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Seniors Take Month Off to Mrs. Madeline Landau Leaves Pursue Passions During ISP Behind Tremendous Legacy Josephine LaCosta like- consisting of a collection of disciplinary studies, especially “In teaching here, I feel that I am By DAN ABEND (IV) By JASMINE OGHAZ (V) and wise showcased her talented songs. She also used her time with the English department, as impacting tomorrow’s leaders.” ROXANNE OGHAZ (V) singing voice by producing to become more familiar After 26 years as a History well as further integrating Ho- Mrs. Landau carried her con- an album that contained with the sound equipment teacher and a nine-year period as locaust studies into the history nections with her students to Beginning May 1, all 133 about a dozen songs from a and software required to History Department Head, Mrs. curriculum. her endeavors outside the class- seniors dropped their classes variety of different genres. produce an album. Madeline Landau has decided Looking back on her job as room as well. A large part of her in order to pursue Indepen- She has never focused on just to retire. Department Head, Mrs. Landau legacy was her involvement with dent Study Projects (ISPs). one type of music and there- Rakesh Bhisham and As a teacher, Mrs. Landau “thinks [her] job transformed a variety of annual all-school The projects ranged from fore wanted her album to David Martin took popular taught survey classes in World, the department,” and “made it assemblies. “Assemblies are musical endeavors to cross- contain the same variety as songs and altered them by European and American History the best department at the time.” very important,” she remarked, country road trips and al- the music that has influenced changing the vocals and add- as well as A.P. American and A.P. Ultimately though, she decided because “they have made the lowed the seniors to explore her over the years. Her main ing their own instrumentals. European History. “It’s been a that her position was not what students more aware. When you their interests and take full instrumental accompanist In addition, they each wrote great experience as a teacher she wanted to do and stepped hear numbers in a textbook, you advantage of their last month was Michael Arrom (III), at seven songs and compiled here,” she said. “I have had so down. “I realized that my best have to remember that those are in high school. whose home recording studio their creations to produce a many wonderful students and time was when I was teaching,” real human beings. I think these the album was produced. unique CD. colleagues.” Her enthusiasm for she explained. “I wanted to spend assemblies accomplished that.” ARTS her job has helped to make her a more time with the kids.” Her work includes initiating Music Looking to explore a new Brian Weiniger and Ryan great teacher in the eyes of those Mrs. Landau’s relationship the Veterans Day Assembly, the area of music, John Kwon Kiska wrote their own raps around her. “Having a teacher with her students has always Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly, Following her passion for dedicated his time to song- and composed accompany- as passionate as Mrs. Landau been a large part of what makes and the Holocaust Remembrance music, Emily Xia learned writing. Although he worked ing music. encourages the students to learn her such a good teacher, as well Assembly. how to play the dizi, the primarily on the Pingry with the same intensity,” said as something she prides herself Mrs. Landau’s legacy ex- Chinese transverse flute. She campus, his occasional off- Visual Arts Logan McGowan (IV). on. “I’ve always believed that if I tended even further outside the already had some experience campus trips to isolated and Will Pinke (VI) added that impact one student in a way that classroom, with her work on with the western flute, and new environments provided Jennifer Soong further “Mrs. Landau clearly loves what his or her behavior changes, then Vital Signs, the school’s opinion the two structurally similar important inspiration for the pursued her interest in art by she does as well as her students. I’ve done my job,” she said. magazine. Since helping students instruments allowed her to original songs he wrote. experimenting with different She’s a great teacher.” There is a connection that from the Awareness Society learn about the differences media, including oil paint Fellow history teacher Mr. exists between her and the kids (which she also founded) start in writing and technique be- Morgan Foster re- and pastel. Furthermore, she Matthew Horesta praised her as she teaches in her classes as well the publication in 1986, Mrs. tween classical eastern and searched different songs decided to work on larger well, saying, “Someone like Mrs. as others she encounters in the Landau had a large role in the western music. and composers to further canvases on which she over- Landau will be extremely hard to school. “In teaching kids, I have magazine’s funding, publishing, her knowledge of the piano, lapped various images. replace.” learned so much from them and and distribution. Vital Signs has Victoria Lee, looking to and she practiced playing It was recognition of this ex- also learned a lot about myself,” been “a vehicle for the kids to experiment with different the piano to improve her Kate Conway broadened cellence in the classroom as well she said. Alex Fagella (V), who think of issues outside themselves genres of music other than skills and technique. Her her artistic horizons by ex- as her devotion to students that witnessed that connection, com- and the immediate community the classical she is used to, studies culminated in a piano perimenting in three-dimen- allowed her to become Head of mented that “she cared deeply and to express an opinion,” she produced an album contain- concert, which was held at sional studies. She used a the History Department. For nine about each one of [her students] said. “It gives kids the reward ing songs from a variety Pingry. variety of different materials years she put her hard work and as individuals. If you fell behind, of being a published writer and/ of time periods and styles. and subjects for her unique fervor for history into guiding her she would do everything to help or cartoonist and allows them to She later sold the CDs and Pamela Giangreco honed sculptures, which consisted department towards excellence. you catch up.” develop leadership talent as well donated all proceeds to the her vocal abilities by re- mostly of various body casts Her work included making AP “We are fortunate to have as those skills needed to put out Starlight Children’s founda- searching different genres European History available for consistently wonderful young tion. of music and recording a CD Continued on Page 15 sophomores, encouraging inter- people here,” said Mrs. Landau. Continued on Page 13 SENIOR REFLECTIONS COLLEGE SUMMARY CLASS OF 1902 EMBLEM SCHOOL NEWS SPORTS P. 2—6 P. 7 P. 8-9 P. 12-17 P. 19- 20 2 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR REFLECTIONS JUNE 13, 2010 EDITORIAL Missing the “Super-fan” Moments stage in their lives. Of course, we means something to me, from the a 7th grader. By JOHN KWON (VI) are all excited to embark on what big, beautiful clock tower out front I’m taking this sweatshirt with Where have these six years is supposed to be “the best four to the weekly Mindful Aware- me to Boston next year. Not be- gone? While writing this reflec- years of our lives,” but can’t we ness Practices with Mr. Sluyter. cause of its warmth or comfort, tion, it finally hit me that in about a lament for a second about what Regardless of how excited I am but because it’s a reminder of the Auf Wiedersehen! month, I’m leaving high school for we are leaving behind? to depart for college, I am going memories and the friends I made good. My love for sweater-vests, How I’ll miss screaming to miss this place so much. Pingry while I was at Pingry, a school singing, and the Patriots may ac- “Class X!” with the rest of my has shaped me in a way that I which will never cease to be a 1998 was a big year. It was the year when millions mourned company me next fall, but my la- class during school events, or the would have never dreamed of as part of me. the end of “Seinfeld,” when Monica Lewinski’s big scandal bel as a Pingry student will not. It’s applause and screams of numer- with Bill Clinton broke out, and when Exxon bought Mo- sad to leave this place, which has ous Buttondowns fans! How sad bil. 1998 was the year Frank Sinatra and Barry Goldwater become embedded with countless it will be to never be called an passed away, as well as the time when two men jumpstarted memories and emotions. “angelface” again, or witness the Google, Inc. It was also the year when Leo DiCaprio and Kate There’s this sweatshirt that I wonderful sight of Mr. Hedengren Winslet stood together on the big screen in the blockbuster still have from my freshman year. and Senora Ortner walking side by “Titanic.” And while I’ve lost or stopped side. Is it June already? Yes, 1998 was a big year indeed. In fact, even for a five- wearing all the other Pingry attire I wanted to speed through those year-old girl with black bangs and purple rubber boots, it I’ve compiled over the years, this grueling months of applications in was an important time, one that marked the beginning of an sweatshirt has become a staple in the fall, but let’s slow down now. incredible 12 year journey at a place in suburban New Jersey my wardrobe. When I wear it, it’s There are too many memories to that we have all come to call our second home: Pingry. as if I receive a “brain blast” (thank count, too many teachers that have I remember a lot from 1998. I was the only new first-grader you, “Jimmy Neutron”) that helps had an impact on me, too many at the Lower Campus, and on the very first day of school, the me write my papers, comprehend friends who I wish I could stay other kids told me that I had taken the spot of the girl who had what Euler’s Method is (shout-out connected with. Only now do I kissed Christian Betts during a pool party in Kindergarten. to you, Trem), or figure out what fully appreciate why my parents (For those of you who don’t know, Christian was a classmate toppings I should add on my ice- wanted me to attend Pingry. I now of mine for one year at Pingry and his five-second girlfriend, cream sundae. It’s been with me know how much of an impact Kayla, had moved away the summer before I arrived.) I re- through the Celtics games, my the school has had on me. My member giggling as my fellow students recounted the story Pingry all-nighters, and of course, extraordinary teachers devoted and thinking that Kayla had truly made history. Boy, did I as I write this reflection. their time to help me succeed and have some big shoes to fill! On the front of the sweatshirt became part of my support system Twelve years have passed since then, and I think it is is the word “super-fan” with a in and outside of the classroom. I safe to say that in the time that the Class of 2010 has spent dictionary-esque definition next have also learned so much about at Pingry, we have each created our own history, filling the to it. On the back is the Pingry myself from my closest friends. large shoes of our predecessors. Whether our greatest mo- logo. So let’s put those two sides Ten years from now, I’ll remem- ments were in the classroom or in the relationships we have together. Super-fan. Pingry. Pin- ber the late-night diner runs, cast made with peers and faculty members, Pingry has made just gry Super-fan. You bet I am! It traditions before the musical, and as much of a mark on us as we have on it. saddens me to see so many of lying together on the grass under Many have said it in the past, and many more will say it my peers “dying” to leave Pingry the stars. in the future, but this editorial would not be complete if I and eager to get on with the next Everything about this place B. Hamm Conard (V) did not take the time to say it, too: Thank you, Pingry. To all my various teachers throughout the years (Dr. Pearlman, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Grant, and Dr. Dineen—for instilling a passion for English in me; Mr. Delman—for allowing me to Sharing My Five Greatest Pingry Hits that I called out. Needless to say, the spring; I have never enjoyed low cast mates. take on my own artistic direction and have fun in the studio; By MAX DECHIARA (VI) Mr. Raby, Mrs. Landau, Dr. DeSimone, and Mr. Horesta—for I was thoroughly embarrassed. a sport more than I did during that 5. I was in twelfth grade, and bringing history to life; Trem, Mr. Grant, Señor Vasquez, Se- I have been at Pingry for Unfortunately, my humiliation tennis season. Every day, I went I was with my advisor group. We ñor Nazario, Mr. Reichle, and Mr. Thompson—for educating thirteen years. While some of my did not hinder my mouth from to practice with Anthony Parisi decided to go to an advisor group me in what you are each passionate about), you have been classmates might cringe at the interrupting others. (VI), and we just hit the ball back dinner the last week before we left my supportive bridge from adolescence to adulthood, the thought of being a “lifer,” I am 2. I was in Mrs. Simon’s fourth and forth while making immature for ISP. It was delicious, and the constant reminder that education is the groundwork for all proud to say that I have enjoyed grade class, and we did an entire jokes. I never actually played in food was okay, too. But actually, my future endeavors. I could not have done it without you much of my time here. This unit on baseball, which ended a match. it was a great meal that we got to all, and I owe all my accomplishments to your hard work and school has given me so much and, with a trip to the Yogi Berra 4. I was in my tenth grade share together. The conversation faith in this generation. using an idea from an old episode Museum. We took about ten field Fall Play. It was my first year in was light, everyone was relaxed, Like 1998, 2010 has been a big year. Shaun White amazed of “LOST,” I decided that I would trips that year – much more than the Fall Play, and I was cast as and my advisor, Mrs. Grant, made us at the Vancouver Olympics, J.D. Salinger left behind a use this reflection to highlight any of the other fourth grade the waiter. I had approximately all of us smile with her warm legacy of brilliance, and the Sci-Fi phenomenon “LOST” the “Greatest Hits” of my Pingry classes. Of course we still learned, four lines and tried to make the comments. The night made me concluded a six-year run. However, although these are the career. Not all of the moments I but I remember that we enjoyed most out of a very small role. realize how much I am going to events that made newspapers’ front covers and TV screens, have chosen are happy, but they everything we did. I cannot recall The waiter became very flam- miss my advisor group – and the the senior class has had its own share of milestones. For ex- are all important to me in one way an unhappy memory from that boyant, arrogant, and extremely many other relationships I have ample, the birth of Nicky Haik (VI) and Aaron Davis (VI)’s or another. class. disrespectful. To complete the formed at Pingry – next year. bromance, a cross-dress-themed spirit day, and ISP are just 1. I was in Mrs. Johnson’s first 3. I was in eighth grade, and I role, Sarah Paton ’09 taught me I know that my “Greatest some of the events that have made the 2010 a tremendous grade class, and I never remem- was on the middle school Tennis how to “pop my hip” so I could Hits” were less than profound, amount of fun. Whether you know it or not, we have cre- bered to raise my hand. It’s not that team. If you know me, then you fully get into the character I cre- but I know that I will carry these ated our own headlines, ranging from Ronnie Haymaker’s I was trying to be disrespectful – I know that I am not an athlete. ated. My nasty attitude was only memories– and many others– Facebook page reaching 395 fans to heated debates over a just always wanted to answer At that time, we were required heightened by the fact that I could with me for years to come. Thank freshman’s right to freedom of speech. the questions. Accordingly, Mrs. to do a sport each season, so I not pour water very well – I ended you all so much for everything. I There is no doubt in my mind that after graduation, each Johnson made me tally each time decided to sign up for tennis in up spilling it on some of my fel- will miss you all next year. and every member of the Class of 2010 will continue to do great things. I look forward to reminiscing upon this fond year and remembering all the reasons why I am proud to have been a Pingry student for twelve years. As the Trapp Making School Something to Laugh About my head every couple of months We shot hoops through all we were suspended for three days children say in “The Sound of Music,” “So long, farewell, By BENNETT ROSENBACH and makes me laugh whenever I of sixth period. At one point we and that we were scheduled to go auf wiedersehen, good-bye.” (VI) think of it. wondered why no one joined us in in front of the honor board, with I do not think it is possible You know how the day before the gym but we did not really care. more possible punishment possi- to make my senior reflection an a break is. Every period is a test, We were having fun by ourselves. bly forthcoming. We let her freak accurate summary of the last a movie-watching class, or pos- After class, we ran into some of out for a good two minutes before four years or even a giant “thank sibly even a free period. Noth- the guys who we expected to join telling her the truth. I would say you” to all the people at Pingry ing consequential ever happens us in the gym, and they told us we got her back big-time. who have helped me. Instead, I that day. And, in that sense, the —Jennifer Soong that Magistra had not in fact given I suppose that this story is not will tell a story which pops into day before spring break of my us a free. The class had actually a true senior reflection; it merely sophomore year was typical. A watched “Gladi- summarizes one of month before, my friends and I ator” that period. I would say we got the 650 school days had discovered the novel concept Vo l u m e CXXXVI Uh-oh. that made up my of keeping a basketball in a locker her back big-time. Nu m b e r 7 John and I high school career. so, if we wanted to go into a gym sprinted to Mag- For those fifteen and shoot, we did not have to istra’s classroom, but she was not minutes when John and I thought count on a ball being in a gym. It there. We waited in her classroom we were in trouble, we thought was not uncommon for us to play anxiously, wondering if we were that this experience was going to Editors in Chief basketball during free periods or going to be given a detention, be an important moment in our Technical Director Jenny Gorelick Cartoonists conference periods. As you could suspended, or even expelled. lives. Instead, it ended up being Calvin Jones Jenn Soong Amanda Devine probably guess, that is what we We sat for fifteen minutes in this something to laugh about. And, did on that March 2008 day for nervous, agitated state before as I now realize, high school as a Jenn Soong several periods. she finally returned to her room. whole is like that. Despite how we Reed Tyson During sophomore year I had We apologized to her over and may feel at the time, high school is Technical Assistant Deputy Editors Latin sixth period with Magistra over again. Luckily, she was not merely preparation for the climax Malvi Hemani Shaan Gurnani Copy Editors Forrester. That class happened angry with us and just hoped that of our lives, rather than the event to have many of the guys who we had learned something from itself. I believe and hope that our Anisha Mohin Dan Abend played pick-up ball with me. One the experience. We assured her best days are still in the future. We of them was John Kwon (VI). So Faculty Advisor Jasmine Oghaz that we had. are all going to make mistakes in Roxanne Oghaz when John and I heard from a girl Afterwards, John and I re- high school; as George W. Bush Dr. Susan Dineen who shall remain nameless that membered how the whole in- once said, we are “young and Rebecca Spicehandler Magistra was giving us a free that cident had started with that girl stupid.” But if we learn from our day, we went straight to the gym. who shall remain nameless, and mistakes, we inch closer to our All rights reserved. All contents © 2010 The Pingry Record. Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle after use. We did not even check in with we decided to exact revenge on bright futures, rather than farther Magistra first. Big mistake. her. We called her and told her that away from them. 3 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR REFLECTIONS JUNE 13, 2010 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR REFLECTIONS JUNE 13, 2010 My High School Experience: A Blend of Conflicting Flavors school memories are intertwined button-downs. My best efforts to to honor the musical recitals that so much into these thoughts that and laughed over losses. That’s By BRANDON BRIER (VI) with peppermint mochas and resist the preppy influences could I have attended, praise the art they are slightly aimless, virtually why as I write this, in a quasi- Every morning, I stop at the cappuccinos. I recall writing not prevent the transformation of shows that I have seen, lament tasteless, and probably seem like stream-of consciousness, I’ve Martinsville Starbucks between debate cases over espresso and my wardrobe and the pride that my struggles through freshman a mess of flavor. stopped resisting the conflicting 7:30 and quarter to 8 to pick up soothing college nerves with I felt when Senor Nazario and I year drama, and grieve my not- I’ve decided that’s okay, flavors that have found their my 20-ounce bold coffee, hop- extra whipped cream. wore matching sweaters. so-attractive combination of though. Because it’s exactly what way into my thoughts, the varied ing that Julianne, my favorite As many simi- There are stripes and plaid. I want to thank my high school experience was emotions that have blended in my barista, will be there. Although larities as I draw It’s exactly what my high many things Mrs. Newman for carrying Tide like: colorful but confusing, vivid heart, and the mixed meanings she rarely works in the morning, between my high more im- to Go, scold Mr. Bourne for but vague. I’ve chuckled at chal- that have grown to define my four I do see many others who I’ve school experience school experience was portant than mocking its use, and accredit Mr. lenges, fretted over friendships, years at Pingry. grown to know relatively well and Starbucks, like: colorful but confusing, Starbucks Grant for interspersing an update in the brief time I spend there, a I know that my that I want on Syracuse basketball. I want to truth that applies to my arrival at time at Pingry vivid but vague. to reference acknowledge the hot chocolates the senior couches just minutes was hardly as in my reflec- that my friends brought me on the EDITORIAL later. Interestingly, I feel that this simple as the cof- tion that seem legendary April 1st and those I prelude to my school day serves fee that began each day. Whereas disparate and unrelated. I want brought for them in its December as a microcosm of the hours that I can always anticipate the taste to mention Mrs. Grant’s obses- prelude. follow it. of a caramel macchiato, there was sion with purple pens, Trem’s Generally, I know that I will Before beginning to reflect much uncertainty throughout my tendency to mock (though right- never have time to do all that I upon my time at Pingry, I must high school experience. I am no fully so) my uninspiring fresh- would like, and I suppose these Seeing Ghosts confess that I am mildly ad- longer associated with any of the man baseball career, and Senor reflections follow that same limi- dicted to Starbucks. “Mildly” organizations that I joined fresh- Naz’s legendary Spanish class tation. That being said, I suppose represents my own perspective man year and am instead passion- one-liners. I want to talk about this magnum opus is a venti quad Despite my best efforts to stay away, I have found myself on my love for coffee, while ate about those that I have joined the people I first talked to in no-foam latte with three shots