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Vo l u m e CXXXV, Nu m b e r 7 The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey Ju n e 7, 2009 COMMENCEMENT 2009

130 Seniors Pursue Passions with The Pingry Community Bids Independent Study Projects Farewell to Mr. William Frye pared for his role as Whizzer perience, Will also met artists, who had Mr. Frye for class always open. Even when By SHAAN GURNANI (IV) in the spring musical “March writers, and performers. By SHAAN GURNANI (IV) this year, felt that he was a he’s flooded with what seems & ANISHA MOHIN (IV) of the Falsettos.” Taking a Trans-Atlantic After three years as an great teacher, “especially like hundreds of kids getting Beginning May 7, 130 se- Lindsey James and Eliza Tour, Elizabeth Roberts pur- Athletic Trainer and a Health because you know that he taped up before practice, you niors dropped their classes in Ricciardi wrote a series of re- sued her painting passion. She teacher at Pingry, Mr. Wil- has a medical background were always welcome to go order to pursue their interests lated scenes which combined toured art galleries in London liam Frye will be leaving the as a trainer, where he applies in and get ice, get water, or through Independent Study comedy and drama. They – specifically Renaissance school to work as an Athletic things we learn.” Henry Gad- just talk.” Projects (ISPs). Seniors ex- were responsible for memo- and Impressionist exhibits. Trainer for Wellsboro High sden, who also had Mr. Frye, Finally, Will Pinke (V) perimented with everything rizing lines, obtaining props, She then used the trip as an School in Wellsboro, Penn- added, “He was fun and usu- summed up the majority from art and internships to building a set, and organizing inspiration and applied the sylvania. He decided to work ally interesting in class.” of students’ feelings about travel and volunteer work, and rehearsing the show. Mr. painting styles she saw into in Wellsboro because both Jason Reitman (IV) praised Mr. Frye. “I’ve never seen with many presenting their Al Romano helped the pair her own work. Mr. and Mrs. Frye “live in Mr. Frye, saying, “He always anyone give CPR to a baby projects on June 3 at the an- workshop their scenes. Following two of her pas- Easton, Pennsylvania and mannequin so gracefully,” nual ISP Night. Marguerite Bonadies and sions, Hannah Goldstein work in the area.” As Mr. Mr. Frye was always he said. Mr. Frye, who first came Catherine Lipper put on learned how to tango and cre- Frye explained, “It has be- there to help out, no ARTS “Ludlow Fair,” a play set in ated a dress collection. She come very tough for us to to Pingry for the 2006-2007 the 1960s about two room- took tango classes on week- raise our two year old son. matter how big or small school year, feels that Pingry Abram Bernstein, An- mates. The two worked with days at Dance Manhattan. Ad- The commute was difficult has been “a great place to drew Stubbs, Shivan Bhav- the costumes, props, makeup, ditionally, she created dresses for us and our son because the injury. work.” Previously, he went to nani, and Dan Levin pursued and lighting design to emulate and accented these pieces with of the daily traffic. Also, we Hazleton Area High School in Hazleton, Pennsylania, their musical interests and the 1960s. jewelry and accessories. didn’t know what the future knows what is hurting, and and then graduated from made an album. They re- Sarah Paton and Joel Beh- To further her interest in would hold when schooling he always knows what to do Lock Haven University. corded, edited, and produced rman interned at New York’s fashion, Danielle Lashley cre- became a concern.” to make it better. He’s awe- “I really enjoyed working the album from start to finish. Irondale Theater. They had ated her own clothing line. She As an Athletic Trainer, some.” with the students both in the They also tried to score gigs the opportunity to work with designed outfits, purchased Mr. Frye’s “main responsi- Randy Falk (IV) agreed, classroom and on the field,” and performed at ISP Night. lights, sounds, and set and fabric and other such supplies, bilities have been to assess, saying “Mr. Frye was al- he said, emphasizing that Staying involved with Pin- experienced the actors’ life- and then made the outfits. evaluate, and treat injuries; ways there to help out, no he will miss “the students gry’s music department, Talia style. They gained perspective For her ISP, Averill Mo- offer rehabilitation for inju- matter how big or small the and interacting with my col- Hughes took voice lessons into the world of theater, both rash crocheted. She made a ries; maintain and manage injury.” leagues.” with Mr. Jay Winston and backstage and onstage. Pingry pillow, a handbag out the athletic training room; Myles Bristow (V), who Mr. Frye will be leaving arranged music for the Bal- Michael Doliner produced of plastic bags, and a blanket, and act as the middle man for was “never really injured,” Pingry with several great ladeers. As President, Talia a spring musical: “March of among other projects. She parents for doctors’ appoint- appreciated the “laid back memories that he will “never wanted to stay involved with the Falsettos.” He held audi- then sold her items during ments and rehab.” While environment of his office.” forget.” These include Mr. the group: she also sat in and tions, conceptualized and built ISP night. these responsibilities are “Mr. Frye made everyone Shilts’ pregame pep talks. “I helped the girls prepare for the set, and directed the entire Matthew Ford tanned all geared towards student really comfortable.,” he said. just couldn’t understand their year-end concert. In show. hides to create several leather athletes, they often extend “Mr. Frye was always willing him,” he joked. Mr. Frye addition, Talia performed in To gain a further under- products, including gloves, to students and faculty who to let me hang out in the of- will also “remember travel- a recital at the end of May to standing of the world of the- blankets, shoes, and belts. He may not be associated with a fice and always ready to have ing with the football team showcase her vocal progress. ater, Will Weldon worked sold these to raise money for particular sport. a conversation.” and going through the highs To benefit his singing ca- at New York’s National Arts an FOP charity. As a health teacher, Mr. Will Bartlett (IV) agreed, and lows of the season, be- reer, Brian Hart learned how Club. He helped to plan, or- Frye taught CPR and First saying “I think what will to play the piano. He also took ganize, and set up different Aid to all sophomores in Continued on Page 10 be missed most about Mr. Continued on Page 13 weekly voice lessons and pre- daily events. Through this ex- Health 10. Matt Stone (IV), Frye is how his door was SENIOR REFLECTIONS SENIOR AWARDS CLASS OF 1902 EMBLEM SCHOOL NEWS SPORTS P. 2—5 P. 6 P. 8-9 P. 10-14 P. 16 2 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR REFLECTIONS JUNE 7, 2009 EDITORIAL

