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Vo l u m e CXXXIV, Nu m b e r 5 The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey Ma r c h 7 , 2008 Sartorius Wins LeBow Oratory Competition

By ANDREW YOUNG (III) On Friday, February 17, Sartorius started the com- The Pingry School held its petition with an eloquent annual Dr. Robert H. LeBow speech in which he depicted ‘58 Memorial Oratorical the world as rapidly hurdling Competition. The competi- into a technological age of tion was started in 2005 by information overload and William Hetfield ’58 and the multitasking. He went on Class of ‘58 in memory of to describe the importance Dr. LeBow. While working of simplifying life down to for the United States Agency basic necessities, using the for International Develop- words and ideas of Henry ment (USAID), Dr. LeBow, David Thoreau as a guide- a renowned public speaker, line. and his wife, Gail, traveled Sartorius was followed through many developing by Goldstein, whose speech countries, providing medical expressed the negative ef- services to underprivileged fects of ads on society, par- people. ticularly toward minors. M. Skiba (VI) The contest allows stu- Goldstein mentioned the Rachel Naar (VI) as Ruth, leading the pirates in song. dents to craft a four to six overwhelming emphasis that minute speech centered on companies place on their ad- a topic of a serious nature. vertisements, as well as the The speech competition in- many forms in which these Song and Dance in ‘Pirates of Penzance’ cludes participants from advertisements can appear. up with the pirates all around him room to explore the character in for what they have done and By JENNY GORELICK (IV) the sophomore and junior Next was Salamon, whose and loves them like a family, he my own way, because at the end accepts them for who they are. classes and the speeches are speech criticized the Boy This year’s winter musical, knows he should not continue his of the day I have two objectives: Also, she holds true love dear to scored by a panel of judges Scouts of America as a hypo- Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The record of theft. He wishes to lead make the audience laugh, and put her heart and is willing to wait consisting of faculty, Pingry critical organization. He Pirates of Penzance,” was per- a blameless life and fall in love.” my footprint on the story.” ages for it.” formed on February 28, 29, Frederic’s choice dismays many While on land, Frederic catch- Frederic and Mabel’s hap- graduates, and those outside claimed that the “B.S.A.” is and March 1 to excited audi- crew members, especially Sam, es sight of General Stanley’s piness, however, ends with the the Pingry community. All perpetrating bigotry by not ences. This operetta follows the played by Kris Mazara (VI), his daughters frolicking on the beach arrival of Frederic’s former crew- finalists receive a copy of allowing atheists, agnostics, struggles of Frederic, a young nursery maid Ruth, played by and becomes entranced. Jenna men, who desire to forcibly Dr. LeBow’s book, “Health and homosexuals to join. and naïve pirate played by Brian Rachel Naar (VI), and the Pirate Devine (VI), who plays one of marry the remaining girls. The Care Meltdown: Confronting Salamon also noted that the Hart (V), who seeks to marry the King, portrayed by Garrett Schu- the daughters, loves how “their sisters are saved by their father, the Myths and Fixing Our organization opportunisti- beautiful Mabel, played by Lil- man (VI). movement is very stylized – it's the Modern Major General, Failing System,” which cov- cally claims to be a private lie Ricciardi (IV). The play was Schuman describes his char- like an exaggerated little girl. played by Scotty Eckenthal (VI). ers the topic of health care association when confronted directed by drama teacher Mrs. acter as a “terrible pirate, with There is lots of giggling, jumping Eckenthal calls his character “a reform. The winner of this with this problem, but when Stephanie Romankow. a certain sensitivity and lack of around, and squealing. It feels cocky aristocratic nut. He knows competition is also awarded in need of funding from the The musical commences with intelligence that prevents him like a giant slumber party.” that everyone loves him, and he a cash prize. government, it claims to rep- the rowdy scene of Frederic’s from being successful. He loves The daughters are led by old- certainly enjoys the attention. In After a preliminary round resent a public program. twenty-first birthday party. the smell of the open sea, the est sisters Edith, played by Beth the end, he does whatever neces- held the previous week, six Xia followed with a talk Now a full-blown member of camaraderie of the crew, and the Homan (VI), Kate, played by sary (no matter how unethical) to contestants were selected to on video game and TV ad- the crew, Frederic nevertheless notion that he is somehow de- Maureen Brady (VI), and Isobel, escape his desperate situation.” present their speeches to the diction. She described the decides to leave piracy. Hart ex- tached from the civilized world.” played by Hallie Bianco (VI). Yet “ I love doing the General’s entire school. The speakers various dangers that lie in the plains, “Although he has grown He goes on to say, “I have a lot of it is young Mabel who accepts accent and his physical move- were Andrew Sartorius (V), modern-day obsession with Frederic’s offer of marriage as ment, both of which are so hilari- she is “the youngest and most ously overdone,” he adds. Hannah Goldstein (V), Sean the small screen and cited naïve” says Ricciardi. She adds, After a rousing rendition of Salamon (IV), Emily Xia striking anecdotal cases of “Mabel is a very noble character, (IV), Courtney Hulse (IV), Inside The Record because she doesn’t judge people Continued on Page 7 and Sam Baron (IV). Continued on Page 6 Students Host 22 Seniors From Senegal find Pingry families to host she notes. Nineteen Pingry with their hosts to settle in. By KATE DREYFUSS (IV) the Senegalese students. “It families hosted Senegalese Instead of spending the next On Thursday, February turns out that there were students, and families from day at Pingry as planned, 21, a group of twenty-two 41 students who wished to Newark Academy hosted they were surprised by a high school seniors from come on the trip, which was the rest. snow day! Manuela Kre- Senegal arrived at Pingry more than expected, so the After arriving at Pingry miem, a Senegalese student, group was split between on the evening of February to spend their mid-winter Continued on Page 7 vacation in New Jersey and Pingry and another school,” 21, the students went home New York. They came from the Lycée Jean Mermoz in Dakar, Senegal, a private K-12 day school that enrolls about 1900 students. The trip was spearheaded by Mrs. Jordan and Mr. Thiam, a former Pingry parent who Courtesy of Bruce Morrison ‘64 arranges educational and Girls’ Hockey is led by captains Toland Lawrence (VI) business tours between the and Angela Ramierez (VI). P. 8. United States and Senegal. “Mr. Thiam called me be- Juniors vs. Seniors How Much Do You Sleep? cause I taught both his sons, Senior Meredith Skiba explores Alumna Tina Christakos ’03 and because, since I was in their relationship during second semes- advises students at her Alma Mater on charge of AFS programs, ter English electives. P. 2. drowsiness. P. 7. I had experience with ex- change programs and host- From ’52 to ’03 Non-Public B Champions ing,” says Mrs. Jordan. Alumni work far and wide, from Boys’ swimming wins their first After speaking with Mr. NYC to LA, and even here at Pingry. state championship in eleven years. Thiam and his long-time P. 4-5. P. 8. friend, Mrs. Camille Kraw- czyk, an English teacher at Students Produce Dramafest Sections the Lycée Jean Mermoz, Mrs. Jordan brought the Student groups direct and act in School News...... 1, 6-7 idea to Mr. Conard. He nine dynamic scenes, from the unders- Commentary...... 2-3 quickly agreed to let the taed to the absurd, in the Attic Theatre. Alumni Feature...... 4-5 P. 6. visit take place. The next M. Skiba (VI) Sports...... 8 step for Mrs. Jordan was to Senegalese students hanging out at the senior couches. 3 2 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY MARCH 7, 2008 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY MARCH 7, 2008 EDITORIAL Pingry: For the Gifted or the Wealthy? year-old academic institu- almost without exception, Yet in a few key ways, By EVAN ROSENMAN (VI) tion, steeped in tradition. significantly higher than we retain the marks of a The Pingry Network If absence makes the It is also an infrastructure the overall acceptance rates. school for the wealthy. A heart grow fonder, then – a series of buildings and In short, Pingry is home to dress code, for instance, Traditionally, the March copy of the Record has been surely impending absence is athletic fields, a mass of some of the brightest young effectively imposes the the alumni issue. After the Back from College Luncheon just as potent. That is what I tables, chairs, blackboards, minds out there. standards of dress of a pre- and Career Day – two major events sponsored by our have been finding in the last carpets, and desks. Yet to Yet we cannot forget that dominantly white, wealthy Alumni Office – the editors contact some of the most suc- few weeks – that the closer say these things of Pingry wealth also plays a role in a class on all students (though cessful and interesting people who have graduated from I come to leaving Pingry, is to say nothing of its true Pingry education. One need I’ll concede that our dress our school. We speak with them about their careers, their the more I realize just how character, for none of these only look at our financial code isn’t the strictest). And Pingry memories, and any kind of advice they would like much I love this institution. descriptions can explain aid statistics to note this practices like publishing to impart to current students. It is an interesting experi- Even