THE NEWS Volume 108, Number 16 Choate Rosemary Hall thenews.choate.edu Wallingford, CT 06492 Monday, April 27, 2015 SMASS CHOATE GIRLS OSTS H ATTEND NTERSCHOOL I STEM CONFERENCE By alyssa shin ’18 SUMMIT News Reporter By Truelian lee ’17 Copy Editor Choate’s Sexual Minori- ties and Straight Supporters On April 12, four students and (SMASS) hosted its fifth an- two faculty members had the op- nual interschool conference portunity to attend informational on campus on Sunday, March sessions led by science, technology, 19. Several other independent engineering and math (STEM) pro- schools in New England, includ- fessionals, tour lab facilities at the ing the Taft School, Deerfield Massachusetts Institute of Technol- Academy, the Hotchkiss School, ogy, and connect with presenters the Lawrenceville School, and and STEM professionals in group Cheshire Academy attended the sessions and a career mixers as part conference. The schedule for the of the inaugural Girls Advancing In day consisted of many activi- STEM (GAINS) Conference. Ms. ties including discussions and Kathleen Wallace and Dr. Lauren presentations from renowned PHOTO/VINCENT JONES Martini chaperoned the group of speakers. Alex Myers, the au- Students from various independent schools around New England attended the ffth annual SMASS interschool conference. At the conference, girls, which consisted of Zemia thor of the book Revolutionary students learned about LGBTQ issues through provocative discussions and presentations. Edmondson ’16, Truelian Lee ’17, and trans-advocate, visited the Khanh Vu ’16, and Kristi Wharton school to give a keynote speech. ’16. The inaugural conference was According to his website, he was held at the MIT Whitehead Insti- “the first openly transgender Mr. David Ko hler ’84 Discusses tute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. student at Harvard.” Noah Free- Over 90 girls from 18 schools at- man ’15, co-president of the club tended the conference. said about the presentation, “He CorporateKohler S Company’sustainability sustainability how that education is combined at and ing,”the said Acevedo-Barradas. KEC She Dr. Ann Decker, a teacher at the is such a respected scholar on By Jun Jang ’17 strategy to Choate students and fac- used in the real world. also noted that she wished that all-girls Greenwich Academy, estab- News Reporter the subject, it was really impres- ulty. He pointed out that reducing Generally, most of the events the presentation had been a more lished the conference. Initially, Dr. sive to have him here.” Internet On April 15, the Kohler En- the company’s environmental foot- regarding sustainability are open to open event, believing that anyone Decker did not realize that gender sensations and LGBT activists, vironmental Center (KEC) wel- print, such as greenhouse gas emis- everyone in the Choate community. could have been inspired by the was an issue in the feld of science. Kristen Russo and Danielle comed Mr. David Kohler ’84, sions and landfll disposal of solid However, because the presentation presentation. She added, “You While she was researching for Owens, were also on campus President and Chief Operating waste to net zero by 2035, creating organized by the Kohler Company can be just as involved in environ- her doctorate degree, the lab she for a presentation. Milly Battle Officer of Kohler Company and more environmentally favorable was given during the academic day, ment and be successful; the future worked at had “a really good bal- ’15, another co-president of Mr. Davor Grgic, Chief Informa- products, and increasing awareness only those who were directly in- holds in the environment.” ance of gender.” Because of this, the club said, “They were really tion Offcer and Vice President of of sustainability and conservation volved in Choate’s sustainability The presentation focused on Dr. Decker never noticed the gender cool speakers, and I was per- Sustainability at Kohler Company. issues were the three most essential program, such as the C-Proctors the way the Kohler Company is ap- disparity in the feld of science. sonally really excited, because I Kohler and Grgic’s presentation, aspects of its strategy. and Environmental Immersion proaching sustainability, and also have been following them since “The Kohler Company Sustain- These events of inviting leaders Program students were able to at- the ways in which a corporation freshmen year. They did a really ability Strategic Plan and Devel- in the feld of sustainability to speak tend. Steff Acevedo-Barradas’15, a can be environmentally responsible “Tere were a lot of good job of doing a really funny, oping a Corporate Sustainability to Choate students and faculty are C-Proctor, commented that she was but also proftable at the same time. girls who suddenly engaging presentation.” Culture,” was presented to Choate not new. In fact, Mr. Joseph Scanio, surprised to learn that despite the A main goal of the company is to stopped being interest- The objective of the confer- students and faculty at the KEC. a teacher at the KEC, stated that the stereotypical and negative images a become waste neutral by 2035, ence was to give an opportu- Mr. David Kohler gradu- main goals of the KEC is “to bring corporation can give, it can aim for serving as a leading example of ed in these classes, and nity to students on campus and ated from Choate Rosemary speakers to provide opportunities deduction of energy and waste; the environmentally responsible corpo- I was surprised.” from other independent schools Hall in 1984 and went to Duke for the KEC students and for the Kohler Company is a prime example ration. Choate students and faculty – Dr. Ann Decker around New England to become University for his undergraduate broader Choate community, to ben- of a corporation that makes sustain- noted that it was a well-organized more aware about the LGBTQ education. He then went on to at- eft from leaders and industries on ability one of its primary goals. presentation, presenting what the community and create a com- tend Northwestern University’s academics about the issues of sus- “I found the presentation very Kohler Company is currently doing After her research, Dr. Decker fortable environment open to Kellogg School of Management tainability, and to make academic effected and helpful, and it in- - involving waste material in new was drawn to the classroom, where discussion. According to Battle, and earned his MBA. In 1993, steps outside the classroom.” He spired people who are interested substances, increasing energy eff- she started teaching students. It “I feel like our conference was he joined the Kohler Company added that allowing students out to in the environment but aren’t sure ciency, and trying to create benefts was during this time that she real- a chance for our community to and was elected as President and see the real world and seeing how is- what careers it will lead to,” noted for those who do not have quality ized the full extent of the gender learn more about the gay, trans Chief Operating Offcer in 2009. sues of sustainability are played out Acevedo-Barradas. “At least for sanitation. For Mr. Scanio, insight disparity in advanced math and community, being comfortable As part of the presentation, Mr. in the world today and how relevant me, I was inspired to think about into an international corporation science classes. “There were a lot of with who you are, being unapol- Kohler gave a history of the Kohler they are in their applications are environment in my career of such as the Kohler Company was girls who suddenly stopped being ogetically themselves, because Company, which was established crucial parts of the KEC. Overall, it civil engineering and hope to also the most impressive and valuable interested in these classes, and I everyone was judge-free.” in 1873. Mr. Kohler explained the is not just the matter of learning but major in environmental engineer- aspect of the presentation. was surprised,” noted Dr. Decker. Noah Freeman ’15 said, “Hearing directly from the Upon further reflection, she “We still have big steps to take. people involved in decision-mak- came to the conclusion that there Sometimes, at other schools it’s ing, product development, and were many factors that caused girls harder, and the administration corporate culture especially in to be reluctant to pursue higher- is less accepting. We have one of the era of major corporate culture leveled math and science courses. In the best Gay Straight Alliances change and learning how to mash particular, Dr. Decker believed that (GSA) in the New England prep sustainability and business model it was the “soft factors,” or factors school community and having the were invaluable parts of the presen- that are not necessarily quantifable. conference was an opportunity to tation,” said Mr. Scanio. Dr. Decker explained that there show them that this kind of com- Mr. Scanio also added that were a myriad of soft factors that munity is possible. People that although Choate students may discouraged girls from pursuing don’t feel comfortable coming out have very busy schedules, they careers in STEM, including insuf- there can come talk to us.” must try to take advantage of fcient exposure to the idea and a The conference was one of these invaluable opportunities. lack of a cohesive support network. the biggest events for the club, “It is really important in the busy Thus, she aimed to provide “a and the preparation for the con- Choate life and schedule that stu- solid education in science and math, ference began during fall term. dents take opportunity to learn, which builds confdence and inte- Some of the many challenges go to conferences and presenta- grates in images of and experiences the presidents had to face were tions, documentaries, and other with women who do these kinds of finding a speaker, getting in events at Choate because if they jobs.” In effect, the benefts are that touch and scheduling with the are too focused on classes they “the girls know that for one, these speaker, and keeping within will miss the big picture. I think types of jobs exist, and for another, budget. Battle said, “It was that having events like this is a that women are working in these PHOTO/CHOATE FLICKR key to their success in society or Mr. David Kohler ’84 emphasized the importance of corporate sustainability in his presentation to Choate See SMASS, page 2 society as a whole.” See STEM, page 2 students and faculty on April 15.

