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Volume CXXX, Special Edi- Volume CXXXVIII, Number 3 The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey February 24, 2012 “Rolling Stone” Columnist Matt Taibbi Visits for Finance Café

By ALYSSA BAUM (IV) journalist, he had to become an Mr. Taibbi also explained that Mikaela Lewis (IV) agreed that expert in the fields on which he “human beings have a tremen- “Mr. Taibbi made a difficult topic On February 3rd, Matt Taibbi was reporting. Since then, he has dous urge to take short cuts” and easier to understand” adding that spoke to the Upper School as part extensively covered the 2008 and described the “fairy tale mental- she “liked the interactive portions of this year’s Finance Café. Mr. 2012 elections, the international ity” that makes people think they of the assembly.” Taibbi is a political, financial, financial crisis, and what he sees can transform something worth- Miss Leslie Wolfson, Eco- and sports reporter for “Rolling as corruption on Wall Street. less into something valuable by nomics teacher and Financial Stone” magazine and “Men’s These endeavors, among others, simply snapping their fingers. Literacy coordinator, thought Journal,” a New York Times led him to be named one of the According to Mr. Taibbi, this Mr. Taibbi connected with the bestselling author, and a regular 35 Most Influential New Yorkers mentality allowed people who students well during his presen- on radio and television talk shows under 35. were unqualified to receive bank tation. She said, “I think he did like “Real Time with Bill Maher,” Mr. Taibbi spoke to the student loans to obtain them anyway be- a very good job and fulfilled the “The Rachel Maddow Show,” body about the mortgage crisis of cause the loaners were too relaxed mission of the Finance Café very and “Imus in the Morning.” 2008 in a way that most teenagers about who was allowed to receive well.” According to Miss Wolf- As he opened his talk, he could understand. He explained money for mortgages. son, the goal of the program is to explained how he developed an collateralized debt obligations Spanish teacher Dr. Frances educate students about personal interest in investigative journal- through an interactive demon- Mecartty-Dunlap enjoyed Mr. finance and the financial world, ism During the 2008 presidential stration with students acting as Taibbi’s speech. She said, “It and since the end of the financial race, Mr. Taibbi was covering bank loaners and homeowners, was the first time that I was able crisis is near, she thought, “it John McCain’s speech about and compared investing in the to understand what happened would be a good idea to give drilling in the Gulf of Mexico housing market to horse racing, with the subprime mortgages and students some knowledge about in Louisiana when he had an claiming that investing in CDOs how it affected different people what caused the financial crisis epiphany; he realized he knew with AAA ratings is like betting in different ways. I didn’t know because they are all at the age nothing about the topics he was on a horse favored to win the race, anything about the situation and where they are entering the world covering. After that, he decided while investing in riskier “junk” is Matt Taibbi spoke to the Upper School on February 3rd. the way he used visuals to ex- where they need to deal with that in order to be a reputable like betting on a long shot. Courtesy of Pingry Communications plain AAA made it very clear.” finances.” Career Day for Juniors and Seniors a Success Students Enjoy Snow- who discussed his career trajec- students, as his favorite panel. By NICOLE BLUM (V) shown detailing the Creative Arts tory, culminating with his current Agency. “The presenter made it really fun job as a Hollywood talent agent and it seemed like he enjoyed his ball Dance at Dolce Career Day, which took place “I thought Mr. Berger was Other aspects of the night, on January 27th, featured a slew at the Creative Arts Agency. work,” Flannery said. By DEREK HSUE (IV) more captivating than the speak- like drinks, food, and music, of Pingry alumni offering career Unlike last year, this year’s er last year. It seemed like his Applied Science and Finance On Saturday, January 28, were also well received by the advice and food for thought for keynote presentation was more profession was more inclusive were also widely attended. Syd- juniors and seniors. informal. The Headmaster con- of many different types of areas,” ney Li (V) said of the two fields, students gathered for an eve- students. Julian Rajan (IV) The morning began with ducted a sit-down interview Ryan Campbell (VI) said. “I really admired what the alumni ning of dancing and dining at said, “I was impressed with keynote speaker Alan Berger ’68, with Mr. Berger, and a video was Following this introduction, there did. They gave pretty good the Dolce Hotel & Resort in the drink selection and the the students went to different advice on how to transition from locations around the school to high school into college, and attend three different lectures even from college into a job.” Inside The Record on professions of their choos- For next year, many students ing. Students’ selections ranged agreed that they would prefer to from Psychological Services to attend more than three sessions. Finance to Visual Arts, among Flannery said that he wished to many others. The speakers were see a greater “variety of topics,” Pingry graduates of all ages, as well as “more networking from Mr. Gordon Sulcer ’61, opportunities to help us get jobs who is the head of a sports and internships.” marketing agency, to Mr. Grant As in past years, some seniors Palmer ’09, who is an indepen- complained that attending Career dent hip-hop artist. Day both senior and junior year Seniors were glad to find that is repetitive. Jamie Ogden (VI) the Career Day coordinators had said, “The three sessions I was taken “our advice on some of the assigned this year were exactly presenters last year and gotten the same as last year, so I ditched unique people,” Campbell added. my schedule and went to the ones Naturally, most students I was most interested in learning found that their favorite pan- about.” Betty Li (VI) summed her Seniors R. Wynne, L. Barker, M. Higgins, and H. Skinner els were those that lay within before the dance. Courtesy of M. Higgins (VI) Basking Ridge for Snowball speed and quality of the bar 2012. service.” Connie Wang (VI) Courtesy of Mrs. Asch As always, the event was agreed, adding “everything On February 23, 24, and 25, the Drama and Music Depart- highly anticipated among Pin- tasted great, especially the ment performed “Little Shop of Horrors.” gry students. The hype for the pasta and ice cream.” annual semi-formal began just Sam Ricciardi (V) added Entrepreneur Extraordinaire Starlet on the Scene before winter break, when stu- that while “the sliders were dent government announced White Castle quality, the ice Alumnus Seth Flowerman ‘04 has Halley Wegryn Gross ‘04 is carv- been spinning ideas into gold as a highly ing out her place in Hollywood as an that this year’s event would be cream sundae bar stole the successful entrepreneur. P4. actress. P4. held at a brand new location, show.” He also remarked that the Dolce Hotel. Previously, the DJ played “mostly top 40 the dance was held at the Mar- pop music with a little Dub- The Verdict Is In Blueprints for a New Era tinsville Inn in Bridgewater. step and house music infused The results from the Honor Board fictional case exercise are relayed and “The Dolce was much nic- in.” Because of the highly en- Planning for a new athletic center er and more luxurious,” Louie ergizing and exciting music, analyzed. P5. and field house is underway. P6. Monteagudo (IV), sophomore many students, particularly class president, explained. the very enthusiastic and ani- Taibbi-Gate Lapping the Competition “The higher ceiling made the mated upperclassmen, stayed The Varsity boys’ Swimming team space feel not as tight, espe- on the dance floor all night. Kasia Axtell (V) gives her take on storms into the Meet of Champions Juniors H. Eicher, J. Shahar, and C. Rotatori participate in a presentation on Career Day. cially on the dance floor.” Overall it was an enjoy- the Matt Taibbi “controversy.” P2. with a perfect 11-0 record. P8. Courtesy of Pingry The overall reaction from able night that both students Sections their personal areas of interest. experienced up by saying, “Ca- the students about the location and the organizing student Andrew Zola (V) explained reer Day is about trying some- change was pretty positive. government were happy Roll Out the Red Carpet School News...... 1, 4-5 that Medicine was his favorite thing new, even if it’s something “There was a lot more space about. Student Body Presi- Ellen Cahill (V) gives the run- Commentary...... 2-3 because he is “thinking about go- you’re not sure about. All the so it was more convenient dent Marisa Werner (VI) said, down on the favorites to take home an Career Day Profiles...... 3 ing into the field, and the doctors speakers are really passionate to get around,” Natalie Gil- “This was my last Snowball, Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards. who were there were hilarious.” about their professions, and it’s P4. Arts...... 7 bert (IV) said. “I liked the but I’m glad it came out as Sports...... 8 Ellis Flannery (V) specified important to listen with an open change.” well as it did.” Marketing, also popular among mind.” 2 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY FEBRUARY 24, 2012 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY FEBRUARY 24, 2012 EDITORIAL Eschew Contempt: Let’s Clean Up Our Act acts on a daily basis? frequent basis. The fact that this come as a result of the work of By VINITA DAVEY (V) Last week, this situation came kind of incident occurs in a place our previous generations. I like to believe that we are all to a head for me. While taking an where we pride ourselves on be- I’m not saying that we should Lessons Learned from at Pingry because we believe that AP U.S. History test, my class ing mature, intelligent individu- respect teachers simply because the accumulation of knowledge was distracted several times by als shows that our generation has they happen to be older than us, is an important, formative piece a crowd of rowdy freshmen who a lack of respect for those who but rather we should respect them “Downton Abbey” of our adolescence. We’ve all were pushing each other, yell- have come before us. because they have more perspec- heard faculty speakers who talk ing, and scream- We learn tive and wisdom. By sharing Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for period dramas. about how lucky they feel to be at ing outside of the “The fact that this kind of history in their experiences and helping us First it was “Mad Men,” then “Boardwalk Empire,” and a school like ours. They’ve noted classroom. It took school because cultivate our minds, our teachers now, I’m stuck on “Downton Abbey.” In case you haven’t how the incredible atmosphere my teacher around incident occurs in a place it is a generally are preparing us for our futures. caught the fever (or should I say, Spanish Influenza?) of respect, honor, and love of five minutes and accepted idea Unlike those in other profes- Downton Abbey is a British television drama depicting learning sets Pingry apart from multiple requests where we pride our- that by learning sions, most teachers don’t teach