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Volume CXXVI, Commencement Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts June 8, 2003 COMMENCEMENT 2003

RETIRING FACULTY COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

Robin Crawford 50% of Applications Retires After Accepted; 89 Seniors 32 Years To Matriculate at Ivies

DEPARTING FACULTY SECRET SOCIETY FOUND

Boehm, Cataldo, All-Male Club Calling Cleare, Driscoll, For “Truth, Unity, Fay, Flynn, Jou, Brotherhood” Koehler, Whites Discovered

DISTINGUISHED VISITORS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Famed Guests Hass, Faculty Decide To Jennings, Marsalis, Modify Athletic and Tutu Requirement

BUDGET CUTS SAUDI PRINCE’S DONATION

Trustees Approve Bin Talal Attracts Sweeping Budget Media Attention Adjustments With $500k Gift

Anniversary Weekend Celebrates Trustees and Deans’ Council Approve Founding of Phillips and Abbot Budget Cuts for Upcoming School Year watch the journey during my 40 Mr. Bush stated, “I got a lot out of cial aid, and preserving the current technology and physical plant By ELISSA HARWOOD years of teaching.” my education, and you always By PETER NELSON academic program from future renewal projects in the coming Commemorating the 225th According to Director of want to give back, though you can Responding to the $140 mil- cutbacks. year. anniversary of the founding of Student Activities Kevin Driscoll, never thank people adequately.” lion decline in the market value of Faced with significant chal- In the remainder of its discus- Phillips Academy, the 175th the seminars were designed with In his speech to members of the Academy’s endowment, the lenges posed by the economic sions, the Council sought to focus anniversary of Abbot Academy’s students in mind, as members of the Academy community, Mr. Deans’ Council authorized the recession and the demands of the on the areas of the Academy’s establishment, and the 30th the committee “made a concerted Bush explained the significance of immediate suspension of the faculty, the Board of Trustees con- budget that are not at the core of anniversary of the merger of the effort to make these sessions not his Andover experience as invalu- school’s co-curricular programs vened during their winter meeting the academic program, specifical- two schools, Andover marked only informative, but entertaining able to his success in later life. He earlier this year in an effort to curb to determine an initial solution to ly all co-curricular programs that three milestones in its history this for the students who are required later elaborated, “[My Andover budget expenses during a time of the financial crisis. At the time, take students away from campus. year with a weekend-long celebra- to attend.” education] had a great impact on shaky financial security world- Board President David M. Dean of Studies Vincent Avery tion in April. The event included After Friday’s seminars, a spe- my life. When I graduated, I went wide and on Academy Hill. The Underwood ’54 explained the explained the Council’s logic, not- alumni visits, seminars, banquets, cial All-School Meeting com- right into the service, and it stood Council’s move calls into question Trustees’ plan for approaching the ing that the school loses a signifi- concerts and a visit by former menced, featuring a presentation me in good stead from the moment the areas of the academic program budget deficit, commenting, “We cant amount of money with each President of the United States on the history of the Phillips and I got into the Navy.” the administration values most. will [call] on the faculty to make student that participates in an off- George Bush ’42. The festivities, Abbot Academies as read by the President Bush later spoke The suspensions, effective this decisions on how to continue our campus program. In addition, the which coincided with Trustees’ cast of the winter term play “All about his gratitude towards fall, will terminate programs such mission with a little less Academy also incurs raw partici- Weekend, also recognized the suc- My Sons,” as well as performanc- Phillips Academy for both provid- as the annual Cantata Chorus money…tough decisions are pation fees charged by the institu- cessful completion of Campaign es from pianist Luis Ortiz ’05, the ing him with a priceless education Tour, the Mountain School Term, going to have to be made.” He tion that supports the particular Andover. Fidelio Society and the Concert and for instilling hope within him and the Washington Intern continued, “We are trying to make program. The Committee for the 225th Band. Reverend Ebner stated, for the future of America. “I have Program for a period of three sure that the faculty is in the loop Because such programs draw Celebration, co-chaired by “When people see the art, music, no doubt that the best days of our years. as to decisions that will be needed students away from the on-cam- Director of Alumni Affairs and theater of Andover… they are country are ahead,” he said. Additionally, the school will in the future.” pus social and academic aspects of Michael Ebner ’70, former Abbot overwhelmed with the talent and “…Part of that is because of what delay certain technology and Over the course of the week- the Andover program that the teacher and current Andover dedication.” is going on right here at Andover, physical plant renewal projects in end, the Trustees voted to increase administration believes are the Instructor in English Jean St. Students, faculty, and guests an institution where excellence is the coming year, and all academic tuition levels for the coming most important parts of a student’s Pierre, and Tamara Elliot Rogers also enjoyed a special dinner sought and sound values are incul- departments have been instructed school year by 5.5 percent, setting PA career, Dr. Avery said, “As a AA ’70, met on a regular basis served in the Case Cage on Friday cated.” to reduce their non-personnel tuition at $30,100 for boarding seven-day boarding school, [sup- beginning in November to prepare evening, following the meeting. While politics and foreign pol- spending by three percent. students and at $23,400 for day porting] the students on campus for the weekend. According to While the Phillips Academy Jazz icy remained only a minor part of The Council’s ruling brought a students. should be our top priority.” Director of Communications Ensemble provided entertainment, his speech, Mr. Bush briefly allud- tentative end to student and facul- In response to the results of Head of School Barbara Chase Sharon Britton in an earlier inter- the dinner featured food from four ed to the situation in the Middle ty discussion about how to address the Working Group’s survey, the echoed Dr. Avery’s assertion, view with The Phillipian, the com- geographic regions of the United East, where, he claimed, corrupt the significant budget deficit. As Trustees also approved a 2.4 per- adding, “Our highest priorities mittee, comprised of faculty mem- States. Muslim regimes use their school endowment income accounts for cent increase in compensation for will continue to be the people in bers, administrators, alumni, and On Saturday, a seminar enti- systems to spread false religious nearly 40 percent of the faculty and staff. the institution: faculty and stu- Student Council President Kanyi tled “Broadening Horizons” was propaganda. He cautioned, Academy’s $70 million operating The Board also echoed the dents.” Maqubela ’03, hoped to “show- offered to select Uppers and “Education can be distorted in budget, any decline in investment Working Group’s concern for the Among the programs sched- case the talents of students, faculty Seniors. The program featured schools. Young minds are poi- revenue carries with it a similar preservation of the Academy’s uled for suspension are the term- and alumni and that celebrate the notable alumni, including soned and a legacy of hate is being decline in support for the school’s financial aid offerings, voting to contained opportunities to study spirit and heritage of Andover and “Muppeteer” Brian Henson ’82, passed on. We can be a part of the extensive academic, athletic, and add $400,000 to the aid budget for abroad that are currently spon- Abbot.” internationally renowned poet problem or a part of the solution outreach programs. 2003-2004, bringing total student sored by the Academy’s Division Co-chair Ms. St. Pierre, who Chris Agee ’74, and a variety of and what goes on here at Phillips In the fall term, faculty mem- aid to $9 million. of World Languages. According to taught at Abbot from 1963 until its other actors, writers, and corporate Academy is a part of the solution.” bers were encouraged to voice “The Deans’ Council and the Continued on Page A4, Column 1 merger with Phillips in 1973, leaders speaking on their career Mr. Bush concluded his their opinions on the subject faculty more broadly have been reflected on the weekend’s festivi- paths after graduating from speech by warning students not to through a “Ranking Priorities” deeply committed to providing ties, “No one at PA is ever short on Andover. take their Andover education for questionnaire distributed by the financial aid,” Associate Head of INSIDE As the culminating event dur- granted, stating, “You’ll never School Rebecca Sykes said in an dreams, but the practicality of Faculty Working Group on NEWS making them happen is the real ing Saturday’s “Cochran Chapel know until later on what you’ve Facilities and Budget. earlier interview with The challenge. It is amazing that it [all Celebration,” members of the gained from this great institution.” The instructors were asked to Phillipian, “Once a student is Section A fell] into place.” Andover community and invited The “Cochran Chapel rank in order of greatest impor- admitted and is granted financial The anniversary celebration guests were addressed by Celebration” also featured speech- tance three of eight sectors “to aid, we continue to meet that stu- COMMENTARY began with Friday afternoon semi- President of the Board of Trustees es by President of the Board of protect from significant adjust- dent’s need throughout his or her Section B nars for students, which ranged David Underwood ’54, Head of Trustees and Chair of Campaign ment” and three in which they career here. What I hope very from scavenger hunts and poetry School Barbara Landis Chase, and Andover David Underwood ’54, “would be willing to see some sig- much is that we are able to keep a readings to a discussion about the former President Bush. The event, Chase, and Ms. St. Pierre. nificant adjustment,” as written in comparable amount of aid avail- ARTS nature of masculinity. Several which included performances by Ms. St. Pierre then spoke on a sheet handed out by the Working able for students who will be Section C Abbot alumni and Ms. St. Pierre the Fidelio Society and the Chorus the past of Phillips and Abbot Group. Possible choices included admitted [in the future].” and Brass Ensemble, toasted the Academies. Borrowing a line from Although the Board resolved a also presented another program technology, financial aid, tuition, SPORTS about the role of women in leader- successful end of Campaign Shakespeare, she posed the ques- outreach programs, faculty and number of long-term matters over ship positions throughout the Andover, the largest fundraising tion, “How do we dream the staff compensation, the physical the course of their visit, the Deans’ Section D Academy’s history. “It’s fascinat- effort in independent school histo- dream and sing the song of the plant, and the overall educational Council was left primarily respon- ing to consider the extraordinary ry. imagination?” Ms. St. Pierre stated program. sible for identifying immediate FEATURES As Honorary Chairman of the that Andover was working toward responses to the impending fiscal place we are in, 30 years after the Responses to the survey Section E merger,” Ms. St. Pierre said. “The Campaign, Mr. Bush helped the this goal by searching for the deli- revealed that administrators and shortfalls. school has become much more of school to raise $208.9 million in cate balance between goodness instructors feel most strongly After agreeing to a three per- a multi-layered community, and I donations. Reflecting on the and knowledge and constantly about protecting faculty and staff cent across-the-board cut in all FAREWELL am honored to be able to share the Campaign and the role that the salaries, assuring the Academy’s non-personnel expenditures, the Section F opportunity that I have had to Academy has played in his life, Continued on Page A4, Column 4 $8.6 million commitment to finan- Council moved to delay certain A2 THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS JUNE 8, 2003

2002-2003: THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Marked by a slew of mile- effort to fund the renovation of know why it’s all right for the stones, the 2002-2003 academic several of the Academy’s build- prince to donate in American year began auspiciously with ings and to improve the techno- businesses, but it is not all right the conclusion of the record- logical capabilities of campus for him to donate profits for breaking Campaign Andover facilities. The two most ambi- scholarships that promote the and ended with a celebration the tious projects the funds will sup- test of democratic principles.” 225th anniversary of Phillips port are the Richard L. Gelb Despite the somewhat rocky Academy. Administratively, the Science Center and the Ted start to the winter term, the fol- school decided not only to cre- Harrison Hockey Rink, which lowing week saw a huge victory ate a new daily schedule for the opened in January of 2002 to for advocates of a more lenient next year, but also to uphold the replace the Sumner Smith Rink. sports requirement when, after current six-day week policy. It is expected that the Gelb six years of deliberations, the The repeated acknowledge- Science Center will open some- faculty passed an athletic pro- ments of history, however, time next year to supplant the posal that allows students to allowed the Andover communi- aging Evans Hall, from where take one term off from sports ty to maintain a strong sense of The offices of student-run publi- between their Upper winter and its identity despite the several cations will move to the base- Senior winter trimesters without changes--financial and other- ment of Samuel Morse Hall. a substitute activity. wise--that will go into effect Further goals include reno- The plan, which will enter next year. vations of such campus facilities into effect next year for a two- as the Cochran Chapel, the year trial period, represents a Fall Elson Art Center, the Shuman compromise between the previ- Admissions Office, Phelps ous sports requirement, which A few days before the com- Stadium, the Robert S. Peabody required that each student enroll mencement of classes, 342 Archaeological Museum, and in a sport every term spent at newly admitted students partici- the Memorial Bell Tower. Andover, and a Student Council pated in orientation exercises, Technological improvements proposal, which called for an including group activities at the include new computers for the option to take off two terms Search & Rescue ropes course Language Learning Center. from sports. in the Cochran Sanctuary and an However, the funds will not The decision process, which introduction to the Oliver go to support physical improve- began in 1996 after members of Wendell Holmes Library. A ments alone. Campaign the school community com- marked contrast in this year’s Andover’s success will also J. Wardrop/The Phillipian plained about the sports require- orientation activities came with allow the Academy to increase ment and academic workload, the omission of the traditional faculty salaries, lower the stu- Decked out in suitably nerdy attire, PA students celebrate Exeter Geek Day as they gear up for was prolonged until 2003 burning of the “A,” and “Exie dent-to-faculty ratio, and most the 125th Andover-Exeter Games in November. because the faculty was not Chase,” two school spirit activi- importantly, increase the finan- given the opportunity to vote on WPAA shows that air after sign- well as, at times, a target for that Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin ties that usually occur on the cial aid budget. the Student Council proposal. in be supervised by a faculty those who wish to see the Talal had donated $500,000 to evening of matriculation. Soon after the start of According to Dean of member, with ardent opposition. mighty fall,” according to a the Phillips Academy George Although the orientation school, Head of School Barbara Studies Vincent Avery, this was Ms. Edwards cited the pres- statement by Mr. Jennings. H.W. Bush Scholarship Fund. process was completed without left campus for six months on a result of a rule by which such sure of the ongoing “pace of The following week saw yet Bin Talal, the fifth richest man major problems, many students her first sabbatical since coming a vote can take place at a facul- life” discussion as a contributor another incident of student in the world, had come under voiced opposition to the com- to Phillips Academy. In addition ty meeting only. Furthermore, to her decision. More specifical- opposition against the adminis- scrutiny because of his claims mencement of school occurring to spending more time with her Dean Avery justified the delay ly, Ms. Edwards claimed that, tration’s actions when the that American foreign policy, on the anniversary of the terror- family, Mrs. Chase spent her by stating that “Strong passions because the later covenants Deans’ Council announced its specifically in the Middle East, ist attacks of September 11, sabbatical conducting research on either side of the question encouraged students to stay out decision to limit the Senior had brought on the terrorist 2001, acknowledged by the two in preparation for a spring term [requires that people are given] of the dorms later, restrictions Prom to an event ending at 2:30 attacks of the fall of 2001. minutes of silence that began History Department elective time to feel as if they have the such as those passed would a.m., rather than at 5 a.m. as in The donation, which was the opening All-School about 19th century reform opportunity to be heard and are result in students’ sleeping more previous years, and a partial cut- solicited by the Office of Meeting. The unrest soon quiet- movements in the antebellum not rushed.” each night. ting of the traditional cruise in Academy Resources (OAR) ed as Head of School Barbara United States. Despite the frustration this One of the highlights of fall Boston harbor. because of the Prince’s well- Landis Chase assured the stu- Leaving Associate Head of delay fostered in students and term was the visit ABC News Director of Student known admiration for the for- dent body that classes would not School Rebecca Sykes at the faculty alike, most members of anchor Peter Jennings paid to Activities Kevin Driscoll justi- mer U.S. President, sparked begin on September 11 for the helm as Acting Head of School, the school community were the campus in September. Mr. fied the administration’s deci- media attention because the 2003-2004 school year. Mrs. Chase began her sabbatical pleased with the amended Jennings traveled to Andover sion by claiming that the Prince’s comments had resulted At that same meeting, Mrs. with a six-week stay in France requirement. with colleague Todd Brewster in “majority” of students who had in Mayor of New York City Chase also shared with students before accepting a position as a After the many controversial order to promote their recently attended Prom said that the Rudolph Giuliani’s rejection of and faculty the record-breaking visiting scholar at the events that had occurred published book, In Search of event is simply too long. Mr. a $10 million gift from the success of Campaign Andover, a University of California at throughout the year up to that America. Driscoll added that students Prince to the city’s September six-year-long fundraising effort Berkeley, where she was in point, the following week Mr. Jennings and Mr. have expressed to him that they 11th Fund. that raised a sum of $208.9 mil- close proximity to her family. seemed an appropriate time for Brewster spoke at an interfaith would rather return home than Members of the Phillips lion, the largest total ever raised One week after Mrs. Chase The Phillipian to conduct its service and joined members of go on the boat ride, which usu- Academy administration by an independent high school. departed campus, students annual State of the Academy the community in a Senior-fac- ally lasted from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. defended their choice to solicit Although there was some doubt involved in media organizations student survey. Although 95.4 ulty dinner that evening. At both However, many students stated Bin Talal’s donation. Director as to whether the campaign goal across campus expressed their percent of those polled noted the service and the dinner, they just the opposite, saying that of Communications Sharon of $200 million would be disagreement with the Deans’ their happiness at the Academy, described the process that went they would enjoy a longer Prom Britton commented, “I don’t reached, as the June 30, 2002, Council’s ratification of Dean of into researching their book, and protesting the apparent lack deadline grew closer, a final Students Marlys Edwards’ pro- which explores the United of interest in student opinion push during May and June posal for restricted covenants States’ unique history and its about the issue. raised the $17 million needed to hours from sign-in. place in the context of world Nevertheless, the adminis- complete the campaign success- Students met the proposal, history. Furthermore, the tration argued that it is unrea- fully. which requires that The authors hoped to remind sonable to allow students to stay Started in 1996, the Phillipian editors return to their Americans of the “elements that out until 5 a.m. shortly before Campaign was initiated in an rooms by midnight and that have made America great, as spring term examinations. Lastly, the administration explained that they were con- cerned that the $85 cost of last year’s Prom tickets was too high. As the administration did not want to force students who wanted to attend prom to pay upwards of $100 per ticket, they chose to drive down costs by cutting out certain portions of the event. This year’s Prom featured $100 tickets and dancing at both the World Trade Center in Boston and aboard the Odyssey cruise ship, from 5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Just weeks later, the annual Andover-Exeter football game ended in an unsatisfying 14-14 tie. Nevertheless, Andover still leads the 125-year long rivalry between the schools 65-48-9.

Winter J. Bovaird/The Phillipian J. Wardrop/The Phillipian Dancing at the Black Arts All-School Meeting in February, Devon Dickerson ’04 and Benn Waters ’04 gaze at student artwork on display in the Elson Art Upon returning from winter Tess Borden ’04 and Temi Devers ’05 perform to the song “A Center in January. break, students received word Motherless Child.”

Kanyi Maqubela Barbara Chase Alwaleed Bin Talal Desmond Tutu Marlys Edwards David Underwood ’03 ’54 Student Council Embarking on a six- Saudi Prince Bin Talal Nobel Peace Prize At the beginning of The President of the President Kanyi month sabbatical after sparked a media con- winner and famed the year, Dean of Board of Trustees Maqubela ’03 led the the beginning of the troversy with his anti-apartheid activist Students Edwards approved sweeping way in an initiative to year, Head of School $500k donation to the Desmond Tutu deliv- decided to cut back budget cuts for the Picturedsecure an athletic Chase studied 19th Bush Scholarship ered a movingAbove speech on student organiza- upcoming year and requirement Century American Fund at the end of the to the community in tions’ covenants participated in 225th reduction. history at Berkeley. fall of 2002. May. hours. anniversary events. THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS JUNE 8, 2003 A3

2002-2003: THE YEAR IN REVIEW confidence in Graham House, summer program and the thank people adequately.” home of the school’s psycholog- planned faculty trip to China. Mr. Bush also spoke of the ical services, appeared low; the Furthermore, all SYA students misfortunes of the using of edu- Junior Class claimed the most in China returned home early. cation as a propaganda tool, as confidence in the service, with However, Chair of the is allegedly done in the Middle 63 percent of the class stating Chinese Department Dr. Yuan East. He said, “Education can be that they believe the counseling Han assured the community that distorted in schools. Young to be confidential. the faculty trip will resume next minds are poisoned, and a lega- Students remained largely year. Dr. Han explained, “We cy of hate is being passed on. against any change in the “pace were fully prepared to go, and We can be a part of the problem, of life” of the Academy, as 62 everyone was excited and or a part of the solution, and percent of students stated that thrilled, but decided that we what goes on here at Phillips they did not feel that any change should postpone the trip Academy is a part of the solu- to the pace of life at Andover because of the nature of the tion.” was necessary. virus.” According to Dr. Han, That same week saw the first Despite the major construc- the program will continue next presentation in the inaugural tion efforts the Academy had year. year of the Abbot Scholars undertaken, 38 percent of stu- The year ended amidst fes- Program, which gives selected dents felt that if any part of the tivities as the entire Andover Seniors the opportunity to spend Academy’s budget were to be community began preparations their last two terms at Andover cut, construction efforts should for the celebration of the 225th researching and presenting a cease first. Likewise, 37.5 per- anniversary of the founding of project of their choice. The pre- cent of students stated that Phillips Academy and the 175th sentations of the 14 Abbot financial aid, followed by aca- anniversary of the founding of Scholars were dispersed demic curricula and programs, Abbot Academy, as well as the throughout the spring term and should be the focal point of the 30th anniversary of the merger included laboratory reports, a school’s operating budget. of the two schools in 1973. full-length motion picture, and a The timing of the survey Preparations, which had begun fashion show. was ironic in that only two the previous October, were Early in May, Mrs. Chase weeks after students voiced J. Bovaird/The Phillipian coordinated by Director of decided to keep the current pol- their opinions about budget Enjoying the spring’s first spell of warm weather, in April, Emma Sussex ’04 takes time out of Alumni Affairs Reverend icy of three Saturdays with cuts, the Board of Trustees the day to relax on the Great Lawn with her guitar. Michael Ebner ’70 and a com- classes each winter and spring announced sweeping budget mittee comprised of faculty and term until further notice. Her adjustments that included sus- high note as the Phillips 2003 returned from spring break of Andover since 1998, waged a staff, including Associate Head decision, which came despite pending all off-campus pro- Academy Model United Nations in nervous anticipation the vigorous campaign, which of School Becky Sykes, Head of the institution of a new schedule grams and instituting a 5.5 per- Club took home top awards in results of their college applica- included her surveying nearly School Barbara Chase, and beginning next year, temporari- cent increase in tuition, which five of the 32 possible cate- tions. The Class boasted an 80 students about their experi- Student Council President ly halted formal discussion on will bring the tuition up to gories at the annual North overall 50 percent acceptance ences at Andover. Her conclu- Kanyi Maqubela ’03. this controversial topic. $30,100 for boarding students American Invitational Model rate for its applications, an sion led her to her campaign The schedule of events for A handful of powerful and $23,400 for day students. United Nations Conference in approximately 5 percent promise of maintaining strong the three-day celebration week- speakers then visited campus in The fiscal reorganization Washington, D.C. The confer- increase from the rates of the community spirit and a renewed end began Friday afternoon with rapid succession, as Mr. Dennis will include an increase in ence included 3,000 students past three years. In addition, Ivy commitment to the school’s a number of workshops dis- Heaphy lectured to the commu- tuition, a $400,000 increase in from over 100 schools. League universities granted policies and program. cussing various topics such as nity in an early May All-School financial aid, a 2.4 percent In addition, back on campus, over 100 Andover students According to Asplundh-Smith, Andover’s history and percep- Meeting about the effects of dis- increase in faculty and staff acclaimed jazz trumpeter offers of admission. “Truly, [Andover] is a school tions of boarding schools. A ability and physical handicap, compensation, a three percent Wynton Marsalis conducted a Popular colleges included defined by community.” special All-School Meeting was Archbishop Desmond Tutu cut in all non-personnel related special masterclass session and Yale University, which admitted In order to build this com- held that evening, at which Mrs. spoke on global justice, and for- spending in all departments, and performed at a concert open to 15 out of 87 applicants, Harvard munity, Asplundh-Smith pro- Chase presented President of mer U.S. Poet Laureate Robert cuts to the Office of Physical the community in a visit during University, where 17 out of 72 posed that older students could the Board of Trustees David Hass read from his works. Plant and Technology Renewal the last week of the trimester. applicants were offered admis- adopt influential roles in the Underwood ’54 with the Claude Visiting on Sunday, May 18, Budgets. sion, and Boston College, which younger students’ lives, includ- Moore Fuess Award for distin- Nobel Peace Prize winner However, the cuts that Spring admitted 30 Seniors to its fresh- ing teaching Life Issues classes guished public service. The Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a inspired the most opposition man class. to members of the Lower class. evening ended with a lavish din- famed anti-apartheid activist amongst students were those Before students returned to Although the school com- She also promised to improve ner in the Cage, which featured from South Africa, spoke at a related to off-campus programs. campus for the commencement munity was generally satisfied the Andover experience for the catered food from several special interfaith service on the These consisted of suspension of spring term, Andover’s with the results of the college average student, one who does regions of the United States. topic of “International Justice.” of the Maine Coast Semester, administration and health staff admissions process, many stu- not play a varsity sport or hold a Saturday saw the climax of A luncheon featuring a brief Mountain School, and Oxbow attempted to deal with the threat dents and faculty have ques- board position on a publication. the celebration, however, as question-and-answer session School Programs, the Term of Severe Acute Respiratory tioned the validity of Andover’s The following week saw a Former U.S. President George with the distinguished guest fol- Abroad Programs in Spain, Syndrome (SARS) to the school grading scale, claiming that an decision by the administration H.W. Bush ’42 addressed stu- lowed the Cochran Chapel France, and Germany, the community. To ensure the safety alarmingly high amount of that, while unfortunate, was one dents, faculty, and guests at a event. Washington Intern Program, the of all students and faculty, grade inflation has undermined with which few students could Chapel celebration. Mr. Bush Students left for the summer Salamanca and Dominican Isham Health Center required the exclusivity of the Honor argue. Following suggestions by reflected on his experience at with controversial issues such Republic summer trips, the all students who had traveled to Roll. These critics base their the World Health Organization Phillips Academy and offered as Saturday classes, the athletic Cantata and Orchestra tours, the Southeast Asia and China to arguments on the fact that 47 (WHO) and the Center for his thoughts on the success of requirement, budget cuts, and Community Service Alternative undergo health checks. percent of the student body Disease Control (CDC) to avoid Campaign Andover, stating that the new schedule having been Spring Break on St. Johns Furthermore, the Academy qualified for the Honor Roll in all non-essential travel to China “being able to support the drive brought up, deliberated over and Island, South Carolina, and the established a SARS monitoring the winter of 2003, while only and Southeast Asia in general on in some way meant a lot to me. resolved. By the end of the Theater trip to Scotland. The team to develop policies for 25 percent of students achieved account of the threat of SARS, I got a lot out of my education, spring, the community had cele- only off-campus program to dealing with the threat. this feat in the winter of 1974. the school decided to cancel and you always want to give brated its history while looking escape the budget cuts was the Fortunately, after two weeks of Dean of Studies Vincent both the annual language-study back, though you can never ahead to the future. School Year Abroad program, as careful observation, no students Avery admitted that grade infla- Phillips Academy is a direct or faculty were found to have tion does exist at Andover, sponsor of the program. acquired SARS. explaining that “we [the faculty] The winter term ended on a The members of the Class of will look into the Honor Roll,” suggesting that a certain top percentage of each class, rather than any student who surpasses a benchmark grade point aver- age, make the Honor Roll. Dean Avery also justified the grade inflation by explaining that it represents a national trend towards higher grades and by citing the need for Phillips Academy’s grades to be deci- pherable to other institutions; he worried that Andover students would be at a disadvantage in the college admissions process if grades were not inflated, as colleges would have a harder time comparing Andover’s grading techniques to those of other secondary schools. Meanwhile, the student body elected Allegra Asplundh- Smith ’04 as the President of the 2003-2004 Student Council over Fan Wang ’04 and Sam J. Bovaird/The Phillipian F. Wang/The Phillipian Levenback ’04. Asplundh- Discussing disabilities’ effects on their victims, speaker Dennis Heaphy talks to the community Preparing for April’s 225th anniversary events, Office of the Smith, the first female president Physical Plant workers set up a banner on the Bell Tower. at a May All-School Meeting as Dan Koh ’03 and Head of School Barbara Chase look on.

Bobby Edwards George Bush ’42 Rebecca Sykes Peter Jennings Wynton Marsalis Allegra Asplundh- Smith ’04 The Dean of CAMD The former U.S. Associate Head of ABC News anchor After holding a mas- Student Council introduced “Mix It President visited cam- School Sykes took Jennings traveled to terclass for select stu- President-elect Up Day” to the PA pus in April to over as Acting Head Academy Hill in dents, famed jazz Asplundh-Smith looks campus in the fall and address the communi- of School during Mrs. September with Todd trumpeter Wynton to build community Picturcoordinated Martin ty for its 225th Chase’s sabbaticaled in Brewster toAbove promote Marsalis performed in spirit during her Luther King, Jr. Day anniversary. the fall and winter their book, In Search a special concert in upcoming term in workshops in January. trimesters. of America. the Chapel in March. office. A4 THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS JUNE 8, 2003 News Anchor Jennings and Colleague Brewster Visit Former Poet Laureate Hass PA in September to Discuss In Search of America Book Conducts Reading of Work

By PETER NELSON Transcribed by CLEM WOOD Urging the Phillips Academy laughter, Mr. Hass read several of Visiting campus to participate in community to discover the beau- Mr. Milosz’s “O” poems, many a variety of events at Phillips ty and value of the natural world of which focused on the paintings Academy, acclaimed ABC News through poetry, former Poet of the late Salvatore Rosa, a anchor Peter Jennings and fellow Laureate of the United States “mediocre Italian painter” whose journalist Todd Brewster, co-authors Robert Hass presented an works inspired Mr. Milosz with of the newly released book In Search enlightening lecture this past their uniform conformity. of America, took some time out of Friday in Kemper Auditorium. Reminding the audience that their busy schedules last Sunday to A two-time recipient of the in poetry “the point is imagina- sit down and chat with members of prestigious Macarthur “Genius” tion,” Mr. Hass proceeded to read The Phillipian editorial board in a Fellowship, Mr. Hass visited from his own works, beginning question-and-answer session. campus with the support of the with the wittily named “Envy of Academy’s Sandra Isham Other Peoples Poems.” The Phillipian: How long before Vreeland Fund, endowed by the Next, Mr. Hass read a selec- September 11 did you come up with Isham family in honor of Ms. tion from “Time & Materials,” the idea to write about the parallels Vreeland, an accomplished poet the product of several months he between modern America and the and member of the Phillips spent living with the abstract Founding Fathers? Academy Class of 1976. German artist Gerhard Richter. English Department Chair Mr. Hass captured the essence of Todd Brewster: We came up with Jonathan Stableford ’63 opened the German impressionist’s art the idea about a year and a half Friday’s event with a brief wel- with his innovative poem, as he before September 11. come and acknowledgement of dropped words and syllables out J. Wardrop/The Phillipian the Isham family’s generosity. to symbolize Mr. Richter’s hectic Phillipian: How did September 11 Dan Koh ’03 enjoys dinner with acclaimed ABC News anchor Peter Jennings, who visited the Noting that Mr. Hass’ reading creations. change the premise of In Search of Academy in September for an interfaith service and a special senior-faculty event. would be the last presentation of Observing that the “three America? this year’s Writers Series, he inexhaustible sources of poetry as readers and listeners, we can for- ions from coloring your coverage? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, remarked, “[Tonight’s reading] is are childhood, dreams, and art,” Brewster: I think we feel that it just mulate opinions if we don’t know all Thursday, and the rest of The a very special event.” Mr. Hass next read from a work made it more meaningful. A lot of the facts. How much is the media Brewster: I actually think we’re a Phillipian board don’t want you to, Mr. Stableford passed the of prose entitled “Museum,” people came to us and said, “Do you telling us and what is the Pentagon little too protective of our personal you’re probably going to say, “Well, podium on to fellow Instructor in which detailed a young couple’s want to change what you’re trying to keeping under wraps? opinions. Every time a journalist I’ll settle for Tuesday and English Kevin O’Connor, whose dysfunctional visit to an art exhi- do now?” but they also came to us makes a decision, he’s investing the Wednesday.” It’s the same when you work as Chair of the school’s bition. and said, “you have to change what Jennings: You want to be looking at story with his personal opinion Ð work in any journalistic enterprise. Lectureship Committee was After bringing his relation- you’re going to do now, don’t you?” the media and how challenging the whether it is the choice of word or invaluable in securing Mr. Hass’ ship with his son to life with There really was a sense that the media is to the government at this the headline that he uses. There were Phillipian: This morning at the inter- visit. “Santa Barbara Row,” Mr. Hass world had changed and that we were point. The government, depending lots of moments, even in this book, faith service, you talked a lot about Charged with providing a for- recalled the familiar sight of going to have to talk about it in going on the administration, has no real when a single word could make the religion and how religion plays a mal introduction for a man laud- young couples reading about “in search of America,” so to speak. interest in talking to us [the media]. difference in the whole cast of the role in much of the United States. ed as Educator of the Year by the relationships in Cosmopolitan We found that all the topics we had They’d much rather talk to you with- story…I actually think we suffer After going on that journey of dis- North American Association on magazine with “Tahoe in chosen had some kind of resonance out us – that’s very important. I think from not having enough journalism covery, did any of your religious Environmental Education, Mr. August.” with September 11 in some way that you have to go at the whole thing that is intelligently informed. It used convictions change or develop? O’Connor described Mr. Hass’ Moving to “more cheerful, made the themes that much more with some measure of skepticism but to be that New York City, for poetry as “[demonstrating] a con- more wild” poems, Mr. Hass pro- dynamic and more important. A lot not cynicism… I think the question instance, had 17 newspapers and that Jennings: I would not say they viction that the beauty of art is on ceeded to read from an anthology of what we’re really writing about is you have to ask yourself is, “What stories broke from 17 different polit- changed. I did a film a couple of a continuum with the beauty of of short poems about couples the kind of exercise the nation needs are those reasons?” and whether or ical points of view Ð I think that is years ago called In Search of Jesus, nature.” before closing the evening’s to go through now in order to under- not a war gets in the way of the cam- vigorous, interesting and helpful to and I’m in the middle now of doing After citing some of Mr. presentation with “A Few Tips,” stand more completely what’s at paign against terrorism. What’s the public. I think it is the responsi- a film called In Search of Paul, who Hass’ most notable poems, Mr. by Ms. Vreeland. stake at the world in terrorism and interesting to me is how despite the bility of a journalist to have a point was a great salesperson for O’Connor continued: “[Mr. A graduate of St. Mary’s what we’re seeking to protect. hangover from September 11 that of view. Christianity. [Filming] was a little Hass’ poems] are grounded in a College and Stanford University, one might imagine would make us hard because I grew up in a Christian notion that a saner natural order Mr. Hass began teaching at St. Peter Jennings: In the chapter [in less inquisitive only because of the Jennings: I agree with Todd in prin- family and thought when I first had exists…and can induce a true Mary’s in the late 1960’s. In the book] called “Stage,” which we sense of patriotism blowing up, the ciple, but [the question is] a little dif- to sit down and deal with all of the sense of calm…[Mr. Hass] is a 1989, he joined the faculty at the were in the middle of filming for the way questions are being asked not ficult depending on what job you contradictions in the Gospels that poet of vision, compassion, and University of California at TV series, these high school kids in only by the press, but also by the have. As an anchor, I actually don’t that was a difficult challenge. joy.” Berkley, where he has taught Boulder, Colorado, were trying to do Congress…demonstrate [that the want people to know what I think a Thanking the Isham family poetry ever since. “Hair,” but couldn’t understand the President has] to testify about the lot of the time, and yet…every time I Phillipian: Something we’re all for the opportunity to visit the Named Poet Laureate 1960s, couldn’t understand their par- need for a war in Iraq… That comes choose to do a story, I’ve made a interested in is how, on September Academy, Mr. Hass began by Consultant in Poetry by Librarian ents, couldn’t understand free love or back to the theme of this book, choice. 11’s all-day coverage, you kept your remarking, “[Events like this] are of Congress James H. Billington dope or anything. Then, 9/11 came which is that Americans are cool? how a culture happens…place by in 1995, Mr. Hass revolutionized along and made almost an instant Americans in spite of themselves Phillipian: Out of all the smaller sto- place, through initiatives and the defunct Poetry and Literature difference in their lives because then and that there are certain ideas that ries on World News Tonight, how Jennings: I lost it a little bit on generosity.” Center and used his position to they really began to understand are sacred to us as a people and go much influence do you have on the September 11 when my kids called Ð After reading a poignant promote literacy and poetry where all the press about patriotism back to these founding moments subjects that are going to be fea- my daughter was in Amherst, MA, selection from Ms. Vreeland’s across the United States. [had come from]. even as those ideals remain part of tured? and my son was at school in personal poetry collections, enti- In 1996, Mr. Hass organized our day and age. California Ð and suddenly I got this tled, “Once I Have Gone,” Mr. the first “Watershed” conference, Phillipian: With U.S. military inter- Jennings: I work in a collective, just message at my desk, saying, “We’re Hass recalled a humorous tele- a landmark meeting that brought vention in Iraq on the table right Phillipian: In terms of covering like you guys Ð we [Todd and I] O.K., dad.” My son was going to this phone conversation he shared renowned writers and environ- now, we were just wondering how, possibly controversial events, how work in a collective together. If you wonderful school in California, and with Czeslaw Milosz, the Nobel mentalists together to teach do you prevent your personal opin- want to do something yourself on since [students] can’t get many radio Prize-winning Polish poet whose inner-city children about the channels there because they’re out in works have frequently been importance of nature writing. He the middle of nowhere, some class- translated into English by Mr. is also the founder of “River of mate came running and said, Hass. Words,” a program dedicated to Off-Campus Programs Suspended “Christopher! Your dad’s on According to Mr. Hass, Mr. promoting the environment and Christian Country!” My son said, Milosz had sent a manuscript for the arts through youth contests “Then I knew that something was translation with a series of poems and special materials for educa- going on.” We were very touched by that seemed to be named “O.” tors. For Three-Year Evaluation Period how intimate this anniversary was Confused as to whether the 92- The author of five antholo- Continued from Page A1, Column 6 at the Festival will be its last until the second rink will include a pro- and how spontaneous in many ways. year old poet had intended to gies of poetry, Mr. Hass has been Department Chair Margarita the reevaluation period in 2006. fessional-sized ice sheet, in addi- We were very struck by the reading write “Oh” or “O,” Mr. Hass awarded the National Book Curtis, next year’s winter-term The Academy’s participation tion to seating for over one hun- of the names and how it went on and called to ask, only to find that Mr. Critics Circle Award twice, and programs in France, Germany, and in a variety of programs offered by dred spectators and four additional on…that was a moving day. I Milosz had intended to form the served as guest editor of the 2001 the Ivory Coast will be cancelled other institutions, including the locker spaces and changing thought it was a very healing experi- sound “Uh.” edition of Best American Poetry. for the three-year period. Maine Coast Program, the Oxbow rooms. ence. As the audience erupted in However, because of contractual School, the Washington Intern Though the cost of both proj- obligations, the school will con- Program, and the Mountain ects is covered by the special facil- tinue to sponsor summer programs School Program will also be sus- ities budget generated by Trustees Authorize Construction Of in Japan and China until its com- pended during the three-year Campaign Andover, Director of mitment to support the ventures strategic evaluation period. Facilities Michael Williams terminates in a few years. In total, the program cuts will warned that the $800,000 reduc- Second Hockey Rink During Weekend Though disappointed that the save the Academy roughly tion in the campus renewal budget $200,000, $75,000 of which will would “certainly affect work [on] programs will be suspended, Mrs. Mrs. Chase then commented Residence and the Lazarus House go towards supporting the school’s the academic, dormitory, and fac- Continued from Page A1, Column 3 Curtis said that she will view the on the future of the Academy, stat- Ministries in Lawrence, financial aid budget. The remain- ulty housing sectors.” redefining its motto of attracting cuts as “a blessing in disguise,” ing, “As I look toward the future, I Massachusetts. ing money will be reabsorbed into Despite the severity of the “youth from every quarter.” commenting that she hopes “we feel heartened.” She continued, During the anniversary week- the main budget and will go actions taken by the Board of Mr. Underwood, who was will reemerge from [the suspen- “Andover has great potential, the end, the Board of Trustees also towards financing the Academy’s Trustees and the Deans’ Council, honored with the Claude M. Fuess sions] having reexamined the role potential to renew itself to serve convened on campus for their other interests, including academ- Andover is not the only New Award for public service on that Phillips Academy should play the needs of students facing the spring term visit, discussing the ics, athletics, and new construc- England boarding school that has Friday, spoke about the in the education of future global world…this is a tall order and one Academy’s financial security and tion. been forced to come to terms with Academy’s present state and the leaders.” in which we must constantly eval- approving the budget for the 2003- Despite budget cuts in other these trying economic times. success of Campaign Andover. After receiving an Abbot uate our performance.” 2004 fiscal year. The Trustees areas, work continues on the new Many similar schools have faced “Those of us who love this school Academy Association grant earlier For students, the highlight of authorized the construction of a Richard L. Gelb Science Center. comparable losses to their endow- think it is eternal, that it will this year to finance special trips the anniversary weekend was the second ice sheet at the Ted At a cost of nearly $30 million, the ment revenues, and most have always be open to bright young- abroad for financial aid students, Saturday night AIDS benefit con- Harrison Hockey Rink, which will new science center will feature dealt with the problem in the same sters,” he said. “I believe that Ms. Curtis said she plans to cert given by Brad Corrigan, for- allow the Academy’s multiple separate floors and innovative lab- manner the Academy has. Andover is eternal, not because it restructure the term-contained mer lead singer of Dispatch. Mr. interscholastic hockey teams to oratory spaces for each of the At The Groton School, a small is destined so, but because those programs using international Corrigan, who calls his act practice before study hours as well Academy’s three scientific disci- college preparatory academy with who love it step forward to pro- organizations that could prove “Braddigan,” took the stage and as increase the amount of revenue plines. Scheduled to open during roughly one -third the student pop- vide what it needs.” more cost-effective for the energized the audience with an the school generates by renting ice the winter term of the 2003-2004 ulation of Andover, endowment Mr. Underwood then thanked Academy. improvised set. “Music is about time to local skating clubs. school year, the Gelb will replace losses have caused the school’s his fellow Trustees and everyone Although the Academy will what’s going on in [the audience’s] Costing nearly $5 million, the total the aging Evans Hall, which is officers to mandate an overall who had participated in Campaign withdraw its support from term- minds,” Mr. Corrigan remarked in construction project will include scheduled to be demolished. three percent budget cut. Though Andover, noting the generous con- contained programs, it will contin- a post-show interview. “It’s all the addition of second profession- At their spring term meeting, staff salaries at Groton will remain tributions of Honorary Vice Chairs ue support of the School Year about the audience.” al-size ice sheet, seating for over the Board of Trustees also author- untouched for now, according to of Campaign Andover Richard Abroad (SYA) consortium, of Proceeds from the concert 100 spectators, and up to four ized the Office of the Physical Chief Financial Officer Hail Gelb ’41 and Donna Brace Ogilvie which Phillips Academy is a went to the Corpus Christi AIDS additional locker spaces and Plant (OPP) to begin preparing for Smith, the school will raise its ’30 in particular. founding member. Through the changing rooms. the addition of a second ice sheet tuition level by 5.5 percent. Like SYA program, Phillips Academy Trustees also voted unani- to the Ted Harrison Hockey Rink. Andover, the school has recently students have the opportunity to mously to continue financial sup- Accounted for in initial plans completed a capital campaign that spend 10 months studying in a for- port of the International Academic for the facility, the second rink has provided necessary funds for eign country. Partnership (IAP) but at a slightly will enable all the Academy’s campus construction and endow- The Music Department’s reduced level for the next two interscholastic hockey teams to ment renewal. Cantata spring tour will also be years. After listening to presenta- complete their practices before the In Wallingford, Connecticut, suspended under the terms of the tions by Office of the Physical start of study hours, and will administrators at Choate Deans’ Council’s decision. This Plant (OPP) representatives, the increase the amount of revenue the Rosemary Hall have been forced year, members of the Cantata Trustees additionally opted to school can generate by renting ice to deal with similar losses. Choir and Academy Symphony postpone renovations of the time to local skating clubs. According to the school’s student Orchestra traveled to Hawaii over Memorial Bell Tower until eco- “Constructing a second ice newspaper, The News, staff com- spring break for a week of per- nomic conditions improve. sheet will be mutually beneficial pensation levels will rise only 1.5 formance and cultural exchange. In addition, Trustees attended for the school and for the sur- percent this year, compared to 3-4 Nevertheless, the costs of subsi- a dinner on Saturday night and rounding community,” Head of percent in previous years. Tuition dizing faculty chaperones and watched Mrs. Chase tap-dance to School Barbara Chase stated in an increase are expected to follow transportation grew too great for “Tea for Two,” and keep her earlier interview with the Office of suit, though administrators at the the Music Department to justify pledge to dance if Campaign Communications. She continued, school believe that the cost of the trip’s expense. Andover was successful. “A second ice sheet will increase attending Choate will remain low Students involved in this Co-chair Ebner reflected on the amount of time available to in comparison to its peer schools. term’s Theatre 520 production, the 225th weekend, “It is fascinat- local residents, and the revenues All told, the school will attempt to “Rhinoceros,” have been eagerly ing to see how it has embraced generated by renting surplus ice come to terms with nearly $1.5 awaiting their journey to perform certain principles for hundreds of time to the community will enable million in budget cuts, most of the play onstage at the Edinburgh years...it helps us realize what is the academy to operate the facility which will be deducted from J. Bovaird/The Phillipian Fringe Festival in Scotland. important as we look to the future in a self-sustaining manner.” departmental spending and payroll However, the Department of Former U.S. President George Bush ’42 and Board of Trustees and face tough decisions about At a cost of nearly $5 million, expenses. President David Underwood ’54 confer during the Academy’s Theatre and Dance’s performance 225th anniversary celebration in April. who we are as a school.” THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS JUNE 8, 2003 A5 R E T I R I N G F A C U L T Y Beloved History Instructor Crawford Retires After 32 Years of Teaching and Advising in Community At the time, he explained his pas- By PETER NELSON sion for education, remarking: “I Since joining the Phillips am playing out a vocation, and I Academy faculty in 1971, think my students perceive that.” Instructor in History and Social Since his graduation from the Sciences Robin L. Crawford has General Theological Seminary and served as a constant source of subsequent ordination as a priest inspiration and advice for faculty by the Episcopal Church of New and students alike. From the York in 1966, Mr. Crawford has College Counseling Office (CCO) maintained a steadfast devotion to to Samuel Phillips Hall, his bound- the Church and its teachings. less knowledge and congenial Currently an Honorary humor have made him one of the Associate at the Church of the most respected members of the Good Shepherd in Waban, Andover community. Massachusetts, he has counseled After earning a Bachelor’s dozens of faculty and students in Degree from Northwestern times of campus crisis and University and a Master’s in upheaval. History from the University of Mr. Crawford’s unique theo- Pennsylvania, Mr. Crawford chose logical perspective has also mani- J. Bovaird/The Phillipian a career in education after a brief fested itself in the classroom. This Director of Business Services Susan Stott looks to journey to tour of duty in the United States year, his Modern European exotic locales in West Africa and New Zealand. Navy. History classes began with a thor- Having served as Assistant ough study of the “predestination” Chaplain and Teacher of the Bible theories of St. Augustine and Susan Stott Bids Farewell at St. George’s School in Newport, Pelagius. Throughout the year, Mr. Rhode Island, Mr. Crawford Courtesy of The Pot Pourri Crawford related the fundamental arrived at Andover in 1970 to teach After a long career in the Academy’s CCO and History argument between the two schol- To Andover After 22 Years during the PA Summer Session. Department, Robin Crawford(center) is retiring this spring. ars to every aspect of the course— Soon after, Mr. Crawford accepted proving both his scholastic apti- ried parents from both schools as Over his 32 years at the By CHELSEA PAIGE the position of Dean and Director tude and passion for theology. well as giving the suddenly very Academy, Mr. Crawford has of Admission of the program and Though frequently critical of Director of Business Services such as Andover’s recycling pro- large Senior and Upper classes the taught every one of the required began teaching part time in the the eccentricities of spring term Susan Stott, who has been gram and the development of a special help they deserved.” courses in the History Department of History and Social and the “endless carnival outside involved in everything from peer mediation program. Echoing the former headmas- Department’s curriculum—from Sciences. Bartlet,” Mr. Crawford has contin- Andover’s recycling effort to the Recently, in an attempt to ter’s comments, Ms. Finbury the ninth grade survey “When His steadfast devotion to the ued to be an unyielding advocate coordination of hiring and pro- address issues of sweatshop con- remarked to The Andover Bulletin, Strangers Meet” to the traditional Summer Session program led for- for the Academy’s students. moting Phillips Academy staff ditions and fair labor standards, “[Mr. Crawford] was so excited 11th grade United States History mer Headmaster Ted Sizer to Colleagues recall his insightful members, will be retiring at the Mrs. Stott also served on the exec- about everything, bringing vol- class. Through all, his focus has appoint him Co-Director of remarks at faculty meetings and conclusion of this spring after utive committee of the advisory canic energy and a heart as big as remained on student success: College Placement (now known as his exceptional ability to analyze working at Andover for 22 years. committee to the Fair Labor they come to the new office and its “[I] learned the importance of College Counseling) upon the an issue from every possible angle Mrs. Stott hopes to use her Association, which developed a work. He worked brilliantly and making [my] classroom teaching school’s 1973 merger with neigh- before making a prudent recom- retirement time to “travel to West workplace code of conduct for all with humor with students, faculty, conversational and emphasizing boring Abbot Academy. mendation. Africa and work on my French, to vendors who manufacture prod- parents, college admission offi- the nature of history and historical Along with his Abbot counter- As a house counselor in Smith Central America to work on my ucts for colleges and universities. cers, and his colleagues at other methodology rather than cover- part, Marion Finbury, Mr. House, Stimson West, Bishop Spanish and to New Zealand to One of Mrs. Stott’s major schools.” age,” Mr. Crawford told The Crawford was charged with com- North, and Nathan Hale Houses, take a walk with my husband.” responsibilities in the past 10 Known for his rigorous teach- Bulletin, “The central concern I bining the resources of the two Mr. Crawford relished the opportu- She also hopes to spend more time years has been her work on the ing style and high expectations, hope to convey in my classroom is schools and arranging college nity to live amongst “shrewd with her grandchildren. Risk Management Committee, Mr. Crawford has established him- agency, which is what Andover admissions for the Academy’s young scholars.” Even after being Beginning her career at which attempts to maintain a suf- self as one of Andover’s teaching teaching has always been about: first-ever coeducational class. awarded a private home on School legends. Indeed, there are few showing students they can do more Andover as Assistant Business ficient level of safety on campus. Calling his position in the Street, he continued to remain in instructors capable of enlivening than they originally though and Manager, Mrs. Stott had responsi- Through her work on the commit- (CCO) “the best teaching job at close contact with students as an challenging classes with such that they can do so at a level of bility for all aspects of staff per- tee, Mrs. Stott has aided in the Andover,” Mr. Crawford Academic Adviser. witty remarks as “that dog won’t quality which they had not gauged sonnel, including hiring, promo- development of a program to explained that “[We] truly had the A onetime JV2 Basketball hunt,” and fewer still that com- previously. The only sure path to tion, discipline, and benefits. insure the safety of athletic fields opportunity to get [the students] to Coach, he has served as the mand lasting devotion from their agency is exceedingly steep In 1986, Mrs. Stott was pro- as well as the school’s computer see the connections between the Faculty Advisor to the students. work.” moted to Director of Personnel network. academic and personal aspects of Philomathean Society for nearly Chair of the Department of A master teacher, Mr. and Business Services. While Lastly, Mrs. Stott aided in the their lives” 10 years. Though student interest History and Social Sciences Victor Crawford rarely relies solely on holding this position, Mrs. Stott development of the dorm inspec- Mr. Sizer recalled Mr. in the Academy’s debate club had Henningsen ’69 remarked to the the text for classroom discussions, was responsible for the renovation tion program. According to Mrs. Crawford’s tenure in the CCO dur- dwindled by the time Mr. Bulletin, “There is history, and opting instead to bring the materi- of the Oliver Wendell Holmes Stott, the result of her work on the ing an interview with The Andover Crawford arrived on the scene, he then there is history with al to life with incisive questions Library and George Washington Risk Management Committee Bulletin: “[Mr. Crawford] and co- was successful in revitalizing the Crawford. Few teachers challenge and anecdotes from his time in the Hall. She also aided in the foster- “has been a better place to live, director Marion Finbury assem- organization—recruiting new students as fiercely and effectively. military and seminary. All the ing of the relationship between PA work, and study here at Phillips bled a cracking good office in a members and setting up an annual and the town of Andover. Academy.” Few teacher inspire such enthusi- while, he remains focused on the conference. matter of months, soothing wor- Mrs. Stott’s interests outside Before working at Andover, asm, such loyalty.” subject, challenging his students to Though summarizing 32 years of Andover became apparent Mrs. Stott served as the first Town dispute the assertions of particular of teaching in a single statement through the activities she chose to Administrator in Middleton, scholars and to draw their own would be a considerable task for conclusions. many, Mr. Crawford simply said, pursue during her yearlong sab- Massachusetts, and, previously, as Cullen Leaves OAR His high standards and con- “I came to teach and stayed to batical in 1992. In addition to a senior planner in the City stant words of wisdom on topics learn.” From the classroom to the working on issues of mediation Planning Office of Lawrence. ranging from health to athletics CCO, his incredible gifts of and conflict resolution, Mrs. Stott Since working in a school setting Office After 15 have led some students to proclaim knowledge and compassion have studied Spanish in Costa Rica and such as Andover is fairly different visited friends in Japan. from that of a town, Mrs. Stott By DANIEL GABEL him “the best Life Issues teacher of shaped the lives of countless all time.” Andover graduates. A loyal friend When she returned to Andover admitted, “when I first came to Ending a 15-year tenure at alumni and parents. In recognition of his incredible in 1993, Mrs. Stott was promoted PA, I thought I would return to Phillips Academy, Leadership However, Mrs. Cullen’s con- and wise counselor to dozens of accomplishments in the classroom, faculty and students, it is certain to Director of Business Services, public administration after my Gift Officer Betsy Cullen will tributions to the Andover com- Mr. Crawford was named to the that Mr. Crawford will be remem- the title she holds today. Despite daughters left home. However, retire from her position in the munity have extended far beyond prestigious Class of 1946 Teaching bered as one of PA’s greatest teach- the nature of this position, Mrs. this has been an extraordinary Office of Academy Resources the OAR. During her time at the Foundation in February of 2001. ers. Stott took the time to pursue proj- place to work.” this summer. school, she has also dedicated ects outside the scope of her job, A member of the OAR facul- much of her time helping stu- ty since her arrival at the school, dents while serving as a JV bas- Mrs. Cullen has worked closely ketball coach, a day student with parents and alumni of the counselor, and a Varsity Tennis Instructor in History Piana Departs Phillips Academy, in particular during the coach. recent Campaign Andover, in Mrs. Cullen reflected, which she and her colleagues “Working for Andover is an Academy to Read, Travel, and Visit Family were able to raise over $200 mil- extraordinary experience. You tions. “I knocked on every door lion for the school. become a part of an extended By MICHAEL RUDERMAN to get the city to know what Mrs. Cullen explained her family beyond the campus and Since 1986, Instructor in SYA was all about so it would role at the school, saying, “The around the world. During my History and Spanish Francesca be welcomed when it arrived,” most important part of develop- career I was able to work hard Piana has been reshaping the she said. The program in ment is working with people… and develop many relationships Andover experience by estab- Zaragoza is currently strong. Your job is to get to know them,” with alumni and parents who lishing and leading study abroad After six years away from she explained. “Some of my shared my passion for this programs, creating and teaching Academy Hill, Ms. Piana warmest friendships have place.” courses, and bringing her returned in 1998 “with a great emerged through these relation- Mrs. Cullen also expressed worldly knowledge to her class- deal of enthusiasm.” Upon her ships.” great admiration for the parents rooms in three academic depart- return, she once again carved Initially coming to Andover and alumni she was able to work ments. Believing that “you have out new options for students by when her husband, Neil Cullen, with and tremendous gratitude offering to teach newly created was appointed Chief Financial for their willingness to contribute to change in order to grow,” Ms. Piana is leaving her teaching courses in Current Events in Officer, Mrs. Cullen began her to the future of the school. “It Spanish and Spanish cinema, career as the Director of the was a pleasure to work with peo- post at Phillips Academy this month to enter retirement. both offered through the Parent Fund, where she coordi- ple dedicated to making this Spanish Department. She has nated the school’s dealings with school as good 225 years from The force behind the cre- also taught three levels of Latin parents. After four years in this now as it has been for the past ation of the Salamanca summer American history, International position, however, Mrs. Cullen 225 years,” she noted. program, Ms. Piana ran the pro- Relations, other Spanish cours- was promoted to Director of the Additionally, she noted that gram entirely by herself by Annual Fund, where she could throughout her tenure, she has pouring her time into handling es, and Italian. Her teaching all secretarial, administrative, career at Andover has spanned work on fundraising efforts with enjoyed the “privilege of work- M. Floyd/The Phillipian both parents and alumni. Another ing alongside the dedicated mem- and financial organization of the three departments. student trip. She set the program Born in Ecuador, Ms. Piana Leaving the community this June, Ms. Piana leaves behind a successful four years passed, and bers of the OAR staff.” Like the legacy of dedication in the History and Spanish Departments. finally, she was offered her cur- relationships with parents and up, she said, according to her has always had “an incredible rent position as a Leadership Gift alumni, Mrs. Cullen’s time spent own high standards, and has appetite for learning.” Officer, where she was able to with her colleagues has added seen the program blossom since Receiving her Bachelor’s experience.” She ran a dormito- which she could not do at form close friendships with much to the richness of her expe- its inception. She was justifi- degree at the University of San ry of 46 girls and taught Spanish Exeter, and no longer live in a rience in the Development ably disappointed when the Francisco and then obtaining courses. While she loved board- dormitory. Office. Board of Trustees earlier this Master’s degrees from both ing school life, she noted that She came to Andover in Despite her fond memories, year agreed to preclude USF and the University of she “always felt that these insti- 1986 to teach history, continue however, Mrs. Cullen is ready to Andover students from partici- Salamanca, she “was forever tutions (boarding schools) are her Spanish coursework, bring retire after 15 years with the pating in the program for the going to college.” too much of an ivory tower.” the Salamanca program to school. “We were finishing up next three years because of She began teaching at a sin- Consequently, she organized Andover, and with the promise Campaign Andover, and it budget cuts. gle-sex girls’ school in San the visits of countless speakers, not to be placed in a dormitory. seemed a good time to retire, as Thirsty for challenge, Ms. Francisco and took a teaching including renowned Spanish Of her time here, she said, “I the office switched into new Piana left the Andover class- position at USF; she claimed author Jorge Luis Borges. She think the students are great. I’m gears,” she explained. room in 1992 to direct the that she “loved the challenge” also ran a colloquium between going to miss them terribly. My Finishing out the year, Mrs. School Year Abroad program in of holding down two jobs. Ms. playwright Arthur Miller and experience, by and large, has Cullen looks back at her years Barcelona, Spain. After five Piana realized that she “was Spanish literary figure Carlos been fantastic.” with the OAR with satisfaction years in this administrative spending too much time just Fuentes. “I have to reorganize my and fondness. Looking toward position, Ms. Piana left the working, working, working,” Ms. Piana said, “I put my life,” Ms. Piana said, rationaliz- the future, however, she has office to build a new program, and wanted a change of pace. fingers everywhere I could.” ing her retirement. She wants to already begun making plans for what was to become the SYA She applied for positions at 10 She branched out of the class- fill the holes in her education, her life away from the Office. program in Zaragoza, Spain. schools on the East Coast and room and became Dean of read avidly, walk ancient paths “I’m hoping to spend a lot “Not knowing a soul,” she was offered jobs at nine. She Exeter’s Summer Session in Europe, visit her family in more time reading and visiting found herself in Zaragoza alone, settled at Phillips Exeter before developing the Ecuador and Italy, and take time K. Adams/The Phillipian with friends,” she said. “I think it having to establish a yearlong Academy. Salamanca Program while at to relax. “If I have time and Betsy Cullen plans to spend will be nice just having the time program for secondary school “I absolutely loved Exeter,” Exeter. Though satisfied with health,” she noted, “I think my more time with friends and to reflect on the things that are students without any connec- Ms. Piana recalled, “[It was] a her accomplishments at Exeter, life will continue to be what it is family after leaving the OAR. the most important to me.” tremendous commitment and she wanted to teach history, so far: active.” A6 THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS JUNE 8, 2003 D E P A R T I N G F A C U L T Y Interim CommServ Director Mike Koehler ’94 Ends Time on Academy Hill After Three Years everything because it seemed Middlebury College, Koehler did culmination of his efforts, and has By BRYCE KAUFMAN fun,” said Mr. Koehler, but “as I not stop his active involvement in since been utilized by several stu- At the end of this year, got involved, I realized that were community activities. He joined dent organizations on campus for Michael Koehler ’94 will relin- and still are a lot of serious issues the Mountain Club, the Ski Patrol, orientation activities and leader- quish his post as Phillips Academy in society that need to be tutored at a local elementary ship training. Interim Director of Community addressed through the true com- school, helped coach middle For Mr. Koehler, the Teaching Service to Mr. Chad Green, who is passion and hard work of commu- school lacrosse, and volunteered Fellow experience “was an incred- returning from a sabbatical, and nity citizens. Being involved helps for Special Olympics soccer. He ibly rewarding year, so it was head to Suffolk University Law me feel useful and it helps me feel also continued to take a leadership great to have the opportunity to School, where he will study next that I am making a difference in role in the community, helping to come back as the Interim year. the lives of people around me, as establish the Outreach Program of Director” in the fall of 2001. As While a student on Academy well as for myself.” Mr. Koehler’s the Middlebury Mountain Club, the Interim Director, he was again Hill, Mr. Koehler was involved in involvement and dedication to the which involved taking local resi- able to work with student coordi- community service programs such community service program led dents on hiking trips, specifically nators, but this time was directly as ARC, the Bread and Roses pro- him to join the Community focusing on children who were in charge of managing the entire gram, and Bancroft Elementary Service Student Coordinator involved with the youth program Community Service Department. Board as a General Coordinator of the local counseling program. Some activities that he sees as School. He also worked with E. Gelb/The Phillipian trainer Mike Kuta as a student- for two years. After graduating from successes during his tenure as When he graduated from Middlebury, Mr. Koehler returned Interim Director include the open- Instructor in English Kelly Flynn is departing from Academy apprentice. “I got involved with Hill after eight years in Bulfinch Hall. Phillips Academy to attend to Phillips Academy as Teaching ing of the Center for Global Fellow for the Community Justice, the creation of the Public Service Department, as well as a Service Speaker Series, English- house counselor in the freshmen as-a-Second-Language (ESL) English Teacher Flynn boys’ dorm, Rockwell House. classes for the staff of Commons, “Coming back as a Teaching and a gathering of alumni coordi- Fellow was a thrill because I knew nators and current student coordi- Moves on from Andover that it would afford me the oppor- nators. Mr. Koehler is also proud tunity to learn about managing a of the new relationships he has By SHANSHAN JIANG youth program. The fact that the formed with community organiza- An eight-year member of the was trying stayed shut, the door program was a nationally recog- tions in Lawrence, such as the Phillips Academy faculty, to teaching remained open.” nized service program was the Reviviendo Gateway Initiative, Instructor in English Kelly Flynn Yet, Ms. Flynn never antici- perfect fit for my interests,” Mr. Hope Street, Lawrence is finishing up the last term of her pated how difficult the first two Koehler remarked. The Andover Community Works, and contract, which will not be years were. “In some ways, I Community Service was to be the Groundwork Lawrence. renewed, this spring. This year, wish there had been more official perfect conduit for Mr. Koehler, Mr. Koehler has been an Ms. Flynn has taught two sections structure provided [when I first and one that would ultimately invaluable resource to the of English 300 and one section of arrived]. I was trying to master offer the challenges, knowledge, Community Service Department her Senior elective on Milton’s the literature as well as figure out and experience for which he was at Phillips Academy, first as a stu- Paradise Lost. She also serves as how to teach it, and there was a looking. dent, then as a Teaching Fellow, a house counselor in Pemberton. real sink-or-swim mentality for During his tenure as a and finally as the Interim Director. Ms. Flynn, who grew up on a teaching fellows at that time. But Teaching Fellow, Mr. Koehler was While Andover will miss his pres- farm in Missouri and was hon- many of my colleagues, Ms. able to manage the community ence and guidance, Mr. Koehler ored as a National Merit Scholar, Fulton among others, were service program, work with stu- leaves behind a legacy that is a U.S. Presidential Scholar, and a tremendously supportive, and I dent coordinators and volunteers inspiring and will stand as a mon- Harvard National Scholar, first have always been very grateful on their specific projects, and was ument to his efforts to teach that arrived at Andover in 1993, two for that,” she said. even able to find time to create a “true compassion is more than years after she graduated from Ms. Flynn loves teaching high Courtesy of The Pot Pourri leadership curriculum. The leader- flinging a coin to a beggar; it Harvard with a bachelor’s degree school because she is able to chal- Mike Koehler is leaving the Community Service Office to ship development curriculum, understands that an edifice which in English and American lenge her students while also tak- attend Suffolk University Law School. called “Developing Citizen creates beggars needs restructur- Literature. From 1991 to 1992, ing on a more nurturing role. Leaders,” was, at that time, the ing.” Ms. Flynn worked as a teaching When she first started teaching, intern in Athens College in Ms. Flynn found that she was Athens, Greece. The next year, subconsciously teaching to only Driscoll Departs Andover Whites Leave Leagacy Of Ms. Flynn worked as a copy edi- two or three students in each class tor in the Office of the President who already loved literature and at Harvard University before she creative writing. “Over the years, For Job at Dublin School Warmth in and out of Dorm decided to begin teaching at I have found it to be very reward- Andover. In 1995, Ms. Flynn took ing when a student who has By STEPHEN FEE By PAUL SONNE a two-year hiatus from teaching always resisted learning literature to pursue a master’s degree in ultimately got interested in it,” After six years of dutiful serv- Dean Paul Murphy ’84. At the end of this summer, during the summer of 2001. poetry at the University of Iowa. she reflected. ice to the academy, Student A true over achiever, Mr. Phillips Academy will bid Both Mr. and Mrs. White have Ms. Flynn has yet to decide Although Ms. Flynn has had Activities Director Kevin Driscoll Driscoll assumed the roles of farewell to Keith White, coordina- enjoyed living in Bartlet Hall. where to go next year. She has many meaningful experiences at - considered an irreplaceable asset advisor to the Pot Pourri, inter- tor of the associates program and “There are so many people who explored various options, from Andover, she believes that it is by his colleagues and a best friend viewer for the Admissions Office, admissions for the Institute for are intellectually endowed and going back to school to entering unfortunate that not all the admin- and advocate by students - will be and co-instructor in Life Issues Recruitment of Teachers (IRT), who strive for success, yet they the business world. She recently istrative members of the commu- leaving Phillips Academy at the alongside peer and West Quad and his wife Trina, a complemen- are all so humble,” said Mr. White interviewed with a hedge fund in nity teach class. “It may be conclusion of the academic year North Cluster Dean Kathy tary house counselor in Bancroft of his experience with PA stu- New York and is excited at the unavoidable in a large school. to become the Dean of Students at Birecki, who comments that Mr. Hall. At the end of the summer, dents. prospect of perhaps using “math- But [if all the faculty members Dublin Academy in Dublin, New Driscoll “brought the position of the Whites, who have a 14-month Although he does not work ematical, analytical thinking.” taught class], there’d be less divi- Hampshire. Student Activities Director to a old son, will be moving back to directly with PA students during Despite such prospects, Ms. siveness between teachers and the Mr. Driscoll, who has spent all new level.” Whether it was fight- their hometown of Decatur, the day, Mr. White has still main- Flynn plans to return to teaching administration. I think we would six of his years at the Academy as ing microwave fires in Fuess or Georgia, to be closer to family. tained his status as an integral part some day. “I think eventually I have closer views on things like a house counselor and as director refining the yearbook, Mr. A graduate of the IRT program of the PA student community. He would like to be a drama teacher,” six-day weeks,” she explained. of orientation activities, has Driscoll certainly, in the words of himself, Mr. White served as an has served as the assistant advisor she said. Ms. Flynn believes that the devoted much of his professional Murphy, worked “tirelessly for administrative teaching fellow to the African-Latino-American Ms. Flynn didn’t plan on a best type of class consists of stu- life to the welfare and well-being the sake of the students.” during the 1997-1998 school year, Society, and has participated in teaching career when she first dents who have a combination of of students and children through- After the birth of their daugh- during which he was also a house the community service program. graduated from college. “When I openness and curiosity, students out New England. After his 1988 ter Mackenzie in 2000, the counselor in Foxcroft Hall. After Mr. White expressed how first started out, I wanted to teach who are able to talk about the graduation from St. Michael’s Driscolls moved into Rockwell his teaching fellow year, Mr. much he will miss living with stu- for a year or so while I was figur- emotional life of characters in lit- College in Burlington, Vermont, House North, where Mr. Driscoll White left Andover to obtain his dents in a dorm: “Students here ing out what to do,” she erature. “That shows a willing- Mr. Driscoll worked at a residen- was able to focus even more of his graduate degree in higher educa- have been so important to me, and explained. “Then it turned out ness to share something about tial treatment center for troubled attention on new students and tion administration from the that made my decision tough. that I liked doing it, and I got the yourself, a certain vulnerability. youth until 1992. Through 1995, their singular interests. University of Rhode Island. He Andover will always have a spe- sense that I was supposed to If the students are very guarded, it Mr. Driscoll functioned as a psy- Continuing his goal of broadening then returned to Phillips Academy cial place in my heart.” teach, because while other doors I really kills a class,” she said. chiatric counselor at Boston student activities, Mr. Driscoll in 1999 and has since served as a Children’s Hospital, guiding chil- added countless off-campus trips house counselor in Bartlet Hall. dren and adolescents through dif- during his career at Phillips, Mr. White expressed his pas- ficult issues such as eating disor- including the popular Winter sion for his position at IRT, a non- ders and depression. Carnival, and established, in his profit organization located on Cataldo to Join Staff at Methuen In 1995, Mr. Driscoll left the words, “innovative and new” campus and dedicated to helping hospital to assume the role of activities for students throughout minority students achieve gradu- weekend duty master and student the year. ate level degrees in education. “I Hospital and Continue Studies activities director at the Eagle Hill “Few know just how much know that we are making a serious the Chapel. These discussions School in Hardwick, [Mr. Driscoll] has given to this impact in helping to create a more By MATT GARZA included student lectures and guest Massachusetts. After only two community,” says Murphy, diverse educational system,” he speakers, presenting such topics as years, he was offered the position emphasizing that Mr. Driscoll For three years now, Maria said. Cataldo has served the Andover “Faith & Medicine” and “Faith & of Student Activities Director at provided much more than his Over the past four years, Mr. Art.” Andover. Mr. Driscoll and his unassuming title may imply. “So community as Catholic Chaplain. White’s duties at IRT have includ- A powerful presence in church and Remarkably, in addition to wife, Kelly, departed Eagle Hill much of what he has accom- ed traveling to colleges across the serving as Catholic Chaplain, Ms. and moved into Fuess House in plished has been done in the quiet on the path, she never hesitated to country to talk to students of color say hello and extend a heartfelt Cataldo attended school during her 1997, where he served as house background - making things go about post-undergraduate options smile to you. Her dedication and first two years at Andover. At counselor. smoothly [and] helping many of and coordinating the application commitment to the school reinvig- Weston Jesuit School of Theology Even in his first years at the us understand the organizing of process for students applying to orate religious life on campus, in Cambridge, she studied Academy, Mr. Driscoll made a large events.” graduate school via the IRT pro- extending religious experience and Systematic Theology with a spe- name for himself. Transferring But as an advocate and friend gram. “I like the interaction with discussion far beyond the Chapel. cial interest in suffering and dis- control of the orientation program to so many students, Mr. Driscoll students, I enjoy my colleagues, Since her arrival in the fall of ability. Ms. Cataldo has a passion from the Office of Admissions to established himself publicly as and I enjoy inspiring students on 2000, Ms. Cataldo has been in for theology of disability and the Student Activities Office was “an icon” across the campus, the road to obtain a higher degree. charge of planning and organizing learning what this theme can teach more than ambitious, but it was a according to Mr. Murphy. In the Students may not necessarily weekly mass on campus as well as her and others about God. venture in which Mr. Driscoll ulti- face of such notoriety, Mr. know their options or the rewards other liturgical services throughout Although being a student and serv- mately succeeded. He also suc- Driscoll says that it was a “tough of being an educator,” Mr. White the year. The liturgy was always ing as Chaplain was challenging, ceeded in refining and narrowing decision” to leave Phillips F. Wang/The Phillipian said. organized and well run, but more Maria describes her experience as the pool of Blue Keys, making the Academy. “Really, it’s been a importantly, Ms. Cataldo brought Maria Cataldo is leaving her a wonderful opportunity. “I was society increasingly selective and wonderful place,” he said. After much deliberation, the Whites decided to leave campus something special to the Chapel on post at PA to work at the Holy able to test the reality of what I was bringing the Blue Key Society to However, Mr. Driscoll noted that Family Hospital in Methuen. because, according to Mr. White, Sunday morning. learning at school in a ministry “new heights” according to long- he is prepared to move beyond his “Maria created a new and In addition to the weekly mass, environment at Andover,” she time friend and Flagstaff Cluster current position, and he hopes to “we wanted our children to grow up around their family.” The fam- warmer environment for mass. Ms. Cataldo prepared groups of remarked. bring much of what he has She took care to ensure that mem- Andover students and others to In May 2002, she was awarded gleaned from Phillips Academy to ilies of both Mr. and Mrs. White reside in the Atlanta area. Mr. bers of the Catholic community receive the sacrament of confirma- a Masters of Theological Studies, the 150 students at Dublin, and her second masters degree. She White is currently in the process felt loved,” Head of the Catholic tion. Here she guided students in perhaps later to a mid-sized resi- received her first degree, a Masters of solidifying his future employ- Student Fellowship Dennis their religious development, mak- dential high school of Arts in Theology with a concen- ment plans. He will secure Corkery ‘03 said. Whether it was a ing use of discussion, debate, and Mr. Driscoll has worn many tration in Liturgical Studies, from employment working with stu- friendly welcome or a passionate focused scripture readings as the hats in his years at Phillips homily, Ms. Cataldo imparted a core components of the class. the University of Notre Dame. Academy, and he says that he dents in the Atlanta area--most Ms. Cataldo has done a great likely with another nonprofit unique energy to the liturgy. Drawing on her own experience, hopes “to wear just one big hat to Using her resources and con- Ms. Cataldo challenged her stu- deal for Andover, helping to edu- fit [his] big head” at Dublin. organization or in student affairs cate and advise the entire commu- at an Atlanta-area university. He nections in the Catholic communi- dents to think about their religion Besides overseeing discipline, ty, she helped bring in remarkable in new ways. “Maria taught me nity. Nevertheless, it has come to Driscoll will administer the resi- also hopes to obtain his doctorate pass that she must move on. This degree in higher education admin- men from around the world to how to apply the lessons to my dential issues of all 100 boarding everyday life,” said Paull Randt June will find Ms. Cataldo at Holy istration at some point over the Kemper Chapel each Sunday, such students at Dublin. With his ’04. Family Hospital and Medical next few years. as SJ from Malta Alex Tortell and newly earned master’s degree in SJ from Madrid Juan Rueda. Maria also served as advisor to Center in Methuen. While there, A 1997 graduate of education from Cambridge Other priests included residents of Catholic Student Fellowship, a Ms. Cataldo will continue her edu- Morehouse College, Mr. White College, Mr. Driscoll feels ready Peru, Ghana, and Dublin, Ireland campus club that deals with cation and ministry work in majored in early child education. for what he labels “a huge chal- as well as local priests from Catholicism at Andover. Under her Clinical Pastoral Education. She lenge,” but those who know While at Morehouse, he received Massachusetts. Ms. Cataldo made direction, the club sponsored a will pray and participate in litur- M. Floyd/The Phillipian Kevin Driscoll would claim that scholarships for football and com- it her duty to expose the Andover number of special events aimed at gies at the hospital, helping pro- Kevin Driscoll is moving to such a challenge won’t deter him. munity service. He married Mrs. community to the many faces of raising students’ awareness of the vide spiritual care for patients and New Hampshire to work at White, who is currently pregnant Catholicism. role faith and religion play outside their families. the Dublin School. with the couple’s second child, THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS JUNE 8, 2003 A7 D E P A R T I N G F A C U L T Y CCO Counselor and Coach Ginger Fay Nikki Cleare Leaves Morse Hall Regarded as “Best Friend” by Students In Pursuit of PhD at Stanford as a contributing editor to Pace of athletics. She coaches the By KELLY SINCLAIR Communications Magazine. girl’s varsity swim team along By DANIEL ADLER Diet Coke: it’s brown, it Leaving the South for Phillips with Flagstaff Cluster Dean and Students at Phillips fizzes, it makes you burp; but it Academy was an easy decision Instructor in Mathematics Academy will no longer hear the can also fix a bruised ego, a bad for the Greensboro, North Murphy. In three out of her four familiar sound of Instructor in day, even a broken heart. Ms. Carolina native however. She coaching seasons, the team has Mathematics Nikki Cleare’s Ginger Fay, or “Geef,” as she is was drawn to the “sense of fam- been undefeated and claimed voice asking, “Are you with me? affectionately known, used the ily which a residential commu- two New England Yes? No? Maybe?” in Morse heeling power of soda along nity provides.” Championship titles. Ms. Fay Hall. with hugs, pep talks, and As a college counselor, Ms. cites coaching as not only a, After Commencement, Mrs. muffins to become a beloved Fay spends the majority of her “winning program,” but also, Cleare will leave Andover to house counselor for nine girls day meeting with nervous stu- “the most rewarding thing I have continue her education at who lived in Smith House last dents and e-mailing even more had a chance to do here.” Stanford University, where she year and an equally helpful col- frantic parents. Based on her It is no surprise that her will be working towards a PhD lege counselor for hundreds of past experience as an admis- enchantment with residential in math education. For nine Academy students. sions officer, she is a highly val- community living led Ms. Fay to years, Mrs. Cleare has bright- An Associate Director at the ued counselor within the office. be a house counselor for four ened the halls of Morse with her College Counseling Office The college admissions process years; three as a complement in merry smile and cheerful (CCO) and a four-year member is a stressful ordeal for Uppers Johnson and then full-time dur- Bahamian accent. At Phillips of the Phillips Academy com- and Seniors, and college coun- ing the 2001-2002 school year in Academy, Mrs. Cleare has munity, Ginger Fay arrived at selors are often scapegoats for Smith House. In Johnson, Ms. taught math courses ranging Andover after serving five years the added anxiety. Ms. Fay cred- Fay’s nights on duty are eagerly from Algebra to BC Calculus. as a Senior Admissions Officer its “stress balls and lots of awaited for her famous, slightly She served as a house coun- at Duke University, her alma laughter” with making her office undercooked brownies. selor in Isham Dormitory for six mater. In college, she founded a “a more welcoming space and As a house counselor in years and has been in Double sorority chapter, brought justice the college process a little less Smith House, however, her Brick for the last two years. to a frauded wife on “America’s scary.” responsibilities extended While she has enjoyed each B. Kaiser/The Phillipian Most Wanted,” and was pub- In addition to college coun- beyond that of baked goods. group of students, she cites the Departing Instructor in Mathematics Nikki Cleare assists lished in more than 30 countries seling, Ms. Fay’s role at Phillips Ms. Fay spent the year perfect- rising Seniors whom she had in Math 350 student Joshua Barclay ’05 with his homework. Academy extends into the arena ing her proofreading skills, mak- Isham as perhaps her favorite she obtained her masters degree. and start a program similar to ing sure the girls of the fourth group. “That was a great year, After graduate school, while the Andover (MS)2 program. floor were awake for their first we had a great bond.” looking for jobs in the southern She would like to start the pro- period classes and cooking spicy Over the years, Mrs. Cleare United States, Mrs. Cleare saw gram in a more rural area, as she chicken Digiorno’s pizza. has worked in summer session at an advertisement for Phillips explained, “In the Bahamas, This June will mark the end Andover, including the (MS)2 Exeter Academy. Although the there is little [academic opportu- of Ms. Fay’s career at Phillips program and the International prospect of the chilly New nity for students] outside the Academy. Last summer she mar- Academic Partnership (IAP). England weather seemed less cities.” ried Dr. Ken Rona. Dr. Rona Through the IAP, she co-facili- than appealing, she ventured to Mrs. Cleare lives with her works in Washington, D.C., and tated a workshop in Kenya with New Hampshire to interview for husband Frederick, a mariner, she will be joining him there-- Head of the Mathematics a position. She liked the board- and her 16-month-old daughter, the couple will live in Department David Penner, ing school atmosphere, but was Angel. She says she will miss Alexandria, Virginia. As for teaching teachers from public turned off by the regular six-day her friends in the Andover area, work, Ms. Fay is still undecided and private schools in Kenya week schedule. who are mostly teachers at the in her plans. Potential options and the surrounding area. “My faith does not permit Academy. “Fortunately, a lot of include working in the field of Mrs. Cleare came to me to teach on Saturdays,” she people have connections to residential life at local colleges Andover in 1994 after a child- said. Luckily, somebody at California, so they will come out and universities, hood in Nassau, Bahamas, Exeter mentioned Mrs. Cleare’s to visit,” she remarked. association/foundation work, or according to her, “the real name to the administrators at As she moves on, members perhaps even returning to a sec- Bahamas.” As the majority of PA, and she eventually ended up of the Math Department will ondary school environment. her family still lives in the coming to Andover. lose a favorite colleague and stu- Ms. Fay offered some part- Bahamas, she looks forward to Reflecting upon her time at dents will lose an adored ing wisdom to the Class of 2003: returning there eventually. Andover, Mrs. Cleare said, teacher. “The institution survives you. Growing up, Mrs. Cleare always “When I came here, I didn’t Fellow Instructor in You’re allowed to be sad. wanted to be a teacher. realize how much I would grow. Mathematics Ellen Glover stat- You’ve spent four years here She obtained her bachelors There aren’t many schools ed, “It’s always hard to lose a and the Phillips Academy you degree from Loma Linda where you get to work in a dynamic member of the J. Bovaird/The Phillipian come back to visit will be very University in California and department like here. ... Andover Department. She cares about her Associate Director of the College Counseling Office Ginger different from the Phillips continued her education at the has allowed me to challenge student and mathematics…I’m Fay will leave Andover to move to Virginia. Academy you lived.” University of Montana, where myself as both a mathematician thrilled for her to be able to fol- and an educator. ... Once I leave, low her dream of earning a doc- I will discover how green the torate, but I will miss her dear- grass truly was.” ly.” History Instructor Boehm Remembered For While at Stanford, Mrs. Student Yendi Linares ’05 Cleare will conduct research as echoed a similar sentiment, part of a fellowship program in “Some teachers just teach the Laid-Back Approach to Teaching Students which she will work with under- book, but Mrs. Cleare goes elective formerly taught by the Academic Partnership (IAP) to the unique student-teacher graduate students who are inter- beyond the text and makes sure By JULIE BRAMOWITZ late Instructor in History and evaluate the Academy’s African dynamic Andover fosters, Ms. ested in becoming teachers, in you understand the material. She After three years at Andover, Social Sciences Mary Minard. Studies Institute. Boehm will say a wistful addition to working towards her is concerned with each student. Pamela Boehm, Instructor in The school’s redesigned curricu- Working with funds from farewell to the History doctorate. ... Mrs. Cleare does not let any- History, coach, and house coun- lum initiative allowed her to IAP, Ms. Boehm traveled to Department, chaired by Victor Ultimately, Mrs. Cleare one slip through her class with- selor, is moving on to New York lead the Department towards a Africa for four weeks, sitting in Hennigsen ’69. “I will miss the hopes to return to the Bahamas out knowing what is going on.” City, where she will pursue both more multicultural approach to on classes at schools with which way our department functions,” a promising career and a person- teaching the social sciences. Andover conducts student noted Boehm. She continued, al relationship. Upon her arrival, Ms. exchanges. Her visits to Kenya, “Vic Hennigsen is a very good Chin Jou Departs Andover A graduate of Bowling Boehm immediately immersed South Africa, Tanzania, chair, and has a wonderful Green University, the Ethnic and herself in all aspects of the Zanzibar, and Senegal culminat- vision for the History African-American Studies spe- Phillips Academy community. ed in a report in which Ms. Department. I only hope that the For Princeton University cialist was attracted to Phillips Having competed athletically at Boehm examined the strengths chair of my next department will Academy’s reputation for pro- the collegiate level, Boehm used and weaknesses of the program. work the same way.” By DANIEL GABEL ducing “creative pedagogy.” her experience as a runner and Always willing to participate Summarizing her experi- After concluding her second After teaching at the college jumper to coach Andover’s cross in a peace rally or protest, Ms. ences teaching in Samuel year teaching at Phillips level for several years, Ms. country and winter and spring Boehm inspired both her col- Phillips Hall, Ms. Boehm noted, Academy, Instructor in History Boehm looked forward to a track teams toward back-to-back leagues and students with her “...the teaching piece has been Chin Jou is both hesitant and more intimate environment championships. activist roots. With the prospect very satisfying. Of course,” excited to embark on the next where motivated students enter Ms. Boehm also served on of war in Iraq looming, Ms. Boehm remarks, that in addition stage of her career. A teacher of class because they enjoy learn- several committees, including Boehm worked with friend and to teaching, being a house coun- both History 100 and 200, Ms. ing, not because they are the Multicultural Advisory colleague Director of the Brace selor “...is probably one of the Jou is leaving Andover Hill for required to show up. Her fresh Committee (MAC), the Pace of Center Diane Moore to join a most rewarding parts of being at Princeton University, where she ideas about education appealed Life Committee—from which group of like-minded adults on PA.” hopes to spend the next six years earning a PhD in 20th Century to the hiring faculty who were she later resigned, and the campus to discuss issues of During her first year at Community Service Advisory peace and justice. The forum, Andover, Ms. Boehm resided in American history. looking to diversify Andover’s Ms. Jou initially joined the Committee. In 2002, Ms. known as Sweet Honey Society, Carriage House. In 2002, she humanities curriculum. Phillips Academy community as Using her Cultural Studies Boehm also received a Kenan succeeded in circulating anti- moved into Paul Revere Hall, a teaching fellow in History background, Ms. Boehm collab- Grant. war petitions from Main Street where she took on the role as after graduating from Cornell orated with fellow History 300 The Brace Center for Gender to Pennsylvania Avenue, while it head house counselor. Though University with a major in instructor Dr. Tony Rotundo to Studies became a venue through concurrently helped diminish living with and looking after 40 History and Government. Upon create a syllabus for that encour- which Ms. Boehm could work political apathy in the student girls was often more drama than completion of her first year as a aged students to think about with students on projects in her body. she bargained for, the bonds Ms. teaching fellow, the History J. Bovaird/The Phillipian American history from more areas of specialty; she served as Next fall, Ms. Boehm will Boehm formed with the resi- Department invited her to Chin Jou will join the than one traditional perspective. a faculty fellow and faculty begin as a ninth grade World dents of both Carriage House extend her stay at Andover for Princeton University commu- In addition to co-creating and advisor. In addition, the summer History teacher and dean of the and Paul Revere were some of another year as a full-time facul- nity next year to earn her PhD. teaching History 200 in the fall after her first year at Andover, ninth grade at Friends Seminary, the most important she made at ty member. smooth, supportive, collegial of 2001, Boehm took over Ms. Boehm was asked to team an independent day school in Andover. “I’ll miss the home- During her tenure here, she environment of the History Urban Studies, a Senior history up with the International downtown Manhattan. Besides girls,” Ms. Boehm said. has immersed herself in the Department is emblematic of the “There’s a group of kids that entirety of Phillips Academy school as a whole.” I’ve grown close to over three life, participating in the commu- Although Ms. Jou expressed years.” nity beyond the classrooms of only positive thoughts on her As for leaving this close-knit Samuel Phillips Hall. She was experience at Andover, she community, Ms. Boehm also a house counselor in Paul nonetheless looks forward to Revere, a coach for indoor track explained that though “relation- embarking on the next stage of and girls’ cross-country, and a her life at Princeton University. ships with students in the dorm complement in Isham dormitory. cannot be made in a day “I know I’ll miss being Looking back at her time at around kids this age, but I’m school,” she feels that her post PA, Ms. Jou was struck by how as dean of the ninth grade will excited about the next step,” she much she has gained from the remarked. “I’m looking forward be “a great opportunity” to con- experience. She considers the to working with other graduate tinue to develop meaningful unique world of a New England students and professors in the relationships with students after boarding school to have been an field.” the bell rings. ideal setting to “get a sense for Ms. Jou’s colleagues in the Ms. Boehm’s progressive diversity,” remarking, “It’s been History Department regret that ideas about secondary education very interesting to see these they will no longer be working will leave a distinct mark on diverse students from so many alongside Ms. Jou, but are confi- Andover, and her ability to con- different backgrounds interact.” dent that the that she will have nect with students on both an Additionally, she comment- continued success in her future intellectual and a personal level ed on the warmth and congenial- endeavors. has set a new standard to which ity of the History Department, Department Chair Victory her peers should aspire. Known which she said added tremen- Henningsen ’69 observed, for her laid-back, approachable dously to her overall experience “We’re delighted that [Ms. Jou] at the school. Particularly nature and colloquial language, will be doing graduate work at impressed with the willingness Princeton, for she has a bright F. Wang/The Phillipian there seems no better goodbye of different members of the fac- Instructor in History and Social Science Pamela Boehm will take a teaching position at the for Pam Boehm than simply to future in this discipline. We’ll ulty to share ideas and advice, miss her.” Friends Seminary in New York City next fall. say, “Peace.” she said, “I think that the A8 THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS JUNE 8, 2003 C O L L E G E P R O C E S S PA Seniors Enjoy 50% Admit As of May 30, 2003 Rate to Premier Universities

