Mount Abraham Union HighAddison Independent, School’s Monday, November 18, 2019 — PAGE 17

Issue 35 Fall 2019

Five New StaFF MeMberS Make their Mark iN DiFFereNt wayS By Jasonna Breault ecutive Assistant to the is very important.” Slayton’s best advice to Everyone makes mistakes. It's part of life

principal since July 2019. a student is “it’s not always going to be like and growing up.” Like Hendee, Hill says There are five new staff members in Her motto is “Send it this, Things pass and get hard, but it will she is living her dream job. various positions throughout the building, to the universe” and the get better.” The most fun part about her Michael Williams is a Biology teacher and all five were excited to start their year. best advice she would job is being with teenagers. When asked and is Team Starling’s Foundational Sci- Megan Hendee started in August and give to a student is “Don’t why she chose this job, she replied, “Be- ence teacher. When is Team Starling’s 9th grade Global Studies make bad choices now cause I develop relationships with teens, asked how long he teacher. When that will close doors for and help them make art and learn how has been working asked if this is your future.” Whittemore to be accepted. Plus, I went to Mt. Abe here, he responded, what she wanted finds talking to students myself, so I know what it's like.” Slayton’s “I did my teacher to do for the rest the most fun part about her job, and her dream job is to be a counselor half the training at Mt. Abe of her life, she biggest challenge is time management. She time and an artist the other half. four years ago with responded, “Yes.” chose this job because she wanted some- Maureen Hill is the Behavior Assistant Sam Kayhart and Hendee has her thing less stressful than her previous job. for grades 7-12 and has been working here taught here the undergrad in Her dream job would be something that since August. She year after. I then history and her involves traveling or forensics. hopes to work in taught for a year at master’s in edu- Sarah Slayton is a school-based clini- a high school with Missisquoi Valley. cation. Hendee cian through CSAC. She has been work- kids for the rest of I returned at the start of this year.” Wil- said the advice ing here for nearly her life. Hill has a liams said his general goal is to be content she would give a student would be, “It 3 months. When BS in Geography, and keep things enjoyable, and he enjoys will all be okay.” She enjoys hanging out asked if she plans to with a minor in Af- teaching. He explained, “I studied for a with her students, getting to know them, do this for the rest rican Studies. Her BSc in Marine Biology at the University and giving them knowledge about current of her life, Slayton motto is “be kind of Newcastle in England, and got an MSc events. She sometimes finds it challenging said, “Probably to other people in Ecological Management and Conser- to create an exciting and engaging curricu- not for that length and yourself.” The vation Biology at Queen’s University in lum. Hendee chose this job because she of time.” Her best advice she has given to a student was Belfast, Northern Ireland.” More recently, “likes teaching older kids the content that undergrad college “the most important thing you can do in he received his Master of Arts in Teaching. social studies brings.” When asked about dual major was life is to respect yourself.” Getting to know He finds meeting and working with lots her ultimate dream job, she responded, psychology and students is what Hill finds most fun about of great people most fun about his job. He “I’m living it!” studio art, and her master’s degree is in her job and she chose this job because chose this job because “I used to work for Cari Whittemore has been the Ex- art therapy and counseling. Her motto is “Seeing kids disappointed or feeling badly a whale and dolphin charity. Part of my “Unconditional acceptance in relationships about themselves makes me wants to help. role was working with schools onboard ships to learn about marine life, and hope- Index fully see whales and dolphins. I enjoyed erS epreSeNt tate at atiONal ONFereNCe working with schools, so I decided to go Opinion page 2 4-h r S N C By Karissa Livingston meet new people from all over the United into teaching.” Although he’s very happy Middle School page 3 States and Canada. The hope is that all teaching, he does think about his dream Every year since 1955, kids from all job. He explained, “It would be something Art & Poetry pages 4-5 over the United States involved in Dairy who attend will continue to be involved in agriculture after we leave high school. involving working with people and using 4-H are invited to come together and par- my knowledge of biology.” Survey page 5 ticipate