Fridays, so long the what makes Pingry such a phenomenon. While Pin- the names and gift sizes of ence because, as so many alumni will tell you, they see harbinger of an exciting respected and successful gry maintains a healthy donating families certainly themselves in us, the current Pingry students, the same respite from schoolwork, school. and successful financial would seem more appropri- way we picture ourselves filling their shoes a few decades have begun to take on a To me, Pingry’s iden- aid program, less than fif- ate for a school in which bittersweet tone. Because tity can best teen percent all families had mounds of down the road. Make Pingry a school Looking over the various articles in our alumni spread as each week passes, I am be described of the student disposable income. (p. 4-5), you cannot help but be impressed by their touched by the knowledge as a conflict for talented and intel- body receives So if I have a final mes- achievements. Pingry students go on to work for the that a finite – in fact, a very between two any form of sage to Pingry’s administra- government and Fortune 500 corporations. They design small – number of weeks competing ligent youth, regardless aid. Thus, the tors, it is this: to the greatest clothing lines, write novels, and create amazing works of remain for me as a student identities: of family income. vast major- degree possible, make Pin- art. Moreover, they make time for hobbies, family life, at The Pingry School. a school for ity of Pin- gry a school for talented and and even Pingry in between. Since we are meeting these Yet while my remaining the gifted and gry students intelligent youth, regardless people at the pinnacles of their careers, they make it all time is certainly limited, it a school for the wealthy. come from families which of family income. I don’t seem easy, but time and time again, alumni have told us is still enough to convey my More specifically, I think can afford to pay out more think many people look stories of just how difficult it is to get to the top. appreciation for Pingry in we aim to be the former but than $20,000 dollars in tu- back on their Pingry expe- In an ever-competitive job market, even securing a future op-eds. So for now, sometimes cannot avoid be- ition every year. Therefore, riences and think, “God, it low-level job is difficult. As seniors who are seeking I’d like to present my final ing the latter. it wouldn’t be a stretch was so great having so many internship ISPs can attest, it’s hard getting hired even for thoughts, criticisms, and Certainly, we would like to claim that most Pingry wealthy friends!” a non-paying position! The corporate world has tens or humble requests for our to think of our school as students are relatively af- Rather, we will remem- hundreds of people clamoring for any given job, and as school – before I inevitably an institution for the intel- fluent. ber Pingry for the ways more and more people earn degrees, simply graduating turn into a nostalgic idiot lectual elite – and there is a In the past few decades, in which it fostered our with a college diploma will hardly set you apart. who can not bear to leave. lot of evidence to support Pingry seems to have academic, athletic, and in- So how does this relate back to the Pingry community? As I reflect on almost a de- this claim. According to evolved more and more terpersonal selves. Sure, It does in a very real way, I promise. cade of Pingry experience, Pingry entrance exams, the toward focusing on gifted- there are pragmatic con- Here at Pingry, we are used to being established. We it seems that now is the best average Pingry student has ness. Pingry’s shift to co- siderations – I don’t deny all know who is the smartest, the most involved, the most time to give my answer to an IQ of 128, placing him education over thirty years that. But the memories I will athletic. We come back, year after year, to teachers who the most important ques- in the top two or three per- ago effectively doubled cherish will be those of a know our reputations and friends who support us in our tion of all: What exactly is cent of the population. The the pool of gifted students school that nurtured me for endeavors. The truth is that we have very little experience Pingry? 25th percentile of Pingry available for the Pingry who I was, rather than what in demonstrating how capable we are. The first time we Certainly there are sim- SAT Scores also exceeds student body. And Pingry’s I had or didn’t have. And I must prove our ability and potential is for college admis- ple answers to this question. the national average score secularization, as well as the wholly believe that every sions, but that is certainly not the last. As so many alumni Pingry is a New Jersey pri- by almost 400 points. And recent diversity initiative, future Pingry student can have told us, we will be asked to prove ourselves over and vate school located in two the acceptance rates for has also expanded the crop have that same wonderful over again in the working world. campuses in Short Hills and Pingry students to the na- of intelligent youth that fills experience as a member of The comfort in this potentially frightening situation is Martinsville. It is a 147- tion’s top universities are, Pingry’s hallways today. our community. that Pingry is here to support us, which is one of the things that I love so much about our school. Just as the counselors are guiding us through the college process, so, too, the Alumni Office is a valuable resource for that time when Standardized Test Prep Versus Scattergories: we enter “the real world.” In fact, it was Jackie Sullivan, Director of Alumni Relations, who put me in touch with the alumnus who ultimately found me my ISP. She has The Dichotomy of Spring English Electives done this for countless other people, not just for month- points and are still under wrong with mixing the class- ally awkward when the ju- long internships but also for permanent job offers. The By MEREDITH SKIBA (VI) Pingry network is a vast one, and it is at our disposal. the illusion that they are as es, thus allowing viewpoints niors in my current class As we take our first steps toward establishing ourselves In the past few weeks, stressed as physically pos- to cross the grade barrier, the talk about SATs the next in the job market, we do so with the confidence that our I’ve noticed juniors lurking sible. tone of a class can sometimes weekend or their peer leader- school can not only vouch for our intellect and character, around the college counsel- In just a few weeks, AP be skewed by these different ship applications, and I have but also put us in touch with any number of the success- ing office, lugging mul- season will arrive, and the mindsets. After all, juniors nothing to contribute. I feel ful people who came before us. It’s hard to imagine that tiple SAT review books and marathon school days will and seniors beg for exten- bad about the slight laughter someday we will be in their positions, but inevitably we course selection guides in begin. I have vague memo- sions, but for very different in my head, knowing that will. their overstuffed backpacks. ries of arriving to school reasons. Juniors may have an I a.m practically done with Kurt Vonnegut once said that true terror is waking up I’ve also noticed seniors, before 7:00 p.m. just to get Honors Physics test and an that era of my life. Yet it is and realizing that your high school class is running the relaxing on their couches, a seat in Mr. AP US test in not just the social climate country. Reading this issue, however, makes me beg to playing Scattergories dur- Keating’s AP I recommend that the sa.me week, that affects these classes. differ. If my classmates grow up to be anything like these ing free periods, discussing English review making it virtu- Academically, the two forms alumni or the hundreds I have met during my years at their afternoon naptimes, sessions, then spring electives ally impossible are also different. Seniors Pingry – and I am confident that they will – then I cannot and secretly worrying over attending class- be scheduled in to polish up a have spent virtually their imagine a group better suited to run the government and pending college applica- es and sports paper. Seniors, entire fall crafting college the businesses of the future. tions. Nevertheless, we share practices only seperate sections for on the other applications, and they feel a sense of sympathy for those to return for hand, need pretty accomplished about juniors, who believe they AP US review juniors and seniors. as much time their writing abilities. Ju- have reached their breaking sessions that as possible to niors, meanwhile, are still lasted until 7:00 p.m. After make up for their procrasti- polishing up their writing in all this, I somehow had to nation. Is it fair to torture the preparation for the crucial fit regular homework as well juniors by placing them with application season. Vo l u m e CXXXIV as AP and SAT prep into my seniors who are counting Given these differences, Nu m b e r 5 shortened night. down the days until ISP? I recommend that spring I share these memories Personally, I have been on electives be scheduled in Editor in Chief to illustrate the differences both ends of the spectrum. separate sections for juniors between the two classes. Last year, I was one of five and seniors, not because I Darina Shtrakhman Nevertheless, juniors and juniors in a class of rowdy feel there is no bridge be- seniors – the former em- second semester seniors. tween the two grades, but Managing Editor barking on perhaps the most This year, I a.m one of two because I genuinely think Evan Rosenman stressful year of their lives seniors in my spring English that there would be greater Photo Editor Technical Director and the latter preparing to elective. As a junior, it was harmony in a class of the Meredith Skiba Assistant Editor Jack DiMassimo land, with destination in often a bit intimidating to sa.me age group, and at a Diana Jiang sight – are thrown together be in a class with very vocal similar stage in their high into the sa.me small space seniors, and I found it dif- school careers. When I’ve Deputy Editors for 44 minutes each day. ficult to speak up. After the run this idea by friends in Alumni Coordinator Faculty Advisor Traditionally, second se- seniors left for ISP, the class the junior class, they agree. Hallie Bianco Jenn Soong Dr. Susan Dineen mester English electives, virtually started anew and While administrators may Jenny Gorelick open to members of both the developed a very different find that re-designing the Andrew Sartorious junior and senior classes, are tone. Unfortunately, it was schedule is challenging, in scheduled based on interests only for the final month of the end, rethinking our Eng- Zara Mannan and not by grade. the course. lish elective progra.m would All rights reserved. All contents © 2008 The Pingry Record. Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle after use. Although there is nothing This year, it is occasion- be educationally sound. THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY MARCH 7, 2008 3 The Power of the Spoken Word A New Political Awareness then are they not virtually worth- would be more comfortable with By JESS ZHAO (VI) less? participating, ultimately making it Buried somewhere in the an- For example, Barack Obama’s more interesting for all involved, Among the Student Body nals of Pingry is the former req- success in the primaries can be from the participants to the audi- decided by the youth—peo- reform. It is this consensus uisite of a senior speech. Over 30 linked to his strong speaking ence members. By DAVID YOUNG (VI) years ago, it was once required of skills, praised for their ability to And in regards to the dilemma ple like you and me. State that has become the most each member of the senior class inspire in people – particularly surrounding morning meetings, It has often been implied after state, voters under 30 unifying political force this to make a short speech before the formerly apathetic youth – a it is certainly difficult to control and tacitly acknowledged are deciding the primaries. year. That is, we have our the school prior to graduation. renewed enthusiasm for the future announcements – how to deter- that our generation—the For this reason alone, it is disagreements concerning Why was this practice ended? of America. Critics assert that his mine which ones are important children of the baby boom- truly unprecedented how the various candidates and It promoted the development of speeches do not have much tan- and which are not? – but it is ers—is among the most young voters have seized the their platforms, but there is public speaking skills and gave gible material, built on wispy slo- very important that we retain apathetic when it comes to attention of the presidential no argument about the need students an opportunity to give gans of hope and change, yet the any opportunity for students to politics. Facebook, iPods, contenders. We are told that for a complete change in back to the community by allow- speech he delivered at the New practice their oratorical skills. and the latest electronic the last time this phenom- the way this country needs ing them to express their thoughts Hampshire primary incited such One option could be to designate gadgets and programs are enon happened was back in to be run. and opinions. passion that his simple words, Monday for faculty and Tuesday always in, but politics is the Kennedy and Vietnam This call for change has Then, for those of us who were “Yes We Can,” were developed for students, preventing redun- definitely out. years of the 1960s. become more like a tsuna- in the Upper School in the last independently into a music video dancy and evenly distributing Not this time though. mi—unstoppable in having few years, we remember the days of celebrities endorsing his cam- announcements between the two At Pingry, like the rest This time around, the created a life of its own, of “Pingree” announcements. paign. days. Morning meeting should of the nation, there is an and out-sizing everything Students had the ability to get be limited to special school-wide unprecedented grassroots stakes are too high not else along the way. As a up in front of the school during The ability to stand events or recognition – clubs can movement towards politi- to get involved. social movement, it is in- morning meeting and practice send out e-mails or write on the cal awareness. A consid- clusive, rather than divisive. their public speaking. I realize before one’s peers with white board. If you’ve lost your erable number of seniors For there is hope that with that the reason this practice has confidence and poise is pants, save it for an all-school voted in the primaries, and The keyword that has transformation, things will since been ended is because of e-mail. many more are gearing up to propelled this massive inter- improve—for the country the many superfluous announce- inherent to sucess. Ultimately, I believe that the vote in the general election. est among young voters is and for the world. It is the ments, often running over into problem is partially rooted in the These days, there are even simply change. Most people prospect of this change, and third period, and I, like many decreasing number of opportuni- discussions in the hallways feel that it is about time for a the hope that comes with it, Granted, we have the annual others, certainly enjoy the extra ties for students to participate. We and on the couches concern- radical change in this coun- that has fired up so many Robert H. LeBow ’58 Memo- free time now. But at least, then, should have active roles in the ing the presidential candi- try—change in our political young voters, including our rial Oratorical Competition. The community, which would also morning meeting was an opportu- dates and their campaign administration, change in Pingry peers. competitors in this year’s speech help to address the lack of empha- nity for students to easily practice platforms. the way that we present our- contest are certainly to be com- sis on public speaking. Pingry’s Admittedly, many Pingry their public speaking outside Should the Pingry move- selves to the world, change mended for their participation and motto is “Greatest respect is due students prefer not to discuss of a few class presentations. I ment be indicative of the willingness to get up before the students.” in business as usual, and a politics in public. This reti- have made few presentations in general mood in the coun- change of heart. cence helps retain harmony classes, and standing before ten school. Yet as a whole, the pre- Let us honor this by encourag- try—and all signs point to Voters across the political with classmates. However, of my classmates, with whom sentation only reminds us of what ing students to stand before the that conclusion—then this spectrum usually disagree this time around, the stakes I’ve become fairly comfortable, is we should improve upon. How community and speak out – by November could make his- about practically everything, incomparable to standing onstage can we be aware of the distinc- taking a moment to hear what are too high—for the coun- tory. For the first time, the before a large audience. tions between everyday speech, they have to say, this is giving but it appears that this time try and for the world—not election may very well be The majority of students to- dramatic performance and oration them their due respect. they all agree on the need for to get involved. day never addresses the school if they have never been shown to community, and, as a result, us? Can we consider one compe- graduate relatively unskilled in tition each year sufficient action public speaking. We attend a fine in regards to encouraging and academic institution, which prides improving oratory throughout the itself on equipping students with school? It is a wonderful opportu- the necessary tools to succeed. nity for students to practice their One would think that oratorical public speaking, but we should skills would be one of the first make the teaching of oratory a tools they hand us before throw- more central part of our curricu- ing us out into the world. An lum. Right now, six finalists are elective course on public speaking given the opportunity to speak was even once offered, but, un- before the school, but what of the fortunately, removed as well due hundreds of other students sitting to a declining student signup. As in the audience? public speaking is clearly an im- The competition is also lim- portant skill, comparable even to ited to sophomores and juniors, that of writing, the school should which I suppose makes for more increase its emphasis on preparing of a “level” playing field in ways. us to become better orators. Yet there are surely some seniors In a society that places great who wish that they had had the emphasis on public appearance confidence to compete when they and persona, the ability to stand had the chance. before one’s peers with confi- I propose opening the Rob- dence and poise is inherent to ert H. LeBow ’58 Memorial success. Oratorical Competition up to Consider the President of more participants, to attract more the United States and what is students and to improve the level required of a powerful leader. of competition. If students were Each President is inaugurated shown what it is exactly that with a speech and frequently makes a good speaker — start- addresses the nation, and during ing even with simply telling the the campaign process leading up audience the judging criteria prior to the elections, candidates prove to the competition — the contest themselves in public debates. would become a better learn- A candidate may have brilliant ing experience for all. Students ideas and plans, but if he cannot who are more educated in and experienced with public speaking adequately convey his thoughts, By CHARLOTTE CONWAY (VI) Word in the Hall: What Are You Doing for Spring Break?