of walking through the formerly pale turquoise, now stripped “addicted” represents that of my most recently. Even my attire has September of my freshman year raspberry, mint, and cinnamon down, alarmingly naked clock tower almost as much as I friends. Even so, I have realized transformed from a collection of and the good friends that I first flavors with both soy and skim did before ISP started. There were many reasons for me that many of my most vivid high hockey sweatshirts to assorted met just a few months ago. I want milks. Really, I’ve tried to cram to return: the Balladeers’ final concert, Record meetings, lacrosse games, Morgan McCollum (VI) and Alex Daifo- tis’s (VI) piano recital, performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” in addition to the multitude An Actor’s Transition Into the Spotlight of strictly senior events. In the past month, it sometimes that reason, I feel the need to tell tremendous humility that I feel teachers at Pingry. I will always By SEAN SALAMON (VI) even felt as though I was spending more time in school than all of you who are standing at the knowing that I couldn’t have ac- cherish the moments on the couch outside of it, even with an off-campus ISP. Oddly enough, one of my threshold of your Pingry careers complished anything without the in the English office with Mrs. Each time I returned, I found myself falling into familiar most vivid memories of eighth exactly what nobody told me. All help of so many different people. Grant, who is the best therapist a habits: I’d check the cafeteria for apples (or the cookie trays grade was sitting in the Macrae of you: you will accomplish much Were it not for my incredible student could have. Likewise, I on Fridays!), leave all of my things in the girls’ dressing Theatre as a prospective Pingry more than you, even now, can friends, I don’t think I could ever treasure the many conversations I room, organize the articles sent to the Record staff’s email student, listening to a rather suspect! Pingry is a wonderful have made it, and to them I owe a had with Mr. Varnes, who opened account, and loiter around the couches, where I was sure to scruffy-looking but passionate place (this is something I didn’t debt of enormous gratitude. And my mind to many new ideas, and find a surprising number of my classmates. man named Mr. Romano talk always appreciate) that will re- as our ugly-looking school under- with Dr. Moore, whose humor Still, it was strange to go back, out of dress code, ac- about drama at Pingry. As an ward you beyond what you can goes a particularly ugly-looking and intellect is unmatched. The customed to working in a theatre rather than sitting in a eighth grader, I had known that imagine if you work hard and put renovation, it is clearer than ever ways in which the entire Pingry classroom. I felt almost as though I was a stranger in my I wanted to involve myself in yourself forward. that the true gem of Pingry lies faculty has helped me to grow home, caught in a kind of purgatory between belonging and music and theatre, but up until So, when I take that final stroll inside the pink brick walls— the and improve number more that I not belonging. then, I hadn’t had the courage across the stage at graduation to people here are what make Pingry can count. For this, I owe a debt I’ve been going to Pingry since third grade. The halls of to put myself forward. I plainly receive my diploma, I will un- the wonderful place that it is. to the school. So, thank you, the Martinsville campus are so familiar to me that I could remember lamenting that I would doubtedly feel proud. This pride, Some of my favorite memories because I couldn’t have done it maneuver around them in the dark, and, due to the many never be one of “Those People” however, will be tempered by the are of the times I spent with the without you. Blue Key tours I’ve given, I could even tell you fun facts that had talent and starred in the along the way: that the C.B. Newton Library was named school plays or musicals. Alas, I after one of our notable headmasters, Charles Bertram New- was accepted into Pingry fresh- ton; that the arts wing was built for the 2003-2004 school man year— but I wasn’t accepted year; or that Hauser Auditorium seats around 753 people. into that year’s musical, “Into the I know every nook and cranny of Macrae Theatre. That Woods.” I have no doubt that I small stage, with horribly cramped wing space, is the setting gave one of the worst auditions of many stories, “break-a-leg” hugs, embarrassing moments, that day. and personal victories. There is the spot behind the black More than three years later, curtains, stage left, where I would nervously poke one eye however, music and theatre are through to watch Lillie Ricciardi (IV) and Brian Hart ’09 my lifeblood. Just this past year, serenade each other lovingly during “Pirates of Penzance,” I’ve played the lead in two mu- the muted green seat in the front row, house right, where sicals at Pingry, and I’ve co- I once lost my wallet, and the “X” center stage where Mr. directed a musical production for Romano brought me to tears by pushing me to be better at my ISP. I say this not to boast, but my set speech from “Romeo and Juliet” in Drama III. The- to encourage current and future atres are notorious for being haunted. Macrae Theatre, my Pingry students: fortune favors theatre for six years, is haunted by my memories. those who work hard and aim Even just walking through the hallways and in almost high. If someone had told me in every classroom, I’m surrounded by ghosts. For ten years the Macrae Theatre that day of the now, Pingry has been my go-to meeting place, the cause of things that I would accomplish my frustration, the setting of many of my adventures, and by the end of my senior year, I as familiar to me as my own home. It has become custom- wouldn’t have believed them. For R. Tyson (V) ary and safe. Did I always feel this way? Not as a third grader in Miss M’s classroom, who refused to participate in the pumpkin exercise for Halloween because I’d have to get my hands dirty, or as a rolly-backpack-toting seventh Four Years of Unforgettable Memories grader, nervous to ask upperclassmen for help finding my comments from Mr. Keating knew it, I turned out to be the here. For example, one time, By JAMES CHIN (VI) next class, or as a freshman, self-conscious about walking followed. One comment that I experienced upperclassman two current underclassmen past the senior couches. The fact that I am not at- vividly remembered was about giving out advice. decided to prank phone call me But Pingry has this way of enveloping you in its tradition, tending Pingry next fall finally my college sweatshirt. He said I felt this cycle the most and tell me someone had hit my its hallways that all look exactly the same, and its ideology. hit me when Jenn Soong (VI) that assuming that I apply to when I was selected to be a peer car in the parking lot. In panic The kids graduate, the teachers retire, the building under- asked me to write this reflec- Ivy schools like the one I was leader. When I was a freshman, and fear, I immediately ran to goes renovations, but it doesn’t really change. As I moved tion. An important component wearing, I should apply to my peer leaders helped me feel the parking lot only to discover from grade to grade, I found myself loving it sometimes, that made my Pingry experi- somewhere like Mississippi more comfortable in the Pingry that my car was in perfect con- hating it other times, but always becoming accustomed to it. ence so memorable was how State. As revenge, my friend, environment which spawned dition. Another memory was And I have no doubt that there are masses of current Pingry great the teachers were. Some Robby Allen (VI) and I chipped my decision to apply for peer the tennis trips to Hilton Head students who will echo my statement that, whether you like fond memories include medi- in our money to buy a Missis- leadership when I was a junior. where many pranks ensured it or not, Pingry becomes like a second home, and an even tating and at times dozing off in sippi State sweatshirt to give to Hopefully, I accomplished and many hilarious moments greater number of alumni that, like me, encounter ghosts Dean Sluyter’s room, hearing Mr. Keating as a gift. the same goals as my prede- that seemed to involve Wild everywhere they turn when they come back. Trem and Mr. Thomson tell An average cessors and Wings. I’m not good at goodbyes. Ask anyone who was at the fat jokes about one another, Pingry student I can simply not forget made the Lastly, to the teachers, closing night of “Sweeney Todd,” and they’ll tell you that I and listening to stories that goes through the transition thanks for your guidance and become a mess when something meaningful to me ends. But would make me laugh so hard cycle of learning all the funny moments for my peer wisdom. To the underclassmen, this goodbye is different because I know that I’ll be back. As that I would be on the verge from his or her groupies as relax and never let the Pingry throughout my time here. I found over ISP, I’m drawn to Pingry as if by a magnet: I of tears. upperclassmen seamless as workload dictate your life: you can’t get away. So, to my teachers who made learning easy At Pingry, the students are and passing that possible for are always in control of your and wonderful, the friends I’ve found, and the building so intimate with their teachers knowledge to the future un- them. When I graduate, that life even though you may think clouded by memories: Until we meet again. that they are able to establish a derclassmen. I was no differ- cycle will simply reset and a otherwise. To the Tennis team, deeper bond than the traditional ent. When I was a freshman, I new generation of Pingry stu- I wish the best of luck for the student-teacher relationship. had trouble transferring to the dents will continue that trend. season ahead and I will be sure One story that comes to mind tougher curriculum and was One thing I will miss will be to keep in touch with you all to —Jenny Gorelick that exemplifies this bond oc- virtually clueless in a plethora all the friends who are gradu- see how the season is progress- cured when I was attending of other topics. However, my ating with me and departing ing. And to my fellow seniors: Mr. Keating’s AP English Lan- upperclassmen friends helped to our respective colleges as it was nice meeting you guys The Record staff would like to thank everyone who guage Review last year. In the me get through by giving me well as all my friends who are and even though we are now wrote a senior reflection. We apologize if we did not middle of one of his sessions, tips and advice like utilizing still attending Pingry. I can going on different paths, I hope include certain pieces due to space issues. If you would like to read additional senior reflections, please access I raised my hand to ask what those free periods and avoiding simply not forget all the funny our paths cross again in the the online edition of The Record on the Pingry website. syntax meant. A series of witty the blackened tilapia. Before I moments throughout my time near future. 4 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR REFLECTIONS JUNE 13, 2010 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR REFLECTIONS JUNE 13, 2010 From Bar-Mitzvahs to Student Government: Will Pinke Tells All played along when they asked would be a huge stuffed pig in at the Rockefeller institute and in dent Body President and won! Blue Army, Cross-dressing day, By WILL PINKE (VI) him if I actually didn’t speak any the restaurant. He had taken the the spring, we took a trip to San Now The Record asks me to write two double snow days, lifting the I was contacted to write this English. They ended up getting pig’s claw when he went, so I Diego to present our work at a articles for them all the time. Other kindergartener at the Christmas reflection two months ago. It was really angry, especially since we vowed I would bring part of the scientific conference. Mac and I memories include jokes made by concert, Senior Prank Take 2, due one month ago. I am writing were destroying them. After the pig back too in order to continue presented when we had to and did Mr. Thomson. Some memorable getting into college, Jisneyland, it now. But while the wonderful match, when we went to the net to the tradition. When I got in the all of the required work, but Mr. quotes include: “You know Trem The best SAC ever- Can’t teach and talented Record editors were shake hands, I said “good game” buffet line, I saw a huge knife Hata also gave us all free time to holds a baseball record. Most me nothing, faculty jeopardy, the sending me threatening e-mails to each of them in perfect English right next to the pig. I had some “go to lectures” and “look at other amount of pinstripes worn.” “If a beard-off (my proudest moment over and over to get it in, little and walked off the court. people form a blockade in front presentations.” This is the first man expresses an opinion in the at Pingry…after winning Student did they know I was working on Eighth Grade-Seventh grade of me so the teachers wouldn’t time I am divulging this informa- woods and no woman hears him, Body President of course), the it the entire time. I have spent the was the year of the bar/bat-mitz- see and I proceeded to saw off the tion, but I think enough time has is he still wrong?” “If the options Smoothie Lounge, and of course, past two months reminiscing on vah, and besides my own, I loved pig’s nose, scoop out the eyes, and passed that it is safe for me to tell are A) stay home with my wife or Graduation my time at Pingry and trying to them dearly. My friends and I chop off a claw or two. I put all of the truth. During all of our free B) ---, the answer is B.” In conclusion, I did some pretty put all of my favorite memories would always go crazy. The best the pieces in my jacket pocket. On time, Mac and I left the conference Twelfth grade- First semester stupid things at Pingry. But I had into words, but I realized that one of all, however, was actually the bus ride home, after throwing and explored the city of San Diego was Hell. Second semester was fun. Hopefully the best is yet to the task was impossible. I have in eighth grade; Glenn Friedman’s one of the eye- while everyone awesome. Some highlights in- come. I love you all, and I’m going so many great Pingry memories (VI). At the party, they were balls and the nose On another note, Mr. else sat in lectures. clude beating Manchester United, to miss you. that after two months of constant, making customized jewelry and out of the win- We saw every cor- grueling work on this piece, trying t-shirts and there were gambling dow onto another Raby kissed me that ner of the famous my absolute hardest to get it in on tables. Unfortunately, I, like every- car’s windshield, year...twice. Gaslamp Quarter. time, I have decided to narrow it one else, was limited to one shirt, my accomplices We ate lunch at a Work Hard, Play down to one memory from each one piece of jewelry, and one bag dared me to throw famous rib place of my six years at Pingry, starting of poker chips. That was until I the eye to the front of the bus to hit called Kansas City BBQ where a in seventh grade. told the people working there that Alex Daifotis (VI). I hit Alex in the scene from the movie “Top Gun” Hard Is My Motto Seventh Grade- This was the I was Glenn, the Bar-Mitzvah head and everyone erupted into was shot. We went to Ghirardelli of work they have assigned over only year of my Pingry career boy. They gave me as much as I laughter. And then Alex showed and bought unhealthy amounts By ERIKA LAMPERT (VI) the years has not changed my ap- the eye to Senora Ortner who was that I played tennis in the spring, wanted. Then I hit the dance floor of chocolate. We went to the The six years I have spent preciation for all of them. sitting directly in front of him. but it was a great season. I would and danced with these two really Hard Rock Hotel and walked at Pingry have been long and A special attribute of Pingry Needless to say, she did not find always wear ridiculous outfits hot twin motivational dancers. through the museum. We narrow- treacherous, yet fun and fulfilling. is that everybody can find their it quite as funny and neither did and be really obnoxious to my When they did the hora, I got in ly escaped being caught numerous At the beginning of seventh grade, own niche, whether that be music, my parents when she told them opponents (so I guess I haven’t the chair after Glenn’s family, times. It was the best field trip in I was reluctant to go to Pingry, theater, clubs, or my particular about it. changed much in that department). and they lifted me up too, which the history of the Pingry School concerned that I would not be niche, athletics. I love winning, On another note, Mr. Raby One match, which I believe was started a chain reaction of all of my and nobody ever knew about it, smart or cool enough. From my and therefore, by the transitive kissed me that year…twice. against Delbarton, I was playing friends getting in the chair, includ- until now. protruding braces, popped collars, property, I love Pingry sports, Tenth grade- Mr. Hata and doubles with my partner Duncan ing Randall Jordan (VI) (which Digression: Things I learned in and ribbon belts, to my scrawny because we win. However, there Mrs. O’Mara, you might want to Anderson. Before the match, I I’m pretty sure Glenn’s Grandma sophomore year Chemistry. twig legs and knobby knees, is so much more about our sports shield your eyes for this section. I had our coach introduce me as freaked out about. I still have no Parv hates: Cats, Russia, Andy which could barely support my teams that I am going to miss. sincerely apologize in advance. Guillermo, the exchange student idea why…). Warhol, Raspberry Sorbet, Tin gawky body, I was the definition What has kept me playing three Sophomore year, I was ac- from the Dominican Republic. For Ninth Grade- My ninth grade Foil, Julia Nosofsky (VI) of awkward. Despite all of this, it sports these past four years is cepted into S.M.A.R.T. Team, the entire match, I spoke in Span- Spanish trip was to Oh Que Rico, Parv loves: Moles, Rusyns, took just a few weeks for me to simply how fun the teams are. along my friend Mac Cordrey and ish. I pretended not to understand a charming, disgusting, little Lakota Indians, The Steelers, feel completely at home in Pingry. After a long and stressful day at seven other freshman biology all- anything our opponents said, like restaurant in Dover. I had heard Corduroys, The Macarena, Will And while I will be the first to Pingry, nothing is better than step- stars. We spent the year working when they repeatedly asked me to from a friend of mine who had Pinke and Mac Cordrey admit that Pingry definitely has ping onto the field and letting off on a project with Vincent Fischetti count the score in English. Duncan done the trip in the past that there Eleventh grade- I ran for Stu- its flaws, fast-forward six years, some steam with teammates. The and I still feel at home in this only thing I would change about community. Pingry sports is the fan support; One thing that I am certain I the girls’ Varsity Basketball team The Strength of the Big Blue Community will miss next year at college is had an incredible season this year, The kind gestures that Pingry school touched me deeply, and I as friends. Thus, in closing, I the Pingry faculty, an intelligent, breaking records left and right, By KATE DREYFUSS (VI) offered after my family’s tragedy hope to make friends in college would like to thank Mr. Burns, unique, and often bizarre group but our greatest achievement Many aspects of Pingry life rooted me in the community who are equally supportive. Mr. Jenkins, and the rest of the of individu- was getting more have changed since I arrived as and gave me the confidence to When I was younger, I always physics office, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. als undeniably A special attribute of than five student a new 5th grader in September, explore all that the school has to used to wonder why so many Geacintov, Dr. Dineen, and Mr. dedicated to fans to attend a 2002. There is a new Middle offer. One thing that has stood out alumni come back to visit Pin- Vassall for the endless amounts their students. Pingry is that game. Everyone School building, the Martinsville to me in particular, even beyond gry during their vacations from of knowledge that they have Reminiscing everybody can find theirseriously needs to cafeteria is bigger, and the much- the wide array of academic and college. I now understand the provided for me over the past about freshman stop studying and disputed John Pingry statue now extracurricular opportunities, is reason. By the time that students few years. And to my fellow year, I fondly own niche. watch a game, or greets every person who drives the accessibility of the faculty. graduate from Pingry, they have members of the class of 2010, remember my buy tickets to the down our impressive driveway. Pingry teachers not only care grown to view their teachers best of luck with college and your World History class dancing on play and musical to support the One thing that has not changed, about helping their students; they not only as educators, but also future endeavors. the Harkness table with Mr. Raby community. which I hope will continue to also strive to understand who during one of his out-of-the-box To be honest, I could not be ring true for the rest of Pingry’s each student is as an individual. lessons. And I will never forget more ready to move on from existence, is the strength of our This will to understand makes the the day Mrs. O’Mara (who now Pingry and begin my college community. Pingry student-teacher relation- trusts me enough to babysit her years. Yet, I would never change My family and I felt this ship all the more solid. children, might I add) kicked me the time I have spent as a member strength first-hand in the begin- The strength of the Pingry out of the classroom during lab for of the Pingry community. Despite ning of my 6th grade year, after community can also be perceived pulling away someone’s chair as what most people think, the best we tragically lost two family in the respect that the students he went to sit down. part about being a senior is not members in an accident. Even have for one another. This past Another memory somewhat that you run the school (which we though we were relatively new February, I gave my senior vio- burned into my brain is the very do), but that you realize how little members of the community, Pin- lin recital at Juilliard in New first day of sophomore year, when time is left and take advantage of gry embraced us and helped us York City. I told my classmates Mrs. McGrath came running it. I hate to sound cheesy, but if endure the horrific circumstances about it, not really expecting down the hall to give me one of I could give one piece of advice in ways that I could never have many of them to make the trip her great, yet mildly suffocating, it would simply be, “Relax.” I imagined. The Lower School to New York on a cold Saturday hugs right in front of the senior spent way too much time stress- teachers and administrators made afternoon to hear me play. To couches. And I highly doubt I will ing, and it wasn’t until second themselves available if I ever my surprise, however, after the meet a professor in college who I semester, when I finally became a needed someone to talk to, no performance was over, hordes will greet and with whom I will victim of senioritis, that I had this matter what time of day it was. of Pingry students overran the end up having a five-minute chat epiphany. Instead of embracing My classmates did anything to backstage area of the recital like I do with Mrs. Landau. The Pingry’s new motto, “excellence help distract me from what was hall, many of whom who had Pingry teachers have served as and honor,” strive to embody a happening at home, from inviting never attended a classical recital support systems and mentors for “work hard, play hard” mental- me to sleep over on a school night before. My friends’ touching sign me throughout my high school ca- ity – I know that I will at college. to taking me out to dinner. of respect for what I do outside of reer, and even the absurd amount Sayonara, suckers! Students: What will you miss the most about the Class of 2010?

