in regulat- third baseman Max Berner. “He Although players were insurmountable for, AACS, finished with three goals, and ing the tempo of goals scored. probably had one of the best happy about the result of the which found itself stifled by Captain Lucie Weinberg scored Throughout the season, games – really one of the best game, they did acknowledge Brewster’s hard, accurate pitch- two goals. Juniors also made a Park’s motto was “invictus,” seasons – that I’ve ever seen that their offensive performance ing, and Park’s rock-solid fi elding. difference. Ashley Hohman fi n- which, in Latin, means uncon- a high school pitcher have.” was poor. “Obviously, it’s nice For the Bruins’ 2010 Boys’ ished the game with two goals and quered. Up until the season’s Park’s defense was instru- to win,” Hettleman reflected, Varsity Baseball Team, the season an impressive four assists, and very last whistle blew, Park mental in winning because the “but it’s inexcusable in base- was a demonstration of stellar de- Autumn Cohen and Lauren Sibel lived up to that motto. Though team only scored three runs. Of- ball to score three runs on 14 fense and consistent play. For the finished with two goals each. they hit a couple speed-bumps fensively, the Bruins batted well, hits. It made the game much school, it was the end of a four- Freshmen played important on their way to the Confer- ending the game with 14 hits. closer than it should have been.” year draught of Boys’ Athletics roles. Baker scored two goals, ence Title, the Bruins proved Still, the team proved unable to After a scoreless fi rst inning, titles. In both capacities, it will and Rebecca Kolodner, Hannah themselves to be unconquered. turn its hits into runs. Over the the Bruins made the game’s fi rst surely be remembered as a success. Jonathan Hettleman ‘10: four years of varsity sports

By Jake Abrams ‘ 12 classmen who were expected to play major roles. Most importantly, they had It was the fi rst game of the season. It seven incredibly talented seniors. After was a beautiful spring day; there was a the departure of last year’s seniors, the large crowd; it was a perfect afternoon only position left unfilled when off- for baseball. One ball, no strikes, and the season workouts began was catcher. bases were loaded. The game was wind- But Hettleman, worried about the poten- ing down into its fi nal innings. Jonathan tially season-destroying situation, gladly Hettleman ’10 saw his pitch. High and and willingly stepped behind the plate. right down the middle, it dared him to Despite knowing that he would be playing swing. He launched the ball to deep left- a different position in college, he was will- center, and the outfi elder tracked it back to ing to do whatever was necessary to help the wall. The Park bench rose to their feet, his team. “I just knew we needed some- and the ball sailed over the orange fence. one to play there, and I had played there “I just went into the at bat hoping to before,” Hettleman said. “When [Coach] get some RBI’s and to put our team in the George Cooper asked me about the spot, best position to win,” Hettleman remem- I was more than happy to play there.” bers. As he rounded third and headed Hettleman was the undisputed leader into the frenzy awaiting him at home of this year’s baseball team, with both his plate, the whole team could feel that it voice and his play. He headed discussions was the beginning of something special. before games and also led the team with It’s Jonathan Hettleman’s final a batting average of over .500. Hettle- season as a Park School athlete. He man had leadership experience before has played 12 varsity seasons, been a the season, though, having already been captain of four teams, and is already a three-time varsity-sport captain. “The photo by A. Kelmenson ‘11 looking forward to four more years of other seasons have helped,” Hettleman Jonathan Hettleman warms up in a playoff game against Annapolis Area Christian baseball at Johns Hopkins University. said, “but every team is different in the School May 17. “Hopkins is a place where I’ll way it works. Teams and coaches are dif- ity of having played on 11 varsity teams, it did. Park would plow through the play- be able to get the education I want, ferent; my role as captain is different. To none of which had won the championship. offs and bring home a conference title. and be able to play the kind of com- an extent, the previous times have helped, As the Bruins’ wins piled up, and the sun “I’ve been a part of tons of crushing de- petitive baseball I enjoy,” he said. but every team needs something differ- began to set on Hettleman’s career, he feats in the late rounds of the playoffs, and Coming into this season, the base- ent from me and I have to adjust to that.” became more and more optimistic that it’s nice to fi nally be on the winning side ball team was optimistic. They only Heading into the baseball season, his last varsity season would produce his of that,” Hettleman said. “I can’t imagine had one junior and a group of under- Hettleman was faced with the somber real- fi rst Park championship. Lo and behold, a better way to have ended my career.” Sports 15 The Postscript | June 2, 2010 Seniors’ departure leaves sports teams struggling Lucie Weinberg, for example, has played Still, Boys’ Varsity Soccer and La- a total of 12 varsity seasons, meaning crosse coach Lucky Mallonee isn’t a varsity sport every season during her concerned about the future of his programs. high school career. Jonathan Hettleman “At a small