in the National 4-H Dairy Confer- In order to be invited to attend the conference, you have to be a 4-H member Despite working in different posi- Reviews page 6 ence. The National 4-H Dairy Conference tions around Mt. Abe, all five new staff happens once a year, and 4-Hers who between 15 and 18 years of age. When Sports page 7 they are selecting delegates, they look at members have one thing in common: they attend gain new knowledge about what enjoy working with students. is happening in the dairy industry and (See 4Hers, Page 2) viSual art OppOrtuNitieS abOuND Students at Mt. Abe have many options for creating art, including Ceramics with Leah Hammond, Painting or Intro to Art with Elise Cleary, and even making artistic cutting boards in Woodworking with Matt Brown. More samples of student art created this fall can be found sprinkled throughout this issue, as well as in display cases in various hallways at Mt. Abe. Ceramic UglyJug By Scout Hall ‘21 Cut Paper By Juliette Snell ‘20 PAGEPAGE 18 2 —— Bird’sAddison Eye Independent, View, Fall 2019 Monday, November 18, 2019 4-herS OpiNiON (Continued from Page 1) who will “best” represent Vermont, mean- ing they look for people who are respect- kNOwiNg My plaCe ful, able to get along with others, and over- all would contribute to a fun trip for all. By Jasonna Breault The application process involves asking for I started my letters of recommendation from teachers, journey last year leaders, and people who know you well, as at Living Well in well as including written responses to a list Bristol, where I of questions. The Vermont 4-H directors first realized I was review the applications that are submitted a people person. I and vote on the selected delegates. The loved being there state of Vermont selects an average of 10 and spending time kids a year with at least two adults. with the residents. This trip is a once-in-a-lifetime I began to build experience, not only because you are only strong relationships able to attend the conference one time, with individuals there. There were many but because you learn so much in a short nights that I was there until 7p.m. even amount of time as well as meet people though I could have left at 3pm, because from all over the country. If I could relive I loved knowing that I was bringing this trip, I would do it any day. When happiness to them They valued my first hearing about this trip, I wasn’t sure devotion, and I valued the trust I earned what to expect, but when we arrived, we from them. did so much more than I expected in a This experience has led me to short amount of time. We visited places explore more opportunities. Volunteer- that most people only get to read about, ing has taught me responsibility, how like Hoard's DairyMan, Nasco, National to be open-minded, and value other Dairy Shrine, ABS Global, Crave brothers people’s opinions. I began spending time and World Dairy Expo. We also visited at the Lincoln Community School at the the University of Wisconsin--Madison, end of last year. I attended LCS for my where we attended short seminars on dif- elementary years, so I was familiar with ferent topics involving agriculture such as: Star Trails in Ossipee, New Hampshire Christofer Wolak ‘21 Photography most faces and the building. I was still dissecting an udder, how to artificially in- nervous to return as an “adult” figure, seminate dairy cattle, and general informa- for activities, and preparing the space for FFerS Nique and role model. I was welcomed with tion about animal welfare. When we were events. The conference relies on 4-H mem- i.l.O. O u open arms which definitely took the not busy touring around Madison, we bers volunteering for group events and OppOrtuNity edge off. listened to speakers who talked about their activities. Given the large number of kids In the beginning, I discovered it different careers, how they got there, and attending this trip, it would be impossible By Samuel Schoenhuber wasn't as easy as I thought to multitask about new developments in agriculture. for adults to do all the different tasks that to the fullest, and to build relationships We also had an opportunity to participate these five different committees perform, This year I am studying the history with many different kids. I needed to in hands-on workshops, such as how to and volunteering and contributing to this of local architecture as part of an Inde- get to know each student and figure out make cheese and ice cream at home, and trip’s events made me feel like I was part pendent Learning Opportunity (ILO) their individual needs. I learned how to we also learned about some careers that of something bigger, and I’m so grateful it class at Mount Abraham. This is my help them address their problems and might interest us as we get