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Volume CXXVI, Number 5 Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts April 11, 2003 IAP Holds Symposium To ASPLUNDH-SMITH WINS ELECTION Discuss International Issues By PETER NELSON Championing strong com- By PETER NELSON munity spirit and a renewed commitment to the school’s pro- Featuring presentations by Galbraith ’70 of the Lyndon B. gram and policies, Allegra students and alumni, Phillips Johnson School for Public Asplundh-Smith ’04 will lead Academy’s classrooms were Affairs at the University of Phillips Academy as Student filled with discussion and debate Texas, and James Steinberg ’70 GLOBAL EPIDEMIC Council President for 2003- this past weekend, as the of the Brookings Institution. 2004. Asplundh-Smith’s victory International Academic A bazaar in the Underwood Partnership (IAP) and the Class Room featuring the art, food, – the first by a female since Students Who Visited 1998 – comes after several of 1970 co-sponsored a series of music, and culture of Africa, Asia symposiums entitled, “The Gap Asia, and Latin America was rounds of voting and campaign- is Growing: Our Global next on the day’s schedule. ing that began late in the Winter At Risk Development Challenge.” The Also present at the bazaar term, as she edged out nearly 20 symposium featured lectures by were members of several com- candidates in one of the most many of the school’s cultural munity service organizations hotly contested races in Andover By ELISSA HARWOOD organizations, as well as a dedicated to human rights. history. Rapidly spreading throughout keynote panel composed of Representatives from Oxfam At a special All-School Asia, Canada, and the United prominent members of the Class International, the United Peace Meeting this past Wednesday, States, the mysterious Severe of 1970, whose work influences Corps, South Africa Partners, fellow finalists Sam Levenback Acute Respiratory Syndrome policy in the developing world. and the United Nations ’04 and Fan Wang ’04 joined (SARS) illness has caused alarm IAP Director Christopher L. Association of Boston were all Asplundh-Smith, current around the globe and has prompt- Shaw ’78 explained the motiva- on hand to provide information Council President Kanyi ed Phillips Academy health offi- tion behind the day’s discus- on their activities and recruit Maqubela ’03, and Head of cials to take precautions for those sions, “We tried to encourage a volunteers for their respective School Barbara Landis Chase on students who returned to China the podium for the final cam- much broader conversation on organizations. J. Bovaird/The Phillipian and Singapore over break. campus about the challenges The remainder of the day paign speeches of the election. Andover currently has sixteen After Mrs. Chase thanked all President-elect Allegra Asplundh-Smith ’04 delivers her speech that are faced by the half of the included a number of student- in front of the student body at Wednesday’s All-School Meeting. students from China, including world that survives on two dol- led discussions with members of the candidates for their hard fourteen from Hong Kong, as Andover’s community spirit. and it was amazing experience lars a day. It was a remarkable the Asian Society, International work and dedication to the their well as two students from Calling Seniors “the wisest to have my peers validate and opportunity for students to see a Club, IndoPak, Afro-Latino innovative ideas, Maqubela Singapore. Twelve out of these members of the student body,” support my plans. I have so group of alumni that has gone American Society, and the introduced the finalists – adding eighteen students returned home she urged the Academy’s oldest much respect for the student into fields working for change in Philomathean Society, as well as an emotional farewell to the for break, and all of these stu- students to take active roles in body right now.” the third world.” several students from the position he has held since dents have met with School The weekend’s symposium Economics and African Studies the Andover community, pro- Speeches from Levenback September 2002. Physician Dr. Richard Keller kicked off on Friday evening courses. posing that they take leadership ’04 and Wang ’04 followed Asplundh-Smith spoke first, since returning to campus. with a viewing of The Year of “The student panels present- positions in courses like the Life Asplundh-Smith’s address, with beginning her speech with a “We want to be conservative Living Dangerously in Kemper ed a great opportunity to listen Issues seminar taken by all Levenback centering his agenda dedication to those fighting in in our approach but not overre- Auditorium. The film, which to some extraordinary academic Lowers at the school. on building a “firm foundation the war with Iraq. “In a world act,” Dr. Keller explained. “The stars Mel Gibson, describes a work,” Dr. Shaw said. “Too The President-elect also of progress for the student coun- that has changed so radically risk of people contracting SARS story of political upheaval in often excellent research is done detailed her plans to work with cil.” over the past few weeks,” she is very, very low even in high-risk Indonesia in 1965 just before the here on campus and only one students and faculty to make the A current West Quad North said, “how can we imbue this areas, so there is no cause for fall of the country’s president. teacher gets to hear about it.” school better for the average stu- Cluster Disciplinary Committee election with any importance?” panic.” Following the film, Sara The first of these student dis- dent, one who does not play a representative, Levenback rec- Asplundh-Smith used the Because of the SARS threat, Duvisac ’03, Laurie Ignacio ’04, cussions was led by varsity sport and is not enrolled ommended the institution of a situation in the Middle East as a World Health Organization and Bryce Kaufman ’03 led a International Club members in high-level courses. In her precedent guide for DC offens- call for the Andover community (WHO) has issued travel advi- Center for Global Justice-co- Tiffany Chen ’04 and Duvisac, speech, she proposed adding es, so that “a violation that to discover what it values most, sories to China and Hong Kong, sponsored discussion on human and dealt with the important more choices and flexibility in receives Dean’s Reprimand in and what it has learned from its Vietnam, and Singapore. As the rights in the Underwood Room. issue of gender equality in selecting courses to remove the Pine Knoll does not receive pro- 225 years of existence. number of confirmed cases has The following day, students, developing nations. traditional barriers of prerequi- bation in West Quad North.” Prior to her campaign, continued to escalate, the US faculty, and alumni gathered in Next, Brandi Flournoy ’03, sites that close the Academy’s He also suggested replacing Asplundh-Smith contacted a State Department has started the Lower Left dining hall at Krystal Freeman ’03, Caitlin most interesting electives to all traditional keys with credit-card group of 80 Andover students of evacuation of diplomats and mili- Commons for the symposium’s Littlefield ’03, and Benjamin but the most advanced students. style devices that would have all demographic types to survey tary personnel stationed in high- keynote discussion. Panelists Stone ’04 presented their Adding that she would strive the added capacity to work as a them about their experiences at risk regions. discussed the challenges faced research findings on develop- to allow all students to pursue debit card for laundry and take- school. She noted that most of SARS, believed to have by developing nations, including ment challenges in West Africa. their passions, Asplundh-Smith out food. the students whom she contacted developed in southern China’s gender equality and economic These presentations were said that their most memorable closed her speech by saying, To improve communication development. The group of followed by a panel discussion Guangdong province in experience at the Academy “We must recognize our own throughout the school, experts included Douglas Adler from members of IndoPak and November, has affected about occurred as part of a team, class, ability to influence the world Levenback proposed allotting ’70 of the Export-Import Bank, the Hindu and Muslim Student 2,400 people and spread to six- or some other group. “Truly, around us.” the Student Echo publication a current Phillips Academy parent Unions about their vivid experi- teen countries. Although the [Andover] is a school defined by “I am just thrilled with the more generous budget and Nata Duvvury of the ences dealing with the Hindu- SARS strain developed from the community,” she said. results,” Asplundh-Smith said. revamping the Student International Center for Muslim tensions that divide same family as pneumonia, it “It is very rewarding and hard to Council’s defunct web site. “I Research on Women, James As Council President, appears to be less infectious than Continued on Page A6, Column 6 put your ideas out on the line, will represent each and every Asplundh-Smith aims to build influenza. To date, 95 people one of you,” he added, in clos- have died from the disease so far; ing. a mortality rate of 3.6%. Presenting what became the Dr. Keller stressed, “SARS is Instructor in Math Maria Litvin most energetic of the morning’s a disease with a pretty low mor- speeches, Wang ’04 assumed the tality compared to other epi- podium to deliver an improvised demics, so it doesn’t warrant Wins RadioShack Teaching Award address to the student body. some of the panic that is out the top-selling in the country. Assuring the audience that By DANIEL ADLER there.” He also stated that he was Her book C++ for You++ is cur- “Love is the meaning of [his] A22-year veteran of the rently the most used Advanced teaching field and the author of Placement (AP) computer sci- Continued on Page A7, Column 1 Continued on Page A6, Column 3 By ELISSA HARWOOD best-selling computer books, ence book in the United States. Instructor in Mathematics Maria While on sabbatical last year, Responding to a downturn in Inside The Phillipian Litvin received a 2003 Mrs. Litvin wrote Java Methods, the economy and mirroring a deci- RadioShack National Teacher which is gaining popularity now sion made by the Trustees of Award earlier this month. Mrs. that Java has become the com- Phillips Academy during their win- Litvin was one of 110 recipients puter language of choice. ter term meetings, many colleges, including Harvard, Princeton, and of the prestigious award nation- Mrs. Litvin explained that her computer science textbook Yale Universities, have announced wide and the only winner from sharp tuition increases for 2003- writing career started out of frus- Massachusetts. As a result of 2004. As the stock market has Mrs. Litvin’s teaching abilities, tration with old textbooks that remained low for the past several RadioShack rewarded her with a tended to talk down the students. years, it has had a negative effect $3000 prize and the Academy She recalled, “Many computer on the size of schools’ endowments with a $500 technology grant. textbook publishers take a “for and students’ bank accounts, mak- “The RadioShack National dummies” approach, and their ing a college education less afford- Teacher Award has given me M. Floyd/The Phillipian books talk down to students. Our able. greater confidence in my teach- Maria Litvin explains a sam- philosophy is to respect our stu- President of the National ing and inspired me to keep ple problem to her Math 570 dents and set higher expecta- Center for Public Policy and striving to do a better job,” Mrs. class. tions.” She cites the openness Higher Education Patrick Callan Litvin said. lege, you don’t have such close and flexibility of Math explained, “With unemployment According to Mrs. Litvin, the interaction with the students,” Department Chairs Douglas up and personal incomes flat, the most exciting part of teaching is Mrs. Litvin said. Currently a Kuhlmann and David Penner for cumulative effect is a major assault when students understand mate- teacher of pre-calculus, calculus her successes as an author. Both on college affordability.” rial and achieve high scores on and computer science, Mrs. men’s support, along with that of As college tuition continues to rise approximately five percent tests and in competitions. She is Litvin feels that she gains many of other faculty members, each year and family incomes knowledge on the students’ per- has been instrumental in Mrs. particularly impressed at the increase by less than 1.5 percent, Litvin’s accomplishments as a high scores that Andover stu- spective by teaching lower-level students are finding it more diffi- dents often place in national math courses which allow her to teacher and author. cult to attend college and are grad- computer competitions, as PA teach the upper-level classes. From an early age, Mrs. uating in debt. Nearly 70% of col- routinely outperforms schools While males constitute the Litvin had an affinity for teach- lege students graduate with an that focus primarily on math and vast majority of students who ing and computer programming. average of $27,600 in debt and one M.Floyd/The Phillipian computers. take computer science courses at As a student at a math-oriented in six must alter their career goals Kim Walker ’03 prepares to pass the ball in Girls Waterpolo’s 24-9 win over the Although she has considered the Academy, Mrs. Litvin hopes magnet school in Russia, Mrs. in order to pay off their loans. NMH Hoggers on Wednesday. See page B1 for complete coverage. returning to college to be a pro- this will change. “Girls that sign Litvin tutored her peers and Still, the College Board stresses “Blonde World” Discussion Hill ’05 Criticizes Rumsfeld fessor, Mrs. Litvin has instead up and take courses [in computer found it rewarding to see stu- that college is an economically science] do very well,” she said, dents understand the concepts sound investment. According to Woodney Haverstick ’03 and Examining the war in Iraq, Tyler decided to remain at the Instructor in English Maressa Grieco Hill ’05 accuses Secretary of Defense Academy because of the cam- noting, “Girls are sometimes that she had explained. She did US Census Bureau statistics, peo- ple with a bachelor’s degree or addressed gender roles in the films Donald Rumsfeld of a glaring lack of pus’s intimate nature. “In col- unsure of their abilities.” admit, however, “Nobody Clueless and Legally Blonde. p. A6 diplomacy. p. A2 Because of Mrs. Litvin’s strong encouraged me [to teach].” After higher earn 81% more than those Eisenman Speaks on Adoption Editorial: Enough Is Enough encouragement of females to her graduation from high school, with only a high school education. join her classes, a greater num- Mrs. Litvin later earned a Unfortunately, even with a sound A social worker and mother of two, In its push to secure passage of an Franny Eisenman visited campus to lec- National ber of girls are currently enrolled Bachelor of Science and Master economy, the cost of college will unnecessary Student Bill of Rights, the only likely rise in the future. ture on adopted children’s experience in in computer science courses than of Science degree in mathemat- Student Council ignored the trust upon Former Chief Financial Officer of the classroom. p. A7 Achievement ics and education at the Moscow which the community rests. p. A2 in the past. Stanford University William Boys Tennis Wins Two Scholars As computer science is Mrs. Central School of Education. Massey estimates that a year of col- Vagina Monologues Controversy Litvin’s specialty, she has dedi- Before teaching at the lege for a child born in 2000 is like- Led by number one singles player An independent project of Ali Rosen 2002-2003 Michael Li ’06 and Captain Simon cated a large amount of her time Academy, Mrs. Litvin was a ly to be $70,000. ’03, the upcoming Vagina Monologues to founding a new web page computer science professor at Hawkins ’03, the team defeated has sparked controversy on campus. p. A5 To counteract the decrease in Belmont Hill and Taft. p. B1 design course, which will begin Boston University. During one affordability, most colleges have Sections Sharon A. Lawrence next fall. Along with her hus- of her classes at BU, she met for- increased their financial aid budg- Volleyball Downs Central Catholic News...... A1, A6-8 band Gary Litvin, Mrs. Litvin mer Andover faculty member ets by five percent or more, forcing Commentary...... A2-3 has written multiple computer George Best, who encouraged them to raise tuition even further to The Big Blue Boys volleyball team Sports...... B1-B3, B6 Eric P. Phelan science manuals, workbooks, her to apply for a teaching posi- cover the inflated financial aid claimed their first victory of the season over the Raiders. p. B3 Arts...... A4-5 and textbooks that are some of tion at PA. Continued on Page A8, Column 3 Features...... B4-5 A2 THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENTARY APRIL 11, 2003

