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VOLUME CXXXI, NUMBER 5 The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey JUNE 12, 2005 COMMENCEMENT 2005

Seniors Break from Mr. Neiswender CLASS OF 2009 Classes for ISPs in May Leaves Pingry for GAINS 50 NEW on drums, and Rutgers freshman tracks. Both Lehrhoff and Keil TUDENTS IN By DARINA SHTRAKHMAN Rohan Matthew on piano. have varied musical talents North Carolina S ’05 (III) with HALLIE BIANCO Cara Sogliuzzo recorded ranging from singing to the gui- (III), JENNA DEVINE (III), and a few tracks on CD in order tar, and both have been involved By CATHERINE CHONG (IV) 135 TOTAL IN GRADE EVAN ROSENMAN (III) to hear her musical progress in the schoolʼs Jazz Ensemble. as a singer. Rebecca Ng also In 2000, John Neiswender Carolina, where he earned a Beginning May 2, 94 seniors By CHANTAL BERMAN (V) furthered her love of singing Visual Arts joined the Pingry community Masters in teaching. During dropped their classes in order to and NADINE REITMAN (V) by recording five songs and Jacquie OʼConnor and with 30 years of educational graduate school, Mr. Neis- pursue their interests through preparing for her performance Vanna Stone believe that the experience under his belt and wender was picked as one of This school year, the ad- Independent Study Projects of O Luce di Questʼanima on highest form of education is a clear vision for the school. only two graduate assistants missions of- (ISPs). Seniors experimented ISP night. Both also performed experience, so they explored After five years as head- that were permitted to teach fice admit- with everything from art and a classical voice recital at school art through field trips to mu- master and math teacher, he actual classes. ted 50 new internships to research and vol- to culminate their musical ca- seums in New York City and “I taught freshman Cal- eighth grade unteer work, many presenting is leaving for The OʼNeal reers at Pingry. Philadelphia. students, who their projects on June 8 at the School in Southern Pines, culus that year, and I fell Michael Page and Edward Christina Denitzio experi- annual ISP night. North Carolina. in love with teaching right will join the Suh recorded a CD of 1960ʼs mented with adding paintings away. Itʼs great fun, and I 85 returning music and explored the art to her photography. Her goal ARTS was good at it,” said Mr. students to form next yearʼs of digitally layering different was to compose ten original Music Neiswender. “Teaching and freshman class, the class instrumental tracks by using works utilizing both mediums, Hoping to explore many learning with the students of 2009. The new students personal equipment as well as drawing inspiration from the musical genres, Mike Stuzyn- keeps you young.” were picked from a group of Pingryʼs recording studio. works and styles of Andy War- ski compiled a CD of twelve In 1970, Mr. Neiswender roughly 225 applicants, with Josh Leight and Jonathan hol, Robert Rauschenberg, and eclectic tracks ranging from 56 percent of those accepted Roberts performed a hand- Jasper Johns. took a job as a math teacher jazz to funk to alternative pieces. matriculating. ful of tracks which included Donald Castle, inspired by and coach at the AC Flora Stuzynskiʼs most important The 50 new students come original compositions as well art classes with Mr. Richard High School in Columbia, objective was to explore the di- as creative renditions of an array Freiwald, explored techniques South Carolina. from 25 different schools and versity of his influences and how of previously recorded tracks. for sculpture and throwing pot- After four years at AC represent 47 different com- they have affected his musical They created a unique sound tery on a larger scale. His goal Flora High School, he be- munities. Of all 25 middle career as a trombonist. stemming from their musical was to emulate artists such as came an Associate Professor schools, 66 percent are pub- Ben Rosenthal and Andrew tastes by utilizing their skills at Pablo Picasso and Paul Soldver of Mathematics and later lic, 26 percent are private, Young had a month-long “jazz various instruments, singing, and create a diverse group of In 1969, Mr. Neiswender Mathematics Department and six percent are Catholic. experience” by forming a band and song editing. sculptures. graduated from Furman Uni- Two percent of the new stu- and recording eight jazz songs Chair at Erskine College in Mike Lehrhoff and Noah Brad Fechter experimented versity with a B.S. in Math- dents were previously home- of different styles and tem- Due West, South Carolina. Keil recorded “Hell Help Us ematics. He then went on pos. They played together with – The EP,” a CD of five original to the University of South Young on keyboard, Rosenthal Continued on Page 14 Continued on Page 8 Continued on Page 15 SENIOR REFLECTIONS SENIOR AWARDS CLASS OF 1902 EMBLEM SCHOOL NEWS SPORTS P. 2—3 P. 6 P. 4—5 P. 12-15 P. 16 2 THE PINGRY RECORD REFLECTIONS JUNE 12, 2005 EDITORIAL: Everything I Know About Pingry, I Learned from Chip Beall CORRECTIONS We All Owe “Pingry, we love ya, but youʼre a bit pedantic.” rd Thanks to Pingry So went the favorite maxim of Mr. Chip Beall, the head judge and chairman of last monthʼs 23 The staff of the Annual National Academic Championship – for laypeople, Quiz Bowl Nationals. Despite the fact Broken Wreckord that the two Pingry teams, fairly new to the competition in comparison to most other teams, were Reflection: Danielle Peretore (VI) the opening of performing exceedingly well, Mr. Beall felt it necessary to single us out among the competition apologizes for any what an inter- my eyes to the as Satan incarnate. article in our last is- esting word. As SENIOR REFLECTION things that Pin- Such animus resulted from our inability to accept Chip Beallʼs word as gospel, since his word sue that might have I see it, refl ection can mean the gry has given was often very wrong. For example, Chip referred to the album of Ray Charles duets sold on the given offense, par- process of looking back over me over the past four yearsm counter of every Starbucks on Earth as “Misery Loves Company,” not “Genius Loves Company.” my past, or it can simply mean that I have been able to settle the “…Um, itʼs actually ʻGenius Loves Company,ʼ Mr. Beall,” weʼd say. ticularly the article the image staring back at me in score on my own. “Unsportsmanlike behavior,” Chip would reply, because not only were we correct, but he was on diversity hiring. my mirror. There is simply no denying wrong, and oversized egos donʼt appreciate being wrong. We questioned his authority, and we paid Therefore, in this, my senior that I am who I am as a result of the price – thus, Pingry was “pedantic.” Our intention in that piece was to satirize refl ection, I can choose to talk my four years here at Pingry. No- What Chip didnʼt realize, though, was that even his choice of pejorative was wrong. Rather about my past, or I can talk about where else have I been so chal- than “pedantic,” perhaps better adjectives would have been scholarly, analytical, or probing. Other the administrationʼs my present as it literally stares lenged, and yet so rewarded. options include inquisitive, rational, curious, and questioning. So maybe we were even a tinge record on hiring back at me. Yet the deeper I push, Nowhere else have I been defi ant, bold, principled, or forthright — but perhaps we were just correct. people of color. Our the more I realize that I simply forced to rewrite papers three Taken together, these twelve italicized adjectives form the true picture of Pingry, and one that, cannot discuss the image I see times, but so too, nowhere else fi ve days before I graduate from this place, I can tenderly say Iʼll miss. hope was to draw in the mirror without discussing have I been so proud of a fi nal As I write this piece for my fi nal issue of the Record, I feel as though we seniors are in a unique attention to the issue the events of the past four years product. place – too near the end to see through the eyes of an underclassman, and not yet detached enough and encourage the which have shaped its form. Nowhere else have I been to look back as an alumnus. The nostalgia already colors the past six years of my life with some school to improve It would be a lie to say that forced so quickly out of my com- sentimentality and even a little preachiness. But most importantly, for the fi rst time in my Pingry I have always loved being a fort zone, but so too, nowhere career, Iʼm seeing the big picture – and itʼs one that even those twelve adjectives canʼt do justice diversity recruiting. Pingry student. But it would else have I learned just how to. We learned, how- also be a lie to say that I have strong I can be on my own. There is something unique, rare, and truly incredible about this school that singles its students not always been proud of being Nowhere else have I been out from the others. That something is the Pingry faculty, for they have cultivated in me those ever, that there are a Pingry student. so pushed to my absolute limit, adjectives that Chip Beall didnʼt see in the Pingry quiz bowl teams. some community is- There is a unity here, some- to be the best that I can be, to Not to be pedantic, but Iʼm convinced that the teachers here have made me who I am as I graduate sues that may be too thing that we feel as we watch the point where I felt I simply this Sunday. Mrs. Smith taught me, in my fi rst days of Pingry in seventh grade, the importance of sensitive to deal with our friends win races and accept could not give anything else. analytical writing. Dr. Murray and Mr. Raby taught me to think rationally and boldly. In Ameri- in a satirical way in a national awards. But often it is But so too, nowhere else have can Literature, Mr. Keating insisted upon the value of Emersonian self-reliance and a defi ance of I been so proud of what I have established authority. Dr. Dineenʼs World Literature class inculcated a curiosity about the rest of school publication. not until we are about to leave that we begin to feel this tie accomplished and of what my the world, and Dr. Ashcomʼs dramatic readings from Othello infused scholarly material with true friends and classmates have ac- love and passion. Mrs. Geacintov helped me, through so many conversations, to leave here with to our fellow students and to complished. a real sense of purpose. Even Mr. Tremʼs BC Calculus tests this year fi nally cemented in me the ourselves. The Record welcomes all We are, after all, in this to- value of always being correct, even when facing challenges. This has, at least, been my ex- letters to the editor. Anony- gether. No matter how far we To each his own, but considering everything, I can honestly say that Pingry has been the perfect perience. Three years ago, I felt mous submissions cannot be spread apart — geographically, place for me. So fi rst of all, a big thank-you to my parents. And then to all of my teachers and to like I had a lot to say to Pingry, a printed. Submissions may be mentally, or emotionally — we those I didnʼt have, thank you for all you have taught me and for how you have inspired me. Your lot of issues to raise. But now, on edited due to length constraints the eve of my graduation, I feel are all forever members of the enthusiasm, guidance, instruction, and friendship have been constant. and will be published at the And so, despite what Chip Beall says about Pingry students, I canʼt imagine what selves would that I have said everything and Pingry Class of 2005. And we discretion of the editorial staff. have come to better understand will all stand together on gradua- exist if we had gone anywhere else. Send all correspondence to — Caroline Savello (VI) the reasons behind the policies I tion day, placing our accomplish- [email protected]. had questioned. And it is through ments and our emotions and who we are side-by-side, ready, as far as we are concerned, to take on the world. And perhaps, with the The Times They History of the World, Part Pingry help of this place called Pingry, we will fi nd that we are able to Over 2,500 years ago, Gaius Sam Tasher (VI) experiences with everyone going through “The Process,” as I like do just that. Valerius Catullus scolded his I know what will be going Are A-Changin’ good friend, Cornelius Nepos, SENIOR REFLECTION to call it, have taught me more Chem Class. We will forever than I could have ever learned in through my head as I graduate. for attempting to write a history I will think about my past, of of the world in three volumes. hear “Coach Copʼs” voice in our my 13 years at Pingry. I learned Change. Most Jonathan Roberts (VI) allel, though, course; I will see my past in the The implication here of course nightmares echoing the immortal about joy, sympathy, friendship, of us are prob- that the entire faces of my classmates around SENIOR REFLECTION is that it takes more than three “Letʼs Go, Letʼs Go, youʼre burn- loyalty, comfort, and cheer. Most ably accustomed world this me, some of whom I will miss books to cover fully the entire ing daylight out here!” As Vol- importantly, I learned that bad to hearing the word used in any year, perhaps more so than any so badly it hurts. But I will also history. The task I have been ume II ended with Mrs. Cuneo things do not cause as much number of annoying clichés, in other year in recent memory, has think about my present, and the asked to do is quite similar in giving me my fi nal exam grade, I pain when people go through it the kind of hackneyed axioms seemed like a whole new world? image that will be developed nature: To write a history of the was sad and happy. I was leaving together. I thank all those who that belong only to the realm of Red Sox fans, me included, were in the rolls and rolls of fi lm my motivational speaking. “Change for the fi rst time since 1918 cry- past thirteen years of my life at behind the best year of my life, supported me through senior year Pingry in a mere 500 words. I can but was prepared for more fun and I hope I gave as much sup- mother is sure to take. is inevitable;” “Change is a way ing tears of joy. A presidential I have come to know who of life;” “The only constant is candidate played to the right and only imagine what kind words and new experiences. port to all of you. The knowledge Catullus would have for me and Although Volume III is still from this experience will guide I am, and who I am is a direct change.” When one reaches the it paid off. The people of Iraq result of my four years here at point of being a senior, though, elected their own government, this undertaking. However, I look being completed, I am prepared me through the rest of my life. back nostalgically at many of the to write its ending. Freshman Volume III is rapidly nearing Pingry: it is a result of how I change begins to mean some- and Saddam Hussein was not have responded to each chal- thing more. No longer is change a a part of it. Lance Armstrong memories I have accumulated through senior year cannot be completion; Volume IV, a tabula over thirteen years. summarized in mere memories, rasa entitled Duke University, lenge, how I have loved each simple word, an abstract concept; is going to retire. Dr. Carter friend, how I have learned in change becomes a powerful force left ER. Star Wars is over. Star Ironically, my earliest mem- as middle and elementary school 2005-2009, is about to be opened ory is not the happiest one. In were for the other two volumes. and written. As I write this new each class. that perceptibly affects each of Trek is over. John Paul II died. And there is no greater gift us. It surprises us. It jars us. It It seems as if, in a short span of Kindergarten, I broke a toy clock Like most Pingry people, I have volume, I shall forever look back and was sent to the principal, taken many courses and learned on the fi rst three episodes and you could ever be given than the confuses us. time, everything we have come gift of knowing who you are and Here it is, June, and we, Pin- to regard as true has ceased to be Mrs. Hanrahan. However, many so much over the past few years. remember the people, experi- other memories from the Lower In addition, I have loved perform- ences, and memories that taught how to remain faithful to a self gryʼs best and brightest, havenʼt true, leaving us alone, uncertain, that, after all, you might like. I fully realized weʼre graduating. struggling to come to grips with School easily outweighed that ing in ten Pingry drama produc- me more than any classroom fi rst memory. I shall never for- tions over the past fi ve years and lesson can teach. Thank you all never thought that I would say Sure, we talk about it, plan our new realities. This new world is this, but thanks, Pingry. It seems, graduation parties, tell people get the third grade play, Going will carry those memories with for the great times and memories. decidedly not the exciting, rosy despite it all, that I might owe where weʼre headed next year, Buggy, destroying Mr. Vehslageʼs me throughout my life. However, I wish all of you the best of luck one Aladdin sang about. you a lot. but still, none of us quite un- And thus, I prove that there infl atable space man, winning as I look back on senior year, my and success in the future. derstands every school day we are universal truths. There will al- Field Day for the Blue Team for spend, every hallway we walk, ways be Disney movies, and they the fi rst time since anyone re- every paper we decide we donʼt will always teach us something membered, Game Day with Bar- VOLUME CXXXI care about, is one of our last at about life. Yes, we are entering rier Dodgeball, making countless NUMBER 5 this place thatʼs been our second a world we cannot even claim to paper airplanes, and playing home for, in some cases, more know. Yet it is not wholly foreign football during recess. I shall always have especially Editors in Chief than a decade. to us. After all, soap operas are Caroline Savello Realization has been coming, back in primetime. Batman is fond memories of Mrs. Rosen- if in small spurts. Participating in coming back to the silver screen. blum, Mrs. Gibson, Dr. P, and Chantal Berman a concert, tournament, class, that A Clinton is trying to get into the Mr. Corvino. After several years Webmaster Nadine Reitman Sports Editors we are forced to recognize as our White House. As much as the at the Lower School, I was ready Greg Selover Hadley Johnson last at Pingry. Watching fresh- truths we know change, as many to move up to Martinsville to Melissa Loewinger experience new events and meet Managing Editors men struggle through their fi rst other truths remain valid. Change Danielle Peretore year of high school and realizing is inevitable, but it is far from new people. So ends Volume I of that we, the kings of our little complete and rarely irreversible. my history. Adam Goldstein suburban private school world, We may be entering a new world, Middle School was most Layout Staff are in a few short months going but that in no way means we are unique. My favorite year was Jack Dimassimo Assistant Editor to be freshmen again. It is these leaving our old world behind. eighth grade. I know those who Darina Shtrakhman were there with me will never Technical Adviser small events that make us slowly We must never lose sight of the Mr. Dean Sluyter understand that, once the Head- fact that, whatever change–fi lled forget fl ooding the hotel room master hands us our diplomas, new worlds we fi nd ourselves in, and breaking the hotel wine Offi ce Assistant glasses in Washington, hours of Hallie Bianco Faculty Adviser we are leaving all the familiar there is one world from which Dr. Susan Dineen places and truths and entering a we came and to which we can, Beatles music, table football with whole new world. from time to time, if we choose, the salt shakers in the cafeteria, All rights reserved. All contents © 2005 The Pingry Record. Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle after use. Is it not a fascinating par- return. Starmites, and Mr. Johnsonʼs THE PINGRY RECORD REFLECTIONS JUNE 12, 2005 3 Of Bagels, Baseballs, A Guide to the and Being Pingry Experience