older. was possible for me to do so. second year taking a course through the think of ways to move past it. I started When we were notified that we were The best part of this trip was the I.L.O program. Last year, I worked with bonding with everyone in the building. selected to attend the conference, we were people that we got to meet. Getting to a local architect, Gregor Masefield. I earned trust and respect, which I took given a list of different volunteer jobs for know them made events even more fun I have always been fascinated with to heart. each 4-H member to do while we were and interesting. When it was time to architecture. My specific interest is how This year, I returned as an employee there. The long list of jobs included trans- return to Vermont, I realized that I might architecture can influence and inspire at the LCS Expanded Learning Program. portation, running head table, sponsor never see these people again. Every day, I another person. While buildings can I am asked to do childcare, so I have got- appreciation, and hospitality. I volunteered keep in contact with a couple of people seem simple, they are an expression ten to know parents, and I am someone to work in hospitality. We were responsible through social media. It is so cool to meet of history and the hope of the future. the kids look up to. When I arrive and for greeting people as they walked into the and keep in contact with people who have Masefield and I met weekly to dis- get out of the car, I go into lunch duty dining room, checking everyone for proper a common interest in agriculture but live cuss a project that I was working on and I hear my name being yelled by a attire, handing out necessary materials thousands of miles away. throughout the semester. He taught me group of little voices. I then get smoth- about different design elements, how ered by hugs and asked, “Are you staying to properly sketch simple plans, make for the whole day?” Others ask, “Do you models and be able to communicate my have time to braid our hair?” and “Can thoughts about my design. I found that you play soccer with us at recess?” working with a professional inspired me This year, I walk into the building as I was surrounded by books and pro- and get greeted by almost everyone I fessional designs and sketches of real life walk past. I return as something a lot projects. My final project was to design more than what my title holds. I am an abstract building on the slope below making a difference and know that I’m our local high school. making a positive impact on students. For this project, I learned how to Knowing that my opinion and advice sketch out designs of abstract build- are valued is something I don’t take for ings, use online programs to design my granted. work, create models and how to express This experience has made me realize my ideas to others. Working outside of that working with people, children spe- the school made me have a feeling of cifically, is what I want to do for the rest involvement that I couldn’t get inside a of my life. I am grateful to know where classroom. The I.L.O. program has been I’m supposed to be in this huge world a productive way for me to add flexibil- and thankful to everyone at LCS for ity in my learning. It has allowed me to helping me figure it out. I am so excited develop my passion and my interest in Mt. Abe 4-Hers included Abby Reen and Karissa Livingston (kneeling, 3rd and 5th from left), plus for what the future holds! (See ILO, Page 5) chaperones Cindy and Brian Kayhart (back row, 1st and 3rd from left) also represented Addison County. Addison Independent, Monday,Bird’s November Eye View, 18,Fall 20192019 —— PAGEPAGE 193

Night heiSt: vOluMe 1 SuNSet wagON By Emma Derringer By Noah Smith MiDDle SChOOl One brisk May morning in 1838, I loving face and lie and awoke to being dragged abruptly out of say everything will be I open the door of my small van and my home. I watched as my children were okay, but even I do not climb out. I look in all directions before thiS iS Me taken by men I have never seen before, believe my own words. By Hazel Bee Stoddard pushing the ‘open trunk’ button on the and thrown into a wagon filled with my As we rode along dashboard. I quietly close the driver's side tribe members. There were children being with the 645 wagons door and start walking to the open trunk. I am hurled into the back of wagons, my people filled with my tribe My gaze snags on the occasional a security Lightning, independence and organization, being whipped, and white men screaming members, alive and dead camera in the distance. I know that they I love thunderstorms, travel and learning, at us, telling us to move or us Cherokees from the white man’s have been deactivated, but they still make Honesty and commitment