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Volume CXXX, Special Edi- Volume CXXXVIII, Number 4 The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey May 4, 2012 Former NJ Governors Kean, Byrne, and Pingry Hires New Whitman Participate in Panel Dialogue CFO to Revise Budget tainable and effective.” Tu- Whitman’s daughter, Kate are only hurting the cam- that overall, “the work was By TANAY GUPTA (IV) ition rates are forecast to By ALYSSA BAUM (IV) Whitman Annis, is the Di- paigning process; that the worth the opportunity.” rise faster than inflation or On Monday April 30, the rector of Alumni Relations, political debates should He also hopes that after This February, Pingry wel- income, and he must work to entire high school as well as and Governor Byrne is the be focused on the vital is- viewing these three former comed Mr. Olaf Weckesser, keep this fee at a manageable many Pingry alumni gath- grandparent of a current sues that are affecting the governors in action, “Pingry the school’s new Chief Fi- price, while still allowing the ered in Hauser Auditorium Pingry stu- nancial Officer. Before Mr. school to provide a world- to listen to former New dent, Matt Weckesser was hired, current class education. He feels that Jersey Governors Brendan Fromm (III). Chief Operating Officer Mr. events like “Tuition Runs Out John Pratt also held the role Byrne, Thomas Kean, and Although Day” remind students that of CFO at Pingry, but the job Christine Whitman speak they dis- there comes a point when the in a panel discussion. The was becoming too large for budgeted student tuition no agreed on one person to handle. After governors answered a slew longer covers the expenses, some is- deciding to create a separate of student questions on top- and donations from alumni sues, the CFO position in the admin- ics ranging from national and parents are needed to three gov- istration, Mr. Weckesser was take over. sustainability, to New Jer- ernors were brought in. Utilizing his past expe- sey’s budget, to the fact in general Born in Germany and raised riences, Mr. Weckesser is that New Jersey’s state veg- agreement in Toronto, Mr. Weckesser re- looking to the future, well etable is actually a fruit, the on a few ceived an H.B.A. in Finance aware that in order to keep tomato. After Mr. Conard key points. and Accounting from the Uni- Pingry sustainable and mod- welcomed the governors, First, they versity of Western Ontario. In ern, changes are inevitable. Sophia Feng (V) and Sam all believed 1998, he earned his M.B.A. in He would like to see the Ricciardi (V) led the panel that the cur- Finance and Strategic Man- school put as much emphasis discussion. The Record rent New agement from The University on the underlying aspects staff, the Green Group, Jersey gov- From left to right, Governors Byrne, Whitman, and Kean at the assembly. of Pennsylvania’s Wharton of its operations as it does the AP Government class ernment is Courtesy of V. McGrath School of Business. on the quality of education. and the Pingry chapter of trying to cre- country rather than more students are encouraged to After receiving his M.B.A., “As the world changes,” he Future Business Leaders ate a budget that will help controversial issues such go into politics.” he worked in finance and said, “Pingry will continue accounting firms such as of America all contributed the state, and ultimately as abortion; and that vot- The panel discussion has to change for the better and Ernst & Young, McKinsey questions. the country, recover from ers need to remember that received a lot of positive hopefully we can support that & Company and American in the best possible way.” Alli Dorneo (IV) thought the current economic crisis. they are voting to elect a feedback from the student Express. It was while acting Headmaster Mr. Nathan- it was “cool” that all three In terms of the upcoming president, not a political body. Mikaela Lewis (IV) governors have a connec- election, even though the as the treasurer of a preschool iel Conard recognizes Mr. party. All three governors said, “I thought the assem- in Summit, however, that he Weckesser’s notable experi- tion to Pingry. As it turns governors have different encouraged Pingry students bly was interesting and I out, Governor Kean’s son, personal opinions on the realized that he enjoyed work- ence in both accounting and not to think about politics enjoyed hearing the gover- ing in the public sector. New Jersey State Sena- candidates, they all agreed finance in the corporate sector as being in their future, but nors’ answers to the ques- As Chief Financial Of- tor Thomas Kean Jr., is a on several ideas: that the and is excited about what he as something that needs to tions that were asked.” Jon- ficer, Mr. Weckesser not only can bring to the table. He said Pingry alumnus, Governor newly allowed Super PACs engage them now. athan Zeitels (III) agreed, deals with the fiscal aspects that considering his finance Ricciardi, one of the me- saying, “I really liked the of the school, but also has a background and experience diators of the panel discus- assembly because it was a broad range of roles that fall in strategic management con- sion, enjoyed being able to rare opportunity to listen under the category of business sulting at McKinsey, “He will Inside The Record participate in the organiza- to former government of- operation. On a tour through be a great asset to us as we tion of the assembly, noting ficials.” the building, Mr. Weckesser continue to try to be as ef- highlighted his versatility as a ficient as possible in the use problem solver by speculating of our resources, and entre- on how to resolve the issue preneurial in our attempts to Eustace Conway of air circulation. Though seek new sources of revenue he currently believes that air beyond our current parents.” conditioning throughout the Upper School Director Dr. Speaks for Earth Day entire building looks imprac- Denise Brown-Allen shares tical, he is considering a plan his excitement, and feels that modern society. He lived in an to create some natural breeze. “Mr. Weckesser is a great By CAROLINE MURPHY (V) Indian teepee for 17 winters, and Mr. Weckesser noted that addition to the administra- was completely self-sufficient. He one of his main goals is “set- tive team, who will work to On Friday, April 13, students made his own buckskin clothes, ting up operations in a way improve Pingry’s financial and faculty gathered in Hauser created his own tools, and gathered that keeps the school sus- welfare.” Auditorium for the third annual his own food. Earth Day assembly. This year, Mr. Conway spoke the Green Group arranged for Mr. about the insight he gained Eustace Conway to share his story about today’s society from and encourage students to get in his experiences outdoors. touch with nature. Mr. Conway is He explained, “When a unique naturalist and the subject you’re in the middle of it, Courtesy of Pingry of the novel “The Last American you don’t always see ev- R. Campbell (VI) and L. Jolley (VI) dance with guests at Man” by Elizabeth Gilbert. erything. When I backed the Intergenerational Prom on April 3. The night before the assembly, up, I could understand Mr. Conway joined a group of society better.” students and teachers for a home- Schoolhouse Rock All that Jazz Following an animated made supper at the new Green and graphic description Pingry grad Adam Gardner ‘91 Vocalists team up with the Jazz Group picnic tables. The students of his battle with a deer, brings his band Guster to school for a Band for a fun-filled Cabaret perfor- had a chance to speak with Mr. Mr. Conway spoke about special one-night performance. P5. mance. P6. Conway individually before a being in touch with the group discussion took place. Em- resources we use. He de- Changing of the Guard Mags the Magnificent ily Kamen (V), who participated scribed the difference be- Mrs. Barbara Chilmonik taks over in the night’s activities, thought tween knowing the prod- Boys’ Ice Hockey coach Mr. John the group discussion was the most as the new Bookstore manager after the Magadini is enshrined in the New ucts we consume and un- departure of Mrs. Sandy Kredeit. P5. interesting part of the night. “He derstanding them. He gave Jersey High School Hockey Hall of K.Leib (VI) Fame. P7. talked a lot about how society is the example of buying changing and what that means for your food in a supermarket versus and your effect on nature.” but I was worried that he might not The Great Debaters Racing Through the Records the future,” she said. growing food oneself. “When you Senior Sarah Williams said, be well received.” Mr. Conway The Varsity Track team goes At the assembly the next morn- A recap of the exciting 2012 grow food, you understand and “Mr. Conway’s presentation was did not disappoint, because Mr. where no team has gone before at the ing, Mr. Conway introduced appreciate its connection to other edition of the Robert H. Lebow ‘58 Penn Relays. P8. certainly unlike any other we’ve Delman added, “I thought his Memroial Oratorical Competition. P4. himself as “an unusual speaker” things in this world,” he said. ever had at Pingry! He was very speech was great because it was for a place like Pingry, because his Sections According to Kamen, Mr. interesting, but some of his de- so obviously genuine and heart lifestyle is so different from that Conway was the best speaker she’s scriptions were a little too graphic felt. I especially liked the mes- Love What You Do School News...... 1, 4-5 of most people in the community. ever heard at Pingry because he for my liking.” sage about turning off the TV and He explained how, at the age of Caroline Murphy (V) offers an Commentary...... 2-3 was so insightful. She said, “He Art teacher and Green Group getting out and doing something. Arts...... 6 17, he moved out of his suburban conveyed the message that it’s advisor Mr. Peter Delman said, The most important thing to do is important life lesson gained from a home and into the forest because visit to ECLC. P3. Sports...... 7-8 important to pay attention to your “I had been wanting to have him to find out who you are and what he saw so many problems with actions and the world around you come to Pingry for quite a while, you care about.” 