the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants during other schools. to get the freshmen selves on being mature, about the past, for the money they earn, but for the early 20th century. Now airing in the States on PBS, Yet, a recent event has made to actually stop and we can change the desire to make at least some “Downton Abbey” has attracted a devoted cult following me recall faculty speakers who quiet down. intelligent individuals society and cre- small lasting impact on us as the in both Britain and the US to whom each 90-minute epi- observed the degeneration of Witnessing that ate a better fu- next generation of leaders. Our sode is an exciting departure to the conservative “great expected mutual respect between act of contempt to- shows...a lack of respect ture. However, teachers are here every single houses” of Britain. students and teachers. Last year, wards the teacher’s for those who have come “Generation day in order to make a difference Amidst the salacious story lines, lavish costumes, and Mrs. Newman and Mrs. O’Mara authority bothered Me” seems to in our lives and to impart the terrific performances, I’ve managed to take away a few spoke about how multiple epi- me a lot. Not only before us.” forget that the wisdom they have gained in all key lessons that I think all of us would benefit from, sodes of students’ blatant disre- is this teacher an past holds the of the years that they have been whether we identify more with the aristocrats upstairs or spect towards them hurt deeply. esteemed member secret to the alive. Next time you push past a their servants downstairs. Why doesn’t our pursuit of of the faculty, but he also was just future. We forget that our teach- teacher in the hallway without First, back then, crises seemed to happen to everyone, knowledge consistently translate looking out for all of the students ers and parents have something saying sorry, or continue to talk not just the rich. In “Downton Abbey,” this pattern mani- into respect for those whose duty in my class. This type of situa- worthwhile to say. We also tend after your teacher has repeatedly fests itself when both the nobility and the servants are sent it is to impart that knowledge to tion is not an isolated instance, to forget that the technological asked for silence, remember that into battle during World War I, and later when Spanish us? Why must we witness rude but something that happens on a luxuries we enjoy every day fact. Influenza strikes the whole household. In the Battle of the Somme, a servant even sacrifices his own life to save his lord’s in a final act of loyalty. Nowadays, it seems we’re constantly being pitted against each other rather than Brewing Up Controversy Where There Is None working together to solve common problems – Occupy By KASIA AXTELL (V) all the fuss was about. His pre- economy affects us all, and the were they afraid of? That he was Wall Street, anyone? students are entering a world going to – Heaven forbid — tell Another theme that the makers of “Downton Abbey” sentation had clearly been broken Although I’m putting myself down to basic facts; the most con- where the financial environment us the truth about Wall Street? have emphasized is that even if they aren’t affluent, in our economy has changed, and Mr. Taibbi was not brought the people downstairs are just as important as the ones at risk of sounding ill-informed troversial point he made was that by saying this, I admit it: I had it’s a bad idea to sell subprime they need to be familiar with this here to point fingers at anyone, upstairs. They’re given equal airtime and dignity and environment.” nor was he here to feed us false their plot lines are just as serious as those pertaining to never heard of Matt Taibbi until mortgages to “potheads.” my Economics teacher, Miss (A subprime mortgage, by the I believe that we all have information. He came to simplify the aristocratic family. Lately, it seems our own Pingry something to learn from a person the overwhelmingly complex community is struggling with selfishness in this regard. Leslie Wolfson, mentioned him way, is a loan made to someone in class be- concept of From cafeteria cleanliness to the general lack of respect the 21st for each other that Vinita Davey (V) noted in her op-ed, fore he came to century it seems everyone at Pingry would benefit from a reality banking check and a reminder that we’re all equal here, and each give his presenta- crisis for of us deserves fair treatment. students, Finally, I think “Downton Abbey” has established some- tion. I hesi- faculty, thing that many educators might not be eager to accept and par- – there is a place for television in the classroom. I’m not tate to admit that ents alike, talking about watching “Keeping up with the Kardashians” and he as educational material in American Perspectives. But in I didn’t know who succeeded. a class like Euro/Brit Lit, “Downton Abbey” could be a The very practical supplement to the curriculum. Euro/Brit Lit Mr. Taibbi is because assembly classes already read “Remains of the Day,” which covers may have much of the same subject matter over a similar time period. it seemed like every- been dis- But I don’t think anyone would disagree that “Downton appoint- Abbey” makes the same substance exponentially more in- one else K. Leib (VI) already ing in its teresting. And who could argue with adding supplementary factuality materials that make seniors more engaged? did. In the few days before the who is not likely to stick to his like Mr. Taibbi. Who cares that he annual Finance Café, I heard repayment schedule, and, thus, uses obscenities in his writing? and neutrality, but that did not “Downton Abbey” has something for everyone: war, make it any less informative. romance, class conflict, scandal, you name it. But for words like “controversial,” “out- is charged higher interest rates It’s not like we don’t hear offen- spoken,” “outrageous,” and “leg- to compensate for his lack of sive language on a daily basis. Personally, I enjoyed the pre- me, its greatest offering is something different: perspec- sentation and found myself un- tive. My own personal fears are mostly focused on the endary” being thrown around credibility. It’s a term I’ve heard And who cares that he singles in the halls. I started to wonder used frequently in recent years, out prominent political and fi- derstanding the current status of future – where I’ll go to college, what my career will the economy and how it got to be hold, whether or not I’ll be successful – just like many of who this guy was, and did a little but could never define until Mr. nancial figures? His information research to find out. Taibbi explained it during his is supported by factual sources, this way better than ever before. the Crawleys’ conflicts throughout the series. Yet theirs I hope we’ve all learned from are much more far-reaching, with repercussions that As it turns out, Mr. Taibbi is presentation). so he must be citing them for a indeed a frank, confrontational In fact, Mr. Taibbi’s explana- reason. By stating his opinions this experience that things may symbolize a microcosm of the impending destruction of not always be as they seem, a centuries’ old social order. The dignity, valor, and self- man, and I understand why some tion was so clear, he met Miss as bluntly as he does, Mr. Taibbi people felt that they would be un- Wolfson’s goals in inviting him provokes intellectual discussion and that people are not always sacrifice embodied by so many of the characters reminds who we expect them to be. It’s me how small my problems are in comparison, and how comfortable hearing him speak. to speak to us in the first place. and thought amongst people of But I think some people were As Miss Wolfson put it, “He all ages. funny, actually, because that’s selfish. In one scene, Dame Maggie Smith, as the acidly precisely what Mr. Taibbi makes hilarious matriarch Lady Grantham declares, “I’m tougher being a little too dramatic. achieved the mission of the Fi- So how can anyone argue that As I exited the auditorium nance Café, which is to educate he shouldn’t have been invited to his priority: tracking down those than I look.” Thanks to “Downton Abbey,” I think I’ve situations, and, more importantly, learned that we have to be too. after Mr. Taibbi’s presentation, our students about financial speak at Pingry? Why were some I couldn’t help but wonder what issues and the economy. The so riled up over the idea? What exposing them.

—Roxanne Feitel Take a Look at What I’m Wrestling With By MATT FROMM (III) Animals do it. I saw a couple of sions. The deal with my pediatri- alpha male elephant seals go at it cian and parents was basically to Volume CXXXVIII I’m no Neanderthal. I’ve never during winter break on the Cali- wrestle until I got a concussion. Number 3 been a super athlete, never bran- fornia coast. They drew blood, Not that it was necessarily going dished a 6-pack, never dated a until one of them slunk away. In to happen, but if it did, I needed Queen Bee. If you can imagine wrestling, it’s you vs. him. Mono y to know that five concussions Editors in Chief a bunch of teenagers sitting in a mono. And only one of you is go- would mark the end of my time Roxanne Feitel room together, I’m not the one ing to get up from the mat smiling. as a wrestler. hogging the pull-up bar or doing Dan Abend Cartoonist Despite this, there is a small But first I had to survive open- Photo Editor one-handed push-ups with his contingent of people who find ing week. Initially, wrestling was Sarah Park Kate Leib shirt off. I’ve never really consid- the good in it, and I fall into that awful. My legs were shaking, my ered myself a jock. category. Two years ago, on the stomach was functioning more But there was one sport that first day of winter sports, I was like a punching bag than a bodily required intense physical drive: walking to the basketball courts organ, and my confidence had Copy Editors Wrestling. It sounds ridiculous. If and, my friend Ken, who knows Vinita Davey fallen off a cliff. The first kid I Managing Editors Faculty Advisor this kid doesn’t like getting beaten the ins and outs of Pingry better ever wrestled pinned me in 19 Caroline Murphy around, what is he doing strapping than I do, came up to me and seconds, and my teammates and Sarah Park Alyssa Baum Dr. Susan Dineen on a singlet and inviting a man- said, “Hey Matt, Stevenson (a I named him “The Ax Murderer.” Mariel Kennedy child with zero percent body fat Ben Kaminoff senior) told me basketball sucks. You didn’t think he was going to to pin him to a mat? Let’s go to wrestling.” Thus began pin you; you thought he was going Kasia Axtell If you didn’t cringe when you my career. to take you to his home planet. read that you’ve either never I entered wrestling after hav- After that match, I figured my watched a match or you’re Arnold ing played three years of low- Schwarzenegger. Wrestling is All rights reserved. All contents © 2012` The Pingry Record. Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle after use. level hockey. During that period probably the world’s oldest sport. I amassed three or four concus- Continued on Page 7 THE PINGRY RECORD COMMENTARY FEBRUARY 24, 2012 3 Absorbing the Big Lessons from My Last Career Day hope to take with By SARAH PARK (VI) A.M. and doesn’t get off of few years, I believe that many me into my future work until around 9:00 P.M. of my peers think as I do that With only four short endeavors. On a typical day, Peeler today’s society puts too much months left of my high school I left the En- often goes out after work to emphasis on monetary suc- career, it is inevitable that I trepreneurship give free consulting advice cess. As we all witnessed in have started to think about Career Day ses- to friends. On top of her the 2008 financial crash, the my future and what I want to sion feeling in- busy schedule, Peeler man- insatiable greed for money do with my life after college. spired, motivated, aged to make time to come almost led to the meltdown Like many of my peers, I don’t and excited. The in to speak to Pingry stu- of not only the American have a clear idea of what I three alumni, Seth dents because she wants to economy, but the global one want to do yet. Flowerman ’04, be able to share her passion too. I think it is important to Although Career Day didn’t Joseph Essenfeld for finance with others. Al- remember that money isn’t point me to one definite path, ’97, and Matt though it is something that I happiness, although many it was infinitely more valuable Strangfeld ’02, have heard countless times often link the two together. to me this year than when I at- made me realize before, it wasn’t until Ca- Rather, what’s really impor- tended as a junior. Last year, that the ideas I reer Day that I realized how tant is finding something that my vision of the future was have could actu- important it really is to love you - not your parents or your limited to finishing junior year ally become real- what you do. Peeler even friends - love, and pursuing it. alive. I was in no mindset to ity one day. Al- admitted that she probably As I near the end of high think about though would not be able to handle school and approach the start my life be- “What’s really important it is her challenging schedule if of the “rest of my life,” I hope yond col- difficult she didn’t feel passionately that I can find that something lege when I is finding something that to envi- about her job and the finan- I love, whatever it may be, K. Leib (VI) had things you -- not your parents or sion, at cial world in general. and maybe even come back to like APs one point all three senfeld, and Strangfeld are all They stressed that success Given the events of the last Pingry one day to talk about it. and SATs your friends -- love, and of them were where extremely bright and talented, isn’t strictly limited to finan- to worry I am now— a senior but they aren’t supernatural cial success, but also to hap- about, but pursuing it.” at Pingry trying to human beings— just normal piness and overall well-being. EDITORIAL this year, figure out what to people who had the passion That is the greatest piece of Career Day do in life. Although and willpower to execute advice that I took away from was different. Not only was there are hundreds of failures their ideas. Career Day. I more engaged in the ses- for every success story, I Something that all three of My other two sessions, What Really Matters sions and therefore able to couldn’t help but leave that them continued to emphasize Visual Arts and Finance, re- gain more information from If you sit through an average form meeting, you would probably get session with feelings of hope was that if you believe in and inforced the same idea. Kelly the impression that everyone at this school is a troublemaker who gets them, but they also imparted for my future. There is no are passionate about what you Peeler ’06, an analyst at J.P. some beneficial advice that I a kick out of breaking the rules. There is always some admonishment denying that Flowerman, Es- are doing, success will follow. Morgan, starts her day at 6:30 from the administration about some problem that we are causing or some line we are crossing, and how we are doing it out of malice and disrespect to each other and the school community. The truth is, though, that most of the “horrible problems” are not really that terrible. People Diversity: It’s More Than Just Race and Religion are being scolded for leaving campus four minutes early, eating outside experience, I can truly say that taught about ageism—prejudice at Pingry is only half of the the cafeteria, or untucking their shirts — not dealing drugs on school By BEN KAMINOFF (IV) the conference “opened my or discrimination based on an in- solution. Community members grounds, starting fights, or anything seriously troublesome and wrong. If you asked most Pingry eyes” to a multitude of different dividual’s age. Students need to should also be more willing to I do not bring this observation up to point out how we are overreact- students what they thought perspectives on diversity and on be cognizant of ageism through work with those who come from ing to the problems we have at our school, but to instead to show how about diversity, they’d probably society in general that I had not understanding and respecting different cultural backgrounds. amid all of this need to berate and scold us over any number of issues, tell you we’re extraordinarily previously thought about. The the fact that their teachers have By experiencing and accepting we tend to completely overlook what we do right. We can easily forget sensitive and that our commu- conference educated me about grown up in a different genera- diversity, we are preparing our- that we are actually kindhearted and supportive people, who naturally nity is very understanding of the complexity of diversity that tion and may be less technologi- selves for our futures outside the abide by the qualities detailed in the Honor Code. There are genuinely others. They might also say that many of us tend to neglect. cally adept than we are. Another “Pingry bubble.” The world is wonderful people here, people who help others without needing to be diversity is an overwhelmingly Diversity, the presenters thing that members of our com- made up of people from unique applauded for their efforts. If you do not believe me, hear my story: important part of our global stressed, does not just involve munity need to cultures and back- recently I have come across these qualities firsthand. society. However, do students race and religion. In fact, there be mindful of “As a community we grounds, and we Back in January I received a surprise gift for my 18th birthday: actually understand what diver- are over eight core cultural iden- is that not all will encounter appendicitis. After going through surgery and beginning my recovery sity is and why we need it? tifiers that encompass diversity, Pingry students have an ethical and these people no process, I had to miss multiple days of school before I could be healthy Along with seven other Up- including ability, age, ethnicity, are on the same matter what path enough to come back. Along the way, I was missing tons of work, just per school students I recently gender, race, religion, sexual economic foot- moral duty to accept in life we choose as the most important semester of my school career was ending, and had the opportunity to attend orientation, and socioeconomic ing and may not and respect people who to take. Further- it was hard to manage catching up with actually getting healthy. The the Student Diversity Leader- status. have the same more, interacting timing could not have been worse. ship Conference, sponsored Recognizing and respecting resources as are different from with only cultur- Without asking though, my friends and teachers were there to help. by the National Association of the wide variety of the core others to suc- ally similar people When they heard about the surgery, my friends made sure I got the Independent Schools. While I cultural identifiers people feel ceed. ourselves...” today will cause notes and got caught up, and then made sure when I did come back thought that Pingry did address an affinity with is crucial. As a com- us a rude awaken- that I was getting around just fine and could handle the workload on issues of diversity before this At the conference I was munity we have an ethical ing later on in life. top of it. My teachers were also extremely accommodating, extending and moral duty to accept and By learning from people with deadlines and assignments and making the time to help me go over what respect people who are different different upbringings than ours, I missed, even at what was a busy time for them as well (the closing from ourselves, and we need we can reach a common goal to- of first semester). They even managed to keep checking in on me to to follow through with that re- gether. An unknown author who see how I was recovering. !!!!!! sponsibility. Tolerating other’s was quoted at the conference My coaches and teammates were there for me at a tough time, too. cultural differences involves the said, “Great achievements are Not just my senior captaincy season, but also my wrestling career ended Golden Rule: “Treat others how not born from a single vision but with that surgery, yet the team around me let me know how important you would like to be treated.” from the combination of many of a role I still had with them for the remainder of our season. Students should adhere to the distinctive viewpoints. Diversity And then, when it all seemed like life was getting back to normal, Golden Rule in spite of the dif- challenges assumptions, opens I found out that my dad needed surprise open-heart surgery. It was ferences between one student minds, and unlocks our potential stunning and frightening to say the least, but I also did not know who and the next. to solve any problems we may to tell or who to talk to. I was not sure if I even wanted anyone to know One aspect of school culture face.” Education and progress about it, but then I decided to let a few of my closest friends know and that we need to change involves stagnate when there is only one then figured whatever happens, happens. the way students often make viewpoint at the table. They took the initiative to inform all of the people that cared about cultural and ethnic “jokes” Through accepting diversity, my family and me about what was going on, and since then, the over- towards one another as a part learning from people who are whelming support for not just me, but even my dad–who many of my of everyday conversation. The different, and working with friends, teachers, and school acquaintances do not know personally–has Honor Code states that students people who are different, our been incredible. I truthfully did not think at first that I needed the sup- “should honor the rights of oth- community is capable of do- port. I was handling the situation well, and I usually hate the idea of ers, conducting themselves at ing anything. While I was at receiving sympathy. But honestly, you have no idea how nice it felt to all times in a moral and decent the conference, I learned a lot receive the genuine support and help of people that not only I know manner while at Pingry and of different ideas and beliefs well, but also ones that I would not have expected to come through. throughout their lives as citizens from a diverse group of people My experiences were a wake-up call of epic proportions for me, but of and contributors to the larger with different perspectives. it would be a shame if you did not gain from them too; do not forget to community of the world.” When My experience at the three-day appreciate the kind of people that we actually have in this community, making these jokes, students do conference probably taught me both students and faculty. The people at this school care about you, not abide by this clause in the more about the world than I and they care about each other. If you see this, you will understand Honor Code. While these jokes typically learn in a one-month why asking people to clean up after themselves in the cafeteria is not may seem silly and insignificant, period at Pingry. being picky; it is asking us to respect that our community members are they can be hurtful. I am not asking you to make there for us by not taking advantage of them and having them clean By the same token, keeping friends with everyone at school, up our messes. the cafeteria clean is another but I do ask that you try to ac- Do not take lightly how supportive this community can be when the part of being sensitive to diver- cept everyone and celebrate the going gets tough. Do all of us here make mistakes? Sure. Do we talk sity. As others have argued, we things that make them unique. too loud at the couches, or text during assemblies? Yeah, sometimes need to show respect for those Learn something from someone we do. But before you feel inclined to look around and wonder where who work in our community, who is different than you are in all the respect and thoughtfulness went, realize that it still is there, as and not expect to have them pick any way, because it will truly strong as ever before. And if you ever find yourself in a tough situation, up after us. allow you to think differently I guarantee that you will see it for yourself. The above image was created by Kate Leib as a poster for Recognizing and respecting and prepare you to be a member the SDLC Art Competition. these differences among people of the greater global community. —Dan Abend 4 THE PINGRY RECORD CAREER DAY FEBRUARY 24, 2012 Seth Flowerman ‘04 Pursues His Own Entrepreneurial Ventures

