THURSDAY,Thursday, April Oct. 17, 20 2014 Vol. 3840 No. 27

Community mourns tragic loss of beloved teacher Patricia Rosoff by Jen Shook ‘15 moment of silence in honor of He said they were hoping to raise the teacher, advisor, author, and money for the scholarship and On Tuesday, March 25, artist who, over the course of the creative arts department as a Kingswood Oxford School her 39-year tenure at KO, had whole by selling key chains with suffered the loss of one of its become one of the school’s images of some of Mrs. Rosoff’s most beloved teachers in an most beloved faculty members. distinctive artwork on them. unpredictable and tragic accident. Remembrances of Mrs. The March 27 field trip to In an impromptu 3 p.m. Rosoff’s life and work flooded the Metropolitan and Whitney assembly that day, Assistant through the community. One Museums in New York City, Head of School for Student Life conducted by the creative Carolyn McKee announced to a arts department and the clas- silent Upper School audience that “Her cackle was sics department, also turned Academic Dean of Humanities recognizable to into a unique experience to Patricia Rosoff had passed away in honor Mrs. Rosoff’s memory. a car accident earlier that morning. all of us.” Photography teacher Greg After acknowledging the Scranton released balloons outside momentous impact Mrs. Rosoff – Dr. Pierce of the Met as a send off after he had on the KO community, Ms. and the students had a moment of McKee urged the grief-stricken silence for Mrs. Rosoff. “I thought crowd to “do whatever’s right” effort included a memorial Mrs. it was a really poetic gesture to for themselves, including Rosoff’s advisee group orga- honor her,” Mr. Scranton said. He missing sports or other after- nized. Over 20 students added said that Mrs. Rosoff had orga- school commitments in order flowers and posted poetry outside nized the Met field trip for years to come to terms with the loss. of Mrs. Rosoff’s office. The and had always loved the trip, She informed students that memorial was then moved to the taking particular pleasure in the guidance counselors would be art gallery in Roberts for a more bus ride down where she would Beloved Academic Dean of Humanities Patricia Rosoff passed away in a car available in order to help them intimate feel, according to one of always put on Sister Wendy accident on Tuesday, March 25. Photo courtesy of Meg Kasprak. through such a difficult event and her advisees, junior Matt Guerrera. DVDs for the students. “It was advised them to be respectful of Matt said he and others were her thing,” he said. “She loved it.” museums and going to dinners Mrs. Rosoff’s classes have Mrs. Rosoff’s family and memory. also planning to honor Mrs. Rosoff An April 1 assembly with Mrs. Rosoff. “She always also suffered the loss of their “KO has lost one of through her arts scholarship, became another opportunity for took the time to paint pieces inimitable teacher. Mrs. Rosoff’s its giants,” she concluded. which allows a selected student the KO community to reflect of individual lives,” she said. AP Art History classes have been She then led the shocked to pursue the study of a visual art on Mrs. Rosoff’s extraordinary Mr. Kyff read an excerpt taken over by her former student and tearful audience in a in a location of his or her choice. influence on the school. Spanish from Mrs. Rosoff’s book “Inno- Mariah Risner, while creative teacher Brenda Semmelrock, cent Eye,” which recounted arts teacher Scott McDonald history teacher Rob Kyff, and arts her childhood, swimming now teaches her painting class. teacher Wayne Pierce all eulo- in irrigation ditches in her A memorial to honor gized their colleague and friend. home in central California. Mrs. Rosoff is scheduled for Dr. Pierce described Mrs. Most students appreci- Sunday, May 4. Anyone who Rosoff’s “passion and joy.” “She ated the speakers’ speeches. would like to attend can RSVP had passion for arts, creativity, “All three of them had speeches on the school website. “It’s the for students, for colleagues for that were really sentimental and community’s opportunity to come the school, for her own art…and caring,” said junior Katie Smith, together and celebrate her and the joy we saw every day, sitting another of Mrs. Rosoff’s advisees. remember her,” said Ms. McKee. right there,” he said with a gesture Math teacher Joshua Feder Meanwhile, students and to the crowd, “laughing at things and Director of Admissions Joan teachers are coming to terms that didn’t deserve to be laughed Edwards have taken over her with the loss of a teacher and at but, nonetheless, her cackle advisee group for the remainder mentor, who left her distinct, was recognizable to all of us.” of the year, rather than splitting indelible mark on the community Mrs. Semmelrock presented the group among the rest of the she gave so much of herself to. Students assembled this memorial for Mrs. Rosoff in the Roberts Art Gallery. her reflection as “just one more” Form Five advisee groups. Katie “It’s still pretty surreal,” Photo by Claire Halloran ‘15. conversation with her longtime said the arrangement was what Matt said, a sentiment echoed friend. She remembered visiting Mrs. Rosoff would have wanted. by the entire KO community. What’s Inside this Issue: NEWS OPINIONS ARTS FEATURES SPORTS Sophomores Senior’s final Photos of Mrs. Students, teach- Girls tennis compete in farewell to KO Rosoff’s work ers reflect on serves up Speakers’ Forum page 4 page 9 Mrs. Rosoff’s life great start page 6 page 11 page 20 THURSDAY THURSDAY 2 April 17, 2014 News Editorials April 17, 2014 3 With NYC skyline as backdrop, juniors take stroll in Central Park by Sophia Harrison ‘15 chicken, rice, and spring rolls. “It’s not really what I On Saturday evening, expected at a prom, and I guess March 29, the junior girls rushed I was a little disappointed,” into the cafeteria in fear of wet said junior Dylan Borruso. hair and running makeup from Julia agreed and said, “It was the torrential downpour outside. a weird combination of food. They They discovered that the didn’t really go well together.” prom committee of parents had The DJ started off as the decorated the cafeteria to resemble latest songs on the radio that a walk in Manhattan’s Central Park. everyone knew and could dance The big windows were to such as “Timber” by Kesha and covered with the New York “Counting Stars” by One Republic. skyline. Benches and plants were The DJ was also taking scattered around the cafeteria and people’s requests. “By the end of twinkly lights were hung overhead. the night he played a lot of rap and A caricature artist and Juniors dance the night away at the prom in the cafeteria on Saturday, March 29. Photo by XXXXXXXX old songs that were really hard to balloon animal vendor, added to the The center of the cafeteria “I thought the decorations really said junior Corinne Florian. dance to,” said junior Mary Mort. city feel. Students waited in line to was cleared for the dance floor, and resembled New York,” she said. To also provide a city feel, Mary said her plan all along get themselves drawn and to have curtains were hung to hide half of A surprise to students was popcorn and pretzel machines were was to go to prom. “But I told their favorite animal recreated. the cafeteria where the food is made. the horse and carriage waiting set up before dinner to imitate the everyone I wasn’t going to surprise “No one understands how “The committee did a outside to give them a ride around vendors on the streets of New my best friend Manda,” she said. excited I was to get a camel made,” really good job in decorating the circle, but, because of the rain, York. An ice cream bar was also Mary said she kind of said junior Julia McGowan. the entire cafeteria to make the only a few studentstook the ride. supplied throughout the night. had fun and not going with Tables were set up in students feel like they were “The horse and buggy was For dinner there was a date really wasn’t that bad. the back of the cafeteria with somewhere other than at,” a really good idea but unfortu- an array of Chinese food to “People were nice and white tablecloths. White said junior Jack Beckerman. nately it was raining and no one replicate China Town and hot really inclusive and commented tulips and candles were situ- Junior Addie Waskowitz said wanted to go outside and get wet dogs to again mimic the street on having respect for me ated in the center of the table. the decorations seemed authentic. in their dresses and tuxedos,” vendors. They had General Tso’s for going alone,” said Mary. Robotics competes in regional finals by Dylan Borruso ‘15 This year’s strategy for tant roles by helping to build the robotics team was a little or program the robot and The KO robotics team different than in previous years. offering technical support has always been strong, and this Science teacher Sarah Lamb, during competitions, she said. year was no exception. During the coach of the team, explained The members of the robotics March break, they advanced that there are two ways to team agreed that the sport is a past the state competition and advance during a competition. fun and challenging activity. gained a place in the semi- She said that you can “The competitions were regional competition in York, Pa., either win the competition, or rather difficult, but they were during the week of March 30. win by having the best presenta- fun and entertaining,” said The robotics team started tion of your robot to the judges. Julian. “Controlling the robot the year with a goal of reaching “This year we focused more on was really intimidating because the semi-regional competition. winning the matches,” she said. I was going against other people They succeeded in this goal Ms. Lamb also said that who were really good at it, when they won the state finals in KO team members check out their robots. Photo by Claire Halloran ‘15 there were many students who but it was also a lot of fun.” Connecticut, but unfortunately controlled by a driver and seek out activities that the robot can were necessary to this year’s Sophomore Evan Kelmar were not able to advance past an Infrared beacon on the course. complete to gain extra points success. Sophomores Dhruv Sheth said that even the members of that competition. They placed 33 At the end of 30 seconds, the team’s such as raising itself off the and Julian Lombardi were the the team who did not directly out of 36 teams in their bracket. two drivers take over, and for two- ground under its own power. drivers of the robot; senior Mike contribute during matches had a Matches in a competition and-a-half minutes they complete There are four teams partici- Sequino and junior Robert Scap- good time. “Building the robot are divided into several parts. more objectives with the robot. pating in a match at a time; they are paticci were the team’s captains. was fun and we learned useful In a match, the robot must drive During the final 30 seconds broken up into two team alliances The rest of the members life skills by doing so,” said Evan. under its own power without being of a match, there are special that work together for that match. of the team also played impor- Juniors attend leadership seminar by Sarah Gianni ‘14 ship means in a global sense.” lighted the theme of teamwork. toss to Justin, so he didn’t catch to interact with one another The event is held right “We were put in pairs, and it and everyone expected it to and not simply be lectured. On Monday March 31, after the junior prom, when everyone was told to get our thumb crack on the floor,” said Shreya. “It is pretty much the the annual Junior Leadership juniors are beginning to get on top of our partners’ thumb as “It turned out that the egg was same program every year Conference was held for juniors excited about becoming seniors. many times as possible,” said wooden, showing us that things because kids seem to really from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. in the Junior Shreya Karak said Zack. “After a few minutes of are not always what they seem.” enjoy it,” said Ms. McKee. cafeteria. The event was facili- that she enjoyed the program, thumb wrestling, Mike stopped Justin also volun- tated by Mike Weber, and manda- as would be applying for a posi- us and said he never told us to teered to juggle tennis balls, tory for all students interested tion as a senior advisor. “The thumb wrestle, but rather to work an activity that Mike used as Follow in leadership positions such as program made me look at leader- together to accomplish the task.” a lesson in decision-making. senior advisor, senior prefect, or ship in a different way, and I think Overall, the idea of the exer- “Before I started juggling, Shield and Dragon executive. everyone learned something from cise was to be creative in working Mike explained the reason behind the “The conference is a great it, even those who may have been together, a theme that is definitely why I decided to volunteer, it opportunity for kids to think if doubting it at first,” said Shreya. incorporated into leadership. being that I was confident,” said KO News they want to be a leader,” said The night consisted of Another activity that was a Justin.“He then switched the Assistant Head of School for a few activities, with under- favorite for students was the egg tennis balls to eggs and explained Student Life Carolyn McKee. “It lying themes of leader- toss demonstration. In this partic- how changes like that alter @ is great for someone from outside ship or working with teams. ular event, Junior Justin Saint was people’s decisio- making process.” of the school to come in and make Junior Zack Goldman asked to stand up and participate. Overall the conference thekonews students think about what leader- described an activity that high- “Mike made a horrible provided a time for students THURSDAY THURSDAY 2 April 17, 2014 News Editorials April 17, 2014 3 The editorials below represent the collective opin- ion of the members of the KO News A Wyvern’s Tale Editorial Board: Max Bash. Jen Shook, Lina Volin, Dylan Borruso, Jack Beckerman, Benjamin Wald- Take a breath man, Kate Betts, Emily Lowit and Reilly Callahan. this stressful spring

by Max Bash ’15 to push others over the edge. We should not be actively pushing these people over the Students absent I can’t honestly recall a time these edge. If anything we should be working past couple weeks where someone hasn’t to pull our friends from the precipice. collapsed from heaps of stress. I know All we do by losing our cool is push this seems like an odd topic for my first other people over that cliff. It is crucial that Wyvern’s Tale, but I’ve found that polite- everyone at KO go the extra mile in the from key decisions ness and proper communication is becoming next month or so in order to help the entire a surprisingly increasing issue on campus. community keep its head up. Something We at the KO News hate to add to the the decision-making process, they I completely understand that people as small as greeting and acknowledging chorus of whines, particularly during this would have been less resentful of the change. are stressed out of their minds this time of someone’s presence or holding a door can time of year when there is so much to whine But this is not the only adminis- the year with everything that’s going on. It impact on someone’s days and may alle- about: AP exams, finals, and the so-close- trative change made in the past last year seems as if there’s barely time to breathe viate their stress more than you can imagine. but-so-far summer vacation we can practi- with little to no student involvement. between club meetings, AP prep sessions, People always seem to notice the little cally taste, as if we were Tantalus. But, lately In form meetings on Thursday, April and colossal mounds of homework that things in life and really appreciate something there seems to be an issue we feel justifies 10, students discovered another recent never seem to stop growing. Spring should as small as someone getting a cup of tea for just a little bit of whining or at least some change: a veritable overhaul of the athletic be a time for tranquility and renewal, them or asking them how their day’s going. questioning. It seems that several major program. Admittedly, the new parameters but spring at KO has quite a different Lashing out at people is not the proper decisions have been recently made around do not affect everyone, and many students feel. Instead of hearing the birds sing, I way to deal with your emotions. Next time school without any student input at all. might not find their athletic options changed frequently find the tunes of aggravation and you feel like exploding, take a moment That’s not to say every decision that much. In fact, other than the students exhaustion run rampant through the halls. to just think what you’re about to do and requires student input. We understand that who have personal issues with the new After a devastatingly long winter how others may react before you unleash there are some circumstances in which the system, the resounding resentment around people are at just about the end of their a tornado of emotion. I’m almost positive authority figures in our community have the campus (and of the KO News editors) is wits. Every day it seems as if a new person that you’ll find yourself taking a breath and right to go forward without taking student that this exemplified yet another impor- is collapsing from the weight of the world on calming down significantly. If the entire opinion into account. Recently, however, tant decision being made without student their shoulders, and I sympathize with them, community is even little bit less stressed, several decisions that profoundly affect input. Maybe if students had been given the but this is no justification to act completely spring will certainly go by a lot easier, student life have occurred without seem- opportunity to contribute their opinions, inappropriately to peers and faculty. and you might actually be able to hear the ingly any student opinion being weighed the reaction would have been less indignant While it may feel like there’s not a birds sing, even in the Seaverns hallway. in the matter. Moreover, these decisions shock and more understanding acceptance. single person on Earth who does as much as are ones that might have benefitted most After all, the more voices involved you do, the reality is that everyone around from more exposure to student scrutiny. in a process and the more opinions heard, you is most likely completely overwhelmed Happy The most obvious of these situa- the more well-rounded and far-reaching the as well. This time of year especially, it is tions is the proposed schedule change for end result. We think school-wide decisions critical that we be compassionate and next year. The change has been debated such as the two described above would have understanding to everyone on campus.. Easter ad nauseam, with the general consensus benefited from student participation. Who Screaming at one person, even by of the student body reaching the tentative knows what we may have contributed? accident, or just communicating in a rough, and Passover! conclusion that if they had been part of impatient manner could be all that is needed Enjoy the silence; it’s not a bad thing We as the staff of the KO News where silence and work became the norm, and other proctors try to enforce silence for shouts to his friend across the library, would really love it if certain places leaving other places open for conversation. the students who are trying to finish up their and you, girl who literally is telling every around campus could be a good few deci- For example, the dining hall and work, students still ignore them and continue detail of her weekend to her friend, and bels quieter when we have work to do. Commons are both great places to take a with whatever loud thing they are doing. you, person who is laughing so loudly We’re not asking that every single period off. And if you and your friends want to And, really, we all need the library that we can actually hear you from the hallway, library, and conference room be have a loud conversation, feel free to go there! to be quiet. Where else is there to go if hallway, to remember last week when you quiet enough to hear a pin drop during However, in other places, your you really need to finish work before next had that research paper due the next day the school day; there should be plenty loud chats are much less welcome. Of period? CT and the conference rooms are and you really needed to take notes but of places for students to relax and talk. all the places in the school, the library usually not conducive to work of any kind. you couldn’t focus and it was so annoying There’s nothing wrong with taking is definitely one of the few places that The dining room and Commons because you really needed to get it done but a 45-minute breather from your stressful should be a guaranteed quiet work place. are similarly untenable options. Teachers everyone kept talking and it was so loud. day, as long as your attempt to unwind But, from early in the morning are understandably hesitant to lend their Please, if you want to talk, go some- doesn’t interfere with other people’s throughout the day, there is always an abun- office spaces to stressed students for a where other than the library so we can finish up attempts to finish 20 pages of reading. dance of students in the library who play period. The only place that even resem- the worksheet that’s due next period. Please? It would be much easier for everyone music and videos and carry on conversations bles a plausible workspace is the library. if we could all just agree on a few spots across the room. Even when Mrs. Solomon So, we’re asking you, guy who

