SPORTS The Greylock Echo See Page 8 Mt. Greylock RHS Williamstown, Mass. November 16, 2015 THE HANGAR: A LOOK BACK THROUGH THE YEARS 1 in 650: By SAM SWOAP (’16), MATTHEW KLEINER (’17), AARON KLEINER (’17) Williams College began using it as a base An Interview for its fying club. The club gave Williams men the opportunity to learn to fy for with Collin recreation, as well as prepare for possible military futures in the looming war. When the United States entered World War II in McBride the early 1940s, the government closed all private airfelds unless armed personnel By IAN CULNANE (’16) were present at all times to secure the loca- tion. The fying club attempted to continue the use of Cole’s Field by camping out on the grounds 24 hours a day. Unfortunately, the airfeld was not properly licensed, and so the club was forced to shift to another small airport in Cheshire to continue oper- ations with the hope that they could return to the Fairview airport in the future. The airfeld did not reopen until 1944, the earliest it could get licensed for use again. A few years later, the newly-formed Mohawk Valley Aviation Corp., directed by George Photo courtesy of Aaron Ziemer West, began operations out of the Fairview Airport. In 1948, Mohawk Aviation moved Photo courtesy of Mountgreylockecho.com to the recently constructed and larger Har- Greylock students could look out the windows in mid-October to see the hangar’s demolition. riman Airport in North Adams. The use of the Fairview Airport declined and eventual- ly stopped altogether in the 1950s. After the Although it stood for nearly 80 years, the days of the Fairview Airport. old hangar ceased holding airplanes, com- hangar that lay to the east side of Mt. Grey- munity members used it as storage space. lock puzzled many students until the day In the 1930s, a small private airport oc- Photo courtesy of Ian Culnane (’16) of its destruction on October 16, 2015. cupied the grounds--then called Cole’s The hangar continued to serve this function Mysterious graffti dating from 1963 to Field--with a single runway running from for many years, housing the school’s ath- 2013 sprawled across its sides. Its battle- the base of Appletree Hill to the baseball letic equipment, theater sets and even the While over 70% of Mt. Greylock students ship gray metal walls seemed to be from a feld, and the hangar was erected to store catapults belonging to the Junior Classical are on a school sports team, some pursue different time period than the red brick ar- the small planes. At frst, only local pi- League (JCL). Some of the most striking their talents elsewhere. Junior Collin Mc- chitecture of the school building, outdating lots used the airfeld to fy their privately sights in the capacious building included Bride takes his talent to the slopes not in any other edifce on campus by 50 years. owned aircrafts, and there were no com- the Romanesque ballista and trebuchet the winter, but in the summer. After a pro- In fact, the hangar’s origins stretch back mercial fights out of Cole’s Field. Howev- lifc wrestling career and winning the 125 to before the school’s construction to the er, a few years after the opening of the airport, Continued on Page 3. lbs category in the Middle School Ohio State Championship, Collin gave up tradi- tional sports and a life in Ohio to pursue his dreams of mountain biking. The sport DISTRICT BUILDING PROJECT IN SCHEMATIC consists of racing from the top to the bot- SEPARATION DESIGN PHASE tom of a mountain over treacherous terrain. Since his switch, Collin has had an enor- PROPOSAL By MELISSA SWANN (’16) mous amount of success, so we decided to REJECTED sit down with him to learn more. Echo: Can you talk about your back- By ECHO STAFF ground in motocross? Collin: I started racing motocross when I On October 15, the Lanesborough School was nine. I won my frst national race, held Council summarily rejected a proposal for at my home track in Western Reserve, Ohio, the town of Lanesborough to tuition its when I was eleven, which was not only con- students to Hoosac Valley High School, a venient because of the proximity of the race concept that Hoosac Valley put forth this to me, but also because I knew the track August. well. That means you were number one in the When asked, senior and Lanesborough nation? resident Lilly Crolius said “[Lanesborough Collin: Yes, for eleven and under. staying in the district] makes me really Why did you change sports? happy because I know what Greylock can Collin: Growing up, I was surrounded offer students and what it can help people by bikes, and I always loved the simplic- achieve. I feel that if I attended Hoosac, ity of riding my pedal bike, which I rode I wouldn’t be immersed in as strong of a a lot more then my dirtbike. My dad had a learning environment as I am right now.” background in mountain bike racing, and I Other Lanesborough students echoed thought it would be cool to attempt to fol- Crolius’s sentiments, citing Greylock’s Photo courtesy of Design Partnership low in his footsteps. But I never thought academic superiority. The State of Mas- The schematic design for the new school building. I would take it this far and try to make a sachusetts classifes Greylock as a Level 1 career out of it. And I haven’t looked back school, due to its high levels of academic since. growth among all categories of students. The Mt. Greylock Building Committee co-chair Paula Consolini explained that dur- When and why did you move to William- In contrast, Hoosac Valley is a Level 3 met with the School Committee on Oc- ing this phase, “the committee must prepare stown? school, refecting its low graduation rates tober 29 in the Meeting Room to select a a project scope, budget and schedule for the Collin: I moved to Williamstown in the and standardized test scores. construction manager for the renovation MSBA by early December. This means we summer of eighth grade. My dad lived here of the school building. After interviewing have to make enough of the basic design deci- for ten years while I lived in Ohio. During The Mt. Greylock School Council issued an the three fnalists for construction man- sions about aspects like room layouts and ma- the summer I came out to visit and rode al- FAQ report that contrasted the academic dif- agement, the members of the committees terials choices for the project in order for cost most everyday. Williamstown is probably ference between Mt. Greylock and Hoosac voted on the options, electing Turner. estimators to responsibly estimate the cost of one of the best areas to live for mountain Valley. Mt. Greylock outperforms the state the project by the third week of November.” biking on the East Coast. Mountains with average in every category on the School Re- A month prior, on September 30, the Mas- To design the renovated school, the Building lift access and chairlifts to shuttle you up port Card, which lists items such as standard- sachusetts School Board Authority (MSBA) Committee has been working closely with a the mountain aren’t easy to come by, and ized test scores, graduation rates, and senior approved Mt. Greylock to move into the Continued on Page 2. schematic design phase. Building Committee Continued on Page 2. Continued on Page 2.