2 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY MAY 4, 2012 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY MAY 4, 2012 EDITORIAL Begrudgingly Completing Our Community Service Hours for All the Wrong Reasons English Major? a lot of priorities, but why to Lower Manhattan on ciative of the things that By BEN KAMINOFF (IV) can we not give up ten a Friday night where we can be easily overlooked If you sit through a typi- hours of our time a year to help provide clothing, food, in my life. Better Get in Line cal morning meeting, you help someone less fortunate and basic necessities to the Every time I go on a will undoubtedly hear a than ourselves? homeless. The people who Bridges run I feel like I Coincidentally, on a plane ride back from a visit to a plea from Mrs. Hartz urg- As Pingry students, we receive something from a have helped make a little university I had been admitted to in California, I found ing us to get involved in a are extraordinarily privi- run are always extremely difference in someone’s myself reading Frank Bruni’s latest Sunday New York wide range of community leged to attend a renowned appreciative of even the life as a volunteer within Times Op-Ed piece, titled “The Imperiled Promise of service opportunities. You private school that will smallest donation. Bridges. As we all know, College.” After flying six hours across the country, at- would expect that students prepare us to tackle life’s After we hand out food the feeling of doing some- tending a daylong Admitted Students event, and staying would jump at the chance challenges. Unfortunately, on a Bridges run, we are thing for someone else is two nights in a hotel in downtown L.A., I encountered to take part in one of these many others in the world given the opportunity to valuable, and getting that his opinion piece and felt my heart sink. activities, but instead too are not as lucky talk to the feeling is just one incen- Bruni uses words like “grim” and “uncertain” to many students appear unen- as we are in this “We should realize homeless tive for us to change our describe recent college graduates’ fates upon entering thusiastic about community respect. We who are re- mindset about community the job market. Bruni points out that pre-professional service at Pingry. have the power that because we have ceiving the service and choose to do it majors like those in Accounting, Engineering, or Educa- I base these statements to help those been given so much, items. These because we want to. tion are much more appealing in the post-grad turmoil on my own observations of less well off individuals I am not saying that ev- than their liberal arts inspired counterparts; he mentions how often Mrs. Hartz has than ourselves, much is expected have been eryone should suddenly to keep asking students to Philosophy, Anthropology, the Humanities, and Art His- and I think it’s from us.” through a lot become totally devoted to tory majors as the least fortunate according to recent complete their ten required important t o in their lives, community service, but data. (By the way, Humanities encompasses a whole service hours until the last use this power but they can realize that as a community mess of things, including History, English, Modern possible moment. Also, to do acts of still relate we are privileged. Not to be Languages, and Classics.) by the end of April, only community service because with the volunteers on a cliché, but we should real- Here I am, having worked tirelessly for the past four days away from leaving we genuinely want to help personal level. These peo- ize that because we have years to get into a good college, and now facing the for ISP for example, 64 out make a difference, not be- ple have shown me a differ- been given so much, much unsightly reality: even if it was from Harvard, a degree of 131 seniors had not yet cause we want to check off ent perspective, and have is expected from us. Com- in English probably wouldn’t do me much good after completed their hours. Too ten hours on our transcripts. shown me what life is like munity service is something graduation in the current job climate. often I overhear students Over the past two years, outside the bubble of sub- that we should always be In the Pingry environment, it always seemed like get- grumbling in Hauser when I have gone on Bridges runs urban New Jersey. Doing excited about, not some- ting into college was the ultimate goal. Once we were we hear reminders about with the Bridges Outreach community service opened thing that we should just invited into that golden gate of opportunity, it appeared, what we ought to be doing. organization. A Bridges my eyes to unfamiliar ways get done because we have we had it made, no matter our choice of study. But the I know that we all have run is essentially a trip of life and made me appre- some hours left. truth outside Pingry’s cozy bubble is not so idyllic, and the Associated Press’s stat that 53.6% of recent college graduates under 25 are unemployed or underemployed stings like a slap in the face. I’m conflicted because part of me so badly wants to Looking Forward to the Excitement of repeat what I’ve always been told, and always believed to be true – “Do what you love and it’ll all work out!” – but the cynical side of me doubts the veracity of that Junior Year, Rather Than Dreading it platitude. the workload will be tough, majority of the playing time are awaiting me in the next By ALYSSA BAUM (IV) However, I’ve realized that as Pingry students, even I do not think junior year on an athletic field. Once phases of my life. the English majors among us (myself included) might Whether it is one of my should be approached with the Class of 2012 graduates, At least for now, I am try- be better off than many of our future classmates once parents’ friends, my derma- overwhelming trepidation. it will be up to the current ing to focus on the positive it comes time to job search. Thanks to the quality of tologist, or a random person There are many aspects of underclassmen to rise up and aspects of my junior year education we’ve enjoyed thus far, as well as the ways in the grocery store, when- next year that I am actually fill the void that the seniors rather than the negative ones. we’ve been taught to embrace knowledge, think criti- ever I tell someone I am a looking forward to. Along leave. Whatever your plans are for cally, and conduct ourselves honorably, we have both sophomore, I am consistently with most of my classmates, Although the upcoming next year, I challenge you to intangible and very real skills that transcend a packed met with a response that goes I will turn 17 and get my college admissions process tackle your obstacles with the résumé. along the lines, “Wow. Junior driver’s license. I have taken seems foreboding and frankly same mentality. Life can be Maybe a Classics degree won’t immediately lend year is going to be stress- the bus to school since Kin- a little overwhelming, I am more enjoyable if we focus itself to a six-figure salary, and it probably wouldn’t ful!” I find dergarten, and for also excited to begin portions on the good things rather hurt to take an Accounting class or two in college. But it amusing “Once the Class of 2012 years I have been of the college process. Next than obsess over the bad. In that so many counting down the year, I will begin visiting col- the struggles that lie ahead of while doctors, engineers, and teachers are undoubtedly graduates, it will be among the most critical members of the workforce, the people feel months until I get leges and exploring my op- you, try to look on the bright my license. The tions for life after Pingry, and side and no matter how bad rest of us who choose to pursue more abstract careers the need to up to the current un- ability to drive my- it is exciting to think about a situation may seem, try to shouldn’t be lampooned as “impractical.” That diversity tell me how I am going derclassmen to rise up self to school will the endless possibilities that find something positive that of ideas and dreams is what keeps America interesting. to feel next be a ma- The bleak unemployment statistic Bruni reported year, espe-and fill the void that thejor perk from the AP doesn’t seem to offer much hope for col- cially when seniors leave.” because lege grads. But the “glass half full” perception of that most of I won’t percentage is recognizing that it means 46.4% of uni- them have need to versity educated 20-somethings do have jobs – and that not been in high school for leave my house Pingry’s alumni have been given every opportunity to the past 30 to 40 years. nearly as early or fall on the working side of the picket line. I know there is a lot of get home as late. hype over junior year—be- Although it may tween SAT’s, AP’s, class seem crazy, I am also work, and the daunting col- looking forward to —Roxanne Feitel lege process. I understand my classes next year. that I will be more stressed No, of course I am in 11th grade than I currently not excited about am as a 10th grader. Although my increased home- work or AP exams, but I could not help but be excited when Volume CXXXVIII course selection Number 4 sheets were distrib- uted in January. For the first time, it feels Editors in Chief like I am in control Roxanne Feitel of my schedule. I Photo Editor Dan Abend Cartoonist was able to sign up Kate Leib for more classes be- Sarah Park cause I want to take them, not because they were required. Copy Editors As a junior, I will Vinita Davey also be able to have Managing Editors Caroline Murphy Faculty Advisor more leadership re- Sarah Park sponsibilities in my Alyssa Baum Dr. Susan Dineen Mariel Kennedy extra curricular ac- Ben Kaminoff tivities. Juniors and Kasia Axtell seniors tend to fill the leadership posi- tions in most clubs, have the leads in the All rights reserved. All contents © 2012 The Pingry Record. Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle after use. plays, and get the THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY MAY 4, 2012 3 The Honors Bio Games: May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor days off between projects. half hour to an hour every night less time on my other subjects over It irks him that some students here and try to, like, cure cancer.” By MATT FROMM (III) According to the class’s web- doing homework to finish the proj- the course of the last few days as a don’t go see the Bio teachers until Said another, “Matt, enough of site, the aim of the projects is to ects on time. (Next time, I will get result of my own procrastination, they absolutely have to. And, he the interviewing. What the he** The voice on your laptop give you “the opportunity to gain a advice from someone who is not a and I also had to skip my weekend cautions that,“those who begin to is number four asking?” One kid shocks you awake. “It’s 3:00 in the deeper understanding of the mate- genius.) Without putting too fine a sports clinics and worked through research without thinking end up posted hopefully on Facebook morning!” You’ve fallen asleep rial” that’s covered in Bio I. And, point onto it, you have to be will- dinner a couple times. Yeah, it’s spending hours going in the wrong right before the announcing of the with your head on your laptop. as you read the ing to make some intense, and on more than one directions.” Surprisingly, he noted Mega Millions lottery winners: The computer’s voice scares you intro letter while pretty serious sacri- question, you’ll ask yourself: Are that “students that rank the highest “Maybe Mr. De will win the lot- more than the “Saw” movies. No, you’re