When I think back to the four years I’ve spent at Pingry, the first thing that comes to mind is friendship. What made my experi- ence incredible are the people who have touched me at one point or another – the teachers, fellow students, coaches, and mentors. When I first walked under the clock tower as a clueless freshman, I had no idea how I would fit in and find my place here. But it was only a few days before I felt completely at home amongst my new classmates, hanging out in the cafeteria during our frees and hitting the tennis courts in the afternoons. When Club Fair came, I visited every booth and signed up for a dozen clubs that all seemed fascinating. Between classes, clubs, and sports, I suddenly had a packed schedule that I hoped would let me take advantage of all that Pingry offers. But I soon learned that it is pretty much impossible to truly im- merse yourself in everything at Pingry. There are so many choices and opportunities for every interest and passion you can think of that it’s easy to overwhelm yourself by taking on too many. But the beauty of Pingry is that you can tailor it to what you want out of your education. Whether you’re thinking of becoming a star athlete, a Broadway actor, or a renowned scholar, Pingry will give you a solid foundation that will help you reach all your aspirations. And it’s all the better if you don’t know where you’re headed in the future (like me), because you have the full freedom to go ahead and be bold, trying out different activities and classes to discover where your interests lie. Every club and team will welcome you with open arms, and it will take no time for you to find your own niche (or, more accurately, niches) in the tight-knit community. For me, senior year stands out as by far the best year I’ve had. From freshman to junior year, I admit I was so focused on academ- ics that I didn’t have much time for extracurriculars or anything besides work, for that matter. Nevertheless, I don’t look back upon those years as anything but fun and challenging. Sure, I had a heavy workload, but I learned so much from my incredible teachers, and the work was never so much that I couldn’t handle it. However, A Chapter of My Life Comes to a Close when my last college application was sent and January 1 finally By LEAH DUNGO (VI) school, but also that my high June 7th is quickly approach- full potential and teaching me arrived, I took a fresh breath and decided to go down new paths. school experience has made the ing, and it is also starting to hit everything I know. Additionally, I opened myself to new experiences and dove into activities that I A few weeks ago, I could best out of me. Next fall will be me that a huge chapter of my I’d also like to thank my friends, had never done before, with the main one being robotics. have sworn that Dr. Murray’s the very first year I’ll be attend- life is swiftly coming to an end for not only being behind me At first I was hesitant to join the team since I was not much of final postwar paper was going ing class outside of Pingry since as well. Graduation, a juncture when I needed their love and an engineer and knew nothing about how robots are designed and to be the very last thing I would I was five years old, and deep I never thought would come, support, but for being in front of built. But this year’s competition challenge piqued my interest, and ever have to write for Pingry. down inside, I have nothing but is finally here and soon we will me as well, forcing me to push I pushed through those first few awkward days when I had to learn Having said that, when asked an inevitable feeling of suspense. all be going our separate ways. myself harder in all aspects of all the basics, from how different motors work to how to solder to write this reflection, although Instead of having an honor code As bittersweet as it is, it’s also life. I have been so fortunate to wires. I took the gamble to try something completely new, and it surprised, I felt blessed to be to abide by, I’ll have to rely on comforting to know that the big be surrounded by such wonder- was one of the best decisions I made in high school; I only regret given the opportunity to prop- my own intuition green tower will ful people, and I know it will not being part of it last year. I wasn’t concerned about being out of erly end my thirteenth year with and conscience. Pingry will always be always be there take years for me to fully express character because at Pingry, each one of us has so many interests some parting words. Instead of leav- to come back to. how grateful I am for all of my and participate in so many activities that it is hardly possible to I find myself here, the third ing my back- a second home to all of As the school blessings. pigeonhole everyone into simple, straightforward categories. I and final Dungo child to gradu- pack wherever I expands and For now, I bid farewell to the never thought I would dye my hair red and wear face paint as I ate from the prestigious Pingry please, I’ll have us. improves itself class of 2009 for such an amaz- decked out in full robotics team spirit for our competition in New School and cannot help but feel to keep in mind every year, Pin- ing time and welcome future York City, but I had quickly grown attached to my team. And what shaken that we will have only that nowhere else gry will always classes to some of the most I will treasure the most (beyond learning how to operate saws and Pingry alumni in our family and will I be able to find a place with be a second home to all of us, unforgettable years that they will drill presses) are the new friends I made – people I would never no Pingry students. We are all people who have such respect complete with the same famil- ever experience. The only thing have met if it wasn’t for robotics. growing up, however sad that for others’ personal belongings. iar faces (for a while at least!), to do is cherish everyone around There are so many memories with people that I will never forget: may be, faster than we can dis- It’s funny how these small, but respect, and opportunities that you as well as the time you have relaxing at the spa during our senior retreat, organizing and running cern, but one thing we do realize important things will be left be- we are leaving it with. left. Ultimately, if there is one the massive robotics bake sale, discussing everything from politics is that even though it’s all about hind for others to embrace, as the As we move our tassels to the thing I could say about Pingry, to religion in the Record office, rapidly repeating over and over again to come to an end, Pingry will rest of us find new lifestyles to left side of our heads, we’ll also it’s that although the friends and Mr. Grant’s mnemonics about acid anhydrides and basic anhydrides, always be the start of everything assimilate to. Thankfully, Pingry be moving onto new ventures memories I have made here will chatting with Mr. Keating about movies and life in general, spending we will eventually accomplish has given me not only a great and endeavors, bigger than always stay in the same spot in late nights and weekends at school with my team as we frantically in our lives. education, but has also given me ourselves, all made possible by my heart, I know that in the long built our robot and listened to strange music, and goofing off with I am lucky enough to feel that the proper conduct and indepen- the guidance of our school. For run, they will take me to places my four-people AP Physics class. I will forever remember every I have not only made the best dence I will need to progress in that, I’d like to thank my teach- I could have never gotten to on teacher I’ve had and every classmate I’ve befriended, even when experience of my time in high my future endeavors. ers for allowing me to see my my own. I’m sixty and reminiscing about my high school days. Pingry is ultimately what you make of it. If you seek out the teachers who become your mentors and the classmates who become your best friends, you will have an unforgettable time both in and Leaving Our Mark on a Place for Firsts can’t help but notice is that the partway through third trimes- spill over into our walks to as- out of the classroom. The nurturing environment here will guide By DIANE GIANGRECO (VI) school will get you actively ter of freshman year, and now sembly, or the playful banter- and support you, just as it has done for me, as you grow into the I know I want to keep going ing between Mr. Tramontana person you will become. Be active, stay open-minded, and indulge Even with graduation involved to the point where it looming two weeks away, becomes second nature. There in college. Pingry has helped and other students during BC your curiosity. You may be more than happily surprised at how far me find my passions and move Calc (although I admit I never you’ll go and where you’ll stand senior year. Pingry continues to drop op- are so many clubs that it seems portunities into my lap. One lunch cannot go by without a out of my comfort zone. So, had the courage to take part —Diana Jiang feature of Pingry that you bake sale – this is rather con- speaking to the underclass- in this). venient should you discover men, try something new every Beyond the classroom, I at the last moment that it is chance you get. You will find will treasure the hour-long your teacher’s birthday, as it talent you did not know you conversations I’ve had with Vo l u m e CXXXV is quite possible had, and devel- Mrs. Grant over movies, Nu m b e r 7 to buy him or I cannot help noticing op friendships books, and society, and those her a cupcake you will value I’ve had with Mr. Freiwald before class. I how we have come for the rest of over art and exhibitions. I have never writ- together as a class. your life with thank all my teachers for Editors in Chief ten an article for people you nev- their time and encourage- Diana Jiang the Record be- er would have ment, because without them fore (although, on some of my met otherwise. I never would have found the Technical Director Andrew Sartorius Faculty Advisor visits to Dr. Dineen, I’ve been The Pingry community is path I will follow the rest of Calvin Jones Dr. Susan Dineen recruited by frazzled editors to unified by the unique and bril- my life. help edit some) and yet here I liant faculty, who inspire and Thinking back on the six Managing Editor years I’ve spent at Pingry, I Jenny Gorelick am writing one. encourage the students. I never Pingry is a place for firsts. had the pleasure of having Mr. cannot help noticing how we I strongly encourage under- Keating as a teacher, but as a have come together as a class. Assistant Editors classmen to take full advan- member of a graduating class On the first day of seventh Jenn Soong tage of the numerous and for whom he has written over grade, I remember glancing Cartoonists Technical Advisor around at my fellow students Nick Rice diverse activities. I regret not 40 recs, I decided I had to sit Myles Bristow Mr. Dean Sluyter trying out for the play, and in on one of his classes before and wondering who would be Sean Salamon Shaan Gurnani trying out for the musical only I graduated. Only at Pingry in my classes and who might by junior year. I made many would a teacher allow a seem- become a friend. Now, I can Copy Editor new friends and got closer to ingly random student to sit in scarcely imagine going to ones I already had while ex- on an arbitrary day without college without all of them. Anisha Mohin ploring myself and the many forewarning. And there are so From chanting “09” at prom characters I would play. Many many other memories I have to riding scooters through the people don’t know that dance made at this school. I will hallways, the class of 2009 has All rights reserved. All contents © 2007 The Pingry Record. Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle after use. is offered as a PE seventh never forget the debates over left a mark on the Pingry com- period, but when I found out, socialism that would start in munity that will last for years. I started going to the class Dr. Korfhage’s class and then Thanks for the memories! 3 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR REFLECTIONS JUNE 7, 2009 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR REFLECTIONS JUNE 7, 2009 The Things I Will Always Remember Thirteen Years she called on him to answer a By GRANT THOMAS (VI) ing exercise, when he yelled As I try and wrap this whole question. fire, and Julia’s weird “thinking thing up, I realize that asking a 13. For those of you who are I will always remember my face.” person to sum up their Pingry of Comfort unaware of the significance of times on the football team. From er room and on the bus with I will always remember the career in 700 words is a pretty By EMMA CARVER (VI) this number: it makes me a LIF- Coach Stanfield’s awkward “an- the ice hockey team. The pile two most amazing years of ridiculous request, but I’ve tried ER. When I tell people this they gry sex” comment to Mr. Boyer up on the ice when we beat math I have ever taken with Ms. my best. I want to take this time So before I say anything usually give me some crazed, yelling “just play football” in an to thank everyone: students, fac- PDS in over time. The softball Chatterji: playing Scattergories else, I just want to point out one almost appalled, look as if to attempt to explain our assign- and talking about anything and ulty, and staff alike. Thank you scavenger hunt and midnight thing: I’m a lifer. This is a fact say “How are you still alive?” ments, to Coach Shilts’s remark- everything while getting just all so much and I love you all. that I like to remind people of crusader. Crazy stuff during In fact, for a psych experiment able pre-game speeches, singing enough actual math work done. Congrats ’09, we made it. constantly, a fact that seems to labs with Mr. Burns in Honors this year, Lindsey the fight song, aggravate everyone who didn’t Chem. Hiding under the table and Eliza hypoth- The people at Pingry and, of course, go to the lower campus. Pingry in AP US. Necking and staring esized that the there was our EDITORIAL has been my home for thirteen on the peer leadership retreat. longer a kid has have truly made my incredibly pro- years now, and it’s hard to sum The senior prank and spending been at Pingry, ductive trip to up in a few hundred words the last day of school riding the more they hat- experience incredible. Boston College. just how much the school around on scooters. ed it. I’m not sure I will always Pingry has been playing tricks with my mind. I could’ve sworn it was just last week when I sat in Hauser for freshman orientation. means to me and how much Along the way there were what the actual remember Mrs. a few rough moments: when results were, but I know for a Newman and my ridiculous I remember listening conscientiously as Mr. Leef spoke warmly I have gained. I want to start about the transition from middle school to high school, before I went by thanking all of my friends, I got in trouble for not writing fact that no matter how much we physics class: how she would all would like to say that we are hit me over the head when I did off to my JV soccer game that afternoon to be coldly scrutinized teachers, coaches, and advisors my name on my gym socks, and criticized by Trem and the rest of the coaches. By the end of for everything they have taught being terrified of Mrs. O’Mara sick of it or how we’ve wanted or said something stupid; how to “blow this popsicle stand for she would always give us candy that first day, I realized I had a long way to go. me. It is the people in Pingry on the first day of high school, years” we are all going to miss when we asked her; and how Fast forward four years, and I’ve almost completed what was that have made my experience second semester junior year, started on that sweltering September day. It’s hard to believe just and a significant portion of the Pingry. Whether it is moments I was constantly her example what it is. When I look back in class, on the athletic fields, in when she needed to talk about how far I’ve come: the countless classes I’ve sat through, the ago- college process. But with my over my time at Pingry, there the theater, or just hanging out things with lots of mass. nizing papers I’ve had to write, the sporting events I’ve participated is a crazy rush of emotions, friends and teachers by my with friends, every single senior I will always remember be- in, and the work I’ve done on “The Record.” Walking into school but in my very relaxed ISP- side, I got through even the is going to take something away ing a part of chorus. I especially that first day, I don’t think I imagined the gargantuan academic and state-of-mind, all of the anxiety most daunting assignments. I from this place. liked when Abram and I would extracurricular challenges I would tackle over my four years. and stress seem to fade into the want to thank all of my friends For me, Pingry will forever waltz in a little late to rehearsals For me, Pingry is a unique place because of its ability to make background, and to be honest, for not only always being there be a part of who I am. A simple and concerts and waving and it appear as if we, the students, have remained the same over four I’d rather just focus on my for me, but also for pushing me glance at the ridiculous number shouting at Dr. Moore to make years when, in fact, we have actually changed in incalculable ways. favorite parts. There are a few to be a better person. You are of Pingry logos present in my sure he marked us present. Some days, I momentarily feel as though I don’t have any more memories that stick out. the best friends anyone could wardrobe pretty much tells the I will always remember AP experience or knowledge of the world than I did on that first day. The intense competition of ask for, and you all constantly whole story. I don’t think I could U.S. with Dr. DeSimone: cram- Then, I remember the skills I now possess and the experiences I’ve had (running the Record and speaking nearly fluent Spanish field day at the lower school. impress me. ever properly explain who I ming a ridiculous amount of I can’t believe that my time am without at least mentioning information in my head the night are examples) that I would’ve never dreamed of having four years That game we played on Hal- ago. The relationship between school and student at Pingry is like loween during gym class. at Pingry has come to an end. this institution. But of course, before a test and just trying to Pingry is much more than that make it through some of the that of Earth and Moon: standing on the Earth, we may think that Building toothpick bridges, I have not even begun to truly only the Moon is in constant motion when, in fact, both Earth and putting on a play, and going understand what that means. to me. What has truly made my longest first periods I’ve ever Pingry experience have been experienced at Pingry. Moon are dynamically moving and changing and need each other on tons of field trips with Mrs. I’m not sure that I’m ready to to ensure the other’s well-being. the people. From Ms. Chatterji I will always remember im- Simon’s class. Having class understand. The best way to At Pingry, I’ve watched my friends and myself grow up. It’s and Mr. Lear in the upper school promptu trips to the Nosh and outside with Mr. Corvino. describe how I feel at Pingry been funny tracing how we’ve changed over the past four years: office to the Maintenance guys Sarku with Carlton, Godfrey Dancing to “Big Girls Don’t now is comfortable. I feel like back when we were freshman, for example, seniors appeared as in their secluded hallway, every and Wesley. I never knew when I belong here. And now it’s sagacious, mature leaders of the school. This year, our class reached Cry” in the talent show. Play- person here has influenced me in the next class started and always time to leave. I think what I the same plateau and all we could say (or all I could say at least) ing red rover-and getting it prayed that Señor Naz wouldn’t some way and has left me with is “This is it?” Earlier this year, I suddenly realized that I’m not as banned. will miss the most is simply kill me if I showed up a little countless memories. big as the seniors I remember, and I’m not as smart as they were. Eighth grade semi and all wandering the halls with my I will always remember fresh- late. of the awkwardness of middle friends and stopping by to visit Maybe that’s actually the case (I’d like to think it’s not) or maybe man bio with Mrs. O’Mara and I will always remember peer it’s the case that my perspective has been changing, and I’ve simply school. Dorney Park. Mr. Re- a teacher or two along the way. thinking how scary and intimi- leadership: Tuesday morning ichle’s advisor group. Boycot- To all my teachers and class- been growing up: my classmates and I have become the role models dating she was. I remember how breakfasts and my amazing and leaders we once so desperately wanted to be. ting a vocab quiz. mates: Thanks for everything! Sam once fell asleep and told her peer groupies. I’ll especially I will miss you all! Now, my friends and I are eighteen, which is both frightening and The hours spent in the lock- to “stop bothering him” when remember Mr. Murdock’s star- exhilarating, considering that this is the traditional age of adulthood. Here, I think it’s best to quote my favorite novel, “A Clockwork Orange” because the narrator, Alex, is struggling, like me and many of my friends, to cope with his coming of age: “Eighteen was not Looking Back Without Regret: Achieving a young age. At eighteen old Wolfgang Amadeus had written con- certos and symphonies and operas and oratorios ... And then there was old Felix M. with his Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture. Academic Triumphucation, but also to be a member and of ways. Personal Through the emotional phatically Growth believe my wonderful And there were others. ... Eighteen was not all that young an age, of a community in which I can roller coaster of personal trag- experience was not the excep- then. But what was I going to do?” By COLLEN TAPEN (VI) take risks, pursue my various edy and academic triumph, my tion. Thanks to everyone for That’s the question: what are we going to do now? It’s a ques- interests, and ultimately thrive. I Pingry friends and mentors have fostering my growth, for chal- tion I’ve asked myself many times. Alex makes it seem as if time While I was initially daunted hope that by taking advantage of been by my side, and I am more lenging me academically, for is strangling him, as if the collective weight of the past is rising by the task of trying to encom- all the opportunities Pingry has grateful than I can articulate. imparting wisdom and life les- up to crush his ambitions. For once, I disagree with Alex: there is pass the past six years in a few afforded me, I will look back The outpouring of support from sons, for triggering my intellec- time. There is time to waver and be indecisive. In the words of hundred words, I stopped ago- without regret and be confident the Pingry community after my tual inquisitiveness, for building T.S. Elliot: “And indeed there will be time...Time for you and time nizing over the perfect reflec- I made my mark. In the future, mom’s passing solidified for my character, and mostly for for me/ And time yet for a hundred indecisions/ And for a hundred tion and decided what I wanted I will undoubtedly reminisce me what an incredible place providing unconditional love visions and revisions.” In fact, by providing me with an excellent to convey most was: “Thanks about this most incredible com- Pingry was. and support for which I am for- education, Pingry has afforded me the time to go out and explore for challenging me and for the munity: one that has unquestion- In conclusion, I hope this ever indebted. I love you all and the world before deciding my future. I’ve learned that I don’t need simultaneous support.” Life at ably challenged, but simultane- reflection has made my love will miss you dearly. Congrats to to go and write concertos and symphonies and operas the day I step Pingry seems paradoxical, or at ously supported me in a plethora for Pingry palpable, and I em- the class of ’09! out of high school. On the other hand, I’ve also learned that Pingry least a balancing act. Our jour- has given me the intellectual foundation to make that (or something ney here is both mentally and like that) a real possibility in the future. emotionally draining, as well as There are too many friends and teachers to name here that have enjoyable at times. I think I can helped me overcome the academic, extracurricular, and athletic say that every Pingry student challenges I’ve faced the past six years. In fact, it would be unfair has experienced what it is like to to single anyone out because everyone has played an integral part be stressed out (and if not, wait in helping to shape the person that I’ve become. until junior year). Hopefully Ironically enough, I don’t think I can remember a Pingry day though, everyone has had a few in its entirety: the days blend together, leaving me with many moments of immense pride and disjointed undated memories. I’d like to think these memories are happiness, paired with a love of significant in some way, which would explain why they’ve stuck our community. with me. Anyway, here is a smattering of my random memorable Last week, as I sat down Pingry moments: sitting in the upper rows of Hauser as a seventh to write thank you notes to grader watching two nameless seniors play “Bye Bye Mr. Adam everyone who has shaped my Rohdie” to the tune of “American Pie”; witnessing Nikhil Srivas- six years at Pingry, my initial tava’s legendary Chipwich speech; writing my first editorial for list grew exponentially. While I the Record; spending a week in Prague with the soccer team; and am mildly embarrassed by how finally this year, watching the Winter Track team win its first state many times I used the words title. There are countless more little moments that I’m sure will “mentor” and “role model,” come back to me over the coming weeks as my Pingry career there are undeniably many in comes to a close. the Pingry community, teachers And finally, I thought I’d end with some words of advice, not just and students alike. Everyone in for underclassmen but for all students and teachers. In his poem, some capacity makes Pingry a “To His Coy Mistress,” Andrew Marvell says, “Though we cannot richer place. make our sun/ Stand still, yet we will make him run.” Don’t be Reflective times, such as this afraid; chase the sun and make him sprint until your lungs or legs graduation season, remind me give out, and you can run no more! how fortunate I am not only to live in America and to grow up —Andrew Sartorius with access to a phenomenal ed- 4 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR REFLECTIONS JUNE 7, 2009 Breaking Social Barriers and Transcending Stereotypes school dominated by judg- concerned with themselves. tion and trivialization of By NED ADRIANCE (VI) dimensional, and beyond all simplistic picture in which mental kids who were mean- the pretense pretence and all most people lacked a moral And it’s certainly not pos- people. Pingry, like any high I suppose it’s somewhat spirited. But what I learned the pain, there’s a good heart compass. After my semester sible that a place with 500 of school in any movie or TV ironic that I’m writing my the most intellectually stim- show, is defined by different Pingry reflection at the Is- ulated and talented high- groups whose identities are land School, where I spent school students—students limited to a word: Jocks, a semester away from Mar- who challenge me everyday Nerds, Drama kids, etc. We tinsville during my junior and who produce some won- limit each other to the small- year (I’m doing my ISP derful things—is merely a est of pictures because it’s here). It’s especially ironic haven for judgment. easier that way. It’s more in the sense that I came here I realize that the certainty comfortable to simplify the the first go-round largely with which I approach this people we don’t like than it because I was dissatisfied article may seem baffling. is to acknowledge that they, with my Pingry experience, It’s true, I’m not in anybody too, are living, breathing, specifically with the social else’s mind and I’m not in and feeling entities. scene and also with my own anyone else’s heart. I don’t Even further, I fully em- role in the school. know anyone else’s thoughts pathize with those of you When I came to the Ba- but my own. But after all the who are less than optimis- hamas in March 2008, I books I’ve read and the sto- tic about their peers, who essentially found what I ries I’ve heard, I am all but don’t have such a rosy pic- was looking for: I had some sure that every human with ture of humanity. There’s profound revelations about whom I share this planet has plenty that we see every day myself and gained a clearer millions of reasons for being that should make us angry, picture of who I wanted to who they are. I’ve heard too plenty of people who mock be. Even so, the realizations many tales of heartbreak and each other and who hurt I came to on this island ul- I’ve seen too many moments each other and who make timately invalidated all my of brilliance to think that bad decisions. Still, keep in reasons for coming here in there’s anyone out there who mind all of the times you’ve the first place. doesn’t have a heart riddled made a bad decision, all of Does this mean that I by emotion the times you regret my semester away? and challenge, If we want to make Pin-didn’t stick Not in the slightest. I needed a heart that up for some- to come here to discover gry a place where peo- one because here is that people are far beneath it all. away, I came to believe, and exists as good what I did. What it does you were too more complex than the pic- The combination of these continue to believe to this when it is sepa- ple don’t confine each mean, though, is that if I afraid, all of ture I paint in my head. new understandings left me day, that the image of Pingry rated from the had known last February other to small identi- the times you More importantly, what I firmly convinced that I was I held for so long just isn’t upset and dif- what I know now, I prob- made fun of saw was that there is no such dead wrong about Pingry. possible. It’s not possible ficulty associ-ties, someone’s going to ably wouldn’t have gone someone even thing as a mean-spirited I had reduced the school that people are completely ated with being away. After all, I left Pingry have to take a risk. though you person. People aren’t one to a caricature, a distorted, single-minded or solely a human. because I thought it was a If you’re knew it was still skeptical, wrong. Despite the last thing that I suggest all those things, you know Pushing Yourself to the Next Level is that you look to yourself. that you’re a good person at Look within and see all the heart. Chances are, so is ev- By BRIEHAN BURKE (VI) visited and decided that I could be water polo team, and started sing- know them on the level that you genuinely happy here. And well, ing with the Balladeers and Glee drop by just to chat about the thoughts and feelings you eryone else. Our challenge, Accidentally stumbling upon the rest is history. Club. Add this to swimming year Office or the everyday relevance struggle with everyday. Ac- then, is to see ourselves in Pingry is one of the greatest Sophomore year I got my butt round already, being one of five of the Devil Wears Prada. It’s knowledge all of the things our peers, to affirm the hu- things that has ever happened kicked academically for a while. new kids in your class, and taking easy to find friends among all you concern yourself with manity of all people. to me. In my book, it’s up there Everything was suddenly harder; a full course load, and you have the many smart, compassionate, and think through, and re- That would be a whole with the likes of Columbus “ac- I had to expertly integrate quotes, one overwhelmed kid. While funny, and creative people here at member how often you are lot easier to do if people cidentally” discovering America, analyze major motifs, and be able I’m not suggesting that you Pingry—you just can’t be afraid scared. Do you really think acted differently. It would be the guy who mistakenly invented to factor in my sleep. So I guess jump at every opportunity and to look for them. it’s possible that there are much easier to see ourselves post-it notes, or the chef that this is my advice for all of the overload your plate to the point Honestly, I feel just as lucky people out there who don’t in each other if we didn’t made potato chips by chance. kids that are new to Pingry: take where you no longer have time to as the guy who invented post-it share those complexities have to just trust that people True, comparing my high school advantage of your teachers. In a fully complete or enjoy anything notes because the things that I with you? Do you really were good-hearted beneath career to some of the greatest and good way. When they give you (ahem, beware juniors) I am say- am taking away from my years their fears, if people acted coolest discoveries in history may low grades or negative feedback, ing, no, insisting that you try out at Pingry are invaluable to me. think it’s possible that the consistent with their values, seem a little extreme, but that’s bounce back. This is their way some new things. Have you ever Great friends, great teachers, kid on the lacrosse team who the way I feel about Pingry. of testing you; they don’t really tried building a robot? Playing a great discussions, and great ac- you made fun of for being a if we could see for ourselves For those of you that don’t want you to fail, instead they musical instrument? How about tivities. All of these seem to be jock is really only concerned the goodness that I’m talk- know me, I haven’t always at- want you to rise to the challenge making a video for SAC? If not, in abundance at Pingry, which is with sports? Or the girl in ing about. Ultimately, ac- tended Pingry. In fact, this is and start functioning in that “next go. Now. Or rather in September, why I don’t think I’ll ever be able the Play who you made fun tions are far more important only my third and final year here. level” of learning. Our teachers but you get my point. Don’t let all to forget this place. But before of for being a “froomer” is than thoughts. We can intend Yet somehow in that short time are some of the most talented and your work (and believe me, it will you finish reading this, I have really only concerned with to be good all we want, period, I have grown so attached dedicated individuals that I have pile up) get in the way of really one final piece of advice: Work acting? Don’t you think it’s but until we act that way, to this school that I’m very sad ever met, and they offer a wealth experiencing all the cool things hard (it pays off) but remember to probable—rather, certain— it doesn’t matter. So, if we to leave, which I believe speaks of knowledge and resources for that Pingry has to offer. pick your head up out of that book that those two kids struggle really want to make Pingry volumes about the type of experi- all of us. So take advantage of My final piece of advice for every once in a while to have with all the same fears and somewhere where people ence that Pingry has to offer us it, embrace their feedback and all of you is this: make some some fun. Take the time to color thoughts and feelings that don’t confine each other to as students. My freshman year I push yourself to that next level. great friends, but don’t stick with pictures and hang them on the you do? We’re all human, small identities, someone’s attended public school, and after Oh, and get to know them along them... all the time. There are so wall of the College Counseling we’re all part of the same going to have to take a risk. one particularly rough day of the way. They tend to be pretty many amazing people at Pingry Office, to scooter around school species, and the people who Someone’s going to have to Geometry I told my mom I had awesome. that it would be a waste to try like little kids, and to hang out in you don’t know are still tell the truth about who they had it. She casually suggested that The next thing that struck me and limit yourself to one small Frye’s room even if you aren’t are, and challenge others maybe I should apply to a private about Pingry upon arrival was the group of friends. Be the kid who injured. Your time here will go people. to do the same. Make that school in the area, and I took her wealth of opportunities available is friends with the Girl Scout, the too quickly no matter what you It’s not easy to realize up on that offer. Pingry was the to me. Within the first month I guitarist, the lacrosse player, and do to try and slow it down, so these things when you’re person you, and I’m sure only school still accepting appli- had accidentally signed up for the SMART team member. Find make the most of your learning a teenager. High school someone will follow your cations that late in the year, so I about twenty clubs, joined the friends in your teachers; get to and your fun. thrives on the marginaliza- example. Faculty: What Will You Remember About the Class of ‘09?