“Hi, yes, can I get an on- was more fat Nikhil Srivastava (VI) somewhat un- single moment, it comes not Goodbye, Pin- Catie Lee (VI) tivities for stu- ion bagel with lox spread? on the glass SENIOR REFLECTION usual. I parked at all. Past and present have gry. Au Revoir, dents to try. So No, the low-fat kind – yeah, walls than in quickly and sat no meaning if youʼre ab- blue clocktower. SENIOR REFLECTION you join the right there, and not too much, the deli meats. The woman down on a bench to watch. sorbed in your favorite song, Adiós, quote for the week. Auf basketball team and realize please. Michael, do you know carried an obnoxiously large Iʼll admit it wasnʼt that ex- playing volleyball barefoot, wiedersehen, Conference Peri- that the basket is just too high what you want? Tell the man red purse. I wanted her to put citing. It was not a moment of or just relaxing with friends. od. And while for the first time – there are still other things what you want – no, NO, her children inside of it. Her “momentary, illusory, special Time stands still, as it only in seven years I wonʼt be back you can do. Try the swim team Michael that is not edible! Put total at the register came to and separate peace,” nor was rarely does, between innings at Pingry next fall, and thatʼs a (thanks girls!). Maybe Model that down! Okay, heʼs going just under five dollars, but of it even a particularly excit- of whiffle ball on Friday af- bit scary, the truth is Iʼm a very UN is more your speed – or the to have a bagel with cream course she had to dig deep in ing game. The bases were ternoons. different person than when I French Club, or Quiz Bowl, cheese. Can you toast that, her purse, through the lay- too far apart, the bat was too Yes, high school goes by first came here as a shy sixth or ECLC, or the Lawn Sports but not too much, just a little ers of moisturizers, address light, and nobody knew how too quickly. While Iʼm cer- grader, and I have learned a Club, or The Record… and you browned? Alright Jenna, your books, and expired gym mem- to pitch. Still, it represented, tainly ready to leave, Iʼll few things during my Pingry get the idea. The point is just to turn. You want what heʼs hav- berships, for exact change. for me, an escape – not from probably look back in a cou- career. So, for those of you try things; you are guaranteed ing? But you donʼt like cream To be honest, I was par- work or responsibility or ple of years and yearn for the who are coming back to roam to meet new people, learn more cheese, Jenna, you always get ticularly peeved because I restrictions, but from expec- days I used to wake up early, the formaldehyde-scented Bio about who you are as a person, it all over yourself. Jenna? was in a hurry, and I was in a tation. take seven classes, and drive halls and to strategically avoid and have some fun along the Stop that – stop touching your hurry because Everything I everywhere (maybe not). the senior couches, here are a way. brother! You want a muffin? I wanted to had done that Nevertheless, theyʼll be gone, few tips for making the most Pingry is home to some Excuse me, yes, do those get back to The less you think year, for the and thatʼs somewhat distress- of your Pingry experience. Itʼs of the most devoted and in- muffins have nuts in them? Pingry to fin- about the future, most part, had ing and very poignant. the least my fully developed teresting faculty and staff Are you sure? Because sheʼs ish my senior served to pre- Sometimes I (or at least the character can do! members. I wish the school First, and foremost, meet offered a class called “Liv- allergic to most types of nuts, reflection the slower it pare me for mo- part of me that isnʼt ready to new people. You know – that ing in the World” so faculty except pecan and macadamia. and still have ments intangi- leave) see myself in every un- comes. kid with the shaggy hair in members could tell us some They donʼt have any peanuts enough time bly far from the derclassman I meet, kids who your English class and the girl of the stories and information to enjoy a few in them? Yes, I know those present: writing have at least one more year who always wears polo shirts I have learned from them. I are blueberry muffins, but of the eleven frees I had that essays for college, planning to do whatever they want, in your History class. They mean, it probably wouldnʼt they might have nut extract afternoon. Driving back to an issue for the school maga- whenever they want, with look nice, but for whatever rea- have fit in my schedule, but – can I speak to your manager school, the only things I could zine, even studying for a test. whomever they want, all in son, youʼve never really gotten I would have tried to take it. please?” think of were: how long the In a word, I was “elsewhen” an environment that supports to know them well. Hereʼs For example, eau de toilette She had the voice of a trip had taken, what am I do- (think about it and youʼll them to whatever end. a suggestion: call them, text is not for the bathroom, itʼs banshee with laryngitis, and ing this weekend, and why are get it). As my future fellow alum- them, IM them, or just talk to actually just less concentrated she was right in front of me in there so many commercials If Iʼve learned anything nus Liam Griff ʼ04 once them in the hallway. You never perfume, and, though Iʼm sure line at OʼBagel. Her two kids, on this radio station. from my years at Pingry, it closed his senior reflection: know: you might find yourself Vital Signs writers could help peering at the shelves of cold- As I sped down the front is this: the less you think “enjoy the rest of your days at the end of junior year in their with this too, why our genera- cuts and bagels, had managed driveway, I was surprised to about the future, the slower here, thank you for making basement playing ping-pong, tion should be concerned about to smear their greasy fingers find a game of whiffle ball in it comes. And if you are so mine so enjoyable, and hope- watching Tracy Gold movies, the Social Security crisis was over so much of the display full swing (get it?) on the new lucky as to find yourself in a fully we will meet again.” and having an old-fashioned best explained to me by one of cases that I suspected there front courtyard. This seemed situation contained within a Just slow down a little. good time (thanks fighters!). the faculty members (thanks Next (and this has saved teachers). There is so much me from many hungry fourth going on outside of the Pingry periods): Grab quick snacks in bubble and there is so much we A Message to Departing Seniors: between classes. My favorites can learn from other people. have been vegetable purée So find a teacher you get along soup in Styrofoam cups and with, and just talk with them. Remember Those You Leave Behind Saltines from the soup trolley If your self-betterment isnʼt a with peanut butter and jelly. good enough reason, maybe As this undoubtedly stress- agreed, saying, Evan Rosenman (III) that she is in is never an easy process, nor is Also, during lunch, if thereʼs the possibility of a college ful year for seniors draws to a “Itʼs a sad expe- college than it letting go, but growth comes no honey mustard dressing recommendation from that slightly calmer close, it is time rience,” while SIBLING REFLECTION was before.” from both these steps, and maybe (my favorite), simple algebra teacher is more Pingry-like for these seniors to look past Katrina Soriano Angela Hui theyʼll bring us just a little closer dictates that honey + mus- motivation! high school towards that exciting (III) and Sean Hager (IV) de- (III) acknowledges that meetings to who we will become. tard = honey mustard (thanks So, in conclusion, youʼre world of independence known as scribed the adjustment as “sad” are a little awkward after months In the meantime, weʼll just Math Department). Itʼs good, only at Pingry for a few years, college. While these departing and “lonely.” have passed, but “Itʼs lovely; we have to show love to our brothers I promise – just like the hot and it flies by. Next year, go students have certainly earned Students also described the donʼt fight and honestly, youʼll and sisters. “Iʼm actually going lunches. While I am skeptical to Homecoming, or a football it, in the chaos that is college transformation from the young- blink and theyʼll be home for to miss Obi a little bit,” said Ije of broiled tilapia with citrus game under the lights, talk to preparation, itʼs easy to forget a est child to the only child as break.” Eboh (III). “Iʼll definitely miss salsa in school, donʼt skip the that shy girl, take a walk on a family thatʼs left behind. difficult. Ricky Zacharias (III) So where will we wind up my brother Ed,” said Annabelle hot lunch line just because you nice day. You are going to get Once older siblings leave, remembers his brother Robertʼs when a giant piece of us is trans- Suh (IV). “Maggieʼs absence is think it is nasty, but only if into college, so take a deep their family dynamics will never departure last fall as “extremely planted to a college campus? going to bug me a lot,” said Brian you know it is nasty. Try new breath and enjoy being in a be the same. Parents, brothers, hard. It kind of happened all of Who will we become? And will OʼToole (III). With this in mind, things. You will find things you place where you are encour- and sisters must adjust to a a sudden,” he said, and Jodie our families ever be the same a message to all seniors from the like and things you donʼt, and aged to take risks and make quieter, emptier home. As Zach Francis (V) admitted, “It was again? These questions are trou- siblings they are leaving behind: in the end will be much happier mistakes. After all, youʼre Braff explains in Garden State: really weird to feel like an only bling but inevitable, bittersweet weʼll miss you, donʼt forget with Pingry lunch. only a teenager once! (Thanks “[There is a] point in your life child.” Bobby Blatt (III) added, but hopeful, and maybe just a about us, and have the time of Pingry offers so many ac- Pingry, for everything.) when you realize that the house “Everythingʼs on you now” in little enlightening. Separation your lives! that you grew up in isnʼt really reference to the shift in parental your home anymore. All of a expectations. I certainly donʼt sudden, even though you have look forward to the feelings of some place where you can put scrutiny or pressure when Iʼm the your stuff, that idea of home is only son left. In fact, the lack of gone.” sibling opposition and arguments When my only sibling, Mi- will make me feel more lonely chael, leaves for college this than relieved. August, Iʼm not sure what Iʼll Of course, there is an upside to do. Itʼs now that I find myself letting older siblings go. Martha regretting every argument and Gross (III) says she looks for- unsympathetic glance between ward to “taking over my sisterʼs the two of us over the past fifteen really awesome room,” while years. So much of family politics Jay Sogliuzzo (III) looks forward is based on the idea that thereʼs to “having the whole house to always endless time to forgive myself.” Remaining children and reconcile, but suddenly that also get more consideration from time is finite. Answering ma- their parents. Chris DeMeo (III) chines may be the cornerstone of said, “I get all the attention now. our new relationship, and some To lose siblings to college is to awkward formality might creep feel like a big force is out of into our interaction as the dis- your life.” tance between us grows. Also, In addition to changing family itʼs hard not to worry that an dynamics, the departure of older exciting life at college will seem siblings also gives younger chil- more interesting to him than my dren a chance to throw off their life at home. siblingsʼ shadows. Once that Many current students feel separation has occurred, more similarly about their departed mature sibling relationships can or departing siblings. “Itʼs really begin to evolve. Kerry Bickford different once they leave” said (III) said, “You really do get Olivia Delia (III), whose brother to appreciate them more when Jaime graduated last year and they leave,” and Ryan Maxwell By Matt Laud (IV) whose sister Jessie graduated affirms, “My relationship with in 2001. Maureen Brady (III) my sister is definitely better now 4 THE PINGRY RECORD 1902 EMBLEM JUNE 12, 2005 The 1902 Emblem he Class of 1902 Emblem is awarded to Obinna Eboh of the Class of 2005, who, while in The Pingry School, byT the effi ciency and the amount of service and loyalty of attitude has done the most for the school, and who has been judged therefore by schoolfellows and faculty to have shown of them all the greatest amount of school spirit. The Class of 1902 Emblem represents the highest ideals of The Pingry School. The nominees chosen by their classmates and faculty are considered to embody the very principles of integrity and service that lie at the heart of the institution. Thus, even to be nominated for this award is regarded as a paramount honor.

OBINNA EBOH Years at Pingry: 4 Nazario Nicknames: Obi, “Africannon” Best Pingry Memory/Moment: Being selected for Trademark Characteristics: The “Pingry Voice” the Peer Leadership Program and winning the Form V Activities: Soccer, Track, Blue Key Club, African- Citizenship Award American Club, Brass Choir, Youth Group, Outward Worst Pingry Memory/Moment: Getting scored on Bound, National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) seven times in the Frosh Pingry vs. Delbarton soccer College Plans: Villanova University game Intended Major: Chemical Engineering What Iʼll Take Away: When a challenge comes your Career Possibilities: Environmental Lawyer way, that is not the time to shy away, make excuses, or Summer Plans: Global Young Leaders Conference even quit. Rather, it is the time to push yourself even (GYLC): Vienna, Budapest, Prague harder, knowing that the end result will be that of sat- Faculty Mentors: Sra. Godfrey, Ms. Kilgore, Mr. isfaction and contentment.

KEITH PALAC DUNGO ELYSE JEAN FELDMAN PAMELA LANG Years at Pingry: 8 Years at Pingry: 13! Years at Pingry: 11 Nicknames: Keitoy, Keit, Skeety, Dungoson, Skeet-Skeet, Ke- Nicknames: Esie Peesie, Leesie, Elysiana Feldini Nicknames: Pam ity-Keit, Teabag, that little Asian kid, Tiki, Kiki, Keitamadungo, Trademark Characteristics: Piercing blue eyes (a la fencing), Trademark Characteristics: I canʼt really think of any Kikokikokiko hospitableness, the ability to look the same in every yearbook in particular picture since kindergarten Trademark Characteristics: My obnoxious laugh, Wet Hot Activities: Student Government, Chorus for the fi rst semes- American Summer impersonations, Family Guy quotes, and al- Activities: Yearbook, Vital Signs, Fencing, Lacrosse, turning ways ending up in the trainerʼs room before and after games down blankets, putting that very special chocolate right under ter, Tennis, Swimming Activities: Football, Lacrosse, Student Government, COAST, your pillow College Plans: Duke University Saxophone, Asian Culture Club, Peer Leadership College Plans: Cornell University Intended Major: Public Policy College Plans: Boston College Intended Major: Hotel Administration Career Possibilities: Iʼm not really sure Intended Major: (Marine) Biology / Pre-med Career Possibilities: CEO of a major hotel chain Summer Plans: Tennis Pro at The Lake Club Career Possibilities: Cardiology, Neurology Summer Plans: Trip to Italy, working at Hamilton Farm Golf Faculty Mentors: Ananya Chatterji Summer Plans: Surfi ng, Lacrosse Counselor, Playing for the Club, fencing Best Pingry Memory/Moment: When the tennis team NJ Elite College Lacrosse Team, Working at my Dadʼs medical Faculty Mentors: Mr. Fayen, Mrs. Svedman, Mrs. Abreau, Mr. won states for the fi rst time in a long time when I was a practice until I can fi nd a job that pays Keating, Miss Wolfson, sophomore. Then we continued to keep that reputation up Faculty Mentors: Mr. Giarrusso, Mr. Webster, Donelly, Mr. Best Pingry Memory/Moment: Dedicating the yearbook to for the next two years. Mrs. Svedman, a wonderful mentor and personal friend for the Vazquez, Ms. Lionetti Worst Pingry Memory/Moment: When my car went into Best Pingry Memory/Moment: Discovering the secret behind past four years neutral in the middle of the entrance to the student parking the “Pink Socks” Worst Pingry Memory/Moment: Tripping on a slippery fl oor Worst Pingry Memory/Moment: Spraining my MCL in JV during fencing practice and breaking my ankle lot and I had no idea what to do. Everyone was piling up football What Iʼll Take Away: Resilience, diligence, an understanding behind me and I didnʼt even know what neutral was. What Iʼll Take Away: Great friends and memories Iʼll never of what it takes to achieve a goal and what it takes to enjoy that What Iʼll Take Away: The memories of all my friends and forget … Thank you to everyone whoʼs been a part of it all. goal, friendships that I know will always last the amazing records of the sports teams. THE PINGRY RECORD 1902 EMBLEM JUNE 12, 2005 5