By PETER NELSON Although the number of year, achieved similarly extraor- acceptance letters from public dinary results this time around, colleges and universities accepting 24 students out of the declined markedly from figures 64 that applied. from previous years, the Phillips Statistics show that Andover Academy Class of 2003 never- students have remained confi- theless enjoyed an outstanding dent in applying to international admission rate to some of the colleges, even though the con- nation’s most prestigious institu- flict in the Middle East contin- tions of higher education. ues. Explaining that application From Yale University to rates to such universities were Boston College, this year’s “mostly the same,” Mr. Senior class has the option to Anderson also noted that matriculate at more than 200 dif- Seniors continued to apply in ferent universities—a total force to institutions such as St. roughly similar to the results of Andrews, the Scottish university past years. that accepted eight out of 10 Moreover, admission rates to applications from Andover this prominent Ivy League universi- year. ties rose slightly over the past Acknowledging a trend that year, with more than 100 accept- has become very apparent in ance letters sent to Andover stu- application data from year’s dents from those eight schools. past, Mr. Anderson noted that “Despite some discrepan- more Andover students applied cies,” Director of College for admission “to large, urban Counseling John Anderson com- universities [instead of] smaller, mented, “it has been a fairly typ- rural colleges.” ical year for college admissions Although admission to pri- [for Andover students].” vate colleges remained constant By far the most popular for Andover seniors, the Class of choice for Andover Seniors this 2003 found increased difficulty year, Yale University received in gaining acceptance to the 87 applications from Academy nation’s major public universi- Hill. Despite the school’s popu- ties. larity on campus, only 15 of the According to Mr. Anderson, students that applied gained the drop in admissions to these acceptance, while six were wait- schools stems from heightened listed and the remaining 66 competition for spots because of denied admission. extensive advertising by the Results proved similar at institutions and the weak condi- other perennially popular tion of the American economy. schools, such as Harvard “[Admissions] to public uni- University, where 17 out of 72 versities have been harder than Andover applicants were accept- in years past,” Mr. Anderson ed to the college’s incoming said, “Many people are looking freshman class. Despite the large to public colleges as an afford- numbers of rejected applicants, able alternative.” the Academy nevertheless main- Of particular note, the tains one of the strongest Ivy University of California rejected League admissions rates in the a surprising number of Andover country. Seniors, with only one out of 11 Emerging as the school that applicants accepted at the insti- admitted more Andover students tution’s Los Angeles campus. than any other this year, Boston “Overall, the Class of 2003 College granted admission to did very well this year, and I nearly 30 Seniors. Georgetown think the entire community University, which held the title should be very pleased,” Mr. of “most accepted college” last Anderson said. S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T Promising to Increase Community Spirit, Faculty Passes Council Plan For Asplundh-Smith Wins Council Presidency Athletic Requirement Reduction changed so radically over the past school better for the average stu- In the fall, the faculty voted to By SAIDI CHEN By PETER NELSON few weeks,” she said, “how can we dent, one who does not play a var- instate a change to the current Logistics of the New Championing strong commu- imbue this election with any sity sport and is not enrolled in After nearly six years of delib- requirement. Last winter, the fac- Athletic Requirement nity spirit and a renewed commit- importance?” high-level courses. In her speech, erations, the faculty passed an ath- ulty was offered only two options: ment to the school’s program and Asplundh-Smith used the situ- she proposed adding more choices letic proposal sponsored by the passing the Athletic Council’s policies, Allegra Asplundh-Smith ation in the Middle East as a call and flexibility in selecting courses Athletic Council that will allow compromise proposal or offering Uppers and Seniors can ’04 will lead Phillips Academy as for the Andover community to dis- to remove the traditional barriers upperclassmen to forgo a term of no modification to the require- take one term off from Student Council President for cover what it values most, and of prerequisites that close the athletics between Upper and ment. The latter would have pro- 2003-2004. Asplundh-Smith’s vic- what it has learned from its 225 Academy’s most interesting elec- Senior winter. The newly vided faculty members the option athletics between Upper tory Ð the first by a female since years of existence. tives to all but the most advanced approved plan represents a com- to go back on their decision to winter and Senior winter, Prior to her campaign, students. 1998 Ð comes after several rounds promise between the current force a change to the athletic without demonstrating a of voting and campaigning that Asplundh-Smith contacted a group Adding that she would strive to requirement, under which students requirement. of 80 Andover students of all allow all students to pursue their began late in the winter term, as must participate in athletics every Faculty members were not substitute activity. demographic types to survey them passions, Asplundh-Smith closed she edged out nearly 20 candidates term, and the more lenient propos- allowed to vote on the Student about their experiences at school. her speech by saying, “We must in one of the most hotly contested al put forth by the Student Council, Council proposal, as it was not one races in Andover history. She noted that most of the students recognize our own ability to influ- The proposal will go into whom she contacted said that their ence the world around us.” which called for upperclassmen to of the choices on the faculty ballot. At a special All-School be freed of two terms of athletic Mrs. Sykes stated that the Athletic effect next year. Meeting on April 9, fellow final- most memorable experience at the “I am just thrilled with the involvement. The revised require- Council’s proposal was the most ists Sam Levenback ’04 and Fan Academy occurred as part of a results,” Asplundh-Smith said. “It Wang ’04 joined Asplundh-Smith, team, class, or some other group. is very rewarding and hard to put ment will go into effect next year. viable compromise between all the current Council President Kanyi “Truly, [Andover] is a school your ideas out on the line, and it Acting Head of School opinionated parties on this issue. Spencer Willig ’02 and Council Maqubela ’03, and Head of School defined by community,” she said. was amazing experience to have Rebecca Sykes hopes that the new The new requirement will members Chris Hughes ’02 and Barbara Landis Chase on the podi- As Council President, my peers validate and support my requirement will fulfill its original undergo a two-year trial period, Dmitry Serov ’02 presented their um for the final campaign speech- Asplundh-Smith aims to build plans. I have so much respect for intention of reducing stress on and changes will be made if neces- new sports requirement proposal es of the election. Andover’s community spirit. the student body right now.” upperclassmen. “I think that sary. “We still need to determine to the faculty. After Mrs. Chase thanked all Calling Seniors “the wisest mem- Speeches from Levenback and Uppers and Seniors will have an how we will define success [of the The suggestion of last year’s the candidates for their hard work bers of the student body,” she Wang followed Asplundh-Smith’s opportunity to reduce their stress,” program during the trial period], Council granted upperclassmen and dedication to the their innova- urged the Academy’s oldest stu- address, with Levenback centering she said, “However, there is no but we have some time to work the option of forgoing athletics for tive ideas, Maqubela introduced dents to take active roles in the his agenda on building a “firm solution to stress that does not this out,” Mrs. Sykes said. one term in both the Upper and Andover community, proposing foundation of progress for the stu- the finalists Ð adding an emotion- require an individual to exercise Maqubela added, “The future Senior years in exchange for par- that they take leadership positions dent council.” al farewell to the position he has judgment and to make choices.” of the proposal is based not only ticipation in an “authorized held since September 2002. in courses like the Life Issues sem- A current West Quad North Many other faculty members on faculty, but also strongly on stu- inar taken by all Lowers at the Cluster Disciplinary Committee extracurricular activity.” Although Asplundh-Smith spoke first, expressed their support with the dent feedback. Students need to be the proposal addressed the need to beginning her speech with a dedi- school. representative, Levenback recom- passing of the new requirement, as willing and eager to offer honest alleviate stress and provided stu- cation to those fighting in the war The President-elect also mended the institution of a prece- the vast majority voted in favor of feedback on whether it works or dents with the time to pursue their with Iraq. “In a world that has detailed her plans to work with stu- dent guide for DC offenses, so that dents and faculty to make the “a violation that receives Dean’s the proposal. Chair of the not.” own interests, Head of School Reprimand in Pine Knoll does not Psychology Department Carol The school first considered an Barbara Landis Chase postponed a receive probation in West Quad Israel remarked that the “wide- alteration to the current athletic vote on the proposal. North.” spread faculty support” was due in requirement in 1996, when many This year’s Student Council Presenting what became the part because “[the faculty] had members of the school community again aimed at creating a new ath- most energetic of the morning’s been talking about it for a long complained about student work- letic requirement early this year. speeches, Wang assumed the podi- time [and the decision had come] load and requirements. In response The Council conducted a school um to deliver an improvised with a lot of thought.” to these widespread concerns, survey, revealing widespread sup- address to the student body. Student Council President Dean of Studies Vincent Avery port of a reduced athletic require- Assuring the audience that “Love Kanyi Maqubela ’03 responded requested that a task force be ment within the student body. The is the meaning of [his] life,” the enthusiastically to the passing of formed. A year later, a Grade Task Council then issued a recommen- former Upper Representative the proposal, “I’m glad that the Force was formed, charged with dation to the faculty at this fall’s Wang proceeded to detail his plans faculty has acknowledged stu- examining academics and athletics School Congress that the faculty for a debit card in the Ryley Room, dents’ opinions… Although it was- as they pertained to each grade. pass the athletic requirement iden- and a responsibly structured n’t exactly what we asked for, it’s After the Task Force made its tical to the one the previous Student Council that gives an encouraging to know that the fac- findings public, Dean Avery then equal voice to each representative. Council had presented. ulty listens to what the students appointed an Athletic Task Force, “All the speeches were inter- After much discussion, no vote esting and the voter turnout say.” He continued, “Although the chaired by Chair of the Classics was held because of the regulation showed real student interest in the Student Council’s proposal as such Department Nicholas Kip ’60, to that such a vote may occur at fac- policies of the student govern- was not voted on, [our] presenta- study specifically the athletic pro- ulty meetings only. This lack of ment,” Maqubela said, as he con- tion [from Fall term] was taken gram. decisive action on the proposal left gratulated his successor on her vic- into account and strongly influ- The Athletic Council, chaired both students and faculty feeling tory. enced this proposal.” by Mrs. Fenton, was then created frustrated. Dean Avery justified the Asplundh-Smith represents the Upper Representative Will in 2001 to examine the current ath- delays by explaining that because first female Council President- Scharf ’04 agreed with Maqubela, letic requirement policy of “strong passions on either side elect since Jackie Bliss won the adding, “I think it’s great that we The plan to rework the athletic of the question, [I want people] to J. Bovaird/The Phillipian position in 1998 and is only the got any reduction [to the require- program was picked up again in take time to feel as if they have the Allegra Asplundh-Smith ’04 delivers a speech to the community third female in that post in almost a ments] at all, considering the April 2001 when a team led by for- opportunity to be heard and are not before winning Student Council Presidential elections in April. decade. amount of opposition there was.” mer Student Council President rushed.”

THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS JUNE 8, 2003 A9 D I S T I N G U I S H E D V I S I T O R S Nobel Prize Winner Tutu Famed Jazz Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis Speaks to PA Community Performs on Academy Hill for March Visit By PETER NELSON By PETER NELSON Visiting campus in May to tice of apartheid in the Known across the globe for speak on “The Pursuit of Archbishop’s native South Africa his amazing musical talent and International Justice” at a special played a large role in his address, interfaith service, Archbishop Archbishop Tutu was quick to enthusiasm for education, Desmond Mpilo Tutu dazzled the point out that the practice of renowned jazz trumpeter and Phillips Academy community with apartheid was not limited to his composer Wynton Marsalis paid his signature wit and pervasive homeland, and that situations “of the Phillips Academy campus a messages. The recipient of the the same craziness” have also visit during winter term. 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his occurred in Germany, the United Organized by the Music work in defeating apartheid in States, and Bosnia. Department and funded by a South Africa, the Archbishop Commenting on the absurdity Kayden Grant, the stay included delivered a speech in Cochran of racial discrimination, the special workshops with students Chapel before joining faculty Archbishop observed, “We are and a live concert in Cochran members and invited students for made different so that we would Chapel. an intimate luncheon in Commons. know our need of one Marsalis began his visit to After an introduction from another…what invests a person campus with a 90-minute work- Student Council President Kanyi with worth [should not] be an shop with members of Maqubela ‘03, Archbishop Tutu extraneous attribute.” Andover’s Jazz Ensembles. The assumed the podium. The Urging the audience to commit school’s most accomplished Archbishop began his speech by themselves towards a more equal swing musicians also presented humorously relating the Biblical international society free of vio- story of Adam and Eve, using it to lence and hatred, Archbishop Tutu a selection of works by Duke point out the essential interdepend- said, “None of us has a chance in Ellington for critique by the ence of human beings. “None of us the face of evil, injustice, and renowned artist. A lifelong comes fully formed into the oppression. You must oppose not devotee of Ellington’s music world,” the Archbishop said, “A because of politics, but because of and dedication to establishing person is only a person through faith.” jazz as a recognized genre, other persons—none of us can be Closing the ceremony, the Marsalis offered tips on how J. Bovaird/The Phillipian self sufficient.” Archbishop declared, “We are Andover students could change Acclaimed jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis teaches a masterclass to Phillips Academy Jazz With the tales of the Garden of made for sharing, for caring, for their own playing to mirror that Band members in the Cochran Chapel during his March visit to campus. Eden as a guide, Archbishop Tutu laughter, and for peace.” of its original composer. music’s most accomplished Academy stems partly from a his albums have sold more than explored the current state of world Sunday’s service was followed “Working with Marsalis was artists. After the student per- scheduling opportunity, since five million copies around the affairs, commenting, “Even the by a lunch buffet in Commons, a very engaging experience,” formances, Marsalis mounted the artist and his band expected world. His efforts have won him most powerful nation in the world featuring traditional African spe- said saxophonist in the the stage and dazzled the crowd to be in the Boston area all eight Grammy Awards and have cannot fight global terrorism on its cialties. The Archbishop addressed Academy’s Jazz Band Robert own.” questions regarding every aspect of for over an hour with dozens of week. Observing this fact while landed him a place amongst the Kim ’05. “He offered unique classic pieces from John reviewing Marsalis’s 2003 most influential artists of our Although the horrors and injus- his country and ministry, from the insights on the methods he role of Christianity in the South Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Art schedule, Instructor in Music time. African uprisings to the issue of employs for musical expres- Blakey and some he himself had William Thomas called As an internationally land ownership in Zimbabwe. sion.” written. Marsalis’s management compa- respected educator in music, Renowned for his incredible Following the student work- Joining Marsalis on stage ny and arranged for the perform- Marsalis has also received over role in leading the nonviolent shop, Marsalis and his septet were the members of his septet. ance.Prior to his presentation at a dozen honorary degrees from protests against the oppressive presented a full-length concert Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson the Academy, Marsalis enter- acclaimed colleges and universi- South African regime in the to members of the Andover and Victor Goines excelled on tained fans in Hartford, ties around the world. Through 1980’s, and for his work as the community. Although admission saxophone, while Richard Connecticut, and will continue the “Jazz @ Lincoln Center” chairman of the Truth and to the concert was free for all Johnson pleased the crowd with on to North Hampton, program, he still presents a vari- Reconciliation Committee, Phillips Academy students, the his piano skills. Herlin Riley Massachusetts, for a perform- ety of lectures and presentations Archbishop Desmond Tutu is event was ticketed because of kept the beat on drums Reginald ance at the end of the week. to young people and has respected the world over for his space constraints, and only two Veal on bass, and Ron Westray Marsalis has been sharing appeared on several television intellect and spirituality. Mr. Tutu tickets were available to each on the trombone. his love of jazz with audiences programs, including Ken also worked closely with former student. Dozens of students who Marsalis joined the PA com- around the world for over thirty Burns’s Jazz miniseries on PBS. South African President Nelson missed the initial distribution of munity midway through his years by working on projects at Marsalis has also won acco- Mandela on issues of national the tickets lined up outside the reform. 2003 septet tour, which will visit the acclaimed “Jazz @ Lincoln lades for his radio productions Chapel, hoping to gain admit- nine cities. The limited number Center” Program, which he with National Public Radio. He Archbishop Tutu’s visit to tance to the performance. campus was sponsored jointly by of performers in Marsalis’s founded in 1987. After landing was considered to be one of the Louise & Bernard G. Palitz The concert opened with a group gives him the opportunity his first recording deal with Time Magazine’s “25 Most J. Bovaird/The Phillipian Fund and the Kemper Lectureship brief, half-hour performance by to improvise freely and to Columbia Records in 1982, he Influential People,” and he Archbishop Desmond Tutu Fund, both of which provide gen- the Jazz Ensembles, showcasing impress audiences with original has compiled an impressive cat- recently received the prestigious speaks to the school during his erous support for visiting scholars the skills they had practiced takes on classic jazz pieces. alogue of over 40 jazz and clas- congressional “Horizon” award. May visit to the Academy. and artists. during the workshop with one of Marsalis’s presence at the sical recordings. Over the years, S P E C I A L R E P O R T S Secret Society Based on Ideals of ‘Truth, Saudi Prince’s $500k Gift Unity, Brotherhood,’ Exposed on Campus Attracts Media Attention By OLIVIA ORAN and PAUL knowledge of a secret society on The existence of the “T.U.B.” Office did not run the program, By ROHIT ACHARYA and OLIVIA ORAN SONNE campus at all.” society raises questions regarding Director of Student Activities Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin received few complaints regarding Members of an on-campus all- Members of the administration the possible conflict of interest Kevin Driscoll heard that the Talal has sparked a stream of con- the solicitation of the prince’s gift. male secret society, based on the are unaware of the existence of between service as a Student “accounting was mismanaged.” troversy and media coverage for Following the September 11th tenets of “truth, unity and brother- organizations of this type on cam- Government official and involve- According to Willig, “We [the donating $500,000 to the Phillips attacks, the prince presented a gift hood,” conducted meetings and pus. “I have no knowledge of a ment in a secret society. Most representatives in charge of gro- Academy George H. W. Bush ’42 of $10 million to New York City to activities as recently as last month, secret society on campus,” Dean notably, because members of the cery delivery], rightly I think, Scholarship Fund. Bin Talal, the help victims recover from terrorist despite their knowledge of the of Students Marlys Edwards said. society were involved in last year’s spent less time documenting what sixth richest man in the world attacks. However, he later issued a Academy’s intolerance of such Acting Head of School Rebecca student government, the covert we'd done than we did planning according to Forbes magazine, statement criticizing U.S. foreign exclusive organizations. Sykes also denied any familiarity nature of the exclusive organiza- what we were going to do next. He attempted to donate $10 million to policy, stating, “ I believe the gov- According to three members with such a society operating on tion shines the spotlight on last added, “maintaining the run logs New York City’s September 11th ernment of the United States of the society, who wished to campus this year. year’s Student Government initia- for posterity was admittedly not Fund in 2001. Former City Mayor should re-examine its policies in remain anonymous because of According to several members tives. our highest priority.” Rudolph Giuliani rejected the gift, the Middle East and adopt a more possible disciplinary repercus- of the society, their organization Former PKN Cluster President Current Student Government however, condemning Bin Talal’s balanced stance toward the sions, membership included an ini- had ties to another society, referred Ted Sack ’02, who was appointed Vice President Stephen Fee ’03, charge that Americans brought on Palestinian cause.” After hearing tiation phase in which students to in the November 10, 2000 edi- head of the Student Government who was an Upper Representative the September 11th attacks of this remark, Mayor Giuliani verbally agreed to a pact of secre- tion of The Phillipian as the grocery delivery program last year on last year’s Council, stated that because of U.S. foreign policy in refused to accept the donation. cy. The society also held initiation “Gentlemen of the Academy,” by Student Government President the program was run and managed the Middle East. The prince’s gift to the ceremonies complete with candles which was allegedly broken up Spencer Willig ’02, wrote on his externally by a small group of Although Bin Talal made his Academy has also generated and hooded capes in the graveyard two years ago. Although no writ- senior page in The Pot Pourri, Seniors. “Willig would occasional- donation last June, his gift came to debate because of a large donation of Andover’s South Church. ten rule currently exists in the Blue “TUB: Non mihi, non tibi, sed ly update the Council on the the attention of media in he once made to the controversial Members of the society maintain Book banning exclusive societies, nobis.” Sack declined to comment progress of the program,” says December, when the Arab News Council of American-Islamic that the initiation ceremonies were Head of School Barbara Chase on any connection between last Fee, “but we were generally kept reported a list of the Prince’s dona- Relations (CAIR). Although, not intimidating or harmful to expressed her dissatisfaction with year’s Student Council and a in the dark.” He notes that Willig tions. The Boston Globe, The according to CAIR’s mission state- other students, but simply fun and such practices, stating publicly in secret society, claiming he was told the Council that grocery London Times, The Lawrence ment, it strives to “[present] an respectful. the December 1, 2000 issue of The misrepresented in the past by The prices were to be rounded up for Eagle-Tribune, The New York Sun, Islamic perspective on issues of One former member of the Phillipian: “The selection of mem- Phillipian. simplicity’s sake, and that any the Associated Press wire, and importance to the American pub- society said, “[It] was just a group bers for any club or organization at Serov, who served on last profit was to be reabsorbed into CNN then picked up the story in lic,” the organization allegedly of guys with common interests, the Academy must be open to all year’s Student Council as PKN the program. However, according the first week of January. maintains ties to the anti-Israeli ter- who just wanted to get off campus (if it is organized around an inter- Senior Representative, claimed to Fee, the issue of funds being Members of the Andover com- rorist group Hamas. and have a good time and nothing est), or selection must be made on that he has no knowledge of a returned was never discussed on munity and others unaffiliated with However, shortly following more than that.” Members of the the basis of an objectively deter- secret society or any possible con- the Council following Willig’s the school debated on a possible September 11th, Bin Talal wrote an society partook in regular meet- minable skill or talent… nection between a secret society announcement. ulterior motive behind the gift. editorial piece for The New York ings and other activities such as Therefore, any club or organiza- and last year’s Student Oliver Grace ’02, a member of Some critics believe the prince Times in which he expressed his private excursions to Boston and tion that is not open to all not only Government, despite the fact that the society before its alleged dis- may be attempting to curry favor grief over the attacks and bowling trips. According to former violates school rules, but flies in his senior yearbook page reads banding, and whose senior page in with the former U.S. President and denounced terrorism. He members, the group disbanded the face of the mission of the acad- “TUB: forever.” the yearbook reads “to my boys in his son, current President George remarked, “With regard to the ter- last month. emy.” No disciplinary action was Willig also denied having any the tub,” along with three other W. Bush ’64. rorist acts of Sept. 11, I reject the In addition to the codes of taken against past members of the knowledge of the society being members of the society, said that The prince’s gift to the pro- notion that any person or any cause “truth, unity and brotherhood,” the “Gentlemen’s” society in 2000, as connected to Student Government. Student Council matters were dis- gram represents one of 60 solicited can justify terrorism. The Sept. 11 society followed the Latin motto administrators did not possess any “Nothing would or does lead me to cussed amongst members of the by the fundraising committee to attacks will never be justified… I “non mihi, non tibi, sed nobis,” “explicit proof,” according to Mrs. believe that... anyone.. on the society, including the issue of gro- the $3.3 million Bush Scholars have long sought to bridge the gap which means “not for me, not for Sykes. Government roster interfered with cery delivery. Others have ques- Program, which was announced at between views of people from the you, but for us.” The acronym Secret societies are not Government operations on behalf tioned the possibility that the soci- the former President’s 60th reunion Middle East, especially Saudis, “T.U.B.” (presumably standing for unknown to Academy Hill. Once a or in the service of any other ety had an effect on the new last June. The program will distrib- and those of Americans.” truth, unity and brotherhood) or noticeable presence on campus, organization, or that any govern- Student Government constitution, ute funds to PA students with the Latin motto appears on a total secret societies were banned at ment officer maintained a relation- which was created and approved financial need who “exhibit intelli- of eight Senior pages in the 2001 Andover in 1949 by former ship with or membership in any by members of last year’s Student gence and strong leadership quali- and 2002 issues of The Pot Pourri. Headmaster John Kemper, who such ‘secret society,’” he said. Government. “There are major ties.” Dmitry Serov ’02 stated claimed them to be elitist and As faculty and students have changes in the new constitution While some popular media “TUB: forever.” on his Senior inconsistent with the school’s questioned the accounting prac- that were overlooked when it was critics immediately condemned the page in the yearbook. When con- changing image. The most presti- tices of last year’s grocery delivery passed. Now, in light of this new school for accepting Bin Talal’s tacted, Serov said that the state- gious of these societies, program, the possible connection information, parts [of the constitu- donation, Ms. Britton said that PA has no plans to return the money. ment on his Senior page was a “Auctoritas, Unitas, Veritas” between the society and the direc- tion] may need to be reevaluated,” She remarked, “I don’t know why “dorm thing in Fuess my Lower (Authority, Unity, Truth) or AUV, tors of the program has called into said Fee. it’s all right for the prince to donate year.” He claimed it was related to counted former United States question the system’s inconsisten- Current Student Government in American businesses, but it is members of Fuess who wanted to President George Bush ’42 as a cies. These students did not keep President Kanyi Maqubela ’03 not all right for him to donate prof- purchase a hot tub for their dorm. member. Many Andover graduates any currently available records of commented on the possible con- its for scholarships that promote Serov also claimed that the men- had a hand in Yale University’s the service’s transactions. nection between the society and notorious “Skull and Bones” secret In a recent Phillipian article, last year’s Student Government, the test of democratic principles.” tion of the letters “TUB” on the Ms. Britton also disputed yearbook pages of seven other society, including Bush, former current WQN Senior “Whatever allegedly happened last Secretary of War Henry Stimson Representative Zachary Cafritz year should and will remain a mat- claims that the donation was dealt members of the class of 2001 and with differently than other gifts, “It 2002, many of whom never lived 1883, former trustee Thomas ’03 said last year’s grocery deliv- ter of the past. This year’s govern- www.mideastinsight.org Cochran 1890, and former Yale ery program was marred by a “lack ment would like to move on. We was solicited just like any other Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal in Fuess, must have been a “coin- donation.” Ms. Britton also noted cidence.” Serov denied “any Chaplain Rev. William Sloane of documentation and efficiency.” have a great group of committed made a controversial $500k Coffin, Jr. ’42. Although the Student Activities leaders.” that the administration has donation to the Academy. A10 THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS JUNE 8, 2003 THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS JUNE 8, 2003 A11 A12 THE PHILLIPIAN NEWS JUNE 8, 2003

Congratulations Arielle,

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Love, Dad, Mom, Ciarra, Gabrielle, Noah, Grandma, Grandpa, and Shadow SECTION BB

Volume CXXVI, Commencement Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts June 8, 2003