Dr. Ar t i s Mr. Cr o w l e y - Mr. Co r v i n o Mr. Co n a r d Ms. Ch a t t e r j i De l ma n “I’ll remember "The way they "I’ll remember "YOU’RE what I’ll "I’ll always their zest for life." Giancarlo’s amazing remember their always, always made remember about the fashion sense.” me laugh and smile." Class of ’09." great school spirit." THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR REFLECTIONS JUNE 7, 2009 5 The Confidence to Pursue What We Love, the Courage to Explore talk to the freshman class at can say hello to a passerby By ELIZABETH ROBERTS (VI) Orientation, I was absolutely in the hallway and trust that Have you ever seen those mortified. This time, I had they are going to say hi back. suits of armour in the Met? no plastic armour to protect And typically, they smile, They look terribly heavy me from myself. I decided to too. Going to see a teacher and uncomfortable. There’s leave the note cards at home, is a completely comfortable, no room to breathe, let alone just in case my hands started normal, and very real social any easy way of escaping to shaking. A few minutes in, I thing here. At Pingry, adults go to the bathroom. found myself enjoying being (well, most of them) are not I’ve worn a suit of armour in front of a crowd. And the scary creatures who only ex- once before, and it was a best thing was, my hands ist to give out grades. They terrible, horrifying experi- weren’t shaking. are people who we can relate ence. Six years ago, to this Over the past four years, to, in more ways than one, week, I stood before my we seniors have all come into and fantastic people to spend class dressed as Joan of Arc our solid, un-shaky selves. time with inside and outside (it’s okay, you can laugh, We have grown more con- of the classroom. I have a I do too). The suit was not fident, conquering inner de- friend who is a dean of the metal – it was plastic – and mons, while somehow man- middle school, and another way too small. The costume aging to do some study work, friend who loves teaching had fit me a month before my sports practices, and have science. Every friend that I presentation, but as growth social time on the side. Of have made at Pingry – stu- spurts go… it no longer did. course, it is inevitable during dent or teacher –has allowed Nevertheless, I stood up at our late teenage years that we me to grow up and stay “me”- the podium in my armour, grow into ourselves. How- without challenging me or on my tiptoes to show off ever, I think it is safe to say making me feel vulnerable, my Viking hat (I found it that, had we been anywhere unprotected, or in need of all by myself in the attic). else but Pingry, we would be armour. In fact, none of us Sadly, the suit of armour did completely different. Not dif- need the armour to cover our not seem to make me appear ferent in a bad way, but just securities anymore. Thanks or feel prepared. In fact, I different. There aren’t many to the support of family, looked and felt ridiculous. A places in the world that are friends, and teachers, we now few sentences into my report, as safe and secure as Pingry. have the confidence to pursue my voice got croaky, and my Each year, we’ve been able what we love along with the hands began shaking until to shed off our armour quite courage to search for more. finally, I dropped my flash- easily. Each year, we reveal We have grown into strong cards. There I was, playing more and more of ourselves artists, athletes, actors, lead- Enjoying the Various Challenges 52-card pickup, in front of to the community. And this ers, and scholars. There are Babe Ruth, Genghis Khan, is not so easy at many other so many opportunities here, and Queen Elizabeth I. My places. so many people to love, report was gone and so was Of course, the obvious that it’s quite impossible to High School Presents to highlight one or two Junior year here was my confidence. I was a weak comfort at Pingry is the back- pass through this institution By GIANCARLO RIOTTO (VI) warrior, who would never, pack- in-the-hallways-thing. without finding something. single things that stand out nothing short of brutal, but ever fight a battle with the But at Pingry, there also ex- Twelve years, ten paintings, I keep saying it. I can’t about my Pingry experi- in a weird way, I enjoyed monster of public speaking ists a unique type of security and seven speeches later, I believe that my eight years ence. When I first came the challenge. Why? The again! that isn’t so visible. It’s a have found all of my some- here are about to come to to Pingry in fifth grade, I answer is simple: the fac- Or so I thought… This trend that exists between the things. Thank you all. I truly a close. And it is extraor- whined and cried about it so ulty at Pingry, from the past fall, when I stood up to people here. As students, we love this place. dinarily difficult for me much that a couple of weeks lower school up, have been in, my parents were close incredible. From working to reversing their decision for months on an autobi- to send me here. Now I am ography in Mrs. Alford’s grateful that they decided fifth grade English class to to stand firm and not give studying for no less than in to the demands of a ten hours (and still failing) twelve year old. Now that one of Mr. Bourne’s phys- I’ve been here, I’m almost ics tests, Pingry’s faculty positive I wouldn’t have have made learning reward- had any idea what I would ing. Nearly all my teachers have done with myself had I here have coupled intense never experienced Pingry. workloads with the kind of One of the first things compassion and encourage- that struck me about how ment that makes you want different Pingry would be to work hard for them. from my public school was Pingry’s faculty also has the workload. At public a knack for going beyond school, I rarely did any solely teaching the subject homework at all; in fifth material. Many of them grade at Pingry, I was work- have been mentors to me, ing for a couple of hours preparing me to face far every single night. Yet, more difficult challenges somehow, I kind of enjoyed than a unit test or an AP this. It was a weird paradox exam. As a whole, they of sorts—the odd sense of have prepared me tremen- satisfaction I got out of dously not only for college drowning in work. And this but for life beyond, and I is something that continued will always be grateful for M. Bristow (V) much beyond fifth grade. this. Seniors: Why is the Class of ‘09 the Best Class?