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“I’m not coming “I’m translating “I’m going to “I’m visiting “No way, Midori, back.” for engineers in Florida.” colleges.” me too!” Qatar.” 4 THE PINGRY RECORD ALUMNI FEATURE MARCH 7, 2008 Aimee Cho ’94 Starts Her Own Fashion Label to Design Coats to be received.” to her experience at Brown and By JENNY GORELICK (IV) Although this is stressful, she at Pingry. While a student she The last female Student Body said, “The design process is my was “allowed a certain degree of President before Jessica Wester- favorite part, which in reality is independence, which I built on at man, Aimee Cho ’94 is now a about five percent of what I do. Brown. At Pingry, I was able, to fashion designer who recently There is so much that before this a certain degree, to study what I launched her own line of out- business I didn’t realize goes into wanted. There were so many op- erwear under the brand label the actual making of one garment. portunities that you didn’t have at Gryphon New York. Her coats The buttons, the linings, the right other schools.” are sold in such upscale stores as shape and feel: all those things While “for the most part, the Barneys New York and Bergdorf have to be weighed and sourced teachers I had at Pingry were all Goodman. and priced, and you have to find great, teaching me how to think After majoring in religious the right factory and whether independently and creatively,” studies at Brown, Cho started you want to produce in America she said that there was one edu- working at Organic.com, an in- or overseas influences how you cator who stood out in her mind: teractive agency involved with ship.” Headmaster John Hanly. “He creating marketing campaigns. “The production process is always impressed me with his “It was fun,” she says, “but in the really hard. There are so many calm and intelligent leadership, end I didn’t feel like I was learn- different pieces of the puzzle that and I especially admired his skill ing anything. I wanted to work have to come together at the right as a quietly compelling speaker,” somewhere with people who had time,” Cho says. said Cho. more experience.” However, once the process Overall, Cho stresses to current She then worked at Vogue for is completed and the finished students that “capitalizing on the six years. She describes her first product is being sold in stores, all opportunities you are given is re- job there as that of a “glorified the efforts seem worthwhile. “It’s ally important.” She emphasizes Courtesy of Richard Kogan ’73 secretary,” similar to the position like being a musician who hears that “it’s really important to keep depicted in “The Devil Wears your song on the radio for the first your eyes open to what opportuni- Prada.” However, it was a useful time to see your coat at Bergdorf ties are presenting themselves to Dr. Kogan: A Man of Many Talents experience in that Cho “had im- Goodman,” she explains. you. You can learn so much from mediate access to a woman who Cho attributes her success is what is around you.” emphasis on the Honor Code. the message about the importance was the absolute top of her field, By DIANA JIANG (V) The focus on good character and of music, healing, and the whole and had a front row seat to how she Excelling at two, almost three, sportsmanship helped Dr. Kogan creative process,” he said. ran her magazine. It was an amaz- professions, Dr. Richard Kogan, become “well-prepared for most Dr. Kogan’s ultimate goal is ing education – it was interesting, M.D. ’73, has been leading an ac- of life’s challenges.” He also to bridge the fields of medicine it was challenging, and I learned tive life since his days at Pingry. A remembers Pingry’s message to and music. He believes strongly so much.” psychiatrist and a concert pianist, be well rounded as he encourages in destigmatizing mental illness While at Vogue, Cho got the Dr. Kogan has been merging his today’s students to get involved in and focusing on the importance idea to start her own line. “I two careers into a third in which different extracurriculars. of psychological intervention. wouldn’t be doing what I was he explores the psyches of fa- His eight years at Pingry were He hopes to continue the “heal- doing now unless I was working mous composers. Constantly on wonderful because they thor- ing tradition of music” by both for Vogue,” she admits. “It taught the move, he visits countries such oughly prepared him for his fu- performing and using his talents me to succeed and that you have to as England, Denmark, and China. ture. “I learned so many skills that to uncover more about the link keep your eyes open and to lever- “It’s a challenging balance that I continue to use,” he said, “such between his two professions. age every opportunity you have involves a hectic traveling sched- as the capacity to think critically, Dr. Kogan’s final advice to into something greater.” ule,” Dr. Kogan admits, but he to give talks, and to write papers. students who are on their way Cho chose to call her line Gry- remains passionate about both his I have drawn on them throughout to their professional lives is to phon, after an illustrated children’s private psychiatry clinic as well as my life.” When he and a few “pursue what you feel most pas- book. She “brainstormed names the forty to fifty piano concerts he other classmates went on to attend sionately about and not accept that I wanted the company to be; performs each year. Harvard University, Dr. Kogan limitations that are typically something gothic and old but still The venues of psychiatry and said, “Harvard education was a imposed by others.” Early on, Dr. romantic.” music may seem to be completely breeze after high school because Kogan was discouraged from his For Cho, there is no such different to most people, but Dr. we were so well prepared!” dual career by many who warned thing as the average day on the Kogan sees many benefits in Dr. Kogan continued his stud- him that if he were to succeed, job. Depending on what phase experiencing both. “Being a mu- ies at Harvard Medical School he would need to devote all his of the design process she is in, sician has helped me as a psychia- and did his residency in psychia- time to one career and drop the there are different daily activities. trist because I understand a lot try at New York University. Af- other. However, disregarding Currently, she is in the midst of about the expression that music terwards, he chose his dual career that advice has helped him defy selling her Fall 2008 Collection affords, and being a psychiatrist because he wanted to explore convention and lead a very suc- and is about to ship her Spring has helped me understand the music and its impact on healing. cessful life. 2008 Collection to retail. Her composers’ minds,” he explains. He wanted to bring back the tra- “As a youngster, you should next stage is to begin to design Dr. Kogan’s passions emerged dition from ancient times when a have as diverse an education as her next collection, which is “a while attending Pingry. Even person was both a physician and a possible and always be open,” nerve-racking thing. You don’t in high school, he was actively musician. “I believe in spreading he said. know how your clothing is going Courtesy of Aimee Cho ‘94 involved in many activities, including the Pingry Record, basketball, and Student Govern- ment. Though he wasn’t a top athlete, he was grateful to play on Saxton-Frump ’03 Teaches Low-Income Students several Pingry teams. He vividly outperform the lower income sity because it followed the pursue an altruistic job and go unorthodox way. remembers scoring a goal in soc- By NEHA SRIVASTAVA (IV) minorities. same motto as Pingry, that the to law school to be a lawyer in Saxton-Frump’s plans cer and getting a hit in baseball, and has relived “those very few When asked about the high Saxton-Frump has had suc- “highest respect is due to the education, environment, and for the future are not set in and rare moments of athletic school students she teaches, cess in the classroom so far, students.” Also, it emphasized public policy.” stone. When asked whether glory at Pingry in my fantasies Sarah Saxton-Frump ’03 re- motivating students to work the same responsibility and At Pingry, Sarah was the she might enter politics, she for the past 35 years.” marks, “They are truly inspir- hard, ask questions, and try care for one’s community. 1902 Emblem Award recipi- laughed, “Yes, I would go He also enjoyed being Editor ing. They are some of the most their best despite language At Brown, Saxton-Frump ent, an honor bestowed on a into politics. I don’t think I’d in Chief of the Pingry Record. “It passionate, caring, insightful barriers. majored in political theory senior with the greatest school want a figurehead position, al- thrust me into issues I wouldn’t people I could have hoped “I just have this passion and public policy. Public spirit. Also, she served on the though I did realize that Chief have known that much about,” to teach. I go home each day for making the world a better policy focused on the cre- Pingry Student Government, Justice John Roberts would he said, “and it was a tremendous with an probably growing experience.” Though his incredi- retire journalism career ended where ble sense about the it started, he still uses the skills of fulfill- same time he acquired when he writes ment.” I could be speeches. Saxton- qualified Dr. Kogan also started early Frump place,” Saxton-Frump said ation of governmental or where she worked on over- for his on his path to becoming a con- is currently teaching world during her interview. private policies to improve turning the ban on flip flops. job.” cert pianist while attending the geography to 150 high school She is already well on her aspects of life, such as wel- Saxton-Frump’s favorite Saxton-Frump’s advice Julliard School’s Pre-College students in the Rio Grande way. An active member of fare, the environment, and Pingry teachers include Mr. for Pingry students, is that Program during high school. He Valley in Texas through the the Undergraduate Student the economy. But she sought Keating, Mrs. Grant, Mr. “no matter what it is, love treated his classmates to a solo Teach for America program. Council at Brown Univer- something more normative. Li, Mr. Raby, and the entire what you are doing. Don’t piano concert each year, though he now admits, “I would apolo- Teach for America is a two- sity, Saxton-Frump served Political theory examined the physics department. Mr. Li be scared if you don’t know gize to them afterwards because