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See Page 6. The Greylock Echo November 16, 2015 Page 2 NEWS GREYLOCK TALKS AND PLAYS TO RESUME DISTRICT By MATTHEW KLEINER (’17) SEPARATION Continued from Page 1. AP course rate. Statistically, Hoosac Valley underperforms the state average in all catego- ries, with the exception of senior AP course rate. Under the current system, individual stu- dents can elect to attend Hoosac, Taconic or Pittsfeld through the School Choice program. Governed by Massachusetts state law, School Choice allows students to at- tend public schools outside of the district in which they reside. A school will receive $5,000 from the state to accommodate each School Choice student, but that payment does not fully cover the costs of the student. Despite Hoosac’s tuition proposal, Greylock will continue to exist as a School District for the foreseeable future. u Contibutors: Sam Swoap (‘16), Zach Armet (‘17), Sean Nemtzow (‘17). Photo courtsey of Ian Culnane (’16) Williams professor Michael MacDonald adresses a large crowd of students during a Greylock Talk last year. BUILDING After two successful years of Greylock not typically offered in class.” Many of the experts at a personal level.” Talks and Plays that consistently drew large speakers are Williams professors, but local PROJECT crowds for both presentations and perfor- authors and even Greylock faculty mem- Greylock Plays is a series of quarterly Continued from Page 1. mances, senior student leaders Gray Kaegi bers, such as history teacher Andrew Gib- events that gives Greylock musicians and Nicole Jones are looking to quickly son, have also spoken. Kaegi hopes that the opportunity to perform for the school design team, including the architecture frm restart their respective programs. On Thurs- students can learn about subjects that could community. Similar in structure to Grey- Design Partnership of Cambridge and the day, November 12, Greylock Plays launched interest them but that they would never have lock Talks, Greylock Plays invites stu- Owner’s Project Management team from their 2015-16 season with a preview of this contact with in normal high school curricu- dents to attend half-hour performances Dore & Whittier. Consolini added that they year’s Shakespeare production, Macbeth. la. “For example, there is no class at Grey- during directed study. However, unlike have been discussing “room locations and Greylock Talks will return on November 19 lock about epigenetics or the fourth dimen- the speaker series that focuses on out- major heating, ventilation and air cooling sys- with speaker Rick Spalding, the chaplain of sion,” he pointed out, referring to last year’s side community members, Greylock tems, exterior and interior fnishes and exte- Williams, giving a presentation entitled “A talks by biology professor Ben Carone and Plays’ ideology centers around exhibit- rior landscaping designs.” Wider Sense of ‘We’: Living with Real Re- math professor Satyan Devadoss. By bring- ing students and faculty members’ musi- ligious Diversity in the 21st Century.” ing in community members from all kinds cal talents to their peers. “The beauty of Mt. Greylock principal Mary MacDonald of felds and areas of expertise, Kaegi would Greylock Plays is that it showcases peo- said, “We are fnalizing the foorplan and Greylock Talks is a speaker series that also like students to be exposed to diversity, ple who might not have otherwise been looking at materials for interior and exterior brings community members to the school both in possible opportunities after high given a chance to perform,” Jones said. fnishes. We’ll work on colors with a larger to give half-hour presentations during di- school and the individuals that make up a She was very pleased with last year’s se- group, one that includes students, after the rected study about once a month. Accord- larger community. “There are incredibly tal- ries and is optimistic about the upcoming schematic design is fnalized.” ing to Kaegi, the goal of Greylock Talks has ented people all around us,” he said, “and year: “Last year, [student leader] Colby remained the same since it was conceived I hope that Greylock Talks helps students Masse did a great job expanding the pro- From an economic standpoint, Consolini by founder and then senior Aaron Ziemer become more active in learning about what gram and welcoming new student and added, “The Building Committee will review in 2013: “to give students at Greylock an their communities have to offer and enables faculty performers. I hope that I will have the cost estimates and, if necessary, revise opportunity to learn about topics they are students to feel comfortable learning from a similar impact on Greylock Plays.” u the design to bring the estimated cost down.” She continued, “The project scope, budget and schedule are submitted to the MSBA in 1 in 650: Collin McBride early December to give them time to review Continued from Page 1. the plans for a vote by the MSBA Board in late January on whether to approve the project they revolutionize the sport. The town is in How does a sponsorship work? of the country, [for example] in Europe or to move to the next phase, which is Module the center of the best East Coast mountains- Collin: They pay you to race and to travel South Africa. Right now I am limited to 5: Funding the Project. At that point, the Dis- -Mt. Snow, Berkshire East, Jiminy Peak-- to the races. A sponsor also hooks you up racing in the country despite the fact that trict will have 120 days to secure the required all of which are only a few hours away, at with a free bike, which can cost thousands biking has taken me all over to Washington, town meeting and ballot question votes in most. My “go to” mountain is Berkshire of dollars. Getting a free bike is really nice, Utah, California, New Hampshire, Vermont Lanesborough and Williamstown approving East in Charlemont, Massachusetts. It is one especially when they will immediately re- and New York. the project and its fnancing.” of the best mountain bike parks in America. place any parts of the bike that may break. To meet your goal, how do you train for Aside from biking for fun, you also race. It’s a brutal sport for the bike. biking? Building Committee meetings are open to Can you tell me a little about that? That’s awesome, how did you get the Collin: I go to a personal trainer in Albany the public. The next meeting will be held Collin: I started racing mountain bikes sponsorship? four days a week, during which I do crossft on November 16. u when I was thirteen years old. After my sec- Collin: I got third in Nationals two years workouts and a good amount of running. I ond year of mountain biking I had four state ago. Giant emailed me afterwards and of- bike three days a week because the rest of championships in Massachusetts. I came fered me a spot on the team. my week is busy. The Greylock Echo is the student out to Williamstown in the summer to race. Aside from all the free gear, you can also What are your expectations for this up- newspaper of Mt. Greylock Regional I would do two races a year and win both win money, right? coming year? of them. These wins gave me the idea that Collin: Correct. You can win money if you Collin: Pulling off the National Champi- High School in Williamstown, Mass. I should consider taking racing more seri- have a top three result. Third place can be onship win, which would result in getting Published periodically during the ac- ously and maximize my potential. My dad $500, and frst place can be $1,200. You pay moved to the factory team. The National ademic year, each issue is developed gave me the opportunity to come out to live about $200 to get into a race. If you do not Series, which begins in May, is ten races and edited by a team of student writ- with him and I took it. get on the podium, which is top fve, you do that are spread across the country. You get ers, photographers, artists and editors How do the series of races work? not get any money. In a good year a junior points for top fnishes, and at the end of from grades 9 through 12. Any Mt. Collin: With each race, you gain points that pro could make $30,000. After you turn 18, the season the person with the most points Greylock High School student is wel- contribute to an end-of-the-season total. a national championship would have a pay- wins. As for the factory team, I am currently come to join the Echo staff. Points are awarded for the top fve places. out of $200,000, not including money from on the co-factory team. To get money and to For example, if you get ffth, you get three sponsorships. race along with extra perks, you need to be Editor-in-Chief: Hannah Fein points; if you get frst place, you get ten That’s a lot of money! Why do you stay on the factory team. Associate Editor: Anya Sheldon points. In a season, the person with the best in school if you can make money biking? What is the most impressive fnish you Online Editor: Sam Swoap results and the most points will take the Collin: Injury. If I get injured, I won’t make have had to date? Photography: Ian Culnane overall title of the Junior Pro Series. any money. In mountain biking, there isn’t Collin: When I was ffteen, I got frst in the What is it like racing with your dad? a salary. You get paid for results. This mat- junior pro National race. I was in the 18 and Sports: Cal Filson Collin: Racing with my dad is special, to ters less when you turn 18, which is the age under category and won by four seconds. Administrative Liaison: say the least. He is easily my favorite per- when sponsors give you a salary. By staying My 2013 season was my best season over- Melissa Swann son to ride with. He always pushes me to in school, I have the option of continuing all. I had seven frst place fnishes and also Advisor: Peter Niemeyer go faster and become a better rider. I can to race in college, hopefully in California won the Nationals. It was my best season Printed by Adams Specialty & attribute my success to my amazing dad or Colorado, and I have a backup plan if I so far. Printing who has been my number one sponsor and get injured. Lastly, if you were to eat 10,000 calories supporter since day one. He tells me that I Speaking of college, where do you see of the same food, what would it be? Mt. Greylock Regional High School have a huge opportunity because I am rac- yourself in two years? Collin: Chicken nuggets, especially the 1781 Cold Spring Road ing when I am young. Many people don’t Collin: Hopefully, once I am eighteen, I ones from Wendy’s. Williamstown, Mass, start until they’re twenty years old. And he pretty much won’t be spending my time in That would be 173 chicken nuggets... 01267, USA encourages me to get a good start because I America. I will be living in Great Britain, Collin: That’s weak. could eventually make a living off of this. which has the best mountain biking in the Questions? Comments? News tips? You are also sponsored, correct? world and hosts World Cup Series, where This interview has been edited and con- Please contact: Collin: Yes, by Giant. there are fve races each of which is out densed. u [email protected] The Greylock Echo November 16, 2015 COMMUNITY Page 3 WILLIAMS COLLEGE SUMMER WORK Interviews with New Teachers By MADISON VANDEURZEN (’18) By NIKU DARAFSHI (’17)

Over the summer, several Mt. Greylock of his summer. He worked with com- Michelle Boire: Special Education Teacher students worked with professors at Wil- puter science professor Duane Bailey, liams College. Among them are seniors whom Templeton had met through a mother. Hannah Fein, Ian Culnane and Adly college class he took the previous year. Which recipe is your favorite? Templeton. “Curling numbers are sequences of Boire: Chicken enchiladas! numbers which have complex recursive How long have you been in your profes- The three students each worked in sepa- properties,” he said. “I was working on sion? rate departments doing different forms original research.” Boire: I have been teaching for 11 years. It of work. Fein’s job arose when her fa- varied between public schools and private ther, a psychology professor, heard one The chance to participate in summer special education in schools and hospitals. of his colleagues was looking for a data work with Williams professors, which What got you interested in this work? entry assistant. Under psychology pro- allowed the students to learn from ex- Boire: I was over in Germany playing fessor Phebe Cramer, Fein’s job was to perts and receive an introduction to soccer and came back with a torn ACL. enter data from a study into a comput- college-level research and work, was an I couldn’t participate in gym class, so I er statistics software. “The study took invaluable experience for the seniors, all started volunteering for my mother, who place earlier, and I wasn’t involved, but of whom plan to attend college. Fein ap- was a paraprofessional in a resource my job only took about a week,” Fein preciated the experience, saying, “I’ve room. I fell in love with it. That summer said. “The study that the data was from always been very interested in psychol- I was working for my father in Simsbury, measured how much people project or ogy and I’m thinking about studying it CT, and the principal at Simsbury High deny their own life experiences when in college… It was really cool to be able offered me a summer position in the au- they are told to come up with a story to spend time at Williams in the psych tism classroom as a paraprofessional, and based on a picture or image.” department and get a better understand- from that day forward I found my passion. ing of how research works.” She further What do you do here at Mount Grey- Culnane spent two months working un- valued the newfound mastery of a sta- lock? der the guidance of biology professor tistics software and addition to college Boire: I am a 7th grade Resource teacher. Matt Carter, who was researching opto- applications. I stay on top of and modify curriculum genetics, or the use of light to control along with other things. living cells. Culnane’s research, which Culnane found the exploratory nature of What has been your favorite part of the used mice as subjects, focused on the his experience beneficial. “Doing scien- job? hypothalamus structure of the brain. He tific research definitely adjusted my in- Boire: The students I get to work with. explained, “after the mice were killed terests,” he said. “By spending the sum- What do you hope to accomplish by and their brain was preserved, I cut the mer the way I did, I was able to test out Photo courtesy of Judy Dias working here? brain into extremely small slices, did an a field that I potentially could be inter- Boire: I hope I help the students even immunohistochemistry on the slide and ested in...you never know what you like just a little each day, and they look back then looked at the slide under a micro- until you can try everything out.” Echo: Tell us about yourself. someday and remember “Ms. B taught me scope to record observations.” Boire: I am from Westfeld, MA but re- that.” Templeton explained that studying curl- located here a year ago. I spend all my Between the two: Waffes or pancakes? Templeton, along with a Williams stu- ing numbers was “really neat,” even free time with my boyfriend at our Cape Boire: Waffes. dent, studied a mathematical problem though it probably has nothing to do House, in the greenhouse or out biking Taylor Swift or Miley Cyrus? called curling numbers for the majority with his future or college plans. u with him. I love to be outdoors, and even Boire: Neither. Darius Rucker, sorry. He's before moving here, I had a green thumb my favorite country singer. and had written a cookbook with my