Br i a n Ha r t & Ta h a Ke v i n McNu l t y Cam e r o n La n Er i c Bl a u Ka t i e Co n t e s s Rak l a "The reason "Us." "Because Andrew “If you teach a man "Because we have would be fear of Babbit is in it." to fish…” such great height God." diversity." 6 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR PAGES JUNE 7, 2009 Senior Awards Arts & Drama Cum Laude Society Director’s Award for Achievement in the Dramatic Arts Sarah Paton, Louis Schermerhorn Edwin Adriance Diana Jiang Sarah Paton Andrew Sartorious Drama Department Award for Stage Managing Cassandra Osterman Brooke Conti Danielle Lashley Madelyn Popkin Colleen Tapen Michael E. Popp Photography Prize Evelyn Cheung, Arielle Kogut Daniel Elkind Audrey Li Jacqueline Reef Grant Thomas B. Jerry Donahue ’79 Memorial Prize for Fine Arts Daniel Elkind Michael Fernando Zara Mannan Giancarlo Riotto Andrew Weinstock B. Jerry Donahue ’79 Memorial Prize for Pottery Diane Giangreco Diane Giangreco Ian Martin-Katz Matthew Rybak Christine Willinger Barbara Berlin Prize in Art History Ian Martin-Katz Henrietta Hakes John Muller Kathryn Salvaggio Alyssa Zupon Music Award Catherine Ha Jenny Palacios Alexander Salz School Service & Leadership Advanced Placement Scholars Michael Jupka, Jr., ’76 Blue Key Award Kathryn Parsels Briehan Burke Anita Ganti Zara Mannan† Jacqueline Reef* Community Service Award Colleen Tapen Emma Carver Hannah Goldstein† Ian Martin-Katz Elizabeth Roberts Paul R. Leary ’90 Award Grant Thomas Katherine Contess* Catherine Ha Kevin McNulty† Matthew Rybak John Taylor Babbitt ’07 Award Emma Carver Georgia Cook* Henrietta Hakes Jean-Jacques Mignon Kathryn Salvaggio† Student Government Achievement Award Leah Dungo, Eileen Roach Christina Daquila Rebecca Hamm Conard John Muller Andrew Sartorius† Ashley Deitrich Talia Hughes Devlin Murphy Daniel Schuchinsky† Athletic Awards Taylor Demkin Lindsey James Cassandra Osterman Kathryn Sowinski Boys’ Cross-Country Award Matthew LaForgia, Daniel Schuchinsky Julia Donnantuono Diana Jiang† Jenny Palacios* Grant Thomas Andrea Montague Field Hockey Award Kathryn Parsels Daniel Elkind† Jennifer Lang* Kathryn Parsels James Tilson Tom Boyer Award James Tilson Maja Feenick Daniel Levin Meha Patel Christina Vanech* Michael Jupka, Jr., ’76 Football Award Grant Thomas Todd Feldman Audrey Li† Madelyn Popkin* Christine Willinger† Timothy C. Cornwall ’64 Boys’ William Stamatis, Matthew Fechter, Michael Fernando* Catherine Lipper Taha Rakla* Alyssa Zupon Soccer Sportsmanship Award Matthew Rybak * With Honors † With Distinction Dick Gradwohl Boys’ Soccer Brendan Burgdorf, Eric Oplinger, Cup for Most Team Spirit Conor Starr Elizabeth Allan Smith ’83 Girls’ Soccer Award Erin Murphy National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Scholars John R. Dufford, Jr., Tennis Trophy Jacqueline Reef Water Polo Award Christina Daquila, Charles Fraites Ankita Agarawal Gregory Guest Sarah Paton Frank L. Romano Boys’ Basketball Award Cory Babcock Caroline Albanese Rebecca Hamm Conard Madelyn Popkin Joe LaValley Boys’ Basketball Award Giancarlo Riotto Joel Behrman Evan Ju Alison Randel David M. Allan Memorial Girls’ Basketball Award Kathryn Parsels Shivan Bhavnani Matthew LaForgia Matthew Rybak Virginia Nazario Fencing Award William Klein, Zara Mannan Brooke Conti Daniel Levin Alexander Salz Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey Award Conor Starr Michael Doliner Catherine Lipper Andrew Sartorius Girls’ Ice Hockey Award Emma Carver Darragh Egan James Lofredo Louis Schermerhorn Girls’ Ski Team Award Danielle Lashley Michael Fernando Ian Martin-Katz Connor Sheehan Boys’ Ski Team Award Samuel Mackoff Matthew Ford Kevin McNulty Andrew Stubbs Boys’ Squash Team Award Shivan Bhavnani Anita Ganti Leigh Meckler Colleen Tapen Girls’ Squash Team Award Eileen Roach Diane Giangreco Jean-Jacques Mignon Christine Willinger Boys’ Swimming Award Charles Fraites Hannah Goldstein Alyssa Zupon Ashley G. Marsh and Family Swimming Award Christina Daquila Michael Jupka, Jr., ’76 Wrestling Award John Muller National Merit Scholarship Finalists Boys’ Winter Track Award Daniel Schuchinsky, Grant Thomas Girls’ Winter Track Award Darragh Egan Edwin Adriance Katherine Contess Zara Mannan Class of 1935 Graham Churchill Baseball Award Conor Starr Eric Blau Daniel Elkind Andrew Weinstock Boys’ Golf Award Brian Quinn Diana Jiang Girls’ Golf Award Colleen Tapen Richard C. Weiler Boys’ Lacrosse Award Eric Oplinger Girls’ Lacrosse Sportsmanship Award Kathryn Parsels National Merit Scholarship Recipients Girls’ Lacrosse Cup Jennifer Lang Audrey Li Softball Award Emma Carver, Maja Feenick John Muller Boys’ Tennis Award Evan Ju Boys’ Track Award Grant Thomas Richard G. Gradwohl Girls’ Track Award Kathryn Sowinski National Achievement Scholarship Program Outstanding Participants Cipriano Family Scholar-Athlete Award James Tilson, Alyssa Zupon Rachel Adeleye Twelve Varsity Letter Award Timothy Naratil Maya Artis Grant Thomas Academic Awards John R. Whittemore ’47 Biology Award Colleen Tapen National Hispanic Recognition Program Ernest C. Shawcross Chemistry Award Christine Willinger Antoine duBourg Physics Award Daniel Elkind Ian Martin-Katz – Scholar Science Book Award Kathryn Sowinski, Christina Vanech Louis Schermerhorn – Honorable Mention Science Research Award Brooke Conti, Danielle Lashley Whitlock Prize for Math Zara Mannan, Daniel Elkind 2009 Presidential Scholar Semifinalist Union College C. A. France Award for Excellence in English Christine Willinger Paul and Sarah Rouslin Excellence Hannah Goldstein, Ian Martin-Katz, John Muller in English Award Sarah Paton Martin B. O’Connor ’26 Journalism Award Andrew Sartorius, Diana Jiang Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Yearbook Award Leah Dungo, Todd Feldman, Alexander Salz Justin Society Awards Po e t r y : Daniel Levin (1st Place), Catherine Ha (2nd Place), Georgia Cook Zara Mannan Andrew Sartorius Audrey Li (3rd Place); Pr o s e : Andrew Sartorius (1st Place) Daniel Elkind Ian Martin-Katz Colleen Tapen Jean S. MacDonald History Prize Kathryn Salvaggio, Andrew Sartorius, Diane Giangreco Jenny Palacios James Tilson Andrew Weinstock Rebecca Hamm Conard Meha Patel Andrew Weinstock Psychology Prize Jenny Palacios Diana Jiang Sarah Paton Christine Willinger Spanish Prize Abram Bernstein, Kathryn Sowinski Audrey Li Kathryn Salvaggio Alyssa Zupon French Language Prize Audrey Li German Prize Diane Giangreco Latin Prize Jacqueline Reef Magistri Laudandi Award Advanced Language Prize Fr e n c h : Catherine Lipper; Ge r m a n : Christine Willinger; In every class, there is one student who graciously gives of him/herself to help Sp a n i s h : Andrew Sartorius the school and fellow students, who demonstrates a personal integrity and DeGryse Prize in Modern European Languages Andrew Sartorius generosity that inspire the best in others. This person’s own achievements are many, yet his/her sense of purpose is to the greater good. While others may be identified as "the student most likely to succeed," this person is prized as "the All-School Awards student who helps all succeed.” Giancarlo Riotto Special Prize to AFS Student Marco Michelangeli Pingry School Parents’ Association Women’s Sports Award Kathryn Parsels Nominees Centennial Cup — Gift of the Class of ’61 James Tilson Class of ’26 Reese Williams Award Timothy Naratil Emma Carver Jack Muller Liz Roberts Faculty Prize Auriel Dickey Leah Dungo Maynard Pond Colleen Tapen Charles B. Atwater Valedictory Award Christine Willinger Dan Kissel Eileen Roach Grant Thomas THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR PAGES JUNE 7, 2009 7 College Placement

RACHEL ADELEYE LEAH DUNGO MATTHEW LAFORGIA BRIAN QUINN Occidental College Lafayette College Brown University Boston College

EDWIN ADRIANCE DARRAGH EGAN CAMERON LAN TAHA RAKLA Davidson College University of Southern California Lehigh University Grinnell College

ANKITA AGARWAL DANIEL ELKIND JENNIFER LANG ALISON RANDEL Tufts University Princeton University Stanford University Vanderbilt University

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JOEL BEHRMAN MEGHAN FINLAYSON JAMES LOFREDO EILEEN ROACH Skidmore College Bucknell University College of William and Mary Wake Forest University

KRISTY BENDETTI MATTHEW FORD DAVID LOURIA ELIZABETH ROBERTS Hamilton College - NY Colgate University Connecticut College University of Chicago

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JULIA DONNANTUONO SAMUEL LADYZINSKI MADELYN POPKIN Georgetown University Boston College Kenyon College As of June 1, 2009 8 THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR PAGES JUNE 7, 2009

The 1902 Emblem he Class of 1902 Emblem is awarded to Giancarlo Riotto of the Class of 2009, who, while in The Pingry School, by the Tefficiency and the amount of service and loyalty of attitude has done the most for the school, and who has been judged therefore by schoolfellows and faculty to have shown of them all the greatest amount of school spirit. The Class of 1902 Emblem represents the highest ideals of The Pingry School. The nominees chosen by their classmates and faculty are considered to embody the very principles of integrity and service that lie at the heart of the institution. Thus, even to be nominated for this award is regarded as a paramount honor.

Giancarlo riotto

Years at Pingry: Eight and teaching. Trademark Characteristics: Friendly, caring, always smil- Faculty Mentors: Mr. Corvino, Mr. Thomson, Mr. Nazario, ing, nostalgic, and giving occasional homework help. Dr. DeSimone, and countless others. Activities: Student Government, Cross-Country, Basketball, Favorite Pingry Memory: Being a part of three teams has Baseball, Pingry Record given me more hilarious memories than I can fit into this Summer Plans: Working at the Star-Ledger, golfing, space. watching the Yankees, and relaxing with my friends before What I’ll Take Away: I feel incredibly blessed to have spent college. eight years with so many incredible friends and faculty. The College Plans: Duke relationships I have built here will never be surpassed and Career Possibilities: Medicine, politics, covering sports, are ones I will cherish forever.

maya artis YAADIRA brown AURIEL dickey leah dungo

Years at Pingry: Seven Years at Pingry: Four Years at Pingry: Four Years at Pingry: Thirteen Trademark Characteristics: Spunky, good Trademark Characteristics: Supportive, Trademark Characteristics: Sarcastic, Trademark Characteristics: Insomniac, piano player, easygoing, loud humble, portray leadership inspirational, persistent, spontaneous spending more time at Pingry than I’ve ever Activities: Playing piano. That’s basically Activities: Taekwondo, African dance, Activities: Winter/Spring Track and Field spent in my own home, saying hi to people my life. modern dance, acting outside of school Summer Plans: Traveling, beach, and in the hallways Summer Plans: I’ll be working, chilling Summer Plans: Working to save money for hanging out with friends and family. Activities: Student Government, Class VP, with my friends, hanging out with my college expenses, participating in several College Plans: Temple University; cur- Yearbook Co-Editor in Chief, Peer Leader- family, watching TV — everything that I community service initiatives, and attend- rently undecided but will most likely major ship, Tanzanian Children’s Fund, Boys Lax couldn’t do when I was working and ap- ing summer classes at the University of in business Stat Manager Career Possibilities: Summer Plans: plying to college. Pennsylvania. Actuarial science…. Philippines, working, College Plans: UPenn, individualized major maybe, accounting…maybe, or reconstruc- spending time with family and friends College Plans: Kenyon College in Biology and Business tive plastic surgery College Plans: Lafayette College Career Possibilities: When I grow up, I Career Possibilities: Medicine, business Faculty Mentors: Mrs. Hearst, Dr. Artis, Career Possibilities: Editorial position or wanna be famous, I wanna be a star, I wanna Faculty Mentors: Dr. Artis, Mr. Li, and Mr. Friewald Art Director at some publication be in movies. Mrs. Grant Favorite Pingry Memory: The 80’s themed Faculty Mentors: Miss Chatterji, Mrs. Lio- Faculty Mentors: Dr. Artis and Madame Favorite Pingry Memory: Peer Leadership dance at the Senior retreat. Everyone’s out- netti, Mrs. Svedman … my mothers away Jordan retreat to Lebanon fits were hilarious. Also the dance at the peer from home. Favorite Pingry Memory: The comedy What I’ll Take Away: I’ll take away all of retreat with the freshmen. At the beginning Favorite Pingry Memory: Senior 80’s show during our junior year trip to Phila- the friendships I could have never imagined all the peer leaders came running out with Dance delphia when the comedian was making fun I would make. I will also take away the glow in the dark paint on us and we seemed What I’ll Take Away: I feel incredibly of Jay’s beard. honor code. Being a part of the Pingry com- to be having our own party, while all the blessed to say I’m leaving with a sense of What I’ll Take Away: All the friends that munity has taught me to live by the honor scared freshmen were looking at us. direction, no regrets, and my fondest memo- I’ve made and the fond memories. code, inside and outside of school. What I’ll Take Away: Stay organized!!! ries... did I mention mileage on my car? THE PINGRY RECORD SENIOR PAGES JUNE 7, 2009 9