year commitment for college as its President during her way an ideal society should in particular delivered an what you want to do; don’t they probably didn’t want to sit graduates to teach in a low- third year. She was also head work, and ways to accomplish especially thought-provoking do what your parents want, quietly for 45 minutes and listen income school district and try delegate to the Ivy Council, equality and liberty. Saxton- lecture on experimentation or what will be best economi- to piano.” to close the achievement gap, a meeting of student leaders Frump said, “Political theory of study before college. He cally. Take time to figure out What stuck most in Dr. Ko- in which white, upper middle from all Ivy schools. changed my outlook at life. encouraged Saxton-Frump what you want and then do gan’s mind about Pingry was its class students consistently She chose Brown Univer- These classes inspired me to to present information in an it well.” THE PINGRY RECORD ALUMNI FEATURE MARCH 7, 2008 5 Miller Bugliari ’52 Assists in Alumni Affairs the week! of the school,” Mr. Buglari says. we’ve got faculty who are more By ANDREW SARTORIUS (V) As Special Assistant to the One of the difficulties he faces gifted and able at their subjects.” The phone rings, taking Mr. Headmaster and a significant is balancing his duties as Boys’ One of the challenges of the Bugliari out of his thoughtful helper in the alumni office, Mr. Varsity Soccer coach and alumni alumni job, Mr. Buglari says, is reverie. Bugliari always has a packed coordinator. “In the fall, I often creating a long-term plan that ap- “One second,” he mouths to schedule. He works with Mr. Con- have to travel to dinners out of peals to everyone: the current par- me before picking it up. “Miller ard to discuss school problems or state, so occasionally I’ll miss a ents, the faculty, and the alumni. Bugliari,” he says in a thoughtful issues that arise, problems that game. But the past few years, the “We’ve got to look globally,” voice. The room is silent for a mo- “someone who’s been here sixty school’s been good about arrang- he says. “We must create a good ment, then he chuckles and says, years might know how to handle.” ing things so I can coach and still diverse school population, and get “Ed! Wow, it’s been a while, hasn’t He’s also constantly on the “PR meet with alumni.” our facilities up to date but at the it? What do you say, lunch…” He circuit” with Mr. Conard, travel- “You know some of these guys same time keep our eyes on any looks over at his bulky planner. ing all over the United States to are pretty old,” he says, pointing possible advantages or dangers “Wednesday?” keep alumni informed about the to many black-and-white photo- that may arise in the future.” They chat for a few moments development and needs of the graphs of bygone championship “I really enjoy seeing moti- and when he hangs up the phone, school. “It ranges from San Fran- winning soccer teams adorning vated kids going through high he leans back in his chair and cisco and Los Angeles to Boston the walls of his office. school and then to college,” Mr. looks at me. “That was a guy and Washington and Florida,” Mr. However, Mr. Bugliari thinks Bugliari says, “and then seeing from the class of ’47. Tonight, Buglari says. that the changes have improved them twenty years later with I’m eating dinner with a guy from In the alumni office, Mr. Bug- the quality of education. “It’s cer- families and professional jobs. I Courtesy of David Bugliari ’97 ’74 and I’ve got lunch with a ’52 lari helps Jackie Sullivan, Director tainly a faster world, but it’s never haven’t changed that much, but David Bugliari with Emmy Award winner Jeremy Piven. tomorrow.” Incredibly, the list of Alumni Relations, plan the an- been better. When I first came they have.” It’s his relationships goes on. He’s eating dinner with nual alumni schedule. “Usually at here, teachers taught, coached with students and alumni that he a Pingry alumnus from practi- events like these, I’ll fill the alumni three sports and served lunch. enjoys so much about his job, cally each decade of the twentieth in on school admissions, athletics, Now, we’ve got a more relaxed and it’s what has kept him going Life in the Fast Lane: century every night for the rest of and the short and long term plans schedule, but at the same time, for so long. Talent Agent Bugliari By JENN SOONG (IV) Working in one of the coolest projects.” Having played soc- and most competitive industries, cer and lacrosse throughout his David Bugliari ’97 is currently life, Bugliari also “considered a talent agent at Creative Artists becoming a sports agent,” but Agency (CAA) in Los Angeles, after applying to several agen- California. Despite his success, cies, he decided to take CAA’s Bugliari revealed in a recent in- job offer in California. terview that he had “no idea” he Although Dane Cook and would be doing what he is doing Jeremy Piven were the first two today. After graduating from contracts he signed, Bugliari Pingry, Bugliari attended Ham- now “deals with many different ilton College, where he majored people,” including Christina in government and art history Applegate, Jessica Simpson, and minored in Spanish. John Mayer, and more. Jeremy He then moved to Lake Piven, who recently won a Tahoe and took on a series of as- Golden Globe, actually plays an sorted jobs, which included “be- agent, albeit the cut-throat Ari ing a bartender, a chef, working Gold, on HBO’s “Entourage.” in the construction industry, and Despite the fact that Bugliari working in a ski shop.” When has a job that is often “roman- asked about what inspired him ticized,” he says that in truth, to take his current career path, it is often a “24-hour gig” that he said that the turning point can be “quite hectic and stress- was when he “visited [his] older ful.” He has closed many deals Courtesy of Miller Bugliari ‘52 brother, a comedy writer in such as “The Nutcracker: The Miller Bugliari ’52 poses at a football game with Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, and Ashton Kutcher. LA, who had just sold a couple True Story” and is constantly working on many projects such as “Terminator 4” starring Christian Bale. Bugliari also revealed the Ananda Sen ’94 Pursues Passion as Full-Time Musician “darker sides” of the entertain- cals such as “Into the Woods.” he practiced entertainment law in every week for 52 weeks. As a about, and it is amazing how fast By CHELSEA GARBER (V) ment industry. Often times, he Lessons and training at Pingry New York City. He soon moved singer and songwriter, he pro- you can come up with songs, as stated, there is “a lot of work to Do what you love, and suc- helped cultivate his sound and to Los Angeles and became gen- duces and audio-engineers his opposed to sitting there for years get developing actors prepared cess will follow. Clichéd as they most importantly, his voice. eral counsel of Century Media own music and marvels at the fact waiting for inspiration to come and hopefully they win the role. sound, these words hold true. As an undergraduate at the Records, an independent record that, “It is now possible for a mu- to you. It is difficult at times, but But 9 out of 10 times they don’t Whether one is fervent about law, University of Pennsylvania, label under EMI. Although his sician, without the help of a label, really rewarding.” win the role, and it’s very dif- medicine, or painting, pursuing Ananda performed in the a job was music-related, Ananda to make studio quality recordings The impact of Ananda’s Indian ficult.” He also said that many true passion is the key to happi- capella group called Pennsyl- desired a more personal and and promote and distribute them culture on his music is apparent in actors are dealing with a “highly ness. Ananda Sen ’94 is achieving vania Six-5000, and also, along direct relationship with music through the Internet.” particular pieces, but his various competitive marketplace where just that. with some friends, founded a that involved writing, playing, Ananda plays his acoustic gui- collaborations and fondness for there are a whole lot of other ac- Throughout high school, Hindi a capella group called Penn and producing it. Ultimately, he tar and collaborates with various all genres of music help create tors and not a lot of roles.” Even Ananda displayed an enormous Masala. Throughout college, he decided to apply what he had artists in his songs to create an a diverse group of songs that those who are already famous love for music, specifically a also wrote songs and interned learned in the music business and eclectic variety of sounds. cannot be pigeonholed into one have to “sacrifice a lot of their passion for singing, writing, and at record labels like Mercury pursue his passion by becoming He attributes his musical in- category. personal life and deal with the playing instruments. His involve- and EMI. After graduating, he a full-time musician. spiration to musical artist rang- Ananda’s song-a-week project paparazzi and people coming ment ranged from participating in joined Capitol Records, where he About a year ago, as he shifted ing from Led Zeppelin to Stevie isn’t the only project he has been up to their table for autographs the Buttondowns, the Glee Club, worked in radio promotion. his focus away from law, Ananda Wonder to Sting. The genres of working on—he is releasing his nonstop.” and the New Jersey All-State In 2000, he went to Stanford embarked on a project in which his songs range from jazz to funk first full-length album this April. Although he works in an ag- chorus to performing in musi- Law School, and after graduating he is releasing one new song to pop, containing a little bit of You can find out more about the gressive environment, Bugliari everything. upcoming release at Ananda’s says that his favorite part of the His website, www.anandamu- website, or on his Myspace page, job is the “feeling you get when sic.com, includes his music vid- www.myspace.com/Anandas- you chase after a big movie eos, a blog which he frequently Music. and you know its going to be updates, and most importantly When reflecting on Pingry great, when you’re getting the his songs, which are free to down- and its impact and influence on call from Paramount Universal load. his career today, he credits the and they say, ‘We’d like to offer “I think the album is still a programs he was involved with, your client the role.’” great format to release music, saying, “The music program at In the future, Bugliari hopes but I believe that an artist’s music Pingry is amazing. The music to perhaps “start a family and should also be available to fans director when I was there was coach soccer” like his father, the same way that TV shows influential in my active involve- Coach Miller Bugliari. and magazines are available – ment with music, and the Button- In retrospect, Bugliari finds on an episodic basis,” Ananda downs and Glee Club enabled me that his success is largely due ruminates. “It builds a different to learn a lot vocally. The teachers to the fact that he worked hard kind of relationship between the were very supportive, and Dr. to be the “first person to get in musician and the listener than an Dineen especially was very sup- the office in morning, the last to album alone could do.” portive of me and my goals.” go at night, and the person who When asked what inspires his When someone is passionate read three to four scripts at night lyrics, Ananda says, “Inspira- about what he does for a living, and then came into the office at tion can be found anywhere and as Ananda certainly is, it proves 6 a.m. the next day.” Now at the everywhere…when you set a that pursuing a career in a field top of his game, David Bugliari deadline for yourself. You find that you love can pay off in an can look back at his hard work Courtesy of AnandaSen.com something in your life to write extremely rewarding way. and say, “It paid off.” 6 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS MARCH 7, 2008 Junior Andrew Sartorius Wins Third Annual LeBow Competition