As h l e y Fe n g (V) El l i s Fl a n n e r y (III) Am a n d a Ha i k (III) Jo s h Ki n g (IV) Ha n n a h Aj m a n i (IV) “I’ll miss the “Terrible drivers “My brother.” “Their fun “The humor and fencers.” and interesting enthusiasm they bring football players.” lovingness.” to the school.” 5 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR REFLECTIONS JUNE 13, 2010 From Dancing in the Academiks to Starting the Poetry Slam

Series:ings How toward Pingry I’ve is like Gained Confidence and Taken Risks By MYLES BRISTOW (VI) Academiks Dance Crew and learned to be humble and to dent enough, arrogant enough building that is designed like trying to look at two sides of the Myles Bristow/David try to make a positive out of to own the world (which, for a spaceship is not what made I’ve looked forward to the same quarter at the same Martin Poetry Series were a negative. As an alum of the better or worse, many people my Pingry experience worth writing my senior reflection time. On the one hand, I feel risks I took because I was People of Color Conference, in Pingry are), I might as well having. It was the people; it article for years because I extremely satisfied at the fact arrogant enough to believe those risks I took became change it for the better. And if was the teachers who pushed thought it’d be easy to write that not only have I finished they’d be successful. At the fueled by the desire to reach I must leave, I might as well me to find my full potential a funny article that expressed high school but that I was same time, when there were other people and share the leave behind something that and the friends who pulled how I felt. Now that I’m here, able to exceed some of my mishaps, mistakes, close blessings and opportunities people can use to improve me out of myself and onto I find that it’s tougher to write own expectations before my calls and disappointments. I I’ve received. If I’m confi- themselves and others. The that stage. than I thought. This is mostly last days at Pingry. April 30th because I don’t know how to could not have come sooner. talk about graduating when, On the other hand, I know to be completely honest, there are people, friends, and Appreciating Pingry’s Diversity and there are times when I didn’t teachers who I will sorely even think I’d make it here. miss, and whose presence There were moments when I in my daily life made the Learning to Prevail Like A Champion thought that I’d by eaten up stress and sleep deprivation By DAVID KERR (VI) with these latter tennis second grade, and I can gry’s openness and diverse by the stress, the rigor, the worthwhile. Friends were the boys, including the time truly say my time here has crowd of students, I was As I finish ISP I feel that competition, and the high distraction I both needed and when my partner and I been educational but also not afraid to take chances my days are a combination expectations of The Pingry should’ve stayed away from won the Somerset county fun. I am super excited to and participate in activi- of reflecting on the past School. during my six years at Pingry, doubles tournament and enter the real world with ties that I never would and looking towards the fu- I even re- and I can nev- when our team played all the skills and knowledge have probably joined if I ture: looking at the person I member my er thank them the way to the state tourna- I have acquired from my were enrolled in a different Trying to convey my am now and imagining who first day ever enough for be- ment finals. Even though Pingry experience. school. For example, this I could be in the future. coming to the ing the ears that the team fell just short of I will always remem- year I participated in the feelings toward Pingry Senior year has been Martinsville listened to my winning the ber the days at production of “Sweeney great (though when I say campus. Actu- is like trying to look at annoying voice, entire compe- I can truly say that my school where Todd.” Even though this senior year I really mean ally, all I re- or the annoy- tition, it was I had the most was completely out of my two sides of the same the second semester). Col- Pingry experience has member about ing voice that fun progress- interesting comfort zone, the students lege visits were the high- the day is the quarter at the same I begrudgingly ing through been well rounded. conversations who did these productions lights of my year; it is hard first hour. Why? listened to. the tourna- with my teach- before were open and were time. not to have a great time Not because of But I cannot ment with our ers who became some of very willing to teach me. In when you have a team try- how big the say that I will close-bonded team. These my great friends. I can’t fact, I think that the big- ing to convince you that school seemed to me (that leave Pingry empty handed. memories I will forever believe that I am graduat- gest thing that Pingry has their team is the most fun feeling has long since worn Pingry’s competitive envi- cherish and carry on in my ing and going to college in given me is a plethora of and has the most to offer. off, though it’s nice to see ronment forced me to pick up future years. the fall. It seems like only opportunities. In addition, it was also a people unaccustomed to the some tools I might’ve never In my time at Pingry, yesterday when I was in To the underclassmen good way to meet people school stare in awe), but found otherwise, like the abil- there have always been ob- the Lower Campus spend- that will be still here, do who I’ll be playing sports because my breakfast of ity to take risks and explore. stacles I have had to over- ing my free time playing not be afraid to take risks against in my next four oatmeal and a muffin made Someone once said, “With come, but I have learned Punch-ball. and try something differ- years. I’ll certainly miss a preview on the steps that a high level of intelligence, to prevail like a true cham- I can truly say that my ent, you might come out my teammates this year on connect the Upper and Lower comes a high level of ar- pion. I have been going to Pingry experience has been with memories that you both the squash and tennis Commons. My nervousness rogance.” Conceptually, this Pingry since the middle of well rounded. With Pin- will never forget. teams (shout outs to Martin was so great that I couldn’t statement reaches the heart Bawden (VI), Will Moore keep my breakfast down. of my experience with what (VI), and Chloe Black- Redecorating the steps before I will call the “Pingry mental- er (VI) for four years of I had even been accepted to ity.” We demand “Excellence Embracing the Complex Emotions squash together and James the school seemed like a sure and Honor” because we have Chin (VI), Brian Weiniger sign of trouble. However, the high expectations, but deep (VI), and Nic Meiring (VI) school accepted me anyway, down, it’s also because we’re of Nostalgia and Excitement for some great tennis sea- graduating. We’re moving and six years later, here I a little bit arrogant. And that’s we will still share our Pingry sons). Some of my greatest By COURTNEY HULSE (VI) on, and it’s been scheduled am. okay. roots and everything that the moments at Pingry were I’ve been at Pingry for to happen this way ever since Trying to convey my feel- For me specifically, the phrase implies. seven years now. I was awk- we read our first words in With our graduation ap- ward when I started and I’m kindergarten. proaching, I’ve found my awkward now. Inherently It’s like the map of depar- friends and family reminisc- Overcoming My Fears of I’m the same person, but in tures at the airport: we’re all ing about memories of their many ways I have changed, starting at the same place, own graduations, and for me and Pingry has everything but it’s just a little dot on the it’s driven home the fact that Conforming to Pingry Culture to do with it. Granted, had I map, and now we’re about to this only happens once. It’s at what was, at that time, a graduating seniors, we are been at a different high school take off in different directions By NICK RICE (VI) funny, the obscure details very realistic fear. in one the most advanta- during these formative years like the planes branching out that some people remember, It was the spring of Of course when I look geous positions of our lives. it would have impacted my like spider legs to their varied and rather than be nervous, I 2006. I stood, skateboard back at my time as a metal This is one of the few times growth as a teenager and as destinations. I can only imag- find myself wondering what in hand, on the gazebo in head, a punk, a reggae fan in a person’s life where an individual, but Pingry is ine what the future holds for I’ll take away from such a the park in my hometown, to the point of trying to be- there is a definitive line special; we all know it, and some of my classmates, but I milestone of a day. contemplating the staircase come a Rastafarian, it is ob- between the past and the fu- really it isn’t for any one have a weird feeling that one Already I’ve taken so much I was about to hurl myself vious that I have changed. ture. Instead of dwelling on reason. It’s because there day I’m going to wake up and away from my experiences down. My friend, who was I wear different clothes, the past or worrying about are many reasons and for realize that my high school at Pingry. There have been getting ready to film this listen to different music, the future, you must only each one of us it may be dif- class is running countless times stunt, commented on the and have different opinions, ask one simple question: do ferent. the country, and when I’ve si- irony of me attending a as anyone does as they grow you like who you are? It strikes me that out of to look at them I have a weird feeling lently thanked private school as he set up up. However, the important The beauty of this time the 133 kids in our graduat- it’s definitely that one day I’m going my parents for the shot. Casu- part isn’t what in our lives is simple. If the ing class, each has had a plausible. making me ally leaned up You must only ask one has changed, answer to that question is unique experience here, and There is so to wake up and real- come here, and against a “No but what I’ve yes, then, awesome. Keep it only makes sense. There is much talent in ize that my high school I don’t think Skateboard-simple question: do you gained: new it up. If the answer is no, so much going on, so much this group of my even they could ing” sign, I like who you are? friends, new then you are about to enter to get involved in, so many peers, and I feel class is running the have known the a place where you can learn was complete- experiences, people to get to know, so lucky to have country. extent of it’s ly decked out: new interests, from your mistakes and many things to understand, gone through impact. Some black and red Converse All and an array of different experiences and not have and yet it’s all part of one high school things from Stars, skinny black jeans, teachers and mentors who to worry about your past. thing. It’s the era of hockey with them. It is Pingry will stay a black studded belt with have been able to guide While most of us tend to re- games and papers and school because they set the bar high with me forever, like where to splattered red spray-paint, a me along the way. These gret our mistakes and worry dances, and that era is coming that I have come as far as I put a comma in a parentheti- matching Slayer pentagram things, among others, are about our futures, now is to a close. No doubt we’ve have, and for that I am grate- cal citation and what kind of t-shirt and belt buckle, and, the parts of Pingry that I the best time to take a page still got a lot of growing up ful. In a way we owe it to each bonding exists in network of course, my infamous will be able to take with me out of Mr. Sluyter’s Litera- to do, but we’re due for a new other for who we’ve become, solids, but also how to look afro. I laughed his com- as I leave. Unfortunately, I ture of Enlightenment class. setting to make our mistakes. and not only because we have someone in the eye when I’m ment off, but I was actually also have a tendency to look “Be here now,” as Ram Das’ We came, we were here, and competed with each other, but talking to them and to keep hit by the fear that Pingry back and see the low points book title so simply urges. now it’s time to leave. because we have supported in mind that everyone has a might turn me into some of my academic career: the This is the best way to let go I have to admit I’ve been each other through it all. story. I’ll remember the as- sort of robot-like conform- bad grades, the late papers, of our pasts and transition feeling the tug of the excit- These kids will forever be semblies and cookie Fridays ist. Four years later, with a the alert notices. But, I naturally into our futures. ing things that lie ahead – I the “kids we graduated high to be sure, but it’s the gen- taste for oxfords, wing-tips, urge everyone not to bother Keep what you want and let made a “graduation” playlist school with,” a bond that can eral sense of being here that blazers, striped ties, and dwelling on those. These, the rest go, and move into in February – but at the same transcend space and time, for already keeps coming back J. Crew, (but the same old alternatively, are the parts the next stage of your life time I’ve become nostalgic even twenty years from now, to me, that abstract feeling independent spirit) I can I want to leave behind. ready to be the person you of the time I’ve spent at Pin- perhaps in another time zone, that I was part of something finally look back and laugh The bottom line is that as want to be. gry. It’s a complex emotion, when we run into a classmate irreplaceable. 6 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR REFLECTIONS JUNE 13, 2010 How Far We’ve Come Since Those Freshman Crushes aware of the fact that I found him retelling of my horrors and the endearing. While Richard has us remains that awkward fresh- unrequited loves. While maybe By ALEX SCAVONE (VI) attractive (because really, who loud chuckles of the senior boys probably forgotten my name, man. In our journey to define the days of engraving hearts that Richard Bradley ‘07 was tall, didn’t?). No, he was made keen to that ensued. these memories remain to me as ourselves, we are undeniably enclose RB + AS in the library dark, and handsome. As Varsity the fact that I was bona fide inlove It didn’t end there. One night, fresh as they were three years ago. aided by our impressions of those cubicles are long gone, I smile Soccer and Varsity Lacrosse cap- with him, and it was all because of during a family dinner, I casually New senior classes have come and sacred seniors. I want to dedicate at the fact that in some freshman tain, he could put any high school that unforgettable fall day. asked my mother if I could go gone, and with them new senior this reflection to those of us who boy’s mind I am that senior girl. movie stud to shame. I will never While passing by the soccer to the Boys’ Soccer State Final crushes, but something special have suffered from such torturous And so the cycle continues.... forget the first time I saw him seniors, I turned to my friend and Game. “Why?” my brother jeered remains about Richard, as I am strutting off the soccer field one made a comment about Richard’s with a smirk on his face, “Sup- sure remains about everyone’s unbearably hot day in August. beautiful physique. In typical porting Richard?” I sank down first senior crush. He ambled towards the athletic fashion, I spoke in a rather loud in my chair and wallowed in my Maybe in our desperate strug- entrance and wiped the sweat off whisper. The snickering that en- humiliation. gle to figure out who we are, we his brow with one smooth, swift sued from Rich- My trials get caught up in who we want to flick of the wrist. I watched those ard’s friends was There it was, right in continued the be, or in my case, who we want. sacred droplets of perspiration hit horrifying enough front of me: pure, following week. While we were urgently attempt- the pavement in slow motion as I for my self-con- Deserted hallway. ing to escape from the aftermath stood mesmerized on the sidelines scious freshman unadulterated man. Myself on one of growth spurts and oily skin, of the field hockey field with my self. My woes, un- end. Richard at those certain seniors – the ones mouth guard protruding out of my fortunately, were far from over. the other. I shuffled along, glanc- we can still name all these years agape jaw. There it was, right in Meandering down the athletic ing down at my feet, then up at later – lightheartedly walked front of me: pure, unadulterated halls one afternoon, I overheard him, then quickly down again. the halls with faultless smiles, man. Borrowing words from Ivan the deep sonata of voices that When we were approximately perfect clothes, and unmatchable Turgenev, “From that day, my could only belong to senior boys five feet apart, it happened. Rich- confidence. ‘passion’ began.” flowing out of the trainer’s office. ard removed one hand from his Now that I am a senior myself, There was no turning back; I “Did you hear what little Scavone pocket and did the unthinkable: I have gained invaluable clarity: was fully committed to Richard said about Bradley?” one voice he waved. Flustered, I turned I see that I do not have it all, and Bradley from head to neon green said. I stopped suddenly at the bright red and erupted into a flood in reality, no senior does. While I polished toes. Upon reflection, mention of my name. “Oh, you of giggles as I happily rushed finally have that confidence that the most mortifying part of all of guys didn’t?” the voice continued. onward. I so badly wanted, I still spill on this was that he knew. He was not I pressed up against the wall in Although these memories still myself when I wear white, and The Heart of Pingry merely observant of my erratic absolute humiliation as I eaves- make me cringe in horror, I must I always will. Time moves on, behavior in his presence or simply dropped on the painfully slow admit that I find them undeniably braces come off, but within all of Lies in Educationplaying the ultimate cliché, By LOUISA LEE (VI) it’s really more. The Pingry The Life of the Field and Classroom It’s done. Finito. Caput. student is unique. I’m not crawl around and seem stealth Quiz Bowl, JCotter, was pretty ber the people who were there By SAM FISHER (VI) We’ve finally made it through, sure there are very many other like Splinter Cell. I remember be- fun too. laughing with me: Bozhena Lisko and we’ve officially received schools where kids giggle It’s hard to believe that my ing on scout team, being double- I will always remember my (VI), Nick Gilligan (VI), Calvin our Pingry diplomas. And about DNA helicase unzip- time at Pingry has come to an teamed by Zach Flowerman ‘07 favorite Pingry subject, math. Jones (VI), Dylan Sun (IV), and now that it’s “over,” all those ping their genes. end. The last few weeks of ISP and Russell Simpson ’07, some- Trig with Mr. Jaqua was always Brian Green (VI). We had a blast. long nights of cramming for But we gain this valuable and assemblies have seemed thing no little freshman should entertaining. Then, back-to-back I’m still in awe of the domination science tests and prepping knowledge from their teach- almost surreal at times. I think ever have had to do… years with Mr. Thomson gave me that the Calvinator imposed on for College Board cruelty ers. It is undeniable that the the best way to reflect on my Then, I remember it all chang- stories to tell for years and years. those dirty mazes. I’m proud to seem like they happened in amazing faculty at Pingry Pingry experience is to recall a ing junior year with Coach Shilts. The Big Momma exam might be friends with all of you. a blink of an eye. And yet, I creates the special learning few stories, so here we go… I will never forget beating Ber- have been the best intellectual Lastly, I will always remem- feel so distant from the gangly environment that exists in our I will always remember Se- nards in the mud to clinch a play- experience for me in high school. ber Mr. Lear supporting my leap fifth grader that first walked classrooms. Pingry would not ñora Carr’s 6th grade homeroom. off birth for the first time since we Last, but certainly not least, was of faith in applying to Stanford. through Pingry’s doors. have the reputation it does From our most embarrassing were in middle school. Lastly, I Math 6 with Coach Tremontana. I had so much self-doubt in my Looking back, I recall sev- without the incredible people assembly presentation, “Al fin will always remember the senior “Children, babies, Brier,” might decision, but when I finally made eral funny incidents. I remem- that teach and mentor us. de la semana, no voy a quedar Football boys who went through be my favorite quote of high the decision, I remember him ber being forgotten at the low- In fact, I’ve been here eight en la cama,” to secretly playing it all with me for all four years: school. We had so much fun in giving me a fist-pound, and en- er campus years and have with Señora’s Beanie Babies Will Evenson, Alex Mole, Billy that class, and it is truly sad to couraging me to go for it. It meant after school, The amazing faculty at been a little before she got there, we had a McFarland, Charlie Laud, Chris leave it. so much to have his support, and fighting nervous at ev- pretty good time as 6th graders. Christensen, Muller, Spencer I will always remember my I am so thankful that it worked back tears Pingry creates the special ery graduation I still remember how much we Topf, Dylan Westerhold, and Computer Science classes too. out for me. as Mr. Cor- learning environment. or teacher’s re- all laughed when Max DeChiara Tyler Zoidis. Mr. Burkhart introduced me to I hope you all enjoyed my Pin- vino and Mr. tirement that (VI) accidentally got one of I will always remember Pin- programming sophomore year, gry stories. I’m going to miss a lot Vehslage Pingry won’t Señora’s favorite Beanie Babies gry Quiz Bowl. From fake names and I never looked back. I’m so of people that I mentioned, and tried to cheer me up. I remem- ever be the same. stuck on top of the fan. His to Brian Jenkins songs, we had happy I was able to take computer even more that I didn’t mention. ber making up code names In my eyes, Pingry will deathly-scared look was hilari- so many inside jokes and good science for my last three years of Overall, it was a great experience, for boys in middle school. always represent this amazing ous to see. memories. Even today, nothing high school, and look forward to and I look forward to building on I remember trying to write relationship between students I’ll also remember 2006 when feels better than beating teams continuing my studies next year top of what I already have learned “high school” essays for the and teachers. So even though I roomed with my fellow eighth in suits. And meeting the host of at Stanford. I will always remem- next year in college. first time in ninth grade and the (memorable and incred- graders at the time, Anthony Pa- literally learning how to run ibly amazing) Class of 2010 is risi (VI), Myles Bristow (VI), and (my coordination skills were leaving Pingry behind, and the Dan Muller (VI), in Washington in serious need of improve- Class of 2011 is stepping up, D.C. I remember waking up at ment). Pingry will still be Pingry. 3:00 in the morning and realizing I remember almost puking Now that I’ve graduated, that none of them had even fallen at track practices and eating it’s time to transition back to asleep yet. We then decided to ice cream with the team. I the life of a freshman (this order room service ice cream remember playing capture time at college). I’m nervous, (at 3 AM). It was incredibly fun, the flag after dark, pulling because I’ve grown so much and I still remember holding in all nighters to write essays with my peers and teachers our laughs when Mr. Phil Cox for Mrs. Grant, praying for aiding and surrounding me. announced room service would a decent grade in AP U.S. One thing I can assuredly take be banned the next night thanks History, and spending hours with me is my Pingry educa- to people ordering in the middle with Mrs. Newman and Mrs. tion: memories of working of the night. Leonhard before, during, and harder than I thought possible, I will always remember my after school. So what does getting closer to teachers Pingry football experience as it mean? What is a Pingry than I thought possible, and well. It’s amazing to think how diploma really worth? becoming friends with so much we changed from freshman Some would argue a lot many people. So thank you, to senior year. I remember the less than the tuition we pay, Pingry, and congratulations pasta parties and being forced to but obviously, at the risk of Class X. Seniors: Why is the Class of 2010 the best?