Volume CXXVI N UMBER 5 Machiavelli at the Bat Clement B. Wood Editor-in-Chief When Nicolo Machiavelli asserted Adam Kapor ’04 come us as liberators, given that we fight Olivia Z. Oran Jenny Wong that the ends justify the means, he did not on the side of might, light, and right. As News Director Managing Editor intend any sort of moral statement. OPINION the noted philosopher Barry Bonds once Rather, he meant that over time, the court as we still have the receipts. We probably put it, “I’m not arrogant. I’m good. of public opinion judges political actions won’t care that American and British sup- There’s a difference.” His words capture News Head of Business Manager not on whether they are accomplished port for the war, much like the German our national attitude. Saidi Chen Photography Jennifer Graham through “legitimate” means, but on and French opposition to it, is grounded As Oedipus learned quite literally, Jacqui Bovaird whether the actions succeed and on their in geopolitics, and that the name of the however, hubris is blinding. The truth is Commentary end results. adventure, Operation Iraqi Freedom, is that we are both good and arrogant, both Jeremy Beecher Advertising If our war in Iraq strengthens more or less a ruse. If our preemptive war Bonds and Oedipus. We are the hubristic Alanna Hughes Photography Director America’s security and makes the world a succeeds, then other nations will hopeful- hyper-power. While some Iraqis recently Editor Jessie Birecki better place, no one will care whether we ly see the value of the so-called doctrine have cheered on our advancing armies, Sports Fan Wang act in accordance with international law, of preemption, and realize that it’s safe others, including many who suffered Kristina Chang and our government’s tortuous logic that for us to use but dangerous for them. under Saddam, have greeted the J.J. Feigenbaum Circulation led us into battle will be forgiven. The These are not the reasons for which American and British soldiers less jovial- Copy Andrew Liao true problem we face is that the war and we Americans should support our troops ly, in the ways that invading armies are Aya Hamano Arts Jenn Vanecek subsequent occupation and rebuilding of now that we’re fighting. Before we invad- usually welcomed. Patrick Holkins Iraq are unlikely to make us safer and bet- ed Iraq, I supported the peace effort and After the last shot of the war is fired, Katie Folkman Winnie Tsang Steve Travierso ter off in the long run. Therefore, the the notion that we should give the the struggle to build a new Iraq will Internet & future may judge us harshly. weapons inspectors a chance before our begin. Presidents Bush Sr. and Clinton Technology On the other hand, if we succeed, it thought it better to leave Saddam in Features Associate Editors rushing into battle with an enemy of our Anthony Roldan will be irrelevant that other nations, power but contained, than to attempt to Jasper Perkins Senior News, Rohit Acharya own creation. Senior Sports, Alex Vispoli Alvin Yu including our allies the Saudis, have Consequently, there is every valid build a free Iraq. Hopefully they were worse human rights records than Iraq. It reason now to support our troops. As long mistaken. It is clear, however, that will also be unimportant that other “rogue as we are fighting anywhere, it is prepos- rebuilding Iraq will require the type of TO SUBSCRIBE to The Phillipian, please send an email with your name states” have chemical, biological, or terous not to hope for our complete victo- commitment that is in a sense more diffi- and address to [email protected], or leave this information on our voice- nuclear weapons of mass destruction. ry in as short a time as possible and with cult than sending in troops for a brief war, No one but historians and liberals with and a commitment we failed to make in mail by calling (978) 749-4380. The Phillipian publishes weekly on Fridays. a minimum of US casualties. It is possi- long memories will remember that ble, even reasonable, however, to support Afghanistan, one in which we have large- Saddam has never had credible ties to al- our troops wholeheartedly without agree- ly abandoned to warlords and chaos. Qaeda, who attacked us, or that ing with our president, and without At this point we can only hope that Halliburton, the defense industries, and believing that this war is justified, neces- Bush Jr. plans to persevere and make the Enough Is Enough their friends in the government stand to sary, or likely in the long run to benefit US and the world safer and freer by build- make a-pardon the term-killing from the the US or the world. ing a free and stable Iraq. Otherwise, bloodshed. years from now, we’ll look back on this When Phillips Academy’s administration conclusively rejected the I hope and yet doubt that President If we establish a stable democracy in Bush and his advisers are right. We failed end, and question which of our Student Council’s latest proposal for a Student Bill of Rights, it signaled Iraq, it won’t matter whether Saddam’s means were at fault, and laugh because to a student leadership run temporarily amok: “Enough is enough.” Americans have trusted that when we regime now possesses weapons of mass defeat Saddam, the Iraqi people will wel- we must not cry. The project, which has undergone several transformations in content destruction. Of course, we know they do, and scope since its inception, sought, in its most recent variant, to bestow on students certain irrevocable “rights” within the school’s Discipline Committee process. The idea, however noble in conception, was flawed by design; not only do Andover students already enjoy most of the privi- leges the proposal guarantees, but a “Student Bill of Rights” holds no place in a secondary school community built on a foundation of trust and honesty. The proposal is largely unnecessary. Of the six central provisions out- lined—attempting to saddle a sort of “due process” to the disciplinary process, as well as exempting disciplined students from incriminating their peers—only the stipulation that all students be allowed “to elicit tes- timony from students, faculty or staff…in writing” have Andover deans not consistently honored in recent years. Additionally, the suggested reforms take place within the framework of what are arguably the most student-friendly rules of comparable New England boarding schools. Phillips Academy’s students are hardly suffering under an unjust system, A. May and those who see otherwise suffer from a lack of perspective about the nature of private secondary school. A Bill of Rights seems to contradict the very nature of a school relying on the virtues of trust, honesty, and fair- ness. Clearly, the demand among students for such a Bill of Rights is minute, but the Student Council—riding the wave of success following successful modification of the athletic requirement and creation of the MIXED UP MEDIA BluePages—seems to have paid little attention to this, pressing ahead with its unnecessary reform. Moreover, with no inherent necessity for such a Bill, adoption of such As our country finds itself immersed Both CNN and al-Jazeera try to show a scheme would serve only to antagonize student-administration relations in a brutal war, Americans and Arabs alike Jane Herzeca ’05 their viewers what they believe the audi- unduly at a time when this ever-turbulent rapport seems to be mutually turn to the media for information and ence would like to see. Each network positive. The most impressive Council-led initiatives of the year—among updates. Americans faithfully view CNN, OPINION wants to record good ratings, outperform which would rank the modified sports requirement, new BluePages, and while many Arabs tend to lean toward al- observers believe that France and their competitors, and gain advertising weekly buses to Shawsheen Village—have come into existence through Jazeera, the most prominent Arabic-lan- Germany opposed the war, in part, revenue, but in doing so, both TV stations dialogue with administrators in a manner both agreeable to students’wish- guage satellite network. Although these because each has experienced first-hand have objectives other than simply report- es and respectful to administrators. The Student Bill of Rights, however, two news stations are reporting on the the devastation of war during World War ing the facts. The media, however, has an is by nature a slap in the face to our deans and faculty, not an attempt to same war, they produce two completely II. But al-Jazeera is guilty of similar faults. obligation to report honestly, fully, and effect change through positive dialogue. Most disturbingly, in accepting different tales. Each network, with its one- Al-Jazeera shows its viewers almost fairly. When the media serves only to rein- no compromise in the Bill’s terms, its authors damage not only their pro- dimensional focus, reinforces popular exclusively Iraqi deaths, rather than the force popular stereotypes, it does a dis- posal’s chances, but also the tone of student-faculty relations as a whole. stereotypes and widens the gap between American deaths, and generally views service not only to the viewer, but also to While this proposal might have been, under other circumstances, a the Western and the Arab worlds. Americans as crazed crusaders rather than the greater goal of world peace and under- valiant stab at justice, at present it seems only to be the product of an over- CNN exposes its viewers to scenes as a legitimate fighting force. standing. achieving Student Council, a holy grail unnecessary given our status quo illustrating American prowess, courage, and one which would have proved ultimately harmful to the students for and innovation. It excels in coverage of whom it was drafted. American paratroopers leaping off planes and coalition troops pushing the Iraqi front. CNN constantly parades the tech- The weekly editorials represent the opinion of The Phillipian editorial board. nology used in the war and by those jour- nalists covering combat. The reporters Fallen Heroes proudly extol American strategies, while This year, Phillips Alex Thorn ’04 is worthy of our retired generals probe maps of the fighting Academy hosted a appreciation. areas. The majority of this CNN coverage spectacular sequence REFLECTION After the last is pro-American and breathtakingly of events to pay its major American mili- Dangerous unsympathetic to the loss of human life respects to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a tary engagement, the Vietnam War, and property suffered by Iraqi civilians. true American hero. In his honor, we numerous veterans arrived home to find The current war Tyler Hill ’05 During the past Al-Jazeera could not cover the war in Iraq has indeed several months, a broke from classes in order to attend a that they were not hailed as heroes, much more differently. The network constantly series of well-planned and informative less even appreciated. As a school with a stirred up great con- OPINION schism has formed airs images of blood, disorder, and bed- troversy. Since even between Mr. events designed to help students under- Vietnam and Korean War memorial, we lam. In its coverage, troops fight amidst stand that “a threat to justice anywhere is obviously do try to pay our respect to before its inception, the war has Rumsfeld and the generals and other the filthy land, and the television images remained shrouded in clouds of debate non-appointed leaders who serve under a threat to justice everywhere.” But, on those fallen and living heroes, but simply juxtapose wounded civilians—especially November 11, 2002, classes met as usual having a memorial may not be enough to and bickering. Americans of all back- him in the Pentagon. According to many innocent children—receiving treatment in as faculty and students alike followed a make sure that today’s fighting generation grounds share different views about how who have spoken and written anony- hospitals while, in split frames, perilous normal schedule. For a school with such receives a more enthusiastic greeting than they think our government should handle mously, Mr. Rumsfeld behaves in an American bombs dot the Iraqi sky. Al- deep American roots and three memorials the last. To enable this, it is essential that this conflict. However, regardless of insulting and disrespectful manner. He Jazeera depicts the harsh reality of the war dedicated to its war veterans, it is surpris- students, faculty and staff take time to what any one citizen may think of this has little regard for the military itself, and its impact on the Iraqi people, while ing that we do not officially recognize reflect on those who have fought for the war, all expect our government to be as and too much for politics. The most generally ignoring the bravery of those Veterans’ Day and freedom increasing- helpful as possible in maintaining the recent point of contention occupying the coalition soldiers who are risking their mark the time of “We cannot, as a ly elusive in today’s interests of the United States and those halls of the Pentagon lies in planning the lives to save others. remembrance with a world. of the world as a whole. No matter what war: Rumsfeld, with his unrealized Occasionally, CNN will attempt to day off or a special school, continue to act Even if we do our individual opinions regarding armed vision of a lean, technology-heavy fight- broaden its horizons and show the effect schedule similar to not comply with conflict might be, those speaking and ing force winning a conflict from the the war has on people. However, CNN that of MLK Day. under a double stan- Congress’ declara- acting on behalf of our nation ought to back lines, proposed that significantly doesn’t give any information on the Arab As a private tion of November 11 be prudent and responsible, so that a pro- fewer troops go into Iraq than the gener- people; on the contrary, it profiles only school, we are by no dard...supporting some as a national holiday ductive outcome may result from any sit- als and strategists had suggested. He Americans, the latest such profile featur- means required to and do not show uation in which this nation plays a role. fought hard to have the President decide ing the families of our prisoners of war, observe national American heroes while support for our vet- For these reasons, the actions and words in favor of sending fewer soldiers. such as the now-famous Jessica Lynch. holidays; however, we observe MLK Day, erans with a specially organized schedule of Secretary of Defense Donald Ultimately, a compromise was reached; This is, of course, an important subject of because Dr. King fought for rights that we or a day off, it is clear that something must Rumsfeld pertaining to the war and other however, last week, the President genuine interest to Americans, but it is not can now all enjoy. With a substantial num- be done. We cannot, as a school, continue issues of foreign policy are disconcert- ordered more than 100,000 fresh troops the whole story. What about the Iraqi pris- ber of Andover graduates participating in to act under a double standard: accepting ing. into the conflict. Such is proof that Mr. oners of war, particularly those who were Operation: Iraqi Freedom and the possi- and supporting some American heroes The primary duty of the Secretary of Rumsfeld’s idea of a small fighting force forced to fight or risk the death of their bility of a draft sometime in the future, while leaving others forgotten. It is one Defense is to be a spokesman for and in Iraq would have been disastrous. families? And while both CNN and military service is becoming more and thing to leave George Washington’s birth- leader of the US military. Quite unfortu- The military that Secretary of American newspapers sport headlines that more familiar to the Academy. As the day un-celebrated, for he is not only long nately, Mr. Rumsfeld has decided to Defense Rumsfeld envisioned when he reveal the exact number of the Americans number of Andover veterans grows even gone, but has been recognized many times killed in the war, they rarely do the same speak on behalf of the entire US govern- took office has historically represented larger, the need to show respect to over. But not to acknowledge the sacri- for the Iraqis who perish. This imbalance ment, making poorly chosen comments the greatest point of discord between American heroes like Dr. King becomes fices that the living and otherwise under- seems to endorse the view that one greater and greater. recognized soldiers have made is a crime on sensitive issues of foreign policy. him and his subordinates. He proposed American life is more important than one During his almost daily internationally cutting as many as two of the Army’s ten American soldiers fight for the United far worse than apathy. It is a sign of disre- Iraqi life—a notion that reinforces States of America and for the citizens spect. televised news conferences, he has divisions to fund the purchase of out- American stereotypes of Muslims and employed myriad pointed witticisms. landish military equipment. Fortunately, lucky enough to live here. In essence, our widens the gulf between the East and veterans and fallen soldiers are no differ- All contents of The Phillipian copyright © 2003, Usually aimed at other countries and the generals and their allies in Congress The Trustees of Phillips Academy, Inc. Reproduction of West. ent than Dr. King, except that instead of any material herein without the express written consent of heads of state, such statements come off have put his actions to a standstill for CNN and al-Jazeera’s separate The Trustees of Phillips Academy, Inc. and the editorial as haughty and abrasive. 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THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENTARY APRIL 11, 2003 A3 NOW MORE Leaving All Driven To THAN EVER Children Behind Desparatio With recent scruti- Furthermore, the pro- George W. must about Iraqi guerrilla CATHY RAMPELL ’03 ny directed towards Candace Mitchell ’05 posal grants elite be remembering his Palmer Rampell ’06 warfare and suicide the war on Iraq and schools significant Phillips Academy bombers, he should the new epidemic out- OPINION leeway in terms of days in this Gulf War OPINION trace guerrilla warfare break of the Severe which applicants are II – the days he spent throughout history. Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), it accepted. Students considered undesir- as a Blue Key screaming the cheer, “We In the first case, the Iraqis stole the HILLIPIAN is hard to believe that a public education able, for whatever reason, could be are Andover! We are it! We think your strategy from the North Vietnamese, who P crisis is gaining momentum in class- rejected. Simply expressed, only a hand- team plays like…Shift to the left…” simply tried to stay alive as long as possi- COLUMNIST rooms across the nation. Yet silently, and ful of students will be exposed to quality Think about it: isn’t that really what he’s ble in the face of a superior army. The as viral and detrimental as any other crit- education, the others left to suffer in telling Iraq, by assuming that Saddam will North Vietnamese developed their tactics ical issue at hand, the rapidly growing fund-drained, second-rate educational be so quickly defeated? Bush’s Andover by studying Bush’s beloved namesake of rifts within our public education system settings. We cannot allow quality educa- pride goes hand-in-hand with his Andover 43 presidencies ago. George Washington’s will surely fail our students. Recent tion to be an exclusive institution for the naivete; a few things for which he did not military tactics against the British essen- I’d say I’m a lover, not a fighter, but budget cuts, not-so-recent concerns such middle and upper classes. account have occurred: guerrilla warfare tially consisted of staying alive as long as the truth is that I’m actually a bit as racial and gender inequalities and seg- Embedded in Bush’s “No Child Left and suicide bombings. After all, the possible by using surprise attacks. The squeamish. That’s the real reason why regation, and a brutal lack of resources Behind” plan is a tragic irony, for the plan Exeter team never used those below-the- fact that a new George W. faces the tactics belt tactics in football. In lacrosse, the of the old George W. creates more irony none of the courses I am enrolled in this and teachers all combine to espouse the ensures that some children will be left ugly reality of the American education behind, and this selection process will Deerfield boys never dressed themselves than I can bear. David is now Goliath. term is emphatically war-related. system, and President Bush’s new eco- clearly unfold along ethnic, racial, cultur- up as fans, ran onto the playing field, In the second case, a valiant Robert E. Strange, then, that in the first two nomic plan will only worsen the situa- al, and socioeconomic levels. picked up the ball, and scored when the Lee ordered his troops to surrender at days of classes, in Chinese, Art History, tion. Richard Riley accurately describes moment was right. The Choate jocks Appomattox instead of ordering them to James Joyce, and Video I, we studied The budget cuts felt across American classrooms as “social sorting never sacrificed their own playing time to retreat to the forest and engage in guerril- World War I, World War II, the Vietnam America—46 states face tremendous la warfare. Yet, after Lee surrendered, War, the Korean War, and/or the tenta- decreases in funds reserved for educa- Grant allowed him and every officer to tively titled “The War Against Terror.” tion—threaten to transform completely return to their homes. So although In each class, the teachers mentioned our schools into mindless vacuums. Reconstruction proved a tumultuous peri- that discussion of these war topics Budget cuts mean fewer class sections od, because the northern government had (which relayed no inappropriate political and teachers, elimination of special ath- the best of intentions, everything eventu- messages, by the way) had actually been letic, arts and music programs, reduced ally turned out for the best. Our enemy is in the syllabus for months. And in each teacher training; fewer electives, less not as valiant as Lee; but are we as valiant class, teachers, harmonized by a chorus room for updated curriculum, textbooks as Grant? of students’ nodding, solemnly imparted and materials, and even modification of And so, to examine how to be a some variation on the thought that “with math, science, and social studies curricu- chivalrous conqueror, let us return to our what’s now going on in Iraq, this coinci- la themselves. In coming months, some examples. Thus far, I have cited two important precedents of guerrilla warfare, dental coursework is especially relevant. schools will have to deny free lunch to students in low-income families, and bus- George Washington’s effective use of it, Now more than ever.” ing to many. These are not excessive and and Lee’s temperate abstinence from it. After three cases of aural déjà vu, I lavish investments being removed, but One great general embraced it, while wondered how anomalous these discus- basics of any education, and their pend- another shunned it. sions of war actually were. One could ing disappearance signals a disaster. But the real difference, you see, lies in argue that Iraqi front is at the forefront Paradoxically, the dwindling away of the goals of the two. The British goal in of our consciousness, and thus we would resources is occurring in conjunction the Revolutionary War was to subjugate instinctively relate every schlock and with the dramatic elevation of standards. the colonists under their rule, allowing haw back to Shock and Awe, just as a To address the extreme learning gaps that them no say in the government. The hormonal teenager (no one in particular exist according to the affluence of stu- Union’s aim was to exist with the South in mind here) may interpret the most dents as well as to their racial and cultur- and to give the Confederacy equal voice sterile offhand comments as double al backgrounds, President Bush has pro- in the government. Thus, the colonists entendres. posed the “Leave No Child Behind” plan, could never allow themselves to surren- But this isn’t a case of mind-in-the- which is rooted in good intentions but der, only to be repressed, while the South gutter; this is culture-in-the-trenches. based on fundamentally flawed logic. probably understood that surrender would It’s no coincidence that we happened The focus of his plan is standardized test- not lead to repression. to be talking about wars in all of my ing, which will essentially track students What am I driving at? The difference between whether one’s enemy engages in artsy-fartsy classes, if my teachers will in a rigid, multi-tiered system. Research indicates that there is more of a correla- guerrilla warfare or not is in the treatment forgive me for the unfair epithet (hey, tion with methods and duration of test of that enemy. If one feels oppression is I’m not exactly taking “A Hard Rain” preparation than student aptitude when it imminent, one will resort to guerrilla war- here). In our culture, war is an immea- comes to test scores, and proven cultural W. Doyle fare and suicide bombings, measures of surably pervasive part of human civi- biases render testing dangerously unjust. desperation. If one justifies one’s cause in lization. In America, war is always rele- This proposed regression, much like the machines, tagging some young people injure as many Andover players as possi- the name of liberty, one may not sacrifice vant. 1970s “back to basics” movement, means successful and labeling others unable to ble. their peoples at all. For you see, the mind- We pray for peace but we worship that rote memorization and other hall- learn.” From the very beginning, rather Bush’s new military campaign, domi- set of the Iraqis is as a 35-year-old Basra war. Despite peace vigils and protests, marks of the past will replace the “pro- than nurturing potential, we categorize nating totalitarian countries, was designed resident articulated: “The soldiers are we glorify war and bloodshed in the gressivism”—defined by hands-on learn- students and treat them accordingly—a to move along at breakneck speeds (a destroying the pictures of our president, movies we watch, the computer games ing, multi-intelligence approaches, and practice that is advantageous to the eco- “bring our boys home in time for April and that’s all they're doing.” we play, and the obituaries we read. problem solving—that we have come to nomic elite only. In a competitive, tech- Fool’s Day” kind of thing). Iraq shall The majority of anti-American NBC “Today Show” co-anchor David adopt, and it threatens to eliminate such nological world of meritocracy, the fail- serve as a precedent for a pre-emptive Muslims must not be anti-American Bloom has joined the canonized cata- methods despite extensive research sug- ures of a public education system that is strike and allow us to move on and defeat because of fanatical ideology; the estimat- logue of American martyrs, respectably gesting that “progressivism” produces supposed to provide equitable education the rest of the Axis of Evil, a.k.a. the ed 3,000 men who volunteered to die for eulogized not so much for his work as a superior thinkers and better-performing to all further reinforce a vicious cycle. Nefarious Coalition of Dictators With their country were probably moderates journalist but for the most noble setting students. Students will learn how to per- With time, this will only further a hetero- Difficult Long Names. Yet in his haste, afraid their lifestyle would be adversely Bush needs to remember something cru- affected, men so threatened that they possible for his death: the midst of war. form well on tests, rather than gain geneous society, reinforce poverty, and knowledge that will prepare them for the contribute to a whole generation of uned- cial: modern guerrilla warfare, the gadfly make the ultimate sacrifice. To combat The blood and gristle and limb- challenges of the real world. Schools that ucated, unemployed, and disillusioned to our horse. This campaign will become this misinformation, we must use the war shreddingness of war are Over There. boast high test scores will be monetarily Americans. largely futile if we continue to encounter in Iraq to brighten our nation’s image in Resulting in a broadcast of what Time’s rewarded, thus ensuring that schools that Even if the plight of the American warfare like this on our conquests. the minds of the Muslim people. We must Joe Klein and others have dubbed a are truly the most needy remain so. student is of little humanitarian concern We are provoking a fanatical, scared rebuild Iraq while minimally occupying it; “PG-Rated War,” American media show Another element of Mr. Bush’s plan relative to situations elsewhere in the enemy at the time when guerrilla warfare more crucially, we must allow the Iraqis to only footage of marching soldiers part- is school choice, essentially a legal form world, a pragmatic approach yields dev- unleashes a terrifying weapon: the suicide choose their own leader. If Muslims ing the desert dust and, at its peak of of segregation. Inevitably, students will astating conclusions: we are implicitly bomber. Suicide bombers pose an extreme around the saw such an undeniable sign of graphicness, a few distant plumes of flock towards schools in their neighbor- limiting the number of capable, prepared, threat to our safety and economy. If we American beneficence, guerrilla warfare smoke. hoods, and in an America still heavily and enlightened members of society in plan to thwart Muslim nations with fanat- would subside. Journalists are wary of accusations segregated residentially, this will have our workplaces and intellectual settings. ics like Saudi Arabia and Iran, we may The enemy does not always play by of liberal bias and anti-patriotism and only one result. Also, the president’s pro- Although we may be Phillips Academy have to deal with terrible apprehension, a the rules when it perceives its adversary as anti-Americanism that latch on to broad- posed vouchers will only partially cover students armed with the best educational worry that at any minute we could face cheaters. Thus, by giving the Iraqis a just casters of unpalatable war images, and tuitions, ensuring that parents unable to opportunities, our very fates dangle in the death. We are experiencing a wind of it and unprejudiced reconstruction, we must in their anti-anti-ism they show no gore. make up the difference between tuition midst of this crisis and its political and already after 9/11. demonstrate to the world that America This war, just like the greater American and vouchers are deprived of choice. economic implications. Indeed, if Bush is feeling trepidation plays ball fairly. conception of wars, is spiritually and physically clean. Sports headlines and business stories in newspapers and political campaigns are constantly phrased in military terms. Even college athletics—whether they be the tigers, bulldogs, or hostile Native Americans—adopt militaristic mascots Journalism and Abuse of to represent their water polo and figure skating teams. A notable exception to this rule is Williams’s Purple Cow, With the recent inception and con- during the Gulf War up-to-date, straight- “Black Hawk Down” incident in which some say is thusly named to sati- tinuation of the coalition’s invasion of won him acclaim for Cassie Tognoni ’05 forward information Mogadishu, Somalia, where 18 rize peer schools’ warlike mascots. With Iraq, few expected silence from those “revealing [the] on what is happening American soldiers were killed and 84 a more pointed political message about opposed to the long-debated war. deception” of the OPINION in and around wounded. The professor also noted, ethnic stereotyping, the University of Indeed, news footage around the globe former President Baghdad. His “The only true heroes are those who Northern Colorado uses as its mascot for shows Americans protesting President Bush’s administration. Most notable impromptu interview with Iraqi TV was find ways that help defeat the US mili- its intramural basketball league the George W. Bush and what is perceived was the “milk factory” expose in which done as a professional courtesy…His tary.” “Fightin’ Whites.” as “his” war. And though it is the noble Arnett insisted that, as the Iraqis outstanding reporting of the war speaks DeGenova still has a job. One hun- Freud says—and we know Freud is decision to support one’s country in a claimed, the U.S. had bombed what for itself.” dred and four Congressmen are current- never wrong—there can never be peace time of war and not to fuel Iraq’s was, in fact, a baby milk factory, not the Within a few hours, however, this ly urging the University’s president to because human beings are innately war- Republican Guard with the notion that chemical weapons plant that American statement was reversed and Arnett was fire him, but these men seem powerless like. Human nature’s tendencies toward we hate our president as much as its intelligence had declared it to be. To fired. What made the network change against the forces of academia. J.D. aggression are sublimated nearly every- troops do, it is a folly of rhetoric to bolster his claim, the Iraqis produced its mind? In short, ratings and revenue. Hayworth, a representative from where—why should academic disci- accuse every protester of being anti- signs that read, “Baby Milk Factory,” It took the network little time to realize Arizona, said, “The question is not plines be any exception? American and supportive of Iraq. for workers around the facility to wear that, though most of the media seem to whether DeGenova has the right to When my teachers and peers say that However, since the start of the war while Arnett recounted the lack of secu- be against the war, most Americans sim- make idiotic comments—he surely the coursework we cover that coinciden- in Iraq, two notable incidences have rity he had seen while ply are not, and does, as do we all—but whether he has tally involves war is relevant “now more occurred in which men in positions of visiting. This might “...when reporters and the public does the right to a job teaching at Columbia than ever,” I realize that you don’t need credibility and in opposition to the war have fooled the pub- not support an University after making such com- to look very hard in course material have crossed the line of free speech and lic and “exposed fail- professors with enor- American jour- ments. As for academic freedom, what from any year to find unending allusions wandered onto the side of the enemy. ure” of the bombing, nalist’s bad- exactly is ‘academic’ about wishing for to war. Maybe in my Senior Spring I The first man in question is Peter had not the signs mous influence give mouthing a young Americans to be slaughtered in spent the first few days reading FDR’s Arnett, a war correspondent. Arnett won been in English. In interviews with the politician from battle? Is that what passes for intellectu- Four Freedoms speech (Chinese), a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the response to the obvi- home. Had the al rigor at Columbia?” Protests are tol- watching clips of Saving Private Ryan Vietnam War and later worked at CNN, ous fraud of the enemy...[they] should polls shown oth- erated. and Platoon (Video), discussing the his- where he brought international attention Iraqis with their use erwise, Arnett Zealous protesters “puking for torical context of the writing of Ulysses to the struggling network with his cov- of English on the be removed from their would have once peace” hold little credibility in the (James Joyce), and analyzing the visual erage of Gulf War I. Arnett was cover- signs, Arnett said that again received American public’s eyes, as most of elements of the Vietnam War Memorial ing the current war for NBC until last it “seemed to make sense to me.” praise. them are just ordinary citizens, but (Art History); but what’s remarkable week, when he was fired for giving an NBC understood Arnett’s method of The second man is Nicholas when reporters and professors with isn’t that these lessons all happened to interview on Iraqi television in which exposing not the enemy’s, but the DeGenova, an assistant professor at enormous influence give interviews be related to war. What’s remarkable is he stated that the Bush administration’s American administration’s failures and Columbia University. On March 26, with the enemy or wish our opponents that we thought it was remarkable that “war plan has failed.” He went on to deceits in his war reports, so initially, DeGenova held an anti-war “teach-in” luck in the war against our own country, these lessons all happened to be related point out the “determination of the Iraqi when news of his Iraqi television inter- inside Columbia's Low Library, where all professionalism has been compro- to war. forces,” thus seemingly commending view reached NBC, the network he called for the defeat of US troops in mised, and such individuals should be Iraqi resistance. released this statement of support: Iraq and, according to Newsday, stated removed from their positions immedi- Cathy Rampell’s column appears Reporting “against” our country was “Peter Arnett and his crew have risked he would like to see a “million ately. It is sad that NBC and Columbia weekly in The Phillipian. She can be nothing new to Arnett; his commentary their lives to bring the American people Mogadishus”—referring to the 1993 University do not feel the same. reached at [email protected]