chatting “You have to be willing fices if you’re going these projects really worth the “H” academically often do quite poorly tery [and retire] so we won’t have you’re not getting up to harvest with your buddy to make some pretty to take a whack at on my transcript? on the projects,” because they are another Honors Project!” the crops or start your newspaper on Facebook, these things. For answers to that, I consulted forced to utilize a different skill The upside, of course, is that delivery route. You’re a Pingry you give each serious sacrifices if Unless, like my a few participating kids, and I in- set than they would in the typical you feel fantastic when you nail School freshman toiling away on other electronic friend last year, terviewed Mr. De. Going into this, Bio class. down a question. And these proj- the Honors Projects. And you’re high-fives. It’s you’re going to take you’re a super I knew little about Mr. De. Now, In essence, Mr. De wants to ects force you to become a better trying to finish question three. all good. a whack at these genius, forget do- I regard him as a scientific genius “get kids to think about devastat- researcher and analytical writer. Every year, many freshmen Then, reality ing anything the and a man of almost super-human ing human diseases in terms of You learn that brevity is your with decent to above-average hits. You glance things.” weekend before a energy who is fiercely devoted moving 3D molecules.” To do this, friend. And, no small thing, you grades apply to the Honors Biol- at the first project project is due or to teaching and passionate about he becomes a student again and at- learn a ton: The projects examine ogy program. Among other things, and realize you have no idea what getting your nightly eight hours research. Of course, there is a flip tends biology conferences, noting molecular movement, cancer stud- the goal of the program is to “get you’ve signed up for. Mr. De said, of shut-eye in the days leading up side to a having a man like this de- that, “I sit through boring lectures, ies (i.e. certain kinds of mutations), students to do real science and “Kids generally suffer from minor to the due date. One of my close signing the projects. Translation: and get preached at by people that and other modern-day biological real research, [and to] mimic the aneurisms when they first receive friends got a total of 40 minutes He makes ‘em very hard. Mr. De I think I am smarter than. Then I questions. challenges of the scientific world,” the projects.” More than a few kids of sleep the night before the last says that he “[has] always believed have to stand up to the scrutiny of But, like any great learning said Mr. Luke De, Pingry Biology were freaking out once they had a project was due. And that kid is that kids can handle some pretty other teachers.” He added, perhaps experience, all that knowledge teacher and head of the program. grip on the level of involvement not a slacker. intense information.” sarcastically: “I have the best job comes at cost. You may fall asleep Upon acceptance, students these projects would require. Plan for a two-week Facebook After interviewing Mr. De, I in the world.” in your clothes and then forget to are assigned three challenging I just finished the second of the blackout. Now, you could argue realized that students don’t grasp Meanwhile, students’ opinions change for school the next day. projects, given over the course three projects, and, to be candid, that this is a good thing. However, the amount of time the teachers of the projects varied greatly. You may forget to shower. You’ll of several months. Each project they’ve been extremely challeng- you may also be giving up other put into these things. Mr. De says From trying to tackle intronic lose track of what day it is. The takes roughly two or three weeks ing. One friend who did them last things, like sleep, food, showering, that “it is an immense amount of RNA to struggling with crazy hard night I turned the second Honors to complete; you’re given a few year estimated I’d spend an extra and exercise. I had to spend much work” to be responsible for them. “superquestions” to being called Project in, I fell onto my bed and “Honors Bio Victims,” people had had the greatest 14-hour power conflicting feelings about these sleep of my life. projects. One anonymous student When I woke up, I contem- Time After Time: What’s Old is New Again said, “These projects are absurd. plated walking into town to buy I have better stuff to do than sit Mr. De a lottery ticket. are expensive (prices range ciated with the word is bound to part of society that is both- By KASIA AXTELL (V) from about $10 to $60 for new have a high ersome to me. We I can honestly say that I records, and rare, older records value, con- “Isn’t it funny how old, strive too often to- never expected to see the rapper are typically worth tens of sidering the day to find what is EDITORIAL Drake’s face on the cover of an thousands of dollars), they are popularity out-of-style things have cool and trendy, so old-fashioned vinyl record, and not easily portable, they take and rules of much so that we will yet that is precisely what I saw up a lot of space, and each al- supply and a way of coming out of spend more money the other day during a shopping bum holds only a fraction of a demand. But obscurity and finding on something that Great Opinions, trip to Urban Outfitters. fraction of what an iPod can. I regardless, I is inconvenient if Of course, seeing this made understand that anything “vin- find it fasci- their way back into our it is on something me think, isn’t it funny how tage” is very much in style right nating how that is “in.” Maybe old, out-of-style things have a now, but here’s what confuses people – my- hearts?” it would be worth it Greater Egos way of coming out of obscurity me: does vintage equal better? self included for us to just express Watching the latest New Jersey Governors assembly, I found and finding their way back into Records are not the only – are willing to go out and our true selves rather than try to myself more interested in the students on stage than the actual our hearts? blast from the past our society purchase a bunch of brand-new fit in, and buy what we are ac- governors. I saw a couple of respected politicians in a friendly Take vinyl records, for ex- has received lately. Vintage clothes that look old when we tually interested in rather than setting decide that they were more concerned with making subtle ample. Anytime I go to Ur- clothes, shoes, accessories, and really could just pay much less what we are supposed to care jabs at current party policies than consider actual solutions, while ban Outfitters, I encounter an photographs have become ex- at a thrift store to get the real about. It is a more fulfilling way a group of students on stage presented incredibly thoughtful and enormous selection of old- tremely popular in the past few thing. to live, and it could even save inquisitive questions. fashioned LP records contain- years, too. As a matter of fact, It is all a piece of a larger us some money in the process. That assembly reaffirmed something that has grown more ap- ing the music of artists that just about anywhere you look, parent to me as my high school years have begun winding down. range from the classics, like somebody is advertising some- This is not just a school of insightful and passionate people, it is the Beatles, Rolling Stones, or thing vintage, and these items also one of great talent, even out of the classroom. Our athletic, Bob Marley, to hip and modern, tend to be quite expensive. musical, and academic talents are well documented and easy to like Drake and Adele. In a day So what is the deal? Why is see, but the questions were a great example of our impressive and age when an extremely it that stuff that simply looks social intelligence. Read through some op-eds in The Record convenient one square inch vintage is so much more ex- or an issue of Vital Signs and you will realize how remarkable iPod is capable of holding more pensive than stuff that actually the students here are when it comes to having well thought out than five hundred songs, giant, is vintage? opinions on a myriad of social issues. clunky records are coming back In all honesty, this whole The talent is there, as are the minds. So it begs the question: into style. vintage thing seems to me to be why doesn’t it always seem that way in conversations? The question is, why? They just a trend, and anything asso- What I am trying to say can be summed up perfectly by something a friend said to me a few days ago. Talking about our student body, he said, “Everyone here has great opinions. But they don’t understand that other people are allowed to have Applying What We theirs.” As sad as it is, it makes sense. Honestly think about the last discussion about any serious topic that you have had with other students here, whether in class or during a free. Did some- Love to What We Do one walk away from that conversation thinking, “you know, I By CAROLINE MURPHY (V) to sing. I sing all the time: still have my own thoughts but you make a good point?” I would in the car, in the shower, and be pretty surprised if you answered yes. During a recent visit to in girls’ chorus. Am I a good Unfortunately, we have learned, maybe through our current ECLC, I played a game of singer? Absolutely not, but I political system or maybe just through our society, to operate basketball with a group of do chorus anyway, because under the assumption that as long as you research your opinion, the school’s students. After- I have fun doing it. nobody else’s can possibly be worth a second thought. Either wards, I had a conversation Besides singing, though, we ignore the other people completely, or the conversations with one of the girls on my I couldn’t think of many descend into chaos as everyone tries to out-yell each other. team, and she told me that things I do because I truly S. Korn (IV) Just ask my AP Econ class – we have had quite our fair share of shout-offs this year. her favorite sport is basket- enjoy them. This got me I do not expect everyone here to be incredibly open and will- ball, even though she admit- thinking about the activities we know we will succeed at. admission process dictate It is not a bad thing to our entire high school lives. ing to adopt new ideas. Honestly, that is just humanly impossible. ted that she is Pingry stu- But with all of our great potential, we cannot let ourselves be- have a few “checkmark” As I talked to my new not particularly “We tend to focus on dents partici- come the jaded politicians either, more concerned with shooting good at it. She pate in and activities; they make us friend at ECLC, it was evi- each other down than finding the answers. knows she is not doing things to please their reasons well-rounded people. But dent that basketball brings If you ask a