So f i Ba r r i o n u e v o Vi c t o r i a Le e (VI) Aa r o n Dav i s (VI) Jo n Ci r i e l l o (VI) + Co u r t n e y Hu l s e (VI) (VI) “We’re a very close “Because we’ve Br i a n Zh o u (VI) “We’re always “Because Russo’s in knit community.” got an impossible “Because we’re so supporting each it.” dream.” damn good looking.” other.” 6 THE PINGRY RECORD DEPARTING FACULTY JUNE 13, 2010 Embracing What Finding My Identity in Accoutrements and sports practice, on an average I’m guessing that it’s the same stuff lies in a corner, in a large pile, By NEHA SRIVASTAVA (VI) day, I spent more time at Pingry for all of us. Pingry is the locus to go in a box in my attic. In a few Pingry has taken over my than I did at my own house. I have of our academic, social, musical, months, I’ll head off to college. I’ll Makes Us worldDifferent will know what it was to be bedroom. A Pingry calendar hangs grown the most through my time By JASMIN NEAL (VI) artistic and athletic growth. Here, return for vacations, though, and a member of our Pingry class. over my bookshelf, a large white at Pingry—it has seen the best, and we have laughed, cried, learned, maybe I’ll remember that box, Just when I thought that I was Although it was always there, P is tacked slightly off-kilter onto the worst, in me. sang, and ran. We may resent head up to the attic, comb through finally done with Pingry…along it took a while for us as a class my armoire, and Pingry pencils That green Pingry binder, certain aspects of our school, but its contents, and immerse myself comes another assignment! This to see it and embrace it for what fill a coffee mug emblazoned stuffed with crinkly white pages nonetheless, it is ours. We feel in the memories that these objects seemingly simple task of reflect- it was. You know, it’s funny. All with those same six white let- of scribbled numbers, says that Pingry pride, not just because it contain. Today, I am ready to put ing on my Pingry experience has throughout high school and even ters. PINGRY binders are scat- Trem successfully stuffed math- is the best high school in New those memories aside and perhaps turned into a struggle of trying to in lower grades, all that we look tered throughout my bookshelf, ematical knowledge into my Jersey, but because we are Pingry, start collecting accoutrements of shove four years’ worth of expe- forward to is growing up: gradu- several peeling from their years reluctant brain. That large white P and it is us. another name. But I think I’ll keep riences and memories into the ating from high school, going to of use. Approximately a third of reminds me of how Mr. McAnally I cleaned up my room the other on this sweatshirt, at least until the minute existence of 600 words. college, and being on our own. my closet is stocked with Pingry related jazz to ice hockey and day. Now all of my Pingry related sun comes up. I’m not really sure where to begin, But now that it’s finally reality, I apparel, excluding the Big Blue how I often forgot to put on pants so I guess I’ll just start from the just wish it could last a little while sweatshirt I have on right now. before leaving the locker room. beginning…. I just wish it could last longer. I must admit my obsession for The Pingry sweatshirt I’m wear- Coming here As this stage Pingry paraphernalia doesn’t stop ing right now, exists to say that Taking A Long Walk back in 2006 as an a little while longer. in my life closes, there. Once, I purchased the Pingry I spent hours reading students’ incoming fresh- I know that these chocolate bar from the bookstore. debate cases, gave presentations man, I must admit four short years I probably could have reasoned on advanced genome technology Down Memory Lane that I never thought I‘d see the day have set the stage for some fantas- that this candy, four times the price for SYFASE, and curled up on the Edgar Allan Poe fanatic. I know I when I would walk across the Pin- tic things to happen in my future of a regular Hershey’s, would senior couches during frees. By BOZHENA LISKO (VI) may have scared you with the dark gry stage during Commencement. and I am forever grateful to every- not be four times more delicious. Pingry is a part of my identity, I first entered the walls of the imagery and repetitive broken I was new, not close friends with one in my life, and Pingry for all Forget my parents’ expressions whether I like it or not. Thus, these Pingry School in the beginning of husband-wife relationships in my anyone, and quite simply afraid that has happened here. when they see the account bill. Pingry related objects are simply ninth grade. The school seemed poems, but I really cultivated a of being out of the comfort zone To my family, teachers, friends, A Pingry keychain, a Pingry bear extensions of myself, bought or grandiose, the walls formidable, skill and passion that I never really that I had been in my whole life and advisors: Thank you for all of shaped toothbrush, a Pingry pez used because they express who I the institution intimidating. There knew existed. There’s something up to that point. To say that Pingry your love, support, guidance, and dispenser? Load me up. am and what I’ve done. existed an air of higher learning to be said for philosophical Mr. was “different” from my public wisdom. Even though I may not Often, I wondered what com- that I wanted to breathe in, as Li debates, flowery Mrs. Grant school, or anything else that I had have appreciated it at the time, I pels me to buy this stuff. Do I need if somehow inhaling Pingry air language, and legendary Mr. experienced, is the understatement truly am grateful for it now. constant reminders that I attend would make me wiser. This seems Keating films. You are quite a of the century. However, I think And lastly, to Class X: We Pingry? Or, are the items just a bit exaggerated but I promise special department, full of color that’s what all of us (or at least our made it! Through all of the re- superior, because of the name at- you this is how I viewed education and personality. Thank you for parents) were looking for when search papers and retreats, es- tached? In my earlier years (Ninth even at a young age. However, giving me a voice. we came to Pingry, something says and explications, break-ups and tenth grade) of commercial what I discovered over my four Walk down the hallway and “different.” It’s taken me my and boring assemblies, parties incongruity, I justified my spend- years was much more significant turn left. You now hit the History whole Pingry career to narrow and pranks, through all of the thrift ways with this argument: than IQ-enriched oxygen. I hope office. I find it hard to believe down what this “different” quality dances and dissections, classes Pingry is the best private school I’m not too cliché when I say that we ever made it through AP US is, and I don’t even know how to and couches, teachers and train- in New Jersey, and I’m proud to I discovered myself at Pingry. History with the raging political properly explain it now that I do. ers, projects and Pizza Brothers, show that I belong to the best. Recently, I found myself in debates led by Alex Mole (VI) It’s not something physical like through all of the good times, bad Yet, as I’m about to leave a conversation with my mother and Calvin Jones (VI). Yet our our curriculum or the Honor Code, times, and everything in between, Pingry, I realize that wasn’t it, about the legacy a student leaves opinions were readily heard and but something more. An unspo- we made it! And never forget, at all. Over the past four years, behind when he or she graduates. I encouraged. That’s what I loved ken, yet comforting connection no one will ever be able to be a I spent an inordinate amount of have found my Pingry legacy to re- about this school. Most impor- that each of has in knowing that perfect ’10 like we were. Goodbye time at the upper school campus. main with the great teachers at this tantly History Department, I loved only 133 other people in the entire and good luck. Between classes, club meetings, institution: in every serious discus- your interest in my Ukrainian sion and witty repartee. They have heritage. I was proud to share my been much more than just teachers cultural traditions with you. Four Years of Being So Close Yet So Far to me, and therefore I devote this Turn left at the next two cor- much social success as my brother, gained myriad incredible friends always so close, yet so far from piece to them. Thank you to all of ners, walk above the senior couch- By NANCY ECKENTHAL (VI) but that really wasn’t important all over the Tri-state area through those perfect A+’s, those academic you who have touched my life in es, past the main office, and turn I’m sitting at my kitchen table to me. I did all the work to the the new family into which I fell as honors, and the top ends of my some meaningful way. left. In the ever-central math wing, attempting to reflect on my four best of my ability and most of the a sophomore. Despite the exceed- borderline grades. It seemed that I will start my recognition my math career was very, well, years at The Pingry School. The time, it paid off with report cards ingly lengthier drives to those no matter how much time I spent geographically in the cavernous math-y. I will miss the baseball only words that seem to accurately that merited being taped to the friends in comparison with those on my work and how much effort depths of the science wing. Many bats and subtle name-dropping in describe my high school career fridge. But, after class, extra help, I made at Pingry, I saw my new I exerted, I couldn’t break into the people know of my interests in word problems, the noise com- come together in a cliché usually working out, and hockey practice, friends every weekend whereas I “exceptional” category for any of science, but I will proudly say plaints, and two VERY prominent used to react to disappointment or I rushed home. No loitering in the saw my Pingry friends at school my teachers or subjects. My suc- that my career in the major league math teachers, if you catch my a near-miss situation: so close, yet halls, snacking with friends until only. I was always so close, yet cess being so close, yet so far from of science started with Pingry. drift. Turn left again and you will so far. In geographic proximity, their late buses at 5:30, or doing so far from the friends I made at great has actually made me a very The teachers saw potential in me hear a commanding manly voice relationships to friends, and test homework with my peers on the Pingry no matter how great and well rounded student and helped and helped it flourish. They were in the hallway. You have reached scores and grades, I have been so couches. I was gone. I came to fun they were. In contrast, I was me enjoy and put in effort equally my greatest mentors, debaters, the Language Department. close, yet so far from this school. school nearly every day of the last so far, yet so close to my friends for all of my classes. and public relations consultants. Lastly, my love goes to the I have lived virtually across four school years and tried my best outside the linoleum and steel My experience at the Pingry I honestly cannot picture my life Señors and Señoras of Pingry. the street from The Pingry School not to spend any more time there walls of this institution. School may seem unconventional, unfolding any other way. I recall You have captivated my soul for the past twelve years, yet I than absolutely necessary. I live so As I previously mentioned, I antisocial, and frankly depress- a great SMART Team trip to with the Spanish language, in- had no idea it even existed until close, but my head was always so worked extremely hard on every ing to some, but for anyone who San Francisco, California. It has troduced me to the mysteries of my brother, Scotty '08, applied far from Pingry. homework assignment, on each knows me, they can see that I am remained my favorite field trip Borges, and offered me some of for a spot in the freshman class of Along with entering a new English, French, and history paper, a perfectly happy, hard-working, at Pingry. Perhaps it was the Cali the most inspiring advice in the 2004. So close, yet so far. Upon school community for high school, and during every study session. motivated student and friend. I climate but I think we all grew world. To all the teachers I have his acceptance and the start of his I also became involved in a new My report cards and interim com- have a love-hate relationship closer over those couple of days. and have not named, you have first semester at Pingry, he quickly community outside of school, ments were always a joy for me to with this institution, and I would I still have my dorky amino acid left an ever-lasting impression in became a legend. His success where I quickly found a place I felt read, and they gave me a sense of be lying if I said I wasn’t excited necklace that spells my name. my life. I honestly enjoyed com- with his peers, his teachers, and safer and more like myself than I pride in my work and experience to be graduating. I have honestly I can’t say that I’ve worn it too ing to school because of you and the administration impressed my could ever imagine at home or in at Pingry. My teachers through- enjoyed my teachers and the ap- many times. I know that many of my fellow parents and persuaded them to school. The school social hierar- out the last four years have been preciated all that I have learned Then, if you go up the stairs classmates are just as grateful to urge me to apply as well. With chy was more like a spectacle for incredibly patient and intuitive, both about the anatomy of a fetal from the Science Department, you. I’ve asked many of them the applications, interviews, and inde- me than a concern because I found and without their help with all my pig and about myself over the you’ll enter the welcoming Eng- biggest thing they will miss about pendent school standardized tests my friends elsewhere. I stayed questions throughout classes and years. And what I will always lish Department. Now despite my Pingry, and honestly, the answer is behind me, I entered the freshman close with my childhood best during Conference Period, there remember about this place is that love for the sciences, the English always the teachers. Our personal class in 2006. Needless to say, I friend who attended Watchung is no possible way I could have being so close, yet so far isn’t department managed to turn me connections to you will never be certainly did not have nearly as Hills Regional High School and done as well as I did. But I was necessarily a bad thing. into a writer and quite the rampant forgotten. Teachers: What will you miss most about the Class of 2010?

Dr. De s i m o n e Mr s . La n d a u Se n o r Naza r i o Mr s . Gr a n t Mr. Li “Their wide “Not being able “Their great sense “Their joie de “Interesting range of to see the seniors of friendship and vivre!” personalities with humor.” creative potential.” perspectives.” when they come to visit.” 7 THE PINGRY RECORD COLLEGE SUMMARY JUNE 13, 2010 2010 Senior Class College Application Summary By LAKSHMI DAVEY (V) which includes either Early (and then turning away record Decision I, II, or Early Action numbers of qualified applicants), This year, the senior class, plans; 72% of those who applied Pingry’s seniors did very well. A 133 individuals, applied to early were admitted. 32 students few highlights stand out, such as 176 colleges, averaging 9.6 applied to only one college. the remarkable diversity of not applications each. In the end, Furthermore, 27% of the class only the seniors’ college lists, they decided to attend 65 dif- was admitted to an Ivy League but also their new homes for the ferent colleges. The top three school, slightly higher than the fall. This class, like last year’s, schools matriculating Pingry average for the last two years, will be sending its graduates to students are Princeton Univer- which was 21%. states as varied as California and sity, with 8 students attending, Head of College Counseling Maine, Ohio and Texas. They’ll and Cornell University and Mr. Tim Lear commented, “Al- also be joining a remarkable Hamilton College, each with 6 though it was another exciting range of schools, from large students attending (see graph). year for college admissions, research universities to small A record-breaking percent of with many schools receiving liberal-arts colleges. Congratu- the class, 92%, applied early, record numbers of applications lations Class of 2010!”

The number of students matriculating to Ivy League universities. New Schools for 2010:

Colleges with the highest Pingry matriculation. • Baylor University: first student in a decade • Berklee College of Music: second admit in over a decade Highlights: • Coast Guard Academy: first student admitted and enrolled in • 14 admits to Cornell: ties highest total in 15 years (2003) over a decade • 12 admits to NYU: highest total since 2005 • NYU Abu Dhabi: Pingry student in the inaugural class • 10 admits to Columbia: highest total in a decade • Pratt Institute: third admit in a decade • 11 admits to Princeton: highest total in 15 years • Rhodes College: second student enrolling in a decade • St. John’s College, MA: first student enrolling in over a • 8 admits to Washington University (St. Louis): ties highest total decade in 15 years • UCLA: highest number of admits in over a decade (3) • 7 admits to Chicago: second highest total in a decade • USC: highest number of admits in over a decade (5) • 7 admits to College of William & Mary: highest total in 15 • University of Texas, Austin: highest number of admits in over years a decade (2)

A US map depicting the regional distribution of students. 8 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR PAGES JUNE 13, 2010

The 1902 Emblem he Class of 1902 Emblem is awarded to Samuel Fisher of the Class of 2010, who, while in The Pingry School, by the Tefficiency and the amount of service and loyalty of attitude has done the most for the school, and who has been judged therefore by schoolfellows and faculty to have shown of them all the greatest amount of school spirit. The Class of 1902 Emblem represents the highest ideals of The Pingry School. The nominees chosen by their classmates and faculty are considered to embody the very principles of integrity and service that lie at the heart of the institution. Thus, even to be nominated for this award is regarded as a paramount honor.

SAMUEL FISHER Years at Pingry: Eight education Trademark Characteristics: Supportive, friendly, Faculty Mentors: Mr. Thomson, Coach Shilts, Mr. fun-loving, super fan Burkhart, Mr. Coe, Mr. Trem, Coach Leef, and more Activities: Football, Quiz Bowl, Tutoring, Volunteering Favorite Pingry Memory: Beating Bernards in the at LINK Community School mud to clinch Football’s first playoff birth in four Summer Plans: Working at Epoch Investment Partners years. in NYC, family vacations, baseball games, and hang- What I’ll Take Away: Great relationships with teach- ing with friends. ers and friends, memories of being with the Blue Army College Plans: Stanford in the stands, countless laughs on the football field, Career Possibilities: Tech entrepreneur, finance, “Solids and Solvents,” and “Children, babies, Brier”

MYLES BRISTOW MAX DeCHIARA COURTNEY HULSE

Years at Pingry: Six Years at Pingry: Thirteen Years at Pingry: Seven Trademark Characteristics: Outgoing, occasionally Trademark Characteristics: Caring, friendly, being the Trademark Characteristics: Friendly, good listener, insightful, helpful, active, artistic, creative, dynamic only guy in Drama class apt to insert random facts into conversation Activities: Student Government, Track, Art, Academiks, Activities: Honor Board, Peer Leadership, Fall Play, Activities: Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Student Govern- Poetry, Shades of Color Club Winter Musical, Pingry Record ment, Blue Key, Tennis, Glee Club Summer Plans: Working at the YMCA Summer Camp, Summer Plans: Working and spending time with friends Summer Plans: Working at the beach, reading, play- hanging out with friends, college shopping College Plans: Swarthmore College ing tennis College Plans: Trinity College Career Possibilities: Law, politics, something to do with College Plans: Vanderbilt Career Possibilities: Cartooning, Graphic Design, Au- writing? I honestly have no idea. Career Possibilities: I’d like to study anthropology; thor/Illustrator, Education Faculty Mentors: Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Hearst, Dr. Dineen, the rest is still a mystery Faculty Mentors: Mr. Nazario, Mr. Shilts, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Landau, Dr. DeSimone, Mr. Romano, Ms. Chatterji, Faculty Mentors: Mr. Sluyter, Mr. McAnally, Mr. Mr. Leef, Mr. Crowley-Delman, Dr. Parvensky, Mr. Mr. Lear, and many others. Burns, Mrs. McGrath, Señor Vasquez, Señor Naz Corvino, Dr. Artis, Mrs. Hymas Favorite Pingry Memory: The Senior Peer Leadership Favorite Pingry Memory: AP Chem raves Favorite Pingry Memory: Dancing on Rufus Gunther Retreat; performance week for “The Comedy of Errors” What I’ll Take Away: Lasting friendships, priceless Day with the Academiks; the PCC in New Orleans What I’ll Take Away: Fantastic memories, a great edu- memories, the knowledge that I’m capable of more What I’ll Take Away: How to stand behind what I believe; cation, and the many relationships I have built over the than I think, the ability to write a good essay in the how to get back up and keep going when I’ve fallen down. past thirteen years. amount of time it takes to bake a cake THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR PAGES JUNE 13, 2010 9

ERIKA LAMPERT LOUISA LEE BOZHENA LISKO

Years at Pingry: Six Years at Pingry: Eight Years at Pingry: Four Trademark Characteristics: Outgoing, energetic, kind, Trademark Characteristics: Friendly and always run- Trademark Characteristics: Passionate, determined, and caring ning resourceful, outgoing, helpful Activities: Student Government, Soccer, Basketball, Activities: Cross-Country, Swimming, Track, Vital Activities: Robotics, Debate, Tennis, Women of Science, Lacrosse, Vital Signs Signs, Girls Learn International Writing Center, Quizbowl Summer Plans: Playing soccer, working, hanging out Summer Plans: Working at the Sneaker Factory and Summer Plans: The European tour I’ve dreamed of for with my friends before college spending time with my friends before college a very long time College Plans: College Plans: Duke College Plans: Williams College Princeton Career Possibilities: Finding a cure for cancer, pharma- Career Possibilities: I have no clue right now! Career Possibilities: Completely undecided ceutical industry Faculty Mentors: Mrs. Landau, Mrs. O’Mara, Mrs. Faculty Mentors: There are SO many: Mr. Grant, Mrs. Faculty Mentors: Mrs. Grant, Mr. De, Mr. Nazario, Mr. McGrath, Senora Godfrey, and countless others Landau, Mr. Nazario Burkhart, Mrs. Newman and all of the faculty members Favorite Pingry Memory: Favorite Pingry Memory: Almost being suspended in Eight years has made so many I’ve had the opportunity to work with middle school for saying “anus” in a science project. And memories, but being forgotten at school in fifth grade and Favorite Pingry Memory: S.M.A.R.T. Team with Mr. sweeping the Skyland conference this year! crying as Mr. Corvino tried to cheer me up with fat jokes Hata, getting lost with Mr. Jenkins en route to robotics What I’ll Take Away: I am very grateful for the years is one of my first. What I’ll Take Away: The opportunities Pingry has I have spent at Pingry. The students and faculty here are What I’ll Take Away: I’m so fortunate to have been able given me. I’ve truly been able to thrive and mature be- truly special and I feel incredibly prepared to move on to spend eight years at a school filled with amazing and cause of the personal relationships I’ve developed with to college next year. intellectual people. both the faculty and students.