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LEADERSHIPMr. William SKMorris, AssociateILLS CLI wasA a goodT opportunity CLI to meet By haley Chang ’18 Dean of Students. people that I hadn’t know before.” News Staff Reporter The students then took those At the end of each CLI, there On Monday, April 13, newly answers and prepared a short is always a survey asking the par- elected members of Student Coun- video expressing the roles, values, ticipants for feedback. “From the cil and Judicial Committee (JC) and the function of their particular feedback, we are able to constantly attended the Choate Leadership group. The program also had a adjust and modify the program. Institute (CLI). Initiated eleven segment on the crisis intervention This year, we tried to leverage tech- years ago by former headmaster plan. “It is very important that all nology. For instance, we were able Mr. Edward Shanahan, CLI aims to of our students understand how to launch the video project because teach elected and appointed student crisis intervention works, and this of the adoption of iPads. Also, leaders the philosophy of leader- really starts with the student lead- all the materials were provided ship, as well as the specifcs of their ers. The group went over the crisis electronically through Canvas,” new position in the community. intervention plan in the student explained Mr. Morris. Each CLI session is tailored handbook so they can get familiar Regarding potential im- to a group’s specific needs and with it,” said Mr. Morris. provements, Lee commented, PHOTO/PAUL MYERSON responsibilities. According to Jaylin The group also had a chance “We spent a lot of time learning Nicole Chavez ’15 recently received a Certifcate of Accomplishment for the Princeton Prize in Race Relations Lugardo ’16, a rising sixth-form to plan and discuss ways to run about the Choate values and because of her extensive research on diversity and its implications in her directed study. Judicial Committee representative, effective meetings.“Some of the spending that much time on Cho- “the CLI experience really helped things that we talked about during ate values was a bit redundant. me to understand exactly what the the meeting were how we would At the same time, I know how HAVEZ ONORED WITH Judicial Committee does. I never make the best out of our meetings, important it is. However, I believe C ’15 H realized how much of an asset the JC and how we can have a swift ex- that we did not have much time to RIZE IN ACE ELATIONS was meant to be until I participated ecution of our ideas. Now that we interact in a smaller group with P sity R issues on campus. According R to of recognition. Chavez, however, in the CLI my sophomore year.” have established what our goals other members and share our By hannah lemmons ’16 Chavez, her primary motivation to emphasized that she did not apply The two CLI sessions in spring are are, and what our values are, we ideas.” In addition, Lugardo said, News Staff Reporter facilitate the creation of Diversity for the acknowledgment. “The reserved for Student Council, Judi- can go out and implement them in “A suggestion for this program Early this spring, Nicole Day and CDSA was to increase the main reason I applied was actually cial Committee, Assessment Team, a pragmatic manner,” said Mpilo would be to fnd a way to make Chavez ’15 received a Certifcate of number of people talking about to try to attend a symposium on the Peer Educators, and C-Proctors. Norris ’18, a rising fourth-form the lecture portion of the program Accomplishment for the Princeton diversity on campus. “We were all Princeton University campus on New team captains and prefects Student Council President. more dynamic and interactive.” Prize in Race Relations. As one of just really committed to promoting race relations that the regional win- have their own sessions a few days Since Student Council and Amanda Hartman ’17, a ris- two recipients, Chavez, accom- regular discussions of diversity here ners are invited to,” added Chavez. before the start of the academic year. Judicial Committee are two groups ing ffth-form Judicial Committee panied by Dean of Students Mr. at Choate,” said Chavez. In addition Winners were announced The students started the day by that have to function well together, representative, added, “We didn’t James Stanley and former HPRSS to her extracurricular commit- mid-March, with the number of learning about the philosophy of the program also gives the elected have time for case studies for mem- teacher and current Director of ments, Chavez created three unique Certifcate of Achievement recipi- leadership. “We frst talked about members an opportunity to bond. bers of the Judicial Committee this Diversity and Community at Green Directed Study projects examining ents varying from state to state. In the foundation of what it means Yoonjong Lee ’16, Vice President year. It was on the schedule, but Farms Academy Ms. Kristjiana the intersection of race and politics, Connecticut, the three selected to be a leader at Choate, and a lot of the Student Council, commented, we just didn’t have enough time to Gong, attended the 2015 Con- gender and sexuality theory, and winners (Prize winner Cameron of it was based on the Statement “It was nice to see another part of get around to it. Activities like that necticut Recognition Dinner and poverty and public policy. Burns of the King Low Heywood of Character and the Statement of the student leadership at Choate, as should be prioritized, as they are Awards Ceremony for the prize on Chavez first became aware Thomas School, Certificate of Expectations. Then the students well as other Student Council mem- more applicable to our position, Thursday April 9. of the Princeton Prize last year Accomplishment winner Areesha discussed what their new roles bers; before the conference, I felt opposed to the team-building activi- One of the presidents of the while working on organizing Irfan of the Kingswood-Oxford were in the community, and what that we hadn’t really consolidated ties, which are also applicable, but Choate Diversity Student Asso- Diversity Day. Director of the School, and Chavez) were invited each group stood for,” explained ourselves to a single group yet. The more in an abstract way.” ciation (CDSA), a Diversity Day John Joseph Activities Center Mr. to attend the 2015 Connecticut coordinator, and a prefect in Ber- Jim Yanelli encouraged the group Recognition Dinner and Awards STEM school was curious about what the a background in STEM, which nhard House, Chavez is known to apply as a possibility for their Ceremony with their advisers or Continued from Page 1 conference was going to offer to the included the felds of law, fnance, on campus as a devoted student work to be recognized. mentors. Held at the Yale Graduate students and the teachers. Ms. Wal- and consulting. She emphasized leader—particularly in her work “Unfortunately, because of all Club, the dinner included speeches jobs.” Lastly, Dr. Decker also hoped lace stated, “We were interested in the versatility of a STEM education to promote diversity and inclusion the work surrounding Diversity from not only the award winners to “help these girls connect with all of the facets of the issue.” and shared with the audience her on campus. After returning from Day, we realized we didn’t have time and notable Princeton alumni, their peers who feel the same way.” To Dr. Martini, a chemistry journey in science. Dr. Elizabeth the National Student Diversity to apply as a group; however, we but also a guest appearance from These goals fueled the creation of teacher in the Science Department, Pegg-Frates, a clinical assistant pro- Leadership Conference (NSDLC) encouraged each other to apply Ronelle Swagerty, Chief Executive the GAINS organization and con- watching the attendees’ enthusiasm fessor at Harvard Medical School in December of her sophomore individually,” said Chavez. That Officer of the New Beginnings sequently, the GAINS conference. and “realization that STEM careers and a lifestyle medicine specialist, year, Chavez and several other stu- year, former president of Choate Family Academy in Bridgeport. The issue of gender disparity could be so many different things was another speaker at the confer- dents who attended NSDLC were Slam Poetry Association and Cho- For many of the Choate com- in STEM sectors also manifests and that it is important for the ence. She stressed the importance inspired to create Diversity Day, a ate Afro-Latino Student Alliance munity, Chavez’s passion for diver- itself at Choate. Girls are often out- future” was particularly enlighten- of exposure to STEM to bolster celebration of Martin Luther King Ryan Shepard ’14 was one of 25 sity education and the improvement numbered in advanced physics and ing. The boundaries drawn between motivation. “Finding female role Jr. Day dedicated to addressing recipients nationwide. of race relations will not diminish computer science courses. Accord- STEM and other fields “are not models is important, even if it’s issues of diversity and inequality. For the frst part of the applica- any time soon. Said Mr. Stanley, “I ing to Ms. Wallace, the motivation black and white,” noted Dr. Martini. only reading about women in books “An opportunity in which students tion, Chavez wrote four short essays see ceaseless, genuine commitment for Choate’s participation in the Dr. Hazel Sive, a member of like Elizabeth Blackwell. There feel open and willing to share in a outlining how her involvement in in Nicole. She’s always looking conference was “because we are the MIT Whitehead Institute and are many ways to get exposure to safe space is really unusual in this Diversity Day and Choate Diver- for opportunities to be engaged in very aware that there is a dearth of the keynote speaker at the confer- STEM,” said Dr. Pegg-Frates. world, and Nicole and the others sity Student Association (CDSA) diversity-related work and make females at all levels in those felds ence, encouraged people to “go “Believing in yourself is a criti- were able to help make that hap- helped to promote racial harmony this school a better place, and is that people categorize as STEM.” for it.” “There is a major myth cal piece to overcome any obstacle,” pen at Choate,” said Mr. Stanley. and understanding on the Choate doing this because it truly matters This trend continued even though that a STEM-based career means Dr. Pegg-Frates stated. She empha- Diversity Day has now become an campus. After learning that Chavez to her.” For students interested in girls at Choate have the interest you want to be a scientist and do sized that “even though there might annual event, with the Diversity Day was planning to apply, Ms. Gong pursuing diversity work, Chavez and the ability. The question that research. There are huge numbers have been mistakes or missteps Planning Committee already start- quickly agreed to write a recom- remarked, “Don’t worry about arose was then, “How do we get of important and interesting other along the way,” learning from the ing the planning process for next mendation letter for the second part what other people think when you girls more involved?” careers in STEM,” noted Dr. Sive. experience is vital to growth. “It’s January. Aside from this, Chavez of the application. Winners were set a goal that seems impossible to Because of this, Choate sent Dr. Sive added that these careers are possible for a girl to successfully also helped to establish CDSA, one eligible to receive up to $1000 in a reach. Take your passion and use it a group of girls to the conference, also powerful and pervasive. During pursue a career in STEM. This con- of Choate’s primary clubs for diver- cash prize and an offcial certifcate as motivation to follow through.” hoping that they would learn from her talk, Dr. Sive showed the girls a ference shows these girls that every- what was offered. Meanwhile, the slide of possible careers involving thing is possible.” Dr. Frates stated. Biology 400 Introduces

Ecology competitionVideo is to increase particiChallenge- was held. The video covered the By Julie Tamura ’16 pation in public speaking. This is a same aspects the blog did. The News Staff Reporter little bit different but we are broad- videos were about 12 minutes Students in Biology 400 ening it to public communication. long, and students could use any classes recently submitted their We see it as a technological time format to make the video. About biology videos on ecological is- where communication is based 30 videos were made from the sues as part of the inaugural on things like this.” nine Biology 400 classes, and Choate ecology video challenge. Mr. Deron Chang, a biol- every teacher selected the best The students worked on their ogy teacher who helped organize video from each of their classes. projects for the last two weeks of the contest, said, “Mr. Peard From that selection, fve faculty the winter term. The winners of came to me last year indicating members then narrowed the pool the frst ecology video challenge to me that he would like to have down to four fnalists. The four were Bryce Wachtell ’17, Anna a Pratt-Packard-like contest for videos were shown to the Biology Diffley ’16, O’Neil Brown ’16 fifth-form science students. He 400 students, science faculty, and and Brad McPherson ’15. The thought that the Biology 400 four judges. The judges were sci- group researched about the dead students would be a good place ence teachers Mr. Ben Small, Mr. PHOTO/TRUELIAN LEE zones that occur when one uses to start. Every student has to take Joe Scanio, Mr. Todd Currie, and Choate students and faculty stand with alumna Emily Reid ’05, the current curriculum director at Girls Who an excessive amount of fertilizer. biology so we thought it would be Ms. Lena Moser. Code, an organization that aims to motivate girls to be more involved in coding and other computing skills. In order to commemorate their ac- a good class to start with.” According to Mr. Chang, the complishment, their names will be Prior to this year, the science biology teachers often graded the SMASS However, until a several years ago, become more progressive and carved on a plaque, a new tradition department asked biology stu- videos differently than the actual Continued from Page 1 SMASS did not have as many fol- open-minded to celebrate its di- in the Choate community. dents to create a blog in groups judges for the competition did. lowers on campus as it does today. verse community, instead of being Biology 400 teachers gave on ecological issues during the “I gave the judges a list of helpful that the conference was The co-presidents, Milly Battle’15 restricted by past perceptions. their students a list of ecological last three-and-a-half weeks of criteria to consider, but that group an annual thing because last year and Noah Freeman’15 described Mia Rubenstein ’18, an at- issues to research and report on. winter term. “Together with my of judges had to consider on their I was able to meet kids, invite 2013 as the turning point for the tendee, said, ‘I think there was The students were then asked other Biology 400 colleagues, own what would be the most them and their schools this year club, when the video “Find A a lot of hype around meeting to create a 12-minute video and we eliminated the blog piece. important thing,” explained Mr. to the conference. Networking Different Word” was created and kids from other schools and write a collection of paragraphs Although there was a big writing Chang. “What is interesting is with other schools was helpful introduced to the community. relating to people as allies or about the effects of their as- component in the blog, we decided that the judges decided that one in arranging this conference.” Moreover, the community started as LGBT people. It was cool to signed ecological issue on the to shift from the blog to the video. of the most important things was SMASS is one of the biggest sporting tank tops and t-shirts to meet people who are standing environment and other people. The students had to tell something how much the group put their and most active student organiza- publicly show support for the club. up for the same kind of stuff English teacher Mr. Trevor to the audience,” said Mr. Chang. particular creative energy into the tions on campus today, with about The recent infux of club members you are. Everyone was really Peard, who created this new event, This was the first time the one-fourth of the school popula- and advocates shows that Choate open-minded and at times it got explained, “The purpose of the Choate ecology video challenge See ECOLOGY VIDEO, page 3 tion signed up on the mailing list. Rosemary Hall as a whole has pretty deep.” , Choate Rosemary Hall NEWS Monday, April 27, 2015 P. 3 ANNUAL SP RI NG BLOOD DRIVE AtoNOT donate two pintsH ERof blood. Sat schoolUCCE meetings, soSS people By Caroline DonaTelli ’18 The Health Center staff does not are thoroughly aware of the News Reporter draw the blood; the Red Cross blood drive. On Thursday, April 17, Cho- provides Choate with experi- Math teacher Mr. William ate hosted its annual blood enced staff. The blood drawing Nowak ’06 explained that he drive for the Red Cross. Many staff has to make sure each per- decided to give blood because he faculty members, students and son is eligible to donate blood. is a believer in karma. He thinks local Wallingford residents Recently the requirements for everyone should “do something participated in the blood drive. giving blood have changed. The good for the