school like Park, it is very and Adrienne Tarver were also 12 season cyclic,” he said. “You have good cycles varsity athletes. Other members of the and bad cycles. Initially we may struggle, class, including Nick Ryugo and Andrew but down the road we’ll be all right.” Duberg have played eight varsity seasons. Although Mallonee believes that the But the athletic success of the graduating athletic department will suffer in the short class wasn’t only refl ected by individual term as a result of the class’s departure, accomplishments. It was also about the he believes that the class wasn’t one of depth and talent of the grade as a whole. the most talented he’s coached. Whereas The class of 2010 put over 10 players on prior talented classes were constantly multiple varsity teams. It’s unusual for a replaced by classes that were almost as photo by E. Gross ‘11 Park class to contribute more than 10 ath- talented, the Class of 2010 will leave Senior Adrienne Tarver runs by a Friends School Quaker during the Girls’ letes to any single team. This graduating lots of open spots on varsity teams and, Lacrosse championship game May 15 at Gerstell Academy. class has done it every season of every year. in turn, lots of open spots on JV teams. By Drew Goldfarb ‘12 to grapple with the departure of al- Moving forward, half of the Boys’ The class of 2010 should be remem- most all of its current varsity athletes. Varsity Baseball team is graduating. The bered, from an athletic standpoint, as As spring turns to summer and Since 2006, the Class of 2010 has Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse team will lose its a grade that was talented across the school comes to a close, Park must made signifi cant contributions to Park’s entire starting defense, as well as fi ve of board and which consistantly put Park say goodbye to one of its most athleti- athletic programs. As freshmen, many their six starting midfi elders. Of the 12 teams near the top of the standings. cally successful classes in recent memory. students in the Class of 2010 played on players on this year’s Boys’ Varsity Bas- Regardless of how their exit af- Now, after the athletic department takes the varsity level. Generally, students ketball team, only two will return. The fects Park’s programs in the future, time to commemorate the accomplish- don’t have the opportunity to play on Girls’ Varsity teams won’t be hit quite as our school will certainly remain grate- ments of the graduating class, it’s forced the varsity level until junior year, but hard, but the effects will still be noticeable. ful for their efforts and contributions. Lack of intramural activities limits athletic credit choices

By Jake Max ‘12 cause there’s less pressure to When asked if he believed perform well. There’s just a there should be more intramural In order to graduate from really nice atmosphere during opportunities for Park students, Park, every student is required to intramural sports meetings.” Huntsman said, “It would be earn at least six athletic credits. Frisbee’s faculty leader, Elliott really nice if there were more op- Athletes receive one and a half Huntsman, is a big proponent of portunities for people who don’t credits for playing on a team sport photo by R. Ringler ‘11 intramural athletics. “In addi- identify as athletes to exercise.” and one credit for participating in Junior Joel Naiman tosses a a frisbee down fi eld. Ultimate Fris- tion to the fact that Ultimate He continued, “It’s a shame intramural sports, taking physical bee is one of the school’s only intramural activities. Frisbee is awesome, intramural that something as basic and im- experience of playing a varsity education classes, or managing a doesn’t get much better than a sports are really necessary for portant as exercise has to be sport is unique and worthwhile, team. Unfortunately, opportuni- good pickup basketball game or a people that don’t have the time identifi ed with the oppressive ste- however, there is no excuse for ties for credits outside of team couple hours of touch football. So to get exercise,” Huntsman said. reotypical culture of team sports.” Park’s apparent lack of intramu- sports are few and far between. why is it that the sports we value “I’d say we get a mix of people. In intramural athletics, there is ral opportunities. After all, as One of the only intramural the most are the ones in which Many are serious about athlet- no pressure to work for playing it says in the Webster’s diction- sports offered is Ultimate Frisbee, we are fighting for a trophy? ics, but others don’t identify time or to win a championship. ary, a sport is “a diversion, a which meets twice a week, for one Perhaps 10 hours a week of prac- themselves as athletes. It’s often Sports in their purest form are pastime.” Somehow that defi ni- hour at a time, during the fall and tice and games is not really the those people that make the most those in which people play be- tion doesn’t seem to match up spring seasons. Frisbee is rela- best way to experience athletics. progress throughout the year.” cause they enjoy playing. It with what we call sports today. tively popular and draws a decent There is no doubt that the crowd on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00. A successfull baseball season: first person account Ultimate Frisbee gives stu- dents the opportunity to earn By Max Berner ‘12 AACS led many to think our 6-0 streak was marched quietly through the playoffs, beat- their athletic credits in an en- nothing but a fl uke. From that moment, it