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individuals who have died as a result of multi-day gaming binges. However, she also noted that the diffusion of any new technology is inevi- table and moderation must therefore be the watchword. Next was Hulse, who gave an inspirational oration on attaining goals in life and living in the moment. Em- phasizing her main theme of “carpe diem,” Hulse used the concept of losing a battle but M. Skiba (VI) winning the war to portray Max DeChiara (IV) and Jenny Gorelick (IV) performed “Sure Thing.” the need for perseverance to achieve objectives. The final speech was given by Baron, who spoke about First-Ever Dramafest a Success for a run-through and a dress lives. what he called “Generation By JENN SOONG (IV) Y,” the children of the baby rehearsal, and then perform Rachel Naar (VI) directed boomers. He underscored On February 8 and 9, near- most of the pieces.” actors Ned Adriance (V), the changes confronting ly thirty Pingry student actors This year’s Dramafest was Lindsey James (V), and Eliza composed of nine different Ricciardi (V) in “Down- this generation, and also and directors put together the first production of Dramafest scenes with actors ranging town,” by Jeffrey Hatcher. attempted to define the pe- from grades 9 to 12. The play depicts three mod- culiar attitudes, events, and in the Attic Theater. Inspired by a similar event at the To begin, Louis Schermer- ern and acid-tongued charac- technologies that identify Lawrenceville School, Head horn (V), Matt LaForgia (V), ters who criticize and mock this group of people. of Drama Mr. Al Romano, and Michael Doliner (V) pre- those who come in and out Though all speeches were decided that “this kind of sented Seth Kramer’s “The of their scene. As the char- forceful and convincing, the event would work well at Tarantino Variation.” Fast- acters begin to conflict with winner of the speech com- Pingry, giving all students an paced and extremely comical, one another, their insecuri- petition was Sartorius, with opportunity to try their hand the short play portrayed three ties are revealed and finally Baron as the runner-up. Stu- at theater even if they were men who each hold a gun to completely exposed when dents were entertained by the busy after school playing on another’s head. Unable to the scene ends with the three presentations, and lively dis- sports teams. They could re- shoot or let their arms down, characters putting on their cussion about which speech hearse the short plays on their the three men exchange vari- waiter uniforms. was best followed. own schedules, meet with me ous excuses and go on mul- Directed by Ricky Zacha- A. Kogut (V) tiple digressions. rias (VI) and performed by Next, Christian Brady’s Louis Riccardi (VI) and Kris “Haiku” depicted an interac- Mazara (VI), “Guys,” by tion between two supposed Robb Badlam, was also one of Wheelan Exposes Economics to Students lovers played by Averill Mo- the most realistic performanc- involving Heinz ketchup. CO2 are the major cause tial primaries and election. rash (V) and Brian Hart (V). es of the night. Riccardi and By LIANE GOLE (IV) The price of ketchup has of global warming, most It was really interesting to Directed by Sarah Paton (V), Mazara played two laid-back gotten more expensive for consumers don’t factor in see the futures charted,” he the short play portrays the guys whose conversation in On February 1, Charles awkward misunderstandings a fast-food restaurant reveals the manufacturers because the environmental expense said. “It’s always kind of Wheelan, author of “Naked between a man and a woman what it’s like to simply be a the price of corn syrup has when considering the pur- Economics: Undressing the surprising and amazing that when the man is unable to guy. The two characters bril- chase a car. Dismal Science,” enlight- gone up, but Heinz has al- people are applying eco- express his love through a liantly depict the thinking ened students about the nu- ready started reaching out to Wheelan also spoke about nomic tools, charts, etc. to haiku. process before a guy makes a merous facets of economics. scientists, encouraging them how economics can predict gauge almost any and every Joel Behrman (V) and Sar- move on a girl he sees. Wheelan is currently a senior to grow larger and sweeter the future. For example, it facet of life.” ah Paton (V) performed one “Words, Words, Words” by lecturer in public policy at tomatoes. Thus, Wheelan is possible, he said, to get Other faculty members of the night’s most touching Dave Ives was the last play the Harris School of Public predicted, five years from estimates on how much a and students were excited short plays called “Post-its,” of the night. Performed by Policy in the University of now the price of ketchup barrel of oil will cost in five to hear about some of the by Paul Dooley and Win- Ben Hamm Conard (III), Jef- Chicago. He has a doctor- will not have changed be- years. effects of the economy on nie Holtzman. Following a frey Baum (III), and Thomas ate in public policy from cause market needs tend to He also explained how a daily life. “I never knew that couple that communicates Schermerhorn (III) and di- the University of Chicago, produce necessary innova- futures market for politicians so many things relate back to through post-it notes, the rected by Katie Ogden (IV), a Masters in Public Affairs tions. works: people can buy con- the economy,” said Danielle play takes place over a course the play is a parody in which of many years and explores three chimpanzees are given from Princeton, and a BA Even though Wheelan tracts on political campaigns Cosentino (IV). the little things that make a typewriters and asked to imi- from Dartmouth. A corre- said that the market usually by choosing the politician According to economics recovers after occasional they think will win. Mr. Ted teacher, Ms. Leslie Wolfson, man and a woman love each tate Hamlet. spondent for The Economist other. Overall, Dramafest 2008 Magazine, Wheelan has also lapses, he cited global warm- Corvino, a Form III history who introduced Wheelan, ing as an exception. “The teacher, especially enjoyed he “teaches not so much the Scotty Eckenthal (VI) di- elicited a great response. written articles for the Chi- rected Remy Teicher (IV) Brian Zhou (IV) said, “I market is the problem in this portion of the assembly. cago Tribune, the New York nuts and bolts of economics and Maureen Brady (VI) in thought it was amazing how “I liked most the idea of sell- Times and the Wall Street this case,” said Wheelan. but more importantly, how “Anything For You,” written quickly and how well they put Journal. He also writes a “While auto emissions of ing futures on the presiden- economics affects life.” by Cathy Celesia. What starts it together,” and despite the monthly column for Yahoo out as simply a get-together fact that it was student-run, Finance and is currently between two best friends soon he thought “it was as good as working on a public policy turns into a complicated mix any performance I had ever textbook. of emotions and confessions. seen.” Wheelan began his speech Uniquely dramatic, the short Elisse Park (IV), who saw by confessing a loathing for play left a profound impact on the Thursday performance, math. He shared his experi- the audience. said, “Dramafest was really ences in college, describing Jenna Devine (VI) di- good! Some of the scenes how he tried to get out of rected Max Dechiara (IV) were serious and some were and Jenny Gorelick (IV) in really funny. We should defi- taking math, and when that “Sure Thing,” by David Ives. nitely have another one.” failed, how he wasted class Timely and funny, the play As for the future, Mr. Ro- time by planning assemblies is about a man and a woman mano hopes “to start next year during math class and send- who meet at a restaurant and in September with the organi- ing his teacher anonymous constantly have to restart their zation of a Student Dramafest flowers. Many students conversation when they say Committee. This group will enjoyed this anecdote, in- the wrong things. handle all the organizational cluding Morgan McCollum In “The Wedding Story” by details, meeting with the (IV). “My favorite part of Julianne Homokay, Maggie student directors and actors, his speech was his opening Bonadies directed actresses and perhaps even having a say story about math,” she said. Lilly Holman (III), Susan in the selection of projects. “I think it was funny that an Contess (III), and Ashley In short, the committee will economist had gone to such Feng (III). The short play ‘produce’ the event. Once we great lengths to avoid this takes a spin on the typi- get this going, then the stu- class.” cal childhood bedtime story dents can organize a Middle He then proceeded to when the story’s characters School Dramafest with Up- explain the theory of eco- Courtesy of the Development Office reveal what really happens per School students directing in their so-called ‘perfect’ Middle School students.” nomics by citing an example Angela Ramirez (VI) asks Mr. Wheelan a question after his presentation. THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS MARCH 7, 2008 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS MARCH 7, 2008 7 AFS Club Brings 22 Students from Senegal Continued From Page 1