A4 THE PHILLIPIAN ARTS APRIL 11, 2003

Carnival is a D ance Extravaganza

When the Phillips Academy tions. In his white shirt and dark pants Department of Theatre and Dance pre- Mary Rockas he created a striking image as he vault- sented Carnival: Free Up Your Spirit, ed into the air, where he hung suspend- on Saturday, March 8, the atmosphere ARTS REVIEW ed for a brief moment before seeming was filled with pure energy and excite- performance was part of the show, to float down to the ground. He exhib- ment. Choreographed by Instructors in many other genres of dance were ited his strength and agility with these Theater and Dance Mark Broomfield exhibited, namely modern dance and leaps, but also showed grace when and Judith Wombwell, the production ballet. moving in spins across the stage. was the final product of winter term’s From the very first piece, entitled, Men in Dance followed with edgy Dance 400 class. Although a carnival Real Men Don’t…, the show proved energy. With music by T. Tykwer, J. that it was anything but the traditional Klimek, and R. Heil from the sound- dance recital. Only two dancers partic- track Run Lola Run, it included only two dancers, Mimi Butler ’04 and Gina ipated in this piece. Each wore a navy The Phillipian Archives Crivelli ’05, each dressed in street blue pinstripe suit and the fedora hats Instructor in Music William Thomas conducts the Academy Chamber reminiscent of old detective movies. clothes and gray hats. Their dance Orchestra, which toured in Hawaii over spring break. Spotlights shown on the two stone fig- combinations included sharp move- ures as they stood unmoving, staring ments which culminated as they jogged into each others eyes, paying no atten- in a circular pattern. As the music tion to the surprised audience or light became more hurried, a strobe light orchestral music by Leon Minkus, began to flash upon the dancers as they which played in the background. As the sped up their jog. When the light piece went on, the audience grew tense ceased its frantic flashing the dancers in anticipation of movement or any continued jogging coming to a stop, sign that the two would begin dancing. and looking at each other as though in Even when the stage lights went off, some sort of realization. Eventually, audience members expected a sudden the lights dimmed on their perform- burst of movement or at least a small ance, which was spectacular. Tess Borden ‘04 and Devers then gesture. Instead the audience was left The Cantata by select soloists performed a moving trio of spirituals. stunned with the motionless Real Men Choir’s and the Andy St. Louis from the choir. The Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Don’t…, the first piece in the show. Academy Chamber highlight of the pro- Child arranged by H.T. Burleigh Black and White featured the more Orchestra’s concert gram was from part appeared first. In the piece Borden ARTS REVIEW upbeat music of Sonic Youth and cut- on March 7 kicked one of the Passion, acted as a mother to Temi, as they ting-edge choreography. It began with off their spring concert tour on the right as Combs told the tale of Jesus’s cap- danced in unison, working off one three male dancers’ performing fight- note, proving that they deserved their ture and Peter’s denial, with two beau- another’s movements. Borden soloed ing movements in front of a slide-pro- long-anticipated trip to Hawaii. The tiful arias sung by the best of Cantata. jected background. The screen flashed in the next piece, featuring the song two prestigious ensembles masterfully The first featured altos Chiara Motley images of object after object creating a “There’s a Man Taking Names” by performed Bach’s Passion According to ’03 and Ariel Gold ’04 with Eric Phelan compelling backdrop for the move- Jesse Norman, in which she elegantly Saint John, with the help of several PA ’03 and McKee Floyd ’04, playing an ments. As the music’s urgent chant of moved across the stage, showing a faculty members stepping in to sing the oboe duet as accompaniment. The pure unconnected words and steady stream calm serenity that echoed through the principal parts. voices of Motley and Gold blended of beats became louder, girls appeared theater even after Devers rejoined her Under the experienced direction of very nicely with the lower-sounding on stage, dancing on point and per- in the final spiritual, Walk With Me Instructor in Music William Thomas, oboes in this well-practiced piece. This forming seemingly random move- arranged by Ken Burton, in which Tess the performance demonstrated their was quite a large improvement from the ments. Tension began to build when the and Temi demonstrated their stamina as musical talents. Working with both last time they performed it in the fall, gray-clad dancers rushed at each other, they performed difficult moves includ- groups since the beginning of the year, when Thomas was forced to stop mid- tried to embrace, but missed. Soon each ing lifts. Thomas has devoted nearly all his time way through the piece and start over dancer’s movements had changed from Finally Carnival Time: Free Up and effort towards this year’s concert when the orchestra got off track in the calm fluidity to a mechanical calcula- Your Spirit ended the show with a bang. tour in Hawaii. However, this is the last music. The second aria of part one was tion as the music took on a metallic It included four parts. The first of tour that the two groups will be doing sung by sopranos Amy Stebbins ’03, feeling. Finally fog rolled onto the which was the opening dance. In this together during the next few years Ali Armstrong ’03, and Elizabeth stage, causing the dancers to fall down dance the Queen, Yendi Linares ’05, because of budget cuts. Vazquez ’03, with a beautiful flute solo and then rise and return to their chaotic and King, Devers, of carnival oversaw The Passion tells the story of by Jeff Wessler ’03. Both the singers running, which ended the work. the opening of the festival as girls in Jesus’s capture, persecution, and death, and the flautist masterfully performed Imagine, featuring the music of brightly colored costumes streamed as told by the gospel writer John of the this piece, whose melody was especial- John Lennon, was a much more tradi- down the aisle ways and onto the stage New Testament. PA faculty member ly reminiscent of contemporary music. tional piece which replaced the tension to dance for the king and queen. Next Allen Combs, singing the extremely The storyline of part two of the of the earlier pieces with beauty. The a quartet of four dancers dressed in demanding part of the Evangelist, nar- Passion featured the entrance of Pilate dancers’ flowing skirts accentuated bright orange costumes performed tra- rated the Passion, with featured appear- for his brief, but powerful, part. Basses each graceful twirl and leap. The move- ditional Caribbean dance, shaking their ances by fellow PA faculty member Joe Greyson Carlsen ’03, Peter Stetson ’03, ments accentuated the song’s heartfelt hips and raising their arms toward the Dan Harper as Jesus and guest artist James Chou ’03, and Tom Oliphant ’03 words. When Lennon sang, “Imagine sky in pure joy. Marin Street as Pilate. Combs’s voice sang the first of the two arias, with no wars,” pairs of girls joined hands Following their energetic dance, the dominated the program; his outstand- Christina Hung ’05 and Natalie and a third fell over their joined arms. pageant segment wowed the audience ing vocal range successfully tackled Heininger ’03 playing the viola solo to At each stage of the piece, more as girls in shiny sequined outfits strut- the challenging part of the Evangelist. complete the slow, simple-sounding dancers joined in until there were six ted their stuff, hoping they would be Singing for nearly half of the two-and- aria. The second aria was sung by forms on the stage dancing for a crowned next year’s carnival queen. a-half hour performance, his stamina tenors Stephen Travierso ’04 and “peaceful world.” At the end, the Perhaps the most exciting segment of was incredible and his performance Dennis Corkery ’03, with soloists Hung dancers came together to form a simple this dance was when they executed flawless. Harper’s outstanding lower and Heininger returning on viola. line. Lightly touching hands and gazing carefully timed spins one after another. range served as a fitting balance to Although this aria was very high for the towards the ground, each individual In the finale all the dancers came onto Combs’s high notes. However, Street tenors, they pulled it off marvelously. seemed unique in his or her connection the stage pulling audience members up was no match for these two singers; his The third and final part of the with the group while united in their with them in a fun free for all. Both voice lacked the full, rich vocal quality Passion was very powerful, with a third common bond. young and old went up onto the stage to displayed by Combs and Harper. PA voice instructor Krista River joining Temi Devers ’05 performed as the take part in Carnival: Free up Your The program was divided between Combs, Harper, and Street to sing the sole dancer in La Passion Coje Vuelo to Spirit, bringing a magnificent end to an narrative recitatives sung by Combs, first aria. Backed up by an exceptional the music of J.S. Bach. He used the astonishing show. Harper, and Street, Chorus and Chorale cello solo played by Meta Weiss ’05, entire stage for his exquisite combina- pieces sung by Cantata, and Arias sung River’s rich alto sound delicately float- ed through the chapel. Another bass aria followed, with Carlsen, Stetson, Chou, and Aaron L’Heureux ’04 singing. Additionally, a smaller group of choir members played a part in the aria, giving it a sense of enhanced meaning and importance. The final aria was sung by sopranos Stebbins, Artists on Art Vazquez, and Tara Anderson ’03, with Snoopy, Woodstock, and Charlie new remake of Kaia Lubanko than necessary just video are also helpful because they Wessler and Phelan on flute and oboe, Brown are among America’s most Grease called to keep my feelings help me to focus on composition and respectively. This long aria was fitting beloved cartoon characters, and this Ducktails and Bobby ARTS INTERVIEW from being hurt, balance on stage. And, I've been as the last aria of the Passion, with its spring they will grace the stage in Socks, and Tom Sawyer. Oh! And I was even though I know I am no longer singing for a long time. I’ve been in message of the release from death giv- Steinbach Theater in addition to in The Yankee Doodle Sandman…by being considered for the part. We let several choirs, and I take voice lessons. ing a sense of finality to the piece. Sunday comics everywhere. The final far and away the WORST show ever. people go as soon as we knew they And I play the piano. The Cantata Choir definitely incarnation of the Drama Lab as we Phillipian: What made you decide weren’t right for the part. ME: I’m actually more of a singer proved worthy of its trip to Hawaii. know it will be a production of You’re on You’re A Good Man, Charlie ME: We had some excellent singers than an actor; hence “Musical The choir was not only in perfect syn- AGood Man, Charlie Brown, directed Brown? who we just couldn’t see playing car- Director.” I have always been in chronicity with the orchestra, and con- by Lydia Wallace ’04. The musical is LW: I wanted to do a musical. I toon characters. [Academy Chorus], and this year I am sistently on key, its harmonies filled the written by Clark Gesner and based on originally wanted to do Rocky Horror LW: Oh, and I had never run musi- in Cantata. I can also play the piano. chapel with a powerful but balanced the popular comic strip “Peanuts” by Picture Show, but it’s too inappropri- cal callbacks before, which probably And I taught myself to play the guitar a sound. Although the arias were the the late Charles Schultz. Michelle ate, and Company has too many peo- had something to do with their being few years ago. highlights of the concert, the strong Easton ’04 will be the musical director, ple. Into the Woods has too many male “eccentric.” JW: I am more of a drawing and performance by the rest of the choir and Jordana Wolf ’04 is the stage man- singers. Chicago is out as a movie right Phillipian: Do you have any other painting kind of artist. But mostly my was the central part of the show. ager. The show will go up May 15, 16, now, and is also similar to Cabaret, arts interests besides directing? art form is spinning and weaving, Cantata, composed of 94 of the best and 17. which went up last year. LW: Definitely. I love writing, which I just recently became interested voices at Phillips Academy, demon- I wanted it to be available to every- which I actually think relates to direct- in. I am also a writer. strated its exceptional talent as it per- Phillipian: How long have you one, not solely “musical theater peo- ing a lot. They’re both about orches- Phillipian: How is the play going formed such a difficult work of music been involved in PA theater? ple,” as I think Cabaret was last year. trating the story. Photography and to model the original “Peanuts” with great ease and proficiency. Lydia Wallace: I was in two plays Just the idea that Gershwin and Rogers comic strip? The Chamber Orchestra, as a freshman year, and one last year. Also and Hammerstein... I just want to make LW: The set is going to have big whole, performed superbly, with sever- last year, I directed three theater class- it so everyone would enjoy it, even if black boxes, and they are going to be al outstanding musicians featured rooms: The Universal Language; they knew nothing about the show. like the “boxes” in the comic strip. throughout the entire program. The Yesterday’s Window; for my directing Phillipian: I heard the auditions And, there is going to be velcro on the Basso Continuo, composed of Luis Ortiz ’05, harpsichord, Meta Weiss ’05, class, and Words, Words, Words. The were pretty eccentric. inside, and we will be able to stick up cello, and Josh Williams ’03, bass, Universal Language was my favorite. I LW: Forty people showed up for trees, flowers, or even Woodstock, played every piece in the Passion and haven’t really done any theater this auditions. We called back 19, plus two when and where we need them. served as the sole accompaniment to year except for the Broadway revue. people who were previously unable to Phillipian: Is there anything else the recitatives, sung by Combs and the Jordana Wolf: Starting Lower attend regular auditions. They were you want to share with the P.A. Arts other adult principals. Additionally, the year, I was in classrooms. I recently really tough because we called back community at large? soloists for the arias, including Wessler, stage managed New York Actor for Ari everyone who we could see in the part. LW: Michelle and Jordana are the Phelan, Floyd, Hung, Heininger, and Gold, and I am currently managing We had four people who could easily perfect people to work with, just Weiss, sounded wonderful, and made another classroom called An Actor’s have pulled off each female role very because their strengths lie in the areas each aria stand out. Overall, the Nightmare, which is lots of fun. well. We considered how well they of my weaknesses. Michelle is really Chamber Orchestra did an impressive LW: I did a LOT of musical theater would work together, and we wanted good with reading and teaching musi- job conveying the emotion that the in middle school: Pinocchio; Annie; some diversity among the cast. We cal parts. Jordana is really good at Passion so beautifully incorporates. Bye Bye Birdie; Babes in Arms; and a ended up representing every class. keeping things organized, and at keep- The complexity and length of the short musical revue tacked on to the There are also a lot of newbies to the ing control of rehearsals. I've never had Passion alone would scare most con- end of Babes in Arms. PA Theater Department...probably a stage manager who I've worked with ductors away, but Thomas took it on Michelle Easton: Same here. I was because of the Scotland show. As for so closely as Jordana, and it's great! and did marvelously. Members of in Music Man, Oliver, Showstoppers (a auditions’ being “eccentric,” I don't ME: We got really lucky. We're F. Wang/The Phillipian Chamber Orchestra worked hard to pull musical revue) Tumbleweeds, Hey really know. Sometimes I feel as if I go working with a really awesome, enthu- it off, and “Everyone really gave it their George, Fiddler on the Roof, a terrible to an audition and am kept for longer Lydia Wallace ’04 and Michelle siastic, high-energy cast. It's great. Easton ’04 plan for Charlie Brown. all,” according to cellist Weiss. THE PHILLIPIAN ARTSAPRIL 11, 2003 A5

The Phillips Academy campus is contains nothing but absolute straight- After several discussions, Rosen student censorship on campus. The considered by many to be a more liber- talk about female sexuality, which Ariel Gold and Dean Avery decided to enact a 16- question is still open to debate, and will al institution than other high schools in makes it as loved by some as it is hated and-older age restriction on admittance certainly be examined further in the the nation. Yet the question of how by others. ARTS CONTROVERSY for the show. Upon being told that such near future. much artistic freedom students can be This school is no stranger to sexual- However, Rosen continued to pur- a restriction had been imposed, Bacon The Vagina Monologues, directed allowed has been a perennial topic for ly “suggestive” shows, or, in fact, cen- sue her original venture, electing to admitted that he was “a bit more com- by Ali Rosen, ’03, will have a two-night discussion. The issue of student censor- sored theatrical productions. Take, for propose the show as an independent fortable” with the situation. Yet he engagement in May in Kemper ship reaches controversial levels with instance, this past fall’s interpretive project through the English stresses that still “it’s a better script for Auditorium. The Vagina Monologues, an independ- production of Aristophanes’ Lysistrata. Department. With English Department a college audience,” especially because ent project by Ali Rosen ’03. Student Producer Matt London ’03, Teaching Fellow Huma Yusuf as her of the varying levels of maturity on To many, the content of the show is who directed the show, says that faculty advisor and the approval of the campus. just about as raunchy as its eye-opening “Lysistrata was under constant supervi- English Department Chair Jonathan What, then, of R-rated movies, title. Written and originally performed sion, and the show frequently under- Stableford ’63, the show became a real- explicit music, and other seemingly off-Broadway in 1999 by Eve Ensler, went ‘content changes’ as sections ity. That is, until some faculty offensive material that circulates The Vagina Monologues incorporates were deemed ‘too offensive.’” The expressed their understandable discom- around our campus? London points out the testimony of over 200 widely final production was still, in some peo- fort with having such a show produced that the younger Andover students view diverse women from around the world. ples’ opinions, slightly controversial, on the PA campus. non-theatrical forms of sexually sug- Topics addressed include celibacy, especially for its lack of proper cloth- London disregards the rumors sur- gestive and perhaps even perverse sub- rape, and homosexuality. The show ing on the female actors. rounding the faculty meeting in ques- ject matter in their dorms, at the movie When Rosen first toyed with the tion as foolish gossip, since no students theater, and even in the classroom. A idea of bringing The Vagina were present and none can say first- slight discrepancy seems to exist Monologues to Andover, she admired hand what happened. Furthermore, he between different views of “inappropri- the show for its often brutal honesty. It personally holds the opinion that facul- ate” material on our campus. confronts “topics that are rarely ty members “are entitled to say pretty Now having passed through several addressed for women” because “female much anything they want to in a forum levels of resistance, Rosen turns her sexuality is a taboo subject that so few of their peers as much as we students focus to directing the actual show. As shows have tackled.” The show, are,” citing The Phillipian as an exam- Bacon predicted, the script calls for no according to Rosen, also opens up ple of students’ speaking their minds. blocking, and at first may seem stag- If you can’t be the opportunities for the overwhelming On the other hand, whether or not such nant. But Rosen says that the lack of number of female actors on campus faculty opinions with regards to student major lighting, a set, or costumes fol- President, you who all too often outnumber the censorship should be upheld is another lows her directorial vision of an amount of available female roles. issue. “actor’s piece,” whose important and might as well be To Chair of the Department of What ultimately overcame the shocking messages provide enough for Theater and Dance Bruce Bacon, the movement against The Vagina a substantially powerful performance. the overeager issue with The Vagina Monologues is Monologues was the reluctance of cer- Directly following the perform- not necessarily the racy content; rather, tain faculty members, particularly Mr. ance, Rosen and her cast will be hold- intern. he honestly views the piece as a sub- Stableford and Dean of Studies Vincent ing a forum on the nature of the show. par script whose issues can be better Avery, to censor students’ art. She encourages “anyone who feels presented in higher-quality theatrical However, Bacon stresses the impor- compelled to speak out…to express J. Bovaird/The Phillipian styles. When Rosen first presented the tance of balancing the idea of “censor- their views” at that time, whether they ship” with that of “community stan- As the director of the Vagina WRITE FOR ARTS show in the form of a Drama Lab appli- support The Vagina Monologues or feel Monologues, Ali Rosen ’03 coaches cation before Thanksgiving, Bacon dards.” In all cases, implications of a offended by the show and its presence Lindsey Locks ’03 for her role. decided that the play wouldn’t really project such as Rosen’s must be consid- on our campus. But she thinks, and “serve a theatrically educating pur- ered with some “thoughtful discussion” hopes, that the performance and subse- Steve x6481 pose.” Instead, he suggested that Rosen and not limited to a “black and white quent forum will be “a valuable experi- undertake a different show that tackles debate” of students being unfairly reg- ence” for those who find the show’s Katie x6445 female issues, since that would be more ulated by censorship. content liberating. beneficial to her as a director. Arguably, there are times when cen- Ultimately, it will be the choice of Lizzy x6581 With a sense of compromise, Rosen sorship may be warranted. Although those who are offended by the content directed Wendy Wasserstein’s London commends Rosen for her and implications of The Vagina Uncommon Women and Others in the resolve in pursuing The Vagina Monologues to forgo attending the winter, a show with its own share of so- Monologues and fully supports her show. Parents in Andover and on cam- called “controversial” dialogue. The project, he also calls to attention the pus need not worry about their children show was a success, with London, who fact that “an institution such as Phillips being exposed to the frank subject mat- produced the show, commenting that it Academy has the right to censor what it ter because of the imposed age limit. was a “well-acted and superbly execut- presents to the Andover public in the However, the controversy over Rosen’s ed production.” same way the FCC can with the show unearths an underlying issue of American public.”

This year marks the death of the tant criteria will be also decide the pro- duction offerings at Phillips Academy. official “Drama Lab” and introduces a the organization and Lizzy Fraser duction’s accessibili- In the current plan for student- student-driven solution to the annual preparation of the ty to props, cos- directed and student-produced theater, competition for production resources. application. ARTS REVIEW tumes, lights, addi- Drama Labs and Theater 520s perform In the past, the “Drama Lab” was the The application tional technical for three nights and workshops have a only large student production with a will pose questions ranging from the resources, and other fundamental single performance regardless of the budget and access to costumes, props, status of crew enlistment to the fulfill- issues. scope, effort and rehearsal commit- sound and sets. ment of technical request submissions, With an overview of the entire ment. Dallett believes that with the The student Producers, including to a complete and solid analysis of the term’s production possibilities and new format next year, “plays like this Meg Dallett ’04 and Matt London ’03, show by the intended director. financial limitations, the Producers will winter’s Antigone, Shadowbox, and have created a new plan for student- Once these factors have been con- strive to offer a balanced and afford- Uncommon Women, will have perform- directed and student-produced theater sidered and a theater production appli- able theater schedule. The faculty will ance schedules that fit more with the that incorporates the former Drama cation has been approved, the continue to select the Dance 400 and scale of the show.” Again, this would Lab within the Theater Production cat- Producers will decide on the technical Theater 520 productions, which will be better acknowledge the efforts that stu- egory and dissolves the old lines aspects of the production. factored into the Producers’ decisions dents invest in these productions and between theater classrooms, theater Financial factors such as what por- with regard to student productions. provide an opportunity for an expanded workshops and Drama Labs. Producers tion of the term theater budget to allot, One of the Producers will be assigned audience. will be allocated to theater productions and whether there will be an admission to each production and will function as This new format clearly defines the throughout the term. The Phillips fee will be considered. The producers the Show Producer and monitoring any role of the Producers and while giving Academy Theater Department, headed will also address the essential organiza- necessary onsite exceptions to the them more responsibility; as Dallett t by Bruce Bacon, fully supports their tion of the show from when and where show’s original application. says, it also affords them the opportu- proposal and will allot a term budget to the production will be performed, to The clarification of the application nity to create the “best possible sea- the student. the number of performances and the and selection process and the produc- son.” Those involved with the restructur- rehearsal schedule. The evaluation will er’s role should expand the theater pro- In regards to the new policy, Ali ing hope that this new system will Rosen ’03, director of one of last win- allow for more flexible directing ter term’s Theater Workshops, opportunities. Without restrictions, Uncommon Women, fully supported the such as a set number of theater class- enhancement of student voice in stu- rooms, an increase in student involve- dent directed and produced produc- ment in directing and acting will be tions. Rosen believes that by “placing possible. With the new plan, the focus more responsibilities into the hands of and aid needed to perform more the drama department’s student leaders extravagant shows would also be [the Producers], the shows can truly be accessible because the Producers will more qualified as ‘student produc- be able to dedicate more concentration tions.’” to a particular production. Rosen also believes that the change The Producers will evaluate each will meet the goal and ensure that “the potential production on a case-by-case quality of the shows will be assured basis after reviewing a standardized because if there are two great shows application and then apportion the that want to be directed in the same essential resources. The application term then the producers can decide if will not change from the current forms the want to commence that process, criteria. Producer Dallett believes that rather than having one Drama Lab. this new policy will allow students “to Also, with this increase in student have several more large-scale shows, input, the variety of the shows and which provides great opportunities for directors will increase and there will be more directors and actors.” a more efficient use of the budget.” The new application form for all By tailoring the financial, resource productions will be evaluated on the and venue demands to the needs of an basis of script rights, complexity, and individual production with an overview length, including the demand for cos- of the term’s theater and dance per- tumes, lights, sounds, and sets. The formances, there will be more opportu- directors’ experience and the availabil- The Phillipian Archives nities for more student directors and ity of the requested setting will also be actors to be involved in theater at Steve Travierso ’04 gropes Ali Schouten ’04 in last spring’s Cabaret, which taken into consideration. Other impor- represented the final drama lab performed at Andover. Phillips Academy.