KO News Editors 2014 – 2015

Editor-in-Chief Max Bash

Managing Editor Photography Editor Managing Editor for News, Sports and Claire Halloran for Features, Arts Investigative Journalism and Opinions Jen Shook Associate Photography Lina Volin Editors Lydia Bailey News Editor Sports Editor Investigative Features Editor Arts Editor Opinions Editor Lexi Banasiewicz Dylan Borruso Jack Beckerman Journalism Editor Kate Betts Emily Lowit Reilly Callahan Benjamin Waldman Technical Editor Associate News Editors Associate Sports Editors Dhruv Sheth Associate Features Associate Arts Editors Associate Opinions Sophia Harrison Corinne Florian Editors Aly Brown Editor Online Editors Cartoonists Noah Stanton Kelly Maloney Isabel Kaufman Gwyneth McDonald Sasha Bash Kate Betts Anya Delventhal Dan Miller Mackenzie McDonald Dhruv Sheth Sarah Zahidi THURSDAY THURSDAY 4 April 17, 2014 Opinions Opinions April 17, 2014 5 Farewell, Kingswood Oxford by Keenan Line ’14 in my town has 2,400 students, or hitting myself with a squash but it’s palpable for all of us. every school. It would be myopic about 600 of whom play competi- racket (you know who you are) Finally, the small things and self-centered to say that KO Forty days. That’s how long tive sports. Given my athletic are some of my best friends. are another feature that make is the perfect place for everyone. I have until I graduate. I usually ability, I would maybe have been I guess that’s what I’ll high- KO special. For instance, the When you are an under- like numbers (numbers make sense able to play one sport... maybe! light next – friends. I suppose it’s speakers. Over the four years, classman or junior enveloped in to me), but 40 scares me. It’s so In contrast, at KO, I was possible to make friends anywhere, I have learned from probably the experience, it can be easy to little time. I have found lately, able to play three sports a year for but I find it hard to believe that I over 50 speakers and performers. become stressed-out and angry however, that reflecting on my KO four years. It could be draining could have found friendships Few kids in the world have at certain rules or requirements. experience has helped me come at times. Starting homework at as fulfilling somewhere else. such an opportunity. Even when (“Why is applying to college so to terms with “40”, and barring 9:00 p.m. after arriving back late I could have two tests in the speakers spark controversy, important?”) Change can be a disaster, will hopefully help me from a game on Wednesday is not one day, but still find myself or fail to come two times in a row source of frustration. But I urge with “10” and then “nine”.... ideal, even after a hard-fought excited to go to school because (cough, cough), I was enriched people to try to be appreciative. So I am going to use this win. But I could not imagine what I want to see both my teachers with different perspectives. KO students have unbe- opinion article to share some of my experience would have been and my fellow students. Or the cafeteria. I know lievable opportunities and are these reflections. I’m well aware like without these 12 seasons. KO is a web of relation- I’ll be teased for asking this, but part of a caring and supportive that I’m only 18-years old; I’m Sports for me were a chance ships. There are smaller micro- do you understand how unbeliev- community. Personally, I know not trying to enlighten anyone to relax; I could spend two hours webs, but ultimately everyone able the KO salad bar is? Having how lucky I am to have spent with my words of wisdom. every day immersed in nothing is connected. Because it is such tested several college dining these last four years here, and to This article is as much for but competition. It preserved my a small community, the web is halls, I can say that KO’s salad have these remaining 40 days. myself as I hope it is for others. sanity on more than one occasion. tight, and as we saw recently, the bar far surpasses any other school. As cliché as it is, KOhas I’ll start with what has been Plus, I got to be part of loss of one focal point disrupts As a vegetarian, I’ve made me a better person and I a somewhat controversial topic many memorable teams. My the whole web. However, the web been thrilled with the gourmet am grateful. I’m going to miss it. lately – sports. When I was thinking teammates, with whom I’ve spent also fosters a feeling of being a options and how easy it about coming to KO, sports played hours on buses, who’ve laughed at part of something larger. It’s not is to follow that lifestyle. a huge role. The public high school me for tripping over soccer balls something I can fully describe, KO has its flaws, as does Vigorous vending Embracing March snow by Reilly Callahan ’15 wait another hour until dinner. by Zach Mendelovici ’15 when they could instead go to jump into colossal mounds of Even those restrained by a Florida, the Caribbean, or just snow one final time before it Clif Bars, Muscle Milk, gltuen-free diet have more options I’m a non-conformist. I about anywhere else on Earth? is lost for the year? There are Vitamin Water, and much in these new machines. Junior Lina don’t usually feel like mind- The truth is that secretly I actu- endless enjoyable things to do in more can be bought at the new Volin, who maintains gluten-free lessly following what everyone ally relish the wonders and the cold. Skiing, snowboarding, vending machines in the Hewett diet, pronounced that these foods else decides to do. I’d rather go beauties of the cold. It’s invigo- sledding, and several other activi- building by the weight room. actually taste good, too. There my own way. For example, each rating, refreshing, and tranquil. ties are commonplace on any ski Personally, I love these are truly options for everyone. March almost every single KO Besides that, I have the mountain. These are far superior new, healthier alternatives. I A protein bar, as opposed student heads off to some lush fortune of going in March. By to the options at a beach resort. probably chow down at least one to a bag of Skittles, will keep you tropical paradise to relax, swim, April, the cold has left Connect- To be honest, spending Clif Bar every day, and Muscle fuller and longer, too. I really and bask in the sun, more or less. icut for the year, retreating until March break on the beach can be Milk used to be my breakfast of can’t see any reason to hate these I, on the other hand, head next winter. So why, I ask, would rather boring. Sure it’s nice to relax choice. I genuinely think that they new machines, so lay off a bit, up to the arctic tundra of Vermont anyone dare consider going for a few days, but for two weeks? taste better than Cheese Doodles. please? Eating healthy is a good or Maine to ski in what is almost somewhere warm when the warm On a ski mountain you Nothing about “cheese flavored thing. Even if you’re not into always the frigid cold. The temper- weather is just about to invade can try out new trails, parks, and corn snacks” appeals to me. that, you can binge and eat what- ature routinely sinks below zero Kingswood-Oxford and the rest moguls every day, keeping you But not only are these ever you want in the cafeteria, and snow frequently falls in feet. of Connecticut in a month’s time? away from the brink of boredom new options much tastier (in my at home, and everywhere else. So you may be asking, It simply doesn’t make any sense. for far longer than a beach resort. opinion) than the previous selec- why would anyone ever volun- Why not chase the surpris- Even though you might stay pasty, tion, but they are also much better tarily subject themself to this ingly enjoyable brutal cold and I see no reason to go anywhere else. for you. After bench-pressing 200 lbs. (because I can definitely bench twice my own weight…), The Bubble of Ignorance Doritos seem a bit counterpro- ductive. Why not build up those muscles you just worked so hard for by choosing a snack like Clif’s “BUILDER’S 20g Protein Bar?” Although the snacks may be a little more expensive than the previous ones, I think it’s worth it. You’re buying a more nutri- tious snack, and this new and improved machine is probably not going to get your Cheetos stuck. I’ve heard a lot of complaints about the new selection, and I know, Sour Patch Kids are delish, but there are plenty of other new and interesting options to try. So give it a go, try something new; you never know what you might like. The selection even continues beyond protein bars and kettle chips. Protein shakes, coconut milk, and other drinks are great to wash down your snack, or even to drink on their own. Even if you don’t enjoy these healthier alternatives, it’s no big deal. KO is not trying to convert you into a high-protein, low-fat diet. These foods are simply better options for the occasional on-the-go snack, espe- cially on those days when you get Cartoon by Sarah Zaidi ’15 out of sports early and you can’t THURSDAY THURSDAY 4 April 17, 2014 Opinions Opinions April 17, 2014 5 Where did the conservatives go? by Jake Leshem ’14 sonous, and to convince others of upon any political subjects. political spectrum, or even politics called bigots, and told they do their extreme anti-violence beliefs. The simple fact that each in general, having never learned not understand the real world.” I have been at Kingswood Last year, we were fortu- of these presentations was clearly about either. When the younger However, senior Abhilash Oxford for seven years, and loved nate enough to have the well- focused on only one side of a crucial students are taught to respect Panthagani said, “I agree that just about every minute. I have respected playwright and author argument is not the issue. There certain people who then speak our last few performers have had the opportunity to connect Tony Kushner come speak with is no better place than a school of their personal beliefs, this can been politically biased, but with many teachers and students us. While also interesting, the to be educated on other people’s easily be misconstrued by many of I do believe that people are on campus either through classes beliefs he shared with the crowd beliefs. The true issue lies with the younger students who go to KO. overplaying their outrage as a or extracurricular activities. were once again one-sided, the lack of speakers that provide It is difficult for children with means to accentuate their own This school has provided great speaking often of his intense a different political viewpoint. only a rudimentary understanding more conservative beliefs.” opportunities for my classmates dislike of President Bush while This concern becomes magnified of politics and an easily swayable While I understand that and myself, but as I have gotten speaking of President Obama when we consider the audience of opinion to discern between fact and a majority of speakers, specifi- older, I have begun to feel as in a much more appealing tone. each speaker. The student body personal beliefs spoken in a matter- cally authors or performers, may though there is somewhat of an This pattern seemed ready is made up of kids ranging in age of-fact tone. Another issue could be more liberal, I am concerned inequality in the way that the to continue once again with the from 10 to 18, and it is the younger be found in the simple scheduling over the message that the school school approaches its assemblies. arrival of Sherman Alexie. While kids who are more easily swayed. of the assemblies that we have. is sending, especially to the The lack of variety in the it is obviously not clear what Mr. Being the Sympo- After hearing the Bread more impressionable students. speakers who come to come talk Alexie would have spoken about, sium author, Mr. Kushner was and Puppet Theater talk of their I propose that the school make in front of our school, and more a quick look at his Twitter profile discussed constantly throughout hatred of violence for upwards an effort to book more speakers, specifically, the message that can paint a possible picture. the school during the first half of an hour, a Veterans Day or at least one such speaker, is being sent to all the students, Although Mr. Alexie doesn’t of last year. In these instances, assembly for only a fraction of with a conservative set of views. has become alarming to me. tweet often, rarely more than a the discussion was centered on the time can send an unspoken This way, the younger For a school that seems to get couple of times a day, in the past all of Mr. Kushner’s exceptional message to those in attendance, students may understand that everything else right, it is disap- few weeks he has tweeted out published work. That being said, even though it may be accidental. although many speakers or pointing that the assemblies do things such as, “Are moderate this emphasis on Mr. Kushner Many other students have performers talk of issues as fact, not appear to be evenly balanced, urban GOPers in active or passive made him gain the respect of an opinion on this subject as they are only expressing their strong particularly involving the polit- denial about crazy homophobic many members of the community, well. Senior Aashish Jaswal beliefs – beliefs which students ical ideology that is shared. racists in their party?” and “When specifically the younger students. said, “Rampant indoctrination are under no pressure to share. A few months ago, we the GOP says ‘religious freedom’ When he arrived and spoke occurs with the walls of King- If this is not possible, as I had the opportunity to watch the they mean ‘Christian theocracy.’” in an extremely likable and person- swood Oxford. A young middle do understand that this style of “Bread and Puppet Theater.” While It is possible that Mr. Alex- able style, his opinion in the minds schooler who comes in without a speaker is not common, it was unique, the performers had a clear ie’s words would have focused of many was enhanced to an even political stance is unfairly swayed proposed by Mr. McDonald to have agenda. Each of their skits was entirely on his biography and greater extent. As a result, when he towards the left of the spectrum.” a short meeting for students before politically based, and each seemed published works, but given the spoke of his own personal polit- Senior Owen Jarmoc or after each assembly, explaining more liberal than the last. Some of outspoken nature he exhibits ical beliefs, it was taken as fact by concurred, noting, “People in the difference between personal the goals that performers seemed on social media, which, in this many of the students in attendance. school with fairly liberal beliefs beliefs and statements of fact, to have were to foster distrust of day and age is used best to send When speaking with my are treated with great respect and perhaps highlighting specific the government, to preach of the one’s beliefs out to the world, it brother, seventh grader Josh when sharing, while those who instances based on the speaker. heroism of certain individuals seems hard to believe that Mr. Leshem, it was clear that he was talk of conservative values currently considered to be trea- Alexie would not have touched confused about the concept of the are consistently disrespected, Closing the widening income gap by Sasha Bash ’17 currently is, and more important, their socioeconomic adversity. educations, it is very hard to for public works projects. Creating it should not continue to grow. Furthermore, there should be more find jobs that are equal to their more jobs for building bridges and Disturbingly, some people One way to close the gap is programs to decrease the percent skills, or even to find jobs at all. fixing roads will not only improve could spend more money on to offer better education to kids of high school dropouts. Perhaps To help this situation, the infrastructure of the U.S., a single event than most other from poor socioeconomic back- more after-school activities would taxes should be reduced on small but also provide countless jobs. people make per year. Unfortu- grounds. While this would not help keep children from getting into businesses. If these businesses There are many possible nately, the income gap in America the current lower class, it would trouble, which would benefit both continue to get taxed fairly high, solutions, but education is the first will never truly disappear. certainly help their children, and, the students and the population. they will have to cut their number and only step to decreasing the Although it’s unrealistic thus, their generation would benefit Obviously, the lower class of employees. With lower taxes income gap for this generation. If to think of everyone’s earning as well. After all, most people grow has the widest income gap from for small businesses, they should there is a stronger education system an equal income, the rapidly up to be in the same socioeconomic the top 5 percent ($180,000+ be able to hire more workers. for kids growing up in lower class widening gap should be a cause status as the one they grew up in. per year), but the middle class is Furthermore, the govern- families, then those kids will for concern. Even if people’s With a better education, also struggling in today’s tough ment should try to create more have the chance to be properly incomes cannot be the same, the these kids will be exposed to economic times. Even when kids jobs. One way to do this would educated and hopefully have the gap should not be as large as it more opportunities to overcome are qualified and have college be by appropriating more funding opportunity to attend college.