HANGAR Noelle Sullivan: Occupational Therapist Continued from Page 1. What got you interested in this work? siege weapons, which the JCL members The demolition has affected the ski team’s Sullivan: When I was a junior in high rolled out every October for their annual waxing tradition. Senior teammate Ellie school, I tore my ACL while playing state-wide catapult contest. The theater Williams commented on the change of ven- basketball. I needed surgery and spent tech crew also utilized the space to store ue: “It will be sad since we’ve been in the months in physical therapy. I realized that old sets, while the nordic ski team fre- hangar for so long, but we have to make do a career in PT would allow me to help oth- quently used the hangar throughout the with what we have.” For the 2014-2015 ski ers and further my knowledge of science winter, both as storage space for skis and season, the ski team was restricted to only and medicine. other equipment and additionally as a wax using the waxing space on predetermined What do you do here at Mount Grey- room. Many ski members enjoyed the tra- days prior to races. Nordic Ski Coach Hilary lock? dition of Friday ski waxing in the hangar. Greene plans to use the old greenhouse as a Sullivan: I share my work time between Senior skier Matt Wiseman said: “What I new waxing space for the 2015-2016 season. Mount Greylock, Williamstown Ele- love most about the hangar is that it fts al- mentary and Lanesborough Elementary most all of the team, and that makes for a In recent years, the facilities staff had uti- Schools. At Mount Greylock, I work di- great atmosphere.” lized the hangar space for storing lawn rectly with students or provide consulta- equipment and athletic nets and goals. tion to staff regarding students with phys- In the spring of 2015, Jesse Wirtes, the facili- Wirtes points out that since the school is in ical disabilities. ties supervisor at Greylock, deemed the han- the middle of a renovation project, the fa- What has been your favorite part of the gar unsafe due to structural problems, holes cilities staff is in a “sort of limbo” after the job? and leaks. Earlier this October, the Mt. Grey- building’s destruction. The equipment will Sullivan: I am so fortunate to get to know lock facilities staff scheduled the hangar for likely be stored in tents and under tarps in really great students and help them be- demolition during the week of October 19, the interim between the demolition of the come more independent in their school after deciding to take down the hangar at hangar and the construction of a new stor- environment. Also, it is very rewarding the beginning of the year, because a renova- age space. working with staff to help students to tion would be too pricey. A renovation of the reach their fullest potential. building, which lost part of its roof due to Although the hangar’s original purpose What do you hope to accomplish by snow buildup this past winter, would have was far from educational, Mt. Grey- Photo courtesy of Judy Dias working here? initially cost almost $145,000 and required lock students appreciated its presence Sullivan: I hope that I can help students additional expensive tune-ups every few on campus. Without really knowing it, Echo: Tell us about yourself. with physical disabilities participate to years. To keep the building up, the school they were constantly in contact with Sullivan: I recently moved to the area in the best of their abilities in their school needed to replace the current roof with a new a piece of local history. The Mt. Grey- June of this year. I am married and have environment and with their peers. I also one of a much sturdier material. According lock grounds certainly look like a typi- three children. I spend most of my time look forward to getting to know more of to Wirtes, “[It would be] nice to try to keep cal post-war New England high school at soccer games. In addition to my chil- the staff and students in the future. the hangar, but that kind of money [needed campus, but the hangar was a constant dren playing the sport, my husband is the Is there anything you want to say to for a renovation] could buy us a good, solid reminder of a fascinating history lying coach at Williams College--go Ephs! I en- kids who might want to go into this building for equipment.” beneath the surface. u joy spending time with friends and family, profession? camping and hiking, and binge-watching Sullivan: Physical therapy is a wonder- Modern Family in my free time (which is ful profession. There are so many differ- quite limited with three kids). ent areas of specialty and you can explore Where are you from? and change areas as your professional Sullivan: I grew up in a small town out- interests change. You can help others in side of Albany, NY called Voorheesville. a variety of settings including hospitals, WANT YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD? It’s not far from the Crossgates Mall. Af- inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation ter college, I lived in New Jersey, Man- centers, sports and orthopedic clinics, hattan, Springfeld, MA, Wilbraham, MA schools and the patient’s own home. And -Students: write for the Echo and now Williamstown! because people are living longer, the need -Business owners: buy advertising space How long have you been in your profes- for physical therapists to help our aging sion? population will continue to grow all over Sullivan: I have been a physical therapist the United States. We’d love to hear from you! for 19 years. I have worked in a variety of Between the two: Waffes or pancakes? settings including inpatient care at major Sullivan: Waffes--homemade, not frozen. Contact us at: [email protected] medical centers in New Jersey and New Taylor Swift or Miley Cyrus? York City, outpatient sports therapy, inpa- Sullivan: I have a 10 year old daughter, tient and outpatient neurological rehabili- so, obviously, Taylor Swift. I’ve already tation and school-based pediatric therapy. seen her twice in concert! u The Greylock Echo November 16, 2015

Page 4 COMMUNITY Mt. Greylock Talks Cheating NEXT STEPS AFTER By SAM SWOAP (’16) AND GRACE DODIG (’17) FACULTY CUTS