A6 THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS APRIL 11, 2003 Acclaimed Sports Nutritionist Clark Lectures on Healthy Diet and Exercise and weight gain. Carbohydrates fuel muscles and By MARIA BLACKWOOD After these initial questions, are therefore essential to any ath- Internationally renowned Ms. Clark then responded to ques- lete’s diet. Foods such as cereals, sports nutritionist and author tions posed by members of the grains, and pastas should serve as Nancy Clark spoke in Kemper audience. Addressing a question the base of each meal. However, Class of 1970 Co-Sponsors Auditorium this Wednesday on the use of drug supplements, proteins are needed to build and evening. Addressing an audience she said that more exercise does repair muscles and should serve composed of athletes, coaches, not necessitate an increase in sup- as an accompaniment to carbohy- Weekend Events and various other students and plement intake. An escalation in drates.. faculty members, Ms. Clark dis- exercise intensity, assuming one is The next topic Ms. Clark Include Movie not a dancer or wrestler, normally addressed were concerns regard- cussed pertinent issues such as And Panels dietary supplements, blood glu- results in a rise in food consump- ing weight gain and weight loss. cose levels, weight gain and tion. Therefore it is possible to She said most of the athletes who Continued from Page A1, Column 2 weight loss, and the type of diet gain all the nutrients one’s body have trouble gaining weight are India. Among the speakers were that best suits the high-stress lives requires solely through the food “fidgeters” who burn an extra 300 Duvisac, Sumair Mahmood ’03, of Andover students. one eats. to 700 calories per day. She said and Shaalini Ramanadhan ’03. Throughout her speech, Ms. Ms. Clark also answered a the important thing to think about Rounding out the day’s pre- question posed about the contro- when attempting to gain weight is Clark repeated her mantra of J. Bovaird/The Phillipian sentations was another series of “food works,” saying that it is versial supplement creatine, a how to add an extra 500 to 1000 student research presentations on synthesized form of a naturally calories to one’s daily diet. It does Hearsey Community Fellow Woodney Haverstick ’03 leads a easy to eat well and maintain a discussion of popular movies in the Rose Room on Tuesday. the important economic aspects healthful diet and that one gains occurring amino acid that aids in not matter where these calories of globalization on the environ- benefits such as high energy lev- the production of ATP, the body’s come from, as long as they are ment, gender equality, and health els and an increased metabolism. main energy source. She present in the food intake. Haverstick ’03 Speaks On care in third world nations. She also stressed the importance explained that she is not an advo- To lose weight, on the other Dr. Shaw and members of the cate of creatine because it can be hand, one should reduce calorie of “fueling and refueling” for suc- Class of 1970 expressed enthusi- cessful exercise. replaced with proper eating. Ms. intake by 200 to 300 calories each Clark went on to say that if an ath- day, especially in the evening. Gender Identity in Films asm with the student presenta- Ms. Clark had planned to tions. “[Several of our panel open with a PowerPoint presenta- lete wished to experiment with “The only time of day to lose creatine, he should wait till they weight is at night,” Ms. Clark stat- By DAN GABEL members] commented on how tion on fueling the body for impressed they were with the sports, academics, and health. are fully grown, buy the most ed. One should “fuel” at breakfast Kicking off this spring’s Blonde and continued to explore expensive brand, carefully follow and lunch, eating a full meal, but Phillips Academy Hearsey the same major issues while at the students on their research and However a delay due to technical knowledge of their topics,” Dr. difficulties forced her to begin by instructions, and drink lots of cut back at dinner, in order to Community Fellows Series, same time broadening their per- water. However, she cautioned wake up hungry for breakfast the Woodney Haverstick ’03 and spective to include an examination Shaw said. posing several questions to her Planning of “The Gap is audience. “How many of you that “the mentality of winning at next day. Instructor in English Maressa of gender stereotypes, expecta- any cost bothers me,” citing ethi- While it is relatively easy to Grieco examined the use of femi- tions of intelligence, and the role Growing” began when Andy believe you have a well-balanced Wexler ’70 approached the diet?” she inquired. Ms. Clark cal and physical concerns. lose weight through creating a ninity and sexuality in popular of males in the productions. school about presenting a series continued her introduction by Ms. Clark went on to outline a calorie deficit, sleep deprivation movies in their Tuesday presenta- Topics of discussion varied questioning students on their daily general meal plan with carbohy- can have a dramatic negative tion entitled, “It’s a Blonde, greatly, ranging from a compari- of events to inform students intake of red meat, chicken, fish, drates forming the foundation, effect on weight loss. Hormones Blonde World: A Discussion of son of the portrayal of blondes and about the issues that plague the dairy, and sweets, as well as prob- dispelling the myth that proteins get out of sync and it is often dif- Clueless and Legally Blonde.” brunettes in these movies to an developing world. A plastic sur- lems they had with weight loss are the “ultimate sports food.” ficult to tell if one is hungry or Sponsored by the Brace Center for observation of other stereotypes geon from California, Dr. Wexler merely tired. Also, when one is Gender Studies, the event was the assigned to various people by the is a member of an organization exhausted, one often feels the first of a series of forums aimed at producers of the two movies. that travels around the world need to be nice to oneself through promoting discussion of gender- Haverstick explained her providing life-changing cosmet- calorie-laden “comfort foods.” related issues among students and motivation for selecting such a ic surgery free of charge to However, Ms. Clark was careful faculty. light-hearted topic, noting that she patients in Africa, Asia, and to emphasize that food is fuel and To use the films as “spring- wanted to find an issue of rele- Latin America. that “fat is not a feeling.” She boards for discussion,” Haverstick vance and importance that would Founded in 1993, the IAP is went on to say that it is the best and Ms. Grieco examined the also be fun, “because school can an association between Phillips fueled athlete, not the thinnest, “ways that femininity and sexuali- be so intense at times.” She and Academy, Aga Khan Educational who is most likely to succeed. ty were used by the character,” and Ms. Grieco attempted to accom- Services, and the Institute for Aregistered dietician, Ms. the manners in which the produc- plish this by using the decidedly Educational Development. Clark holds an undergraduate tions “reflect aspects of our socie- comedic films as the starting point Composed of over 400 degree in nutrition from Simmons ty.” for serious discussion. schools around the world, the College and a graduate degree In the first film, Clueless, According to Director of the from Boston University. She is an Haverstick and Ms. Grieco dis- Brace Center for Gender Studies Partnership aims to foster pro- expert on health and fitness nutri- played several scenes that they felt Dr. Diane Moore, the forum series fessional development and cur- tion and serves as director of demonstrated the character’s use was initiated with hopes that “stu- ricular innovation at its partici- nutrition services at Sports of blonde features for personal dents and faculty would join pant schools. Recently, the Medicine Associates, a large ath- advancement. Throughout one of together to address community Academy has hosted a chemistry letic injury clinic in Boston. Her the selected clips, the teenage pro- concerns.” She views the series as teacher from a school managed patients include members of the tagonist, a blonde named Cher, an opportunity for members of the by Aga Khan Educational Boston Red Sox and Boston attempts to use her charm and Andover community to discuss Services, and has sent a group of Celtics, as well as Olympic gold attractive appearance to convince informally important issues out- faculty members to Africa to medal figure skater Kitty her teachers to change her grades. side the constraints of the class- educate local citizens about Carruthers, and Wimbledon tennis The student-faculty team then room. Future forums are sched- HIV/AIDS prevention. player Tim Mayotte. showed film clips from Legally uled to meet on April 15 and 22. SARS Outbreak in China and Southeast Parents of Asia Prompts Student Screening at Isham Continued from Page A1, Column 6 everyday…I feel like I can take optimistic that SARS will be urgent global public health threat not worried about the disease my own temperature and call contained. “I didn’t fear anything that it is.” Uppers and spreading through the PA student them if I feel sick,” said Lydia when I was there,” Dr Han said. Preliminary tests suggest that body. “To date, there have been Wallace’04, who spent spring “Only 2000 people have been cocktails of the antiviral no cases of transmission between break in Vietnam. affected in China. That is only Ribavirin and steroids may have people in the US,” he said. However, Alvin Yu ’04, a such a small fraction of the pop- some effect on the disease. “Things could always change, Hong Kong resident who donned ulation… But I must always be “We’re anxious to see how it NOW is the time to think actively but in two months this could fiz- a face mask upon his return to thinking about the safety of my looks in cell culture, in the test zle out.” Dr. Keller is meeting campus, stated, “It makes sense students.” tube,” Hughes said. about your child s college chances with administrators to discuss the to me to protect others and Doctors throughout the world Last Friday, President Bush status of Andover’s summer pro- myself because I don’t know are working quickly to determine added SARS to the short list of AND to plan a strategy for opti- grams in China as well as the whether or not I have SARS.” the cause and a cure or vaccine diseases for which people may much anticipated faculty trip to Fellow Hong Kong resident for SARS. “Experience still sug- be quarantined. Currently, quar- mizing his her chances for admis- China. Stephanie Chan ’05 added, gests that most of the transmis- antine officials are meeting Academy students who trav- “There were no people on the sion occurs by droplets, which planes returning to the US from sion. eled to China, Hong Kong, or streets (at home) and everybody requires standing three to six feet Asia in an effort to contain the other Southeast Asian countries who was out was wearing a from an infected person,” spread of SARS. The Center for Has your child ever enrolled over spring break were required mask. I think Hong Kong was the Director of the National Center Disease Control (CDC) is con- to visit the Isham Health Center cleanest it has ever been because for Infectious Diseases at the sidering developing an in-flight in a summer program to for ten days after their return to everything is being washed so Centers for Disease Control and video to educate airplane passen- “get an edge” in a sport or Andover to ensure that their much and nobody will touch Prevention Dr. James Hughes gers about the disease. Australia health could be monitored. anything.” said. “We’re not totally on top of and Thailand are also taking subject? Students expressed mixed Chair of the Chinese this by any means. I don’t [make aggressive measures to prevent reactions to these cautionary pro- Department Yuan Han who trav- predictions] but we have to stay the spread of the SARS epidem- Why not give your child an cedures. “They made me come in eled to China over break remains ahead of this and treat this as the ic. edge in getting into the col- lege of his/her choice? WE GOT TO THE BAHAMAS THIS BREAK. PA s College Counseling Office is a wonderful resource, but it is WRITE FOR NEWS not a service. I provide to you and your child expert college Olivia, 6263 Saidi, 2391 Rohit, 6781 counseling services.

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Bing Sung, PA alumnus Harvard University, A.B, A.M., Ph.D. former Harvard College alumnus interviewer Doctoral Dissertation Topic: Decision Rules for Optimal Personnel Selection: The College Admissions Process

THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS APRIL 11, 2003 A7 Social Worker Discusses International Adoptions

By CHELSEA PAIGE Speaking in Kemper Eisenman suggested that parents Auditorium to approximately 20 offer to volunteer and host multi- parents this past Sunday, Franny cultural and diversity activities. Eisenman, a social worker and a Mrs. Eisenman later spoke on mother of two adopted children, the curriculum that she and two presented a lecture entitled, other adopting families created at “Educational Issues and the Andover’s private Pike School in Adoptive Family.” During her 1992 that sought to “normalize” speech, Mrs. Eisenman outlined the concept of adoption and differ- her philosophy towards the educa- ent family situations for her child’s tion of adopted children from the kindergarten class. time they enter pre-school through She encouraged parents to the first grade. “normalize” the concept of diversi- Mrs. Eisenman began the ty through frequent exposure to evening by discussing the issues differences. This exposure could that she believes an adopted child be in the form of multicultural pic- is faced with when beginning for- ture books, the celebration of a mal schooling and the kind of plethora of holidays, multiracial influences parents should exert on toned markers and crayons, and J. Bovaird/The Phillipian their child’s educational environ- multicultural props for a dress-up Student Council President Kanyi Maqubela ’03 addresses the ment to deal with these issues. area. community as the final three presidential candidates look on. “We, the parents of adopted However, Mrs. Eisenman children, play a slightly different admitted that there are certain role in our child’s education [than assignments in a typical kinder- birth parents do],” Mrs. Eisenman garten or first grade curriculum Asplundh-Smith Bests stated. She stressed that it is that are difficult for an adopted “absolutely vital” for parents of child to complete. Such assign- adopted children to act as ments include family trees, self- Levenback and Wang resources for their children’s teach- portraits, and Mother’s and Continued from Page A1, Column 5 useful instrument,” Wang said. ers. According to Mrs. Eisenman, Father’s Day cards. To avoid hav- life,” the former Upper “All the speeches were if a parent becomes a resource, it is ing to confront these assignments, Representative Wang proceeded interesting and the voter turnout less likely that, should the child Mrs. Eisenman suggested that the to detail his plans for a debit showed real student interest in question his or her status as an parent use his or her status as the card in the Ryley Room, and a the policies of the student gov- adoptee, the teacher would respond “expert” on adoption to notify the responsibly structured Student ernment,” Maqubela said, as he in a way in which the parent would teacher that these assignments Council that gives an equal congratulated his successor on not approve of. Furthermore, as a should be modified or cancelled voice to each representative. her victory. resource, the parent could create an for the benefit of the entire class, as educational environment that fos- the family situations in a typical Wang also showed his audi- Elections for next year’s ters a tolerance for diversity by classroom are so diverse. ence his comical side by then Student Council President began late last term, when a emphasizing “neutral differences.” Alternate approaches to these explaining that his seemingly Mrs. Eisenman emphasized assignments included designs for large pool of preliminary candi- bizarre campaign posters fea- three points in creating a strong family trees that either show no turing pictures of a beautiful dates submitted five hundred parent-teacher relationship. First, hierarchy in relatives or allow the woman were inspired by a win- signatures from the student the parent must present him or her- child to add as many or as few rel- ter term love interest. body and a platform outlining self to the teacher at a point early in atives as he or she wishes, a He also referred to one of their ideas to Maqubela. After the school year, but only after the request for pictures of the child at his creations, The Blue Pages, several rounds of voting by child has become sufficiently com- an age at which all children have which lists restaurant addresses paper ballot in the lobby of fortable in the school situation. She pictures, and the celebration of and numbers and movie theatre Commons, the three finalists also stressed the importance of Mother’s and Father’s Days as a information, as well as more were announced in the last “building the groundwork” by day to commemorate families in serious topics, such an outline weeks of the winter term. meeting with the child’s teacher general. of the Disciplinary Committee Asplundh-Smith represents before a problematic situation aris- Mrs. Eisenman ended her lec- (DC) system and descriptions of the first female Council es, reiterating that it was not wise ture by reminding parents that in various academic buildings on President-elect since Jackie to wait until there is “a confronta- some situations, the adoptive par- campus . “I have a vision that Bliss won the position in 1998 tion in the classroom.” ent must recognize that his or her During the first meeting with child needs professional help. She the Student Council can be a and only the third female in that post in almost a decade. the teacher, the parent should noti- argued that this is a reality because fy the teacher of his or her child’s adopted children have a higher adoption experience. The parent chance of developing a learning or should also offer to be the “expert” emotional disability than children on adoption and be willing to being raised by birth parents do. If answer any questions that the confronted with such a problem, teacher might have. Mrs. Eisenman suggested that the Secondly, Mrs. Eisenman parent seek help as soon as possi- Listen to WPAA 91.7 FM reminded the parents that through- ble and follow his or her “gut out the year, it is crucial to remain instincts.” “calm and positive in attitude.” In Loveline with Dr. Keller and other words, a parent should not anticipate problems, but rather let Aaron Stroble ’04 the child’s reaction to certain situa- SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT tions dictate what action, if any, the parent should take. Behavior that seems confrontational or anxious I appreciate Neil Cullen’s attempt to respond to my recent criticism of should be avoided and communi- the management of Andover’s endowment, which, as Mr. Cullen acknowl- 11:30 P.M.-12:30 A.M. cation with the teacher should be frequent but brief. Mrs. Eisenman edges, suffered a $90 million investment performance loss from March 31, SATURDAY stressed the importance of persist- 2000 through September 30, 2002. ence in the parents’endeavors, say- ing, “Don’t give up until you are First, let me state at the outset that all of my information concerning the satisfied; your child is depending endowment’s management and performance came from Phillipian articles that on you!” For her third point, Mrs. quoted certain Trustees and Mr. Cullen. I continue to believe that these articles were accurate. Second, Mr. Cullen compares Andover’s endowment performance to median returns. I compared it to both mean and median returns, and for com- parison purposes it would be helpful if Mr. Cullen would do the same. It is also important to note that being above the mean or median may give some measure of comfort, but it is not necessarily indicative of superior investment performance. Many schools have performance records that far exceed mean and median returns, and it is my desire that Andover be in this top-performing group and that it not be satisfied with middle-of-the-road performance. Also, Andover should never be satisfied with a losing year, even if the loss percent- age compares favorably with “benchmark returns.” A loss is a loss is a loss. Third, it remains unclear to me how Andover’s $90 million loss jibes with loss percentages of only 7.4% and 5.1% in fiscal years ended June 30, 2001 and 2002, respectively. For these percentages to be correct, I believe that the endowment would have been in excess of $500 million at June 30, 2000. Was it? A complete reconciliation of the amount of the endowment, invest- ment gains and losses, and investment returns for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2002 would certainly be helpful in clarifying matters. Fourth, my letter has led to the disclosure that there is indeed an invest- ment committee and that it meets 12-14 times a year. Fifth, now that Mr. Cullen has commenced the disclosure process, I would respectfully suggest to him and the Trustees that a complete report on the endowment be issued each year. It would serve to inform all of the Andover constituencies about a school asset, the performance of which has a profound effect on the lives of students and faculty, the quality and breadth of educational opportunities, and the future the Academy. Examples of such meaningful disclosure are the “Yale Endowment 2002 Report” and the “Harvard Business School Financial Report 2002.” Finally, I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Cullen’s characterization of the important contributions of the Trustees to Andover. I know many of the Trustees, and as I stated in my letter, they are people of “exemplary character, dedication and good intentions.” Their contribution of $63 million to the $209 million Campaign was extraordinarily generous. These Trustees are also well informed and know what is happening with the endowment. We who gener- ously contributed the other $146 million do not! It would be a positive step for the Trustees to remedy this in the future.