world.” Mr. Nowak By the end of the day, Choate Red Cross wants peoples’ height hopes more people will give had collected 61 pints of blood. and weight to be proportional blood and believes that more The number of student donors so that people who are too thin people will give blood once they this year increased in compari- do not become faint or ill after start “hearing that it is needed son to last year’s numbers, but giving blood. Also, if one has and hearing stories about how the number of faculty and staff lived or visited a country other it helps, and that it exists and PHOTO/CHOATE FLICKR donors in fact decreased com- than Canada, he has to wait its purpose.” As part of the Annual Transition Dinner, seniors began to transition from students to alumni and pared to the number of faculty anywhere from 12 months to Dean of Students Mr. James joined the ranks of over 16,000 Alumni Association members. and staff that participated in the three years before he or she can Stanley said that he decided to blood drive in 2014. donate blood. This regulation give blood because he got into the According to Director of exists because diseases such as habit of donating blood at a previ- Community Service Ms. Mary malaria or Ebola may be present ous school he worked at. “Giving IXTH ORMERS RANSITION Pashley, Choate’s blood drive in other countries, possibly con- blood is easy to do and is good for S F T has existed for 32 years, if not taminating one’s blood. At Cho- other people,” said Mr. Stanley. longer. To increase the effective- ate, there were about 62 donors Mr. Stanley also hopes that ONTO THE EXT HAPTER ness of the blood drive, Choate who passed these strict regula- more people will donate blood, grand Ntotal that the class of 2015C hard to feel like an alum when we has recently opened these drives tions. Seventy-five to ninety though there are many regula- By Dagny Belak ’16 contributed towards the Students still have some of the term left to News Reporter to the public, giving more people people signed up for the blood tions that people need to pass. for Students Scholarship Fund. go, though,” she said. the opportunity to donate blood drive, but many were turned He thinks Choate can encourage While third, fourth and fifth Choate is famous for its alum- Many seniors were impressed and give back to the community. away because they did not pass this by moving the blood drive to formers trekked over to the SAC ni’s incredible generosity, and one by the variety in careers op- Blood drives were originally ar- the requirements. Nonetheless, a more accessible location in the or Ruutz-Rees Commons for din- of the goals of the dinner is to cel- tions represented, and they felt ranged in the fall, but since they Choate donated about 61 pints to middle of campus. However, he ner, the sixth formers welcomed ebrate the generous alumni family. inspired by them as they heard became so popular among the hospitals in order to help cancer notes that there is currently no themselves into the alumni ranks The dinner also hopes to instill in about their Choate experiences. Wallingford and Choate resi- patients and accident victims. area in the middle of campus and joined over 16,000 Alumni seniors a sense of dedication to their According to Leyla Abdella ’15, dents, the Red Cross decided to According to Alex Patel ’16, that could serve as a blood drive Association members as part of alma mater and to encourage them “I got the chance to meet a re- offer a blood drive in the spring he saw the sign at the dining station due to all the appliances the Annual Transition Dinner last to give back in a number of ways. ally cool alum. The alumna at our as well. Ms. Pashley explained hall and realized he wanted to that are needed. Mr. Stanley Tuesday. The transition dinner oc- Director of Alumni Relations table was in the fashion industry, that Choate decided to start do- help people in need. He believes also feels that a greater number curs annually in Hill House Dining Ms. Monica St. James was one of and she told us that the connec- ing blood drives because they that more people should donate of people would donate blood if Hall in which sixth formers are the chief masterminds behind the tions in the Choate network are are ways “to give back to the blood because “it is accessible, more coaches encouraged their inducted in the alumni association. dinner and worked hand in hand really cool and she enjoys remain- community that do not involve easy to do, and does not have athletes to give blood instead of The dinner generally takes place with the Offce of Development ing connected to Choate.” fundraisers.” much impact on you.” He hopes going to practice for one day. ffty days before graduation to serve and Alumni Relations, as well as While many view the din- Each participant in the that in the future, Choate will be Additionally, Mr. Stanley be- as an unofficial kickoff to spring with Annual Fund Volunteer Co- ner as the beginning to the end, blood drive usually gives one able to better promote and en- lieves that more people would term festivities. Because the Choate ordinator Ms. Carolyn Garibaldi, there were no crestfallen faces to pint of blood. However, there is courage more people to donate donate blood if teachers allowed community is so large, the alumni Assistant Director of the Annual be seen around the dining hall. sometimes a double red cell do- by putting up more signs and students to be late to class if they network works with sixth form- Fund Ms. Heidi Conner, and K.C. Instead, many seniors started nation that allows an individual making more announcements were donating blood. ers to give them the opportunity Maloney. According to Naylee to look forward to the various to gain professional advice, find Nagda ’15, “it was simple, quick, benefits that come with senior internships and jobs, and locate and fun. The speeches were spring. Abdella mentioned, “It classmates when they move and minimal and to the point, which kicks off a series of traditions, like travel to new cities. made it a nice occasion to chat senior bingo, senior mug nights, Sixth formers had the chance with other alums on our table.” and Last Hurrah, which everyone to enjoy a nice dinner and talk For Nagda, the transition dinner is really looking forward to.” amongst friends and alums as to was a memorable experience. The transition dinner contin- what the future might hold. Vari- “We had to fll out our details on ues to be an important tradition ous members of the Choate com- an invitation to join the alumni for sixth formers as they start to munity, including various alums, network, and then we received make the much-awaited transi- delivered speeches regarding our alumni vests. It was certainly tion from students to alumni. what comes after Choate. more casual than I expected, Although the outside world may This year’s dinner featured but they made us feel like adults seem intimidating, sixth formers plenty of photo opportunities with and that we were joining the in- are now assured by the fact that the Wild Boar mascot, as well as the credibly diverse and spread out there are thousands of alumni much-anticipated handout of the alumni network,” noted Nagda. who have made the transition blue alumni vests. In addition, this Senior Sarina Bhargava ’15 felt before them and who are eager year’s transition dinner introduced similarly. “We offcially joined the and happy to share their experi- the “Show the Love” culminating Alumni Association and can now ences and guidance as the sixth video. The campaign’s highlight begin to network with others within formers prepare to move onto the reel announced the impressive the Association. It is, of-course, next chapter in their lives. PHOTO/SOPHIA GILLIES In his speech, titled “The Body,” Mpilo Norris ’18 inspired his classmates to realize that each member of Waters ’16 and Sophie Weil-Roth the same classroom or within the the Choate community has special qualities that better the school as a whole. Ecology Video Continued from Page 2 ’15. The group used the anima- course were studying very different tion software PowToon to create things than I was. That really pro- videos, such as if they made their graphics and animations. vided me an opportunity to learn own footage or if they simply took “One thing we need to em- from them and understand things Norris’18 Takes First in footage that was already created phasize a little bit more is that that we would not be able to get professionally online somewhere students put more of their cre- from the normal course settings.” Krause-munityStevens Service Ms. Mary Pashley, speechContest by explaining why various and spliced it up together.” ativity in the process. Another With this project, Biology 400 By sophie maCkin ’18 math teacher Ms. Andrea Sorrells, statistics and facts about ketchup Mr. Peard added, “Presentation thing is that this can potentially students were able to explore out- News Reporter and Mr. Peard. led him to believe that ketchup and originality on what appeared be seen worldwide because we side of their textbooks and study The fnals of Choate’s annual Norris inspired the form with will eventually kill everyone. on the flm were important. It is a post this on YouTube. So students actual ecological issues. As it is a Krause-Stevens Declamation Con- his animated speech titled “The He then, however, concluded balance between using the visual should be accurate about what new event, however, it is still not test took place on Wednesday, April Body,” which related the human that ketchup truly does cause and using the speaking.” Students they have to say and cite things well known among other students 14 during the third form meeting. body to Choate Rosemary Hall. He global warming in the sense that picked from 40 topics concerning properly,” said Mr. Chang. yet. “It would be nice for us to Four freshman, Mpilo Norris ’18, explained that each part of the body it is a delicious condiment used ecological issues, or students could Wachtell said, “I think the broaden it up beyond the Biology Libby Wilson ’18, Julian Yau ’18, has a specifc job and is needed for around the world and a part of also create their own topic. contest was a fantastic concept, 400 class, like the physics fotilla. and Helena Yang ’18 were chosen the body to best function. Similarly, several authentic meals in dif- “We tried to utilize several especially during the winter when Also, it would be nice for other as the four fnalists of the contest. he claimed that each member of ferent cultures. “I wanted to go different media within the film classes can get boring. I loved it students outside of the Biology Ultimately, Norris emerged as the the Choate community has special for something outside the box. like stop motion and interviews because I realized very early on 400 classes to see other students’ winner of the 2015 Krause-Stevens qualities and makes unique contri- My goal was to surprise people,” around the campus. Dr. Curtis that several of my classmates in work,” explained Mr. Chang. Declamation Contest. butions that better the school as a explained Yau. He continued, was one of our interviewees. But The speech contest was named whole. Norris’s speech stressed the “Ketchup causing global warm- for the tools, we almost solely used after two generous alumni, Charles concept of self-worth and reminded ing was most absurd idea I could an iPad to flm the movie and used Krause ’51 and Roger Stevens everyone that his or her impact is think of. Then, I split the idea iMovie to edit it and get the fnal ’28, both huge supporters of pub- necessary in order for Choate to into two questions: What evil will product,” said Wachtell. lic speaking. The purpose of the best function. “I hope people real- ketchup commit, and how will it Rebecca Bernstein ’16, a Krause-Stevens Declamation Con- ize the importance of community. kill us? After that, I worked back- member of the group that placed test is “to encourage and train My main message was that without wards with my research.” second in the contest, said, “I young people to speak in public with each other and without developing Yang empowered the grade think the contest was a really awe- clarity of thought, confdence, and ourselves, we don’t have Choate,” with her speech entitled “Masks.” some way to motivate our proj- enthusiasm and to use this talent explained Norris. Yang’s speech was centered on ects, and it was so cool to be able throughout their lives.” Wilson moved the third form- the idea that although it is human to see other people’s fnal projects. The selection process for the ers with her speech entitled “Fam- nature to hide behind masks, they Although my group didn’t win, we declamation contest began at the ily Changes,” which was about prevent others from seeing our were all really glad to have made end of winter term. Every third for- the thoughts and experiences she true selves. She explained to the it to the fnals after working ex- mer was required to write a speech had during her parents’ divorce. form that everyone has insecuri- tremely hard on our videos. Some on a topic they felt passionate about Wilson recounted how she was ties, so we don’t have to pretend challenges were the organization and then deliver it in front of his able to get past the confusion and otherwise. “I’ve always thought of the video and making sure it or her English class. In each class, anger she had originally felt and about how our actions and re- was fuid. Also it was challenging the students voted for one person fnally begin to forgive her parents lationships are affected by our to use the software to make the that they thought should move on for what they put her through. insecurities. It is something that video.” Her group’s video focused the semi-fnals. Fourteen students Yau filled the auditorium we all have in common and each on how shrimp aquaculture de- participated in the semi-fnals and with laughter during his speech, of us has some sort of struggle stroyed mangroves. She worked were judged by Director of Com- “A Hidden Evil.” He began his with,” said Yang. with Will Keller ’16, Michael P. 4 Monday, April 27, 2015 OPINIONS , Choate Rosemary Hall “Coed” Widens Student conceptDivide that one can be in a By Bryce Wachtell ’17 platonic relationship with their th News Writer 109 Editorial Board gender counterpart is uncom- Eduard Muñoz-Suñé ’16 We all know the story. Unless mon and unpopular. We are editor-iN-chieF Stephanie Chan ’16 Saloni Jaiswal ’16 you’re a senior, it goes something restricted from interacting with News editor News editor like this: a friend of the opposite the each other, and when we do, Michelle Bolt ’16 Ryan Musto ’16 gender comes into your dorm’s the nature of those interactions opiNioNs • NatioN/world editor opiNioNs • NatioN/world editor common room late one Satur- is implied to be sexual. Liv Elmore ’16 Alexandra Brunjes ’16 day night, and you awkwardly The word platonic isn’t Features editor arts & leisure editor approach the adviser on duty to used enough on campus to- Jack Tenney ’16 Arianna Gonzalez-Wagner ’16 ask for coed. You introduce your day. We need to stop assuming sports editor photoGraphy editor friend, explain that the two of you something intimate is going Sabrina Xie ’17 Ariel Zhang ’18 will just be watching a movie, and, on between friends of different Graphics editor Graphics editor after the adult’s consent, hurry to genders, and we need to start Alan Luo ’18 Rory Tait ’16 your room to turn on the lights and encouraging completely friendly oNliNe editor oNliNe editor prop open the door. This doesn’t relationships between the sexes. Lucas Ferrer ’17 Varshini Kumar ’17 seem lie somethin sinifcant At a place like Choate, which copy editor copy editor you are just spending some down- preaches diversity, individualism, Truelian Lee ’17 Katharine Li ’17 time with your friend, who just so and learning from each other, we copy editor copy editor happens to be of a different sex. are far too voluntarily separated Nathan Chang ’17 Veronica Song ’17 Why then, is coeducation visiting, than we should be. The wooing circulatioN MaNaGer circulatioN MaNaGer or coed, such a big deal? and whistling that comes with Austin Davis Mike Peed Currently, Choate is set up an open door and a name on the Faculty adviser Faculty adviser in a gender-separated way. For house log needs to stop. the most part during sports and We have all had different ex- SENIOR REPORTERS past 7:30 p.m., one is only sur- periences in regard to coed and Kiria Borak ’15 Ho Bin Kim ’15 Taylor Rossini ’15 rounded by those of the same sex. friendships across genders. For Samantha Harney ’15 Liam Reckziegel ’15 Hayden Zelson ’15 That is more than half of the day. many, it is not a big deal to get coed Regardless, this separation is or openly display a platonic rela- TAFF S understandale hoate has een tionship. Unfortunately, though, it PHOTO/SARAH GELBACH Alfredo Brillembourg ’16 Julie Tamura ’16 Catherine Moore ’17 doing it since 1971, largely because is clear that for a large population Hannah Lemmons ’16 Maya Birney ’17 Namsai Sethpornpong ’17 For over 30 years, Choate has sent students across the globe to Victoria Li ’16 Rachel Hird ’17 Jessica Shi ’17 of societal norms practiced for at Choate, friendly relationships explore, study, trek, and aid. Owen Lord ’16 Lauren Lamb ’17 Haley Chang ’18 centuries before. But this is not the are inhibited by our current culture Alex Microulis ’16 Gabby LaTorre ’17 Jackson Elkins ’18 problem. The issue lies in the way that immediately sexualizes them.