VICTORIA MORGAN SEAN SALAMON LAURA WHITE

Years at Pingry: Four Years at Pingry: Four Years at Pingry: Eleven Trademark Characteristics: Outgoing, happy, and Trademark Characteristics: Friendly, resourceful, pas- Trademark Characteristics: Bubbly, friendly, optimis- always there to give a hug sionate, hard-working, jovial, always making jokes. tic, caring, and hard-working Activities: AFS, POCC, Robotics, Basketball Activities: Buttondowns, all music and theatre groups, Activities: Peer Leadership, Independent Research Team, Summer Plans: Working at Ninety Acres Culinary public speaking, The Record, Vital Signs Winter Musical, Balladeers, Blue Key, Liberty Corner School, spending time with my family and friends before Summer Plans: Working, summer theatre, listening to First Aid Squad heading off to college lots of music, spending plenty of time with my friends. Summer Plans: Server at T.G.I.F!, working with the First College Plans: Vassar College College Plans: Currently Carnegie Mellon University. Aid Squad, and just having a good time Career Possibilities: Bio-engineering, Sports Psychol- Career Possibilities: Music, Theatre, Journalism, Edu- College Plans: Baylor!! Sic ’Em, Bears! ogy, Teacher, Chef cation Career Possibilities: Medicine Faculty Mentors: Mr. Raby, Mr. Hadbavny, Mr. Max- Faculty Mentors: Mrs. Grant, Dr. Moore, Mr. Varnes, Faculty Mentors: Mr. De, Miss Wolfson, Mr. Li, Mr. well and most every other teacher at Pingry Mrs. Romankow Hata, Dr. Parv, and so many more! Favorite Pingry Memory: The first and only English Favorite Pingry Memory: Having fun whenever all of Favorite Pingry Memory: Way too many to pick a trip to Greece with Ms. Kicenuik and Mr. Shilts — lots my friends and I were together and performing in the favorite! of laughs and great memories. various Pingry musicals. What I’ll Take Away: I will never forget my many long What I’ll Take Away: The amazing opportunities I have What I’ll Take Away: Pingry helped me become self- conversations with faculty members and the love I have been given and the countless friendships I have made. sufficient and entirely sure of who I am. for so many people within the Pingry community. 10 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR PAGES JUNE 13, 2010 Senior Awards "SUT

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6OJWFSTJUZ 13 THE PINGRY RECORD DEPARTING FACULTY JUNE 13, 2010 Iconic Teacher Mr. Bill Reichle Retires Mrs. Edwards Bids in Gillette in 1977. Mr. Re- school improve and expand. focuses on “little details and By DANIELLE WESTERMAN Having almost always taught improving our form,” accord- (V) ichle sold his business in 1982 to spend more time middle school math, Mr. Re- ing to Fink, which he claims Farewell to Pingry This year, beloved math with his new daughter, and ichle recently moved from the were essential to having such teacher and swim coach Mr. in those five years before main building into the new a successful season. Bill Reichle will be retiring coming to Pingry, he taught middle school. Fellow swimmer Ned from teaching. Since 1987, at Drake’s Business Col- Junior Julia Dowling was Christensen (IV) is “so glad” Mr. Reichle has been an icon lege, Union Catholic, and saddened to learn that Mr. that Mr. Reichle will con- in the Pingry middle school Wardlaw-Hartridge. Reichle will not be returning tinue to coach swimming and has led the boys’ Varsity “The students here at Pin- as a teacher next year. She next year. Swim team to multiple suc- gry are great,” said Mr. Re- said, “He was my advisor and The Water Polo team is cessful seasons. ichle, “and I’ve stayed here math teacher for 7th and 8th another one of Mr. Reichle’s Some may not know that so long because I love it.” grade, and he’s one of the best legacies here at Pingry; in before he became a teacher, Although Mr. Reichle has teachers I’ve ever had.” 1991, some of his swimmers Mr. Reichle started his own only taught at the Martins- Most high school students wanted to play a sport in the business, Metro Swim Shop, ville campus, he has seen the not only remember Mr. Re- fall to get in shape for the ichle from the middle school, winter swim season. Always but also know him as the eager to help, Mr. Reichle coach of the boy’s swim team. started the water polo team S. Gurnani (V) Mr. Reichle is “so proud of and coached it for years be- in the beginning of the year. Mrs. By ROXANNE FEITEL (IV) all the kids that have come fore passing off the job. Edwards always greeted me with through the program, every- In addition to continuing to After 27 years of service at Pin- a smile and happily gave me a late one contributing something coach, Mr. Reichle has plans gry, student registrar Mrs. Barbara note. By October, she almost had in one way or another.” Af- to travel and sightsee during Edwards is retiring. Since 1983, notes with my name on them ready ter such a successful 2010 his retirement. “I’m going to Mrs. Edwards has been a fixture to go when I walked in.” season, sweeping the state, Bermuda in October to com- in the Upper School office, always When Mrs. Edwards first began conference, and county titles, pete in an open-water swim, prepared to write late notes for working, the Martinsville campus Mr. Reichle will continue to and I couldn’t be more ex- tardy students and to keep track of had only been in use for three be an adjunct coach. cited about that.” Mr. Reichle student information. weeks. So naturally, the school has Swimmer Nic Fink (V) also said that he and his wife Her favorite memories are of changed significantly since then. said that Coach Reichle “al- are in the process of planning the wonderful friends on the fac- During her tenure, she has noticed ways reminds the team to a cross-country road trip. ulty and staff that she has made. that the landscape has evolved over never take a meet for granted, They will also travel with his She also said that the kids have time. “There are many more fields and to swim our best at every softball team to compete in always been terrific, and she has now, and the shrubbery has grown meet no matter what. We tournaments this summer. fond memories of her interactions tremendously,” she said. She also were constantly preparing “I try not to shy away from with them. She went on to explain remembers seeing the legendary for the next meet, whatever challenges,” said Mr. Reichle, that she will miss all of her friends open classrooms become con- that was—not just the big “and every day I learn some- and the kids she has known more tained, noting, though, that “the S.Gurnani (V) championships.” Mr. Reichle thing different either in the than anything else. Working at office hasn’t changed much” since classroom or in the pool. My Pingry, Mrs. Edwards has learned she started work there. students have taught me so that her children “are no different After she retires, Mrs. Edwards much, as I hope I’ve taught than any other kids,” and to be plans to spend more time at her A Historic 21 Years for Coach them.” Mr. Reichle has taught patient with people. vacation home in the Adirondacks. over two decades worth of Alex Castle (IV) appreciated She and her husband plan on split- Pingry students and will most this patience every time he came ting the year between her home in and Teacher Mr. John Raby definitely be missed by each to the Upper School office. “I New Jersey and her second home forever stand as an extraordinary rather it is better to do fewer things one. live far away so I was late a lot in New York. BY REBECCA “character” in the minds of Pingry better than many things without SPICEHANDLER (V) goers. one’s full dedication. He eagerly After 21 years as both a be- As an avid proponent of the advised the future generations loved teacher and coach, Mr. John Harkness method, Mr. Raby has of Pingry students that character Mr. Sluyter’s Passion and Style Raby sadly leaves our Pingry welcomed his students every day and integrity are more important community at the end of this year into an open and intellectually qualities than glory. And indeed to enjoy the seemingly boundless stimulating environment in which he continues to prove himself a Sure to Be Missed By All possibilities of retirement. he encourages them to contribute living model of these words. As everything suddenly clicks for the Martinsville Campus, the By SARAH PARK (IV) His strong presence in the in classroom discussions. He Amanda Flugstad-Clarke (V) a student.” addition of the middle school, classroom and fervent passion in describes the benefits of such a remarked, “Mr. Raby is honestly English teacher Mr. Dean Emily McCormick (IV), who and now, the ongoing construc- every aspect of life will forever method: “Sitting at one open table, one of the only teachers I’ve had in Sluyter, who has been a key took Mr. Sluyter’s English 10 tion. However, for him, the most influence those individuals lucky everyone can see each other and the past who still says hi to me in part of the faculty for 33 years, class, said, “My whole style dramatic change has been the enough to have been his students. this creates a certain atmosphere. the hallways.” If his inspirational recently announced that he is of writing, from technique transformation of the way the Former student, Lindsey Bissinger It is like going into a corporate words were not enough, surely leaving Pingry this year to move to grammar, really improved Pingry community thinks. (V) said, “His enthusiasm for the board room and knowing you are his sincere actions motivate stu- to Santa Monica, California, because of Mr. Sluyter. I will Mr. Sluyter said, “In 1977, subject really changed the class- there to do business while at the dents to embody that which they where he will be teaching upper never forget that a period or when I came, Pingry was much room atmosphere and the entire same time sitting at a dining room believe. school English and meditation comma at the end of a sentence more conservative than it is learning experience.” table where you break bread with Just as Mr. Raby has “cared classes at Milken Community always goes inside the quotation now. The way people thought Mr. Raby’s desire to guide his those around you and create trust. about us as full human beings” so High School. marks.” was less tolerant and more tra- students extends far beyond the It creates an open-ended conver- have we as a Pingry community Mr. Sluyter first visited Pin- Connor McLaughlin, another ditional. Since then, everyone limits of his classroom and Pin- sation where students’ thoughts come to appreciate him for the gry in January of 1977 for his sophomore in Mr. Sluyter’s has become more accepting and gry’s assigned history curriculum. guide class as much as those of the leader and role model he is. As job interview. After boarding class, explained, “I learned so open-minded; the attitude of the Emily Combias (V) remarked, teacher. It forces them to think and Dr. Murray suggested, Mr. Raby’s the wrong bus, having to re- much about literature, writing, school changed completely.” “Mr. Raby was truly an inspiring participate and understand that “empathetic and open-minded schedule his interview for later and life. Mr. Sluyter really is a Although Mr. Sluyter’s pres- teacher. When I walked into his everyone’s in it together.” nature allow him to see a problem that day, and having his feet fantastic teacher, and he does ence will be missed next year, class each day I felt his excitement However, Mr. Raby’s wide from all sides.” In this manner, Mr. and pants soaked by the snow everything with humor and he leaves behind a great legacy to teach and it beckoned me to understanding of knowledge is not Raby embraces life from every and slush, Mr. Sluyter was passion; there is never a dull as well as a parting message to become a better student.” a one-way road. He admitted that angle and strives to understand all ready to give up and go home. moment with him.” his students: “Life is, as Chau- Mr. Raby suggests that what he has learned just as much as he viewpoints. However, when he was walking Mr. Sluyter has witnessed cer said, ‘God’s plenty.’ Enjoy.” lured him back to Pingry year after has taught from his students and As he leaves our Pingry com- through the door of the Hillside many of the changes that Pingry And, as for the rest of the Pingry year was “the chance to influence colleagues throughout the years. munity, Mr. Raby looks forward to campus, a Pingry student named has gone through over these past community: “When in doubt, students and do something good.” Indeed the most valuable lessons governing his own pace of life and Mike Brody held the door open 33 years, such as the move to breathe in, breathe out.” And that he did, as former student he has gained while at Pingry are having time to judge what is most for him. Sluyter explained, “I Schuyler Bianco (V) remembers: that “you can always learn some- important. With hopes of moving thought, ‘This is a nice place. “His lively spirit transformed my thing new and there is always a closer to his son in Maine, Mr. These are nice people.’” This freshman year history class from chance for a new start.” Raby plans on becoming a more one experience set the tone for simply learning about events and With shrewd parting words, active citizen. his entire experience at Pingry. people of the past, to empowering Mr. Raby explained that we must One thing is for sure, wherever For most of his years at Pin- us all to become great figures of learn “not to take on too much he goes and whatever he pursues, gry, Mr. Sluyter has taught Eng- the future.” in an effort to impress.” As he Mr. Raby will continue to impact lish 10 and American Literature. When asked what aspect of sees it, “frenetic activity” is not those around him and the greater He has also started many of his education drew him towards necessarily productive activity: world. own courses and programs over the subject of history, Mr. Raby the years, such as Literature of explains, “History is a vehicle to Enlightenment, Classic Cinema, help develop young people.” His Public Speaking, and the Mind- ability to look at the greater picture ful Awareness program. and his genuine concern for im- Kate Leib (VI) commented, proving the lives of those around “The Mindful Awareness ses- him are just a few distinguishing sions were surprisingly refresh- attributes of a true scholar and ing. I didn’t expect them to educator. actually work.” Current chair of the history Of his experiences, Mr. department, Dr. James Murray Sluyter said, “I’m thankful to says he will always remember his Pingry for giving me freedom colleague as someone who was in the classroom and the op- “always learning, always willing portunity to innovate.” He con- to experiment, and never content tinued, “What I’ll miss the most to rest on what he had done be- is witnessing or being a part fore,” adding that Mr. Raby will S. Gurnani (V) of those ‘aha’ moments, when S. Gurnani (V) 14 THE PINGRY RECORD DEPARTING FACULTY JUNE 13, 2010