current senior right now, as hard as it is to believe, the next Michael other people, or limiting for doing so. visualize your current col- her a sort of pure joy, de- they would let you know that high school goes faster than you Jordan, but she At school, lege résumé. How many spite the fact that she can’t would think. That is what makes this point extremely valuable plays anyway, ourselves to activities we don’t al- things on there do you do even make a layup. She is right now. Being able to hear other opinions as well as we for- because she has ways find for yourself, and how many not playing basketball to mulate them is an invaluable life skill, one that unfortunately a lot of fun. we know we will suc- ourselves do you do because you want impress anyone else, rather is all too rare in today’s society, and — as we all inch closer to Our conversa- ceed at.” joining clubs to please someone else? she is playing because she college and the real world — one that we need to develop as soon tion stuck around or teams for Some of our résumés may wants to. as possible. Stop irrationally arguing and start listening now, in my brain for our own pleasure, but rather be packed with clubs and I think everyone in our or the next thing you know, you will find yourself graduating the rest of the day. I re- because we want to impress teams that will impress community can and should lacking the kind of social skill that can make all the difference ally internalized what the colleges or follow our par- colleges, but it is important learn a lesson from her. in the adult world we’re going to join. girl had to say and started ents’ wishes. We tend to to try and find a balance After all, there is something thinking of the things I do focus on doing things to between pleasing schools to be said for taking part in because I genuinely enjoy please other people, or lim- and pleasing ourselves. We activities that you actually —Dan Abend them. For example, I love iting ourselves to activities should not let the college enjoy. 4 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS MAY 4, 2012 Tuition Runs Out Day Prompts the Succesful Prom Held Question: Where Does the Money Go? at Olde Mill Inn Alumni and Development office, orbitant amount, there is actually tuition that isn’t collected, which By HUNTER STIRES (III) By MARIEL KENNEDY (VI) ample time for dancing and Tuition Runs Out Day was actu- a $6000 deficit between the checks means that the actual revenue socializing with friends,” When the signs for Tuition ally created “by the Senior Class our parents write and the cost to from tuition is only $29,000,000. On Thursday, April 19 Runs Out Day went up in the halls Giving Committee this year to educate each student. Tuition As for facilities rental and lunch, from 7 to 10 P.M., the 2012 Betty Li (VI) said. In addi- of Pingry, many students were bring attention to The Pingry Fund only makes up 82% of Pingry’s neither of those two sources are Junior and Senior Prom tion to the hors d’oeuvres, confused as to the message being and its impact.” revenue, which is why it is so im- pure profit, as some of that money was held at a new venue, refreshments and desserts sent about Pingry’s budget. Does Students had the opportunity portant to clear up the misconcep- has to go into maintenance and the Olde Mill Inn in Bask- were served. Pingry, an institution that is teach- to write thank-you notes to alumni tions and raise awareness about the the costs associated with running ing Ridge. Led by Upper According to Julia John- ing the next generation of entre- and other donors for their efforts to necessity of the Pingry Fund and the kitchen. School Biology teacher Mr. stone (VI), “One of the best preneurs, financiers, and captains ensure the continued financial sol- other forms of donations. In terms of expenses, 67% of Andrew Alfano and Upper things about this year’s of industry, not have its financial vency of our school and to make “Our revenue comes from four the budget is devoted to faculty School Physics teacher Prom was the different house in order? How is it possible sure that we don’t actually run out places,” Mr. Weckesser explained. and staff salaries and benefits. Ms. Jill Kehoe, the Prom spaces we had access to.” that more than $30,000,000 in of money. Seniors were rewarded “Tuition would be number one, If a school is only as good as its Committee made all the In addition to a ballroom tuition doesn’t cover the entire for donating with participatory then the donations to the Pingry teachers, then Pingry has to give filled with standing tables, school year? Where does all the neon yellow t-shirts and Pingry Fund, followed by the endow- competitive benefits to teachers to preparations for the event. In addition to Ms. Ke- couches, and the dance money go? 150th Anniversary pins. ment, and the fourth would be get them to come to Pingry rather floor, there was a separate The purpose of Tuition Runs In order to understand Tu- auxiliary revenue, which is the than another school. According hoe and Mr. Alfano, Prom chaperones included Dr. room where students could Out Day was to symbolize the ition Runs Out Day, according bookstore, renting of space, lunch, to Mr. Weckesser, “We have to set serve themselves food as 80% mark of the school year to Mr. Olaf Weckesser, Pingry’s and summer camp.” This all our salaries based on marketplace when 80% of the budget, the new Chief Financial Officer, it’s adds up to a net budget of about competition.” tuition dollars, have “run out” necessary to understand some $35,000,000. Tuition Runs Out Day un- and Pingry relies on the an- basic aspects of the budget. Ev- It is also important to take into doubtedly achieved its goal of nual fund and the interest from its ery year, Pingry collects roughly consideration that $4,000,000 of bringing attention to The Pingry $67,000,000 endowment to carry $33,000,000 in tuition, translat- the $33,000,000 in gross tuition Fund: 100% of the senior class the rest of the weight. According ing to about $32,000 per student. goes into the financial aid pool. had donated to the Fund by the to Ms. Tara Enzmann from the While this may seem like an ex- Financial aid is considered to be end of April. Intergenerational Oratorical Competi- Prom Rocks Pingry tion Ends in a Tie were seen dancing to the By MAULIN HEMANI (IV) rizing their speeches and By CHARLOTTE ZEE (IV) music both with one another moving freely about the This year, the annual Rob- and with student volunteers. stage. Others, including This year’s Intergenera- ert H. LeBow ’58 Memorial Jazz Band member Gabby co-champion Ricciardi, pre- tional Prom was held on Oratorical Competition was Stern (III) said that she sented with notes in hand. Tuesday, April 3rd in Pin- held in Hauser Auditorium “enjoyed performing for the Butrico’s speech, titled gry’s cafeteria. The night on February 24. The com- senior citizens because it “Identical Identities,” ad- was filled with dancing petition featured six student seemed like they had a lot dressed the topic of identity and mingling while student speakers – Anna Butrico K. Topor (VI), H. Meiring (V), and N. Witte (V) at the volunteers helped to serve of fun.” from a twin’s point of view. (IV), Claire Chen (V), Sta- Junior/Senior Prom. C. Rotatori (V) food and engage in con- Community Service Di- Claire Chen’s speech, “Of cey Chen (IV), Sophia Feng versation with the senior rector Mrs. Shelley Hartz put Cacophonies and Sympho- Denise Brown Allen, Mrs. well as an outdoor space citizen guests. “It was really a lot of effort into making (V) (the 2011 Competition Ronalee Newman, Mr. Tim with seating at the venue. fun talking to the senior the Prom happen and ensur- ing its success. Through her Lear ’92, Mr. Jon Leef, The music for the event citizens and getting to know Mrs. Ridie Markenson, Dr. was provided by DJ Dave them more,” Stephanie Yeh hard work, she guaranteed that the night ran smoothly Megan Jones, Ms. Ananya Hicok, who played a mix- (IV) said. “It was nice to Chatterji, Mr. Tim Jaqua, ture of popular tunes. “It see them socializing, and and that all 200 of the guests were always enjoying them- and Ms. Lisa Fung-Kee- was the first Pingry dance it seemed like they had the Fung. that I can remember where time of their lives.” selves. Unlike past years’ sit- the DJ knew how to keep The highlight of the In- Although she enjoyed tergenerational Prom was seeing the senior citizens down dinners, this year’s people dancing the whole the music. The performers and students interacting with Prom food, which included time by successfully mix- included members of the each other, the highlight calamari, eggplant rolla- ing different songs,” Ryan Balladeers, Buttondowns, of Mrs. Hartz’s evening tini, pasta, and dumplings, Campbell (VI) said. and Cabaret singers while was “the set-up, when we was in the form of self- Overall, students re- turned our cafeteria into an serve heavy hors d’oeuvres sponded positively to the the Jazz Band kept the mu- Mr. Crowley-Delman and Mr. Jim Smith ‘58 with the six sic going throughout the evening filled with hearts prepared by Executive changes made for this and flowers.” As the night finalists. Co-winners C. Chen (V) and S.` Ricciardi (V) night. “It was really cool to are at right. Courtesy of Pingry Chef Walter Leffler. year’s Prom. Mr. Alfano perform in front of an audi- progressed, the volunteers “While there were long said, “The event overall ence of mixed ages,” singer formed connections with winner), Sam Ricciardi (V), nies,” explored the impor- lines for some of the food, went very smoothly. All the guests, something Mrs. and Ashley Zhou (V) – who tance of “actually listening” the informal arrangement of the students looked fan- were chosen from a pool of and paying attention to oth- of the meal allowed for tastic. We think it was a big 20 students that tried out in ers. Stacey Chen tackled unstructured fun and gave success.” the first round. the idea of “true love” and While the subjects of the the danger of idealizing it For the first time ever, because it was really power- speeches varied from speak- in her speech, titled “Toxic the competition ended with ful and entertaining,” Derek er to speaker, each combined Love.” Feng’s speech, “Why two first-place winners: Ric- Hsue (IV) said. Natalie Gil- an important central under- We’re Here,” and Ricciardi’s, ciardi and Claire Chen. Zhou bert (IV) enjoyed Butrico’s lying theme with emotions, “Slime,” both discussed the placed in second. speech, because it “caught examples, and humor. value of uniqueness. Zhou’s Students were impressed my attention and made me Each contestant ap- speech, “A Plateful of Expec- with the articulation and hu- laugh because I remembered proached the contest differ- tation,” concentrated on the mor each speaker presented. the day she swapped classes ently, with several memo- idea of parental expectations. “I enjoyed Sam’s speech with her twin sister, Erin.”