ing both Mount Carmel, and AACS (both vironment that values the love From the beginning of practices in mid- became our mission to show that the torrid losses in the regular season), and mak- of the game rather than simply March, to the Championship game in late-May, pace to our start was no accident. After the ing our way to the championship game. talent and success. Additionally, the baseball team for the Park School Bruins loss of our fi rst baseman, Alec Ring, in a As we had done all season, we went into Ultimate Frisbee is more popular expected nothing less than greatness. We’d game against Baltimore Lutheran, we were the game with confi dence, and proceeded to than any single team sport. An worked with desire, and focus since the left with an infi eld consisting of three sopho- beat AACS 3-2, outhitting them 14 to 3. We average of 35 people go to each preseason practices in the Blaustein. Our mores, and our goal became more diffi cult. became the fi rst Park baseball team to win meeting, and the sport has seen goal as a team was to make the playoffs. As We were still confident, however, and a championship in 13 years. At the end of attendance of up to 50 students. individuals, our goal was not only to grow as with a quiet swagger, we fi nished the regu- the long but rewarding season, we were left Jordan Williams ‘12, a reg- players, but also as teammates and as people. lar season with a record of 11-3, giving us with more than a championship season: for ular Frisbee participant, also As the season progressed, we climbed the number one seed in the playoffs. Due the rest of our lives we will have the ability feels strongly about the topic: from 1-0 to 6-0, and we established our- to limited coverage of our success, though, to recall the memories of our teammates, “Intramural sports are actually selves as the team to beat in the MIAA we were still considered the underdog. We coaches, fun, and friendships that grew more connected as a team be- B-Conference. However, our fi rst loss to disregarded all assumptions, however, and so intensely during our season of success. The Postscript | June 2, 2010 Nonprofi t Org. 16 U.S. Postage Paid Permit #1262 Sports Baltimore, MD

Season Wrap-Ups: Boys’ Lacrosse and Tennis Sports to the Max (and Stern) Boys’ Lacrosse the team’s fi nal game, a blow- men and rising freshman will a slower start than we would’ve out loss at the hands of a John have to play a big role on the liked,” said Josh Potash’11. By Jake Max ’12 and Daniel Stern ’12 “We came out fl at [against Carroll team with whom they defense and the midfield if Though the tennis players We’ll admit it up front: we’re not Gail John Carroll in the semi-fi nals] had split their regular-season the team is to have any play- entered the season with high Collins. Not even Rick Reilly. We’re not and played selfishly. That’s series. Offensively, the Bruins off or championship success. expectations and aspirations, geniuses, not professionally trained writ- a recipe for disaster, and it were occasionally high-octane, One strong point should be a tough start to their sched- ers with Master’s Degrees in journalism. definitely created a disas- but generally struggled to pos- on attack, where high-octane ule hindered their ability to But we are opinionated. As you’ve seen ter.” said Brandon Keiser ‘11 sess the ball for significant scorers Brandon Keiser ’11, succeed in the challenging on the preceding pages, we’ve created a The Boys’ Lacrosse players periods of time. The team was Emmett Friedman ’11, and MIAA A Conference. After juiced-up Postscript Sports Section that were incredibly streaky and strong defensively but was Nick Halle ’12, are all return- a while, the team was able to has player profi les, matchup previews, box inconsistent over the course limited, for most of the sea- ing. Additionally, goalie Ham adapt to its tough competi- scores, and sports commentaries. That’s of the season. They started son, due to an injury to Senior Sonnenfeld ’12 will return tion, and fi nish its season on right. Instead of long, mundane articles their in-conference schedule Captain Arthur Sonnenfeld. and look to anchor a young a positive note. Still, the poor fi lled with superfl uous information and with four consecutive close Almost immediately upon Son- defense. It appears likely that run at the beginning of the false optimism, our section has articles you losses, each of which could nenfeld’s return, Nick Ryugo 2011 will be an arduous re- campaign made it impossible might actually read. Gone are the days have been a win had the cards ’10 was lost to injury for the building process, though the for Park to make the playoffs, of erroneous praise and articles blandly fallen differently. After that, remainder of the season. For team will have many oppor- which would have been ideal. tailored to specifi c teams. Welcome to the team rolled off fi ve straight a team laden with senior tal- tunities to surprise opponents. While the team loses stand- an era of sports articles with purpose. wins; they were starting to play ent, it was a disappointment to out Senior David Spivey for Boys’ Tennis Welcome to a regime that features a staff cohesive, possession-based have come up with anything 2011, almost all key play- of writers who pursue interesting top- lacrosse. But just as soon as short of a conference title. “We really came together as ers are returning, including ics, and a pair of editors that value the the Bruins hit their stride, they Next year, the Bruins return a team after the fi rst