“really liked the snow,” and Diolle. Fellow visitor Kevin remarks, “It was very differ- Cemsse goes on to say that ent from the warm weather Pingry students would enjoy in Dakar.” visiting Dakar because it The students spent the provides “a peaceful and weekend sightseeing in stress-free lifestyle.” New York and attending an Mrs. Jordan hopes to start evening get-together hosted a true exchange program by the Morash family. On between Pingry and the Monday, the visitors ex- Lycée Jean Mermoz. This perienced a typical day in will hopefully begin over the life of a Pingry student, March break next year, following their hosts from when a group of Pingry class to class. Activities on students may visit Dakar. Tuesday and Wednesday If that works out, the ex- included visits to the Em- change could continue in pire State Building, Span- the future. ish Harlem, the Museum Morgan Foster (IV), a of Modern Art, and the host of a Senegalese stu- Museum of Natural History dent, decided to take part as well as salsa dancing, and in this experience because shopping in Manhattan. The she “thought it would be Courtesy of Sean Salamon (IV) students returned home to really cool to learn about Senegal on the afternoon on different lifestyles and share Wednesday, February 27. America with someone who ‘Pirates of Penzance’ Sells Out Theatre According to the Sen- has never experienced it to do something heroic that he teaching important life lessons. driving force, the musical would egalese students, living in before.” She hopes to go to Continued From Page 1 actually can’t do.” The prepara- “You can take it on whatever not have been possible without Dakar is very different from Senegal next year in order tion for the ensuing battle leads level you want to,” she says, “If the diligent effort of the people living in the United States. to experience their country the show-stopping “I Am the to the hilarity of such musical you only want to see something behind the scenes. Stage Manag- “It is very cold here, and and to reconnect with the Very Model,” the General claims numbers as “When the Foreman to make you laugh, then it will er Darina Shtrakhman (VI) says, everything is big and high friends she made as a result that he is an orphan. This infor- Bares His Steel” and “With Cat- serve that purpose and you will “Both my crew and Melinda’s tech,” says student Ketty of this experience. mation halts the pirates’ advances Like Tread.” enjoy yourself. But if you want have been absolutely outstand- due to their pledge to never Overall, the cast is very something a bit deeper about ing. They’re the people you molest an orphan. Therefore, the pleased with its efforts. Naar social obligations, then it can also don’t see bowing at the end of the first act concludes with the love says, “It’s ridiculous and funny serve that purpose. It poses ques- production, but they certainly do interests in a blissful state as they and witty and not too long. It tions about how far one should their best to make everything run plan to marry at once. makes you want to join the pirate go to fulfill his ‘duty’ and what smoothly. Not only does the set However, because of unfore- crew, for sure.” should take precedence in life.” look outstanding, but the transi- seen circumstances, the pirates Ricciardi concurs, saying, Naar, meanwhile, contends, tions between scenes were seam- realize that General Stanley lied “The music sounds amazing, and “Each year the cast has some- less. That’s so key to holding the and resolve to exterminate him. everyone is really committed to thing new to bring to the table. audience’s attention.” In his defense, General Stan- their characters. It is easy to fall This year, it’s spunk. We’ve got The pit band was led by Dr. ley calls upon the service of a in love with the show. It was a bunch of dedicated people Andrew Moore, with help from timorous police force led by the well-directed, the comic timing who aren’t afraid to go all out Mrs. Jennifer Runge. This year, Sergeant. Averill Morash (V), was great, and it had a little of and act silly—I’m certainly one they were located onstage behind who portrays the Sergeant, says everything: pirates, fighting, and of them—and we've got great the curtain, rather than to the side he is “the kind of guy who is just a love story.” bonding between the characters of the stage, as in previous years. minding his own business when Morash further explains that and trust.” Despite being hidden behind N. Rice (IV) all of a sudden he is called upon the operetta has the possibility of While the cast may be the scenery, the various musicians – including Connor Sheehan (V), Emily Xia (IV), Michael Doliner (V), Aaron Davis (V), and French teachers Madame Jane Roxbury ‘Drowsiness is Red Alert’: Dangers of Sleep Deprivation – worked very hard to meet the but it is not worth it. niors and seniors, a high sleep deprived: it is hard to get up in wheel, I have a friend take over By TINA CHRISTAKOS challenges of performing in an Well, what’s the problem with debt can increase your probabil- the morning; a big lunch makes driving. “Drowsiness is red alert!” operetta. sleeping four hours a night, you ity of nodding off at the wheel. you very sleepy; you become Most importantly, I’ve be- The set comprised many ele- This is the phrase I learned on ask? The problem is this: every Many of you have probably had drowsy while driving; or you fall come committed to spreading the first day of my winter quar- ments, including a scenic moun- hour of required sleep that you moments where you’ve decided asleep while studying, reading, the word about the importance tain backdrop, a sizable pirate ter class, Psychiatry 135: Sleep miss accumulates in something to “rest your eyes” for a moment or watching TV. of sleep! I know many students and Dreams. I will never forget ship, and dilapidated stonewalls called a “sleep debt.” Sleep debt while driving. This is how most Remember: put sleep first! at Pingry have large sleep debts, complete with stained glass win- it—and I hope that by the end is defined as the number of hours sleep-related vehicle accidents Your mind and body will thank and if just a few of you can of this article you won’t forget it dows. It was designed by Mrs. of sleep your body requires mi- occur. you for it. remember “drowsiness is red Jane Asch and was constructed either. Put simply, “Drowsiness nus the number you actually get. Teens are most susceptible I guess you’re all wondering alert!” then the Pingry com- is red alert!” is a reminder that by various students under the The most important thing to re- to nodding off at the wheel. Ac- how I’m doing in terms of my munity will be safer and better leadership of Mr. Tom Varnes drowsiness means that you are member about sleep debt is that cording to the National Highway own sleep after being in this educated as a result. seconds from falling asleep. It and technical director Melinda it is cumulative. Getting three Safety Administration, drivers class for seven weeks. Well, it Want to know more about Zoephel (VI). Schuman attests, is a simple phrase that can keep hours of sleep one night and ages 15-24 are responsible for is 2:39 a.m. as I finish writing sleep? Check out the “Sleep Well you from disaster (like a car ac- “I am quite impressed with the eight hours the next (the human half of the 100,000 car accidents this article, so I can’t say I have Website” by Sleep and Dreams set work, and especially the cident on Route 78). average) does not decrease your a year that are due to drowsiness perfected my sleep patterns. professor, Dr. Dement. Learn I, like many of you, was pirate ship, because it’s hard to sleep debt. You still need an extra at the wheel. Another scary fact: However, I’ve learned to more about sleep wellness, and appreciate the difficulty of mak- extremely sleep deprived in five hours of sleep to bring your 87% of all sleep-related acci- balance my time better, so that learn about sleep disorders like high school. On average, I slept ing the set pieces until you are sleep debt to zero. Also, coffee dents result in fatality. I’m less often faced with the narcolepsy and insomnia. involved in it.” between five and six hours does not reduce your sleep debt. So, when you’re driving dilemma of choosing between Editor’s Note: Tina Christa- each night, and I was one of the The production also owes a Sorry, guys. home from school and feeling sleep and schoolwork. I now kos graduated from Pingry in great deal to the efforts of Mrs. lucky ones among my friends. Keep in mind that there are sleepy, remember that drowsi- get an average of over seven 2004. She is currently a senior My sleep deprivation continued Trisha Wheeler, who choreo- more dire consequences of sleep ness is red alert! Do yourself and hours of sleep per night. And at Stanford University majoring graphed all of the dance num- in college, where socializing debt accumulation than just other drivers on the road a favor whenever I get tired behind the in Biological Sciences. and academics kept me up late bers; Mrs. Vicki Grant and Mrs. sleeping through half the week- – pull over to the Shelley Hartz, who procured the almost every night. This is one end. Sleep debts affect concen- side of the road and of the main reasons I decided to assorted props and costumes; and tration abilities, and a very high rest your eyes there. Mrs. Debbie Bianco (PP ’08, ’11, take Sleep and Dreams – I want- debt can affect your ability to If you continue to be ed to know how to manage my ’13), who donated her time to do even the simplest everyday tired, call a friend or painting various set pieces. sleep habits better. I also wanted tasks. a parent to pick you to take a class by the professor Finally, Shtrakhman con- In fact, a 1999 study about up. Or to avoid this cludes, “I had really high expec- who helped discover REM sleep, the effects of sleep deprivation situation altogether, Dr. William Dement (check out tations because this was my last and reaction time showed that reduce your sleep high school show, and I’m proud REM sleep on Wikipedia—it’ll people with high sleep debts debt to a manage- blow your mind). to say that it came out wonder- had worse reaction times than able level. fully. What’s cool about this cast One of the most important people with a Blood Alcohol How do you things I’ve learned is to put sleep and crew is that we had a mix of Content of 0.08 (the legal limit know when your veterans and people who were first. I urge you all to do the for driving in most states). In sleep debt is too same. Sleep is a vital part of your brand new to the musical. I think addition, sleep deprivation has large? None of us we all started out nervous (since life and health, just like nutrition been linked to national disasters have time to calcu- and fitness. I know that staying the show is such a classic), but from the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill late our actual sleep through a lot of dedication, we’ve up just a few more hours to study in 1989 to the Challenger space debt, so here is a set for that AP US History test may done this great piece justice. I shuttle explosion in 1986. of symptoms to find couldn’t have imagined a better seem like a good idea at the time, Most important for you ju- out if you’re sleep Courtesy of tomjackson.blogspot.com senior musical.” Page