Michael Scharf ’60

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They also intend to debate The areas just outside Baghdad US CLARIFIES POST-IRAQI methods of bringing peace to the have still remained dangerous WAR PLANS conflicted area of Northern Ireland. throughout the bombardment, and This meeting will mark President U.S. tanks have encountered intense After the Bush administration Bush and Prime Minister Blair’s fighting and defensive mechanisms released its plans this week to gov- third meeting in just three weeks. such as rocket-propelled grenades ern Iraq temporarily after the war, The two world leaders previously and anti-aircraft weapons from the many throughout the world wor- met with Spanish Prime Minister Iraqis. ried about the possibility of the Jose Maria Aznar on March 16 in However, according to state- United States’ making attacks on the Azores Islands and on March ments released from the coalition, neighboring Syria or Iran. 27 at Camp David in Maryland. things are looking very optimistic, Secretary of State Colin Powell The foremost topic of discus- as the allied forces now control all responded to these uncertainties by sion at this week’s meeting is the roads going in and out of the city. stating that Iraq should be ruled by issue of turning Iraq into a demo- Major General Victor E. Renuart its own people and that the U.S. cratic state once the war is over. Jr. stated in a press conference, “It would not invade either Syria or Prime Minister Blair is looking for was, I think, a clear statement of the Iran after the liberation of the increased involvement of the ability of the coalition forces to Baghdad. United Nations in the process, but move into Baghdad at the time and Certain countries that have the Bush administration offers a place of their choosing.” opposed the administration’s war different proposal that, “envisions He also believes that “the Iraqis against Iraq have expressed their a post-war, post-Saddam Iraq that [are] rocking backwards on their beliefs that Iraq should be recon- includes Iraqi dissidents, exiles, heels.” Another key accomplish- structed under the supervision of Kurds, and other ethnic groups ment occurred last Friday, when the the United Nations, rather than from within Iraq,” according to US military seized Baghdad’s solely by the U.S. Secretary Powell White House spokesman Ari Saddam Hussein Airport while stressed that the reason the U.S. is Fleischer. thousands of civilians fled the area. planning to retain temporary con- However, there have been some trol over Iraq is for the security and small outbreaks of organized resist- stability of the nation. He stated ance against American troops, as U.S. DEFINES WAR AIMS AS Iraqis attempted to gain control of that the U.S. wants to make sure BATTLE FOR BAGDAD Sporting leis and floral sarongs, Caitlin Littlefield ’03, Emily the new government is installed in adjacent areas. There has also been Ma ’04, Sachi Cole ’03 and Amy O’Gorman ’04 wear festive Iraq is free of members of Saddam BEGINS continued progress in locating the attire while preparing for Saturday’s annual Hawaiian luau Hussein’s Baath Party. members of Saddam Hussein’s dance in the Borden Gym. As the battle in Baghdad began regime as coalition airplanes have this week, one of the key objectives hit the residence of Mr. Hussein’s PRESIDENT BUSH AND of the administration was to keep cousin and accomplice in crime, BRITISH P.M. BLAIR MEET American troops safe and casual- General Ali Hassan al-Majeed. Al- ties low. Head of the Coalition Air Majeed, nicknamed “Chemical Revised Fire Code Forces AT SUMMIT Force in Iraq Lieutenant. General Ali,” is the commander of Iraqi T. Michael Moesley said, “As part forces in the South. Dorm Furniture Removal President Bush and British Prime of the assault on the Iraqi capital, Minister Tony Blair are planning to coalition planes will fly over the By CHELSEA PAIGE meet this week in Northern Ireland city at all times to provide protec- to discuss the war. In accordance with new make our buildings safer for us tion for ground troops.” —Justin Yi Andover Fire Department laws all.” implemented after a deadly night- Ms. Edwards said, “As long as club fire in Rhode Island killed 99 the Fire Department allows us to people, Dean of Students Marlys wait until the end of the term, we Financial Aid Interest Rises PA Writer in Residence Edwards announced over spring will. But if they deem rooms break that Phillips Academy will unsafe, especially if there is a now limit the types of furniture crowded situation, I would certain- Among College Applicants Murray Wins Fiction Prize that students may have in their dor- ly understand if they asked to have Continued on Page A1, Column 4 Gutmann maintained her school’s mitory rooms. The restrictions will the furniture removed before the By DAN TAYLOR budget. The College Board esti- duty to provide an appropriate be enforced at both the Academy end of the term.” mates that throughout the country, amount of financial aid to admitted In a defining moment in her Her book was one of more and Merrimack College dormito- However, Mr. Williams indi- students receive more than $90 bil- students. She stated, “Because impressive literary career, than 350 novels and collections ries by means of room inspections cated that the school will soon lion in financial assistance, nearly Princeton is committed to main- Phillips Academy Writer in of short stories from over 90 conducted by each school’s determine a specific removal dead- three times more than what stu- taining as strong an undergraduate Residence Sabina Murray publishers to be nominated for respective Office of the Physical line near the end of the term. dents received 10 years ago. financial aid program as possible, received a nationally acclaimed the PEN/Faulkner Fiction Plant (OPP) during the next three Because the order to remove Dean of the Faculty of Arts and the committee is confident this rate writing prize for a collection of Award. weeks. “unsafe” furniture came from the Sciences at Harvard University of increase in tuition and fee is short stories discussing events in Although Ms. Murray teach- According to Ms. Edwards, Fire Department rather than from William Kirby explained his col- fully consistent with the the American Pacific Campaign es two English electives at the University’s leadership position in furniture which the fire department the Academy, Ms. Edwards noted lege’s commitment to providing of World War II. Nominated in Academy, she does not have the has concluded is “unsafe” is that no specific disciplinary action financial aid to qualified students, ensuring…admission on a need- blind basis.” mid-March by her peer writers, traditional duties of a typical defined as “upholstered furniture will most likely be taken if a stu- “At a time when universities Ms. Murray discovered on faculty member and uses this that is not treated to be flame retar- dent fails to remove “unsafe” fur- In addition, Yale University around the country and families Sunday evening that she had spare time to write and concen- dant.” Furniture deemed to be niture. has increased its tuition by 4.6%, everywhere can feel the effects of a won the PEN (Poets, trate on developing her next “unsafe” will be tagged by the Furthermore, she stated that weaker national economy, we are Dartmouth College by 4.9%, and OPP and public safety officers dur- she does not believe disciplinary Stanford University by 4.85%. Playwrights, Editors, Essayists work in progress. determined to protect every stu- and Novelists)/Faulkner Writing Reflecting on her role as ing inspections of the dormitories. action would even be necessary, dent’s ability to come to Harvard, Many universities’ graduate school Prize in Fiction for The writer in residence, Ms. Murray Director of OPP Michael explaining, “I assume that students regardless of his or her financial tuitions will rise by even larger Williams stated that inspections of would understand the reasons for background.” amounts. Caprices, a book she published stated, “I try to bring the indus- students’ dormitory rooms have the order from the Fire In response to the performance Colleges also attribute their one year ago. As the winner of try of writing to life for my stu- begun, noting, “Any piece of Department, considering the of the economy, Harvard’s under- budget jumps to rising technology the award, Murray will receive dents. I use my experiences in upholstered furniture that does not tragedy in Rhode Island. ... I don’t graduate tuition will increase by and construction costs, as well as not only national recognition, the field to develop their skills have a manufacturers’ tag stating believe that anyone would feel that 5.5% to $37,928 for next year’s increases in faculty salaries. The but also a prize of $15,000. as writers. I love to see my stu- that the furniture meets or exceeds they could disregard that order.” incoming freshmen. Over the past President of Northeastern Ms. Murray stated, “There dents writing. … I love to teach. University testified before Massachusetts fire code is not Nevertheless, Mr. Williams five years, Harvard has increased are a lot of heavy-hitter writers While I am teaching, I can Congress last year to state that allowed in dormitories.” warned that should a student its financial aid program by $19.5 out there. It is an honor to be answer any writing questions million, contributing more than salaries for professors in among them.” She continued, my students have. I have experi- If a student is found to be in ignore a removal request, he or she Massachusetts have risen 33% in possession of “unsafe” furniture, may face a fine of $75.00 per piece $105 million per year. “It’s pretty thrilling and it is a enced the writing process, and I Similarly, Princeton University the last five years because of com- he or she will not be required to of furniture. petition from private companies great honor to be among such am glad I can share my experi- remove the piece immediately. Prior to the Rhode Island fire, has raised tuition by 4.5% to great writers…I like to think that ences with my students.” accommodate their operating for qualified scholars. Rather, the administration is com- which began as the result of mal- Although most Andover stu- I am making a difference with The PEN/Faulkner award plying with Fire Department regu- functioning pyrotechnical effects, budget of $850 million. In 2001, my stories.” was established in 1980 as a way 38% of Princeton undergraduates dents attend private universities lations regarding the severity of Phillips Academy’s fire code was and colleges with price tags above Ms. Murray will travel to for the writing community to having certain pieces of furniture fairly stringent, but did not include received financial aid; however, in Washington, D.C., to receive her honor its members for excellent the class of 2006, 50% of students $20,000 a year, the average cost to in a dormitory room. upholstered furniture, which is a prize and to attend the award achievement in writing. Five will receive financial aid, and these attend a four-year private college Mr. Williams explained, “This new addition to the Massachusetts next year is $18,273, up 5.8% from ceremony on May 17 at the finalists are chosen; however, action is not a school decision, fire code. According to Mr. numbers are expected to rise con- tinually over the next few years. last year. Public colleges, by far Folger Shakespeare Library. At only one writer is finally named rather a town directive that we Williams, all school-supplied dor- the most affordable options, cost this reception, the five finalists the winner. must comply with. The fire offi- mitory furnishings meet fire safety Despite the slow economy, Princeton University Provost Amy an average of $4,081 per year, an will read short excerpts from The prize is named after the cials are merely working hard to codes. increase of 9.6% from last year. each of their nominated stories. prestigious author William The Caprices is a selection Faulkner, who won both the of short stories set in the time- National Book award and the frame of the United States’ Pulitzer Prize in Literature. To Pacific campaign during World determine a winner, a panel of War II. Ms. Murray based her three American novelists judges characters on events she had fiction works that have been heard about through old family published in the United States stories. during the preceding calendar year. CMYK

Volume CXXVI, Number 5 Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts April 11, 2003 ALEX VISPOLI PA Baseball Eyes a Third Consecutive League Title by Margaret Ramsey PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER impact offensively as he enters the It has been pretty easy to spot season after hitting .615 last year THOSE PESKY EXPOS! baseball players this spring. You as a reserve. He is also expected to FISKE WINS AT SENIORS have probably have a starting spot on the outfield. seen a number Chiozzi will be the starting catcher Dateline: November 7, 2003 of them wearing this year, impressing Cline enough Chang ’05 Shatters What a season! In what was shirts that say to say that he “brings experience one of the wildest and memo- “holler back … and poise to handle the pitching NE Sectional 100 rable baseball sea- to back” in ref- staff and will also contribute with BASEBALL Free Record sons in recent histo- erence to the Big his stick.” Walter, Barber, and ry, as the Montreal Blue Baseball Kennedy will all be returning as by Margaret Ramsey team’s title as back-to-back talented pitchers and proficient on Expos shook off PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER Central New England Prep defense for the Blue. talks of contraction, Champions over the past two sea- Also returning from last sea- relocation, and bad While many PAstudent ath- sons. This year, the boys will be son’s winning team are pitchers letes enjoyed basking in the warm taste in fashion to going for the coveted three-peat Kevin McGravey ’04 and Adam rays of sun- win their first World Series. title, a distinction of greatness that Crabtree ’04. As the MVP last sea- light in American League Champion few teams in the league have been son, Crabtree is expected to anchor Cancun over Kansas City Royals could do able to capture. the pitching staff as its ace. spring break, nothing but sit and watch as the Unfortunately, because of the McGravey said of Crabtree, “He Andover’s top Quebec-sters rolled to victory untimely weather, the baseball was a huge key to our success [last swimmers thanks to the clutch bat of team has been forced to cancel its year] with his 7-0 season. He has a Vladimir Guerrero and great first four games and thus has yet to dominating fastball that not too spent vacation training and racing in the cold pitching from former Red Sox start their imminent winning many guys in the league can hit--I pools of New England. Both sendoff Tomo Ohka. For his streak. “We’re looking good think he’s the best pitcher in our Andover’s female and male swim- three WS victories, two of them ,though,” said Co-captain Adjatay league.” Aside from his daunting Nyadjroh ’03. “Coach Cline is fastball, Crabtree also boasts pow- mers competed in some of the shutouts and one of them in most prestigious swim competi- game seven, Ohka was named incredibly organized, so he’s made erful off-speed pitches including a our practices in the cage really top curve and two solid change tions in New England and placed MVP of the Fall Classic. extremely well, especially consid- Expos management was able count.” Nyadjroh and Co-captain ups. Ever modest, McGravey is F. Wang/ The Phillipian Kyle Murphy ’03 are looking for- also quite an accomplished pitcher. ering they had just come off a 10- to give Olympic Stadium its day taper for Interschols. The rea- biggest crowd in years (15,000) Russel Dykema ’04 blasts a forehand past his Belmont Hill ward to leading the Big Blue this “Kevin put a lot of work into pitch- season with their dedication not ing over the off season and it's real- son that Big Blue Aquatics has by tricking the people of opponent, getting the season off to a good start. only to work hard, but also to ly shown in these first couple of enjoyed such success in recent Montreal into thinking that they improve each player’s technique weeks. He has tremendous control years is due in large part to these were buying tickets to a hockey Boys Tennis Ignites Spring and understanding of the great over the ball and a good selection athletes who devote their vacations game. While this tactic worked game of baseball. too. He has good mechanics that to the sport of swimming. to a degree, many of the city’s This team goal stems from the make his pitches really hit spots,” The women’s team had a num- French Canadian citizens fled at Season With Two Victories realization that the 2003 squad will said Chiozzi. ber of strong competitors who con- the sight of the large wood bats be quite different from the champi- New to the team are under- tinued their seasons past that they perceived as enemy by Anders Wallace onship teams of 2001 and 2002. classmen Tom Church ’05, Connor Interschols. Boston Globe All- assault weapons. PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER Because of the graduation of seven Hoesley ’04, Justin Shaefer ’05, Scholastic and League MVP Hee- The Expos winning the seniors, including such leaders as and Cory Schneider ’04. Jin Chang ’05 celebrated a more Andover 4 three doubles contests gains one than successful end to her short World Series was just one of the point towards the team’s final former Captain Ben Chang ’02, Other major additions to the many unexpected things that Belmont Hill 1 this strong core of hitters has team are PGs Justin Gallagher ’03 course season, turning in times that score; each of the singles match- exceeded even her high standards took place this season. The Olde Andover 4 es alone counts for one point become slightly weaker. and Lee Rattigan ’03. Gallagher Towne Team itself was not with- However, this year’s team comes to Andover as an all-confer- and swimming with U.S. Olympic Taft 2 towards the overall score. Gold Medalist Jenny Thompson. out its surprises as, for the third Upper-Senior duo Russel chooses to focus less on the loss of ence player and captain of his high time in five years, two members some amazing hitters and more on school team in Pennsylvania. He Chang ended her season when she In its first match-up of the Dykema ’04 and Joe Musumeci of the Red Sox won the Batting the return of 10 extremely talented brings a lot of raw skill to the field competed at the Northeastern sec- season, the PA Boys Varsity ’03 paired up to defeat their tional championship meet in Long Title and the Cy Young Award. opponents with a score of 9–8. and experienced players. Nick and is expected to be incredibly Tennis squad Barber ’03, Paul Chiozzi ’03, Zak valuable as a utility player who can Island with her club team, the No, it was not Nomah and Pedro, defeated Although the Blue lost its next Boston Ocean State Squids but rather the unlikely duo of two doubles matches, the team DeOssie ’03, Rory Gallagher ’03, use his great speed and instinct to Belmont Hill Tom Kennedy ’03, Murphy, cover many different positions, (BOSS). Kevin Millar and Tim regained its footing to triumph with a score of Nyadjroh, and Will Walter ’03 all including second base and any- To gain a berth in this meet, Wakefield. While Millar’s selec- in all of its subsequent singles 4-1. In a gener- return as the senior leaders of the where in the outfield. Rattigan Chang had first to make some pret- tive hitting allowed him to match-ups. BOYS TENNIS ally solid per- team. One of the standouts of the brings not only skill, but incredible ty challenging cut times. Because become one of the best all- formance by all Captain Simon Hawkins ’03 class is Nyadjroh, who was recog- speed. He is the fastest runner on of these cut times, Chang ended up around hitters in the American players involved, the Big Blue put on an extraordinary display nized last year with All-League the team, and his speed will be focusing her efforts on her best League, Wakefield’s bizarre managed to defeat its opponent in defeating his opponent Frank honors and will be starting his important for the team defensively. events and relays. The Korean knuckleball floated ever so in all of the four singles matches Cohen 6–2, 2–6, 7–6, and 7-3 in fourth year as a varsity outfielder. Defensively, the team will Olympian swam the 100 fly, 100 slowly past a countless number played that afternoon. However, a tie breaker to claim the final Murphy, a league all-star in 2001, have to “pick up on fundamen- free, and 50 free. True to form, of baffled opposing batters. the team fell short in two of its set. Freshman talent Michael Li will be stepping up this season tals,” as Murphy puts it. Against Chang touched in at 50.33 in her The Sox shocked this writer three doubles matches, ceding a ’06 mastered his opponent with a strong career batting aver- such rival teams as Exeter, 100 freestyle to take the event, and many others by defeating point to Belmont. The team Andrew Liesman in two sets age of .375. Coach Cline also said, Deerfield, and Cushing, the team is swimming a time that would have decades of history by both play- plays under NCAA rules, by with scores of 7-6 and 6-4. “Whether at second base, shortstop going to have to stay mentally broken her New England record. Continued on Page B6, Column 1 which the winner of two of the Although at first, the fast-serv- or third, Murphy will anchor the tough and focused to win. But, it’s However, Chang finally broke the ing Liesman posed a problem Andover infield.” all quite simple through the eyes of NE sectional record in the finals of for Li, the junior was able to DeOssie is expected to be DeOssie, “We’re just going to kill this event. showcase his versatility and strong as the returning first base- Exeter and get that title for the The Lower sensation also durability while hanging on and man and is both a reliable hitter third year in a row.” Barring anoth- came in fourth in the 100 fly with ATHLETIC finally delivered to his team a and a constantly improving team er Nor’easter, the 2003 Baseball a strong time of 56.97. This time Continued on Page B6, Column 4 player. Gallagher will make an season is looking pretty good. Continued on Page B6, Column 5 SLATE TONIGHT Hoggers; Zicherman Tallies Ten For Blue by Bridget O’Sullivan in the first quarter on fast breaks. offensive advantages and struc- had proved to be no match for PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER After a mere five minutes, the turing plays, but the Andover the Big Blue; Andover held a 14- BASEBALL VS. BELMONT HILL, 3:45 Andover ladies led with a score girls still came through and 5 lead. SOFTBALL VS. NOBLE HS, 4:00 Andover 24 of 8-0. Hole Kristina Chang ’04 looked good in the water. Amy At halftime, Coach Meyer B. TENNIS VS. GROTON, 4:15 NMH 9 did her best to replace last sea- Lippe ’04 stood out in the second discussed the key elements to son’s Captain and high-scorer quarter with great production and focus on in the upcoming quar- ENNIS VS OVERNOR UMMER G. T . G D , 4:30 The Girls Water Polo team Caroline Lind ’02, tallying four a remarkable understanding of ters with the ever-motivational could not have had a better start of those eight goals. the game. Both Chang and Lippe Coach Carter reinforcing. The to their season. Despite the large lead, the played despite sickness, but they third quarter began with the same Last Wednesday, girls suffered some minor set- still had very impressive games. six field players and Ryan Faurot TOMORROW the team faced backs. Midway through the first Aviva Stahl ’05 substituted into ’03 relieving Gund in the goal. In off against the quarter, several misunderstood the game in the second quarter to the second half, the Blue worked NMH Hoggers ejection calls caused Krissy relieve the exhausted starters. By Conner ’03 to be kicked out of the end of the first half, NMH Continued on Page B2, Column 6 B. CREW @ KENT, 2:00 and took them WATER POLO down, finishing the game. The team continued to G. CREW @ KENT, 2:00 with an impres- play well despite the call. Conner commented, “I got ejected at the B. LAX VS. PORTSMITH ABBEY, 3:00 sive score of 24-9. It was an exciting beginning to what looks end of the first quarter because of G. LAX VS. KUA, 3:00 like a challenging season for the a misunderstanding about where B. TENNIS VS. NMH, 3:00 team. Led by Coaches Elizabeth players are supposed to go when Meyer and Catherine Carter, this they’re ejected. Mostly, I was ENNIS VS OVERNOR UMMER G. T . G D , 1:00 is Andover’s first year playing in really disappointed because I B. TRACK @ DEERFIELD, 2:30 the spring. Despite the need to wanted to be in the water playing with my team during the first G. TRACK @ DEERFIELD, 2:30 overcome the difficulties of per- forming well through a rebuild- game of the season.” Bridget B. VOLLEYBALL VS. LAWRENCE HIGH, 1:00 ing year and playing with a very O’Sullivan ’05 went in to take her place for the remainder of the G. WATER POLO VS. SUFFIELD, 2:15 small team, Wednesday’s win brings a lot of confidence to the game. With impressive goaltend- pool. ing by rookie goalie Susannah Coming off of the most suc- Gund ’04, the Big Blue ended the cessful swim season in Andover first quarter with an 8-1 lead. With a seven-point lead, the CHECK WWW.ANDOVER.EDU/ATHLETICS history, the girls were able to out-swim the Hoggers. This Andover squad was able to slow F. Wang/ The Phillipian FOR UPDATES AND SCORES allowed the Blue to gain an early the pace down in the second Water Polo Captain Kim Walker ’03 fends off a Hogger defend- lead, scoring most of their points quarter and work on setting up er, swimming towards the net to score one for the Big Blue. ALSO THIS WEEK Track Girls Lacrosse Boys Volleyball Ultimate After very successful With Captain Barbara Thanks to the play of Following very selective indoor seasons, both the Badman ’03 leading the Captain James Chou ’03, the cuts by Coach Chris Boys and Girls Track and team, Andover’s Girls Boys Volleyball won the Borgatti, the Ultimate roster Field teams expect another Lacrosse looks to be a force first game of the season over is trimmed down and ready big spring at Sorota Track. in the New England Prep the Central Catholic Raiders. to match the success of the -pg. B3 School League. -pg. B2 -pg. B3 2002 team. -pg. B3 B2 THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS APRIL 11, 2003 Varsity Girls Tennis Team Looks Forward to Season by Boo Littlefield PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER gies, and more specifically, cre- Continued from Page B1, Column 6 The Girls Varsity Tennis ate strong doubles teams. on playing together as a team and team has yet to serve up a point Says Gadgil, “I felt that that tightening their defense. Still, on the season, but was one thing that was lacking Andover players managed to rest assured, about last year’s season.” stand out individually. Tracey when they do, the This year, they hope to coor- Zicherman ’03 played a consis- team will be rip, dinate players into doubles tent game, looking especially roaring and ready teams that have a strong begin- strong in the third quarter. GIRLS TENNIS to go. ning foundation and will work Zicherman will be counted on They are one well together throughout the this season to score, as the team of the 14 teams whose game whole season. leader has an amazing layout time (but not their spirit) is on A hopeful and determined shot. The quarter ended with hiatus due to unfortunate weath- Holley speaks of his own goals Andover up by an impressive er circumstances. for the season, saying, “The ten- score of 21-6. With big upcoming matches, nis season is always measured The Phillipian Archives The Big Blue maintained from Exeter on April 26 and a by two factors: whether or not Dave Morse ’04 bears down towards the end of his grueling race, aiming to capture a high fin- good concentration and played a showdown with the Milton we win against Exeter, and our ish for the Andover Cycling team. strong fourth quarter. One of Tigers awaiting on May 7, the performance at the NEPSAC Wednesday’s most important girls team is ever ready to pull tournament at the end of the sea- contributors and the unsung hero of the day was Kate Page ’04. on their tennis shoes. Says Co- son.” Page played the entire game and captain Tara Gadgil ’03, “Last Explaining that the team has, Andover Cycling Welcomes assisted the majority of the goals. year our record was not as good in recent years, placed seventh The veteran field player helped as we’d hoped – so we’re defi- and eighth in the New England the team by being vocal and set- nitely looking to improve our Prep tennis championship, AdditionsMorse to ’04, Anthony Expanding Roldan ’04, mile individual timeTeam trial, testing ting up plays. performance this season as we Holley voiced his hope to place by Thatcher Clay & David Morse PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITERS and Thatcher Clay ’04 hope to add the might of each member of the NMH displayed good sports- have a lot of strong returning a few notches higher. And like to the team’s depth. team. After its first practice race, manship, but the Big Blue out- players.” every Andover team, Girls Layers of Lycra, hoards of hel- Among the old faces are sever- the team is looking forward to sev- swam and outscored. Carter Captains Gadgil and Anne Tennis of course hopes to defeat mets, bunches of bikes, and grimy al new prospects that show great eral grueling races in the White summed up the day’s perform- Snyder ’03 are two of the Exeter on the court this spring. grease are all potential to contribute to in the Mountains, including races at ance well, “Today we had our stronger returning players to Four year senior Schmidt sure signs that races to come. Joining the Boys Gould Academy, Holderness first opportunity to really play lead the team; other key athletes agrees: “Our team goals are def- Cycling season team are Peter Chiu ’03, Paull School, and the Profile School. together as a team. Our defense in ready to pick up their rackets are initely to do well at Interschols has begun. With Randt ’04, and Alex Wolf ’06. The Adding to the league races held general was strong, and we were returning Seniors Arielle and to win the most matches that a promising Girls team includes Clarissa Deng against other prep schools, the able to get some good playing Schmidt ’03 and Priya Sridhar we can throughout the season.” new crop of rid- ’05, Isabel Ritchie ’05, Morissa team is also participating in sever- time.” ’03, as well as Diana Grace ’05 Speaking about her personal ers, this spring Sobelson ’05, Alison Murphy ’05, al United States Cycling Captain Kim Walker ’03 whom Gadgil says “has been goals, Schmidt, like many on the promises to be a and Anne Koehler ’03. Though a Federation (USCF) races, which remains optimistic, saying, “I am CYCLING really excited about this season, playing a lot and has been look- team, wishes to place at the positive season. young team, the females show pull the best riders from the New even though it’s the transition ing really strong.” Coach Leon NEPSAC tournament. In the past few years, the Cycling promise and will look to dominate England areas into tight competi- in the coming years. tion. year in switching from the fall to Holley will add three new play- Naturally, the young women team has gone much unnoticed, harboring as few as six resilient The team is scheduled to com- Though it is only the start of the spring. We suffered a few ers to the current team of five. and Coach Holley are disap- pete in eight races this season and the season, everyone is looking losses, as we lost players to other Holley admits that one of the pointed about the weather con- hearts within its mystique. However, the 2003 season, will have the opportunity to bike forward to success and fun both on sports, but we also have a lot of biggest challenges that the team ditions. on a myriad of new race courses the road and off. It looks like the talented new and old players on faces this season is compensat- Because of the strict tennis coached by Derek Williams and Thayer Zaeder, is reason for much unfamiliar to even the seasoned school is going to have to get used the team. The team looks strong, ing for the players who did not and safety regulations, the enthusiasm, as the team’s numbers riders on the team. The first race is to those unflattering padded shorts so I am looking forward to seeing return to the team this year. courts have to be completely dry have more than doubled. on April 16th and includes a 10- as the season gets underway. how this season plays out.” He asserts that the girls on for players to use them. Says High-level performance from the team will step it up this Gadgil, “ the old guard is shaping up the sea- spring to make up for the loss. It will be at least another son, which shows promise to be Snyder also remains confi- week until we can even think one of the best seasons in the Andover Girls Varsity Lacrosse dent, “It’s important to be a team about setting foot on them”—so team’s history. Returning for a with a lot of depth, which I think much for scheduled meets reign of terror on the road is Italian we are.” against Tabor and Governor cycling sensation Peter Stetson Favored in Prep School League by Alison Murphy ’03. He’s back from a year of train- Snyder continued, “We may Dummer. PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER not win the first couple of sets, Still, holding tryouts in the ing with Italy’s finest, and the team’s captain is looking forward but we’ll make it up at the end of cage, the team is readying itself Following last year’s brutal to “kick some tail.” Stetson has the day.” for an excellent season, hoping playoff exit, Andover Girls high hopes for the season, “The Graduating only one main to triumph against the notorious- V arsity player last spring, the team has ly talented Milton Academy and team this year is experienced enough and big enough to present Lacrosse spent an optimistic attitude towards a Thayer Academy. a tough 10 good season. Now they wait anxiously to a formidable match against any school.” Supporting him is fellow months prepar- Gadgil and Snyder hope to go from snow white to tennis veteran Piotr Brzezinksi ’03. The ing mentally develop more beneficial strate- white. returning band of Uppers Dave GIRLS’LACROSSE and physically for the upcom- ing season. With Coach Kate Dolan having finished forming her team, it is clear that the girls are ready for a quality spring. J. Bovaird/ The Phillipian Despite the slow start thanks to With the lacrosse fields covered with snow, most Andover ath- a few unwelcome April snow- letes, such as Jessie Birecki ’04, could not practice or play. storms, the Girls team plans to the influx of the players moving team can come together—the make up for their lost first three up from last year’s talented ability to play well together will games. Junior Varsity squad. Seniors be critical to our success. This As usual, the Girls Lacrosse Caitlin Littlefield ’03 and Trudi year's team has the potential to program attracted many eager Cloyd ’03 lead the way, with be one of Andover's best ever-- players and allowed for a good Uppers Kinnon McCall ’04, no doubt about it.” pick of talent. Coach Dolan Jessie Birecki ’04 and Mimi This year, the team expects summed up her excitement for Hanley ’04 joining the team the steepest competition from the coming season, “As far as after consistently leading the JV rivals the Loomis Chaffee looking ahead, we should field a team to victory last year. Pelicans and Tabor Seawolves. very strong team.” The team is In a surprising development, With both of these games com- relying on its many veterans but after admitting only a single ing in the second half of the sea- is also adding plenty of new Lower in 2002 to the Varsity son, the girls will have plenty of Uppers and Lowers to maintain squad, the team saw a number of time to prepare for what could depth and ready the team for lowers make the jump from JV be their biggest games. With last future success. to Varsity. Every lower who year’s big game against Loomis Captain Barbara Badman managed to make it through the ending in a heartbreaking tie, ’03 leads the team this year after team’s first cuts ended up mak- the team wants to be ready and celebrating an excellent season ing the team. Coach Dolan looks to be able to avenge last last year, ending as the team’s added Kelly Stecker ’05, Skylar year’s score. It is a goal that top scorer. Like Coach Dolan, Washburn ’05, Kat Dix ’05, and appears very attainable consid- she is optimistic about the com- Liz Demers ’05 to the ranks of ering the talent and motivation ing season. “I think we have the Varsity team. All played sig- among the players. incredible potential as a team,” nificant roles on the successful To prepare for the games, she said, “and I’m looking for- 2002 JV team. Lauren Sticklor the girls are looking forward to ward to a really strong season.” ’05, a JV2 standout last spring, a demanding season. After look- Badman leads fellow return- will round off the 2003 season ing at their previous season ing seniors Sarah Demers ’03, roster. The team credited records, it is not surprising that Anne Riordan ’03, Meg Coffin Sticklor’s valiant work ethic in the Girls Varsity Lacrosse sea- ’03, Cortney Tetrault ’03, Katie the offseason for her serious son is a full one. They have a Regner ’03, Nyssa Liebermann improvement. game on every single ’03, Amanda Belichick ’03 and In addition to the new on- Wednesday and Saturday of the Danielle Vardaro ’03 as the girls field talent, Kathleen Minahan term until they play their rival come back for one more season ’03 and Julie Wadland ’06 join Exeter in the end of May. Of to prove to the rest of the prep the team as two new goalies. course, the girls also hold those world Andover is still a lax Both Minahan and Wadland will infamously grueling practices powerhouse. Whitney Kelly ’04, battle it out for a chance to start on the far outskirts of Siberia last season’s lone Lower, joins in front of the net for the Lady fields four times a week. the seniors as a returning mem- Blue this spring. The girls start the season ber of the Varsity team. With so Coach Dolan is excited with a string of home games, so much returning talent, the team about the talent that the 2003 be sure to make the hike over to is sure to have a season at least squad has, saying, “We have Siberia and watch those girls as successful as last year’s. great players and a lot will be show everyone just how good Also adding to the team is determined by how well the they really are.