diane giangreco averill morash eileen roach elizabeth roberts

Years at Pingry: Six Years at Pingry: Eight Years at Pingry: Thirteen Years at Pingry: Lifer minus one Trademark Characteristics: Creative Trademark Characteristics: I’ve been told Trademark Characteristics: Outgoing, Trademark Characteristics: Legally thinker perpetually covered in clay and that I resemble a small bouncing ball of en- friendly, “Wow, what is your mom wear- Blonde. sawdust ergy as well as a hyperactive chipmunk. ing?”, the girl who is Hispanic but nobody Activities: Ski Team, Water Polo, Honor Activities: AFS Club, Track, Stage Crew, knows Activities: Fall Play, Winter Musical, AFS, Board Chairman, Peer Leadership, Chatham Winter Musical Activities: Student Government, Blue Key, Peer Leadership, Balladeers EMS, Painting, PAA. Summer Plans: Working … at Pingry Squash, Track and Field Summer Plans: Camp Nurse / Band-Aid College Plans: Georgetown University Summer Plans: Working, hanging out with Summer Plans: Relax at my beach house friends before we go our separate ways Queen. Career Possibilities: Something interna- in South Carolina, hang out with friends, College Plans: University of Chicago College Plans: Muhlenberg and hopefully stir up the courage to finally tional, possibly diplomacy, and maybe some- Career Possibilities: Unlike most high Career Possibilities: Something fun and go on Kingda-Ka thing artistic on the side such as writing school students, I’ve narrowed it down … Faculty Mentors: interesting, not sure what yet College Plans: Wake Forest Mr. Freiwald, Mrs. Asch, writer, surgeon, artist, economist, curator, Mrs. Grant, Dr. Dineen, Mrs. Wheeler, Ms. Faculty Mentors: Career Possibilities: Surgeon Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Ro- lawyer, film director, ski bum, president. Cassidy, and many more Faculty Mentors: Mrs. Hearst, Mrs. Lio- mankow, Mr. Romano, Mrs. Asch, Ms. Faculty Mentors: K. Chatts, Mrs. Hearst, Favorite Pingry Memory: If I had to nar- netti, Chatts, Dr. Rich, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Kinney, and every teacher I’ve had. They Ramsey Vehslage, Ms. Yorke, Dr. Rich, Mrs. row it down to one memory it would be … Mrs. Roach have helped me in countless ways. Lionetti, Mrs. Kinney … endless list! World History 10 with Dr. Korfhage and Favorite Pingry Memory: 6,8 Jenkins, Favorite Pingry Memory: Last week of Favorite Pingry Memory: the Congress of Vienna (It was insane; you cans in Gratwick’s class, scootering on the Senior Peer The Crucible, first week of Les Miserables, should’ve seen it), but in general German senior’s last day, scats with Chatts. Retreat first peer leadership retreat. Class and rehearsals for Les Miserables. What I’ll Take Away: Great friends and What I’ll Take Away: The awareness that I What I’ll Take Away: The memories, the What I’ll Take Away: A million memories teachers, a good work ethic — multitasking am the luckiest kid in the world. I’ve gotten friendships, and the confidence to go after and friendships that I wouldn’t trade for bio labs and watching The Office, and most to be where I’ve wanted to be every single my goals in life. anything in the world. importantly a sense of self. day for twelve years.