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PHOTO/ARIANNA GONZALEZ-WAGNER that something scandalous is coming to Choate for exposure tennis skills, and building team language that I have studied since Lecterns, the tell-tale sign of a lecture class, remain commonplace in going on when you invite a girl when half of the population is camaraderie, I was immediately I was eleven years old, and live in a many Choate classrooms. into your room. Largely, the immediately isolated simply be- struck by the difference in quality country with such a rich and proud of life in Curaçao. Just driving from history, has been remarkable. Prior the airport to our resort gave me to this month, I had never been to OOR LASSROOM NVIRONMENT an impression of the diffculties Europe before, and although we all P C E : some much more extreme than have riefy learned various aspects OO UCH ECTURING OO ITTLE PIRIT the common challenges faced in of culture in our language classes, T M for Lexample, discussions in math peers., TThey would rather L keep warding class S participation in the America, associated with living on I had never paid close attention By Shrenik agraWal ’17 classes might be less necessary quiet during class and go to extra current system is that there are a small, relatively poor Caribbean to the life and tradition (outside News Writer than in a humanities course. But help than speak up during class. those who are painfully aware of island. Moreover, it was extremely of history) of Spain and Europe When people are asked what if a humanities course is basi- Why is that? The atmospheres of the class participation grade and interesting to experience and as a whole. Because this trip was they would most like to change cally a lecture, then it can also be the classes that do run monoto- end up dominating proceedings. witness the calmer, less stressful almost immediately following my about Choate, a host of ideas arise. monotonous and boring for the nously are flled with students that Students who perhaps might not culture eemplifed y the people trip to Mexico, it has been even One response that I have never students in attendance. Then why do not want to be there. These do as well on tests, or those who who lived on the island. more interesting to be able to heard is a complaint regarding the is it that we have lectures? The students stare and glare when a are perfectionists and want a Two years later, this past recognize the similarities and dif- class atmosphere. That surprises answer to this question is more curious student asks a question. perfect grade end up monopoliz- spring break, I travelled with ferences between the two nations. me, because at Choate, many alarming than the problem itself. They fnd it funny when someone ing discussion and grossly over- Choate and Simply Smiles, Inc. on Having vacationed, volun- classrooms offer environments The learning environment prob- gets something incorrect. They shadowing their peers. I am sure a service trip to Oaxaca, Mexico— teered, and studied with Choate’s that feel are not suffciently con- lem takes root from two issues, want nothing more than for the that these students do not mean one of the poorest states in Mexico. programs abroad, I am left with a ducive to learning. It is important one that is very well documented day to be over, and their attitudes to hurt their peers, but the more oinin me were ffteen other ho- deeper understanding of our world to note that while this does not and one that is ignored. can inhibit the learning of others. they talk, the less the rest of the ate students and two faculty mem- and have a greater appreciation represent the majority of Choate The first and more obvious In a matter of weeks, a productive class is able to participate. bers—all of whom I now consider for the opportunities provided by classrooms, it does represent a reason for lectures is that kids are classroom can be transformed This problem is summed to be close friends. For the week Choate. The ability to witness and significant enough minority of uiet simply put we’re tired. leep into a attlefeld where the class is up by a running joke that I have we were in Oaxaca, we worked on live in different cultures has allowed classes that most students will ex- deprivation is universal at Choate. keeping quiet in order to save face. with one of my classmates. It is a various tasks. These ranged from me, and the other students who perience it at one time or another. The school day usually ends at There are those who are unaffected reference to a time where I tried to playing with children at a large travelled with Choate, to recognize The problem is that classes turn 2:55 p.m., and then after sports, by those who stare or mock, but answer a question in class and an- orphanage, to feeding nearly one and empathize with issues faced by into lectures more often than not. clubs, dinner, and homework, many students are not that brave, swered incorrectly. Today we have thousand people throughout the the United States, the nations we Lectures work in college classes students (and upperclassmen, in and they keep quiet even when they no idea what the question was, week in the remote jungle of Santa travelled to, and the interactions when there are 100 students and particular) might not be sleep- have something to say. or what the answer to that ques- Maria Tepexipana, a location that between these places. Touring active class participation from ing till 1:00 a.m. The alarm rings Many teachers have tried to tion was. The only thing that we does not even exist on Google with my high school has, early on, all the students is not practical. six hours later, and students are address this problem by creating remember is that I was incorrect. Maps. For this week, we were provided me with greater insight However, at Choate, where the av- forced to make it through another a class participation grade. The I do not take it personally, but the almost completely disconnected and experiences that I will never erage class size is closer to twelve grueling day of work despite not more contributions you make, fact remains that what should with the rest of the Choate commu- forget, and I strongly encourage the kids, lectures are comparatively being fully recharged. It is easy to and the more meaningful your have been a learning moment nity and the United States, as we entire Choate community to take ineffective. Lectures do not foster imagine how students might not contributions are, the higher your has been turned into a means of did not bring our cell phones, and advantage of these opportunities - questions, and questions are how be inclined to participate and ask class participation grade will be. ridicule. Simply put, the solution did not have Internet access. Not whether they be involving cultural people actually learn. We clear up questions when they are mentally There are two flaws with this to the above-mentioned problem having these amenities of usual exchange (such as the recent trips topics we are unclear about and drained and physically exhausted. solution. First, many students is two-fold: teachers much refrain daily life allowed us all to absorb to Shanghai and Saudi Arabia), strengthen our understandings The second and more frighten- feel teachers do not weight their from the urge to lecture and stu- our interactions with the people, service (such as those in Mexico of topics. Not every class is going ing issue is that students are afraid participation highly when grad- dents must becomeengaged and understand our actions further, and Ecuador), or to study in a term to eneft from maor discussion of appearing stupid in front of their ing. The second problem with re- be held accountable. and become closer as a group. or summer abroad program. , Choate Rosemary Hall OPINIONS: NATION &WORLD Monday, April 27, 2015 P. 5 Today in History 1944 CE Nelson Mandela is elected President of South Africa • 1861 CE West Virginia secedes from Virginia

Cuban Embargothe embargo, stating, Must “Neither the from be the US, Lifted thus lowering the By Imad rIzvI ’18 American, nor Cuban people are standard of living and availability News Writer well served by a rigid policy that is of many goods for Cubans. Ac- Picture this: a country with rooted in events that took place be- cording to Reuters, the embargo an economy worth less than one fore most of us were born. Consider has done over 108 billion in dam- percent of that of the United States that for more than 35 years, we’ve age to the Cuban economy. This and a population of only 11 mil- had relations with China—a far has directly impacted the lives of lion people. This nation does not larger country also governed by a millions of Cubans and caused threaten the security of the most communist party.” However, only poverty throughout the nation. powerful nation in the world. Yet, Congress can act to remove the em- In addition, the US Chamber of the US still refuses to trade with bargo, and the President alone can Commerce predicts that the em- nearby, communist-led Cuba. Even only lessen some of the sanctions. bargo costs the US over $1.2 bil- though relations are easing with Many other countries disap- lion every year in possible sales to recent reliefs in sanctions and a joint prove of the embargo. For example, the country. If relations were nor- conference between heads of state, when the UN suggested a resolu- malized, a new market of over 11 the tensions remain piqued. tion to strike the embargo, 186 million people would be opened The Cuban embargo along countries supported it, while only up for American businesses. A with other sanctions on travel has the US and Israel opposed it. new opportunity in Cuba could PHOTO/NEW YORK TIMES Walter Scott’s funeral was attended by notable civil rights organizers and leaders. Many view his death lasted for over 50 years. The United The purpose of the embargo, stimulate the economy and pro- as another example of police violence against unarmed African-American men. States’ attempt to isolate the Cas- set in place at the height of the Cold vide more jobs for Americans. tro regime in order to promote War, was to dislodge the communist There are obvious benefits for democracy has proved unsuccess- party from power after the takeover the lifestyle of Cubans by lifting AUGHT ON AMERA NARMED ful. At the moment, with the US of Cuba by Fidel Castro. However, the embargo and improving their C C : U facing issues such as an explosive decades later, it is clear that the tac- economy, but the US economy will Middle East with the emergence tic of isolation has had no signif- also beneft from a new market. ILLINGSthe cop before Slager fred,ONTINUE and af- Pantaleo puts Garner into a choke- y aurenK amb C of ISIS, the threat of a country cant impact on the government in Overall, the embargo is out- B L L ’17 ter the last of eight shots, Scott fell. hold, then forces his head to the News Staff Writer the size of Virginia with an armed Cuba. While Cuba has struggled dated and has proved unsuccessful Immediately after, the video shows sidewalk as Garner says multiple force of 60,000 people should seem with poverty and a poor economy in its goal of punishing the com- Walter Scott. We can tack Slager attempting to exonerate times, “I can’t breathe.” insignifcant. In addition, despite that is dependent on other nations, munist party in government to help him to the list of unarmed black himself by handcuffng Scott and The names of Walter Scott, Eric having unfavorable allies such as the embargo has given the Cuban promote democracy. While it has men killed for no reason other than placing the object from the scuffe Garner, Trayvon Martin, and many Iran and Venezuela, Cuba poses no government an excuse blame the done harm to the Cuban economy, the institutionalized racism that beside Scott’s body to make it ap- more will be forever memorialized direct threat to US interests. US for its poor economy-- perhaps this has only lowered the standard targets them for being black. But pear as though Scott was armed, in articles regarding these cases. Both nations would benefit a justifiable claim. By lifting the of living for Cubans and not caused there is one key factor that distin- to make the shooting look justifed. And in the coming weeks, months, from lifting the embargo that has embargo and normalizing relations, any change in the country’s gov- guishes the Walter Scott case from Unfortunately, there is no and years, hopefully they will not strained the Cuban economy by the US would have more infuence ernment. The only way to promote other similar cases like those of Mi- way that a camera can prevent a be forgotten, as they are the fuel preventing American businesses in Cuba, which would be the only democracy is to become involved in chael Brown and Trayvon Martin: heinous crime like this, but requir- for justice and the end to injustice from trading with Cuba. Relations way to promote democracy in the the country by lifting the embargo. camera footage from a bystander ing offcers to wear cameras will against black men. In the future, have already improved in the last country. The embargo is outdated Normalizing relations would allow that documents the killing. provide justice and closure. Addi- hopefully no other names will be couple of years with prisoners and should be lifted if the US wants information to be spread about the Walter Scott, a 50-year-old tionally, requiring police offcers to added to the list black men slain for exchanges. Furthermore, travel to achieve its goal of ending the rule lifestyle in the United States, which black man from South Carolina, wear cameras may discourage the no other reason than being black, restrictions have been eased, and of the communist party in Cuba. could accomplish the goal of caus- was shot and killed on April 4 by unnecessary use of force especially and hopefully black