The School Council plans to release rism a year, generally occurring when consequences, Culver said, “I think that By SEAN NEMTZOW (’17) a honor code in January, which was “students get very stressed and make a it should be frowned upon but not met brought to the attention of the Student bad decision.” with serious consequences if you do a In the transition from last year, the school Council. The Student Council then ‘small cheat.’ Just a zero on that assign- let go several faculty members. According weighed the benefts and drawbacks of Many members of the school community ment.” to Principal Mary MacDonald, the teach- an honor code to prevent cheating. This acknowledge the role that academic pres- ers cut included business teacher Rebecca discussion was just the latest response to sure plays in the motivation to cheat. Se- Some, like Dils, are more optimistic about Tattersall, Scott Walter in target services, a perennial problem that plagues the vast nior Tyler Rathbun said about the cause the implementation of an honor code at Mt. health teacher Rachelle Smith, chorus majority of schools, with Mt. Greylock of cheating: “I think for students today, Greylock. “Lots of students see [cheating] teacher Kate Caton, woodshop teacher Jeff as no exception. the pressure to succeed is a huge factor. going on but don’t know what to do about Parkman and technology advisor Richard Also that cloud of fear of failure is always it,” he said. Although he acknowledged the Scullin. MacDonald explained that the Recently, many Greylock students and looming.” Culver ad- diffculty of asking teacher losses were unfortunate but neces- teachers have reported high levels of mitted that students students to call each sary choices, designed to accommodate a cheating; however, what kind of activ- are at fault but attrib- other out through an shifting budget with the intent of minimiz- ity constitutes as cheating varies from uted cheating to the “The pressure to get honor code system, he ing the effect on the school community. person to person. The school is a host to stress of a grades- said, “if [students] had a variety of opinions on the topic, with driven environment, into top colleges and the a proper pathway or Superintendent Dr. Douglas Dias ex- students explaining that the term “cheat- explaining that “the avenue to voice their plained the diffcult process of reducing ing” encompasses a range of infractions. pressure to get into ‘race to the top’ system concerns about people the staff’s numbers. According to Dias, the Junior Niku Darafshi said, “Cheating is a top colleges and the cheating, that would biggest concern was maintaining the qual- very broad term that ranges from telling a ‘race to the top’ sys- is creating that environ- be great.” ity of the students’ experience. “School is fellow student about the test you just took tem is creating that the students’ world,” Dr. Dias explained. to a more extreme case of blatantly copy- environment where ment where kids feel the Whether or not the “There are extracurricular activities, ing from someone next to you.” Sopho- kids feel the need school pursues an friends and other learning opportunities more Sam Culver agreed, noting, “Cheat- to get every grade need to get every grade honor code, the notion outside the classroom.” In order to avoid ing takes many forms, some of which are perfect and resort to of cheating ever being tossing features like after school transpor- more severe. If you just copy someone’s cheating.” Biology perfect and resort to completely eliminated tation, sometimes the school must resort to homework, that is cheating, but not nearly teacher Larry Bell, is not plausible. At this cutting teaching positions. The state has a as bad as copying on a test or asking about who took measures cheating.” point, teachers take list of certain classes that Mt. Greylcok is a test.” to combat cheating small steps they can required to offer, so the school uses several in his class last year, to prevent cheating in factors to evaluate the importance of the Student defnitions are generally in con- said, “Part of the problem is Williams their classes. Dils tries to impede students’ other classes outside of the essentials. The cordance with the offcial defnition of College’s shadow. Although cheating hap- ability to cheat through administering dif- school looks at enrollment growth or de- cheating in the school’s handbook, which pens everywhere, it is more pronounced ferent forms of quizzes and looking out for cline, but Dr. Dias pointed out that students additionally classifes “knowledge or tol- here because of the homogenous commu- “wandering eyeballs.” Bell physically sepa- “are moving targets,” with enrollment in eration of cheating” as a punishable of- nity. The community pressures kids to get rates students during tests by spacing them each class differing each year. To form a fense. The handbook lists a number of the best grades so they go to their reach out in the large room across the hall, but well-rounded assessment of specifc class possible consequences that ft the sever- schools.” Senior Lilly Crolius agreed: “I he noted, “I’m lucky. Not everyone has the importance, the school also considers the ity of the act of academic dishonesty, think cheating wouldn’t be as big of a dead cat room across the hall.” Many teach- balance of staff and student needs. For ex- ranging from parental notifcation to problem if grades weren’t considered the ers have also opted to use turnitin, a website ample, Dr. Dias pointed out, “Is it worth notifcation of the student’s prospective goal of schooling. Maybe then students that checks submitted student work for pla- it to have four or fve math teachers if it colleges, and disqualifcation from Na- would focus more on education.” giarism. means a more one-on-one experience?” tional Honors Society to a formal hearing with the administration. Some students foster doubts as to the ef- The reality of the situation is that no mat- When it does come down to making chang- fectiveness of the honor code approach ter what steps teachers, administrators es, the goal is to reduce the cost of pro- Most cheating at Greylock, however, is for prevention. Junior Devin Buda said, and students take to reduce cheating, the grams without eliminating them. Dr. Dias on the less punishable end of the spec- “I think an honor system would work issue will persist, albeit reduced, in some noted that he has learned lessons about trum. English teacher Blair Dils said that with the ‘good’ students and only give form or another, as long as the motivation cuts from his experiences working at oth- the more casual manifestation of cheating leeway for cheating to ‘bad’ students.” for students remains. Students and teach- er schools. He called to mind a computer comprises the majority of what he sees Rathbun agreed that students would not ers alike agree that cheating is a result drafting class that was completely scraped. among his students, noting the liberal change habits: “I think there’s a few of the overpowering nature of the school When the budget allowed for more room in sharing of nightly homework in class or in things Greylock can do to prevent it, but system’s value of of grades, and unless the future, it was diffcult to bring that class the hallway in addition to the usual side- I think students wouldn’t be fazed by everyone involved can prioritize learn- back because the lab was outdated, and the ways glancing during quizzes. He experi- consequences. If they’re given the op- ing the material over grades for the sake school needed a full time teacher. The les- ences fewer “major violations,” though, portunity to cheat and feel the need to do of grades, cheating will likely never be son, Dr. Dias explained, is that if they only and only a couple serious acts of plagia- so, they’re going to cheat.” On academic eradicated fully. u reduced the number of computers and paid the teacher part time, it would have been easier to reinstate the program. DA’S OFFICE EDUCATES STUDENTS ABOUT HEALTHY DATING The school is taking measures to accommo- date for the job cuts, utilizing teaching re- By GRETA SAVITSKY (’16) sources alternative to full-time teachers. Mac- Donald explained that after the school was For the past several weeks, representa- to the District Attorney representatives tionships,” said sophomore Bella Bote, forced to cut Scullin’s position of helping to tives from the Berkshire County Dis- talk about maintaining healthy relation- “it’s a good thing to do. A lot of the talk incorporate technology in the classroom, the trict Attorney’s Office visited grades ships with friends and family. Eighth with the girls defined what is and isn’t staff opted to train teachers by sending them seven to ten at Mt. Greylock. Institu- grader Miriam Bakija noted that they okay for how people treat you, which to technology workshops instead, which are tions around the county request this showed a slideshow about safe relation- I think is really important in a world overall cheaper than holding on to a full-time team of highly trained reps to work with ships with a focus on dating relation- where most of the sexual abuse clients teacher. MacDonald also noted that nearby students, and schools must therefore ships. According to eighth grader Nima of the representatives are young wom- colleges such as MCLA, Williams and BCC book them a year in advance. Last year, Darafshi, the slideshow portrayed pic- en.” Eighth grader Owen Tucker-Smith allow students to take introductory classes their routine focused on internet safety tures of couples and healthy displays of advocated for the educational purpose that are not taught at Mt. Greylock. Students and appropriate use of communication, love, and gave advice of how to main- of the program, saying, “I thought it was can also use online resources if they wish to which included issues such as cyberbul- tain relationships. very informational. They taught us a lot pursue other unique courses. Both options lying and catfishing, the deception of about sexual harassment and what it re- only require a teacher on record to check in innocent victims over the internet. This The program was not a response to any ally is, because people throw the term with the students. MacDonald said of sustain- year, they came to talk about safe and particular events. Instead, the sessions around a lot, not actually knowing what ing possible paths, “All of these have allowed healthy relationships. served as proactive tools to avoid prob- it really means.” The DA visits play a us to give students their core requests and at lems as students move from middle role in the schoolwide effort to increase least the tertiary elective choice.” By mak- Each grade broke into separate sessions school to high school. “Even though no learning and knowledge about safety ing use of alternatives to teaching positions, of girls and boys in which they listened one really wants to talk about safe rela- and adult life. u MacDonald explained, the school hopes to adjust quickly to a staff reduction. u The Greylock Echo November 16, 2015

SPIRIT Page 5 School Spirit: A Week in Pictures In honor of the annual school spirit week during October, students and teachers came to school dressed in a colorful array of strange outfts. Photo credits to Ian Culnane (’16) and Maeve Shine (’16). Tuesday: Matchy-Matchy Day Wednesday: Dress like your Favorite Teacher Day Thursday: Grease Day Friday: Red and White Day

Senior Superlatives

At beginning of the month, the Class of 2016 voted on senior superlatives. Congratulations to the winners!

Most Likely to Climb Mt. Everest Best Laugh Most Likely to Rule the World George Hedreen & Sophie Gerry Noah Savage & Haley Reinhardt Adam Hall & Molly Wilson

Best Eyes Most Likely to be an Olympian Most Likely to Brighten Your Day Cayman Mead & Maeve Shine Matt Wiseman & Grace Smith Tyler Rathbun & Lilly Crolius

Most Theatrical Stand Out Comic Most Likely to Rock a Flannel and Work Boots Luc Park & Nicole Jones Jasper Rosenheim & Hope Willis Ben Hynes & Amanda Quinn

Most Likely to Win an Argument Most Likely to be a Hacker for the CIA Most Creative Sam Swoap & Julia Whitney Adly Templeton & Melissa Swann Nattanon Philuk & Anya Sheldon

Best Dressed Biggest Diva Most Likely to Travel the World Benni McComish & Emma Whitney Ian Culnane & Holly Fisher Adam Petricca, Megan Shulse & Sofa Lopez