MAYBE OXFAM SHOULD REDIRECT ITS EFFORTS?

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by Mac King Thirty Phillips Academy stu- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER dents journeyed down to Maryland over spring The Phillips Academy break. They Ultimate Frisbee program, har- returned as an boring intimidating, arguably the skilled squad most presti- that is Andover BOYS LACROSSE gious and J. Bovaird (w/ from N. Ksiazek)/ The Phillipian Lacrosse. At rigorous ath- Captain James Chou ’03 sets a ball over the net, as the Boys the training camp, Coach John Volleyball team win their first game against Central Catholic. ULTIMATE letic team in Dugan welded together the poten- the school, tial teammates. Each player honed has begun holding practice once his individual skills. The trip also again. After losing a score of last Volleyball Spikes Central gave the team vital outdoor play- years seniors, who all posed key ing time, something the weather at offensive threats, Captains Viraj Andover has been preventing. Navkal ’03 and Jeff Wessler ’03 Catholic in Opening Game The Maryland trip allowed have spent the past year recruit- Dugan to begin to “pull the team by Hee-Jin Chang together,” as third-year team mem- ing new players to help the team PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER prepare for the up and coming ber Tom Barron ’04 stated. This 2003 season. Elkenhans ’03 and Francesco spring Dugan has a good balance In an attempt to add some Just who has had the last Cremonesi ’03, join the team to of new and returning players, height, speed, and agility to the laugh as all the sports teams add talent and depth. Two new young and old, defense and team, backfielder Chris Skipper fight for Cage Uppers, Abhi Eswarappa ’04 offense. With a solid lineup boast- ’03 (6’1) has joined the team. In time? The Boys and Alvin Yu ’04, as well as one ing 10 Seniors, five Uppers, six The Phillipian Archives addition, Darren DeFreeuw ’04 Volleyball returning Upper, Ian Lowers, and three Juniors, the Captain Jesse Bardo ’03 slashes past an opponent, looking and Nick Pappadopoulos ’04 team, that’s Hafkenschiel ’04, joined the team showcases a variety of talent downfield for a scoring chance. have risen from the Ultimate B who. The team team this year to give volleyball and playing styles. The Wards just finished helping ing a lead of 8–2, the team was has a secure a try. The youngest member of Led by Captain Jesse Bardo the Big Blue to one of the most able to give most of its players Team to join returning Uppers VOLLEYBALL Rohit Acharya ’04, Arsalaan spot in the the team is Alex Moris ’05. ’03, many players boast impres- successful hockey seasons in time to impress the fans. High Ahmed ’04, Martin Quinones warm, covered gym and could Moris, the lone Lower on the sive profiles. Bardo, playing recent Andover history and will scorers for the game included ‘04 and Alex Limpaecher ’04 as not be deterred by the odd New roster, appears comfortable lacrosse at Wesleyan College next look to continue tallying W’s for Hayes (6), Bardo (4), and Barron the Varsity team’s future leaders. England spring weather as they despite his youth and inexperi- year, has one more year to show Andover this spring. In addition to (3). Additionally, Hobie Allegra Funsten ’03 will return practiced hard for their first offi- ence. With so many seniors on PA his talents. Post-graduate Ward ’06, the team also welcomes Boeschenstein ’04 scored two to play as the teams only return- cial game against Central the team, this is the year for Whitney Hayes ’03 is also among youngsters Tom Hawkins ’06 and goals, and newcomers Sam ing female member and will be Catholic. Boys Volleyball. All the players the team’s excellent players, giv- Steve Kim ‘06. Kennedy ’05 and Dave Perry ’05 joined by Canadian PG Julia The Boys Volleyball team, agree this is their best chance at ing Andover one more season Rounding out the squad will be both tallied one goal. Walking off Totosy de Zepetnek. No fresh- coached by Clyfe Beckwith and a quality season. before he plays lacrosse at Barron and Cotton Harold ’04. the field with a 17-8 win, the score men were admitted into this captained by James Chou ’03, is One of the few teams that Princeton University next year. As Dugan considers these two players accurately reflects the impressive highly competitive program and in only its fifth year as a Varsity played this week thanks to the Dugan describes, “[Hayes] will do to be “core guys.” Both have game. Dugan explained, “It wasn’t Sport. As it begins to establish weather, the boys came out with new Lower Nate Huvelle ’05 wonders here.” played on the varsity team since even close at all.” itself as a team, it is concerned a spirited win over the Raiders will join returning Lower Mac Although Spencer Bush- their junior year and are tremen- This year’s Varsity Lacrosse with building depth to the grow- of Central Catholic. The two King ’05 as the youngest mem- Brown ’03 suffered from an ACL dous players sure to be a vital part team will separate the men from ing sport. As it gains popularity, standout players, Chung and bers of the team. All in all the injury during the soccer season in of the team’s success in this the boys and the athletes from the the team is benefiting from the Cremonesi, lead the team to vic- team is fielding a seventeen man the fall, Dugan is confident that he upcoming season. wannabes. This season, opponents diverse group of boys ready to tory in three games. Of course, roster, with eleven returnees and can still be a strong player. Former The first few games of the sea- should look out for the team’s hit the floor and start jumping neither one of these stars are hockey Athlete of the Week and six newbies. son were cancelled due to the won- strong, forceful midfield and their and spiking. rookies. Cremonesi played pro- star midfielder John Doherty ’03, The Andover Ultimate team derful New England version of myriad of skilled attack players. The boys’ season got off to a fessionally at his hometown in signed to UNH to play Division I has always been a fast team, spring. Fighting the snow and rain, The team will surely be looking to winning start. With a 2-1 victory Italy and is a great addition to hockey, will take a break from the relying on their speed to make the team has managed to play one avenge against last season’s losses over local Central Catholic, the the team. ice to add to the team both offen- quick cuts and run long routes scrimmage, against the Pingree to ISL powerhouse Roxbury Latin, players and coaches alike gained It is clear that the team is sively and defensively. and this year is no exception. School. Despite cold, rainy, and the entirely-PG school Bridgton some confidence that the previ- focused on coming out of the Star goalie Nate Malo ’03, undeniably miserable weather, the Academy, the Big Green of The entire team has the ability to ously overlooked sport is gain- season with a great record. Peer with only one year as being goalie cooperate and get open to help team won the game. It was a great Deerfield, and the Loomis Chaffee ing some needed real talent. said, “Our ultimate goals are to under his belt, will play a central opportunity to see all the team had Pelicans. It looks like the Boys each other out. This new Captain Chou was satisfied not try to beat NMH and Choate, but role as the backbone of the team’s increase in speed will help to offer as, as Barron said, “[We] have their work cut out for them, only with his efforts, but also in order to achieve that goal, our defense. Helping him with the really cycled through our whole but this spring could be one of the Andover prevail over teams like with those of the teammates who team has to continue to work team’s defense will be the Ward the NMH Hoggers and lineup.” most successful in recent Andover supported him throughout the together.” brothers, Drew ’03 and Matt ’06. With the starting lineup gain- history. Greenfield who possess superior first game of the season, saying, disc handling. “It was an amazing game to start Last year’s starting tall man a season with. I was also very Scout Kingery ’04, who multi- impressed with the new players tasked as a thrower, hustler, and on the team. Their effort is Andover Boys Track Aims to Defend jumper, will be sorely missed admirable and some have this year. Scout tore his ACL already earned their spot on the while going up for a disc on the England Title; Capt Dlesk ’03 to Lead Girls starting lineup.” by Jon Hillman & Courtney meter races, respectively. Galan is squad is looking strong. Unable to joins the ranks along with cross- great lawn this past fall. Drawing few players from also preparing for competition in resume his training until recently, country veteran Kendra Allenby After finishing last year with McBride the younger grades, the squad is PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITERS the high jump. Callistus Onyiuke Wolfe has been starting to log ’05. Kristi Caputo ’03 will lend a winning record, the Ultimate comprised of mostly upperclass- ’05 promises to add depth to both some serious miles in preparation her talent to the distance and pos- team is looking forward to an men. As far as the returning tal- the 100 meters and the high jump. for the outdoor season. Wolfe will sibly 4x400 squad this season. even more productive season Get ready for those painful ent, the team consists of Seniors sprints, long distance runs, killer Just as promising is the pole- specialize in the 800-meter run Lizzy Fraser ’04, a stellar distance this year. With the added height, Chou, Jeff Chung ’03, Roland speed, agility, and endurance, skills workouts, vault team, led by Matt Longley along with Adam Kapor ’04, who runner, returns this season after Peer ’03, Sumair Mahmood ’03, and annoying ’03 and David Coit ’04. Both placed 4th in the 800 at Interschols being injured during most of the this year’s Ultimate team should and Ricky Lam ’03. Two new be all but unstoppable. TRACK spikes; another Longley and Coit have been last year. With Wolfe and Kapor winter. foreign senior players, Hendrik track season is steadily improving and are both in the Blue have two 800 runners Moore expressed her enthusi- underway. With snow still on the top condition coming off of Indoor with sub-2 potential. Vaslet should asm about the team’s prospects, ground and some teams reluctant Track. Last year at Interschols, be in the front of an impressive saying, “We have more distance New England Snow Strikes to practice, the Outdoor Track Coit placed 4th with a vault of pack of 3000-meter runners runners than I have seen in the Team has disregarded the stinging 11’6” and Longley placed 8th, including seniors Jack McCallum past, and they look to be a promis- winds and continues to gather clearing 10’6”. ’03, John Lanterman ’03, and ing crowd.” Robie concurred, say- Again; Practices Cancelled daily for workouts. With last Gordon Hoople ’04 and Kanyi Gavin Kuangparichat ’03. With ing, “I think with the returning by Mac King Wednesday’s meet cancelled due Maqubela ’03 are set to lead a such talent in the 3000-meter race, winter runners and the addition of PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER to the weather, the boys and girls group of hurdlers. Hoople will do some usual longer distance run- people who ran cross country in Whatever the attitude Andover ath- have been focused on tomorrow’s double duty for the Andover Boys, ners will have to race in the the fall, we've got a deep team Students returned from a letes are all anxiously waiting for meet at Deerfield. In the meet, the running both the 110 and 300- 1500m. JJ Feigenbaum ’04 and with a lot of potential. A deep team lengthy relaxing vacation to find a the snow to melt so that they may team will face off with the dread- meter hurdles. Maqubela is Chris Donais ’05, who will race means excellent relays and those green, snow-less, and somewhat return to their respective playing ed Big Green of Deerfield, as well expected to run the 110-meter hur- both the 1500-meter and 3000- are key to a successful track sea- sunny campus. All sports held fields. as Taft. dles in addition to competing in meter race, are perfect examples son. Everyone is working hard practice, and Baseball, Softball, In response to the question Boys the high jump and triple jump. of the depth and versatility of the despite the never-ending winter so Boys Tennis, and both Lacrosse “will games being made up?” the After the huge successes of Veteran runners Knef King ’04 Boys distance team. I know we have some awesome squads played games. Spring had answer is that some will and some last year, the team has a lot of Carey Hynes ’04 will cover the With a fast group of runners to runners who are capable of an arrived at last, or so it seemed. will not. The major varsity sports, pressure to hold up their winning 400-meter dash. Last year, King pick from for the 4 x 100 meters Interschols trophy. So far, we're Then it snowed. Almost immedi- like lacrosse and baseball, will reputation. In 2002, the Andover set a new 400-meter Lower record and 4 x 400 meters relay teams, just conquering the snow. There's ately, 29 games were cancelled (18 have games rescheduled. On the Boys Track went undefeated and of 51.9 seconds, and it will be the Andover Boys should be well definitely more conquering to home games, and 11 away games) other hand, the majority of junior won the 2002 NEPSTA interesting to see how can improve prepared if a the outcome of a come.” and hopes of competing inter- varsity teams will not have make Championship. Although it may his already fast times. meet ever comes down to those The sprints, led by seniors scholastically before April 11 all up games. With this in mind, junior be hard to follow up such an Shot-putter Anwell Lanfranco important relay events. Dlesk and McBride, feature a but vanished. varsity athletes are looking for- amazing season, where Andover ’04 is set to head an imposing Girls number of returning runners, Fortunately, some Andover ward to every opportunity they had an incredible 6 individual group of throwers. Coming off a After a tough outdoor season including Sonia DeYoung ’05 and athletes have managed to keep a will get, and will value their play- champions at Interschols, the record-breaking indoor season, in last year and the loss of several Cassie Tognoni ’05. Hurdler positive attitude despite the chill. ing time more so than ever. Boys Track team is “confident and which he set a new Upper record key athletes, Andover Girls Track Marty Schnure ’06 proved her Cycling Captain Peter Stetson ’03 So with a solid two inches of ready to go” as Elias Fegali ’05 for shot put and continued to better looks to continue its tradition of mettle during the indoor season commented, “We’re not going to snow left on the ground as of put it. Led by Captain Chimaobi his own record, the team expects excellence. Katie Dlesk ’03 and looks to continue her success, let this new snow get to us. We’ll Wednesday evening athletes, Izeagu ’03, the team is relatively great things from Lanfranco this returns for her fourth season as a possibly moving into open races as keep riding day in and day out”. coaches, trainers, and fans are all young but still solid. spring. A relatively young javelin track captain to guide the team well. Andrea Coravos ’06, another Keeping up with the positive train crossing their fingers in hope that Andover’s sprinting squad is team of Jeffrey Pena ’04, Jonathan with invaluable contributions in a indoor track veteran, will join of thought high jumper Cassie the snow will melt soon and athlet- looking strong with standout ath- Dent ’05, and Christian wide array of events. Schnure, Emma Etheridge ’04 and Tognoni ’05 remarked, “The snow ics will resume as normal. In the letes O’Shea Galan ’04 and David Monterroza ’05 will improve on Other senior returnees include Mariah Russell ’04 in the hurdles. doesn’t faze us; I speak for us all end Lacrosse middy David Sheldon ’04 returning to compete. their performances from last year. Erin O’Hern ’03 in the throwing The sprinters will also look to new when I say I wish I was out there Wilkinson ’05 puts it best. “The Both Galan and Sheldon will run Andover’s distance team lost events, triple jumper Kaitlin lower Kasey O’Laughlin ’04, a competing right now”. Other stu- snow is no fun, but when it does the 100-meter and 200-meter many of last years top runners to Ainsworth ’03, sprinter Courtney runner at her previous school, to dents have not been able to remain finally melt we are all going to go sprints. As lowers, Sheldon and college, but the team is still impos- McBride ’03, and distance stand- contribute in open and possibly as positive. Lacrosse player Harry out there and play harder than Galan finished 6th last year in the ing as ever. Led by new cross- outs Kathryn Moore ’03 and Sam relay events. Goldstein ’05 observed: “Snow in ever.” 200-meter and 7th in the 100- country standouts Josh Wolfe ’04 Weisz ’03. In addition to these The team expects a lot from April? This is a preposterous!” and Garret Vaslet ’03, the distance gifted athletes, the team looks to the returning players, as they are underclassmen to help fill in the expected to beat their previous gaps left by members of the Class achievements. Ainsworth, plagued of 2002. by injury last year, hopes to capi- The Girls Team is stocked talize on her senior season. with talent this season, especially Tognoni should continue to in way of distance runners. The improve in the high jump after an distance squad will feature such exciting junior season. Akosua talents as Moore, the defending Miller ’05 returns to the triple New England 3000-meter champi- jump to further her achievements on, and Weisz, a consistent scorer there. in both the 1500 and 3000. Lissy But the events go beyond the Robie ’04, a major contributor oval and jumping pits; the growing during both the cross country and popularity of the throwing sector indoor track seasons, looks to of track has brought attention to establish herself outdoors in the the previously under-noticed 800-meter and 1500-meter runs. sport. O’Hern, always a star in the Celia Alexander ’04, a veteran of shot put and discus, will lead the both indoor and outdoor track, squad this season. Nicole George returns to the blue oval this season ’04 conveyed her expectations, to show everyone that running all saying, “The throwers have great winter pays off. Becca Howe ’06, potential this year and will make an impressive 600-meter runner huge contributions to the track and long jumper in the winter, team as a whole.” B4 THE PHILLIPIAN FEATURES APRIL 11, 2003