By VINITA DAVEY (V) that summer, Mr. Flowerman cre- provide me with the a senior at Cornell, he founded In addition, he believes that ac- ated Career Explorations so that confidence to see that Vertex Academic Services, a test tual hands-on experience provides Seth Flowerman ’04 followed other students “might also have age is just a number and preparation program in Manhat- the most valuable and necessary his dreams from a young age, and the opportunity to gain experience that ambitious goals are tan. lessons for a young entrepreneur. now it is paying dividends. An in the business world.” Career possible at any age with Mr. Flowerman has been rec- “There is no substitute for roll- entrepreneur since high school, Explorations pairs high school hard work and focus,” ognized for his entrepreneurial ing up your sleeves and learning Mr. Flowerman has turned many students with custom month-long he said. success multiple times. In 2007, through the challenges of running of his ideas into extremely suc- summer internships, and provides After graduating he was named one of Kaplan’s a business or leading a team to- cessful companies. mentors for motivated students in from Pingry in 2004, Most Promising Campus CEOs, ward a common vision,” he said. A Pingry “lifer,” Mr. Flower- any field that they are passionate Mr. Flowerman earned in 2008, BusinessWeek named Mr. Flowerman is more than man started down the path of about. a B.S. in Applied Eco- Flowerman as one of its top 25 happy to come back and talk to entrepreneurship at the age of While a student at Pingry in nomics and Manage- Entrepreneurs under 25, and that Pingry students about his great sixteen, when he started his own 2004, economics teacher Miss ment from Cornell same year, he won the Global success as an entrepreneur, provid- business, Career Explorations, a Leslie Wolfson encouraged him to University in 2008. He Student Entrepreneurship Award ing them with invaluable advice program that sets up high school enter a nationwide entrepreneurial went on to receive a for Social Impact. through discussions. One piece of students with summer internships. contest with his Career Explora- M.B.A. from the S.C. Mr. Flowerman’s explanation advice he offers to high schoolers Mr. Flowerman was inspired tions idea, and he won the award Johnson Graduate for all of his success is his experi- is “be proactive in your career,” to start Career Explorations, based for Junior Achievement Interna- School of Management ences learning from others. “Op- adding, “Whatever you choose to in Morristown, New Jersey, after tional Student Entrepreneur of the at Cornell Univesity in portunities in business education pursue, pursue it passionately and interning at a financial services Year. By the end of his senior year 2009. Even as a student and interactions with peers, fellow be accountable for making things firm in London during the summer Mr. Flowerman began to see en- however, Mr. Flower- entrepreneurs, and mentors are happen,” he said. “Never sit and following his sophomore year. trepreneurialism as a viable career man kept pursuing new what have helped me succeed and wait for an opportunity to come Inspired by the lessons he learned even at his age. “Pingry helped ideas; when he was thrive as an entrepreneur,” he said. your way.” Halley Wegryn Gross ‘04 Acts on Dr. David Rothschild ‘98 Ana- “Gossip Girl,” “Law and Order:SVU” lyzes Data for Yahoo! Research interested in the humanities. For tunity to pursue an interesting ByALYSSA BAUM (IV) actress. “I’ve gotten to have cided to go to graduate school By MARIEL KENNEDY (VI) adventures traveling around, to get a degree in Dramatic this reason, he decided to attend and meaningful life experience. The career of Dr. David Roth- Ms. Halley Wegryn Gross living in places I might never Writing, during which time Brown University, where he was It is important to take the time to schild’s ’98 is typified by the able to pursue a double major, ’04 is living the dream of most do what you enjoy when you are have otherwise seen, and you she worked very little as an young because it may help you young girls. As a Hollywood get to play dress up and get actor. “I think it’s important later in your career.” actress, Ms. Gross has been in your makeup done,” she said. for anyone in the film industry After working on the cam- movies such as “The Missing Ms. Gross began her acting to have something that keeps paign trail in Texas, Dr. Roth- Person,” (2009) “The Baby- career while she was at Pin- you from putting all your eggs schild moved to Washington sitters,” (2007) and “Lying,” gry. As a student at the lower in any one basket,” she said. D.C. where he founded a firm (2006). As a television per- campus, Ms. Gross saw the Ms. Gross earned her MFA which provided consultations and former, she played Wanda in film “The Addams Family” from the Dramatic Writing logistics for Democratic candi- an episode of the 2006 NBC and decided that acting was program with a focus in tele- dates. At the same time, he took series “The Book of Daniel,” something that she wanted vision writing at NYU Tisch economics courses. He saw that and has made appearances to pursue. She got an agent in 2010. through pursuing economics, he in popular shows such as at age nine, at twelve years Although she loves her job, could engage all of his interests, “Law & Order: SVU,” “The old landed her first television Ms. Gross has no problem from problem-solving to politics. Good Wife,” “Gossip Girl,” gig, and was cast in her first admitting how difficult it is Ultimately, he decided to pursue a and “Law & Order: Criminal off-Broadway play when she to support herself in the act- Ph.D in Applied Economics from ing industry. She stressed the the Wharton Business School at importance of having career the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated from Wharton in options besides acting in case atypical: as an economist for graduating with both a B.S. in En- Yahoo! Research, Dr. Rothschild gineering and a B.A. in History. May 2011, joining Yahoo! Re- the future does not unfold as has the opportunity to pursue Dr. Rothschild stressed the search that summer. planned. “You need to really his own projects with no im- importance of “taking classes Dr. Rothschild finds his work understand that it is a tough, mediate deadlines or academic that prepare you in different challenging but ultimately re- mean business, and if you can limitations. Using data stored by ways and provide a well-rounded warding. “It is great to love go- do anything else, you should,” Yahoo!, he gathers and analyzes education.” He felt that “Pingry ing to work,” he said. “With my she cautioned. data to forecast upcoming events prepared me well for college articles, I have the opportunity to Reflecting on her experi- and individual behavior. He then and for life” by exposing him to engage the academic community ence in the entertainment writes articles about his predic- such a wide range of subjects and as well as the masses. I get a quite world Ms. Gross had some tions across the Yahoo! platform. allowing him to develop varied a rush from the immediate impact advice for any aspiring actors His techniques for forecasting interests. of my work.” in the Pingry community. “It include using tweets to gauge While in high school, Dr. Some of Dr. Rothschild’s will be incredibly difficult to public opinion on controversial Rothschild volunteered on politi- articles have received as many get your footing, to be noticed topics. His work helps to opti- cal campaigns for the Democratic as 1,000,000 page views and amongst the throngs of other mize the way Yahoo! shows ads Party outside of school. Later, he 10,000 comments. He attributes eager new actors,” she said, and creates content. participated in politics at Brown, his success to his own drive and adding, “You have to know Although Dr. Rothschild earning a summer internship at self-motivation. “I work in a job environment that people will comment on seems to have found his niche, the White House during his fresh- Halley Wegryn Gross ‘04, far left, on the set of Gossip Girl. his career, he emphasizes, didn’t man year. Following college, he where I don’t have to deliver your weight, on your person- Courtesy of Ms. Gross follow a straight line. “It was not spent a year in Texas garnering much to my boss,” he noted. “ I ality, on your look with no work hard because I am working Intent.” was fifteen. easy figuring out a job path that support for a Democratic can- sensitivity.” ,” in a field that I love.” What Ms. Gross loves After graduating high was not obvious he said. didate. She also said, however, that As a junior in high school, Dr. Although he knew politics Dr. Rothschild advises stu- most about the entertainment school, Ms. Gross went to if that information doesn’t Rothschild was certain he wanted would not be his ultimate career dents to, “Pursue what you love industry is that she is able college at the NYU Galla- deter you from acting, “You to go into engineering. “I enjoyed and he expected to eventually at all stages of your life. You to meet so many interesting tin School of Individualized should go for it.” According the mathematical challenge and attend graduate school, Dr. Roth- might form a really rewarding and talented individuals. In Study, where she focused to her, if you stick with it, problem solving component of schild emphasized, “My experi- and unexpected career path as a addition, she enjoys the life on writing. After graduating “being an actor can be a very engineering,” he exaplained. ence working on a campaign result. Worst case scenario, you that comes with being an from college early, she de- fun life.” At the same time, he was also after college was a great oppor- move on!” Juniors and Seniors: Where do you see yourselves in 20 years?