victims of police US visitors are even allowed to When the embargo was set, ing reform in Cuba. The embargo officer Michael Slager, 33. The when dealing with black men, who brutality will no longer be depicted bring home up to 400 dollars in the intention was to harm the Cu- should be lifted for the beneft of video, flmed by Feidin Santana, have been targeted by police both as “ghetto” or as “thugs.” Cuban goods, of which 100 dol- ban government, not the people. these countries and to improve rela- shows exactly what occurred, historically and at the present. I am hopeful that cameras will lars can be in cigars and alcohol. However, the Cuban economy tions of two neighbors separated by clarifies any possible obscuri- Slager is being charged with stop offcers from shooting un- President Obama supports lifting has suffered without any trade only 90 miles of water. ties regarding the shooting, and murder. However, although the armed people; however, I believe discredits any other possible ac- video clearly implicates Slager, that officers will be dissuaded counts of the events that occurred. there is still a possibility that he from shooting an unarmed person A CTIVISM LOSES POWER Before the video was released, might not be convicted. Last Au- only if they could possibly be im- Slager stated through his attorney gust, Eric Garner, an unarmed black plicated by solid evidence, rather EHIND A A SHTA G that he felt threatened by Scott and man from Staten Island, New York than due to their own morality. B #BringBackOurGirls. H One year Analyzing all of this, we must fred his weapon. On the record, was also killed for no justifiable Offcers should be made to wear By Hakeem anguLu ’16 ago, we saw droves of people ask ourselves: has the #Bring- Slager stated that Scott took control reason by a police officer. Daniel body cameras to ensure proper News Writer flocking to Twitter, Facebook BackOurGirls campaign accom- of the offcer’s taser and as a result, Pantaleo, a New York City offcer, police behavior, which has cer- #KONY2012, #stand- and Instagram, holding up a plished anything? It has made Slager fred his gun. However, San- was not indicted by a New York tainly been questioned with the withpp, #BlackLivesMatter, piece of paper with the well- millions of people more aware tana’s footage clearly shows what grand jury for the murder of Eric recent killings of unarmed black #icebucketchallenge, #Bring- known hashtag on it. Even ce- of the atrocities last year, and occurred after Scott was pulled over Garner, despite the video evidence men. At the very least, even if the BackOurGirls – have these lebrities and political figures, social media has given many more for driving with a broken taillight. filmed by Ramsey Orta. In this cameras do not directly solve the movements worked? Can these from model Cara Delevingne people amplifed voices. But as I In the video, Slager fres his taster video, Eric Garner is approached issue of racially motivated police social media campaigns even to First Lady Michelle Obama, said before, at this point we do not and Walter Scott proceeds to run. by two offcers. Pantaleo attempts to violence, body cameras will be be classified as movements? have expressed their support for need any more voices; we need ac- According to The New York Times, handcuff Garner for selling “loose” a crucial first step to providing It would be naïve to deny that the cause on social media. It was tion. We need people to convince Scott was 15 to 20 feet away from cigarettes. The altercation ends as much needed closure and insight. social media has changed so- trending for several weeks, and our politicians that although the ciety and how we interact with the campaign grew healthily. US relationship with Nigeria is each other. Fortunately, now Many political responses to the strained, the Nigerian people our voices are globalized and we tragedy, like those of the US, deserve as much help as those in VOTE FOR CLINTON,cents to every NOTdollar that FORa male there HER is gender GENDER inequality in poli- are connected to each other on a UK, France, China, and the UN Syria or Iraq. We need people to By nIcoLe SeLLew ’17 makes. These controversial issues tics does not mean that women News Writer scale previously unimaginable. sending intelligence experts to convince the Nigerian govern- certainly do not display Clinton in a should be given a larger role sim- Regrettably, though, now we Nigeria to help with the search ment to stop hiding behind empty Hillary Clinton recently an- positive light, but nothing has been ply based on their gender; ideas, also have an abundance of pro- effort, have been attributed to promises and silence. What we do nounced that she is joining the 2016 able to take her out of the running. policy, and character must matter paganda and social campaigns the “activism” on social media. not need is people sitting behind presidential race. If elected, Clinton Her presence in the public eye and more. The system should be en- that have devolved into decora- screens, clicking “like,” “share,” will not only make history as the frst the fact that she is a woman are tirely merit-based. The amount of tions for our online profiles. and “retweet,” feeling like they female president, but could also eclipsing her faws and mistakes. attention and hype that Clinton’s Just over a year ago, 276 What we do not need have made a huge difference. change the future of women in poli- The American people should per- gender has been receiving is, Nigerian schoolgirls were kid- is people sitting behind This is not to say that every tics. However, winning the race will haps take a step back and examine quite frankly, concerning. As an napped from their high school in screens clicking “like,” social media campaign for social not be easy for Clinton, especially Clinton’s actions before deciding advocate for equal pay and gen- Chibok, Nigeria by the Islamist justice is inadequate. Since July regarding the recent scandals in whether or not to support her in the der equality, Clinton appeals to a extremist group Boko Haram. “share,” and “retweet,” 29, 2014 the #icebucketchal- which she’s been involved. race. Is she receiving such high lev- variety of feminists and females. 53 girls escaped and 219 girls feeling like they have lenge campaign has raised $115 Clinton is entering the race with els of support based on her gender? However, a man advocating for are still missing today. Unfor- made a huge diference. million dollars for the ALS As- an extremely strong base of support. While this is hopefully untrue, the equal pay should be given equal tunately, those numbers don’t sociation. #BlackLivesMatter According to a poll taken in Febru- level of attention that the possibil- consideration. This does not mean add up—one girl was found Yet, one year later, 219 school- and other hashtags relating ary, 81 percent of Democrats said ity of a female president has been that Clinton is incapable. She has hanging from a tree near Chibok girls are still missing. Over 100 to incidents of police brutality they would consider voting for her. receiving would suggest otherwise. done a lot of great work in politics and three others were found in more women and children were have sparked ongoing protests That level of support is far greater As the frst woman to have a and would be perfectly qualifed as shallow graves. The girls who abducted mere months after- and responses from politicians than that of her potential rivals, legitimate chance of becoming president. Despite her mistakes, escaped recounted being held in wards. And, all of the girls who and people in power. However, Jim Webb, Martin O’Malley, and president, Clinton raises an im- she has remained prominent in camps and forced into marriage, escaped had to do so on their it is important to note that this Lincoln Chafee. However, she is portant question: is it important the government. and the “bride prices” for these own, some traveling for over three digitized model is not for every also entering the race shrouded in for females to be involved in poli- Women, and the American girls hovered around US$12.50. weeks on foot to get back home. movement. When we condense a controversy. She was recently under tics? While lots of feminists and people in general, should not The girls said that they were More than 600 people were killed movement into a hashtag, what scrutiny for using a private email women would say yes, it is more vote for Clinton just because raped daily, with knives held in a Boko Haram attack on Gwoza, it gains in visibility and mobil- account to discuss government critical to have a capable president she is a woman. People should to their throats, and that they bringing their death toll in 2014 to ity, it loses in individuality and matters and then subsequently than a female one. If Clinton is give Clinton their vote because were constantly threatened with over 6000. In January of this year, meaning. Even as we share and deleting those emails. Factions going to be the best thing for this they believe she would be a good terrible beatings. Boko Haram Boko Haram attacked Baga and retweet, let us remember that have also blame Clinton for the country, then by all means she president, just as they would do militants raped “unmarried” killed over 2,000 people in one the extent of our power reaches events in Benghazi, saying that she should win. However, if there is a for a man. Her faults, her accom- girls as well because the leaders day. These death tolls are on the far beyond the confines of our did not respond quickly enough man who will do a better job, then plishments, and her opinions of the group believed that the same scale as those of the Islamic Facebook and Twitter feeds; let and is responsible for the deaths. he should win. The fact that she is are all things to consider when girls should be punished for State, but while the President us remember that these hashtags In addition, Clinton has been ac- a woman should not be a factor in deciding to vote for her. Her being Christian and for attend- and Congress have declared war are people’s realities. cused of paying female staffers 72 anyone’s decision. Just because gender, however, is not. ing school. The name “Boko on ISIL, they’ve remain relatively Haram” loosely translates to the uninvolved in the crisis in Nigeria. phrase “Western education is a The Nigerian government has sin,” and this name reflects the treated the Boko Haram problem extremist and often misogynistic as a political power move, with ideals of these militants. candidates in the recent Nige- It seems impossible to en- rian presidential election making capsulate the mission of the promises and using the tragedy to movement to fight this group’s build their platforms. Basically, atrocities with four words and there is a loud voice that accom- a hashtag. However, that con- panies the activism against Boko tinues to be the trend – á la Haram, but there is no action. P. 6 Monday, April 27, 2015 FEATURES , Choate Rosemary Hall DAY A LETTER FROM SPAIN: STUDENT MICHEcomfortingLL smellE of eucalyptus BO kledLT with paprika), ’16 and calamari ELIGHTS By Michelle Bolt ’16 trees. The serene ambiance of fritos (fried calamari). After eat- DBy rachel hird ’17 Opinions • Nation/World Editor the park seemed similar to that ing, we lingered in a beautiful News Staff Reporter La Coruña has been amazing of an Ojai retreat. We walked by garden adorned with jasmine, The perks of being a boarder these last three weeks. However, an amphitheater, Roman ruins, pines, palm trees, and camelias, are pretty clear. You get to spend last weekend I traveled outside and, somehow, each place that and walked through the marina more time with your peers, par- of La Coruña with my host fam- we visited was even more re- admiring the variety of boats. ticipate in school activities that ily for the first time since my markable than the last. During the afternoon, Cami- don’t happen on a weekday, and arrival. The trip was filled with Just before la comida, the no and I lounged on a beach near do a ton of other fun things that the beauty of Spanish landscape main meal of the day, Juan, the house for an hour before PHOTO/ARIANNA GONZALEZ-WAGNER I won’t get to do. Whenever the and the kindness of my host Camino, and I visited two more Mr. Bill Murphy on the job at the Student Activities Center mailroom. grabbing helado (ice cream), and inconvenience of day student life family that have made my time magnificent sites: the Dunes of driving up the nearest mountain sticks its tongue out at me—too in Spain such an incredible and Corrubedo National Park and and returning to Padrón, where often, it seems—I like to remind transformative experience. we explored the downtown area. myself of a few key facts. The That day, my host mother With the well-deserved hype of truth is, day students have it Q&A Around Campus: Camino and I left the apartment Somehow, each place Andalucia, Madrid, and Cata- pretty good: at 9:00 a.m. to catch a train head- that we visited was even luña, it may be easy to overlook Mr. Bill Murphy ed to visit my host family’s home more remarkable than Galicia, which is in the north- Vehicle of Your Choice By Jessica shi ’17 in A Pobra do Caramiñal, which is west of Spain, but I’d recom- This is a big one! Sure, day News Staff Reporter a tiny seaside town about an hour the last. mend Galicia to anyone with an students are allowed to drive to Students live busy lives. We are forever scurrying between commit- south of La Coruña. As we left La appetite for seafood, beaches, and from campus on a school ments and rarely have the time to stop and interact. Each member of the Coruña, the concrete buildings Castro de Baroña, a seaside fort mountains, and adventure. day, but that’s nothing compared Choate staff makes incredible contributions to this community, yet we morphed into a mountainous