by Nate Scott FEATURES LAO TZU Crying cats scream out. by Julia Bacon and smear at the airport) to our hotel. ness, aptly named “Da little money. The birds ate Man, this is a weird movie This was after Julia was appre- Business.” The very next morn- Julia’s ring and defecated on On Channel 14. Michael Ruderman I was asked to write a FEATURES ONLY HALF-KOSHER hended multiple times – terror- ing we got our inspiration when Rudy. According to Hawaiian ists wear Lilly Pulitzer, too. a man offered to trade Rudy a lore, it’s good luck to be pooped Features article on my spring break this week. To make a long Alo-holla. Imagine white Upon entry, we noticed that surfboard for Julia. Apparently on by a bird. Especially a color- Cereal again. there was a colossal fish tank. hookers also wear Lilly Pulitzer. ful one. story short, I wrote a bunch of Frosted Flakes are very good sandy beaches, beautiful surfers, haikus instead of complete sen- and lots of Japanese tourists. Rudy wondered where the gold- But Rudy would not sell her for We also went to other And my meat is stale. fish went until Julia pointed out a surfboard. Throw in a luau- schools to sing to them. It’s the tences because, perfectly frankly, That’s Hawaii in a coco-nut they’re ill dank. shell. the shark. Stupid Rudy. baked pig with an apple in its newest form of colonization. [Editor’s note: Julia wrote that to mouth, and maybe we could Unfortunately, we did not visit I beat Level 6! We were on our honeymoon. It is three o’clock. boost her confidence.] deal. Cuban schools. We wanted to Video games are so cool! Yes, we know that we didn’t I wonder what’s on TV? The next day at the beach, After this long walk, we bring home Elian Gonzalez. I wish I had friends. invite you to the wedding. Maybe something good. Sorry. Not! Thanks for the toast- we went walking in the sand. decided to get our photo taken to Stupid Fidel. However, at the er. Anyway, after our exhausting According to Julia, walking in remember the trip. We found a schools we did go to, we found wedding night (and by wedding the sand can exfoliate your feet. man with one ear, five—maybe many students of Asian decent. My trash can has grown Hushed wind in the night. A green fuzz on the outside. night, we mean flight), we were Rudy smiles and nods. While four—stained teeth, and a shoul- As Josie Rodriguez ’03 tactfully Maybe I’ll call Steve from Where did that come from? finally free to take our luggage strolling, we saw a company der-full of parrots. He took a pointed out, “Man, you guys school. (which received a security PAPS aptly named “Da Company.” We strange liking to Julia, and we must have a humongous Asian Or maybe I’ll sleep. thought of starting our own busi- got our pictures for incredibly Society.” ’Nuff said. The chaperones also thought Cat bit my nipple it would be fun to pile into a bus Antiseptic is downstairs TRL is on. I think I’ll be fine. and drive to Secret Island… Carson Daly – I hate him haha, na-na-na booh-booh, we With all of my heart. know where it is. And you never will. Too bad. On the island, we Tears are in my eyes. were afraid of being attacked. These Spanish soap operas My socks are dirty. Are so beautiful. Not by killer bees, not by SARS, I haven’t changed in 3 days. but by poop. Yes, smelly poop. Time to go eat lunch. Several faculty members, while The fuzz on the trash, taking a shower, had a sewage It grows larger and larger. pipe break on them. According Saw Boat Trip again. I think it just moved. to Julia, sewage is excellent for Horatio Sanz is fat. conditioning one’s hair. Rudy He makes me laugh, though. smiles and nods. A marathon of After leaving the island, Call Ned to say “Hi” E! True Hollywood Stories. some with feces, some without, And see what is going on. Day is booked solid. we went to an aquarium at night. No one picks up phone. When Julia and Morgan Miller ’03, her bridesmaid, made a covert dash for the exit, a securi- ty guard stopped them and brought them back to be fed to the sharks. However, Julia was quick, and noticed the “Don’t Feed the Fish” sign, thus saving Courtesy of J. Bacon their lives. Rudy made a song to Birds, like those in Evans basement, can be violent. One died in the hands of Julia Bacon ’04 commemorate this event. He and Michael Ruderman ’03. Hawaiian parrots have SARS. Watch out! performed it for Princess Liliukolianni Kamehameha and translated it for Fidel. But all fun must come to an end—especially when it’s a school trip and the Dean of Students is chaperoning. On our plane ride home, we recounted all the fun we had, how much money we could earn from returning presents, and thank - you notes we weren’t going to write. Thank you anyway for the by Alanna Hughes in the last round. I’m pretty far winter. Alex Thorn ’04 and Nate toaster. It didn’t work, though. M. Floyd/The Phillipian FEATURES FIRST-TIMER behind them. Silly Varsity athletes; Scott ’04.5 work together with Apparently, home repairmen Jesse Bardo ’03, Colin Liotta ’03, and Nate Scott ’05 brave the why take the game seriously when incredible fluidity and grace--it’s wear Lilly Pulitzer, too. April snow and dream wistfully about Senior spring. it is twice as entertaining to laugh as if they had been playing togeth- Florida is fun. Hawaii is pretty. at the six-year old sobbing in the er their entire lives. Aaron Bardo Andover, however, is unreal. next lane over? ’04 is, of course, noted for his Before you pause to laugh at 6:00 p.m.: Time for work. style: He sports matching light my sarcasm, reread the previous What exactly do I do? Ask people blue shorts and a muscle tee. Who line in a different tone of voice. I for money. Seriously. I’m not a else could pull off knee socks and was completely serious. beggar. I am a “paid student wrist bands without trying too Have I lost my mind? You be caller,” employed by Andover’s hard? Lastly, I can’t forget Steve- the judge. After receiving count- own Office of Alumni Affairs. It’s O and Carolyn Johnson ’04. If less looks of pity from friends who actually a pretty cool job. Steve had a donut for every ball he heard I stayed in Andover for Everyone in the office has their dunked, he could feed all of break, I decided to make my own telemarketing technique. I Flagstaff Cluster. Carolyn shows 138 (I guess I wasn’t focused). walkie-talkie didn’t work because Features debut and clear up any by Daniel Adler would have to say I enjoy that of promise; she continues to drink Head to Dairy Queen. I kept one of the batteries. The misconceptions. I call my master- FEATURES TWO-TIMER Jessie Birecki ’04 the most. Her three glasses of milk a day in After my great round of golf, walkie-talkie takes the obscure piece “A Day in the Life of a Day method? When in doubt, flirt hopes that she too may one day be I went to the beach to show off AA type. Good luck finding those Student.” Toss your skepticism After an excruciatingly long unabashedly. tall enough to reach the eight-foot my rock-hard, six-pack abs (thank at your local CVS, Raul. Ha, I aside. Read on, and you too will and hard winter term, I was ready I give Jessie credit; not every- hoop. you, Ab-Dolly). Since, my grand- sure showed him. realize that Andover is in fact the for spring break. Finally, now that one is eager to support the Hopefully my recollection of parents had received Mrs. Sykes’s After finishing my delectable ideal vacation location. I was a 10th grader, I was able to Andover Fund. “You want me to just a few hours proves my point: letter on spring break, so they mid-morning snack, I hit the 11:34 a.m.: The day is young. I party on the beach, Carson Daly- give you money?” a Mr. David Andover is not the same sleepy lit- kept me away from those crazy, slopes. I took a nasty fall and have just woken up to the ring of style. My break consisted of two Frisch ’02 retorted. “I’m the col- tle town blanketed in snow that hard-partying seniors (citizens). dropped all of my belongings, the telephone. It’s Whitney Kelly different trips, one in Florida and lege student. Call my dad and ask you imagined. I could have written With the cool geriatrics ruled out, including my wallet. As my body ’04. the other in Vermont. But before I for money. Better yet, call my dad, about the day Steve Travierso ’04, I hung out with my brother. When was helplessly strewn across the 12:59 p.m.: Danielle and could go to Florida, I went home and when you ask for money, tell Laura Schoenherr ’04, and I road- he needed to go to the bathroom, trail, some Andover High kids Whitney arrive at my house in sep- so that I could unpack my stuff to him to send me some too.” tripped to Yale – and skidded I suggested the ocean. I then yelled to me, “PA sucks!” How arate vehicles. After Whitney repack it in two days and check 9:30 p.m.: After work, it’s time across a four-lane highway three watched him wade into the water did they find me? Accordingly, I blocks my mom’s car into the my e-mail account and fantasy for a little b-ball action at the times before smashing into the ankle-deep, drop his pantaloons gave them the finger (ring, of driveway, we climb into Danielle’s baseball teams. Bardos’ house. To hardcore ballers guard rail. But why bother? After and start whizzing away. I was course). Too sad to do any more car. Adjusting the radio to Jam’n During my first two days at like us, the darkness is only a all, just by documenting a few glad to see him taking a page skiing, I headed to lunch. Since I 94.5 FM, rolling down the win- home, with no schoolwork to do, minor technicality. hours, I’ve shown you what we from my book (though I find the had no money, I ate ketchup. dows, and pumping up the vol- I pondered such important ques- We all bring something to the day students have known all along: birdbath across from the library a After my fulfilling meal, the ume, we’re off. Holla. We are on a tions as, “What type of doctor is court. Danielle, Whitney, and I a person doesn’t need to leave more appropriate place for public phone in the lodge rang. It is the mission. We are going shopping. Dr. Dre?” and, “Do they sell bagel show off the mad skillz we Andover to have one heck of a urination). Andover High kids. Once again, 1:10 p.m.: We may not have holes?” acquired on JV2 during freshman spring break. After burning to a crisp in they yelled, “PA sucks!” Armani or Gucci. We don’t have Next, I headed to sunny Florida, I headed to Vermont for After three more days of Lacoste. Before you start whim- Florida, land of Mickey Mouse some skiing. The first day, my sis- taunting from AHS kids on the pering or hyperventilating, let me and retirees. I immediately hit the ter woke up at 6:30 to watch slopes, I arrive home and find a let you in on a little secret: we have links. Since I don’t really know Rocket Power. Normally, I would letter from Andover. I opened it Kohls. Yes, Kohls. Where else can how to write in complete sen- object to rising so early, but to quickly, fearing my parents would you buy matching Superman tences (talk to my English watch the greatest show in the discover that in an unsuccessful thongs? Not that we did that. teacher), I kept a hole-by-hole log world, I awoke effortlessly. I attempt to win over the ladies, I 2:31 p.m.: Shopping is a work- of my thoughts and actions. aspire to one day be as cool as purchased safety goggles for the out. We’re starving. After shop- First hole: I win a trip to Dairy those 10-year-old skateboarders. entire girls JV squash team. ping upscale, we decide that we Queen after the round. By 9:15, we got out on the Luckily, the envelope did not con- might as well splurge on fine din- Fourth hole: Lose concentra- slopes and my thoughts slipped tain a mammoth bill from the ing also. We choose an elegant lit- tion on golf and start thinking towards lunch. At 10:00, I could- Athletic Department. It was tle bistro called Friendly’s. You about DQ. n’t take it any longer, so I headed worse—my grades. Fortunately, it may have heard of it. Sixth hole: After much to my favorite on-mountain ended up being a good term. I I order a clown sundae. thought, decide to order Peanut eatery; Raul’s Taco and Burrito came in with a solid 3.0, two 6’s Whitney draws ice cream space- Buster Parfait. Stand. I’m low on cash, but luck- and three 1’s. I just don’t under- ships on her napkin. Danielle slips Ninth hole: Change mind to ily, Raul accepted my lucky stand why important subjects like on her sunglasses and slouches Oreo Blizzard. Honduran 20-cent piece. theater are weighed equally with down in the booth. I can’t imagine 13th hole: Change mind once Unfortunately, with the exchange filler courses like math and chem- why. again to Oreo Breeze (frozen rate, it equated to approximately istry. 3:48 p.m.: We’re back at my yogurt) to watch the pound-a- 1/73 of a penny. Propitiously, As a whole, it was a fun, rest- house when Steve Russell ’04 roonies. Raul was willing to barter. I ful and ketchup-filled break. arrives. What for, one might ask? 16th hole: See a Reese’s exchanged my walkie-talkie for a Now, I am ready to come back to Bowling, obviously. Huge upset – J. Bovaird/ The Phillipian wrapper in the fairway. Decide to bean and beef burrito. While Raul the daily grind of classes, sports after dominating the entire game, order Reese’s Breeze instead. might think he got the better deal, and checking my fantasy baseball Whitney loses to Steve by one pin Standing in at a mighty 5’ 2,” star forward Alanna Hughes ’04 18th hole: Tally up score for a poses before her big spring break day student bball tournament. what he doesn’t know is that the teams. THE PHILLIPIAN FEATURES APRIL 11, 2003 B5

by Evan McGarvey doesn’t let him out much.” She FEATURES ILL CASPER SKIN TONE then informed me that unless I’d like to be “In Da Basement” for the problem. Now, the best part about this problems, but it would be fun. rest of break, I should give my by Megan Scarborough Before you yawn and skip plan is that you can directly con- Just think of the endless hours of It is a commonly held notion friend a call. I told my mom I FEATURES GAS-GUZZLER over to Commentary in search of tribute to its success simply by entertainment you’d be provid- that any Senior with any sense at loved her more than a fat kid loves less complaining (ha, ha), I just making a few minor changes in ing little Bobby and Susie with all is in want of spring break. Not cake and gave my G-Unit a ring. Call me crazy, but I’ve got a happen to have some cheese to your lifestyle. For starters, all by letting them make gasoline- any bacchanal, co-ed fueled romp Fitty shrieked with joy when he problem with this snow-in- go with my whine. Yep, that’s you tree-huggers might as well rainbow puddles. It would com- in Cancun can usher the weary picked up the phone and later that spring-term thing. Maybe it’s my right, I’m not just going to grum- drive your little fuel-efficient pletely eliminate the need for Senior into Senior spring. It’s a week we had a delightful night on Southern heritage that keeps me ble and moan about the repulsive Civics and Camrys into Boston kiddie pools. time to refuel, revamp your stale the town. With Fitty, you never from enjoying the sub-freezing weather conditions: I have a Harbor. No more of this 40 miles If, like me, you are slightly image, and, above all, act like a quite know what you’ll get: drive- springtime temperatures. Maybe plan. And it’s a lot easier than to the gallon crap. I mean, seri- (okay, frighteningly) athletically jackass. by shooting, shake down, yay yo it’s my severe personality disor- you might think. In fact, it’s ously, do you have any idea how and/or vertically challenged, and As I awoke on my first day of slanging, or needle point. Fitty der that forces me to sit on a been right under our noses this much more pollution we could would be more likely to grow a spring break, I looked around my does love his needle point. lawn chair in my backyard every entire time. That’s right, folks: be contributing if everyone third arm on your spleen than bungalow and saw that my new After much merriment, I weekend shoveling snow into my global warming. All we’ve got to drove a Suburban? Or better yet, pick up a power tool that weighs abode contained not just the requi- thought to myself, “Evan, you’ve mouth with a soup ladle. do to end this cold weather non- Hummers. I can smell the nox- more than your grandfather, con- site plasma screen TV and four- done it all at PA: great, if not Regardless of what may or may sense is to put enough green- ious fumes already. sider other means of destruction, poster bed, but platinum Jacuzzi mediocre academic achievement, a not be wrong with me, though, if house gases into the atmosphere After purchasing your brand- like fire. Or steamrollers. Or encrusted in rubies. (Ruby is my lifetime’s worth of awkward pari- I see just one more snowflake to dissolve the ozone layer com- new gas-guzzler, you would, of nuclear fallout. The options are birthstone…wait…how do I know etals, a great relationship with your plummet from the sky, there’s pletely. Piece of cake. course, be taking on some new endless. what a birthstone is?!?) The blind- teachers (only seven have pressed going to be a problem. Abig responsibilities. You would have If you get bored of driving ing light of the sunrays rebounded restraining orders) and a legacy of to attach a U-Haul trailer to the your friends/children around in off the blue Brazilian water outside loud, cocky, obnoxious behavior in back of your new gas-thirsty cars the size of Montana, or your my bungalow as I descended to public. What you need to do know vehicle and fill it with rocks, neighbors start worrying about poolside. Anxiously leaning is improve the school. You can be apes, small children and whatev- the safety of their pets vis-à-vis against the bar were my good like the JFK of PA! Yeah, you’re er else would weigh down the your affinity for chainsaws, there friends Pharrell ’90, Colin Farrell Irish and the back-up plan for vehicle. This will, in turn, are more subtle ways you can ’91, and Snoop Dogg ’88. Colin some other kid in the family. You increase the amount of gasoline help. Firstly, use as much energy proposed we take our places in the were never supposed to be the suc- needed for the trip, and thus as you can when you are in your pool chair and attempt to improve cessful one!” increase the amount of toxic home. Leave the hairdryer on all our fair Irish complexion. After I propose that for my Senior gases emitted from your vehicle. day. “Forget” to close the refrig- about five minutes, we both decid- spring we replace Chase, Sykes, Don’t thank me now. erator. Never turn off your show- ed that no matter what we did, Edwards and Avery with Cedric In addition to these minor er. Use only Styrofoam plates. we’d still be rockin’ the ill Casper the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, D.L. modifications to your method of Flush your toilet when there’s skin tone, so we just reinforced Hughley, and Bernie Mac. Out transportation, there are other nothing in it. Turn the heat up to some stereotypes and returned to with the admittedly fantastic CCO ways you can contribute to the 87 and leave all the windows the bar. Office, in with the artists of gradual warming of our wonder- open. Oh yeah, and stop recy- Across the city, Pharrell and Shady/Aftermath records! Imagine ful planet. First, I would advise cling. I’m not sure exactly how Snoopy (only I may call him that) your new counselor Eminem everyone to buy at least three that will increase greenhouse had begun filming their music screaming his head off and threat- chainsaws. Beyond the obvious gases, but it’s still pretty funny. video “Beautiful” by surrounding ening to kill your dog and mother amusement potential, chainsaws Now, of course, there are themselves with famous and beau- unless you get your SAT II French are very useful for cutting down going to be people in the world tiful works of art like Ansel score above 700. Ahhh, you can things, such as 400-year-old red- who don’t believe that global Adams’s photographs and the almost smell the progress. Instead woods. I mean, come on, do we warming is the answer to all of Venus De Milo. Although these of Mr. Driscoll’s “Weekender,” really need that many trees? Start our problems. And they are were fine ideas, I had a quick con- let’s get Nelly to give out the cam- by venturing into the nearest for- wrong. But hey, that’s why God ference with Snoop and suggested pus-wide voice mails. “Uhhh, fo’ est and cutting down anything invented Hell. See, not only we might be better served getting sho’ dirty, we gonna have that can’t drive an SUV. would global warming prevent the point of the video across if we Orchestra doin’ they’ thang tonight Now, I know what you’re disasters like snow in April, it got some really hot women to at 8 and the STL…I mean PKN… thinking, you lazy, sniveling, would probably lead to such dance. Snoop replied, “But is gone done have some pizza, uncreative goons: going to the wonderful environmental phe- McGizzle, the Snoop D-O-Double Errrr Force Ones and Band-Aids gas station every 4.78 seconds nomena as the melting of the ice Gizzle isn’t all about the femizzle for all Lowers tonight in Ryley! objectizzle, we gotta keep support- M. Floyd/ The Phillipian might be a little inconvenient. caps. Ha, I’m just kiddin’ like Jason.” But let’s do some problem-solv- If we work relentlessly at fill- ing the fine artizzles by patroniz- If I can’t have the school-wide Anti-environmentalist Megan Scarborough ’05 gets ready to zling gallerizzles.” I replied, “I empty the contents of a trash can on the floor of G.W. ing here, guys. The obvious solu- ing the atmosphere with poison, effect I crave, I’ll at least let my tion would be for every single it is very possible that within the need women right now.” The rest friends know how much I treasure home in America to have its very next decade Phillips Academy is history. We filmed the music their company and money, thank own Exxon fuel station. What’s will be a “coastal” school. So video, though they decided I was- my teachers for their valiant efforts that, you say? There’s not we’ll have to look at our teachers n’t the physical image the video at trying to get me to mature, and enough gasoline in the world? in bathing suits. Eh…. Just think needed. Colin and I retired to the thank my house counselors for for- Well, my silly friends, you seem of all the positives. Instead of streets of Rio and allowed the pro- getting about the common room to have forgotten that our own walking to class, we can back- fessionals to do their job. couch incident (South Pod Fuess George W. Bush ’64, anticipating stroke. Instead of playing base- Upon return from Rio, my 2000-2001 knows what I’m talk- that minor setback, has already ball, we can practice tidal wave mother, Marjorie, told me that my ing about.) Regardless if any of my found the answer: Iraq. Thank evacuations. Instead of rolling dear friend 50 Cent had repeatedly new measures go through, I’ll heaven for the war. crabapples across Main Street, tried to contact me while I was make the most of the last three Furthermore, not only would we can hurl jellyfish at passing abroad. She said, “Fifty really months before I’m dragged kick- having a little gas station in each cars. Oh, just you wait. It’s going wants to make a play date with you ing and screaming into the real Top Ten Signs Spring Is Here of our backyards solve a lot of to be hot. and we both know that Dr. Dre world.