Mrs. Landau Leaves Mr. Hata Relocatesing, and Mr. Hata formed Pingry’s to Washington D.C By SHAAN GURNANI (V) first team in the 2003-2004 aca- After 26 Great Years After eight years as a teacher demic year. Since then, Mr. Hata Mrs. Landau hopes to be re- in the Biology Department at and fellow Biology teacher Mrs. Continued From Page 1 membered as “a teacher who Pingry, Mr. Tommie Hata will be Deirdre O’Mara have taken turns really engaged kids in thinking leaving the school to teach at the running the team, with the other a publication.” and writing critically, clearly and Sidwell Friends School, a private teacher serving as a mentor. Over Although she is leaving, Mrs. effectively” as well as someone Quaker school, in Washington, the last seven years, Pingry’s Landau is taking many great who “made an impact” on her D.C. During his time here, Mr. S.M.A.R.T. Team students have memories with her. In fact, there students both “socially and intel- Hata has taught Freshman Biol- presented at science conferences were “so many good memories lectually.” When it comes to her ogy and Introduction to Scientific in Atlanta, Chicago, San Fran- of students, colleagues, events” students, she has some words of Research and mentored several cisco, San Diego, Washington that she looks back and believes wisdom. First, she hopes they will S.M.A.R.T. (Students Modeling D.C., New Orleans, and Anaheim she “worked here during truly “support their opinions with solid a Research Topic) teams. and had the opportunity to meet golden years.” evidence.” He will undoubtedly be great scientists including Roger She recalled “being able to Second, she wishes that all missed by many. Wade Homer Kornberg (2006 Chemistry No- keep growing as a teacher,” under students “will want to make a (V) praised Mr. Hata, saying, “He bel laureate) and Bruce Alberts people like Mr. John Hanly, whom difference in this world for the has been a great teacher; he’s re- (Editor-in-Chief of Science). she called “a legendary headmas- better. It’s not just about reading, ally enthusiastic and knowledge- After Mr. Hata’s departure ter.” The headmaster who hired writing, and arithmetic; it’s about able about science and research. from Pingry, Mrs. O’Mara will her to head the history department, contributing back to society.” I’ve learned a lot about a possible take turns running S.M.A.R.T. S.Gurnani (V) he “transformed Pingry” and “was Also, she emphasized, “stu- subject to pursue in college.” Teams with permanent substitute a “wonderful mentor,” she said. dents must be aware of their Born in Tokyo, Mr. Hata teacher Mr. Andrew Alfano. Mr. ty and then successfully defended cool that he’s going to teach at When it comes to students, she world, be engaged in it, and avoid moved to Hawaii at the age of Alfano, who earned his Bachelor her thesis in front of the Russian the school that President Obama’s thinks about “several students who being neutral when bad things are ten and finished high school there. of Arts in Biology from Maryville Academy of Sciences in 2009. daughters and other diplomats’ have gone on to great success” happening. Neutrality helps the He graduated from Washington College in Tennessee, has as- Mr. Hata and his wife are mov- kids go to.” and have told her “that one day aggressor.” University in St. Louis in 2002, sisted Biology and Introduction ing because she is starting her Steph Hanchuk (V), who was they will come back and teach at Finally, she wants everyone to earning a Bachelor of Arts in Bi- to Research classes this year. post-doctorate fellowship at the on the 2008-2009 S.M.A.R.T. Pingry.” “realize that Pingry is a special ology and Secondary Education, In Introduction to Research, a National Institutes of Health in team, said, “Although Mrs. Overall, one of her fondest place. We have to remember that and has been at Pingry ever since. laboratory-based course offered Washington, D.C. At the Sidwell O’Mara was our main team ad- memories is from 1988, when point when we have a bad day or He pointed out, “My very first to juniors and seniors, students Friends School, Mr. Hata will visor, Mr. Hata clearly knows his she “led a group of 39 students, some disappointment.” freshman class graduated from learn the fundamental concepts continue to teach Freshman Biol- stuff and he was definitely a great two other teachers, and four par- Mrs. Landau and her husband, college this spring.” From 2006 of molecular biology and develop ogy, and he will be in charge of mentor. He will be missed.” ents to China at the invitation of Peter, are moving to Park City, to 2008, Mr. Hata traveled to New an understanding of laboratory starting up a molecular Biology Mr. Hata said, “I enjoyed my the Chinese government.” Mrs. Utah where they “expect to do a lot York City several days during the techniques and skills. Mr. Alfano research class. eight years at Pingry and I am ex- Landau had initiated contact with of downhill skiing as well as see week to earn his Master of Arts in will probably teach Introduction Susan Contess (V), a stu- cited for my new job at Sidwell.” the government by writing them more of our daughter, Hanny ’91, Biotechnology from Columbia to Scientific Research next year. dent in Introduction to Research He added, “I will certainly re- a letter in the fall of 1987. She son-in-law Jamison, and grandson University. In December 2007 Mr. Hata this year and a member of the member faculty members, espe- promoted a “sister” relationship Nathan, who are in California.” S.M.A.R.T. teams were started married a molecular biologist 2008-2009 S.M.A.R.T. team, said cially the members of the Jacobin to a school in China that was They also expect that their son by Dr. Tim Herman at the Center who finished her Ph.D. research “I had a two great years with Mr. Club, and the select students who comparable to Pingry. Elias may re-locate to the west for BioMolecular Modeling at the at the Severinov lab at The Waks- Hata; he’s a great teacher and I’ll inspired me, and hope to keep in “Unfortunately, that June coast as he is pursuing aeronauti- Milwaukee School of Engineer- man Institute at Rutgers Universi- miss him a lot. Still, it’s really touch with them.” was Tiananmen Square,” she cal engineering and most of that explained, and the relationship industry is based out there. petered out. However, the ex- Even so, Mrs. Landau said that Hearst to Work at Lacordaire Academy cursion was one of her “fondest she will “definitely come back and Mrs. Hearst has also said, “Being on Honor Board enjoyed.” memories.” visit” after she retires. By ANISHA MOHIN (V) impacted the students and has been a learning experi- Colleen Roberts (V), Mrs. After seven years as Dean faculty through the Honor ence, and Mrs. Hearst was a Hearst’s advisee, said, “I re- of the Upper School, Mrs. Board. As the advisor, she great guide.” ally enjoyed getting to know Joan Hearst is leaving Pingry enforced the Honor Code During her time at Pingry, Mrs. Hearst over the past and will assume the position and advocated integrity. She Mrs. Hearst has accumu- three years. She has always of Dean of Admissions at La- also organized many creative lated many great stories to been open to working with cordaire Academy in Mont- assemblies for students and tell. “My favorite memory student government on issues clair in the fall. As faculty parents to bring the honor is when I took the Honor that can improve student life. advisor to Blue Key and the code to life. Board to a program at West In advisory, she was always Honor Board, Mrs. Hearst “What I will miss most Point,” she recalled. “As I able to make us laugh, relax, has been an integral part of is advising the honor board drove up to the entrance, I and re-power so that we the community and will be students,” Mrs. Hearst said. had not paid attention to the could get through the toils missed greatly. James Chin “Teaching honor board mem- MANY huge signs that said: of junior year. After getting (VI), who was a member bers how to serve on a judi- ‘Civilians enter through the to know her more this year of Blue Key for four years, cial board in a small school right gate, all military enter I realized how much Mrs. said, “Mrs. Hearst is great at was definitely rewarding for through the left gate.’ Yes, I Heart does for Pingry. She’s coordinating everything for me.” drove with the honor board amazing. I don’t think we Blue Key. Being a part of it Anjana Ganti (V), spoke students in the van through will find someone able to fill J. Levine (IV) was really fun.” for other members when she the left gate. The West Point her shoes.” military assigned to the post Caroline Dreyfuss (IV) ordered me out of the car, said, “It’s sad to see such a then ordered me to open my beloved administrator leave. Mr. Jeffrey Bartsch Moves to Rhode Island trunk, then ordered all of the Lacordaire Academy is defi- in Providence. within the Pingry community. to Pingry was a good choice,” he students to show ID. Then, nitely lucky.” By MOLLY SCHULMAN (IV) Mr. Bartsch is going to miss He said, “I like middle school- said. Mr. Bartsch respects all of he asked me, ‘DIDN’T YOU While Mrs. Hearst has After four years of teaching Pingry greatly. He said, “I can ers. I like that they’re so honest. his colleagues greatly and said, SEE THE SIGNS?!’ The enjoyed her time at Pingry, at Pingry, History teacher Mr. honestly say that I have enjoyed They’re right out there showing “Whether they’ve been here one students and I laughed all the she is excited about how her Jeffrey Bartsch will be leaving all four years in different ways themselves and being themselves. month or thirty five years, they’re way home!” new job will reduce the stress the faculty staff. He and his wife each year.” It’s exciting.” all so into it. I feel really lucky. I Mrs. Hearst added, “An- of commuting. “I presently are moving to Providence, Rhode Commenting on his experi- Mr. Bartsch holds various Pin- have really learned about teaching other one of my favorite have a 300 miles a week Island so that they will be closer ences at Pingry, Mr. Bartsch also gry memories close to his heart. from them.” memories has been being commute,” she explained. to Boston, where Mrs. Bartsch said, “This Dorothy Parker quote Looking back, he remembers see- Mr. Bartsch earns similar an advisor. Over the years, “My new job will be five works. always comes to mind when I ing student athletes “Freddy Elliot respect from his students. Sean that’s something I have truly minutes from my home!” Mr. Bartsch is currently in- think about my students: ‘The (IV), Dylan Key (IV), Dan Keller Fischer (I) stated, “Mr. Bartsch terviewing for several jobs as a cure for boredom is curiosity and (IV) and KC Eboh (IV) playing tries to make us have discussions teacher at local middle schools there is no cure for curiosity.’ their hearts out against really hard without raising our hands, which and high schools, while his sons I really feel that over and over teams.” He also recalls “driving is really cool.” are heading off to in different here.” through the middle of the night Monica Sun (II) added, “He’s directions. His older son will Throughout his time in the to see the kids play basketball. It a really good teacher. He’s an go to boarding school, while his middle school, Mr. Bartsch has was totally worth it.” expert on ‘Lord of the Flies.’” younger attends a private school found great joy and wonder He added, “I also remember Former student Eboh also seeing Justin Sullivan (III) in looks back on his relationship ‘Godspell’ and listening to Con- with Mr. Bartsch fondly. Eboh nor Malloy (III) talk passionately said, “Mr. Bartsch always opened about Shakespeare.” Such enthu- up his classroom for people siasm for learning has been Mr. who were stuck after school Bartsch’s inspiration these past and showed classic TV shows four years. like ‘Looney Tunes.’ He was The teachers at Pingry have really easy to talk to in and out also greatly affected Mr. Bartsch. of class.” During his first day at Pingry, he Although Mr. Bartsch’s one participated in German teacher regret as he leaves Pingry is ceas- and World Languages Department ing to teach English after the first Chair Mr. Norman Lavalette’s two years of his career, he said, “Instructional Skills” teaching “I most appreciate it when my S. Gurnani (V) seminar. That was also the first students come back and talk to day he met History teacher Mr. me. It’s nice to know that they’re The Pingry Record would like to bid farewell to Ms. Alison John Raby and English teacher not just stages. My students have Harle and the departing members of the Lower School Mr. Ted Li who had stopped by. an effect on me in the most touch- faculty and staff, Ms. Jean Knee and Mr. Rudy Romano. S. Gurnani (V) “That’s when I knew coming ing ways.” 15 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 13, 2010 Students Set Off On Personal Explorations Photography taking photos of friends and cause she herself is a member in baseball by visiting local Continued From Page 1 Hoping to explore his pas- sion for videography, Chad other volunteers. She focused of two minority groups. stadiums and embarking Butler put his efforts into Nick Rice explored his mainly on fashion and beauty on a weeklong trip to see in plaster gauze. making a video montage of creative side by completing photography, hoping to use In order to explore her five baseball games at five Pingry’s sports teams. He a large-scale photography the photos to gain an intern- culture, Neha Srivastava different stadiums across Also looking to gain a studied professional sports project with a focus on exper- ship. learned Hindi through Ro- the country. They compiled better understanding of the setta Stone. She hopes it will their data, journal pieces, challenge and execution of COMMUNITY be useful in the future as she scorecards, and programs to full three-dimensional forms, SERVICE plans to pursue international chronicle their ISP. Christian O’Donnell under- affairs and business. took a clay-working project. Andrew La Fontaine, Following her passion With the guidance of Mr. Erika Lampert, Kelly FITNESS/SPORTS for squash, Kristin Scillia Freiwald, O’Donnell pro- Kurylak, Peter Martin, interviewed squash coaches duced a variety of unique Nic Meiring, and Suzanne Hoping to combine fit- and international pros from pottery, including a large- Ritzdorf worked with the ness and community service, different countries and back- scale coil pot and a pot with John Taylor Babbitt Foun- Becky Krakora trained for a grounds. She then compiled a totem pole-like design. dation to organize the JTB triathlon and spent the rest of the interviews and wrote a Walk-a-Thon, an event aimed her time volunteering at the story to submit to the editors Digital Art to promote awareness of and Union County Literacy Vol- of Squash Magazine who raise money for Hypertrophic unteers office at the Plainfield are interested in publishing In accordance with his Myopathy. As they learned Public Library. Her goal was the article. interest in architecture, Phil more about the cause, they to get back into competitive Ryan created a three-dimen- improved teamwork and athletics after being injured Gabriella Scrudato sional computer assisted planning skills as well as for seven months and to give learned how to kickbox. design (CAD) portfolio com- those required in the field of posed of both commercial public relations. and residential architecture. The plans for the build- For their ISP, Blake Vessa ings contained layout, basic and Emily Strackhouse at- design, a comprehensive tended specialized classes amount of electrical systems, and learned how to make and detailed textures. beaded jewelry. They then sold the jewelry and donated Theatre all proceeds to the John Tay- lor Babbitt Foundation. Passionate about drama and writing, Amy Gopina- To help animals in need, than and Erin James worked Beth Garcia and Katie together to write a play titled Ogden worked at the Plain- “The Understudy.” The play, field Animal Society. They which had an amusingly socialized and trained pup- farcical nature, illustrated pies and kittens so that they the lengths to which actors might be adopted into better are willing to go in order homes. to strengthen their perfor- mances on stage. Volunteering for the Mor- J. Soong (VI) ris Habitat for Humanity, Al- To familiarize themselves One of the final pieces Jenn Soong (VI) completed. exandra Cheng assisted with with all aspects of the theat- construction sites in Dover rical world, Sean Salamon videography and also learned imental display techniques. and Morristown. She worked and Lillie Ricciardi directed, techniques from film teacher He used lighting, physical as both a builder and assistant produced, and performed in a Mr. Peter Delman. materials, and sound to cre- to the site manager. production of “The 25th An- ate dynamic and interactive nual Putnam County Spelling Jonathan Ciriello and pieces. LANGUAGE Courtesy of M. Polans (VI) Bee,” a tasteful and hilarious Brian Zhou filmed their To improve her creative AND CULTURE Maxwell Polans (VI) enjoys a local baseball game. musical about a group of own episode of the hit TV skills, Emily Gilbert experi- unique children attending a series “Myth Busters.” Like mented with different types back to the community at the She did a combination of Yamini Nabar delved into same time. exercises, took lessons, and school spelling bee. the hosts of the show, they of media and used a variety the world of creative writing, scientifically tested an urban of different cameras, includ- did some military training in working on both poetry and Chloe Blacker and Char- preparation for the service Interested in becoming legend to see whether it was ing a pinhole camera and a prose. She gained inspiration an actress, Remy Teicher plausible or just a myth. Zeiss Ikon camera. The use lotte Small tried out various academy she will be attend- from various literary works forms of exercise to see how ing in the fall. went to open auditions and of methods and media that while continuing to read and attended acting classes in Interested in the pro- were completely new to her each sport affected their bod- work on the literary maga- ies. They learned about the INTERNSHIPS New York City. In addition, gression of American film, allowed Gilbert to expand zine Calliope. she took dance classes to Randall Jordan and Glenn upon her understanding of different ways to cross-train Catering and Event Plan- help improve her movement Friedman viewed 16 movies photography. and how training enables an ning Courtney Hulse immersed athlete to compete in his or on stage. from the 1950s to the 1980s. herself in great works of lit- They then critiqued each Meghan Hager and Paige her sport more effectively. Working with Elegant erature. She focused on com- They also studied the diet Taste, a catering company Other film and observed each era’s Farley created dynamic pho- pact novels of recognized cinematic qualities. to shoots, hoping to produce and nutrition plans that an in Chatham, Louisa Lee authors and wrote reviews on athlete needs in order to stay and Caroline Ward learned Looking to combine their pictures that drew in their au- each book she read. interests in dance, visual art, To expand their experi- dience. Hager focused mainly in shape. about running a small busi- ness and developed cook- music, and poetry, Terdoo ence in filmmaking,Charles on digital photography while Looking to explore the Nwaoduh and Myles Bris- To learn about Brazilian ing skills. In addition, they tow organized The Revolu- jiu jitsu (BJJ), Billy McFar- learned about the art of en- tion 2010 Hip-Hop Benefit land traveled across the east tertaining, which culminated talent show to highlight the coast to interview famous in a dinner party. evolution of Hip-Hop as BJJ practitioners and take a movement. All proceeds classes at their gyms. He To explore a possible ca- were donated to the Red blogged about his experience reer opportunity, Cassidy Cross to support the relief and used the interviews to Reich shadowed Ninety efforts in Haiti. write an article for submis- Acres pastry chef Ms. Jes- sion to various jiu jitsu and sica Knik. She learned how FILM fitness related publications. a restaurant kitchen operates Movie In addition, he studied the and worked on her baking process of how a new sport skills. To examine American film is adopted into the Olympics and pop culture trends, Alex and wrote a proposal on how Vicky Morgan, hoping to Parker-Magyar and Wil- to do so with BJJ. further her interest in the cu- liam Moore analyzed the linary arts, worked with Mrs. films of recognized direc- Brandon Moy and Sam Ellen Taylor, the director of tors like Scorsese, Coppola, Miller tested different fit- the Ninety Acres Culinary Tarantino, and Anderson. ness programs to see if the School. She spent her time science behind them was true both in the kitchen and as a Inspired by the recent suc- or false. Their investigation waitress in order to get a full cess of the Pingry Hockey focused on the areas of mus- experience. Team, Alex Russoniello cle strength, flexibility, and cardio. After testing out each Danielle Cosentino, Al- and Pierce Fowler made a The cast of “Putnam” performs the “Goodbye” song. Courtesy of S. Barrionuevo (VI) documentary to demonstrate program, they evaluated how lison Dadouris, and Rainie their passion for the sport and Laud and Luke Pounder Farley used the more tradi- lives of persecuted minorities they felt and created a blog to Opel learned how to cook, to pay homage to the stand- wrote an original script. The tional film photography. throughout American history, track their progress. waitress, and manage a res- out 2009-2010 season. The film focused on the lives of Nancy Eckenthal read vari- taurant. They worked at Due documentary was composed three seniors as they faced the In order to expand her ous books that document the Sam Fisher, Maxwell Terre restaurant in Bernards- mainly of team member in- trials and tribulations of their photography portfolio, Sofi struggles of these groups. She Polans, and Spencer Po- ville and were guided by the terviews. final year in high school. Barrionuevo spent her ISP undertook this project be- lans pursued their interest owner, Francois Rousseau. THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 13, 2010 16 For Independent Study Projects During May Also looking to learn owed a trauma surgeon. to demonstrate the concepts. were located in China. the café near the mansion that mechanics and experience cooking and business man- In accordance with her in- is run completely by volun- what it is like to work closely agement, Ali Rotatori and terest in biology and health- Bennett Rosenbach taught For her ISP, Kate Drey- teers. Bennett and Kreisbuch as a team. Catherine Golding assisted care professions, Laura math to fourth and fifth grad- fuss worked with Marketing also worked in the office and Jim Wilson, the owner of White worked as an emer- ers at the Lower School. He Director Kendel Ratley at guided visitors. Interested in engineer- “Simply to Go,” which pro- gency medical technician aimed to give back to the Le Poisson Rouge, a perfor- ing, Will Evenson and Aly- vides ready meals for those (EMT) at the Liberty Corner Pingry community and teach mance space in New York OTHER sia Tsui built a trebuchet, who do not have the time or First Aid Squad. In addition, a subject he truly enjoys. City. She wanted to explore a a device used to throw a patience to cook. The experi- she shadowed Dr. James field that dealt with music but Calvin Jones and Nick projectile object. Through ence also provided them with Chimenti, a neurosurgeon Influenced by his older did not require performing. Gilligan planned and ex- their ISP, Evenson and Tsui entrepreneurial skills, namely at Raritan Valley Surgery brother’s ISP, Freddy Porges ecuted hiking expeditions learned about the engineering those involved in marketing Center. taught Mrs. Carolyn Gibson’s Research throughout New Jersey and principles that are involved in and advertising. fifth grade writing class and surrounding states. To en- the creation of a trebuchet, Anthony Parisi worked Mrs. Barbara Martin’s fourth Bozhena Lisko experi- rich their hiking experience, which include construction, Nayantara Joshi and Tay- with Dr. John Golfinos, a grade English class at the mented with the scanning Jones and Gilligan also read consistency, and function. electron microscope (SEM) literature and watched mov- at Princeton University’s ies about hiking and treks Stephanie Fung spent McAlpine Laboratory. She into the wilderness. two weeks in New York City, used this tool to observe the where she shadowed native failing mechanism of PZT David Hamilton and Dy- city-dwellers and took a vari- ribbons on flexible media lan Westerhold built a bea- ety of walking tours in order when stretched. ver dam leveler to prevent to gain different perspectives flooding caused by beaver of the city. She chronicled her Politics dams. The device, which time in New York by taking is in no way harmful to the pictures and creating a blog. Matthew Zubrow pur- animals, tricked the beavers sued his academic and voca- into thinking that the water In search of a worldly tional interests by interning was backed up and therefore experience, Nicky Haik and at J.P.Morgan Chace & Co. prevented them from rebuild- Aaron Davis embarked on in Washington D.C. There, he ing their dams once they were a two-week road trip across worked with Peter L. Scher destroyed. the country. They stayed with on policy advocacy, writing family and friends along the press releases and policy AP Physics students Alex way to get a better sense of briefs as well as monitor- Daifotis and Claeson Dillon the culture of each particular ing key votes and relevant built Estes Model Rockets area, and they set up a Twitter political statements made in of various sizes and designs. account and took photos to Congress. They utilized such techniques chronicle their journey. as analyzing energy output, Other the study of kinematics, and Julia Nosofsky and calculus-based motion equa- Kara Marciscano traveled Jacklyn Temares shad- tions to explore the real throughout New Jersey and owed Margo Morrison, a world applications of the New York to tour a variety Courtesy of A. Davis (VI) jewelry designer who owns physics material they covered of different museums. They Nicky Haik (VI) and Aaron Davis (VI) visited the Grand Canyon on their road trip. a studio in New York City. during the year. also created a blog to record She helped out with sales and describe the rich and lor Guiffre worked with Ja- neurosurgeon at New York Lower School. His goal was and also observed the design Simon Greene used his diverse cultural attractions net Antico at Bella’s Bakery University Hospital. He wit- to end his Pingry career process. experience with woodwork- they visited. in Millburn, preparing and nessed Dr. Golfinos’ daily where it started — at the ing to create two Adiron- selling baked goods. Joshi schedule and learned about Short Hills campus. To explore art in the cor- dacks chairs for the senior Alex Molé and Chris also interned at Vanity Fair multiple diseases and the porate world, Elisse Park couch area. He also inscribed Christensen explored the Magazine and gained expe- surgeries carried out to cure Looking to combine her interned at the Visual Arts one of the chairs with the rich culture of New York City rience in the publications them. interests in art and educa- Center of New Jersey. She names of every member of and shared their experiences industry. tion, Diamond McClintock worked primarily with Edu- the 2010 senior class, creat- through an informational Education served as a middle school art cation Coordinator Vanessa ing a lasting memento that blog. They used the blog to Regan Fink interned at teacher’s assistant at St. Phil- essentially create a virtual Fantasy Creations, a party Inspired by teachers she lips Academy in Newark, NJ. walking tour of the city for planning business, in order has worked with throughout She facilitated the growth of students in high school. to learn management and her education, Maddie Gar- the children’s artwork while design skills. In addition, she cia assisted in Mrs. Mary using her experience with the Sharing a passion for volunteered at Somerset Hills Ogden’s first grade classroom youth as inspiration for her smoothies, Jon Brenner and Handicapped Riding Center, at the Short Hills campus. own pieces. Will Pinke went on a quest and took exercise classes at She helped the kids with to perfect the art of smoothie the YMCA in Cedar Knolls. their tasks, read to them, Theatre making. They taste-tested corrected assignments, and various recipes and studied Medicine set up activities. Max DeChiara and Jenny different methods of creating Gorelick interned at The their favorite drink. Their Interested by the differ- Hoping to combine his Shakespeare Theatre of New research culminated in the ence in techniques used by interests in sports, math, and Jersey at Drew Universi- establishment of a smoothie the various physical thera- working with kids, Martin ty. DeChiara worked in the lounge at Pingry, and all pists she has seen, Katlyn Bawden taught physical edu- education department, and proceeds were donated to the Casey shadowed Dimitry cation and math at the Lower Gorelick worked in general John Taylor Babbitt Founda- Polyakov, who she believes School. He used this experi- administration and business. tion. has been the most effective. ence to see firsthand whether She learned much about the he might be compatible with Photography Scott Keogh, Tyler Smith, human body and why recov- a teaching career. Chris O’Connell, and Tyler ery plans are unique for each To gain experience in pho- Zoidis designed and sold patient, even if they may Encouraged by the success tography, Liane Gole and clothing in memory of their have the same injury. of the Upper School Math Morgan McCollum interned friend Warren Kimber IV Center that she founded, with professional photogra- ’07, who started the clothing Nahema Carty spent her Tanvi Gupta taught seventh pher Joanie Schwarz. They company DeC apparel. ISP in an abbreviated ver- and eighth grade math at learned special lighting tech- sion of medical school. For Mauger Middle School. She niques, Photoshop skills, and Alex Scavone investi- four weeks, she took classes, helped with the teacher’s business and management. gated the town of Manville then shadowed a resident and daily lessons and aided stu- in northern New Jersey. She spent a day at Dr. Dominga dents who needed more ex- Business and Marketing captured the town’s ambiance Padilla’s private practice in planation. through photojournalism and Paramus. Dan Muller interned for S. Barrionuevo (VI) journalistic writing. For his ISP, Spencer Topf Gordon Sulcer, the president A beauty shot of Remy Teicher (VI) by photographer Sofi Inspired by doctors who assisted Mr. Brian LaFon- of First Choice Marketing, a Barrionuevo (VI). Andrew Logerfo and have helped him in the past, taine, the Lower School sports advertising firm. He Brandon Brier reviewed fostering his interest in sci- physical education teacher. focused on both the market- Batista, researched artists will be a welcome addition to local restaurants and com- ence, Robby Allen explored Among his tasks were setting ing and management sides of and art periods, and designed the Lower Commons. posed reviews for each. They the career of medicine. Guid- up activities, instructing the the business. projects for themed classes. also compared the cuisine at ed by Dr. Stuart Rice, Allen kids, and helping out with She also completed an intern- Mike Acosta, David Kerr such places with the Pingry observed surgeries and read field day. Exploring the world of in- ship at Estee Lauder. and James Chin worked cafeteria. relevant material supplied by ternational business, Carina together to build two motor- the doctor. Interested in science and Chan evaluated a prospectus Julia Blumenstyk, Nata- bikes with different engines Brian Green crafted a syl- its practical applications, for a Special Purpose Acqui- lie Battista, Katie Bennett, and parts in order to deter- labus and English plan based To determine whether she Ram Sinha acted as teaching sition Company (SPAC) deal and Johanna Kreisbuch mine the effects of each mo- off the critically acclaimed wants a career in medicine, assistant to Physics teacher and determined the risks and helped with the Mansion in tor and to evaluate the rela- graphic novel, Watchmen. Jasmin Neal gained firsthand Mrs. Ronalee Newman. He benefits of completing the May project, a fundraiser for tive success of each part. This His project included discus- experience at Jersey Shore and Mrs. Newman created deal. Her mentors included the Women’s Association of hands-on experience with sion notes and essay topics, University Medical Center. lesson plans, and with her Mr. Yan Gu, her United States Morristown Memorial Hos- mechanical tools and motor- and he explored the philo- She was shown the hospital’s guidance, he taught Waves contact, and Mr. Wenhui Xie pital. Blumenstyk, Battista, bike parts allowed them to sophical elements behind many departments and shad- and Optics and created labs and Ms. Mindy Ming, who and Kreisbuch took shifts at broaden their knowledge of the novel. 17 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 13, 2010 Drama III Brings Congratulations, New Stud Gov Members! Form VI Form V Form IV