JONATHAN ROBERTS ALISON SAROKHAN CAROLINE SAVELLO ELIZABETH SEBESKY Years at Pingry: 10 Years at Pingry: 6 Years at Pingry: 7 Years at Pingry: 6 Nicknames: J-Rob, Jonny, JMR, Blondie Nicknames: Sarok, Ali Nicknames: Carolyn, Caro Nicknames: Liz, Lizzy, Elizabethean, Sebesk Trademark Characteristics: Buttondowns, Trademark Characteristics: Outgoing, ath- Trademark Characteristics: My endless an- Trademark Characteristics: Always lugging khakis, and loafers; compassionate letic, caring nouncements during assemblies millions of bags, like the bassoon on my back Activities: Varsity Soccer (4 years), Varsity conservatism, basso profundo, and musicality Activities: Quiz bowl, The Pingry Record, Stu- Activities: NJYS, All-State & All-Eastern Activities: Buttondowns, Menʼs Glee Club, Track (4 years, captain junior/senior), Varsity dent Government, AmeriCares, piano Squash (2 years), Varsity Swimming (2 years), orchestras, Pingry music, Honor Board Chair- Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, All-State Chorus, College Plans: Yale University person, Vital Signs, Tennis, Swimming All-State Opera, Summit Symphony, Peer clarinet (wind sinfonia), senior editor of Year- Intended Major: International Studies & College Plans: Yale University Leadership, Polyglot, Fencing, Honor Board, book, co-president of Italian-American Club (2 years), Peer Leadership Chinese Intended Major: Psychology or English Student Govt. Career Possibilities: Condi Rice, editor- College Plans: Harvard University College Plans: Bowdoin College, Bowdoin Career Possibilities: Editor, judge, arts admin- Soccer team in-chief of the New York Times, Christiane Intended Major: Government, International istrator, musician, writer Intended Major: Psychology, pre-med Amanpour, Samantha Power Summer Plans: Trip to Paris, tutoring, relaxing Relations Summer Plans: Traveling to Thailand and Career Possibilities: Medicine at the NJ shore Career Possibilities: Political staffer/ Summer Plans: Club soccer, soccer coach, China, making and spending money, etc. Faculty Mentors: Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Stone, Mr. speechwriter, cabinet member, eventually giving swim lessons, waitress Faculty Mentors: Dr. Dineen, Mr. Keating, Rohdie, Mr. Burns, Mrs. Hearst, Mr. McAnally, White House Chief of Staff or National Faculty Mentors: Mr. Fayen, Laura Yorke, Mrs. Geacintov, Dr. Murray, Mr. Burns, Mr. Security Adviser…or opera star. Who knows. Mrs. Lionetti, Dr. Richardson Raby Mr. MacLellan, Dr. Dineen, Mrs. Cassidy, Mr. Summer Plans: Earning an honest living and Best Pingry Memory/Moment: Peer Leader- Best Pingry Memory/Moment: BC Calc Paton, Mme. Jordan catching up on four years of sleep deprivation ship Retreat Worst Pingry Memory/Moment: On the Best Pingry Memory/Moment: Playing Faculty Mentors: Mr. Fayen, Dr. Ashcom, Worst Pingry Memory/Moment: Soccer with the “Pingry Quartet,” hanging out on the Dr. DeSimone, Dr. Moore, Mr. Burns, Sra. Boston trip junior year, I was trying to explain county fi nal defeat 2003 a fl aw in the play “Shear Madness” to the playʼs couches once everyone was into college, Spring Abreu, Mr. Reichle, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Euwer What Iʼll Take Away: A great education; Fling, & singing “O Come All Ye Faithful” at Best Pingry Memory/Moment: First cast and was basically making a fool of myself. strong relationships with teachers, friends, the Festival every year Buttondown assembly freshman year and coaches; a sense of community, loyalty, The lead actor fi nally shut me up and asked, “Is Worst Pingry Memory/Moment: Performing Worst Pingry Memory/Moment: Getting and trust; and leadership experiences in sports, she always like this?” and the entire grade was stuck on the roof opening night of “Fiddler” yearbook, and peer leadership. I will remember like, “… YES.” the “Come on Over” dance with my middle- What Iʼll Take Away: Offi ce supplies the amazing people I have encountered here, What Iʼll Take Away: A love of writing, school drama class from the Music Department…and, more and will continue to learn from my Pingry memories of incredible teachers and friends, What Iʼll Take Away: A strong sense of who I importantly, wisdom, friendships, values and experiences as I embark on the next chapter and the encouragement and support this school am and want to become, a core group of crazy character, and meaningful life lessons in my life. has always given me. friends, and a support system

ALLISON SEEBALD NIKHIL SRIVASTAVA MICHAEL STUZYNSKI SAMUEL L. TASHER Years at Pingry: 4 Years at Pingry: 8 Years at Pingry: 3 Years at Pingry: 13 Nicknames: Allie, Allie-SUN, FireIce, Nicknames: The Terminator, Captain Bonesaw, Nicknames: Mike; Stuz; Big Red Nicknames: Stash, Stasher, Staaaaaaaash, Baldy Dr. Kenneth Noisewater Trademark Characteristics: Reddish hair, Baravelli, The Slammer Trademark Characteristics: My really Trademark Characteristics: Devilish (good) lankiness, and blue eyes Trademark Characteristics: Big Grin, Enthu- deep tan … and I tend to smile a lot looks, superhuman intelligence, incredible Activities: Water Polo, Golf, writing, Amnesty siasm, Excitement Activities: Activities: Tennis, Cross Country, Soft- sense of humor, modesty International, music Acting, Polyglot, Blue Key, Con- ball, Community Service Club, PAWS/ Activities: Student Government, Vital Signs, gressman Frelinguysenʼs Youth Advisory College Plans: Rutgers College Honors Pro- PEPC, Multicultural Assembly math competitions, Quiz Bowl, Fencing, Council, Golf College Plans: Princeton University Squash, Tennis, Ping Pong gram College Plans: Duke University Intended Major: Biochemistry, molecular College Plans: Harvard Intended Major: Double major in Political Intended Major: Political Science biology Intended Major: Undecided Science and English literature Career Possibilities: Government and Poli- Career Possibilities: Medical research Career Possibilities: Undecided (anything Career Possibilities: Prosecutor or writer tics Summer Plans: Hanging out with friends, but podiatry) Summer Plans: An internship with Cathy Summer Plans: Golfi ng, Traveling, Relaxing relaxing, trying to avoid work Summer Plans: Deciding answers to previous Blaney & Associates in NYC on the “Ed Cox at the Shore, and more Golfi ng Faculty Mentors: Dr. Ashcom, Mr. two questions for Senate” fund raising campaign. Faculty Mentors: Dr. Ashcom, Miss Wolfson, Bourne, Coach Burns, Coach Coe, Mrs. Faculty Mentors: Sra. Abreu, Dr. Ashcom, Mr. Faculty Mentors: Mr. Keating, Mr. McAnally, Dr. DeSimone, Dr. Murray, Mrs. Landau, Sra Forrester Mr. Grant, Mr. Hata Coe, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Keating, Mrs. Landau, Mrs. Jordan, Mr. Li, Mrs. Lionetti, and Dr. Abreu, Mr. Fayen, Mrs. B. Edwards, Magister Best Pingry Memory/Moment: Playing Mr. Reichle, Mr. Rohdie, Mr. Tramontana Varnes, Mr. Romano rd Richardson softball, laughing with friends about the Best Pingry Memory/Moment: May 23 , a Best Pingry Memory/Moment: The Annapolis Best Pingry Memory/Moment: Tie—My fi rst Solo Singing Performance (thank you Nada) most ridiculous things in the world day on which I gave two standing ovations and Water Polo Tournament last year; I couldnʼt Worst Pingry Memory/Moment: Days received one. At some point during the day, I and The 8th Grade Class Trip to Washington have asked for a better season with a better when I had multiple tests and papers due realized Iʼll be graduating soon and considered DC What Iʼll Take Away: A lot of really great what a great time Iʼve had over the past four group of guys and girls. Worst Pingry Memory/Moment: Cracking friendships. To all my friends and teach- years. Worst Pingry Memory/Moment: The cross my head open with my car trunk the morning ers over the past four years- you guys are Worst Pingry Memory/Moment: “And your dressing assembly ... of the Calculus Midterm. amazing! Youʼve taught me so much and soul!!!” (if you donʼt remember that, good) What Iʼll Take Away: The fundamental build- What Iʼll Take Away: Priceless memories with I just want to say thanks for always being What Iʼll Take Away: Memories, assorted ing blocks of becoming an interesting writer, friends and teachers that I shall remember long there for me. clothes from Lost & Found and a fi nely tuned, sensitive, critical eye. after I leave the halls of the school. 6 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR AWARDS JUNE 12, 2005 Senior Awards Art, Drama, and School Service Awards Cum Laude Society Directorʼs Award for Achievement in the Dramatic Arts Samuel Tasher Vikram Bali Jonathan Roberts James Somers Special Directorʼs Award for Technical Theater Angelo Tartanian Elizabeth Encarnacion Michael Rosenman Nikhil Srivastava Special Performing Arts Award for Dance Melissa Dadd Elyse Feldman Caroline Savello John Stamatis Michael E. Popp Photography Prize Julie Ann Aueron Julie Johnson Elizabeth Sebesky Edward Suh Abigail Conger Allison Keeley Allison Seebald Lauren Tanenbaum B. Jerry Donahue ʼ79 Memorial Prize for Fine Arts Miguel Roman Jared Lubetkin Jeffrey Shaffer Sarah Tarplin B. Jerry Donahue ʼ79 Memorial Prize for Pottery Michael Silber Michael Page Amanda Smith Samuel Tasher Barbara Berlin Prize in Art History Kirsten Brodgesell Danielle Peretore Andrew Young Music Award Elizabeth Sebesky Michael Jupka, Jr., ʼ76 Blue Key Award Abigail Conger, Margaret Porges Community Service Award Michael Page Advanced Placement Scholars Paul R. Leary ʼ90 Award Catherine Donne, Alex Meder Suruchi Ahuja† Jared Lubetkin Jonathan Roberts† Student Government Achievement Award Nikhil Srivastava Vikram Bali* Sarah Marzetta Caroline Savello* Elizabeth Allan Smith ʼ83 Memorial Casey Huser Rita Biagioli† Monal Mehta* Elizabeth Sebesky Pingry-Duke Scholarship Elizabeth Encarnacion Jessica Meyer Jeffrey Shaffer C.B. Newton Pingry-Princeton Scholarship Prize Allison Seebald Sarah Filipski Nina Mikkilineni Nikhil Srivastava† Casey Huser Jacquelyn OʼConnor Edward Suh Athletic Awards Ashwin Iyengar† Michael Page* Lauren Tanenbaum Cheerleading Award Catherine Donne Allison Keeley* Amanda Pagoulatos Sarah Tarplin Girlsʼ Cross-Country Award Amanda Smith Caton Lee Danielle Peretore Samuel Tasher Boysʼ Cross-Country Award John Moore Joshua Leight Arif Rashid† Andrew Young* Andrea Montague Field Hockey Award Amanda Dumville * With Honors † With Distinction Michael Jupka, Jr., ʼ76 Football Award Andrew Wagner Timothy C. Cornwall ʼ64 Boysʼ John Stamatis Soccer Sportsmanship Award J. Bradley Fecter Advanced Placement National Scholar Dick Gradwohl Boysʼ Soccer Kevin Vieira Nikhil Srivastava Cup for Most Team Spirit William Munger Elizabeth Allan Smith ʼ83 Girlsʼ Soccer Award Margaret OʼToole John R. Dufford, Jr., Tennis Trophy Pamela Lang Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Water Polo Award Hayden Reich Vikram Bali Michael Rosenman Edward Suh Frank L. Romano Boysʼ Basketball Award Scott Whitney Kevin Kurylak Caroline Savello Lauren Tanenbaum Joe LaValley Boysʼ Basketball Award Kevin Kurylak Michael Page Elizabeth Sebesky Samuel Tasher David M. Allan Memorial Girlsʼ Basketball Award Allison Keeley Jonathan Roberts Allison Seebald Andrew Young Virginia Nazario Fencing Award Katharine Olson Nikhil Srivastava Pingry School Varsity Boysʼ Ice Hockey Award Michael Lehrhoff Girlsʼ Ice Hockey Award Sarah Bess Rowen Ski Team Award Sarah Tarplin, Gideon Oppenheimer National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Scholars Squash Team Award Margaret OʼToole Suruchi Ahuja Joshua Leight William Schultz Ashley G. Marsh and Family Swimming Award Caton Lee, Emma Chapman Thomas Ansen-Wilson Jared Lubetkin Elizabeth Sebesky Michael Jupka, Jr., ʼ76 Wrestling Award Michael Silber Rita Biagioli Timothy McTernan Amanda Smith Class of 1935 Graham Churchill Baseball Award Timothy McTernan Kristen Brodgesell Alexander Meder James Somers Golf Award Michael Stuzynski Donald Castle Jessica Meyer Even Sprenger Richard C. Weiler Boysʼ Lacrosse Award Eric Olmstead Nicole Daniele Michael Page Vanna Stone Pingry Girlsʼ Lacrosse Sportsmanship Award Sarah Flipski Jason Gole Amanda Pagoulatos Christopher Svoboda Pingry Girlsʼ Lacrosse Cup Christina Denitzio Julie Johnson Danielle Peretore Angelo Tartanian Pingry Softball Award Amanda Pagoulatos Robert Knopp Hayden Reich Andrew Wagner Boysʼ Tennis Award Benjamin Rosenthal Caton Lee Sarah Bess Rowen Andrew Young Boysʼ Track Award Robert Wojtowicz Richard G. Gradwohl Girlsʼ Track Award Alison Sarokhan, Amanda Smith Cipriano Family Scholar-Athlete Award Amanda Smith, John Stamatis National Merit Scholarship Finalists Twelve Letter Award Winner Alison Sarokhan Elizabeth Encarnacion Noah Keil Allison Seebald Daniel Feitel Sarah Marzetta Jeffrey Shaffer Academic Awards Adam Freedman Scott Menke John Stamatis Allison Keeley Lauren Tanenbaum John R. Whittemore ʼ47 Biology Award Danielle Peretore, Amanda Smith Michael Rosenman Ernest C. Shawcross Chemistry Award Allison Seebald, Amanda Smith Antoine duBourg Physics Award Michael Rosenman, Nikhil Srivastava National Merit Scholarship Recipients Science Book Award Gus Delaporte, Michael Silber Vikram Bali Caroline Savello Union College Casmir A. France Caroline Savello Jacquelyn OʼConnor Nikhil Srivastava Award for Excellence in English Jonathan Roberts Edward Suh Martin B. OʼConnor ʼ26 Journalism Award Caroline Savello, Nikhil Srivastava Paul and Sarah Rouslin Allison Seebald Samuel Tasher Excellence in English Award Yearbook Award Elyse Feldman, Jeffrey Shaffer National Achievement Scholarship Finalists Jean S. Macdonald History Prize Caroline Savello, Jonathan Roberts Psychology Prize Pamela Lang, Alison Sarokhan Ashley Artis Whitlock Prize for Math Edward Suh, Michael Rosenman Natasha Stephenson Spanish Prize Sarah Tarplin French Language Prize Allison Seebald German Prize Michael Rosenman Magistri Laudandi Award Latin Prize Michael Rosenman Advanced Language Prize Casey Huser, Caroline Savello (French) In every class, there is one student who graciously gives of him/herself to help the school and fellow students, who demonstrates a personal integrity and generosity Lauren Tanenbaum, Sarah Tarplin (Spanish) that inspire the best in others. This personʼs own achievements are many, yet his/her DeGryse Prize in Modern Elizabeth Wallis sense of purpose is to the greater good. While others may be identified as "the student European Languages (French/German) most likely to succeed," this person is prized as "the student who helps all succeed.” Keith Dungo All-School Awards Nominees Pingry School Parentsʼ Association Allison Keeley Womanʼs Sports Award Obinna Eboh Jonathan Roberts Centennial Cup — Gift of the Class of ʼ61 John Moore Caton Lee Caroline Savello Class of ʼ26 Reese Williams Award Caton Lee Mary Margaret OʼToole Allison Seebald Senior Improvement Prize Shanté Bethea Michael Page Nikhil Srivastava Charles B. Atwater Valedictory Award Allison Seebald Samuel Tasher THE PINGRY RECORD COLLEGE MATRICULATION JUNE 12, 2005 7 College Placement

SURUCHI AHUJA ELYSE FELDMAN JOHN MOORE ELIZABETH SEBESKY Columbia University Cornell University Bowdoin College Yale University

THOMAS ANSEN-WILSON SARAH FILIPSKI WILLIAM MUNGER ALLISON SEEBALD College of William and Mary Davidson College Boston College Princeton University

ASHLEY ARTIS ADAM FREEDMAN REBECCA NG JEFFREY SHAFFER Duke University University of Pennsylvania New York University Dartmouth College

JULIE ANN AUERON JASON GOLE JACQUELYN OʼCONNOR MICHAEL SILBER The George Washington University Carnegie Mellon University United States Military Academy Colgate University

VIKRAM BALI KATHARINE HAMPSON CAITLIN OʼDONNELL BRITTNEY SILVESTRI Stanford University Hobart and William Smith Colleges University of Richmond Boston College

JASON BECK CASEY HUSER MARY OʼTOOLE AMANDA SMITH University of Richmond Duke University Princeton University Princeton University

SHANTÉ BETHEA DAVID ISRAEL ERIC OLMSTEAD DANIEL SMITH Lincoln University Cornell University Kenyon College University of Michigan