Cartoon by Anya Delventhal ’15 THURSDAY THURSDAY 6 April 17, 2014 News Arts April 17, 2014 7 Baird Blood Drive saves lives by Joe Ravalese ‘15 This year, Director of a really great cause,” he said. the Middle School Jane Repp, “Mrs. Repp made the announce- On Monday, April 14 the event’s faculty advisor, ment during form meetings and from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., KO along with student ambassadors I thought to myself, ‘they could students, faculty and commu- seniors Peter Fisher and Lauren always use some more help’, nity members alike took part, Schoenadel, and juniors Jenna and I decided to get involved.” either as donors or volunteers, Frankel and Dan Miller, orga- Lauren agreed. “Although in the Red Cross-sponsored 14th nized and facilitated the event. I can’t donate blood,” she said, annual Warren Baird Memo- At this year’s blood drive, “it was still important for me to rial blood drive in Soby Gym. 55 student volunteers assisted 70 be involved with the blood drive The average human has donors in giving blood. These and help in any way that I could.” approximately 5.5 liters (10.5 donors donated an amount nearly The blood drive was also pints) of blood in their body. 20 percent above the blood drive’s given a push by an endorsement While 5.5 liters may seem like a initial goal, said Mrs. Repp. from science teacher Fredrick lot, sudden tragic accidents can Mrs. Repp lauded the event Goodman. During an assembly, leave people with severe wounds as a huge success. “The chairs ran Mr. Goodman spoke briefly about and bleeding out in a matter of an excellent event and the Red the story behind the blood drive. He minutes. Every day, donated Cross gave us a full staff with more Blood Brothers: Science teacher Fritz Goodman, left, and history teacher also told a personal tale recounting blood helps save the lives of beds than last year, so we were able Andy Krugman relax after giving blood. Photo by Claire Halloran ’15. how he was saved after a tragic thousands of people worldwide. to accommodate more donors and two student ambassadors are to fill the sign up sheets for both childhood accident by the goodwill This blood drive was created thus collect more blood,” she said. chosen, one boy and one girl from donors and volunteers. This year’s and generosity of strangers who in honor of KO faculty member Lauren agreed: “It was the pool of Form 5 applicants; volunteers helped by running had donated blood. Mr. Goodman Warren Baird, who required regular great to see so many people sign they then proceed to help run registration, serving food to the ended his speech with the blood transfusions to aid in his up to donate blood and volunteer.” the event for the next two years. donors, and escorting them once moving statement: “By donating battle with a rare blood disorder. A huge reason for the The two new ambassadors they finished giving blood to make blood, you can help save lives.” The annual drive helps to provide continual success of the blood this year, Dan and Jenna, spent sure that they were feeling OK. He said that during the blood necessary for transfusions drive is the initiative and dedica- their lunch periods alongside Mrs. Dan said that he fully drive, every ounce of blood, and other medical procedures tion of Mrs. Repp as well as the Repp and the two senior ambas- supports this meaningful type of every volunteer, and every donor used to prolong and save lives. student ambassadors. Every year, sadors, Lauren and Peter, helping donation. “Giving blood is just contributes to a great cause. Course of Study Frosh enjoy ‘Fun Night’ by Vivian Goldstein ‘17 “The volleyball was muy enjoy the after school activities.” entertaining,” said freshman Despite these detractors, the goes online On Friday, April 4, about Faith Pease. “It seemed like 30 to 40 students who attended the 30 to 40 freshmen attended Form they put a lot of effort into event said that they enjoyed them- by Noah Stanton to an online version also makes Three Fun Night, held in Hewett it and the music was good.” selves playing basketball, talking, it much easier for current and and Soby Gyms. Form Three While some students enjoyed or dancing to the thundering music. On March 27, KO posted prospective students to look Dean Kata Baker and two parent the freedom afforded them at the “I had fun. I haven’t been the 2014-2015 Course of Study into KO’s classes. “It becomes representatives, Sandy Brown and event, others were annoyed at the to many of the things they have online for the first time ever in more accessible to more people Teresa Ravelese, planned the event. event’s lack of specific direction. for freshman so I wanted to go order to reduce paper usage, throughout the year,” she said. At the affair, students had “I prefer planned [events] to one just to see what they were cut down printing costs, and Mrs. Murphy agreed, a plethora of activities to choose because I know what to expect and like,” said freshman Alex Cahill. become more easily accessible saying that the switch brings KO from, as there were no mandatory I know whether or not it’s worth Freshman Connor to students, parents and teachers. much more up-to-date. “The ideas events. Kids socialized freely, going,” said freshman James Witt. O’Loughlin agreed. “I The change was decided that Kingswood is environmen- moving from one gym to another, Other students chose not had a marvelous time,” he on and implemented by a senior tally sensitive and economically eating outside, and playing a to attend the event, saying they said. ”It was fun on a bun!” administrative team composed of sensitive are very important, game of ping-pong or foosball. doubted that the event would Mrs. Baker said that she Head of School Dennis Bisgaard, because they convey important It was an environment be entertaining based on past was satisfied with how the Assistant Head of School for messages about KO,” she said. created for students to enjoy experience. “I’ve been to other event turned out as well.“It was Student Life Carolyn McKee, Faculty members such themselves, including getting years,” said freshman Peyton a really laid-back group that Assistant Head of School for as Upper School Math Depart- pelted with dodge balls by history Moore, “and I did not think it played basketball, and who were Academic Life Natalie Demers, ment Chair Jonathan Clapp said teacher Jim Weeks or simply was the most exciting thing in horrible at volleyball, but it was and Director of Communications that they appreciated the change. sitting on the bleachers socializing. the world, to put it nicely. I don’t just funny,” she said. and Marketing Michelle Murphy. “I think having the Course of Mrs. Murphy said that Study online brings us up to par the team had already begun with other schools,” he said. Cowper wins Speakers’ Forum discussing the online transition English teacher Heidi during the previous school year. Hojnicki agreed, saying that the by Sophia Harrison ’15 contact, helpfulness of the intro- Emma placed first with her “As soon as we finished last new Course of Study is much easier duction, clarity of voice, differ- reading of “Just a Quick Email” year’s Course of Study, we began to find. “I think it’s super useful,” On Friday, April 11, during entiation of voices, and ability to by David Sedaris. The finals to plan for the idea that next she said, “because you don’t 3X, sophomore Emma Cowper convey the meaning of the passage. were judged by Monica Bisgaard, year’s would be online,” she said. have to locate where you left it.” placed first in the Speakers’ The two highest scorers in photography teacher Greg Mrs. Murphy also said that Mrs. Murphy said that Forum contest, ahead of four each class move on to the semi- Scranton, senior Sophie Kruger, there are numerous benefits to the the senior administrative team other sophomores who also took finals. The semifinals were held math teacher Sandi Goss, and digital switch, including a huge began the transitional process by the stage in front of over 400 on Tuesday, April 8, in Tomasso Spanish teacher Lynn Schork, while decrease in production costs. comparing different types of course people to deliver their inter- Hall. Seniors Maddie Pazzani and senior John Chatigny took the reins “Moving out of a print version guides. “We looked online to see pretive reading performances. Mahathi Kumar, History Depart- as emcee for the event. English will save Kingswood Oxford what other schools did,” she said. The Speakers’ Forum is an ment Chair Ann Serow, Creative Department Co-chair Ronald $4,000-$5,000 a year,” she said. Mrs. Murphy also said that annual interpretive reading contest Arts Director Wayne Pierce, and Monroe kept time for the judges. Ms. McKee agreed. the team ran into some issues for sophomores started by former math and theater teacher Josh “There were a lot of really “It’s more efficient,” she said, while planning the change, Forensic Union advisor Robert Feder were the semifinal judges. good speakers that didn’t make it “not only in terms of cost, such as having to rewrite course Googins in the 1990s. This was In the finals, Kathryn to semi finals, never mind finals,” but also in terms of paper.” descriptions in briefer summa- the second year that the finals were Adams, who placed fifth, read an said sophomore Kate Betts. “The Senior Nicki Roth said ries in to order to capture the held in front of the entire school. excerpt from “Extremely Loud people who did make it to the that she found the change to online reader’s attention. “It’s a Each year, sophomore and Incredibly Close” by Jona- finals evidently put a lot of work be very eco-friendly, since the different way of thinking about English students excerpt a passage than Safran Foer. Vinz Umali, who into their pieces and it paid off.” online version saves a signifi- communicating when you’re from a book or short story and placed fourth, also read a passage There were a lot of cantly large amount of paper from communicating online,” she said. present it to their class, where from “Extremely Loud.” Evan talented speakers throughout being printed. “Why would we Ms. McKee said that overall, they are evaluated and graded by Kelman, who placed third, read the the entire grade and hopefully not want to do something better she thinks the transition is for the their peers and teacher. Students short story “Dark Matter” by BJ the current freshmen took note for the environment?” she asked. better. “It’s very easy to find,” in the class score their peers on Novak. Hayley Eicher, who read for next year from these five Ms. McKee said that she said, “and very easy to use.” criteria provided by the teacher. “This Is My Audition Monologue” accomplished sophomores. changing the Course of Study They were judged on eye by Sarah Zarr, was the runner up. THURSDAY THURSDAY 6 April 17, 2014 News Arts April 17, 2014 7 Douglas Cuomo inspires singers of all ages

by Emily Lowit ’15 “In that five-minute cab ride, I both choirs benefitted greatly the chance to understand even of Dendur,” said Mr. Baker. recapped his career highlights from working with Mr. Cuomo. more why music is so powerful, Senior Mary Colliton, a Last week, various KO and told him about the KO choral “Not only did they get fun, and incredibly meaningful.” member of Outlook and Oxford- choral groups spent time with this program, composer colloquy, and to hear the ideas and vision of In the Upper School, ians, is singing both “Kyrie Eleison” year’s Colloquy Artist, Douglas why he needs to come,” said Mr. a living, breathing composer “Fortune” will be performed by and “Fortune” with the groups. J. Cuomo, a highly acclaimed Carreras. “We exchanged phone regarding his own music, but they Voce Novissima and the girls “‘Kyrie Eleison’ is a 12-part composer who has written orig- numbers, I paid for the cab, and also got a totally new perspec- from Outlook, while “Kyrie song that’s kind of mysterious and inal music for concert and theat- we went our separate ways.” tive on the pieces,” he said. Eleison,” a 12-part composition, eerie,” said Mary. “‘Fortune’ is rical stages, television, and film. After repeatedly calling and “Moreover, Mr. Cuomo will be performed by Outlook. a narrative piece in which [the Marcos Carreras, director emailing Mr. Cuomo for around provided some excellent sugges- “‘Fortune’ is based on a Outlook girls] are the narrators and of the choral groups Oxfordians, five to six months, he finally tions regarding each piece and, Daoist tale and includes some Voce sings the part of the villagers.” Octopipers, and Cantabile, is agreed to come to KO, and here without a doubt, both songs will complicated chords as well as Mary agreed that the groups responsible inviting such a famous he is, two years later. “This is be even more powerful and enjoy- soloists [senior Callie Miles and benefited a lot from the colloquy. composer to the school. “On my a real story about perseverance able at the Choral Fest in April,” junior Addie Waskowitz] and “It’s really helpful to know exactly 40th birthday I was selected to and how stalking can be OK he added. “As a whole, it’s pretty ‘Kyrie Eleison’ was written for a how it’s supposed to sound,” said be a part of an “American Idol” sometimes,” said Mr. Carreras. rare when a choir can sing to the mass that Chanticleer performed Mary. “Before he came, all we up-and-coming choir directors David Baker, director of composer of a song and this oppor- at the Metropolitan Museum of could really do is guess from program,” said Mr. Carreras. Outlook and Crimson 7, said that tunity gives singers and students Art as a dedication for the Temple what was written how we were One of 16 chosen out of the supposed to sing it, but now that hundreds who wanted to partici- he’s here, he can actually tell us pate in the program, Mr. Carreras himself what he wants us to do. and the other directors were He also put a story behind the paired with famous composers. song that explains why he wrote “While I was paired with Pacqito it and how it was written, so it D’Rivera, my best friend Marc makes it more significance to us. Caplin was assigned with Doug,” “The song we’re singing by Mr. Carreras said. “We spent him,” Mary said, “is very tough four days and nights with them.” to learn and understand, and he On the last night of the even admitted that he wasn’t program, the group rehearsed for too excited when he was writing a live performance at Carnegie this song because it wasn’t for Hall. Mr. Carreras and a few him, it was someone else. It was others were left behind while the awesome to have the composer rest of the group went to the venue who wrote the piece of music come for tech. “Out of nowhere Doug and tell us how he envisioned it. came into the hall and asked where It just gives us an extra layer.” everyone went,” said Mr. Carreras. Mr. Carreras said Mr. Seizing the opportunity, Cuomo inspired the students. “He Mr. Carreras grabbed Mr. Cuomo was so amazing to watch with by the elbow and joined him on the kids, and he would love to the cab ride to Carnegie Hall. Composer Douglas J. Cuomo poses with the Form Two a capella, the Octopipers. (Photo by Marcos Carreras) come back,” said Mr. Carreras. Art of the Month: Muppets mahna mahna Epic art dazzles their way to the big screen

by Aly Brown ’15 with colors and backgrounds and by Gwyneth McDonald ’16 cameos, rather than being cast as acters that were not puppets. formats but the final project says the main roles. This makes for Freshman Jack Barry said (This month, instead of something when they’re inte- “Muppets Most Wanted” is what feels like a true “Muppets that this movie was a great movie featuring one student’s piece, the grated,” she said. Claudia said a funny and entertaining motion Movie,” as we get to see all of the to see and was extremely enter- KO News has decided to spotlight that there is beauty to every type picture that is meta-dramatic charming puppets on center stage. taining. He said he really enjoyed the most recent issue of Epic.) of issue that Epic does and that and exceeded my expecta- Accompanying the detailed the songs and the puns made by the Departing from the there are positives to both ways. tions for a movie starring a plot and all-star cameos, the police puppets. “It was a caring, norm, the winter issue of Epic Ms. Appel said the issue group of performing puppets. “Muppets Most Wanted” has funny sequel to the first,” he said. presented photography and art created some financial challenges. The movie starts with the a plethora of catchy classic Sophomore Manavi Kate- only, with no literary component. “This issue cost more money than very end of the last movie, “The songs as well as new songs. chia said that she thought the “It came about because Max an ordinary issue so the editors had Muppets Movie,” and shows the This movie featured quite movie was childish, but a good Bash was very interested in getting to make more sacrifices,” she said. characters deciding what to do a few human characters played movie to see with younger kids. a photo magazine issued and he One of the artists included next, which leads to them to go on by comedians that add to the “After a few minutes I forgot that combined his idea with Epic,” is junior Julia Bayer. “I just enjoy a world tour. On this tour, Kermit rambunctious humor. Tina Fey, they were puppets,” she said. “The said English teacher Asha Appel, taking pictures and thought epic the frog gets secretly swapped for Ricky Gervais, and Ty Burrell actors made it seem like puppets who serves as faculty advisor to would be a fun way to share the evil frog named Constantine. all starred as the only main char- talking is a normal occurrence,” the literary and arts magazine. my interest with others,” she Kermit goes to a huge prison in Senior Co-editor-in-Chief said. Highlights of the issue Russia called Goologue where Catherine Eatherton said that she include Catherine’s painting he meets the warden (Tina Fey). likes visual art, so she enjoyed titled “Azul,” Max’s photo titled Meanwhile, the rest of making this issue, “It was a nice “Sleepless in Seattle,” and senior the Muppets who were left change,” she said, “because we Jessica Joyce’s cover painting. under the guidance of their new got to do it all in color and there Ms. Appel also said that manager, Dominic Badguy (Ricky is a time and place to have it she loved senior Hope Kim’s Gervais), travel around Europe separate rather than together.” painting titled “Transparent on their “Muppets World Tour.” Senior Co-editor in Chief Hands.” In terms of photography, As they visit a wider variety Claudia Udolf agreed. “In the past, Ms. Appel mentioned senior of famous venues, some illegal it has been traditionally every- Namoi Letourneau. “Naomi actions attract police attention. The thing in one issue, but we wanted takes such great photos, and I Muppet, Walter, a new addition to do something new this year,” love the photo of the chalkboard from the previous Muppet movie, Claudia said. She said that she on the back cover,” she said. plays a co-starring role in the movie. appreciates the fact that this issue Ms. Appel said the timing With the exception of celebrates each genre separately. of this issue was important. Constantine, we see all of the Catherine said the visual “This celebration of art is special members from the old Muppets arts issue gave the editors a because it is a remembrance of cast. This movie, unlike the chance for creativity. “It was a art teacher and Dean of Humani- last one, has the human actors Kermit the frog goes to prison in the latest Muppet movie. Photo from Google nice change, and we got to play ties, Mrs. Rosoff,” she said. playing co-starring roles and Images. THURSDAY THURSDAY 8 April 17, 2014 Arts Arts April 17, 2014 9 Rosoff’s art leaves behind splashes of color and bursts of happiness by Emily Lowit ’15 The lightness in her shown in all Lamotta, Mrs. Rosoff continued who received a review were areas. Every day was a new day this engagement through really fortunate to receive such a “I think that her If someone were to ask you and she would walk through it other aspects of her careers. thoughtful and positive criticism.” to sum up Patricia Rosoff in one with open ears, an open heart, and “She brought passion to Along with writing art work was very word, you probably would not took things with an open mind.” all three areas,” Mrs. Lamotta criticism, Mrs. Rosoff also wrote be able to do it. But you could Mrs. Lamotta said she has said. “One informed the other. her own book, “Innocent Eye: A intuitive.” say that she included one thing just recently realized how far Mrs. The way she behaved in class Passionate Look At Contemporary in all aspects of her life: color. Rosoff's work and positivity has influenced the way that she Art,” which can be viewed as one -Mr. Scranton An educator, an artist, and a spread. “I was recently at a home wrote and how she was artistic.” of her largest accomplishments. writer, Mrs. Rosoff led a life full of in West Hartford as a part of a book Mr. Scranton, aware of Mrs. “Mrs. Rosoff collected passion, full of interest, and full of club and was shown a piece of hers Rosoff's many areas of focus, agreed many of her art reviews and some As a teacher, Mrs. Rosoff happiness. Intertwining her three on their wall,” said Mrs. Lamotta. that her interests were intertwined. other essays into her book, when was always a huge fountain of careers, Mrs. Rosoff's passion Creative arts teacher Greg “Aside from being a it was published by Tupelo Press knowledge. “I had lots of one-on- for art made her writing magnifi- Scranton said that, after getting wonderful painter, I would say in January 2013," said history one meetings with her on Latin and cent, her passion for writing made to know Mrs. Rosoff’s work, he that she was an even better writer,” teacher Rob Kyff. “The owner humanities,” said Latin teacher her the teacher that she was, and considers her an abstract artist. he said. “Her book is a testament of Tupelo Press, Jeff Levine, is Travis Rains. “Those turned into her teachings gave her an even “I don't know if she would to that, but so are her comments a former English teacher at KO conversations on whatever we greater understanding of the arts. consider herself an abstract expres- for kids, although they may not and a friend of Mrs. Rosoff.” wanted to talk about. I usually Janice Lamotta, a good sionist as much as an abstract always have understood them.” The book includes reviews learned in talking