A. Haik (V) and S. Reddi (V) pose with a guest at the Intergenerational prom. Courtesy of Pingry Ryan Campbell (VI) said. Hartz was pleased to see. “I “I was happy to see that the could tell the evening was Congratulations to the senior inductees into the Cum Laude Society! guests were familiar with a success by looking at the Back row: A. Hanna, S. Gelman, E. Xiao, D. Ober, A. Mehta, S. O’Keeffe, R. Campbell, E. Kong, D. Sun, some of the songs that were smiles on the faces of both C. McLaughlin, J. Ross performed.” our guests and our students,” Front row: J. Johnstone, E. McCormick, M. Kennedy, M. Morash, V. Campbell, M. Ennis, F. Ma, R. Curran, The senior citizen guests she said. R. Feitel, S. Park, M. Werner, E. McFarland, E. Lang THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS MAY 4, 2012 5 Adam Gardner ‘91 and His Band Guster Perform in Celebration of Sesquicentennial with Dr. Jon Sarkin ‘71

By ROXANNE FEITEL (VI) and singer said. and other drums. Gardner hits have made frequent appear- duce a music video for “Do You mance at Pingry, Guster played After high school, Gardner acknowledged that the band ances on radio stations in recent Love Me,” the first single off acoustically while Dr. Sarkin In one of the unique events matriculated to “Easy Wonder- painted alongside the band. celebrating Pingry’s sesquicen- Tufts University, ful,” Gardner The informal concert format tennial anniversary this year, where he met his reached out to included Gardner’s personal the band Guster, including lead future band mates fellow Pingry stories about his days at Pingry guitarist Adam Gardner ’91, Ryan Miller and alum Dr. Jon along with requests from the performed a concert along- Brian Rosenwor- Sarkin. The audience, and a special encore side artist Dr. Jon Sarkin ’71 cel. During their two had met co- in which the band members in Hauser Auditorium for an time at Tufts, the incidentally at donned Pingry t-shirts. audience of alumni, parents, band attracted a an event at the Caroline Dreyfuss (VI), current students, and faculty devoted follow- Met, where they who attended the event, said, on March 30. ing on the Boston were paired to- “I really enjoyed having the Gardner, who is a founding alternative mu- gether in hopes opportunity to see Guster play member of Guster, first came sic scene under of attracting a live in such an intimate setting. to Pingry as a ninth grader in the name “Gus.” younger audi- It was a fun show, especially 1987. “I loved it instantly,” They didn’t be- ence to the mu- when Adam Gardner told sto- he said, adding that Pingry come Guster until seum through ries about his time here.” Ju- “played a major role in who after graduating, Guster’s music nior Justin Sullivan, a current I am as an adult…far more when they real- and Dr. Sarkin’s member of the Buttondowns, than college.” He attributes ized they weren’t exuberant art- said, “Being a music student at this positive experience to a the only band call- work. Pingry, it was amazing to see number of teachers, specifi- ing themselves Gardner what our Music department cally Mrs. Pat Lionetti, Mr. Al that. Soon after Dr. Jon Sarkin and Adam Gardner ‘91, far left, perform an encore with Guster. and Dr. Sarkin has produced. The concert was Romano, Mr. Dean Sluyter, their freshman Courtesy of J. Bratek agreed that it cozy and so cool.” Mrs. Gail Castaldo, and Mr. year, they began touring, man- “has been misunderstood from years. Their was a “natural fit,” Gardner said he was “so Jim Little, who advised the aging their own bookings and the get-go,” whereupon fans 2010 album, “Easy Wonderful” and said that the connection pleased” to be a part of the ses- Men’s Glee Club in those days. travel throughout college. and critics tried to pigeonhole peaked at #22 on the Billboard between Guster’s music and Dr. quicentennial celebration, add- Gardner was a Buttondown, a Since its formation, Guster their sound into a single genre. 200, while 2006’s “Ganging Sarkin’s art was “inspiring” and ing, “It’s an honor.” The next member of the Glee Club, and has made a name for itself “People think they know your Up on the Sun” debuted at #25 “uplifting.” To Dr. Sarkin, the stop on the 150th celebration a Peer Leader while in high with its unique blend of pop, band because they’ve heard and went on to win Album of artwork he produces depicts the schedule? Twitter co-founder school. “Buttondowns were folk, and indie rock, punctuated one song on the radio,” Gard- the Year at the Boston Music music Guster plays, while their and CEO Jack Dorsey will a huge part of my musical ex- with unusual percussive beats ner said. Awards. music gives sound to his art. speak at Reunion Weekend on perience for sure,” the guitarist featuring bongos, cymbals, Indeed, Guster’s infectious When it came time to pro- On stage for the perfor- May 19. Mrs. Chilmonik Upgrades the Bookstore Poetry Festival By KASIA AXTELL (V) ents. A certified social worker with For example, one student rec- Students who have walked in a Bachelor’s degree from Mora- ommended adding an extra table the bookstore recently to grab a vian College, she has two children to the Bookstore to accommodate Inspires Creativitypublished a collection of poems By STEPHANIE YEH (IV) snack or a drink have probably with her husband of 31 years, ages more students, and it did not take after being inspired by her experi- noticed a new person in charge. 27 and 25. Her husband, John, is long for Mrs. Chilmonik to make On Friday, April 27, the annual ences at a local homeless shelter. Mrs. Barbara Chilmonik replaced the Maintenance Supervisor at the that happen. Another student Justin Society Creative Writing Ms. Schmidt’s poems “Manny” Mrs. Sandy Krediet as Bookstore Short Hills campus. proposed selling root beer, which Festival took place. The festival and “Kenneth’s Purse” told the Manager in February. Mrs. Chilmonik loves working has since been made available for promotes an appreciation for stories of actual people that she Before coming to Pingry, Mrs. with people, and when she learned purchase and has proven to be a contemporary poetry and fictional had met at the shelter. Chilmonik worked for the Hunt- that the position of Bookstore hit with the student body. writing within the Pingry com- In the first part of the day, the erdon County Division of Hous- Manager was available, she knew The exciting news is that there munity. poets presented poems in an all- ing, where she helped find safe it would be the perfect job for her. are still more improvements to As in previous years, English school assembly in Hauser audi- and affordable housing for low Since Mrs. Chilmonik’s arrival, come. “Every week, I try to add teachers Dr. Susan Dineen, Ms. torium. The poems were personal income, disabled, and elderly cli- plenty of changes have taken place something new or implement a Alisha Davlin, and Mrs. Victoria and dealt with current aspects of in the Bookstore, suggestion,” Mrs. Chilmonik said. Grant organized the event. This popular culture, as opposed to the and both Up- “I will be adding new products all year’s festival featured the poets thought-proving and scholarly per and Middle the time. In particular, I am look- meet with clothing companies like Champion, Patagonia, and Under Carlos Andres Gomez, Kelly Zen- poems that are commonly studied School students ing for some healthy, tasty options. Yie Tsai, and Lauren Schmidt. in English classes. are thrilled. She We recently added more baked Armour to discuss options for new Pingry spirit gear. Carlos Andres Gomez is a After the assembly, the poets recently estab- chips, as well as some organic spoken word poet who returned to held a question and answer session lished a “sugges- snacks.” “I am really enjoying being here at Pingry. Getting to know ev- the school for a second time, after with English classes and students tion box” and is Beyond the new snacks and his poems captivated the com- who had opted to attend. The poets taking the many drinks that she will continue to eryone has been a lot of fun,” Mrs. Chilmonik said. “Everyone has munity last year. The two-time shared additional poems, and were suggestions she stock, Mrs. Chilmonik also plans National Poetry Slam Finalist able to provide information about has received seri- to bring in some great new ap- been so welcoming, and I really enjoy coming to work every day.” from New York inspired students their backgrounds and advice for S. Park (VI) ously. parel next fall. In May, she will with his work, which included the getting started as a writer. poems “What are Words For” and The festival concluded with op- “Gifted.” tional creative writing workshops German Foreign Ex- Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai, also a with each of the poets. Sonalika Multicultural Assem- spoken word poet, has performed Reddi (V), who participated in a at events throughout the country, workshop with Tsai, said, “She change Students Depart bly Makes an Impact including a recent one in the really inspired us all creatively. with Ann, Julia, and Max, making (VI) called “True Colors.” It White House. Ms. Tsai, who hails I learned how to write in a more By VINITA DAVEY (V) By ANNA BUTRICO (IV) “connections that are potential featured a slideshow of images from Chicago, mixes her upbring- artistic manner.” opportunities for both groups to Comprised of a diverse range of over 60 students and faculty ing and Chinese heritage into her Overall, the festival altogether From March 29th to April continue to visit each other, learn of performances, including a members holding up messages work. During the assembly, she was seen as another success. 