RITA BIAGIOLI ASHWIN IYENGAR KATHARINE OLSON CARALINE SOGLIUZZO Northwestern University Cornell University Loyola College in Maryland Bryn Mawr College

DREW BLACKER JULIE JOHNSON GIDEON OPPENHEIMER JAMES SOMERS Amherst College University of Pennsylvania Colgate University University of Michigan

CAROLINE BOYER ALLISON KEELEY MICHAEL PAGE EVAN SPRENGER University of Colorado at Boulder Harvard University University of Pennsylvania Cornell University

KRISTEN BRODGESELL NOAH KEIL AMANDA PAGOULATOS NIKHIL SRIVASTAVA Colgate University University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Harvard University

DONALD CASTLE AARON KELLNER MEGAN PARDI JOHN STAMATIS Colgate University New York University Villanova University Harvard University

EMMA CHAPMAN ROBERT KNOPP DANIELLE PERETORE NATASHA STEPHENSON Yale University University of Michigan Brown University Boston University

CHRISTOPHER COLLINS KEVIN KURYLAK MARTA POPIOLEK VANNA STONE Emerson College Lehigh University University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania

ABIGAIL CONGER PAMELA LANG MARGARET PORGES MICHAEL STUZYNSKI Dickinson College Duke University Hamilton College Rutgers at New Brunswick

WENDELL COOK CATON LEE ARIF RASHID EDWARD SUH Colorado College Williams College University of Pennsylvania Stanford University

LINSEY COZEWITH MICHAEL LEHRHOFF HAYDEN REICH CHRISTOPHER SVOBODA University of Miami Duke University Tufts University Georgetown University

MELISSA DADD JOSHUA LEIGHT MEGHAN RENEHAN LAUREN TANENBAUM Belmont University Brown University Bucknell University University of Pennsylvania

NICOLE DANIELE JARED LUBETKIN NICOLE RHODES SARAH TARPLIN University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Harvard University Georgetown University

LEE DELAPORTE SCOTT MAGID JONATHAN ROBERTS ANGELO TARTANIAN University of Vermont Franklin and Marshall College Harvard University Bard College

CHRISTINA DENITZIO ROBERT MAGRANE MIGUEL ROMAN SAMUEL TASHER Bowdoin College Franklin and Marshall College Columbia University Duke University

CATHERINE DONNE AMY MARTIN MICHAEL ROSENMAN TODD TOSTI Colgate University Loyola College in Maryland Carnegie Mellon University Boston College

AMANDA DUMVILLE SARAH MARZETTA BENJAMIN ROSENTHAL ROBERT TRANGUCCI Dartmouth College Brown University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Bucknell University

KEITH DUNGO SARAH MCMAHON MARY ROTH DANA VAN BRUNT Boston College Allegheny College Saint Josephʼs University Vassar College

OBINNA EBOH TIMOTHY McTERNAN SARAH BESS ROWEN KEVIN VIEIRA Villanova University McDaniel College Lehigh University Cornell University

MELISSA EGGERT ALEXANDER MEDER ALISON SAROKHAN ANDREW WAGNER Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University Bowdoin College Bucknell University

ELIZABETH ENCARNACION MONAL MEHTA CAROLINE SAVELLO ELIZABETH WALLIS Brown University Rutgers at New Brunswick Yale University New York University

JOSHUA ERICKSON SCOTT MENKE DANIEL SCHEININGER ALIXANDRA WATSON University of Southern California Johns Hopkins University Syracuse University Cornell University

NICHOLAS FAUST JESSICA MEYER ERIC SCHONBERG SCOTT WHITNEY Stevens Institute of Technology Washington University in St. Louis Allegheny College Washington University in St. Louis

JOHN BRADLEY FECHTER NINA MIKKILINENI WILLIAM SCHULTZ ROBERT WOJTOWICZ Princeton University Lehigh University Villanova University Villanova University