colleen tapen grant thomas james tilson james white

Years at Pingry: Six Years at Pingry: Thirteen Years at Pingry: Six Years at Pingry: Ten Trademark Characteristics: Compassion- Trademark Characteristics: Hard-work- Trademark Characteristics: Intensity, Trademark Characteristics: Friendly, ate, studious, and preppy ing, fuzzy-hair, realistic always eating, biggest fan, living in the outgoing, easy to talk to, my voice. Activities: Student Government, Peer Lead- Activities: Chorus, Student Government, weight room Activities: Football, Winter Musical, Track ership, Together Teens Conquer Cancer, Peer Leadership, Track and Field, Football, Activities: Football, Baseball, Fistball, Peer and Field, Buttondowns, Men’s Glee Club, Golf, Blue Key Senior Giving Committee Leadership, Lisa’s Heart – Kids’ Cancer Peer Leadership Summer Plans: Interning at Susan G. Summer Plans: Pingry Day Camp Counsel- Research Fund, Robotics, and any obscure Summer Plans: Trying to find a balance Komen, relaxing, and spending time with or and getting ready for football next year sport you can think of. between working and spending time with family and friends. College Plans: Davidson College Summer Plans: Golfing and possibly get- friends. College Plans: Georgetown University Career Possibilities: Sports Psychologist, ting a job, but I doubt it College Plans: College of the Holy Cross Career Possibilities: Pediatric Oncologist Coach, Teacher College Plans: Middlebury College Career Possibilities: Doctor, right now I Faculty Mentors: Mrs. Lionetti, Dr. Rich- Faculty Mentors: All of my teachers and Career Possibilities: Financial advisor, want to be a neuro-oncologist. ardson, Mrs. Wolfson, Mr. Thomson, Mr. coaches have influenced me and have made football coach Faculty Mentors: Dr. Moore, Mrs. Lionetti, Lear, Mrs. Grant, Dr. Dineen, Mr. Varnes, my Pingry experience incredible, but special Faculty Mentors: Mr. Leef, Ms. Chatterji, Dr. Richardson, Dr. Parv, Mr. Shilts, Mrs. Magistra Forrester, Mr. Bourne, Mr. Max- thanks goes to Coach Scott, Ms. Chatterji, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Coe, Mr. Shilts, Trem, well, and many others Naz, Mr. Leef and Mr. Murdock. Sra. Godfrey, Coach Sammis, and so many Romankow Favorite Pingry Memory: Bonding during Favorite Pingry Memory: Clinching others Favorite Pingry Memory: The Peer Lead- the Peer Leadership Retreat Pingry’s first indoor track State Title, being Favorite Pingry Memory: Football. Win or ership retreat, setting up for the senior prank, What I’ll Take Away: Wonderful memo- a part of Mrs. Newman’s favorite physics lose, there is no better group of guys I could and every Buttondown class. ries, an unparalleled high school education, class of all time and of course, 2nd period have imagined playing with. What I’ll Take Away: Pingry has given me a passion for learning and writing, an incred- calculus with Chatts. What I’ll Take Away: A diploma and a so much. It has helped make me who I am ible work ethic… most of all I will miss this What I’ll Take Away: A great education, great education. But I will never forget the today and has given me a strong founda- most amazing collection of people whose friends, memories and a place I can always amazing teachers and friends that guided tion to take away with me for the rest of love and support I will forever treasure. call home. me along the way. my life. 10 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 7, 2009 Students Pursue Independent Study Projects duce a humorous program on Center, working with various paign Manager, and directly Continued From Page 1 automobiles. The show had departments. On Mondays and assisting the assistant to the three segments, one on road Wednesdays, he spent time in candidate and the candidate testing, one analyzing cars, Working together, Dan El- the Emergency. He worked in with scheduling. and another consisting of an kind and Kevin McNulty the Distribution Department interview with Pingry alumni made an artistic representation on Tuesdays, with the Phar- Medical Matt Rooke ‘CLASS OF, who of the financial crisis. Mc- macy on Thursdays, and with races recreationally for auto Nulty took photos, and Elkind Courtesy Service on Fridays. Ankita Agarwal shadowed clubs. The goals of the show made paintings to capture the Ashley Deitrich volun- a surgeon at Overlook Hos- were entertainment and to fur- effects of recessions and crisis teered at a retirement home in pital, studied and analyzed ther their passions by writing on the everyday workings of Philadelphia. the Bhagavad Gita, and vol- about driving. New York City culture. Eileen Roach and Maja unteered at the Bridgewater Timmy Naratil watched Greg Guest and Todd Feld- Feenick worked with the Hindu Temple and Cultural modern movies at home and man delved into the studies of American Cancer Society Society. in the movie theater, and then architecture and engineering in the organization’s Cedar Chris Hellauer interned at published reviews of the mov- by making a model of the Coli- Knolls office. They held bake Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics. ies on a blog. seum. They did period research sales and recruited Relay for Katie Contess did an intro- and presented their model on Life teams. Additionally, they Business duction to film with Mr. Peter ISP night. were involved in spreading Delman. Diane Giangreco expanded awareness about the American Evan Ju held an internship Sam Mackoff studied sev- her skills in pottery and sculp- Cancer Society by mailing with Regent Atlantic Capital, eral different film genres with ture by making sculptural newsletters and articles. LLC, a wealth management Mr. Tom Keating. He first pottery, vessels that have ad- company. Through the intern- watched Western Movies from ditional pieces attached to the INTERNSHIPS ship, Evan gained insight into the ‘40s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and ’90s. main piece. She created about Sports finances, the economy, stock Next, he watched several en- twenty pieces and set them up analysis, and wealth manage- vironmental movies, includ- in the art gallery. Katie Parsels worked for ment. ing documentaries based on For his ISP, Jeff Michels Pingry graduate Mr. Gordon Due to his interest in the the lives of adventurers. He worked with Mr. Richard Frei- Sulcer ’61 at First Choice stock market, Greg Gianis finished with classics such as wald to create a Zen Garden. Marketing, a sports and enter- interned at Jefferies & Com- Casablanca, The Graduate, and He designed the clay garden Taha Rakla, Brian Hart, and Zara Mannan photographed tainment marketing agency. pany, Inc. He learned many Annie Hall. He kept journal and constructed it in the clay various sights on and around the Pingry campus. She also interned at Precision new skills by shadowing Mr. studio, complete with a small discussing the stylistic themes dents in her work. held raffles at the Short Hills Sports Entertainment, First Jim Craffey and a few of his running fountain and sand. and similarities in the movies Connor Sheehan analyzed Campus and the Warren Flea Choice Marketing’s sister associates in different depart- To supplement his inter- of each genre. twentieth-century films and Market. company that specializes in ments of the company. est in engineering, Matthew put his findings on Youtube. Andrew Babbitt, Conor acquiring sponsorship for their Jean-Jacques Mignon held Rybak learned how to draft. Photography Starr, Cameron Lan, Charles clients. She was exposed to an internship at Magnetar After learning the basics under COMMUNITY Fraites, and Taylor Demkin all aspects of the business, in- Capital, a hedge fund based in Mrs. Margaretta Svedman, he To give back to her class, SERVICE worked together with the John cluding account management, Evanston, Illinois. While there, traveled to New York City to Leah Dungo made a Class Taylor Babbitt Foundation to prospecting, research, presen- he mainly helped out where he photograph a building and of 2009 slideshow. Her show Colleen Tapen interned at orchestrate the annual Walk tation, sales, and marketing was needed, compiling analyst then draft it using the computer incorporated faculty inter- Susan G. Komen for the Cure with Heart. Walk with Heart meetings. data for example. program VectorWorks. views, student interviews, and North Jersey Affiliate took place at Pingry on the James White shadowed a Will Stamatis and Max For her ISP, Briehan in Summit. She helped morning of the May 17th doctor’s surgeries during the Devers held business intern- Burke worked with the and them document and morning and worked with Mr. ships in New York City for Papermill Playhouse in raised a substantial amount of reconcile their batches Bill Frye as an athletic trainer. Lee Daisley. They performed Millburn, NJ, where she many for the Foundation and of Race for the Cure With Mr. Frye, James helped several office tasks to get a saw the full backstage its causes. donations. with injury evaluations, injury feel for an occupation in fi- working of a playhouse. Christina Vanech and Maddy Busacca rehab, paperwork, prepping nance. For example, they did She also did a cappella Emma Carver’s ISP was volunteered at the a Global Literacy Program the room before practices, and comparative research analysis, music at Pingry. getting materials ready for any researched different compa- William Lovallo Nantucket Boys and Extravaganza, in which they Girls Club and wrote games. nies and industries, prepared wrote and recorded music focused on four separate but a commentary on the Grant Palmer and Carlton spreadsheets for analysis, ran with Dr. Moore. related projects. They created recent struggle the Nan- how-to manuals on the GLP Bowers worked for the New financial projects, assembled tucket Historic District about projects that have been Balance High School Week- marketing presentations, and FILM ly show at Madison Square sat in on marketing meetings Movie Commission (HDC) is led over the past two years, having in preserving the first one on the book drive Garden. The show airs every and contract negotiations. Nantucket traditions, Tuesday night on MSG Plus. To further her interest in the Giancarlo Riotto, and library that were run and especially when those They spent time logging tapes, arts, Alison Randel decided to Brendan Burgdorf, created and the second on the traditions prove to be running errands, assisting the work with Thom Lynch, an art- Cory Babcock, and Eric set-up of kindergarten rooms. impractical or expen- crew, handling dub requests, ist who runs his own business, Oplinger made a four They also created a compila- sive. and sitting in on edits of the Lynch Interiors. She assisted point perspective movie. tion of stories of various South James Lofredo gave game of the week production. Mr. Lynch during his travels This movie was set ap- African children who have back to the community Kate Sowinski interned to various job sites by doing proximately a year or two been positively impacted by by volunteering at Hab- with the Princeton University odd jobs such as transferring after their college gradu- the organization’s mission and itat for Humanity athletic department. images onto walls, sanding, ation and featured Diane Giangreco created and displayed pottery. accomplishments and learned and the YMCA. taping, and priming rooms. the four reminiscing how to write grant proposals. a myriad of pictures of Class At habitat for Humanity, James Politics She also learned the business about funny times in their past. Georgia Cook volunteered of ‘09’s kindergarten through built houses; at the YMCA, he and financial aspect of Mr. They employed a variety of at Children on the Green, a senior years volunteered as a lifeguard and Cassandra Osterman ex- Lynch’s business. filming techniques and showed daycare center for children of For her ISP, Caroline Al- a swimming instructor. perienced the inner workings the film at ISP night. single parents or parents that banese learned how to take Erin Murphy made a quilt of a political campaign by as- Law Jackie Reef delved deeper both work. She worked with the perfect shot. Working with to send to the Rift Valley Chil- sisting Chris Daggett’s gover- into the study of film by study- the class or age group that most Joanie Shwarz, a professional dren’s village in Tanzania. The nor campaign. She spent time William Klein worked for ing old movies with Mr. John needed a volunteer. photographer, she learned Rift Valley Children’s Village in fundraising, working on the the Department of Justice with Crowley-Delman. She also Michael Fernando volun- about using the camera, light- is an orphanage that fosters and web page, aiding the volunteer the United States Attorney’s took acting classes at Somerset teered at Somerset Medical ing, and editing to produce a educates homeless children in chair, working with the Cam- Office. He shadowed Marion County Vo-Tech to further her final product. Tanzania. Whenever a new acting experience for college. Zara Mannan and Taha child comes to the orphanage, For their ISP, Matt LaFor- Rakla worked together to con- they get a quilt as a present. gia, Louis Schermerhorn, struct a photography exhibit Erin learned how to sew and Wesley Salazar, Eric Blau about Pakistani culture. They helped a child from an organi- and Maya Artis analyzed photographed each other, fam- zation that she has volunteered 1970s cinema. They viewed ily, friends, and local mosques for since her sophomore year. daily screenings at Pingry with and used the dark room to de- Darragh Egan shadowed Mr. John Crowley-Delman and velop their photos. The exhibit Hank Klehm, who was diag- critiqued the films on an online showcased things about their nosed with leukemia for the Moodle forum. culture in America that largely second time this past Decem- Chelsea Garber traveled to influenced their lives. ber. She also aided him with Staten Island and Boca Raton To further the work she had his academics and gave him to record interviews with both done throughout high school, company. In addition, she sets of her grandparents. In Christine Willinger created a planned a fundraiser to benefit doing so, she heard about their collection of photography. She the Hank Klehm Foundation. childhoods and about past gen- took pictures in the Dominican Catherine Ha raised mon- erations of her family. Republic and New York City ey to be donated to Alex’s For their ISP, Brian Quinn and then Photoshopped them. Lemonade Stand for pediatric and Dan Kissel were inspired Rebecca Hamm Conard cancer research. She sold lem- by Top Gear, an Emmy-win- worked on photography with onade and baked goods and Courtesy of M. Doliner (VI) ning BBC program to pro- Mr. Boyd and involved stu- The Falsettos cast performs a musical number. THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 7, 2009 11 With Reckless Abandonment of Classes in May Parcell, an Assistant U.S. At- an Event Production and food preparation and helping sessions with various employ- guage and culture. She began OTHER torney. His work ranged from Branding Firm Internship at to plan events and menus. ees, and was educated in the to learn Italian on a conver- doing background checks on Dwight Johnson Design. Here, Other basics of how the pharmaceuti- sational level and delved into Meha Patel’s ISP involved potential witnesses to helping Italy’s art history. a variety of projects. First, she try a case in front of judge Connor Jennings traveled participated in a fundamental and jury. to China to immerse himself in yoga course. Then, she spent Katie Salvaggio interned the culture. a few days shadowing Paul with an attorney and tutored Kothari, CFO and the director in the middle school. OUTDOOR of corporate development at a corporate finance company. Teaching Assistant Sam Ladyzinski and Chris She also shadowed a private Pike went backpacking for wealth advisor at Goldman Christina Daquila spent her seven days on a coastal trail Sachs in New York City. Fi- ISP at the lower campus in the in Olympic National Park. nally, she shadowed a corpo- Kindergarten classrooms. She They prepared for this trip by rate lawyer at a firm based in played with the kindergarten- purchasing specific clothing Princeton, NJ. ers, helped them with their les- and gear (including rainwear, Grant Thomas worked sons, and was an extra teacher hiking boots, backpacks, and with Pingry strength coach Mr. in the classroom. other hiking attire), learning Doug Scott to design a strength Martha Johnson worked skills such as how to read a and fitness website while learn- with music teacher Mrs. Pa- compass and how to cook over ing exercise science. The goal tricia Finn as a Lower Campus an open flame, and taking a for the website was to create Classroom Assistant. She re- three-day trip to get ready and a place to post workout and viewed her own musical skills make sure that everything was training techniques that people and encouraged the children in check. can use outside of the Pingry with the arts. Jay Holman and Maynard Fitness Center. They planned Sam Grabel was a teach- Jay Holman and Maynard Pond searched for the Lochness Monster in Scotland. Pond went on a “glorious and to incorporate specific direc- ing assistant to Pingry Lower epic quest to find the Fabled tions for numerous exercises, School Spanish Teacher Mrs. she helped with the annual Matt Fechter and Ian Mar- cal company runs. Loch Ness Monster.” They ex- along with nutrition tips and Matilde Yorkshire. He im- Pratt Institute event in May. tin-Katz interned at Bustin’ For the first part of her perienced the Scottish culture video footage of the correct proved his Spanish speaking She contributed out by plan- Boards, a Longboard company ISP, Anita Ganti followed through hiking, camping, and ways to execute an exercise. abilities and got experience in ning the firm’s parties. in Hoboken. They participated her Indian Classical Dance train. They also spent nights Dan Schuchinsky and An- the field of teaching. Natasha Welch held an in a variety of projects, rang- teacher and helped her teach in the local Bed and Breakfast drew Weinstock did a com- After having a positive internship at David Ellis Ca- ing from spending a day in the her younger class. She also locations. Finally, they shared prehensive statistical analysis experience working at Pingry tering in Cedar Knolls. She city advertising Bustin’ Boards observed her other higher level their experiences through film of the volatile stock market. Summer Camp, Jimmy Tilson mainly helped out by orga- to staying in the warehouse classes with students, who like decided to work at the Lower nizing and prepping clients, working on new designs for her, were hoping to complete School. There, he helped Mr. preparing food, and arranging boards, clothes, and other ac- their dance graduation this Brian LaFontaine in the gym- flowers. cessories. summer. For the second part, nasium and Mr. David Szelin- Hillary Densen and Jen- Arielle Kogut held a pho- she interned with Masala Com- gowski in the science class. nifer Lang worked at the re- tography internship at the Pho- munications, a company in- Madelyn Popkin worked at nowned Laurence Craig Cater- tography Department at Vanity volved in public relationships the Link Community School in ers, which has worked events Fair. She helped the producers and event planning. Newark, NJ, providing in-class for such companies as Lehman and researchers with a variety Jack Muller worked with support to students in their Brothers, Burberry, Armani, of projects. For example, she the Christopher Reeve Foun- English classes. She learned and the Metropolitan Museum spent time researching in the dation, completing daily tasks about being with children, of Art. They learned how to Conde Nast library and perus- involving collecting money gaining knowledge from them, prepare and create foods; they ing the archives and online and organizing events for the and providing them with the also learned how to decorate research websites. Kogut was charity. He mainly spent time attention and support they and create table arrangements. in charge of a wide range of compiling links and financial deserve. The two staffed some company administrative tasks and er- data fact sheets in the library. Godfrey Best volunteered events in addition to working rands, such as going to the Additionally, he worked with at St. Justine’s Nursery School for Jerry Rose, a famous florist photography studios and pick- the web communications man- in Newark. and event designer. ing up prints. ager in updating the website. Auriel Dickey worked at Meghan Finlayson and Yaadira Brown, who is Rachel Adeleye held an ad- the Link Community School Julia Donnantuono worked interested in Life Sciences and vertising and marketing intern- in Newark, NJ. at The Food Company in East Business, worked in Basking ship with a company in New Hanover, NJ, which caters Ridge for Xanodyne Pharma- York City. She shadowed and Journalism weddings, small dinner parties, ceuticals, a company based in assisted in the development and other events. They alter- Cincinnati. She read selected of sales materials, marketing Evelyn Cheung held a nated between helping with the reading material, had didactic plans, media partnerships, and photojournalism internship at the contact that coordinates a local newspaper, The Star travel. Ledger. She worked in close Kristy Bendetti did ad- range with a photographer to ministrative work at a public Andrew Sartorius and David Louria studied Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture. witness how a photojournalist relations firm called HL Group conducts his or her work. She in NYC. The firm works with and pictures from the trip. They focused their analysis on also accompanied the photog- brands such as Ralph Lauren, Zachary Ring and Joe the S&P 500 stocks. The first rapher on photo shoots and David Yurman, and Dolce & Naso grew a thriving vegetable week was mainly gathering took her own photos. Gabbana. garden on campus. They hope data. Then, they spent the Diana Jiang furthered her Alyssa Zupon interned that the Green Group will next week statistically ana- passion for journalism by hold- at four different restaurants, take over and take care of lyzing each individual stock ing a journalism internship. working specifically in the pas- it after they graduate. They under various market condi- She gained a wider perspective try department. She worked at experimented with the effect tions. Finally, they worked of a journalist’s life by report- the Bernards Inn in Bernards- of different kinds of music on on transforming his statistical ing local news and covering ville, Serenade in Chatham, the growth of the plants, and conclusion qualitatively, to important events and stories. Kyotofu in NYC, and Otto in performed other such tests on help express it in a very un- Jenny Palacios shadowed NYC. Through these intern- the plants. derstandable way. Jane Sarkin, the features editor ships, she studied French, For their ISP, Leigh Meck- David Louria and Andrew at Vanity Fair for three days. Japanese, and Italian pastry. ler and Devlin Murphy spent Sartorius visited various For the second part of her ISP, time with the Frost Valley buildings in Chicago, Illinois Jenny studied Italian at the lo- LANGUAGE AND Trail Walkers hiking group and Wisconsin designed by the cal library with the Avanti con CULTURAL STUDY in the New Jersey and New famed architect Frank Lloyd I’Italiano textbook and later, York area. Wright. They kept a blog ex- at Siena’s Dante Alighieri Lan- Audrey Li sampled Italian Mr. Tom Keating helped amining their findings on the guage School. There, she also culture through the explora- Alex Salz train for his ISP evolution of Wright’s style. spent her free time exploring tion of food, film, antiques, of participating in triathlons. For her ISP, Brooke Conti Siena. After completing the and art. The first week of her Alex trained daily, going out created the Cinque Sorrelle course she headed to Rome ISP was devoted to food; she for swims, bikes, and long Cookbook, a compilation of to practice her language skills learned the “Techniques of runs. He tested various race her great aunt’s Italian family and visit interesting places. Italian Cooking,” through a strategies and training methods recipes. The recipes had been Back home, she recorded her cooking course at the Institute while learning how to provide passed down through word of experiences of Rome in a of Culinary Education. She his body with the proper nutri- mouth for several years, but journal. then focused on the film and tion for such rigorous work. had been written down. She antiques of Italian culture and Ned Adriance went back spent some time cooking at Catering and spent her final week learning to the Island School (where he her aunt’s house and learning Event Planning about fine arts. spent a semester) to do some about the recipes, along with conservation work. some time at Pingry compiling Becca Hamm Conard, Christine Willinger, and Leigh Henrietta Hakes expanded Christiana Coleman held Meckler experimented with photography and body art. her knowledge of Italy’s lan- and writing the cookbook. 12 THE PINGRY RECORD APPLICATION SUMMARY JUNE 7, 2009 Senior Class College Application Summary nine seniors only applied school. Pingry’s Ivy League By NEHA SRIVASTAVA (V) to one college, after having matriculation rate for this been accepted in early deci- year is 21%, the same per- Record Breaking Admission Statistics This year, 130 seniors sion I. Of the 130 seniors, centage as last year. Pingry submitted approximately five are taking a gap year to generally has a 20% to 25% 850 applications to a variety pursue community service Ivy matriculation rate. of colleges. Eighty-five per- or to travel. Mr. Timothy Lear com- cent of students applied to The average number of mented on this year’s class, • 5 admits to Colby: the highest total since 2001 some form of early decision, applications per student was saying, “This year had great, which included early deci- 9.3, excluding the thirty- incredibly similar statistics • 4 admits to Connecticut College: The highest total since 2003 sion I and II, rolling early nine students who only ap- to Pingry’s past senior class- decision, restrictive early plied to one school. Last es. The last five years have action, and early action, year, the average was 8.9 been remarkably consistent. • 4 admits to Davidson: The highest total in over a decade compared to 86% of students applications per student, a However, what’s unique last year. Of those students, number consistent for the about this class is the geo- • 12 admits to Georgetown: The second highest total since 2001 82% were admitted, an in- past few years. graphic variety of the colleg- crease from 61% last year. Forty-three Ivy League es it plans to attend.” In fact, • 9 admits to Hamilton: The highest total since 2002 Fifty-seven percent applied acceptances were spread a greater number of students specifically to early decision among 28 students in the se- will attend schools in the I and II schools, and of those nior class, all of whom chose Midwest and the South than • 5 admits to Kenyon: The highest total in over a decade 60% were admitted. Thirty- to attend an Ivy League in the past several years. • 11 admits to Lehigh: The highest total since 2000 • 5 admits to Notre Dame: The highest total in over a decade • 7 admits to Princeton: The second highest total this decade • 10 admits to UPenn: The third highest total this decade • 7 admits to Tufts: The highest total since 2002 • 3 admits to UVA: The highest total since 2003 • 10 admits to Vanderbilt: Double the next highest total in over a decade