2002-In Retrospect-2003 Life Lesson Learning: The Foundation FAREWELL, Trials and Imperfections Of Commitment MR. GARVER “Hi, my name Paul Sonne ’03 my entire adult On a Kanyi Maqubela ’03 When former The day Michael Ruderman ’03 along the walls is Paul and my life. warm late U.S.student instinct and use the lad- room connects to EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, I have learned August STUDENT COUNCIL PRESI- President inside me told EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, CXXVI der to reach it-- yours.” Yes, as ashamed as I am to value and appreciate the afternoonÐmuggy, humid, and George Bush ’42, or news anchor me to settle in the library after my you have to be proactive, of to admit it, those were the first unconditionality and steadfast- sweltering—we, dripping with Peter Jennings, or Archbishop first day of classes Junior year. I course, but all the tools are there. words I uttered to my present- ness of my mother, father and anticipation at the thought of com- Desmond Tutu arrives on this had neither a dorm room nor a car, The Garver Room is as imposing day roommate when I moved brother. I have learned how to ing to Phillips Academy, stood on campus, it feels good to know that and the library seemed like the as Andover is and yet not as intim- into America House four years stay up late, avoid homework the steps of Cochran Chapel and I represent a group of students hub of day student activity during idating once you know it from the inhaled and exhaled with our who are committed to their ago as a 14-year-old sheltered and laugh really hard. I have the day. I walked through the inside. Garver also has lofty ceil- excitement. On a cool, dewy May school, who are ready to take heavy glass doors and proceeded ings, offering its students room to boy from upstate New York. learned to accept my weaknesses afternoon, as I rushed home from everything that is offered them Andover life lesson number one: and to promote my strengths. I a Graves rehearsal, I happened to and to provide their own perspec- to go to the second floor, walking expand and think big. pay more attention to first have learned when to shut up. I look down the vista out onto the tive, wisdom, and light. by the studious, stressed upper- There are proctors in Garver, impressions. have learned when to take a Great Lawn from the very same The foundation of commit- classmen buried in books in the paid to ensure your obedience to Over the past four years, an stand, when to fight, when to place where I had stood. A Senior ment, of dedication, is what has Garver Room. the policy of reticence. As at abundance of small, seemingly mediate. I have learned how to reflection represents a culmina- kept us together as a community. I studied on the second floor. Andover, some of these adult fig- inconsequential mental notes and run a newspaper and a magazine. tion of three or four years of It is what makes us such an I studied in the basement. I stud- ures are more apt to kick you out anecdotes, such as this, has come I have learned to copeÐwith watching, growing, learning, and impressive institution. It proved to ied in the Dole Room. For almost than others. You can choose together to concoct my own homesickness, with social and understanding the niceties of the be most necessary in my position all of my first two years, I was a where you want to sit, whether to unique Andover stew. Numerous academic pressure and with sui- Andover experience. as a leader here on campus. There library tumbleweed, rolling with- be alone in a far corner of the life lessons, interlocking yet cide. I have learned to treat my The Student Council accom- comes a time in every leader’s out purpose to one room and then room or with your friends by the independent, contrive an friends as family and to appreci- plished great work this year with career when he or she is confront- another. And then I found the entrance. The choice of how you “Andover Experience” with its ate their intricacies, as annoying, the fine-tuning of the grocery ed with a conflict of interest courage to study in Garver. I approach your Garver experience own unique and incomparable hysterical or comforting as they shuttle service, the drafting of the between that which he or she feels looked around at first, feeling as if is your own. flavor. After much self-depreca- may be. And last but not least, Council’s Blue Pages, and the is right, though it may have signif- I had trespassed on the territory of Hit with nostalgia in my final tion and a good bit of hindsight, I much to my mother’s surprise, I reduction of the school’s athletic icant ramifications, and that those older and wiser than I. My days, I know I will miss the warm requirement. Being the first facul- which is accepted as the protocol have found that some of my have learned how to do laundry. bag hit the floor without even a marble floors of G.W., the all-too- ty child ever to be student body or the easy way out. thud; I opened my books as quiet- familiar walk down the steps of experiences, though repulsive by We should attribute all of this president, I found myself in a very As the legitimacy of the themselves, recognizably con- “life lesson learning” to the unique position. Living in a dorm, Grocery Delivery Service came ly as possible; I even made certain Evans to the Phillipian Office, the tributed to my growth. I can imperfections and trials of but with my parents, and interact- into question, and rumors and I wasn’t breathing too loudly--this comfort of Alice Purington’s sofa, describe each anecdote or mental Andover life. If Andover were a ing with my own parents not only facts about whatever has gone on is all when I had reverence for and the watchful eyes of my advi- note and the “lessons” I have for- perfect schoolÐif every student as family but also as faculty mem- in the past began to surface, I was Garver’s silent policy. sors and teachers. Regardless of mulated from each of them, but I were always happy, if every bers, I was worried that I would once again confronted with a con- I did not become comfortable where my Andover experience can never, and most likely will member of the administration find myself in a strange position. flict of interest. Was I to stand in Garver until the beginning of took me, the path always led back never be able to perfectly pin- were my best friend, if boarders My parents, though, put family firm in support of my Council’s my Upper year, when the ominous point my experience’s overall always woke up with clean socks first and supported me uncondi- position or call off the service per- cloud of Upper work and stress Continued on Page B2, Column 5 taste, aftertaste or repercussions. and underwear, if we were never tionally throughout the campaign. manently in response to the loomed on the horizon and I final- Nevertheless, I do know that homesick, if roommates never Growing up as a faculty child, rumors? ly felt that I had joined the club of INSIDE my childhood dream was to come Last spring, I was confronted mine is a coming-of-age taleÐan fought, if students never failed, if studious, stressed upperclassmen. COMMENTARY unadulterated bildungsromanÐa the community were not collec- to PA and wear those funny T- with the decision of the appoint- I studied there daily, as I was series of remembrances that have tively overworked, over compet- shirts and stand at the corner of ment of the Vice President of the addicted to the stateliness, the polluted, diluted and refuted itive and overachievingÐthen the Salem and Main Streets, holding Council. Was I to exercise my prohibited discussions, and the B2-B3 Senior what would or could have been a Academy would lose its precious “Honk if you love Andover” signs authority of an executive order atmosphere conducive to learn- and screaming like an idiot. In and appoint somebody about Reflections stereotypical adolescence. Yet, I value as a forceful and eye-open- ing. four years, the foundation of my whom I felt strongly, but who was would never trade any of these ing temple of maturation, com- Garver is much like Andover childhood dream has stayed the not constitutionally viable?As the B4-B5 Underclassmen experiences and lessons, what in plete with an inertia that forces same, but in practice, it has elected president of the Council, is itself. To begin with, the Garver such a cliche fashion have been us all to finally face our futures evolved significantly. it not my responsibility to act with Room is appropriately named Reflections labeled my “Andover and ourselves. I feel obligated and even com- integrity, and for me to stand by after a rich white dead man, like Experience,” for anything. The Andover’s vicissitudes and pelled to contribute to the school that which I feel strongly about? I most other venerable places on shocking and comforting wisdom difficulties, which are epito- so that I can feel confident about should hope it is. Academy Hill. Yet, like Andover, B6 Discord & of this hill, some but not all of mized by moments when we say having given back to the school With that base of commit- it is a place dedicated to scholarly Dissent which can be attributed to a natu- to ourselves, “This just isn’t that gave me so much. Being a ment, of devotion, and of dedica- endeavors and is occupied by a ral progression of emotional worth it,” have the ability to student leader on campus has tion, I trust Allegra will carry the cross-section of the student body. teenage growth, cannot be found make us stronger, but can also given me the opportunity to torch high and provide some light It has tons to offer to aid your in a textbook and will undoubt- smother the best of us. I am not scream at and for my school: to and some inspiration for her class- learning. That is, only if you’re COMMENCEMENT edly manifest itself throughout honk because I love Andover. mates. Thank you for a great year. willing to find the book you want Continued on Page B2, Column 3 2003 B2 THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENTARY JUNE 8, 2003 2002-In Retrospect-2003 Words of Warning: Finis Origine Non Pendet Word of warning: Stephen Fee ’03 As a class, we Commencement have clung to one comes fast. Spring SENIOR REFLECTION another in the midst term flies. Senior fall of tragedy and tri- feels like an eternity, but it ends eventual- umph. We will think of all-nightersÐthe ly. Senior year has already come and ones we didn’t really need but were fun gone, and I feel as if we’ve been Seniors anyway, and how tired we were after for only a short time. Underclasspersons coming back up from Dunkin’ Donuts beware: things move quickly. and how we had to climb through a win- 1999 was a long time ago. We were dow because the dormitory door was different kids, with different friends and locked. We’ll think of mourning–Zack interests, different idiosyncrasies and Tripp, September 11, war, a dip in pros- vices. We’ve retained many, given up on perity nationwide, and an increase in vio- some, altered and rearranged others. lence and fear around the globe will for- We’ve lost so many classmates, but each ever haunt our memories from 1999 departed member of ’03 has left an through 2003. We’ll think about Ryley indelible mark on our grade, whether he RoomÐnights with sweaty dances, Lower or she was here for a week or got the boot girls dancing a little too close to your all- only weeks before graduation. Which Senior group, and the familiarÐalbeit reminds me of another word of warning: kind of grossÐsmell of French fries and enjoy yourself, but don’t be stupid. other fried victuals. D. Kuan I’ve been here for four years. Many Flashes of memory. Bits and pieces of friends have been here for fewer, but what may prove to be the most definitive we’re all in the same boat, under the times of our young, privileged lives. Because It Always Calms My Soul same restrictions and with similar com- Countless opportunities to reinvent and forts of the home we’ve come to know at renew, stake out territory and lay claim to Glancing through the new Pot Pourri, Kate Takvorian ’03 what we might like to think or would have Andover. Finis origine pendet. Non sibi. something new and unsuspecting. We are I came across a phrase that particularly expected upon entering this whirlwind of a Community. Youth from every quarter. a class of talent and leadership, but also a struck me. On his Senior page, Eric Chung SENIOR REFLECTION place. Words we’ve heard over and over again; class proud of our collective coolness. wrote a shout-out to his fellow musicians, to decipher my impressions of my years at It strikes me that on some level we are words that we scoff at. This is okay. We find it passe to cheer too loudly in saying: “I love it when we play music a prep school. Therefore, I choose to dis- all searching for meaning from this We’re old hats. We’ve been around the All-School Meeting and we allow 2004 together, because it always calms my tinguish between these simultaneous process, and perhaps even from life itself. block a few times. This is our turf. And to have their moment. We are happy and soul.” I do not know why these words experiences, focusing my thoughts on that At this point in my life, if there were one it’s time to go. content to be in Commons with a cross- spoke to me. But I keep them in mind as I which is characteristic of high school. thought to sustain me throughout this I wish I could say something defini- section of kids. We (excluding the author) am writing now. I have no advice to hand I am constantly surprised by my peers. chaos, it would be this: inspiration exists. tive. Memories and feelings come in have lots of friends. We are the kind of out in the following paragraphs, no wis- I am forever impressed by how good they We are simply too blind to see it. Beauty flashes and moments, not complete trains class that we’ve wanted to be since our dom to impart to the rising Seniors in the make me feel. Even more so, however, I and possibility are everywhere, and it is of thought. That takes time. That takes first days here–one that’s tolerant and Class of ’04 nor lectures to give to those am astonished by how bad they make me not a question of knowing where to find it reflection. That takes a few years fun. We’re bright but funny, athletic but reading this page. What I have to say is feel. Adolescence is such a strange and but knowing how to look. It may be as removed from Academy Hill. These are laid-back. We (including the author) strictly soul food for the graduating Class warped time in anyone’s life, and in my obscure as finding a phrase on a yearbook things that I don’t quite have yet, but in looked hot at Prom (I am a sexy beast in of 2003. opinion, I think we all put up with a lot of page, but nevertheless, it is there. I take due time, perhaps one of my classmates a tux). We’re successful in our own right. Andover is quite a school. Few could crap throughout it. To borrow a word from comfort in knowing that if nothing else, will film a documentary or a short-lived We’ve seen what the past three deny the prestige, the excellence, and even these past four years that we have been liv- my friend Matt Kane ’03, it is such a TV show. Maybe someone will write a Senior classes have been like, and we’ve the sheer wealth and grandeur of this ing through can be a source of inspiration potent period, brimming with the curve- novel or a series of memoirs, summing become a composite of those years, shed- place. It possesses that certain boarding even to us. And while I do not pretend to balls that life tends to throw and the ups things up in a neat package, binding them ding the pieces we despised and exagger- school mystique that makes four years believe that I have it all figured out, my and downs that we feel because of them. in a book or capturing them in a prime ating those we envied. here such an intangible experience, one soul feels a little calmer for knowing that. In fact, we think we have got it all figured time slot. Not to say that we haven’t had our that cannot be quantified, be it wholly out. Armed with our self-proclaimed reve- good, wholly bad, or beyond. However, I failures. Down moments that we’re not lations and what we deem to be self- proud of. Mistakes and mishaps that have often question how much of my time dur- awareness, we now find ourselves heading ing these last four years can be attributed hurt ourselves and hurt our friends. Some out into the world secure in our illusions. Senior Spring ’03 damage is irreparable. Other damage to “Andover” experiences and how much But that is exactly what they are: illu- can be attributed to my own. While in takes a long time to mend. It’s mostly sions. We fail to embrace the superficiali- stuff that’s hard to forget, which is unfor- truth it may be a combination of both, we ty of it all. High school is a time of person- attend this school at such a crucial time in tunate but inevitable when you’re in high al exploration, a sort of pubescence for the school. Nothing too dramatic, but noth- our lives that we cannot help but be mind, if you will. While this thought may impacted by our experiences here. ing to be thrown away as maudlin. be encouraging and even intriguing, it Today we graduate. Commencement The point that I am trying to make, results in our vulnerability as we fall prey then, is that what makes our time here is an artificial end–we didn’t decide to to those images and pressures that sur- graduate on June 8, 2003, four years ago, unique is not strictly related to the round us. I am not sure I believe that any- Academy as an institution. Though planning our days to the last one. Our one graduating from Andover has a firm titles will merely change. We’ll go from Andover has certainly impacted me in sense of self or others around us, despite ways that I cannot understand, I have yet students to alumni, but we’ll continue to be the Class of 2003. We’re still basical- ly the same after graduationÐjust further apart from each other. We’ll see one another at reunions and informal get- togethers, in airports and hotels, or in BIG HITTERS stranger places like restaurants or public restrooms. Okay, maybe not that last one, One of my teach- Tara Gadgil ’03 me to solidify my but you get what I mean. ers said to us last views. I am smarter Andover is, in the end, an experience week that graduation SENIOR REFLECTION and more ready for that really didn’t depend on the begin- is extremely anticlimactic. What I think college because Andover allowed me to ning, but one that is based and grounded he meant was that after all of the blood find out who I was without telling me in countless beginnings. They were and toil and tears and sweat every student what I should be. I thank the administra- beginnings that we planned on, or ones puts into the place, nothing can really cul- tion and the faculty for trusting me and that we didn’t expect, but that worked out minate the Andover experience well. understanding that students thrive in anyway. We have no one to thank or After witnessing the Senior class blurt out places where they are not confined by blame but ourselves, and in four years, sentimental phrases and snapping rolls of censorship. we have created an identity that is pictures over the past week, I tend to agree I have certainly changed by being A. May unique. We’ve succeeded. with my teacher. here, and for this I am indebted to As my high school career draws to a Andover as both an environment and an close, I realize that I am enamored of this institution. I went from being an over- school. As I stare at Flagstaff Court from worked, overstressed student to a person my window in Day Hall, I watch some of able to juggle commitments and stay rea- Wandering In Vicissitudes the most incredible people that I have ever sonably calm and mellow. I saw so many known meandering to lunch. They are traits in other people that I admire and will completely unaware of the impact that always try to emulate. One thing that I And Difficulties they have and will continue to have on my will recommend to any underclassman is The Library life. I never thought that I would feel so this: remember to look up from that book strikingly out of place, as if my time as a Continued from Page B1, Column 2 connected to an institution. once in a while and really see the people Continued from Page B1, Column 6 studious and stressed student has passed going to claim that I was never over- I was humbled when I came to around you. You might forget a lesson to Garver. with the New England thaw. While whelmed, that I always seized the day, Phillips. I felt like a peewee baseball play- learned in a classroom, but I promise that In Temba Maqubela’s Chemistry 580 Garver is unmistakably my home at and that I valued each time I failed. I er surrounded by major league big hitters. you will never forget a lesson learned class (I thoroughly recommend it), I dis- simply don’t think I am humble or pen- However, instead of feeling mediocre, I from a friend. covered that taking on challenges is Andover, the vaulted ceiling and grand sive enough to find value in every hard- actually gained confidence by being at There are so many memories that I indispensable to learning in an academic walls that once intimidated me have cur- ship. Nonetheless, I can and will confi- PA. I tried harder to do well here than I will take away from Andover. Late nights setting. I stretched myself to my limits rently become too encroaching for a sen- have in any other school, and when I in the dorm, later nights in The Phillipian. and beyond, building and destroying ior tempted by the openness and freedom dently say that the majority of finally figured out that I could bat with the I have always thought that one’s true per- confidence at every turn. It was the best of the Great Lawn and beyond. Andover’s beauty results from a certain big hitters, my inhibitions disappeared. I sonality surfaces at the point of intense and the worst course in which I ever Abandoning our home bases from the uglinessÐthat which is born from harsh had a driveÐnot to do especially well, but exhaustion. Oh, how many true personal- enrolled. I loved it and hated it, and loved past four years is inevitably difficult. adolescent and intellectual realities. to gain respect and recognition from peers ities I have seen in my three years at it for hating it. Regardless of how chem- And yet, like every home, Andover is Although it seems as if I may have whom I myself cherish and respect so Andover…I tried to take as many pictures istry class had been that day, I always also somewhat dysfunctional. The trend my head on straightÐwith all my lessons much. of faces and places at Andover so that I found my chemistry classmates in toward conservatism in administrative and anecdotes ingrained and ready to I gained a desire simply to “know.” could someday explain my experience to Garver when I sought help with the day’s decisions, the poor relationship between aid me in taking on the greater worldÐI There are so many people here who may my kids, but pictures do no justice to the homework. the administration and the student body, recognize that I still have a lot of learn- not boast a perfect transcript but are still ups and downs, highs and lows that con- The Phillipian even used Garver to the faculty members who take them- ing to do. I do, however, know myself smarter than any Cum Laude student. I stitute a high school career here. I know facilitate photo development. Multiple selves too seriously, or the flaws in better than I did four years ago, when I have seen kids make the most incredible that some people have had horrible expe- times a week I would walk into Garver to Graham House’s policy and the DC sys- first walked up the steps of America plays on the sports field or perform the riences at PA, and those are the experi- find several rolls of film atop my binders, tem all need to be addressed. I will not be House. I know a little more about life, a most amazing concertos, and I just won- ences that are publicized and often written waiting to be dropped off at CVS’s one- sad to watch these flaws in the Andover little more about friendship and a little der whether I even have the capacity to about in this newspaper. But most kids hour photo. Justine Wardrop ’03 con- experience disappear into my past as I more about academia. I believe I can attempt such feats. I know that in life, I would not give up their time at Andover stantly left me these presents, oftentimes drive away today. attribute this to Andover’s unyielding want to be great at my job and earn a liv- for the world. I think that this Senior with little notes like “I love you, Rudy,” I will, however, miss the comfort personal reality checks, which have ingÐbut even more than these things, I Reflection page will illustrate this reality. or “Thanks a bunch.” level I have here, the friendships, and the forced me, maybe prematurely, finally want to be an interesting person. I do not I do not feel like I have outgrown While the roads may have always led incredible community atmosphere. I to grow up. necessarily have an urge to specialize and AndoverÐI think that there were many back to Garver, it seems ironically appro- have matured significantly since I was a So now I walk with my friends, in become outstanding at any one thing. I things that I never experienced here and priate that, as my tenure at Andover freshman and have since taken advantage front of my family, under the towering just want to know lots of things, so that I many opportunities that I never managed comes to a close, I should be stepping out of much of what Andover provides. I trees to receive my diploma. It’s a great can contribute to every conversation I am to seize. I do, however, feel ready to leave. of the confines of the high school library have had experiences and learned lessons day; I am ready to move on, but I will party to, so that I can be thought of as an I am excited about the place that I am in at and onto the expansive Great Lawn to that have molded my character and never be ready to put Andover com- intriguing personality. Does that make this point in my life. I feel comfortable pass the afternoon hours. I suppose one views. I have been irreversibly altered, pletely behind me. Next year, I will sense? with myselfÐthe way that I determine this cannot truly appreciate the Lawn until mostly for the better. meet my new roommate in collegeÐmy I took advantage of Andover’s com- is that I would not want to be any other Senior spring, when the History 310 Today we receive our diplomas on room will most likely connect to mitment to free thinking and free speech, person in the world except me. With this paper is a memory and your last week of the Lawn as the Garver Room watches hisÐand I will start over, with my own starting right here on The Phillipian’s foundation, I am ready to dive into a new exams at Andover is an excuse for an silently in the distance. So long, Mr. personal Andover in my pocket and uncensored Commentary page. I never environment. Ultimate Frisbee tournament. Garver. The green expanses of the Great with my other pocket empty, ready to be felt stifled, and therefore was able to voice I am so proud of our class for pulling And now, when I enter Garver, I feel Lawn are calling me out just one last filled with new unanticipated experi- my opinions and get feedback that helped through to the finish. Congratulations ’03! time. ences and realities. THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENTARY JUNE 8, 2003 B3 2002-In Retrospect-2003 The Haze of Time spent during spring term nects us, no air of belief or beverage of “evaluating” the Andover experience Matt Kane ’03 thought. This is why generalizations has proven fruitless. As I have tried SENIOR REFLECTION are the disease of mankind. To say that harder and harder to summarize a life The images of cool that we see, that someone is attractive, unattractive or over four years, the more I have real- surround us every day, the ones that we otherwise, and determine them as such ized that what has marked this time has are struck by most, are a mystery. We is not possible. been the potency of each experience. don’t know why we love them. We Such statements are only personal This cannot be distilled into an anec- don’t know why they are attractive to opinion, and we have yet to understand dote and swallowed in a bite-sized us. They serve as ideals. What we want this. We believe that outside of us we piece. It has to be felt, smoked if you to become. But these images, these are guided by the forces of truth and will, in a sort of visceral manner. If I things, they are silent. They don’t have reality, that the earth and universe hope could summarize my life in 900 words, lives, don’t have any bearing on reality. to feed our souls in addition to our bod- I might want to die and ask for your They are orchestrated. Life is not some- ies, that the guidelines that we have assistance; and so, I give you, instead, thing that is carefully lit. These images created are supported by the forces the experience. Parts are inspired fic- would lose their power if they spoke. around us. But this warm blanket of tion; others are more personal expres- Because it’s easy to fool people assumption inevitably won’t comfort sions. It’s perhaps not the most elo- when all you have is appearance. Too us; it will suffocate us until we won’t quent or concise of reflections, but real many people are convinced by what even have ourselves anymore. And on and undeniable. These days I come to they see. And, sadly, in the end it seems that day our own insecurities will get find this dirtier reality most refreshing those that perform win out, because, as the better of us. Such is the nature of of all. If Andover has taught me any- they have realized, no one bothers to high school. thing, this appreciation is it. look beneath the surface. Those that do have more depth, that have more than May 23, 2003, 11:44 p.m. February 24, 2003, 10:04 a.m. semblance to share....well, they remain I am looking through the small Her family didn’t subscribe to The plastic bureau next to my bed, black New Yorker. He had finally realized “As I have tried harder with clear drawers that pull out clumsi- W. Doyle what about her troubled him, and he ly. As I sift through the forgotten could finally sum it up in that one and harder to summarize unused saved items (a Swissair sleep phrase. As he watched his mother flip a life of over four years, blindfold, an old ID, matches), I find through the pages of the December 6th the more I have realized the naked pictures I had taken of issue, he knew that that was why they that what has marked myself with a polaroid camera. It had would never be the same. It’s perhaps never occurred to me to get rid of them. Stay Awake like old money and new money, but on this time has been the I never thought to throw them away in an intellectual plane. She was smart. potency of each experi- some garbage bag in the middle of a Very smart, in fact. Smarter than he ence. This cannot be dis- city somewhere. Send myself out unex- was. posed. Instead I kept them here. During All-School In this world, however, raw intel- tilled into an anecdote Unlooked at. Alone. lect was not enough to get one through. and swallowed in a bite- Nine in all. Seven from the summer, “Help those less ing the same selfless fortunate than you.” Evan Panich ’03 message over and Breeding, a word he detested, did; a onlookers. They are the ones who strive two from the fall. I notice how tan I “We are so lucky not over again is testa- mixture of breeding and intelligence. to reveal their true beauty. look, how much less inhibited, how SENIOR REFLECTION He wanted to vomit. The saturation of much younger. Actually, I take that to be those who are ment to the fact that I less fortunate.” “Go into public serv- have truly learned something from All- condescension in his veins had grown a March 14, 2003, 11:41 a.m. back. My face looks weathered by sun bit too great and was giving him a and fury. My body looks untouched by ice.” “Celebrate our diversity.” “The School Meetings, and am ready to so leave me alone power of the individual is beyond what leave. I can take these things that I have headache. He valued her as a person. you oughta be proud anything. As I pick up the last one, a For her loyalty. Her kindness. But he picture from the side, a complicated you might expect.” learned and use them in my future life. that i’m getting good marks As a four-year Senior, I have sat Each of these themes, though, I have was forever kept from fully embracing -elliott smith angle to capture, I notice what’s under- her mentally. Her family didn’t sub- neath. A handkerchief of my father’s, through more All-School Meetings than learned on my own to some degree at I can shake a stick at, and the themes Andover. scribe to The New Yorker. He felt con- April 3, 2003, 2:10 p.m. perfectly folded, the exact size of those versely disgusted, first with himself, small white framed pictures, pressed to that I have just enumerated have come The first two, which have to deal We make the mistake of thinking out of the mouths of guest speakers so with helping those less fortunate, have and then with her. that there is something between us all. bi-dimensionality with the words “and for Yale...” marking the top. many times that, now in my fourth year, to do with community service. For two In this world, every idea, every obser- I know what they are going to say even years, I participated in the Johns Island March 11, 2003, 4:59 p.m. vation, everything we decide, is our We are constantly surrounded by May 27, 2003, 2:45 a.m. before they say it. In many ways I am program, or the Alternative Spring own. It is true: belief is contagious. bored of the messages that the school Break Trip in South Carolina. At images that speak to us. They deter- ...and above one of the doors cov- And yes, we can all agree to a certain wishes us to learn. Andover we package service and volun- mine how we want to live our lives. ered by red velvet drapes in Harry’s is degree. But this is not because of a uni- It’s true that I have a hard time sit- teerism as the “moral thing” to do to Art. Advertisements. All of these a sign, and on the sign in letters that versal truth. Everything that is deter- ting through All-School Meetings and I help others, but to me, community serv- images feed directly into our minds, match the drapes’ color are the words mined is true for that one person alone. question their importance. Nevertheless, ice is not about helping others. into our thoughts and emotions. We are THIS IS NOT AN EXIT. The painful vacuum that exists between looking back, I am not regretful for hav- Participating in service helped me to being lectured constantly and we are one human being and another must be -American Psycho, Bret Easton ing heard these things over and over learn about the people I was serving and unaware. understood. There is nothing that con- Ellis again. The fact that I now balk at hear- those with whom I served, in turn grant- ing me a greater understanding of those around, myself, and humanity. I have heard the “Public Service” talk only once or twice, but each time, it has stuck out in my mind. I remember Mrs. Chase emphasizing that it was A Laugh, A Tear, A Thanks important to do things for the sake of your community; doing The Phillipian has taught me the value of this. It’s a great feeling to see not only the fruits of When I was 13, I applied to stances. Losing ly is in those Indeed, there are so many of those your labor on Friday afternoons, but Andover because I wanted to get away; Zack Tripp ’00 was Ali Rosen ’03 bondsÐand not just moments when everything around you also the impact that they have on your I wanted to be adventurous; I had losing the kid that SENIOR REFLECTION the good times. To just can seem right. A good friend of peers. I will take that with me as I move absolutely no clue what I was getting we all wanted to be. have shared in mine, who is now an alumnus, keeps on in life. myself into. I’d never known anyone It was the same lack of understanding I heartache with someone is truly to see repeating the phrase, “Don’t cry I think I have seen more Cultural that had gone to boarding school and I had felt initially, but it ran so much the raw side. I’m thankful to everyone because it’s over, smile because it hap- Weekend All-School Meetings than didn’t understand what the prep school deeper because it was the first time that who’s ever let me in that much, pened.” I think that that takes in every anything else. In general, they intend to life involved. And so I arrived my first IÐand I think a lot of usÐhad ever dealt because it’s what makes Andover an moment I’ve had. I’m ready to leave, make us aware of the diversity of our day of Junior year, full of myself and with reality. We all went through amazing placeÐthat we know each but I know that all those moments have campus. The diversity that I have sure that I knew everythingÐbecause, September 11, something I don’t think other on a level that’s so much more made me change. I thought ’03 was learned the most from, however, is the hey, I wouldn’t have gotten into this anyone can possibly forget, together. involved than any kid could ever find going to be fundamentally the same political diversity. Outside the class- big fancy school if I didn’t...right? The Maybe it was harder to deal with here with a friend at a day school. when we graduated, just a little bit room, I have learned the most by partic- moment I received a 54 percent score because we were away from home. But that doesn’t take away from the older. But it’s amazing to see we not ipating and listening to debates on the on my first Bio test, I realized this was- Perhaps it was easier. Either way, I great moments too. Learning how to only have changed, but also that we’ve domestic and foreign policies of our n’t the case. I loathed Andover my think those in the Class of ’03 had to shovel snow for the first time in my changed each other. country. This has been especially true Junior year because I couldn’t know lean on each other for support. whole life, making a friend run outside I don’t know what’s to come. I can’t when I hear the point of views opposite everything, wasn’t important, and did- Within our Andover bubble, we’ve in the rain with me to go play on the tell what ’03 will be like the next time to mine. Being open-minded and hear- n’t understand. I saw the Class of 2003 lost over 40 of our classmates. It’s hard swings, staying up on Friday nights to we all come back together in 2008. But ing another person’s viewpoint makes as a group that was stagnant and would to see that this, our Andover existence, play “Friday Night Poker” with my I do know one thing–I’ve grown more us truly consider the validity of what we never graduate. But we’re at the end is so unbelievably fragile. We’ve hall, seeing a play that I’ve worked for from this experience than from any ourselves think. now, and in hindsight, seeing ’03 as watched our friends go through crises weeks on finally go up, being able to other, the good just as much as the bad. Second in frequency to cultural unchangeable lacked the essence of when they couldn’t be at home and had rush the field (twice!) at There are some crazy and hysterical themes would have to be the power of what has made us so great. to rely on peers to get through it. We’ve Andover/Exeter, creating a quiz game moments that are priceless. There are the individual. All-School Meetings Our class has suffered a lot togeth- been there when a friend was breaking to see whether my roommate and I some horrible moments of sitting on a have been devoted to so many stories er, but, in the end, I think that’s what down and couldn’t remember why he knew each other better than the room- friend’s floor, crying and admitting about how one person overcame insur- makes us strongest. We have prevailed or she was here. We’ve all been that mate pair across the hall—it’s so silly secrets that are also priceless. Because mountable odds to achieve his or her in the saddest and hardest circum- person. But the power of Andover real- even to try and list those moments. in the end, we’ve gained so much from goal. Skeptics believe what they will, all of it. Because all the hard nights, the but I agree with that statement. On May days spent crying, were well spent. 24, as a member of the crew team’s first Yeah, sure, I could write a bitter boat, I won Interschols. There was a reflection trying to claim that Andover point in the race, when it was just about has jaded me and made me an unhappy over, and it looked like we were going person. I could write a fake and overly to lose. I looked over to the Exeter boat, sentimental reflection trying to pretend which was then in first place position, that every moment was happy. But nei- and I decided that I simply was not ther would do justice to what an amaz- going to let them win. Slowly we began ing place this is. We’ve all had the to move through them, and surely chance to go through our hardships, enough, we won. It was my decision and growing up surrounded by faculty that the decisions of the seven other rowers care and an environment of students in that boat that put our bow across the who want to learn and, despite all their finish line first, and not fate or God or groaning, really love being part of this anything else. It was me; it was us. “pace of life” disaster. It took me a cou- There you have it. That is the power of ple years to realize that the best part the individual. about being this age is that you don’t These great life lessons, which have to understand, and that you we’re supposed to learn in All-School shouldn’t know everything. That’s Meetings, grandiose as they may seem, almost the point of it, in a way. I think can be experienced even in our if you come out of Andover under- “Andover Bubble,” and I encourage standing the value of humility, then you each and every one of those still here to have gained the most valuable lesson. explore how he or she might learn them. We all needed to be taught that know- We may recoil at hearing them at All- ing everything is the worst way to be. School Meetings, but maybe what the That’s why we love it. And that’s why Academy is trying to teach us is not as we’ll miss it. Thanks PAÐfor everyone false as we make it out to be. I hope that who ever made me laugh or cry, I need- those who graduate with me feel the A. May ed it. same way. Good luck, 2003. B4 THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENTARY JUNE 8, 2003 2002-In Retrospect-2003

Volume CXXVI R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Student Council

COMMENCEMENT

Clement B. Wood In a Dynamic Community Editor-in-Chief This spring has brought with it the Allegra Asplundh-Smith ’04 continues. Two years have passed since Olivia Z. Oran Jenny Wong familiar bustle of performances, athletics, the implementation of the new Lower News Director Managing Editor and schoolwork that characterizes life 2003-2004 SCHOOL PRESI- course of study; it is time for campus dis- here at Andover. In the past couple weeks, the Council members. This year’s student cussion regarding diploma requirements the warmth of the oncoming summer has government has reinforced open and hon- and their effects on student life. I am con- News Head of Business tempered the end-of-term grind. For est communication with the faculty, estab- fident in the combined abilities of the Rohit Acharya Photography Manager weeks now, the underclassmen have wist- lishing a foundation of trust and mutual administration, faculty, student council, Saidi Chen Jacqui Bovaird Jennifer Graham fully watched Seniors sunbathe on the respect for the incoming officers. The sen- and the students to address these issues in lawn in peaceful tableaux. (We Uppers, in a thoughtful, constructive manner. Photography ior leadership will certainly be sorely Commentary particular, roll our eyes in exasperation as missed. Students’ interest in their government Editor Advertising Jeremy Beecher we pass the “Slip ’N Slide” on our way to I am happy to announce, however, that will continue to increase as its activities McKee Floyd Director Alanna Hughes the library or when we are “randomly” tar- the incoming Council will enjoy its sec- become more relevant to their lives. Fan Wang Jessie Birecki geted by gleeful, water balloon-wielding ond consecutive year of strong faculty Contrary to its critics’ popular belief, Sports Seniors.) We take solace in the fact that leadership: Mr. Jay Rogers has accepted Student Council is not a glorified “old Associate Editors only 12 short months separate the Class of boy’s club”; in fact, the incoming Council Kristina Chang Circulation the invitation to return as the Student J.J. Feigenbaum Senior Sports, Alex Vispoli 2004 from those coveted afternoons of Council faculty advisor. As an experi- is shaping up to be one of the most gender- Andrew Liao leisure and sleep. Meanwhile, our class balanced in recent years. Next year’s Senior Arts, Ariel Gold Jenn Vanecek enced member of the faculty, Mr. Rogers Arts Senior Features, Ali Schouten prepares to take the reins as community brings a perspective of longevity to coun- Student Council will work with revitalized Katie Folkman Commentary, Jane Herzeca, service coordinators, team captains, publi- cil meetings. His concern for student inter- energy to publicize its officers and efforts. cation editors, theater producers, and stu- The planned construction of a student Steve Travierso Tyler Hill, Cassie Tognoni Internet & ests and campus-life will be important fac- Sports, Jon Hillman, Wes Howe, dent government leaders. In the coming government website will take strides in Technology tors in the productivity of next year’s Mac King, Alison Murphy year, we envision these organizations in demystifying the activities of the Council, Features Anthony Roldan Council. We will also welcome several News, Elissa Harwood, Peter Nelson their ideal states, thriving with student informing the student body about their Derrick Kuan Alvin Yu new members to appointed council posi- Jasper Perkins Arts, Mary Rockas, Andy St. energy. tions next year. Alison Meg Schouten ’04 own representatives and providing the Louis, Sims Witherspoon Copy This year’s Student Council earned has accepted the Student Council vice Andover community with a forum for the respect of students and faculty alike presidency; Cage Brewer ’06 will be next campus-wide discussion. with its tireless efforts to address campus year’s Council secretary; and Jasper Student Council has been and will TO SUBSCRIBE to The Phillipian, please send an e-mail with issues. The athletic requirement reduction, Perkins ‘04 will take over the publication continue to stand for a group of students your name and address to [email protected], or leave this the Blue Pages, the push for a Student Bill of The Student Echo. These officers, as who are interested in Andover’s campus of Rights, and the continual discussion of well as the five Senior Representatives sentiment, in both sustaining and reshap- information on our voicemail by calling (978) 749-4380. The Pace of Life between the faculty and (Amy Lippe, Rachelle Brignol, Aaron ing our own experience and those of our Phillipian is printed weekly on Fridays at The Lawrence Eagle- Student Council are indicative of Stroble, Sarah Wendell, and Alex peers. We meet every Sunday in the President Kanyi Maqubela’s leadership, as Limpaecher), three Upper Reps, and two Trustees Room at 7:30 and try, to the best Tribune. well as the invaluable commitment of all Lower and Junior ones, will define the of our ability, to represent the desires and tone of the incoming group. happiness of our peers. I cannot predict The 2003-2004 school year will chal- every issue that will arise next year; we lenge Andover’s student body and repre- live in a dynamic community, and Unexpected Frustration and New sentatives in new ways. In September we Andover’s vitality is what makes partici- will return to campus to a new weekly aca- pation in Student Council such an exciting demic schedule and no loan library; while prospect. The true measure of success for And Different Opportunities campus-wide dissent regarding budget next year’s Student Council lies in its abil- When I embarked on my journey at school has contributed immeasurably to cuts and D.C. procedures remains high, ity to react to the ever-changing desires of Andover this year, I had no idea of the ride Tyler Hill ’05 our academic lives. While the new sched- and debate over our pace of life “issue” the Andover student body. I was in for. I had relatively little knowl- LOWER REFLECTION ule and the revocation of off-campus pro- edge of the campus and culture here. refreshing feeling to be surrounded by grams are unfortunate, overall, the year Arriving as a new Lower, I found that such talent. It helped me to assimilate into was a success. It is time for us all to begin most of my classmates had already the school fully. preparing for Upper year. Let us hope that formed intimate circles of friends the pre- Overall, the year has been one fraught we greet next year’s new Uppers with as vious year. My new Lower counterparts with unexpected frustration and, at the much enthusiasm and success as the and I walked around campus in large same time, new and different opportuni- returning Lower class greeted my fellow groups, afraid to speak to anyone who did ties from any that we as a community had newbies and me. Let’s hope that they Facebook Fun not share the same “new kid” status as ever before experienced. The high-paced, enjoy their first year at Andover as much ourselves. Life at the beginning of the highly motivated atmosphere of this as we did. year was fraught with the exhilaration of a To put every Claire Collery ’06 common-room, completely new universe, replete with cliché in the book to moved out of reper- new faces, new buildings, and a new man- use, coming to JUNIOR REFLECTION cussive fear of an ner of living. Little did any of us foresee Andover has been the biggest and best encounter with a disagreeable middle- this when we anticipated our first year at decision of my life. After my first year aged gentleman outside our dorm; it’s Andover. here, I’m already upset at the prospect the new green fence outside my win- The most exciting part of my educa- of leaving at my graduation, which is dow, freshly constructed to keep this tional career thus far has been matricula- exactly 3 years away. Several days ago, aforementioned fellow away from us; tion. Like many of my peers, I looked for- I began to brainstorm about an experi- it’s my roommate on the other side of ward with eager eyes at the innumerable ence that I have had this year that could the room singing along to a crazy opera opportunities that lay before me. I was sum up my Junior year in one big happy she downloaded from Kazaa (“Oh come excited that at some point in my career at PA I would be able to travel to John’s story, complete with exuberant song on Claire, I’m not that weird, it’s for Island, South Carolina with the and chirping birds. But about a week voice lessons, I swear.”); it’s the laughs Community Service Office. I looked for- and several failed musical screenplays I hear in the hallway, giggling about ward to the Washington Intern Program later, I realized that being a Junior at some of the most ridiculous last names and the opportunity to live and work in Andover just isn’t that simple. I could- our school has to offer; it’s the tears to our nation’s capital. Many of my new n’t conjure up all the great moments be shed about bad lottery numbers to Lower friends looked forward to the I’ve had here in one short article; even come; it’s realizing that Stevens might countless other off-campus programs that as I write this, so many of the everyday actually be fun; it’s our entire hall Andover offered. It was in part because of things that make Andover fantastic are breaking into an impromptu “Ignition these programs that Andover stood out as happening. Remix” rendition; it’s ranting about the best opportunity available, and it was It’s the “Shaniqua Don Live Here stolen cupcakes; it’s everyone else in in part why I came to this school. Yes, the No Mo” playing in the background as I the dorm being at the Asian Arts dance, exciting and challenging curriculum, cou- write this; it’s the girl who lives across but my hall safely inside, checking the pled with the other academic and extra- the hall sitting on the aero-bed which AIM profiles of the masses of upper- curricular opportunities, largely influ- lies in the middle of my room up solely classmen to whom we have never spo- enced my decision; however, the other to act as a bed for her (yes, she has a ken. opportunities that only Andover could bed of her own in her room, but it’s just This all may seem very trivial or provide represented a major factor in my better this way, that this girl on the even odd on some level, but it’s all the decision. aero-bed is reading the Facebook, not truth. All the things that happen at any Interestingly enough, the outrage over looking up anyone in particular, but random moment at Andover are the “budget cuts” mirrored one of another flat-out reading the Facebook, studying things that make me never want to issue: the change in the daily schedule for W. Doyle it more thoroughly than a science text- leave. And while the work is a pain, the next year. While I am sure that the faculty book); it’s my own bed in this same inspiring teachers with whom I have has its reasons for changing the schedule, studied and valuable academic skills I it is hardly in the best interest of the stu- have acquired make up for the quaint dents. Attempting to alleviate the sup- setback of three hours of homework. posed “pace of life” dilemma, the faculty The truth is: this place is awesome. and administration have rushed to fix a Although everyone I know has encoun- problem that does not exist and have cre- Stepping Away From the tered more than a few let-downs and ated a headache and a nightmare for stu- setbacks since arriving, being here— dents next year. The Lower Class will bear being together, at Andover, with all the the brunt of the problems created by the It goes without saying that this year es, and a visit from former U.S. has been one of stark contrast in compar- Peter Nelson ’05 President George H.W. Bush ’42. teachers and kids, the perennially fast new schedule next year, as this will be our Sam Phil clock, the heat not working in daily schedule during our Upper Year. ison to years past. With few Disciplinary LOWER REFLECTION Even in the face of a $140 million Committee meetings, a focused student unnecessary policies and pointless decline in the Academy’s endowment our dorm rooms, the Baked Scrod for “Pace of life” is a controversial topic lunch and dinner—is awesome. My on campus. What exactly was the problem government, and an administration final- reforms. and a predicted shortfall in the school’s ly willing to respond to the desires of the In creating a Constitution more com- budget, the Board of Trustees and the Junior year has been one of the best in with the pace of life? Many of my friends my life, and I anticipate that my years and I came to this campus to be chal- school community, 2002-03 will surely plex than that of the United States and Dean’s Council authorized a $400,000 to come will more than live up to the lenged and to be busy. I enjoy the hectic go down in the record books as a year of instituting seemingly pointless commit- increase in the school’s financial aid expectations set by my first nine lifestyle that this school affords. Indeed, triumphs for Phillips Academy. tees for “Constitutional Compliance,” budget—bringing total aid for financial- being busy eliminates boredom. It is this It was almost with surprise that Pine which have no place in a high school set- ly needy families to $9 million. months. Sure, visits from Peter challenge that drew many of us to this Knoll Cluster Dean Linda Carter Griffith ting, Willig was unsuccessful in achiev- Though some students have ques- Jennings and fancy 225th anniversary school in the first place, myself included. announced to the cluster during its fall ing any real change over the course of tioned the Dean’s Council’s decision to mugs are an integral part of Andover as Some pleasant surprises for the new meeting that Disciplinary Committee his tenure. suspend off-campus programs, it must well, but it’s the people whom I have Lowers included the various speakers, procedures in PKN had reached a record His successor, Kanyi Maqubela ’03, be noted that the administration had the met, the atmosphere in which I’ve musicians, and artists who came to this low. Following a year when the Andover has proved quite the opposite. From the option of cutting from other areas, as lived, and the outrageous opportunities school to share their talents and insights Police Department was forced to get astounding reduction in the athletic well. Though the Council could easily upon which I have come that make this with the PA community. Among these involved in a number of incidents requirement to the weekly shuttle buses have imposed a moratorium on student place spectacular. Junior year has been amazing speakers were Peter Jennings, involving illegal use of drugs and alco- to the Shawsheen Plaza, this year’s activities, it chose to cut programs that incredible, and I can’t wait until next Wynton Marsalis, and, most recently, hol on Andover Hill, Ms. Griffith’s Student Council succeeded in focusing involve the smallest number of the September! Archbishop Desmond Tutu. While these shock is a testament to the success of the on attainable policies that could be ben- school’s students. Despite platforms for All contents of The Phillipian copyright © 2003, visitors stirred up much excitement student body over the past few months. eficial to all of the Academy’s students. Upper Representative that called for the The Trustees of Phillips Academy, Inc. Reproduction throughout the year, so also did the count- Though the issue of bandwidth use “re-institution of the Academy’s popular of any material herein without the express written With the assistance of the Cluster consent of The Trustees of Phillips Academy, Inc. and less other special guests who visited cam- became a contentious one early in the Councils, Maqubela was even able to off-campus programs,” fewer than 10 the editorial board of The Phillipian is strictly prohib- ited. pus. The amazing opportunity to be year, the Cluster Deans and students override the Committee for Constitution students participated in term-contained The Phillipian welcomes all letters to the Editor. around such people has provided us with were even able to reach an acceptable programs this past year, and the school’s We try to print all letters, but because of space limita- Compliance’s senseless decree that Kate tions, we recommend brevity and conciseness. We experiences that we shall never forget. compromise on the amount of tolerable Takvorian ’03 be removed from her post talented musicians and thespians will reserve the right to edit all submitted letters to con- form with print restraints and proper syntax. We will Of course, these visits were not the Internet use. In the months leading up to as Vice President. have the opportunity to take to the road not publish any anonymous letters. Please submit let- only thing I liked about my first year at Commencement, the pages of The again in 2006. ters by the Monday of each week to The Phillipian The Academy’s administration was mailbox in GW or to The Phillipian office in the Andover; indeed, the almost overwhelm- Phillipian have fallen silent with In writing one of last year’s Junior basement of Evans Hall, or send an e-mail to phillipi- integral to the school’s triumphs over the [email protected]. ing number of extracurricular activities protests of the bandwidth restrictions, as past year. When the Student Council Reflections for The Phillipian, I The Phillipian is printed weekly at The available played a part in helping me to Lawrence Eagle-Tribune. the Academy’s students have learned to asked for a reduction in the athletic remarked that the 2001-02 school year Visit our website at http://www.phillipian.net adjust to the school and make friends. accept the necessity of the decisions and was “a year on the edge.” In examining The Eagle-Tribune Publishing Company, its offi- requirement, the faculty listened, granti- cers, agents and employees have acted solely as a From those in theater to those in clubs, move on. ng the one-term cutback for Uppers and the overwhelming success of the stu- printer of this publication and have provided no edi- music, and sports, the experiences I accu- torial comment or manuscript contained herein. The Under former Student Council Seniors. On the 225th anniversary of the dents and faculty over the past year, it is Phillipian assumes full responsibility and liability for mulated reminded me of why I decided to the content of all copy submitted, printed and pub- President Spencer Willig ’02, the Academy’s establishment, the adminis- clear that we have come back from that lished. The Eagle-Tribune Publishing Company, its enroll. Likewise, my new peers bubbled Academy’s student government found tration planned an amazing weekend full “edge” and that we will not be returning officers, agents and employees make no representa- with energy and enthusiasm. It was a tions, guarantees or warranties concerning the content itself bogged down in an endless array of of engaging workshops, special speech- any time soon. of any copy submitted, printed, and published. THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENTARY JUNE 8, 2003 B5 2002-In Retrospect-2003 Personality Overload: Upper Year Is ‘The Stuff of Swings and Roundabouts’ The spring is a time for nostalgia, life, keep the class schedule as is, with the pur- and change. While the Seniors prepare to Jenny Wong ’04 pose of remaining loyal to Andover’s leave Andover, their home for the past UPPER REFLECTION character as a challenging and rigorous four years, and enter the next phase of many of these programs. In this case, is seven-day boarding school. My support their lives, the Uppers must say goodbye the pressure to make a “good decision” for this decision is certainly a minority as we prepare to take on the challenge of opinion; I believe the “good decision” leadership. By embracing this new role, must be sacrificed for the “right” deci- our expectations of ourselves change. “To question oneself sion. However, most surprising is the As is the case whenever leadership challenge posed to Mrs. Chase by the stu- changes, a new group of students steps up constantly, to settle on dents. Aside from the occasional whining, to the plate to assume responsibility. In a moral code only to students have complacently accepted this this case, the Upper class has acted decision. accordingly, preparing to lead the school challenge it the next day, The decisions to cancel off-campus in the next year. Zadie Smith writes in programs temporarily and preserve White Teeth, “Four months in the life of a is a beautiful manifesta - Saturday classes appeal to different opin- seventeen-year-old is the stuff of swings ions with different justifications, but stu- and roundabouts… Never again in your tion of a truly useful dent reaction has been the same. The chal- life do you possess the capacity for such blinding the administration from doing lenge facing the Upper class is actively total personality overload.” Thus, when it what is right? striving to understand the community rains, it pours. To Smith, a visual depic- On the other hand, symbolism proved around us without sitting back compla- tion of the life of an Upper would be a a strong argument for keeping Saturday cently. Our opinions will differ, and so sine graph, one extremity followed by classes. Doing what is good for the com- will our actions, or lack thereof. However, another. However, such change might not munity, abolishing this schedule, may not we must not accept without question, nor be so terrible. To question oneself con- be right, in the long run. With much con- should we attack without understanding. stantly, to settle on a moral code only to sideration of the symbolic message of Upon our transition into positions of lead- challenge it the next day, is a beautiful Saturday classes, the school decided to ership, we should assume the mind, as D. Kuan manifestation of a truly useful education. well as the spirit, of responsibility. The challenge facing students now is how truly to embrace leadership and seize the opportunity to learn about responsibil- ity, rather than leave a fleeting and negli- Behind and Through the Rimless gible mark. In many ways, this Commencement is ours. The lessons I have learned this year have culminated in an attempt to understand the gray area Glasses between black and white, wrong and right. Along with this understanding, “He was as tough and romantic as the to Freedom Palmer Rampell ’06 pens, and pray that gave it. Yet, what would living in a dorm however, comes an uneasy fear of com- campus he loved. Behind his rimless When I came to your fresh laundry be without tumults? It would be clean, placency. Thus, we must learn to chal- glasses was the coiled sexual power of a Andover, I suppose JUNIOR REFLECTION does not smell like perhaps, but we would be destitute of lenge the school for what we believe is jungle cat.” A year ago, these phrases living alone without macaroni and cheese hilarious escapades like those when our good, but also see that what is good is not epitomized the way I expected the aver- constant adult surveillance was one of at the end. Fourth, don’t sue if anything microwave-dinners splatter everywhere. always right. For this, we can take a few age Andover student to feel. When I my biggest fears. How would it be to goes wrong. lessons from the mistakes, as well as the arrived at PA in September 2002 like an manage my own room, do my own laun- Perambulating Around Campus: accomplishments, of the administration in alien descending on Earth, people here dry, and keep track of all my belongings? My Dwelling and Sanctuary: I keep looking around campus think- the past year. seemed so tough, braving all the ele- What if I didn’t like the kids on my hall? Rockwell, my dorm, is a microcosm ing that I shrunk it as badly as I did my A classmate recently voiced to me his ments of the boarding school environ- What would I do? I had an epiphany after of why Communism doesn’t work. We laundry. It was so incredibly large when I surprise, carefully veiling disgust, at the ment. As for sexual power and romanti- the first month: the idea that self-mainte- have the typical lack of incentive-system. toured it last spring--the map actually complacency of the student body as the cism, to a pre-pubescent boy, anyone nance is difficult is a vast conspiracy per- If someone spills something in the folds out!--but the campus was so small administration, facing a budget crisis, vaguely tinged by hormones seemed to petrated by adults. It Common room, once I actually learned my way around. I chops away more and more integral parts be cool and extra alive, and anyone who turned out to be pret- “...I am completing my someone else will cannot remember the last time I thought of the Andover experience. He believed had a companion he could call “a girl- ty easy, once I got clean it up. If about the directions to where I was going. that the Academy’s loyalty to symbolism friend” was no less than Hugh Hefner. past the first few journey. Through my someone leaves In fact, it’s too small! It seems like one of overshadowed and took priority over its Yet, the Andover of today is com- encounters with the explanation, you shall their bag of left- those Marx Brothers’ skits where 30 peo- allegiance to its students. For example, pletely different from my imagined Incredible Shrinking over Chinese food ple are seen exiting a stateroom on a ship the cancellation of off-campus programs Phillips Academy of yore. Nevertheless, I and Technicolor see that I like Andover in the tiny bath- or when 12 clowns exit a VW at the cir- to lessen the financial burden on the have penetrated my appearances because Laundry. room trash can, cus. school’s endowment may achieve its pur- I have experienced the actual Andover. Who cares if I for its idiosyncrasies, someone else can pose. However, if one were to return, fully funded independently from the And, by explaining my newfound feel- walk around campus not in spite of them. ” deal with it and its Sustenance: school, it would not be allowed to do so, ings for the school, I am completing my with pink and purple ants. The only During Parents’ Weekend, Commons because of the solidarity shared by all the journey, from the PA of my first impres- laundry several sizes too small? In fact, problem is that everyone in the dorm seems to be a magnificent feast of tran- programs as a sacrificed entity. sions to the PA of my reality. Through my for anyone confused on the subject, shares this outlook. In addition, we have scendent treats. Little do our mothers and Underneath the original reason, buried explanation, you shall see that I like here’s a start-to-finish guide on how to do those in power abusing their authority: fathers know what happens after their within the politics of the decision, lies the Andover for its idiosyncrasies, not in your own laundry. First, stare at the coin our prefects are known to check lights departure: Commons uncovers its atro- symbolism and unity of the cancelled pro- spite of them. slot and insert some coins. Second, insert out armed with a lacrosse stick, and they cious mustard-fried catfish; it’s made grams, the reason prohibiting the return of your laundry and some Easy Mac. Third, never reverse a restriction--even when from cat, not fish, and it tastes like dog Living On My Own: From Cocoon close the lid, hope that something hap- they don’t remember exactly why they but is not as delectable. I swear, a pepper- oni on my pizza winked at me the other day, and the recipe for Vegan Pizza includes strange, mystical ingredients like Eye of Newt and Leopard’s Hair. But, we find ways around the food; a Stop and Smell the Roses? popular saying in our dorm is that a cer- tain student has paid for four of the Alas, Upper spring dwindles to an especially during our better to be prepared ously thought were impossible, and, in Domino’s delivery boys to go to end. No more History 310; no more most strenuous and Alex Thorn ’04 than to wait until dif- doing so, created in each of us the will to Community College. Hamlet; no more AP exams…tear. Yet, work-filled year. And, UPPER REFLECTION ficulty presents itself. learn and succeed regardless of what amidst the hardships of college prepara- despite the fact that the While this statement obstacles there may be. Classes: tions and intense grade grubbing, Upper beloved Class of 2004 was bombarded could refer to the chastising I received Being a member of the Phillips We dreary-eyed students journey to year has been an unbelievable, or at least with often illogical amounts of work and from my Spanish teacher in the fall term, Academy community has generated in me classes every day in search of wisdom unforgettable, journey. In fact, as it has to the difficulties of the college admissions it certainly means more than that. the aspiration to be the best friend that I and knowledge, ultimately wishing we so many before, Upper year has taught me process, we have survived. And that Education is no longer a burden; but can be. In fact, going through and surviv- had not stayed up so late completing that that Phillips Academy is special not means something. rather an experience. Phillips Academy ing the Upper year with my classmates history paper the night before. We are because it prepares you for college, but As it was for many Uppers, my year has become more than a school; it is an has imparted in me a newfound pride and laden with so many diploma require- because it brings together students from became progressively more difficult as emblem of who we want to be and who love for my friends and fellow ’04ers, ments that we dub so many forced class- all corners of the globe to bestow upon us the summer drew near. However, after we may become. And, something that I leaving me both a better friend and a more es as a terrible chore. But, somehow, the skills that we will need later on in life, consulting a friend of mine who is cur- have learned more this year than any mature individual. though few of us wish to admit it, we both inside and outside the classroom. rently a freshman at Harvard and, subse- other is that part of growing up is not just Upper year pushed students to pro- actually enjoy classes deep down under- There were football games and squash quently, learning that his workload is less learning what path to walk, but also how duce in the quickest possible manner, neath our dyspeptic exteriors; I know matches, All-School Meetings and final demanding than mine is, I have come to to take that path in a way that I may get with our most energetic enthusiasm, and there has to be a reason why I have not as exams, final papers and disciplinary com- one conclusion. Since Upper year is the most out of it and still enjoy my stroll. in the most time-constrained environ- of this date cut or gone to Isham during mittee meetings, AP exams and sleeping known as the most difficult at Phillips Learning that lesson, in fact, can be ment. Sadly, Andover is not for everyone. classes. Classes may be arduous at times, room visits, good days and bad days. The Academy and that Andover is one of, if attributed almost as much to the teachers Even more unfortunate is that, in fact, and they may teach sycophantism, but if Patriots didn’t make the playoffs, new not the most difficult high school in the I have had as it can be to my actual hard many students don’t realize this agonizing we hate them so, why do we strive to countries were admitted into the country, Upper year may turn out to work. We are lucky to have one of the truth until their third year at Phillips, achieve that coveted 6? European Union, the space shuttle among the most strenuous time of our most incredible faculties in any high when they are really pushed to either Columbia came down, and even an entire lives. As depressing as that sounds, I have school: a faculty that teaches our students buckle down and work with stress or let war was fought--all in the span of the last also realized that going through one of the more than just classroom academics, but their grades slip and struggle. Yet, we PA High Society: nine months. Truly, this past year has most difficult things of our lives thus far also the values of learning, thinking more Uppers who do survive the race are often Being sexually awakened teenagers been a surreal one. And, while the con- and surviving itÐconquering it, ratherÐis maturely, and, ultimately, becoming bet- seen straggling between classes with half- does not mean that we get to act on our ceptual “Andover Bubble” has a tendency something that should inspire all Phillips ter human beings for the rest of our lives. closed eyes and soda in our hands, a sim- dreams. One of my friends has engaged to annoy students, most Uppers have a Academy students, Uppers and others The teachers of Upper year pushed my ple testament of our class’s incredible in an indefatigable, peripatetic quest for a newfound appreciation for the education- alike. classmates and me to produce qualities in determination to succeed. girlfriend, so he has met more girls than al sanctuary that the Academy provides, Upper year has taught me that it is our work and character that we all previ- It has been a tough road through the anyone else in our dorm. My pal is still a land of Upper year, and I have become young, very single Junior; his quest is at well acquainted with many important rest. Another seems to have dropped his folks along the way: aspiration, courage, hat every time a pretty girl walks by, and determination, strength, diligence, honor ends up asking her to bend down and and brotherhood. We have made friends; pick it up. The guys are lusty, while the we have lost friends. But, in return, the girls are disgusted. Yes, we teenagers will year has made us stronger. The Class of occasionally ask each other to dances, 2004 is the future of Phillips Academy, have parietals, and pretend to be and not even the perils of this past Upper boyfriend and girlfriend; nonetheless, year could stop us. We have all come much of our dating is a charade to con- from different places and we are all soon vince peers to buy into the illusion of our departing on new, equally different sexual activity. Being hormone-blighted futures, but one thing will always connect teenagers at Andover means we have us: for just a few years of our lives, we shiploads of estrogen and testosterone will all have been part of an incredible with relatively no ports. experience that has prepared each of us to I may find it cantankerous at times, face our different lives with the same, but if Andover were truly normal, I great ability. This past year was more than would never enjoy it. I like it for its idio- just working, learning, and missing sleep. syncrasies. It may not be the PA of my Upper year bestowed in me a newfound first impressions, but it is becoming the appreciation for relaxation, effort, and for PA of my rimless rose-colored lenses. To myself. And, even though my time here is condemn it, I would be demeaning not over just yet, I learned that growing myself as much as Andover, for PA is the up is a processÐjust as Upper year wasÐ chalkboard on which I have inscribed that should not be rushed; because, frankly, I like smelling the roses. myself. And, Andover is now a part of A. May me. B6 THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENTARY JUNE 8, 2003 Discord & Dissent: 2002-2003

N OVEL Andover is viewed as a liberal school: ing to convince facul- have shown that we counterparts. we have no dress code; no lights out past ty members that we Ali Rosen ’03 are capable of express- One administrator wrote our cast a freshman year; no mandatory chapel; and as a student body not ing ourselves legiti- congratulatory e-mail and told us that we IDEAS only the occasional Saturday class. only were capable of REFLECTION mately, with a real should be proud of ourselves for making CATHY RAMPELL ’03 However, on the subject of sexuality, we grasping and understanding extreme sexu- consciousness of what we’re talking history. I hope that all adults in our lives often come across as overly conservative. al concepts, but also needed to be educat- about. here are similarly ready to let us speak out How is sexuality discussed at ed and aware, but few agreed, and even It’s understandable that the faculty and and express ourselves articulately when Andover? Certainly it is not addressed in fewer were willing to fight for something administrators who oversee our lives want we feel the need. The faculty must begin Life Issues class, where discussion is so controversial. to protect us because we are not yet legal to trust students who want to create a reduced to middle school safe language, Luckily, after many efforts, a handful adults, but we are mature enough to dis- forum that is open about sexuality, PHILLIPIAN nor is it rarely addressed maturely in art. of faculty members agreed that student cuss sex and sexuality in an honest and whether this is in the context of discus- COLUMNIST On one side of the spectrum, we have the theater productions should not be cen- frank forum, no less so artistically. There sion, art, or any other outlet. Judging the infamous depiction of Jesus in a scene of sored, and the show was finally allowed to are many who don’t feel the need to dis- response to The Vagina Monologues, how- homosexual love, a painting by Austin proceed, despite a fair amount of dissen- cuss sexual issues, and certainly we must ever, I’ve come to believe that we are Van ’99 that caused a campus-wide stir sion and skepticism. respect this traditional mindset of headed in a direction of greater freedom of In the process of churning out yet that endured well past its creator’s gradua- Despite this, I heard time and again women’s being reserved on issues of sex- expression for students, supported by another variety column (“variety” mean- tion. On the other side, we have the occa- from faculty, administrators, and even my uality, but those who wish to remain more more enlightened administration and fac- ing that I’m not mentally alert enough at sional humorous references, such as in the own parents, that The Vagina Monologues reserved should not quiet their more vocal ulty. the moment to make my thoughts and recent stage production of Lysistrata; was a show inappropriate for a high school whines coherent and am instead chucking nonetheless, students rarely see sex and audience, so only with a mandatory 16+ another bullet list at you, the devoted read- sexuality discussed in a mature and open age restriction was my independent proj- er), I decided that I wanted to write some- environment. High school students are ect form finally approved. thing new and different – something that’s aware of sex; numerous members of our I found my convictions about the rele- Jabbing the Voodoo never been said in The Phillipian before, community are sexually active. Why, then, vance of this show strengthened when 56 For a school administration which prides itself on social and liberal aware- an article topic/opinion/thesis never previ- is our campus unable to discuss it? girls tried out in the Upper- and Senior- ness, PA’s scheduling officials have once again struck an insensitive jab into ously stated. I realized this after struggling for only auditions. It wasn’t just me, as I had the submissive student-faculty voodoo. Members of the community were par- I repeat: the short-shorts listed below many months to stage The Vagina feared perhaps it might become; females ticularly surprised to discover the administration’s planning of the awaited have NOT been written about before, Monologues. Early last fall, I became con- at this school wanted to be able to talk kick-off of the academic year on the anniversary of September 11th. However, especially not every single solitary week vinced that this show had to be staged at about sex without treating the issue as if it judging by past actions, should students remain surprised? on the Commentary spread. Andover, and I felt that we were, as a com- were taboo and wrong. This is not the first time the supposedly “socially aware” scheduling 1. Students at Phillips Academy are munity, mature enough and intelligent With much understandable skepticism administration has acted in a disrespectful and impetuous fashion. For the past way too competitive. We compete over enough to handle this educational, though on campus, the show began production two years, the administration planned classes on Good Friday, precluding academics, athletics, extra-curriculars, provocative, show. and went up last weekend, and the over- many Andover students from spending the holiest of Christian holidays with etc., and it always gets in the way of forg- The Vagina Monologues is not the gra- whelmingly positive responses I have their families. Incidentally, all the orientation festivities were also planned tuitous, inappropriate twentysomething received from many faculty have made me ing valuable friendships. People always over a Jewish holiday. Has the administration ever casually planned classes on rant that many people perceive it to be. In more resolute in my beliefs that we as a ask me what my grades are. I don’t like it. Martin Luther King Day or on the coveted Senior College Visiting Day? As Stop asking me and everyone else. You fact, it’s a frank discussion of sexuality community need to be allowed to address that tackles important issues such as rape, sexual issues more freely. Often Andover an Andover-style Dr. Suess might lament: “Oh, the priorities!” should measure yourself only by your own Administrators will argue that structure is imperative during a time of standards because otherwise you will sexual discomfort, and aging. I spent a students’ abilities to discuss sex in a mourning. Point well taken, but a schedule similar to the Martin Luther King destroy your social life. In conclusion, large portion of the fall and the winter try- mature fashion are overlooked, but we you’re either forgetting why you came to Day remembrance seminars would be more appropriate than a situation in this school or you have the wrong reasons which a new student must make a first impression on his or her teacher. On a for coming to this school, so please do ON THE BRINK: A Troubling day which may be trying for students, it is harshly inconsiderate to force a new something about it, whichever it is. student to begin a regiment of academics about which he or she is already 2. I don’t know anything about poli- apprehensive. A schedule similar to the plans on MLK Day would facilitate tics/economics/history/foreign affairs/lit- US Secretary of Education Rod Paige’s suggestion that “students have ques- erature, but I’m going to pretend I do and Anniversary for Roe v. Wade tions to ask and ideas to share about our important current events, and it is write a nonsensical article about essential for schools and families to offer them constructive opportunities to Thirty years ago, Stephen Fee ’03 Perhaps you think express themselves.” Keyword: constructive. That does not mean a five minute politics/economics/history/foreign the scope of our that this doesn’t really affairs/literature anyway and hope no one remembrance ceremony, after which students are expected to solemnly move Constitution was OPINION apply to our friends calls me on it. redefined. On January within our communi- on to hear an out-of-place introduction to the periodic table. 3. I don’t know anything about poli- 22, 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in the ty. We live in Massachusett and go to Students are not the only members of the community who feel that plan- tics/economics/history/foreign affairs/lit- matter of Roe v. Wade that “the right to Andover. How liberal can you get? Think ning classes on September 11th was uncaring and thoughtless. Many house erature, but I’m being “up front” about my privacy…is broad enough to encompass a again. In this state, parental consent is counselors and faculty members have also been left in a state of confusion. As ignorance, so here’s my humble opinion. If woman’s decision whether or not to termi- mandatory, and if it can’t be secured, con- in the past, the administration has decided not to consult the entire communi- you disagree with me, you can’t criticize nate her pregnancy.” The Court’s majority sent must be obtained from a judge, a ty before making a momentous decision. Once again we find ourselves ques- me, because I already admitted that I did- asserted that no state has the right to process that can take weeks. Thankfully, tioning: Do the decisions of this academy bear in mind administrative conven- n’t know anything in the first place. infringe upon a woman’s decision through residents of Massachusetts can have some ience rather than community need? 4. Everybody always writes whiny, her first trimester of pregnancy. abortion procedures covered by the State’s griping Phillipian columns. I’m going to Thirty years ago, the laws in 46 states insurance, but most of us would have to do something revolutionary and write were changed to afford all women their pay for the procedure out-of-pocket. about how much I appreciate this school. inherent right to choose; to choose how to Additionally, although condoms and Despite its problems, we should recognize live, to choose how to manage their own reproductive counseling are available at how lucky and privileged we are to go bodies, to choose when to have a child, Isham, the topic of abortion is taboo here and appreciate our privilege and luck. RALLYING PUBLIC OPINION and to choose whether or not she wants to around campus, and condoms are rarely Going here is a privilege. Don’t lose sight bring a pregnancy to term. given out with instructions. It’s surprising of how lucky you are. Appreciate things. Thirty years later, that right is in jeop- how many guys don’t know how to use a “Hey, Hey, Ho, York City, like the rest 5. I’m sick of this Pace of Life Jane Herzeca ’05 ardy. condom properly. Ho, Bush’s war has of America, is cur- Committee stuff. I don’t know about you, President Bush has recentlyÐthough However, President Bush would never got to go!” The clam- rently in the “orange” but I came here because of the “fast” pace REFLECTION extremely quietlyÐappointed Dr. W. do something as audacious as banning or of helicopters cir- level of terrorism of life. I left my old school because the David Hager to head an influential abortions across the board, right? Almost cling overhead and police sirens screech- alert, and the city feared marching pro- pace of life was too slow. Andover admits women’s rights panel in the Food and all of the President’s federal court appoint- ambitious students, and ambitious students ing along the roads provided a striking testers would be more difficult to protect Drug Administration. Dr. Hager, who is a ments are anti-choice to the fullest extent, contrast to the boisterous chants of the from possible terrorist acts. Historically, are going to pursue rigorous schedules. practicing gynecologist and obstetrician, and party hard-liners continue to encour- Andover also admits independent stu- protesters swarming the streets. This past however, the ability of protesters to is not only a rabid opponent of almost all age Bush to appease the right-wing con- Saturday, men, women, and children con- march to a central meeting place has been dents, so do not encroach on our independ- abortions, but also a confused man. He tingent by satisfying their demand for a ence. Leave the weekends alone. Leave gregated in peaceful protest from 49th a potent symbol of political dissent; in recommends that women who are having curtailing of women’s rights. Maybe Street to 75th Street along First Avenue in this case, security concerns seem to have the evenings alone. Let us schedule our premenstrual pains ought to read the word being anti-choice isn’t in vogue, but that own activities and free time. New York City. They stood huddled outweighed the traditional American of Christ to ease their woes. doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist in full together in blustery, 20-degree weather, freedom to congregate. 6. Dean’s schedule is terrible. Saturday Congress, which is now overwhelm- force. classes are terrible. Commons is terrible. bellowing chants and sporting creative I was surprised by the diversity of the ingly Republican, seems geared to push This thirtieth anniversary is a poignant signs to voice their dissent about Bush’s protesters at the rally. I saw old women All-School Meetings are terrible. The President Bush’s pro-life agenda, espe- one. Never before have women been so schedule is terrible. Life Issues is terrible. desire to initiate a war in Iraq. hunching over canes and enveloped by cially at the prospects of the retirements of content with their rights. Never before has Returning to my home in New York warm fur coats, mingling with small chil- Parietal hours are terrible. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Chief that right been more delicate. The status of 7. Sex! Sex! Sex! ORAL SEX! Have I City this past weekend, I decided that it dren hopping up and down and trying to Justice William Rehnquist. Although the legal abortion in America is dire. We set would be interesting to attend the rally as see the speakers further down the street. shocked you yet? Hell! Damn! Bomb Iraq! Supreme Court docket is clear of any the standard for a world in which misogy- 8. Students at Andover are so apathet- a spectator, instead of as an active pro- African Americans mixed with whites, cases concerning a woman’s right to nist politicians and bureaucratic fat cats tester, because I am unsure of my position Hispanics, and Asians; all of the ethnic ic. We don’t care about anything. As the choose, many fear that the issue could control your rights, your sister’s rights, on Iraq. Therefore, rather than clutching a groups that inhabit this diverse city were future leaders of the world, we should take soon arise, and if the precarious 5-4 bal- your mother’s rightsÐtheir rights to lead colorful sign spouting ruthless demands joined together to endorse a common, an interest in things, lots of different ance between liberal and conservatives healthy, productive lives. or witty phrases, I attended the rally as a strongly-held belief. things, and be passionate about at least one Justices were to be tilted, Roe v. Wade You are 11 times more likely to die thing. Maybe two. could be easily overturned within the next giving birth than undergoing an abortion. mere observer. It was the first rally I had At first I thought that it was a bit iron- 9. At Andover, we live within the few years. Many people claim that plenty of foster ever been to, and I was both surprised and ic, maybe even inappropriate, for protest- Andover Bubble. I never have time to read In the 30 years since the right to an and adoptive parents exist; they fail to disappointed with the result. I had heard ers to convene and argue against our the newspaper. I don’t know what’s going abortion has been upheld, numerous state recognize that some of the highest sexual my parent’s oft-told stories of their days President’s policy on the weekend of on in the world, and neither does anyone laws have impeded women’s access to and violent abuse rates are in these homes. protesting the Vietnam War, and assumed “President’s Day,” a time established for else. We get so obsessed with our mean- abortions across the country. More than 30 State family organizations aren’t too con- that this rally would follow the guidelines people to stay home from work or school ingless little lives that we don’t pay atten- states have laws that require some form of scientious or considerate. If you’re a of those past. However, I was disillu- to appreciate and honor our country’s past tion to bigger, more important issues, like parental consent before an abortion can minor and your parents don’t approve of sioned. The streets were blocked off and and present chief executives. However, I world peace and Yugoslavia. take place, and many states also require a abortion, you must bring your pregnancy were surrounded by metal barricades, realized that it is important, and, in fact, 10. As such, there’s a point, thus, hid- waiting and evaluation period, stalling out to term, no matter how dangerous or how caging the protesters. Policemen sur- necessary, for Americans to express their den, however, in this article, and so forth, many women’s options. Many states, horrifying it could be. rounded the outside of the streets and views to and of our country’s political if you look, and so on, hard enough, there- including Massachusetts, will allow Roe v. Wade has saved lives and made stood atop surrounding buildings. People leaders. Wasn’t America founded on the fore. As you can see, etc. minors to get consent from a judge, but women’s lives better. And that could all be were herded and controlled like animals. principals of free speech and free expres- 11. Everybody exaggerates how much the process can be arduous and time con- swept away very quickly. It’s a right, and In the end, the free spirit and ener- sion? Shouldn’t we be encouraged to homework they have and how little they suming. As if the abortion itself isn’t try- it’s a right that we can’t afford to lose, as getic flavor of the protest was strongly take advantage of our privileged state? I sleep. We’re competing for the bottom of ing enough. men or women. So happy birthday, Roe v. countered by the police’s overbearing realized that it is important, regardless of the barrel. Why do we value suffering? Is Local courts continue to usurp and Wade; we wish you many more birthdays presence. But, most significantly, the pro- one’s beliefs, to express one’s views in a it a manifestation of a greater culture of ignore the Supreme Court’s guarantee that to come. testers were not permitted to march. New non-violent but public manner. victimhood? I think so. a woman’s body is her own turf under the The anti-war rallies of President’s 12. Now that I’m a Senior, I finally get Constitution. And now, in 2002, though Weekend appear to have awakened our to take courses that I really want to take, abortion rates are at a stunning all-time nation’s leaders to the voice of public and I really like them. I wish I had had this lowÐonly 1.31 million in the past year Ð opinion. There were rallies, principally opportunity before, but instead my sched- only 38 percent of Americans support organized by United for Peace and ule was choked up with requirements. abortion in most cases, while 42 percent Justice, a union of 120 political organiza- Administration, let people take more elec- support the procedure under specific cir- tions, in numerous cities across the tives. Interest promotes success. cumstances only. nation, including Philadelphia, Chicago, 13. Why do I insist on putting every Thirty years later, little has changed. Seattle, San Diego, Sacramento, Miami, sentence in my Commentary articles into A woman’s right to choose is not a Detroit, and Milwaukee. In addition, the form of a question? Does it sound personal right; it is one that I support for there were large rallies in London, Berlin, more conversational? Is it more effective my mother and my sister, my friends and Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Barcelona, at getting my point across? Wouldn’t my my peers. I continue to remind myself that Rome, Melbourne, Cape Town, writing be more powerful if I cut down on being pro-choice is a far cry from being Johannesburg, Auckland, Seoul, Tokyo, the rhetorical questions? Aren’t I just pro-abortion. Abortion is psychologically avoiding making an assertion? What do and Manila. These protests, spanning the painful. It is physically trying. It is not globe and encompassing a wide range of you think? Well? trivial. However, this is no reason for such 14. Bush is an idiot. No, I’m telling diverse participants, succeeded in deliv- a right to be withheld from women. ering a message. President Bush you, he really is. He said this really stupid Currently, the anti-choice movement thing the other day, like REALLY stupid. acknowledges that political dissent is a continues to gain steam, while pro-choice fundamental right of Americans and that 15. I can’t come up with anything to organizations like Planned Parenthood write about, so I’m going to channel a he is hopeful for a peaceful solution to the and NARAL lose money and support. Iraq crisis. Even President Bush realizes bunch of apparently unrelated gripes into a More than ever, anti-choice voters are cleverly executed bullet list, thus parody- that it will be hard to lead the country into headed to the polls, while pro-choice A. Lee war if the tide of public opinion is against ing myself and my fellow whiners. Laugh advocates remain divided and weak. on the inside. it. THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENTARY JUNE 8, 2003 B7 B8 THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENTARY JUNE 8, 2003