Most Likely to Put Others First Best to Bring Home to Mom and Dad Worst Case of Senioritis Alex Ciskowski & Petrea Mannello Gray Kaegi & Greta Savitsky Brodie Altiere & Isa Hagstrom The Greylock Echo November 16, 2015 Page 6 OPINION Editor’s Note: The views expressed in opinion pieces do not refect the collective views of this newspaper, but of the individual authors. A Visit to the Blue Benn Diner Narcos Review By ZACH ARMET (’17) By JESSE COHEN (’17) The frst item to arrive in front of me was the Netflix has debuted numerous new grilled doughnut, a Blue Benn classic, and a shows this year, and Narcos, released in side of bacon. Before I delve into the wonders August, is one of the most widely dis- of this breakfast utopia, I would like to warn cussed. Directed by Brazilian filmmak- dieters that this is not a restaurant for them, er José Padilha, Narcos is based on the unless, of course, they are going for high ca- true story of 1980s and 90s-era Colom- loric intake and massive portions. The apple bian cartel boss Pablo Escobar (Wagner cider doughnut, sliced in half like a bagel and Moura) as he develops and maintains his thrown on the grill with a generous amount of global drug empire. The show focuses on butter, was no less than a beautiful creation. two DEA agents (played by Boyd Hol- Its crunchy yet fuffy texture and buttery brook and Pedro Pascal) attempting to sweetness flled the mouth with doughnutty bring him down. Narcos is not perfect, goodness. The bacon, which was crispy and and I would not recommend it to every- favorful, artfully complimented the sweet- one, but it’s a worthwhile watch for fans ness of the doughnut. The next course was a of gangster TV and movies. heaping plate of corned beef hash, eggs, toast, and homefries. Toast is a challenging dish In its plot, writing and directorial style, to mess up, so its tastiness came as no sur- Narcos invites enough comparison to prise. The hash and fuffy pile of scrambled Breaking Bad that viewers of both shows Photo courtesy of Blue Benn Diner eggs made for a delicious, flling partnership. may wonder about their influence on The Blue Benn Diner in Bennington, Vermont is set in a circa-1945 railcar. Instead of the oddly shaped french fries that each other. Escobar has the same grav- many diner restaurants call “homefries,” the elly voice and complicated intentions as As I walked into the small waiting room of by past customers. A friendly waitress greeted Blue Benn offers huge chunks of grilled po- Bryan Cranston’s character Heisenberg The Blue Benn Diner, I was enveloped by me with a smile and asked for a drink order. tatoes, with small bits of onion and peppers in Breaking Bad, with Escobar’s mono- the heavenly smells of hashbrowns and pan- As I waited for my hot chocolate, I listened scattered within to add an enchanting favor. logues sounding eerily reminiscent, as a cakes on a griddle. The Blue Benn, located on to the din of the kitchen and watched as plate As I neared the end of my meal, I felt the large result. This similarity does not detract North Street in Bennington, is the quintessen- after plate of divine smelling breakfast burri- portions take their toll. By the time I stepped from the show’s quality, but it is not tial diner: a long counter of vinyl-upholstered tos, patty melts and chocolate chip pancakes away from the counter to pay my surprising- unlikely that viewers of Breaking Bad stools that faces the kitchen and a few small appeared in the window with a yell from the ly cheap bill, I felt the satisfaction of such a may experience some deja-vu. Still, I booths behind them, each with their own little chef. When the waitress returned with my hearty breakfast. With its old-timey feel, the wouldn’t call Narcos a knock-off, since jukebox. Personally, I am a counter man, so I hot beverage hidden beneath a mountain of Blue Benn provides a fantastic atmosphere often-told stories of the classic, unlikely took a seat on a stool and rested my elbows whipped cream, I ordered myself a hearty for anyone to devour colossal portions of deli- drug kingpin are bound to overlap in dis- in the grooves on the countertop carved out breakfast that I was sure to enjoy. cious breakfast food. u tinct ways. In fact, I would say that the primary flaw of Narcos is something that Break- Book Review: Command and Control ing Bad hit out of the park: the viewer’s By SIMON KENT (’17) inability to feel for or empathize with Narcos’s primarily one-dimensional Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the air after a massive explosion in the silo. of the Soviet Union in 1991), a great deal of the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of The novel switches between the events at Da- the information featured in the book is being Continued on Page 10. Safety is a book about mistakes, consequenc- mascus, other nuclear accidents, the creation declassifed now, since information is tradi- es and coverups by the U.S. government and of the Strategic Air Command and the faws tionally released within 25 to 50 years, and the Strategic Air Command. This investiga- of the command and control nuclear weap- the increasing concern of nuclear safety is tive piece by Eric Schlosser uncovers the near ons system. The author’s perspective allows just now coming to light. disasters that have plagued our nuclear weap- a realistic view of accidents that are often ons programs since a nuclear bomb was re- just simplifed to numbers and body counts. The delicate balance struck between safety leased on February 5, 1958 off Tybee Island, Schlosser’s clean and concise prose contrasts and nuclear engineers is a clear theme of Georgia and was never recovered. with a frightening subject, resulting in a bril- the book. From the earliest tests to the ad- liant composition about the deep faws in a vanced nuclear ICBMs, weapons safety Schlosser starts his book by centering in on system with regular mistakes leading to dis- and the response time to nuclear attack the Damascus incident, in which an airman appearing nuclear weapons, armed nuclear are in constant balance. Schlosser em- dropped a socket wrench, penetrating a fuel devices being left on runways for several phasizes the question of how this balance tank. This accident precipitates a series of hours and accidents becoming a common between safety and launch time affects events that resulted in an armed interconti- danger at Los Alamos lab. Although the book Americans, our view of nuclear weapons nental ballistics missile (ICBM) nuclear war- is not very contemporary (it mainly focuses and the importance of keeping our workers Javier Pena and Steve Murphy as DEA head being launched one hundred feet into on events taking place before the dissolution Continued on Page 10. agents Pedro Pascal and Boyd Holbrook. Dear Nicole... By NICOLE JONES (’16)

Dear Nicole, Dear Nicole, mals and other such pursuits, the mime Befriend a tall person and demand that is an artist, able to express raw and com- I keep being late to class because I can’t they give you piggyback rides to each The college application process is totally plex human emotion through simple body get past these couples making out and of your classes. That way, you are com- stressing me out. I want to boycott it, but I movements and gestures. The mime busi- blocking the hallway. How should I deal pletely safe from bumping into love- also want to have a future. What are your sug- ness is thriving these days. Studies show with this? struck teenagers and can additionally gestions for rebelling against the system? that mimes are 93% more likely to become laugh at the peasants below you who are millionaires and achieve Kardashian-level --My Retinas are Burning forced to wade through the great sea of --Rebel With a Cause fame than the average college graduate. * humanity. Another perk to becoming a mime is that Dear My Retinas are Burning, Dear Rebel With a Cause, you get to wear suspenders and funny hats. Go right to the source of the problem. And since mimes don’t talk, you won’t ever Ah, yes. Young love. Disgusting, isn’t it? Approach the couple(s) in question, I’m glad you asked. As a fellow angsty, have to interact with other humans! Luckily for you, I’ve spent years study- plant yourself approximately a foot disenfranchised youth, I’ve recently found ing and perfecting techniques to navigate away from the PDA, make eye contact myself asking similar questions. Had you The best part is that you don’t even have to around obstructive PDA. Here are a few with whichever half of the guilty party inquired a few months ago, I would’ve sug- apply. Mimes welcome new members into tips for negotiating the hallways: is closer and yell “LEAVE ROOM FOR gested the quit-school-go-join-the-circus the brotherhood with open arms. Unfor- JESUS” at the top of your lungs. Then, approach. However, as I’ve now entered tunately, most major universities and col- Perfect the Dodge and Weave. To prop- stand there, unmoving and silent (while the college application process myself, I leges recognize mime culture as a threat to erly execute this move, you must keep maintaining eye-contact) until the cou- took it upon myself to do a little research. their enrollment numbers and have there- your shoulders and arms high to protect ple is so uncomfortable that they split fore done all they can to silence the oppor- your face and keep your knees bent, stay- up and walk away, clearing the hall- Now, the problem with joining the circus tunities for mimes in the community, with ing on the balls of your feet. Stay low to way and establishing your hero status is that the entry-level position seems to be varying degrees of success. Don’t be dis- the ground and move towards your desti- amongst your peers. clown work. This is not acceptable; we’re heartened; even though they remain silent, nation at a steady pace. (Side note: When talking about our futures here. Also, clowns the mimes are a mighty force. using this technique, beware of oversized These are just a few of my favorites- are upsetting. Literally no one likes clowns. backpacks--believe it or not, sometimes a -don’t be afraid to experiment with dif- At a glance, it seems that we as seniors are I don’t know about you, but I fully plan bag full of textbooks can be even more dan- ferent techniques. I’ve heard tell of kids stuck between a rock and a hard place, hav- on pursuing mime work professionally af- gerous than PDA.) who have (semi) successfully been able ing to choose between college and a circus. ter graduation. I hope you join me in quiet to crowd-surf through the hallways to But worry not! There’s a third option. protest of the college application process. Travel in a small group. This allows you avoid PDA. Good luck, my friend, and to use your friends as human shields when remember: you are not alone. I’m talking about becoming a mime. Or you could, you know, just go to college. necessary and makes it easier to ditch peo- ple and save yourself when the throngs of --Nicole For those of you unfamiliar with the term, --Nicole people on either side of the hallway begin to a mime is a classier, more respected clown. encroach on your personal space. While clowns are limited to balloon ani- *I made this up. u The Greylock Echo November 16, 2015 OPINION Page 7 Editor’s Note: The views expressed in opinion pieces do not refect the collective views of this newspaper, but of the individual authors. Movie Review: The Martian By SAM SWOAP (’16) AND ZACH ARMET (’17)