Dylan Sun (VI) Katherine Thomas (V) KC Eboh (VI) Mael Corboz (VI) Andrew Hanna (VI) “Hopefully I’ll “Traveling the “Managing high “Sitting in an “Being the human have started my world!” profile soccer office full of soccer liasion for our own business.” divas like Mael pictures and robot overlords.” Corboz (VI).” raising money for the school.” Courtesy of S. Park (VI) and R. Feitel (VI) THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS FEBRUARY 24, 2012 5 Honor Board Challenges Advisory Groups to Deliver a Rul- ing and Consequences in Fictitious Cheating Case By ANDREW HANNA (VI) have to teach assignment determines the avoid happening again.” and white. Shades of grey them all. It severity of the infraction,” Advisory groups were exist in most Honor Board In the last week of Janu- was wrong while others toned down also asked ary, the Honor Board sent what he did.” their consequences based on if inten- out an activity to advisory The dif- the fact that all the students tion should groups, in which advisors ferences in were freshmen. play a role were given a fictitious the conse- Despite an overwhelming in Honor Honor Board case detail- quences for majority of groups believing Board cas- ing how three students, Jenny, Greg, Alex had broken the Honor es. Seven- Jenny, Greg, and Rebec- and Rebecca, Code, his consequences were ty-four per- ca, copied the homework as seen in the overall less severe than those cent of ad- assignment of a fourth chart, might of his peers. Only two advi- visories be- student, Alex. Adviso- be explained sory groups recommended lieved that ries played the role of the Most advisory groups thought the students by comments a detention for Alex, while it should. Honor Board, discuss- who copied Alex’s homework deserved deten- written by 70% of advisories gave An inter- tions for the infraction. ing the facts and student advisory Alex a warning. Twenty-five esting com- Seventy percent of advisory groups be- testimonials of the case. the Honor Code, while only groups on percent of groups decided ment by lieved that allowing other students to copy At the end of the activity, 70% of advisories believed their discussion sheets. against giving Alex any sort one group homework is an Honor Code infraction. groups decided whether an Alex had broken it. One One group pointed out of consequence. One group’s was that in- Honor Code violation had group argued that “Alex was that “there was an incon- rationale for giving a warn- tentions are “important in cases, and one’s opinion occurred, and if so, what doing a good deed” and that sistency between Rebecca ing was that while “deten- deciding the consequences often depends on his or her consequences were appro- “it was right and proper to and Greg’s story” leading tions can be brushed off, of a case, but not whether the perspective. priate. help those in need.” Other to different consequences talking to students, teach- violation took place.” Graphs Courtesy of All of the advisories being given to those stu- ers, and parents creates an The wide variety of opin- groups disagreed, reasoning Andrew Hanna (VI) agreed that Jenny, Greg, that while “Alex was trying dents. Some groups argued uncomfortable situation that ions just goes to show that and Rebecca had all broken to be helpful… he didn’t that the “importance of the the student would want to not every situation is black Work Underway on Winter Musical Is “Little Shop of Horrors” an unfortunate flower shop as- Gelman (VI) plays Mr. Mushnik, of kids come together to put on By MATTHEW MARVIN (IV) sistant who becomes an overnight owner of the flower shop. a great show. There is nothing Headmaster’s House sensation when he discovers a In addition, Andrew Gorelick quite like the rush of putting on faculty advisor for the Green For three nights in February, plant that feeds only on human (VI) is entertaining as Audrey’s a completed production for a By VINEETA REDDY (IV) Group, said, “It will be a ‘net zero’ the story of a hopeless botanist, a blood. Chaos ensues when the abusive dentist boyfriend, and great audience with a close cast.” Construction on the new en- house, meaning it will produce all beautiful blonde fashionista, and R&B-singing plant offers the Marissa Von Nessi (VI), Yumi The ensemble cast features a vironmentally friendly head- its own energy. The project will be a carnivorous plant is coming to main character Seymour love, Casagrande (V), Natalie Gilbert group of more than 30 dedicated master’s house, scheduled to be LEEDS certified, which means it life in Pingry’s annual Winter fame, and money in exchange for (IV), Simone Moten (IV), Gavi students from the Upper School. finished by July 2012, has offi- meets certain high energy saving Musical: the charming, hilarious, the satisfaction of his radical diet. Shandler (IV), and Camille Va- As always, the members of the cially reached the half-way point. standards.” and entertaining “Little Shop of Ryan Campbell (VI) plays nasse (IV) own the stage in their student body who are on the cre- The future residence of the Pin- The house will also make use Horrors.” Seymour Krelborn while Caro- lavish dance numbers, playing ative team form an indispensible gry Headmaster, The Beinecke of recycled materials, have a cop- Pingry’s Drama and Music line Zee (VI) stars as his love the sextet of street urchins who backbone to the project, ensuring House, is being funded by Pingry per roof, use solar technology for Department is present- that everything runs smoothly alumnus and Honorary Trustee, hot water and electricity, utilize ing its production of Alan behind the scenes. Kyra Topor Mr. William S. Beinecke ’31. geothermal heating and cooling, Menken and Howard Ash- (VI), Hannah Ajmani (VI), and While the current headmas- and operate with recycled storm man’s unforgettable com- Billy Porges (V) stage-manage ter’s house is located at 294 White water. The interior will be made edy-rock musical on the and many more students report to Oak Ridge Road in Short Hills, with reclaimed, recycled, or sus- evenings of February 23, Macrae every day to help design, adjacent to Pingry’s Short Hills tainable stone and timber. 24, and 25, with an extra build, and paint the elaborate set. Campus, The Beinecke House Mr. Jack Brescher ‘65, chair of matinée performance on Backstage, Mrs. Stephanie will be located on the northern Pingry’s Board of Trustees, said, the 25th, all located in the Romankow returns as director. “I part of the Martinsville Campus, “The Beinecke House will be Macrae Theater. (A snow chose this musical because I re- on an area of open field where one of the most environmentally- date matinée performance ally enjoyed reading it,” she said. the Cross Country team currently advanced structures in the area, will also be held on Sun- “It is not easy to pull off a dark runs. Mr. Beinecke ‘31 is funding and will be more than just a day, the 26th, in the event comedy with so many theatrical the project because he believes home.” He further pointed out, “It of inclement weather.) elements, but this cast is doing a that “the headmaster should live is designed to enable the headmas- One of the longest- fabulous job!” Dr. Andrew Moore on the Martinsville Campus.” ter to welcome students, parents, running Off-Broadway is the music director and Mr. Jay The Beinecke House will be and alumni in an extraordinarily shows of all time, “Little Winston is the vocal director, constructed in a very “green” pleasant and warm setting, and Shop of Horrors” fea- while Ms. Patricia Wheeler cho- manner. Mr. Peter Delman, the green aspects will create an tures songs by the creative reographs, and Mrs. Jane Asch environmental art teacher and exciting educational component.” team behind the music designs the set and costumes. of Disney’s “The Little R. Campbell (VI) and C. Zee (VI) star as Audrey and Seymour “I am very excited about all Mermaid,” “Beauty and in “Little Shop of Horrors.” the work that the students and the Beast,” and “Aladdin.” Courtesy of Mrs. Asch faculty have put into this pro- But, unlike those wholesome interest, the beautiful but vulner- provide narration. duction,” Mrs. Romankow said. family classics, “Little Shop of able Audrey. Justin Sullivan (V) Campbell said, “It’s great “I think the audience will really Horrors” tells the grisly story of voices Seymour’s plant, and Sam seeing a bunch of different types enjoy it!” Second Coffeehouse Event Showcases Talent photography, paintings, draw- their fellow students’ talents. but the organizers were as well. By ANNA BUTRICO (IV) ings, sculpture, music, acting, and “Seeing everyone exhibit such “I think it opened everyone’s eyes On Friday, January 20, The poetry performances. a wide variety of talents showed to their peers’ talents that they Pingry Coffeehouse Society The show ran for three hours me what a vibrant community might not have known about,” sponsored its second event of the with an intermission and food be- we have here at Pingry,” Tom Barrionuevo said. “It definitely year, “The Gelatinous Mountain tween each of the three acts. Each O’Reilly (VI) said. pushed some envelopes but I Jamboree.” Organized by Nick act featured students presenting Even other performers were thought it went splendidly and Work underway on the Headmaster’s House on the Mar- Canavan (VI), Jose Barrionuevo amazed at their classmates’ pre- hopefully everyone had as much tinsville Campus. Courtesy of Pingry Communications their artwork and performing (VI), Brian Hochberger (V), original songs and poems to the sentations. “I thought it was fun as I did.” Mael Corboz (VI) and Tanner audience. In addition, all of the wonderful how a bunch of people The Coffeehouse Society is McMahon (VI), the Gelati- featured artwork was displayed performed, showing talents that already in the process of planning Dr. Michael Fowlin nous Mountain Jamboree “was prior to the show and during I never would have known they the next Coffeehouse Perfor- meant,” according to McMahon, intermissions for the audience to had otherwise,” Ryan Campbell mance. They are anticipating that “to showcase how talented stu- view at their leisure. (VI), who sang in the show, said. it will occur sometime in March, Speaks about Diversity dents here are and to spend a The audience was consistently “The whole night was really open and encourage everyone who has he began experimenting with night appreciating art together.” energetic and animated during and inspiring.” not been involved in either of By SARAH PARK (VI) when he was nine. These Held in the Attic Theater, the the performances, reflecting Overall, not only were the the first two events to perform On Thursday, February voices form the basis of each “Jamboree” featured student how impressed they were with performers and audience pleased, or attend. 