V8o l u m e CXXXIV, Nu m b e r 5 SpThe Pingry o School, Martinsville r, New t Jersey S Ma r c h 7, 2008 Successful Season For Girls’ Ice Hockey By LINDSEY BISSINGER (III) The girls’ ice hockey team, Pingry and goalie Emma led by seniors Toland Law- Carver had 25 saves. This rence and Angela Ramirez, was not the only time that went into the 2007-2008 Carver had an impressive season with hopes for an game. exciting year of rebuilding. Against perennial state With the loss of several power Morristown Beard very talented seniors from High School, she had a spec- the previous year, including tacular 55 stops on goal. Elizabeth Moore and the Against one of the best teams Naratil twins, the team was in the state, Princeton Day prepared to work hard and School, Pingry put up a develop new talent. steady fight, and with Carv- This year, with a younger er’s 33 saves, they pulled team led by its only two out with only a 0-3 loss. As seniors, girls’ hockey faced she is only a junior and an many difficult matches. exceptionally strong goalie, Seniors on the swim team with the state tournament trophy. Courtesy of Bruce Morrison ‘64 Yet, far from giving up, the Carver will continue to help team remained positive and the team next season. focused. Freshman Chloe Throughout the season, Carver said, “We had a pretty Coach Sean McNally always Boys’ Swimming Wins State Championship tough season, but there has had strong words of en- “Star Ledger” Top Twenty all been a lot of personal growth couragement and inspiration By ZACH RING (V) The team advanced in the state 100 breaststroke. The final score competed. Pingry maintained a tournament with a 139-31 victory was 104-66. from all of the girls, which that kept morale high and Led by captains Gordon Peeler small lead over seventh ranked over eighth seeded Moorestown Against DePaul in State Finals, is great to see. We had sev- made the season extremely (VI) and Jack DiMassimo (VI), Bridgewater throughout most of Friends. At quarterfinals, they beat Pingry took first and second in the eral players on the team who enjoyable for the players. Pingry boys’ swimming has had the meet. Gloucester Catholic in a decisive first five events to contribute to a had never skated or played Assistant Coaches Shannon an extremely successful season. Among the boys’ achievements 106-64 win. 130-40 victory. hockey before, and they have Devita and Emily Lewis were “Going into the season, we knew at Counties, the 200 freestyle “We were all pumped going “The best part about winning come such a long way in just also instrumental in lead- that we had a very strong and deep relay finished second behind into Sectional Finals against Holy State Finals is that I get to fin- one season.” ing the team through drills team, but I don’t think anyone Hillsborough with the fifth fastest Spirit,” DiMassimo says. “We ish my senior year on a winning In fact, many players have and teaching new players. thought we would as successful as time in the state this season. The treated it as our State Finals. We note,” Peeler says. “Last year was stood out with particularly Finally, Captains Lawrence we have been,” DiMassimo says. meet was not decided until the last knew we could beat any of the special for us to make it to finals. spectacular performances in and Ramirez led a great team The boys began the season event, the 400 freestyle relay, in teams from the north.” We knew we had a good team games. In the December 18 both on and off the ice. As with a second place finish behind which Bridgewater finished first, Pingry opened up strong against this year, but losing at the confer- match against rival Summit Ramirez said, “I have never Hillsborough in the fourth an- Hillsborough second, and Pingry Holy Spirit, taking first and third in ence and county championships nual Big Blue Invitational. After third. Pingry’s time ranked fifth in the 200 medley relay; first, third, was disappointing for us. Losing High School, junior Maddy seen a team play with so a tough loss against top-ranked the state this season, and Pingry’s and fourth in the 200 individual those meets was in the back of our Busacca tied the score with much spirit. I am extremely Lawrenceville, the team bounced second place finish at Counties medley; and first, second, and minds as we headed into the state nine minutes and six seconds proud of all the girls, who back with a string of eight victo- was their best effort since 2002. fourth in the 50 free. By the break, tournament.” remaining in regulation time, played their hearts out every ries. “I think we really turned it up “We’ve seen a lot of improve- Pingry was up 39-23. Guiffre, Jus- Boys’ swimming finishes the and Courtney Hulse (IV) single game, gulping for air with key wins over Montgomery ment this year,” Peeler says, tin Louie (VI), and Claeson Dillon year with a 12-2 dual meet record, scored the final goal just 20 and screaming for a change and Delbarton,” star swimmer “Freshman Nic Fink won the 100 (IV) swept the 100 fly, giving a NJSIAA Non-Public B champi- seconds later to give Pingry in between shifts. I could John Guiffre (VI) says. breaststroke at the conference, Pingry an almost insurmountable onship, a Prep B championship, a impressive 3-2 victory over not have asked for more as At the Colonial Hills Confer- county, and prep meets, and senior lead. Fink, DiMassimo, and Evan and is ranked number 10 in the Summit. In that game, Katie a captain. I will miss them ence Championship, Pingry held John Guiffre took the county meet Mendelsohn (VI) also swept the state by the “Star-Ledger.” Contess (V) also scored for dearly next year.” a razor-thin lead going into the record for butterfly and won the last event, the 400 freestyle relay. 200 individual medley.” Fink’s Mountain Lakes came from be- conference performance gave him hind in the last lap to beat Pingry the meet record, previously held by less than a second. That finish by Pingry’s Marc Faulkner. Squash Teams Quash Tough Opponents gave Mountain Lakes a 357-353 The team entered the NJSIAA semi-finals against Tabor Acad- victory over Big Blue. The third State Dual Tournament with an 8-2 By SCOTT BISSINGER (VI) place team, Kinnelon, had only record. “Last year we lost in the emy from Massachusetts. Last 131 points. “The roar inside in finals,” Captain Peeler says, “but The boys’ and girls’ squash season, Tabor knocked Pingry the pool was so intense during the this time, we trained all season for teams both had terrific seasons out of the tournament with a last relay,” DiMassimo notes. “We those meets.” this winter. The boys’ squad devastating 4-3 loss. This year, were all disappointed by the loss, The state tournament is divided was led by defending state Pingry returned the favor with but so many people had awesome into two brackets, the north and champion Brian O’Toole (VI) a 4-3 victory, largely thanks to races.” the south. The NJSIAA considers and the senior triumvirate of sophomore Will Moore, who Later in the season, the team Pingry to be in the south section Stephen Roach, Patrick Trous- won a hard-fought victory in a faced the Somerset County Cham- for swimming. DiMassmo recalls, dale, and Tanner Combias, as five game match. pionship, which is considered one “We all saw the brackets and knew well as sophomore duo Martin However, the team lost 5-2 of the toughest county meets in the we were seeded first by a sizable Bawden and William Moore. in the finals to the Haver- state. The seventh, tenth, eleventh, margin, but you never know what The team finished tenth in ford School. Nevertheless, the and twelfth ranked teams of the can happen.” the nation and was runner-up tournament success catapulted at the National High School Pingry to the tenth ranked team Team Championships – both in the nation, making it one of New School Swimming Records outstanding accomplishments. the finest seasons ever for boys’ The season started off with a squash. Boys 200 Free Relay comprehensive 7-0 victory over The girls’ team, led by se- C. Dillon B. Moy G. Peeler J. Guiffre Princeton Day School, a match nior state champ Aly Kerr, also that garnered Pingry squash its enjoyed a successful season. Yards: 1:28.85 first-ever mention in the “Star- The season began slowly, with Girls 200 Free Relay Ledger.” The team followed a loss to Poly Prep of Brooklyn. M. Feenick B. Krakora C. Daquila R. Fink with a match against perennial However, the girls rebounded rival Delbarton. However, the and entered the national tour- Yards: 1:40.50 / Meters: 1:53.57 rivalry existed in name only: nament on a hot streak. The Girls 400 Free Relay Pingry dominated Delbarton team stumbled against Sacred with a 6-1 victory. This victory Heart of New York in the first M. Feenick A. Tsui C. Daquila R. Fink gave the team momentum and round, but it compensated with Yards: 3:41.02 set the tone for the season’s a 5-2 victory over rival Blair Girls 50 Free remaining matches. Academy. However, one of the Girls 100 Breast The squad carried this mo- strongest teams in the tourna- R. Fink R. Fink mentum into the National High ment, Roland Park Country Yards: 24.79 Yards: 1:07.62 School Team Championships. Day of Maryland, triumphed The tournament began with over Pingry in a close, 4-3 Meters: 28.00 a decisive 6-1 victory over match-up. Nevertheless, the Loomis Chaffey, a Connecticut girls finished with a ranking of The editors would like to thank Mr. Bruce Morrison ’64 high school. The team followed thirtieth in the nation, marking Courtesy of Bruce Morrison ‘64 for allowing the Record to use his photos. with a grudge match in the a very solid season. Brian O’Toole (VI) returns a shot.