are important to me, were all gonna die. mistreatment, we noticed me uneasy. I shift my gaze to the con- I find intrigue in books, We were all in distress. Some children that our children were tents of the trunk: a tight black Martial I can be stubborn when I disagree with someone, were sobbing looking for their mothers, shuddering and turning Arts jumpsuit, a matching black mask, But I love to learn new things, and some women were trying to fight back blue. Our hearts sank at AR-15 semi-automatic rifle (in the case of I love competition, but were beaten by the white men. One the sight and we got less an emergency), night vision goggles and I am righteous when it comes to politics, of my tribe members, Abey, whispered in and less hopeful for our scopes, katana sword and sling to carry I am fascinated by photography, my left ear as she sat beside me, “This is future. When we arrived, over your back. The last item was a pair I am happy with who I am. white man's land now.” You could hear the I looked for my children, of shoes for Martial Arts that were flexible This is me. sadness in her voice as she settled into one but I didn't find them. enough to kick, but not get hurt. You side of the wagon. I let out a sad sigh as I could tie the side strings up to your knee I looked harder and saw them, but not in saw my children being taken away by the the hOuSe OF for support. There was also a big gray case the condition I wanted to see them. They white man. As a Cherokee, you are taught brOkeN SOulS of ammunition clips for the AR-15. were blue and not breathing. I couldn't to be strong and hold your ground and be I grabbed the jumpsuit, mask, and breathe. I looked at them and stood frozen By Whitney Dykstra honest, but today, we let the white men shoes, and slid open the side door of the with fear. take over us and our land, and I lied to my van. I had previously ripped out the back Suddenly I was pulled by the wrist by It was midnight and the house was children. I am scared, but I shall put on a seats so it was bare, and there was more the white man and told to move my ass or dead silent. The only noise was the deep, I would be whipped. They room. I quickly changed into the jump- even breathing of a sleeping Charles. brought us to the execu- suit, tied the shoes up to my knees and Suddenly the sound of shattering glass re- tion spot and lined us up. slipped the mask on. I got out of the car sounded through the house. Charles woke I prayed to the gods that again and went to the trunk to retrieve the with a start. “MARY!” he cried, reaching I wouldn't pass, but I also AR-15, katana, night vision goggles and across the bed to where is wife used to prayed and thanked them scopes. I put the items in the front passen- sleep. His fingers met smooth sheets in- for not letting my children ger seat and then sat down in the driver's stead of a warm body. His heart jumped to see this. They tied the seat after closing the trunk and doors. I his throat as he thought about the different noose around my neck and put night vision goggles on my head be- dangers Mary could be in. began the count down. cause there were still glimmers of light out. With surprising speed for his age, he Abey and I held hands I clipped the night vision scope on the gun ran out of the room and was halfway down and prayed. We finished and put on the safety before replacing it on the staircase before he realized… Mary saying, “Amen” as our the seat. Then I sat with the car off and my was dead. She had died several months bodies began to go numb hands on the wheel, waiting for the rest of ago due to a tragic car crash. It had torn and swayed like clothes on the people involved. Charles’ life apart. Shattering life he knew a clothesline, motionless it. Probably why the sound downstairs had and cold. scared him so. The sound downstairs! He the trail OF tearS By Kaydence White ‘24 had completely forgotten. Pull yourself By Carly Cook, Megan Barnard, and Jamo Huizenga together, he told himself. If someone is downstairs I must be ready. They might The Trail of Tears was called that for the rest of our younger tribesmen are busy them. Ben’s glare in that moment could take one look at me and leave me alone, many reasons. People say it’s because the packing our small amount of belongings have stopped a bull in its tracks. Achak that’s what everyone else does. tears of the Indians line the path from into the smaller wagons in the back, they remains seated. He is the oldest member of Slowly he descended the staircase, their homeland to the west and unknown. are resting their tired bones on the cold our tribe and liked by just about everyone, not making a sound. A little late for be- I can confirm that. I was there and lived hard ground after a restless night. Ben was even the