DANIEL FEITEL LOUISA MOLLER SAMUEL SCOPELIANOS ANDREW YOUNG Trinity College Boston College Syracuse University Dartmouth College 8 THE PINGRY RECORD DEPARTING FACULTY JUNE 12, 2005 After Five Years, Headmaster Neiswender Moves On that Mr. Neiswender has su- two coaches on rival teams. Continued From Page 1 pervised during his tenure. She has seen firsthand all In addition to managing of the changes—both minor He then moved to Hous- changes in the physical and major—that Mr. Neis- ton, Texas for seven years to structure of the school, last wender has effected. be the Mathematics Depart- year he had to pick two “Administratively, he ment Chair at The Kinkaid new assistant headmasters, allowed for regular commu- School. He was the Up- Mr. Cox, Middle School nication between division per School Director at The Director, and Mr. Leef, Up- heads, and he put a lot of or- Bullis School in Potomac, ganizational nuts and bolts Maryland for into place,” she subsequent said. “In athlet- years. Fol- ics and all across lowing that, the divisions, from 1990 to every organi- 1992, he was zational aspect t h e U p p e r has been tuned School Direc- up and fixed. tor at La Jolla But he always Country Day has the kids in School in La mind when set- Jolla, Cali- ting up such an fornia, and in efficient opera- 1992 he be- Courtesy of the Communications Departmenttional plan. He c a m e h e a d -Mr. Neiswender and former Headmaster John Hanly in always has the master of thefront of the school at the 2000 Alumni Reunion. long-term good Courtesy of the Communications Department school. per School Director. Both of the school in Mr. Neiswender and his wife, Barbara, share a laugh. So after thirty years tra- Mr. Rohdie and Dr. Macrae mind” versing the country as a Even with a thousand had been at Pingry for over lege-level, in public schools, have an original Raleigh every day.” teacher and administra- fifteen years, so obviously matters to take care of, he tor, Pingry hired Mr. Neis- asks, “What is best for stu- and in independent schools. bike, and now he has a Giant When people approach it was not a task to be taken Not to be clichéd, but Pin- Carbon Fiber bike which is him, Mr. Neiswender is ex- wender to replace Mr. Han- lightly. And Mr. Neiswender dents?” said Ms. DeMartini. ly, who had served Pingry so light that he can pick it up tremely friendly, said Sra. treated it with appropriate with a few fingers.” Abreu, a Spanish teacher: for thirteen years. care. Mr. Neiswender had orig- Ms. Stockhoff, Mr. Neis- “In the first few weeks that Mr. Neiswender went to wenderʼs secretary, has he was here, I went to his inally planned to move to Rye, New York to meet Mr. the East Coast for family worked for him for his full office, which used to be next Leef—then a candidate for five years and has truly en- to the hallway. I wasnʼt sure reasons, but after visiting the position—in person. Pingry when he received the joyed the experience. “Heʼs about going, but as soon as “In the middle of the the best boss you could ask I came in through the door offer, he was eager to join school year, Mr. Neiswender the community and started for. Itʼs really been great fun he greeted me with this huge came to visit me at my old because he likes to laugh smile. He even offered me working on improving the school,” Mr. Leef recalls. school right away. with people. He really has chocolate from a basket . I really thought it was an a love of life.” of Halloween candy. Heʼs During his five-year ten- interesting way to go about ure, the school has under- Mr. Leef agreed. “He has always had this open-door the selection process, and I a very good sense of humor, policy with all the students gone significant physical think it says a lot about him. changes. The award-win- and he is willing to laugh at and faculty, and there has He wanted to see the way I himself. He really is never never been a time when he ning Hostetter Arts Center, worked within the school opened in 2003, gave per- embarrassed to be the sub- hasnʼt made time to speak setting and how I had made ject of the joke. We all joke, with people.” formers the Macrae The- an impact on the commu- ater and gave visual artists for example, about the fact Ms. DeMartini said, “He nity. And to put in the time that he uses entirely too has a very quick and dry state-of-the-art studios and to do that really made a computer programs. Courtesy of the Communications Department much salt and eats too much sense of humor.” And in- great first impression,” Mr. Mr. Neiswender gives a speech at an Alumni Reunion. fried food and steak.” deed, he is a person who The entrance of the school Leef said. has completely changed as Although Mr. Neiswender loves to laugh and have fun. Mr. Neiswender has also spends most of his time When Ms. Hearst and Mr. well because of the statue implemented many less On that matter, he has been gry is a truly unique envi- donated by Mr. Baldwin and obvious changes that have hard at work on the Long- ronment. Everyone here is the new traffic pattern. The passed under the radar of Range Plan. By last year, the extremely passionate and offices were rearranged to the student body. plan had been finalized and talented. provide for a reception area Ms. DeMartini, depart- the project was on track to “My favorite part of the and a larger administrative ing Athletic Director, has be finished by 2007. year is the Senior Awards office. But these are just a known Mr. Neiswender It is his relentless spirit Ceremony and the Assem- few of the many changes since 1986, when they were and goal-driven mindset, bly for the End-of-the-Year according to Ms. DeMartini, Awards. I just love recog- that has brought about im- nizing all the kids that have mense physical and struc- achieved amazing things, tural changes to Pingry. and I think everyone just He also, Ms. DeMartini comes out of it feeling re- said, has the interests of the ally good.” students in mind at all times. Although Mr. Neis - His tireless work ethic stems wender says he is in awe from his passion for educa- of the capacity of Pingry tion and students. students, he himself is a Even as a first year head- great athlete—along with master—not yet settled in— being an excellent teacher he was eager to teach and and administrator. He has coach. Ever since then, he golfed, run, and played ten- has taught AP AB Calculus nis during his spare time. and coached the Middle When Mr. Vo joined the School A Basketball Team. Technology department, Mr. Even with all the hard Neiswender revived his love work he has put into im- of cycling. proving the school, he still “During the summer we praises the effort of Pingryʼs would always go biking faculty and student body. during lunch,” said Technol- Courtesy of the Communications Department Mr. Neiswender said, ogy Director Mr. Vo. “One Headmaster Neiswender poses for a photograph with “At La Jolla Country Day time last year, I took him New Jersey Senator Jon Corzine and former Head of the School, guidance counsel- for a bike ride. He was beet Board of Trustees William V. Engel ʻ67. ors had to tell the kids to red from the heat. So right cut back on their activities when we got to school, he outside of the classroom, Neiswender were asked to because they were over- immediately jumped into he says that teaching his act in a Buttondowns video, loading their schedule. But the Pingry pool.” Calculus class is his favorite for example, he was eager to here, students are able to do Recently, Mr. Neiswender part of the day. participate. everything remarkably well. has received a new bike “Even though Iʼm a Everyone jokes that Mr. And the high standards set from the Board of Trustees teacher, my duties are more Neiswender hasnʼt stopped by the students really keep as a gift. “Heʼll be cycling as a headmaster. So unfortu- smiling. I, for one, hope us administrators and teach- all over North Carolina now nately, I donʼt get to interact that he never stops smil- Courtesy of the Communications Department ers on our toes. that he has a gorgeous bike,” with all of the students as ing—even when heʼs in The Headmaster takes a break at the Alumni Golf Outing. “Iʼve taught on the col- Mr. Vo said. “John used to much as Iʼd like to. I really North Carolina. do look forward to teaching THE PINGRY RECORD DEPARTING FACULTY JUNE 12, 2005 9 College Counselor Kilgore English Department Head Dr. Jane Ashcom Retiring Leaves After Four Years Temple University in Pennsyl- represented what is best about By OLIVIA DELIA (III) and vania. Dr. Ashcom then became the Pingry faculty—profes- By ADAM GOLDSTEIN (V) DARINA SHTRAKHMAN (III) both Head of the Upper School sional, passionate, intellectually Ms. Nia Kilgore, the “The real truth about teach- and an English teacher at the engaged, sensitive and nuanced Georgetown and Harvard ing is that most of your teachers Friend Select School in Penn- in her views, absolutely in- graduate who is Pingryʼs As- are having a good time. They sylvania. corruptible, and kind beyond sociate Director of College do what they do because they At the Friend Select School, measure. I know I will miss her Counseling, has decided to love to teach,” said Chair of the Dr. Ashcom said her favorite wit, her sage advice, and her leave Pingry at the end of English Department Dr. Jane part of the day was always the warmth. I hope that she finds a June. Ashcom, who is officially retir- time she spent teaching her way to continue playing a role in After helping hundreds of ing at the close of the school English class. Consequently, the life of the school.” students get into colleges dur- year and has taught at Pingry for after thirteen years at the prep English teacher Mrs. Vicki ing her four years at Pingry, eleven years. school, she moved to Pingry to Grant remembers experiences she is interested in pursuing A teacher since 1956, Dr. pursue a career more exclusively with Dr. Ashcom during the her interests in writing, travel, Ashcom has worked at three centered on teaching. schoolʼs Fall Play. “Our funni- and film. Her dream job, she other schools in Pennsylvania Since her arrival in 1994, est shared experiences, though, said, would be to host a TV and has recently taught several both students and faculty have always seemed to occur as we show in which she gets paid English classes here at Pingry, found Dr. Ashcom to be an ex- tramped around drafty barns to travel and review various including Greek filled with props and N. Lee (V) Drama, Shakespeare, hotels around the world. Ms. Nia Kilgore, a college counselor at the school for four set pieces we were After announcing her de- years, is leaving Pingry to take a year off. English 9, and Amer- considering for use parture at the end of May, Ms. ican Literature, while in the fall play. ʻIs Kilgore tried to allay concerns college next year. Next yearʼs said, “Ms. Kilgore has been balancing her role as this plastic turkey big of her college advisees next new advisor will be able to such a great asset to the Pin- head of the English enough?ʼ you might year. In a meeting with the edit the letters as necessary, gry community and African Department. hear one of us say. Or entire Junior class, she out- she said. American club. These past “I love teaching at Dr. Ashcom would lined the steps that students Mr. Robert MacLellan, the years with her have truly been Pingry and Iʼll miss it valiantly try to reach could take to smooth the Director of College Counsel- indescribable, and as much a lot,” said Dr. Ash- the top portion of the transition, like asking teachers ing, also sent a letter home to as I hate to see her go, I am com, who explained curtain standing on for college recommendations parents outlining the process thrilled to see her following that her decision tippytoes and stab early. of switching to a new advi- her dreams. was not influenced frantically with her “Everything will be OK,” sor. Kiwanni Pond (V) con- by weariness, but by trusty needle [to pin Ms. Kilgore said. “Thereʼs Most of the response to her curred, saying, “Ms. Kilgore a stirring desire for back the stage cur- no need to panic. Any new decision has been positive, is an amazing individual who something new. “I tain] until I would advisor will get right into the Ms. Kilgore said, and several has been an amazing presence had a poetic sense step in and volunteer swing of things, with the help parents have emailed her to in the club and the Pingry that it was time to to get that spot,” Mrs. of the entire college counsel- wish her luck. leave. I feel ready.” Grant remembers. community as a whole. She N. Lee (V) ing department.” The members of the Af- was truly the glue that held Her students, Director of Stud- rican-American club were however, do not share English Department Head Dr. Jane Ashcom is According to Headmaster us together. She will truly be retiring this year after 49 years of teaching. ies Mrs. Lydia Gea- John Neiswender, her advi- so upset at the news of Ms. missed and I wish her the best this sentiment. Jenna cintov summarizes sees will transfer to a new Kilgoreʼs leaving that they in all she will pursue. Devine (III), a stu- traordinarily generous woman. many peopleʼs opin- college counselor that Pingry hosted a surprise celebratory Joy Njoroge (IV) just want- dent in Dr. Ashcomʼs English “If someone is having a per- ions in saying, “Dr. Ashcom will hire over the summer. In party in the faculty lounge ed to add, “I love you.” 9 class, says, “Iʼm really sad sonal crisis, sheʼll be the first is a class act: knowledgeable, the meantime, Ms. Kilgore on the last day of classes In leaving Pingry, Ms. about her leaving. I was going to call and make sure everyone intelligent, thoughtful, culturally will prepare letters of recom- — complete with a dance Kilgore also leaves behind the to take Greek Drama just to be is O.K.,” says English teacher aware, well-traveled, caring, and mendation for each of her performance, slide show, and Middle School Track team, in her class.” Mrs. Judith Lebowitz, “Sheʼs a superb department head. Her advisees when they apply to food. As Cathryn Stanley (V), which she has coached for Classmate Eliza Adams (III) someone who cares very deeply vocation and avocation is being the past four years, and the adds, “I think that weʼre losing about the people in her depart- an educator, and in that, no one Cheerleading squad, which a highly regarded member of ment on both a personal and surpasses her ability to reach she coached for two years. the community. Itʼs unfortunate professional level.” students, to share with them her Librarian Mrs. Koch Mrs. De Martini, the Di- that we wonʼt be able to have History teacher and longtime love of literature and the arts. rector of Athletics, said Ms. her as a teacher and mentor in friend Mrs. Madeline Landau She will be dearly missed.” Kilgore “has always been the future.” adds, “She is committed to ex- Christopher Shilts, who cur- Retiring to Beach energetic and friendly, and “I took Shakespeare and cellence and has contributed so rently teaches Creative Writ- she has a great personality. Greek Drama just to be in her much to the everyday life of our ing, English 10, and American By JOSH FREEDMAN (IV) Sheʼs really been a magnet class,” says senior Caroline school and the quality of educa- Literature, will be replacing Dr. Savello. “Dr. Ashcom is an After six years at Pingry, ref- importantly, however, I will miss for students—everyone here tion in our English classes.” Ashcom as Head of the English loves her.” incredible and brilliant teacher Dr. Ashcom is currently the Department next year. erence librarian Mrs. Janet Koch her kindness.” – she took the most dated mate- will be retiring at the end of the Fellow librarian Mrs. Eileen “Sheʼs upbeat and a lot of only female chair of any de- Although she does not plan fun,” added Ricky Zacharias rial and made it relatable and partment and, as Headmaster to return to Pingry, Dr. Ashcom school year to Rehoboth Beach, Hymas adds, “Mrs. Kochʼs loyal exciting. She infused what she Delaware, with her husband. and dedicated service to the (III), who had her as a coach John Neiswender notes, “She hopes to do part-time teaching, in Middle School. taught with real passion and is the consummate professional subbing, and volunteer work Mrs. Koch has served as both school will be greatly missed. love. I only wish that she could Library Director and reference Her cheerful and helpful spirit Mr. MacLellan said, “Ms. – a wonderful teacher who has after her departure. In addition, Kilgore was an excellent ad- teach me again in college.” done a fabulous job of leading she will be spending one day a librarian of the C.B. Newton helped guide many a student Dr. Ashcomʼs first teaching Library. She is the mastermind through the research process. visor for her four years here. her department.” week with her new granddaugh- She will be greatly missed job at the Cheltenham High History Department Head Dr. ter, Samantha, as well as reading, behind many of the book dis- She leaves behind a lasting School in Wyncote, Pennsylva- plays and art legacy in her by everyone in the College Jim Murray describes Dr. Ash- traveling, and practicing piano Counseling office.” nia, lasted ten years, followed com with glowing praise. “To duets with Darcy, Samanthaʼs exhibits, as work with by a part time teaching job at well as one the Pingry me, Jane Ashcom has always older sister. of the teach- a r c h i v e s , ers of classes which are on research now properly Ms. De Martini Retires to Sarasota, Fl. techniques. housed with- Texas, Ms. De Martini has Ms. De Martini worked as one of the most talented, hard- Mrs. Koch in the library By GREG SELOVER (V) played sports her entire life. She the Athletic Director at the La est working individuals I know. also helps spaces, sole- received fourteen varsity letters Jolla Country Day School in She is a real ʻschool personʼ who s t u d e n t s ly through Ms. Jo Ann De Martini, the while in high school and walked California for nine years. Head- truly cares about the growth of find books her diligent Director of Athletics at Pingry, on to SMUʼs womenʼs basket- master John Neiswender is also our students, both as athletes and and use the work in this will be retiring at the end of the ball team. “I was a fanatic,” said a former La Jolla administrator. as students.” library data- area. She has year and moving to Sarasota, Ms. De Martini. “I couldnʼt get When asked about his long Varsity Ski Team coach Mal- bases. been a highly Florida. She joined the Pingry enough of sports.” time coworker, Mr. Neiswender la Godfrey considers Ms. De B e f o r e N. Lee (V) valued con- community in July 2001 and has Before coming to Pingry, replied, “Coach De Martini is Martini “extraordinarily gener- coming to Mrs. Janet Koch, reference li- tributor to held the Athletic Director posi- ous with her time, assistance, Pingry, Mrs. brarian, is retiring this year. all our work tion during her five years at the and understanding. Ski team Koch worked in the library school. In addition, Ms. De Mar- would not be where it is today as a paper conservator, where she and a genuinely good sport in tini coaches the Middle School without her help.” She later restored antique documents or helping out.” Girls A Basketball team. added, “When Jo Ann came to items such as maps, books, and Sam Tasher (VI) agrees, say- Ms. De Martini looks for- the school, she had no idea of works of art. She also worked for ing, “Mrs. Koch is very nice and ward to spending her time play- what a ski team involved. She two years as a reference librarian helpful in the library.” ing golf, tennis and volleyball had always lived in the south and outside of Pingry. In addition, Mrs. Koch is when she retires. She also hopes the idea must have been pretty Mrs. Koch said that her re- actively involved in the faculty/ to travel, but will have Pingry foreign to her, but sheʼs been tirement is “bittersweet,” and staff book club and the recently on her mind as she does. “Most more supportive than I could that she “will miss all of the defunct student advisory board. of all, Iʼm going to miss the ever have imagined.” wonderful people at Pingry,” The student advisory board was camaraderie between the coach- “Ms. De Martini comes to However, she is also excited designed to “give students an ing staff, administrators, and all of our softball games,” said about retiring and calls the opportunity to be involved in the students. Everyone has so much junior Alex Budd. “That really upcoming years “the next ad- operation and decision-making pride in being part of Pingry says a lot about how devoted she venture in life.” of the library,” she explains. Athletics,” said Ms. De Martini. is to Pingry sports.” Librarian Ms. Maria Palmer Mrs. Koch hopes that the “And, of course, Iʼm going to Mr. Gerald F. Vanasse, who is praises Mrs. Koch, saying, “Her next reference librarian will miss Jed.” currently the Athletic Director at presence is indispensable and resurrect the student advisory A native of New Orleans and N. Lee (V) the Gill St. Bernards School, will her innovations in the library board and continue to improve a graduate of Southern Method- Athletic Director Ms. Jo Ann De Martini will be leaving be assuming Ms. De Martiniʼs helped all of the students. More the library. ist University (SMU) in Dallas, Pingry after six years. role in the fall. 10 THE PINGRY RECORD DEPARTING FACULTY JUNE 12, 2005 Ms. Gordon Moves to Philly, Mrs. Gracemarie Cirino Leaves Pa. After June Marriage Pingry for Science at Kent Place liked their classes with Ms. who had Ms. Gordon as a By KATIE TUCKER (V) Gordon, Christina Vanech coach for skiing and field By HALLIE BIANCO (III) After two years at Pingry, (II) and Leigh Meckler (II) hockey, said she “learned a After fi ve years at Pingry, Ms. Hope Gordon is leaving replied: “Our American His- lot from her. She was always Mrs. Gracemarie Cirino is leav- to marry Matthew Scibal tory class has been really fun lots of fun!” ing the community to pursue and will be moving to Phila- and entertaining.” “I have Before her arrival at Pin- her “fi rst love, which is sci- delphia after her June 25 learned a lot,” said Grant gry, Ms. Gordon graduated ence.” She will be teaching sci- wedding in Newport, Rhode Thomas (II), “and Ms. Gor- from Duke University, where ence to middle school students Island. don is really funny!” Bren- she majored in political sci- at the Kent Place School. During her first year here, dan Bruno (II) said he “sec- ence. She then lived in As- Mrs. Cirino came to Pingry Ms. Gordon was a permanent onds that,” and Talia Hughes pen, Colorado for a year, in 2000 and since then has substitute for Mrs. Landauʼs (II) says, “Ms. Gordon is a where she was a whitewater worked as Tech Director with history classes during Mrs. really nice person and always rafting and ski instructor. the tech team to supervise the stabilization of the network. Landauʼs medical leave of Ms. Gordon says that she has really original ideas for She has made sure that every absence and helped coach the classes.” Max Cooper (V) “loved her time at Pingry and faculty member has a laptop field hockey and ski teams. and Jeremy Teicher (V) said will truly miss it here.” She and has taught many faculty This year, she taught seventh that Ms. Gordon was “help- is glad that she will be “close members how to integrate tech- grade English and eighth ful both as a teacher and as enough to come visit and nology into their classes. Mrs. grade History classes and a ski team instructor.” watch the Field Hockey team Cirino has also implemented again helped Mrs. Judy Lee Charlotte Williams (V), win States in Trenton!” new computer science courses, coach varsity field hockey. including an AP Computer Sci- N. Lee (V) When asked what she ence course started this year Mrs. Cirino is leaving Pingry to teach middle school sci- liked most about Pingry, and a Computer Programming ence classes at the Kent Place School in Summit. Ms. Gordon said that she course, which will be part of “loved that Pingry is a real next yearʼs course selection. people in using computers and She will also always remember community. The relation- Mrs. Cirino is also a faculty wrote computer manuals. her teacher friends and says, ship between the faculty and advisor of six freshmen. Ad- After 23 years of teaching “they will be a part of me and working with technology, forever.” the students is so strong. I visee Beth Homan (III) says, “Mrs. Cirino cares a lot about Mrs. Cirino has decided to Network Manager Mrs. feel that Pingry is a really teach science, in which she Perla Rodriguez says, “Good nurturing place that kids ap- the students she teaches, and she really wants everyone to has a degree. As she prepares Luck!” while System Engineer preciate.” She added that the do well.” In particular, Homan to leave Pingry, Mrs. Cirino Apu Mullick says, “Itʼs been community is “kind, respect- says she will miss Mrs. Cirinoʼs knows that she will always great!” Pantel also wishes ful and welcoming.” “really good oatmeal cranberry remember her AP Computer Mrs. Cirino “the best of luck Ms. Gordon has accom- chocolate chip cookies.” An- Science classes because she at Kent Place,” and he hopes plished a lot during her time other student, Adam Pantel (V), “enjoyed teaching them and “she fi nds her place there in at Pingry. During her first says that Mrs. Cirino is “very they were a wonderful group.” her new job.” year, teaching as a perma- enjoyable to work with and nent substitute was a dif- sheʼs a good teacher.” ficult task as it required Before coming to Pingry, combining teaching styles. Mrs. Cirino worked for over Mr. Summerhill to She found that having her thirty years in other schools own classes and advisees N. Lee (V) and spent two years working this year was very reward- Teacher and coach Ms. Gordon is leaving to get married. for Productivity Point Inter- Move to Vail, Co. national. There, she trained ing and she “truly enjoyed By KRISTIN MALETSKY (V) building relationships with students.” Ms. Gordon said After one year as a Middle professional career.” she “loves the kids and has Learning Specialist Mrs. Giannola School Latin teacher, Mr. Jeffrey Mr. Summerhill hopes that had lots of fun with them Summerhill will be leaving at the “throughout the year at Pingry, both in the classroom and on end of the year to teach at a the students have had fun in my the field.” Vail Mountain School in Vail, classroom but also learned a little When asked how they Relocates to Upstate New York Colorado. bit of Latin along the way.” Mr. Summerhill, who grew One of the things that Mr. By KATIE JENNINGS (V) up in Pennsylvania, received Summerhill looks forward to Ms. Patricia Giannola is his undergraduate degree from in the near future is moving out Bucknell University in 2003, west, where he will be able to HONOR BOARD leaving Pingry to return to upstate New York after this where he majored in History make a completely fresh start. 2005—2006 year in hopes of spending and Classics. After graduating He said, “It will be like going to from Bucknell, he taught for one college all over again. I know more time with her family. year at the Woodland Country absolutely no one out there.” She currently holds the Day School in Southern New When he is not teaching position of Learning Special- Juliette Jordan Jersey before coming to teach Latin, Mr. Summerhill plans ist, working with both stu- at Pingry. to spend much time skiing and Chairperson dents and teachers to maxi- Along with teaching Latin, biking. mize learning and teaching Mr. Summerhill also served as Mr. LaValette, Head of the Seniors techniques. a coach for the Freshmen Boysʼ Foreign Language Department, Rachel Van Wert Though she has only been soccer team in the fall. said, “Jeffʼs enjoyment of people, here for one year, she has When asked what he will miss his fi ne sense of humor, and his Katie O'Connor accomplished a great deal. “I most about the school, Mr. Sum- gentle and calm approach have Jonathan Bregman think that we have provided merhill said, “All the wonderful made him fi t in particularly well information, guidance and friends Iʼve made this year, both with members of our department as a teacher and as a colleague.” and our Latin students. He is Juniors direct support to students and their parents who have, in the N. Lee (V) He went on to note that Pingry clearly in an explorative mode, Jeff Zimmering past, not had a centralized Mrs. Giannola is leaving to spend more time wih her family. is fortunate to have “such a weighing his options and seeking Dan Davidson talented and involved faculty. I to make his mark, and all of us program and staff member to selves stood out for Ms. ter prepared for my midterms Catherine Chong, address the needs of students have found many mentors here in the language department wish Giannola. She was very and for my other class work that have impacted me in numer- him good luck at his next teach- with learning and processing Secretary impressed, and continues to in general.” ous ways that will be benefi cial ing post in Colorado and contin- issues,” she said. be impressed, by the behav- The position of learning to me at my next job and in my ued success in the future.” Pingry has been a dif- ior of the students and how specialist for next year is Sophomores ferent experience for Ms. Brian O'Toole the Honor Code is a unique currently not filled, but the Giannola, considering that moral guideline, she said. administration is diligently Trevor Topf she has taught mainly at in- She says that she will miss searching for a replace- Sam Williams ternational schools. Before the students most, and the ment. coming here she worked feeling seems to be mutual. Not only will Ms. Gi- as a learning specialist at Freshmen One of her studentʼs, Alex annola miss the students, the American Community Snape (IV) stated that, “Ms. but she will also miss listen- Katie Contess School (ACS) in Cobham- Giannola has been a great ing and watching the music Zara Mannan Surrey, England. help to me. She is very ef- rehearsals that took place in Elizabeth Roberts In this respect, Pingry is ficient and always willing to the Macrae Theatre, which is not as diverse as the previ- listen and assist you in order right next to her office. ous institutions where Ms. Eighth Graders to accomplish your goals.” Ms. Giannola leaves Pin- Giannola has taught; never- Brendan Bruno (II), who gry hoping that she has “been Freddy Porges theless, she has found Pingry participated in the Guided able to dispel some of the Louisa Lee to be “full of talented and Study program that Ms. myths and stereotypes about dedicated people.” Katie Ogden Giannola taught, said, “Ms. learning disabilities and cre- When she initially came, Giannola is really nice. The ate greater understanding N. Lee (V) the Honor Code and the way class was fun, and she defi- about learning styles.” Mr. Summerhill is leaving to teach at the Vail Mountain students conducted them- nitely helped me become bet- School in Vail, Colorado. 11 THE PINGRY RECORD APPLICATION SUMMARY JUNE 12, 2005

College Accepted Attending College Accepted Attending College Accepted Attending Albright College 1 0 Georgetown University 6 2 Rensselaer Polytechnic 1 1 Institute Allegheny College 2 2 Gettysburg College 4 0 Rhodes College 1 0 American University 6 0 Hamilton College 4 1 Rice University 1 0 Amherst College 3 1 University of Hartford 1 0 University of 4 2 The University of 1 0 Hartwick College 1 0 Richmond Arizona Harvard University 6 5 Rider University 1 0 Bard College 1 1 Hobart & William 1 1 University of 2 0 Barnard College 1 0 Smith Colleges Rochester Bates College 2 0 Howard University 1 0 Rutgers, The State 14 2 Belmont University 1 1 University of Illinois at 2 0 University of New Urbana-Champaigne Jersey Boston College 11 5 Indiana University at 1 0 Saint Joseph's 3 1 Boston University 11 1 Bloomington University Bowdoin College 5 3 James Madison 1 0 Santa Clara University 1 0 Brandeis University 1 0 University School of the Museum 1 0 of Fine Arts Brown University 6 4 Johns Hopkins 7 1 University Skidmore College 2 0 Bryn Mawr College 1 1 Juniata College 1 0 University of Southern 2 1 Bucknell University 9 3 Kenyon College 2 1 California University of 1 0 St. John's College 1 0 California at Berkeley Lafayette College 4 0 St. Lawrence 1 0 University of 1 0 Lehigh University 10 3 University California at San Diego Lewis & Clark College 1 0 Stanford University 4 2 University of 1 0 Lincoln College 1 1 California at Santa Stevens Institute of 4 1 Barbara Loyola College in 6 2 Technology Maryland California Insitute of 1 0 Susquehanna 1 0 Technology Macalester College 1 0 University Carnegie Mellon 5 2 University of Maine 1 0 Swarthmore College 1 0 University University of 3 0 Syracuse University 3 2 Case Western Reserve 3 0 Maryland, College University Park Temple University 1 0 Chatham College 1 0 Massachusetts Institute 1 0 Trinity College 2 1 of Technology Clarkson University 1 0 Tufts University 6 1 McDaniel College 1 1 Colby College 3 0 Tulane University 3 0 McGill University 1 0 Colgate University 11 5 Union College 2 0 Miami University 2 0 University of Colorado 2 1 United States Military 1 1 at Boulder University of Miami 1 1 Academy at West Point Colorado College 2 1 University of Michigan 8 3 Ursinus College 1 0 Columbia University 2 2 Middlebury College 1 0 Vanderbilt University 2 2 Connecticut College 1 0 Monmouth University 1 0 Vassar College 1 1 Cornell University 11 6 Moravian College 1 0 University of Vermont 3 1 Dartmouth College 3 3 Morgan State 1 0 Villanova University 14 4 University Davidson College 1 1 Virginia Polytechnic 1 0 Muhlenberg College 4 0 Institute and State University of Delaware 1 0 University The College of New 1 0 DePaul University 1 0 Jersey University of Virginia 1 0 Dickinson College 5 1 New York University 12 3 Wake Forest University 2 0 Drew University 1 0 Northwestern 4 1 Washington College 1 0 University Duke University 9 5 Washington University 6 2 Oberlin College 1 0 in St. Louis Elon University 3 0 Old Dominion 1 0 Wesleyan University 1 0 Emerson College 1 1 University College of William and 3 1 Emory University 1 0 Pennsylvania State 4 0 Mary University, University Fairfield University 4 0 Park Williams College 1 1 Franklin & Marshall 5 2 College University of 12 11 University of 1 0 Pennsylvania Wisconsin, Madison Furman University 1 0 Pomona College 1 0 Yale University 4 3 George 6 1 Washington Princeton University 6 4 University Providence College 2 0 TOTAL 386 124

Matriculation by Region This year, 124 students applied to Northwest 155 colleges, which resulted in 385 0.0% Midwest acceptances. Every senior will be 5.6% Northeast attending one of 58 different colleges. 79.8% 30.6 percent of the class will be attending one of the eight Ivy League schools. 5.6 percent will matriculate at West a state university. 4.0% Southeast 10.5% One senior will be attending a military academy.