9, Dr. Michael Fowlin pre- of his presentations, which sented his original program, make use of his background show that the diverse char- positive. In order to do this, think that we did anything Fowlin were very positive. “You Don’t Know Me Un- in psychology to address acters he creates onstage are people have to be able to un- wrong. Dr. Fowlin also posed Christine Kumar (VI) thought til You Know Me,” to the important issues. After earn- all searching for acceptance derstand the needs of others many powerful questions that “He was amazing. His pre- Middle and Upper School ing his bachelor’s degree in and love in a world where rather than always thinking forced his audience to think, sentation changed the way students and faculty on the psychology from Evangel differences too often create of themselves. Dr. Fowlin like “What do you do with I look at and judge people.” issues of race, discrimina- University, Dr. Fowlin went separation and hate. In his emphasized that the root of the pain of not fitting in?” Julian Rajan (IV) agreed, tion, violence prevention, on to attain his doctorate in opinion, it isn’t about stop- the problem is that “we only and “Where do we learn to saying “I hope the members and personal identity. Dr. clinical psychology from ping the bullying that oc- judge our actions based on hate differences and different of the Pingry community can Fowlin possesses a talent Rutgers University. curs everywhere, but instead our consequences.” If noth- people?” adopt Dr. Fowlin’s ideas and for imitating voices, which Dr. Fowlin’s goal is to replacing it with something ing bad happens, we don’t Overall, reactions to Dr. implement them.” 6 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS FEBRUARY 24, 2012 Student Tech Com- Global Programs Assembly Addresses mittee Reboots Pingry Conflicts in the Middle East of Moodle to manage courses. By RACHEL LIMA (V) she said. “I thought it would Kindergarten teacher Ms. associate vice president for By MAHMOUD ALIAMER (V) Another enterprise the STC be more interesting to do a Homa Watts, Director of global initiatives at Mon- and ROXANNE FEITEL (VI) is pursuing is the 1:1 initia- panel discussion as a follow Community Service and mouth University, and Dr. tive, which Nabar said “is not On Friday, January 6, students and faculty at- up to the presentation last technology teacher Ms. Elayan grew up in a refugee For the past year or so, as complex as it seems.” The year on the Middle East by Shelley Hartz, Monmouth camp called Dehaisheh in Josh King (VI), William Saul- tended a Global Programs 1:1 initiative exists to create a Palestine. nier (VI), Kevin Baquero (V), assembly about the Arab Dr. Chris Taylor.” University professor Dr. learning environment where After conversing with Saliba Sarsar, and Dr. Dick- Dr. Edwards noted, “All Greg Koziol (V) and Kunal there is one laptop per student Spring. Nabar (IV), also known as Organized by English Ms. Boisvert and finding erson’s husband Dr. Azzam the speakers were very and teacher. “It is a way to have an opening in the assembly Elayan. intelligent and thoroughly the Student Tech Committee, students communicate better and German teacher Dr. have been fighting techno- with one another as well as Ann Dickerson, as well as schedule, Dr. Dickerson and Ms. Watts was born and engaged in the topics. They logical illiteracy with a goal with their teachers electroni- Director of Global Pro- Ms. Boisvert arranged the raised in Iran, Ms. Hartz has all had a really good sense of improving the overall tech cally,” Nabar said. grams Ms. Sara Boisvert, of the material and experience for students and “In this kind of environ- the assembly functioned as the issues.” faculty at Pingry. The Student ment, learning becomes more a panel discussion to cover The presenta- Tech Committee came about active,” he continued. “Stu- the issues in the Middle tion received gen- as the need for everyone in the dents can connect quickly to erally positive community to become techno- East. History teacher Dr. other students and teachers, Barrington Edwards served reviews from the logically literate grew. Essen- and everything will be more as the moderator. audience. “The tially, the STC as its members technological and more dy- “Pingry students are the assembly was call it, is a legion of tech-savvy namic.” very informative students who work hard behind Working alongside mem- leaders of tomorrow and need to understand global and the panelists the scenes to make the school bers of the Technology Staff taught me a lot,” more technologically sophisti- issues whether it affects like Mr. Quoc Vo, the STC Taylor Wright cated and proficient. us immediately or not,” hopes to implement the 1:1 (VI) said. “The To determine the needs of initiative in the next year. Ms. Boisvert said. This the student body, in December informative assembly was extent of their col- The Student Tech Commit- lective knowledge the STC sent out a survey to tee has also been evaluating one of the first of its kind the student body to exam- the use of MediaScape centers where students were able was pretty amaz- ine the current technological throughout the school. In No- to learn first-hand about ing. I hope we do habits of the students. In its vember, a MediaScape center global issues. more assemblies introductory email, the STC was set up on a trial basis Dr. Dickerson has always like this in the identified one of its goals as: outside of Hauser Auditorium. been interested in the Mid- future.” Physics “to use input from students A collaboration table for group Members of the panel on January 6 discussed the events of the “Arab teacher Mr. Bill to help define training and dle East, primarily because work featuring two large moni- of her Palestinian husband, Spring” in the Middle East. Courtesy of Pingry Communications Bourne agreed, technical support needs as tors that can be connected to “The assembly was who was a guest speaker traveled and volunteered well as hardware and software Mac or PC laptops, the loaner Arab Spring Assembly and fascinating. But it would at the assembly. “I did not in Israel multiple times, standards for the Pingry Upper was met with generally posi- acquired five guest speakers have been even better if we want my husband to do a Dr. Sarsar is a professor School.” tive reviews. At the same time, for the panel discussion. could ask more questions.” presentation by himself,” of political science and the The survey asked students some feared these centers The panelists included questions about a variety of would be used for the wrong tech-related subjects, includ- purposes, like playing video ing their usage of websites games or watching movies. like Moodle and Blackboard, In the next few months, the Film Series Continues with “Munyurangabo” which teachers use to post yssey Film Series, a sequence their relationship suffers from and escaped from the genocide Student Tech Committee is By ERIN BUTRICO (IV) assignments; how often they planning to add several new of international films that is their differing ethnic identities currently taking place in the back up their files; and their members in order to accom- Beginning at 6 PM on Fri- being shown at Pingry. and the violent history of their Darfur region of Sudan. The access to laptops at home and modate the high volume of day, January 14 in Hauser Au- Mr. John Crowley-Delman country. community service opportunity at school. With the results of teachers and students seeking ditorium, students and faculty ‘97, the coordinator of the film Following the screening, Mr. was fitting when considering the survey, the STC hopes to be help with technology. Patrick viewed “Munyurangabo,” an series, said, “This was a very Crowley-Delman led a discus- the subject matter of “Muny- able to better serve the interests Lackey (VI) said, “The next internationally acclaimed film challenging film. Unlike ‘La sion with Ms. Sara Boisvert, urangabo,” the after-effects of of the student body by taking time I have a problem with my describing the relationship Haine,’ the first movie shown Dr. Susan Dineen, and students the genocide in Rwanda. their requests and making them laptop, I’m just going to go see between the Tutsis and Hutus in the series, ‘Munyurangabo’ who attended the film. Mr. “It was a wonderful cultural a reality. According to King, them rather than going to the in Rwanda ten years after the is slow-paced and harder to Crowley-Delman noted, “The exchange,” Ms. Boisvert said. these appeals include getting Apple Store. It’s much more Rwandan genocide. The show- get into.” He added, “My goal discussion was excellent.” “The men spoke to us about more teachers to put grades convenient and the Tech Com- ing was the second in The Od- with this film was to expose Justin Sullivan (V), a student their time in Sudan, and our stu- online and increasing the use mittee knows just as much!” students to art and culture that who attended the screening, dents talked about the U.S. with they wouldn’t be able to see on said, “The Odyssey Film Series them as well. It was awesome!” a regular basis, one that is not is really enhancing the cultural “It was really enlightening,” the easiest to grasp.” scope of Pingry. ‘Munyuran- Sam Cummings (IV), who Plans for Field House Develop “Munyurangabo” was cre- gabo’ was a truly interesting participated in the commu- large space for both practices ‘98, the plans are complete, By STEPH WILF (V) ated and directed by Lee Isaac film, which many students nity service opportunity, said,. and matches. but construction will not begin Chung, a Korean-American would not be exposed to nor- “Hearing their stories and the Much of the discussion in The proposed new fitness until at least eighty percent of filmmaker, and the parts were mally.” risks that they took to come here the Development Office and center will be double the size the nine million dollar cost is portrayed by amateur Senega- A community service oppor- was really inspiring. I’d love to around the Athletic Department of the current one. Addition- pledged, which is estimated lese actors. It stars two teen- tunity was offered along with do it again.” these days is about a future ally, all sections of the planned to happen in the coming year. age friends, Munyurangabo, a the showing of “Munyuran- The Odyssey Film Series Athletics Center to be built on athletics center will adjoin each The Athletics Department is Tutsi, and Sanwa, a Hutu. The gabo.” Ms. Boisvert and seven will continue throughout the the Martinsville Campus. Ac- other by using a retractable wall excited to get underway though pair embarks on a journey to students went to an apartment year. On Friday, February 10, cording to Mr. Gerry Vanasse, and roll-away doors. Although because they understand the find and kill the man who mur- in Newark to meet and assist the third film in the series was Director of Athletics, the center much of the space will be oc- benefit this facility will have dered Munyurangabo’s father. ten Sudanese refugees, who shown: Peter Jackson’s “Beau- will be located alongside the cupied by winter sports teams, for Pingry athletics. “The new Although they are best friends, recently immigrated to America tiful Creatures.” existing varsity baseball field, the facility can be used as a facility is the next step in the near the back of the upper school. The pro- posed facility would be MLK Assembly Focuses on Service and our duty to serve the com- Generally, the day of ser- home to squash courts, By BEN KAMINOFF (IV) a fencing room, a wres- munity. The club then pre- vice received positive reviews tling room, and a new On Friday, January 13, stu- sented a video discussing the from students. Sydney Li (V) fitness center for year- dents and faculty gathered creation and purpose of Dr. said, “It is great that students round training. together in Hauser Auditorium Martin Luther King Jr.’s annual were involved doing commu- The facility will help for the annual Martin Luther Day of Service, which involved nity service rather than being to expand several of King Jr. assembly. This year, commentary from revolution- talked to.” Neeraj Shekhar Pingry’s interscholas- the assembly focused on the ary civil rights leaders, Ms. (IV) agreed and added, “The tic sports. The squash importance of continuing and Ruby Bridges and Congress- assembly was very thoughtful team, which currently commemorating Dr. King’s man John Lewis. and creative, representing Dr. practices on two courts legacy by serving our com- After the video, SDLC King’s true vision and values at Drew University, will munity. The assembly gave members described the four while allowing for the com- be able to convenient- students an opportunity to do organizations they felt would munity to help others.” ly practice on the six community service, specifical- benefit from the project the SDLC and everyone else squash courts planned ly writing letters to individuals students would be undertak- who played a role in com- in the new Athletics in need of assistance in our ing: Bryan’s Dream, Cancer memorating MLK’s legacy of Center. The fencing greater community. Members Support Community Central service were pleased by the team, which does not of the Student Diversity Lead- New Jersey, Deidre’s House, productivity and enthusiasm have a dedicated area ership Club (SDLC) and their and Operation Jersey Cares. shown by the community. “The for practice in the Mar- The proposed structure boasts six squash courts, training spaces faculty advisor, Dr. Diana Subsequently, students met in assembly was a new and differ- tinsville building, will for the fencing and wrestling teams, and a large Courtesy of Mr. Bratek Artis, were responsible for their advisory groups, where ent approach to Martin Luther have its own space for fitness center. organizing the day of service. they wrote letters to soldiers King Jr. Day,” club member training at the future facility. multipurpose space for fall school’s commitment towards The assembly began with and created cards for the other Jessica Gluck (IV) said. “We The wrestling team, which now and