and ancient settlement. To get So, what’s study abroad to the freedom of having access often do not even know their names. Among these staff members is Mr. green landscape, with terra cotta to Castro de Baroña, we briefly like? You might bond with your to a car while classes aren’t in Bill Murphy, who supervises Choate’s mailroom. If you have ever been to roofs sprinkled through the val- hiked through shrubs to a pen- host mother over a discussion session. You are not restricted by or even passed by the mailroom, you have no doubt met Mr. Murphy: his leys. From the train, I could see insula, which had a cluster of of politics and immigration in WKND activity buses, and you invariably cheerful persona never fails to brighten up the day. an occasional cow or horse, and round, stone houses dating from Spain, and you might eat the best dish out minimal taxi fees. Plus, I was amazed by La Coruña’s 1 BCE. It was easy to understand pulpo á feira, torta española, or if you’re still working on getting Worked at Choate: From 2010-present proximity to what appeared to why an ancient community calamari fritos you’ve ever had. that license, you can improve Favorite movie: A Few Good Men be the rural countryside. As we would choose to live in a beauti- You might embark upon a lei- your driving skills during the Favorite TV show: “Jeopardy!” passed the city of Santiago de ful area surrounded by the open surely stroll along two beaches entire school year, as opposed Favorite food: Porterhouse steak and stuffed shrimp Compostela, I was in awe of the Atlantic. After basking in the sun after siesta, have your 9:30 a.m. to solely on your vacation time. Fun fact: For some reason, I know all the state capitals. city’s ability to combine rustic and gazing at the gentle waves, history class in a churrería—a What was your life like before coming to Choate? mountain life with a thriving we hiked back up the hill to en- churro shop—and mistakenly Sick Days I’m a lifelong resident of Wallingford. I served for four years in city—the two features morphed joy a torta española, otherwise claim that the main character The health center cannot the U.S. Navy, and then graduated from Hartford Institute of Ac- seamlessly into each other. After known as a Spanish omelet. of the book that you read was compete with the comfort of tak- counting. I worked at Allegheny Technologies for 32 years, as the about an hour, we fnally arrived Around 2:00 p.m., we finally killed by a cucharilla, or a tiny ing a sick day away from campus. Test Lab Supervisor. in Padrón, where my host father arrived in A Pobra do Caramiñal, spoon, instead of with a dagger. As a day student, if you’re lucky Why Choate? Juan warmly greeted Camino and or “Puebla” for la comida— But why would you want to be enough to have someone that I’ve always had a special feeling about the campus, as I have lived nearby me with dos besos, a kiss on each lunch. We had a delicious meal seaside in Spain when you could will cook for you and bring you for the past 45 years. I was on campus on Deerfeld Day i n 2010 and cheek. It’s how they do it in Spain. of navajas (jack-knife clams), be at Choate, eating Dorito- comic books, you’re living the found out about an opening in the mailroom. Once we left Padrón, we pulpo á feira (boiled octopus encrusted chicken and hiking up dream. If not, you can still get What is an average day for you like? headed for a lookout point in drizzled with olive oil and sprin- to Brownell for Sunday D? yourself whatever your sick heart The workload is steady, as U.S. mail and packages arrive in the mornings Ribiera, a nearby village. I was desires. I should also mention and the majority of it gets picked up in the afternoon. stunned by the beauty of the that you’re able to escape cam- What do you enjoy most about your job? view; imagine the rustic quaint- pus when a virus breaks out, so The students picking up their packages each afternoon is by far the most ness and smells of Vermont there’s a smaller chance that you enjoyable part of the job. Remembering their names is the biggest chal- pines, breathtaking ocean views, will catch it and experience the lenge, but I enjoy trying. a scattering of sloped Span- related horrors. It’s a win-win. What do you do in your free time? ish-style roofs, verdant moun- I refereed high school and college basketball for twenty-seven years. I tains adorned with bushes of Assorted Activities was selected to my high school hall of fame for soccer, basketball, and bright yellow ulex flowers, and Of course, the main upside of offciating. I was fortunate to work ten state championship games. I also palm-lined cobblestone streets. being a day student is taking part enjoy golfng and vacationing in Cape Cod and Naples, Florida. We embarked on a short hike in life outside of Choate. You can The world wants to know—what else? through the trails of a Galician flee from the New England prep I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for 43 years. We have two park, where we were greeted school scene and experience the daughters, both married, and we all live within a mile of each other. My with sunshine, the cheerful simple pleasures of your home- favorite activity is spending time with my two grandchildren. twittering of birds, and the town, for example, fairs and fes- tivals, concerts, barbeques, and birthday parties. You can even go on impromptu weekend trips Students Procrastinate, with family and friends. Also, it is considerably easier to have sleepovers with your friends who At Timesthat more free Positively time does not Many students find that live off-campus. No permission By Kristen andonie ’17 equal a higher level of productiv- they can take advantage of their News Reporter forms required. ity. “Sometimes, if I don’t have weakness and procrastinate by PHOTO/ALEXANDRA BRUNJES Ah, procrastination! That a lot of work, I’ll procrastinate performing tasks that must be Alexandra Brunjes ’16, a Library resident, plays with Franklin. Alone Time is the phenomenon with which more because I think I have more completed eventually anyway. While the company that any seasoned Choate student time,” says Morgan Cockrell ’16. Lauren Lamb ’17 says, “Some- boarding provides is wonder- can identify. Procrastination can Much of the student body times I procrastinate effectively, ful, it’s also difficult to get away be a major contributor to many also spends its time on social in positive ways, by writing for The MEET FRresident,ANKLIN said Franklin “barks a lot from. The hustle and bustle of students’ high stress levels, but media or watching TV. Jessica Shi News, cleaning, or exercising.” By GaBBy latorre ’17 because she’s not fully trained yet; the center of Wallingford isn’t it can also relieve stress by taking ’17 comments, “My main method As with every phenomenon, News Staff Reporter she’s so young.” Yoon also added, much help. If you’re a day stu- their minds off obligations. Al- of procrastination is multitask- there are exceptions: not every Ms. Casey Kelsey, a new “Her paws are really soft.” dent who feels like being solitary, though the act of procrastinating ing. While I’m doing certain sub- Choate student falls into the trap faculty member who teaches Although Ms. Kelsey was you can find time to yourself that is universal, there exists a wide jects of homework, I’m watching of procrastinating. Kanon Kihara biology and lives in Library, has considering getting a puppy and doesn’t involve searching for an spectrum of activities students do Netfix or calling my mom.” Han- ’17 says she is an expert at time recently adopted a lovable rescue was fully prepared to take care of open study room. as means of delaying homework. nah Beebe ’15 says she enjoys management and rarely, if ever, puppy named Franklin. one, her decision to adopt Frank- Often, a student simply does watching “feature-long flms” in procrastinates. How does she This pint-size pup has been lin was spur of the moment. Internet not wish to do homework and addition to TV shows when she manage this? “Well, if I fnish my the subject of adoration by every Being a rescue dog, Franklin’s We’ve all had that experience will do everything in her power should be doing homework. homework earlier, I can watch human she crosses paths with; exact breed is unknown. Ms. with surfing the web when, sud- to avoid studying. Charlie Dean anime and do something fun and Franklin’s cuteness cannot be Kelsey does not know how big denly, an error message comes ’18 gave a piece of advice when entertaining. I’m trying to get as denied! What Franklin lacks Franklin will grow to be or any- up because the site violates Cho- he stated, “To avoid feeling hor- “To avoid feeling much free time as I can, and in in size, she makes up for in dy- thing else about her backstory. ate’s Internet usage policy. The ribly guilty about yourself, you horribly guilty about order to do that I mustn’t pro- namic personality. Franklin is As for her name, Franklin site is completely innocent, but need to occupy your time with crastinate,” she explains. If every not afraid to interact with dogs was actually named by English the school mistakenly denies you meaningless tasks, like watching yourself, you need to student followed Kihara’s way of five times her size and to boldly teacher Ms. Marybeth Duckett. access. What’s worse is when TV, fiddling with your lacrosse occupy your time with thinking, Choate would likely have snatch bones and toys, hoping One evening, while talking to a hundreds of people are trying to stick, or playing outside with meaningless tasks.” a much more relaxed environment. to instigate a playful scuffle. few fellow faculty members at access the web at the same time, friends to some music. If you just – Charlie Dean ’18 As approaches to procrasti- She can be spotted around cam- dinner in the dining hall, Ms. clogging the school’s server. Day sit, you realize how guilty you nation are plentiful, their means pus frolicking through fields, Kelsey mentioned the small student life requires less Internet feel and eventually that feeling of fnding motivation to complete playing with other canines she house she is building in the frustration. will force you to do work, which In truth, procrastination is homework are equally varied. encounters, and tagging along to summer that will be heated by is what you want to avoid.” not necessarily a bad thing. All Beebe admits that the prime crew practice, where Ms. Kelsey a Mini Franklin propane stove. Curfew Some students procrastinate too often, students procrastinate reason she is motivated to stop is a coach. From day one, Frank- In response, Ms. Duckett said, It’s magical: Day students as a result of fatigue and a need because their bodies and minds procrastinating is “fear.” Karen lin captured the hearts of every- “You don’t need a stove! Get a are allowed out of their houses to rest after participating in the need a break. Alex Rupp-Coppi Shure ’17 says, “One way that I one on the crew team. Always dog. The dog will run around even if it’s after 9:30 p.m. rigorous activity of a class day at ’16 believes that “you need to motivate myself is thinking about in search of snuggles, Franklin the house and heat the house Choate. Brian Hnat ’16 speaks for procrastinate at some level, how great I’ll feel afterwards.” was eagerly welcomed with open up. You can call the dog Mini Food many athletes when he says, “I do because you’re going to do it However a Choate student arms when she accompanied Ms. Franklin.” Ms. Kelsey decided Is the food delivery service crew and I noticed that after I row eventually, so you might as well engages in procrastination and Kelsey to crew practice. to take her advice. being scummy? Does your fa- and get back to my room I’m really let it happen, but in the most motivation, it is clear that both While Franklin brings joy Whether it’s snuggling on vorite place not deliver? Don’t tired and I just sit in my bed for two productive, safe environment— are an inevitable part of being a wherever she goes, having a puppy the bus with the rowers, playing fret, day student. Your appetite hours before I do anything else.” relatively speaking—that you student at Choate. The effects, on campus has its challenges. As with the other crew coach-owned always reigns superior to the Athletes are not the only can. Some procrastination is whether positive or negative, of a barely house-trained puppy, dog, a collie named Colby, min- restaurant, regardless of the ones who find themselves pro- healthy.” Rupp-Coppi is not the procrastination are a quintessen- Franklin must be let outside at least gling with the girls in Library, or hour or distance to travel. You’ll crastinating. Indeed, even stu- only one who thinks in such a tial element in the maturation of once every three hours. Franklin simply wandering around cam- often find me eating Subway dents who have no time-con- way. Cockrell fervently wishes adolescents, and many will agree requires constant care, attention, pus, Franklin is a fluffy bundle with my carpool at 10:30 p.m. suming extracurricular activities Choate would hold “a designated that time management is one of and vigilance, as all new puppies of fun sure to immediately find on a Monday. No regrets. procrastinate a lot. Many find time to procrastinate.” the great takeaways from Choate. do. Jinny Yoon ’16, a Library a place in your heart. , Choate Rosemary Hall ARTS & LEISURE Monday, April 27, 2015 P. 7