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Schools matriculating 4 or more Pingry students New Schools for Class of 2009 2009 2008 • Carleton College: The third Pingry stu- University of Pennsylvania (9) Georgetown University (7) dent to enroll in the past 10 years. Hamilton College (5) Boston College (6) • Claremont McKenna College: The first Lafayette College (5) Princeton University (6) student to enroll in over a decade Princeton University (5) Dartmouth College (4) • Davidson College: Tied for the highest number of matriculates in a decade • Grinnell College: The first student to Matriculation by State and Region New England: 19% Midwest: 5% enroll in over a decade • High Point University: The first student West: 5% VT: 4 ME: 1 to enroll in over a decade MN: 1 NH: 1 • Occidental College: The highest num- MA: 12 ber of applicants and admits in over a NY: 22 RI: 2 decade IA: 1 PA: 31 CT: 5 • Pitzer College: The first two students to OH: 2 NJ: 6 IN: 1 Mid- enroll in over a decade IL: 2 MD: 2 Atlantic: CA: 6 CO: 1 DC: 7 52% • Rice University: The third Pingry stu- VA: 5 dent to enroll in the past ten years NC: 9 • Sarah Lawrence College: The first stu- TN: 4 SC: 1 dent to enroll in over a decade • Tulane University: The first student to enroll in six years Southeast: 15% TX: 1 • University of Virginia: The first student LA: 1 Southwest: 1% to enroll in six years • Kenyon College: The highest number of applicants, admits, and matriculates in over a decade THE PINGRY RECORD DEPARTING FACULTY JUNE 7, 2009 13 Ms. Fung-Kee-Fung Takes One Year Hiatus committees. By NICK RICE (V) Ms. Fung-Kee-Fung said Ms. Lisa Fung-Kee-Fung she “first thought about will be leaving Pingry for going back to grad school the 2009-2010 school year because biology is con- to pursue a masters degree stantly changing. I want to in science education from teach the latest material and New York University. She what’s the point of teaching originally came to Pingry if you don’t know how to in 2006, and was hired as teach?” a permanent substitute as She feels that the science well as a ninth-grade biol- education program at NYU ogy teacher. will expose her to the “latest Ms. Fung-Kee-Fung said, breakthroughs” in the fields “I wasn’t sure what I wanted of biology and education. to do after college. I thought “It also has an awesome city of teaching as a break after network,” she added. college.” However, after Despite her upcoming teaching sixth and ninth break from teaching, Ms. grade science classes, she Fung-Kee-Fung plans to said she “fell in love with return for the 2010-2011 teaching.” school year. “I fell in love In addition to her sci- with Pingry because of the ence classes, Ms. Fung- faculty here,” she said. Kee-Fung coached middle- “Their determination to school basketball and JV push kids to the highest M. Skiba ‘08 and Varsity girls’ tennis. level and their passion to She also served on both the keep on learning is inspir- Green Group and Diversity ing.” Trainer Mr. Frye Will Be Missed By All Continued From Page 1 and having my son Joseph run parents that I’ve gotten the through the halls of Pingry.” pleasure to meet,” he said. English Teacher Ms. Kicenuik ing at the girls’ and boys’ Finally, he will miss “playing He also added, “I would soccer state championship pickup basketball games with like the faculty to know I runs in ’06 and ’08, and hav- students during free periods appreciate how welcoming Leaves to Obtain Masters Degree ing the pleasure of sitting in and sitting at baseball games you all were when I first loved being around students. Pingry,” she said. “Halloween the penalty box with one of and softball games. arrived. You all showed me By JENNY GORELICK (V) I like to think that teachers comes along every year, but our ice hockey players and Overall, although the kids the ropes on how to survive After three years of teach- make a big difference in stu- Pingry students alone on Oc- discussing how bad that call at Pingry kept Mr. Frye busy, at Pingry.” ing English, Ms. Kimberly dents’ lives,” she said. How- tober 31 think back to going was.” he “loved working with them Finally, he promises to Kicenuik ’02 will be leaving ever, she is setting her sights to the food bank.” Additionally, he will cher- every day.” “visit Pingry as often as [he] to attain a Masters of Busi- on becoming an administrator She said, “What I think ish “shooting around with “They brought life to my can.” ness Administration from because they “have slightly makes this place different the girls’ basketball team, job. I really enjoyed my time “It will be difficult being Yale University. more control over long-term from other places is the type going on spring break with at Pingry. He “will miss so far away now, but I will Ms. Kicenuik first attended objectives of the school, in of students you attend classes girls’ lax this year to Disney, everyone at Pingry, from the certainly keep in touch with Pingry as a student for five terms of the curriculum and with, the curious and intel- witnessing [Varsity Soccer] students, to the staff work- faculty, staff, and students as years. After graduating from mission plan.” “I find myself lectual, and also the faculty.” Coach Bugliari’s 700th win, ing behind the scenes, to the much as I can.” Harvard College with a B.A. very interested in weighing As a student, she remembers in English and Italian, she in on that side of things,” “having long conversations returned to her alma mater for she said. with faculty and just knowing the 2006-2007 school year. “It As she heads to New Ha- that the Pingry faculty was Congratulations to the 2009-2010 was a very difficult decision ven, Connecticut, Ms. Ki- always there.” She added, to move on and away from cenuik is taking many memo- “It’s something I came to Peer Leaders this place,” she said. “I’ve ries of her time at Pingry with appreciate and now that I’ve been here for just about half her. Some of her favorite Pin- joined the faculty, I really of my life and all of my adult gry experiences include going see how special that is to this life. I’ve been connected to on the Spain trip as a student place.” Erika Lampert Pingry for eleven years.” and the Greece trip as a chap- Ms. Kicenuik intends “to Robby Allen She chose Yale’s MBA pro- erone, white water rafting definitely come back [to Pin- Katie Bennett Louisa Lee gram because of its “unique with her sophomore advisor gry] in the future and maybe focus on nonprofit manage- group, and constantly being even to come back in another James Chin Vicky Lee ment and administration.” In confused with her students. role.” She asserted, “Pingry Peter Martin the future, she intends to re- In addition, she will never was very good to me. I think Chris Christensen turn to education, but not as a forget Halloween at Pingry. that it’s going to be one of Jon Cirello Nic Meiring teacher. “There was a lot that Rufus Gunther Day “has al- the most influential forces in I loved about teaching, and I ways been my favorite day at my life.” Kate Conway Will Moore Max DeChiara Vicky Morgan Sam Fisher Jasmin Neal Morgan Foster Christian O’Donnell Pam Giangreco Katie Ogden Jenny Gorelick Anthony Parisi Courtney Hulse Freddy Porges Randall Jordan Sean Salamon Scott Keogh Alex Scavone Johanna Kreisbuch Jacklyn Temares Kelly Kurylak Laura White John Kwon Brian Zhou

The Record Staff would like to thank Middle School teachers Ms. Alice Brown and Ms. Jill Ferling for their service to the school and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors! Ms. Brown will be attending University of Chicago to receive her Masters in Social Sciences, while Ms. Ferling will be teaching 7th and 8th grade at the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Ms. Kicenuik with Vicky Morgan (V) in Greece. V. Morgan (V) 14 THE PINGRY RECORD SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 7, 2009 First Mr. Big Blue Pageant Amuses India Howell Discusses Audience at the Annual Spring Fling Tanzanian Orphanage test. The first round, Q&A, drew Fund. By JENN SOONG (V) “thrilled” with the audience re- tion required the participants to By TANVI GUPTA (V) action and “felt that people re- laughter from the audience as the come out in their most outra- Located in Oldeani Vil- On Friday, May 8, Student sponded very well.” Macrae was boys answered questions such geous costumes. As each male Ms. Sara Boisvert, Direc- lage, Tanzania, the chil- Government hosted its annual “actually a really great place to as, “If you were the love child walked his walk, the judging tor of Global Progams, re- dren’s home has 14 finished Spring Fling. While the student- play with its fun stage, good light- of any two teachers who would panel—composed of seniors Leah cently returned from Tanza- buildings. Complete with run event is usually held out- ing, and good sound,” he added. it be?” and “If you could star on Dungo, Brian Quinn, and Wesley nia, where she volunteered five houses, a library, of- doors, the event took place in After the crowd was energized, MTV’s True Life, what would it Salazar—offered its critique, nar- at a children’s home. At fice, and recreation hall, the Hostetter Arts Wing and Spring Fling continued with the be about?” rowing the competition down by the home, she worked with the “home” acts as both a Macrae Theater for the first time first ever Mr. Big Bluetiful pag- The second round required eliminating Gianis. The audience India Howell, the founder home and a school for the this year. eant. Prior to the contest, boys the contestants to do their best was then told to applaud and cheer of the Tanzanian Children’s children. The school goes The night began with a ca- from each grade had signed up to impressions of famous individu- based on who their favorite was. Fund. Howell, or “Mama up to seventh grade, after sual hang-out and dinner. Students participate in this four part com- als like Dr. Denise Brown-Allen, At the end of the night, it was India,” visited Pingry to which students are sent to mingled and chatted as they petition composed of a Question The Joker, Giancarlo Riotto (VI), clear that freshmen Muller and speak about “her” children boarding school. One of the gathered in the Arts Wing, where and Answer, Impressions, Talent, and Austin Powers. Then, they Skinner had won the title of Mr. and how she runs the orga- most unique characteristics pizza and soda were being served. and Costume section. all demonstrated their best talents Big Blue. The money raised by nization. Jo LaCosta (V) of the Rift Valley Children’s Victoria Lee (V) thought that this Student body president Will in the third portion of the contest: the event supported research for said, “I felt honored to have Village is that it does not provided “Upper Schoolers with Pinke (V) and student government Will Stamatis sang with the Dras- an FOP cure. her here, and was so glad “replace” the children that the chance to unwind and relax.” member Charlie Laud (V) were tic Measures, a co-ed Acapella Overall, the event evoked a to hear her speak.” Work- it takes in. When they go An hour later, the crowd entered the night’s MCs and started the group; Greg Gianis serenaded positive response. Lee thought ing with the Rift Valley off to boarding school, chil- the Macrae Theater where the rest competition by introducing Greg Caroline Albanese (VI) with his “the best part was hearing the Children’s Village, Howell dren know that they have a of the night’s events took place. Gianis (VI), Will Stamatis (VI), rendition of “Sweet Caroline”; Lovewhips play and chillaxing currently has 55 children home and their spot in the Nick Rice (V) and David Mar- Peter Martin (V), Matt Sheeleigh Matt Sheeleight hypnotized sev- before the show.” Robbie Hugin living with her. Twelve “family” will remain there tin’s (V) band, The Lovewhips, (IV), Ben Muller (III), and Harry eral audience members; Peter (IV) said his favorite part was more children will be join- forever. opened up on the Macrae stage. Skinner (III) as the contestants. Martin and his dancing and sing- “Ben Muller’s bod...yum.” Pinke ing her family in the coming In only six years, In- The two juniors brought their out One by one, the participants ing posse sang “Bye, Bye, Bye”; seemed to agree, saying “watch- months. dia Howell has already of school band-mates and per- walked out in suits and stated the freshmen duo sang Les Miser- ing Ben Muller and Harry Skinner India Howell is living changed many Tanzanian’s formed four of their self-written a few things about themselves able’s “I Dream A Dream” while sing with suspenders and no shirts proof that one person can lives. Not only do the 67 songs, including “Loveless” and including the charity they hoped playing the recorder. on was so beautiful it brought tears make a difference. She was children have a home with “Stars Above.” Rice said he was to support if they won the con- The next stage of the competi- to my eyes.” brought up in New York, Howell, but they also have went to college in Swit- hope for the future, a hope zerland, and earned her for success. In fact, some B.A. from the University of are even provided scholar- Vermont. After school, she ships. They are brought up worked at E. W. Howell, in an environment that pro- Inc., and then established vides love and education, her own construction com- two crucial elements of a pany. She also worked in healthy childhood. In ad- the managerial world and dition to changing the lives even in a bakery. of these children forever, After these odd jobs, many Tanzanians now have she decided she wanted to stable jobs. climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Although she is looking When she arrived in Tan- for someone to “pass her zania, Howell said she“felt legacy onto,” Howell plans that [she] had stepped into on continuing her hard work the place where [she] be- in the Rift Valley for as long longed; the place that would as she can. She will always become [her] true home be Mama India to all of her forever.” While in Tanzania, children in Tanzania. Victo- she noticed the numerous ria Lee (V) said, “I think I orphans on the streets and speak for everyone when I felt a strong desire to help say that she has motivated them. In 2003, after con- us, as an audience, to be- tacting organizations that come more involved in her were attempting to help the cause.” children, Mama India took Source: http://www.tan- in 17 children and created zanianchildrensfund.org/ Charlie Laud and Will Pinke MC at Spring Fling. J. Freinberg (III) the Tanzanian Children’s index.php Honor Board John Taylor Babbit Foundation Holds Third 2009-2010 0 Form VI Annual Walkwith registration With and then definitelyHeart feel the togethernessOn Campus of people, young and old, By ANISHA MOHIN (IV) a 2.1-mile walk and run. of the community. Everyone came out for the cause. Matt On May 17, 2009, the Third All participants received an was walking for John.” Katie LaForgia (V) summed up the Max Dechiara – Chairperson Annual John Taylor Babbitt event T-shirt, and plenty of Contess (VI) agreed, saying, experience by saying, “You Megan Hager Walk With Heart took place on food and drink was provided. “Having such a large turnout could be walking next to your the Pingry grounds. John Bab- There was also music and a was truly inspiring. Everyone best friend or behind a total Jackie Temares bitt was a 16-year-old junior at raffle with prizes. As Alex was enthusiastic despite the stranger, but we were all the Katie Bennett Pingry when an undiagnosed Scavone (V) said, “It was rainy weather.” same in purpose. It was amaz- heart condition took his life. more than just a fun experi- Overall, the event was a ing to see the outpouring of He was a sports enthusiast, ence: it was really great to be huge success. Thousands of support for the JTB Founda- Form V playing and following foot- part of the walk. You could dollars were raised and hordes tion.” ball, basketball, soccer, and baseball. Kathryn Kolb – Secretary In his memory, his family Anjana Ganti and friends established the Lexi Bocian-Reperowitz JTB foundation, which is dedicated to preventing sud- Steve Palazzolo den cardiac death. The specific goals are to install defibrilla- tors in schools, athletic venues, Form IV and public gathering places; establish JTB Heart Clubs in high schools and universities Andrew Hanna to raise awareness and save Ashley Hough lives; and support research on Grace Putnam genetic cardiac disorders that increase the risk of sudden cardiac death. Since 2007, the Form III foundation has held walks to raise funds for the organiza- tion and to promote awareness Michael Beck – especially among the youth Cameron Kirdzik – about this condition. Despite inclement weather, Stephen Rienzi the day began at 10:00 AM Seniors organized the JTB Walk for their ISP. Courtesy of The Daily Record THE PINGRY RECORD ARTS JUNE 7, 2009 15 The Color Fred Releases Sophomore Summer Fashion: Go Bold with Album “The Intervention EP” Bright Colors and Fun Florals The band’s latest release, Back Sunday. well. They can be fun and Nail polish is a fun ad- By ARVIN ALAIGH (IV) By MAI-LEE PICARD (III) “The Intervention,” con- Other highlights of the al- truly reflect your personal dition to any outfit. This “The Intervention EP” tains two acoustic songs, bum include “The Interven- This summer should be style. Raybans in red, yel- summer, get rid of the dark marks the second release two home demos (off of tion,” which is an original all about having a great low, white, or black give blues, purples and blacks from Equal Vision Records “Bend to Break”) and three acoustic and a must-listen time. Relax, have fun, enjoy a more retro look, but big and make room for hot signed band, The Color Fred. original songs. One of the for any The Color Fred or yourself in a school-free “Jackie-O” shades have a pink, orange, yellow, and Frontman Fred Mascherino acoustic versions, “If I Sur- Taking Back Sunday fan. environment. But just be- classier look. If your face sea greens. Try something gained mainstream popu- render,” was the first single “Hate To See You Go” is cause your life is taking a is rounder, try a pair of new, and if you don’t like larity as an outstanding off their first album, “Bend possibly one of the best more laid-back path doesn’t square glasses and if your it, pick a different color! singer and lead guitarist for to Break,” and is probably songs that Fred has ever mean your style should too. face is more oval shaped, Be different and a little “out well-known alternative rock their most famous song. It written, and the included You don’t have to wear circular glasses might be there” to stand out and be outfit, Taking Back Sunday. starts off with a catchy, un- basement demo will cer- sweats and a T-shirt to be better for you. noticed! However, in October 2007, forgettable riff (which prob- tainly please fans. The song comfortable. Try something Fred left Taking Back Sun- ably sounds better acousti- perfectly combines acoustic wild and crazy this sum- day, perhaps at the peak of cally) that finds its way in and electric guitar to cre- mer; wear bright colors, the band’s career. In a state- all of the choruses of the ate one likeable, unique fun prints, and exciting ment issued shortly after song. The next song is en- sound. designs. Don’t stick with leaving the band, Mascheri- titled “Complaintor,” which Although Fred and the a boring look. Summer is no remarked, “There were was first found on “Bend band probably won’t be- about feeling positive, and just problems between the to Break” as well. This come as famous as Taking your style should reflect five of us about writing, song is about Mascherino’s Back Sunday anytime soon, your good mood. who was going to do it, and feelings towards Taking his music never ceases to Shorts are a necessary how we were going to do Back Sunday. It starts out satisfy fans. He is slowly staple of any summer ward- it. We weren’t being very with the lines, “These four but surely gaining popular- robe, but they don’t need to productive because we were years were a suicide, but ity, landing a spot on the be super short to be cute. fighting too much about that you volunteered and kept 2008 Vans Warped Tour, and High-waisted skirts were stuff.” Fred states that he it alive,” frankly stating his embarking on several USA big this fall, so try a pair of first conceived the idea of thoughts. Later on in the tours in the past year and a high-waisted shorts. Try not a solo project around 2000, song, Fred sings, “You can’t half. All in all, this album is to stick to the safe tradition- when he was in a band called fix what was born to break, a one-of-a-kind collection al dark colors and boring Breaking Pangea. This solo so the marriage lives for of demos and acoustics. As prints. Look for shorts that project, later named The the children’s sake,” which long as Fred keeps up this are exciting and fun, but Color Fred, isn’t limited to brilliantly symbolizes the high standard of music, he make sure you don’t overdo just one genre. difficulty of leaving Taking is destined for success. it when you’re matching it with a shirt. Going to the beach is many people’s favorite part of summer, but it also means finding the perfect bathing suit. Every body type is different, but if you stick to a few of these simple rules you should be fine. Try ruffles or ties as fun accents or ruched one- pieces to slim down your body. Vertical stripes can make you look taller, and halters are always a safe bet. If you want to be more daring, try a retro styled bathing suit and fun florals. Black is always flattering Courtesy of J . Crew on everyone. Sunglasses are great ac- cessories for the summer as Courtesy of myspace.com Show Tunes Delight