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Volume CXXVI, Commencement Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts June 8, 2003

Rhinoceros Charges Forth Year in Review “Rhinoceroses” stampeded through still remaining believable within their Katie Folkman & Steve Travierso campus a few weeks ago as the spring Sims Witherspoon characters. term Theater 520 students displayed The first dialogue preformed in the ARTS EDITORS their artistic talent and enthusiasm.The SPRING THEATER REVIEW show occurred between Mary Rockas form. The story evolves as the main It has been a year full of ups and quickly jumped up to accept Linfield’s “rhino charge” will continue into the ’05, who played the Grocer’s Wife, and character, Berenger, who embodies downs for Andover Arts, but everything responsibilities, especially assisting in the summer as the cast brings their show to Ashley Corneau ’03, who played a has culminated in a celebration of the technical elements of theater, to which those opposed to Europe’s succumbing the Newburport Firehouse Theater and Waitress. Rockas, with her quiet yet Class of 2003, as well as exciting intro- Linfield was a great asset. Dallett and to Nazism, fights to remain unchanged the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in clear voice, portrayed her character as a ductions of new talent. With drama behind London continued to make smart deci- both psychologically and physically. Scotland as part of the American High reserved onlooker. Corneau took a sim- the scenes, the Arts caused controversy all sions for the Department, introducing new Instructor in Theatre and Dance Judith School Theater Festival. Rhinoceros, ilar route with her character, allowing over campus as well as providing a regu- talents in the acting and directing genres of Wombwell, the director of Rhinoceros, an Absurdist play written by French the two to be perfect complements of lar source of entertainment for the Phillips theater. Caroline Claflin ’05, Katy adapted and modernized the original playwright Eugene Ionesco, was a each other. Academy community. Nadworny ’05, Abby Seldin ’05, and Peter version of the show. Setting the scene refreshing addition to the list of shows Jogging through the scene next Rotundo ’05 all came forward as up-and- in post-9/11 New York City, Ms. that have graced the stage of Tang this came Steve Travierso ’04 and Meg Theater coming directors, with each Lower direc- Wombwell focused on war in a more tor making a statement in the theater class- year. The choice of music and a simple, Dallett ’04. This pair was the embodi- contemporary sense, though the show The Theater and Dance Department room. Claflin also impressed audiences in understated set, combined with inter- ment of humor in the first scene as included some allusions to the Nazi underwent a flurry of changes during the The Shadow Box, and Cathy Rampell ’03, esting dance sequences and a talented Dallett, who played a logician, regime. This modernization was made 2002-2003 school year. Shani Small ’05, Sims Witherspoon ’05, cast, made Rhinoceros a delight to explained her obscure interpretations of through subtle updates in the script, In an unusual twist, student directors and Tom McDonell ’04 also made remark- watch; even audience members who the world to a clueless Travierso. which included references to Instructor Matt London ’03 and David Linfield were able first appearances in front of Andover previously were not fans of Theatre of Committed to her quirky character, in Theater Kevin Heelan, pita pockets, chosen to direct the Fall Theater 520 pro- audiences. the Absurd commented that the show Dallett stayed on-beat as scenes pro- and the Office of Homeland Security. ductions of Lysistrata and Speak the Rain With a world of talent introduced to was “a really interesting theater experi- gressed, amusing the audience with her Ms. Wombell’s choice of music and Words, respectively. These low-budget Andover, and a new structure that should ence.” funny tone and idiosyncratic hand productions took the place of the budgeted allow for new experimental theater, set design also added to the updated A basic knowledge of Theatre of the motions. Yet she somehow made her productions formerly called “Drama Andover looks back at the 2002-2003 show. The music of Pinback, a modern Absurd and its roots was necessary to peculiar character completely believ- Labs.” In the winter, the Theater school year as an excellent time of change “complex-pop” group, opened the show truly understand and appreciate able. As Dallett’s goofy sidekick, Department put up three workshop pro- in theater, and it looks forward to an excit- to a scene on the streets of New York Rhinoceros. The program of the show Travierso was equally amusing. ductions on the Tang stage, directed by ing future. City. The opening song, “Rousseau,” included Dr. Jan Culick’s eloquent Playing an oblivious, silly old gentle- Susannah Nitz Gund ’04, Ali Rosen ’03, had a darker sound, and the methodic quote describing the genre as being man, Travierso gave a strong and and Lexie Kuhn ’04. The main-stage pro- Music droning of the lead singer’s voice creat- “rooted in the avant-garde experiments humorous performance. From body ductions of fall and winter terms would ed an ominous mood for the com- in art of the 1920’s and 1930’s, [but], at language to the character voice he used, serve as the prototypes for the new Theater It was a hallmark year for the Music mencement of the show. Relaxing, yet Workshop proposal drafted by the 2002- Department as P.A. ensembles performed the same time, undoubtedly strongly Travierso truly built his character from subtly unnerving as well, its mood 2003 Drama Lab Producers, Meg Dallett both on and off campus, solo and accom- influenced by the traumatic experience the ground up and was a pleasure to seemed to foreshadow an eerie occur- ’04, London, and Linfield. The new pro- panied by world-renowned musicians. of the horrors of the Second World War, watch. rence in a seemingly normal environ- posal, which will be in place for the fall of Concerts throughout the year showcased which showed the total impermanence Next, came the Grocer, played by ment. Adding to this mood, Ms. 2003, allows for the producers to spread the strength of the Music Department and of any values, shook the validity of any Sam duPont ’04, and the Café Wombwell blocked some of the action the Department’s funds across the board the diverse talents and interests of faculty conventions, and highlighted the pre- Proprietor, played by Brian Emery ’03. behind large scrim panels, which creat- for different productions as they see fit. and students. Whether you were a classi- cariousness of human life and its fun- These two actors worked extremely ed silhouettes for the audience to view. The spring Drama Lab, You’re a Good cal, jazz, or rock enthusiast, Andover was damental meaninglessness and arbi- well with their female counterparts Her incorporation of onstage block- Man, Charlie Brown, directed by Lydia the place to be this past year. trariness. (Rockas and Corneau). Generous yet Wallace ’04, was the last production to The Cantata Choir had an exciting ing and silhouetted movement created Theatre of the Absurd also seems to subdued, they avoided attracting too have the official title of “Drama Lab.” year filled with successful performances, an interesting combination of real and have been a reaction to the disappear- much attention to themselves. Next year’s producers, Wallace, Jenny which culminated in their spring Tour in assumed action, illustrating through the ance of the religious dimension from The Housewife, Emily Ma ’04, cre- Byer ’04, and Alison Schouten ’04, have shadowy characters that life was going contemporary life. The Absurd Theatre ated hysterics in the first scene as she also been a part of the development of the Continued on Page C2, Column 1 on in the city outside the scene being can be seen as an attempt to restore the cried over her cat’s getting run over by new pilot program and will see it through performed. The panels used to create importance of myth and ritual to our a stampeding rhinoceros. Funny and in the fall. these silhouettes also aided in scene age by making man aware of the ulti- fragile, Ma pinned the stereotype of a The faculty of the Theater Department changes as the pictures projected upon mate realities of his condition, by pretentious housewife with delicate produced only two major productions this them switched from grocery signs to year, but both were highly successful. instilling in him again the lost sense of accuracy. law offices, etc. These panels made the Chiara Motley ’03, Steve Travierso ’04, cosmic wonder and primeval anguish. J.C. McMillan ’03, who played set clear, defined, and added edginess and Boo Littlefield ’03 were the talk of [This genre of theatre] hopes to achieve John, Berenger’s best friend, was to that show without distracting the campus after performing in Instructor in this by shocking man out of an exis- another member of this cast who pre- audience with too many props. The cos- Theater and English Jean St. Pierre’s tence that has become trite, mechani- sented himself well onstage, with clear tumes had the same effect; they were Winter Theater 520 production of All My cal, and complacent. It is felt that there and well-paced speech. simple and understated, allowing more Sons. Co-stars Matt London, Alex is mystical experience in confronting Two female roles in the show were focus upon the talent of the actors and Colaianni ’03, and Ali Schouten ‘04 all the limits of the human condition.” The double cast, which created an interest- dancers in the show than upon what received rave reviews for their perform- ability to apply knowledge of this genre ing dynamic on stage. The first of these ances in Instructor in Theater and Dance they were wearing. aided audience members in discovering two roles was Daisy, Berenger’s love Judith Wombwell’s innovative With a broad spectrum of experi- the deeper meaning of the show. interest, portrayed in alternating per- Rhinoceros. ence, ranging from the novice to the The original script was set in a formances by Alex Colaianni ’03 and Just as the outgoing producers seemed experienced thespian, the cast of the small French town in which people are Ali Schouten ’04. While Colaianni to be on the right track to producing some show grasped the absurdity of suddenly transforming into rhinoceros- played Daisy as a ditzy, distant charac- amazing theater, Linfield left Andover, Rhinoceros and made the play real. The es. This transformation symbolized the ter who seemed to be taken advantage and his talents were sorely missed cast was able to illuminate subtly the Nazi occupation of Europe and the of often, Schouten played her as a throughout the remainder of the school deeper dimension of the show while year. The remaining producers, however, willingness of European society to con- Continued on Page C4, Column 4 C2 THE PHILLIPIAN ARTS JUNE 8, 2003 Student Directors Under Heelan Arts: Heat up Theater in Fall Term In the fall term, David Linfield and Later to join the logues. While commitment to the production was evi- Year In Matt London ’03 were chosen to direct girls is Jennifer Byer Lizzy Fraser and Steve impressing the audi- dent in the performance. experimental, low-budget productions as ’04, who played the Travierso ence with his physical- Linfield’s direction created one of the part of the Theater 520 course under the female choragos with ity, Robinson was less most striking and beautiful student-direct- guidance of Instructor in Theater Kevin convincing confi- FALL THEATER REVIEWS successful in convinc- ed productions seen in recent years at Continued from Page C1,Column 5 Heelan, instead of producing extracurricu- dence. Within this ing the audience of his Andover. His use of color, light, and space Hawaii with the Academy Symphony lar Drama Labs. The experience was one group of six actresses, each girl adds a character’s energy and godly status. gave the show constant tension, and he Orchestra, led by Instructor in Music of learning for the casts and crews, but it new gift to the dynamic to the group, Opposite Robinson was Sam Beattie pushed the actors to a steady pace, never William Thomas. The groups performed provided nights of pure enjoyment for the whether it be a humorous quality, pres- ’03 as Pentheus. Beattie gave perhaps his giving the show a slow moment. J.S. Bach’s The Passion According to St. audiences. ence, or wit. best performance in his two-year theater Williams, who composed a full score John together on campus and later on tour, London directed Lysistrata, which The commissioner, played by Stephen career at Andover. Beattie portrayed for the piece, truly outdid himself. The as well as other pieces the groups had pre- roused the Phillips Academy audience in Fee ’03, an appointed magistrate, comes Pentheus’s nervous energy and fun-hating music, which incorporated instruments, pared. The two ensembles also gave per- the same way it originally affected the seeking funds for naval ships, and, upon nature with great success, fully convincing beats, and styles from all over the world, formances on campus over the course of ancient Greek audiences. The parts require arriving at the Acropolis and learning of the audience in his role as the peevish ruler gave a mystical feel to the piece, and it the year. actors with a balance of intrigue and ener- the siege, is appalled. Even the law is of Thebes. Beattie was a shining example provided great emotional ups and downs, Another highlight of the musical cal- gy to portray the play’s vivacious charac- scared by these intimidating women. of a “theater-pro” in this inexperienced further engaging the audience in the spec- endar was Wynton Marsalis’ visit. In ters. The individuals cast fulfilled Fee was clearly meant to dominate the cast. tacle that was Speak the Rain Words. March, a Grammy award-winning jazz Lysistrata’s purpose of riling its specta- stage, and as the magistrate he always kept Rounding out the males of the cast The script of Speak the Rain Words did septet gave a master class for the tors. the audience laughing. Brian Emery ’03 were Taylor Washburn ’03 and Gardner not engage the audience. While Williams Academy Jazz Band followed by a con- Sims Witherspoon ’05 immediately and Schouten, playing husband and wife, Gould ’03 as Cadmus and Teiresias, and Linfield used beautiful prose, the cert for the community. The Academy displayed tremendous acting skill, grasp- were perfect for this scene that actors. respectively. Washburn, another total new- audience was left waiting for an exciting Concert and Jazz Bands, both under the ing the audiences with her unforced con- Finally, Brent Vale ’04 rounds out the comer to the theater scene, amazed the dance turn or a beautifully directed direction of Instructor in Music Vincent viction and confidence on stage. As trio of males and often carries the brunt of audience with his ease and projection on moment or the notes of the next song. Monaco, exhibited their strength and pro- Lysistrata formulates her mass pledge of the men’s tribulations. During the course stage. While the script left little for To adapt such a difficult work at a high gression over the year in a series of con- abstinence and seizing of the Acropolis, of the evening, he had water poured on Cadmus’s character development, school level is an endeavor that few would certs and performances. the Greek ladies begin to arrive. First to him, was overpowered on the bed by Byer, Washburn swiftly moved the play along in ever think of setting out to do. Williams The elite Fidelio Society, under enter is Kalonike, played by Jean Marie and caught a baby when Emery attempted his scenes with Gould. and Linfield proved through their abilities Carolyn Skelton, sees 10 Seniors graduate Gossard ’05, whose crazy orange get-up to lure Schouten to bed by throwing away Gould also surprised the audience. as a composer and director so that this year. The group amazed audiences at complements the less tangible projection all distractions. Gould has been more commonly found in although one cannot expect ultimate per- various on-campus events and in their of the truly torn and mixed emotions Sound and sight are senses that can energetic and loud roles on stage, a great fection, pulling together such a display of own concerts- including a late winter term Kalonike feels about Lysistrata’s proposal. both entertain and engage the audience, contrast to his reserved character in this theater is a success in and of itself. presentation in Florida. Gossard has wonderful facial expres- and Speak the Rain Words, the other fall production. Washburn and Gould showed The Academy Chorus, under the sion and she successfully captures term Theater 520 production, employed good chemistry and visible energy direction of Instructor in Music Kalonike’s exasperation with the idea of lighting, costume, music, and dance to between them. Christopher Walter, and Gospel Choir abstinence; amusing and refreshing, draw the audience into the world of this Amy O’Gorman ’04 did a fine job as gave a series of powerful concerts in the Gossard has a clear knack for comedy. modern adaptation of The Bacchae. the Messenger/Guard, showing strong Chapel. Witherpoon’s natural beauty yet feminine However, the brilliant spectacle that was conviction in stance and in line delivery. The music calendar also featured force conveys Lysistrata’s message that seen in performance was hindered by the Kaitlin Ainsworth ’03 gave a thrilling plenty of opportunities for individual and “only women can save the Greek” perfect- inaccessible script, co-written by Josh performance as Agave highlighted her tal- small-ensemble performances. The year ly. Williams ’03 and David Linfield ’03, who ent as an extraordinary dancer who can was filled with strong Chamber Concerts Ali Schouten ’04 portrayed Myrrhine, also directed the piece. The well-inten- evoke strong emotion in her movement. and appearances at talent and variety the Greek version of a rich suburban wife. tioned production took many bold moves, Ainsworth’s ballet brought the evening to shows such as Grasshopper Night, Rabbot She takes this fun role and runs with it. many of which were highly successful, a strong emotional peak. Cabaret, and the first Broadway Revue, Without putting on a façade, Schouten dis- and others which may have needed Speak the Rain Words’ success was directed by Ariel Gold ’04. plays the necessary comedic antics of improvement. due in large part to the commitment and During spring term, weekends were Myrrhine in her slinky black dress and Speak the Rain Words brings talent of the seven performers who poured crowded with a number of impressive per- downs the pledge wine faster than any Euripides’s The Bacchae to a modern set- their musical, dance, and theatrical talents formances, including Senior recitals and other lady. ting, in which Pentheus, the king of into their roles as the Bacchae. Appearing Senior concerto concerts. The breadth of Lampito, played by Lexie Kuhn ’04, Thebes in the original, is now the CEO of as the Bacchae were Brittney Bailey ’03, Senior presentations included everything and Boesha, played by Melanie Kress ’05, a powerful company. Dionysus has Kaitlin Alsofrom ’05, Kathryn Moore ’03, from Kim Tran’s’ 03 rendition of tradi- enter together. Humorous in her accent become a cult leader, and the Bacchae Ali Rosen ’03, Mari Ono ’03, Emily Ma tional Vietnamese music to a recording of and vociferous as her character could be, remain his sexually deviant followers. ’04, and Taryn Zucker ’03. Dressed in PA’s own Stowe House Band. Kuhn captures Lampito’s strength and is Warner Robinson ’04 made his stage beautiful costumes that represented cul- the first to support Lysistrata in her mis- debut in the lead role of Dionysus, the god tures from around the world, each of these Dance sion to lead the other girls. Kress makes of dance, and of other guilty pleasures. young women demonstrated strength, her presence known by accenting her Robinson commanded the stage with great beauty, grace, and an enormous amount of The Phillipian Archives Overall, it was a spectacular year for actions and lines, and by using clear act- confidence, but his thick accent made it ability. The Bacchae brought the play to a Warner Robinson ’04 starred as the Dance Department, one filled with ing ability subtly. difficult to understand his long mono- level beyond any expectation, and their Dionysus in Speak the Rain Words. amazingly accomplished performances and a new awareness of movement and its impact. Famed artist Trisha Brown came to campus in the fall to witness student per- Josh Williams ’03: formers, perform with her company in Drama Lab Dies, Tang Theater, and open an exhibit in the Addison highlighting some of her artistic An Artist By All Accounts collaborations. During his time Aranjuez. Upon his But Andover Theater The Dance Department began an at Phillips Academy, Ariel Gold return to Andover, amazing journey into the world of post- Josh Williams ’03 ARTS SENIOR PROFILE Williams performed modernism this year with the Trisha has achieved nothing Joaquin Rodrigo’s Brown Residency. The dance classes on less than excellence in the arts. As a fac- difficult masterpiece for the school as This year marks ThrivesLizzy Fraser ted to a show, will have campus worked with Brown’s principals ulty child, Williams has graced the his Senior concerto. the death of the offi- an effect admission to create an awareness of the body and an Andover community with his musical, Williams concluded his musical cial “Drama Lab” and ARTS NEWS REPORT fees. The producers innovative approach to choreography that theatrical, and literary talents for longer career in Andover on May 31 with his introduces a student- will also directly carried over into the rest of the year’s per- than four years. Senior recital. The recital encompassed driven solution to the annual competition address the essential organization of the formances. The performances inspired by Williams began playing the classical his broad range of musical interests: “I for production resources. In the past, the show: location and schedule of perform- the residency took place in a variety of guitar in kindergarten, at age five. His meant for the recital to be a fun, infor- “Drama Lab” was the only large student ances, number of performances, and settings on campus, from the pool to the first formal introduction into the mal concert.” Musical genres represent- production with a budget and access to amount of rehearsals. The evaluation will steps of Samuel Phillips Hall, and featured Andover Music Department came in the ed included classical, flamenco-jazz, costumes, props, sound, and sets. Under a also decide the production’s accessibility original choreography and new interpreta- sixth grade, when he began studying hum-and-strum, and classic rock-and- new plan, lines between theater class- to the theater department’s props, cos- tions of Brown’s work. under the direction of Instructor in roll. rooms, theater workshops and Drama tumes, lights, and additional technical Dance classes’ performances also Music Peter Lorenco. Since then, he has The theater also took hold of Labs are dissolved. resources. included a variety of different choreo- “done the regular student recital circuit” Williams early on, in what was to The student Producers, including Meg With an overview of the entire term’s graphic styles in such presentations as the through the Music Department. become an extremely successful theatri- Dallett ’04 and Matt London ’03, created production possibilities and financial limi- spirited Carnival and the mix of styles in The year before matriculating at cal career. He recalled, “Matt London the new system in order to improve the tations in mind, the Producers will strive the spring’s Dance Open. Andover, Williams joined the Jazz Band ’03 wanted to do a classroom. He kept opportunities for student directors. Future to offer a balanced and affordable theater Instructors in Dance were instrumen- as a bass guitarist. He continued playing rambling on enthusiastically about it, so Producers will allocate resources to the- schedule. As in past years, the faculty will tal forces in the arts over the course of the in the band through Lower year, and I decided to stage manage for him.” ater productions throughout the term as continue to select the Dance 400 and year. Mark Broomfield presented his then decided to participate in smaller After playing in the orchestra pit for they deem appropriate. The Phillips Theater 520 productions, which will be insightful Brace Fellow Presentation enti- groups, jamming with recent PA music The Fantastiks during winter term of Academy Theater Department, headed by factored into the Producers’ decisions with tled “ The Male Dancer,” and Judith legends such as Lawson Feltman ’01 Junior year, Williams did not become Bruce Bacon, fully supports their proposal regard to student productions, especially Wombwell combined dance and move- and Alex Leigh ’02. This past fall, involved with the Theater Department and will allot a term budget to the students. when choosing venues. One of the ment with theater in the spring term Williams formed a jazz quintet with again until the fall of 2000. Though Those involved with the restructuring Producers will be assigned to each produc- Theater 520 production of Rhinoceros. Rashid Galadanci ’03, Ben Heller ’05, meant only to play guitar in the orches- hope that this new system will allow for tion and will function as the Show The year was also witness to a variety Robert Kim ’05, and Jamie Leggero tra in the Theater 520 production of more flexible directing opportunities. Producer, monitoring any necessary on of different cultural dance presentations, ’03. Man of La Mancha, he was Under the current plan for student-directed site exceptions to the show’s original com- including Indopak’s original choreogra- After joining the Academy Chamber “approached by [Instructor in Theater and student-produced theater, Drama Labs prehensive application. phy and visiting guests, along with PA Orchestra as a guitar soloist on its 2000 and director] Mark Efinger ’73. He and Theater 520s perform for three nights Dallett believes that the new format dancers, performing during All-School tour to Puerto Rico, Williams officially wanted me to take the speaking part of while workshops have a single perform- will solve the problem of unfair perform- Meetings. joined Chamber as a Lower, after mak- the on-stage guitarist.” Williams enthu- ance regardless of the scope, effort and ance allotments: “Plays like this winter’s ing the transition from bass guitar to siastically accepted the role of rehearsal commitment. Dallet and London Antigone, Shadowbox, and Uncommon Visual Arts upright bass. He recalls that “Mr. Anselmo. His big break then arrived in hope that without restrictions, such as a set Women, will have performance schedules Thomas wanted another bassist to play Upper fall, with his landing of the title number of theater workshops per term, an that fit more with the scale of the show.” From the galleries in the Elson Art with Emerson [Sykes ’01] on the China role in Henry IV. increase in student involvement in direct- Again, this would better acknowledge the Center to the Addison, Academy Hill has tour. So, I learned to play the bass over Beyond the sphere of theatre, ing and acting will be possible. The focus efforts that students invest in these produc- featured a variety of different student and winter break.” Soon, Williams became Williams is an accomplished writer, and aid needed to perform more extrava- tions and provide an opportunity for an professional art in original, thought-pro- the principal bassist in Chamber and having written poetry and fiction for gant shows will also, theoretically, be expanded audience. voking exhibits over the course of the Symphony as an Upper. The Courant during each of his four accessible because the Producers will be This new format clearly defines the year. Last summer, Williams returned to years at PA. Additionally, he was the able to dedicate more time and concentra- role of the Producers and while giving Student creativity in the visual arts his passion for the guitar with a trip to senior fiction editor for The Courant, tion to a particular production. them more responsibility; as Dallett says, was expressed in a variety of ways. Spain, accompanied by his teacher and and won the school poetry prize in the The Producers will evaluate each it also affords them the opportunity to cre- Student artists exhibited in the traditional close friend, Mr. Lorenco. In Spain, he past two years. His current project is a potential production on a case-by-case ate the “best possible season.” The clarifi- galleries on campus as well as more studied what he calls a “very uniquely novella, which will be published at the basis by reviewing a standardized applica- cation of the application and selection unique spaces. Student art was also fea- Spanish piece,” the Concerto de end of this year by The Courant. tion and then apportioning the essential process and the producer’s role should tured in many publications on campus, resources. Criteria for shows will not expand the theater production offerings at including Hue and Sable, PA’s only fine change from the current standards. Phillips Academy. arts magazine. Producer Dallett believes that this new In regards to the new policy, Ali Rosen In the Addison, a year of visually policy will allow the department to sup- ’03, director of one of last winter term’s commanding exhibits began with the mul- port “several more large-scale shows, Theater Workshops, Uncommon Women, timedia presentation celebrating “dance which provides great opportunities for fully supports the enhancement of student and art in dialogue.” The exhibit included more directors and actors.” control in student directed and produced costumes, video clips, and backgrounds to The new application form for all pro- productions. Rosen believes that by “plac- Trisha Brown’s choreography. During the ductions will be evaluated on the basis of ing more responsibilities into the hands of opening, the Addison was the stage for script rights, complexity, and length. the drama department’s student leaders, student dancers. The steps of the gallery Demands for costumes, lights, sound, and [the Producers], the shows can truly be would also later become the set for drama sets, as well as the director’s own level of more qualified as ‘student productions.’” productions. experience and the availability of the Rosen also believes with the change, Fall also included the controversial requested venue will also be taken into “the quality of the shows will be assured exhibition of John O’Reilly’s work. Other consideration. Other important criteria because if there are two great shows that highlights in the Addison included an will be the organization and preparedness want to be directed in the same term then exhibition highlighting some of the of the application. The application itself the producers can decide if they want to gallery’s most powerful pieces, and “Sol will pose questions ranging from the status commence that process, rather than having Lewitt: Recent Acquisitions” featuring the of crew enlistment to the fulfillment of one Drama Lab. Also, with this increase in bold graphics of the modern artist. technical request submissions, to a com- student input, the variety of the shows and This spring, the Gallery also opened, plete and solid analysis of the show by the directors will increase and there will be a among other compelling exhibits, “Jim intended director. more efficient use of the budget.” Hodges: Colorsound,” a multimedia pres- Once all of these factors have been Next Fall, Taylor Allbright ’04, Meg entation combining music, sound bites considered and a theater production appli- Dallett ’04, and a third yet-to-be-named and visual creations. The opening fea- cation has been approved, the Producers director will be among the first to work tured student musicians, yet again empha- Courtesy of the Music Department will decide on the technical aspects of the under the new proposal. Allbright will sizing the connection between the visual Multi-talented musician and classical guitarist Josh Williams ’03 enjoyed a production. Financial factors, such as what direct Good Night, Desdemona, Good arts and other art forms. successful Andover career in both music and theatre. portion of the term theater budget is allot- Morning, Juliet.

THE PHILLIPIAN ARTS JUNE 8, 2003 C3 All My Sons Impresses

AThe utext dof Arthurie Miller’snc Alle My WitJennyh S Byererioufaces whilen estill sacknowledgings an the dunder- Sons deals with the idea of having a star lying psychological issues her character of honesty. The Theater 520 production of WINTER THEATER REVIEW faced. William’s character, Chris Keller, this show revealed the stars of the Theater domain, allowing him to express his supe- was much more simple than Motley’s, yet Department. The prized combination of a riority and paternal position. Bacon paid he still brought exaggerated emotions for skilled director, talented cast, and magnif- special attention to the importance of which the role called. icent set design lent the opportunity for Larry’s tree, bringing in an actual young Matt London ’03, although his part of the community to see the faculty and stu- broken tree. George Deever was smaller in compari- dent contribution to Phillips Academy The proper course was set and the son, made a large impact on the play theater. Leaving the final performance stage was assembled to perfection, but in nonetheless. Only featured in Act Two, this past Saturday, several people com- the end, it was the supreme acting that London had the challenge of changing the made the show such a success. The stu- mented that this was the best show they direction of the show with little stage Courtesy of the Griset family have seen all year. For many others, All dents took what their teachers provided time. He succeeded in doing so by mani- and developed incredibly complex char- Boo Littlefield ’03, pictured with Josh Williams ’03, surprised Andover with My Sons was the best show performed on festing a character that contrasted sharply her dramatic skills in All My Sons. an Andover stage in recent years. acters that told a thrilling story. with his cast mates. Both physically and Instructor in Theater and English Jean Among the veteran actors, Steve dramatically, London seized the gravity St. Pierre certainly lived up to her reputa- Travierso ’04 played the lead as the Joe of his role. tion as a world-class director. Her casting Keller. Travierso is popular for his Jack McCallum ’03, Amy Stebbins choices brought together an interesting comedic roles in various shows and par- ’03, Paul Chiozzi ’03, and Alison When Actress Boo ensemble that, under her guidance, came ticipation in campus improvisational Schouten ’04 gave the play a sense of the together to create a great dynamic. St. troupes. Through Joe Keller, he showed time period and feeling of community. Pierre’s evident effort came through by how capable he is of playing a very seri- This collection presented their character observing the meticulous enhancements ous role. His walk, his accent, his man- roles with ease. McCallum and Schouten Littlefield ’03 Blossomed, to the characters, the set, and the text. The nerisms and so much more all reflected a in particular settled into parts with which show followed a natural rhythm of action polished character completely new to they have a fair amount of experience, increase and decrease. Scenes progressed Travierso’s image. McCallum as an intellectual and well- well to their climax yet still remained Similarly, Boo Littlefield ’03 is most spoken man, and Schouten as an innocent Andover Stood in Awe engaging during trivial dialogue. commonly recognized for her outrageous and delightfully nervous woman. If you have attend- ence, “Though these The elaborate set design of Instructor humor as an outgoing campus leader. Representing the neighbors with obvious ed a theater produc- Jenny Byer shows were just the in Theatre Bruce Bacon gave the actors a Littlefield’s portrayal of Annie Deever personality quirks, these four supported tion in the last four ‘lowly theatre class- displayed her capacity to push the limits years, chances are you rooms,’ I was really realistic sphere in which to work. Not a the difficult tasks set before the main SENIOR PROFILE detail was missed, right down to the gar- to another extreme. The elegance and roles. Their sporadic encounters with the have been lucky proud of my work on den hose and utility meter on the side of compassionate nature Littlefield brought Kellers ran steadily through the first two enough to see the extraordinary talent that them because they went up one right after the yellow paneled house. It was essential to the role lead to the creation of the acts. The absence of these characters in is Boo Littlefield ’03. On different stages, the other.” to the play to have an ambience of a adorably gorgeous girl next door. the final act narrowed the energy down to in various roles, performing with every- However, the scope of Boo’s resume neighborhood and a home. Since the play Littlefield captured the essence of Annie the main four and brought the show to its thing from The Vagina Monologues to changed when Instructor in Theater and centers on the calamity of the Keller fam- Deever and won the hearts of the audi- intense conclusion. Under the Bed, Littlefield has been a cen- Dance Judith Wombwell cast her in the ily, the setting needed to allow the audi- ence as the romantic leading lady. Travierso, Motley, Littlefield, and tral figure in the Department, and she will experimental workshop that would later ence into their space and deliver a feeling Chiara Motley ’03 and Josh William Williams executed the final act in every not soon be forgotten. become Parabox. The director and cast of submergence. The white picket fence ’03 took a very different approach than sense of the word. The actors skillfully Littlefield’s career at Phillips worked together in this Theater 520 course surrounding the yard helped create a bar- that of Travierso and Littlefield, but the led their characters through profound Academy started slowly at first. As many to create a script and show surrounding rier between the rest of the world and the final product was just as intriguing. transition and loss of their controlled Juniors interested in theater do, Littlefield technology and its affects on youth pop secret affairs of the Keller household. Motley depicted Kate Keller so well by veneers. Travierso dropped his guard and broke into the scene via theater class- culture. This hands-on project was not The house scene acted as Joe Keller’s appearing poised and orderly on the sur- slowly let the controlling demeanor of Joe rooms. Matt London ’03, a fellow Junior only an opportunity to shape herself as a Keller fade into his vulnerable, guilty at the time, cast Littlefield in her first the- creative artist and actress, but it was also a counterpart. Motley’s ever-present smile ater classroom, Bed and Breakfast. She chance to perform in Scotland at the gave way to the collapse of Kate Keller’s recalled of the experience, “It wasn’t renowned Edinburgh Theater Festival. composure. Littlefield took Annie exactly fine theatre, but I was at least able “Performing in Scotland is a memory that Deever to a new level of courage and to get a glimpse of how it all works here at I will always cherish, and I was able to see strength as she let go of the sweetheart PA.” Her next step up the ladder came so much theatre that my head spun,” com- image and faced the harsh reality of the with the Junior Play, The Doctor from mented Littlefield on the experience as a circumstances. Chris Keller also ditched Dunmore. The Junior show, as always, whole. his pleasant manner and took a stand as provided a great opportunity for aspiring Littlefield’s work the following year the strong-minded man he had become. ninth graders. reflected her comedic success. Under the The tension rose as the actor’s voices Finishing her first year, it was uncer- Bed, Phillips Academy’s improvisational grew louder and emotions went in every tain where theater would take Littlefield in troupe, accepted her audition, and she which way. All of the anxiety climaxed the next three years. In her Lower year, began rehearsing and performing with the when Joe Keller confronted the murderer she continued to receive parts in theater group at various functions. within himself, and subsequently took his classrooms. A quirky Eugene Ionesco Later in the year, Littlefield landed the own life. The shot of the blank reverberat- comedy, The Bald Soprano, allowed role of the nurse in Instructor in Theater ed through Steinbach Theatre and startled Littlefield to show off her excellent British Kevin Heelan’s production of Romeo and the audience. Bewildered and anticipat- accent and comedic abilities with the role Juliet. Littlefield said of her second ing the outcome, the audience waited for of the uninhibited Mrs. Smith. In what she Theater 520 experience, “In my opinion, a reaction from the characters on stage. described as, “an acting feat that I’ve it’s the best part in the show because of all Motley and William’s sobbing embrace never really had to do,” Littlefield of the sexual innuendoes - it’s great comic Courtesy of the Griset family ended the show with a visual work of art, switched to play a serious housewife in the relief, and I was also able to work in the Chiara Motley ’03 and Josh Williams ’03 gave their final performances in completely appropriate to this master- drama Loyalties shortly after playing Mrs. more serious, sadder scenes of the All My Sons, the winter Theater 520 directed by Jean St. Pierre. piece of a production. Smith. She was grateful for the experi- tragedy.” During her Senior year at Phillips Academy, Littlefield moved away from her comedy. Her second year with Under the Bed did not follow the same pattern as Women and the Workshop During the Winter: the first, and she eventually separated from the group. Despite the split, she does not fail to praise the troupe’s current success. Winter Term Sees Women Leading the Theater Scene In further progression towards a more serious career, Instructor in Theater and This past winter term, the Theater The set, or pass away in Shifting gears once again, the theater English Jean St. Pierre cast Littlefield as Department departed from its usual lack thereof, Jenny Byer, Margaret Griset, peace and be workshop directed by Rosen brought into Annie Deever in Arthur Miller’s modern “Drama Lab” production style and instead contained noth- interviewed light a more sophisticated feminist ver- drama All My Sons, the winter term gave three directors the opportunity to ing but the bare and Andy St. Louis about their con- sion of the expression “girl power,” Theater 520. She explained that she produce minimal tech shows that each essentials. With frontation with (though not necessarily the type of “girl worked with, “what a friend described as were a little over an hour in length. What no backdrop of WINTER THEATER REVIEWS death. power” the Spice Girls would have the ‘varsity theatre kids’ Ð Josh Williams commenced was a term of high-quality any kind, the empty Tang auditorium gave Travis Green ’04 was an excellent endorsed.) The play, Uncommon Women ’03, Chiara Motley ’03, Steve Travierso theater that could have been spread over the stage a sense of depth, adding an choice for the interviewer because of his and Others by Wendy Wasserstein, served ’04 and Matt London ’03…Working with an entire year. Antigone, The Shadow Box, almost castle-like grandeur to the room. captivating voice and ability to remain as a discussion of female empowerment such talented actors really helped shape and Uncommon Women and Others, A single chair was used throughout the calm while exploring the various situa- and independence from the collegiate the role as well.” This role was an excel- directed by Susannah Nitz Gund ’04, play as a symbol of power, almost like a tions. years to adulthood by cataloguing a group lent demonstration of what a capable artist Lexie Kuhn ’04, and Ali Rosen ’03, throne. The only other prop was a red and Caroline Claflin ’05 impressed the of eight students’ experiences with men, Boo Littlefield really is. She addressed the respectively. Each show stirred up many yellow cord, introduced by the Chorus, audience with her range of acting abilities. love, sex, and life at and after attending impact of the role by saying, “Working on provocative questions among audience played by Justine Wardrop ’03 and Tara Blind and senile, Claflin’s character Mount Holyoke College. All My Sons was an emotional roller coast- members and provided wonderful Gadgil ’03. The cord, which Wardrop Felicity presented the actor with an Sam Beattie’s ’03portrayal of the er, and I really had to search to apply the evenings of entertainment. teased with scissors, served as a symbol of extremely difficult role to execute. Her “omniscient” male narrator was very well Uta Hagen and Richard Meisner tech- The theatre workshop production of fate, the scissors ready to cut and end the daughter Agnes, played by Ann Wilkin done and made the distinction between niques that I had only ever briefly studied. Antigone, written by Jean Anouilh, was life of Antigone. ’05, also took advantage of her character’s his character and the rest in the show very Playing Annie Deever is something that anything but conventional. Nitz Gund Unfortunately, these well-executed dynamic traits. Although Wilkin did not clear. It juxtaposed well with the scenes I’m proud of, because it meant overcom- took some bold steps in a direction that artistic choices could not save the play have as much stage time as some of the between himself and the group of girls. ing complexities in the character and in few PA directors have taken in recent pro- from its script. An updated version of other actors, she made a lasting impres- Jenny Byer ’04 played perfect, goal- myself.” ductions. These daring choices helped to Sophocles’s classic, Anouilh’s interpreta- sion with her wistful, frustrated portrayal. oriented Kate. Byer’s portrayal of Kate Littlefield’s final role at Phillips bring out the best in an at best mediocre tion of Antigone did not convey as strong Chris Zegel ’05, Paul Sonne ’03, and shined while her acting abilities allowed Academy combined several different char- script. of a message as Sophocles’s original. Kate Cooper ’03 took part in a twisted the many facets of the character to show acters and scenarios into one challenging In an unorthodox move, Nitz Gund Written during World War II, the play love triangle between a divorced hetero- as well. Kate’s ex-roommate Leilah, production that only an actress of her cal- rotated Tang Theater, seating the audience contains subtle hints and allusions to the sexual couple and a current homosexual played by Melanie Kress ’05, was forced iber could tackle. In The Vagina on stage instead of in the house and turn- war and the struggles of resistance groups couple. The interactions between Mark to deal with the over-riding feeling of con- Monologues, she played a 72-year-old ing the action around so that the actors’ within France. (Sonne) and Beverley (Cooper), both stantly being second-best. Jewish woman from Queens, a 6-year-old backs faced the grand auditorium. This Nitz Gund’s blocking of the play lovers of Brian (Zegel) at some point or Meg Dallett ’04 played Samantha, the girl and a mosaic of other characters in a change heightened the drama and intensi- seemed to lack the same kind of purpose. another, offered another fluctuation of love-struck and eventually happily mar- dialogue ensemble. Her talents were ty level on the stage, with backlighting Actors filled the space rather nicely, but emotion in the show. Both Sonne and ried girl whose purpose in life seems to be stretched to every extreme in this show, creating an eerie and unique atmosphere. without objective or reason. This created a Cooper maintained their characters well making her man happy. Dallett developed but she more than accomplished the task at Nitz Gund also took a very minimalist problem with the flow and cohesiveness. as they confronted the relationship con- the character fully while not letting details hand. Her delivery of “The Flood” as the approach to costuming and set design. Although the blocking succeeded in keep- flicts between their characters. Cooper impede the straightforward interpretation elderly woman evoked the most laughter White, a color of purity and innocence, ing the audience’s attention, it also pro- also added the most comic relief to the of the character. Susie Friend, of the night, while also containing some of was assigned to the tragic two young vided distraction and a choppy feeling on show by giving an admirable depiction of Samantha’s zany roommate played by the the most touching moments as she dis- lovers, Antigone and Haemon, destined to stage. a belligerent drunk. She managed to stum- hysterical Jean Marie Gossard ’05, burst cussed her battle with cancer. Boo looked die together long before their time. The Chorus fulfilled an all-knowing ble around the stage and spout out ridicu- on stage with bright pink pants and a win- back on the show with great pride, stating, Creon, the authority figure played by god-like role. The two actresses dressed lous comments and then quickly shift to a ning smile. Gossard’s stage presence was “The 13 of us [in the cast] faced a great Stephen Fee ’03, was dressed in blue, a fully in black, both a powerful and neutral capable adult who is about to lose her ex- perhaps the strongest of the show, a tough deal of controversy and lack of support bold color reflecting his business-orient- color. Creative blocking on the part of husband. task amidst such a strong ensemble. from many of the faculty, but in the end, ed values. His costuming was visually Nitz Gund found Gadgil delivering lines The tale of the third patient, Joe, Muffet, the lonely yet strong member one faculty member remarked, ‘You have accompanied by faint blue lighting from from the first and second balconies of played by Chris Lynch ’04, was the tear- of the group, was played by Abbe made history.’ That comment made doing the wings of the stage. Tang, giving a unique sense of perspec- jerker of the three stories, tapping into the Anderson ’03. Anderson portrayed the the show completely worth it.” tive to the performance. sensitive subject of a death in a family character wonderfully by combining just After graduation, Littlefield “[doesn’t] Also presented in Tang Theater, The with children. Lynch remained composed the right mixture of humor and compas- have any concrete plans to continue with Shadow Box, Kuhn’s first attempt in throughout his performance and relied on sion. Her charisma leapt off the stage and theatre, but I know for sure that I always directing at Phillips Academy, was suc- subtle undertones to express his charac- rubbed off on the other actors, as well. want to have it in my life.” Next year, Boo cessful. A play based on the serious mat- ter’s opinions, doubts, and emotions. Holly, Muffet’s companion, played by will attend Boston University, where she ter of cancer would be difficult for any Meanwhile, there was nothing subtle Kaitlin Alsofrom ’05, exemplified the high school student to portray accurately, about his wife, Maggie, played by Meryl typical wealthy yet misguided young may choose to become involved the the- yet Kuhn handled the challenged with Mims ’03. Mims displayed the role of a woman. ater program, “Though I’m unsure now, maturity and insight, while capturing the widow/single mother-to-be by having her Also helpful in that capacity was I’ll hopefully find myself on the stage difficult realities of death. Kuhn interpret- character put on a shaky mask to cover Mariah Russell ’04, who played Carter, sooner or later.” ed the four locations called for in the her hysterical reality. Their daughter the freshman girl whom Kate takes under Littlefield leaves Andover Hill this show as part of a common area and creat- Stephanie, played by Emma Sussex ’04, her wing. Kaitlin Ainsworth ’03 played June with a sincere appreciation for the ed different spheres of the Tang stage received much of the audience’s sympa- Mrs. Plumm, the seemingly proper and many mentors she has found during her accordingly. The closeness between char- thy. Sussex was such a believably naïve well-bred house mother of the whole time here. Among them, Mark Efinger ’73, acters created more intimacy between the young girl that her realization of her crew. The cast was rounded off with the Judy Wombwell, Kevin Heelan and Jean different setting and the audience. father’s pending death made a deep dynamic character Rita, an out-there fem- St. Pierre have particularly changed and The premise of The Shadow Box is impression on the audience. inist whose views on life, love, and men shaped her as an artist in the many differ- unique: three people receive notification The conclusion of the show brought are quite shocking and daring, played by ent opportunities given to her. “All of these brilliant teachers and directors took The Phillipian Archives that nothing more can be done for their all of the stories together and overlapped Brittney Bailey ’03. battle with cancer. All that remains are powerful statements about the reality of Rosen did a marvelous job of bringing chances on me, and for that I am grateful. Kate Cooper ’03 and Chris Zegel They really made theatre here an amazing ’05 appeared in The Shadow Box. goodbyes and final recollections as the death, a commendable way to finish such these characters to life and making use of dying are sent to appointed cottages to a compelling show. the limited stage area. experience for me.”

C4 THE PHILLIPIAN ARTS JUNE 8, 2003 THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES:

A much anticipated production here with ‘vagina facts’ and fast-paced three appeared seem exceptionally honest on AndoverSexual Hill, The Vagina Honestyor four person accounts of various andSims Witherspoon the andFemale believable. Psyche Monologues, written by Eve Ensler, female experiences. The Vagina Kate Takvorian ’03, who was rela- was surrounded by as much controver- Monologues was a mosaic of women’s SPRING THEATER REVIEW tively inexperienced in the theatrical sy as the title might imply. After thoughts and memories of a vast spec- was able to convey a sense of bashful- arts, was also a wonderful asset to the months of battling a disapproving the- trum of feelings. Thus, it is impossible ness in her character that added a cer- show. Playing more reserved charac- ater department and tentative faculty, to address this play as a whole without tain lightness and innocence to the ters, Takvorian’s calmness illuminated director/producer/actor Ali Rosen ’03 describing the wonderful talent that show. Her portrayal of innocence juxta- her in the cast; she has wonderful raw took on the show as an independent composed its cast. posed with the sin portrayed in other talent. project to study the female psyche. The The girls cast in The Vagina monologues was essential to lightening Boo Littlefield ’03 has such an debut of this mature show, with its Monologues had theatre experience that the show and Anderson subtly accom- incredible stage presence. With her sometimes shocking content, unveiled ranged from novice to experienced, but, plished this, which in itself illustrates incredible power onstage, Littlefield sexual honesty that is so often alluded as director Rosen commented, “You her incredible talent. was unbelievably entertaining in every to, but never directly addressed, by couldn’t even discern between the Britney Bailey ’03, who displayed role she played, whether it was a 6- many famous authors, playwrights, and experts and the beginners; they were all the converse of Anderson’s experi- year-old child or an elderly woman. Her musicians. Though there was a “sixteen so wonderful and enthusiastic.” ences, was absolutely entrancing. talent is absolutely refreshing. years and over” audience policy, the Opening the show, Emma Sussex Though many of the subjects she Katie Regner ’03 was the main administration assumed a certain matu- ’04, played the informed and adventur- approached, such as rape, have never shock factor in the play. Stepping rity level of the youth at the Academy ous narrator that was the audience’s been experienced by the majority of the onstage in between monologues, she and allowed the show to go on: “We connection to the various characters in audience, her performance was so real informed the audience of random don’t want to censor our students,” the show. Sussex displayed an amazing that she sent us back with her in time to “vagina facts,” some which were liter- reported Dean of Studies Vincent comfort onstage that made the abrupt the moment that she was describing. ally echoed by gasps. Regner toyed Avery. Thus, on May 9th, The Vagina opening of the show seem real. Poised Making the audience experience the with her role, realizing her power as the Monologues made its debut at Andover. and polished, her performance was hate and anger right there with her, show’s ‘shocker,’ and perfectly manip- With simple set and costuming in wonderfully believable and illustrated Bailey brought true intensity to the ulated her lines to obtain the precise complete black, this show is composed the reality of the show’s content from show. Her performance was both response she wanted from her audience. of multiple monologues intermingled its very first line. exceptionally powerful and incredibly Last on stage was Rosen ’03. An Mari Ono ’03, who stunned the moving. experienced actress, Rosen’s perform- audience from her very first word, A mix of Anderson and Bailey’s ance, was, as expected, delivered with “hair,” as she developed her character’s performances was that of Jenny Byer ease and reality. With a gift for the marriage traumas and the issues sur- ’04, who performed a monologue about stage, Rosen played a woman angered J. Bovaird/The Phillipian rounding them, was delightfully ani- short skirts and their importance to about the abuses she must go through at Ali Rosen ’03 directed Eve Ensler’s mated and vibrant. The idiomatic ges- those who wear them. Byer played the the OBGYN. Delivering hilarious lines The Vagina Monologues as an tures she gave her character, such as the monologue with a personality that was while still remaining serious and com- Independent Project this spring. bright smile she flashed when her char- fun and playful while simultaneously posed, Rosen was amazing. of the play frustrated those involved acter became nervous, illuminated the conveying a deeper message: a From solemn accounts of rape to an with the show’s production, the deter- work she put into recreating herself as woman’s external appearance repre- elderly lady’s hilarious recount of her mination of all involved resulted in the the woman she was playing. sents her freedom, her choice, and a “down there,” this show constantly debut of The Vagina Monologues here Yet another member of this cast that certain “liberation.” A woman’s clothes reinvented itself with new, shocking on campus, an event that has, as many flashed an infectious smile was Katie cover a body that is hers and hers alone. sequences to surprise the audience. The faculty members and students have Green ’03, who played a woman that Lindsey Locks ’03 added humor to cast made these transitions with grace- remarked, “made theater history here at found her true-self via a vagina semi- the show with her illustration of differ- ful ease. Though multiple cancellations Phillips Academy.” nar. Green’s performance was delight- ent “moans” and what each means. Her ful. Whether confessing her love for commitment to her character gave her a Red Hot Chili Peppers music or glow on stage that made the audience describing her experience with her smile every time she delivered a line. workshop, Green totally immersed her- Ashley May ’03 also possessed this self in every moment, each of her lines power. Whether involved in a serious expressed with precision. Her perform- dialogue or delivering quick, clever ance captured the audience’s attention quips, May illuminated her spunky per- and held it whether she was leading us sonality and made her characters her through slow, intense moments or fast, own. J. Bovaird/The Phillipian frantic ones. Justine Wardrop ’03 gave a sophis- Campus comedienne Boo Littlefield Abbe Anderson ‘03, who is no ticated solemnity to the show that creat- ’03 provided many laughs in her beginner when it comes to the stage, ed a dignified aura around her character monologue, “The Flood.” that made the scenes in which she Snoopy Sings on Stage

Charlie Brown is Final Drama Lab M. Floyd/ The Phillipian Ali Schouten ’04 and Matt London ’03 starred in Rhinoceros as the inno- The 2003 Drama Lab production of mission. cent Daisy and the iconoclastic Berenger, respectively. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Andy St. Louis Most of the play’s humor is was not exactly what some may have SPRING THEATER REVIEW revealed through its songs. In this expected as a premier show of the with Henry Watterson ’04 as Linus, musical production, Schnabl and Phillips Academy Theater Department. Adam Holt ’05 as Schroeder, Jenny Tenney really stood out as two of the Marches A musical based on a comic strip was a Schnabl ’06 as Lucy, and Angela best vocalists in the show. Ben Waters Rhinoceros change of pace from the deep, philo- Tenney ’05 as Sally. Watterson gave a ’04, who played the title role, also hit sophical musings that typically fre- convincing performance, however, his most of his notes just right. However, quent the stage of Tang. While the pro- lisp, as part of Linus’ character, was Waters’ forceful projection, which On to Scotland Show duction was unusual and contained slightly over-emphasized, which hin- would have been an asset on almost any some moments of pure, entertaining dered his diction at times. other stage, seemed overly loud in the Delivering a powerful performance fun, other aspects of the production smaller Steinbach Theater. Since the Continued from Page C1, Column 3 Holt was extremely focused as clear-headed but innocent girl. Both of throughout the play and adding a flour- seemed underdeveloped. Schroeder, wittily orchestrating the cast production was a Drama Lab, the ish to the ending with the final mono- The play, which went up last vocalists were held to a higher standard these portrayals were unique, and at times and singing passionately. Holt, though each created a different aura logue, London constructed and played Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, was however, seemed slightly stuck in his of performance, a challenge which his frantic character with a richness and the first Drama Lab directed by Lydia some of them met better than others. around the character, but both actresses part in The Broadway Revue (the den- were quite credible in their perform- depth that made him seem incredibly Wallace ’04. For Wallace, a new theater tist from Little Shop of Horrors). Wallace’s idea for the set was cre- real. As London’s character, Berenger, producer, the play was a challenge. ative and well planned, though slightly ances. Rampell nearly stole the show, per- The second of the two double-cast fought anxiously against the rhinoceros Wallace initially hoped to direct a pro- forming a hilarious rendition of insubstantial. The set was based on the transformation, London made his dete- duction of The Rocky Horror Picture idea of creating the comic’s boxes to female roles was Botard, an advocate “Suppertime” and maintaining a comic colleague of Berenger’s with radical rioration seem real. He made this weak- Show, but after the proposal was reject- persona throughout the show. Her emphasize the cartoon origins of the ening apparent both physically and ed on the basis of the show’s mature show. The lighting design was certainly ideas against conformation. This role deadpan humour and creative reactions was shared by Kate Cooper ’03 and psychologically. When London made a content, Wallace was forced to the made her performance very enjoyable. adequate, illuminating most of the character choice, he stuck with it until other extreme of the spectrum. Charlie action. However the scheme left some Tayrn Zucker ’03. Cooper played The final touch to the show was Botard as an overzealous individual the end, which gave his performance Brown’s simplicity made it a good Schnabl, who was perfectly suited to actors in the dark, especially on the wonderful power and sincerity. choice for Wallace, who tried to keep extreme forestage, where a lot of action whose ideas seemed more anti-society the role of Lucy. Loud, boisterous, full attacks than her own deep-rooted con- In addition to the wonderful actors the budget low. However, the play of energy and blithely going through took place. in the cast, the dancers in the show, seemed directed towards a younger Although the play did not quite live victions. Cooper was unyielding in her life unaffected by those around her, bold character choice. Conversely, Kaitlin Ainsworth ’03, Shana Davis audience. Schnabl brought great energy to the up to the precedent set by last year’s ’03, Alyssa Ferland ’04, Anthony Wallace made some interesting Drama Lab, it represented a good effort Zucker played Botard as a more schol- show, especially during “Schroeder” arly business woman. Zucker’s choice, Reyes ’05, Josie Rodriguez ’03, and decisions when casting the show, giv- and “Little Known Facts.” on the part of relatively new director Andy St. Louis ’05, played the rhinoc- ing most of the parts to underclassmen Wallace. The play dragged on at parts equally as strong as Cooper’s, worked But by far the highlights of the well also, because she stayed commit- eroses and made transitions between with little PA theater experience under show were the two guest stars: Dr. Yuan and was ultimately directed towards a scenes. The dancers’ fluidity, combined their belts. This was a good way to much younger audience. Steinbach ted in her biting quips, as each one Han and Gardner Gould ’03. Dr. Han dripped with sarcasm. with abrupt motions created com- open up the Theater Department to new came onstage for a brief sketch with Theater proved to be too small for the pelling action onstage and gave Ms. actors, but resulted in a final produc- amplified characters and energy packed Another co-worker of Berenger’s Tenney, one in which she went on a was Dudard, played by Sam Beattie Wombwell an opportunity to allude to tion that had more of the raw displays tirade against him and an unsatisfacto- into this show. However, despite the the original script by incorporating cer- of talent that are usually found in the inexperienced cast, humorous moments ’03. Beattie, who played this shy, tem- ry grade he gave her. Gould played the perate character, conveyed his charac- tain Nazi motions. The audience could theater classroom than the professional Red Baron in Rampell’s World War I abounded. Overall, the play was an not take its eyes off of the movement. quality lent to a show by experienced amusing production with all the care- ter as very caring and compassionate; “flying ace” sketch. Cackling and thus, when he later undergoes the rhi- Rhinoceros, while strikingly differ- performers. romping around the lighting grid high free spirit and wry comedy of the ent from other shows performed on Despite these drawbacks, the comic strip. noceros transformation, his change to a above Steinbach, he provided a comical gruff demeanor is very acute. Yet, campus, was a wonderful success at lengthy play was light and humorous. and interesting sketch after the inter- Andover. The work put into this show Cathy Rampell ’03 played Snoopy, whether reserved, boisterous, or even going so far as to eat a flower, Beattie was apparent in every detail of the pro- remained composed and involved in duction; this group will represent our the show, which made him a pleasure to school wonderfully this coming sum- watch. Tom McDonell ’04 played the mer. director of the law firm, Mr. Butterfly. Very relaxed on stage, McDonell made his character seem refreshingly natural, THANKS TO yet humorous as well. Using his block- ing and body language well, McDonell was able to illustrate clearly his char- Boo and Beattie acter change as the show progressed. Allegra Asplundh-Smith ’04 played Mrs. Beef, a concerned wife of one of FROM Mr. Butterfly’s employees. With her frantic movements and accented line delivery, Asplundh-Smith grabbed and held the audience’s attention from the Steve time she appeared on stage to the time she literally leaped off. Chris Lynch and Katie ’04 was humorous as the modest fire- man. E. Gelb/ The Phillipian The last character in the show was Starring as Charlie Brown and Snoopy, respectively, Benn Waters ’04 and Cathy Rampell ’03 appeared in the Berenger, played by Matt London ’03. final Drama Lab production, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Phillipian Arts.