15th, Pingry hosted three German each other’s culture, and improve martial arts demonstration, Indian that they wanted to share with the shared three poems including Johnny Pflieger (VI) said, “I’ve foreign exchange students from their language skills,” Mr. LaVal- dancing, and a Lebanese song, this community. Some students chose “Weapons of Mass Creation” and been to six of these now, and I’ve Hölty-Gymnasium, a public high lette said. year’s Multicultural Assembly en- to address common stereotypes, “Real Women I Know.” never once been disappointed. school in Wunstorf, Germany. “In the beginning, I think the compassed a wide span of cultural while others wanted to express Lauren Schmidt a poet and It was great as usual this time Jonathan Freinberg (VI), Eliza- differences between ways of life backgrounds. pride in their identities. Creative Writing teacher, recently around.” beth Herman (IV), and Andrew were hard for Julia to adjust to,” The assembly opened with a The video was followed by Zola (V) hosted Ann Kristin Herman said about the student video created by the Student Di- AFS student Lara Abou Amar the Flute and Sing,” accompanied Korean pop songs by Steve Sun Klose, Julia Borsuk, and Max she hosted. “Julia said that she versity Leadership Club (SDLC) (V) singing a song by Lebanese by Mr. Jay Winston on the piano. (V), Isabel Kim (IV), Jennifer Guo Balzereit respectively. would never do things like leave that was edited by Justen Haynes singer Fairuz called “Give Me After Abou Amar’s performance, (IV), Tracy Lin (IV), Gladys Teng For three weeks, Ann, Julia, her bags in the hallway and expect Serina Chugani (II) danced to (III), Sara Wang (III), and Tiffany and Max attended classes and it to be there when she returned.” an assortment of Indian songs, Yu (IV). Closing the assembly participated in athletics. They Mr. LaValette adds, “All three of incorporating elements of both was Natalie Gilbert (IV), who also visited New York City, where the students we had were struck by classical dance as well as Bolly- sang “Imagine,” by John Lennon, they explored landmarks like Ellis the pace at Pingry and how hard wood into her performance. Next, accompanied by Michael Arrom Island, Battery Park, the Empire Pingry students have to work. I sophomore Isabel Kim performed (V) on the piano. State Building, and Central Park. think the German students and Korean martial arts while music The video and performances The students also saw a matinee their student hosts learned a lot played in the background, and then received positive feedback from performance of “Mamma Mia.” about each other and themselves Jessica Gluck (IV) and Naomi the community. Rabia Khan (IV) The Upper School has a long- through this experience.” Wong (V) presented the work of said that she “enjoyed the assem- lasting tradition of hosting Ger- Overall, the German students Kathleen Zhu (IV), the winner of bly, and liked that the so many man students, who are according had a great time visiting. “Pingry the SDLC-sponsored art compe- different cultures were represented to Mr. Norman LaValette, Head is great—the pupils and teachers tition entitled “Diversity: What this year.” Isabella Barrionuevo of the Foreign Language De- are very nice,” Ann Kristin Klose does it mean to you?” The piece, (IV), who participated in the video, partment, “an invaluable link to said. “I enjoyed my time in New a poem written by Zhu, is entitled added, “I really loved taking part everything Pingry students do in Jersey and will never forget the “Lamentations of a Gay Boy.” in the video, because it gave all our German program.” German wonderful track practices that I 6’4” junior J. Galiardo was among those featured in the The next performance was students an opportunity to have J. Gluck (IV) students had to communicate was allowed to take part in.” SDLC video. an energetic group dance to five their voices heard.” 6 THE PINGRY RECORD ARTS MAY 4, 2012 Cabaret Delights Audience Avy Clare’s Exhibition in Jackson 5. Later, Hannah with a beautiful rendition of By ANDY ALDER (IV) Kirmser (VI) sang “Sittin’ “Lately” by Stevie Wonder. This year’s Cabaret, a On the Dock of the Bay” by Up next was Gavi Hostetter Gallery Evokes Nature night of student musical Otis Redding, after which Shandler (IV), who sang By LEXI CHANG (IV) and Emily Kamen (V) to develop purpose to their work and was performanc- “Who’s Loving KATHERINE CURRAN (IV) a piece for the show that dis- really good at getting students es, was held You Now” by played different earth samples to focus on what was the idea on March 29 Smokey Robin- On Wednesday, April 11, from around the Pingry cam- behind what they were doing.” in the Lower son. “She sang students came to Commons. so beautifully the Hostetter Arts Student vol- and crisply, Gallery for cookies unteers sold I missed my and lemonade to cel- $10 tickets by cue because I ebrate the opening the front en- was listening of the nature-based trance, with to her,” Nick art exhibit by envi- the profits go- Canavan (VI), ronmental artist Avy ing to a good a member of Clare. cause. “Caba- the Jazz Band, The exhibit, ret raised al- which accom- which ends May 4, panied many of most $1,000 consisted of seven for two chari- the performanc- es, said. works including a ties that Pin- video, live plants, gry volunteers Caroline and images of na- with: the Cov- Zee (VI) ended enant House R. Campbell (VI), D. Allen (V), S. Chen (IV), Y. Casa-the night with ture. The video, in Newark and grande (V), and V. Campbell (VI) at Courtesy of S. Chen “Think” by which, according to Cabaret. Cancer Sup- Aretha Frank- Clare, “juxtaposes port Community in Bedmin- Natalie Gilbert (IV) and Ben lin, and as she sang, the the rhythms of na- The show’s centerpiece depicts a series of hanging trees on a trans- ster,” Community Service Behrman (V) teamed up for other Cabaret singers joined ture to those of hu- parent material. S. Park (VI) Coordinator Mrs. Shelley an electrifying performance her by performing the back- man activity in an Hartz said. of “Superstition” by Stevie up lyrics. urban setting,” displayed pus and a map that showed Students and faculty who “Motown” was the theme Wonder. They were fol- Mr. McAnally felt that contrasting images of people where the sample of each type took a look at the exhibit were of this year’s Cabaret, and lowed by Will LaCosta (V), there was a “magical feel- walking in the city and images originated. In fact, Clare has impressed with what they saw. the singers chose songs that who serenaded Mrs. Hartz ing” to all of the music, and visited Pingry and worked As Justin Sullivan (V) put with “Let’s Get It On” by of nature. they thought best represent- he was “greatly impressed.” One of the most impres- with the Environmental Art it, “Avy Clare is extremely ed this musical style. The Marvin Gaye. “I was happy Mrs. Hartz added, “I think students numerous times. Ac- talented, and it was awesome to participate,” said Mrs. sive works in the gallery, night started off with Ryan the audience really loved “the centerpiece in the show,” cording to Mr. Delman, “She to be able to go see her work Hartz. “That song is one of the evening. The songs were Campbell (VI)’s spirited according to Environmental helped students develop a displayed in our school.” rendition of “Twistin’ the my favorites and I sing it out great to listen to and be- loud every time I hear it on cause they were well-known Arts teacher Mr. Peter Del- Night Away” by Sam Cooke. man, was a series of hanging “I knew it would be so much the radio.” songs, the audience could trees on transparent material. fun to dance and sing to it Next, Stacey Chen (VI) sing along or clap to the Mongolian Ping Pong in front of an audience with and Dorian Allen (V) sang beat.” Mr. McAnally went Clare said she created the such a talented band to back an old favorite, “Ain’t No on to describe the night as series of trees as a reaction to me up,” Ryan said. Mountain High Enough,” by “one of the best Cabarets the depressing news stories Furthers the Odyssey Yumi Casagrande (V) Nikolas Ashford and Valerie that Pingry has done,” while she had heard repeatedly on their identities and on a was up next with “I’ll Be Simpson. Justin Sullivan (V) Canavan agreed that it was the news. By BEN KAMINOFF (IV) journey.” He added, “My There,” a famous hit by the followed, changing the mood “a night to remember.” Clare also teamed up with On the evening of Thurs- goal in showing this pic- day, April 5, a group of stu- ture was to complement the dents and faculty viewed others in the series, but ap- the fourth installment in proach the theme of ‘Odys- Drama IV Students Perform in Final Pingry the Odyssey Film Series, sey’ very differently—this “Mongolian Ping Pong.” film features young boys The movie is a critically who, although they may not Production, “Love’s Labour’s Lost” acclaimed film that docu- know it, are torn between ments the slow modern- their traditional culture and Shakespeare play. I wanted dedicated the By MATTHEW MARVIN (IV) ization of the Mongolian the overwhelming forces of to add songs that had a style production steppe, a land that has re- modern society.” For the annual Senior Play, in terms of the lyrics and the to Dr. Mike mained largely unchanged Before the showing, Eng- this year’s Drama IV class actual music that would match Richardson since the reign of Genghis lish teacher Ms. Alisha performed an updated musi- the rhymed verse of the play,” and Mrs. Pat Khan. Davlin gave a presentation cal version of one of Wil- Mr. Al Romano, who teaches Lionetti for Produced by Chinese about her recent trip to liam Shakespeare’s earliest the class and directed the play, having worked film director, Ning Hao, Mongolia this past summer. comedies, “Love’s Labour’s added. tirelessly to “Mongolian Ping Pong” “I really enjoyed hearing Lost,” on the evenings of In the show, Andrew Han- keep the cast follows a group of boys Ms. Davlin speak about her April 12, 13, and 14. The class na, as the King of Navarre, and crew after they encounter a rare trip—it was a great way incorporated five Cole Porter falls in love with the Prin- so balanced object from the civilized to understand the aspects songs and placed the story cess of France, played by throughout world—a Ping-Pong ball. of Mongolian culture that in the timeframe of 1920’s Molly Greninger, while his rehearsals. At first, the boys believe are portrayed in the film,” France, while still managing noble companions — Lon- While the that they have found a saidAndy Alder (IV), who to use the majority of the gaville, Dumaine, and Ber- play was the “glowing pearl,” but af- attended the screening. original Shakespearean text. owne — played by Cameron seniors’ final ter one of their fathers The student reaction to “At first we were sort of Edwards, Alex Mango, and official Pingry wins a television, they the film was positive, with reluctant to do Shakespeare, Ryan Campbell, fall in love performance, discover that the myste- the consensus being that not but after reading a series of with Maria, Katherine, and it was a great rious white object is in only was it a good movie, different