with her infor- friend and colleague of Mrs. painter,” said Mr. Scranton. “I Mrs. Lamotta agreed of exhibitions of Connecticut mation about ancient art ,” he said. Rosoff's, owned a gallery in West think that her work was very that Mrs. Rosoff's comments artists and pages filled with photo- "An hour after we talked she would Hartford Center for 18 years. Over intuitive. She told me in the past and feedback to artists graphs of works by the artists. The email me with links to various that time she developed a strong she just worked for what moved were extremely valuable. works reviewed include paint- things we had learned about." relationship with Mrs. Rosoff. her in the moment. She was very “Pat always found some- ings, photographs, and sculptures. Mrs. Lamotta similarly "She was writing for Art experimental and worked with thing to like about a piece,” said In the course of her realized how much Mrs. Rosoff New England, Hartford Courant, materials and let them dictate Mrs. Lamotta. “She found so much reviews she discusses pioneering actually knew. “She had a huge Arts Magazine, Sculpture Maga- what they would look like, instead in pieces that finding what she liked artists such as Claude Monet, toolkit,” she said. “There were zine, and would review exhibitions of forcing them into a painting.” and didn't like was coincidental. Wassily Kandinsky, Joseph so many things to reference such at the gallery," said Mrs. Lamotta. Mrs. Lamotta is also very Cornell, and some of the artists’ as literature and art. Everything “During my time in West Hartford, familiar with Mrs. Rosoff's work. “I think the thing works she reviews include could always be intertwined.” we shared a common interest in “Color was the way Pat was,” Sol LeWitt, Lee Lozano, and This passion for writing art and became friends. We served she said. “The physical aspect that I loved the Mierle Laderman Ukeles. was tied into her teaching. “She on panels together and jured an was very illustrative of her whole In a section at the end of influenced and changed the minds exhibition together on occasion.” persona: bright, open, never afraid most was that she the book called “Museums and of so many individuals,” said After years of working of color, and very engaged.” My Continuing Education,” Mr. Scranton. “I can only aspire together, Mrs. Lamotta definitely This bright energy infused had a curious, Mrs. Rosoff describes her own to be half as transformative to experienced Mrs. Rosoff's posi- her work, said Mr. Scranton. “Much interested mind.” childhood and evolution as an my students as she was to hers.” tive energy. “I think the thing like her persona, she injected a artist, teacher, and art critic. Mr. Rains also attested that I loved the most was that she sense of joy and energy into her - Janice Lamotta “Mrs. Rosoff's book to this quality. “Her ability to had a curious, interested mind,” paintings,” said Mr. Scranton, provides a rich sample of her bril- articulate art and describe it in said Mrs. Lamotta. “When you “particularly because they were liant descriptive writing about words was very good,” said Mr. are involved for as long as she abstract, which often lacks a She was more concerned with art and reflects her true delight Rains. “She was very descriptive was often people become a little sense of humor. But hers are fun.” form issues and what narrative it in savoring the diverse genius of and could capture a visual image burnt out. Pat was always on! According to Mrs. might carry. As a result the artists contemporary art,” Mr. Kyff said. in words, which is hard to do.” Three KO musicians Epic coffee perform at All States house springs audition and be chosen for the the musicians who partici- by Gwyneth McDonald ’16 North Region Music Festival, pated at Allstates will end On Saturday, April 5, three which took place in January. up playing professionally. to life on May 9 of KO’s musicians played in the Lina said that the music ​Dan said that, although by Emily Lowit there will be a photo booth and All-State performance at the played at All-State was definitely it was a lot of work, it was a raffle. “We’re trying to be Bushnell. The All-State groups, more challenging than the music worth it and especially enjoyed On Friday, May 9, Epic creative,” said Catherine. “There including orchestra, choir, band, played at the regional competition. performing at the Bushnell. will be hosting this spring’s is not going to just be a narrow and jazz band, rehearsed from “The band played a crazy “I’ve performed there coffeehouse in order to showcase focus on singing and performing.” Thursday until Saturday, practicing finale with ridiculous rhythms and with the Hartford Symphony students’ and teachers’ talents. Even though there will be for seven to eight hours each day. runs for notes,” she said. “It was a Orchestra before,” he said. “But Senior Editor-in-Chiefs these other activities, the perfor- ​There were about 200-300 higher caliber of music than any it was really cool to play in a Claudia Udolf and Catherine Eath- mances remain the best part of students accepted into All- other band music I’ve ever played.” professional hall without the erton said they are very excited the night. “We want big,” said State from all four regions ​Junior Dan Melody played professional orchestra next to us.” about the upcoming coffeehouse. Catherine. “We’re getting good of Connecticut. They stayed the viola in the All-State orchestra, Nick said this opportu- “The coffeehouse in musical performances, but we at the Crown Estates Hotel along with sophomore Nick nity and experience was a real general is supposed to be a time want to branch out. People can Thursday and Friday night. Giamalis, who plays the bass. wakeup call for discovering to celebrate students’ various read a poem, do magic tricks, play Junior flutist Lina Volin Nick said he found it how great musicians can be. talents,” said Claudia. “Every an instrument, underclassman said that while staying at the interesting to see what other “I had an epiphany of what coffeehouse is special, but this are encouraged to participate and conference center, she didn’t see school’s music programs are like the real music world is like.” one is more sentimental because come as well. It’s always cool the light of day for all three days. and to play with a big group of Creative Arts Department it is the last one of the year, and to have faculty perform, too.” “I don’t know if enjoy- people who were all at his level. Chair Todd Millen said that he is it has our personal stamp on it.” Even though quite a few able is the right word because “Because I go to a private proud of the three KO students This coffeehouse, however, people have signed up for the I was working so hard,” she school, I am excluded from the who participated in this elite group. is going to be a little different from coffeehouse thus far, anyone who said, “but it was a great experi- majority of the musical commu- “It’s great we have students who the past ones. “It is going to have a has talent that they would like to ence and I’m glad that I went.” nity, which is made up of mostly have pursued their music to the summer-y theme,” said Catherine. showcase is encouraged to sign up ​In order to be eligible public school students,” he said. point that they have been accepted “Instead of coffee, it’s going to on the chalkboard in the Epic room. to tryout for the All-State “Seeing what other musicians into this prestigious group,” be more like a lemonade stand.” Make sure to come to the groups in February, the musi- are capable of was eye opening.” he said. “As a community we In addition to the lemonade, coffeehouse to enjoy a great night. cians and singers first had to Nick said that many of should be pretty proud of them.” THURSDAY THURSDAY 8 April 17, 2014 Arts Arts April 17, 2014 9 Rosoff’s art: a portfolio of genius A sampler of paintings by Patricia Rosoff THURSDAY THURSDAY 10 April 17, 2014 Arts Features April 17, 2014 11 Jessica Joyce paints with passion

by Noa Silverstein ’15 said that she liked the way watercolors looked because she This month, the KO News preferred the texture of water- chose senior Jessica Joyce as color paints to acrylic paints. the spotlight artist. Jessica is an Despite continuing to prefer aspiring painter who has shown watercolor painting, she now a lot of potential since she uses both acrylic and watercolor. started painting in eighth grade. Not only is painting her Jessica never took painting hobby, it is also a stress reliever. She classes outside of school. “No said that when she is stressed out, one really taught me when I she can find peace in her paintings. first started painting” she said. Jessica hopes to continue Jessica began painting on her painting and refine her abili- her own and quickly fell in love ties in college. She is enter- with it. “I use to watch my grand- taining the idea of taking art mother paint all the time,” she said. classes next year, but she said she “She was the one who inspired would only continue art as her me to first pick up a paintbrush.” hobby, not as a serious endeavor. Jessica was lucky enough “I know a lot of people to have been mentored by the claim they have no artistic abili- late Patricia Rosoff. “One of ties, but I believe everyone has the many things Mrs. Rosoff artistic talent,” she said. “It can taught me was to keep a sketch be expressed in so many ways and pad journal. She brought me one its really hard to be wrong when it with watercolor paper so I could comes to art. It’s all perspective.” jot down any ideas or sketches” Jessica said she encour- she said. The latest piece Jessica ages everyone to give their has completed is a still life piece. creativity a chance by experi- Jessica first started out menting with art because it Art Spotlight Student of the Month senior Jessica Joyce poses for photo. Jess’ grandmother inspired her to start with watercolor painting. She could become a lifelong hobby. painting when she was in eighth grade. Photo by Lexi Banasiewicz ’16. Humanities department takes on NYC by Emily Lowit ’15 balloons go in her honor in front coming mid-career artists,” he McDonald, the trip sought to ment also traveled to the city, of the Met because she loved said. “Typically the three cura- expose students to inspiring spending the day at the Metro- Despite some bus troubles the trip so much and she never tors work together to make it a contemporary art. “At the very politan Museum of Art. “We and a late start, on Thursday, missed it,” said junior Narineh cohesive show but this year they least I hope it brought into their went to see lots of objects from April 27, students in the KO Torosyan. “In spirit she was weren’t that concerned about perspective what art is,” he said. the ancient world,” said Mr. Creative Arts and Classics with us telling us to look out for cohesiveness, so they decided that Mr. Scranton said that his Rains. “The Met is one of the Departments traveled on their sexual innuendos in all the art.” each floor would have a different students accomplished the goal premier antiquities museums in annual trip to New York City in Despite the emotional week, theme. It was very diverse.” of the trip. “I think that it really the world, only outdone by those order to enhance their studies the group decided to carry on with This year, the exhibit broadened their understanding in Italy and places around there.” and gather inspiration from art. the trip because that is what she displayed contemporary art. “I of what contemporary art looks The Latin classes worked to Even though this trip is would have wanted. “I’m glad we think that it is a great exhibit for like,” said Mr. Scranton. “Hope- see how art can tell a story. “We a long-standing, established went,” said Latin Teacher Travis our kids to go and see,” said Mr. fully it will inform their own prac- really went to browse around and tradition, this is the first year Rains. “It was the right thing to do.” McDonald. “It runs the full spec- tice and encourage their works.” take in everything,” said Mr. Rains. that the late Academic Dean of At the Whitney Museum trum of different applications of The trip definitely helped The AP Art History class Humanities Patricia Rosoff has of American Art, the students art including painting, sculpture, Reilly expand her view of art. “I also ventured to the Met, looking not accompanied the students. visited a unique show. “What drawing, and photography. The didn’t really get a specific idea but at the paintings that they have “It was hard not having happens is that every two years work merges those disciplines.” afterwards I started to think about viewed all year in class.“It was Mrs. Rosoff,” said creative arts there is a biennial, which is a According to junior art a bit differently,” said Reilly. hard going without Mrs. Rosoff,” teacher Scott McDonald. “I unique show that is curated Reilly Callahan, there were “I had done a lot of drawings in said Narineh. “We would go to all think that everyone felt that.” by outside curators,” he said. several pieces at the Whitney portfolio and after the trip I was of the paintings we knew and we Before entering the “There were three different that she would not necessarily inspired to take it to the next level would remember things about her.” museums, creative arts teacher curators who went around and consider “art.” “I always find and try something that was more Both departments enjoyed Greg Scranton led a celebration created this different type of that very interesting,” she said. creative and strange,” she said. the day in the city and gained a of Mrs. Rosoff. “Mr. Scranton let show, mostly showcasing up and According to Mr. The Classics Depart- lot from the trip, said Mr. Rains. Annual one-act plays just around the corner by Nic Bisgaard ’16 here. They have traditionally were student directed, said John. one another. “It’s just a bunch of had brought her to the hospital.” been directed by graduating “We’d go into his office and he’d little plays,” he said, as opposed John went on to detail how The start of spring marks the seniors who have been involved give us some to read, and we’d to any sort of competition. the nurses and doctors were so official end of the winter musical. in our theater productions.” read a bunch, and we’d prac- When asked to reminisce unhelpful, that Tom had to save However, acting opportunities He went on to say that, tice after school,” John said. on some of his favorite one-acts Nicki himself by performing for members of the Kingswood in the past, nothing has been off John went on to say that from the past, John described the Heimlich maneuver on her, Oxford community have not disap- limits during the plays, but he Mr. Baldwin usually ended up some the performances he had which ended up with Tom killing peared as the snow has melted. admits that he is not as “liberal” directing a good number of a lot seen that stuck out in his mind. her by breaking her sternum. Students have the oppor- as Mr. Baldwin and might feel of people’s plays, but said this “There was one that we did John described one more tunity to showcase their compelled to censor some things. will change this year. “Now that last year where it was me, Nate one-act from the past. “It was performing arts skills during The one-acts will be we have a lot more experienced Washburn, Sophie Kruger, and one a few years ago, when this year’s set of one-act plays. presented on Friday, May 16 people, the kids will direct more Hope Kim, I'm pretty sure. Sophie someone had a bell,” he said, Each play is a short at 6:30 p.m., but the location that they used to,” John said. and I were on a dating website “and whenever someone rang performance of another story, has not yet been determined. Mr. Kravetz seconded but we were obsessed with dogs. the bell Spencer Murray had directed by a group of students, At a recent assembly, Mr. this statement. “The student So when I met her she thought I to redo whatever he last said.” and acted out on the stage. Kravetz announced the return directors have total control wanted to date her, but I was only John said that Spencer was “One-act plays have been of the one-act plays, telling over their productions. I see interested in banging her dog.” just living a regular day, but had to performed on campus even everyone, especially senior my role as an advisor,” he said. Another favorite one-act, redo what he last did or say what he before I came to KO 24 years John Chatigny to sign up to John, who has partici- John said, was one in which last said when a bell was chimed. ago,” said Mr. Kravetz. “Mr. participate, or just to watch. pated in the one-act plays since “Tom Fischer and Nicki Roth Anyone interested in Baldwin came up with the idea Generally, when Mr. his freshman year, said that the were at a hospital; they were performing in the one-acts when he was the theater director Baldwin was here, the plays directors are not competing with boyfriend and girlfriend and Tom should contact Mr. Kravetz. THURSDAY THURSDAY 10 April 17, 2014 Arts Features April 17, 2014 11 Remembering one of KO’s giants by Lina Volin ’15 making this really loud siren always open, and she absorbed who aren’t artists,” he said. ment chairs together. Dr. Pierce noise. She did that when students all the excitement backstage. Her leadership in the described their relationship over There it was. That laugh. would ask her if it was accept- She would pop popcorn in her creative arts department for so 37 years as that of colleagues, Five minutes into an assembly able to do something,” he said. microwave and hand it out to us many years allowed her to cham- dear friends, arts compatriots and and a speaker had just cracked a “She was suggesting that because we were always hungry.” pion this school-wide awareness warriors, and he remembers Mrs. clearly rehearsed joke, peering the arts police was going to Senior Cat Flaherty, who of the arts. “Especially when she Rosoff as one of his teachers. anxiously at an audience of silently arrest them because they weren’t was involved in the musical was Chair, she taught everyone “She knew more about judging high school students, following the rules. It was a way and fall play, also mentioned patience. She knew how to pace music than I did,” he said in a hoping for at least a chuckle. of getting kids to see that there the small bags of popcorn things out several years ahead,” speech he made to the Upper And boy, did he get one. are no rules to creativity and Mrs. Rosoff kept in her office. said Mr. Chiarappa. “She had the School. “She found ‘negative From the middle of the junior that true creativity is pushing “Especially at the begin- vision and we were happy to follow space’ in music, finding things section came a piercing, genuine past any guidelines put in place.” ning of the year, we’d sit around and support as much as we could.” that were meaningful to her.” laugh. As if a button had been Many of the students who in her office for a couple of English Department Dr. Serow also talked about pushed, a lever pulled, everyone took a class with her mentioned hours just talking about art Co-Chair Ronald Monroe credited the role Mrs. Rosoff served in began to laugh in unison. her other unique teaching methods. and life,” she said. “She was Mrs. Rosoff as the motivator behind helping student artists develop Perhaps some of the Senior Maddie Pazzani, always in rare form, always off- the change from two semesters of their art. “You have kids with laughter was in acknowledg- who took Mrs. Rosoff’s famous color. It’s what made her great.” art for graduation to three semes- different tastes, different talents, ment of the speaker’s attempt at AP Art History course this year, Mrs. Rosoff’s ascension ters of art, which occurred while he and you’re the teacher, the humor, but certainly the majority described the mnemonic devices to the role of Academic Dean of was Director of the Upper School. guide, but more than that you’re laughed because Mrs. Rosoff’s Mrs. Rosoff invented to help Humanities two years ago was “She presented an eloquent a muse and an example,” she laugh was utterly predictable said. “She’s not going to impose and more amusing than any her artistic sensibilities on her joke ever cracked in assembly. students. She’s going to work That’s how I knew Pat with them to uncover theirs.” Rosoff, the late Academic Dean Mr. Bisgaard said he has of Humanities; I assume that is received many messages in these how most of the students who past weeks from student artists who never had the opportunity to benefitted from her instruction and take a class with her knew her. from countless other members of It was one of her trademarks, the Greater Hartford community. the lone laugh in assemblies that “There’s a certain theme would incite everybody else’s that emerges, and I think if laughter, and, while laughter is someone has the ability to really an excellent way to be remem- connect closely one-on-one so bered, Mrs. Rosoff was so much that an individual feels special, more than the first person to laugh. that’s a real gift,” he said. “She’s Just a few weeks after the helped a lot of budding artists loss that shook our community, find their voice, their medium, all of her colleagues and her what they gravitate towards.” students vividly remember her While an important part of passion and her humor, her stories Mrs. Rosoff’s role at KO was as and her art After all, Mrs. Rosoff an art teacher, she was also an assumed a far-reaching, influential excellent artist in her own right. role and worked here longer than Mrs. Rosoff in her office last year. Photo courtesy of Meg Kasprak. Spanish teacher Brenda Semmel- the students, and many teachers, rock talked about her paint- have been alive, as she joined the students memorize the information. only her latest position in a career argument as to why that should ings that brighten the campus. ranks of KO faculty 39 years ago. “She had all of these ways based in strengthening the arts at be, backing it up with all sorts of “She’s got artwork on Her first year as a KO to have us remember vocab KO. She was the Creative Arts evidence and statistics, and it was campus that’s still up, and you teacher was also current English terms or artists,” said Maddie. Department Chair for many years. an easy sell for the other depart- see it and a smile comes to your teacher David Hild’s first year as a “For an architect during the Assistant Head of School ment chairs,” he