THE PHILLIPIAN ARTS JUNE 8, 2003 C5 ‘StrongLifted Voices’ From Gamma Rays In Choral Concerts For many to sing at functions Phillips Academy Izzy Ritchie such as the 225th To Graveyards: students, music is a celebration and Peter large part of life. MUSIC REVIEW Jennings’ visit in the A Year of Workshop Theater Taking part in both choral and instru- fall term. They also sang on holidays For those who look for an alterna- Also during winter term, Nadworny mental arrangements, many make the and in many interfaith services tive to the intense focus of the Theater Ariel Gold presented her second show of the year, trek to Graves Hall daily for practicing, throughout the year. 520 productions, the theater workshops Long Ago and Far Away, written by lessons, or rehearsal. With the time and The Fidelio Society also took a trip seem to be a perfect match. Smaller, THEATER WORKSHOP David Ives. Although the play took dedication devoted to them, choral to Florida during winter term. They simpler productions, they are directed place in New York, the same setting as REVIEW groups represent an integral part of the performed for Trustees and generous by students and contain everything New York Actor, it projected a much music program. The Academy Chorus, donors to thank them for the success of were presented in Tang Theater. The from upbeat humor to solemn drama. shows, Jean Anouilh’s Antigone, more philosophical tone and a darker Cantata Choir, Fidelio Society, Gospel Campaign Andover. The Thursday-to- These productions allow beginning ambience. Choir, Azure, and In-Skip all helped to Monday event was extended several Wendy Wasserstein’s Uncommon directors, actors, and theater-goers to Women and Others, and Michael After March break, the spring term keep the campus lively and filled of days when the group was stranded by begin their experience in the theater hosted a variety of theater workshops, music through a number of concerts snow in Florida. Cristofer’s Shadow Box, directed by world together. Susannah Nitz-Gund ’04, Ali Rosen short and long, directed by many mem- and events. The Fidelio Society was not the In past years, the label “theater bers of the Class of 2005. Led by Instructor in Music only group to make a trip off campus ’03, and Lexie Kuhn ’04, respectively, workshop” has often carried negative showcased an extraordinary level of In an unorthodox move, Abby Christopher Walter, the Academy this year. This spring break, members connotations-implying that the produc- Seldin ’05 took Rich Orloff’s Oedi, a Chorus was kept busy preparing four of the Academy Chamber Orchestra development rarely seen in theater tion was inconsequential and of low workshops. 30-minute comic version of Sophocles’ concerts this year. The group gave a and Cantata Choir, directed by quality. However, this year’s entertain- classic Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex, performance of the Schubert Mass in G Instructor in Music William Thomas, Meanwhile, smaller theater work- ing and distinguished shows proved shops remained in the theater class- outside onto the steps of the Addison. for its fall term concert. Next, for the went to Hawaii to soak up the rays and that theater workshops are a vital and The amusing, farcical script was com- holiday season, the chorus performed at perform. room throughout the winter with first- viable part of the Andover theater time and returning student directors plemented by the astute comic timing the Carols by Candlelight service, fill- They sang The Passion According scene. of the actors and the interesting direc- ing the audience with seasonal cheer. to St. John, by J.S. Bach. A passion is presiding over shows. Both Malika The theater classroom stage was Felix ’04 and Sam Woolford ’06 pre- tion, not to mention the warm spring Finally, in the spring term, the singers a musical or dramatic interpretation of filled first with David Ives’ Sure Thing, weather. performed the Rutter Gloria for the the Passiontide; that is, the Last sented their first attempts in the world under the debut direction of Katie of directing with The Lives of Great On Sunday, May 4, Peter Rotundo 225th Anniversary celebration and Supper, Betrayal, Arrest, Trial, and Nadworny ’05. While Sure Thing went ’05 directed Death Knocks in the tradi- closed the year with a late May concert, Crucifixion of Jesus. The word “pas- Waitresses by Nina Shengold and up at PA in 1999 under the direction of Oreos and Nose Rings, respectively. tional theater classroom. He “chose it singing a collection of spirituals and sion” itself comes from the Latin word Brian Emery ’03, Nadworny found mainly because Woody Allen wrote it, some short four-part harmonies. “to suffer.” Over an hour long, it fea- Both plays provided delightful comedy many ways to distinguish this produc- and some great opportunities for new- and it is, of course, a really funny The Fidelio Society, led by School tured many soloists, including Peter tion and make her version a unique dis- play.” In Death Knocks, the main char- Organist and Instructor in Music Stetson ’03, Ariel Gold ’04, Chiara comers to acting and directing at play of new talent. Andover. acter gambles with the Devil in a game Carolyn Skelton, is an a cappella group Motley ’03, Liz Vazquez ’03, Stephen The next weekend, Ali Rosen ’03 of gin rummy in order to buy more time of 14 voices with a diverse repertoire. Travierso ’04, and James Chou ’03. Workshop productions also featured decided to present her first theater shows with inventive plots. In Rich on earth. With 10 Seniors in the group, all of This piece was sung beautifully, com- workshop, Reverse Transcription, in an Other workshops directed by mem- whom have been members for upwards plemented by the accompaniment of Orloff’s The Whole Shebang, directed unusual location: the Phillips Academy by Abby Seldin ’05, the universe was bers of the class of ’05 included The of two years, Skelton chose selections the Chamber Orchestra. All those who graveyard. The setting proved to be a Macbeth Murder Mystery, directed by that celebrated the particular talents of went on this trip came back with mem- carefully analyzed and finally given a perfect, somber background for a show grade of C+. Allegra Asplundh-Smith Emily Monaco ’05, and Roman Fever, the group. This year, Fidelio sang a ories and a new appreciation for the whose plot followed the gathering of directed by Nadworny. wide variety of both spiritual and secu- joys of singing. Although at this point ’04 directed Haiku, the story of a moth- several playwrights to bury a common er, Nell, and her mentally unstable The term concluded with The lar music, ranging from Josquin to the state of Cantata tours in the future colleague. Effects of Gamma Rays on Man in the Billy Joel. They were often called upon remains uncertain, hopes are high for daughter Louise. Ariel Gold ’04 direct- The 2002-2003 academic year also ed John Guare’s New York Actor, the Moon Marigolds, directed by Caroline similar trips in years to come. witnessed the birth of a new type of Claflin ’05 from the script by Paul Although the formal groups make story of four New York actors trying to theater workshop. During the winter make it on Broadway and their rela- Zindel. Gamma Rays follows the story up the majority of the singing perform- term, in place of the normal Drama of a young girl whose entry into a com- ances on campus, two other student-run tionships with critics and other actors Lab, three longer theater workshops alike. petitive science fair takes its toll on her groups also meet and keep the campus family life. Claflin had the opportunity buzzing. Azure, an all-girls a cappella to present her show in Steinbach group, and In-Skip, a co-ed a cappella Theater. group, both performed this year. In- Over the course of the year, the skip performed first at Grasshopper workshop also proved to be the perfect Night, treating students and their par- medium for presenting students’ origi- ents to their rendition of the Ben nal scripts. Harper song “Steal My Kisses.” Azure, Before fall exams, Claflin directed featuring soloist Julie Min ’05, per- Say Goodnight Gracie, a script by formed the Dido song “Hunter” at the recent Andover alumnus and longtime Oxfam auction. Co-head of Azure Lucy theater participant Brooks Teevan ’02. Keating ’03 shared her thoughts about Though some audience members found singing in Azure, stating “I never did the novice script somewhat confusing, formal choir singing, but I always liked superb acting and blocking led to a bet- Azure because we take songs that we ter understanding of the show and a hear on the radio and have fun as a compelling production. small group of girls producing music in The next term, Paull Randt ’04 our own way, and really making our directed Was it Something I Said?, an own sound.” original play by Alex Colaianni ’03. This year, these five choral groups While the script at times lacked coher- have given many concerts. Guided by ence in the plot, the blind date from encouraging faculty directors and the hell scenario had the perfect, entertain- leadership of the Seniors, the concerts ing balance of comedy and thoughtful- given this year were notably strong. ness. Both original plays were impres- The groups have also developed new sive in their development and overall voices this year to lead the singing The Phillipian Archives high quality. community at Phillips Academy in From comedy to drama, graveyards Ten seniors are graduating from the years to come. The Phillipian Archives Fidelio Society, directed by Ben Bloom ’04, Chris Zegel ’05, and Matt Brennan ’05 performed Rich to gamma rays, this year’s selection Instructor in Music Carolyn Orloff’s Oedi on the steps of the Addison Gallery. and presentation of workshop theater Skelton. proved that even the smallest shows can have a large impact. With next year’s installation of a new program for student direction, longer shows such as Antigone, Phillips Academy Orchestra Uncommon Women and Others, and Shadow Box will be presented with the option of extended engagements and larger theaters. At its heart, though, theater in The orchestral programPerforms at Andover Academy Music with Passiontension, which lacks also enjoyed the charismatic Symphony Mary Rockas Andover relies on the development of is known for its ability to amaze audi- Department is known in many other 20th Orchestra’s rendition of Academic new talent, which begins in the little ences and bring people into the music. for its “hodge- century orchestral Festival Overture by Johannes Brahms. MUSIC REVIEW room in G.W. we lovingly refer to as Every year, talented students directed podge” concerts works. Included in this concert were also by skilled faculty perform spectacular where many different orchestras, rang- Next, the Amadeus Ensemble, the first two Senior concertos of the the Theater Classroom. pieces, which challenge their musical ing from Corelli to Chamber, perform directed by Instructor of Music Peter year. The first was Introduction to abilities in many different ways. This different contrasting pieces of music in Warsaw, brought the audience into the Rondo Capriccioso by Camille Saint- year, Phillips Academy has had an espe- one interesting night. One such “term- early 18th century by playing Double Saen, performed by Joan Huang ’03 on cially skilled group of musicians who ender” occurred at the close of the win- Concerto in D minor for two violins, the violin. In this piece, Huang played play in the orchestras. These musicians ter. BWV 1043 by J.S. Bach, which includ- the introduction’s melancholy melody, have made this year’s orchestral con- In this concert, the Correlli ed Jami Makan ’04, David Heighington while the orchestra behind her comple- certs amazing, and given force to the Ensemble, directed by Music ’06, Iris Tien ’04, and Mr. Paul Tran mented her every note with breathtak- Music Department as a whole. Department Chair Elizabeth Aureden, sharing the two “solo” parts of the diffi- ing harmonies that left the audience During fall and winter term, the opened the concert with A Lyrical cult piece. Chamber Orchestra per- enchanted. She then moved on to play Academy Chamber Orchestra members, Movement for String Orchestra by lead- formed the charming American song the extremely fast and quite demanding directed by Instructor in Music William ing 1940’s composer Norman Dello “Hoedown from Rodeo” by the famous quick movement with great ease. The Thomas, devoted themselves to The Joio. The piece, which was quite long, Aaron Copland. This exuberant piece next Senior concerto featured Dimitri Passion According to St. John by began slowly and sped up as more was received quite well by the audience Shostakovish’s Piano Concerto No. 2 as Johann Sebastian Bach, which they instruments joined in to create a certain who gave it a huge applause, and who played by Andrew McManus ’03, who learned in conjunction with Academy had been working on this technically Cantata Choir members, who provided demanding piece since the spring of his the vocal part of the work. This long Upper year. His practice showed, and piece included three difficult sections, McManus executed Piano Concerto which required much attention in the No. 2 not only with perfect precision, weeks preceding the performances. The but also with a barrage of emotion, first concert that featured the entire which added to both his and the audi- Passion occurred just before March ence’s experience of the moment. vacation, during which the Chamber These two Senior concertos are only Orchestra went to Hawaii to perform a sampling of the wide array of concer- the piece. tos that were played by Seniors this Although students had lots of time spring in their “goodbye” to the Music to visit many Hawaiian sights, such as Department and to the school in gener- the Waikiki Museum, the Moanalua al. gardens and Bishop Museum, they were These Seniors will undoubtedly their primarily “to learn, (and) to learn remember the Symphony Orchestra’s about the pieces we sing, the places we holiday medley, performed every year visit, and performing onstage,” said Mr. at the last All-School Meeting of the fall Thomas, the director. The trip included term. After the Hanukkah portion of the two main performances, one at the medley, the Symphony Orchestra beautiful Saint Andrew’s Cathedral in played a variety of Christmas songs, Queen Emma Square of Honolulu, and which included “Jingle Bells,” the second at the Royal Bandstand in “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” Kapiolani Park. It also incorporated and “Frosty the Snowman.” Although workshops at the Punahou School, not as technical or as difficult as the where the artists could fine-tune their other concerts of the year, this one, by skills even more. As one Chamber far, was the most fun. The Phillipian Archives Orchestra member commented, “This The Phillipian Archives Because of the amazing talent of Shani Small ’05 made an impression- The Phillips Academy Orchestra accompianed Cantata during winter able stage debut in Malika Felix’s ’04 truly is the chance of a lifetime.” Andover musicians this year’s orches- “The Lives of Great Waitresses.” The orchestral branch of the Phillips term’s concert in Cochran Chapel. tral concerts were outstanding.

C6 THE PHILLIPIAN ARTS JUNE 8, 2003 Ashley May ’03 Adds to the Art Around Her When she was lit- technical aspects of tle, Ashley May ’03 Kaia Lubanko theater, designing liked to do art. She the set for Tanner did all of the usual Efinger’s ’02 pro- things, of course, like SENIOR PROFILE duction of Cabaret, playing with paint and crayons, but with along with David Linfield, and helping age, her interest in more developed arts with costuming as well. She also paint- Courtesey of The Pot Pourri grew. This young lady from just south ed two very large (20ftx15ft each), very Chris Skipper ’03 and Tom Oliphant perform in a Stowe House Band Concert. of Deerfield, Massachusetts, came to intricate murals for the set. “They were Phillips Academy as a new Lower in made with stage paint, so I knew they 2000. She came to PA hoping to explore had to be torn down eventually, but I the visual arts more deeply, but during still couldn’t watch. I had worked too her first year, her progress in the visual hard to see them ripped apart.” arts was seemingly put on hold for her Senior year has seen Ashley delve Stowe House Band acting career. During her first term even further into her artistic self. She here, she acted in a theater classroom, has helped with numerous theater sets, and then audaciously auditioned for the and has also designed many of the If the Stowe House Band can be Andy St. Louis a lot of the past two years. When Scotland show called Parabox. The cre- posters for the theater productions this characterized in a single word, it is the Oliphant and Carlson first got together, ation of the Theater 520 show, which year. She spends a lot of time in the word “change.” From its very begin- ARTS PROFILE they “couldn’t even play a decent cover was a compilation of scenes and dances Polk-Lillard Center, working with digi- Galadanci took over on lead guitar, ning, the band has gone through a series of Green Day’s ‘Basket Case,’” said inspired by improvisation, took up most tal imagery and computer arts, another Oliphant took rhythm guitar, Skipper of transitions, both noticeable and hid- Oliphant. Now, their original songs of her free time during both winter and thing she became interested in through moved down to bass guitar, and Adam den, that have made it the band it is wow audiences at every show they play. spring terms. She did, however, find the Oxbow School. She took a class Stroble ’04 stepped in on drums. today. Jesse Seegers ’05, member of up-and- time to apply to the Oxbow school of called “Rosebud” earlier this year According to Carlson, it wasn’t until this Inspired by then-big-campus-band coming campus band Steal Your Face, arts off-campus program for her Upper taught by Mr. Bardo and Ms. Crivelli, a point that the band began to gain popu- Birds of Tuna, Tom Oliphant ’03 and commented, “Individually, they’re all fall term. combined English and Art class focus- larity and momentum toward their rise Greysen Carlson ’03 tried out for really good musicians, and together, “It’s truly a pity they no longer offer ing on the search for American identity. to the top as the school’s best rock band. Rabbot Cabaret their Lower year. they’re even better.” the program because of budget cuts,” She is also participating in The Vagina Following their performance of Pink Auditioning with a cover of the Carlson, specifically, has taken the the normally peppy Senior forlornly Monologues, directed by Ali Rosen ’03, Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” at Animals’ “House of the Rising Sun,” the band to a whole new level. This winter remarked. She smiled as her thoughts which was performed for packed audi- Grasshopper Night, they continued play- two promised to get a full band together and spring, he worked as one of the traveled back to her four months in ences on May 9 and 10. She made most ing various small shows in Ryley and and to write an original song for the per- Abbot Scholars to write and record an Napa, California, at the school. The of the posters advertising the show, too. even Dr. Keller’s Christmas party. At formance. This said, they got together album with the Stowe House Band. The program is an intense learning environ- Ashley is also concerned about the the end of 2002, it appeared that the Chris Skipper ’03, rhythm guitar, Peter album, Naked Art, is in the finishing ment for visual artists, and there she lack of time and importance placed on Stowe House Band had reached a turn- Stetson ’03, bass guitar, and Andy stages, but Carlson is preparing to became increasingly interested in art at PA. “When I do art, it consumes ing point, competing in WPAA’s Battle Heighington ’03, drums, to complete the release it as soon as possible. With Found Object Sculpture. “Found object me. I feel like sometimes I don’t have of the Bands, losing in the final round to band and play the show. They ended up around 12 professionally recorded sculpture is when you take an object enough time to really get into projects.” Lucy Keating ’03. playing a cover of Gloria Raynor’s “I tracks, the band is finally able to see the that already exists and change its mean- Nevertheless, she offers advice to other Since the beginning of Senior year, Will Survive,” inspired by Cake’s rock fruits of their hard work. “It amazes me ing through either placement or alter- Phillips Academy students who wish to the Stowe House Band has earned its version of the song. “Let’s just say it that we came from such humble begin- ation.” During the last month of the pro- pursue an arts career at Andover. “Try name as the school’s best rock band. didn’t go very well,” commented nings and are now finishing up an album gram, the students each chose a final to incorporate art into other things. I Opening for The Modifiers and The Carlson on the performance. that, in my opinion, is quite impressive,” project. “It was pretty intense. We had make posters and paint sets for theater. Screen, playing Grasshopper Night, It was then that the first transforma- said Carlson. to write proposals for approval and Be innovative. Look for inspiration in Quad Day, Rabbot Cabaret, and several tion of the Stowe House Band took Although not all of the band’s mem- grants from the school, and we had to your academic classes, too; I highly rec- Ryley Shows, their repertoire has grown place. Rashid Galadanci ’03 asked if he bers plan to pursue music seriously, they write two papers related to meaning; ommend the Rosebud class, but any- from all covers to nearly all originals, could join the band, Stetson was leaving surely will not forget their Stowe House one for history and one for science. At thing you read or write for any class can with the noticeable addition of Jamie for SYA, and Heighington had lost inter- Band days here at PA. Carlson plans to the end, we had to give a speech on our be the starting point of a project.” Leggero ’03 this year as drummer. The est. So, for Grasshopper Night 2002, attend George Washington University in piece.” Ashley’s piece was a found May will be attending Wesleyan Stowe House Band has certainly grown Carlson continued singing, but the fall, while Oliphant will be heading object sculpture having to do with per- University in Middletown, Connecticut, west to Stanford. Skipper is going to ception and reality. but not until after a sabbatical year in Tufts, Galadanci is going to Dartmouth, Upon her return to campus, May which she will be doing more art. She and Leggero will be attending the again became active in the arts. She hopes to continue her involvement in University of Southern California. began writing for the Arts section of the arts later at Wesleyan, too. “Art is a Despite changing faces and directions, The Phillipian, and she has a weekly way to organize my mind. If I couldn’t Heelan Makes Plans Stowe House has ended on top, even if comic strip appearing in the make art I would not understand myself they don’t live in the dorm that is their Commentary section. During spring as well; it colors my perceptions and To Pursue Playwriting namesake. term, she became more involved in the helps me to mature as a person.”

Next fall, The most fasci- Instructor in Theater Ariel Gold nating themes to Kevin Heelan will work with, according ARTS REPORT take a term-long sab- to Mr. Heelan, per- batical in order to pursue several play- tained to moral issues. An underlying Lucy Keating ’03 writing projects. He will spend his time theme in the play is that “doing the good completing several overdue commis- thing doesn’t necessarily mean doing the A good friend recently asked Lucy Keating, “After a lot of deliberating and sioned scripts. right thing.” He explains that “everyone Keating ’03 if she could write down the Andy St. Louis long conversations with my parents I In the past decades, Mr. Heelan has in the play thinks they are morally right, chords to one of her original songs. Lucy SENIOR PROFILE decided to defer from Williams College established himself as a highly success- and then everything goes to hell.” replied with a giggle and a shrug and Cappella group. for a year and pursue my music.” ful playwright. In recent years, promi- Unfortunately, the future of Common said, “I don’t know what the chords are That year, Lucy was given the chance Influencing her decision was the fact that nent actors such as Samuel L. Jackson, Ground is currently up in the air because called Ð I just sort of make them up as I at Andover, Keating has learned how dif- Sean Penn, and Kevin Spacey have of Lucas’s recent death. The rights for to shine on the stages of Tang Theater and go. ficult it is to keep up with an academic appeared in productions of Mr. Heelan’s the original novel have reverted to his Kemper Auditorium, where she soloed in works. The 1983 show Heartland held widow, and “production possibilities are Without having any formal musical the difficult a cappella songs that Azure environment while trying to “take your an engagement on Broadway while unclear at this point,” noted Mr. Heelan. training at Andover (she was not granted performed. By the end of Junior year, music somewhere.” Distant Fires went up in New York later, The next project came up about a a Senior Recital, as she did not take voice Keating had established her reputation as Keating is particularly excited for the in 1995. Heelan even received a nomina- year and a half ago, when Playwrights lessons at the school), Keating has con- the adorable, brightly smiling girl who, near future, as she has a gig in New York tion from the prestigious Academy of Horizons commissioned Mr. Heelan to sistently wowed audiences throughout when she opened her mouth, could move City just three days after graduation. She Arts and Sciences in the mid 80’s for his write a script. The play, called Eye to her four years at Andover with her com- an entire audience to tears with the power says, “I am really excited but insanely short piece, “A Live Action Short.” Eye, is an original work about a South pelling and soulful voice. Recently, of her singing voice. nervous about it. Depending on how that Mr. Heelan has worked in the PA African couple at a university. Keating has also entertained the PA com- During her Lower year, Lucy picked goes, I will begin to put the basics togeth- Theater Department for years, gradually Since writing the preliminary drafts munity with her mellow, original, self- up another instrument that was sure to er, getting headshots and management shifting from a part-time position to a of Eye to Eye, the script has gone taught guitar pieces. head her musical career in the right direc- and gigs, putting up a formal website and full time commitment. He jokingly com- through many reincarnations as it has When asked when she began singing, tion: the guitar. Keating did work with an really working on my guitar skills.” ments on his inability to pinpoint the crisscrossed the nation for focused read- Keating could not pinpoint a time. She instructor to learn the basics of the guitar, Keating hopes to improve her guitar exact length of his tenure as an Andover ings at leading theater companies. The said, “I have basically been singing all but to go beyond that, Keating relied on skills by taking courses at Berklee community member, saying that he has South Coast Repertory Theater in my life. I suppose my big debut would be her natural musical inclination to begin College of Music (a short distance from “suppressed memories” due to his often Orange County held a week-long work- when I played a duckling in the neighbor- writing her own songs using the chords her home in the center of Boston). Said a rambunctious students. However, he has shop for the play, deeming it a work in hood performance of Swan Lake. I was modest Keating of her guitar playing, “In undoubtedly become an icon within the progress. After intermittently reworking that she discovered on her own. seven. I continued performing in musi- truth I am not very good at the guitar. I Andover Theater Department, with the it on his own, Heelan next brought the During her Upper year, the growth direction of nearly 10 Shakespeare plays script to the prestigious Atlantic Theater cals and children’s operas, but had never and development of Keating’s musical am really looking forward to attending a under his belt to date. Company, a New York theater company gone outside the realm of musical theater career continued. She began performing school that is all about music, and actual- During his upcoming sabbatical, Mr. founded in part by famous playwright until I got to PA.” in talent shows such as Grasshopper ly taking a course entitled ‘songwriting.’” Heelan will commit himself to an David Mamet. While that reading was Upon arriving at Andover in 1999, Night and Rabbot Cabaret, playing both After spending half the year in intense period of script writing and fine- underway, the Company decided to Keating immediately found her singing her own songs and renditions of recorded Boston, Keating plans to reside in tuning. He cites at least five separate commission Heelan to write yet another niche when she was cast as the only ninth songs on her guitar. Keating commented Australia for the remainder of her interim projects that he must complete during play. grader in the elite all-female Azure a that, through her performances in these year, relaxing, playing guitar, and prepar- the term-long break from the hectic PA Completely unrelated to Eye to Eye, variety shows, “I have had the privilege ing herself for the rigors of Williams campus, including a few long-overdue this latest work is as of yet untitled. of playing with some really talented College. projects, commenting that he “desper- Fondly referring to its main character as musicians.” She may, however, be a famous musi- ately needs a sabbatical [in order] to fin- a “feckless academic,” Heelan briefly The much-anticipated performances cian by the time she gets there. ish up scripts that are in various stages sums up the play as a “satire about a carried over into Senior Year. This final of completion.” The scripts that he plans naïve, well-intentioned, earnest academ- year as a student at PA has also contained to complete during the long-awaited ic that unwittingly makes a political mis- some of Keating’s most memorable sabbatical consist of two commissioned take.” Heelan estimates that he is about musical moments at Andover. Many will The following Seniors original works, a stage adaptation of a half way through the writing process novel, and two screenplays for personal with these two most recent projects, hav- remember her singing Eric Clapton’s were profiled in the last pleasure. ing finished four or five drafts of each. “Layla” with Matthew Longley ’03 at the The story of Mr. Heelan’s assem- The number of scripts that Heelan Knollfest, and it will be difficult for audi- issues of The Phillipian blage of unfinished scripts spans back has in the works comes to a grand total ence members to forget her performance nearly five years. At that time, the Mark of five when one considers the two non- of the original “A Night Like Tonight” at this spring term: Taper Forum of Los Angeles hired commissioned screenplays he is also Grasshopper Night. Heelan to write a stage adaptation of J. undertaking. Such is the validation for When asked who at PA has really Anthony Lucas’s non-fiction book on taking a one-term break from Andover inspired her musically, Keating replied, Brian Emery Boston desegregation during the ’70’s. life. Seriously assessing the situation, “I suppose I was most inspired by Jadel The book, called Common Ground, was Mr. Heelan considers that he might even Mcpherson ’01 and Lawson Feltman ’01. first published in 1986. need “consecutive fall term sabbaticals Lawson is a phenomenal guitar player, Matt Kane Writing the first drafts of the script, in order to finish it all up.” and Jadel has an unbelievable voice. also entitled Common Ground, proved to Although all theatrically inclined PA They performed as a duo on several dif- be challenging for Mr. Heelan. He says students will certainly feel his absence ferent occasions and the crowd just went that it is “hugely difficult to adapt an during the upcoming sabbatical, Mr. wild. I remember them doing a particu- Alex Colaianni 800-page book to the stage.” The dan- Heelan will return to Andover in the larly great rendition of Bob Marley’s gers of including too much material or winter term of the 2003-2004 academic “Turn Your Lights Down Low.” cutting out important sections always year. He will promptly reassume his remain omnipresent. Mr. Heelan careful- duties within the Theater Department, Beyond the PA community, Keating’s Matt London ly chose to approach the script by select- co-directing the Theater 520 production parents also support her blossoming ing the most stage-worthy themes with- of Hamlet with esteemed colleague, musical career. Her parents have given in the original book and remaining true Instructor in Theater and English Jean Courtesy of Lucy Keating her the gift of recording her songs on a Amy Stebbins to those fundamental undercurrents of St. Pierre, who will be in her final year Campus songwriter-singer-guitarist CD and have encouraged her to pursue the novel. as a member of the PA faculty. Lucy Keating ’03 will take an inter- music after graduation. According to im year to pursue music.

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ALEX VISPOLI PA Boys Crew Pulls Out Andover Cycling Takes First At Victory at Championships NE Prep-School Championships by Evan Panich by Dave Morse & Thatcher Clay timing, Morse and Anthony place. PHILLIPIAN SPORTS EDITOR CXXV PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITERS Roldan ’04 initiated various In the beginning of the sea- 500, and as the two crews attacks in an attempt to wind the son, the Exeter Cycling coach Saturday, May 24, was a his- entered the last 500 meters, The Phillips Academy competition. This tactic proved challenged the PA boys to a time toric day for Andover Boys’ Andover pulled ahead. Cycling team flew through one of successful, as PA finished the trial, which was played out in the SPORTS EXIST OUTSIDE NE? race with four riders in the top back woods of New Hampshire Crew. Every member of the From this point until the end its finest seasons in a decade, five placings. as the last race of the season. The team walked away from the of the race, it was an absolute winning seven of the eight races this season and claiming the title Racing through the mountain- Boys in Blue raced in shirt and tie There are many advantages to New England (NEIRA) dogfight, bow ball to bow ball. ous scenery of Grafton Notch, and proceeded to trounce growing up in New England. You Championships with a medal on With 250 to go, Exeter pulled of New England Prep-School Champions. Though the races are ME, the Blue challenged Gould Andover’s legendary rival. “This experience all four his neck, with the first boat (B1) ahead slightly, but then the Big Academy for a hard-fought victo- year everyone was stronger and seasons (excluding winning Interschols for the first Blue absolutely denied the Big over, the Big Blue riders are far from finished. All five of the ry. The relentless hill climbs more willing to give what it takes spring in years like time in 15 years, and the second Red in the sprint. allowed the Big Blue to shed to win,” returning rider Clay this one), you are fine-tuned racing machines that and third boats finishing second. When the water calmed and make up the Andover Boy’s ‘A’ slower riders, leaving positions reflected. “With a large team and not far from sever- In the heats, Andover won its the two boats crossed the finish two, four, six, and eight to be devoted coaches, we were able to al important his- Cycling team will continue to races in both the first and third line, the Andover crew won nar- train to the end of school and on filled by Blue cyclists at the fin- make one of the best runs for torical sites, and boats, while the second boat rowly by 19 hundredths of a sec- ish line. Phillips Academy cycling in its you get to watch a into the heat of the summer. placed second to Exeter, who ond; Andover clocked a 4:26.36, By increasing their level of Narrow and winding through history.” first place baseball team during the streets of Exeter campus, the What really brought the team April and May (sometimes June if would eventually win the finals. ahead of Exeter’s 4:26.55. Kent racing for next year’s season, the Andover’s B1, though pushed came in third at 4:29.36. To cel- rising Seniors on the team hope Exeter criterium race was a fast- together this year was the amaz- you’re lucky, rarely in September), paced two-man time trial that ing show of leadership on part of to name a few. Indeed, living in by the St. Paul’s School’s crew ebrate the win, the boys took a to carry on the legacy that early, cruised to victory in the well-earned dip in the icy waters Andover cycling has left this stymied the A riders, but proved the graduating Seniors, Stetson New England certainly has its to be a perfect venue for the and Brzezinski. “The riders on perks. But like Phillips Academy last 500 meters. B2 and B3 also of Lake Quinsigamond. year. As for the two Seniors leav- easily qualified for the afternoon The second boat race was ingAndover B riders. Paull Randt the team this year worked togeth- students, we New Englanders ’04 and Peter Chiu ’03 raced er and were willing to sacrifice often find ourselves living in our finals, as B3 walked through all not quite as close. Andover went Andover, their presence will be crews in its heat to take an easy out pretty quickly, but Exeter greatly missed. Captain Peter twice together, coming in first more than any other team I have own little world, our bubble if you and fourth in each heat and sin- ridden with, and that is what will. This bubble exists in our victory. soon opened up a boat length Stetson ’03 and Piotr Brzezinski ’03 have unified the team off the glehandedly winning the overall brought us the New England tro- everyday lives and affects the way With the afternoon came the lead, which they sat on for the B team victory for the Boys in phy,” Stetson commented about we view events that occur outside bike as much as on the road. big races: the finals, the much rest of the race. The St. Paul’s Blue. The Andover A riders, the season. “Without the work of the boundaries of Hartford, The season started off on a anticipated five minutes that the Pelicans were also in the run- plagued with sickness and Stetson and Piotr, the season Burlington, and Portland. good note, as the number of entire season had been building ning in the first 500, but a dam- mechanical difficulties, had a dis- wouldn’t have turned out as it This is especially true with cyclists on the team more than up to. aged seat ruined their chances of appointing race. did,” new rider Chiu noted. regards to professional sports in doubled from last year. “We Before racing, Andover’s B1 winning. The Big Blue A riders struck An eight-race season brought the Boston area. We become so already knew that the team was crew of coxswain Sarah Impressively, St. Paul’s did back on the hilly moonscape of seven victories for the PA cycling self-absorbed in our pro teams that going to be strong this year, but Sherman ’04, Captain Taylor manage third place. Andover Loudon’s annual New England team. “Winning is always fun, their stories become the only ones the increased size of the team led Washburn ’03, Greg McKallagat happily walked away with a sil- Championships. Morse and but the best part was just riding we can closely monitor. Sports sto- to an increased level of enthusi- ’03, Will England ’03, JC ver medal, having crossed the Roldan led the start of the race with everyone during practice,” ries that capture the rest of the asm during practice and at races,” with a series of attacks, which Captain Stetson said. All in all, nation are often left to the back MacMillan ’03, postgraduate line in 4:41.94, behind Exeter’s Brzezinski said. Boasting a thinned the pack out. Brzezinski the PA cycling team had a great pages of The Boston Globe and Jake Ginsberg ’03, Sam Beattie 4:37.5. St. Paul’s clocked a revived girls team and a larger put in a valiant effort and was en year. With any luck, next year’s ignored on the local television and ’03, Garrett Kirk ’04, and Evan 4:43.04 to take third. ‘B’ team, Andover cycling looks route for a top two finish, but, team will pull in one more New radio airwaves. It is easy for us to Panich ’03 vowed to not get too The third (Junior Varsity) to be quite a presence in the disappointingly, a broken England title. get lost in Red Sox talk and nega- uptight about their race, boat race was nearly as close as league for seasons to come. derailleur stopped his lead. The tive discourse regarding Antoine attempting to relax, instead. the first boat’s. Andover’s B3 Though the 2003 season saw end of the 15-mile race was char- Walker, but to neglect national The race started out a little started the race well behind the snow, rain, mud, and frigid tem- acterized by brilliant tactics on sporting events of great signifi- rockily for the Blue’s first crew. Big Red of Exeter, but slowly peratures, these natural chal- the part of the PA cycling team, INSIDE cance is sad for a region that prides In fact, in the first 250, Andover walked back on the Red, and by lenges served only to harden the allowing the boys to oust their SPORTS itself on an intelligent and rabidly may have been in fifth or sixth the last 250 meters of the race, cyclists and prepare them for the passionate fan base. This past year tough roads ahead. The Big Blue competition for the New England place. Slowly but surely, howev- managed to take a narrow lead. Cup and place riders in the sec- has provided some of the most er, the other crews began to fall. It nearly looked as if the young rode through the cold to victory memorable sporting events and in their début at an individual ond, third, and fourth spots. At the 500-meter mark, JV crew would win. The early morning race at the ATHLETES OF THE YEAR stories that I can remember. Andover took its banner 15- However, in the last 10 time trial in Tilton, NH. Following the first victory, Profile School in Bethlehem, Pages D2 through D3 It seems like only a short time stroke spurt, as Simsbury High strokes, Exeter took the lead the boys entered in the Adelphia New Hampshire was the last of ago that the entire baseball world School (CT) and St. Paul’s back, and the Big Blue was found itself caught up in “Rally Grand Prix. Thatcher Clay ’04 the regular Prep-School League began to fall back. Sherman forced to settle for silver. managed to take first place over race series. On a hilly course with SPRING SPORTS Monkey Fever” and the Anaheim added in a couple quick five- Exeter’s winning time was Angels. The momentum from the finest Junior cyclists in the monster climbs, Andover’s Pages D4 through D5 stroke spurts to get ahead of St. 4:42.11, while Andover clocked Team Disney’s dramatic Game 6 nation and took home Athlete of cycling team cemented their John’s, and in the middle-500 a 4:42.61. Simsbury took third the Week honors to boot. This place as New England High comeback victory continued into WINTER SPORTS Game 7 as Anaheim triumphed meters, Andover began to put in 4:47.97. accomplishment set the tone for School Cycling Champions for over the Barry Bonds-led San the Scarlet Knights away. The Andover team will grad- the season and was a highlight of 2003. After a dazzling display of Pages D6 through D7 Francisco Giants. In “The Year of Meanwhile, in lane 2, Kent uate all but one member of its the season for Clay. cooperation and tactics, Stetson fell back slightly, but still kept first boat. While next year looks The Holderness road race vic- crossed the line in first place. The the Thunderstix,” the bats of both FALL SPORTS teams rumbled as the two squads barely within contact of the to be a rebuilding season, the tory proved that the Blue riders victory propelled Stetson to third combined for 85 runs and 21 leaders, Andover and Exeter. Boys in Blue look to defend were tactically capable as well as in league in points scored. The Pages D8 through D9 Exeter remained 2-seats ahead their New England title. physically capable. In a glorious rest of the team came across in Continued on Page D10, Column 6 of Andover through the middle- showing of teamwork and precise third, fourth, fifth, and ninth D2 THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS JUNE 8, 2003

ZAK DeOSSIE ’03 Football - Basketball - Baseball by Wes Howe how big of a tradition ing a stogie while watching the ing to give a helping hand. This character. You hear about all PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATE Andover/Exeter really is. From team. He was always helping me past basketball season was fun these athletes in the pros and then on, I made sure I would with my throwing and always for both of us, our last season college who get into bad situa- At 6’5”, he is a towering fig- bring my best level of play onto giving me tips on how to play together. I am very fortunate to tions. Zak isn’t like that.” ure, either in the huddle, man- the football field every harder defense. Not only is he have had a coach like Coach Mo DeOssie is not solely a foot- ning first base, under the boards, Saturday.” This devotion to per- my #1 supporter, but he is my for so long; he and I are good ball player, and he has also con- or even strolling around campus. formance carried the Big Blue to best friend as well.” friends and will always keep in tributed to the varsity basketball During his Senior year, the Press many victories. Zak’s mother is another touch.” and baseball teams. In basket- Club Award winner as well as Next year DeOssie will unending source of support. DeOssie continued, “Coach ball, he serves as a kind of the MVP of the football team, attend Brown University to play DeOssie was eager to credit his Cline has been has also been one enforcer, regulating the court Zak DeOssie ’03 towered over for the Bears’ football team and success to his mom, saying, “My of the best coaches I have had. and dominating rebounds. his competition and made his possibly basketball team as mother got me involved with all He taught me a lot about the DeOssie’s basketball identity is mark on Andover athletics. His well. He plans to dedicate as my sports and has spent count- game of baseball and helped me this position, as exemplified by is a legacy that is sure to survive much effort to the Bears as he less hours at my games. I am develop into a ballplayer. Not his most cherished basketball in the archives of Andover histo- has shown towards the Blue. “I very grateful for everything she only was he a great coach, but moment. “When I set my first ry for years to come. His per- am moving to my he always made sure we pick sophomore year and my formances on the varsity foot- father’s house in Boston were enjoying ourselves opponent fell to the floor… that ball, basketball, and baseball at the beginning of the Athlete Facts on the diamond. Last set the tone for my style of play teams have been outstanding, summer in order to start but not least is Coach for the next three years. Andover and it is for these shows of ath- my summer work out McGraw, the best men- needed a rebounder, so I got letic prowess that he is honored early at Brown and tor I have had at this down in the paint and threw as a Bertucci’s Athlete of the hopefully get a head Varsity Letters: 10 school. Every since my some elbows.” Year. start.” freshman year, when he In baseball, DeOssie plays Although DeOssie is a great DeOssie’s position Positions: Football - coached me on JV bas- first base and can patrol the out- three-sport athlete, football is on the team is yet to be ketball, I learned that field if and when Coach Cline his passion. Any Andover fan finalized, but heis will- Quarterback, Defensive Back, not only is he an amaz- calls on him. His enthusiasm who has attended a football ing to contribute in any ing coach, but he also is permeates the team in the same game at Phelps Stadium during way to benefit the team. Basketball - Center, Baseball - an incredible teacher. I way it does in football and bas- DeOssie’s tenure on the team Said DeOssie, “They Firstbase never worked harder ketball. surely can recognize his great recruited me as a quar- than I did when I was He cites his defining base- skill. As captain, he led the team terback, but I honestly with Coach McGraw, ball moment as the 2002 cham- just as he played: exceptionally. believe that defense is Athletic Accolades: Press Club who inspired everyone pionship, recalling, “I had seen Teammate Jordan Nottke ’05 my quickest way onto Award, MVP of the football team of his player to play the PA ball club rise from a said, “Zak’s a great guy. He was the field.” with pride and intensi- mediocre team into two-time a great captain because he Football greatness ty.” championship team, and I was always cared about the younger runs in the bloodline for Favorite PA Sports Moment: Coaches have had just honored to be a part of it guys and helped us out.” DeOssie. Zak’s father, Andover/Exeter football game in very good experiences and eager to do whatever it took The leadership that DeOssie Steve DeOssie, followed with DeOssie as well. to help the team.” held on the field extended far up a stellar football his Junior year Coach Leon Modeste, Pitcher and teammate Tom beyond captain; as quarterback, legacy at Boston affectionately nick- Kennedy ’03 was impressed DeOssie was something of an on College with play in the College: Brown University named “Coach Mo,” with DeOssie’s athletic prowess the field coach, the man who led NFL for the New York has coached DeOssie and leadership not only in base- his Blue-clad troops into battle Giants and the New for football and basket- ball, but in everything he has every Saturday this past fall. England Patriots. An College Sport: Football ball and has witnessed done at Andover. Kennedy DeOssie combined leadership outstanding special the two distinct roles shared, “Zak is one of the best with a cannon of a right arm to teams player as well as a DeOssie plays in the athletes I’ve ever known. He power the Big Blue football solid linebacker, DeOssie Sr. has done for me, especially rais- different sports. Said Modeste, always strives to do better in team to great heights, and his took it upon himself to teach ing my sisters and me all by her- “Here’s a guy who’s a star in everything he does, and that is play earned him team MVP hon- Zak all he knows about the self. I owe her everything.” football, but in basketball he is what sets him apart from every- ors. game. Coaching has been another willing to do the hardball dirty one else. He’s developed into a DeOssie has devoted a lot of DeOssie remembers the essential aspect of DeOssie’s work that needs to be done.” great all-around athlete and is an time to the football team and is many hours his father dedicated successful tenure at PA. There Modeste went on to say, integral part of each one of his always sure to step it up a notch to teaching him the game, and have been many important influ- “Zak is always out there, teams.” in clutch situations. DeOssie especially recalls the distinctive ences for DeOssie: “Coaching encouraging his teammates and In his move from the Big had to reach back into his mem- manner with which his father has been wonderful here for me. conversing with his coaches… Blue to the Bears of Brown ory banks to recall his most has supported him. Said Fortunately, Coach Mo and I he’s always positive, never has DeOssie is stepping it up. He is defining memory of Andover DeOssie, “My father has been have been together for a long he said or done anything nega- destined to compete in the Ivy football. “Andover/Exeter my there for me all the time. I would time and he and I have enjoyed a tive, he is always doing what he League, playing teams such as freshman year,” DeOssie stated, be in the middle of practice out great four years. Not only has he thinks is best for the team.” Harvard’s legendary Crimson “when I first walked onto the on Siberia, and it would do me been very helpful on the fields, Modeste was also very proud and Princeton’s Tigers, and the field and saw 9,000 fans scream- good to look over and see him but he has been sort of my father to say that “[Zak’s] never got PA athletic community wishes ing for us. Right then it hit me sitting in his lawn chair, smok- figure on campus, always will- into any trouble. He’s of sterling him well in his endeavors. SARAH DEMERS ’03 Soccer - Swimming - Lacrosse by Margaret Ramsey involved in three very different they offers a sense of team that opponent flying literally three captain just put a title on what I PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER sports throughout her career the mostly individual sport of feet in the air,” he noted, “then was already trying to do.” In here. swimming does not have. she’d go over and apologize to countless ways, Demers estab- Sarah Demers ’03? You may Commenting on specializa- Demers said, “There is no the stunned girls she just ran lished herself as a leader in and not have noticed her on the field tion, Demers said, “Most swim- greater feeling than seeing a over!” It is exactly this kind of out of the pool. or in the pool, but chances are mers don't do other sports group of people work the ball hard-hitting, good-sport attitude Of her leadership this sea- you did not leave a game or a because they say swimmers are down the field and score, and to that has made Demers such an son, Assistant Coach Ginger Fay meet without feeling her pres- uncoordinatedÐbut I just never be able to go up and down the asset to Big Blue sports and the commented, “Sarah’s got a great ence. Demers is not a particular- wanted to quit soccer and line and point out everyone who PA community at large. sense of humor, and a great work ly physically imposing person, lacrosse because I had been made that little goal happen.” Lacrosse Coach Kate Dolan ethicÐshe has an amazing will- nor is she loud, cocky, or trash- playing them for such a long As a two-year varsity soccer said of Sarah, “She’s having an ingness to do whatever it takes to talking. Nevertheless, Demers is time before coming to Andover. midfielder and lacrosse center, excellent Senior season for us, inspire the team.” On Demers’ an amazing athlete who has By coming to PA, I never had to Demers has certainly gained a particularly in terms of draw attitude towards training, team- combined her natural talent, quit and I am so controls. She is by mate Alex Doty ’05 said, “I had sense of team unity, and incredi- thankful for my far and away the the honor of training in the same ble determination to excel in experiences in best around at lane as Sarah everyday this win- soccer, swimming, and lacrosse all of the sports Athlete Facts winning draw ter, and there is no one that I throughout her career here at here–I’ve really controls and the would rather train with. Sarah is Phillips Academy. Her achieve- had some great team that wins hardworking, motivating, and ments this year on the field and times with my those usually wins fun at the same time...a balance in the pool have made her a more teams.” Varsity Letters: 8 the games, so that is very difficult to find.” than deserving recipient of the It is she’s been a huge Demers had an unbelievable 2003 Bertucci’s Athlete of the Demers’ unique part of our suc- season in swimming as she led Year accolade. team spirit that Positions: Soccer - Midfield, Swimming - cess.” the team to a repeat victory at the Demers coaches praise her has really made 100 breaststroke/200 IM, Lacrosse - Center Demers is also New England Championships. for her unselfishness and the her stand out in helping to ensure Her 200 individual medley came unmatched constancy and effort PA athletics. the future success into its own this year, and she she puts into everything she Soccer team- Athletic Accolades: Abbot Athletic Award, of the lacrosse emerged as a powerful force in does. Describing Demers per- mate Julia Washburn Award (Swimming), Phillip K. team. Dolan said, all of the four strokes. She was fectly, Girls’ Soccer Coach Totosy de “She’s wonderful a member of a record-breaking Stephen Carr said, “Sarah’s Zepetnek ’03 Allen Award with the younger 200 freestyle relay and was physical gifts of unbelievable described kids on the teamÐ voted by her teammates as the strength and straight-ahead Demers as Favorite PA Sports Moment: Winning NE she encourages MVP of the 2003 championship speed, combined with her being “amaz- them, helps them team. aggressive nature and competi- ingly supportive Interschols for swimming her Upper year with their skill Next year, Demers will tive drive, are balanced with an of everyone on and supports them attend Brown University and uncommon sweetness and the team. She College: Brown University in games and plans to swim for the Brown politeness that make for a truly genuinely cares practices. Sarah Bears. Demers expressed her unique athlete.” about each per- is truly one of a excitement for college, noting, A four-year Senior, Demers son and makes College Sport: Swimming kind.” “Brown is a really fast team. I’m has thoroughly enjoyed her time an effort to Demers’ work going to be struggling at the playing for the Big Blue. include them ethic and kindness beginning because I’ve never Though Demers is proficient in and make them feel comfortable. lot of experience in working helped her to be elected as the trained that much or at that both soccer and lacrosse, she is a She definitely knows what she with the team. captain this year of the NE intensity before. But at the same swimmer at heart and will con- wants and goes after it, but she Coach Carr laughingly Championship swim team. time, the coaches were blown tinue to swim in college at the does it with such determination recalled several occasions in Commenting on her captainship, away that I had played two other Division One level for the and persistence that she is just a which getting a goal became so Demers said, “I was really varsity sports, so I think they Brown Bears. In a time when it wonderfully easy-going natural important to Demers that on sev- appreciative of being voted cap- have confidence in my poten- is becoming increasingly more leader.” eral occasions she unleashed tain by my girls, but at the same tial.” popular for athletes to specialize Being a member of a team “the animal inside her” to unsus- time, I wasn’t going to change Head Coach Paul Murphy in one sport by the time they has definitely fueled Demers’ pecting opponents. Carr said, “I that much. I already felt that as summed up Demers’ Andover have reached high school in the athletic passion over the years. have this repeating image in my a teammate you should always athletic career, saying, “I will hopes that it will help them get Demers says that being on the head of Demers running at full cheer for each other, be a posi- forever think of Demers when I into a high demand college, soccer and lacrosse teams have speed towards a 50/50 ball, low- tive and humble member of the think of the perfect captain. She Sarah is most grateful for the been a wonderful experience ering her shoulder, thrusting out team, and really put others is self-effacing, humble, tough, opportunity to have been because the nature of the games her hip, and sending her poor before yourself. I feel like being emphatic, and inspiring.”

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DANIELLE VARDARO ’03 Soccer - Basketball - Lacrosse by Alison Murphy just someone people can look to Point totals in the teens were not her speed, her skill, or anything goals towards Andover’s 10-7 vic- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATE bring energy to the court.” uncommon for Vardaro this win- else that would make her a better tory. The next weekend, Vardaro This fall, Vardaro started out ter, as she scored 17 points to help player. All this working to brought in three goals and two In the intense sports scene at her third year on the Girls Varsity PA demolish Nobles and 15 to improve her own basketball game assists to avenge the Tabor Andover, it takes a special athlete Soccer team. Even though a bone defeat Exeter for the second time came out of a concern for the Seawolves for its championship to master three distinct sports and contusion sabotaged Vardaro’s in the 2003 season. team’s sake. She just wanted us to win in basketball. In Andover’s lead them all to glory. With her season only a few weeks into the A deadly weapon from behind be better.” match against the Saint Paul’s teams boasting a 33-12-4 record in fall, she came to every practice the arc, she holds the school While much of her motivation Pelicans, she tallied three goals in her Senior year, it is clear that and game to support her team. record for the most three-pointers has come from within, Vardaro the close 11-8 victory. Danielle Vardaro ’03, a three-year As her talent would have you in both a single season and a attributes her basketball success to Unlike with her other sports, member of the Girls Varsity expect, Vardaro’s soccer history career. This season Vardaro tallied the motivation she received from Vardaro picked up lacrosse when Soccer, Basketball, and Lacrosse started well before PA. After 32 three-pointers, bringing her PA her aunt. She explains, “My aunt she was a Junior at Andover. teams, is a very special athlete. learning to play in fourth grade, career total to an amazing 70. influenced me to play the most. Incredibly, Vardaro made the She has been a huge factor in the she played on club, travel, and A- Vardaro also tied the record for She played Division One basket- move up to varsity by the end of success of Girls Varsity sports at level teams before she started her most three-pointers in one game, ball in college, and she encour- her very first season in the sport. Andover this year. A tri-varsity PA career playing Junior Varsity tallying five in a single contest. aged me to get into the sport. She In addition to playing on the varsi- athlete for three years, Vardaro has soccer as a Junior at PA. Her While some of Vardaro’s tal- coached me and had me play with ty team for three full years, gone above and beyond the call of Lower year, she quickly moved up ent is natural, much of her suc- her High School teams when I Vardaro played on the Lower New duty for Andover athletics and for the ranks to become a mem- was only in fifth grade; I England Lacrosse team and was that she is more than deserving of ber of the Varsity team. always played a step up on the All-Star team for two years. the Bertucci’s Athlete of the Year Coach Joel said of her star Athlete Facts because of her, and I Vardaro plans to continue to play award. The Athletic Department player, “Danielle is a tremen- rarely played on club lacrosse in college next year. also recognized Vardaro’s athletic dously talented athlete. I have teams. She always pushed Vardaro will be missed by her prowess, bestowing upon her the enjoyed watching her evolve me, and she was the one coaches and teammates alike. Press Club Award, given to the from a young, enthusiastic Varsity Letters: 10 who saw my potential.” Many have marveled at Vardaro’s athlete who proves herself to be player on varsity teams to a Reflecting on her talents, as Lacrosse Coach Dolan the most capable athlete of the team leader in three sports. Positions: Soccer - Midfielder, Andover athletics career, articulated, “Danielle Vardaro is a year. She combines great strength Vardaro said her favorite complete playerÐshe could play A true leader, Vardaro has and power with an even big- Basketball - Guard, Lacrosse - moment was on the bas- any position on the field. She is a been a presence on all three of the ger will to compete and win. Attack ketball court. Vardaro scorer and also a passer with great teams she has been on this year. Danielle will find much suc- commented, “My favorite field vision. She is also very Meg Coffin ’03, who has played cess in college athleticsÐshe memory was when we strong defensively and she excels soccer, basketball, and lacrosse has what it takes physically Athletic Accolades: Press Club won the New England at talking/communicating with her with Vardaro, explained the natu- and mentally to go to the next Award tournament for basketball teammates on the field.” ral leadership she brought to the level and thrive.” my freshman year. It was Fellow Bertucci’s Athlete of field and court, “I think the one After recovering from when everything to me the Year Sarah Demers ’03, who thing I’ve noticed the most about injury, she captained the Girls Favorite PA Sports Moment: seemed that much more played with Vardaro on both the Danielle throughout playing with Varsity Basketball team in the Winning the NE Tournament ‘larger than life,’ and I lacrosse and soccer teams, said of her three seasons a year since winter, leading them to sec- idolized my teammates’ her teammate, “Basically, Lower year is her maturity on the ond place in the New England her Junior year athletic ability. My cap- Danielle had a presence on the field. She has really grown into post-season tournament. tain, Momo Akade ’00, field, whether it be soccer or having leadership roles in every Basketball is Vardaro’s best College: Tufts University was a basketball god in lacrosse, that I would say is sport. With her attitude, her com- sport, and she plans to contin- my eyes. I’ll never forget unmatched. She is commanding, munication, and her ability to lead ue in college. Vardaro began the feeling I got when I critical to offense and defense. by example, she has been a great playing basketball at the age College Sports: Basketball, actually was subbed in to She has that omnipotent voice that asset on every team.” of nine. Competing on club Lacrosse play in the New England can maintain control of the entire Part of what makes Vardaro teams, in the Bay State Championship game. I field. She settles the game down, such a good athlete is her willing- Games, and in the Amateur couldn't believe I was allowing for her teammates to do ness to try and push herself and Athletic Union, Vardaro had her cesses have come as a result of actually out there. It was amazing, their best. She’s like a teacher on teammates in practice. Cortney fair share of basketball experience hard work and love for the game. especially when the buzzer rang the field, instructing and guiding Tetrualt ’03, who has played before she came to PA and made Kat Conlon ’04 explained and we finally won. We were others, and I don’t think anyone alongside Vardaro on the basket- varsity her freshmen year. Vardaro’s unparalleled work ethic number 1, we did it, it was great.” else plays that role the way she ball court and on the lacrosse Additionally, Vardaro has earned a on the basketball court, “Ever This spring, Vardaro has been does.” field, explained, “One thing about berth on the All-Star team for the since I first got here she was com- tearing up the fields as one of the Next year, Vardaro plans to Danielle that makes her a good past three years. pletely dedicated to basketball. lead scorers of the Girls Varsity play basketball and lacrosse for athlete is that she really enjoys Starting in every game of the She’s one person who will never Lacrosse team, bringing in 23 the Tufts University Jumbos. playing the sports, and no matter season, Vardaro delivered some stop trying to meet new challenges goals and 22 assists on the 2003 Vardaro will matriculate to Tufts’ what she brings a lot of enthusi- stellar performances. In the Lady and make new challenges for her- season. With her number of assists engineering school. The Andover asm to the teams. Especially in Blue’s close 50-40 win over self. She’s always trying to being just high as her goals, it is three-sport star looks forward to practices, she brings energy and Governor Dummer Academy and improve, and she’s never satisfied obvious Vardaro is a true team the next stage of her career, say- helps people stay focused. She in the ever-important 53-29 win with her own game. She was player. Vardaro had yet another ing, “I can’t wait to continue my brings a good level of competition against Exeter, she shot perfectly always more than modest and was spectacular season for the Lady basketball experience in college to practices too, giving people from the free throw line. Against willing to work on whatever she Blue, highlighted by her perform- because it means so much to me. challenges that will ultimately the Loomis Chaffee Pelicans she thought she needed to improve on. ances at the Taft School and Tabor It will be one step higher, and I improve their in-game play. She’s tied her record for three-pointers She was always in the gym in the Academy games. In the Taft think it will be a great way to keep in one game and netted 19 points. off-season, trying to improve on game, Vardaro brought in four playing.” ADJATAY NYADJROH ’03 Football - Basketball - Baseball by Wes Howe the exposure I need in both an ting, his technique in the outfield, equipment, and do the other little top of the first inning, and even PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATE academic and athletic setting.” the accuracy of his always strong things that help make a good though we were the number one- Always there to guide him in throws, and his understanding of team come together.” ranked team, the tone of the game “Speak softly and carry a big addition to his parents have been the mental part of base running to Thanks to Nyadjroh’s could have gone their way if we stick.” Add run like the wind and his coaches. “I have also had complement his excellent speed, remarkable speed and accelera- did not respond in the bottom of hit like a freight train, and you many coaches who have been and on and on.” tion, he patrols centerfield for the the first. Adjatay led off with a would think Teddy Roosevelt’s willing to invest their time and Cline continued, boasting Blue. In a May 2002 Boston single to center on the first pitch favorite proverb was meant for energy to assure that I reach my about Nyadjroh’s teamwork and Globe article that laid out he saw, and before the inning was Adjatay Nyadjroh ’03. athletic potential. The coaches leadership, “As I think back to Nyadjroh’s baseball prowess, it over, we had scored 6 runs to Nyadjroh’s quiet demeanor has Mr. McGraw (JV Baseball), his Junior year, Adj also learned a was said that “Nyadjroh’s biggest take the lead and, as the top of the not muted his success stories, Coach Mo, and Coach Cline have lot about being part of a team. asset is clearly his speed. He runs order came around again, he hit a because his accomplishments made more than just my PA ath- That was not a great year for our down line drives in center field in double to drive in the sixth PA speak loud enough on their own. letic career a success. They have ball club in terms of team chem- much the same manner as he run of the inning.” For the past four years, Nyadjroh really supported in everything istry, but the young players on the closes in on wide receivers com- Cline also remembered, “This has been a huge part of the PA that I have pursued here, and I team learned quite a bit about ing across the middle on the foot- year we were trailing Exeter 1-0 athletic program. His superlative know that without their guidance how not to behave as teammates, ball field: with reckless aban- in the first game of a doublehead- play on the Varsity Football, and sup- don.” er and facing a tough pitcher. Adj Basketball, and Baseball teams port I could Nyadjroh led off the third inning with a has made Nyadjroh an indispen- not have has been double to right center and again sable piece of Andover athletics. accom- Athlete Facts fielding col- triggered a 6-run Andover rally As his basketball and football plished as lege offers that propelled us to victory in that coach Leon Modeste said, “Adj is much as I Varsity Letters: 10 for a while, game and a doubleheader sweep. very talented and gifted, but very have.” but has set- These were just a couple of his 59 quiet. He’s like a sphinx, strong, In his Positions: Football - Runningback, Safety, tled on career hits, but it gives you a dependable, always there for you, four years Brown sense of how much he has meant but doesn’t say much.” on the Basketball - Guard, Baseball - Centerfield University. to our team. He will be greatly Nyadjroh’s preferred sport is Varsity There he will missed.” baseball, though he has con- Baseball Athletic Accolades: 2003 Eastern Mass. All-Star, join a host of Nyadjroh’s sterling personali- tributed soundly on the basket- team, other PA ath- ty draws reverence from many ball and football teams as well. A Nyadjroh Two-time All-Conference selection letic stand- who know him. Adam Crabtree four-year member of the Varsity has earned outs, includ- ’04, pitcher and teammate, said Baseball squad, Nyadjroh has the respect Favorite PA Sports Moment: All fours years of ing friend of Nyadjroh, “Adj has been my been a major driving force on a of his Varsity Baseball and fellow personal PA role model for the team with two league champi- coach, Bertucci’s past 2 years. He has helped me onships and a second place finish Andy Athlete of battle through the hardships that I this year. When asked to pinpoint Cline. College: Brown University the Year Zak have had on, and more important- a specific best moment in his Nyadjroh DeOssie ’03. ly, off the field. Without his guid- baseball career, Nyadjroh replied, has shaped College Sport: Baseball Nyadjroh ance and assistance I can say that “In baseball, I have had many into a is not a pure- I would not have turned out to defining moments, but just being scout-wor- ly defensive being close to the player or per- the only member on the team to thy player player. son I am today. His leadership, say that he has been on the team over the years in Cline’s pro- and that paid big dividends in the Coach Cline also recognized attitude, and desire will be for four years, and winning two gram. ensuing years. In Nyadjroh’s four Nyadjroh’s skill with the bat as missed more than any other leav- New England titles, those are Cline commented, “I'm glad years on the varsity, Andover an essential trait: “On offense he ing this school and I know he will special.” Nyadjroh also men- to share some thoughts about won 50 games, going 42-14 in has become a very fine lead-off continue to succeed at Brown tioned, his spot on the all-confer- Adj, who has been such a big part the last three springs and earning hitter, combining his hits with next year.” ence team the past two seasons. of our team and our success dur- two Central New England Prep numerous walks and times hit by This all-around skilled athlete “Finally,” Nyadjroh said, “this ing the past four years. You might School League championships pitch. He also had 35 career is worthy of all the attention he year being voted as the league’s say that his ninth grade year was (2001 & 2002). RBI’s and 37 stolen bases. He gets, even if his modesty prevent representative in an Eastern a learning year because he had This year, as Co-captain was twice a League All-Star in him from trumpeting himself up. Massachusetts All-Star game was lots of talent but was pretty raw. along with Kyle Murphy [’03], 2002 and 2003, when he hit .373 His skills are outstanding, maybe special.” But then again, his devotion to Nyadjroh has been an excellent and .356 with a combined .518 even major-league caliber. He is Like any successful athlete, the game, his hard work and his emotional leader and a leader by on-base percentage. Two at bats I one of the many athletes of the Nyadjroh has a huge base of sup- commitment always to make his hard work, concentration, and remember in particular were rally Class of 2003 whom the PA com- port. “My parents are my biggest himself a better ballplayer has hustle. He put a tremendous starters in very big situations. munity can remember fondly as it supporters; they have made a lot made every year a learning year. amount of effort into his own “A year ago in the tournament continues to strive to uphold its of sacrifices to assure that I get He has made big improvements play, but always took time to care championship game, Deerfield reputation on the playing fields. every year in his approach to hit- about his teammates, to help with jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the D4 THE PHILLIPIAN SPRING SPORTS JUNE 8, 2003 Baseball Places a Disappointing Second at New England Tourney by Margaret Ramsey PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER

by Bridget O’Sullivan Under the guidance of Co-cap- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER tains Kyle Murphy ’03 and Adjatay Nyadjroh ’03, the The Girls Water Polo team Andover team strove to win the faced a difficult year in 2003, with coveted Central New England a small team, a new season and a Prep Championship title for the number of rookies on the squad. third year in a row. While the Blue Through the hardships, though, failed, they still placed a solid sec- the team played on, snatching a ond to the Big Red. The team, few wins here and there, all the coached by Andy Cline, Hale while rebuilding for the years to Sturges, and Tom McGraw will be come. graduating a total of 10 Seniors this year that will be greatly The season started off on a F. Wang/ The Phillipian missed. great note before the girls faced Tom Barron ’04 cuts through the Hyde defense towards the some tough competition. With a net, aiding the Blue in its 14-3 drubbing. Two of the most influential dramatic victory against the NMH Seniors on the team were the Co- Hoggers, the squad began to build captains, Murphy and Nyadjroh. confidence. With Kristina Chang Boys Lacrosse Beats PEA Murphy, who plans to attend ’04 carrying the team in the hole, Union College in the fall to play she proved a vital member of the both football and baseball for the J. Bovaird/ The Phillipian team. The following weekend, Dutchmen, anchored the infield as Tom Kennedy ’03 fires a fastball. Kennedy had a successful And Takes Eastern NE Title 2003 campaign pitching a no-hitter in the Exeter game. Andover faced both Choate and shortstop this year. Commenting on the strong Senior core of the the defending New England by Sarah Takvorian Andover. Adam Crabtree ’04, Murphy, and PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER team, Murphy said, “It was great PG Lee Rattigan ’03 was also Nyadjroh. champions, the Suffield Tigers. to have so many Seniors because it Neither game boded well for the rallied to beat the all-PG school. an added bonus to the PA lineup. Nick Barber ’03 was influen- made us more mature and better Rattigan is the highest profile play- tial this year as a closing pitcher home team, and Andover suffered While the rest of the student Barron commented, “It was a huge prepared to handle tough situa- two rough losses. Despite the body spent their spring breaks tan- team effort; we had great senior er graduating from the team this and was also instrumental at sec- tions. Baseball has made my time year. Recruited to play baseball at ond base. He plans to attend the defeats, the team remained upbeat ning in the Caribbean or skiing out leadership, but we also saw some at PA enjoyable. It was the most thanks to the leadership of Senior West, Boys Varsity Lacrosse, the of the younger kids making a huge the University of Richmond next University of Pennsylvania and fun part of my time here and it was year, Rattigan will join the will be playing baseball for the veteran Kim Walker ’03. The next eventual Eastern New England impact. The game was a good great because almost all of my best Spiders’ top 20 baseball program. Quakers. Reflecting on his experi- week the Big Red came to fight, Champions, was already working starting point for us to build off friends were on the team.” On up a sweat. Coach John Dugan ’92 of.” Tom Kennedy ’03, a pitcher ence as a Big Blue baseball player but they proved to be too much countless occasions throughout the plagued by injuries throughout his Barber said, “I will always be an for the Lady Blue. brought roughly 30 students down Taking an awe-inspiring 9Ð8 season, Murphy’s quick intuition to Maryland over March vacation. win, the boys knew that they were PA athletic career, surprised play- Andover baseball fan. This year’s Andover then headed to NMH as shortstop helped to make crucial ers and fans this season. Pitching team is the closest-knit group I and trounced the Hoggers in their It was there that the potential team- about to embark on an amazing outs for the Big Blue. mates started to come together as a season. Their winning streak con- one of the only no-hitters in recent have ever been a part of. Everyone own pool, 12-2. Kate Page ’04 Nyadjroh was similarly team. The trip, which takes place tinued until losing to Deerfield, Andover memory against Exeter, has been very supportive of his impressive as the lead-off hitter for continued her outstanding season. every spring, gives the boys vital Pinkerton, and Loomis in three Kennedy said he was proud of the teammates and we all helped each the Blue and a stellar centerfielder. Rookie goalie Susannah Gund ’04 outdoor playing time when the away games. But once the boys outcome of the season, even if it other to play at a higher level.” His speed was an integral part of contributed to the near shut-out, Andover fields are still covered were back on home turf again, they was not what the team had hoped Rory Gallagher ’03, who did a the Blue’s success both in the out- and her outstanding enthusiasm with snow. With a solid squad, picked themselves up and beat for. “Baseball has been the most good job out in right field and field and around the bases. The pulled the Big Blue through. Later boasting 10 Seniors, five Uppers, KUA 20Ð9. Continuing their spec- enjoyable aspect of my entire PA fielding for the Blue, will be in the afternoon, Andover faced six Lowers, and even three Juniors, tacular surge on attack, the boys winner of the Phelps Award, experience. Most of the Seniors on attending Miami University and off with Loomis. Despite another the team displayed good balance went on to beat Moses Brown Nyadjroh is a natural motivator the team have been together for at will not be continuing his baseball tough loss, rookies Jane Waterfall and a variety of talent and playing 18Ð8, Malden Catholic 10-7, and and was selfless in his play this least three, and in some cases, four career at the collegiate level. ’05, Emy Gelb ’05, and Natasha styles. Tabor 14-10. Heading to New season. In the fall, Adjatay will be years. We are all very good friends William Walter ’03, who will Midgley ’05 played well for the Led by Captain Jesse Bardo Hampshire to take on Exeter for attending Brown University and and that has made it much easier to attend Williams College, plans to Big Blue. ’03, the team had many players their final game of the season, the plans to play both football and be successful throughout the continue playing ball on a local baseball for the Bears. The final game of the regular with impressive profiles. With boys pulled out an astonishing 8-7 years.” Kennedy plans to attend St. legion team this summer, but plans Joining Nyadjroh at Brown are season, against Williston, proved Bardo, who will be playing victory over the Big Red and Anselm’s College, where he will to focus on squash in college. lacrosse at Wesleyan next year, and secured the Eastern New England Zak DeOssie ’03 and Justin play baseball. Next year’s team will be gun- to be the closest contest of the Gallagher ’03. DeOssie will quar- girls’ spring. Sadly, the day ended PG Whitney Hayes ’03, the attack Championship. Stepping up as the starting ning to avenge the disappointing was on fire throughout the whole With a final record of 10Ð3, the terback the Bears, but was catcher this year was Paul Chiozzi end to this year’s season and in a 16-13 loss. April Franz ’04 nonetheless important to the Big and Aviva Stahl ’05 stepped up season. Additionally, players team showed perseverance as well ’03. Chiozzi, who will attend recapture the title for Andover. Spencer Bush-Brown ’03, John as physical aggression on the field. Blue this year as a towering first Boston College in the fall, also had However, as Chiozzi explains, and played well. baseman. DeOssie was consistent The intense game psyched up Doherty ’03, Tom Barron ’04, Next season is sure to be some a stellar season, especially in terms “We all know what it takes to and always aware of the defensive of his hitting. He ended the year become a championship caliber the Lady Blue for its toughest day Hobie Boeschenstein ’04, and Tom form a rebuilding year as the team Hawkins ’06 put point after point graduates 10 of its top players this situations around him. Gallagher, with an average of .462 and six team, and next year’s team will of the season: two away games on the Phelps scoreboard. June. However, with the strong an experienced PG hailing from RBI’s. Chiozzi’s combination of find motivation easily because against DA and Suffield. Facing Midfielders and defenders underclass presence within the Pennsylvania, was a natural leader thoughtful catching and power hit- they know they have some serious off against two talented teams, Cotton Harrold ’04, Pat Shannon program, it looks as if next season for the Blue. His solid play in right ting earned him a berth on the All- shoes to fill Ð just as this years Andover players put forth solid ’05 and Harry Goldstein ’05 all could still boast a winning record field and general utility athleticism Star team for the league. Joining team did. And they also have a title performances, in losing efforts. effectively intercepted opponents’ as well. shone through in his time at Chiozzi on the All-Star team were to win back.” PA arrived at PEA the follow- passes, blocked shots, and continu- ing Saturday for the tournament to ously got the ball to the attack compete for consolation title with without fail. Goalie Nate Malo ’03, a record of 2-7. Bridget although never having played Boys Tennis Splits Season O’Sullivan ’05 stepped up to start goalie before last year, played a the Exeter game and played well central role as the backbone of the all day. Goalie Ryan Faurot ’03 team’s defense. And despite Series Against Exeter Red blocked shot after shot and moti- injuries, Beau Freker ’05 and Steve by Anders Wallace vated everyone with strong Kim ’06 were valuable players, PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER and great things can be expected words. Still, Andover went home Andover at .500 and with a after dropping games to Exeter from them in future seasons. The team began their season The planets aligned and the record of 5Ð5. and Williston. tennis balls bounced the right The team then received an Despite the ups and downs, all on a positive note, winning the opening scrimmage against the way for Andover Boys Tennis invitation to a May 17 tourna- agreed it was a great season and this season. The team opened the ment. The boys held out hope look forward to next year as the Pingree School 17Ð8. PA faced Bridgton Academy in the first season with high hopes under the that they might defeat their first- Lady Blue continue to improve. game of the season, and the team senior leadership of Captain round opponent to compete Simon Hawkins ’03 and Joe against regional powerhouse Musumeci ’03. Milton in the second round. But Golf Slugs By Exeter For Coach Tom Hodgson expect- the dream rematch was not to be. ed the young talent could rely on PA drew Avon Old Farms in the their older teammates for guid- first round. The Big Blue had Lovell Cup to Cap Season ance. Indeed, the underclassmen beaten Old Farms, a tiny New F. Wang/ The Phillipian did all that could have been England all-boys school, in pre- by Paul Tassanari Marty Schnure ’06 leaps ahead of a Tewksbury runner in the PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER asked of them. Michael Li ’06, vious years, but this time the 110m high hurdles early in the Girls Track season. an outstanding tennis prospect opposition proved to be too tal- hard times with the middle of the who suffered only two defeats on ented for an overmatched Andover Golf began the 2003 Exeter lineup. Captain Tony the season, shows promise to Phillips team. The entire team, season in a tough sand trap, a Pucillo ’03 and Meade Curtis ’04 Captain Dlesk Powers Girls bunker that no one expected them both fell to their opponents, who become the team’s top player for except for Musumeci, lost their to get out of. Not only did the team shot scores in the low 80’s. years to come. Also, underclass- singles matches. It was of little get out, but the wedge shot landed Afterwards, Pucillo said, “That Girls Track to Second Place men Dan Wagman ’06 and Jon consolation to the boys that Old just edges from the green, as the course was just too long for me. Weigel ’05 played all year with Farms would go on to lose squad overcame much preseason That one hole, the 480-yard par by Jon Hillman exceptional poise and determina- against Milton in the second skepticism to finish at .500 in four, I hit my driver then my driv- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATE tion, giving the team pivotal round. Milton ended up winning wins in countless tight situa- the tournament, downing the Big match play and reclaim the Lovell ing iron and still ended up short. I Andover pushed ahead to compete Cup from archrival Exeter. After can’t physically do any better.” The Phillips Academy Girls at Andover Boosters, an annual tions. Green of Deerfield in the finals. losing five starters to graduation in Kirk Lepke ’04 won in the fifth Track team capped off another suc- showdown between some of the Rising Seniors who will pace The departure of the team’s 2002, the younger players stepped spot with a little drama on the last cessful season with a second place strongest local teams. O’Hern won the team during the next season Seniors will undoubtedly weak- up to the challenge. The team’s hole with the gallery watching. finish at the NEPSTA champi- the discus with a throw over 100 include Russel Dykema ’04, en the squad for next year. efforts were aided by an outstand- Relieved, he later mentioned, “I onships on May 17. Captain Katie feet. Unchallenged, Dlesk won the Adam Draper ’04, and Seth However, Andover has entrusted ing frosh, James Watson ’06. Over don’t think that anyone watching Dlesk ’03 led the team for the 400 meters easily and McBride Stulgis ’04. its considerable hopes in the the course of the season he slid up knew that I had to make my putt. I fourth season, again turning in a took third in the event with a time On April 2, the team started hands of a core of experienced to the second slot and played a was nervous when I walked up to host of tremendous, record-break- of 61.19 seconds. off its 2003 campaign by thor- Uppers and a handful of prodi- nearly perfect season with Greg hit the ball, but when I saw it curve ing performances. The girls headed to the oughly dismantling Belmont gious underclassmen. If their Feldmann ’05. down the hill and drop in for the Joining Dlesk were a handful swamps of NMH the following Hill, by the score of 4Ð1. The development proceeds as Coach The team came out firing in its win, it was a huge relief.” of Seniors. Standout thrower Erin Saturday to try and steal the NEP- win marked the beginning of a Hodgson hopes, Andover Tennis first match against Holderness in a Exeter forfeited the 6th and 7th O’Hern ’03, sprinter Courtney STA title from the home team. three-game tear for PA, which fans can expect nothing short of 10.5-2.5 victory. The first match spots to Paul Tassinari ’04 and McBride ’03, triple jump star Captain Dlesk was sensational and won its next two games against glory in the years to come. provided the team with high hopes Jayme Mendal ’03 because they Kaitlin Ainsworth ’03, and dis- took the 400m and 300m hurdles, both Taft and Groton. The boys that many expected were soon to have only five golfers. Thus, after tance runners Sam Weisz ’03 and setting two new meet records in fall. the first day, Andover took a 5-2 ended their streak with a painful, Kathryn Moore ’03, the latter of the final Interschols meet of her 5-2 loss to NMH, only one day After their first victory, the lead at a demanding Portsmouth whom also became a major con- illustrious Andover career. team sunk to 1-4 after falling to Country Club. The second round after the squad’s win over tributor in the javelin, all shined Tognoni stole the show, leaping Groton. The defeat grounded New Hampton, St. Mark’s, had been scheduled for the follow- both as team leaders and athletes. over a more experienced group of Deerfield, and Thayer. The horrific ing weekend at Stowe Acres, Andover; Musumeci, Hawkins, After dropping their first two jumpers to take first in the high and Dykema all lost their respec- streak cast shadows over the team Andover’s home turf. meets, including a heartbreaker to jump. Robie, playing the part of tive matches, and the Blue as they nearly lost interest in their Miserable weather on the defending NEPTSA Champs distance ironwoman, tripling in the season. Following a mediocre win Memorial Day Weekend produced from NMH, the girls needed a shot three longest events, scored the appeared tired after four straight and then a sweep of Rivers a postponing of the tournament in the arm. A meet against cross- Blue several valuable points. In the appearances on the road. Academy, the team was rejuvenat- and an eventual surrendering of the town rival Andover High School end, though, the girls were unable Although the squad was able to ed and just in time, heading into competition by Exeter’s head would provide just the spark the to slip past Exeter, but still took bounce back with a 6Ð0 pound- the heart of the season, the compe- coach. lady trackers had been missing. second place among a strong gath- ing of Tufts, the joy ride was tition for both the Witherspoon and Coach Nat Smith congratulat- Lissie Robie ’04 turned in another ering of NEPSTA teams. undeniably over. Lovell Cups. ed the team in his typical noncha- impressive performance, sweeping To end the season, the girls bat- PA dropped its next game, a Despite facing an unassailable lant nature, “Saturday’s rain-out the distance events to take away tled it out with the Big Red. Once 6-1 decision at Deerfield, and Governor Dummer Academy means we won the Lovell Cup 5-2. crucial points from the townies. again the Captain came through for went 3-1 in its next four contests. squad for the Witherspoon Cup, Highlight of the season.” Captain With Andover trailing by just a her team, winning the 400m and The boys dropped games to both the Big Red were certainly a beat- Pucillo sent the team off, as he will point, it all came down to the 4 x 300m hurdles. Despite later hero- the Milton Tigers and Choate able opponent for the Lovell Cup. be graduating in the Class of 2003, 400 relay. The girls were deter- ics from Dlesk in the relay, the Wild Boars. Encouragingly, the In the leading role, Feldmann saying, “We had a good year with mined not to let this one slip away, girls fell, 70-65. boys split a match-up with played up to his standards and the players we had. Next year and a relay team of Sonia Though the team will lose Phillips Exeter. Although the defeated his Exeter opponent in the though, you guys have no excuses, DeYoung ’05, Cassie Tognoni ’05, many strong competitors to gradu- first 18-hole round of the tourna- you better rock both cups.” Even Blue triumphed decisively in its Kasey O’Laughlin ’05, and ation, the future looks bright. first match against the Red, ment. James Watson shot the low Smith believes Andover will boast McBride got the job done for the Distance superstar Robie will round of the day with a 78, win- a strong team next year. In Smith’s Exeter claimed the second game F. Wang/ The Phillipian win. return to the track next year as the with a 4Ð3 victory in New Frosh sensation Michael Li ning his match. words, “We will be a golf team With newly found confidence, girls Captain. The three and four spots met next year.” Hampshire. The loss left ’06 rips a shot crosscourt. THE PHILLIPIAN SPRING SPORTS JUNE 8, 2003 D5

Regular Season to Take Third Adam Kapor ’04 took second with Having gained some confi- by Jon Hillman PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATE a time of 4:19, and Jack dence from the meets against McCallum ’03 followed closely in Andover High and Cushing, by Danielle Collins & Katie Koh 4:22. Knef King ’04 took first in Andover Track took second over- When it was all said and done, PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITERS the 400 meters, running a quick all in the Andover Boosters meet, the Andover Boys Track team 51.9. where they competed against 15 reasserted itself as NEPSTA After losing over half their Unfortunately, Andover took other strong teams from the champions, despite finishing the starters to graduation, the girls of heavy losses in the jumping Merrimack Valley. Galan took PA Softball knew they were in for a season at a mediocre three wins events, and Chris Lynch ’04, who first place in the 100 meters with a tough year. The Lady Blue made and three losses. In the biggest took third in the long jump, was fast time of 11.35 seconds in addi- the best of the sour conditions, meet of the year, the boys came to the only jumper to place in the tion to placing fourth in the high grooming a core of solid younger run and proved that they are a meet. The boys took out their frus- jump. Back from an injury, players for a run at greatness in the team with tremendous heart and a tration in the 4 x 400 meter relay, Maqubela made an amazing seasons to come. team that knows how to dominate where an Andover team of Wolfe, return performance, taking first in The four returning starters, when they need it most. Kapor, Gavin Kuangparichat ’03, the triple jump with a mark of 42’ Captain Ashley May ’03, Taryn Because of some nasty weath- and King unloaded to beat second 9.” Other highlights included Matt Zucker ’03, Devon Dickerson ’04, er in the beginning of April, two place finishing NMH by more Longley’s ’03 placing second in and Danielle Collins ’04 anchored season-opening meets were can- than 200 meters. the pole vault and the 4 x 100 the team this season. New talent celled. Missing two chances to The meet with Andover High relay team’s first-place finish. was a driving force in the Varsity compete, first against Reading School dissipated any doubts that Coming off two wins and a program this spring. New Upper High School, then against were collecting from the two early strong team performance at the Dorothy Voorhees ’04 started Deerfield and Taft, the field losses and provided the boost that Andover Boosters Meet, the Boys behind the plate this season, and events seemed especially rusty PA had been looking for. The meet went into the Interschols at NMH Kelly Lannan ’03 starred as the while competing with Tewksbury Blue’s shortstop. However, the got off to a favorable start as with renewed confidence in their J. McCallum/ The Phillipian in Andover’s first meet of the sea- Anwell Lanfranco ’04 and Tom abilities. Maqubela’s unbelievable freshman class provided the most son. Josh Wolfe ’04 kicks home on the final strech in the 800m at new talent for the Blue this season. Dimopoulos ’03 took first and 6’ 5” jump in the high jump “just Interschols. Wolfe’s two victories powered the boys to the title. Going head-to-head with second in the shot put. This trend set the tone,” as Captain Chimaobi Starting at third base this season Tewksbury would prove to be a seemed to slip into place as trounced Exeter at ’schols, was was Melissa Tetreau ’06, and in left continued as throwers Jeff Pena Izeogu ’03 put it. What followed Andover athlete after Andover not held, causing a point deficit rude awakening for the boys in ’04 and Jonathan Dent ’05 took was truly amazing. Perhaps field, Megan Montecalvo ’06. blue. Without jumps specialist athlete pulled hard just to beat a that Andover could not make up. Even with all of the new talent, first and second in the javelin. inspired by Maqubela’s jump or Pelican competitor. An unchallenged Wolfe took first Kanyi Maqubela ’03 and sprinter- Rounding out an impressive group just the intensity of the champi- this year was one of speed bumps jumper O’Shea Galan ’04, Coach Lou Bernieri compli- in the 1500 meters and was the and obstacles for PA. The team performance by the throwing onship meet, Galan took second in Andover lost critical points in the mented the Andover boys, saying, only Andover runner to win a dis- started out their season after five squad was Justin Laffredo ’03, the 100 meter dash, first in the 200 100 meters, 200 meters, high “Our team last year was physical- tance event. A definitive 4 x 400 rain outs with a win over KUA. who placed first in the discus with meters, and cleared 6’ 2” to take jump, and long jump. David ly superior…we were just relay win left the Andover boys Then, after losing two in a row, a toss of 112’10”. fourth in the high jump. stacked. But this year, you guys feeling better about the meet, but the Blue started a winning streak Sheldon ’04 did what could to However, the story of the day As great as Galan was, Wolfe help, placing first in the 100 meter won it with heart, you went out the loss still gave the boys a that lasted until the second round of would be Wolfe’s impressive 800 was just as good. Reminiscent of there and took it to the next level queasy feeling on the long bus the Big East Invitational dash, third in the 200 meter dash, meters and 3000 meters double. Pablo Durana ’02’s performance when it counted the most.” The ride back to Andover. Tournament. The season was high- and third in the long jump. Sadly, Wolfe took the 800 meters easily in both the 2001 and 2002 boys in blue took the meet, As Bernieri said, the boys lighted by a 4-0 win over rival Sheldon was the only Andover in 1:57.9 and followed it up with Interschols, Andover’s newest boarding school Brooks and a close athlete to place in any of the three extending Andover’s winning knew how to run when they an even more impressive 3000 Canadian phenomenon took first streak to three years and running absolutely had to. After getting off win over Deerfield. events. A distance trio led by Josh meters victory against AHS in the 1500 meters (4:00.82), first Sadly enough, the girls will Wolfe ’04 swept the 3000 meters, at the Interschols. to a slow start, the boys in blue Senior and Merrimack Valley dis- in the 800 meters (1:57.97), and Despite finishing six places reasserted themselves as the NEP- graduate many of their leaders this but was unable to prevent the tance running deity Phil Shaw. sixth place in the 3000 meters, season. Captain, centerfielder, and Andover boys from taking their ahead of Exeter at Interschols, STA champions. With talent to Wolfe controlled the first half of edging out Loomis’ ace in every Andover Boys’ Track was unable spare in the class of 2004, leadoff batter May will be difficult first loss in quite some time. the race, only to slip behind Shaw event. Loomis would place sec- to replace. Firstbaseman Zucker to pull out a win in an anticlimac- Andover should be a strong A week later, the Andover for the third quarter. Then, in the ond in the meet, just 8.5 points will also leave a gap, as she has tic final meet at Exeter. The pole enough to defend its title during boys found themselves wet from last 800 meters, Wolfe exploded, behind Andover, and everything been an outstanding defensive vault, an event in which Andover next year’s outdoor season. torrential downpours, swimming taking first and kicking his way to weapon for the Lady Blue over the in defeat for a second time. last two seasons. Shortstop Lannan a first place finish in 9:02. Big Although Andover could not pull Blue took the meet, holding on to will also be leaving the squad this out a first place victory in the meet PA Volleyball Beats NMH ANDOVER GIRLS year. Although she was with the the best team in the town of against NMH, Milton, and St. Andover title for another year. team for only one year, her effort Paul’s, improvement in all the and spirit are irreplaceable. Just three days later, Andover To End Successful Spring TENNIS SWAT TO events was evident. Taking first, defeated Cushing by an unreal With such a talented Junior second, and fourth in the 1500 by Boo Littlefield class and new upperclassmen, the final score of 125Ð20 as the entire PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER meters, Andover’s distance team team ran on all cylinders and the Blue softball team is looking for- seemed unaffected by the ugly Chung (setter, outside hitter), WINNING SPRING ward to a very successful 2004 sea- Penguins were done before they weather. Wolfe won the event, USA. Italy. Germany. and Cremonesi (setter, outside son. started. by Justin Yi Taiwan. Hong Kong. Canada. hitter) all gave the spectators a PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER From these countries came the great show, leading the team to ever-fervent members of its victory. After seven intense weeks of Andover’s men’s volleyball Star setter Cremonesi spoke training, conditioning and pure team. Representing countries on the season’s beginning, say- grit, the tennis season is over. The from all four corners of the ing, “After 10 years of volley- Girls Varsity Tennis team ended world, these young men--vary- ball, and coming from a country with a winning season, boasting a ing from those who played on [Italy] where it’s one of the main 6-3 record. nationally ranked teams to those sports, the beginning of the sea- The girls, under the joint lead- who were inexperiencedÐfound son was a little frustrating. But ership of Co-captains Tara Gadgil a home on their side of the net. when I saw the team putting in ’03 and Anne Snyder ’03, were Captain James Chou ’03 all their effort in everything and thrilled with the team and its commented on the team’s solid growing up so quickly, I felt so record. Snyder remarked, “I’ve backbone, “This year we were proud of all of them.” been really pleased with the cohe- joined by former professional The season progressed with siveness of the team this year. player Francesco Cremonesi two disappointing blows both of Every girl has come to practice [’03] from Italy. His experience 3-0 from the strong players of with a great attitude, determined and leadership has helped us Lawrence High School, but the and willing to work hard. We are tremendously. Also, our return- ever-resilient volleyball men constantly encouraging and chal- ing Senior players, [Sumair] bounced back and trounced both lenging one another to a higher Mahmood, [Jeff] Chung and Northfield Mount Hermon level, which has led to a success- [Roland] Peer have worked School the next week and ful season: a record of 6-3.” Gadgil, who has been playing together for two or three years. Haverhill High School that F. Wang/The Phillipian on Varsity A for her three years at Newcomers Abhi Eswarappa Tuesday with a 3-1 home court PA, agrees, “We had an extremely Kelly Stecker ’05 and Kinnon McCall ’04 slice and dice through the Loomis Chaffee defense ’04 and Hendrik Elkenhans ’03 victory. The two consecutive like knives through butter. Despite the girls’ effort, the Pelicans won the game, 15-7. successful season this year, draw- have developed the basics easily victories improved Andover’s ing strength from both the estab- and are now essential to the record, making it an even 3-3. lished, returning players and the team.” The volleyball men unfortu- new, younger players on the team. Lady Blue Lacrosse Demolishes The season started out in an nately hit a dry spell in the next Players fought hard to win every exuberant victory against one of two weeks, falling to St. John’s point played. I am very proud of PA’s long-time rivals: Choate Prep, Central Catholic, and our efforts, and will come away Winsor School In EIL Title Game Rosemary Hall. With the mem- Choate. At the St. John’s match, from the Andover tennis program by Alison Murphy Lacrosse team arrived unprepared. had 21 assists. bers of the team and two coach- the team found themselves in a with many fond memories.” PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATE Loomis Chaffee took the Lady Next year’s team look promis- es, Clyfe Beckwith and Steve rut of bad luck. The team tried in Arielle Schmidt ’03 has been Blue by surprise, scoring a 15-7 ing. Lower standout Kelly Stecker Crowley still feeling their way vain to pounce on St. John’s playing Varsity tennis for four There is nothing more satisfy- victory. The girls let their nerves ’05 has faith that the 2004 squad around for the most advanta- mistakes, but with the absence years and concluded her time at ing and more coveted than a first get the better of them, preventing will celebrate an equally success- geous line-up, many of the play- of key player Chou, they ended Andover, saying, “I have the team from playing up to its ful season, saying, “We’re losing a place finish in a post-season tour- ers both new to the game and up with the final scores at 24-30 improved significantly over the nament. A winning combination of true potential. Andover looked at bunch of talented Seniors and a years here with the thanks to the the loss as a learning experience great captain, but there’s definitely old got a chance to shine. Of the and 23-30. determination and talent allowed 13-person team, Chou (middle), In an incredibly close match different coaches I’ve had and will Andover’s Girls Varsity Lacrosse and went on to resoundingly a lot of potential for next season.” really miss playing tennis at this defeat Nashua High School 16-10. against Central Catholic, team to achieve just that this Andover just could not squeeze school. The experiences I’ve had spring. The Blue celebrated a stel- The next Saturday, the day of on the team with these girls have by with the win. The coaches on lar 2003 campaign, earning a 12-2 the EIL tournament, the Lady PA Girls First Boat Rows been amazing, and I’ll miss all of regular season record and winning Blue arrived at LCA ready to take both sides experimented with them next year.” the EIL Invitational tournament. first place. The first game, an easy the line-up, and both sides Top seed Diana Grace ’05 The team, led by Captain 10-6 win over LCA. The team’s To Fifth Place at NEIRA exhausted all of their energies, believes that the girls will be able Barbara Badman ’03, started its second game against Concord was but when it came down to the to celebrate yet another winning first seven games undefeated, los- a spectacular showing as the Blue by Cat McCallum last couple of points in the fifth season next year, despite the fact ing its first game to the Loomis shut out Concord, 10-0. PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER game, Central Catholic was able that they will be losing many Chaffee Pelicans. Badman PA continued to dominate, Tabor well behind them. At the to best the PA men. Seniors. She said, “Even though explained the team’s success, securing a 14-2 win and a spot in The waters were anything but start of the race, Andover’s first In a second match against we are losing a lot of Seniors, I am “There was a lot of skepticism the finals. In the Championship placid this spring for the Lady boat was cut off by the Exeter’s, Choate, the boys were not quite confident that because of the depth going into the season because game, the team faced off against Blue Crew team. The season and the girls lost focus. In the as lucky as they were in their of our Varsity B team, we will there were so many Seniors on the the Winsor Red. Winsor crumbled started with the traditional first next race, against NMH, the top first match of the season. have another great season next team, but it looks like the Uppers under the Big Blue’s fierce assault race against Kent. G2 suffered a three boats all rowed well, bury- Playing more flatly than usual, spring.” and Lowers are going to step it up as PA returned home with an 8-1 loss, finishing 13 seconds behind ing NMH in the water by margins the boys could not seem to next year and continue with our victory. Coach Dolan summed up its competitors, but G1 fought to of 12, 20, and 10 seconds respec- trump Choate’s unusually slow the tournament and the season, “It success. This season we did an the finish line, losing by only 3.5 tively. playing. Andover did manage to incredible job. We ended on a high was a great day of lacrosse for the seconds. The girls traveled to The girls were determined to girls in Blue as each member of win in the third game to take the note by winning the tournament.” Lake Quinsigamond the next finish strong at Interschols. In ter- match to four games, but since the 23-player squad played a sig- weekend for the Exeter rible rowing conditions, the first The girls’ season started out the team was playing sans sub- nificant role in the team's suc- Invitational. Both boats beat boat fought in the finals for a dis- smoothly, notching wins against stitutes throughout the match, St. Paul’s School and Groton in cess.” Simsbury and NMH easily, but appointing fifth place finish. “It’s fatigue lent its way to a loss of their first week of play. In its sea- Vardaro commented on the lost to Exeter. The next week, the not what we hoped for,” admitted son opener, the Blue won an 11-8 team’s overall success, saying. first boat split up to race in fours Hoppy Maffione ’04. 25-30 in the fourth game. nail-biter to powerhouse SPS. A “The lacrosse season as a whole against Brooks and Middlesex. The second boat, however, The team went out, however, week later, the Lady Blue slaugh- was amazing. We had really high Although they both lost, the girls rowed a spectacular race for a with a bang, squandering its los- tered Groton, 14-5. expectations going into the sea- got to practice their technique in third place finish. “We worked so ing streak with an exciting vic- The PA team continued to son, especially with a group of 11 smaller boats. hard,” said Kate Ireland ’05, “It tory against NMH in a five- bring home wins. The next week, Seniors and the success from our Andover hosted St. Paul’s the feels good to get this.” The third game match. The game made its the girls faced off against a strong previous season.” next week. Discouraged by their boat, originally seeded eighth, record an even 5-5. Pinkerton team. Trailing after the The team, whose success is in winless start, the girls knew that stepped it up in the finals for a Members of the team would first half, the Lady Blue was able large part due to teamwork, was this was their time to avenge their sixth place finish. agree that this season of Boys to shut down its opponent 9-6. also full of individual accomplish- past defeats. “We had been saying The girls look forward to Volleyball was a positive learn- After showing its determination in ments. Badman led the team in the middle 500 would be were it what looks to be a strong next ing experience. Said Captain the comeback victory against scoring with 57 goals and nine was at, and it was indeed,” said season. “The first two boats are Chou of the season, “Outside Pinkerton, PA upset Taft with a 10- assists, raising her career total to Jackie Latina ’04. Captain Meryl going to be very strong,” boasted viewers would not recognize us 108, good enough for third in PA 7 decision. The Lady Blue went on Mims ’03 said that it was “G1’s Marcella Viktorin ’05. With sev- as the same team that started out to beat GDA, Tabor, and Milton. history. Vardaro and Anne Riordan first big win in a few years.” eral key returners, the girls expect F, Wang/ The Phillipian ’03 followed with 22 and 19 goals, in April.” Cremonesi agreed, Entering its most anticipated Both the first two boats lost to to be celebrating a successful stating, “This year’s team has Diana Grace ’05 winds up for respectively. In addition, Vardaro Exeter the next weekend but left spring campaign in 2004. game of the season, the Girls really improved.” a blazing forehand. D6 THE PHILLIPIAN WINTER SPORTS JUNE 8, 2003 PA BOYS SQUASH Girls Basketball Finishes FINISHES STRONG Second in New England by Alison Murphy FIFTH AT ’SCHOLS PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATE the girls secured a third place seed by Elliot Beck For the second year in a row, in the post season tournaments that PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER the Girls Basketball team arrived would eventually lead them to the at the New England Championship NE Championship game. This year, PA squash celebrat- final game against Tabor, and In the first round of the tourna- ed the most successful season in again, for the second year in a row, ment, the girls played Choate, and recent Andover history. Retaining were unable to take home the won to the tune of 60-44. Just two four of their previous top five league title. Nevertheless, the Blue days later, the girls traveled to pulled through with an unbeliev- Williston to play Suffield. Unlike from the 2002 squad, the boys F. Wang/ The Phillipian boasted one of the best teams in able season, finishing as New the other teams the Blue had Captain Sarah Demers ’03 swims butterfly in the third leg of the 200 Medley Relay to power England’s second place team. played, or would play, the Suffield New England. The Boys in Blue the Girls Swim team to a first place finish at Interschols. ended the season with a phenome- The Blue finished the year squad had not yet faced the PA nal 12-1 regular season record. with an admirable 15-4 record, girls all season. The girls seemed The lone loss, against Belmont, including three heartbreaking loss- unfazed by the fact that the Tigers was an especially close match that Lady Blue Swimming Defends es to the league champion, Tabor. went into the game undefeated, startled the undefeated PA team. Captained by Danielle Vardaro ’03 handing the Suffield Tigers their Advancing to the number one and anchored by returnees Meg only loss of the season. Thanks to spot at the end of the year, Co-cap- N E Title in Undefeated Season Coffin ’03, Krystal Freeman ’03, stellar play by star shooter Conlon, tain Will Walter ’03 was a force to by Brittany Kaiser Later, in the 200 free relay, much for that they won the Cortney Tetrault ’03, Kat Conlon the Lady Blue came through with a be reckoned with. Along with Co- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER Captain Sarah Demers ’03, PG Championship, but for how they ’04 and Mimi Hanley ’04, the girls 46-32 lead and a spot in the finals. captain Will Simonton ’03, who Margaret Ramsey ’03, Kim did it. They really pulled togeth- enjoyed yet another stellar season. Finally, the pressure settled on ended the season at number two, Every team strives for a per- Walker ’03, and Chang ’05 er as a group, cheering each The team’s first game, an easy the final game against the reigning Walter led the team both on and fect season, but achieving one is touched in first at 1:40.28, set- other through injuries, personal 68-29 win against Brewster, was champions, the Tabor Seawolves. only a good omen of things to A rematch of last year’s final off the courts. nearly impossible. The Ladies of ting a new school record. disappointments and some frus- come. After Thanksgiving vaca- game, this game showed that the Elliot Beck ’05, unbeaten in Andover Swimming, however, The next Saturday, the trating swims to come out on tion, the Lady Blue got right back Andover team wanted nothing regular season play, played at the accomplished the unthinkable, Hopkins Hilltoppers, the even- top. From the moment Alex number three spot. At number four tual 2003 Interschols brides- Doty pulled away from her near- onto the court to take down GDA more than to avenge last year’s swimming to an undefeated reg- in a well-fought 50-40 comeback defeat. Despite the fire that the stood Jeff Wessler ’03. Wessler maids, came down to Blue terri- est competition in the 100 ular season and taking first place victory. After a full 10 days apart, girls had in their hearts, they were had a stellar 2003 campaign, suf- at Interschols. tory for Andover’s most antici- Medley Relay, an event we did fering his only loss of the season the team worked hard and found its unable to overcome the Captain Sarah Demers ’03 pated meet of the winter season. not expect to win, that Sunday winning rhythm. Seawolves, taking a 37-52 loss. when he played up at the number could not have been more After a failed attempt to split the was just magical and I felt hon- three spot. The girls continued into winter In such a competitive league, pleased with the season, reflect- 200 Medley Relay to take 1-2, ored to be a part of it.” Newcomer Dan Wagman ’06 vacation, during which the Blue the team does indeed realize how ing, “It is really hard to come off PA regained its usual winning Both The Lawrence Eagle- played three intense games against much its second place trophy played at the number five spot. He pace to come through with a Tribune and The Boston Globe showed himself to be fairly calm a winning season. The team has Harvard, Loomis, and New means. Just because they were to want to be mentally, physical- well-earned victory. The Blue rewarded Andover’s swimmers Hampton. While the team lost to unable to deliver a win in the final under pressure and pulled out a followed up this win with a tri- and coaches for their 2003 few close wins for the team. ly, and emotionally stronger and Harvard, it handily defeated game does not mean the season meet victory against Williston effort. Paul Murphy ’84 was Playing sixth on the ladder better than it was before. We Loomis and New Hampton. was unsuccessful, as the girls’ sea- was Harry Goldstein ’05, a quick- were expected to live up to and Suffield. named the swimming coach of Rusty in its first game back son was full of accomplishments, ly improving player who moved something, and I can safely say In the season’s last dual the year for The Eagle-Tribune, after winter break, the Andover for both individuals and the entire up at the end. Captain-elect Dave that [this year’s squad] lived up meet, the Andover Ladies mas- with the paper naming Page and team was unable to keep up with team. Morse ’04 rounded out the varsi- to all the achievements of the sacred the Big Red. In the 200 Demers ’03 All-Stars, and the Tabor Seawolves, falling 53- Among those who improved ty roster at number seven. He 2002 season.” free, Chang ’05 finished with a Demers ’05 was named an hon- 72. Instead of getting discouraged, greatly was Conlon, who finished showed great potential during the The 2003 season started out speedy time of 1:54.83, setting a orable mention athlete. however, the team followed up the the season as the team’s leading year that will make him a formida- on a high note with an easy win new Andover/Exeter record. Chang ’05 won a spot as a defeat with a five-game winning scorer with 225 points. Conlon ble player next winter. against the Loomis-Chaffee Just two events later, Diving Boston Globe All-Scholastic streak, beating Milton, NMH, was quick to point out all the Interschols came as a disap- Pelicans. The next week, the Big Captain Janis Scanlon ’03 set a swimmer, and PA’s relay teams Deerfield, Nobles, and Worchester. improvements the team made, say- The girls worked hard to improve ing, “We started out the season not pointing surprise to the team. The Blue came home with an easy new pool record with a score of received scholastic honorable all aspects of their game. The Lady knowing that we’d do as well as boys finished in fifth, tying with 132-54 win against the NMH 246.9. In the 200 free relay, mentions accolades from the Blue especially focused on devel- we did. We set goals early on, and Groton and losing to Choate and Hoggers. Demers ’03, Kim Walker ’03, paper as well. Milton, two teams that they had Margaret Ramsey ’03, and The girls look forward to oping an aggressive defense that fell just one game short of meeting The team’s first real chal- kept team fouls low and an offense them in the Championship game.” beaten in the regular season. The Chang ’05 swam to a blazing next year and the victories lenge arose in the season’s third with crisp passes and shots. Tetrault was satisfied with the team played a number of close week, when Deerfield came time of 1:40.18, breaking the another season on the pool deck Even with the Lady Hoopsters’ season, commenting, “Although matches, most of which resulted in down to Andover for a heated school, Andover/Exeter, and will bring. Kate Page ’04, elect- tacking on numerous wins to its we ended up losing the champi- losses. However, everyone played meet. The Blue knew that DA pool records. PA now holds 11 ed as next year’s Captain, will season standings, Captain Vardaro onship for the second year in a row their hearts out. The team still would be a formidable chal- of the 12 A/E records. lead the girls to what will be was quick to point out the impor- to Tabor, we had a good season came in fifth out of the 32 schools lenge, as the Big Green also Going into the undeniably yet another success- tance of every game and every overall. You know, someone has to in attendance. held an undefeated season mark. Championship undefeated, the ful winter for PA’s Swimming shot. After another Andover win, lose at the end of the season, and Despite the graduation of three The Lady Blue rose to the chal- girls were confident that they Ladies. she explained, “It’s another game its just too bad when you’re the of the top four players today, the lenge, downing the Green, 113- could defend their title, and they Summing up the season and showing us that the little things are runner-up. But, we did have a great 2003-2004 squad hopes to be did just that. Assistant Coach looking to 2004, Captain-elect going to be what’s going to make it season, and that’s nothing to for- among the top teams in New 73. In the 200 free, Hee-jin Ginger Fay said, “I could not be Page commented, “The strong or break it come tournament time.” get. From the beginning no one England. Chang ’05 clocked in at 1:54.09, setting a pool and school record. prouder of this team, not so bond of unity in and out of the Breaking its winning streak, thought we’d even make it to the pool on our team contributes to the PA team added two losses to its championship game, so it felt good the overall success of the record with a surprising close 48- to make it that far.” Lady Blue Tracksters Snap Swimmin’ Women and provides 52 home loss to Brooks and its sec- Coffin, the team’s leading a foundation for our earned ond loss to Tabor. The girls did, rebounder with 144 rebounds this place at the top of the New however, beat archrival Exeter, season, added, “It was a challenge Undefeated Streak in 2003 England Prep School Swimming with a score of 53-29. through the whole season to be Association. I hope to carry this PA finished off their last three prepared for each game. The pro- by Cat McCallum in-season games with three more gression of the team was over- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER success into the next season with the other seven returners on wins, putting them in a good seed whelming at a lot of times because amazing show of PA talent that the squad.” for the post-season tournament. we did so well and were very suc- The Lady Blue Indoor Track unfortunately ended in heartbreak. by Scott Silverstein Beating BB&N, NMH, and Exeter, cessful. It was a great way to end and Field team finished out yet Going into the last relay, the PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER my Senior season.” another amazing season this past 4x400, the teams were tied. winter. Although the team broke McBride took the first leg, leaving The eclectic Andover Nordic its multiple-year undefeated streak the Lady Blue trailing the Exies. team had a fantastic season, char- by falling to major rivals Andover Cassie Tognoni ’05 ran the next acterized by strong new skiers and Andover Boys Hockey Celebrates High and Exeter in close meets, leg and caught up to her Exeter vast improvement across the the season boasted more shows of opponent but made the mistake of board. The handful of seasoned unmatchable talent than ever trying to pass her on the inside of racers, led by enthusiastic Captain First Winning Season Since ’99 before, especially from Captain the lane. It caused Tognoni to trip Jackie Brown ’03, improved dras- by Mac King Katie Dlesk ’03. Dlesk, who will and fall, leaving more than a quar- tically in speed and technique, and PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATE run at Yale University next year, ter of a lap between her and the a slew of new harriers joined them anchored the 4x200 relay team Exeter runner. After Captain-elect at races throughout the season. 2003 was the year for the Boys that qualified for the National Jackie Latina ’04 ran, the gap Despite a disappointing finish at Hockey team, as it made its amaz- Championship in New York City. between the two teams widened. NEPSACs, individual success sto- ing revival to regain its status as a “Katie Dlesk was an awesome Dlesk took the baton and gave it ries made this season one of the solid unit. The Andover Boys captain, and her performances her all, passing the Exie with one best Andover Nordic has ever had. Hockey team finished up its 2003 were the incredible ‘that’s why we lap to go. Still, Dlesk’s perform- With only one Senior on the season with a winning mark of 16- run’ type of things,” said Hoppy ance could not make up for racing squad and an influx of 7-3, its first winning record since Maffione ’04. She added, “It’s Tognoni’s mistake. The judges underclassmen joining the ranks, the 1999 season. tough to get psyched for winter disqualified the girls team for the the team should remain a powerful This year’s lineup consisted of term, but indoor track, even with inside lane passing. With the meet force in the New England Nordic five returning Seniors, five return- all its crazy circles, was great.” all even entering the race, the DQ scene for the many years to come. ing Uppers, one returning Lower, A core group of returning swung the meet in Exeter’s favor, Captain Brown may have been the and a slew of new talent. Three Seniors led the team. Along with and the Big Red won, 55-50. most experienced racer in the postgraduates, Garret Vaslet ’03, Captain Dlesk, sprinters Courtney The team capped off its season crowd, but this was a year for Peter Smith ’03, and Joe Adams McBride ’03 and Anne Riordan by sending its 4x200 relay team of novices. Meg Sullivan ’04 and ’03, and new Senior Nick J. Wardrop/ The Phillipian ’03 came back to lead the team in McBride, Dlesk, Latina, and Kendra Allenby ’05 stepped up Mazzolini ’03 helped to lead the Postgraduate Pete Smith ’03 looks to pass the puck up the ice the sprinting events. Erin O’Hern Riordan to the Indoor National almost immediately, finishing in team with their experience. New past a Loomis defender. talent also came by way of the ’03 also returned to dominate in Championships in New York. the top-30 in their first race and Neither team was able to get a was not able to score again, and finest crop of young freshman tal- the shot put. Although the girls did not place, proceeding to chase each other in puck between the pipes in the first Exeter sealed the deal with a third ent the team has seen in long time. Over the course of the winter, they ran their fastest time. Dlesk every subsequent event. Overall, period. Finally, towards the end of and final goal. With the Blue playing in front of the team recorded key wins also competed in the 400 yard the girls placed sixth at Interschols the second period, on a pass from Despite the few losses, every- the best goalie in New England, against Lynnfield, North Andover dash. with several very solid races; Adams, Smith one timed the puck one was happy with the improved Cory Schneider ’04, it was well High, Lawrence High School, and Dlesk was more than pleased Proctor barely edged out Andover through the legs of the St. record. Paul Chiozzi ’03 observed, equipped for a very successful sea- Chelmsford. The Lady Blue also with the season, “It’s amazing to for fifth. Sebastian’s keeper to score the first “This year’s team worked well son. turned in top-notch performances me. It was really wonderful to run On the Boys team, Travis goal of the game and end the sec- together from the beginning, both Coach Guden remarked, “As at both the Dartmouth Invitational with the girls on this team. They Green ’04 and Scott Silverstein ond period 1-0. on and off the ice. Each individ- our record demonstrates, I would and the Greater Boston Track Club are incredible, very willing to ’04 worked hard for sub-20 St. Sebastian’s made a come- ual’s hard work, the leadership of say that the team had a successful meet at Harvard. The final meet of work, reminding my always to minute 5K’s and top-30 finishes, back and skated through the Ward and the other Seniors, and season. Despite our relative inex- the winter against Exeter was an give it my all. Personally, the sea- and they invariably emerged with Phillips Academy defense to rack the coaches’ devotion to this team perience, the players competed at a son was very fulfilling. I ran faster superb results. New racers strived up two goals, giving them the lead. all factored into an amazing sea- high level all year long against than I thought I could indoors and to catch Green and Silverstein, Mazzolini scored again to tie the son. It was a pleasure to be around some of the toughest competition having the relay qualify for and many came close. Miles game, sending the game into sud- this group of guys.” in New England. We hope to use nationals was the perfect culmina- Canaday ’05 constantly worked to den death over time. Schneider, Dean Boylan ’03 agreed, “We this season as a stepping stone for tion of all our hard work. The close the gap between himself and after playing a remarkable game had an amazing year, no one future success.” highlight of the season for me was the more experienced racers. and saving 27 shots, finally let one expected us to do what we did. We The season started off on a definitely the Exeter relay…all the Julian Jacobson ’06 and Cage get by him, and St. Sebastian’s were undefeated coming out of the positive note, with the team going energy in the cage was incredible, Brewer ’06 completed the roster. took home the victory. Flood-Marr tournament. Had you undefeated after 10 games with and I was so proud of the way that The team placed a disappointing As the season continued, the told people that at the start of the only one tie, coming from the our team refused to give up.” 10th at Interschols, but the degree team celebrated blowouts against year, I don’t think many would number one-ranked Deerfield Dlesk’s departure will affect of improvement displayed by each Loomis, KUA, and Winchendon. have believed it. We really came team. In the first half of its season, the team greatly next year, as skier made the 2003 winter season However, the team also dropped together as a team, and I am proud the Blue defeated Worcester, Tognoni pointed out, “Next season an overall success. decisions to Nobles and Cushing. to say that I was a part of it. I Tilton, St. Marks, Pingree, St. will not be the same without “I am so impressed with the The last game of the season couldn’t think of a better team to Pauls, Milton, Nobles, Bridgton, Katie’s talent and support Though amount of improvement shown by was played at Exeter. Andover end my hockey career with.” and rival Exeter. with Jackie as captain and with the our new skiers,” remarked Captain needed to beat Exeter, which they Captain Ward ’03 summed up However the team was not to talent of our underclassmen, next Brown in mid-January. Evidently, had done with ease (5-1) earlier in the season, saying, “This year has remain undefeated forever. The year’s season shows promise of this trend held for the entire sea- the season, in order to qualify for been an incredibly successful sea- first loss of the season came in yet another winning season.” son, as the few returning skiers on the playoffs. The first period of the son. We battled hard and turned mid-January against hockey pow- Dlesk has faith that Captain- the team looked to the many game was a scoreless stalemate. the program around. Overall, this erhouse St. Sebastian’s. The elect Latina will do a good job of novices to support them through- Exeter finally managed to score has been a journey we won’t for- Andover Boys lost in a heartbreak- following in her footsteps as the out the winter. The snow may be 14:11 into the second period, strik- get. It’s been a season to ‘Ooo’ and ing overtime game. team’s leader, saying, “Jackie was gone now, and winter dreams ing again in the third period. ‘Ah’ at. A little finesse here, some From the moment the puck always fast, but I think she grew a replaced by summer fantasies, but Mazzolini was able to score off a power there, but most of all, a lot Courtesy of Katie Dlesk was dropped at the face off it was lot this season, becoming a real already PA Nordic looks forward pass from Adams to put Andover of heart and effort.” apparent that Andover and St. Katie Dlesk ’03’s sprinting leader this year both on and off the to another season of fast times in on the scoreboard. Despite a furi- anchored the Blue this winter. Seb’s were evenly matched. track.” the snow. ous offensive barrage, Andover THE PHILLIPIAN WINTER SPORTS JUNE 8, 2003 D7 PA GIRLS SQUASH PA Boys Track Sprints Through REBUILDS IN 2003 Winter Perfect; Sheldon Shines by Jon Hillman high school athletes competing, performance which garnered WINTER SEASON and learned a thing or two along Athlete of the Week honors. Of PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATE by Emily O’Brien the way. the relay, Coach Corbin Lang PHILLIPIAN SPORTS EDITOR CXXV In sports, consistency is the Led by Captain Peter Chiu said, “These guys have hearts quality that distinguishes those ’03, the boys took the next meet like lions, roars like tigers, and The Girls Squash team upheld teams that are truly great from against cross-town rival feet like leopards. Going into Andover High School and the the race, they knew that if they the motto “Win with grace, lose the countless championship F. Wang/ The Phillipian following meet against won the relay, we won the meet. with dignity.” Despite having a teams that have preceded them. Tom Lesnick ’05 swims to a ninth place finish in the 100 but- “rebuilding” year, due in large part The boys of Andover Track in Tewksbury High School. Shot- They rose to the challenge like terfly event at the New England Championships. to the fact that the team boasted 2002-2003 triumphed over chal- put standout Anwell Lanfranco the champions they are.” only two returners, Captain Emily lenges race in and race out, fin- ’04 improved on the Upper In the final regular season O’Brien ’03 and Diana Grace ’05, ishing undefeated all season record that he set earlier on in meet, the team squared off Big Blue Boys Swimming PA improved in leaps and bounds. and, consequently, earning their the season, tossing the shot for against the big red at Exeter. Pam Risseeuw ’03 commented, place among Andover’s best. 49’ 1” to take an easy first The long jumping crew came “We knew going into the season Venturing out to the annual against Andover High. through yet again for Andover, Places Fourth at Interschols that it was going to be a tough year, Dartmouth Relays for their first Without Wolfe, a weaker- sweeping the event as they had so our main focus was to improve than-usual Andover distance done before in previous meets. by Margaret Ramsey and enjoy playing squash.” taste of competition, the boys in PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER Blue warmed up for what would squad was in need of some Brzezinski ran a gutsy mile New faces on the roster this breakthrough performances. Jon against Exeter’s best. his quick turnover and light stroke. winter included Charlotte prove to be an incredible season. The Big Blue wave was fast Kaufman worked hard throughout Josh Wolfe ’04, who would be Lanterman ’03 stepped up to fill After falling to third place, MacMillan ’05, Skylar Washburn the gap and took second in the Brzezinski unleashed a devas- and furious this past year. In 2003, the season and was rewarded with ’05, Cara Ruccolo ’05, Risseeuw, unable to race for most of the one mile, pushing Andover tating kick in the final 200 yards the Andover Boy’s Varsity Swim an impressive drop in his 200 IM Julie Bramowitz ’03, and Phoebe season due to an injury, ran in team swamped its competition en at Interschols, finishing 12th in a Rockwood ’03. PA competed in a the boys’ elite one-mile against High’s Phil Shaw throughout to overtake one Exeter runner the whole race. Brzezinski did and finish just inches off first route to a 6-1 dual meet record and competitive field. MacMillan was season-opening tournament at some of the best high school tal- a fourth place team finish at also solid all year long from the Harvard before winter break, and ent in the Northeast. the same in the 1000, almost place. kicking Shaw down the final Though the boys had expect- Interschols. This impressive record diving board. His domination on although the team’s inexperience Wolfe took control of the is thanks in large part to the strong the plank helped the swim team straightaway. ed a run for their money from showed in the final results, the girls race with three quarters to go, senior presence on the team. out on many occasions. Andover’s domination con- the Big Red, Exeter did not put fared reasonably well, winning as but was passed by the runner The class of 2003, who will be Of his fellow seniors Fiske tinued in a tri-meet against up much of a fight and the boys many matches as they lost. After who would finish first close to missed for both their athletic abili- said, “It was an amazing season losses to Taft and Loomis, the Blue the half way mark. In the early Lynnfield and Masconomet. in blue cruised to an easy victo- ties and incredible leadership, was and I think we’re all proud of what beat Brooks, a perennially weak season meet, Wolfe was ready to Utility-man David Sheldon tied ry, completing their undefeated led by Co-captains Brian Fiske ’03 we’ve accomplished this year as a squad, winning six of seven indi- go under 4:20, but his legs were the Upper record in the 300- season. and David Hill ’03 as well as sen- team.” Echoing his Co-captain’s vidual matches. Losses to PEA, not yet there. Wolfe finished the yard dash, joining Sprints coach A select group of athletes iors Bryce Kaufman, Gavin sentiments Hill said, “I’m going to Groton, and Milton rounded out the David Callum ’93 and Lewis competed at Harvard in a final rest of the January season, and PA race in seventh place, crossing Kuangparichat, Eric Chung, Peter miss being a part of the team next the line in 4:25. Lee Rattigan Brown ’98 in the record book meet run by the USATF. Facing Stetson and diver JC MacMillan. year, but I think that the guys are moved into February looking to with a 34.7s. The Boys benefit- some similar faces from the ear- add a second win to its record. ’03 and his blistering 55 meter The dynamic duo of Fiske and ready and willing to step it up for also highlighted the day. ed from Sheldon’s presence lier Harvard meet, the boys Hill inspired the team this year. the years to come.” Gutsy performances against the throughout the season, as he pushed themselves for a final Nobles team mid-season helped Rattigan’s time of 6.71 seconds The two, who will be swimming at Commenting on the season, added countless points in the time, many athletes taking secure a 6-1 victory as well as put him at eighth overall in the Harvard and Colgate next year and especially his seniors, Coach demonstrate how much the team finals and foreshadowed his sea- long jump, 50, and 300 through- advantage of Harvard’s quick respectively, led the team with Jacques Hugon said, “I am very had improved over the course of son long dominance in the out the season. track to set new personal bests strength, grace, and a passion for pleased with the overall perform- the first half of the season. Nobles, sprints. A tri-meet against Lowell and see how far they had come their sport. Fiske, the only All- ance of the team, with most of our unfortunately, was to be the last Following a tri-meet against High School and Chelmsford since the season’s beginning. American on the team, dominated swimmers recording personal best victory of the season. North Andover and Lawrence High School would provide the Captain Chiu best summed in almost every event he swam. times, and the depth of our team, With its trials and its training High School, only the second challenge that the boys in blue of the memorable 2002-2003 His intensity and dedication to with many young swimmers step- behind them, Andover finished the meet of the season, it was appar- had been looking for all season. Indoor season, saying, “There’s swimming showed every time he ping up and swimming fast in their season with a 13th place finish at ent that the team was coming Andover traded first and second a wealth of talent in the Phillips got in the water. Hill also had an first Interschols meet. Our 4th Interschols. In the last few years, together. The boys got off to a places with Lowell throughout Academy track program, and we amazing season. He developed place finish is a fitting conclusion Andover has finished as high as into a formidable opponent in both to a terrific dual meet season. quick lead with strong perform- the meet and the score was tied owe it to not only the hard work, fourth at Interschols, thus this the 200 IM and the 100 breast- Though we will be graduating an ances by sprinters O’Shea Galan heading into the 4 x 400 meter but the talent of each and every year’s finish was disappointing, but relay, the final event. one of the runners. These run- stroke. outstanding group of seniors, I can something that was to be expected ’04 and David Sheldon ’04, who Kuangparichat contributed to tell through our meets and prac- both tripled. Galan competed in An Andover relay team of ners had talent and applied considering the team’s 2-10 record Rattigan, Chimaobi Izeogu ’03, themselves, and there’s nothing the Big Blue’s success in both the tices that we have the depth of tal- going in. Every player on the team the high jump, Sheldon in the butterfly events and also numerous ent needed to continue our winning long jump, and both ran the 300- Gordon Hoople ’04, and Kapor more that a captain could ask of contributed to the PA team score by would decide the meet’s out- his team.” relays. Chung was also very influ- tradition for next year, and years to earning at least one point with a yard and 50-yard dashes. come. Rattigan’s 55.7 s leg put ential in the freestyle relays with come.” win in a consolation round match. Andover’s dependable dis- Although W’s did not abound, tance team took care of business Andover in the lead as he hand- Andover managed a few victories. once again, as Jack McCallum ed off the Izeogu. With a Lowell Boys Basketball Celebrates BLUE GRAPPLERS Interschols displayed the marked ’03, Adam Kapor ’04, JJ runner at his heels, Izeogu improvement of the underclassmen Feigenbaum ’04, Chris Donais would not let up and handed off on the team. Captain O’Brien took ’05, and Piotr Brzezinski ’03 to Hoople with Andover still in Five-Game Winning Streak WRESTLE SOLIDLY home a trophy for winning the first combined to trounce the local first. Hoople maintained the consolation tournament in her competition, helping the boys to lead, handing off to Kapor, who by Anders Wallace flight, capping off her three-year a final score of 76.5 points. was just feet ahead of the final PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER AT CLASS A’S, NE’S career on the team. A meet held by the Greater Lowell runner. Unwilling to be of the first half, eventually earning O’Brien commented, “I was Boston Track Club at Harvard passed, Kapor whipped around The 2002-2003 season proved a one-point lead by the end of the by Phil Caruso really impressed with everyone’s the track, surging as the Lowell to be a rollercoaster of a ride for first half. Ultimately, however, PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER play at Interschols. We knew we would serve as the next show- case for Andover’s track talent. runner feebly tried to overtake the Andover Boys Varsity Tabor was too much for the Big probably were not going to have him. It was fitting that such a Basketball team. The season was Blue to handle. Against Brewster, If 2003 was supposed to be a the best results in terms of wins, but Bumping heads with college teams from around the East, close meet would be decided by full of late resurgences that came Andover fell short, blaming rebuilding year for PA’s wrestling I think everyone still played some the most team-oriented event, to define the Big Blue’s individual numerous turnovers and generally program, somebody forgot to tell excellent squash. It was really a including, but not limited to, MIT, Harvard, Wesleyan, Seton the relay, in which Andover pre- games. Nevertheless, the end result sloppy play. Brewster exploited a the team. The Varsity squad over- pleasure to play with all the girls on came alleged inexperience, an Hill, Brown, and Harvard, the vailed, extending the unbeaten was something of a disappoint- mismatch around the hoop, allow- the team this season, without such a ment for the team’s many Seniors, ing it to dismantle Andover’s injury-plagued Senior class and the boys held their own, despite streak. good group our season record as PA closed out the season with a defense with fast breaks, which led graduation of 2002 Prep National might have been a little more diffi- realizing that they were the only Players and coaches alike were amazed by the relay team’s record of 8Ð13. to some truly memorable lay-ups Champion Dan Shvartsman ’02 to cult to come to terms with.” As the season progressed, the and dunks for Brewster, which bring home Andover’s most team improved. The backcourt were interesting for the fans but impressive wrestling season in solidified, and many Andover not helpful to the score. years. Girls Hockey Boasts Winningest players started to step up and take Another streak of losses left Led by Captain Leon Fay ’04 control. Captain Zak DeOssie ’03 Andover with an unsightly record and Jeff Peña ’04, the Big Blue proved to be the team’s leading of 2Ð10 after dropping games to posted its best dual meet record in Winter in Recent Andover History inside force, defending the basket NMH, Cheshire Academy, and three years, not to mention a solid by Kathleen Minahan well enough to earn the role as the Exeter. Andover finally got its sixth at the Class A Tournament. PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER central defensive player. chance to bounce back against a While cruising to a 10-8-1 record The Blue’s late-season success soft Tilton team. Much as it did overall, PA’s varsity wins included The 2002-2003 winter season was also due in large part to the against Milton, the Blue sent its a thrilling, down-to-the-wire victo- was nothing short of groundbreak- play of Colin Liotta ’03 and Andy opposition reeling to the tune of a ry over Deerfield and three wins ing for the Girls Hockey team. Heighington ’03. While 78Ð35 blowout. against Tilton to heat up the fledg- After years of disappointing play, Heighington worked tirelessly to Andover began what was to be ling wrestling rivalry. Andover had PA finally found its footing on the grab boards, Liotta used his height a long climb back to respectability gritty and tough performances slippery ice of Harrison Hockey to his advantage by blocking and as it improved its record. against some of NE wrestling’s Rink this season and played their intercepting most anything within Squeezing past powerhouse powerhouses, from Loomis most successful hockey ever. his airspace. Coleman Lyons ’03 Thayer by a score of 98Ð96 in Chaffee and Northfield Mount Things started out looking was the team’s main offensive overtime, the Blue was able to Hermon to Exeter. good for the Blue. After winning weapon, powering the backcourt build its first winning streak of the In his first season as Captain, an early scrimmage and their first with his 3-point shooting and season. Victories against GDA and Leon Fay ’04 took the step to the game, the girls lost a disappointing readiness to drive the ball inside Clark University only strengthened next level of wrestling, racking up game to St. Mark’s. While a loss so when necessary. Tyler Simms ’04 the players’ newfound confidence. accolades and excelling in his new early in the season might have provided the perfect complement With a record of 6Ð10, it was leadership role. In addition to been a downer for any other team, to Lyons, serving as an energizing necessary for PA to triumph in all receiving the Richard S. Peters it only pushed the girls to work force with his ability to get the ball of its remaining games in order to Award for outstanding contribu- harder. They went on to win their down the court and break down the finish with a record above .500. tions to Andover Wrestling, Fay next four games leading up to the opposing defense. Adjatay However, the team’s hopes were wrestled to a 23-11 record in dual championship game at Taft’s Patsy F. Wang/ The Phillipian Nyadjroh ’03 often ran the point, almost instantly shattered, as loss- meets and tournaments at the 135- Odden Invitational Tournament. Julie Wadland ’06 reaches for the puck, scrambling to get pos- using his speed and court vision to es to talented Worcester and NMH pound weight class, third places at Although they played a solid session before her KUA opponent can. set up plays for his teammates, sac- teams sealed the Blue’s fate. The Northern New England’s and Class game, a fluke play gave Tabor a 1- February. Its 2-1 victory marked Berkshire. While losing to rificing his own numbers for the squad played its final contest of the A’s, and fifth place at New 0 advantage and the Blue was the first time Andover has ever Berkshire was a painful moment sake of benefiting the team. season in an away game against Englands. unable to come back. beaten Nobles and was an impor- for many, the Blue took heart in Arguably the most pleasant Exeter. The opposition was able to Joining Fay as Co-captain for Upon returning from winter tant step towards establishing the the knowledge that they had surprise of the season was the play dig its heels in and come away 2004 will be Jeff Peña ’04, winner break, the Lady Blue continued its Blue as a power in NE hockey. The played well against Berkshire, of Joey Lokitis ’06. Given the with the win. PA fell by a margin of this year’s Richard J. Lux Award winning ways. The team beat New girls’ subsequent 3-1 win over who would become the eventual upcoming departure of the Blue’s of 65Ð52. for most improved wrestler. Hampton and a weak SPS team. Milton further cemented the girls’ NE Champions. many Seniors, Lokitis makes the Nine out of the team’s current Although he received the top seed Following a 1-0 overtime loss to position as one of the top programs While it had several strong future look bright. Three rising 13 players will graduate at the end at the Class A tournament in the Lawrence Academy. PA picked it in the region. players, the key to the Blue’s suc- Seniors who will look to anchor of this year, leaving Simms and 130lb class, Peña faltered in the up for its next several games, beat- Unfortunately, the girls lost cess was its teamwork. As Coach the team next season are Simms, Lokitis to spearhead the rebuilding semifinals and was forced to settle ing Groton and Brooks. their last home game of the season Martha Fenton ’83 put it, “I firmly Knef King ’04 and Adam Crabtree process. Graduating Seniors for a bronze medal. The middle stretch of the sea- to Holderness in a 3-2 heartbreak- believe that the reason why we ’04. include Marc Anderson ’03, Ben Unfortunately, John Atay ’03 son has traditionally been the most er. The magic that had been there went so far this year is because Despite jumpstarting the sea- Jordan ’03, Rory Gallagher ’03, and Erik Trautman ’03 were two challenging for the Blue. They all season long for the Blue everyone bought into the team son with an early, decisive 64-46 Heidrich, Liotta, DeOssie, Lyons, wrestlers who were often unable to played five strong teams, Cushing, seemed to be missing that evening. effort...there were no superstars, trouncing of St. Mark’s, PA began Nyadjroh, and Heighington. In contribute because of nagging Deerfield, Tabor, Nobles, and After a close victory over only 18 athletes working very hard what seemed to be a long slide into commenting on the next season, injuries. However, when they did Milton within a span of three Exeter early in the season, the Blue towards a common goal. It came oblivion. Having lost five in a row, Heidrich said, “Our goal is pretty wrestle, they met with success, as weeks. After a tough loss to went into the game confident that out in the way we played every the team appeared ill-prepared and much to do well year in and year Atay’s brute force won him six pins Cushing, PA played a strong game if it played well it would beat the day.” Its 17-7 season was the most generally unsettled. However, a out. In this conference, you just and a 13-7 record, as well as a fifth against Deerfield, losing on a goal Exies for second time. The girls’ successful in recent PA history. game against the unimpressive can’t afford to take a year off.” place finish at Class A’s over his late in the third period. That loss confidence showed as they The Blue is looking forward to Milton Tigers allowed the boys to He continued to evaluate the rival from Loomis. Trautman was was enough to spur PA to a six- downed Exeter in a 7-1 decision. another strong year. This year’s regain some of their shattered con- prospects for the group of return- limited to 10 dual meets on the sea- game winning streak. For the first time in 10 years, Captain, Taryn Zucker ’03, com- fidence by beating the opposition ing players: “Tyler Simms will son, and although he finished third The highlights of this streak the Blue’s season did not end after mented on next year’s potential, with a 64Ð35 blowout. definitely be huge next year. Joey at Northern New England’s, was were many. The Big Blue Andover-Exeter Day. The girls saying, “We had an amazingly Despite falling behind 9Ð5 in Lokitis should be great, and he forced to withdraw from the Class revenged its early season loss to made their second appearance in successful season and with at least the early going, Andover used a should be able to grow a little.” A tournament after only two Tabor, beating the Seawolves 3-2 the New England tournament, a dozen talented returning players 21Ð2 run towards the end of the Andover’s success in the upcom- matches with shoulder problems. on the TA’s home ice. starting the tourney as the seventh and some promising newcomers, first half to gain a lead which that ing years will certainly depend Veteran leader Phil Caruso ’03 Nobles has been a perennial seed. The Blue squared off against the squad is looking strong for would not be avenged. In the two upon these backcourt talents. is sure of coming PA success, say- power in girls hockey, one that had Berkshire, a strong team it had next year!” The Blue’s starting subsequent games, against Tabor However, only time will tell how ing, “With guys like Leon and Jeff been previously untouchable for never faced before. They lost 3-2 goalie, O’Hara Shipe ’04, will and Brewster, the Blue once again well the team’s young prospects leading the way and Mark, Gabe the Blue. PA beat Nobles in an in a game that could have gone serve as the captain for the 2003- lost its way. Andover was able to develop and what will happen to and Platt still improving, this team edge-of-your-seat game in mid- either way to the girls from 2004 team. run with the Seawolves for much the program. has a lot to look forward to.” D8 THE PHILLIPIAN FALL SPORTS JUNE 8, 2003 PA Boys Water Polo Posts Disappointing 6-8 Record by Peter Accomando PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER Hopkins, the team went on to The Boys Water Polo team battle with Exeter, St. John’s did not celebrate the season it Prep, Loomis, Suffield, NMH, had hoped for. Co-captains Dave and Choate. The team was mid- Hill ’03 and Bryce Kaufman ’03 way through its season when it led the team in its rebuilding played its best game against effort. While they improved Williston. Winning this game tremendously over the course of meant earning a spot at the fall season, the Boys in Blue Interschols. If they dropped the were unable to pull off a success- match, the team would not be ful season. guaranteed a spot in the A tour- Although the team record for nament. this past season fell short of stel- With less than a minute left, lar, every member of the squad the game was tied 11-11. learned a great deal from his Andover was exhausted, having experience in the pool last fall. just come back two points down. The first day of games was a Despite the Blue’s best efforts, mini-tournament at Loomis Williston Northhampton still Chaffee, and the Blue had noth- walked away with the win, scor- ing but questions. ing a last-minute goal on a fast PA was to play the Loomis break. Even though the outcome Pelicans and the Hopkins of this game was not in the Big J. Wardrop/ The Phillipian School, but no one really knew Blue’s favor, it proved that the Lindsey Locks ’03 (left) winds up to take a shot on goal, while Fall Athlete of the Term Cortney Tetrault ’03 (right), drives the what to expect. With a team so Blue could indeed come back ball past a Taft defender. young and inexperienced, the and compete with the best in boys just hoped to get some New England. experience under their belts. Finishing up the regular sea- This game was also the first for son, the Blue picked up wins starting goalie Jed Kelly ’04, so against Northfield Mount no one knew how he would fare Hermon and St. John’s Prep in a game situation. while losing to the Deerfield Field Hockey to Undefeated Regular Season The first game of the day was Green, the Big Red of Exeter, by Margaret Ramsey … but it was great because that the game 1-0 after a disappoint- that any newcomers to the team didn’t get us down.” Echoing ing first half in which Ms. Dolan will catch the squad’s enthusiasm against Loomis, and Andover and Hotchkiss. Andover was dis- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER went down, 10-1. Although appointed to find that it did not Tetrault’s sentiments, Coach thought they were playing more and spirit for another stellar sea- Kelly was still learning the qualify for Interschols and Kathryn Dolan said, “A combi- tentatively than usual. son. Conlon ’04 agreed, saying, The Lady Blue lit up Siberia nation of hard work and luck A particularly influential “The graduating Seniors have ropes, he stayed strong, kept his would instead have to compete game after game with its head up and blew everyone away at the consolation tournament. made everything seem to go our Senior was Kate Leonard, a post- been such a true inspiration for unmatched talent and skill. The way for a change this season.” graduate hailing from Eliot, me and the other girls on the with his ability to withstand the The team managed its way to the PA Girls Field Hockey team pressure of PA’s tough oppo- B tournament, where both games Representing the Class of Maine. Leonard, who stepped in team … we’re really motivated pushed its way through the hectic 2003 on the pitch, Lindsey Locks on a whim as the goalie for the to step up and fill their cleats nents. ended in defeat. While the sea- pace and unpredictable weather In the Hopkins game, son ended in disappointment, the ’03, Barbara Badman ’03, Trudi varsity team, came through to next year. I only hope that we of fall term to a spectacular sea- Cloyd ’03, Jenny Smith ’03, have an amazing season. With [the Class of 2004] can lead with Andover played like a new and team looks forward to improving son record of 12-0-2. improved squad. Hopkins was next fall. Sarah Carden ’03, Kate Leonard only one year of freshman field the same integrity and love that Leading the girls to this ’03, and Kathleen Minahan ’03 hockey under her belt, Leonard they showed.” just as inexperienced as Next year, the team will be impressive record were Senior Andover, with many new players stronger, faster, and smarter. all played solidly throughout the did an astounding job in the net, The team would not have Co-captains Cortney Tetrault ’03 season. Of her Seniors, Dolan allowing only few goals the been what it was (or what it will and a new coach. Andover was a Hill, Kaufman, Peter Stetson and Nyssa Liebermann ’03, both said, “The Seniors were just all entire season. Commenting on be for that matter) without the bit bigger, a bit faster, and, sim- ’03, Lalit Kalani ’03, and Coach three-year members of the varsi- quality players and they all had Leonard’s season, Assistant impressive underclassmen. Kat ply put, a bit better. Every man Jeff Maitz will all be gone, but ty squad. Looking back on the quality personalities too. It was a Coach Martha Fenton said, Dix ’05 said of the team, “I feel moved up the pool speedily and young talent will look to fill the season, Fall Athlete of the Term fun team to be a part of.” “Kate Leonard was a complete like we not only improved indi- sprinted back on defense. big shoes they have left behind. Tetrault said, “I was very proud The girls had one of their gift! She was the only All-Star on vidually but also improved as a Andover celebrated its first win, Aaron Stroble ’04 will captain of how the team progressed and best games ever against the the team and filled a major gap in team with our high level of team with the final score standing at the 2003 squad, and Kelly will how the new people stepped up. NMH Hoggers, a contest they our depth.” spirit. Next year we will lose 9-3. remain as the team’s starting We played a fast-paced game, won 5-0. Standing out in that Also having a wonderful sea- some valuable players, but I real- After playing Loomis and goalie. but at times had trouble scoring game was Kat Conlon ’04 who son was Marissa Hudson ’04. ly think that we have the talent turned a hat trick. After the Hudson will follow in her sister and desire to have a great season game, the faultlessly humble Merri ’01’s footsteps and captain and hopefully go far in the tour- Girls Soccer Pummels Big Red Conlon said about her accom- the 2003 team. Merri captained nament.” plishment, “All of my goals were the Lady Blue field hockey team Summing up the spirit and because of everyone's hard work. for both her Upper and Senior vitality of the Big Blue's 2002 To End Lackluster 2002 Season I wasn’t the superstar, I was just seasons and is now a FH stand- field hockey team, Nikki by Sarah Takvorian After another Loomis goal, comeback with a 4-0 win over lucky…but the whole team out at Yale. Crocker ’05 said, “This year was PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER Co-captain elect Kinnon McCall Governor Dummer. played really well the whole Hudson, who is a powerful so intense. Walking around cam- ’04 crossed a great ball to The girls then faced BB&N in game, they brought the ball up player for the Big Blue all along pus, I was really proud to be part Finishing the 2002 regular sea- Takvorian, who then volleyed it to a game under the lights of Phelps strong for me to tip in.” the field, is excited by next of the team, not only because I son with a 6-6-4 record, the Girls Kristi Caputo ’03, who in turn Stadium. With Takvorian control- The Lady Blue made it to the year’s prospects. She said, “This was representing my school, but Varsity soccer weighed its wins poked it into the bottom left cor- ling the midfield, as well as with tournament as the second highest season we didn't know how it because I was part of a group of against its equal number of losses ner, giving PA their second goal. consistent play from McKenna, seed, but disaster struck, as a was going to be with new people incredible girls. It seems to me in what some may call an ordinary Loomis’ speed finally got the bet- Regner, Co-captain elect Allegra seventh-seeded squad from Taft joining the team, but all of the that with the girls who are return- ter of the girls, however, and they Asplundh-Smith ’04 and Julia season. And yet, with 12 Seniors upset the favored Lady Blue. The returners stepped it up and made ing, and the amazing talent they and a variety of speed, dexterous walked off the field with a disap- Totosy de Zepetnek ’03, the girls pointing 3-2 loss. were able to play some of their game, though following an this season wonderful. You really all bring, next year is going to be ball-handling abilities, and an amazing season, ended the girls’ never know what you're going to fantastic.” enthusiastic will to win, these girls Trying to keep their heads up, best soccer of the season. the girls subsequently played Unfortunately, as assistant coach season on a bittersweet note. Ms. have to work with season to sea- Looking ahead to next sea- proved that heart and enthusiasm Dolan said, “We didn’t play to son as far as new additions to the son, Mrs. Fenton concluded, say- are at least half the game. Harvard’s JV team on a rainy Carr says, “Sometimes soccer can Wednesday night. And although be an unfriendly game.” Despite our potential against Taft and team go, so its really important ing, “It all depends on what the Leading the team through a lost, which was really too bad.” for returning players to constant- girls get done in the off-season.” rather rollercoaster season were the game ended in a 2-2 tie and PA PA’s intensity, the game ended Mrs. Fenton agreed saying, “You ly improve.” The Girls Field Hockey team had Tri-captains Carolyn Blaeser ’03, seemed tired and weak in the first with the scoreboard reading never want to see seasons end, Hudson, who has played on an undeniably stellar season, and Meg Coffin ’03, and Kate half, they displayed impressive BB&N 2, Andover 0. Takvorian ’03. Playing under the play. Outside attackers Danielle Leaving their frustration on the but I really didn’t want to see this varsity since her Junior year, has the graduating seniors should be guidance of coaches Andy Boger, Vardaro ’03, Katie Regner ’03, field, the Lady Blue went on to one end … especially the way faith in what she called “a solid proud of its outstanding record. Steve Carr, and Lisa Joel, the team Allegra Funsten ’03, and Demers win an amazing game against this one did.” The Big Blue lost bunch of returners” and believes started off the season with a disap- all played aggressive two-way soc- Exeter, thus ending their regular pointing 1-0 loss to Williston cer. season on a high note. Maintaining North Hampton, but they quickly Additionally, front liners their composure despite the large Lady Blue Cross-Country Takes reasserted themselves with a Caputo, McCall, and leading-scor- crowd of friends, family, teachers, strong 2Ð1 win over crosstown er Britney McKenna ’05 continu- and alums, the girls showed just rivals Andover High. ously put pressure on the Crimson what soccer is all about. Ashley Second to Exeter at Interschols Next, PA traveled to Loomis to defense. McKenna, off of a string McCloskey ’03 displayed awe- only 25 seconds off the first place ’04, and Littlefield crossed the of crisp passes from Demers, inspiring acrobatics in goal, and by Cat McCallum play an impressive match against PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER time. The team continued with line for an Andover victory and a last year’s NEPSAC champions. Lannan, Jeanette Saraidaridis ’03, when Junior standout Julie another victory the next weekend score of 33-24. With powerful, effective play from McCall, and Regner, scored a Wadland ’06 relieved McCloskey against Choate, as Riordan, The girls finally traveled back beautiful goal to bring the team up at the end of the first half, she An undefeated regular season stand-outs Sarah Demers ’03, was more than anyone could have Moore, and Faulkner crossed the to St. Paul’s for Interschols to Kelly Lannan ’03, and Jess one, and finally, Coffin sent the quickly settled into the flow of the finish line nearly holding hands wrap up what had so far been an tying ball into the net. Coming game and made several impressive imagined, but that was the incred- Taggart ’05, Andover played the ible result of the 2002 Andover for a three-way tie for first place. undefeated record. All runners did game with renewed purpose after back from a 2-0 first half, the team saves herself. Throughout the The next week, the girls got a well, but Exeter pulled ahead by showed they had what it took to game, the Big Blue managed to Girls Cross Country team’s fall. Loomis’ quick offense got the bet- After losing a score of top athletes look at their course for Interschols beating the Andover team runner ter of PA and scored the first two get what they wanted Ð even if it outplay the Exies. It was Coffin, in a tri-meet against St. Paul’s and for runner. meant being aggressive. with additional help from Jessie from the 2001 season, including goals. PA’s first goal came from star runner Melissa Donais ’02, NMH at St. Paul’s. At the end of Despite the fact that the girls Blaeser’s patented corner kick Using its momentum from the Birecki ’04 and Cara Ruccolo ’05, the race, Moore, Riordan and will lose Moore, Riordan, and well-played game against Harvard, who ended up scoring PA’s only the team started off expecting a directed to the back post where major rebuilding year. Instead, Faulkner came out of the woods other Senior runners, the team still Coffin then proceeded to place the the girls hit the ground running and goal of the game off of a brilliant trailing St. Paul’s top runner. With has high hopes for next year’s sea- earned a well-played win over ball served by Blaeser. what it got was a group of strong, ball in the back of the net. The determined, unmatched athletes, a about 800 meters to go, the SPS son. Captain-elect Maffione gave game stayed even into the 70th Tabor. The next several games, After the win over Exeter that runner had a 50m lead on the three an outlook on the future of next however, proved to be rather lack- sent Blue fans everywhere scream- JV team with extreme depth, a minute, and each team displayed resounding win over Exeter, and a Andover girls. With 100 meters to year’s team, “Next year we will impressive energy. luster for the team and resulted in ing and smiling, the team made it go, Moore had taken the lead. have awesome coaches as Coach ties and losses, until a eventual into the post-season NEPSAC close second at Interschols. The team came under new Faulkner and Riordan came in Lang will return and Coach Sykes tournament as the seventh seed. third and fourth. Faulkner said of will stay on, and we will have Their first and only tournament management this year, with Coach Elwin Sykes taking over for Mrs. Moore’s run, nearly breathlessly, many strong runners returning and game was played against second “Watching [Moore] finish, beating hopefully some new freshmen seed Loomis. The team had some Nancy Lang. Sykes worked close- ly with Co-captains Kathryn that girl, that too.” However, it will be quite trouble offensively initially, but the determination…she’s my hero.” hard to compete with such an defensive four of Coffin, Becca Moore ’03 and Anne Riordan ’03 to lead the team. Moore and Next up was the girl’s only incredible season as this past. Howe ’06, Lannan, and Taggart home meet, a drizzly match Moore summed it up, “These driv- brilliantly staved off multiple Riordan entered the season as the team’s two fastest runners. against Deerfield. Missing top en women came together and attempts at Loomis’ playmaking. runners Riordan, Sam Weisz ’03, accomplished an undefeated regu- Loomis first scored on a slight As the regular season started, the training group quickly began and Lizzy Fraser ’04, the girls still lar season. They put their hearts defensive breakdown when a PA delivered a win. Faulkner and and bodies into their sport and defender fell and was unable to to show serious potential. The training group produced a handful Moore won together again, fol- they all ran fearlessly. They were recover. And despite several corner of runners that competed in the lowed by two Deerfield runners, so hungry they went out and ate kicks at the end of the first half, PA later season races at both the but Robie, Hoppy Maffione ’04, Exeter up on their home course. I could not convert the opportunities Varsity and JV levels. Most and Caitlin Littlefield ’03 finished was proud to be a part of that team into goals. Coffin noted that, “It remarkable was freshman Katie next to cinch the race. and I am proud of every runner.” was a great game to play because Faulkner ’06, whose times from The final race of the regular we didn’t think we were going to the start of the season matched season was against Exeter. The make it that far. It was wonderful those of top runners Riordan and girls went in knowing it would be to have one final opportunity to Moore. New upper Lissie Robie the hardest meet, since there was THANK YOU play together.” ’04 immediately entered PA as a an Exeter runner to match every Next season, Co-captains varsity runner. Andover one. Moore took off on Asplundh-Smith and McCall look The first competition for the the flat, three-mile course, and EVAN, EMILY to bring back the unity among the team was Canterbury, a quick- came in with a huge lead for an players that was felt during this paced race in which PA competed amazing time of 18:15. More than past season. And although, as against 13 other schools. From the half a minute later, Exeter’s first AND WILL McCall said, “The shoes to fill of beginning of the race, Moore and runner came in, followed by the Seniors we are losing are not Riordan were in front. During the Faulkner. Then came another small,” she is confident that the second mile, however, Moore Exeter runner, followed by nine returning players, along with pulled her Achilles tendon and had Riordan and Robie. When two J. Wardrop/ The Phillipian many strong, talented newcomers, to drop out of the race. Riordan more Exeter runners came in, it JJ, Kristina Tri-captain Carolyn Blaeser ’03 manuevers around a defender will allow the team to surprise kept up with the leaders, however, looked as if it would be close, to pass the ball up the field. everyone. and finished fourth overall and until Maffione, Celia Alexander and Alex THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS JUNE 8, 2003 D9 Boys Cross Country Dashes to Canterbury Cup and Fourth Place at NEPSTA Interschols by JJ Feigenbaum & Wes Howe absence, proved he could over- rare mid-week competition. With came in next, in 16:47, after over- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS EDITOR & ASSOCIATE come his early season injuries St. Paul’s, NMH, and Belmont taking Deerfield’s #1 at and establish himself in the boys’ Hill reporting to race, the field Heartbreak Hill. The race was front pack. The Large School, JV was a bit crowded. This was won, with a score of 20-38, and The Boys in Blue knew they and Freshman races all went worth getting used to, however, the runners hurried to get out of would not be able to run away well. At the end of the day, six as it was good practice for their soaked singlets in order to with the 2002 New England Prep newcomers had completed their Interschols that would happen in watch the JV race in comfort. title and that they would have to first races satisfactorily and a mere weeks at St. Paul’s. PA JV performed a flawless race, work for it. Work they did, log- solid pack of JV runners had crushed NMH and Belmont Hill and won with the perfect score of ging countless miles over the emerged. with ease, but St. Paul’s emerged 15-50. Co-captain Kuangparichat summer and more once the sea- The boys had revenge on as the victor by three points (31- took the race in 18:10 and proved son began. Under the leadership their mind in the next race, as 28). that he had recovered from his of Coaches Jon Stableford ’63 they set off to the Valley of the What did the unfortunate ankle sprain and that and Jeff Domina, as well as Swine, Wallingford, Connecticut. Boys in Blue in he was set to be a strong con- Captains Gavin Kuangparichat At the 2001 Interschols, in was St. Paul’s tender in the JV realm. F. Wang/ The Phillipian ’03 and Taylor Washburn ’03, the Andover, the Choate Wild Boars incredible middle And then there was Exeter. Fullback Kyle Murphy ’03 bruises through a hole in the boys began the season with a claimed victory. Less than a pack. While All the hype was set, and the rac- Choate defense, looking upfield for running room. bang, dominating the Canterbury year later, the team restocked Andover took first, ers were prepared. While Invitational. and refreshed, had a differ- fourth, and fifth, Interschols might be the pinnacle The varsity seven benefited ent outcome planned. six SPS runners of cross-country competition, PA Football Suffers Mixed from new faces Josh Wolfe ’04 The course was a came in before Andover-Exeter is certainly the and Garrett Vaslet ’03 as well as double loop Andover’s fourth. most pride-infused race. It was returners Adam Kapor ’04, Jack around and over The race set out bone cold, and many of the varsi- Results in Trying Season McCallum ’03, JJ Feigenbaum the small hum- clearly what need- ty boys lined up with Vaseline on ’04 and Chris Donais ’05. Along by Alex Vispoli mock that had ed improv- their arms in order to keep in cru- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS SENIOR ASSOCIATE with Washburn, the seven com- somehow been ing: the cial body heat. The race divided piled a ridiculous 40 points in dubbed “Suicide boys had into two packs right off, with team lost is next three to Kent, bringing home the shiny Hill.” Choate took to pierce SPS’ pack if Vaslet, Wolfe, and Exeter’s Arno In a season of great expecta- NMH, and Deerfield Academy. Canterbury Cup, bettering an early lead thanks to they wanted to take the Ferguson ’05 and Harry Norton tions, Andover’s 2002 Varsity The defending champion Kent Loomis Chaffee, the runners up, their breakneck start but trophy at Interschols. ’04 in the first and the rest of the Football squad suffered mixed squad unloaded two fourth quarter by 20. McCallum recalled, “We the Boys in Blue held on Nine days later, the racers in the second. Wolfe results en route to a 3Ð4Ð1 record. touchdowns to put the game out of Led by QB/DB Zak DeOssie ’03, reach and serve Andover up a 29- were on top of the world that day. until the Boars started to Blue were psyched to crossed first in 15:21 on the short the Big Blue displayed a prolific 15 loss. Five DeOssie intercep- I've never had so much fun.” The tire. Wolfe (15:20) emerged reassert their worth. The course, followed by two Exies. victory set a solid tone for the aerial prowess that gave the team a tions spelled doom for the Big to take the race in race at NMH presented Vaslet dug out fourth despite “Fun ‘n Gun” reputation around Blue against the NMH Hoggers as season and demonstrated the abil- the second lap just the right opportuni- excruciating back pain, and ity of the team well. New England. Phillips returned Andover offense sputtered in a 19- and developed a ty, and the runners took Washburn took sixth in a race five starters from its 6-2 2001 15 loss. In a 14-8 loss to Deerfield, After Canterbury, the Boys in 17-second lead advantage of it, defeat- that was fought to the finish. In Blue traveled up north to com- team: RB Kyle Murphy ’03; Tyler Simms ’04 provided the by the race’s ing NMH 26-31. The the end the race was closely won, RB/DB Adjatay Nyadjroh ’03; scoring with both touchdown and pete in the Manchester end. Vaslet defeat was even more with a score of 26-31, thanks the Invitational. With the top seven C/DT Dean Boylan ’03; G/LB two-point conversion catches. (15:39) gave a impressive consider the Blue back of the Blue pack: Kapor; Nate Malo; and DeOssie. Six post- Andover got back on track the entering the Elite race, the second great kick, pass- ran without Wolfe. Vaslet, McCallum; Donais; and seven in the Large School divi- graduates joined the team, among next week with a 14-12 thrilling ing into third place and however was comfortable in tak- Feigenbaum. them Matt Augustyn ’03, Jon win over the Tabor Seawolves as sion, five in the JV and freshmen gaining quickly for ing over for Josh by taking first The season, with big wins Sean Hamilton ’06 and David Combs ’03, Colin Fair ’03, Justin Murphy rushed for 148 yards and second. After for the Big Blue. The course was and a lone tough defeat, seemed Gallagher ’03, Bennett Jordan ’03, DeOssie threw two TD passes to Heighington ’06 in the frosh race, Vaslet, a Choate a difficult one, and the weather to be headed for a climax at the team hauled an army to south- and Lee Rattigan ’03. both Rory and Gallagher. The runner came in, fol- added to the mess. At two points Interschols, a chance for the boys The 2002 campaign com- game was in doubt up until Tabor’s ern New Hampshire. The goal lowed by no less than six there was horse dung on the right to retake the title, their third in was set to contend with Exeter at menced in dramatic fashion final possession, as a Hail Mary Andover runners led by Co- side, and the rolling hilly trails four years, and reassert them- against Loomis-Chaffee as pass on fourth down was initially the varsity level, and the team captain Washburn (16:17), were fraught with dangerous selves as a New England power. went out to do it. With #2 runner Andover earned a 41-22 victory. called a touchdown for TA, then Kapor (16:31), McCallum roots. Unfortunetly, things did not go as PA held a six-point lead heading reversed as officials discovered the Vaslet out because the (16:50), Feigenbaum (16:53), However, that was not the planned. The top seven, Wolfe, into the fourth quarter and, with ball had touched the ground before Invitational did not allow PGs, John Freker ’04 (16:54), and problem the leaders of the JV Vaslet, Washburn, McCallum, Loomis driving deep into Andover being caught. The win improved the runners all had to work hard- Donais (16:57). The race was race encountered. Jon Weigel ’05 Kapor, Barron and Feigenbaum, territory, DeOssie picked off a pass Andover’s record to a respectable er to make up the loss. The race decided, and Andover emerged and Wes Howe ’05 managed to ran an average of 30 seconds and returned it 92 yards to the end 3-4. came very close, and Wolfe, con- victorious with the score of 25- make a crucial wrong turn early slower than they had two and a zone for a touchdown. At quarter- Andover/Exeter version 122 tinuing his early season domi- 34. The JV race turned out favor- on in the race, and realized their half weeks before in the duel back, DeOssie threw for 201 yards proved to be one for the ages as the nance, pulled fourth place with a ably as well, as 17 Andover run- mistake only after teammates meet, and only Washburn (10th) and rushed for 64, leading the team teams tied 14-14 without playing 16:19 in his third Cross Country ners came in before the seventh hailed them back. The race was had a solid race. in both categories. an overtime period, as is tradition. race ever, but PA could not defeat Choate runner, and the final score easily won, however, with Weigel As disheartening as the fourth Next up for the Big Blue was DeOssie threw for 225 yards and Exeter and took sixth place over- was 21-34, Andover. and Howe clinching first and sec- place finish was for the boys, Hotchkiss in Andover’s home two touchdown passes to Simms all, a mere six points behind the The following Wednesday the ond. The rest of the squad fared behind SPS, Choate and Exeter, opener. Despite two Rory and J. Gallagher in the final game Exies. Tom Barron ’04, ascend- team traveled to St. Paul’s for a well, and in total 13 PA runners Coach Stableford put it best, real- Gallagher ’03 touchdown catches, of his high school football career. ing to the top seven in Vaslet’s came in over the swamped field izing a few days later, “This one PA could not find an answer for While the squad was not the of the finish before the second poor day in Concord cannot undo Hotchkiss’s two talented running championship-caliber team that NMH runner crossed the line. who we are, what we have done, backs. Hotchkiss tallied up over many players were hoping for, the A wet and rainy day greeted and the great fun we have had all 500 yards total offense and 2002 PA Football provided an the boys for Parents’ Weekend, the way.” The boys return four of smoked the home team 41-15. entertaining brand of offense as also the only home meet of the the top seven, Wolfe, Kapor, Andover then got the picker- DeOssie threw for 1236 yards and year. Wolfe and Vaslet distanced Feigenbaum and Barron, as well upper it needed in facing off 12 touchdown passes. Next year’s themselves from the pack early as a strong core of JV runners against the Choate Wild Boars. Co-captains Simms and Connor on in the race, and were never who took second at Interschols Murphy and Rattigan combined Hoesley ’04 look to lead the team challenged, with Vaslet deliver- and expect a return to glory for for nearly 180 yards on the ground back to victory next fall. The team ing admirably in 16:11, followed the 2003 season. Many miles lie as PA rolled to a 42-7 win. That will return 20 players and will by Wolfe at 16:34. Washburn ahead for the boys in Blue, who victory was the last Andover hope to rebound after an up-and- are eager to get running again. would see for some time, as the down 2002 season. Led by Co-Captain Franchot, Boys Soccer Ends Season with Eleven Straight Victories by Evan McGarvey from the Bulls doomed PA’s er one of his nine goals of the with a deadlocked score, 1-1. PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER third chance at victory. season, a record-breaking feat As the season continued, the Their fourth game, played for a freshman. Big Blue found a winning against Tabor, not only provided The team held a strong rhythm. Following the tie, PA J. Ng/ The Phillipian As a rebuilding year for the the Andover boys with their first Choate squad to a tough 1-1 tie. faced NMH. Franchot’s one Mimi Hanley ’04 rises above the net to slam down the ball Boys Varsity Soccer team, the between the throng of Exeter defenders. win, but also proved to be the Beaver Country Day went down goal allowed the team to grind 2002 season introduced a num- catalyst for their remarkable in a 4-0 flurry of goals as Spiak out a 1-0 victory. Later that ber of young players to new winning streak. The first strike netted two more and Knef King week, the Cushing Penguins positions while retiring numer- of the game came from fresh- ’04 cemented his role as a start- proved no match for the streak- Girls Volleyball Celebrates ous stars at the end of the sea- man sensation T.J. Thompson ing defender. ing Andover squad, as the Big son. Any future success will ’06, who netted the opening Though PA had already Blue quickly defeated them, 4- depend on the younger players’ goal in the first half. proved itself more than capable 0. Successful 2002 Campaign adaptation to the tiring schedule Tabor’s defense began to against some of the finest teams Coming into the Parents’ and the team unity amidst the by Danny Dumond push the limits of lawful play, in New England, they could not Weekend game against PHILLIPIAN SPORTS WRITER individual talent. leading them to commit a foul in defeat the all-PG Bridgton Deerfield, Andover had not lost Co-captains Nick Franchot penetrated. The girls ended up the box early in the second peri- Academy. The game started out a match in its last seven con- ’03 and Tony Pucillo ’03 led the The Varsity Girls Volleyball winning the game 30-26 and went od. Penalty kick specialist well for the Big Blue. tests. During the first half, PA’s team, both bringing three years team, comprised of eight returning on to win the match. Franchot sent the ball past the In the fifth minute, the best scoring chance came off a of varsity experience to the players and four newcomers, cele- While the girls enjoyed a helpless Tabor keeper. Later in Bridgton keeper was penalized shot by Dave Sheldon ’04 from field. Franchot’s ball control brated a winning season in 2002. remarkable regular season, it the half, Tabor committed for fielding a ball outside the the left that just missed the rear Seniors Justine Wardrop ’03, ended heartbreakingly with a close and passing ability were vital to another foul in its own box. 18-yard box. Hynes took the post, and both teams went into Danny Dumond ’03, Erin O’Hern loss to an undefeated Exeter squad. the team’s success, and Pucillo Again, Franchot fired the shot awarded free kick and struck the halftime at a 0-0 stalemate. In ’03, Shanshan Jiang ’03, and Taryn The first two games were probably was known for his speed, bring- home. Andover coasted to a 4-0 ball into the net. In the 40th the second half, Andover Zucker ’03 brought experience, the best of Andover’s season; ing a sparkplug-like effect to the victory. minute, the referee awarded stepped it up a notch and left leadership, and valuable skill to the everything just seemed to click for PA offense. Following the Tabor game, Bridgton a free kick from just Deerfield to travel home with a team. The returning Uppers, Mimi the girls. However, the girls were Spencer Bush-Brown ’03, PA cruised past St. John’s Prep inside Andover’s half that made 1-0 defeat. Hanley ’04, Devon Dickerson ’04, unable to keep up with their own whose season was cut short by a with a winning score of 2-1, as it into the goal. With a scoreless As a warm-up for Exeter, PA and Jessie Daigneault ’04, gave the momentum, and Exeter came back knee injury, came into the sea- Michael Spiak ’06 scored anoth- second half, the game ended smashed New Hampton 3-0, and team strength and power. to tie the score. The final game son with three years of experi- The squad had an overall came down to a disputed call in Spiak fulfilled all of his hype ence in the PA offense. record of 11-4 on the season, high which Andover actually thought and broke the Junior scoring Anchoring the defense was Matt enough to allow the girls to clinch that they had won, only to realize record with seven goals, to help Smellie ’03, who helped neu- a spot in the post-season tourna- that the game was still in play, the boys enter the game on a 10- tralize all their opposition. ment. The Lady Blue took advan- making it a disappointing defeat. game winning streak. Andover started off the sea- tage, and made a run all the way to As the girls look forward to Franchot netted an early son with a rough 4-2 home loss the quarterfinals. Unfortunately, next year, they plan to focus on fill- goal that seemed to demoralize to Brooks. Ushered into his first the girls fell to Taft. ing the spots of the graduating Exeter almost immediately, game starting in the net, The three all-stars for the sea- Seniors. Among those graduating scoring again to finish the first son were the three Uppers: Hanley, is Co-captain Wardrop. “Justine is Brendan McManus ’05, showed half with a 2-0 lead. In the sec- Daigneault, and Dickerson. one of those people who just loves much potential. For their second ond half, PA took complete con- Hanley and Daigneault proved the sport. You can tell by the way game, PA traveled to challenge trol of the game as Spiak scored themselves to be a powerful duo in she plays it,” commented team- the Loomis-Chaffee Pelicans, twice to extend the Junior scor- the middle. Dickerson played set- mate O’Hern. the defending New England ing record to nine goals, helping ter and could always be relied on to Other graduating Seniors Champions. the Big Blue to their 4-0 win. get the ball out of the net. include O’Hern, Zucker, and Jiang. Although defensive stars Though the season ended One of the season’s highlights O’Hern, a lefty hitter, often caught Carey Hynes ’04 and Igor without a NEPSAC playoff came during the team’s match the other team by surprise with her Echave ’03 played well, the against Choate. Choate began the hits, which worked to Andover’s birth, the team had an 11-game Pelicans were too much for the match with some tough “floater” advantage. As a setter, Zucker was unbeaten streak and a definitive Big Blue, sending the Andover serves that were extremely difficult often forced to chase down bad win over Exeter. New captains boys home with a loss of 2-0. for PA to receive. After a hard passes and make amazing plays Sheldon and Hynes will lead In their third game, against fought first three games, the score out of the net. An outside hitter, next fall’s team. New England North champion was 2-1 in Choate’s favor. All Jiang brought a consistent and reli- One-year Senior Echave Holderness, the boys fell short Choate had to do was win one able hit on which the team could summed up the season, “We did- yet again. Co-captain Pucillo more game, and the match would count. n’t start out well, but by the end fired two shots at the Bulls’ net, be over. In an amazing display of The team had an amazing sea- of the season, we were playing skill and determination, Zucker son, but looks to improve further though neither struck home. our best. Even though we didn’t proceeded to serve 16 points in a next year under the co-captainship McManus displayed his expert- make the post-season tourna- row, and O’Hern, Voorhees, of Hanley and Dickerson, who ise in the net, stopping 6 shots F. Wang/ The Phillipian ment, the season as a whole was Hanley, and Daigneault began set- both will be four-year members of and free kicks. Igor Echave ’03 steals the ball from an opponent. Echave ultimately a success.” ting up a block that could not be the Varsity squad next fall. Unfortunately, two late goals anchored the Big Blue’s defense this fall. D10 THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS JUNE 8, 2003