spring seasons, especially the athletics program and the Vinita Davey (V), SDLC‘s three charities. Afterwards, the did what Dr. King would have practices in the Multi-Purpose at times of inclement weather. physical fitness of all the stu- student leader, explaining Dr. advisory groups discussed Dr. wanted us to do—commu- room and uses the gyms for Right now, according to Ma- dents, faculty, and staff,” Mr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life- King’s dedication to helping nity service to assist others in competitions, will have its own jor Gifts Officer David Greig Vanasse said. long commitment to service others. need.” THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS FEBRUARY 24, 2012 THE PINGRY RECORD ARTS FEBRUARY 24, 2012 7 Childish Gambino Establishes Himself Oscar Nods Favor on the Rap Scene with “Camp” “Hugo,” “The Artist” the sound that defined Child- By JOSE BARRIONUEVO (VI) support and wasn’t taken seri- Gambino’s sentimental side by By ELLEN CAHILL (V) ible in their own right, making ously due to his high-pitched, ish Gambino. The starting showcasing his talent in singing. this year’s winner anyone’s guess. On November 15, hip-hop’s whiny voice. song, “Outside,” introduces Childish Gambino worked With the Oscars around the The contenders in other catego- new kid, Childish Gambino, It wasn’t until July 3, 2010, you to “Camp” both literally his way from the bottom to the corner, members of the Academy ries are more obvious to critics. released his 13-track debut com- when he released his first semi- and figuratively, using the help top and refused to let anything of Motion Picture Arts and Sci- Best Cinematography, Best Art mercial album of a choir to turn it into stop him. “Camp” is his great- ences have filtered through count- Design, Best Costume Design titled “Camp,” an anthem. With songs est creation, and it represents less films and actors all hoping to and best Original Score will which has like “Bonfire” and “You him staying true to himself, one be victorious on February 26. The likely be dominated by “The Art- made a lot of See Me,” the listener of the greatest lessons you can nominees have been released and ist,” “Hugo,” and “War Horse,” noise in the regresses to a “Freaks ever learn. the actual ceremony days is away; movies which stunned audiences hip-hop com- and Geeks”-like state of On the track “That Power,” it is time to look at some of the and critics with their tremendous munity. At one mind and gets in touch he digresses into a four-minute major contenders. depictions of their respective set- point holding with the gritty drum kits monologue about being stuck According to Peter Knegt of tings and eras. the #2 spot and powerful guitar riffs on a bus ride home from camp Indiewire, the three main con- Right now, the consensus is on the iTunes that represent the true next to the girl he likes. He tenders to rack up awards in all that many of the awards are too list of the top Childish Gambino. proceeds to think about how he the categories are “Hugo,” “The close to call. “There’s still a lot left ten albums, In other tracks like might never see her again, so Artist” and “The Descendants.” to happen and it’s hard to predict at right behind “Les,” “Kids,” and he expresses his true feelings to “Hugo” follows a young orphan this point which movies will still rap sensa- “Heartbeat,” Gambino her. The words were later used tion Drake, talks about his relation- against him as an insult when “Camp” is ships with girls. Tracks the girl told all of her friends. making people like “Firefly,” “All the He explains how not everyone look twice at Shine,” and “Sunrise,” is who you think they are, but no the charts – it’s discuss how music is his matter what, you should still stay as if this rap- main focus right now true to your own feelings. His per came out and no matter what the final words, which sum up the of the blue. So haters say, he is here entire album, are: “The truth is I who is Childish Gambino? serious album called “Culde- to stay. “Letter Home” got on the bus a boy. And I never Childish Gambino is TV star sac,” that Gambino gained fan and “Hold You Down” express got off the bus. I still haven’t.” Donald Glover’s (“Community,” support. He found his comfort “Mystery Team”) alter ego, zone and talked about things used to channel the unfiltered that affected him to which other thoughts and lyrics about the people could relate. The album Faculty Arts Show chaos of human emotions that proved that he could be a seri- with a knack for invention as he be standing,” New York Times usually reside in Glover’s head, ous rapper. uncovers a mystery involving his film critic A.O. Scott wrote re- yet cannot be spoken aloud. He took his music to the next Impresses Visitors late father and a grand invention in cently. That being said, critics like The moniker Childish Gam- level when he released his “EP” 1930s Paris. “The Artist” portrays Scott have not been stopped from By DAN ABEND (VI) show. Mr. Peter Delman bino came from entering his in November 2010. Featur- interlinked destinies between a picking their own favorites. Scott ing top-notch production from showcased canvas paintings real name into a Wu-Tang Name From January 12 to Feb- with images inspired by old movie star and an extra at the calls “The Descendants” “one of Generator. The result sounded Ludwig Goransson, its acoustic end of the silent film era. “The my favorites of them all,” and feel played along nicely with ruary 3, the annual Visual New York Times photo- unique, so he decided to use it Arts Faculty Exhibition was graphs and American Plains Descendants” tells the story of a he is confident George Clooney as his rap name. Gambino’s vocals. The song middle-aged father forced to re- will take home Best Actor for his “Freaks and Geeks” gained ma- held in Hostetter Arts Cen- Indians’ ledger books. Ms. On June 5, 2008, Gambino ter. The exhibit presented examine his past and think about performance. released his first mixtape, titled jor attention for Gambino after it Laurinda Stockwell, whose his future when his wife suffers In addition to the major play- the work of six different “Sick Boi.” It consisted of crude was featured on an Adidas com- contribution was a group of an accident. ers, this year there are, as always, samples and an underdeveloped mercial. It was the start of the faculty members who each pigment print photographs While Martin Scorsese and surprise nominations. Whether or rap technique, yet it was evident crude language and raw emotion brought their Alexander Payne (“Hugo” and not any of these surprise nomina- that he had talent. He later re- that we hear on “Camp.” own unique “The Descendants” respectively) tions turn into surprise winners is leased “Pointdexter,” followed “Camp” exceeds all expecta- style and are widely considered the top can- yet to be seen. “Bridesmaids,” the by “I Am Just A Rapper” and “I tions for Gambino fans. Glover techniques to didates for Best Director, the Best raunchy, predominantly female Am Just A Rapper 2.” Up until brought back Ludwig for the their displays. Actor race looks to be a heated comedy, shocked many critics that point, he had very little fan executive producer position and Pottery by competition, pitting some of the when it was nominated for Best Mr. Richard best actors in the world against one Original Screenplay. Meanwhile, Freiwald, for another. At this point, the opinion a shocker for traditionalists in the example, fea- of many critics is that Brad Pitt of Best Animation category is that tured glazed “Moneyball,” Leonardo DiCaprio Pixar will not be taking the prize Dramafest Features Stu- pieces of of “J. Edgar,” and George Clooney this year. The decorated company wood as well of “The Descendants” are most did not have any nominees while as a series that likely to emerge from the pack “Rango” is at the top of many crit- dent Actors, Directors and claim the prize. ics’ lists as this year’s frontrunner. mission fees were donated was inspired By KATHERINE THOMAS (V) by white-nose This year it is also especially With so many contenders to St. Jude Children’s re- difficult for movie critics to predict and great films this year, The syndrome, a On Thursday, February search hospital to support who will win Best Actress. Knegt Academy has their work cut out 2, and Friday, February 3, cancer care and research. disease that has narrowed it down to what he for them. While films like “The Dramafest took place in This year’s program in- affects bats believes are three potential win- King’s Speech” and “The Social the Attic Theater. The four cluded many comedic and in the North- ners: Viola Davis in “The Help,” Network” cleaned up the majority year old program allows edgy performances. Sam eastern Unit- Meryl Streep in “The Iron Lady” of the awards last year, the crit- students from all grades Ricciardi (V), for example, ed States. and Michelle Williams in “My ics’ consensus is that this year’s to perform in a dramatic provided an entertaining Mr. Miles Week with Marilyn.” These three intense competition means that Boyd pro- production whether it is an act in which he dressed up A piece of Mr. Freiwald’s series titled “Raven,” performances were each incred- every category is up for grabs. original piece, short play, in “drag” and performed a duced series made of patinated zinc glazed stoneware clay. or monologue in front of an monologue. of wood tiles prints are informed by early ented our faculty is,” Conor audience. In this original piece he whose knots infused onto metal plates, photography as well as 19th Malloy (V) said. “The art- Drama department Chair poked fun at the stereotype he painted over, creating also got her creative spark century interests in natural work was so different but Mr. Albert Romano, along of a Pingry mom through beautiful designs. from older art. history and Darwin.” so great.” with Drama students Ryan his portrayal of a woman Just as Mr. Boyd’s tiles “I print these images on a Members of the com- Marisa Werner (VI) said, Campbell (VI) and Maisie from the Upper East Side were inspired by a series metallic surface to suggest munity who had a chance “It was cool to see teachers Laud (VI) organized this of New York. “Sam was of similar paintings that he the 19th century historic to stop by the exhibit while that we know well display year’s program. really funny,” Kevin Sam- saw in the 1980s, inspiration procedures such as tintypes it was open were impressed their own work and share Campbell said, “Dramaf- paio (VI), who was in the from older artwork served and daguerreotypes,” Ms. with what they saw. “It’s their talents with the com- est is a great way for class- audience, said. “He played as a common theme in the Stockwell explained. “My fascinating to see how tal- munity.” mates to dabble in acting a woman well.” even if they’ve never been As a second year par- on a stage before.” Mr. ticipant in Dramafest, An- Take a Look at What I’m Wrestling With Romano agreed, and added, drew Hanna (VI) enjoyed Continued From Page 2 with Shane, a senior. He didn’t a concussion. The mental hazi- when it felt like the Cookie Mon- “I hope that Dramafest will the event and performed a look fearsome, but with his arms ness, the clouded thoughts, the ster was doing open heart surgery one day be completely stu- scene titled “Controlling around you and his legs churning sensitivity to light; all the familiar on you. Of course, the coaches dent run and performed at Interest,” which discusses wrestling career would be shorter than a Kim Kardashian marriage. away on the mat, you felt like symptoms were there. All that was took the lead by helping foster least two to three times per the idea of age in the busi- But things changed. I tough- King Kong’s prey. We were in left to do was check with my doc- such a welcoming environment. semester.” ness world. Hanna said, ened up, I lost some weight, and I “neutral position,” which is basi- tor, who confirmed it. Mr. Facciani is one of the greatest In addition to showcasing “I do Dramafest because I learned how to mentally adapt to cally circling each other like two “Matt, you need to find a new teachers and mentors I have ever student performances, the love seeing what crazy stuff such an inherently brutal sport. I animals on the prowl, staring each sport,” he said, “or at least one studied under or been coached by, program raises money for a everyone brings to the table learned that it’s a great adrenaline other down, waiting for the other that won’t give you Alzheimer’s.” and one of the most painful things charity that a member of the and it’s always a ton of fun.” booster, and I started to actually to make the tiniest slip. We both One of the worst parts about I’ve ever had to do was walk into program feels passionate On the whole, this year’s love wrestling. attempted a “takedown” (a move leaving wrestling was no longer the wrestling room and tell him about. In the past, Dramaf- Dramafest production was Of course, I completely forgot that, if done correctly, takes the being a part of the brotherhood that I’d have to miss the rest of est has been successful in a success. “I had a great about the concussion rule. other person down on the mat) at there. The guys on the team were the season. raising money to help fund time,” Charlotte Zee (IV), Until week three. the exact same time, and our heads so understanding of life as a fresh- So, what now? the building of a house in who attended the event, My usual partner, Andrew, was collided. He didn’t even blink, but man, and they knew how to make That’s what I’m wrestling I was seeing stars. I knew it was everybody laugh during practice with. Guatemala. This year, ad- said. sick that day, so I was matched Page