Central 0.0% These statistics last updated on June 7, 2005. 12 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 12, 2005 Field Day Features Fun, Frank- After Years of Honoring Others, furters, and New Friendships Yearbook Dedicated to Svedman

By CHANTAL BERMAN (V) setting up and running the to be a part of the first ever various field day games and Pingry marching band!” By GREG SELOVER (V) On May 17, the entire races, which included the After lunch, all students On May 23, 2005, Year- Pingry School gathered at sneakers toss, the chicken above the fourth grade gath- book Advisor and Fine Arts the Martinsville Campus for flick, and the potato sack ered at the football field for Teacher Mrs. Margaretta the annual Field Day celebra- race. Maureen Kelly (V) said, relays and the tug-of-war. Lear-Svedman received a tion. Students from ages five “The games this year were Some notable moments in- surprise yearbook dedication. to eighteen spent the day really creative. I especially cluded Adam Pantelʼs hood- Before Yearbook Co-editor tossing bean bag animals, enjoyed the crabwalk.” ed victory over Jonathan Jeffrey Shaferʼs (VI) an- walking on planks, toe-fish- At lunchtime, students Bregman in the form V boysʼ nouncement of the dedication ing for marbles and getting enjoyed a buffet barbeque relay and the form II girlsʼ at assembly Monday morn- to know their cross-campus of grilled hotdogs, hamburg- tug-of-war matches. After ing, Mrs. Svedman had been counterparts. Jenn Au (IV) ers, and condiments while the final field events, Short under the impression that said, “Field day was a great listening to performances Hills students boarded the fellow faculty member Mrs. break from classes. It was by the Buttondowns, the buses and returned home. Ananya Chatterji would be fun to bond with classmates Balladeers, and, for the first The winner of field day receiving the honor. and to hang out with younger time, the sixth grade march- will be announced at the A year-long, tightly-kept kids.” ing band. Jason Reitman (6), sixth grade graduation on secret, the dedication honors Each student in forms II a member of the marching June 10. Overall, students of Mrs. Svedmanʼs twenty-five through V was assigned both band, said “It was neat to be all ages seemed to enjoy field years of utmost devotion to an upper school partner and able to show off all I learned day. Stephan Cizmar (V) the arts, and especially, to the a lower school buddy, while in band this year for the up- said, “Field day was awe- yearbook. seniors were charged with per-schoolers. I am proud some! Go, white team!” The yearbook staff went to extreme lengths to guard the secret. A fake dedication page was created and sent to Jostenʼs, the yearbook publishing company, under Mrs. Svedmanʼs supervision. The staff then independently contacted Mike Cannon, a representative of Jostens and explained their actual inten- tions. The real dedication page was carefully put together whenever Mrs. Svedman was Courtesy of Communication Department out of the room, and delivered Mrs. Svedman helps Kevin Viera (VI) with his art project. to a Jostens representative separately from the rest of the the patience of editors Elyse helped us so much with hid- yearbook materials. Feldman (VI) and Shaffer ing the yearbooks,” added Mrs. Svedman almost kept the file out of view and Feldman. stumbled across the real dedi- slightly delayed. A few minutes before as- cation page several times, but M. Bialecki (V) Several days before the sembly on May 23, a worried Lower school students cheer on sack-racing classmates. dedication, the finished year- Mrs. Svedman was informed books arrived at school. In of the yearbookʼs “last minute order to avoid spoiling the arrival,” and the yearbook Assembly Commemorates Anniversary surprise, the yearbook staff, staff went on stage, secret still with help from Mr. Miles ing.” is still out there and raising students with e-mail addresses intact, to present the yearbook Boyd and the maintenance By KATIE JENNINGS (V) Other students, however, felt awareness is just as important as of New Jersey congressmen and to the student body. that the assembly was not as dra- focusing on past genocides such senators, who they can contact crew, intercepted the ship- Mrs. Chatterji was called To commemorate the sixtieth matic or powerful as it has been as the Holocaust,” she said. regarding the current atrocities ment before Mrs. Svedman to the stage, and thanked anniversary of the Holocaust, in past years. Hallie Bianco (III) Following Mr. Harvittʼs in Darfur. was notified, hiding the year- for playing along with the the Awareness Society brought said, “The assembly should be speech, members of the Aware- “What we do inside the class- books in an undisclosed loca- yearbook staff, and the true in Holocaust survivor Edward broadened in order to connect it ness Society called children and room is just as important as what tion. dedication was announced. Harvitt to recount his personal with more people. The Rwanda grandchildren of Holocaust sur- we do outside the classroom,” Mrs. Svedman, mean- “Seeing Mrs. Svedmanʼs experiences. This assembly assembly of last year was so vivors on stage to light candles Mrs. Landau said. She added while, was informed that the expression when she found was the 21st annual assembly at much more powerful, because in honor of their relatives. Af- that it is important to talk about shipment would be arriving out about the dedication was Pingry on genocide . it connected the Holocaust with ter that, other members of the genocide and events like the Ho- Monday morning. “We defi- something even a yearbook Mr. Harvitt, a close fam- an event that has happened in student body were invited to locaust, and to have clubs like the nitely couldnʼt have done it couldnʼt capture,” said Feld- ily friend of light candles Awareness Society to promote without Mr. Boyd and the man. Mrs. Madeline in memory community awareness. maintenance crew. They Landau, the fac- of those who ulty advisor to the have perished Awareness So- through acts 2005–2006 Student Government ciety, recounted of genocide. his experiences Mrs. Lan- growing up Jew- dau, who or- Form V Form IV ish in Poland ganized the Form VI during the Nazi a s s e m b l y, occupation. Af- stressed the Logan Bartlett Catherine Chong Tanner Combias ter his father was importance shot early in the of discussing Frances Callaghan Austin Conti Ije Eboh war, Mr. Harvitt the Holocaust Max Cooper Daniel Davidson Ryan Maxwell and his mother a n d o t h e r escaped to the genocides, in- Adam Goldstein Liz Lan Brian O'Toole Ukraine under cluding those the guise of be- in Armenia Eddie Layng Fatima Rakla Taylor Sankovich ing Catholics. He and Rwanda, eventually moved in order to en- Justin Oplinger Russell Simpson Jay Sogliuzzo from the Ukraine sure that such Charlotte Williams Lisa Thomas Jessica Westerman to Poland to Ger- atrocities are many and fi nally never com- to the United mitted again. States. After I n t h e sharing his expe- hopes of rais- Form III Form II Form I riences with the ing awareness school, students and stopping asked questions the current Leah Dungo Max DeChiara Form I student that encouraged genocide in Zara Mannan Jenny Gorelick representatives will Mr. Harvitt to Darfur, Su- elaborate on his dan, Mrs. Jack Muller John Kwon be elected in the fall account. Landau sug- Many students gested that Tim Naratil Erika Lampert of the 2005–2006 were moved by N. Lee (V) the student Mr. Harvittʼs Students light candles in honor of genocide victims. body contact Giancarlo Riotto Dan Muller school year in order to personal journey. government Eileen Roach Freddy Porges allow new students the Katie Tucker (V) recent times.” offi cials by e-mail. She added said, “Mr. Harvittʼs speech was Rachel Van Wert (V) agreed. that there will soon be a link on Grant Thomas Tyler Zoidis opportunity to run. intimate. His story was inspir- “Letting people know genocide the Pingry website supplying THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 12, 2005 13 Rowen Wins Stifel Award Tally Hall Returns 2005–2006 PEER LEADERS By CORI HUNDT (IV) The Stifel Award is a presti- to Headline for Dana Apruzzese gious honor bestowed annually Chantal Berman upon the member of the senior class, who “best exemplifi es 2005 Spring Fling Sanders Bernstein the qualities of courage, endur- Marissa Bialecki ance, optimism, compassion, By JENNA DEVINE (III) and spirit, often in the face of Stephan Cizmar Despite some technical Tally Hall has received adversity.” On April 25, Bess Brian Combias Rowen (VI) received the Stifel difficulties and two broken many accolades, including Award during an all-school guitar strings, Tally Hall, the $10,000 grand prize in Max Cooper assembly. a self-described ʻwonky the BMI Music Foundationʼs Zach Cordero The award was created in rock bandʼ from Ann Arbor, John Lennon Songwriting recognition of Henry G. Stifel Michigan, delighted Pingry Scholarship Contest for Andrew Donnantuono ʻ83, a Pingry graduate who was students for the third consec- “Good Day” (written by An- Kelley Finlayson paralyzed in a car accident as utive year with their eclectic drew Horowitz ʻ01) in 2004. a senior. When Rowen learned music on Friday, May 13, at The video for “Banana Man” Jack Gandolfo she was to receive the award Spring Fling. is currently featured on albi- Margot Gianis she was, “pleasantly surprised For $25, students got a noblacksheep.com and has Lisa Harris and very honored.” barbeque dinner, Corvinoʼs received over 1.79 million Rowen was diagnosed with Italian Ice, and a chance to hits so far. Tally Hall was Jennifer Hetrick Type I Diabetes at the age of hear some local and student also recently in the top five fi ve. Type I Diabetes is a con- Caroline Holt bands as well as the main act, finals for MTVʼs Best Music dition in which the pancreas Graham Hone N. Lee (V) Tally Hall. On Campus competition. stops producing insulin. If not Juliette Jordan treated properly, the disease Bess Rowen, second from right, after winning the award. Tally Hall played a two- In addition to playing an- hour set with material from nually at Spring Fling, the can be fatal. Since she was her life. She was nominated for Eddie Layng Association their Complete Demos CD band has also appeared on diagnosed, Rowen has had to a youth project team and was a Additionally, she has partic- and The Pingry E.P, as The Mitch Albom Show and Connor McCoy check her blood glucose level ipated in and organized teams speaker at a volunteer recogni- well as a few cover songs. in several well-known ven- several times daily and give for the American Diabetes tion event. Rowen has recently Justin Oplinger herself insulin injections when Association Walkathon every begun her new endeavor of Between songs, the band ues, including the Blind Pig Katy Pinke necessary. year since her diagnosis. becoming a “family link” in an joked with the audience and in Detroit, Michigan. For the past thirteen years, At age nine she was the ongoing project in New Jersey showed off their signature Spring Fling also served Kiwanii Pond Rowen has been an active youngest recipient ever to that gives people who have just color-coordinated ties. as a performance venue for Bard Riccardi member of the community As in the past, their per- several opening acts. Among receive the American Dia- been diagnosed with diabetes Carl Ruggiero by promoting awareness and betes Association Women of another person to rely on for formance was a hit with stu- them was the Calloused Eyes raising money for research. Valor Award and was the Youth support. dents. “I love Tally Hall not Project, consisting of Greg Nick Scott-Wittenborn She has often asked for dona- Chair for the committee in When asked what the best only because they have such Selover (V), Ben Rosenthal Greg Selover tions to the American Diabetes Somerset County in 2003. part of receiving the Stifel cool music,” said Elisabeth (VI), Alex Levey ʼ03 and Association in lieu of birthday Her passion for supporting Award was, Rowen replied, “I Youngdahl (IV), “but be- guest singer Max Cooper Cathryn Stanley money or gifts, and has overall, the diabetic community mani- donʼt do what I do to be recog- cause theyʼre so charismatic (V), who played a short set raised over $60,000 for the Marissa Stock fests itself in other aspects of nized, but it is nice to be.” on and off the stage.” at six. In her award acceptance “I bought my Spring Fling Selover said, “It was nice Rob Tilson speech, Rowen included a ticket as soon as I found getting to play. We sort of Katie Tucker quote from Harry Potter that out Tally Hall was playing, threw a band together at the Cassidy’s Last Prom she chooses to live by: “Itʼs Ashley Ulker because they were so amaz- last minute, but we still had not our abilities that show us Charlotte Williams what we really are, but our ing last year,” said Melinda a lot of fun.” Pleases Students choices.” Zoephel (III). prom or the meet,” Mrs. Cas- By MARISSA BIALECKI (V) sidy said. “In order to avoid Approximately 280 stu- conflict with other school Summer Flicks You Should Catch dents attended this yearʼs events, April 15 was chosen cluding Gilmore Girlʼs Alexis summer. original fi lm. Another family By DARINA SHTRAKHMAN (III) prom at the Bridgewater Mar- for prom.” Bledel and Joan of Arcadiaʼs A more lighthearted fi lm, fi lm to look out for is Pink riot on April 15. Students “Prom was a lot of fun. The After a year that has so far Amber Tamblyn) who find Nicole Kidman and Will Fer- Panther, which features co- were encouraged to attend food was good, but I didnʼt brought nothing but declining jeans that magically fi t them rellʼs remake of Bewitched median Steve Martin in the with friends, as dates were not like the DJ that much,” said numbers of moviegoers, the all and, deciding that the jeans could prove to be a surprise title role. required. The color scheme Gaston McGary (V). The DJ summer line-up may be just must be lucky, make a pact to hit among the 15-25 age August wraps up with the was centered around pink and played at prom last year as what is needed to get audi- share them for the summer, group. Romantic comedy highly publicized remake white with black accents. “It well. “The one complaint I ences back into theater seats. each wearing them for a week The Wedding Crashers, star- of The Dukes of Hazzard. It was a sort of classic look,” heard was that the DJ played With high profi le movies like and then mailing them to the ring Owen Wilson and Rachel includes scantily clad Jessica said Caroline Holt (V), mem- all of the good songs while we Mr. and Mrs. Smith kicking next friend. McAdams, is also something Simpson in her fi rst starring ber of the Prom Committee. were eating,” Holt (V) says. off the sum- On June to check out. role, as well as Sean William Prom tickets this year were “Everyone looked gorgeous mer season 2 7 , l o o k Family fi lms this summer Scott and Johnny Knoxville 75 dollars in comparison to and I loved getting to spend a and publici- o u t f o r are mostly remakes of favorite as Bo and Luke Duke. the 90 dollar tickets last year. fun night with my friends,” ty for others the Steven childhood movies. It will be For those who prefer the According to Mrs. Kate Cas- said Lisa Harris (V). like Char- S p i e l b e rg interesting to see if Johnny couch at home to the crowded sidy, faculty advisor to the This yearʼs chaperones lie and the a n d To m Depp can fi ll the purple shoes movie theater, some DVDs prom committee, tickets were for prom were Mrs. Cassidy, Chocolate Cruise's col- of Gene Wilder in the much- to watch for are The Avia- cheaper because of where Mr. Corvino, Ms. Chatterji, Factory in- laboration anticipated Charlie and the tor, National Treasure, and the prom was held. “Certain Mr. Droste, Ms. Holmes, Mr. creasing all War of the Chocolate Factory, which Closer, which features Golden places are just less expen- Keating and Mr. Leef. Mrs. t h e t i m e , Worlds, a promises to be more true to Globe winners Clive Own and sive,” Mrs. Cassidy said. Last Cassidy will be turning the this summer sci-fi action Roald Dahlʼs novel than the Natalie Portman. yearʼs prom was held at the prom committee over to Ms. is sure to fl ick involv- Headquarters Plaza Hotel in Lindsay Holmes next year. have some- ing martians 2005 Cum Laude Inductees Morristown. “This was without a doubt t h i n g f o r i n v a d i n g t h e U n i t - This yearʼs prom was also one the most fun proms Iʼve everyone. Form V Form VI more than a month earlier ever attended,” said Mrs. Mr. and ed States. than last yearʼs. “There was a Cassidy. “Itʼs been a great Mrs. Smith, C r u i s e ʼ s Sanders Bernstein two day track meet that took experience planning it and w h i c h girlfriend, Vikram Bali Katie Hol- up a Friday night and Sat- I always have been lucky to opened in Marissa Bialecki mes, is also urday morning. We decided have a very hardworking com- theaters last Courtesy of IMDB.com Elizabeth Encarnacion week, stars getting into Jonathan Bregman that it wasnʼt fair to make the mittee that does the brunt of Elyse Feldman Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt the action on the silver screen track team choose between the work.” Adam Goldstein as two married, undercover as the love interest in Batman Julie Johnson agents whose identities are Begins. The film stars the Caitlin Jennings Jared Lubetkin secret even from each other. relatively-unknown Christian With their faces on the cover Bale as Batman and also fea- Michael Jokubaitis Michael Page of every tabloid speculating tures Oscar-winner Morgan about their relationship, this Freeman. Maureen Kelly Jeffrey Shaffer fi lm is likely to bring in fans For those seeking top-qual- Sara Mouradian Elizabeth Sebesky to see the two pieces of eye ity dramatic entertainment, candy in action. Happy Endings starring Lisa Adam Pantel James Somers Summer friendship fl icks Kudrow and Maggie Gyl- John Stamatis are making a comeback with lenhaal is the movie to see. Kelly Peeler Edward Suh the sugar-sweet The Sister- Romance and Cigarettes, Katy Pinke hood of the Traveling Pants a barely publicized movie Sarah Tarplin bringing in rave reviews from starring James Gandolfini, Katrina Pregibon Kate Winslet, and Susan Sa- Sam Tasher Courtesy of N. Reitman (V) middle-aged Newsweek writ- ers and teenagers alike. This randon may turn out to be the Nadine Reitman Junior students mingle at a pre-prom party. is the story of four friends (in- dramatic sleeper hit of the 14 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 12, 2005 94 Seniors Drop Classes for a Taste of the ‘Real’ World