REMEMBER THE ADMIRAL

Anaheim Celebrates Thanks to Ducks and Angels Continued from Page D1, Column 1 homers, both Word Series records. The fallout from the series provid- ed a likeable WS champion for the second straight year (hey, any win- ner other than the Yankees is a likeable champion to me) and a new national phenomenon in the Rally Monkey. The NFL season once again proved that football remained king in the professional sports world as parity between teams and overtime contests defined the 2002 season. Neither Super Bowl XXXVI par- ticipant even made this year’s J. Birecki/ The Phillipian playoffs, clearing the way for Tampa Bay and Oakland to meet in the Pirate/Gruden Bowl. In the end, Chucky’s boys brought home In Honor of 225th Anniversary Events, Sports Editors the Vince Lombardi Trophy as the Buccaneers’ defense stifled Chokeland’s frenzied passing Name Top Ten Andover Athletes of the 20th game. by Kristina Chang & JJ Feigenbaum three years at Harvard, eventually International Swimming Hall of Playing at center, Wood tallied throw line because she never The NBA’s regular season pro- PHILLIPIAN SPORTS EDITORS captaining the team as a Senior. Fame in 1970. 127 points during his three-year missed, Carter Marsh, a soccer, vided some more memorable Gurry skated his way to legend Becky Dowling ’94 tenure competing for the Bulldogs. basketball, and lacrosse legend at moments, notably Michael status at Andover, and not a single Simply put, Becky Dowling Wood began his professional Andover, rarely lost. Upon gradu- Jordan’s final All-Star Game and In honor of the 225th anniver- star-caliber defenseman has been knew how to put the ball in the hockey career with the Springfield ating, Marsh went onto play at pretty much every other game he sary of the founding of Phillips able to walk the halls of Andover basket. “She probably is the top Indians, a minor league team. Princeton. During her four-year played in what was his final NBA Acdemy, the Sports Editors have without drawing direct compari- scorer, male or female, at our After a short one-year stint playing stint playing for the Tiger’s season. But MJ was not the only named the top ten athletes to play son to Gurry. Gurry led his school,” said Coach Karen for the Indians, Wood entered the lacrosse team, Marsh was a three- legend to hang up his sneakers this at Andover during the 20th centu- Harvard team twice to second Kennedy. “I don’t know anybody NHL by way of the New York time college All-American. Marsh year. All-time assists and steals ry. In the eyes of The Phillipian’s overall national rankings in his who has broken her record.” Islanders. Wood continued to play was named to Princeton’s all- leader John Stockton announced CXXVI Sports Editors, the follow- time on the ice for the Crimson. At Dowling scored more than 1100 in the NHL for 13 years, playing in decade Womens Lacrosse team. In his retirement shortly after his ing athletes exemplify the pinnacle Harvard, Gurry set the record for points during her four years play- 741 games and tallying an impres- her Senior year, Marsh was the Ivy Utah Jazz were eliminated from of Andover sports. goals and assists for defensemen, ing for the Lady Blue. Dowling sive career total of 334 points. Player of the Year. Marsh is now postseason play. Stockton’s retire- totaling 32 points in a single sea- also put her mark on the During his NHL career, Wood also an assistant coach at Harvard. ment coupled with the possibility Titus Ivory ’96 son. The year Gurry graduated Basketball court, first and fore- played for the Buffalo Sabres, the The Turco Family: Jack ’66, of Karl Malone leaving Salt Lake The Catch. For most athletes, a from Harvard, he was drafted both most, but also in track, softball, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Mark ’95, Scott ’96 City for free agency could deal a single moment of that magnitude Anto the army and the NHL. and soccer. In her Senior year, Dallas Stars. Never before has a family major blow to the Jazz and force would be enough. Not for Titus Though this ended Gurry’s cele- Dowling captained soccer, basket- Sarah Mleczko ’76 been so dominant in Andover ath- the team to discover a new identity Ivory. One of only two postgradu- brated hockey career, his time ball, and led her hoops team to Mleczko entered Andover as a letics. Jack Turco began the era in for itself. David Robinson of the ates to make this illustrious list, around the ice was far from over. four New England new Lower in 1973, the first year the 1960’s, as a hockey standout. San Antonio Spurs will also retire Ivory earned his stripes in just a After serving his country, Gurry Championships, a feat nearly of co-education. Unfazed by the The elder Turco went onto play at the end of his postseason run, single year at Andover, starring in returned to Andover Hill to teach unfathomable. male-dominated athletic scene, hockey at Harvard with fellow top ending a 14-year career. The football, basketball and track. history and coach his sport. Dowling went onto Navy, Mleczko won nine varsity letters ten athlete Chris Gurry ’66. Admiral, one of the classiest Leading the Football team to its James McLane ’49 where she was a basketball star. In during her three years at PA. At Harvard’s hockey website cited human beings the world of sports first New England Championship During his four years at her freshman season, she was Andover, Mleczko played field Jack as one of the standouts and has ever known, will leave a hole of the 90’s, Ivory dominated from Andover, James McLane lit up the selected as Navy Rookie Athlete of hockey, basketball, squash, and team leaders of the late ’60’s. in the NBA much larger than his his receiver position. His season pool with blazing times never the Year and was a second team lacrosse. In her first varsity game, Jack’s two sons dominated 7’1” frame could fill. peaked with the famed play in the before seen at PA. The summer Navy All-league selection. Mleczko tallied two goals in PA’s Andover athletics in the mid-90’s. On the ice, Anaheim once waning moments of the Exeter before his Senior year of high Dowling, who graduated from 4-0 victory en route to a 5-2-2 sea- Both Mark and Scott played soc- again stole the hearts of a nation as game, grabbing a ball in the back school, McLane competed in the Navy in 1998, was also named to son. In her Lower basketball sea- cer, hockey, and baseball. Scott the Mighty Ducks “got Jiggy with of the endzone to topple the Big 1948 London Olympics. the Patriot League’s All-Decade son, Mleczko scored an average of was a premiere soccer goalie and it” as red-hot goalie Jean-Sebastien Red, a moment still viewed as one Competing in the Olympics is an Women’s Basketball team. 15.8 points a game. Her season celebrated an amazing high school Giguere stoned the Western of the greatest in Academy history. extraordinary feat in itself, but Hugh Quattlebaum ’96 was highlighted by her perform- career. In his four years (two at Conference en route to the NHL In the winter, Ivory laced up McLane did more than just com- Hugh Quattlebaum was ance at Andover-Exeter, scoring Hanover High and two at PA), Stanley Cup Finals. Jiggy, as he is his high tops and took flight, lead- pete. He came back to Andover Andover Baseball in the mid-90’s. 22 points. Mleczko continued to Scott never lost a soccer game that affectionately called by his team- ing the Big Blue Basketball team with two gold medals in the 800 Quattlebaum played three years of dominate Andover athletics, as the he started in. Scott also hit .450 in mates, came out of nowhere to to within three points of the cham- and 1,500 meter freestyle events. Varsity Baseball at PA, and during star of the Girls Lacrosse team. In baseball as a Senior. Incidentally, lead the seventh-seeded Ducks pionship. Ivory went on to play McLane returned to PA in the fall those years, the team owned a jaw eight games, Mleczko scored 44 baseball was Scott’s weakest (another Disney team) through the Division One basketball at Penn of 1948 to captain the the Big Blue dropping record of 41-11. In his goals, 12 of them in Andover’s sport. Scott led Andover to New playoffs, recording shutouts in State, eventually taking his squad in his Senior year. At PA, Upper year, Quattlebaum starred at victory over PEA. England Championships in base- three consecutive games at one Nittany Lion squad to the Sweet McLane swam the 50, 100, and second base and hit .404. That As a Lower, Mleczko was ball and soccer in the 1995-1996 point. Sixteen in the NCAA tournament. 200 freestyle for the Blue. In 1949, year, Quattlebaum earned All- named Female Athlete of the Year, school year, the best year in PA The most intriguing national Ivory ran the track team to a title McLane matriculated to Yale, League accolades and led PA to its an award never given to under- athletics history. The two brothers sports stories of the past nine that spring. As Coach Leon helping Yale to win NCAA first Central NE Prep School classmen. Upper year, Mleczko followed in their father’s footsteps months centered around men, Modeste put it, “They say that a Championships his sophomore League Champs. During his 122 took up squash, in the first year to play hockey for the Crimson. women, and golf. Augusta great athlete makes all those and Senior years. at-bats in his final two years, that Girls Squash was offered as a Mario Watts ’93 National, host of The Masters golf around him better. Titus did that, During his four years swim- Quattlebaum plated 25 runs. varsity sport. By the end of the Mario Watts was fast. Really, tournament, dragged itself into a but more importantly, he took our ming for the Bulldogs, McLane After graduating from season, Mleczko was playing at really fast. The postgraduate left a bitter public dispute with National whole school and made it better, made yet another trip to the Andover, Quattlebaum matriculat- the number one spot on the ladder. mark on the PA track record books Organization of Women leader on the field and off the field. He Olympics where he defended his ed to Amherst, where he played Her Senior season, she led the that may never be forgotten. Watts Martha Burk. Burk demanded that raised the bar on Andover athlet- 800 meter freestyle title, winning basketball and baseball, eventually team to an undefeated season. owns the outdoor 400m dash Augusta admit a female member ics.” the event for the second time in a captaining both teams as a senior. Mleczko ended her career by earn- (47.75), the indoor 300yds (32.1), into its exclusive all-gentleman Chris Gurry ’66 row. McLane also won 21 AAU The Detroit Tigers were so ing the Female Athlete of the Year the indoor 50yd hurdles (6.2), as club before the 2003 Masters. The To put it bluntly, Christopher National championships and three impressed by Quattlebaum’s skills accolade for the third year in a well a leg on the record breaking club remained steadfast (or stub- Gurry was the best hockey player gold medals in the 1955 Pan that they tabbed him in the MLB row. 4x100 and 4x400 relays. Watts’ born, depending on your point of ever to play at Andover. Gurry, a American Games. McLane cele- draft. At Harvard, Mleczko scored greatness did not end at Andover, view) and did not choose to admit defenseman, played Varsity hock- brated an amazing swimming Randy Wood ’83 32 goals in her Crimson field as he went on to earn All- a woman member. ey at PA and continued to play career and was inducted into the NHL players can come out of hockey career, setting the record American status at Amherst and In a happier story, Annika Andover. Hailing from Princeton, for all-time goals. In 1996, then again at Baylor. At Andover, Sorenstam recently made head- New Jersey, Randy “Woody” Mleczko became the first woman Watts powered the Andover track lines and won over countless fans Wood was a four-year member of to be inducted into the Crimson’s team to an Indoor Track champi- by participating in the Bank of the PA Varsity Hockey team, cap- All-Around Varsity Club Hall of onship, the last of five straight America Colonial last May, mark- taining the team as a Senior. Wood Fame. titles the Boys track team won in a ing the first time a women had went on to play three years of Carter Marsh ’93 row. competed on the PGA Tour in over Varsity hockey at Yale University. Nicknamed “Ice” at the free 40 years. Finally, 13-year-old Hawaiian phenomenon Michelle Wie will compete in the men’s Canadian tour and other PGA From Softball to Ultimate: PAAthletics sponsored events, blazing another trail for female golfers. This recent wave of female Dept. Substitutes Spring Cluster Sport involvement in men’s golf sounds like something out of the 1910’s by Mac King nation. The interscholastic begin a tradition of its own.” Progressive Movement. Whereas PHILLIPIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATE Frisbee team came into existence In time, Ultimate Frisbee at PA only 10 years ago. could easily become a “tradi- some suspect that this series of Unlike softball, the physical- tional” PA sport. Even though events is part of the PC movement In the spring of 2002, the currently sweeping our country, Phillips Academy Physical ly exhausting and fast-paced the teams would still be divided others view these women as revo- Education Department and the sport of Ultimate Frisbee into clusters and, like softball, lutionaries who are leading others Athletic Council made a joint requires a great deal of running meet on the Great Lawn, the into a new generation that levels decision to change the spring and allows for less downtime on game of Ultimate should pro- the playing field of athletics term cluster sport. Rather than the field. This, in fact, was the mote more teamwork and cluster between men and women. offer softball, as in the past, the main reason for its inauguration unity. While Softball is also a Whether you believe in what these 2003 spring Cluster athletes into the Andover cluster scene. team sport, its stress on individ- women stand for or not, it is diffi- instead partook in Frisbee. In order to meet the mini- ual performance does not cult not to respect the fact that they Ultimate Frisbee is more physi- mum basics requirement, a sport enforce the same notion of team- are fighting to take risks for the cally challenging than Softball, must meet four times a week and work. betterment of women in golf, and and the Academy hopes it will provide students with 45 minutes Andy Hattemer ’03, a mem- sports, everywhere. Sorenstam provide students with a more of exercise. Cluster Softball, ber of the 2002 Abbot Cluster competing in a men’s tournament active Cluster experience. which required little more than Softball Championship team, will not spark a sudden influx of Many community members “tanning” on the bench, failed to expressed his enthusiasm for the women attempting to compete questioned the physical exertion meet the requirement. The sport,“I had a great time playing against men in other sports (as put forth by those participating Athletic Department found that Cluster Softball, but sometimes some fear), as exemplified by in Cluster Softball, and won- the only time a Cluster Softball it got boring. I think Cluster Serena Williams’s recent dered if PA had abandoned its player moved was from one base Ultimate is a much needed addi- announcement that she does not tradition of honoring physical to another. This minimal physi- tion to the spring term athletic desire to play in a men’s tourney. fitness. Thus, many applauded cal activity occurred a maximum offerings.” The sports world certainly had the switch to Ultimate. of only five times in a given 45- It seems that this break in its moments during the past year Cluster Softball had been minute span. tradition has indeed proved to be with surely more to come between offered to the student body for In contrast, Ultimate Frisbee a positive move for both the today and Commencement 2004. years, giving students a chance requires a great deal of move- Athletic Department, which Just as graduating Seniors looking to take part in a less intense ver- ment and energy. Assistant seeks to both keep the PA com- back upon their time Andover, sion of America’s favorite pas- Director of the Athletic munity healthy and to provide many like I enjoy recollecting time while enjoying the beauti- Department Kate Dolan Andover students out with a some of the finer moments of past ful spring weather outdoors. explained the Department’s good time. In its inaugural sea- Ultimate, in comparison, is rela- decision, “We made the change son, Cluster Ultimate Frisbee athletic competition at this time of tively new to the sports scene, to get more kids moving, and proved to be popular with the year. If only every New Englander both on campus and around the while it is a change in tradition, Phillips Academy student popu- could appreciate moments like we believe that Ultimate will lation. these… THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS JUNE 8, 2003 D11 D12 THE PHILLIPIAN SPORTS JUNE 8, 2003

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Volume CXXVI, Commencement Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts June 8, 2003

by Duncan Dwyer rospect, Dr. Maier and Mr. Gould I also have no idea how I and we dealt with a tough situation me that a SoBe bottle could almost as crappy. I have to say, I FEATURES ROSENCRANTZ had 40 of the dirtiest kids on cam- passed my classes. While I was maturely. I feel as if there is some replace a urinal just fine, thank had some incredible experiences. pus. We were forced to end one of never much of a workhorse at kind of bond between the four- you. The two of us got placed on Senior Calculus was a blast, espe- our popular pastimes about Andover, I probably spent two year Seniors, regardless of Probation in October, which really cially when Hendrik Elkenhans I’d like to begin by saying this: halfway through the year: we hours working that year. Total. Yet whether or not they are graduating. sucked. I’d like to say no hard feel- ’03 joined our class. this article was meant to be my would stand on the third floor and I got by, and instead of doing nor- (Oh yeah, like graduating is soooo ings, or that I learned a lesson, but I’ve run out of words and opus, and it didn’t work out like spit down the stairwell to the base- mal things, I would go downtown cool. You wish you could do to be honest I still don’t think I did patience, so I’ll stop talking about that. Instead, it is a fairly random ment. We liked the sound it made, my first term at the school with another year of high school.) anything wrong in the real sense of my memories and instead talk collection of memories that proba- I guess. I’m not really sure. By the David Bello. I peed in a flowerpot, Lower Year the word. about something else. The best bly mean little to nothing to you. time we got chastised for it, that which was pretty cool (or so I I started to come into my own So with that, my prank calls part about Andover, for me at least, Enjoy. part of the basement was really thought; later I would discover that this year. Moving into Taylor Hall, ended. The whole badass persona was the ability to do whatever stu- Freshman Year disgusting. I was certainly guilty there were many places to pee that I started to feel more at home as a helped me some with the ladies, I pid thing you wanted. Sure, there “Welcome, I will be your of this (“guilty” is a word that can were even cooler.) I walked into typical “Taylor boy.” I struggled will admit, although I know not to were punishments, sometimes bad neighbor. My name is Richard be associated with much of my CVS, and one of their late-night with just what that meant, but now go into detail about that. I started ones. But I learned more from Lam.” When I imagined diversity, Andover career, come to working at The Phillipian, and the every stumble, misstep, and mis- I didn’t imagine it quite like this. If think of it.) Moreover, “Use your opportunities. Screw up early, crew of myself, Craig, Josh take I made along my path than I were to know then what I would my room was so disgusting that employees bumped into me. When I can be honest with myself. McLaughlin ’02, Dave Frisch ’02, any paper I ever handed in or test I learn living across from this Hong even I didn’t like being in it. I’ve I left, I set off the alarm and Tay-ler boy: (n.) a typical and Paul Crowley ’02 managed to got a 6 on. (Not that there are Kong native’s room, I don’t think I had more parietals in a week than freaked out, but he thought his member of the Taylor Hall dormi- have a ton of fun while accom- many to choose from either of would have been able to envision the entire dorm had that year, I joke had been pretty funny. tory; generally attractive, crazy, plishing very little. We put pizza in those.) If you’re not like me, and staying longer than a weekend. think. I’m a little embarrassed that too loud at times. Often thinks he the printer and broke all the didn’t take advantage of the But I didn’t know, so I got to That year, however, there was these were the first memories that is cooler than everyone else, Phillipian furniture, then blamed it chance to screw up during your experience Richard “Ricky” Lam no hope for me to have any pari- came to me about my freshman although this is based in truth and on Frontline. It was a great time, high school years, you’ve got col- ’03, or “Riccardo” as he liked to be etals, so I decided to save romanc- year, but there’s nothing I can do completely justified, especially at one of the most memorable and lege. And it’s a lot harder to get known sometimes. Pretty soon, I ing freshman girls for when I about it. I do think, though, that the a place like Andover. enjoyable experiences I ever had at kicked out of college than high got used to Counter Strike waking became a Senior and indulge class of ’03 is the last of a genera- So I was groomed as one of Andover. school. Someone once said, “It me up at 4 in the morning, and the myself in funny behavior. Prank tion, although we are barely mem- these. My roommate, Craig “C- Other than that, my friends got was the best of times, it was the sound “Mission Failed” became calls became a passion; one day bers of it. There was a lot we went Bear” Ferraro, and I were the pro- their licenses, and with that I had a blurst of times… you stupid mon- my alarm. After about a week, I almost every member of the Junior through, and I’m not going to tégés of Freddie Martignetti ’02 means to waste innumerable hours keys!” That man was a cartoon became Ricky’s wake-up call, class got called by a Peking cheapen it or try to psychoanalyze and Stevie Brock ’02, respectively. and get away from Andover’s character, and we can all learn coming by his room at 7:50 to Garden delivery man. I have no by going over it in print. Suffice it While Craig never captured beautiful but restrictive campus. from that. Use your opportunities. make sure he was awake. I wit- idea how this happened. to say, we were 14 or 15 years old Freddie’s nudity, we learned some The whole work thing, it didn’t Screw up early, and often. nessed many a shower of a differ- from our mentors, but as is always really get to me. I got my best ent sort. the case at Andover, the students grades Upper Spring, even though Rather than actually getting in tried to, and may have succeeded I got a 2- on my final history paper. a shower, Richard took a Brita in outdoing their teachers. (I deserved it, too.) Everyone who water filter and poured it over his Replacing prank calls were complains about the work, just INSIDE head. Not only that, but he would lengthy freestyle sessions with my know that it gets worse: Andover, always wear the same thing every two best friends, Craig and in addition to being incredibly day: cleats, shinpads with soccer Spencer. It was a hell of a good hard, is also not very good at get- FEATURES socks, a soccer jersey, and a blazer. time, although occasionally mildly ting kids into colleges. At least half The blazer stayed on his shoulders offensive. of the Senior class is fairly intelli- non-stop, including during his soc- This was also the year of the gent, yet the only ones who do E2-E3 Editors’ Notes cer games and practices. first infamous Care Package well are the brilliant ones and the Richard was a member of the Incident. If you don’t know about athletic ones who don’t fall into Cyber Veterans Alliance, an inter- it, one student stole another’s care that half of the Senior class. I don’t E4 From the Vault national crew of pirates that had, to package and then attacked him know if it’s worth it, although my knowledge, only one or two upon being discovered. Actually, you’ll find that none of my experi- members. When I mocked this that’s not true. When he first got ences thus far have been from the Class Reflections Alliance, he issued me a stern discovered, he turned red in the classroom. E5 warning not to mess with them. face and said, “Oops, my bad.” Senior Year My response to this was shoving I don’t really know what else What a great year! Except for him, sending him flying to a couch to say about my Lower year. I got the last month, I didn’t really expe- E6 Dorm Reflections in the common room. Later that ballsier, and was more at ease. It rience much at Andover then. This night, a note was posted on my was one of those transition years, I year is all pretty fresh in our mem- door, detailing his extensive guess. I really just don’t know ory, so I won’t go through my knowledge of the martial arts. He what to say about it that would memories of the year. But I did get was perhaps the classic, great kid interest you, so I’ll transition to… in trouble for something that sort of my Andover career. Upper Year of rhymes with “Merry Kwanzaa” The Phillipian Archives COMMENCEMENT While Richard’s hygiene may Ah, Upper Year. I roomed with and got booted, or “withdrew with Hendrik Elkenhans ’03 and Duncan Dwyer protect themselves have been lacking, it was not out Morgan Intrator ’03, who taught discipline pending,” which is 2003 of the ordinary in Rockwell. In ret- from Mr. Sprattler and his band of henchmen. E2 THE PHILLIPIAN FEATURES JUNE 8, 2003

by Craig Ferraro of male nudity by a certain senses of humor. issues I have with this school that own. This is usually great, and smoke you in Math. If you’re a FEATURES GUILDENSTERN Ferdinand Martignetti ’02. In those days we weren’t the I need to deal with, so I’ll be seri- most often produces confident, star athlete, the kid in the room Although, by the time they only kids smashing file cabinets ous for a minute. Our “open- motivated young adults. Yet for next to you is busy composing a I bolt down the Rockwell became Seniors, some of them with shovels. One night I actual- minded” mindset is about as open those kids who need more help, I concerto. This has a humbling hallways to the bathroom developed strange attitudes. ly saw Josh fight a kid with cere- as the library at 2 a.m. The phi- think that no support is given. effect on adolescents. And, in because I’m running late for After they left this year, we at bral palsy. The next board was losophy can be more accurately The student must seek out help, general, it eliminates the arro- class. I slept in ten minutes late least got a chill group of Lowers filled with really lame people. described as, “We think liberally, and often teenagers are unwilling gance from the social scene. because I stayed up late listening to be our protégés. The only kids I ever got along but if you don’t think like us, to do this. PA’s answer to students Social life at PA is marginal at to my beloved Red Sox getting It was through Taylor that we with were Duncan and for a time you’re wrong.” with problems is not to nurture best, though. What the hell are eliminated from the playoffs by first got involved in Features. the Head of Photography. A prob- PA claims to respect diversity. them, but to discipline them. You we to do without cars to jump in those bastards from the big city. The Features Editors Josh lem arose, though, because she But if your particular minority know something is wrong when and in which to drive down to the I’m also not prepared for any of McLaughlin ’02 and Davey also got along a little too well group is not on the school’s agen- 10 kids from Rockwell ’00 won’t local strip joint?………I mean my classes thanks to this game. Frisch ’02 realized that Duncan with one of the Sports Editors. da, you get the shaft. Catholics, graduate. um…. restaurant? As an under- While I’m showering, Harry and I had potential. For my first Duncan and I became the for example, receive little special Right now I sound pretty neg- classman, you’re at the bottom of Morgan [formerly] ’04 steals my article I wrote a rap song in bad-asses on Board CXXV. By attention. We have classes on ative. So I will bring up one of a vicious food chain. Seniors are towel. Having to scout out the which I rehashed my middle NEVER completing the page on Good Friday; yet have the Jewish Andover’s positive aspects, ferocious piranhas and the hall before sprinting back to my school nickname, “C-Bear,” as a time, we were the kids everyone holidays off the in fall. We don’t which I have just figured out. In a Juniors and Lowers are guppies room buck-naked is NOT going hip-hop alias. Nowadays people loved to hate. Yet despite all of have a priest on campus, and normal hometown high school or and minnows. Sometimes you to help me arrive to class with usually refer to me as C-Beez or our laziness and procrastinating, masses are held every week in a junior high, it’s easy to be the feel lucky if an attractive girl punctuality. C-Beazy. My favorite days in The everyone would admit our final basement where we sing from a best or extremely good at every- even looks at you. My time at Andover definite- Phillipian office came under this product was ALWAYS much fun- Protestant hymnal. thing you do. This produces Some of my favorite times at ly had its ups, and downs, as board as an associate. The Board nier than the rag [Editor’s Note: This school is all about let- cocky, arrogant kids who are not this school have been out on the described in the previous para- simply had a lot of chill people. Also Kidding] CXXVI puts out ting its students become inde- fun to be with. At PA, no matter athletic fields. I got to go out and graph. On the whole, however, Josh, Frisch, the legendary Paul now, and is probably on par with pendent by giving them the free- what, there will be people better play lacrosse for four springs. it’s been positive. I lived in Crowley ’02, and Editor-in-Chief the Crowley years. dom to complete all of their work than you at something. If you’re Actually, now that I think about Rockwell my freshman year. Let Kate Elliott ’02 actually had There are some clear-cut and deal with their issues on their an amazing writer, some kid will it, my butt was usually sore after me tell you, when 40 15-year practice. The favorite part of olds that are all so different are every one of my days this fall stuck in one dorm, it’s chaos. came during Cluster Soccer. How else could I explain the WQS was wicked gangsta. huge holes in my wall or the heat- Duncan and I were notorious for ed shaving cream fights? It was racking up yellow and red cards. on my floor, second floor South, He actually threw a sucker punch where I met my two best friends in the final. Some wussies were for the next four years, Duncan offended, but to that typical Dwyer ’03 and Spencer Bush- Andover attitude, I say suck it up. Brown ’03. I am going to compete as hard as My next three years were I can, as intensely as possible for spent in Taylor Hall. That dorm every minute I’m on the pitch. was ill. First off, we had the three And I think it was this attitude most laid-back house counselors that carried us to the final, and ever for the first two years. my gimpy penalty kick that lost Chuck Richardson, Brendan it. McGrail, and Brian Cox com- So, as I leave this hill after prised our All-Star lineup. four years, I say, “Thank You, Thanks for letting us do our own Andover.” I wish you hadn’t thing, guys. Parietal rules were a done some of the things you did. joke. Our sign-in sheet was a But, thank you for teaching me pink sheet of scrap paper so filled the meaning of really working with names, that you could just hard, for humbling me, for giving jot down a few scribbles some- me a world-class education, and where, and technically have a for helping shape me into the 19- legal parietal. This way no one year-old man I am today. To my would ever have to know the girl friends here, you are all some of was only 14 [Editor’s Note: Just the coolest people ever. Thanks Kidding]. for everything over these past Those first two years we had few years. To my parents, thank a really cool class to look up to. M. Floyd/ The Phillipian you for loving me enough to shell out the dough for me to come The only thing I really regret are This amorous stare-down between ex-Features Editor craig Ferraro and “Freeman Dude” is brought to you by Adobe the constant grotesque displays Photoshop 6.0. And by the way, you fool, you can’t blush. You’re an oil painting. Get it together. Craig will never love you now. here. I’m out – Featchaz Forevah!