plays, Mr. Romano Rosaline. Marissa Von Nessi, way for them fact the “national ball of but it could be translated decided on “Love’s Labour’s Tori Campbell, and Molly to end their China.” Throughout the into the classroom. “The Lost,” Maisie Laud (VI) said. Schulman portray the latter. high school film, the boys learn about film provided me with “The wit of the play matches Meanwhile, Sam Gelman drama careers. life outside the depths of unique insight on the gradu- the lyrical wit of Cole Porter and Andrew Gorelick, play- “It was a cul- the blissful grassland that ally changing Mongolian and George Gershwin very ing Don Armado and Costard, mination of the they call home. steppe, as its people steadily Mr. John Crowley-Del- well.” pursue Jaquenetta, played by acting training accept modern technologi- man ’97, the coordinator “Many in this group of Caroline Zee, while Laud students have Courtesy of Google cal and social advances,” portrays Boyet. received from Drama and tions. There was a nice sense of the Odyssey Film Se- Theo Rabke (III) said. “It seniors had the skill set to ries, said, “Like all of the do a musical version of a The Drama IV students from the co-curricular produc- of closure,” Mr. Romano said. gave me the opportunity other films in the series, to concretely understand ‘Mongolian Ping Pong’ something that we are cur- highlights young people, rently learning about in Lace and Tangerine Popular for Spring Fashion who are struggling with History class.” There will be plenty to choose is not strictly a luxury business.” By GABBY STERN (III) low.” That being said, other from, including oversized cloth- Colleen Sherin, Senior Fashion bright colors and even some pas- There are some new fashion ing with floral and geometrical Director at Saks Fifth Avenue, tels were found on the runway trends to be on the lookout for patterns. Megan Gustashaw, of added, “They offer a way of of the New York Fashion Week at the department stores this Glamour magazine, said, “Even mixing more casual and dressy Spring 2012, so anticipate all of season. crazy prints, such as parrots, will pieces.” these shades hitting the stores. Stores will be heavily ad- be available.” Meanwhile, when it comes Lastly, a wide variety of dress- vertising lace apparel, like lacy Also popular this season will to colors, Pantone, a leading es will be in style this season. shirts, sweaters, skirts, shoes, be all different kinds of skirts, an color-predicting firm, claims that Casual, elegant, short and long and dresses. “This spring, lace item that is always a big seller tangerine is in for the spring. A styles are already filling up store is appearing – and appealing – around the summer months. statement from the company windows. on everything from tank tops to Catherine Moellering, Execu- read, “Sophisticated, dramatic With bright colors like tan- peep toes,” Aly Walansky, col- tive Vice President of the trend and seductive, Tangerine Tango gerine, lots of lace, and a wide umnist for LovingYou.com said. forecasting firm Tobé Report, marries the vivaciousness and variety of skirts, this spring is Tangerine looks popped out at Spring 2012 Fashion Week. Prints are also going to be said, “What works in skirts’ favor adrenalin rush of red with the sure to be an eye-popping fashion From left: runways of Sophie Theallet, Steven Alan, and big this spring and summer. and makes them fun is that this friendliness and warmth of yel- season. Doo-Ri. Courtesy of Glamour.com THE PINGRY RECORD ARTS MAY 4, 2012 THE PINGRY RECORD SPORTS MAY 4, 2012 7 Mr. Magadini Inducted into New Jersey Boys’ and Girls’ Golf High School Hockey Hall of Fame Tee Off for Spring to the experience.” By ANDREW DELLAPINA (V) 2006-07 season. Ever mod- Despite his humility, players. His strong determi- By LORI KIM (III) Meanwhile, the boys’ Last month, Pingry’s very est, Mags claims, “It’s the Coach Magadini has played nation and desire to win rubs guys I’ve coached that made an integral part in the devel- off on his players, and the The boys’ and girls’ team, which practices at own Mr. John Magadini Twin Brooks Country Club, was inducted into the New this happen, not me.” opment and success of his Pingry boys’ Varsity Hockey Varsity Golf teams, led by is off to a very successful Jersey High School Hockey team always seems to step captains Jacob Green (VI), Hall of Fame. up its play at the end of the Logan McGowan (VI), and start. Their current record is “Mags,” as players and season when the stakes are Kyra Topor (VI), are work- 7-3, and according to Head students affectionately call highest. ing towards a strong close to Coach Joe Forte, the team is him, began his coaching Mags has had a knack their 2012 season. “trying to win their division career at the Essex Hunt for success since his play- The girls’ team, coached in the Skyland Conference Club before his players re- ing days, when he won an by Music teacher Mr. Sean and qualify for the State Sec- cruited him to coach at the NCAA national champion- McAnally, practices at New tionals.” He added, “I enjoy Delbarton School. After a ship at Rensselaer Poly- Jersey National Golf Club watching the golfers work- successful career there, he technic Institute. As the and is expecting to improve ing hard and improving the came to Pingry, whose team fourth seed, his team played last season’s record of 2-5. skills necessary to become he has coached for the past the powerhouse Minnesota After coming in 4th place at successful while having fun fifteen years. Golden Gophers in the na- the SCIAA Tournament on and becoming a team.” Coach Magadini’s teams tional championship game have recently found success and won in overtime. in the form of two consecu- Although it is already tive Skyland Conference celebrated by members of Championships, the first the New Jersey High School two championships ever for Hockey Hall of Fame, Mags’ Pingry Hockey. In addition, coaching career is far from he has brought the team to over, and he is already hard three consecutive Prep B at work preparing Pingry’s finals and six consecutive boys’ Ice Hockey team for winning seasons, compiling next year’s challenges, ready an extremely impressive to tack on to his already im- 102-39-11 record since the Courtesy of Pingry Communications pressive achievements. Girls’ Softball Em- Girls’ Lacrosse Team captain J. Green (VI) hits a shot from the fairway. braces Younghave taught usTeam so much,” Taylor Reaches New Heights April 16 and beating Bridge- The boys placed 8th at the By ALLIE McMANUS (IV) By STEPH WILF (V) style so that they can end water-Raritan on April 17, SCIAA Tournament, steered said. the season on a strong note. Despite their current record After losing five seniors last the team’s current record by their top players, Matthew With a current record “The girls are working hard is 1-5. Dannenbaum (III), George of 2-7, the Varsity girls’ Softball year, the team has become one of 7-1, the Varsity girls’ right now, learning new team is enjoying their season of the youngest in their division. Junior Varsity player Ka- Zachary (IV), Jacob Green Lacrosse team is racking concepts and putting them and pushing forward under the “Three of the graduated seniors vita Patel (V) is optimistic (VI), and Logan McGowan up the wins this season. out on the field,” Coach leadership of returning coaches were outfielders, and new, less about the remainder of the (VI). Abbott said. Mr. Chip Carver and Ms. Jill experienced players have had to Currently ranked number season. “Golf has been a The boys’ and girls’ teams Kehoe, captains Madi Taylor step up to take their places,” Ferns 14 in the state, the team has Though they are not quite great way to unwind after a both welcomed many new (VI) and Jaime Ferns (V), and explained. That caused a transi- already beat Hillsborough content yet, the girls are stressful day,” she said. “We golfers this year. “It was a new coaches Mr. James Overton tional period early on in the year and Ridge, two of the Star still proud of what they have the opportunity to bond great experience, and my and Ms. Lauren Atlas. that the team had to hurdle over. Ledger’s “Top 20” teams, have accomplished thus far with our own teammates as favorite part is all the free “Although the team’s record Right now, the girls are prepar- and will play a rematch this season. “We are taking well as players from other golf,” Sam Schuman (III) may not be reflective of our abili- ing for their biggest games of the later in the season against Pingry girls’ lacrosse to a schools during matches, and said of being new to the ties, the girls have a lot of heart season, against Delaware Valley the team that tarnished whole new level this year,” I think that really contributes team. and we really come together as a Regional, Warren Hills, Somer- their otherwise perfect Liz Jolley (VI) said. “We’re team,” Ferns said. ville, and Voorhees. “We have be- record, Hunterdon Central. here to win every game.” Additionally, the new coach- gun to find a fire within us that has Along with coaches That includes games in ing squad has brought a dose helped us do some amazing things Carter Abbott, Meredith the county and state tourna- of fresh optimism to the squad. in games,” Taylor said. She “can’t Finkelstein, and Maura ments, which are approach- “The coaches are patient, sup- wait for that drive to continue and Tierney, captains Emily ing quickly. Though they portive, and lots of fun, and they to see where it takes us.” Damstrom (VI) and Annie will likely enjoy a bye in the Vreeland (VI) are happy first round of Counties due about the outcome of the to their stellar record, the season so far and feel con- team will be working hard fident about the team’s in the meantime to prepare. future. “We have an awe- “Counties are always some team dynamic, which the most exciting games to is one of the many reasons play in because we know for our success,” Vreeland the other teams so well,” said. Ashley Hough (VI) said. The team refuses to sit “We’ll probably see Ridge, back on their success for Bridgewater, or Montgom- the rest of the year. They ery, all of whom are our are still updating their fierce rivals.The whole game plan in practice and team is really looking for- perfecting their playing ward to it.” C. Delaney (VI) outruns her defenders in a game against H. Advokat (V) makes an out at second base. Ridge. Seniors: How will you be spending your ISP?