10. American and Iraqi troops temporarily lay down arms for some Slip-N-Slide fun.

9. The Return of the Jedi (The end Sure, they have soda at Choate, “Somewhere Over the macaroni salad. of Barbara Landis Chase’s by Daniel Adler FEATURES UP-AND-COMER but it was watered down when I Rainbow” in a beautiful falsetto With my stint as a chef over, Sabbatical). tried it. Luckily for you people, voice that would have I turned to television to at age the day I visited, your blue rasp- impressed Judy Garland. That 10. I had a recurring role on Full Spring visits. My favorite berry machine brought its “A” same year, I placed third in the House as the cool kid whose part of my favorite time of year. 8. Another Jennifer Lopez game. under-20 age group of the New single mom goes out with Other than that freaky freshman York Marathon. Danny Tanner (Bob Saget). To marriage. stalker, who else is willing to WRITE AN ESSAY After turning seven, looking this day, I maintain close con- follow you everywhere (includ- ABOUT YOURSELF for a greater challenge, I tact with the Olsen twins. ing the bathroom, which the TELLING US WHY YOU climbed Mt. Everest with That year, I also wrote the stalker certainly does) for a 7. Osama Bin Laden changes ARE SUITED TO COME TO Guido, my one-legged sherpa, New York Times bestseller, whole day? ANDOVER (PLEASE on my back. Since I did not use Daniel: My Life. To promote the wardrobe from turban/robes to During spring visits, we see REFRAIN FROM ANY oxygen on the climb, I spent the book, I played the talk show whom we will be pounding on more sensible tube top/visor. ATTEMPTS TO REFER TO rest of the year in the hospital. tour: Oprah, Leno, Letterman, next year. At the sight of the JUDY GARLAND INA SUB- It was all worth it , though, just Conan, Montel, Maury Povich pimply-faced newcomers, I lick TLE MANNER). to see the smile on Guido’s face and other assorted network-TV my chops like a 9-5 desk jockey as we stood (he leaned) together goons faced the majesty of my 6. The stupid holiday with all the finally being promoted to mid- There is more to me than at the ceiling of the earth. already-acerbic 10-year-old wit. dle management. At last, some- egg-laying amphibious bunnies. just great looks (see headshots When I was nine, I took up As an 11-year-old, I experi- body will be working under me. in attached modeling portfolio). cooking. At the end of the year, enced a six-month period of In addition, I will receive the I have done many impressive I flew to Japan to compete self-exploration and made a glo- key to the handicapped bath- things in the first 14 years of my against Iron Chef Chinese at rious return to the public eye 5. The snow on the ground. room on the second floor. life. Kitchen Stadium. While the with my critically acclaimed Before the worship and beat- At age six, on the stage of Iron Chef prepared quite a dish, reality TV show, Special A. ings commence, though, we the worldfamous Apollo Theater I was able to beat him with an When I was a 12-year old, I 4. International students greeted should all take a moment to in Harlem, I belted out outright orgasmic squid and spent the year in Eastern Brazil, commemorate the fine work with Dr. Keller’s Super-Fun aiding orphaned chinchillas and those accepted have done to guinea pigs. gain admission to this presti- Sanitation Center. At 13, I was drawn to public gious institution of lower learn- service. I spent much of the year ing. as the United States ambassador To prove how tough it is to 3. In an effort to generate rev - to Uzbekistan. get in here, I stole an application That year, I also scouted enue, the Administration establish- from the Admission (more like musical acts. I discovered a man rejections) Office to show by the name of Curtis Jackson es a lemonade-stand monopoly, everyone what an amazing (a.k.a. 50 Cent), and directed dynamic personality it takes to ending the dreams of him to work under the tutelage get into PA. Somehow, the of my friend Marshall Mathers. 8-year old girls everywhere. application I pulled was my Year 14 has been a relatively own. So, here it is. uneventful one. I have taken an interest in a career in the med- NAME: Daniel B. Adler 2. The Student Council President’s ical field; in pursuit of this D.O.B.: 10/3/86 dream, I give free eye exams to early acceptance letter to Harvard. CURRENT SCHOOL: derelict but grateful street peo- University School ple. I’m slated to report to the New York Mets’ spring training 1. Al-Qaeda network changes slo- WHY DO YOU WANT TO camp in Port-St.Lucie, Florida. COME TO ANDOVER? gan from “Death to America” to While I have accomplished all these amazing feats, I have For me, it is all about the M. Floyd/The Phillipian “MTV Spring Break!” not yet been to high school and drink selection at the cafeteria. Frightened by his intellectually intimidating revisit “touree,” Dan Adler ’05 cowers behind a chair at the Admissions Office. hope to attend yours. B6 THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS APRIL 11, 2003 Despite the Loss of Several Seniors, PA Golf Appears Strong by Paul Tassinari par on nine holes at Hilview in bad though absent last year, hopes to PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER conditions, jokingly boasted, play even better with his newly re- “Well first off it should have been gripped clubs. Currently partner- The PAVarsity Golf Team had 3-under, but I think I have my ing with Ford is Lepke. Lepke has big shoes to fill this season after its swing back and it looks good for jumped to a full-time starting slot DYKEMA TRIUMPHS two star golfers, the season.” When asked about the wavering between four and five Jeehae Lee ’02 and team he responded, “I think that from last year. The team hopes to Mitch St. Peter ’02, we will be surprisingly competi- count on his consistency and Captain Simon graduated last June. tive this year. Everyone is talking clutch putting. Overall, the top five Lee was one of the about losing five out of our eight players give the team a consistent Hawkins ’03 purest golfers to starters from last year, but we have level of competition. J. Bovaird/ The Phillipian GOLF ever play for the a solid top five and a promising Coach Smith is satisfied with Leads future. Also, Pooch [Pucillo] is his top starters, but is also antici- Continued from Page B1, Column 3 Hee-Jin Chang ’05 swims to a second place finish behind school and is now starting in the Olympic Gold Medalist Jenny Thompson in the 50 Freestyle. top spot at Yale. With only three or playing well as usual; all he has to pating the Lowers picking up much-needed victory. four returning starters, Coach Nat do is show up and he’ll post solid “cleanup” points in the matches. The team benefited from its Smith had spaces to fill. scores.” With five relatively equal shooters, upperclassman leadership at cru- Underclassmen began prepara- Pucillo has started since his Coach Smith decided to rotate cial junctures throughout the Local Swimmers Preform tions mid-winter, hoping for a freshman year and will surely add them into starting slots. Mr. Smith game. Musumeci dispatched his strong start in the spring. a lot of match-experience to his is looking for players to perform opponent in two sets, while Solidly at NE Age Groups Only one outstanding junior team. He knows the game well and under the pressure of competition Dykema overcame a first-set paired with Feldmann, they may in the early going to determine emerged after testing out the New loss to defeat Belmont player Continued from Page B1, Column 6 100 back with a time of 1:00.48. provide a powerful and unbeatable who might be a regular starter. England course conditions: James Billy Carberry. Andover’s mas- would have broken the New However, the highlight of duo. Coach Smith is hopeful as Meade Curtis ’04 feels, “We have Watson ’06. Watson had difficul- tery of the singles contests gave England record set by Jess Doty's meet was her win in the well, remarking,“Well Feldmann a better team than expected. Our ties adjusting from the warm North the team the win and therefore Brookman (Choate ’02). 100 fly with a time of 59.10. “It’s and Pooch are going to do their top five our playing better than Carolina breezes to New However, Chang’s best race of a really nice change of pace to thing, but I think we got some guys hoped for, but most surprisingly, rendered the final two singles England’s April snow. The cold, the weekend was the 50 freestyle, swim against club swimmers after that can really strike the ball. Then everyone else has improved since matches unnecessary. contributing to the nasty opening In the team’s second road during which the young star swam the PA season,” said Doty. “When conditions at “The View” (Hilview we have Lepke, who we can rely last year. Jayme, Paul, and Tom next to Jenny Thompson. on to post consistent scores and haven’t had a bad round yet and match of the season, Andover you walk on the deck of meets like Country Club in North Reading, defeated Taft in what was anoth- Thompson is one of the world’s Age Groups you know a ton of Massachusetts), hindered his put- he’s playing well this year.” Emily can definitely help the team best and most accomplished In addition, three-seed Ford with her “Lepke-esque” consisten- er exemplary display of team people from all these different ting abilities at first, but by the sec- resolve and determination. After swimmers, having taken three teams because you’ve grown up ond day, he proved himself worthy has a lot of golf experience and cy.” Meade, resisting from gold medals and one bronze at the knows how the game should be acknowledging himself, has also an excruciatingly long round-trip swimming against them.” of a starting spot on the team. Sydney Olympics in 2000. On played. A team veteran, Ford, improved from last year. drive to Connecticut, the Big For the men’s team, both Brian The rest of the starting team is Blue managed to overcome some competing against one of the Fiske ’03 and Tom Lesnick ’05 composed of mainly returning troublesome doubles matches world’s greatest, Chang said, “I continued swimming fast after members, rounding out a solid early on to win by the overall was so nervous,” continuing to Interschols. Fiske went to compete team. Lower Greg Feldmann ’05 Mims ’03 Leads G1 Crew score of 4–2. The squad relied say, “But she’s really cool in per- at the New England Senior leads the team as the first-seeded yet again on the playing skills of son – she doesn’t act like a 30-year Championships, which were also player. Captain Anthony Pucillo old superstar, but just like another held at Harvard. Unfortunately, ’03 plays at the second-seed, fol- Li and the senior leadership of Boat Into Upcoming Races Musumeci and Hawkins to bail girl swimming. It was so amazing Fiske was still battling with a lowed by Senior James Ford ’03. to be able to swim against her, but by Cat McCallum the team out in its singles match- tough case of the shingles and Returning player Kirk Lepke ’04 also to just hang out before and swam tired after all of his exertion rejoins the team at the fourth-seed, PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER ups. In results similar to those of after our swims.” at Interschols. “I didn’t swim my with Watson as the fifth-seed. year’s seniors. the first game at Belmont Hill, The race flashed by, and best,” said Fiske, “but it was nice Most of the matches will involve Though the snow is still This spring, the boats are Chang came in second to to be in a meet at what’ll be my six to eight starters and as of now, Andover had trouble in its open- falling and the cold temperatures filled to the brim with new and ing doubles matches. Despite Thompson with a time of 23.27. new home pool for the next four Coach Smith has five players show little sign of old talent. Captain Meryl Mims Interestingly, Thompson’s win- years.” Despite sickness, Fiske rotating in and out of the six, winning the first set 8–4, the climbing, the ’03 leads the varsity as stroke of team stumbled in losing its next ning time was a personal best for still took first place in the 200 seven, and eight slots. Those five Andover boats G1 along with varsity veterans the veteran swimmer. “It’s neat to backstroke. rounding out the top ten are Meade two doubles sets, 8–9 and 8–4. have already hit Alex Hammer ’03 and Jenn think that maybe I pushed her on Fiske also made another dra- Curtis ’04, Jayme Mendal ’03, The Blue then relied on Li, who the water for Vanecek ’04 in the middle of the to her best time” said Chang, “but matic change in his swimming Paul Tassinari ’04, Tom Tassinari defeated his opponent Alex another exciting boat. PG Jess Lehmann ’03 and it was just a really cool place to be career over the break when he ’06, and Emily Watson ’04. The Ginman by squeaking out a 7–5 CREW season of Girls promising new Lower Kate in and I had a lot of fun down at decided to switch club teams. For roster order is subject to change win in the first set and then Crew. The top Ireland ’05 look to lead G2. trouncing him in the second set. that meet with my team. It was the summer, Fiske will be joining even amongst the top five due to three boats have been training Tomorrow, at the start of the great to compete against a bigger performances in practice and also Musumeci responded in kind, the Boston Ocean State Squids. hard, and with high hopes for racing season, the Varsity and JV and stronger group of people than in matches. easily dispatching his adversary. Fiske decided to switch so that he tomorrow’s race against Kent, the girls will travel to Kent for their Nevertheless, the outstand- we see in the Interschol league.” could have better access to long The snow and cold tempera- The local women also had tures typical of New England’s girls anticipate a better season first race. Captain Mims has been ing play of Jonathan Weigel ’05 course training. than last spring’s. motivating the team, exclaiming, and Daniel Wagman ’06 secured quite a showing at the New Tom Lesnick ’05 was also unpredictable weather have England Age Group The team worried, at first, “This is the year! We’re going to the victory for PA. Wagman pro- quite busy over the break. The delayed the team’s training this Championships held at Harvard. season. PA and Tabor cancelled that the loss of last year’s seniors sweep Interschols this time!” vided his opponent glimpses of weekend before finals, Lesnick Sarah Demers ’03, Liz Demers last Saturday’s golf match, and would leave the top boats with With what seems like an extended his outstanding talent and poten- tagged along with Fiske to the ’05, Emily Brenner ’06, and thus the team has yet to play in its few strong rowers. The class of winter, rowing on the Merrimack tial by winning the match. New England Senior meet. Captain-elect Kate Page ’04 all first match. The next two matches 2002 left quite a gap in the Blue’s has been tough. “We have been Weigel also proved his Though not a native New swam for the ANA Hurricanes at planned for Wednesday, against line-up, as the graduated class rowing in snow, sleet, freezing endurance and resilience while Englander, Lesnick was allowed that meet. Coming off of their Exeter and Governor Dummer, boasted stars such as Caroline rain, and any other form of pre- thrilling onlookers with a chal- to swim the 200 backstroke in an exhilarating win at Interschols and and Thursday, against Belmont Lind ’02 and former Captain cipitation you can think off,” says lenging yet convincing win after effort to re-qualify for the Hill, fell victim to Monday’s Sarah Maxwell ’02, now rowing Vanecek. “We never seem to get a hard week of finals, the girls Southeastern sectional champi- surviving three sets. were all pretty exhausted at the snowfall. The team is trying to at Princeton and Harvard, respec- dry.” This second road victory sets onships. Lesnick posted a time of look beyond the weather and tively. However, it has become “I’m really excited; I think we meet but still managed to swim 1:59.09 in the event which was a positive tone for the Boys well. Brenner swam her usual 100 instead focus on its upcoming clear in the past two weeks that are going to be amazing this year. Varsity Tennis team’s season. good enough to qualify him for the and 50 free and, though she did sectional championship a few matches. Feldmann, who posted this year’s rowers will be able to I know we all lost to Kent last Hawkins established the squad’s not post best times, she said she weeks later. an outstanding score of 2-under fill the big shoes left by last season, but we will see about this pace early on, stating, “Our goal was happy with her times of 56.86 At sectionals, Lesnick again year,” said Mims. is simply to win as many games and 26.08, respectively, because swam the 200 back but did not do Most of the girls are confi- as possible, and hopefully make dent about the season coming up. they showed that she could still as well as he would have liked. the New England tournaments.” swim well, even when tired. Also Vispoli Predicts The BoSox “We’ve been working hard, and it However, Lesnick had amazing Head coach Tom Hodgson at Age Groups was Alex Doty ’05. will pay off. We have an amazing swims when he time trialed both expressed his own satisfaction Doty represented the Patriot Swim team,” says veteran Hoppy the 100 fly and the 100 back. In Season; Things Look Dim with the boys’ style of play, Club at the meet and did quite well the events, Lesnick clocked a Maffione ’04. affirming, “I’d give them a gold coming off of a meet like tently enough to merit a playoff 55.35 and a 55.25 respectively. Continued from Page B1, Column 1 Nell Beattie ’05, who has star for their performance and Interschols. She came in 10th berth. Barry Bonds, unlike his been rowing as stroke of the sec- PAswimmers proved over ing well in September and over- their conduct; they won with overall in the 200 back with a time spring break that they could com- team, did not disappoint fans of ond boat, added, “We rock; we taking the New York Yankees grace, and they deserved to of 2:12.99, 5th in the 200 fly with pete with the best in New England. for the division crown. the Bay Area, finishing another are amazing. That’s it.” win.” a time of 2:14.39, and 6th in the Immediately following the prolific year to lead the Majors Yankees’ sunken September, in a plethora of categories owner George Steinbrenner including homeruns, batting fired manager Joe Torre and average, slugging percentage, spent $8 million to sign and reporters attacked. In a BETA88-320 (or Bobo, as he bright spot for the Yanks, Jason likes to be called), the finest in Giambi managed to slip past New England Interscholastic Rowing Assoc. Japanese computer baseball- Bonds in supplements taken. by Evan Panich managing technology. While the All-Star Game did PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ADMIRAL (RET) What was not surprising for not end in a tie this year, it came darned close. After 17 grueling Boston was another Red Sox This spring, the Boys Crew innings, a Nomar Garciaparra collapse in the playoffs. team looks to continue last throwing error allowed a base Boston’s bullpen by committee year’s successes runner to move from second to surrendered more runs in the and improve upon home and score the game-win- ALCS than the French Army has its pair of fifth ning run for the boys from the surrendered battles throughout place finishes at Senior Circuit. their country’s ignominious war the New England It certainly was an incredible history. Interscholastic and memorable year for baseball Chad Fox looked more like a CREW Rowing fans of all shapes and sizes with clown on the mound after his Association (NEIRA) champi- horrific pitching performances perhaps the most satisfying end- ing to a season in the game’s onship. The team returns four gave a myriad of teams second Seniors and Upper coxswain chances late in the game. history. With the NFL playoffs right Sarah Sherman from last year’s Kansas City overcame a first boat, as well as four three games to one deficit and around the corner and the NBA season just tipping off, we sports Seniors and three Uppers from marched into the World Series last year’s second boat. thanks to three straight blown fans can only hope for the other professional sports seasons to be However disappointing last saves. year’s final result may have The Phillipian Archives The Evil Empire could not as exciting as what we witnessed in MLB 2003. Congratulations been, the team did enjoy its fair Andover Crew looks to improve upon its noteworthy finish last season, despite the loss of sever- recover from Derek Jeter’s share of successes. In its first al key contributors. Captain Taylor Washburn ’03 will led the team from the stroke seat. debilitating Opening Day injury to the 2003 World Series Champion Montreal/San Juan race of the season, B1 beat Kent having completed a summer Di Wu ’04, and 5-seat Scott Boathouse Dr. Ed Quattlebaum despite a solid first three months by nearly two seconds, captur- stint on the US Junior National Silverstein ’04 to this year’s on sabbatical, Lia Welsch ’98, a of play. The team failed to gel Expos and good luck defending your title next year. ing the prestigious Dent Oars, a Team, Will England ’03, who boat, while adding 4-seat Travis teaching fellow in the Biology together once Jeter came back to feat only accomplished by will row 6-seat this year and Green ’04, 7-seat Jasper Perkins Department will assist coaching replace Erick Almonte, the Andover four times. Kent has won the Junior Coxed Four at ’04 and coxswain Tara the JV boats with Instructor in slick-fielding and powerful always fielded strong crews in the Royal Canadian Henley Anderson ’03, who were mem- French Henry Wilmer. swinging rookie called up to fill the beginning of the season due Regatta this summer, and bow- bers of last year’s B3. This year the Andover crews Jeter’s position back in April. to their March training trip to man Evan Panich ’03, who Additionally, 3-seat Tom will face their usual schedule. The team’s midseason acquisi- Florida that enables them to see missed journeying to the World Lesnick ’05, and 6-seat Anthony The team will kick of its season tion of longtime delinquent more water time than the Big Junior Rowing Championships Green ’05, who earned his spot tomorrow as the Blue race Kent Darryl Strawberry did little to Blue. In addition to beating with McKallagat by one second with a very successful season of to defend the Dent Oars. Next bolster the Yankees’ slumping Kent, the Blue conquered at the qualifying regatta. In winter training, round out B2’s weekend, the Blue race Exeter, offense. In fact, Straw became Exeter, the eventual NEIRA addition to the four returnees, 3- lineup. Yamartino, a four-year Tabor, St. John’s and Simsbury an enormous distraction down Champions, twice before the seat JC MacMillan ’03, 5-seat member of the program, is very at the Worcester Invitational, the final stretch, and the final race of the year, including Sam Beattie ’03, and 2-seat excited at this year’s prospects. hoping to win the race for the Yankees found themselves out a narrow 0.7 second victory on Garrett Kirk ’04 have made the “Because we return so many fifth year in a row. After further of playoff contention thanks to the team’s Merrimack River jump from last year’s second experienced rowers, I am confi- dual races against Exeter and the Red Sox’ furious late-season home course. boat and will row with B1 this dent that we can be even more Northfield Mt. Hermon, the sea- charge. In addition to Sherman, the year. Finally, 4-seat Jake successful this year than we son culminates with the NEIRA New York was not the only first boat features returning Ginsberg ’03, a postgraduate were last year.” Championship on May 24th at team to disappoint. While many rowers Captain Taylor experts came into the year with Canadian import, has snagged Peter Washburn returns as Worcester’s Lake high expectations for teams like Washburn ’03, who will lead the the final spot on the boat. Head Coach this year, having Quinsigamond. Perhaps this team once again from the stroke The second boat returns coached at PA since 1980. In year is the year that the Blue can Oakland, San Francisco, Courtesy of redsox.com Minnesota and Atlanta, none of seat, 7-seat Greg McKallagat bowman Bob Yamartino ’03, 2- addition to Coach Washburn, win it all. Kevin Millar won the Batting ’03, who returns to the team seat Alex Minasian ’03, stroke with perennial staple to the PA these teams could play consis- Crown. Didn’t you know?