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Talent torable Carnegieexperience at Carnegie dents the importance Hall of listening By VeroNica soNg ’17 Hall rather than stressing about to others. Many of the students News Reporter the new music.” who will be or want to be study- Located in the heart of New As to Ventre’s expectations, ing at Brown were also intro- York City, equipped with amaz- the concert turned out to be duced to him. ing acoustics and packed with extremely successful. A profes- “It was such an eye-opening talented musicians, Carnegie sional trombone player in NYC, experience,” commented Agnes Hall has long stood as one of the who played with the orchestra in Choi ’16, a cellist in the orches- most prestigious concert halls in the place of Mr. Thomas Foster, tra. “I never imagined that I the United States. On April 13, praised the concert by saying, “I would be able to play on such a the Choate Symphony Orchestra was impressed with the overall wonderful stage. Also, the mas- visited this dream stage to partici- sound of the orchestra. I played ter class was so helpful for us and pate in the Ensemble & Orches- with plenty of orchestras that are I am very thankful of Mr. Philips PHOTO/CHOATE FLICKR tra Festival. In addition to Cho- professional that would not have for the detailed advice.” For The Student Dance Concert featured a solo performed and choreographed by Kiara Olmeda ’15. ate’s current orchestra, alumni done any better than the Choate Choi, the tour to Carnegie Hall performers, including Ashley orchestra.” was not only an unforgettable Kim ’14, Bong-Gi Min ’14, and Many people from the audi- experience, but it also helped CHOATE DANCERS STUN IN Christopher Finis ’14 participat- ence even e-mailed Mr. Ventre to her to improve her musical skills. ed in the concert, demonstrating praise the beauty of the harmony “I am immensely proud of ULMINATING ONCERT their lasting connection to the the Choate Orchestra created. this orchestra. Having to play in C gether so well! The costumes, C held high, signifying how strong Choate music program. “People came away amazed at how Carnegie Hall without the op- By Namsai sethporNpoNg ’17 the lighting, and the movements the group has become. The symphonic series was well the Choate Rosemary Hall Or- portunity to go in and rehearse in News Staff Reporter all communicated a story.” When asked why she chose comprised of eight orchestras, chestra performed. They could not Carnegie Hall is very difficult to Last weekend marked the per- The infamous week leading her piece, Olmeda responded, and the Choate orchestra was believe that this was a high school do. And the orchestra performed formances of the widely anticipated up to the dance concert is known “Throughout my life, a lot of my lucky enough to be chosen to orchestra. People keep on asking, absolutely magnificently. I am annual Student Dance Concert, an as “tech week”. During this week, dance teachers were a part of the perform. They played “The 1812 ‘What college is Choate Rosemary very, very proud,” said Mr. Ven- event featuring all dance groups on all the dances in the concert are LGBTQ community. I wanted all Overture,” by Tchaikovsky, as Hall?’” said Mr. Ventre. tre. He says he won’t forget the campus. On Friday April 17 and pieced together into a cohesive of these influential people to be well as “Farandole,” by Bizet, The orchestra also partici- looks the students had listening Saturday April 18, the Paul Mellon performance, and dancers are somehow incorporated into this both delicate pieces. pated in a master class with a to the beautiful acoustics of Arts Center flled to the brim with required to be in the PMAC from show, so I came up with the idea As for choosing the Over- prominent conductor Mr. Paul Carnegie Hall. “They were very eager parents, faculty, and students, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. each night. “Tech of choreographing a piece that ture, which was also played last Phillips, a professor at Brown happy, pleased and rewarded of all waiting to see the event that had week for the Dance Concert is one celebrated people from that com- year, Mr. Ventre said, “I wanted University. During the master what they had done. It was surely been in the works since the very of the most intense, rewarding and munity through dance.” Olmeda the students to receive a memo- class, Mr. Phillips taught stu- a wonderful experience.” beginning of the school year. magical times of the year for us.” tied the issue back to Choate by Beginning in September and Emily Lutin, the dance instructor adding, “I’ve encountered a lot of continuing throughout the school and the leader of the concert, shared boys at Choate who have had a year, all dancers involved attended “Our process – which includes: lot of past experience in dance but “Google Street Art” Guards weekly practices, making this conceptualizing, choreographing, refuse to step into a dance studio culminating weekend a true la- honing performance qualities, as because of the stigma that comes bor of love. The concert featured well as designing costumes, sound with being a male dancer.” every dance group on campus: and lights – fnally comes together However, perhaps most im- Grafitti AroundIt is because of the events the Thus, World when the next wall is Dance Company, Hip Hop Club, so we can share the Dance Concert portantly, Olmeda explained that By camila BorjessoN ’17 at 5Pointz and other influential whitewashed, the artwork plas- News Reporter Contemporary Dance, Dance with our community.” her trenchant piece was inspired museums of aerosol artwork that tered on it will live on in the digi- Ensemble, and Step Squad. by the story of someone close to Graffti has long been recog- the Google Art Project was born. tal realm, reaching a new level Contemporary Dance, which her: “‘Tolerance’ is also inspired nized as urban art form worthy With the Google Art Project, the of greatness and acclaim, while is a winter sport, performed a piece “[In Harney’s dance], by my friend, whose coming of appreciation. Though many previously ephemeral but me- the erased wall will make room called “Boots,” choreographed by the costumes, lighting, out story made me cry. I tried to view it as vandalism, artists from ticulously spray-painted walls for new displays, so the cycle of dance teacher Adele Meyers. The and the movements all put myself in the position of my around the world use graffti as a of buildings in all six continents urban art may repeat itself. Dance Ensemble, run by Arts Di- friend, Josue, when he came out means of self-expression that is will live on digitally despite the Regardless of some opinions rector Kalya Yannatos and Dance communicated a story.” to his family, when he got kicked available to us all: all you need is a end of their physical existence. that state that Google cannot Company director Emily Lutin, – Helena Yang ’18 out of his house and was living on can of spray-paint and a bare wall. The project has been actively possibly provide all this support performed “Threshold/Between the streets. People need to know However, the downfall of graf- publishing and cataloguing im- out of sheer appreciation, the Worlds” and “Instinct.” On the Kalya Yannatos, Arts Director how brave the people in this com- fti art is that it can easily be paint- ages of prominent street artwork Google Art Project definitely other end of the spectru, the pieces and a retired professional dancer, munity are. I wanted to reach ed over or removed. It is for this on their website, including those provides posterity for works of performed by the Dance Company, added, “This fnal week is always out to the people in the LGBT reason that the Google Art Project, from artists like INTI in France, art that are often temporary and Step Squad, and Hip Hop Club were amazing. It’s this incredible trans- community and bring them into an online museum that digitally El Seed in Tunisia, and Nerf in generally undermined, no matter choreographed by students. formative process. The refnement dance. I wanted to celebrate them catalogs street art, was created. Argentina. Currently, the web- the motive that drives it. Samantha Harney ’15, co- and the polishing brings every- and their fight to have rights and This project, which provides pos- site features 10,000 paintings, a Although it certainly cannot president of the Dance Company thing to a whole new level.” love the way they love.” terity for a typically temporary number that has rapidly increased increase the physical life expec- shared, “The concert has been here Kiara Olmeda ’15, who blew Ms. Yannatos, whose pas- medium, was born from the desire since the 5Pointz dilemma. tancy of these expressions of for six years, and every year it gets a away the Choate community with sion for dance is well known to enable artistic overturn – the The project’s goal is to give this creativity, the Google Art Project little more intense and draws a little her performance during school throughout campus, concluded, painting-over of existing graffti – unrecognized form of art a voice of challenges the idea that graffiti more from the community.”Harney meeting, performed a solo piece “Everyone has the instrument — without the loss of artwork, such its own and spread its accessibil- is temporary and gives it a new is in all Dance Company pieces, in the concert titled “Tolerance.” the body — to be able to partici- was the case with New York City’s ity to the public. The website has chance to live on. including her own stunningly The piece told the story of the pate in dance. Martha Graham, graffti hub, 5Pointz. doubtlessly achieved that through a In this project, every seri- choreographed piece called progression of the gay rights move- who was a pioneer of dance once For over a decade, graf- variety of interactive opportunities ously dedicated artist has an “Elope.” Of her piece, Harney ment and was set to a backdrop of said, ‘Dancers are the pioneers of fiti artists congregated around to give recognition to the works and opportunity to show his or her shared, “It’s a contemporary slowly shifting images of protests God.’ I think this quote captures a building complex in Queens, ensure that viewers are engaged and talent and potential, which is, in and slower modern piece that is and gay rights events. Olmeda’s the essence of dancing: dance is New York, to show their artistic willing to take a closer look. Audio essence, what urban art embod- performed to a quicker dub-step sharp twists and falls conveyed the a profound art form because it potential in a place that did not tours, curated online exhibitions, ies. Some may call it vandalism, song. A lot of it was experiment- discrimination and homophobia combines the athleticism and art. refer to their work as “vandal- and original artist stories are just but street art is rapidly transi- ing. I wanted it to be different.” that the LGBTQ community faced, It is a way to speak in a visceral, ism.” 5Pointz, as this urban art some of the features of the site. tioning from the work of urban Helena Yang ’18, an audi- but ended with the iconic image of kinesthetic, and hopefully acces- haven came to be known, was This maximizes the exposure outlaws to a sophisticated and ence member, said of Harney’s Olmeda breaking these shackles sible manner.” And the Student considered an honorable place that urban artists will have—it’s highly acclaimed form of artistic piece, “Everything came to- by walking upstage with her fsts Dance Concert did just that. for both amateurs and profes- only a click away. So if you follow expression, and we mostly have sionals to show their creations. street artists and are accustomed to Google to thank for taking on the However, in late 2013, Jeff seeing your favorite works vanish responsibility of naming itself, PIONEERING PHOTO SERIES Wolkoff, owner of the site, began before your eyes, the Google Art as Google partner Isabel Rojas- a redevelopment plan with his Project has established a new, inno- Williams claims, the “mural property by whitewashing the vative way to keep the legacy going. conservancy team.” DEBUNKSstudents wereST givenE a flmR cameraEOT featuredYPES the subjects with people building’s walls. By Kate moore ’17 and instructions to photograph they cared about or enjoying lei- In order to avoid confronta- News Reporter their lives and things they felt were sure activities. Some participants, tion, says Wolkoff, the painting What comes to mind when important. The editors— Jonathan like 14-year-old Jared Wellington, took place early in the morning, you think of the New York City Fisher, Chelsea Davis, and George were inspired to continue photog- but extreme disagreement and housing projects? Hollywood Carrano— then collected many of raphy in the future. opposition could not be avoided. movies, tabloids, and social media the photographs into a book. The book has also been a suc- This decision was enough to have conditioned us to associate Who better to change societ- cess. BuzzFeed called it “beauti- bring the street artist community low-income housing develop- ies’ opinion of the less-privileged ful…an unprecedented and inti- together in a common protest ments with crime, violence, and parts of the United States than mate look into the lives of New against the so-called “art geno- confict, but that’s a reductionist the people living there? Fisher York City public housing resi- cide,” and only twelve hours later, view; this is why Jonathan Fisher even commented, in an interview dents,” while New York magazine neon writings were painted on took it upon himself to change with TIME, that “the idea that you deemed it “a startlingly simple the walls of the former 5Pointz, assumptions using only a couple can give cameras, equipment and and optimistic portrait of family, calling out the tragedy of cover- of cameras and some faith. training to people who are mar- friends, and neighbors.” With the ing up the irreplaceable art. Fisher’s idea, Project Lives, of- ginalized in society and empower recent press it has been receiving, Although most of the artists fered a series of twelve-week pho- them to take their own portraits, its popularity is likely to grow. were greatly grieved, they recog- tography workshops to residents of fnd their own narratives, that just Though there exist inac- nized Wolkoff’s generosity in do- the New York Housing Authority seems to be so appealing to us.” curate stereotypes about every nating his property to artists in the apartment buildings. Taught by The entire concept was clearly aspect of our society, through past, and in turn he was happy to photographer Chelsea Davis, a success. Every participant came Project Lives, Fisher proves that have the talented artists recreate the workshops gave instructions back with amazing photographs art can be used to remedy this the works on his other buildings. in “participatory photography” celebrating their lives. According problem; the photos in his series Nevertheless, the whitewashing PHOTO/GOOGLE STREET ART and included several professional to the editors, none of the pictures prove that, change can begin with of 5Pointz destroyed the legacy of So far, the Google Street Art Project has mapped over 10,000 pieces of techniques. After each class, the were negative. They typically only the click of a button. many great artists. street art from 34 countries. Varsity Team Records as of Monday, April 20, 2015 { } Boys’ Track and Field 4-1 Boys’ Golf 4-4 Sports quote of the Week Girls’ Track and Field 4-0 Girls’ Golf 2-2 Girls’ Water Polo 7-3 Boys’ Tennis 2-3 “Show me a guy who’s afraid to look bad, and Ultimate Frisbee 1-3 Girls’ Tennis 2-3 I’ll show you a guy you can beat every time.” Boys’ Volleyball 0-2 Baseball/Softball 4-4/0-3 Boys’ Lacrosse 4-3 Boys’ Crew 2-0 —Lou Brock Girls’ Lacrosse 3-4 Girls’ Crew 0-2 Monday, April 27, 2015 | Page 8 GIRLS’ WATERSPORT POLO S CLINCHES TWO MORE WINS IN