by Evan McGarvey off his jersey and storming to the era of designer-mesh-hat-wanna- FEATURES CAN’T JUMP sideline while everyone else sat bes and little boys with old school around, dazed by the September Pumas, Smooth E is the man most by Derrick Kuan FEATURES TINY HEAD As soon as an end becomes twilight was a sight that shall likely to, in the words of never be ripped from my memory. Notorious, “ask you what your visible, our thoughts tend to grav- What can I say besides that it itate instinctively towards that We brought street cred to Cluster. interests are, who you be with, Blasting DMX from a boombox things to make you smile, what has been a great year, filled with looming horizon. For the past great fun and adventure. From month and a half, each joke and seemingly transformed some skin- numbers to dial.” ny white kids into Iverson, Check it, fellas, you know all former President Bush’s seminar laugh has drawn me near the on how to send the country into inevitable: I have to leave. Francis, and KG. You have not your game is whack and rusty lived until you’ve seen CF decked compared to the butter-soft words economic downfall to the end of In some weird way, leaving Judy Hamilton’s reign as the head high school resembles childbirth. out in three black headbands, and killer baby blues of McG. You Harlem Shakin’ and yelling at the young boys, remember this: of the Loan Library and standard- Most of us are rosy-colored and ized testing, we’ve had some screaming, ready to break into the top of his lungs. Getting the girl you want is easy. Lower Year: It’s 4:00 AM.... Speak, do not talk. IF you find memorable moments throughout next step. A scattered few have these past few months. First off, I grown too large for the womb and JD, CL, NP, BH and I are clus- yourself talking more then 70 per- tered around NP’s bed like roach- cent of the time, shut up. (Only I want to thank the many Seniors seem gone already. Perhaps in too that have helped me get through large a number are the stillÐtimid, es around a left over Ryley Room may monopolize a conversa- tray. Rain pelts the windows and tion…I know what’s best for it. Josie, you are beautiful. I don’t underdeveloped kids whose grad- know whether or not we’re in a uation seems premature. (You we each throw down our cards in everyone). And for heaven’s sake, disgust. CL shrieks, “I win, I stop trying to be her friend. fight right now, but we’ve both know, the kid in Chemistry class had our equal share of laughs, whose hand trembled whenever win!” The only way that gambling They have 20 platonic buddies scenario could have been more (they’re called girls) who not only tears, and cuckoldry. Meeting you he raised it for the teacher’s help.) was the best thing that’s ever hap- Regardless, by now I am a ghost, awkward would’ve been if Robert can keep up with you in terms of Redford came in and offered me music and gossip, but also can talk pened to me. That is, of course, and dead men tell no tales. In that second to the time I accidentally ridiculously depressing spirit, it’s $1 million to sleep with BH. Sleep about shaving their legs and relat- deprivation kicks in, and soon I ed whackness. You’re job is sim- spilled ice cream on Fabio’s lap, time to unlock the vault (my whom I then came to fall in love brain) for some memorable sto- think I’m Snoop Dogg (it happens ple: make eye contact, make her a lot). My mind replaces the laugh. None of these nervous with. The following is a sonnet I ries: have prepared for you: Senior Fall: It’s Cluster sea- linoleum of Fuess with the low “You’re nice but lame so I’ll hook fences and 6-4’s of Compton. As you up with the pity laugh for my J. Bovaird/ The Phillipian son, and I spent the better part of From the first day, that I saw the fall acting out my failed varsi- NP tells it, I jumped up and down granny” laughs. Make her con- Derrick Kuan ’04 prepares to serenade his lovely lady, Josie on his bed, howling, “I got Hale vulse with humor (In a non-food- that smile in your face, honey I Rodriguez ’03, with the smooth sounds of Boyz II Men. ty soccer fantasies on a bunch of knew that we would be together slackers and similarly bitter and girls in my room and they ain’t poisoning way). Finally, just kiss leavin’ till six in the morning!” her. You don’t want to go all forever. (oooh-oooh) those different than you. From NP.MR.AS.DS.PS.WS.CT.NT. jaded former soccer boys. Every O, whom am I trying to bothering freshman girls to sniff- JW.WW. I’ll miss each and every day, I covered myself in face Linoleum ceilings resemble a LA Coldplay and start composing sunrise sometimes. Lower boys, music for whatsherface while she deceive! That first stanza was full ing illicit substances (mainly one of you, even Paul Sonne ’03 paint, ran out to a meaningless of academic dishonesty, but the MSG), I hope one day to acquire with his palpable mannerisms, soccer game and dumped my soul Fuess is the greatest dorm on cam- goes and makes out with that kid pus. on the hockey team. Backstreet Boys just have the per- the superior intellect that you masculine mystique, and lack of into every loose ball. I was never fect words, to show you how three possess. I will be referred to neck muscles. Besides, only at as happy in my life. DD tearing Smooth E Love man is still the I think I’ll miss the women of biggest player on campus. In an Andover. You all could see much you truly are worth. as “Professor X” and lead a band Andover and only with a member through the game; You’re too From Nick’s flowing locks of of super-human mutants to rid the of the Class of 2003 would the smart for that. I’ll miss your hair, to Howie’s keen sense of world of evil and pestilence. following AIM conversation wavy/curly/straight hair and your daring... Oh, that Brian sure is a Whereas Jayme Mendal ’03 ensue: funny stories about your gem... And silly AJ with his alco- will be referred to as “Iceman” for brother/frog/local dictator. I never hol problem... his boyish good-looks and suave XxCaLiKuANstAxX: John told you this…but I’ve always Girl you’ve been my first, and attitude, the incorrigibly hirsute mayer is the illest wanted to be with you. perhaps my last, because my nature of Evan Panich ’03 will EasyEMcG: he be tha ill Andover takes things from attraction to Michael Ruderman force him to be called “The gangsta jams you. I’m not the straight-A sport ’03 is growing awfully fast, he’s Beast.” Likewise, the aliases of captain superstar I could have so intelligent, he looks upon me Ryan McChristian ’03 and Shaun Furthermore, I’d like to thank been at home. Gifts given by this with a frown, and comments, “I Blugh ’03 will be “Pokemon” and all the endearing faculty and staff place stick around long after typi- love affirmative action. How do “uh...Blugga.” Subsequently, members that have made this year cal high school insignificances you think I got into Brown?” there will be a sequel with such so enjoyable. Without you, this fade. After three years, I firmly notables as Emily O’Brien ’03, school would be nothing but a believe you couldn’t craft people Oh Fabio. I’m anything but a who will go by the name “Preppy bunch of naked apes swinging here into art if you tried. Thanks poet, but I pray that these words Connecticut Girl.” from trees and running around for reading the messed-up fan- have pleased your Austrian soul. In addition to the loyal com- each other in circles. tasies of some punk; maybe my Oh yeah, and Josie, best of luck to rades whom I’ve already men- I’m sure there are a bunch of articles had some shred of real you and your endeavors. tioned, I want to send my best you I forgot to mention. But just satire. Adults here help more than I would also like to thank my wishes to the following Seniors. like life in the real world, you are you think, and in subtler ways predecessors and faithful friends, By using the cryptic method of only one insignificant being in a than you notice. Laugh at your Craig Ferraro ’03, Evan writing people’s initials, I not planet of billions. As evident friends on your day and make sure McGarvey ’03, and Duncan only can save space but also make through my neglect to mention to laugh when more than you Dwyer ’03. You know you my up friends that no one will ever you, you are neither popular nor think you should. And most of all, favorite white boys, right? You know whether or not they exist: will ever amount to anything. M.Floyd/ The Phillipian leave here with some echoes ring- guys have taught me about the DB.JB.SB.GC.JC.PC.SC.EC.JD. Good luck to the rest of you, and Evan McGarvey ’03 bemoans the horrible weather outside the ing; live these years out loud. joys of life, and how it’s perfectly SF.JG.TG<3.AH.MI.AJ.DK.JK. especially to my right hand man, library as he reminisces about his PA experience. normal and accepted to dislike CL.ML.RL.KM.CMcB.RM.JN. D.D. THE PHILLIPIAN FEATURES JUNE 8, 2003 E3

by Megan Scarborough into college.) Jesus instituted think this is the part where all the many of the special components Europeans got bored of running FEATURES RAT QUEEN we still look forward to each week. around in Spandex and moved to Example: “Top Ten Ways to Get America to harass the natives. In honor of the recent celebra- by Nate Scott Sent to Hell.” After they tired of burning down FEATURES 7TH YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL tion of Phillips Academy’s 225th The Middle Ages. During this teepees and getting drunk, they Anniversary, I have decided to period, everybody was way too began to do what they referred to The school year of 2002/03 is compile for your extreme pleasure busy hanging out in Europe, as “farming.” Their methods of one that I will remember until the a timeline depicting the history of killing dragons, rescuing princess- “farming” were highly specialized day I die (December 13, 2065, this most holy section of our es, and wearing tights to care about and scientific. Basically, they ran according to one of the nurses in school’s weekly newspaper. the Features section. It’s not easy around digging lots of holes and Isham.) Or at least I thought I 450 B.C. A caveman wander- to write humorous articles while putting stuff in them. Soon, would remember it, until I got ing over the site of the future sporting a tunic and the equivalent though, they got bored and started bonked on the head by an errant Academy Hill realizes that the of Saran Wrap britches. a war, because shooting is way Total he had for breakfast is not Frisbee on the Great Lawn and The Dark Ages. Though no more fun than digging. suffered a startling case of amne- going to be able to wait for the one is certain what exactly “The Sometime around this war, advent of the Port-o-Potty. He sia. I could remember everything Dark Ages” were, most historians there was a man living named before the school year, but every- pops a squat on what will one day speculate that they were so named George Washington. He really become the loveliest dormitory of thing that happened since because that’s when Derrick Kuan liked digging and cutting things Orientation was erased. Strange, all. In the true spirit of the Features ’04 was born (or more accurately, down, so his parents sent him off section, he dubs the ground there huh? That night when I checked spawned.) One cannot argue to boarding school and then he my e-mail, (With my case of “Feces Hall” and laughs. Though against the large impact his life so became president of the country. the name has since been altered for amnesia, how did I remember my far has had upon the world, and He decided to send his nephews to password, you ask? I answer, the sake of decency, its essence more importantly, on the quality of the recently renamed Phillips truly remains. “Shut up”.) I found a message the Features section. With his Academy (motto: Jesus went to from Derrick Kuan ’04 giving The Birth of Christ. It seems Satanic good looks, hypnotizing Andover.) Unfortunately, they all that many people are under the me my assignment for the charm, and deep-seated love of had to live in Feces Hall (the name Commencement issue of The false impression that Jesus was a nose hair, he has truly revolution- hadn’t been changed by then) and homeboy. The truth is he, like each Phillipian. It read, “Give me ized the concept of humor writing. they couldn’t stop laughing about some of that techorobodomizzle of us, was shipped off at the tender Please, Derrick. Don’t ever gradu- it, so they never got any home- age of 14 to the very same school with a little shizzle for my griz- S. Hall/The Phillipian ate. [Editor’s Note: I ain’t gradu- work done. zle, ’nah mean?” Translation: we now attend. Little known fact: atin til next year, idiot.] Early 1800’s. Though the The beaning of Nate Scott ’05 with a flying frisbee will go the son of God was in fact the very write a recap of the year’s events down in Phillips Academy history as a significant event. 1700’s. I don’t really pay Features section existed through- at Andover. first editor of the Features section. attention in history class, but I out this century, it wasn’t very name! So I just said ‘Peter.’ I was laughing hysterically as the boys (He thought it would help him get I panicked at this point-how funny because, for the first 28 could I write a recap of events wrong.” Both coaches could not vainly attempted to avoid being years of it everyone was so busy that I couldn’t remember? I be reached for comment on the hit. None of the alleged victims putting extra y’s everywhere that decided to do what I do best-lie results. or attackers could be reached for they couldn’t concentrate. They my way through it. I sat down at November 12, 2002 comment, mostly because they even changed the section’s name my desk, pulled out my bubble The administration, after are figments of my imagination. to Thy Features Seyction. pipe, put on my official Teddy deciding that on that Monday it May 2, 2003 1828. The administration Ruxbin socks and underwear, would be a Tuesday schedule What starts out as innocent decides to merge with the girls’ and sat down to write. So strap before conference period, then a Slip ’n Slide fun in the sun soon school down the street, Abbot on your funk, cause here we go. Thursday schedule if it was rain- turns deadly as a Senior drowns Academy. In wild fits of hysteria, September 19, 2002 ing after lunch, or a on the slippery slide of despair. the males began to run around the The PA Boys Football team Friday/Wednesday hybrid if the The boy couldn’t swim, and the campus yelling “poop” and steal- challenges PA Boys Wrestling to scheduling officer “felt it in his fierce current of the water was ing girls’ parasols. Needless to say, an Academic Bowl champi- knees,” confuses so many that no too much for him to handle. An the Features section did not benefit onship for the “King of The one, including teachers, show up onlooker recalled in horror, “He from this distraction, and it was Teams.” The Bowl was indeci- to class. The day is declared a was fighting that current, but not until mid-way through the next sive as it was called a draw, with school holiday, affectionately when you start slippin’, and century that the males began to both scores standing at 0 after a called “Monday-Tuesday- when you start slidin’, there ain’t recover their sanity. grueling two-hour match-up in before-conference-Thursday- much you can do.” Memorial 1950-present. In this age of bikinis. Friday/Wednesday-Hybrid-Day” services are held as the school education and technology, the “I just flat out ran out of or “The U-Room” for short. remembers a fallen solider. Features section has quickly things to ask them,” the official Everyone rejoices. June 8, 2003 reached incredible new heights of of the match, a science teacher at January 29, 2003 Commencement ends with a filthiness and incoherence. Happy Andover, commented. An offen- Campus-wide snowball fight “bang” as fireworks and bag- 225, Features! And Derrick, if I sive lineman on the football team makes local news when 14 are pipes mix for a lethal combina- find any more nose hair in my had only regrets, as he said, indicted for war crimes. The tion. Apparently the highly con- F. Wang/The Phillipian young men from Bartlet dorm densed air from the sheepskin Megan Scarborough ’05 clings passionately to the phallic stat- mailbox, you and I are going to “They asked for my middle have to have a little chat. name, but I don’t have a middle were held under suspicion of sacks of soul were impacted by ue, while pondering the history of mankind. snow ball-ocide and released the loud noise of the fireworks, after a three-day inquisition. The and causes the instruments to young men allegedly kidnapped explode. Though causing no six young freshmen from deaths, the incident will forever Rockwell, tied them up with a be ingrained into the memory of rope, and softly tossed snowballs the hundreds of emotionally onto their heads for 6-8 hours, scarred. Have a good summer.

Cameroon. The first child lives at TV in the Ryley Room. Head. We shall defend ladies, and by Jasper Perkins Matt Fram’s house. ’Nah mean? Allow me to pause for a perhaps Michael Ruderman ’03 as FEATURES LORD SEBASTIAN We have beaten up six dere- moment and discuss what I think is well, from evil Squire Clement licts and one with no legs (so that the most significant accomplish- Biddle Wood’s encroachment It has been a very busy year as makes six and a half), chased ment of Derrick’s and my reign as upon the virtues and values of the Top Ten PA Memories Features Editor. From allegedly squirrels, and stolen mad flatware editors. This is huge. One night time of knights and squires and the hazing prospective associates to from Commons. Flatware Ð how while we were walking around the like. And we shall also defend our designing a fully operational robot sweet it is. Phillipian office hitting stuff with right to defame whomever we to cloning Anthony Reyes, Derrick Working for The Phillipian has our hammers, we found an ancient want Ð nay, defame even entire and I have kept ourselves incredi- given me a new perspective. I now knight’s helmet. Derrick raised his minority groups like superhero 10. Andover-Exeter football teams bly busy. know how they put the lines hammer to smash the rusty head- imitators and the crippled Ð on the We have founded the Andover tieÐensuing riot miraculously between articles, for example. gear into smithereens ,but I stayed Features page.” So we founded the Chivalry Society and given our- Before I became editor of his deathblow. “Derrick,” I said, Andover Chivalry Society and selves knightly names, and drunk stopped by subtle yet stern “Fan’s Features, this was my biggest “why don’t we keep this? We can now we make ladies from all over from the birdbath in front of worry: how those lines found make Anthony Reyes ’05 wear it campus swoon with our noble Code of Conduct” posters. Pearson Hall, invented countless themselves between the articles while he brings us iced bever- deeds, like reading them new forms of dome (to the point every week. That, plus whether or ages.” Shakespeare and stealing flowers that we have founded our own not Duncan Dwyer and Craig “I like that idea,” Derrick from Russel Dykema ’04 and publicly traded dome-related con- Ferraro ’03, editors emeriti, would replied. “And not only shall we redistributing said flowers to them. 9. ULTRAGRRRRRLLLLL glomerate, Businessdome, Inc.), try to lick me when I passed them keep this helmet for the rest of Speaking of eager females, we galloped through the library just to on the paths were actually my time, but we shall aim to carry out had to rebuff the efforts of two spite Mr. Sprattler, broken some biggest worries. I escaped a licking the mission of its long-dead wear- very eager females to get on the expensive science stuff in the 8. The Tag-Team duo of Chase- from Craig, but the other goony er. We shall found the Andover Phillipian board as associate edi- basement of Evans, liberated the bastard got me one night on the Chivalry Society and dedicate our tors. Megan Scarborough ’05 and Sykes, better known as “The birds in those big glass cases near right cheek when I was watching knightly work to Dat Ill Lord Tiny Jess Schuster ’05, we applaud your the Loan Library, and Ð speaking enthusiasm. However, when you Administrators.” of the Loan Library Ð prepared a two cutups brought us a dead ani- lavish send-off for Judy Hamilton, mal that you had “sacrificed” on Mistress of Dem Illllll your altar to “Sheba, Queen of the Books/Lady of the Night. Judy, 7. Even after a year’s worth of gar- Desert,” we decided to not give you will be missed. Your party will you associate editor spots. We also be held on June 11 on the Gelb ment circulation, still not giving had to rebuff the efforts of thou- Science Center construction site; sands of girls to give us Fuess a chance. you will be assessed for refresh- Maximorobodome. ments on date TBA. It has been a fruitful year of Our combined efforts will cost Phillipian work, what with Rudy the school $611.76 in property being on the board and all (oh 6. Decorating the phallic statue remuneration and counseling fees snappppppp!). I look forward to for the old lady from whom we with ribbons and top hats for doing more of what I have done Ð stole a large box of adult undergar- live in fear of expulsion, gallop, hit ments, a small jar of pimento Andover’s 225th Anniversary. stuff with my hammer, and put olives, and a medium-sized terrier- lines in the page Ð for many more type dog whose specific breed issues or until I can make Anthony cannot be determined. We have Green ’05 do my job for me. And 5. A certain middle-aged man’s over harassed Paul Crowley ’02 over debut the Features section Abbot the Internet. We have endured the Scholar opera, Rose of Despair: appreciation for art. agonies of a) choosing Features the Life and Times of a Phantom associate editors (welcome to a Masturbator. And make all world of hurt, Anthony and Anthony’s friends provide me and Christian); b) losing our appen- 4. Not burning the “A” or going on Derrick with certain favors. Now dices in non-related incidents; and as a practicing Jewish youth, I Spring break. c) giving the second child of our J. Bovaird/ The Phillipian have these closing words: beautiful union up for adoption to The best Derrick Kuan ’04 can do is this plastic head. Tom Errrbody be more chivalrous. a man with six wives from McDonnell ’04 and Jasper Perkins ’04 wish they were this cool. 3. Mr. Driscoll’s revolutionary satel - lite speaker system in Ryley.

2. How Marlys got her groove back.

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6-4 by Internet Source/Duncan Dwyer FEATURES WE’RE GETTIN LAZY Position: Center girls who are still searching for a Birthdate: by Evan McGarvey man who understands their emo- A quick note about this: FEATURES YEVRAGCM NAVE tional needs, while at the same Sarah Chang ’05 showed this to 03/12/1979 time can use his one hand to ten- me one day, and it inspired me A new scourge has descended derly cradle their hands and use throughout my entire Senior Fall At Daytona Beach: Helped on the PA campus, and it’s not the his other hand to run through his and has continued to help me lead her team to a runner-up fin- annual plague of new day stu- unkempt hair and flash a sweet keep going this term. ish at the Florida Junior College dents residing in G.W. Rather smile (writer’s note: 6119) I simply felt that the aware- State Tournament in 2001... this plague is the endless chatter- [Editor’s note: Evan McGarvey ness regarding Women’s Freshman all-conference selec- ing of keyboards in some pathet- needs to learn about run-on sen- tion in the competitive Mid- ic attempt to meet people on the Professional Basketball was not tences.] up to par, and thus I’ve chosen to Florida Conference... Team ever-popular AOL Instant Now there are some winning showcase my favorite player in ended the year one game away Messaging service. ways to write a good AIM pro- from the national tournament, For those poor souls not file. First off, don’t be coy about this week’s Phillipian Features section. losing to the eventual national blessed with the charming per- who you are, this isn’t some champion... Recognized for her sonality and boyish, Tobey I know what you all must be frickin’ game of Clue. Regardless work in the classroom with the Maguire-esque looks of myself, of what your cool name is, you thinking. “I sure miss those Cold AIM has provided many dateless Dogs; I wish we hadn’t had such Achievement Award, presented are still you (i.e. alone and to those with a GPA of 3.0 or wonders with opportunities to optionless on a Saturday after- expansive budget cuts that we higher... Also named Student- meet unemployed former dock noon). Second of all, spare us the can’t have munches anymore.” workers digitally masquerading over-used song quotes from your No, not that. “I’m glad I need to Athlete of the Month. as naïve 17-year olds. JK! sure-to-be-stellar Senior page. I present my ID card, a retinal Personal: Is the daughter of LOL!!!!!! don’t care what you or Bob scan, and a urine sample just to Miroljub and Zivana Mandic ... But seriously, AIM is very Dylan thinks about your tender get into my math class.” Geez, Majoring in political science ... popular at Andover, and it can be progress into adulthood. Simply not that either. Why do you com- Born March 12, 1979. used for a variety of social pur- tell the other people who you are, plain so much? poses, ranging from potential what you like, and how much Of course, what I thought BF/GF scouting, as you like Random Boy ’05 and his NathanHaleGrrl did: “It’s so cool you were thinking was that my new haircut (I think he looks like favorite female basketball player I mean oh my god did you see Justin Timberlake!!) would be either Lisa Leslie, she him look at me in lower right im I swear, if you are a girl and totally thinking of asking him to J. Wardrop/ The Phillipian use pink font, I will never speak of the 101-point half, or Juwanna SADIE!!!!!” or for something as Like Evan McGarvey ’03 is LOLing as he types on his AIM. to you again. Girls are also for- Mann, (s)he of the terrible movie JK, he’s not on AIM. Anyway, TTYL. basic as verifying homework, as bidden from any references to of the same name. But no, I am Clem Wood ’04 did with his AIM dArkSTar311: chillin, mad out information, or “info” about their best friends, or inside jokes of course talking about my alter-ego, SpankyBowlCut345: hw, u? you, or “u.” People frequently that only they and like Suzy and favorite Yugoslavian import “Is it true that I no longer have to evANmCGarveyFAN: nm, use random name-drops to indi- Caitlin and Jaime and Becca since Vlade “Dade, We Likes to do homework because not only reading, gazing at the majestic cate how cool they are, or use know about. Boys, please no ref- Parde” Divac: Ivana Mandic. am I the most talented child ever form that is Evan McGarvey. equally awesome comments erences to the guys in your dorm Without further ado, here are to enroll at Andover but the pin- dArkSTar311: McG?? That about broad topics just to be so as your “crew.” They have no the stats of the lovely, toma- nacle of HUMAN CRE- kid is so whack. Why would you, mysterious that any and all users criminal records, nor do they hawk-dunking Sportscenter ATION?!?!? Tell me, poor class- a random hot female, be interest- must start a conversation with have any intent of backing you highlight machine known only as mate how can you ever expect to ed in that gorgeous, varsity them because they are just so up. I don’t care if you’re Justin Ivana Mandic. compete with me?” Folks, that’s lacrosse-playing senior??! damn compelling. Also found are Cahill ’04 or Derrick Kuan ’04, how you get put on those super evANmCGarveyFAN: stunningly lame song quotes by you have no crew. (Though I am Class: cool block lists. Now to illustrate OMG?!?!? How can you say that, people who think they are the scared of Kuan’s right hand man, better the danger that is AIM, let he is sooooo hot! Anyway, I g2g, only teenagers in the whole coun- Junior Matt Fram ’04). Hometown: us view a sample conversation, ttyl!!!! try who listen to John Mayer and In conclusion, if anyone uses Novi Sad, Yugoslavia or “convo,” in ultra-cool AIM Keep in mind, that was mere- therefore must use quotes from the phrase “its gettin’ hot in lingo. That’s right, the whole ly a sample conversation, and it “Your Body Is a Wonderland” herre” as their away message Last College: damn thing has its own “lan- does not reflect the views of just to let everyone else know when they go to another dance, I Daytona Beach CC guage” for the “people” who everyone at PA who uses AIM how cool and advanced their swear, I’ll snap. Height: “like” it: (just attractive girls). music tastes are. Maybe they lis- dArkSTar311: yoyoyo, whats An equally stunning item is ten to college radio!!! That happenin’?? the AIM “Profiles” which allow makes them cool!!!! evANmCGarveyFAN: hey- other “users” (A slang term for The biggest offenders of this hey, wuz up!!! pale, friendless people) to find profile-law breaking are Lower

by Craig Ferraro FEATURES BETTER-LOOKING EDITOR

life. As a result, you’ll have to PSATs, ACTs, and STDs. The What is the ideal date? The by Derrick Kuan bribe or seduce your teachers only other bit of advice I can answer will be quite surprising to FEATURES FABOLOUS into giving you decent recom- offer you are these simple yet some of you. It is not where you mendations before you can even meaningful words uttered by the go, or what you do. The key to a Welcome to another exciting think about that scholarship to laudable scholar, Fabolous: good date is the person accompa- year at Andover! The leaves are Barbizon’s School of Modeling. “Here’s the new way to flirt, lis- nying you. You could be pushin’ changing, birds are singing, Even more crucial than getting ten to the two-way alert, it goes the phattest Escalade north of bells are ringing, and as always, into college is devising a way doo da da doo doo...” Truly Brooklyn, and wining (I mean Uzoma Iheagwara ’04 is bling for your class to leave Andover inspirational. drinking) coke and dining, and it blinging. Being a master chef, with a bang. Some of you have And now on to the Lowers could still be awful. That flashy astronaut, and fitness guru, I’ll spent three, four, or even six of ’05. You’ve finally pro- crap might work for some bimbo, enlighten you plebeian souls years in high school, and all gressed along Andover’s social but if you are taking out a sophis- with some advice for the school know how important it is to hierarchy from the bottom rung ticated Andoverian Woman, it’s year. come up with a good Senior of the ladder to the second step, different. All that matters is that I’ll start with the Seniors of prank. And no, Will Walter ’03, where you’ll be staring up at the the two of you are having fun, ’03, who, after three grueling saying “poop” just won’t cut it. rears of us Uppers for the next and that she be thinkin’ that you years have finally made it. Moving on to my fellow two years. As I recall it, my fly. Don’t celebrate too soon Uppers of ’04, this coming year Lower year and hopefully yours Now, the location of the date though; you’re not home-free will be the most arduous in will be similar to the motion is not of great importance, but it just yet. You still have to com- terms of academics. [Editor’s picture Blade, starring that sexy does make a slight difference. plete college applications, and note: Was that an SAT word?] Wesley Snipes. Except without Here at PA, we have perhaps the when you do, you’ll realize that most extensive list of date locales Start your engines for a year all the vampires. This year J. Wardrop/ The Phillipian you’ve done absolutely nothing sure to be filled with SATs, should be a good opportunity to known to man. I mean, if you can for the past four years of your get car permission and are willing Mama Shan ’03 takes baby Craig ’03 on a date to the super- get involved in extra-curricular market. They buy pop tarts and egg beaters. Mmmm. activities. to drive for 20 minutes. What’s For example, try joining the even better is when you have to know how to pick up women end the perfect date? Most guys Asian Society or The Phillipian, walk. By the time you and your (Editor’s note: Craig, this means are looking for a smooch. If your unless you’re a better writer or date arrive in downtown, all you. Wait, Craig, aren’t you the girlfriend isn’t into the whole more Asian than me. And to the sweaty and tired (from walking) editor?). “quick kiss at the doorstep” type unfortunate Lower boys who you have probably five wicked The most crucial factor is of thing, one of two things will pulled 400s in the all-school lot- money stores to choose from. your date herself. She will hope- happen. 1.) She will reject you, tery, enjoy your stay in Fuess. And if you don’t feel like travel- fully be fun, nice, and extremely and you will be relegated to surf- It’s not that bad… It’s like ing far, Ryley Room is always beautiful. If she isn’t, I say to you, ing the internet for adult sites, get Motel 6, but with fire ants! open. The romantic music blast- “Haha, better luck next time, caught, and subsequently kicked And last but not lea…never ing from the XM radio and the chief.” But if she is, recognize out of school. 2.) Your date will mind. To the freshmen of ’06: screaming kids spilling their free what you have. When thinking of invite you upstairs for something Welcome to Phillips Academy cheesy nacho dip on your lap are two words to remember, I cannot more. Now this scenario may of Witchcraft and Wizardry! always mood-setters. Oh, and help but hark upon the immortal seem great, fellas, but it requires Your year will be very much like what about school dances? It’s words of Posh Spice and Mr. Bill further thought. Make sure she the book Harry Potter and the especially romantic when some Scott: “Girl Power.” Treat her isn’t using you for your body. All Sorcerer’s Stone. When you 14-year old freshman is grinding with respect at all times. Just too often, seductive women use arrive for orientation, a sorting all up on your date. Well, enough make sure you don’t become one such tactics to lure unsuspecting hat will be placed on your head about location, for this is not the of those wuss dudes who does men. This is sexual harassment, and separate you into one of the key. whatever the girl wants. “Um, and you don’t have to take it. On four clusters at the school. Being yourself is of the will you write my 10-page Econ the other hand, and what is Abbot doesn’t count. utmost importance. Unless, of paper tonight, Tom?” is one of extremely more likely, you’ll be Subsequently, you’ll have a course, you’re whack. Then you these aforementioned requests. If all for it. In that case, go for it. complimentary scar branded should model yourself after Tom’s a wuss, he’ll say, “Oh, OK Dating at Andover is difficult, into your forehead and forced Duncan Dwyer ’03 (known to all hunny, whatever you want.” but not impossible. If you heed into battle against green ogres as a smooth playa, who love da Whereas the right thing to say these words, and you’re not real- and three-headed dogs. If you ladies). On second thought, don’t would be, “Hell nah girl, how is I ly ugly, everything will be all set. fail to slay these creatures, you be like him unless you want supposed to write yo paper if I Actually, if you’re dumb enough can say goodbye to the “London charges pressed against you. spend all night thinkin’ about to believe that I know what the broil” in Commons for at least a Now, how to win over that special you.” I’m talking about, it probably week. On that note, have a great lady? Be funny, but if you’re not After hearing all that I have won’t work for you. In that case, school year, and don’t lose sight funny, don’t try to be. And don’t said, you should be well equipped ask a real ladies man such as J. Wardrop/ The Phillipian of your priorities. The ring must try to be funny by writing for to have the perfect date. But one Features Associate [no longer] Derrick Kuan’04 practices his serving skills. be destroyed! Features, or pretending as if you question remains. How should I Jasper Perkins ’04. THE PHILLIPIAN FEATURES JUNE 8, 2003 E5

year, when we will surely do the by Mason Fried/Simon Keyes same. FEATURES JESSE BARDO/SARAH CHANG The pep rally may have fall- by Paul Sonne Anyway, back to the point. smoothies when I was a wee mals. Yes, Friday and Saturday en short of our expectations, but Over the past four years, the freshman in America House. night Ryley dances have most FEATURES LACKS NECK MUSCLES A little more than a year ago, Andover dominance in our first Class of 2003 has lived through Yes, we were deprived of deli- definitely become nastier over we sat in the infamous U-Room Andover/Exeter was worth it. a multitude of changes. I will cious frozen fancies with such the past four years. On the one- carefully looking at our class- Today, the Class of 2003 is Enter the coldest and most mis- now bring you through some of flavors as Strawberry-Banana, to-10 scale of the Oh - My - God mates for the upcoming year. erable winter term that anyone finally graduating. Amen. the most monumental changes Pineapple-Raspberry and Mango - I - Can't - Believe - She - Just - Our first year at Andover started Hallelujah. Praise Jesus. Thanks could have experienced. This that have morphed Academy - Pineapple - Strawberry - Did - That - In - Public - How - with quite a bang when the brings up great memories, be to God. Mazel Tov. Hill over the past four years: Whoops - I - Left - A - Hair - In Does - She - Bend - That - Way - exciting burning of the “A” including the first year of our Felicitaciones. Shabat Shalom. 1. Ryley Room: During a - There - Maybe - We’ll - Stick - O - Meter, I believe Ryley occurred on the Knoll...wait, JV2 squash careers. These first- Bling Bling. period of four short years, Ryley This - In - The - Frier - Too. That dances have reached a 10. never mind, that never hap- year squash players bravely We have finally reached the Room, which we all lovingly last one is a Tuesday night spe- 2. Gelb: No, not Emy Gelb pened. Because there was no challenged other teams and lauded intellectual status of know as the R-Room, has cial. ’05. The big edifice poking its burning of the “A,” this year Coach Smith, to whom they fre- alumni, the same highly regard- become more high-class and less Most importantly, the Office head up from behind Paul was strange, just as when the quently lost. ed and dignified cerebral stand- greasy. Yes, although many of of Student Activities installed a Revere. And that’s not all that's tally of middle-aged stalkers A shining hope for Andover ing our beloved president, you haven’t realized it, this brand new hip DJ system last poking in Paul Revere, but we’ll surrounding various Pine Knoll Squash was when Dan George W. Bush ’64, reached palace of fried fun has stepped year, so no one would have any leave that for another, more dorms increased from zero to “Sprinkles” Wagman ’06 used through hard work and achieve- up in the world. problem bumping and grinding obscene article. one. his brute strength and over- ment just 39 years ago. Judging Firstly, we did not have like sexually frustrated farm ani- The Gelb Science Center Orientation got off to a swell whelming size to muscle his by Mr. Bush’s fortune, we all emphasizes our school’s preoc- start as we gallantly traversed way up the varsity squash lad- have many successes awaiting cupation with science. As a fine through spider webs and fell off der. The last other hope for the us after we leave the prestigious PA student who dropped science of trees and into the arms of our Junior class is that Tom Academy; I am personally look- like a bad habit after Lower year, classmates. The bonding experi- Hawkins ’06 may be consider- ing forward to watching a pub- I object to this monstrosity. I ence brings tears to my ing cutting his hair. His hair rep- lishing company make millions think we should put millions of eyes...not because of the class resents a timeline of our fresh- off of a corny joke book, entitled dollars into something else, such unity but rather because of the man year, as he came in with a “Sonneisms,” dedicated to my as another shipment of poo-col- failures of my classmates when buzz cut and will soon exit with horrid command of the English ored Commons mugs or a maxi- they let me slip through their a jungle. language and my general igno- mum-security student dungeon hands and onto the ground. Spring term began with rant unfamiliarity with common, complete with whips and chains The class of ’06 made imme- snow, rain, and parietals! Many everyday knowledge. in the basement of each cluster diate impacts on the soccer freshman have gazed out onto In any case, we, the Class of dean’s home. field, as four freshman sensa- the Lawn and wondered just 2003, collectively arose this 3. Internet Usage: Four years tions helped lead the team to a how the Lower Class can play morning, ready to strut our stuff ago, there were no restrictions strong successful season. The “meatstick” for that long, with and get all up and out of this on downloading. Yes, under- other ’06 boys also flashed what batting practice beginning at piece. We have taken our deep classmen, you can read that sen- talent they had left on the first Conference and moving onto the breaths. We have taken our last tence again in shock and then JV3 soccer season in many seemingly neverending game finals. And, most importantly, wipe the drool off this page. We years. On the topic of soccer, the that lasts through at least 7 p.m. we have primped. Yes, we are downloaded, and downloaded, JV1 and JV2 boys’ scrimmage The freshmen have also relished pretty today. The girls, of and downloaded. We were extravaganza provided some of Senior spring, a time of Slip ’n course, followed the advice of blessed with such high quality the best action of the year with Slide, croquet, and the seeming- the beautiful and eloquent Missy songs as Juvenile’s “Back That elbows and shoulders swinging ly never ending free period that ‘Misdemeanor’ Elliot (“If yo a Thing Up” and Sisqo’s “The wild. A bloodbath...not quite. spawns hours of relaxation in fly gal, get your nails done, get a Thong Song.” Trust me, it was f- JV2 pulled off a controversial lawn chairs and Matt Fram’s ’04 pedicure, get yo hair did”); and a-b-o-l-o-u-s. victory with somewhat biased boombox. [Editor’s Note: Matt the guys, accordingly, followed 4. PAPS: Well, PAPS actual- officiating from Pumi Maqubela Fram ’04 isn’t a Senior yet...nor the advice of Outkast, as we got ’06 and Spiak ’06. (Wait, what will he be until he passes Math J. Wardrop/The Phillipian ly hasn’t really changed much, “so fresh and so clean.” So, take but I always feel as if PAPS is Spiak’s last name again?) 320.] lots of pictures, we is gorgeous. To celebrate his graduation, Paul Sonne ’03 violently “hugs” With wild rumors of an his Phillipian progeny, Clem Wood ’04 and Olivia Oran ’04. should be mentioned in every In addition, the Hale girls Features article. Why? Well, ESPN broadcast of our pep have become frustrated with the because who else can look so rally, the freshman class antici- small number of boys who have super-sexy in uniform? Don’t pated the best as it was our first, been having parietals, but they answer that. and the first at the new Phelps complained no more when a So, now, diplomas in hand, Stadium. The best came only mysterious man appeared at in the words of the eloquent and after the fireworks. We all bid their windows, staring and mak- super-classy mistress of rap Lil’ farewell to our first pep rally, ing obscene gestures. He Kim: “Live good, East coast, with the chants of “Lights Out!” became known as the phantom. West coast, worldwide.” Peace. from Lowers a memory that will Oh man, wouldn’t you know it. be bitter in our minds until next It’s time for lights out.

sound stressful and thus justify ing people for candy. When a by Ali Schouten FEATURES BIG MAN ON CAMPUS why I participated in no sports or Lower boy jokingly asked where extracurriculars, I could not. After my costume was, I burst into tears, a full term of “Perception and “My costume?! Do you think I As Lower year ended, I wept. Performance,” the only thing I have time for something so triv- I was no longer a scrawny, dorky could “perceive” was that I, along ial? I have homework! So fine, Freshman who traveled in the with the rest of my class, would be just deny me candy like this safety of 40 other girls every- getting my first 6 at PA without school denies me everything where I went. I was no longer a by Christian Vareika having to do very much “perform- else.” Then to really freak him FEATURES THE BREAKERS sniveling, calculator game-play- ing.” “Writing to Read, Reading out, I started foaming at the ing Lower who got a great thrill to Write,” also failed to impress mouth, which I can do on com- With the year drawing to a out of not having lights out. Now anyone at all, because this is just a mand ever since I got rabies a few I was an Upper, which meant that close, the Lower class must reflect dumb title for a course. But Upper years ago. He cried and ran away, upon the past nine months. There every night I would stay up past Year, this all changes. Just the fact and as he scampered off I yelled, lights out to a point when the are several questions we find our- that every Upper requires us to “Oh you’ll be doing plenty of cry- selves asking: Have we, as a class, rebellious feeling ended and all read Hamlet makes us seem smart, ing later, my little friend. But not that was left was lethargy. Also, I bettered our social status, rising although I was disappointed to so much running after you have to from the murky social depths of would start having to use big find that Hamlet was not the one sell your legs to pay for your over- words like “lethargy” to fit in with freshman year to the new title of where Tiffany Flowers has to take due library books!” Lowers? Have we gained any self- the rest of the Uppers. My impres- a trip to the Caribbean to uncover Everyone pities the Uppers. sion of Uppers was that they led respect or pride? Do our moms a murder mystery and meets lots Uppers are excused from All- still come to our dorm every week lonely, horrible lives filled with of suave men and there are all School Meetings, class, sports, hate and racism. But no. Only the to do our laundry? For me, the those steamy beach scenes, but I common courtesy, and showering. answer to all of these questions is second part of that turned out to be still felt cool carrying it around If we get hungry, we eat freshmen. true. My weeping was for naught, no, with the exception of the last and acting really stressed out. It isn’t just that no one will miss one, which is a maybe. (My mom and as I began my Upper year, I This brings me to my next rea- them, its also just that cannibalism realized that we had a pretty sweet does all of my laundry except for son, why being an Upper is actual- is seen as just another part of my undies, which I get dry- deal. ly fun and cool: everyone is afraid being an Upper. No matter how easy a sched- cleaned to prevent chafing in spe- of you. No one knows what to After Kimberly Caldwell got cial parts.) Personally, I feel no ule you take in your Upper year, it expect from that Upper strolling kicked off American Idol, I really sounds hard, or at least impres- more self-worth than I did as a down the hall. Like this one time, just needed some time alone to timid young freshman. Maybe I sive, to everyone else. Despite my on Halloween, I went around ask- think about my life, so I told my attempts to make my Lower year have about one or two more lone teachers I needed to take personal facial hairs, but that’s it. Even M.Floyd/ The Phillipian time for a week or so. They were without the expected leap in self- With nothing better to do, Christian Varieka ’05 and his so understanding about the excus- esteem and social status that I had Lower pals explore the Armillary Sphere. What hooligans. es I made up, because, after all, anticipated, the year still had its fun time for the Lower class. of ’05. In general, Lowers were I’m an Upper, so obviously my fair share of memories. Winter, however, brought new overworked, under-slept, and gen- life is harder than anything ever. Lower Year started off interest- challenges. Classes got harder, erally miserable. We all waited Upper year is also when ingly, with a slew of eager new days got shorter, and my facial hair eagerly for spring. everyone’s genius comes out. Lowers joining us on Academy grew longer. Well, maybe most of And then it came. Like a Some say Matt Fram’s ’04 Hill. It seemed initially that there you didn’t notice that last change, rolling river, a tumbling avalanche, “Hamlet, Yo” seems like the work was a great deal of animosity probably because when I say or anything else that moves with a of a third grader, but I disagree. between the new Lowers and the “facial hair” I am really referring great deal of force or forward Fram’s quiet genius simply took returning ones. I didn’t know any to two thin black hairs on my right momentum. It was an enjoyable two and a half years at PA to fully of the new Lowers at first and, in cheek. term, one spent enjoying our beau- develop. The rest of you don’t place of their names, developed Inspired by my Eskimo her- tiful campus, dashing through understand him. My genius is nicknames for those I recognized. itage, I decided to use my body games of meat stick and Frisbee, coming out too, but not on the There was “sleepy,” “stinky,” and hair for warmth during the cold eating tofu, braiding each other’s printed page. I was up really late “hairy” among others. For some winter months; I grew out my hair, and painting our toe nails to one night this year and walked reason “hairy” made much more “beard” and stopped shaving my match our lip gloss; what a life. around the dorm and took pictures of an effort than the others, which legs. What resulted was a period of Spring term has also offered me a of all of the Lowers and Seniors made me uncomfortable. time which I refer to as my “moun- chance to show off my smoothly- sleeping and all of the Uppers cry- However, as the year pro- tain man phase.” I became like a shaven legs. ing in a desperate attempt to make gressed, the new Lowers adjusted beast: hairy, dirty, living on So it was a strange year. Fall a portfolio of my artsiness for col- to life here at Phillips and were instinct, small animals my only term was filled with first introduc- leges. integrated into our class. “Hairy” source of sustenance. It was an tions and unfamiliarity, and we Upper year is a piece of cake was still overly friendly, though. If interesting time, during which I trudged through winter term, as long as you milk it for all its you’re reading this, and you know got the chance to get in touch with emerging in the radiant delight of worth. Because cake is made of who you are, you need to stop. I myself, and the PAPS officer who, spring. Maybe, for some, it was a milk. That wasn’t funny at all, but don’t want to become special on numerous occasions, tried to disappointing year. Maybe, like I’m an Upper and I’m too tired to friends with you and I don’t appre- catch me with a net. I realize that me, you expected more, but hey, at M.Floyd/ The Phillipian be funny. I need to think about me ciate the chocolate and flowers. my personal winter term experi- least now I know how I look with Her eyes aglow with ambition, Ali Schouten ’04 prepares to sometimes too, you know. I have Fall term was an exciting and ence was not “typical” for the class a beard. take action in avenging the demise of her Upper peers. to go read Hamlet. Bye. E6 THE PHILLIPIAN FEATURES JUNE 8, 2003

by Anthony Reyes FEATURES MONKEY BOY FOREVER dwell on them, but rather applaud Now for the quick roll call: by Aaron Stroble the other majority that have been a Big Jed (sleeps on El Puke), Pate (I Elbridge Stuart House. Even if FEATURES ARABIAN KNIGHT beacon for excellence in the class- look like a Mexican), Bill Elbridge was his name, I like to room, playing fields and social (Mediterranean legs), Hobie call it Club MoTro. Our house I have lived in Bishop Hall for scene. Setting an example for good (Babe?/Deep and mysterious counselors include the Southern only one year, but I am a resident clean livin’, when exemplary stu- teddy bear), Benji (I ride in circles theater costume designer Billy in the deepest sense of the word. dents or morally straight-edge citi- on my bike/MIA), O’Shea (Irv Murray and the sweet sparkle- The beautiful structure sits across zens of Phillips Academy are dis- Gotti), Uz (Robocop), Derrick eyed Spanish mamacita, Margarita Main Street, in between Adams cussed, Bishop residents cannot be (’Nah Mean?) Cotton (Shocker), Curtis. In addition, our common and the residence of Cluster Dean excluded from the conversation. Seth (Who wants to cuddle with room makes Club MoTro the Birecki. While on the topic of We are model citizens. The faculty me?), and Aaron (I didn’t even bomb. Its three stories, and three Cluster Dean Birecki, one know it too. ’Nah mean? make the final round of presiden- big balls of fire hanging from the Saturday night a note was left on And following this quote, I tial elections) Stroble. So we, the ceiling, make it seem like a ski the sign in book that read, “Dean would like to take this chance to above mentioned, are given the lodge. Ok, enough with trying to Birecki will be doing face to face nominate Matthew Fram ’04 as an duty to take the reigns of this idea sell Club MoTro to you. I would- in the Common Room. Best honorary Bishop member. “Bishop.” n’t want people different than the behavior, gents!” Because he sets an example of The Seniors this year can not ones already there to come and While this note seems point- quality music selection, excellence be forgotten. Three awards can be mess it all up. Club MoTro is less and insignificant, it captures in English class and respectful given to Seniors in the dorm. The located in the Pine Knoll area of the essence and mood of the dorm. behavior in the library, he deserves Aaron Stroble Award, the award Andover. Having won cluster The final sentence of this awesome to considered part of Bishop Hall. for my favorite Senior in the dorm sports championships and awards, note sums up Bishop. “Best behav- Never in history of the Phillips based on nothing but my own everyone loved the dorm. ior”: better believe it, baby. So a Academy has a more diverse opinion. Winner: David Beyer. Of course, there is Mr. Simon few of our dorm mates have decid- group of gentlemen lived together The Texas Award, the next one Hawkins ’03, who has helped win K. Adams/ The Phillipian ed to leave the school. We will not in one dorm. to be handed out, honors the two championships for PKN. Tall, Fashionista Anthony Reyes ’05 smiles smugly outside the ski Bishop Senior who is the truest shaggy-haired, and sexy, Mr. lodge palace that is Elbridge Stuart House. Southern man. It honors a man Hawkins loves horseback riding who loves country music and is and taking long walks on the Justin Ng ’03 and Francesco most random places at the most not afraid to show his true roots in beach. Mike Auld ’04 joined in on Cremonesi ’03 are stylish guys. I random times because he suffered this cesspool of Northern students. the action, and so did Igor used to shop online with Justin and from Upperitis which made it real- Winner: Jonathan Polenz. Echave’03 and Josh Wolfe ’04 and we always talked about fashion ly entertaining to live with him. Finally, the American Award. Matt Smellie ’03 and Livy Coe’04 like any normal guy does. Carlos Jeff Chung was the cluster presi- In a world full of tension and bar- and…hey wait a sec! That’s not Puig ’03 was a small man who had dent. I know I already said that, riors between nations, this award is nice. This beating up thing gave a cool Ecuadorian accent, Igor but he was. given to the international student me bruises and broke my pinky Echave had a Spanish one and he Our pod always got in trouble who I feel has best lived in the toe. Not cool! got really Ð like, really Ð mad one for always being dirty. Mrs. LCG American culture. Being an inter- Livy Coe actually left Club day when I casually called him came over a couple of times to lec- national student myself, I am an MoTro spring term to intern at stupid. Let’s just say that a broken ture us about it. Our pod also got authority on this matter. Winner: Washington D.C., Livy and I once foot slammed in a door convinced in trouble winter term for serenad- Hendrik, from Germany. These had a rotten banana fight in each me to never do that again. Will ing all the girls’ dorms while we awards to not honor all the Seniors other’s rooms. He and I threw rot- Simonton ’03 was my proctor. were supposed to be snow shovel- in the dorm, and my congratula- ten bananas at each other so that I remember how he used spon- ing. tions goes out to all Seniors in they would splatter all over our taneously to grow a beard on his Overall, my experience in Bishop for a job well done at PA, clothing; it got all over me and my face once he shaved. It was magic. Club MoTro has been great. I have and I wish you well as you move rug, door and walls. There is still He had a cool room where I pro- learned how to live like a big man on past our great dorm on some of that yummy stuff left on crastinated a lot just by sitting (because big men lived around Academy Hill. my walls; I like to lick it every there and watching him breathe me) and I have also learned how to And this wraps up one great time I walk by because it still has and use his computer (which had do a lot of other stuff. I have year in Bishop. A special thanks that banana taste. Then Steve about a gazillion songs) and he grown so much (not physically) goes out to the house counselors. Travierso ’04 took his place in our always made me take out the trash from my experience here and I am Geno Walker, your forgivingness pod, and he was fun too. for work duty because I was the leaving this dorm and my big ’03 and conviction in the dorm were Then there’s Nuri Can Atay only puny little Lower in the pod. friends are leaving me and every- D. Kuan/The Phillipian greatly appreciated by all. You are ’03 (the “Can” is pronounced Everyone else was big or older one is just leaving one another to The boys of Bishop pause from their late-night revelry during also a huge dude with huge mus- “John.” It’s Turkish, he’s Turkish, than me. share experiences with everyone Prom to pose for one last time together. cles Ð hope you enjoy grad school. and you’re Turkish), whom I The other big upperclassmen else, leaving everyone who they Samuel Thayer Zaeder, thanks for adore. He lived next door to me that lived in my pod (other than shared experiences with in Club a great year, and I feel I can speak with Smellie, and we shared the Hawkins, Auld, Steve, Livy (Hah! MoTro behind. That’s just sad. I for everyone on the South side same balcony. He was a really nice Big?), Smellie, Atay, Echave, will end my article with the leg- when I say I look forward to living guy, he looked like he was 34 Puig, and Justin) were the big and endary MoTro roll call. “Roll Call! with you next year. Dr. Wilkin, years old, and my mom still has a massive Features Editor Jas MoTro, M-M-M-Motro! Roll your wit and humor in the dorm crush on him to the extent that Perkins ’04 and PKN Cluster Call.. My name is Reyes meetings was a grand relief in the there’s a picture of him still hang- President Jeff Chung ’03. Jas used (yeah…!); Some people say it stressful world of Phillips ing on our refrigerator door at to come into my room while I was “Rise” (yeah…!); When I walk by Academy, look forward to seeing home (I am not kidding), so he’s asleep and use my computer and them (yeah…!) they don’t believe Dorms on Campus you next fall. dear in my heart. he used to always fall asleep in the their eyes! Roll Call!”

10. Isham: for all their learning experiences.

9. Bartlet: for the motherly love him that we’d name a dorm after hooked them up. entire pool table with gold trim- provided by both Coach Mo and by Anthony Green him for $10 million bucks. The best part has to do with the ming and make the balls out of FEATURES FUESS 2 YEARS RUNNIN Obviously, the second part of $4 million that goes directly into ivory. This is a prudent and Doc C. the FRP (called the “Ferp” for the dorm. This is where I would responsible way of spending When I found out that I was short) has to do with the ten mil- address Fuess’s (I mean Alfonzo’s) money on the dorm. Also, if coming to the Fuess last year, I, lion dollars that the school would main problems. First of all, this Ludacris decided that he wanted to 8. America House: for the iron fist along with a bunch of my class- get for renaming Fuess. The way I dorm needs carpets, so I say we get give the school $10 million, we mates, was a little disappointed. As see it, two million dollars should mink carpets for the entire dorm. could name the dorm Ludacris of Republican prefect Wally most of us know, Fuess has for a be allocated to each of the three This would come in handy the Cottage instead. short (read: long) while now had a house-counselors, while four mil- most during the winter, when the Finally, it would only be pru- Haydock ’04. sub-par reputation, and before we lion should go into the dorm. This gloriously immoral carpets would dent that we hired past-their-prime came, we all believed it. But upon way, the house counselors can keep our toes nice and toasty. The celebrity guest stars to be out proc- my arrival, we realized that it was- have dorm munches every night next issue we’d have to take up tors. My picks for the three proc- n’t that bad at all. Mr. Ventre, Mr. that include lobster and filet would be the busted pool table. tors are a little out there, but they’d 7. Day: What more can you say Guden, and Dr. Merrill are all mignon. On the off-chance that a I’ve learned a lot of stuff from be affordable and fun for the great guys, and the dorm is pretty house-counselor does not want to watching MTV “Cribs,” and espe- whole family. The first would be about a dorm that houses the well kept up. Besides the outside have a gourmet munch that night, cially a man who most of you Kevin Spacey. He used to be a architecture and a broken pool they can give us twenty dollars know as Ludacris. Ludacris decid- great actor, but his last couple of Prom date of Derrick Kuan ’04? table, there isn’t really anything each instead. Holla Ð Alfonzo ed that he would surround his movies have been terrible. We wrong with Fuess at all. So what could probably get him on board has everybody been complaining for $8,000 a year. He would also 6. Fuess: for its fulfilling aroma. about all this time? have to teach theater. The second My theory was that there was a choice would be Mario Van snowball effect forming around Peebles. This little-heard of action the Fuess. Once somebody said it star would probably do it for free, 5. French House: Franklin Davison was bad, more and more untrue since he needs a place to live. The rumors came about. Some people third choice would be The Fridge. ’05. ’Nuff said. have said that the dorm smells bad, Arguably the best football but trust me, there are far smellier player of all time, Fridge (whose dorms. That’s why I came up with real name is Willie Perry, for those a new plan to get Fuess out of the of you not in the know) would 4. Stuart: for its awesome parties ditch it’s sunken into: The Fuess share laughs with all the boys in Reform Project. Fuess, and enforce the rules with a and international students. First of all, the bad reputation steel fist as well. We would bet his of Fuess comes from the name. entire salary on another Celebrity Besides suspiciously sounding like Boxing match with Manute Bol, 3. Bishop: for their lack of basic “feces,” the snowball effect has which he would agree to and then come around the dorm. Although lose. In this wise, we could offer motor skills. Claude M. Fuess, a former Head him up to $30 million a year. He of School and al-around good wouldn’t see a dime. man, might be offended, we could So that concludes my idea for tell him that it was to save the rep- reforming the dorm of Fuess into 2. Burtt House: out of sheer pity. utation of the dorm, and that we’d the wonderful something that it change it back in about six years, could be. While my plan might be once nobody remembers, even a little bit far-fetched, it would def- from word of mouth, the bad repu- F. Wang/ The Phillipian initely work if we could find that 1. Taylor: The presence of Yusuke tation it used to have. Then all special Alfonzo, or Ludacris, to we’d have to do would be to find a Anthony Green ’05 feels the power of God while chilling like a lend us the money and his name. Uchiyama ’05 adds not only ethnic- rich dude named Alfonzo and tell villain in the Fuess Common Room. THE PHILLIPIAN FEATURES JUNE 8, 2003 E7 E8 THE PHILLIPIAN FEATURES JUNE 8, 2003