Sir Ridley Scott’s latest project, The of-the-seat thrills to create an incredibly Martian, is the must-see movie of 2015. enjoyable experience. The Martian depicts Academy Award winner Matt Damon as botanist Mark The complexity of Watney’s character Watney, a NASA astronaut who is aban- makes The Martian. Watney refuses to doned on Mars after a vicious dust storm, die on Mars after his crew leaves him be- and who must struggle to survive on a hind, and his determination to thrive in planet with little capacity for life. Scott a world with (almost) no water contrasts combines humor, scientifc accuracy, in- with his sarcastic and, at times, gallows spirational music and a theme of hope in humor. His application of science and wit this thrilling adaptation of Andy Weir’s forges a new protagonist, one who fights 2011 novel. the adversity of a hostile habitat not with his brawn or military expertise, but in- The Martian is a cleverly constructed stead with his intellect and knowledge of movie, anchored by gripping suspense, science, from chemistry to engineering. witty writing and Matt Damon’s wry, black humor as he struggles against near- The supporting cast is also strong, fea- ly certain death. A running gag involving turing Donald Glover as Rich Purnell, a bad disco music turns up at every moment, brilliant, if spacey, rocket scientist; Sean toeing the line between hilarious pullback Bean, who many will recognize as Bo- and overused joke. Not only does the dis- romir from The Fellowship of the Ring The Martian grossed over $50 million in its opening weekend in October. co music provide a wealth of comedy, but or Eddard Stark from HBO’s hit-series it also constructs the backbone of some Game of Thrones, as the Hermes Flight Many critics are calling the movie a mas- in NASA HQ in which characters engage pretty surreal scenes, like Watney’s pilot- Director; and Michael Peña, who has sive advertisement for NASA. Although in discussion of the Lord of the Rings. ing his rover across the magnifcent land- starred in numerous movies such as Fury there was a clear nod to the agency, it did scape of the cold Martian desert to Donna and Marvel’s Ant-Man, as Rick Marti- not bog down the story at all, instead us- The Martian combines humor, great cast- Summer’s “Hot Stuff.” The Martian is nez, the Hermes Mission Pilot. One of ing NASA’s lense as a means to provide ing, excellent writing, dramatic music the second movie of recent times to be set our few criticisms of this movie was that the scientifcally illiterate viewer with and a suspenseful plot to keep you on the in space and rock out to disco (= as the more time wasn’t spent exploring the a VIP pass into some mind-blowing sci- edge of your seat for the entire movie. The frst). The words of the immortal Quad potential bromance between Watney and ence. Viewers should also look forward to flm expertly applies a simple formula for City phrase come to mind: “Welcome to Martinez, a friendship that had the capa- The Martian’s joking acknowledgement success, which, as some might say, is not the Space Jam… Alright.” The humor of bility to be much more. of the universality of Tolkien obsession rocket science, though in this case, perhaps The Martian combines with tense, edge- among scientists, with a memorable scene it is. u The Best Albums of 2015 By JASPER ROSENHEIM (’16)

Am I a music reviewer? In a word, no. “Mortal Man” and “Institutionalized.” tively undiscovered, amassing only around I’m also not a restaurant reviewer, or a 3,000 fans, partially because No Now is his In 2012, Stevens’s mother passed away, flm critic, but the Echo still lets me re- 2. D’Angelo and the Vanguard - Black frst offcial project and also because of the and he has spent recent years crafting view those things. But I do love music, Messiah eclectic nature of his music. the album as a tribute to her. During his and I try to stay abreast of new releases childhood, he lived with his father and and explore new genres. I’ve compiled After a fourteen year hiatus, R&B legend Clarity is an experimental pop artist. The stepmother, but he occasionally vis- my top fve albums from 2015, an amaz- D’Angelo returned with a highly antici- Guardian (accurately) described his mu- ited his mother and stepfather, whose ing year for music. If you disagree with pated third studio album, Black Messiah. sic as “funk played by a swarm of bees.” names inspired the album’s title, Car- this list, tell me. If you listen to any of this While technically released in late Decem- Sporadic sound bytes, abrupt changes in rie & Lowell. His mother suffered from music and love it, tell me. These are just ber 2014, it’s close enough to this year that style mid-song and an overwhelming pres- schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and drug my opinions. Without further ado, here I am still including this album in my list. ence of noise attack your ears in an ordeal addiction. The album shines a light on are Jasper Rosenheim’s favorite albums of similar to an aural rollercoaster, leaving Stevens’s trying relationship with her as 2015, in no particular order: D’Angelo is a Virginian neo soul/R&B you with your hair blown back and feel- he attempts to come to grips with unre- singer, producer, ing semi-unsure solved conficts. 1. Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfy composer and of what has multi-instrumen- just occurred but This album is simply breathtaking, and One of the biggest names in rap today, talist. His sound wanting more. since its release, I’ve had it in almost con- Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar released relies on Spanish stant rotation. The relaxed tone is perfect his sophomore album To Pimp a Butterfy guitar, bass and This album is for a calm morning, or for a somber or mel- under Interscope Records this March. brass instrumenta- hard to describe ancholy mood. The more intense songs are tion accompanied without listening rapturing: Stevens’s instrumentation relaxes TPAB follows his critically acclaimed by his multilay- to it, and if you you as his haunting voice chills you, leaving 2012 album Good Kid, Maad City which ered singing, a feel open to try- you emotionally drained in a wholly cathar- tells the story of Lamar being robbed at la Marvin Gaye. ing new things, tic experience. My favorite songs are “No gunpoint and his subsequent retaliation. While he is often I highly recom- Shade in the Shadow of the Cross,” “Eu- With TPAB, Lamar borrows structural sto- compared to art- mend it. My fa- gene” and “Death with Dignity.” ry elements, but he shows maturation. His ists such as Gaye vorite songs are new production is a nonlinear, conceptual or Michael Jack- “Off My Grid,” 5. Kamasi Washington - The Epic journey through Lamar’s rise to fame, his son, D’angelo’s “One Hand Wash- level of infuence on his listeners and his grandiose compo- es the Other” and Saxophonist, composer and band leader Ka- struggle with maintaining relationships. sition and beauti- “1-800-Wor- masi Washington released his debut album Lamar also struggles with the current so- ful, subtle lyricism ship.” this May with Brainfeeder records, simply cial climate of America—he attempts to set him apart. entitled The Epic. And epic it is—at almost promote peace in a racially divided coun- 4. Sufjan Stevens three hours long and in the style of big band, try while simultaneously making music Often overlooked - Carrie & Lowell Washington’s album is a beautifully assem- in a genre steeped in violence and gang is the absolutely Kamasi Washington’s The Epic peaked at number bled piece of jazz unlike anything seen in culture. killer band, The fve on the U.S. Billboard Jazz Albums Chart. Singer-songwriter the jazz world in the last ten years. Vanguard, per- Sufjan Stevens The album was composed by Thundercat forming with recently released Ranging from loud, high energy tracks and Flying Lotus, two incredibly talented D’Angelo. Pep- his seventh LP, that are impossible to ignore, to quiet, producers. It strays from the today’s typical pered throughout the album are guitar, Carrie & Lowell. Stevens is somewhat of “breather” pieces, Washington’s band dis- rap production, with loads of synths and hi- bass and horn solos, which add variety. a legend among the indie music commu- plays impeccable talent, while including a hat drums. TPAB is heavily infuenced by When the band unites for an instrumen- nity. His rise to fame was precipitated by his variety of twists and turns that can keep the early 90’s G-funk era, with deep bass, saxo- tal piece, it forms an unparalleled sense of 2000 LP, A Sun Came. Since then, he has re- listener’s attention for the two hours and phone and female backups, reminiscent of scale, instilled with smooth intensity. leased six critically acclaimed LPs. Stevens forty-some minutes. I myself have only Snoop Dogg’s early works. This infuence is known for both his range of musical style listened to the entire thing through once, produces songs that are slow rather than D’Angelo’s voice commands the track; his and his thematic topics. Most recognize his on a particularly long car ride, and it was fast paced and energetic, which some may powerful range, with a hint of femininity, singing, which is often accompanied only by an awakening affair. I listen almost exclu- fnd unappealing in a rap album. is overwhelmingly expressive. This album piano and/or guitar. He has also experimented sively to songs with lyrics, but listening is perfect for relaxing and, due to the com- with other styles, such as his lo-f electronic to individuals play their instruments with Overall, this album is polished. Every plexity and layers of sound, is best listened LP The Age of Adz. His most recent LP, Car- such virtuosity really is incredible. The song feels necessary, and Lamar’s story to with headphones or nice speakers. My rie & Lowell, is a return to form in the best saxophone is a brilliant instrument that is enthralling. I believe this album is in- personal favorite songs are “Really Love,” of ways. so often is underrated, and Washington’s credibly relevant to today’s world outside “Betray my Heart” and “Another Life.” expression through his music inspires of music and will be hailed as a classic in Stevens’s music tends to fall on the darker real emotion. I love the album because I the future. To fully experience this album, 3. Clarence Clarity - No Now side, centering around death, depression, can choose songs to ft the mood I’m in; take an hour and listen to the entire thing poverty and drug abuse. Yet Stevens is with so many tracks, there is always one straight through. The album is a story, so U.K. based singer-songwriter Clarence tactful, and his music doesn’t feel obscene that fts. My favorite tracks are a brilliant it’s best heard in order, as though it were a Clarity released his frst album last August or over the top, instead coming across as rendition of “Clair de Lune,” “Change of play. My personal favorite songs are “U,” under the label Bella Union. Clarity is rela- intensely personal and haunting. Guard” and “Askim.” u The Greylock Echo November 16, 2015 Page 8 SPORTS FOOTBALL: TACKLING CHALLENGES BOYS’ CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING: By MANAS JAIN (’17) LEAGUE FRONT-RUNNERS