recounted. “She KO student. He was in Mrs. Roso- Renaissance, Brunelleschi, she for Student Life Carolyn McKee was pleased with the end result, ff’s eighth-grade English class and would use this deep voice to said this position was pivotal to but she said we should require four “She allowed remembers being blown away say his name like a Canadian keeping arts a central part of the semesters. She was always looking people to see their by their class’s discussions and hockey player or something.” core curriculum. “She was director for more in a very good way.” antics. “She did crazy things, and It was not only her art class of the visual arts, then took over Mr. McDonald also praised strength even we had an unbelievable amount students who benefitted from Mrs. the department of visual and Mrs. Rosoff’s commitment to of fun in that class,” he said. “We Rosoff’s love for the arts. Students performing arts,” said Ms. McKee. art at KO, even as she moved on when they might absolutely loved her. She was a in the musical remember Mrs. “She was instrumental in pulling to become Academic Dean of ball to be around, so much fun, Rosoff watching their rehearsals. the arts together and working Humanities. “I think her main role not have entirely so much energy and enthusiasm.” “We always depended on to get that department unified.” was to be a champion for the arts, History Department Chair her whenever we weren’t sure Head of School Dennis and I think she did that as a teacher seen it them- and Senior Faculty Ann Serow if something was going to be Bisgaard also testified to her and as an administrator,” he said. selves.” also remembers Mrs. Rosoff’s first funny because we had a guaran- achievement in pulling the creative “She did it in the way she commu- year at KO. “We faced a very male- teed laugh from Mrs. Rosoff,” arts together. “Somehow, she nicated to our internal community - Mr. Bisgaard dominated Kingswood school after said junior Sydney Legagneur. was able to be part of a produc- and to the external community.” the merger, and I thought this is Maddie also spoke about tion where all the creative arts Ms. McKee agreed, citing just what the women on campus the confidence Mrs. Rosoff’s were part of a cohesive unit,” he Mrs. Rosoff’s deep belief in face,” she said. “It’s nice to need,” she said. “We need high- laugh gave the students involved said. “She had the gift of pulling the importance of art and her have it up within our commu- profile, talented, bold women.” in the musical. “You knew if it strengths from various depart- devotion to keep it from being nity, where we share our student Mrs. Rosoff was certainly completely bombed, at least she ments together into a whole.” pushed aside, a dedication that artwork too. It’s kind of neat to all of these things. The litany of would sit in the audience laugh,” He also described how this remained even as she moved out have it all up there together.” adjectives used to describe her she said. “Her office door was quality aided the people who of the creative arts department. Her art was not confined runs the gamut from passionate interacted with her. “She allowed “She was really interested only to the visual medium. Many and exuberant to dedicated and “She had the people to see their strength, even in being involved and having the colleagues mentioned her writing, eloquent. Creative arts teacher when they might not have entirely big picture conversations about compiled in a book she published Scott McDonald described her as vision, and we seen it themselves,” he said. curriculum,” said Ms. McKee. recently on her art critiques. especially passionate about the arts. Her role as the premier arts “She always enjoyed the chal- History teacher Rob Kyff described “A lot of people saw the were happy advocate at KO is echoed in the lenge of a new job, so it made her writing as sharply crafted quirky side of her, but she was words of many of her colleagues. sense for her to move from visual sentences crackling with the power also incredibly serious about to follow and Creative arts teacher Richard arts to creative arts to humani- of her personality. Several teachers teaching creativity,” he said. Chiarappa mentioned the impact ties. She was widening her highlighted the commencement He described a teaching tech- support as much she had on the entire school as she scope in academic leadership.” speech she gave in 1999. Mr. nique she often used called “the as we could.” worked to integrate the arts into Her commitment to the McDonald specifically recalled art police,” a strategy he heard her the community. “She brought a arts drew strength from her her use of the “classical moment,” utilize many times while teaching - Mr. Chiarappa sense of seriousness and opened passion for art. Creative arts a term important to classical art. in the classroom beside hers. “Out up a lot of eyes and ears in terms teacher Wayne Pierce and Mrs. of the blue, you’d hear her voice of understanding art for people Rosoff spent 25 years as depart- Continued on page 13 THURSDAY THURSDAY 12 April 17, 2014 Features Features April 17, 2014 13 ‘Cal Ripken of the kitchens’ by Mackenzie McDonald ’16 Mad Labs For the average member of by Kate Betts ’16 or at least that we get to choose the KO community, missing school from,” said Mr. Goodman. “There’s every now and then is a part of life. High school science evokes less flexibility when it comes to You’re sick, you’re out of town, an array of images, including trays the labs that are required by the you overlseep – sooner or later, of dissected frogs and racks of curriculum, but then a teacher can taking a day off is unavoidable. bubbling test tubes. This suggests do any other kind of lab that they Clearly, KO chef Paul that the most memorable science feel will benefit their students.” MacNeill is no average guy. In learning experiences are those Mr. Goodman said that his 12-plus years of employ- where students have the oppor- coordinating labs with what ment at KO, he has yet to tunity to interact directly with the students are learning at the time miss a single day of work. phenomena they are learning about. is easier said than done, though “We call him the “Cal KO science classes have a it is his personal preference as a Ripken of the kitchens,’” lab period once every two weeks, biology and chemistry teacher. said Food Services Coor- during which they conduct a “With the way the schedule dinator Brian Woerlen. lab that usually relates to what works, we only have X periods Indeed, just like the famous they are currently studying. every other week, then we have ballplayer, Mr. MacNeill is known According to Science Depart- a snow day, then a change in for his dedication to the game, ment Chair Frederick Goodman, schedule, so sometimes we have though in this case, the game is labs are of the utmost importance to do the best we can under the not baseball – it’s keeping the KO because they put the material circumstances,” he said. “Ideally, community happy and well-fed. KO chef Paul MacNeill hasn’t missed a single day of work in over 12 years. students are learning in context. we like to have labs that relate to “On a typical day, I’m the Photo by Claire Halloran ’15. “They reinforce concep- things that students are working first one to get here in the morning, for the craft has never left him. His favorite part about tual material,” he said. “I tell on right then, or at least have probably the first one on campus, “I cook every night for my working at KO, however, is not you that high temperatures dena- worked on in the recent past.” really,” Mr. MacNeill said. “I four kids,” Mr. MacNeill said. the opportunity to cook every day. ture enzymes, and you write Looking forward, the get here at about 5, 5:30 in the “It’s one of my absolute favorite “That’s you guys,” Mr. MacNeill it down, you memorize it, you way the science department morning to start getting the lunch things to do. I love to cook.” said. “Meeting the students, that write it back on a test - and conducts labs might change ready. I turn everything on, open Here at KO, Mr. MacNeill makes my day. Every day meeting you probably learn something. in upcoming years. The new and unlock everything, and then is personally responsible for the someone different, someone “But when you boil schedule that is being imposed start cooking. Start with the soups, soups, the pasta dishes, and the happy – and you’re all for the liver and mix it with hydrogen at the start of the new school work my way through that, and then well-loved General Tso’s chicken, most part very happy. It makes me peroxide, and nothing happens, year no longer has X periods for direct each person on what they among other things. He says that happy to make you guys happy.” you can go ‘Ah, this is something the science department to use. have to do for the rest of the day.” one of the most interesting parts Mr. MacNeill is also highly I already knew, and now I found Instead, the department But Mr. MacNeill does not about working here is the blend of approachable, and he encourages a real life example!’ We like to will rely on “flex” periods, see it as work. “I love what I do,” he cultures he witnesses behind the students to ask questions and reinforce learning in this way.” which are 15-minute blocks said. “And if you love what you’re scenes everyday in the kitchen. share ideas with the cafeteria staff. The science curriculum has tacked onto the end of a period doing, you’re never working.” “We all have different “Come and talk to us!” evolved over the years, but many that teachers can use to elon- He got his start in the food nationalities working back there, he said. “If there’s something of the cornerstones of courses like gate their class once per week. business early on in life. Mr. so there’s this really neat mixture you’d like to see on the menu or biology have remained the same as Mr. Goodman said this MacNeill’s first job was working of languages and cultures,” something your mother makes a result many of the labs that accom- change is one of the things that as dishwasher for a restaurant he said. “That’s one thing we at home that you think every- pany the course have endured. concerns him about the new in Burlington, Conn., when he have to balance, the different body would like, feel free to “For a veteran teacher, schedule, though he said he has was just 15 years old. There, languages. Arabic, Spanish… come back and tell me about it. science labs are usually some- adopted a “wait and see attitude.” he gradually worked his way I can’t speak any, but I learn Don’t be scared of doing that.” thing that over the years, in The schedule is already up the totem pole – but his love bits and pieces of them all.” their experience, work well, decided on, so he and other and that match and reinforce the science teachers will simply have curriculum,” Mr. Goodman said. to adapt, but the concern is that Year after year, the labs have even now, sometimes 90-minute The WALKS Essay: a history remained fairly consistent. This lab periods aren’t enough. by Kate Betts ’16 issues. When they passed away, the from each of the other schools, doesn’t always hold true for the AP “Sometimes we have to ask WALKS Foundation adopted the are submitted to a judge, who is science courses, however, because kids to come in before school to KO is this year’s host contest. “We renamed and modern- also chosen by the host school. the College Board decides the start a lab because we know it for the WALKS Foundation’s ized it a little bit,” Dr. Serow said. These judges are often an actual curriculum, not the KO teachers. won’t fit into a 90 minute period, Constitutional Essay Contest, a Much has remained the judge or other history scholars. “In APs, there are a set of so 75 minutes might be tough for competition open to U.S. history same throughout the many years The judge’s decision on labs that teachers are asked to do, some labs,” Mr. Goodman said. students at the five schools that the contest has run. Each year, a winner and two runners-up is are members of the foundation. one of the WALKS schools announced at a dinner held in April. In style with Aly: The WALKS founda- hosts the contest. One of their The top prizes are monetary, and tion was created in 1956 in history teachers chooses a topic. the winning school gets posses- Making a statement with collaborative effort between “[The topic] could be on sion of a silver platter for the year. five independent preparatory separation of powers, presidential Following the award cere- spring’s new necklace trend schools in Hartford County. war powers. It can be anything mony, there is a dinner and discus- The headmasters of West- from the Constitution,” said Dr. sion period. U.S. history teacher by Aly Brown ’15 taking advantage of this new trend. minster, Avon Old Farms, Loomis Serow. “This year it has to do Rob Kyff likened this discussion Statement necklaces can Chaffee, Kingswood Oxford, and with what the constitution has to to a Harkness, where students get All over campus, girls can be expensive if they are of higher Suffield Academy originally envi- say about who is an American, and to discuss their take on the year’s be seen wearing the new, wildly quality, but less expensive versions sioned a program that would use the the broader theme is immigration.” issue. He said he is particularly popular statement necklaces. The can also be found at stores like generosity of donors to send under- Students were instructed to excited about this year’s discussion. trend recently took off, becoming Forever 21 or in the B.P. section privileged students in the Hartford explore what constitutes citizen- “This year’s question is a an instantly sought after fashion- of Nordstrom. At these stores, area to the five WALKS schools. ship in the U.S. and how that’s strong one, because it was quite able piece to wear with any outfit. the prices range from $12 to $40. Over the past 58 years, been interpreted over the years. broad in its scope, and allowed Completely versatile, Another benefit of the state- in addition to sponsoring many After the host school picks students to bring in many types statement necklaces enliven ment necklace is that, even if is not WALKS Scholars, the consor- the topic, the prompt is sent to of evidence, including Supreme plain T-shirts, collared shirts, the sort that cost hundreds of dollars, tium has supported programs the other schools in the fall. Since Court cases, Presidential Orders, and sweaters. Gold or silver, it can still improve your outfit. like the WALKS Constitutional most U.S. history courses require and even nativist and anti-immi- spikes or flowers, these neck- The reasonable price is a Essay Contest. The contest was a term paper, Dr. Serow said that grant movements,” Mr. Kyff said. laces can spice up any outfit. great factor, but so is the confi- originally established in 1962 many students choose to write the “This is certainly very relevant These necklaces can be dence it gives you when you wear by, according to History Depart- WALKS essay in lieu of the paper. today, as the topic of citizen- worn both with casual attire a statement necklace. You can feel ment Chair Dr. Ann Serow, “two At KO, each teacher can ship is very hotly debated.” and dressy outfits. Many KO like you’re walking Fifth Avenue elderly, wealthy, extremely conser- nominate a few students from KO’s two history students girls were seen sporting state- in New York City instead West vative, prominent local lawyers.” their classes, and then another who have been nominated this year ment necklaces at junior prom. Hartford’s Farmington Avenue. The two laywers, Mr. Tilney history teacher who did not submit are juniors Katie Smith and Shira This trend, unlike some other These affordable pieces are and Mr. Taylor, sought to encourage any of their own students’ papers Richards-Rachlin. The dinner will recent trends, is further unrestricted a vibrant addition to any outfit for the study of the U.S. Constitution reads the essays and chooses the be hosted at KO on April 26. Stay to a specific age group. On the KO any type of occasion, so treat your- and its origins, fundamental princi- best two essays to represent KO. tuned to find out how KO fares! campus, many teachers and parents self and buy a statement necklace. ples, and application in current-day These essays, along with two in addition to students have been THURSDAY THURSDAY 12 April 17, 2014 Features Features April 17, 2014 13 Mrs. Rosoff’s influence endures Continued from page 11 To a select group of KO Rosoff loved to be involved in mentor, the first to welcome her to was far more important to her juniors, Mrs. Rosoff was more any advisee group conversation. the KO community 32 years ago. than drawing attention to herself.” “The graduates were poised than an art teacher. As their “She would jump into any “You always took the time to Mr. Hild said her unending in that classical moment as they advisor, she was always willing conversation at any point and paint images of individual lives and commitment to learning was one were leaving high school on to the to help her advisees. “She was tell a story and give advice,” said put them in a scrapbook,” she said. of her most admirable qualities. rest of their lives,” Mr. McDonald really supportive all the time,” Katie. “It would either be really Mr. Chiarappa said he “She never stopped learning, said. “She had an incredible said junior Matt Guerrera. relevant or just make us all laugh.” will always remember the addressing things she could do ability to make connections and Junior Denizhan Kara Katie also mentioned Mrs. beautiful way she got things better in her mind,” he said. use things from art history as agreed. As a new student at KO Rosoff treated her advisees as done as well as her commit- “Even to this day, this year, ways of making points…that was at the beginning of this year, family. “The first advisee group, she ment to her students and her art. she was always talking about an amazing speech she gave.” he remembers Mrs. Rosoff jokingly told us we weren’t allowed Dr. Serow described things she would do differently.” Her commencement as very friendly and inviting. to be prefects because we would Mrs. Rosoff as an example and In coping with the after- speech also struck Mr. Monroe “She was the first person I mess up the family,” she recalled. guide. “I relied on her,” she math of her loss, perhaps as wonderful to listen to. met at KO,” he said. “I felt very Most of all, to innumer- said. “I was guided by her.” the best thing we can do as a “I don’t know of anyone relaxed and comfortable around her able teachers in the KO commu- Mr. Bisgaard said he loved community is allow ourselves else who could craft a sentence, even though I was at a new school.” nity, Mrs. Rosoff was a friend, the way Mrs. Rosoff always to be guided by her example. a phrase, find the word, time Matt, like the rest of the KO whose presence brightened and talked about the successes of Mrs. Rosoff gave KO 39 after time after time, particularly community, remembers her laugh brought passion and warmth others, more than anything else. years of passion and commit- in this case where she prepared vividly. “Her laugh was infec- to every life she touched. “The last message she wrote ment to the arts and learning, her remarks,” said Mr. Monroe. tious,” he said. “When she laughed, In a letter to Mrs. Rosoff to me was singing somebody else’s touching countless lives, shaping “She was an artist who created the whole advisee group laughed.” she read in front of the Upper praises,” he said. “She was a interests and careers along the on a canvas, but she was also an Another of her advisees, School, Mrs. Semmelrock phenomenal individual in her own way. To this, we as a commu- artist that created with words.” junior Katie Smith, said Mrs. described Mrs. Rosoff as her right, but the betterment of others nity can only say: “thank you.” Levy, Garfield families honor sons Guns, Foils and Balance Beams