port ebruary 8olume umber The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey F 24, 2012 V CXXXVIII, N 3 S S Profile:Olympic Hopeful Kate Northrop (III) Girls’ Basketball Sees girl in any weapon, not to lose By any standard, Pingry is According to Kate, the big- By HUNTER STIRES (III) a single bout. But for those in a challenging academic envi- gest secret weapon in her ar- senal is her supportive family. Hard Work Pay Off On February 1, 2012, a Star the know, it was actually just ronment that requires full time shone in games against challeng- Her mother and father make By ANDREW ALDER (IV) Ledger journalist reported with another day at the office for dedication. Yet Kate, who has ing, competitive opponents. By some astonishment that Pingry Kate in the tireless pursuit of been fencing foil since she sure all the off-strip work goes This year, the Varsity girls’ according to plan, as they over- collaborating and working together fencer Kate Northrop (III) her Olympic dream. An inter- was nine years old, manages Basketball team stands with a re- as one, the girls routed rivals like went completely undefeated nationally respected foilist, she to succeed here while attending see everything from equipment cord of 10-13, led by Head Coach to logistics. “They take me to Bernards, Bound Brook, and Man- at the District 2 fencing com- is just as likely to be fencing multiple competitions around Ms. Courtney Tierney, Assistant ville, by respective scores of 41-33, petition that had taken place at a tournament in Germany or the world each year. Just about practice three days a week, they Coach Ms. Sara Boisvert and fly me all over the world, and 59-28, and 62-28. the previous Sunday. Kate Salt Lake City as hanging out every one of these trips requires captains Lexi Van Besien (V) and But the girls’ hard work doesn’t ultimately won the tournament with friends in Bridgewater on her to catch up on what she they cheer me on. All in all, Kate Sienko (V). they’re the ones who make it always reflect the outcome of the and was the only fencer, boy or any given weekend. missed in class while staying Unlike most Varsity teams, game. In tough games such as that current on homework assign- happen,” she said. ments, which can be a tall order As a result, Kate is currently when flying to some far-away among the top-ranked fencers land to sword-fight against in the world under sixteen other armed competitors. years of age. Her next goal is Kate’s dedication and ability to be named a member of the is hard for those around her to U.S. World Cup Team, which miss. Mr. Ted Li, head coach consists of the top four fenc- of the Pingry Varsity Fencing ers in the country for a given team and one of Kate’s teach- age group. When asked about ers, is very impressed by the what the future holds, Kate young athlete. “She is undoubt- said, “My dream is to one day edly a young woman with a represent the United States in great deal of fencing potential the Olympics. It will be my backed by self-motivation, biggest challenge ever, but dedication, and incredibly sup- with hard work, I think I have Northrop, left, fends off an opponent in a bout. a shot at it.” Courtesy of K. Northrop (III) portive parents,” Li said.

Varsity Squash Plans Captain L. Van Besien (V) goes in for a layup against Boys’ Swimming Manville. the girls’ Basketball team has no against Belvidere, in which the to Rebuild in 2012 seniors on the roster. As a result, final score was 43-61, and against Takes Preps Title season with optimism after having opportunities abounded for un- Mount St. Mary’s, to whom they last year’s key swimmers. Ac- By KASIA AXTELL (V) By CAROLINE MURPHY (V) played almost the entire season derclassmen looking to join the lost 43-50, the girls fell short de- cording to Allen, “What really Captains Justin Trousdale (V) without their number one player, squad for the 2011-2012 season. spite their best efforts. This year’s Varsity boys’ made the difference this year and Sarah Park (VI), and Coaches Diana Masch (III), who has been According to Van Besien, “In Regardless, Sienko reflected Swimming team has had a were our new freshmen. This Mr. Ramsay Vehslage and Mr. out with a back injury. spite of the varying amounts of that she still viewed them as suc- successful season thus far, year, they have truly stepped up Keith Vassall are leading the All players practice together experience from player to player, cesses. “These games proved that despite expectations for it to to the plate by winning events boys’ and girls’ Varsity Squash after school at Drew University’s the team stills boasts heart and even though we’re young, we are falter with the loss of several and especially filling in our teams to a satisfying close to the squash courts in Madison. At chemistry on and off the court. still very talented and capable of contributing seniors from last outside lanes.” 2011-2012 season. Currently, the practice, which takes place three We have been successful and are playing tough competition,” she year’s team. With victories In addition to team’s wins, girls’ record is 4-9, while the boys to four times a week depend- improving every day.” said. Motivated rather than dis- over schools such as St. Jo- the swimmers have broken stand at a slightly better 7-6. ing on the match schedule, the Sienko agreed, adding, “I abso- couraged by their losses, the team seph, Bridgewater-Raritan, several records along the way. The boys’ team hopes to boast players participate in “challenge lutely love playing with our team. continues to pursue their goals of and Scotch Plains, the team Alex Mango (VI) set records a stronger record in 2013, as it matches” against other members I think that we’re finally melding succeeding in the county and state has an undefeated record of for the 200 and 400 meter free- will be a “serious rebuilding year. of the team, giving the coaches into a unit.” championships as tournament 11-0. Coaches Mr. Bill Reich- styles. Also, the combination We currently have no seniors in and the players themselves the The team’s newfound synergy season approaches. le, Mr. Steve Droste, and Mrs. of James Ross (VI), who was the top seven and three strong 8th opportunity to determine what Judy Lee are all major factors recently the Division A winner graders coming up next year,” each individual needs to work on. ual sport, while still incorporating ten minutes away at Avon Old towards the team’s success. of the Outstanding Swimmer at Coach Vehslage said. The girls’ “I enjoy the fact that squash a team for support and growth,” Farms School in Avon. In addi- Dorian Allen (V) said, “The the NJISAA state prep champi- team also looks to next year’s has all the elements of an individ- Trousdale said of the unique na- tion to each playing four different coaches have done a great onships, Mango, Will LaCosta ture of a squash team. schools over the course of the job of leading the team. They (V), and Sebastian Lutz (III) Within the next five years, Pin- weekend, the team bonded over are all very motivating and broke the team’s 400 meter gry hopes to build squash courts pizza dinners and quotes from the enthusiastic.” freestyle relay record. right on campus as part of its new movie “Bridesmaids.” Senior captain David Sukh- As for the remainder of the sports complex, a development So far this year, the team has in and assistant captains Jason season, the next big challenge that would allow the team to hold played other high schools in the Ring (VI) and Alex Ingrassia will be the upcoming Meet of practices every day and expand region such as Hill, Blair, Law- (VI) are also responsible for Champions. This year the team the roster to include a full JV team. renceville, Princeton Day School, leading the team to their un- has seven qualifiers for the With the prospect of on-cam- Delbarton, Millburn, and Poly defeated record. “The captains MOCs: Ross, Mango, Ring, Al- pus courts remaining somewhat Prep. With the season drawing are outstanding,” Mr. Reich- len, LaCosta, Lutz, and Jamie distant, the team had a more im- to a close, captain Sarah Park le said. “They get the team Finnegan (III). The boys are mediate goal to focus on: winning (VI) reflected on her time on the psyched up, and they’re very looking to make a big splash at their division at the High School Pingry squash team: “Being on reliable. In the beginning of this year’s event and take home Nationals, a major tournament the squash team has been one of the season the boys sat down as much hardware as they have that took place at four locations the best parts of my high school and set team goals, and they’ve in years past. “Last year the in Connecticut, on the weekend experience. I will miss the unity met almost all of them.” team won all three relays and of February 4, 2012. and camaraderie as well as all of The team has capitalized in record times, which is pretty While the girls’ team played all the fun times that I’ve had these on the mix of upperclassmen unheard of,” Allen explained, of their matches at Miss Porter’s past four seasons. I can’t wait to and nine freshmen to rebound “but hopefully the team will D. Hsue (IV), number one on the boys’ roster, hits a back- School in Farmington, CT, the see how the squash team contin- from the graduation of many of accomplish this again.” hand in a match against Poly Prep. boys’ squad played their matches ues to grow in the next few years!” Boys’ Ice Hockey Finishes the Season Strong the Skylands Conference Tourna- “It’s very important to the en- position to win the Skylands By ANDREW DELLAPINA (V) ment to clinch a spot in the finals tire team that we win big games, Conference Championship, as Despite starting the sea- against Ridge. The members of like the PDS one, because we well as to make a run in the State son with a 6-9 record midway the team have proven that when all want to make Coach Mags Tournament in March. Lackey through January, the boys’ Ice their backs are against the wall, proud,” Lackey said. “Each time said, “Our team’s performance is Hockey team has made a come- they come through in the clutch. we step onto the ice, we know that peaking at the optimal time, and back. Led by coach Mr. John No example is more pertinent we have to give 100% effort for I hope our hard work continues Magadini, senior captains Patrick than Lackey’s overtime goal the guy next to us and for Coach.” to pay off as we head into the Lackey and Nick Branchina, to beat Princeton Day School, Now, the team is in prime playoffs.” and junior alternate captain Mac ranked fourth in the state, in Hugin, the team now has a record the Prep B Tournament Semifi- Congrats to all of the winter of 15-10 after an eight-game nal. Lackey, who was recently winning streak, including two in named the New Jersey Devils’ sports teams! W. LaCosta (V) competes in a relay event at Preps. High School Hockey Player of the Month, thinks that their head We’re sorry we couldn’t feature The Editors would like to thank Mr. Bruce Morrison '64 for taking coach has been the driving force sports photographs and allowing the Record to use them. behind their recent success. stories on all of you.