Continued From Page 1 Club. They created a cookbook, piano study with a solo, hour- for the Tax and External De- Other aged 5 to 8. The book, though featuring tested recipes and long recital. velopment Office at Coty, Inc. Emma Chapman pursued valuable for any child to read, photography by Abby Conger Gus Delaporte used his She coordinated with European her interest in architecture is targeted towards HIV/AIDS with developing different crys- (VI). journalistic talents to intern at subsidiaries and prepared media by interning at Thomas Baio children. talline glazes and using them Dow Jones Newswires, where value reports for the company. Architecture. She assisted in Allison Seebald tested for on porcelain pottery. He also FILM he attended daily news meeting, Marta Popiolek and Ashley measuring and drawing up the presence of celiac trigger honed his pottery throwing Photography worked at the spot news desk, Artis also pursued fashion by layout plans using a complex peptides in grain with the goal skills with Mr. Freiwald. Abby Conger, in addition and wrote short articles. He also working in marketing. Popiolek system called AutoCAD. of researching Celiac Disease, Rita Biagioli and Michael to helping with Pam Lang and had the chance to lunch with the interned at Tommy Hilfiger or- Applying their knowledge a condition she was diagnosed Silber experimented with glass Casey Huserʼs cookbook proj- President and Vice President of ganizing photo shoots and Artis of economics and the Spanish with as a child. Celiac Disease sculpture under the supervi- ect, created a photo book en- Newswires. interned at Apparel Holdings language, Robby Magrane causes an allergic reaction to sion of Mr. Freiwald. Rita titled “New Jersey Boardwalks Business Group in New York City. and Alex Meder performed gluten, an important compo- investigated the many forms and Beach Towns,” featuring Jason Beck learned how to Veterinary blue-collar work at Bilco Wire nent of most grain products. of glass sculpture in the forms photography from different run a small business by help- Pursuing their love of ani- Rope in order to gain perspec- Seebald also created a cook- of slumped, painted, cast, and New Jersey beaches. Her goal ing to develop an anti-wrinkle mals, Shante Bethea and Na- tive on the relationships formed book for newly diagnosed blown glass. Michael attempted was to portray what makes each product called Freeze 24/7. tasha Stephenson worked at within a work environment. celiacs to help them adjust to many different styles includ- beach town different. He was able to meet with his the Plainfield Area Humane their new diets. ing infusing liquid glass with Kristen Brodgesell and fatherʼs clients and developed Society, where they socialized WRITING Following a personal inter- various materials and blowing Sarah Filipski worked with relationships that will become with new and young animals Creative Writing est in science, Daniel Smith sugar into edible sculptures. photographer Bruce H. Mor- useful when his father hands the and also planned fundraisers, Melissa Eggert used the interned at the Johnson & John- Kevin Kurylak and Tim rison ʻ64 on landscape and business down to him. helped with paperwork, and journal entries she wrote during son Center for Biomaterials and McTernan explored wood- nature photography. With the Medical gave tours to visitors interested her recent trip to La Entrada, Advanced Technologies. There working and cabinetry with permission of New Jersey Con- Dana Van Brunt explored in adopting animals. Honduras, to write and illus- he observed, participated in, Mr. Jeff Tamm by helping servation members, Brodgesell the field of dermatology by Legal trate a thirty-page childrenʼs and reported on the develop- shadowing her dermatolo- Julie Johnson worked with book. The book was sold at ment of an embolic coil for gist and learning about the several attorneys at the New Pingry and all proceeds ben- aneurysm treatment. popular acne drug Accutane. York City law firm Cozen efited the charity Hearts for Hoping to gain a greater She researched how Accutane OʼConnor. She attended court Honduras. understanding of the link be- affected different patients and depositions, listened to litiga- Using famous authors and tween scoring and winning in met with patients in order to tion, and learned about the certain locations such as New different sports, Adam Freed- experience firsthand what a internal operations of the law York City for inspiration, Sar- man spent his ISP researching dermatologistʼs job entails. firm. ah Tarplin created a collection the Pythagorean Expectation, Ashwin Iyengar chose to Television of 30 revised poems. which involved applying al- shadow an oncologist at the Maggie OʼToole interned Incorporating her writing ready existing formulas to Bayonne Community Cancer at NBA Entertainment in order skills into her knowledge of sports records, as well as creat- Care. In addition to making to learn about broadcasting dramatic arts, Bess Rowen ing his own formula. rounds at the hospital, Ashwin and entertainment as it relates wrote a full-length play. In attended x-rays, cat-scans, and to athletics. She made video order to accomplish this, she COMMUNITY SERVICE MRIs. He also worked with a libraries and learned the process researched and read different Amy Martin helped a mid- lab technician to analyze pa- of digital archiving. types of plays and consulted dle school teacher at ECLC by tientsʼ blood samples. Interior Design with creative writing teacher assisting with class activities, N. Lee (V) Amanda Dumville did a Using her strong organiza- Mrs. Vicki Grant and drama preparing materials for indi- Mike Silber (VI) blows glass during a day at work on his two-fold project, first working tional skills, Maggie Porges in- teacher Mr. Al Romano. viduals, having one-on-one Independent Study Project. with a psychologist and then terned at a local interior design Journalism assistance time with students, with a neurosurgeon. Dur- company. She shopped with cli- Caitlin OʼDonnell worked and encouraging general social Mr. Tamm build cabinets and and Filipski photographed and ing the first two weeks, she ents, assisted in presentations, with Katie Olsen to create skills in the students. furniture for the schoolʼs new explored protected land. Their researched psychology in the and performed administrative Pulse Magazine. The maga- With the goal of launching photo darkroom. goal was to create a slide show workplace. For the remainder jobs while gaining knowledge zine consisted of six sections: a career mentoring program, Hayden Reich and An- to highlight the state of open of the month, Amanda observed about the inner workings of a Fashion Trends at Pingry, Truth Danielle Peretore spent her gelo Tartanian furthered their space in New Jersey. neurosurgery as well as pre- and small business. about Eating Disorders, Read- ISP volunteering at Project knowledge of blacksmithing by Scott Magid studied and post-surgical care while shad- Publishing ing Must-Haves, Summer Jobs, Self-Sufficiency, a program that making a decorative medieval- practiced the art of photogra- owing a doctor. Dan Feitel and Elizabeth Recipes, and College. helps single mothers, teenage style dagger. Using the modern phy by taking and developing Financial Sebesky both interned at Ran- Linsey Cozewith and Ka- mothers, and displaced home- technique of pattern welding pictures, visiting a number Aaron Kellner used the dom House, Inc., where they tie Hampson also created a makers find jobs. to mimic the appearance of of galleries and museums, knowledge gained from his job gained valuable experience magazine for Pingry students. Wendell Cook tested am- medieval Damascus steel, they and keeping a journal of his as a bank teller to trade curren- editing manuscripts and cor- The Survival Guide to the phibian mucus as a possible learned about working with ventures. cies on the foreign exchange responding with new and es- Pingry School included cur- source of antibacterial agents metal as well as about the arms Julie Ann Aueron and Ni- market. He researched foreign tablished writers. rent issues pertaining to the and also used her skills as an and armor of the past. cole Rhodes worked together cultures, history, and current EMT to volunteer at the Jewish Jessica Meyer explored to explore several different events in order to make the best Home of Rockleigh in the Adult many aspects of the arts, includ- facets of fashion photography. trades and hopefully to profit Medical Daycare. ing dance, photography, and They chose an array of outfits from his investments. Melissa Dadd chose the creative writing. She performed which Rhodes modeled at a Pursuing his interest in busi- Seeing Eye in Morristown as in the Dance Jam at the New variety of scenic backgrounds ness, Eric Schonberg studied the location for her ISP, where Jersey Performing Arts Center while Aueron photographed. the fundamentals of being a she helped out in and observed in Newark with her dance Dan Scheininger created financial advisor by interning the Canine Health Depart- company and also danced at a “movie without motion” at Morgan Stanley. He learned ment. several nursing homes and by arranging a story board of about PE rations, 401K plans, Working closely with archi- charity benefits. detailed photographs to tell a and how the stock market tect Adam Kalkin ʻ80, Nicholas Miguel Roman imagined story. He first wrote a storyn operates, which he hopes will Faust helped design and build an entire world of fantasy and and then searched for photo help him in his future business Mr. Kalkinʼs disaster relief designed his own role-playing locations and actors. He brain- career. housing prototype in Pingryʼs game incorporating a storyline, stormed ideas for cinematogra- In order to apply what he backyard. Specifically, Faust dialogue, fully developed char- phy, lighting skills, and photo has learned in economics class, helped with the design and acters, and concept artwork. styles and spent several weeks Drew Blacker interned at Ver- fabrication of the prototype. With the help of Greg Selover capturing his story in more than tical Capital. He helped build To learn about non-profit (V), he downloaded his entire two dozen frames. an asset management informa- organizations and fundraising, creation into a computer pro- Movie Making tion system and also learned Chip Shaffer interned at the gram and created a playable Chris Collins and Gideon about the bond market and the N. Lee (V) Christopher Reeve Paralysis game demo. Oppenheimer created and Bloomberg system. Andrew Young (VI) rehearses songs for his jazz album. Foundation. There, Shaffer Fashion Design polished an original film which Marketing learned how the foundation Louisa Moller and Liz Collins directed and in which Tom Ansen-Wilson and Hospitality school, featuring articles about solicits money and how they Wallis designed fashion ac- Oppenheimer played the main Chris Svoboda developed a Elyse Feldman pursued teenage issues, fashion and decide where and how the cessories to benefit the Kids character. The two collaborated Strategic Real Estate plan for her interest in hotel and casino which-college-suits-you quiz- money should be used. Cancer Research Fund in honor on the script. Robeks Fruit Smoothies and management by working at zes, and a guide to dressing in of Lisa Malchow ʻ03. They cre- Allison Keeley learned about Healthy Eats. They studied de- the Hamilton Farm Golf Club, dress code. SPORTS ated ribbon belts, hair pieces, filmmaking from a professional mographical information such where she learned how the club Coaching jewelry, and flip-flops, which film editor and produced a short as median household income maintains its relationship with EDUCATION Pursuing her love of sports, they sold during lunch every movie on her own. She studied and presented their findings, its affluent members. Monal Mehta worked at Brittney Silvestri worked Thursday and Friday. editing systems and production which helped them develop Technology The Matheny School and Hos- with fifth and sixth grade co-ed Liz Encarnacion and methods as well as the tech- skills in marketing and regional Pursuing his interest in com- pital. She assisted by teaching, lacrosse teams at the Summit Amanda Smith created their niques that go into a single day development. puter science, Michael Rosen- coloring, playing outside, and Lacrosse Club. own fashion line for which they of shooting a movie. In order to combine her love man worked at Direct Radiog- assisting students with crafts. designed, created, marketed, of horseback riding and market- raphy Corporation, where he Also working as a teacherʼs OTHER and sold their own products. INTERNSHIPS ing, Mary Roth chose to intern designed software. He hoped aide, Obinna Eboh helped an Setting up his own business, They set up an account on eBay Journalistic at the Sports Marketing Agen- to gain practical knowledge eighth grade math and science Billy Schultz started a Christ- to sell the items and all profits Caroline Savello interned cy. Among other things, she that he could apply to a future teacher at the Mountain View mas Tree Farm. He began by were donated to charity. with Mr. David Pogue, a New worked the Kentucky Derby career. School in Mendham. learning everything there is to Culinary Arts York Times columnist and CBS of Harness Racing. Caroline James Somers worked as know about spruces, the tradi- In order to explore the art “Sunday Morning” Technol- Boyer also combined her love a Junior Network Engineer at RESEARCH tional Christmas trees. He then of cooking, Casey Huser and ogy correspondent, researching of golfing with her talents in Aspire Technology partners, Nina Mikkilineni worked planted, trimmed, and cleared Pamela Lang took classes at consumer electronics for his marketing and interned at the where he performed analyses at Robert Wood Johnson Hos- trees, and also set up the man- Classic Thyme Cooking School columns and filming his weekly th 87 PGA Championship. of several network designs pital in New Brunswick. She agement of the marketing and and observed a professional New York Times videos. She Nicole Daniele pursued her and dealt with troubleshooting developed a Germ Information sales aspect of the business. chef at the Morris County Golf also culminated her 14 years of interest in fashion by interning errors. and Activity Book for children THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 12, 2005 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 12, 2005 15 Class of 2009 Displays Varied Talents Quiz Bowl Team