Scholarships offer rich by Allie Kyff ’14 the wrestling program died out Current Spanish teacher Lynn and Isabel Kaufman’17 in the early 1990s when the team Schork used to coach the team. The most recent change couldn’t find enough boys to “I loved the team, and I loved opportunites for growth in the KO athletics program is fill many of the weight classes. working out with them,” she hardly the first. As unbelivable In 1924, rifle competition said. “We had some very talented by Mark Sheehan’16 who works with Mrs. Garfield as it may seem, not too long ago came to campus. At the time, gymnasts throughout the years.” looking over applications, the the black box was home to wres- Kingswood had no shooting Fencing is another sport Every year Kingswood scholarship encourages students tlers, students shooting guns, range, so an old gym was cleared formerly offered at KO. Prac- Oxford students are given the to think about what interests them. contorting gymnasts and fleet- of non-combatant personnel. tice accomodations included two opportunity to apply for the To apply, students write footed fencers. This was when That way marksmen could fire at practice strips for fencing were Levy and Garfield Scholarships, a 200-word essay on why grant KO offered more sports than today. bulls-eyes a proper distance away. laid out, parallel to each other, which have been offered since money would be useful for Ed Knapp, KO’s former The National Rifle Asso- on the balcony along Soby Gym 2003 and 2007 respectively. an existing program, or they athletic director, started the wres- ciation sponsored and coordi- at its east end. Bi-weekly lessons According to Assistant can write a 200-word essay Head of School for Student Life outlining an original proposal. Carolyn McKee, the Perry Levy Typically, there are between scholarship was created by the 10 to 15 applicants each year. Levy family in 2002 in memory Between two and three appli- of their son Perry, a KO graduate. cants typically receive money. Perry passed away in The number of recipients his 20s due to cancer. As a depends on the amount of money young man he had an Outward requested by each recipient. Bound experience, which he The three recipients found to be very meaningful. this year were junior Max Outward Bound is a Bash, junior Sydney Legag- nonprofit organization that neur and freshman James Witt. offers a wide variety of Max used the grant to outdoor education programs. purchase better equipment for The Levy family pays a local sled hockey team. Sled for one of these two-week hockey is a variant of hockey programs by Outward Bound designed so it can be played for one KO student each year. by people with disabilities Each year, one recipient is affecting their lower extremities. chosen from a pool of, on average, He expressed his apprecia- between 12 and 14 applicants. tion to the Garfield family for their Applicants must answer a ques- generosity. “It’s nice to know that tion on living life to its fullest. KO alumni support the endeavours The recipient last year of current KO students,” he said. was current senior Mia Zilahy, Sydney used grant money and the recipient this year to help fund Petal Power, an orga- was freshman Ryan Clifford. nization that she and her mother According to Ms. McKee, started to donate flowers and other The 1982 riflery team on the rifle range under Soby Gym, where the weight room is now. Photo from the KO Archives. who is responsible for facili- items to women’s shelters. She said tating the scholarship, the Levy she was grateful, as the money is tling program in 1951. The first nated matches by mail with other conducted by Mr. Grasson were family has stayed involved over “really going to make a difference.” wrestling room was in the basement schools. In 1927, Kingswood won arranged in the late fall of 1930. the years, continuing to person- James used grant money of Soby Gym, where students dealt a monthly, nationwide N.R.A Sometimes, the fencing ally go over applications and to purchase textbooks for a with dust. The next coach was John competition. The following year, team practiced in the Yale Gymna- decide on the winner each year. group of about 20 impover- O’Connor, an English and history a junior named Andrew Pierson sium with their varsity team. The Jamie Garfield Grant ished students in Indonesia who teacher who coached for six years. won the U.S. Junior Interscho- These discontinued sports has been offered since it was are learning to speak English. In 1957, his team went undefeated. lastic Championship, attaining a made student activities more diverse created by Mrs. Diana Garfield, He said that he thought it Joe Alissi, a championship score of 300 out of a possible 400. and students more well-rounded. whose son Jamie Garfield would be a great thing for the kids, wrestler at Springfield College, To ensure safety, the rifles “It would definitely be graduated from KO in 2000. who he plans to continue working took over the wrestling program were kept in a vault in Nich- fun to have a larger selection of Each year, students are with throughout high school. in 1961. When Hewett Gym olson Hall. The riflery program sports to choose from, even if given funds for special proj- The Levy and Garfield was built in 1962, the wrestling ended during the 1990s, partly they weren’t competing teams,” ects, either ongoing proj- Scholarships continue to practice room was moved to because the costs of insurance said freshman Julia Goldsmith. ects or ones they will create. provide KO students with the current black box theater. and ammunition grew too high. It seems that these According to KO’s Advance- opportunities for meaningful Even though the team won Until the 2000s, KO also sports, however, are destined ment Associate Meghan Kurtich, experiences and projects. the state championship in 1989, boasted a gymnastics team. to belong to a bygone era. THURSDAY THURSDAY 14 April 17, 2014 News Under the Radar April 17, 2014 15 Revamped athletic requirement sparks criticism among students by Max Bash ‘15 the school’s interscholastic teams. program. “More people will be This will no longer be the out that each student’s athletic and Sasha Bash ‘17 Ms. Cabot said the new pleased with what they can do with case with the current changes. Inde- requirement will be arranged on policy is designed to “educate this new athletic program,” he said. pendent proposal athletes will now an individual basis to accommo- Under a new policy students on how to be fit Creative arts teacher Scott have to do some form of fitness date people’s schedules. “This is an announced by Director of throughout their lives and to foster McDonald, who was also on program at KO in addition to their important experience if you really Athletics Sue Cabot last week, a culture of fitness and well-being.” the committee, concurred with sport. “This is a small fragment want to be an exceptional athlete, seniors will no longer be allowed She pointed out that, as Mr. Livesay. “We found it a of the program,” said Ms. Cabot. and KO wants to work with you to to take a season off from sports. worried as people have been about little disappointing that students However, this change does accomplish that,” she said. “I don’t Instead, they will have to do the changes, not much is actually who are the most talented have the potential to affect many want to add more time to people’s some form of athletics during all changing. “Juniors have a little bit in certain sports are able to independent proposal athletes. lives, but it may be hard for many three seasons, whether it be inter- more flexibility than before,” she become less involved,” he said. Many students said they people to see that right away. scholastic sports, yoga, weight- said, “and seniors can do whatever He also pointed out that are worried that this change Ms. Cabot said all of these training or an off-campus sport. they’d like during all three seasons senior skip used to exist so will take away a lot of time. changes were made after inter- Additionally, students in as long as the school offers it.” that seniors could have a job Junior Ali Balcezak viewing 18 different schools and robotics, tech crew, the musical or Although rising seniors are one season, but that now many wondered where she would find the looking at participation numbers any other non-athletic activity will disappointed with the removal seniors simply take a season off time next year to fulfill the sports in sports, analyzing a decade of be required to also participate in of senior skip, the new policy without taking a job or doing requirement and complete her data, and scouring the competi- fitness component. And students still allows people to do an indi- another kind of activity. “This other work. “How am I supposed to tive schedules KO currently has. who now take an-off campus sport vidualized athletic program. has evolved overtime into some- do homework and apply to college “The goal was to create also have to engage in a fitness Whether that means three seasons thing entirely different,” he said. with these new changes?” she said. a balanced program for all,” component or interscholastic sport. of yoga or something entirely The committee clearly Junior Denizhan Kara she said. “I’m excited that The announcement of the different is all up to the student. believes seniors should be even said he sees nothing wrong the this can help our program and new policy, which came as a Removing senior skip will more involved in the commu- present requirement. “Why are students learn about fitness. complete surprise to students, met certainly be scrutinized. “Any nity and shouldn’t taper off they trying to fix something There’s less change in a nega- a firestorm of student criticism, time there’s a change some people in their athletic commitments that isn’t broken?” he said. tive way than kids are realizing.” especially from the junior class. will be unhappy,” said committee just because they’re seniors. Other students objected to She said the committee The new policy was member and math and science In addition to cutting the fact that the plan was formu- is also looking to improve the devised by a faculty committee teacher Reeves Livesay. “It will senior skip, the way independent lated with no student input. teacher-coach model and get consisting of Ms. Cabot be very difficult for students proposals are being run next year “It doesn’t take into account more teams in the weight room. and eight varsity coaches. to look at the changes beyond is also changing. Ms. Cabot said what the high school wants as a Despite the lack of student Ms. Cabot said the new how that affects them person- that when she arrived at KO, the whole,” said junior Payton Krupp. input in the decision, several requirements were designed ally, which is understandable.” athletic policies were very lax. Junior Lydia Bailey students have a wait-and-see to ensure that all KO students Regardless, Mr. Livesay said “Many students weren’t agreed. “They should have attitude. “It’s a lot different, are active participants in the that he and other members of the doing sports, and kids were just asked our opinions on it before but I’m sure it will work itself school’s athletic programs and to committee believe students will getting out of things, and being it was implemented,” she said. out with the new schedule,” encourage more involvement in like certain aspects of the new taken off campus,” she said. But Ms. Cabot pointed said junior Melissa Lord FOX News insider regales editors by Dylan Borruso ‘15 Senator Chris Dodd,” he said. From there he advanced to news stations and are more inter- is unsure about his future in the “That was for two weeks, and I the research department where he ested in getting their news off news industry, but knows he likes The Baird Journalism did things like sorting the mail.” was responsible for finding facts for the Internet, from sources like journalism,” said KO News Editor- Dinner is an annual event held for Next, Mr. Chatigny did an the news anchor to report as well Twitter and Facebook, he said. in-Chief Max Bash, a junior. the current and outgoing editors internship at FOX cable, where he as guests for hosts to interview. “Now is an interesting time Sophomore Kate Betts of the KO News. On Friday, April was on the set of television shows As staffer in the FOX News to be getting into news. The old also said she enjoyed the event. 11, members of the paper’s edito- like “Dinner Impossible.” Then research department, Mr. Chatigny formula is breaking down and “It was very interesting to see an rial staff gathered in the library to Mr. Chatigny interned for CNN in handles requests by all of the FOX social media is leading the charge inside perspective on cable news hear from speaker Peter Chatigny, Bejing, China, as part of a small News programs. He said the work with quick, accessible informa- as someone who doesn’t usually who works in the research division team ready to report breaking news. he does is fast paced and hectic, tion,” Mr. Chatigny said. He said watch cable news,” she said. of FOX News in New York City. Mr. Chatigny spoke about sometimes requiring information that news stations are being pressed Senior Madeline Pazzani, Mr. Chatigny graduated his experiences working with to be obtained instantly. However, to report information that people do the outgoing editor in chief of from Loomis Chaffee and attended FOX News. He started his job the information has to be truthful not already know via the Internet. the KO News, also expressed college at Cornell University. there as a member of the news to avoid legal consequences. Mr. Chatigny was her interest in the speaker. “As He began his journalism career team who was responsible for Mr. Chatigny said that the well received by the editors someone who hopes to follow his there doing internships during adding the supplemental facts that news industry is changing. People, who attended the dinner. career path, the inside perspec- his junior year. “My first intern- went on screen to keep viewers adolescents in particular, are less “It was really nice to see tive he gave of what he sees every ship was in Washington D.C. with interested during the show. and less interested in 24-hour someone closer to our age, who day was eye opening,” she said. Classes prolonged after Memorial Day by Sophia Harrison ‘15 on Monday, June 2 and end on “It’s going to be really nice Not having seniors on such an intense year and the fact Thursday, June 5. The last day of to now have a week of regular campus during review seems bene- that they’re trying to extend it For the first time in over school will then be Friday, June 6. school after those festivities, before ficial. “They aren’t there to distract is almost a burden,” said Noa. 35 years, Kingswood Oxford The Senior Leadership Team we take exams,” said Director of the class,” said math teacher, Junior Jack Beckerman students will attend classes made this change because they the Middle School Jane Repp. Danielle Hoff. Ms. Hoff said said he was excited to get out after Memorial Day this May. felt that the week before gradu- Having exams right change is a good thing but said the early. “I’d rather get out early The holiday falls very early ation didn’t feel very academic. after graduation, said Mrs. outcome of the decision remains and come back a little earlier. this year on Monday, May 26. Assistant Head of School Repp, “felt like it was cutting to be seen. “We won’t know what We started early this year, and Under the traditional schedule, for Student Life Carolyn McKee, the year off really early.” happens until we try it,” she said. now we’re getting out later.” students would be taking exams who is a member of the Senior Having regular classes until Junior Justin Saint sees Ms. McKee said that from Tuesday, May 27 through Leadership Team, said she graduation will diminish the general drawbacks to the plan. “It will teachers who have exams on Thursday, May 29 and attend worried that there wasn’t enough flatness at the end of the year, give students more time to study, Thursday are going to have a the last day of school on June 2. exam review in recent years. said English teacher Asha Appel. but by the end of the year people tough time grading them in time to But this year, students will The Prize Assembly, Class “I would like to think are already really drained,” he said. return them to students on Friday. attend graduation on Friday, Night and Senior Prom tend to that the end of the school year Junior Noa Silverstein The Senior Leadership Team May 23, and review for exams distract students from focusing is more academic. You can’t argued that getting out later is is also considering pushing back from Tuesday, May 27 through on their work, according to force kids to be academic when taking away from our summer. the start of the school year because Friday, May 30. Exams will start other members of the team. they’re done learning,” she said. “It’s annoying because we have Labor Day falls extremely early. THURSDAY THURSDAY 14 April 17, 2014 News Under the Radar April 17, 2014 15 The dangers of e-cigarettes: Are high schoolers aware? by Benjamin Waldman ’16 A critical question is: Are high school students aware of Electronic cigarettes have the dangers of smoking this new taken the world by storm due to product, especially since adoles- advertising that promotes e-ciga- cents are most at risk and are rettes as safer and less addictive targeted by advertisers seeking alternatives to tobacco cigarettes. to expand their user base? However, the risks of e-ciga- “Companies are making rettes are still being assessed, e-cigarettes with all these different and many claim that they are, flavors,” said School Nurse Jeanne in fact, more dangerous than Auerbach. “Kids think they’re regular cigarettes due to their harmless or cool. They’ve become current lack of regulation within a transition into kids smoking real the United States, their toxic cigarettes because there are no e-liquids and their flavorings that restrictions on who can buy them.” may entice minors to try them. Junior Shira Richards- E-cigarettes often look Rachlin said that she believes similar to tobacco cigarettes, but e-cigarette advertising has they differ in one key aspect: been successful in making e-cigarettes do not require a high school students think they flame to deliver nicotine, the are a completely safe alter- addictive drug that is the main native to tobacco cigarettes: active ingredient in cigarettes. “I think that teens are Instead, e-cigarettes are naive about the subject, because powered by a lithium battery and they fall for false advertising convert liquid nicotine (along with that says it’s safe,” she said. This schematic illustrates the components of electronic cigarettes, including the toxic and potentially lethal e-liquid. other substances in the so-called For example, junior Jack (Diagram courtesy of Ecigarettesexposed.com). e-liquid) to a nicotine mist, Beckerman admitted that he was This study found that more Food and Drug Administration with the word cigarette – why which is then inhaled by the user. not aware of the dangers of e-ciga- than half of teenagers who have (FDA) study on electronic ciga- do it?” he said. “You don’t get The New York Times rettes pertaining to their poten- smoked tobacco have also used rettes, which, according to the anything from it, except poten- recently published an article enti- tially lethal e-liquid component. e-cigarettes, while only 4 percent of American Lung Association’s tially dangers. Knowing what you tled “Selling a Poison by the Barrel: When asked what he teens who have never used tobacco report, found “detectable levels of are putting in your body is key to Liquid Nicotine for E-Cigarettes,” thought the high school percep- cigarettes have used e-cigarettes. toxic cancer-causing chemicals, making an educated decision.” which mentions that e-cigarettes tion of e-cigarettes is before he was Dean of Students Carolyn including an ingredient used in However, some students, (now a billion-dollar business) informed of their potential dangers, McKee says KO is working anti-freeze [in some e-cigarettes].” especially those who did not lack federal regulation, making it he responded, “I’ve heard of high- to address the rise in usage of The lab tests also found attend KingswoodOxford’s Middle difficult for consumers to ensure schoolers using e-cigs – it’s obvi- e-cigarettes by slightly altering that some cartridges claiming School, reported that the dangers the product is safely produced. ously safer than normal cigarettes – the Student Handbook for to not contain nicotine had of smoking and using nico- It emphasizes that there but I still think it’s risky for people the 2014-2015 school year. traceable amounts of the drug. tine were not discussed in their is still danger surrounding both have not tried cigarettes before So, in addition to banning Jack saw a use for e-ciga- Form 3 or Form 4 health classes. the consumption of a nicotine because there’s still nicotine.” tobacco cigarettes, the school will rettes in one instance – for smokers When asked what King- product in any form and the use For Science Department ban all nicotine products, with the who are addicted to cigarettes and swoodOxford has done to of the powerful and toxic e-liquids Chair Frederick Goodman, the aim of preventing students from are trying to quit. “I think the educate students about the risks that are present in the devices. fact that these e-cigarettes often smoking e-cigarettes on campus. whole point [of e-cigarettes] is to of nicotine, Mrs. Auerbach said According to the article, utilize nicotine makes them just as Another cause for concern, try to cut an addiction,” he said. that she has posted displays in e-liquids often contain nicotine, dangerous as the tobacco variant. said Mr. Goodman, is e-ciga- While proponents for the use the front of the nurse’s office, various chemicals and flavorings, “We’re still talking about rettes’ use indoors, because they of e-cigarettes argue the same, the which give an overview on how and are neurotoxins that can kill. addiction to a very powerful drug do not produce any smoke as a FDA has not officially approved smoking can affect different There have been many at an early age,” he said. “The result of not requiring a flame. e-cigarettes to assist in smokers’ parts of the adolescent body. reports of hospitalizations and earlier you start [using nico- However, a few small attempts to quit using nicotine. Additionally, she hopes to even deaths from unintentional tine], the harder it is to quit.” studies have found that smoking All the problems outlined present at Upper School assem- consumption of and exposure to Mrs. Auerbach’s claim that e-cigarettes (known colloqui- above – including false adver- blies to educate students about e-liquids, especially in children. e-cigarettes are a “gateway device” ally as “vaping”) can increase tising, toxic e-liquid, and a lack of the effects of drinking, using This seems to be due to for high school students who wish the concentration of nicotine and regulation – explain why the use drugs and smoking cigarettes a lack of education about the to start using cigarettes is mirrored other harmful substances in the air. of e-cigarettes currently is so risky. – both electronic and tobacco. dangers of e-cigarettes and the by a recent study by the Center for These findings are consis- Without the FDA offi- The new widespread use of dissemination of false information. Tobacco Research and Education. tent with a 2009 United States cially making a stance on the e-cigarettes – the CDC estimates use of e-cigarettes, with adver- that 10 percent of all high school tisers having free rein to market students have tried using them, and their products misleadingly, and about three percent have used them with high schoolers easily able within the last month – represents to purchase e-cigarettes online, a significant problem since these responsibility turns to the students drugs are so readily available and themselves, to schools and to enticing to adolescents. parents and other authority figures It is both students’ and to educate children about the the school’s responsibilities to dangers of smoking e-cigarettes. learn and teach about e-ciga- Sophomore Emma Cowper rettes as more information is noted that, while e-cigarettes uncovered, including potential are commonly regarded as a benefits, but it is imperative that safe alternative to smoking their dangers are not overlooked. tobacco by high school students, they still can be dangerous. For more information “Regardless of the delivery, regarding e-cigarettes, please high schoolers shouldn’t smoke. go to the U.S. Food and E-cigarettes are more harmful Drug Administration’s web than people think and they page entitled “Consumer should educate themselves before Updates: E-cigarettes: even considering to use them.” Questions and Answers.” A smoker using an electronic cigarette. Studies have shows that “vaping” indoors can increase the concentration of Jack agreed. “Anything nicotine and other chemicals. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times). THURSDAY THURSDAY 16 April 17, 2014 Sports/News Sports April 17, 2014 17 Braz’ pitching, strong hitting lead girls softball to 3-0 record by Kelly Maloney ‘16 first home run of the season for game with 10 strikeouts, two sure,” said Braz. “We’ve had two upper classmen and countless the team, ending the game at 10-7. earned runs on four hits, and very close games to start the season underclassmen. One thing that Powered by speedy For the first couple of four walks over seven innings. and we haven’t gotten flustered or the coaches have been working players in the outfield and games, Coach Schieffelin said, Hitting is one of the team’s main panicked during these games.” on with the underclassmen is infield, and a bevy of excel- she was experimenting line ups strengths, according to Braz. Another strength, players building up their self-confidence. lent hitters, the girls softball with different girls and posi- After two very close games and coaches say, is that everyone They are trying to get team has leaped to a 3-0 record. tions. “This year we have more contributes and they do not only everyone to communicate The team came out strong for experienced depth in our lineup rely on one person. Since the lineup better on the field so they their first game of the season against than last year, which is one of our has depth, they say, it is possible can be more comfortable. Wilbraham and Monson Academy. strengths,” said Coach Schieffelin. “We have to keep to have faith in all the players. For building up confidence Senior Captain Taryn After last year’s loss in The team also has speed specifically in the outfield, they are Barz hurled an amazing game, the championships against Ethel this going for us in the outfield and infield. Coach working on being quick to get to with 10 strikeouts, two walks, Walker, the team was determined Schieffelin commended the play the ball and throw it to the infield. and only three earned runs. to come back this year and work to win the cham- of outfielders Santoro, Willis and “Being young players. they “We relied on Taryn for the hard to beat them, and also to make Williams. “Thye have great speed could be unsure of themselves,” last four years for pitcher. She is the it back to the championship to win. pionships this and contribute a lot from the said Coach Schieffelin. key element of our strategy,” said In the second game of outfield,” said Coach Schieffelin. Demers is optimistic about Head Coach Catherine Schieffelin. the season Kingswood Oxford year!” Demers’ position as shortstop the remainder of the season. In the seventh inning the beat Ethel Walker School 4-2. – Nicole Demers for the past two years has made an “This year we have gotten off score was 6-6, a nail biter for the At the plate the team had impact on the team because of her to a great start with both our offense Wyverns. Freshman Issie Pratt and a total of 11 hits. Willis went 2-2 quickness, said Coach Schieffelin. and defense,” said Demers. “We sophomore Jeanna Willis both hit with two singles, senior Jackie Pratt is an asset as well have to keep this going for us to singles and freshman Kara Santoro Dufour went 2-3 with two singles to the team, she said, due to win the championships this year!” belted a long single to right and a walk, junior Cam Dias went the team has really shown some her speed and this is only her The team’s next center to bring them both home. 2-4 with a single and a double, and of their strengths and some of second year on the team. She game is against Westmin- To finish the game sopho- Demers went 2-4 with two singles. things that they need to work on. also is the back up pitcher. ster School on Monday, April more Nicole Demers blasted the Taryn pitched an amazing “We do well under pres- This team has very few 21 at Kingswood Oxford. Two Australian students visit KO Fullbright fellowship, former KO “The girls are like sisters, She said that she has observed the day and until really late.” by Madeline Pazzani ‘14 English teacher Steve Dessants in terms of interests” said Ms. countless differences between Liv said that KO’s structure In the revival of a program started the exchange program in Edwards. “They were communi- American and Australian culture. of the day was different from that that started in 1999, two Austra- the late 90s with the help of Middle cating with each other online before “Here it’s a lot colder, for of St. Catherine’s. “In my school, lian exchange students are School French teacher Kath- they even arrived, so when they starters,” she said. “The food is there’s roll call every morning, visiting KO’s campus from April erine Dunn. The program lasted finally came I think that it felt like definitely different. You have big no free periods, and we have to 3 until April 23. The students, for three years, but was discon- they were being reunited, in a way.” portions, and really strange combi- wear a uniform with our hair sophomores Liv Johnson and tinued due to waning interest. Both pairs of girls spoke nations. You put cheese in eggs, pulled back,” she said. “I love Maddie Mills, are paired with But interest picked up again about how well they get along with which I found strange. There are how every period is short so you sophomores Rachel Maselli and in January when Assistant Head of each other. “They matched us really also so many Starbucks every- can concentrate and move on.” Lexi Banasiewicz. respectively. School for Academic Life Natalie well,” Rachel said. “The things I where, and a lot of fast food.” Ms. Edwards said this In June, Rachel and Lexi Demers suggested that KO renew do in my house, she does. I don’t This is Maddie’s first time experience will be valuable to the will visit Liv and Maddie’s school, its connection with St. Catherine’s. have to change my habits at all.” in America. “Driving on the other students for years to come. “It’s St. Catherine’s in Melbourne. Diversity, Inclusion and Lexi agreed. “We have side of the road is so weird for me,” an authentic experience of having Three other St. Catherine’s Cultural Competency Advisor Joan similar music taste, movie taste, she said. “I heard that people here to communicate with someone students are also in America, Edwards joined in the program’s food taste . . . similar taste in weren’t as friendly, but everyone who is from a different culture staying with students from Ethel coordination, and after many everything, really,” she said. seems so friendly and nice.” over an extended period of time,” Walker. In addition to attending emails and meetings, the Austra- Liv and Maddie said that this The St. Catherine’s students she said. “It really speaks to our classes, Liv and Maddie have gone lian students were on their way. trip has been an enormous learning have also enjoyed comparing their mission in that when you find on weekend trips to Washington, Ms. Edwards said that special experience, and that they are school experiences. “You guys out about someone else’s expe- D.C., New York City, and Boston. attention was given to pairing the enjoying their time in America so have a lot of homework,” Maddie rience doing what’s ‘normal,’ After teaching in a Australian students with American far. Liv has been to America before, said. “I’m used to doing two hours it makes you think about your- Melbourne school for a year on a students with similar personalities. but has never visited Connecticut. at most, but Lexi does it during self and your own experience.” Marc Shafer ‘75 inspires students by Noah Stanton ‘16 Advancement Debra Hyde said After his sophomore year was back working odd jobs. job in Connecticut for a pharma- that Mr. Shafer remains involved in at Vanderbilt, Mr. Shafer left to At 25 years old, Mr. Shafer ceutical business called Bristol- KO students and faculty the KO community in many aspects live in Illinois, where he filled got into the telemarketing business Myers Squibb, and then to a trash gathered in Roberts Theater of his life, since he is the father his time with odd jobs such as car by chance, because he wanted to can lid production company where during 3X on Friday, April of two current KO Upper School repossession and fixing mopeds. join the company’s softball league. he partnered with his neighbor. 4, to attend the annual Gold- students. “He has 10 relation- He then found a place on But he quickly learned that tele- “It was a fun business,” farb Speakers assembly. This ships with KO alumni,” she said. a Caterpillar Inc. assembly line, marketing did not suit him, and he said. “We changed all of the year’s speaker, Mark Shafer ’75, After being introduced by where he quickly moved through ended up switching to a job as an chemistry to produce them faster.” shared some of his own entre- Upper School Science Department the ranks. “I got an education there assistant to a researcher’s assistant. Lastly, Mr. Shafer talked preneurial experiences, as well Chair Frederick Goodman, Mr. in a lot of ways,” he said. “I really “This was a whole new world about his son Andrew, who recently as advised students to follow Shafer opened his talk by summing loved the people I worked with.” for me,” he said, “but I loved it.” dropped out of medical school to their happiness throughout life. it all up in two main points of A company strike and This technological research pursue his passion of brewing Mr. Shafer, who has spoken advice: Be happy and work hard. then another attempt at college field quickly expanded, and, over beer. “Is he going to make it?” at KO multiple times, said that He then went into depth on led him to a summer bartending the course of seven years, Mr. Mr. Shafer asked. “The chances he originally attended Vanderbilt his college experience, including job the following year in Nash- Shafer built his own division of the are very slim…but I’ve never University in pursuit of chem- how he dropped out of Vander- ville, Tennessee, which he company in San Jose, California, seen the kid so happy in my life.” ical engineering, but ended up bilt when he realized that he was decided to pursue for a time. traveling all across the world Mr. Shafer left his audience working at over 100 different not satisfied with his decisions. When a new opportunity to give talks on his discoveries. with an important piece of advice jobs across the country, including “I did well, made good arose to train bartenders across “My life was absolute he said has helped him throughout technological research, car repos- grades, but I hated it,” he said. the country, Mr. Shafer took chaos,” he said. “To say it was his life: “If you love something session, and even bartending. “School doesn’t matter; being it, but the budding company exciting is an understatement.” and are willing to work at it, some- Director of Institutional happy in school matters a lot.” did not take off, and soon he His success led him to a thing is going to come along.” THURSDAY THURSDAY 16 April 17, 2014 Sports/News Sports April 17, 2014 17 Track and field sprints to fast start, defeating ASD in first meet

by Gabe Wolmann ‘16

The track and Field team opened the season on a positive note by defeating the American School for the Deaf at the Suffield Academy track on Wednesday, April 9. “The team is looking really strong this year,” said senior Co-captain Mary Lessard. “There wasn’t much compe- tition at this meet, but for many people it was their first time running at a track meet.” “Also, a lot of people were trying new events,” Mary said. “It was a good learning experi- ence for everyone and is making Sophomore James DeMorro and Junior Nick Bridges hurdle over the competion and blow away their opponents. Photo by Claire Halloran ‘15. us hopeful for the upcoming races. Sophomore Kaleigh Sanders tive against the American School quit after last year, so the team hurdles, which is 100-meters for season. Both the boys and girls is coming off her New Englands for the Deaf and we should be is pretty young, and we lost a girls or 110 meters for boys and teams are looking very strong.” win and won in the 100-meter race. able to bring some team and few fast sprinters for the boys 300 meters as the longest for both. Some notable performances The 4x100 team of sopho- individual victories,” he said. team, but we added a few fast One of the early troubles for the girls incnluded senior more Mackenzie McDonald, “It’s about learning sportsman- runners to the girls team this of the year has been the weather Co-captain Sam Pinkes’ wins sophomore Emily Kirton, Sanders, ship, getting used to a routine, year in sprinting, mid distance, during practices, so the team has in both the 400- and 200-meter and Pinkes is really strong as getting to know each other, and and long distance,” said Pinkes. spent a lot of time in the gym, well. Also, freshman Chloe Ezzo building a team atmosphere.” Coach Baker said each team but recently conditions have “It’s about is very fast in the 1500 and 800. The expectations set by the has strengths in certain events.“The gotten better and the team can For the boys team coaches for the year are very high. strengths of the boys team is the get back to its normal practices. learning sports- Andrew Peterson did well in “My expectations are to help as mid distance, long jump, and “In a normal practice we the 400-meter race, and junior many kids as possible achieve triple jump,” he said. “For the split up based on distance,” Pinkes manship, getting Nick Bridges won both the 110 personal bests,” said Assistant girls, sprinting, mid distance, and said. “Sprinting, mid distance, hurdles and the 300 hurdles. Coach David Baker. “As a team, long distance are their strengths. and distance will usually all do used to a routine, Sophomores Mick Hains the group coming together and The girls are very well rounded.” different workouts, and then and Jack Wolf did really well in being supportive of each other is Field athletes compet in six sprinters and sometimes mid getting to know the 800-meter race. Fellow sopho- a goal. I would love to see both main categories: the throws, which distance will work on jumping, each other, and more Koby Quansah won the boys teams to finish somewhere in include shotput, discus, and javelin, hurdles, or starts after the workout. 100 and led the 4x100 team along the top three at New Englands.” and the jumps, which include long “Distance workouts usually building a team with sophomores Nye Deskus, Although expectations are jump, triple jump, and high jump. take longer and the people who Andre Jett and Jared Bolden. high for both teams, one of the Then for races there are the run distance don’t usually take atmosphere” Assistant Coach Scott most difficult aspects of this year sprints (100- and 200-meter races), part in other events. After warm- Rodilitz said his expectations is that the boys team lost some mid distance (400- and 800-meter up, the throwers will practice their - Coach Rodilitz heading into the match were met. of its top racers from last year. races), and long distance (1500- throws and sometimes they stay “We should be very competi- “A lot of the current seniors and 3000-meter races). There also back at school and lift as well.” Justin proves ‘Saint’ in stunning boys lax win over Greens Farms by Jack Beckerman ‘15 physically outmatched. Against “Since losing Ashish, Gutermann agreed with Greens Farms we were much we have really been looking Taylor and added, “One big reason “Goaltending The boys lacrosse team, more equally matched. They to Lantieri to fill the gap and for the slow start to our season is led by its four senior Co-captains dominated the first half, and step up,” said Gutermann. that we’ve lost key players due to has been a strong Campbell Taylor, Matt Guter- we dominated the second.” Martin also praised Lant- injury and quitting. On top of that, point.” mann, Spencer Martin, and Tyler Coach Hild was right on ieri’s play. “He has been solid the our Head Coach, John Gormley, DiFrancesco, has found some when he said they dominated whole year so far,” Martin said. couldn’t meet with us over March – Tyler early success in a 1-2 record, the second half. The Wyverns DiFrancesco said Carter has break due to a neck surgery, despite being riddled by gradu- battled back from a 7-1 deficit in also played well. “Goaltending has so we came back from break DiFrancesco ated players, an injured coach, the second half to send it to over- been a strong point this year too,” less prepared than we usually and a tough starting schedule. time, where junior Justin Saint he said. “Carter, even though he is are at that time in our season.” The team lost to Millbrook put in the final goal to win 9-8. only a sophomore, is playing very Everybody on the team better at in order to make sure 12-1 in their season opener and fell “Justin has been great, well this year, and has proven he is eager to put the slow start we are supporting each other as a short against Canterbury 15-6 in especially for a new guy,” can handle the starting position.” behind them and reach their team. As coaches, we have decided their third game. The best showing Coach Hild said. “We weren’t Despite some key players full potential as a squad. to focus more on us getting better by KO came in their second game sure what to expect from him stepping up in their roles, the The team is working than on scouting other teams.” against Greens Farms Academy, before the season, but he has season has still had a rocky start, hard in practice to work on When asked what goals they winning by one in overtime. been great on the faceoff, as well as all the captains were willing to their weak spots, and get them- have for the rest of the season, both “Millbrook and Canter- as scoring three goals against admit, although they all said they’re selves fundamentally sound. Coach Hild and all four captains bury are bigger boarding schools Canterbury, and the winning goal anticipating a strong surge soon. “We are working on agreed: “Make it to playoffs and with more experienced athletes against Greens Farms, which “It has been a little harder predominately fundamental stuff win the Fairchester League.” and are two of the tougher was off a faceoff he won too.” this season because we just during practice due to the number The team hopes to put on teams we play all year,” said The captains agreed that the haven’t had the numbers we have of young guys on the team,” said the field what they have been Assistant Coach David Hild. team has been getting solid contri- had in the past,” said Taylor, Coach Hild. “Catching, throwing, working on in practice. At press “Compared to years past, butions from sophomores Brendan “but if we stay focused and play moving off ball defensively, foot- time, they were preparing to we are a younger team; in parts Lantieri and Carter Swanson, at to our strengths we can do well work and slides, are all aspects of play a highly talented Brunswick of those games we were simply attack and goalie respectively. in our conference this year.” the game we are working to get team (2-0) on Tuesday, April 15. THURSDAY THURSDAY 18 April 17, 2014 Sports Sports April 17, 2014 19 Players of the Moment: Senior Patrick Hallisey and Junior Melissa Lord Junior girls varsity tennis Co-captain Melissa by Corinne Florian ’15 Senior varsity golf Co-captain Patrick Lord. Photo by Claire Halloran ’15. Hallisey. Photo by Claire Halloran ’15. No. 1 on the team, replacing Unlike most competitive playing hockey, I knew I had the dedication that got him the posi- Melissa her older sister who graduated tennis players, Lord attends a to do something else,” he said. tion as captain. Coach Dunbar said from KO in 2013, Dayna Lord. regular high school. Due to the Hallisey started playing that he is a great leader on the team She has had great success in stress of playing in elite national golf five years ago, and started because he always helps the team, Lord the beginning of the season, with competitions, Coach Garcia said off freshman year on the junior leading by example. His dedica- Junior girls varsity tennis a 4-0 record so far. On Wednesday, most tennis players are home- varsity team, but he dedicated tion motivates not only him, but Co-Captain Melissa Lord April 2, the team played Kent, schooled. “The highly competi- all of his time to improving, everyone else on the team as well. started the sport when she was whose No. 1 player is ranked No. tive tennis world is stressful, and the hard work paid off. Hallisey said the best part very young. With hard work 2 in the Founders League. Head Mr. Garcia said, and she keeps it Due to all this hard work and of golf is the sheer enjoyment and dedication, she stuck with Coach Ronald Garcia said that Lord separate from her school world, it commitment, Hallisey went from he gets every time he is on the the sport and has continued on won easily, with a 6-1 victory, and is an escape from that pressure.” playing junior varsity, to being the golf course, “Other sports get to becoming the No. 5 junior the team’s overall score was 9-0. While juggling the compet- star of the varsity team. “When he exhausting and painful, but golf girls tennis player in the nation. As well as achieving itive tennis world, Lord also was in ninth grade he was on the is always fun all the time,” he Lord started playing tennis success in the Founders League, plays girls varsity volleyball junior varsity team, but over the said. Hallisey said he also enjoys at the age of 5. “My mom first Lord has achieved high rank- in the fall. “Most good tennis summer before sophomore year the fact that he can play golf for introduced my sibling and I ings in the nation. According players don’t play other sports, he worked hard and played in the rest of his life, while with to tennis at a young age,” she to tennis recruiting.net, she so it is very impressive that tournaments, got a lot better, and other sports he couldn’t do that. said. “It was initially recre- is ranked No. 1 in Connect- Melissa is able to excel in both when he came back he was a solid That love for the sport can ational and mainly for exercise, icut, No. 1 in New England, sports, while maintaining her contributor on varsity,” Head Golf be seen everytime he steps onto but when I started playing with as well as No. 5 in the nation. academics,” Coach Garcia said. Coach Scott Dunbar said. the course. “I