Freddy Elliot Cailee Cassidy Jamie Ogden Dylan Key Liz Jolley “Making Bank at “How girls usually “Hanging with “Organizing a “Cooking and Goldman Sachs.” spend ISP. Doing Shiltsy (Mr. charity Dodgeball photography.” photography.” Shilts).” Tournament.” Page

port ay 8olume umber The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey M 4, 2012 V CXXXVIII, N 4 S S Boys’ Tennis Team Varsity Boys’ and Girls’ Track Teams Looks to Improve Aim High for Sectionals and States By ABHIRAM KARUPPUR (III) including the matches and the This year, the team is mo- leave it on the track when the From April 26 through April By KIM CHEN (III) and tivated and has high expecta- 28, the boys’ 4x100, 4x400, Somerset County and State ROXANNE FEITEL (VI) big meets come around.” The Varsity boys’ Tennis championships,” Li said. Coach tions. Leib maintains that the In addition to Sectionals and 4x800 as well as the girls’ team, led by captains Brian Fung-Kee-Fung agreed with Li The Varsity Boys’ and team “always trains with the and States, a highlight of the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams Li (V) and Michael O’Reilly about winning, but she also had Girls’ Track and Field teams goal in mind to win Section- season for those boys’ and competed against other high (V) and Head Coach Ms. Lisa some goals that did not revolve — led by Head Coaches school racers in their Fung-Kee-Fung, are shooting around their record. “I’d like Mr. Mark Sepkowski and respective events. for a successful end to their each one of my players to be Mr. Tim Grant, captains Two relay teams made spring season. Currently, the mentally and physically ex- Kate Leib (VI), Emily Pingry history at Penn team’s record stands at 3-8, hausted when they come off the McCormick (VI), Mag- Relays this year. First, but Li said that he “expects that court,” she said. “Win or loss, gie Morash (VI), Cole the boys’ 4x800 team, record to improve.” the team should be satisfied Jordan (VI), and Cam- When asked about the cur- made up of Michael Su- with the result.” eron Gensch (V) — have rent makeup of the team, Li pron (VI), Tanner McMa- When asked what areas of the potential for a great hon (VI), Liam Mullett said that despite their record, the team have room for im- the team remains “very posi- season, despite the loss (IV), and Stewart Wood provement, Li said, “I hope that of several players in a (IV), achieved a Pingry tive,” and that “all of the team we have more fun together as a members are all fine players.” few areas. first by qualifying for team on and off the court.” Ms. To help account for “The team has a great dynamic Fung-Kee-Fung’s suggestion is their event. “It’s really the loss of players, many and is thoroughly cohesive,” that she would like the players hard to qualify for,” Su- Coach Fung-Kee-Fung agreed. to work hard and make sacrific- new members joined pron said. “We were The team has set goals es as needed for the remainder both teams this season. excited to have made the for how they would like the of the year. “If you are deter- “We’ve already had cut.” rest of the season to turn out. mined to be successful, you some freshmen step up in The boys’ 4x400 team “We want to win everything, will achieve success,” she said. hurdling and throwing,” also made history by Morash said. “I’m look- earning Pingry’s first ing forward to seeing our medal at Penn Relays. team develop.” Supron, Cole Jordan (VI), There is plenty of faith Andrew Benito (V), and in the team and the cap- Matt Chan (VI) earned tains. “Both Cole and a silver medal for their L. Mullett (IV) carries the baton in a relay race. Cam are great leaders,” time of 3:32.28, coming freshman Russell Beckerman als and then States.” Morash girls’ relay teams who quali- ahead of nine other teams said of Jordan and Gensch. agreed, and she added, “We fied was participating in Penn in the race. Jordan later “Cam gives good advice, won sectionals last year, so Relays, a two-day event that tweeted, “Rocking that 2nd and he can also lighten up a we know we’re good enough. takes place at the University place at Penn. First medal in situation.” We just need to train hard and of Pennsylvania each year. Pingry history.” Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Stays Competitive Against Fierce Opponents J. Chartouni (III) hits a forehand. By NICOLE BLUM (V) games they’ve played so far, to bounce back from the close side, which boasts six seniors, four have been decided by one losses and finish games.” “there is a lot of depth this Led by captains Dylan Key goal, with only one of these Varsity Head Coach Mike year.” (VI), Chris Albanese Baseball Off to (VI) and Alex Castle (VI), the boys’ Varsity Lacrosse team has put Best Start in Years together a competitive season thus far against Corvino and Trem are really By SOFIA DEAK (IV) a tough schedule. supportive and motivation- The team’s current Led by captains Dan al,” Mitch Suzuki (IV) said record is 5-5. Their Keller (VI) and Lee Bark- of History Teacher Mr. Ted April 4 overtime loss er (VI), the Varsity boys’ Corvino ’94 and Math De- against Hunterdon Cen- partment Head Mr. Manny Baseball team is off to a tral, who was at that Tramontana. “They have promising start this season. time ranked sixth in the really helped all the players Seeded sixth in the county state, and recent games develop in some way on the with a record of 10-3, the against strong oppo- field.” coaches are confident that nents like Bridgewater- the team can continue to The team’s enthusiasm Raritan, ranked number have a successful season. and unity also play a role one in New Jersey, il- The team attributes this in their success. Sopho- lustrate the high level of season’s success to the more player Charlie Duryee competition they have coaches’ leadership. “Mr. said, “We are all motivated, faced thus far. Even against the strong teams, Pingry has been very competi- tive. The team has often played well during the first three quarters of Sophomore E. Key dodges a defender on his way to the goal in a game against North Hunterdon. their games but found themselves short by one goal ending in a win. “That’s been Webster and his two assistant The team’s leading scorers in the last quarter. Of the ten our biggest test so far this coaches, Augie Kerschner are Albanese and Evan Key season,” Key said. “We need and Ian Kelly, have “brought (IV) on attack, while Castle a lot of good insight with has continued to be an indis- working hard, and playing Pingry has made finals ap- them that has helped every pensible asset in goal. Mean- great together. We have all pearances in 2003 and 2006, player improve,” accord- while, midfielders like Taylor improved mentally and in but this year the boys are ing to Albanese. In addition, Wright (VI), John Dugan (V), our skill work.” Currently, cautiously optimistic about Junior Varsity coaches John and Jamie Ogden (VI) have the team’s focus is on the their chances of winning. Crowley-Delman ’97, How- been important to the team Somerset County Tourna- “Everyone on the lineup ard Shirley, and Tony Garcia with their consistent play. ment. The tournament has has prior varsity experi- have been helping the team As the season progresses, been notoriously domi- ence, and with such a strong out in practice as they work the team hopes to win more nated by larger schools in group of players, we are all towards a successful close to games, especially the promi- the area like Hillsborough the season. nent ones, so that they can Captain D. Keller (VI) goes to bat. very focused on our goal of and Immaculata, although winning the county tourna- In practice, the team is cur- end the season with a winning The Editors would like to thank Mr. Bruce Morrison '64 for taking ment,” Keller said. “With rently working on keeping a record. Albanese added that hard work, we can definitely high tempo to their offense. he would “love to ultimately sports photographs and allowing the Record to use them. get there.” Key said that on the defensive win a state championship.”