Mt. Greylock’s football team had a slow Storie to a separated shoulder, however, By MANAS JAIN (’17) AMD MATTHEW KLEINER (’17) start to the season with two consecutive came as the worst casualty for Greylock. losses to Monument Mountain and Pitts- Nearing the end of the season, Storie had feld and a loss later to Hoosac Valley. rushed for 500 yards and received for 200. Soon, however, Greylock began to get back He had been one of the top performers on into the groove, scoring wins against Drury, the Greylock team, and Agostini refected, McCann and Lee. New head coach Andrew “His loss on defense [was] a bigger blow Agostini, who had much faith in the team, for the team than his loss on offense.” To said that he enjoys “the versatility and en- fnish out the season, Agostini formed a thusiasm” his players possess. The team running back committee comprised of se- had multiple weapons to utilize through nior Austan Quagliano, freshman Cal Mes- the ground and the air. Late into the season, sina and Pelletier in order to replace Storie. sophomore Sean McCormack and junior Storie expressed his faith in fellow team- Brandon Condon put forth phenomenal ef- mate Pelletier, saying, “He has already forts in the air, receiving for 420 yards and proven to be a force on the feld, so Grey- 400 yards, respectively. A number of ad- lock fans should remain excited about our ditional talented players strengthened the potential. I believe he will do a great job team, including senior quarterback Brodie carrying the team.” Altiere, who had thrown for 1,100 yards to both of these receivers, as well junior tail- Greylock traveled to Wahconah Regional backs Pat Storie and Devin Pelletier. High School on October 23 and suffered Photo courtesy of Emma Polumbo (’18) a huge 42-0 loss to the Warriors, which Unfortunately for the team, many members ended any chance of Greylock making the Sophomores Owen Brandress and Sam Culver lead the pack. have been plagued with injuries through- playoffs this season. Regardless of the frus- out the season. After a disastrous concus- tration and dissatisfaction the team faced The boys’ cross country team, always con- that the team succeeds: “A lot of times peo- sion diagnosis at the beginning of the sea- this season, however, Storie said that “the sidered a successful program in Mt. Grey- ple think, ‘oh, they’re from Greylock, it’s son, Pelletier was not expected to return to team has really come a long way since the lock sports history, continued to uphold easy for them to win,’ but they don’t realize play. He was then surprisingly cleared by beginning of the year.” Senior co-captain their reputation in the 2015 season. The how hard these kids work.” his doctor and made his long-awaited re- Brodie Altiere expressed that “there’s no boys’ team went 12-0, completing a strong, turn to the feld against Drury on Septem- team in the league like we’ve got, and our undefeated campaign. Leading the way for On October 31, the Mt. Greylock Mounties ber 26th. Since then, Pelletier has rushed coaches are great.” Agostini’s goal for the Greylock, senior Tommy Kirby won every won another Berkshire County Champion- and received for 280 yards late into the sea- players at the beginning of the season was race this year by an unbelievable margin. ship. Tommy Kirby led the way for Grey- son. In the same game, junior runningback “to ultimately just have fun,” and, without Kirby ended the regular season by setting lock, winning his race with an impressive and linebacker Reilly Parker seriously in- a doubt, they achieved that goal. a new record at Hoosac Valley’s 2.9 mile time of 16:36. Second place went to Evan jured his knee, taking him out for the rest course on October 21. He fnished the race Arthur, who fnished 29 seconds behind of the season, a huge blow for the team. Altiere was disappointed that the team did 49 seconds ahead of the second-place fn- Kirby. Greylock had three of its runners The injury woes continued in Greylock’s not make the playoffs in his fnal year play- isher, Greylock junior Evan Arthur. Arthur fnish in the top fve and all fve of its top game against Lee, in which senior Josh ing for Greylock, but he said, “it was a good was a welcome addition to the boys’ team varsity runners fnish in the top ten. Fol- Jezouit was concussed and forced to miss season, and I’ll miss the experiences I’ve this season and consistently fnished second lowing success after success in the cur- the Wahconah game the next week. This had at Greylock.” Mt. Greylock fans should behind only Kirby. The Mounties main- rent campaign, the Greylock boys’ country was another big loss for the team, as the expect another exciting season next year, tained their domination of Berkshire Coun- team is expected to reach one of the high- senior was a regular member of the squad as the football team will look to improve in ty cross country while wiping out opposing est, if not the top spot, at Western Mass on at tight end and defensive end. Losing their promising 2015-2016 year. u teams’ preseason doubts regarding coach November 14. u Scott Burdick’s relatively young lineup. According to Burdick, “everybody thought GIRLS’ SOCCER: STACKED WITH TALENT this was the year to beat Greylock.” Many other schools saw Greylock graduate fve By AARON KLEINER (’17) seniors from last year’s top seven and hoped to take advantage of a possible off year for the perennial county champions. The Mounties quickly crushed the optimism of their opponents, however, by demolishing all competition in the frst races. “What they don’t understand is that at Greylock, we don’t rebuild, we reload,” Burdick said. An encouraging crop of young runners that includes sophomores Owen Brandriss and Sam Culver and freshmen Jacob Fink, Jesse Seid and Josh Cheung rounded out the ‘15 Greylock lineup. “Other coaches hate us,” Burdick said, “They know we’ll have strong teams for years to come.” But Photo courtesy of Emma Polumbo (’18) Burdick makes clear that it is only through Senior Tommy Kirby charges up Appletree the diligence and dedication of the runners Hill.

Photo courtesy of Ian Culnane (’16) Senior Melissa Swann dribbles the ball down the feld.

Finishing the season at 7-8-1, the Mt. Mounties scraped by Taconic by a score- Greylock girls’ soccer team just missed line of 2-1, but the victory came as petty out on a coveted playoff berth. After start- consolation for a season without postsea- ing the season in spectacular form with son play. victories over Taconic and Lee in early September, the Mounties then hit a diff- However, the girls should feel a great cult stretch with losses to the powerhouses sense of optimism for the upcoming of Wahconah, West Springfeld and Pitts- years. Although the graduation of senior feld. However, with well-earned results captains Maggie Rorke, Haley Reinhard against out-of-county adversaries West- and Melissa Swann will come as a siz- feld and Mahar, Coach Tom Ostheimer’s able loss, many of the younger players are team regained confdence heading into more than ready to step up and fll their the last bit of the regular season. Anoth- shoes. In fact, several of the top players er dominant display against Lee and two on the side were underclassmen, including wins over Drury put the girls in a good sophomore Caroline Flynn, who, along position to qualify for the postseason with with captain Melissa Swann, led the team two matches to go. On October 28, the with 11 goals. Other young talents include Mounties played Hoosac Valley at home, sophomores Mae Burris-Wells and Ada de needing at least a tie in order to progress Gooyer and freshman Karen McComish, into the tournament. Unfortunately, the among others. According to Ostheimer, girls came out on the wrong end of a 4-2 “We have a lot of young talent, and, with result and were eliminated from the tour- another year of growth, we should be con- nament. In the last match of the year, the siderably better next year.” u The Greylock Echo November 16, 2015 SPORTS Page 9 VOLLEYBALL: BUMPING THE COMPETITION BY ELIAS SEKKAL (’17) The Mt. Greylock volleyball team had tain Serena Chow. The three-year varsity a fantastic season. Finishing the regular member took her newfound responsibili- season with a county record of 13-2 that ties in stride by creating a fearsome at- earned them second place in the league tacking duo with her fellow captain over behind an elusive and skilled Lee team. the regular season. The Mounties stormed into the Western Massachusetts tournament with confi- Another standout performer this season dence and talent. The team earned the for the Mounties has been junior Dagny number three seed, finishing the regular Albano. Recording her 1,000th varsity season with a win against Taconic and assist over her career in a convincing boasting the most wins in the county. win over Pittsfield last month, Albano’s creativity and consistency on the court The single senior and co-captain of helped drive the team into a position of the team, Hope Willis, leads the team serious contention for the Division III in aces and kills, carrying the offense Western Massachusetts title. through an impressive run of wins throughout October. Willis recorded Willis commented that the team has her 500th career kill during a packed “spent a lot of time on team bonding” and senior night on October 24; an exciting has worked to “develop and utilize more achievement despite the team’s loss to offensive maneuvers.” These strategies Lee that night. helped the team generate momentum as they executed consistent performances Photo courtesy of Ian Culnane (’16) Tied with Willis in kills and trailing the characterized by solid team chemistry senior by a single ace is junior co-cap- and impressive progression. u Junior Jenna Benzinger blocks a shot from West Springfeld, backed by teammates junior Serena Chow and sophomore Maddy Albert.