few match- Alex Conn, one of the team’s time you spend reading our new section. lost to an arguably less talented only three of their ten start- es. It was the rough start that best players. .Despite the loss In our column, “Sports to the Max (and opponent (Annapolis Area ers. They graduate their entire killed us,” said Alex Conn ‘11. of Spivey, the Bruins should Stern),” we’ll dole out monthly editorial Christian School). The up-and- starting defense, as well as fi ve “The beginning of our be an improved squad next wisdom for you to mull over. As a taste of down roller-coaster of a season of their six active midfi elders. schedule was loaded with lots season; there will certainly what’s to come, we’ll touch briefl y on our continued all the way through Next year, current underclass- of tough teams so we got off to be renewed playoff goals. concern about the block schedule confl ict- ing with the interests of student-athletes. As many have realized, athletes gener- Girls’ Softball misses out on Championship ally miss part of the same two or three By Michael Ginsburg ‘12 classes because of athletic early dismissal. Athletic schedules contribute to the problem, but the block schedule is also In the top of the fi rst inning, the leadoff to blame. School teams generally play batter for the underdog Bryn Mawr Mawr- games every other day, mainly to avoid tians slapped a single up the middle, right burning out athletes. Meanwhile, the same past the glove of Park shortstop Kalyx block occurs last period on Tuesday and Solomon ‘11. The runner would go on to Thursday, and a different block occurs last score, giving the Mawrtians a quick 1-0 lead period on both Wednesday and Friday. The in the IAAM “C” Conference Girls’ Soft- combination of these two scheduling deci- ball Championship. The hit was the fi rst of sions causes athletes to miss part of two many for the Mawrtians. For the Bruins, consecutive meetings of the same class. it was the beginning of a long afternoon. Due to the fact that team schedules are Park immediately struck back, post- dependent on our own interests and the in- ing three runs in the bottom half of the terests of others (the MIAA, rival schools, fi rst inning. Then, in the second inning, photo courtesy S. Cohen ‘13 etc.), teams’ schedules are not likely to be pitcher Chelsea Burwasser ‘11 posted a Junior Chelsea Burwasser throws a pitch in the team’s championship game specially adapted to fi t our school. Luckily, scoreless, three up, three down inning. against Bryn Mawr May 16. an easy fi x to the solution exists. If Park That’s when things took a turn for the were to switch the Thursday ABC day with worse. In the third, Bryn Mawr scored two because of all the pressure we were under. though, played too deep. Hits regularly the Wednesday ABC day, and the Thursday more runs to tie the game. In the fourth, The expectations were high because we dropped into play, fi elders helplessly scur- DEF day with the Wednesday DEF day, the the Mawrtians scored four more. Upon won the championship last year and they rying after every ball. Bryn Mawr, on problem would be solved. Simply put, the gaining the lead, the Mawrtians never also got a big lead on us early in the game.” the other hand, had no such problems, block order would no longer be a detriment looked back; the final score was 13-5. On that particular Sunday afternoon, and fielded well throughout the game. to athletes. Instead of missing noticeable, After allowing three runs in the the Bruins were both outplayed and out- When asked whether the season was concentrated amounts of the same few first, Mawrtians’ pitcher Olivia Bro- coached. Throughout the season, the team a success, outfielder Drew Tildon ‘11 blocks, athletes would miss small, compar- cato pitched four consecutive shutout depended on its stellar pitching. Conse- said, “Yeah, defi nitely.” Still, last year, atively negligible amounts of each class. innings until the sixth, when she let up quently, when the pitching broke down in Park defeated the same Bryn Mawr team In the future, we will continue to ad- two runs. But the late surge by the the championship game, the Bruins found in the finals. This year, ace Chelsea dress topics such as these, topics that Bruins proved to be too little, too late. themselves defensively unprepared. In Burwasser, debatably the best pitcher in impact the lives of athletes at Park. Our One major problem for the Bruins, the game against Bryn Mawr, strikeouts the conference, pitched extremely well column will be provocative and extensive throughout the game, was their defense. were a rarity. Most opposing batters in the regular season and did not allow in its coverage of specifi c issues. As with Park’s Burwasser typically shut out her put the ball in play. There were far too many hits. This proved to be detrimental most of the articles in this month’s section, opponents, but in the most important game many team errors, and often the fi elders to the team when it mattered most in the our column is meant to shake things up a of the season she was unable to match her didn’t know what to do with the ball. playoffs. Perhaps expectations were too bit, to be a breath of fresh air that we hope usual excellence. Catcher Alix Gresov In softball, balls are seldom hit over high and the pressure got to them. The can be sustained for years to come. We’re 10’ noted, “I think she was a little nervous an outfielder’s head. Park’s defense, season ended just short of their goal. thrilled to have you with us as that happens.