Continued From Page 1 The Admissions Office cept more or fewer students schools, meaning the same will also help a student with to meet the quota. kids applied to more schools Storms New Orleans schooled. a particular interest in sports It just so happened that than usual,” explained Ms. Ten of the new students or arts connect to the neces- this year the school had a Boisvert. She speculated By CAROLINE SAVELLO (VI) and ADAM GOLDSTEIN (V) are siblings of current Pin- sary coaches or teachers on few more places to offer this based on the matricula- gry students or alums and his or her visiting days applicants from “one of tion rate and explained that For the first time in school rounds. two are children of Pingry 41 percent of the new the biggest ever” applicant many of those who chose not history, both the A and B Pingry, according to the alums. Director of Admis- students participate in com- pools, said Ms. Boisvert. to come to Pingry went to Quiz Bowl Teams qualified NACʼs website, also acquired sions Ms. Sara Boisvert munity service. Addition- The applicant pool this year boarding school instead. for the playoff round of the the dubious distinction of fil- estimates they will accept ally, 41 percent hold leader- also included “a number Ms. Boisvert stressed, National Academic Champi- twelve students off of the ship roles in their schools, of very strong applicants,” however, that the “first and ing the most protests of any wait list this year. including three who are but, “much more so than most important factor in ad- onship in New Orleans, LA, team at the tournament. While 100 percent of the current Student Government in previous years, the top mission is that a student be from May 28 through 31. One memorable mo- new students received all Presidents at their middle of our applicant pool was able to do the work here.” Pingry was also the first ment involved Daniel Kahn Aʼs and Bʼs on their report schools. the top at a number of other school in the tournamentʼs swearing under his breath history to advance both an A after a missed question. The and a B team to the playoffs, swear word was picked up Profile of the Class of 2009 according to the National by a nearby microphone Next year’s freshmen class will include 50 new students, whose previous schooling and Academic Championshipʼs and played to the audience, extra-curricular activities are shown in the graphs below. The ethnic makeup of the entire website. leading to widespread joking class, including both new and returning students, is also shown. The B team, led by se- when a “four-letter word” niors Nikhil Srivastava (VI) category came up soon af- and John Stamatis (VI) and ter. assisted, in order of signifi- Adam Freedman made cance, by teammates Adam a name for himself at the Goldstein (V), Ajay Tungare tournament when he got (IV), and Josh Freedman into a heated argument with (IV), was 4-2 in preliminary a moderator who decided matches. The B team lost in to discount a correctly an- the first round of playoffs to swered question on proce- Madison Central A of Mis- dural grounds. The ensuing sissippi. dispute threatened to bring The A Team, comprising the entire match to a halt, captain Caroline Savello although Freedman subse- (VI) and members Adam quently apologized--grudg- Freeman (VI), August Du- ingly—without admitting Pont (V), Dan Kahn (V), and any wrongdoing. Max Horlbeck (IV), was also Later, Josh Freedman 4-2 in preliminary matches, drew laughs from the mod- and advanced to the semi- erator when he claimed that final round of the playoffs his brother behaves similarly to finish with a final record at home. of 6-3. In a surprise to students Though the A team did on both teams, Adam Gold- make it further in the tourna- stein correctly answered a ment than any other team in question on Vanessa Wil- Pingryʼs history, the teamʼs liamsʼ rendition of “Save greatest victory arguably the Best for Last,” although was defeating this yearʼs he later claimed that he only New Orleans tournament knew the answer through his champion, Holland Hall, in familiarity with the original a preliminary round. The version of the early 1990ʼs National Academic Cham- classic. pionshipʼs website even In response to a ques- anointed the A team “giant tion about a colored form killers,” as the team has of transportation, teammate managed to “spoil” the unde- John Stamatis guessed “Yel- feated record of the winning low Submarine” when the team for the past two years correct answer was actu- running – including last ally “green pea boat,” lead- yearʼs national champions, ing to congratulations from St. Thomas Academy. teammate August Dupont, Pingry also managed to who specialized in Beatles defeat the Plano East School trivia. by the slimmest margin pos- The team was chaperoned sible, 245-240, to make it by Mr. Tom Varnes and Mrs. into the semifinals. That Jeanine Savello. “It was a lot team, one of several from of fun to join the team on Plano, Texas, was seeded such an exciting trip,” Mrs. second going into the playoff Savello said. Source: Admissions Office cards, over half – 60 percent The class of 2009, in- – received only Aʼs. They cluding the new students, are also involved in many will be 24 percent students For Fashion This Summer, Keep It Simple extra curricular activities. 96 of color, including eleven year even stars like Paris Hilton, point. Opt for a printed skirt focusing on colors like coral, percent play sports, while 64 African American students, By DARINA SHTRAKHMAN (III) who is usually dressed in barely- and pair it with a solid polo for mango, lemon, aqua, and lime, percent are involved in vo- 15 Asian students, three there get-ups, are cleaning up a clean-cut outfit appropriate for those are sure to be the hottest cal and instrumental music. Hispanic students, and three Summer is the season that really tests your fashion IQ. Is their acts. This does not mean both a tennis lesson and a date. hues of the season. Remember, a 50 percent are involved in Middle Eastern students. white hot or not? Are bold prints that short shorts or shrunken For extra pizzazz, top it off with brightly colored J.Crew tank can dance and drama. They represent 47 different meant to be worn all over or just tees have gone Jackie O. style be paired with simple khakis for One student is the num- communities. as accents? How much is too out of style, but sunglasses, which a striking yet effortless look. ber one nationally ranked At 135 students, the class much when it comes to showing rather that skin can be purchased Nothing is more important chess player for his or her of 2009 is noticeably larger skin? These burning questions can be shown in at Michael Kors for summer, however, than a age group, one is a former than previous grades, which can be answered quite simply: other places. Try for just $80. great bikini. The hottest styles Sesame Street cast member, are usually between 120 and this summer, less is more. a Polo halter or an When Coco are crochet tops, paisley prints, and one runs his or her own 130 students. Ms. Boisvert Less, however, does not off-shoulder top Chanel said that and designer logos, all of which jewelry business. explained that this is not a have to mean boring. A simple to show back and accessories make can be found at Saks. For pretty The Admissions Office reflection of the applicant white peasant dress can easily shoulders instead an outfit, she was cover-ups, look no further than does not “ʻrecruitʼ per se,” pool but instead depends on be spiced up by wearing funky of the usual legs right. The seasonʼs Victoriaʼs Secret, which offers and midriff. Ms. Boisvert said. However, the make-up of the entire jewelry and super-cute shoes. Courtesy of coach.com hottest bag comes sarongs and swim skirts in doz- The glam-bo- from the new ens of patterns. “If a student has a special school. For a casual but put-together Hobo Handbag by look, try the Cape Blanc Halter hemian look has Coach Longchamp line. Whether you are out with talent that will have an im- Each year, the Admissions yet to go out of You can even de- yours friends, on a dinner date, pact on our community, then Office makes projections for Dress from Anthropologie and accessorize with turquoise jew- style, so take the glittery, flow- sign your own at Longchamp. or lounging at the beach, style is that may come into play enrollment for the entire ing skirt back out of your closet com. Coach also has oversized always important. This season, during the admission pro- school, including the Short elry. If you are willing to splurge, pair it with the Stuart Weitzman and pair it with your favorite hobo and tote bags in their sig- stylish need not mean expensive cess provided the students Hills campus and the Middle wifebeater for inexpensive yet nature scribble print, which will and uncomfortable. Look in the has the academic ability School. The school stays at Semi-Wedge Slides, which can be found at Saks. trendy get-up. match any fantastically colorful right places and your outfits can needed to be successful in roughly 1000 students every For those more interested in outfit. be as bold and beautiful as the the classroom,” elaborated year, so entry year grades Summer is usually the time to show lots of skin, but this the classic preppy look, Lilly With high-end designers like next personʼs, minus the fuss Ms. Boisvert. (like seventh and ninth) ac- Pulitzer is never one to disap- Tom Ford and Karl Lagerfield and frills. Page

16Volume CXXXI, Number 5 SPORTThe Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey S June 12, 2005 Spring Sports Display Big Blue's Shining Colors onship on June 3 and 4. Senior Profile: McMahon (VI) destroyed the Senior Profile: By HADLEY JOHNSON (IV) Other key achievements in- Keith Dungo schoolʼs javelin record, which Christina Denitzio and MELISSA LOEWINGER cluded fifth place in the Colonial Been playing for: 6 Years had been set in 1983, throwing Been playing for: 4 years on (IV) with KATHLEEN Hills Conference (CHC) Relays, 128ʼ 4”. Cathryn Stanley (V) Varsity Fave team memory: Watching SOO HOO (III) eleventh place in the SCIAA set the 200 m record at 25.8 and Fave team memory: Beating Giarrusso drop Morgan junior Championships, and eighth the 100 m at 12.2 seconds. Amy Kent Place twice freshman year year in Cocoa Beach Birkenstock (V), who is the first place in the CHC Champion- Position: Attack ship. Greatest Accomplishment: female triple jumper in school Season highlights included Receiving team MVP history, set the triple jump school Greatest accomplishment: their wins over Kinnelon, Ber- record at 34ʼ 9”. Having the opportunity to start Pre-game rituals/good luck nards, Mountain Lakes, and Erin Toner (IV) took second and contribute to the team all Verona. Despite their slow start, talismans: Eye black and Red place in the 800 m at the State four years. Bull Boys Track has managed to pull Championship and has been set- Pre-game rituals/good luck together as a team and win the Fave athlete: Martin Brodeur GOLF ting personal records all season. talismans: SPIRIT STICK and The Meet of Champions took Prep Championship. About your coach: Iʼve just 14—6 the nugget Top runners and throwers will place on June 9. finished playing in my eighth Lead by captain Mike Stuzyn- Fave athlete: Jen Adams compete in the Meet of Champi- and final season in football and Senior Profile: ons on June eighth. ski (VI), Varsity Golf was able to About your coach: Coach Giar- lacrosse for Coach Webster. Alison Sarokhan Coach Mark Sekowski has finish their season with a record Been playing for: 6 years russo is very dedicated. Heʼs been great over the past plans for his team and their fu- of 14-6. Even though they did four years. Fave Team Memory: Winning Future in the sport: College ture explaining, “We are a young not win their conference, they Conference Relays this year M. Bialecki (V) team, but we progressed very Future in the sport: Playing at came close, winning third place. well. This team helped set us up Boston College “We are disappointed because Greatest Accomplishment: BASEBALL well for a successful future.” we had some chance to win but My track & field captainship 8—11 came up short,” says Coach Joe junior and senior year. Led by captain Todd Tosti Senior Profile: Forte. Pre-game rituals/good luck (VI), Varsity Baseball finished Rob Trangucci Many individuals had excel- talismans: The exchange of the season with a record of 8-11. Been playing for: 4 years lent seasons. Robert Cronheim “secret psych” gifts on meet The team did not win any titles Fave team memory: Winning (V) is one of the best golfers in days. this year, but they fought hard the State Prep B Title the state and “has led the team all Fave athlete: Derek Jeter in the Somerset County Tourna- season,” said Coach Forte. Chris Position: Co-captain About your coach: Head ment, crushing Bound Brook Collins (VI), the teamʼs most im- 10-0 only to lose in the second Greatest accomplishment: coach Mr. Grant is awesome for Running the two-mile proved golfer, had his best season our team. He’s enthusiastic and round to Somerville 7-4. yet and was able to finish 14th out “We had a rough stretch in Pre-game rituals/good luck competitive, but still so much of 54 golfers in the Colonial Hills fun. Mr. Shilts, my hurdling M. Bialecki (V) the early part of the season, but talismans: None Conference Tournament. it was encouraging to be able coach, is also an amazing SOFTBALL Fave athlete: Mario Lemieux Coach Forte looks forward to coach. I’m so lucky to have had to finish the year playing much the freshmen and sophopmore's 13—9 better baseball,” said Coach Ted About your coach: This was a him. hard year because our team was potential for future seasons. Led by captains Amanda Pa- Corvino. Future in the sport: goulatos (VI) and Katie Hamp- so young. But we wouldnʼt have Unfortunately, I probably will The biggest win of the season M. Bialecki (V) Senior Profile: son (VI) and assistant captains was against rival Bernards High, gotten anywhere this season Mike Stuzynski not have time to run track without a dedicated, and knowl- OYS ENNIS Maggie Porges (VI) and Caitlin 13-12, on May 4. The game was B ʼ T Been Playing for: 4 years in college because I will be Fitzgerald (V), varsity softball edgeable coaching staff. playing soccer. capped off by a game-saving div- 23—2 Favorite Team Memory: Two achieved a record of 13-9. The ing catch by first baseman Kevin Future in the sport: Recre- Boysʼ Varsity Tennis fin- years ago at the State Preps, we Favorite race/event: 100 meter team advanced to the third round Miicke (V). ational ished off their season with a won, and then went to Stewartʼs hurdles of Counties but was defeated by The team will retain eight of Favorite event: Javelin near perfect record of 23-2. The to celebrate and make fun of the Hillsborough, who went on to nine starters next season and will team came in second in the State Cronheim brothers. win the tournament. build on this year's momentum. Parochial A North Championship Greatest accomplishment: The team qualified for states Senior Profile: after shutting out both Governor Becoming captain this year. but lost in the first round to Para- Todd Tosti Livingston and Hudson Catholic mus Catholic 5-0 on May 26. Been playing for: 14 years (5-0), but losing to Delbarton (1- Pre-game rituals/good luck The big win of the season was a talismans: Buddha, baby. Favorite team memory: Playing 4) in the State Sectional Finals. victory against Mountain Lakes in the Somerset Patriots Stadium The team played every team Favorite Athlete: John Daly on May 11, after having lost to for the Somerset County Finals in their Conference twice and About your coach: Mr. Forte is them already this season. won each of those dual meets. This yearʼs team comprises Greatest accomplishment: possibly the most down-to-earth They accomplished their main coach Iʼve ever worked with. mostly older players, with four Sophomore year, hitting a game- goal of defending their Con- seniors graduating. “Itʼs go- tying home run against Watchung ference Championship title. Your future in this sport: Rec- ing to be difficult losing four Hills in the County Tournament The team tied Hillsborough reational key players but next year looks Pre-game rituals/good luck for second place in the County Your personal record: 33, promising,” said Arielle Grap- talismans: I donʼt need luck Tournament. back nine at Fairmount Country stein (IV). Favorite athlete: Gary Shef- Captain Robby Knopp (VI) Courtesy of The Bluebook Coach Leslie Miller sad, “We field M. Bialecki (V) and Asst. Captain Drew Blacker did have a few key players to lead BOYSʼ LACROSSE (VI) were both County Cham- GIRLSʼ LACROSSE us though. Grapstein batted .464 Your future in this sport: Iʼll pions, with personal records 12—6 on the season with 30 RBIs and probably go pro, hopefully Iʼll be 12—6 of 19-2 and 18-2, respectively. also played a solid third base. The Girlsʼ Varity Lacrosse drawn in the early rounds come Ben Rosenthal belives the team Pagoulatos was a big part of our The Boysʼ Varsity Lacrosse team beat Montclair Kimberley draft time. has a bright future in some of its success as well. She batted .348 team finished their season with (10-6) in the first round of the younger players. and was the leader on and off a record of 12-6. After beating State Tournament. The team Head Coach Miller was the field. Kristin Maletsky (V) Caldwell 6-5 in the first round wrapped up their season with pleased with the season and said batted .373 with 5 triples.” of the State Tournament on a close loss to rival Mountain the team would miss its seniors. May 25, the team lost to Sum- Lakes (9-11) in the second round Senior Profile: mit 3-8 in the second round. Senior Profile: of the State Tournament on May Amanda Pagoulatos Head Coach Mike Webster Ben Rosenthal 26. Despite this defeat, Head Been playing for: 12 years said, “We wanted to win the M. Bialecki (V) Coach Sue Giarrusso said, “We Been playing for: 13 years Favorite Team Memory: Prank County Championship for GIRLSʼ TRACK had our ups and downs, and calling Coach Mills (Miller) at the third year in a row, but Favorite team memory: Zach even though we did not win, the the softball sleepover unfortunately, we lost in the Schuman shouting, “Youʼre an 9—0 team felt great about how hard championship game. However, animal” to one of our teammates Led by captains Alison Sa- and well they played in their last Greatest accomplishment: we had a good season and put during a close third set in the rokhan (VI) and Amanda Smith game.” After Caitlin Fitzgerald (V) got M. Bialecki (V) in a good effort.” 2004 season (VI), Girlsʼ Varsity Track had an Two especially memorable injured, everybody worked as a undefeated record of 9-0. The team to compensate. BOYSʼ TRACK This year, several sopho- Your personal record: 13–8 games during the season were more players had to step up team captured the Colonial Hills the crushing defeats of New Pre-game rituals/good luck Greatest accomplishment: Conference relay championship 4—4 to fill key positions on the Providence (19-2) on May 6 and talismans: We touch third base Making first singles at Pingry and on April 18, and won the Paro- Boys Varsity Track ended Varsity team. The loss of ten Watchung Hills (16-1) on May before going out on the field. their season with a final record qualifying for the state singles chial B State Championship on 14. Sophomores aslo filled some seniors will be a challenge to tournament June 3 and 4 for the fifth straight Favorite athlete: Derek Jeter of 4-4. They started out as a overcome for next year. key positions. young team, losing many key Favorite Athlete: Gustavo Kue- year. The team is already looking About your coach: Coach Mills All in all, Varsity player Coach Grant does not credit is a great coach. She made every members from last yearʼs team. Evan Towt (IV) felt good rten to the future, and is, according Captains Sam Dwyer (V) and the teamʼs astounding success to to Coach Giarrusso, “Excited individual a better player. She about this year, saying, “We About your coach: Heʼs very a handful of athletes, saying, “We did so much for the team, for Robert Trangucci (VI) were still had some rough spots during easygoing and always tries to about next season. We will miss have so many stars.” the experience and talent of this example we qualified for states able to lead the team to the Prep the season, but we always make the season fun B Championships. The team The team has been shattering yearʼs class, but we are looking this year. bounced back and we finished continued on to take fourth place Your future in this sport: Play individual records consistently forward to reloading, and not Your future in this sport: Intra- strong.” in the Parochial B State Champi- in college throughout the season. Sarah rebuilding next year.” mural in college