Improv to the Stage Student Body President: Will only an hour of rehearsal. Baum Class President: Marisa Werner Class President: David Soled By ANISHA MOHIN (V) Bartlett said, “Performing was very On Friday, May 28, Drama interesting because I had never Vice President: Andrew Hanna Vice President: Cameron Kirdzik III took the stage for their an- done that scene with anyone Class President: Colleen Roberts nual year-end assembly. Despite other than Sarah before. That the absence of Sarah Muirhead said, Averill was a great scene Vice-President: Tim Lee Tori Campbell Brian Costa (V), a key member of the class, partner and the scene ended up and the subsequent last minute great for something that we had Matt Damstrom addition of Averill Morash ’09, just rehearsed together the morn- Ashley Hough Amanda Hulse the performance was hugely ing of the assembly.” successful. Afterwards, the performance Chloe Carver The assembly began with segued into pure improvisation. Margaret Morash Caroline Murphy modern-day adaptations of The name of the game was Nic Fink Shakespeare, including “Mac- “Freeze and Justify.” First, two of Johnny Roberts Rahul Rakhit beth in the Age of Twitter,” the actors began an unrehearsed Danielle Westerman which featured the entire class. scene. Then, Drama teacher Mr. The scene condensed “Macbeth” Al Romano tagged out one of the into about two minutes to satirize actors out and another stepped in, Andrew Young Dylan Sun Sam Riccardi today’s fast-paced technological with the objective of completely lifestyle. changing the direction of the Kaela O’Connor (V) and Ben scene. Hamm Conard (V)’s scene al- This continued until every lowed the audience to choose the member of the class had par- ending to the present-day inter- ticipated at least once. Danielle “Bye Bye Birdie” Wins Audience’s Hearts pretation of “Romeo and Juliet.” Westerman (V) commented, Presley’s, as he and his man- the romance between Albert By AMANDA HULSE (III) parents of Sweet Apple Ohio, The majority of students voted “All of the improvisation was ager, Albert Peterson, try to Peterson played by Matthew and Mr. Phil Cox and Mrs. to portray Romeo as gay, thus hysterical. I really liked Julia The annual middle school generate one last bout of pub- Marvin (II) and his secre- Alexandra Schwab played ending the pair’s romance. Jason and Kaela’s scene about Justin musical, put on by the Pingry licity before Conrad enters tary, Rose Alvarez played by the mayor and the mayor’s Reitman (V) said, “I thought the Beiber.” Drama Department, was per- the army. They plan to have Christina Riccardi (II). wife, respectively. audience participation part of the The class was extremely formed May 20, 21, and 22. Birdie kiss one last lucky fan There was a great showing There was great feedback scene was really cool. It was a excited about the outcome of This year the musical was before going overseas, and of actors from each grade in about the production both really funny scene, too.” their performance. O’Connor a performance of the 1960 perform his new song, “One the musical this year, and from inside the cast and from Next, Jeff Baum (V) and said, “I thought it was great that Broadway production “Bye Last Kiss” for her. Riccardi, one of the leads in those who saw the musi- Morash performed “Marriage everyone saw us improvise up Bye Birdie,” originally writ- This marketing ploy leads the show, was really happy cal. Marvin, a cast member, Counseling,” a take on how there. Although we don’t do ten by Michael Stewart with the duo to Sweet Apple Ohio, about how everyone got thought that, “the kids in our Macbeth and his wife might act it that often in class, I love to lyrics by Lee Adams. where they are greeted by a along together. cast were extremely talented if they were to see a couple’s improvise, and I’m happy that The show is based on gaggle of adoring fans, most “We have all bonded like and ready to do anything for counselor today. Muirhead was our school could see what we Elvis Presley’s induction prominently the Teenage a family,” she said, “and we this production. Every kid supposed to be Baum’s scene came up with.” Lakshmi Davey into the army after receiving Trio: Sarah Beckmen, Julia have so much fun together. worked so extremely hard to partner but could not perform (V) added, “The assembly far his draft notice in 1958. The Friend, and Diana Masch, I never thought I would get make this production the best due to illness. exceeded our expectations, and show follows Conrad Birdie, and Ursula Merkle, played along with the sixth grad- it can be.” Fortunately, Morash stepped we’re really glad that everyone played by Julian Sandulli (I), by Aigner Mizzelle (II). ers…but then I learned to Kaitlyn Friedman (III), in and performed the scene after liked it.” whose story parallels that of The musical also follows love them all, just as if they who saw the musical opening were my own brothers and night, thought that “the ac- sisters.” tors and actresses did a great Riccardi was also very job of portraying their char- Pianist Najarian Embarks on European Tour complimentary of the older and one by her favorite composer, acters. They were extremely students who worked as the believable and completely Rachmaninoff. stage managers of the play, French teacher Madame Gail committed to the scenes. Eleanor Johnson (IV), Jack The songs were very well Castaldo stated, “Christina did Hickey (III), Katie Ogden Winter Track, so I assumed that done and very funny. The (VI), and Jenny Gorelick actors and actresses are very she would do Spring Track. How- (VI). She said that they are ever, she explained that she was talented and put on a great all “so fun, and are super pa- show.” doing piano competition and tient and cooperative making would have no time for sports in The cast and crew of “Bye sure they don’t freak out at us Bye Birdie” dedicated their the spring. She told me she had to middle schoolers.” memorize five pieces of music and hard work on the production In addition to the large to middle school teacher Mr. perform them at a concert.” cast of students, the perfor- Madame Castaldo continued, Jeffery Bartsch, who will be mance also featured actors leaving the faculty next year. “When she returned the weekend from the middle and lower after the competition, she told me They cited their thanks for school faculty. Mr. Tony Gar- Mr. Bartsch on the program, she had won. One day that week, cia, Mr. Jeff Lesciandrello, I asked Christina to play for her calling him “a beloved his- Mrs. Mary Ogden, and Mr. tory teacher, Ultimate Fris- classmates in the auditorium so Ramsay Vehslage played they could hear how beautiful her bee coach, and friend.” music sounded.” After the performance, the Courtesy of C. Najarian (IV) students were left stunned and New Jersey Talented Youth Music has competed and performed mul- amazed. Rebecca Curran (IV) By MARISA WERNER (IV) Association (NJTYMA) talent tiple times at venues such as Weill said, “Christina’s NJTYMA win On May 22, Christina Najarian search. Unbeknownst to most, Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and is truly incredible and well-de- (IV) was announced winner of the Najarian, an accomplished pianist, Steinway Hall. served. I am extremely proud of Because of her fabulous per- her.” Kate Leib (IV) added, “I formance, Najarian will embark was flabbergasted. I never knew CONGRATULATIONS, on a European Tour. There, she Christina was such an unbeliev- will perform at United States able pianist.” Embassies in countries such as Najarian’s great success in mu- PEER LEADERS! Russia, Republic of Moldova, sic today is attributed to her hard Romania, and Hungary. Najarian work, consistency, and dedication. Boys Girls has also received the opportunity She began playing the piano at the to perform at the world-renowned age of eight, and she participated Jeff Baum Lindsey Bissinger Moldovan Organ Hall. in her first piano competition at the Avi Bhavnani Chloe Carver She owes her win to years of age of nine. With the encourage- practice. Najarian practices be- Jared Cohen Emily Combias ment of her teacher, Ms. Gloria tween two and seven hours a day Chu, Najarian was able to exceed Nic Fink Lakshmi Davey in order to memorize her pieces her own expectations and quickly Henry Gadsen Julia Dowling and master her technique and advanced to more challenging Ben Hamm-Conard Ashley Feng sound quality. The standards for endeavors. Wade Homer Lilly Holman NJTYMA were extremely high: Prior to this amazing feat, Tim Lee Shannon Hughes the audition required her to learn Najarian had received three first five very challenging pieces by place wins at the Russian Music Jason Reitman Ariana King memory, each between six and Festival, one second place and Ben Rogers Kathryn Kolb eight minutes. two third place wins at the Music Courtesy of Communications Office Thomas Schermerhorn Mack Roach Two of the five pieces were Educators Association’s annual Stephanie Lipper (II) and Sawyer Freeman (6) portray Eric Schoenbach Colleen Roberts required to be written by tradi- audition, and the five year “high Kim Macafee’s parents. Harlan Shangold Rebecca Spicehandler tional American composers, one honors” award in the New Jersey Eric Stock Kristen Tripicchio had to be from a contemporary Music Teacher’s Association Moldovan composer, and Najar- (NJMTA) competition. The Pingry Record would like to congratulate Lillie Ricciardi John Vavaro Danielle Westerman ian was allowed to choose the last Even though she has earned (VI) on winning the Papermill Playhouse Rising Star Award Andrew Young Rachel Williams two. Her repertoire consisted of many designations, the NJTYMA for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Beggar Woman in two pieces by Griffes, one piece win is the most prestigious she has “Sweeney Todd,” this year’s Winter Musical. by Schumann, one by Beleaev, ever received. THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 13, 2010 18 Psychology Students Undertake Unique Experiments and Surveys Schuyler Bianco (V) conducted public school students around the Barrionuevo (VI) researched the and seniors seem to feel more is now really oily and she has ter- By NAHEMA CARTY (VI) an experiment comparing the area. They concluded that public effects of peer pressure on teenage pressured to drink than freshmen rible acne. Each year, for about 15 to 20 importance of appearance between school females care more about drinking at Pingry. They hypoth- and sophomores. Thus, Dadouris - Dana talks to all the boys. years, school psychologists and students in public and private their appearance than private esized that “students at the Pingry and Barrionuevo concluded that She’s had conversations with just AP Psychology teachers Dr. Mike high schools. They hypothesized school females, and private school School in Forms III and IV feel their hypothesis “underestimated about all of them, and most enjoy Richardson and Mrs. Patricia that in both cases, public school males care more about appearance more pressure to drink alcohol than the behaviors of the underclass- being around her. Lionetti have given their students students would care more about than do public school males. Their upperclassmen.” They conducted men and compared them to [their] The eighth grade girls were the liberty to conduct their own their appearance and therefore study showed a positive correla- a survey that asked students about own underclassmen experiences.” asked to rank these scenarios on psychology experiments. Over the take a longer time to get ready tion between the amount of time their drinking habits: whether Additionally, while taking the sur- a scale of 1 to 5 – (1) being not years, the topics have ranged from in the morning. They surveyed one spends on appearance and they drink with family, friends, or vey, some students consulted their popular at all, (3) being neither eating disorders to peer pressure to 48 Pingry students via written how important appearance is to alone; how often they drink; why friends about what they should popular nor unpopular and (5) stress among teens. questionnaires and used an online someone. they drink, and so on. However, answer, which, according to Da- being extremely popular. Whitney Weldon (V) and survey created on Facebook© for Allison Dadouris (VI) and Sofi the results implied that juniors douris and Barrionuevo, “proved The survey resulted in two very that peer pressure is an aspect not strong determinants of popularity: just in drinking, but in decision socialization with boys and girls making as well.” and throwing parties. JTB Hostsmyopathy, Fourth is a hereditary disease Annual for the program, giving Walk-a-Thon the foun- because not only was John part Danielle Fusaro (V), Anjana Lastly, juniors Arvin Alaigh, By CHRISTINE KUMAR (III) that causes the heart muscles to dation more attention as well. of the Pingry community, so are Ganti (V), and Mary Kate Martin- Avi Bhavnani, Alex Fagella and The fourth-annual Walk with thicken and results in the heart In addition to the annual walk- the Babbitts. HCM can affect son (V) conducted an experiment Anisha Mohin conducted an ex- Heart fundraiser for the John beating abnormally. Because a-thons, the JTB foundation anyone.” on the effects of parenting on the periment on the impact of alpha Taylor Babbitt foundation was HCM isn’t well known and is of- works hard to install defibrillators When asked about the walk- social behavior of teens. They binaural beats on the Ganzfield held on May 16. Friends and ten undiagnosed, the JTB founda- in all public places, to form JTB a-thon, sixth graders Morgan examined whether the strictness Effect. Heinrich Wilheim Dove family gathered at school to tion has been working in Babbit’s Heart Clubs in schools and uni- Wahby, Nikki Zezz, Lizzie Ab- of students’ parents had anything discovered that when two beats commemorate John Taylor Bab- memory since his death to prevent versities, and to support research bott, and Sam Korn, said, “It was to do with the child having prob- are played together, the brain bitt’s death. sudden cardiac arrest. on genetic cardiac disorders. So easy and fun, and anyone can do lems trusting other people. They recognizes them both as the lower JTB Club leaders Suzanne Just this year, Gaines Adams far, the JTB Foundation has been it.” I am so privileged to be a part surveyed various members of the one. These binaural beats have Ritzdorf (VI) and Erika Lampert of the Chicago Bears and Jeron able to install defibrillators in of such an event. The walk-a-thon Pingry community, first asking been found to alter moods, plac- (VI) said, “The Walk-a-thon is Lewis of the Southern Indiana fields in the Chatham borough was such a success,” said volun- questions about how strict their ing someone in a deep meditative growing; this year we had 360 basketball team both died of sud- and township. teer Sarah Kim (IV). parents were and then asking ques- state, reducing depression and pre-registered people which is den cardiac arrest. In response, As a leader of the club, Kury- Jimmy Tilson ’09 summed up tions about the students’ ability to inducing relaxation. double the amount from last ESPN has dedicated a program lak said, “John was a friend of the event when he said, “I have trust people. After the experiments The Ganzfeld experiment was year.” Alumni, students, faculty to HCM and its danger to young my brother’s and when he passed come the last three years and were conducted, Fusaro, Ganti and conducted by Wolfgang Metzger, and children all walked the two- athletes, making HCM better I really wanted to get involved have enjoyed the experience. It’s Martinson found that there was no who tried to bring out extrasensory mile cross country course and known. A board member of the and help the Babbitts. This is a great cause, and it’s nice to see correlation at all to the strictness of perception (ESP) in his subjects arrived back to school to refresh- JTB Foundation was interviewed so important to the community all of my old classmates.” a parent and the ability of a child by placing them in a comfortable ments and a raffle. to be trustworthy. chair, shining a red light on them, The raffle included a bicycle Lindsay Burke (V), Shannon covering their eyes with two halves and a David Yurman bracelet, Hughes (V), and Kristen Tripic- of a ping pong ball and playing which was won by Matt Zu- chio (V) conducted an experiment white noise or static for them brow (VI). Before the raffle, on the effects of emotion and peer through headphones. the Babbitts spoke to the crowd pressure on eating habits among Alaigh, Bhavnani, Fagella showing their appreciation, and grades eight to eleven. They hy- and Mohin combined these two encouraging the walkers to visit pothesized that girls would eat methods of relaxation and hypoth- the table with an AED to learn less due to emotions and peer pres- esized that binaural beats would how to use it. sure while boys would eat more enhance the hallucinatory and/or The JTB foundation was start- because they are less affected by meditative effects of the Ganzfield ed in 2006 when Babbitt died of a such things. In the end, they found experiment. They gathered 17 heart arrhythmia that was caused out that girls are “clearly more self- subjects and tested both the origi- by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy conscious about their bodies and nal Ganzfield experiment and the during a basketball game in his their weight,” and boys are “less “new” Ganzfeld experiment with church. At the time, he was in fact conscious of eating and care solely the binaural beats instead of white a big part of the community – he about satisfying their hunger.” noise. After the original Ganzfeld played in the basketball, baseball, Emily Strackhouse (VI) and Jo- experiment, subjects reported soccer and football teams and is hanna Kreisbuch (VI) researched having “very distorted, elongated remembered for his passion for how popularity is determined perception of time while others sports. His death affected the among eighth grade girls. They saw vivid images and heard music Pingry and Chatham community surveyed 43 eighth grade girls, in their head.” A few people even greatly. giving different scenarios and experienced mild paranoia. All the HCM, or hypertrophic cardio- Peter Martin (VI) greets attendees at the JTB Walk-a-Thon. Courtesy of K. Kurylak (VI) asking them to rank whether or subjects reported feeling “extreme- not it made the person popular. ly happy and awestruck” when The following are some of the the procedure was over. When the First Ever X-Games Replaces Spring Fling scenarios: second trial – the one with the bin- many soon began enjoying the which Will Evenson (VI) won, leyball net was set up for those - Anne has a walk-in closet full aural beats – was conducted, ten By YVONNE JENG (IV) activities. Chloe Sorvino (V) was a big hit as well. Harry who wanted to play. Brian Zhou of clothes from Short Hills mall, of the original seventeen reported On Friday, May 7, Student said, “I had a lot of fun with Skinner (IV), who competed (VI) said, “It was cool to play and you’ve never seen her wear that their hallucinatory/meditative Government hosted the first the slip and slides and watch- for Form IV, said, “It was fun volleyball with a different crowd the same outfit twice. states were in fact enhanced. Some annual X-Games. It was a com- ing people on the moon walk.” and someone had to beat Will, than usual.” - Lily is known as the class saw talking hallucinations, heard petition between all of the Upper History teacher Mr. John Raby but I wasn’t the right guy.” After The inflatable obstacle clown in all her classes. She pulls loud ringing and thumping noises, School Forms in various events, participated in the fun by getting eating pizza, everyone gathered course, in which friends could pranks on her teacher and always and felt chills or muscle spasms. including an inflatable obstacle into the dunk tank. Steph Carr together on the track to watch the race each other, was another has funny comments; you used to Once again, all the subjects felt course, a hot dog eating contest, (III) said, “I thought the dunk rap battle and dance-off. popular activity. John Varvaro go to public school and just saw extremely happy and exhilarated, dance off, a rap battle, slip and tank was hilarious, especially Alex Fagella (V) and Cole (V) said, “It was really awesome your friend from town the first “as though they had reached some slides, Quiz Bowl, a dunk tank, because a number of different Jordan (IV) both competed in the and I raced my friends a bunch.” time since third grade. Her face new level of meditation.” volleyball, and capture the flag. students went up, and it was rap battle, improvising their raps Another highlight of the night At the beginning of the func- great to see all their reactions on the spot and earning laughs was the live music performed tion, students were given X- when they hit the water.” and cheers along the way. Ste- by David Martin (VI) on the Congratulations, Games t-shirts to wear, and The hot dog eating contest, phen Friedman (III) said, “The drums and Nick Rice (VI) on rap battle was the best part.” the electric guitar. Martin and Honor Board Members! The dance-off was a competi- Rakesh Bhisham (VI) also DJed tion between James Chin (VI) the event. and Myles Bristow (VI), Jordan Lauren Salazar (III) said, Seniors and Victor N’Daiye (V), and “The guys who performed were Will LaCosta (III) and Justin really good and I thought the live Kathryn Kolb - Chairperson Sullivan (III). Bristow thought music was an energy and spirit Lexi Bocian-Reperowitz the dance off was funny and booster. It livened up the already- added, “I just wish there were fun night.” The event ended with Anjana Ganti more dancers in the school.” the movie “Zoolander,” but most Steve Palazzolo After the dance off, a min- people had already left. iature Quiz Bowl competition Will Kelly (IV), a sophomore was held. Two or three students student government representa- from each Form were chosen to tive said, “Overall, it was defi- Juniors answer questions about Tetris, nitely a success. A lot of people Andrew Hanna - Secretary video games, and other topics. showed up and everyone seemed Regan Fink (VI) said, “The to have fun.” Junior Class Presi- Cecilia Uche questions were good, but the dent and next year’s Student Margaret Morash way they accepted answers was Body President Will Bartlett confusing and kept changing.” (V) agreed, saying, “From the Rebecca Curran The evening also included hot dog eating contest to the two games of capture the flag: rap battle (props to Cole and freshmen versus seniors and Alex on that), everything far Sophomores sophomores versus juniors. exceeded my expectations, and Mike Hoyt (V) said, “I thought hopefully the attendees agree.” Michael Beck capture the flag was a lot of He added, “Get used to all that Stephen Rienzi Courtesy of A. Rotatori (VI) fun and it seemed like a great fun, Pingry, because that is just John Kwon (VI) and Nick Gilligan (VI) compete in the way for bonding between the foreshadowing what will happen Cameron Kirdzik moon bounce. grades.” Additionally, a vol- next year.” 19 THE PINGRY RECORD ARTS JUNE 13, 2010 Seniors Interview Good Neighbor All-Campus Exhibit Dave: I dropped out of Courtesy of CHARLIE LAUD tus together” our first year Kyle: Yeah, I had a funny (VI) and LUKE POUNDER (VI) at school. film school to follow my run in with John Stamos. We dreams to someday get into were waiting in the lobby of Showcases Talent For the final installment What was that experience film school. this studio, and I was super of their interview series, like? nervous because I was get- Charlie Laud (VI) and Luke Who were some of your ting interviewed for an in- Pounder (VI) talked to the Kyle: Before us, the guys biggest influences when you ternship. John comes in, and members of Good Neighbor. never partied, but we did two were starting out? I get even more nervous be- According to their YouTube big sketch shows a year, and cause I’m like “That’s John page, Good Neighbor is a Dave would help us out and Kyle: “Saved by the Bell,” Stamos!” in my head. He “Los Angeles based sketch make videos for us. “SNL.” looks at me for a second, then comedy group” which is Nick: We were kind of Nick: I loved “Salute he goes to the bathroom for comprised of members Beck like Bagger Vance. We really Your Shorts.” like five seconds. He comes Bennett, Kyle Mooney, Nick shook up the place. Beck: Bill Murray, Bob back out, gives me a nod, Rutherford, and Dave Mc- Odenkirk, Zach Galifana- goes back into the bathroom, Cary. What were some of the kis comes out, sees the man at earlier sketches in “Com- Dave: Famous film edi- the door he’s supposed to Where did you guys medus Interuptus” like? tors of the world. meet, starts struggling to meet? the door open because it Beck: Disgusting. When did you guys decide was jammed, and we make Kyle: Dave and I met in Kyle: Does this have to be to do digital sketches, and total eye contact. And I just elementary school… high school safe? (laughs) what was one of the first say, “Having a little trouble Nick: We all met at USC. ones you remember doing? with the door?” He said, “Ha, Beck: Then Nick, Kyle, Dave, are you an official yeah,” and then he left. J. Soong (VI) and I all made the school’s film student or just someone Nick: We were shooting had been thinking about for improv and sketch comedy who likes to work with the shorts for the sketch show Which one of you performs By ROXANNE FEITEL (IV) a long time as “a way to get group “Commedus Interup- camera? we put up at the end of ev- stand-up comedy? This April, Pingry’s first more art into the school” and ery college semester, so we all-campus photography show involve the people who can’t didn’t really have a YouTube Dave: Nick is a very ac- was announced. Students and otherwise display their photos. channel or anything like that tive stand up comedian… faculty in the Upper and Middle Because photography is so Ruffles and Whites For at first. We mostly showed Nick: …like Dane Cook. Schools were encouraged to universal and approachable to videos live. One of our first Dave: Nick hosts a show submit their photography for everyone, he said, more people sketches was “My f#*king every Thursday and performs a unique exhibit. Since May 6, can participate than if it were a Your Summer Closet best friend.” Also, Batte- in other people’s shows all the collection of photographs different medium. He admit- flied Earf was the name of the time. He performed last in both color and black and ted he was very impressed by our group that we did these evening with Doug Benson. white has been on display in the the quality of photos that were 24-hour film festivals with. Nick: I did a show that Lower Commons for everyone submitted this year from many You would get a title and Chris Rock popped in on in to enjoy. unexpected people. have to turn in a short film NY too. That was amazing. Submitters were allowed to At Pingry, Mr. Boyd believes 24 hrs later. We would make enter up to three photographs we tend to stick to the curricu- these really epic stories that What advice would you among the seven categories: lum and it can be difficult to were impossible to complete give to aspiring comedians people, animals, action/mo- find ways to express ourselves in time. and filmmakers out there? tion, landscape/cityscape, por- outside the classroom. “This traiture, and architecture. In is a different experience for How many of these Kyle: Find people who these categories, 248 photos Pingry,” he said. The show 24-hour films did you inspire you. were submitted. Of these, 58 parallels the curriculum, but make? Nick: Just put stuff out belonged to faculty, 162 to up- its accessibility attracts people there. Keep making things, per school students and 28 to “who would enjoy it, but don’t Kyle: We did four. and you keep getting better middle school students. With necessarily have time to ex- Beck: We also won an and better. Never stop. more than double the entries plore photography.” award for Best Romantic Beck: Watch comedy, of any category besides people, Next year, Mr. Boyd hopes Comedy, and it was about practice it, learn it, and put cityscape/landscape was by far to open up the show to parents and alumni, and have wider two dudes and a robot that it up as much as you can. the most popular selection. The submissions were not judged participation from the Middle fell in love. Dave: Don’t let your par- by any teachers and were sup- School. He also would like to ents tell you what to do. posed to serve just as an inter- move all of the photos online With you guys being based esting exhibition. so that members of the com- in LA, do you have any in- All right. Thanks for your Mr. Miles Boyd, Director munity can view them more teresting stories to share? time. Best of luck. of the Art Department, orga- easily. He said, “This is an Like a brief encounter with nized the exhibit with Mrs. attempt to remain current and an inebriated James Earl Nick: Thanks. Laurinda Stockwell and Mrs. give people the opportunity to Jones? Beck: Toodles. Jane Edwards. He said that utilize knowledge they already this idea was something he have.” From Action to Animation: A Preview of Six Upcoming Box Office Movies and Michael Caine, tells the mer’s film, “Funny People,” still children at heart, don’t miss By ALLIE LOGERFO (V) Sandler fans hope to be im- Courtesy of Google Images story of Dom Cobb (played out on “Toy Story 3,” the third The upcoming summer by DiCaprio), who uses his pressed by the comedian’s per- adventure with Woody and Buzz headscarf, but make sure that By NOININ GILBERT (V) months promise movie-lovers dangerous skill in extraction to formance in this summer’s film, Lightyear, which hopes to end it is neon bright. All of your many exciting new films. Filled steal valuables making him an in theaters June 25. the beloved Disney series with I always like the “hippie accessories should pop off of a with intense action scenes and international fugitive. The big Finally, for all those who are fireworks. flare” that comes with summer clean and neutral background. great animation, these motion question posed is: Will he accept fashion, and luckily, it’s a big Your nightwear look should pictures are sure to please even a chance at redemption? part of the look this year. It is have a similar vibe, but with a the pickiest viewer. Action film lovers, especially all about keeping the clothing little more glitter. Any sequins One highly anticipated mov- comic book and Wild West junk- basic and comfortable with from last season are still in. ie, “The Expendables,” is look- ies, also have “Jonah Hex” to accessories that pop. Sparkles never really go out of ing to prove itself as a successful look forward to. Opening June At their cruise-wear shows style, but this summer, a sequin adventure film. Packed with 18, this violent action-adventure this year, both Chanel and top or jacket is right on track. action-filled scenes, the movie is will be a much-needed old Louis Vuitton showed mono- For the cooler nights, the tweed about a team of mercenaries on fashion Western “shoot ’em chromatic neutral clothing with jacket, again, in a neutral color, a mission to overthrow a South up.” With supernatural pieces bright accessories. A common is big this summer. American dictator. The men and comic book roots, the film color on both runways was In terms of shoes, wear come across obstacles of deceit should attract a varied audi- lime-green, which showed up little to no heel during the day. and betrayal, complicating their ence. everywhere from sunglasses Chanel showed clogs with all mission and putting an innocent For those looking for some- to earrings. In the Marc Jacobs of their outfits, so put on your life in danger. Director and actor thing a little less intense and collection, ruffles were all the favorite pair and you’ll be Sylvester Stallone is looking to violent, there are plenty of chick- rage. As always, Jacob’s genius ready to go. draw many viewers to the box flicks, comedies, and animated pushed the limits, but, like For men, there’s a definite office on August 13. Hopefully, films. On June 30, David Slade Chanel and Vuitton, his colors throwback to James Dean’s the star-studded cast of Stallone, brings the third installment to the were very conservative. style. As seen at the Marc Jet Li, Jason Statham, and pos- Twilight Saga, “Eclipse,” to the- Bringing this summer’s Jacobs Men’s Show, clean and sibly Arnold Schwarzenegger aters. With a huge fan base, the runway looks to the street is chic with straight-legged jeans and Bruce Willis will make for movie series will generate even simple. The palette for your is in. To keep warm, leather a top film. more hype with this romantic, basic dresses, shorts, and tops jackets are all the rage. Another action-packed film, action-filled chapter. Returning should be very neutral, like So, in terms of colors, tone “Inception,” is arriving in the- heartthrobs Robert Pattinson and khakis and bright whites. Make it down, but pump it up with aters July 16 with a thrilling Taylor Lautner hope to woo all sure your clothes are loose and some great accessories, and plot and established actors. of their fans once again. flowy to keep with the hippie you’ll be all set to show off “Inception,” starring Leonardo Many also have high hopes vibe. You might even feel the some great outfits this sum- DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Lev- for “Grown Ups,” starring Adam need to pull out your favorite mer! itt, Ellen Page, Cillian Murphy, Sandler. Let down by last sum- Courtesy of Google Images 20 THE PINGRY RECORD SPORTS JUNE 13, 2010 Chloe Blacker Looks Forward to Playing Squash at UPenn is always willing to help her By CAROLINE MURPHY (II) less-experienced teammates Chloe Blacker (VI) was to develop their skills, and introduced to squash as an her enthusiasm and energy eight year old by her dad. have been crucial to the By her senior year at Pingry, development of our entire she finished seventh in the program, both boys and girls, Junior US Squash Nationals over the past four years.” in Girls Under 19. Through- Blacker’s talent caught the out these years, Blacker has eye of several colleges, and embarked on an athlete’s she was recruited to a number journey, developing into a of top-notch schools. In the serious player that neither end, she chose to attend the she nor her parents could University of Pennsylvania, have anticipated. which has a Division I squash In addition to her obvious team. Blacker feels that Penn talent, Blacker’s success is offers a good mix of academ- due to her effort and dedi- ics, location and athletics. cation. “Of course I had to Blacker said, “I really work at it a lot and practice liked that Penn had its own frequently,” she said, “usu- campus but was within a city ally five to six times a week at the same time. I wanted a during the fall and winter school that could challenge season.” me in athletics and academ- Blacker earned four Var- ics.” sity letters in Pingry Squash, In addition to the demand- playing number one for three ing environment, she is also years, and her final record happy with the squash pro- this year was 17-1. Black- gram. er also won the NJ State “I loved Penn so much High School Championships when I went on my offi- twice. According to sixth cial visit, and I thought the grade teacher and squash squash team was fun and coach Mr. Ramsay Vehslage, supportive. The coach was “Her leadership on the court also my favorite, and I got B. Morrison ‘64 has been matched by a tire- along with him so well,” she cited for next year’s season country this year. knows it will be a challenge. going to miss my friends so less commitment to the team added. because Penn’s Women’s She hopes to be in the top “It’s hard to say since all much, and I will also miss off the court as well. Chloe Blacker is especially ex- Squash finished second in the five players next year, but she the girls are so talented and the Pingry Squash team. I dedicated to the sport,” she have had so much fun over said. Although she is excited the past four years being a Peter Martin Continues Soccer Career at about college, she said, “I’m part of it.” Macalester College in Minnesota Next Year hockey team, Pete was probably sota, to play soccer, a tribute to his It is sad to say goodbye to By TYLER GUMP ( V) the one that everyone looked up to. versatility. When asked about his Martin, a remarkable athlete, Few Pingry athletes have en- He was well-liked and admired not future at Macalester, he replied, “I leader, and person. But perhaps The Pingry Record would joyed as much success in their only for being a great goalie, but am not certain what soccer will be bittersweet is the more accurate high school careers as Peter Martin also for being an excellent captain like at the next level, but I am very term, for he helped to lead The (VI). Playing lockdown defense and a great motivator.” optimistic. I think I have gotten Pingry School to a better place like to congratulate all the for a Pingry soccer team that won Alex Russoniello (VI) agreed, better every year of high school, and will continue to do so at Ma- a state championship is quite an adding, “Besides being a great so hopefully that continues into calester and beyond. When asked accomplishment; however, this goalie, he’s a great guy.” college. I expect there to be great to describe his athletic experience, athletes who have been task wasn’t enough for Martin. Martin will be playing a col- camaraderie between the members he thought long and hard before Although he is being recruited for lege sport next year, but it won’t of team, and I look forward to be- finally settling on the following soccer, he is better known for his be hockey. Martin was recruited ing welcomed as a member of the reply: “I enjoyed every minute of feats on the Varsity Ice Hockey by Macalester College, in Minne- Macalester soccer family.” it.” So did we. recruited to play sports team as Pingry’s goaltender. For four years, Martin kept the puck out of the net with incredible during the next four years dexterity, shutting out teams like it was his job. Looking back at his magnifi- of college! We’re sorry we cent high school career, he re- marked, ”Everything just seemed to be perfect.” Hailing from Summit, Martin couldn’t feature all of you. came into his freshman hockey season with high hopes that were more than realized. Martin recalled that during that year “the team won 19 games, which at the time was a school record.” Starting a majority of the games that season, he was Congratulations to Coach already establishing himself as a team leader, ready to lead Pingry Tim Grant for being hockey to new heights. Over the next three years, Mar- inducted into the New tin did just that, leading Pingry to arguably its best four-year stretch Jersey Coaches Hall of in school history. When asked what his proudest achievement Fame. was during his illustrious career, Martin replied, “It was during my senior season when we won 20 games. I was very proud that I co-captained the team that broke a previous school record which I had helped set. It was a special moment.” Among the numerous accolades he acquired during his tenure are the Team MVP Award as a junior, and the Hobey Baker Award, for leadership, as a senior. But more than his awards, accomplishments, and even his outstanding net- minding ability, Martin will best be remembered for his leadership and personality. As Martin’s teammate, Matt Courtesy of pingry.org Beattie (V) explained, “On the B. Morrison ‘64 Page