GOLF: CONSISTENT BOYS’ SOCCER: SKILLED NEW SQUAD IMPROVEMENT By MELISSA SWANN (’16) By SEAN NEMTZOW (’17) Winning all but four of their regular sea- son, Filson served as a reliable keeper son games, the Mt. Greylock boys’ soc- who could be trusted to make several big Filson stated, “Our goals never change cer team had a successful year. Taking saves in every game. year to year.” Coach Dils added, “The first place in the North Division for the main goals this season are to qualify, eighth season in a row with their regular Senior co-captain Benni McComish con- to win the North, and to try to ensure a season record of 11-4-1, the Mt. Grey- trolled the midfield along with juniors home playoff game.” And the Mounties lock side proved daunting to all of its Naka O’Connor and Manas Jain, sopho- achieved all three of those goals. opponents. more Brady Foehl and freshman Luke Swann. O’Connor, who moved back to The Mt. Greylock boys’ soccer team After losing seven senior starters from Williamstown after spending several earned a number three seed in the West- last year’s lineup, including the entire years in Kyoto, Japan and Beverly Hills, ern Mass Division III tournament. In starting back line, coach Blair Dils needed California, joined the team this year for an evenly matched quarter-fnal match many players to step up and take leader- his first season as a Mountie. McComish against the sixth seeded Palmer team, the ship on the feld. With the return of juniors said, “The midfielders were wonderful score after regulation and two overtimes Matthew Kleiner, a central defender, and this year. Getting Naka back has been a remained 0-0, so the competition resulted forward Aaron Kleiner to Mt. Greylock blessing. All of us worked hard, which to a penalty kick shootout. Even though after their year in Italy, and the rotation of was key to our successes.” Filson managed to save the shot made by juniors Kyle Bazonski and Zach Condon Palmer’s fourth kicker, the Mounties fell and sophomore Ric Donati on defense, At forward, sophomore Sam Dils led the to Palmer 4-3. the Mounties’ back line has recovered team with 16 goals. With the dynamic seamlessly from the initial worry over play from Dils, juniors Crow Brennan, Despite an unexpected end to their personnel. Aaron Kleiner, Cole Dudley and Tommy season, the boys’ soccer team still cel- Astle and sophomores Quinn Johnstadt ebrates their great number of successes In the net, senior co-captain and goal- and J Bath, the Mounties’ offense domi- as they begin preparing for the 2016 fall keeper Cal Filson consistently per- nated in the North Division, scoring 47 season. u Photo courtesy of Ian Culnane (’16) formed well. Making 42 saves this sea- goals altogether in the regular season. Senior Matt Wisemam sets his sights on the next hole. GIRLS’ CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING: For the frst time in Greylock history, the Mt. Greylock golf team successfully tied for frst in the Berkshire County Championship. The POISED FOR SUCCESS team, neck and neck with Pittsfeld, ended the season with a 13-2 record. On Septem- By ZACH ARMETT (’17) ber 15, the Mounties lost to Pittsfeld by 14 points, preventing the team from carrying out The girls’ cross country team finished Mass. Williams said that, “if we keep a winning streak. On October 14, however, a strong season with a winning 12-2 training and working hard, then we have the team went to Pittsfeld’s course and won record. Freshman Margo Smith, the a good chance of doing well in West- by a narrow margin of 2 points, restoring the team’s top runner, maintained her domi- ern Mass.” Coach Bell said that he is tie with the rival school for the title. Coach nant position in the league throughout “optimistic” and that the girls this year Brian Gill noted, “Our two seniors were es- the season, winning almost every race. “have better times than last year, and pecially awesome.” The seniors, Matt Wise- The powerful varsity team also con- the team has more depth.” Considering man and Lilly Crolius, pulled the team to sisted of seniors Ellie Williams and the fact that the girls made fourth place victory by scoring a 37 and 41, respectively. Anya Sheldon, juniors Niku Darafshi last year in the Western Mass Champi- Later, the team placed fourth in Western and Emily Lescarbeau and sophomores onship, the superior 2015 team looked Mass with a 349, which came as a slight dis- Bella Bote and Emma Polumbo, who re- to have a promising performance this appointment to Gill. Wiseman scored well cently recovered from a hip injury. The year. It is, however, in Coach Bell’s enough to move on to the state tournament Mounties have consistently dominated opinion, “possible that [the girls] won’t where he shot an 87 for the round. Individu- all of the teams, except for Lenox, and, make states.” ally, freshman Ben Gilooly went on to per- to quote Coach Larry Bell, “The mar- form in Berkshire Classic. Gilooly placed gin of victory continues to get bigger.” No matter the result of post-season rac- second in Berkshire Classic, just two strokes The team raced at Reid Middle School es, the team is sure to have a promis- below Drury golfer Nick Bator. on October 31 for the Berkshire County ing future. The strong base of younger Championship. The team got second runners, lead by Greenfield and eighth The team has seen continuous improvement place in the championship race, behind grader Hannah Locklear, consistently over the past three years. Three years ago, Lenox, a result with which Bell was improved over the course of the season. the team suffered through the season with- “satisfied.” The girls dominated the JV The young runners shined especially at out a single win. Last year, after much hard race, with 8th grader Helen Greenfield the Queensbury and Burnt Hills Invita- work and dedication, the team turned around winning the race, further demonstrating tional races, garnering second and first to place third in the Western Massachusetts the depth of the team. place team wins, respectively, in the tournament. Although the team placed fourth middle school races. With a talented re- this year, they fnd pride in their emergence Following the girls’ team’s respectable turning group of both young girls and from the season as victors within the county. performance in the Berkshire County seasoned high school runners, the team Photo courtesy of Ian Culnane (’16) Gill points out that they “have a lot of kids Championship, the girls are now fo- should look forward to another success- Junior Niku Darafshi passes a Lenox coming back” and should be able to keep up cusing on preparing to race at Western ful, exciting 2016 season. u the momentum in future years. u runner. The Greylock Echo November 16, 2015 ETC. Page 10 Narcos Review Command and Continued from Page 6. Control touches, all of which make it unique and Continued from Page 6. fun to watch. Each episode introduces many new characters and events that en- safe. When deterrence dictated an absolute gage viewers, although they can confuse balance of nuclear arsenals between su- them as well. Additionally, while the perpowers, Schlosser believes that safety writing didn’t leave me with any memo- fell by the roadside, and he uses several rable lines or particularly great scenes, examples that show the dangerous condi- it stands out as being clean and struc- tions that many scientists, airforce offcers tured and allows the show to manage its and civilians worked through, from oxy- breakneck speed. The show has some gen deprivation to nuclear fssion releas- unique qualities, as well, that made it ing deadly radiation doses into unknow- stand out. For example, much of the dia- ing scientists. He details the formation of logue is Spanish with subtitles, which, the Strategic Air Command, which, until in my opinion, made it more interesting 1992, controlled America’s nuclear arsenal and unique. and also explores the command and con- trol structure that slowly developed to stop Before I recommend it, however, I have to say common mishaps. that Narcos is gratuitously violent and risque at parts, to the extent that I am sure it would Schlosser’s book delicately balances a per- never be broadcast on TV and perhaps not sonal recount of one of the worst nuclear characters. This fault is mostly due to persona and thick Southern accent com- even shown at movie theaters. This includes weapons accidents, the history of nuclear the writing, which directs most of the ing off as considerably overdone, view- the usual blood, gore and nudity as well as weapons within the United States and the focus to events and dialogue rather than ers struggle to take him seriously. Oth- some even more disturbing scenes. They are importance of safety in handling and con- character development, possibly in an erwise, the acting is good, even for bit necessary to convey the violence of the drug trolling weapons. Command and Control attempt to maintain its commitment to parts and minor characters. trade, but make the show quite inappropriate is a brilliant success, highlighting specifc factuality. Holbrook’s portrayal of Steve for younger viewraw and explicit. Still, if you important events in the development of nu- Murphy, a DEA agent who is the main Despite its flaws, Narcos shines in three can handle that aspect, the show’s ten-episode clear safety and the increasing worry about protagonist and narrator, is particularly main ways: relentless pacing, above- length is engaging throughout. u nuclear safety today. u unconvincing. With his tough-guy cop average writing and creative stylistic

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