personally love my current coach, Phil Gordon, “It is so impressive how Lord said she wants to Hallisey is beyond playing with Pat during practice,” tennis became more serious.” humble she is with how great she continue to excel in tennis, and committed to the sport, and said junior teammate Jack Beck- Lord said she stuck with is,” Coach Garcia said. “She never plans to play at the collegiate expects nothing but perfec- erman. “He is always so into the the sport because she loves talks about ranking or how well level once she graduates in 2015. tion when he plays. Whenever game whether it be in practice or the competition, as well as the she does, while most players, that Senior Captain Pat Hallisey he has any free time, he can a match. He never gets angry or benefits tennis plays for her in is all they think and talk about.” has not been playing golf his whole be found on the golf course. frustrated on the course; instead, the college process. “Tennis is a Along with her commitments “In the summer, I’m at the after a (rare) bad shot, he’ll stick stress reliever to me,” she said. “It to tennis at KO, Lord plays outside golf course at 7 a.m. and don’t it to three feet, and smile. He loves relaxes my brain to not overwhelm of school four to five times a week Patrick leave until dark. Anytime I’m the game, and it shows.” myself with schoolwork. It’s also all year round. “I also compete in not playing, I’m always thinking Hallisey is taking his golf a productive way to keep busy.” USTA (United State Tennis Asso- Hallisey about playing or watching career to the next step by playing Lord’s high school tennis ciation) tournaments outside of golf on TV,” he said. Along at Boston College. While at BC, career did not start in her freshman school,” she said. “In the summer life, however, he has swung his with long hours of practice, he plans on improving even year, but as a sixth grader. In sixth I travel to different parts of the way into success, becoming the Hallisey plays in golf tour- more. “I’m really excited to take grade she started on the varsity U.S. to play these tournaments.” best player on the varsity golf naments all over the country, and the big step and play against tennis team, and she has not She said her favorite part of team, earning himself a spot on the he said it is one of the main reasons better players on harder courses. lost a Founders League match traveling around the country to play Boston College golf team for 2015. he improved so much. Whenever I’m also really excited to get throughout her entire KO career. tournaments is getting to meet and “Sports are a big part of Hallisey isn’t playing golf, he better and maybe play profes- This season Melissa is ranked play people from all over the US. my life so when I decided to stop wishes he were, which is exactly sional golf in the future, he said.” Baseball strikes out competition behind Brantner’s bombs by Dan Miller ‘15 earned runs in all seven innings. improved greatly from last year. our pitching a lot and our hitting Nesbit had a solid start, “Collin Brantner and Chris Gioti- has been really good early on.” “The team has a The KO boys varsity base- pitching five innings and striking nini are both great hitters and This is Collins’ second year ball team began their season out four. The three pitchers good behind the plate,” he said. as captain, which he said has had lot more depth. this year on Saturday, April 5, combined for seven strikeouts Brantner had two home a great impact on how he leads. with a 5-2 win over Hopkins. over seven innings. On the runs, including a grand slam in the “I think being a captain for There is no weak In that game, senior offensive side, Brantner had team’s game on Friday, April 11, more than one season is great,” said Co-captain Collin Branter the solo home run in the game. against Marianapolis Prep, leading Collins. “[I] can reflect on what position. Our cranked a home run along with Their home opener this the team to a strong 15-1 win. type of captain I was and what I sophomore Andrew Lemkiul season was against Taft, where they Junior T.J. Nesbit pitched could do the next year to be better.” offense is more and freshman Alex Cahill, lost 9-13, despite making a hard- four innings, giving up up only one Brantner said he feels consistent.” who also hit it out of the park. fought come back after trailing earned run and striking out three. comfortable in his role as captain This followed a strong 7-2 in the top of the fifth inning. Sophomores Holden as well. “It’s not really too – TJ Nesbit preseason showing at the Florida The team graduated White and Matt Goldman each different,” he said. “I always try to tournament that the team partici- six seniors last year, and pitched one inning in relief. be someone who people look up to, pates in over March break, which more than half of the team “Both Holden White so captain just gives me the title.” and Goldman – are contrib- the Wyverns swept this year is composed of new players. and T.J. Nesbit are throwing In general, the baseball uting mightily to the squad. During their season opener, But Nesbit, who is in his really well,” said Collins. team looks to improve from last “They’re all great,” he junior T.J. Nesbit was the starting third year on the varsity team, Brantner, who will play for year’s season. They have a solid said. “They fit right into the pitcher, and sophomore Holden said the team has a lot more Macalester College in St. Paul, mixture of new and veteran players team, and, not only are they good White and senior Co-captain depth this year. “There is no Minn., next spring, said the team’s who have different skill sets to players, but they’re great people Reid Collins came in as relief weak position,” he said. “Our early-season performance has been make this improvement possible. to hang out with after the games.” for Nesbit. The three of them offense is more consistent too.” impressive. “We’re looking pretty Brantner said that the three The team’s next game is combined did not give up any Collins said the offense has good,” he said. “We’ve improved new starters – White, Giotinini Saturday at Trinity Pawling. THURSDAY THURSDAY 18 April 17, 2014 Sports Sports April 17, 2014 19 Lord leads youthful netmen to second place at KO tourney

by J’Ron Barrett ’15 that not being overpowered by the maturity and age of other As spring sports at King- teams is an incredible feat. The swood Oxford kicked off, boys play a predominantly A varsity boys tennis hoped to schedule, being a small school, begin their season with a bang. and take a lot of pride in that. The boys did just that, To prepare his team opening with a second place for the tough opponents that finish in the pre-season KITTs, they face week in and week seven points behind a very strong out, Coach Krugman empha- Lawrenceville team 26-19. sizes working hard in practice. Freshman star Matt Lord “We always work on won the No. 1 singles match in doubles, which is something straight sets, defeating senior Gil that most coaches believe they Roddy by winning straight sets: can improve on, much more 6-4 and 6-3. Even more impressive, than a singles lineup. There is Lord beat the nationally ranked only so much you can do in Michael Zhao of Lawrenceville in singles,” Coach Krugman said. the finals, 6-2, 6-3. He also emphasized the “What Matt accomplished team’s commitment to fitness. “I in this tournament was stunning,” try to make sure we are condi- said Head Coach Andy Krugman. tioned well,” he said, “being Lord and senior that fitness is very impor- Co-captain Matt Trevethan Manuel Sainz de Baranda ‘16’and Jacob Appleton ‘16 work on serves in practice. Photo by Claire Hollaran ‘15. tant in high levels of play.” won the No. 2 doubles matches With this new young talent against tough opponents “We lost the guy at the top of this year, the expectation for the that the boys varsity tennis team from Hotchkiss and Hopkins, the ladder,” said Coach Krugman. “I try to make boys is not to win every match. has, the future is bright not only for winning straight sets both 6-2. “Mark was a leader by example, Coach Krugman said he wants now, but also for the next few years. Sophomore Co-captain so reliable and consistent and sure we are his team to realize that they With the amount of skill Jacob Appleton had a remark- I think that getting what is still cannot be complacent and under- that the team has, Coach Krugman able tournament, playing in the a very young team to maintain conditioned well. stand that every year is different. said he is trying to bring in the No. 2 singles final. Appleton consistency will be a challenge.” “This is a brand new season concept of playing as a team, and sophomore Austin Briggs Coach Krugman also noted Fitness is very and you have to assume that every saying that everyone sees tennis also made it to the consola- that everyone on the team has to important. school has gotten stronger, even as a individual sport, but in tion finals of the tournament. adjust to playing one spot higher, if they were already strong,” said high school, team comes first. Briggs went on to play though they are only one year older. – Coach Krugman Coach Krugman “We need to play Given the young and dedi- in the consolation finals of Looking at the boys’ to the best of our abilities. If we do cated members of the squad, the No. 3 singles match, early success, it is easy to over- that I found that results generally we hope that they can play eventually losing to Choate. look the fact that they are one be in the top four on the ladder. take care of themselves.” up to their potential. Building Lastly, freshman Ryan Alba- of the youngest teams, if not Trevethan is the only senior Appleton, who was on the around the underclassmen that nesi played in the No. 4 singles the youngest, team on campus. on the team. He says he is going team last year, said this year is they currently have will make consolation match, after coming The top four players consist to do what ever he can do to help much more fun. “We all have them that much harder to beat. back in the preliminary round. of two freshmen and two sopho- the team on and off the court. a lot of fun because everyone The players, along with This strong play from the mores. The team is young, but “If I’m able to do half the job of us is pretty competitive,” he the passionate Coach Krugman, boys is needed in order to fill also extremely skilled. Eighth he [Toubman] did I think we will be said. “We give it our best every the boys are filling in their the shoes of Mark Toubman, grader, William Appleton, coming just fine as a team,” said Trevethan. match and see what happens.” missing pieces and hope to have who graduated last year. back from an arm injury, could With such a young team Coach Krugman said a strong 2013-2014 season. Golf team swings back into season hungry for another Founders League victory

by Taryn Braz ‘14 to play golf at Boston College, lot of individual matches their ability to go outside. how well [Beckerman] has and Stepensky, along with this season, but will also “Because of the weather, played so far,” said Hallisey. The varsity golf team hopes juniors Sliker and Beckerman. play in four big tournaments. we are really relying on our This year one of the team’s to repeat an impressive 2013 “We are going to be The first of these tourna- experience in our first few biggest strengths is the fact that season that saw them win the relying on them and their expe- ments is for the Keyes Plate, which matches,” said Coach Dunbar. they have a lot of good golfers and Founders League Championship. rience last year to lead us in is named after Jim Keyes, a fromer However, when the team the talent pool is strong. Hallisey The team’s first match the opening of this season,” golf coach at Kingswood Oxford. does practice they try to have acknowledges that they do struggle was against Loomis Chaffee and said Head Coach Scott Dunbar. This will be played against Kent, practices that will bring out the with consistency, but that is not a Gunnery. The Wyverns ended Along with the four Trinity-Pawling, and Hopkins. competitive nature of the team. huge concern so early in the season. up with a second-place finish, returning golfers, the team The next tournament of the “This really helps us One of the more exciting falling to Loomis by three strokes has added Morin and Barrett. season is the Coppola Cup, which play better in matches because things to come out of the season so and defeating Gunnery by eight. At matches, the team brings is sponsored by Avon Old Farms. it simulates a little bit of the far is the addition of a junior varsity Senior Co-captains along six players and takes the The tournament will consist pressure that you feel on the team full of younger players, Patrick Hallisey and John five best scores, so depth will of the Wyverns, AOF, Loomis actual course,” said Hallisey. and not just juniors and seniors. Stepensky led the way with be key to the Wyverns this year, Chaffee and Suffield Academy. The team has had “There are a lot of scores of 37 and 38, respectively, along with maintaining strong The last two tournaments for several stand-out players young players to look forward while junior Jack Beckerman showings from their returners. the Wyverns will be the Founders in their early completions. to and we will need them in followed with a score of 40. “We have a really strong League Championship and the Stepensky and Hallisey, the future as the current ones Juniors Tristan Morin, team this year, so our expecta- KO Invitational Tournament, both as expected, have been strong graduate,” said Coach Dunbar. Evan Sliker and J’Ron Barrett tions include winning the majority of which the team hopes to win. leaders vocally and by example The Wyverns’ next match scored 43, 44 and 45, respectively. of our matches. We also want to So far the team has not on the golf course, and have also will be against Kent, West- The Wyverns have four not only win Founders again, been able to practice as much noticed the strong play of others. minster, and Loomis Chaffee varsity players returning from but also win New Englands as they would have liked before “Everyone has been again at the Tunxis Planta- last year’s campaign, including this year,” said Hallisey. the start of their season because playing fairly well so far, but tion Country Club, where they Hallisey, who has committed The team will play a the weather has been affecting I’ve been very impressed with hope to avenge their early loss. THURSDAY THURSDAY 20 April 17, 2014 Sports Sports April 17, 2014 21 Allerton, Florian lead girls lax as team hunts for first victory by Jack Beckerman ‘15 is pretty young,” she said, “they’ve been doing very well, despite losing The girls lacrosse team a big factor in Mellissa Gitlin.” has gotten off to a rocky start, On top of the efforts by losing the first four of their Kaufman, the leading goal match ups against tough oppo- scorer, and big games from nents such as Canterbury, and goalkeeper Florian, Pennoyer Taft, as well as solid teams as in praised Allerton for her work Pomfret and Suffield Academy. ethic and impact on the field. The team, although young, “Kennelly does a really good looked to have a successful job of moving the ball down the season after the loss of their field, and getting back on defense,” top three scorers to college. said Pennoyer. “She is just an This troubling stretch of all-around good midfielder.” games has played out despite Coach Allerton said he has having solid efforts from both team decided to take a more fundamental positions and individual players. approach during practice as a result “Our defense at times has of the teams play on the field. played very well,” said Head He said he wants the team to be Coach Tim Allerton. “The two comfortable under pressure, espe- goalies have done a nice job, cially with the new offensive and with junior Corinne Florian defensive sets he has implemented. averaging 10 saves per game. “Right now, we are working “Senior Caroline Kaufman on throwing and catching under is leading all the scorers, but there Senior Tri-captain Meghan Geier and sophomore Kelly Maloney defend against a St Luke’s opponent last Saturday. pressure,” said Coach Allerton. are five girls who have scored more Photo by Jen Shook ’15. “We turn the ball over too much. We than one goal. We want goals to are also working on breaking the be spread out, and in some degree frustrating season so far because or playing not at full strength. depth and experience, Kenelly offense down and having the less that’s working, but it has not we’ve lost every game so far,” said “After losing our three top Allerton said, developing concen- experienced kids learn their roles. been as consistent as it could be. Pennoyer. “These were games that scorers and most experienced tration and scoring are challenges “We have also been “At times our transition has we could have won, games that we players, I had to change up the for the team. “Staying focused adding in different defensive been good, but our offense is the were up or tied at some point.” offense,” said Coach Allerton. “I during practice and games, and sets; when the other team uses main thing we have to work on,” Kennelly Allerton said thought we would be OK, with taking advantage of all our scoring stall tactics we go into a high he said. “We still have problems the team is still finding its game the athletes we have, to put in the opportunities,” she said. “Those power double team, which takes under pressure in transition, mostly legs. “It has been hard because new offense and run it, but unfortu- are two of out biggest issues,” a lot of focus and practice.” because we graduated our three top we have all the pieces to have nately we have lost several girls to Pennoyer said that stamina The girls look to imple- scores, who just between the three a really successful season and injury and some girls are playing at is an issue as well. “We need ment what they have been of them scored 120 goal last year.” team, but we haven’t been able less than 100 percent due to injury. to work on keeping up our working on in practice, and Both senior Tri-captain to put it together under pressure.” “Not being a very deep energy and staying in the game begin to work to Pennoyer’s Sophie Pennoyer and junior The majority of these team also affects what we can at the second half,” she said. goal of “winning the games we Tri-captain Kennelly Allerton on field troubles are due to the do on the field. Some younger On a positive note, Kennelly should, and bettering our record.” admitted that this season has been lack of age and thus experi- girls I looked for to step up . Allerton said both rookies and more disappointing then expected. ence on the team, as well as girls unfortunately just aren’t ready.” veterans have been playing strong. “[This year] is slightly being either out with injuries In addition to the issue of “[Although] the defense as a whole Juggernaut of Founders League, girls tennis rolls over opponents by Kelly Maloney day in both doubles and singles. captains, Dayna Lord, Shelby “Lord is is ranked Lord, according to Head Smith and Brooke Hayes, who “Nobody has top Continuing the immense Coach Ronald Garcia, is the best were the biggest personalities on success from last year, the girls No. 5 in the nation player in the league. Lord is is the team. Now there is a “leader- three players like tennis team has worked hard for ranked No. 5 in the nation and ship void,” as Garcia puts it. “It’s a a 1-0 record. The team has had and No. 1 in New No. 1 in New England for her really different vibe from last year, we do.” two scrimmages and one match age-group, and is one of the best we are so much younger,” he said. to start their winning season. England for her players KO tennis has ever seen. With this loss of important – Coach Garcia The first scrimmage was age-group, and Risinger is a great new addi- seniors, the team wants to prove played against Deerfield and the tion to the team this year, Sopho- that they can carry on the success of Wyverns emerged victorious, is one of the best more Allie Perron continues to the previous years. “After starting show “Friday Night Lights”: beating them 8-3. The new team contribute a great deal for the off the season on a good note, I “Clear eyes. Clear hearts. Can’t came into the scrimmage unsure players KO tennis team, just as she did last year. have high expectations for the lose.” Coach Garcia said these of what was going to happen, Both Perron and Risinger team,” said Risinger. “I think we’re are words to live by, not only on but they all played their best has ever seen.” play the No. 2 or No. 3 spot on the going to be very strong this year.” the courts, but in everyday life. and their hard worked paid off. team. “Nobody has top three players The team last year went to There is a lot of poten- The next scrimmage they – Coach Garcia like we do,” said Coach Garcia. the New England semi-finals and tial for this team, which has had was against Hall High School Lord said the team members beat Berkshire to get the finals. been improving each year. and they won all their matches are very loyal to one another. “One Unfortunately, the team The team is composed mostly KO won every match. According against them and beat them 7-0. of our strengths is that the team is fell short of the New England of freshmen and sophomores; to Coach Garcia, the only tough Junior captain Melissa Lord was really close, so we feel comfort- Champion title, coming in there is only one senior Matathi match of the day was the No. 1 not at the match for the Hall game able if there are any switches in second after a difficult match Kumar and one junior, Lord. doubles, which was played by but new sophomore Morgan the lineup,” said Lord. “Many against Scared Heart. This year, “The addition of great under- Lord and sophomore Olivia Shea. Risinger stepped up to play No. of the girls on the team are also the team’s goal is getting back classmen and the improvement of 1. Risinger won in straight sets. The No. 1 girl for Kent very competitive, which helps to the finals to get that win. others from the team last year will The first actual match was was very good, but she was not us pull off a lot of our matches.” The team’s motto this year hopefully lead to an equally as against Kent School, where again match for Lord, who had a good Last year the team had three is taken from the popular TV good or better team,” said Lord.