V20olume CXXXVI, Number 7 SpThe Pingry o School, Martinsville r, New t Jersey S Ju n e 13, 2010 Danielle Cosentino to Play Field Hockey at Columbia University including the trip to Hol- Connections, where college By ANDREW YOUNG (V) land in 2007 where the team coaches get together to watch Danielle Cosentino (VI), trained with the male Dutch hundreds of girls play in skill captain of the girls’ Varsity national team. “The team sessions and games. Returning Field Hockey team, is look- dynamic is great,” Cosentino home, Cosentino immediately ing forward to starting a new said, “and everyone is really received emails from coaches chapter of her life at Columbia close.” favorably impressed with her. University this fall. The top Cosentino also attributes Regarding her final college scorer of her team, Cosentino her success to joining the choice, Consentino said, “I will be graduating with an Spirit Eagles club as a sopho- pretty much knew in June, but impressive number of sports more. With the club, she I didn’t officially decide and records. As part of the Pingry traveled across the country commit until late July. I only Field Hockey squad, she has to participate in tournaments. applied to Columbia.” been a Conference finalist Playing indoors during win- Her advice to other Pingry since her freshman year and ters, Cosentino took part in student-athletes intending has made it to several County the National Indoor Tourna- to apply to top colleges is and State rounds. ment in Virginia both her to “join a club team to build With a change in confer- sophomore and senior years. upon the skills you learn at ence this year from Colonial According to Cosentino, Spir- school and always try to put Hills to Skylands, Cosentino it Eagles not only helped her yourself out there and play and her teammates played develop and hone her skills, in front of coaches as much against much larger schools, but it also helped her with the as possible. Going to camps, but Cosentino still ended up college recruitment process. tournaments, and showcases getting both the second team Cosentino was recruited helps. It is also important to All-Conference and the sec- early by Columbia as a stu- email coaches before you go B. Morrison ‘64 ond team All-County awards. dent-athlete. When asked why to them in order to let them Cosentino also is the recipi- she chose to go to Columbia she intends to study either to which she was seriously year, Cosentino attended a know you are going to be ent of the Somerset County among several other schools medicine or finance. considered applying. field hockey camp in Mas- there. Any type of contact Scholar Athlete Award this that were eager to recruit Cosentino started the col- At the end of her junior sachusetts known as College with a coach will help.” year. her, Cosentino said, “I chose lege application process early. Cosentino attributes her Columbia because I wanted By her junior year, she had success as an athlete to her to go somewhere that com- already gone to several col- dedication and perseverance bined strong academics, a fun lege camps and was known by Villanova University Welcomes and to playing for one of the environment and internship the coaches of leading Field strongest Field Hockey school opportunities, and Columbia Hockey teams. By the spring teams in the state. She remem- does all of those.” She added, of her junior year, she had nar- Soccer Player Scott Keogh bers the many trips that she “Plus, I love New York City.” rowed down the list of schools made with her school team, As for her future career path, and had visited the schools Field Hockey Player Charlotte Small Recruited by Brown Brown will only make her put season. By NICOLE BLUM (III) in more effort. “I have to work “I knew I wanted to be just Ever since eighth grade, my hardest with everything I like [my older sister] and play Charlotte Small (VI) had been do so that I can keep learning [field hockey] in high school looking at different college how to improve my skills, and college,” said Small. If field hockey programs. Aca- strength, agility, leadership, she hadn’t chosen to play field demics came before sports, and ability to work well with hockey, Small admitted, she and in a recent interview, my team,” Small said. would most likely have had Small said, “I knew that I Small began playing field time to play other sports or wanted to play field hockey hockey in third grade, at- try other activities. Even so, in college. My goal was to be tending a clinic run by a she has no regrets: “Being able to play at the Division I high school near her home able to focus on field hockey B. Morrison ‘64 in Pennsylvania. After going has allowed me to really grow and knowing that I helped in didn’t have to take orders level.” By MARISA WERNER (V) Last July, Small was able to all of her older sister’s to love the sport and enjoy defeating them my first year from anyone. I felt a sense of to narrow her college search games, Small believes that every chance I get to play This year’s senior Scott Ke- on the team was amazing.” pride wearing the captain’s down to two or three school her sister’s own dedication it,” she said. She also credits ogh was recruited to play soc- As a freshman, Keogh played arm band because I knew what offers, and after attending “probably made [her] par- it with teaching her how to cer at Villanova University next defensive midfield because, at responsibilities came with the five field hockey camps over tial” to field hockey from the balance her time, concentrate fall. Keogh first began his soc- that time, a senior was playing title.” Keogh cherished this the summer, phoning coaches beginning. on her priorities, work on a cer career at the age of four and “his” center back spot. new responsibility of being each day, and visiting schools While living in Pennsylva- team, and keep an optimistic played for recreational teams in His other most remembered emulated by other members of several times, she commit- nia, field hockey and soccer mindset when others may be his town. As he got older and Pingry soccer moment was the team. ted to Brown University. At were Small’s favorite sports. down. developed a passion for the this past year, at the Voorhees Freddy Elliot (IV) stated, Brown, she aims to focus However, once she moved to The highlight of this past game, he started playing for game. During this game, Keogh “Keogh is one of the most tal- on improving her game and New Jersey for her freshman season was her role as captain, travel teams in Scotch Plains. scored three goals and helped ented players to take the pitch. making herself the best she year, she had to decide which which gave her the chance to At age twelve, Keogh began the team win 6-1. He said, His mixture of intelligence can be. Making the transition sport she wanted to continue inspire her teammates at the to play for Match, his first “Since I play center back, I and awareness makes him one from captain on the Pingry to play competitively, as both same time she realized her club team. He then switched rarely get the chance to score.” of the best. It was an honor to team to a potential leader at were played during the same dream. to Jersey Crew United, and This was an unbelieavable feat play with him, and I expect to finally to PDA, where he still for Keogh. see him doing big things in the plays now. An avid teamplayer Fellow soccer player KC future.” on the club teams, he was also Eboh (IV) stated “Scott Keogh As far as future plans, Ke- selected for six international is a god.” ogh said, “I’d love to start and select teams and played as Keogh’s final year playing play most of my freshman year a guest for two professional for Pingry was by far the most at Villanova, but I’ll have to English youth teams in Watford fun. Randy Falk (V) came wait and see if I can make that and Portsmouth. up with a “new and funny” happen. My ultimate goal is Recalling his Pingry soccer chant to encourage Keogh to sign a professional contract career, Keogh stated, “I think at important games. Keogh, in England, so I might study that I had a very successful soc- who was captain along with abroad my sophomore year and cer career at Pingry. I played all seniors Tyler Smith and An- play with a professional team four years for Coach Bugliari, drew Lafontaine, immensley again. But if that doesn’t work and we won four county titles, enjoyed it. out, I would just like to help three conference titles, two He stated, “Being captain win Villanova a national title state titles, and Star Ledger meant I was in charge and and play all four years there.” team of the year trophy.” His favorite Pingry soccer moment was his freshman The Editors would like to thank Mr. Bruce year, when he assisted Eric Hynes ‘08 for the winning goal Morrison '64 for taking sports photographs against Delbarton. He stated, “I had always heard that we had and allowing the Record to use them. B. Morrison ‘64 a huge rivalry with Delbarton