CRUCIALthree DOU game winningBL streakE and HEdouble headerADER against Williston By Emilia Furlo ’17 holds a 7-3 record overall. and Exeter. Already tired from News Reporter Other crucial members of the bus ride, the girls kicked off Don’t bother yelling “Mar- the team include Allie Bazinet the competition by playing Wil- co” because we’ve already got ’15 and Venus Law ’16. This liston first, while Exeter humbly polo. core of older student-athletes in took a break in between playing Unless you’ve been spend- combination with Choate’s new, Williston and Choate. ing countless hours at the Larry young talent have been pivotal to As Williston had just played Hart Pool, you might not know the team’s success this season. a game against Exeter, Choate that the Girls’ Water Polo team used Williston’s exhaustion is currently undefeated this to their advantage and quickly season in their league. Sitting “Te girls kept their racked up the points. Although down with captain and goalie energy up, despite Williston posed to be a very Kat Moeller ’15, I got a true having just played aggressive team, they were not insight as to just how impressive a match.” nearly the caliber of swimmers and dedicated these ladies are. that Choate players were. By the – Katherine Moeller ’15 Moeller is a long-time mem- second half, Choate increased ber of the water polo team and the pace of the game, had many PHOTO/JACOB STEVENS one of the fearless leaders of this While most of us were breakaways, and outswam Wil- Boston College commit and Choate Baseball Captain Jacob Stevens ’15 prepares to crack a ball into play. year’s squad. Under Moeller and enjoying an unexpected long liston to every ball. fellow captain Eliza Romeyn ’15, weekend, the girls’ "WoPo" With such a lead on Wil- an aquatic sports specialist, the team drove up to Phillips Exeter liston, it allowed for everyone on girls water polo team is riding a Academy this past Saturday for a the team to get experience and time in the pool. Moeller shared her thoughts on the team’s dy- On the Mound With namic after the game. “The team really came together and played as a unit. The veteran girls were Jacob “Bear”career continues inStevens the next few but something that ’15 if you work able to help out the newer girls By Jackson Elkins ’18 years and beyond. at everyday is likely to become in the pool, allowing everyone News Staff Reporter In regards to the team this possible.” to play.” This week we hit the pitch- year, Stevens discussed the The dream right now for By the time the buzzer er’s mound with Jacob “Bear” importance of building off of Stevens is all too real. At many sounded, Choate had put away Stevens ’15. A four-year mem- last year’s successful campaign. home games where Bear is the game 8-2 and enjoyed a ber of the Choate Rosemary “We’re looking pretty good; pitching, one can see upwards of lengthy ten-minute break before Hall community and a baseball we’re 3-0 in the league right ten MLB scouts in attendance. Exeter hopped in the pool. prodigy, Stevens is a force to be now, and after co-winning the Yes, you read that correctly: Tensions were already high reckoned with on the diamond. Founders’ League the past two double-digit numbers of scouts after last year’s semi-finals in Capable of throwing a blister- years, we’re looking to at least from the highest level of base- the New England tournament ing 95 mph fastball, Stevens is do that, if not win it outright ball on the planet. “My ultimate

PHOTO/WENDY LEONARD when Choate bested Exeter, not only Choate baseball’s top this year.” goal in baseball is probably to Choate Boys’ Lacrosse has struggled recently, with losses to rivals Avon despite the fact that Exeter was pitcher and captain, but one of have a successful career at the Old Farms, Deerfeld Academy, and Westminster School. 1st seeded and Choate was 4th New England’s premier baseball professional level and make it to seeded. Out for revenge and players. “My goal is to make it the major leagues, and hopefully well rested, Exeter came out Stevens recalls the begin- to the major leagues stick around for a couple years strong and scored the first goal ning of his baseball career, say- and make a living out of it.” BVL Falls to Avon in of the game. ing, “I played every sport grow- and make a living As incredible as Stevens’s From this point on, Choate ing up, and baseball just seemed out of baseball.” career thus far has been, there’s Last Second Thriller kicked it into high gear and fo- to be the one that kind of stuck; – Jacob Stevens ’15 more to the man then just a crowd and the Choate team. cused their energy where it mat- my parents and other family pitcher on a mound. In regard By Jack TEnnEy ’16 Injured Dartmouth-bound mid- tered. Moeller went on and said, relatives played baseball, too, so to his nickname, “Bear” stated, Sports Editor fielder Liam O’Connell ’16 said, “The girls showed a lot of energy, it was something that connected He also thinks that Choate “The origin of the nickname After falling to both Deer- “We’ve struggled with coming despite just having played a well with my family.” Soon, has the depth needed to be suc- “Bear” is kind of funny; when field Academy and Westminster back from deficits this year, so match. They were able to main- however, “Bear” began to notice cessful this year. He told The I was 9 or 10 years old play- School in the same week, Choate I thought we did a great job of tain this strong energy level a particular advantage to his News, “We have a good, strong ing travel baseball, one of my Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse looked to being resilient and staying in throughout the whole game.” play: his arm. “At a young age, team of seniors, as well as a coaches gave me the nickname, rebound with a major Founder’s the game.” Their tremendous stamina, an the coaches around me noticed couple young kids working up. just out of nowhere, because I League win against Avon Old However, just when it advantage the team holds, has that I had a stronger arm, so as We’ve got a really well-rounded was a big kid, and I moved well. Farms on Saturday, April 18. appeared that the game was and will continue to play a large I continued to develop, pitching team this year.” So far, the team Originally the nickname was Entering the game with a 3-3 destined for overtime and a role in the team’s success going became more of a relevant thing; sits at a 4-4 record, with a few ‘Dancing Bear’, but as the years record, this would be a huge test comeback had been completed, forward. I considered it to be something I tough losses along the way. went on, I just kind of knocked for the Wild Boars and a turn- Choate received an offside call Moeller, reflecting back on should try out.” Today, Stevens’s With ten games remaining in it down to Bear, and it’s stuck ing point in the team’s season. with less than ten seconds left the Choate’s slow start, also arm is his best asset on the field, the season, as well as the Walker ever since.” Unfortunately, Choate came up while trying to call a timeout. mentioned that two of their striking fear into the hearts of Tournament, which Choate won Stevens’s favorite pitch of just short, losing 10-9 in the dy- With the clock ticking, an Avon starters were unable to play opposing batters who step into in 2014, the Boars are looking to the three he throws is the fast- ing seconds of the game after a defenseman scooped up the ball as one was hurt, and the other his path. capitalize on the fact that all but ball; he says, “It’s nice to be heroic comeback. and hurled it towards the net, ejected later in the game. Obviously, Stevens is an in- two of these games are within able to throw it past someone.” Choate took a 3-1 lead early where an attackman was readily The game continued to in- credible asset to the Wild Boars’ the Founders’ League. His favorite team is the St. in the first quarter, thanks to waiting. Slipping the ball in the tensify as the second half started, pitching staff, but perhaps his Stevens is now a senior, and Louis Cardinals, but his favorite great play from Duke University- low corner, Avon went up by one and with seven seconds left, best contribution comes from he faces a decision to make re- pitcher of all time is Roger Cle- bound goalie Turner Uppgren goal with only one second left on Moeller made a game-winning his undeniable leadership. garding his baseball future. He’s mens. “He had a good presence ’15. For the last three seasons, the game clock, clinching the save and brought Choate home Three-year Choate baseball committed to play for Boston on the mound, really dominated Uppgren has been a wall be- win for the Winged Beavers. with a 6-5 victory. player Parker Goldstein ’16 said College, but the idea of enter- the game,” Stevens said. How- tween the pipes, and Saturday Said spectator Eduard Muñoz- Moeller is immensely proud of Stevens’ leadership, “Jacob ing the MLB draft to fulfill his ever, dominating the mound is was no exception. Uppgren Suñé ’16, “It was absolutely of her teammates for working has been a co-captain for the last dream of playing professional one thing that Stevens has in made almost 15 saves in the ef- devastating.” well together under pressure two years, and he’s been simply baseball is tempting, to say the common with Clemens, his idol. fort and was an absolute game Obviously, Choate was dis- and for pocketing a second win, great. Not only is he one of the least. When asked about what As Stevens’s Choate baseball changer. appointed with the loss, as the continuing the team’s unde- best, if not the best player on motivates him, Stevens replied, career begins to come to a close Soon, however, the Winged team came so close but fell just feated streak. She particularly our team, but he has also been “just the idea of playing profes- in his senior season, the Choate Beavers from Avon fired back short, thanks to a fluke play in mentioned that teammate and a great leader and motivator sional baseball and making it ace looks to lead his team to emphatically, taking an 8-4 lead the final seconds. Long-stick co-captain Romeyn played ex- as well.” This outstanding and to the highest level; I mean, victory this spring and achieve by the end of the first half and midfielder Albie Austin ’16 told tremely well in the crucial mo- hard-to-acquire trait will surely it’s something that most kids his maximum potential after his deflating the Wild Boars. The News, “It was a heartbreak- ments of the weekend’s match- serve him well as his baseball who play baseball want to do, Wild Boar years. Coming out with a new re- ing loss, and after working so es and scored a fantastic goal solve in the second half, Choate hard throughout the game, against Exeter. went on quite the run. With huge everyone was extremely disap- When asked to comment goals from midfielder Bobby pointed.” However, having only on the Water Polo team as a Varsity Softball vs. Kent School Goggin ’17, postgraduate at- let up 2 goals in the entirety of whole, Moeller smiled, saying, tackman Andrew Gallahue ’15, the second half, Choate saw how “This year, we are undefeated and attackman Tanner Williams they are capable of playing. If in the league so far, and I think ’15, the Wild Boars found them- they can mimic this play for a full that’s due to our team dynamic. Wednesday, April 29, 3:15 P.M. selves down by one goal with four quarters, the sky is the limit They’re a wonderful group of two minutes left and a one-man for the rest of the season. girls to play with, and I’m ex- @ Choate Softball Field advantage. The Wild Boars will look cited to spend my last season Cycling the ball around the to direct their feelings from with them." Avon end with speed and ac- last Saturday against their next With a long and difficult curacy, the ball arrived in the opponent, Taft, which and has stretch ahead in the second half stick of Matthew Picard ’15, bested Choate the last two sea- of the season, teamwork and who stepped in and fired an sons. Hopefully, Boys’ Varsity chemistry, two of the team’s overhand shot to the upper Lacrosse will direct their feelings strongsuits, will be essential to right-hand corner to tie the from Avon Old Farms toward the the success of these dedicated game at nine-nine, igniting the Rhinos of Taft. aquatic Wild Boars.