Upcoming Summer Quizbowl Finishes Cabaret Attendeesthe Broadway play “The Great By MAX DECHIARA (V) Magoo.” On April 28, 2009, various Sarah Muirhead (IV) per- Attractions Successful Season singers and the jazz band col- formed the classic ballad “Over Tungare ’07 were moderators. By ALBERT MAGNELL (IV) laborated in the annual musical The Rainbow” by Harold Arlen. Unfortunately, the A team lost event, Cabaret. After her song, Muirhead com- Movies Pingry’s last Quiz Bowl tour- in the first round in the playoffs, The show took place in Hauser mented that she is “consistently nament of the 2008-09 season blaming its lack of knowledge Auditorium, where the stage blown away by the amount of June 19 - Year One was at Chatham High School of 19th century Russian play- was set with cafe tables to create talent at Pingry.” on May 16. There was a good wrights for the defeat. a club atmosphere. Refresh- Brian Hart (VI) sang “Tiny July 1 - Public Enemies turnout, with the high school A The club participated in six ments were served throughout Dancer” by Elton John. Thomas and B teams competing as well tournaments this year, and the the night. Schermerhorn (IV) exclaimed, “I July 15 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood as three middle school teams. A team reached the playoffs in While the performers had very was blown away by Brian’s ver- At the tournament, all the teams all of them. The team also par- little time to prepare for the event, sion of one my favorite songs.” Prince performed reasonably well, ticipated in the online Quiznet Mr. Jay Winston was “extremely Caroline Zee (III) and Hannah with the A team progressing the tournaments, which were held impressed with both the singer Goldstein (VI) collaborated in furthest to the second round of once a week over the winter. and jazz band’s ability to learn “Not For The Life of Me” from the playoffs. Next year, the squad hopes to quickly and perform at such a the Broadway hit “Thoroughly Music This year’s A team, consist- have an even better season, high level.” Modern Millie.” ing of Andrew Sartorius, Matt participating more tournaments Sean Salamon (V) sang the Lillie Ricciardi (V) performed June 9 - Lil Wayne - Rebirth LaForgia, Sam Fisher, Phil and having more members. comic “Mystery” by Hugh Laurie “Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man” Ryan, Alex Daifotis, and Albert The team also hopes to appear and only wished that the show from the 1927 musical play June 23 - Third Eye Blind - Ursa Major Magnell, had a strong run. The once again on “The Challenge,” “had been longer, because it left “Show Boat.” Ricciardi stated, highlight of the season was an academic tournament televi- [him] wanting more.” “Everything was spectacular June 30 - Wilco - Wilco (The Album) the Scarlet Knight Invitational sion show that the team partici- John Kwon (V) performed from the jazz band, the singers, to tournament at Rutgers Uni- pated in last year and the year Ryan Cabrera’s “True,” awing the volunteers who helped out. I August 18 - Sean Paul - Imperial Blaze versity, where Pingry came in before. audience members. only wish there could have been fourth place and qualified for The team will miss seniors Kaela O’Connor (IV) belted a theme!” the NAQT National Champi- Andrew Sartorius and Matt La- “Anything Goes” from the clas- For his first time seeing Caba- onships in Chicago. At that Forgia next year, but Pingry’s A sic Broadway Musical of the ret, Mr. Winston thought “that Events tournament, the Pingry A team team will still be strong. Says same title. it was an incredibly unique and Until August 23rd - Guggenheim Museum - destroyed the Chatham B team Andrew Sartorius, “Matt and Jo LaCosta (V) sang “Be- wonderful high school perfor- 415 to -5 and beat its perennial I are really disappointed to be witched” by Richard Rogers, as mance.” Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward rival Bergen County Academies leaving but we’re confident sung by Ella Fitzgerald from the He also added, “It was a fan- in a hard fought match. we’re leaving the squad in 1940 musical “Pal Joey.” LaCosta tastic opportunity for those in- The Princeton Academic capable hands. I’m certain the thinks that “everyone should have volved. In fact, it’s so wonderful, Ongoing - Metropolitan Museum of Art - The tournament was also another team will perform as well, if not sung at least two songs.” I believe it should be one of the highlight of the season because better, than this year. Hopefully Talia Hughes (VI) and Con- biggest and most advertised mu- New American Wing former Quiz Bowl captains the team can qualify again for nor Jennings (VI) performed the sical events of the year. I would Bobby Blatt ’08 and Ajay Nationals next year.” 1933 song “Paper Moon” from have liked to see it packed!” Page

V16olume CXXXV, Number 7 SpThe Pingry o School, Martinsville r, New t Jersey S Ju n e 7, 2009 Matt Laforgia to Continue Cross Country and Track at Brown opportunity to run and compete cross-country meet on the NJ State By YVONNE JENG (III) for four more years. In the future, level, and LaForgia said he could Senior athlete and captain of LaForgia hopes to get his times not “imagine a more satisfying Winter Track and Spring Track down and would like to run either way to end it.” teams, Matt LaForgia will be the 3000m or 5000m. Not only does he enjoy departing for Brown University in “When I first started at Pingry, competing, but LaForgia also the fall. He will participate on the there were older, faster kids looks forward to just having fun cross-country team, but also run ahead of me, and I used that to and developing great relationships distance events for the track team my advantage, training in their with his teammates. LaForgia at a Division I level. footsteps and using them to pull enjoys running because of the Over the past four years, me to the best that I could be,” he independence. Even though he LaForgia has been invaluable to the explained. This experience will is a member of multiple teams, Cross-Country, Winter Track, and help him in college because he he is the only person he depends Spring Track teams. He currently will be entering at the bottom again on when he is racing, and it all holds the freshman mile record of but with an incredible amount of comes down to how hard he can 4:40, the fourth fastest 5k time at determination to work his way up push himself in the end. Besides Pingry and second fastest time at to the top of the team. LaForgia’s running, LaForgia is a member of Holmdel Park. His experience at most memorable meet was this the Buttondowns and participates Pingry has helped him improve year’s New Jersey Cross-Country on the Quiz Bowl team. He enjoys drastically over the years, but he Meet of Champions. He competed following sports through ESPN could not have reached this level in the state 5k course and came and Sports Illustrated. Over the in 21st with a time of 16:24, summer, he’ll be completing Courtesy of the Communications Office without the help of his coaches. Jen Lang signs her letter of intent with her parents. Coach Victor Nazario has been improving his personal best by many workouts and running higher a coach and a mentor to him twenty-five seconds. It was his last mileage to prepare for next year. ever since middle school. In high Jen Lang to Play Division I school, Mr. John Raby coached him in Cross-Country and Mr. Mark Sepkowski in spring track. Lacrosse at Stanford University “They are both outstanding and beautiful weather, and the She attributes her overall By KATE DREYFUSS (V) experienced coaches who have academic challenges. growth as a player to her guided me through their training This past November, Var- Lang, who plays attack on experience she gained while and inspiration,” LaForgia said. sity Lacrosse co-captain Jen- the lacrosse team, is a three- playing Pingry lacrosse, say- Coach Bob Aromando has also nifer Lang (VI) signed a Let- sport athlete: she also plays ing, “I know that the skills I coached him since his junior year ter of Intent to play Division field hockey in the fall and learned at Pingry will help and taught him the keys to mental I lacrosse at Stanford Uni- swims in the winter. She en- me at Stanford. I learned how sharpness and toughness, to which versity. Lang, who has been joys lacrosse the most, how- to play a good team attack LaForgia attributes much of his playing lacrosse since third ever, because of the pace of and defense and how to work recent success. This explains his grade, was recruited to play the game and the teamwork with others to get results in- mile record of 4:22, the third fastest for the Stanford University it requires. Lang was selected stead of individually.” mile time in school history. He has Cardinals during the sum- All-Area by the Star Ledger At this point, Lang is un- received ten varsity letters, four mer after her junior year. She for lacrosse her sophomore sure about a major and plans in cross-country and spring track and two in winter track because chose to commit to Stanford and junior years, and while to take her freshman year to the 2007-2008 school year was the because she “connected re- she was elected co-captain explore all that Stanford has to offer before making a de- sport’s first team. ally well with the coach and this season, she was unfortu- LaForgia is very excited to be cision. When asked what she fell in love with the school at nately unable to play due to running for Brown University next lacrosse camp.” She was also a serious knee injury. will miss the most about Pin- year because of its strong team drawn to Stanford because In addition to playing la- gry lacrosse, Lang replied, “I and abundant talent, as well as the of the school’s beautiful crosse for the Pingry team, will miss the team, the pasta great coaching staff that has come and spacious campus, the Lang also plays for the parties, and the annual trip to up with impressive results year omnipresent palm trees, the STEPS Elite Lacrosse club. Disney World.” after year. He is grateful for the

Dan Schuchinsky to Run Track for Top Courtesy of M. Laforgia (VI) Ranked Blue Devils Program Next Spring Congratulations By BRANDON BRIER (V) level of competition,” Schuchin- country” in the competitive Atlan- transition to college will certainly sky hopes to become as valuable to tic Costal Conference. be a challenging one, Schuchinsky After leading the Pingry track Duke’s track program as he was to Given Duke’s “impressive believes that with “the help of a and cross-country teams for the Pingry’s. Although he recognizes blend of academics and athlet- few friends,” he will adjust nicely. past four years, Dan Schuchinsky that Division I athletics will be ics,” Schuchinsky felt it stood out Athletically, he believes his biggest Boys’ Track Team (VI) will seek to continue his more demanding, Schuchinsky among the schools he visited as a challenge will be shifting his focus athletic success at Duke next year. looks forward “to facing the best uniquely attractive environment from many running events to just Excited to encounter a “heightened running talent from around the that he is excited to join. While the one, a major difference between high school and college sports. Running in college also demands Pingry 99 more serious dedication both in terms of time and energy that will have to be balanced with his new Holy Cross 65.5 academic challenges as well. Although he is certainly ex- Bishop Eustace 48 cited to compete at the next level, Schuchinsky is sad to leave behind the “great friends” and “terrific coaches” whose support and com- pany he has enjoyed over the past 2009 Non-Public B four years. This constant encour- agement they have provided “has positioned [him] to contribute State Champions! quickly at the college level.” While the coaches certainly helped him improve, Schuchinsky reflects that his “relationships on the team transcended the races” and helped him “grow not only as an athlete, but also as a per- son.” With the personal and ath- letic development he has enjoyed, Schuchinsky enthusiastically awaits the newest chapter of his Dan Schuchinsky signs his letter of intent to Duke. Courtesy of D. Schuchinsky (VI) track career.