soldiers. ing quiet, he told himself. But Charles the whole dreadful voyage. On this par- never the nicest of the soldiers, but today Ben’s whip unravels and the sharp decided it was better to be safe than sorry ticular day of the long trip west, tensions he is especially irritable. The night before, metal woven tip drags against the soft dirt and continued his quiet descent. He slunk were high. The night before, there had one of my closest friends had noticed that ground. Then Achak feels the sharp sting- into the living room and flipped the light been multiple deaths due to the icy winds the meeting in the captain's tent lasted ing metal pierce the skin just below his switch. What awaited him was out of coming from the north and the lack of much longer than usual. There was much left eye. He drops his head and his hands this world. A window was shattered, glass warm clothes and blankets. yelling and afterward, and none of them fly up to protect his eyes. Ben doesn’t look was everywhere and an unnatural shape On this particular morning, Of- seems to be in a good mood today. He like he’s finished. He looks up at the crowd was protruding out of the carpet. Charles ficer Ben McDonal opens the flap to the takes cautious steps off the back of the that has formed and rests his whip on his watched open mouthed as the lump soldier's wagon and looks down on the wagon, not taking his eyes off the helpless broad shoulders. “Do you all see what turned into a giant rat. Red beady eyes circle of our tribe’s elders in disgust. While group of elders. “You,” he yells in their happens to people like you who don’t fol- locked on his. The rat’s razor sharp claws direction. All heads turn at low orders?” He pauses, letting the insult glistening in the light. His black body let the sound of his resentful and disgust of his words sink in. “Orders off a white ghostly glow. voice. given are meant to be followed, you got In a voice that would make the He starts to walk it?” No one answers and the skin around devil sound friendly, he announced, “I am slowly over to the group, his face turns pink. He grips the handle of Jasper the ghost rat. From this day on, I and everyone's breath is his whip so tightly that his knuckles turn haunt this house and whoever stays here. caught in their throats. white. He slowly turns to face Achak once You will never be at peace again!” Charles The bloodthirsty look on more. Achak’s eyes dart to the floor and his fainted there and then. Jasper shrunk and his face can only mean one shoulders hunch in defeat. collapsed in a fit of giggles.”What an old thing. “Get up,” he says Just then, another soldier steps out coot,” he said through spurts of laughter. in almost a whisper. He of the growing crowd. His right hand “That wasn’t even with the rabid rat effect starts to pull something grips the axe hanging from his belt and I’ve been practicing!” Still laughing he flew out of his belt, and the he holds his left hand out in front of him, back into the floor. men scramble to their feet. cautioning Ben not to make a move at the When poor Charles woke up he was All but one of them slink elder. Ben looks up, confused. “This right confused. As he recalled last night’s events, back into the shadows here,” he says as he gestures to the scene his face turned as red as a tomato. No one of a wagon to the left of (See Trail, Page 8) By Desmond Carrico ‘24 (See House, Page 8) PAGEPAGE 20 4 — AddisonBird’s Eye Independent, View, Fall 2019 Monday, November 18, 2019 FeeliNgS OF the FOreSt By Kenneth Moran art & pOetry The smells of the environment, the feel of water, these are all felt, when The two poems below were written in the style of “We Real Cool” entering the forest, with nothing but by Gwendolyn Brooks (United States) memory guiding you. The sky shining, the dirt moving under your steps, the Z. we play harD water falling down out of sight. a geNeratiON SCareD. By Abbey Sturtevant By Lily James Roberts Wolves stalking, deer watching, birds JV GIRLS SOCCER. chirping. Falling into rivers, balancing SIXTEEN ON THE TEAM. We are not cool. across on fallen trees, skipping rocks, Our future flying. We are family. We trees falling, fungus growing, starts Play hard. We raining, a wonderful feeling of water pouring, thunder coming, fear arises, memory still guiding you. Brush grabbing, trees falling, river rushing. We are not cool. Don’t stop ‘til we win. We Our home is dying. Win 50/50 balls. We Muddy hills, shining grass, darkness arises, memory as the only thing guiding you. We are not cool. Own the field. We The two poems below were written in the style or format (note repetition) of We scream, we hate. Play fair. We “Girls, Can We Educate We Dads?” by James Berry (Jamaica) Have an amazing coach. We We are not cool. StriCt pareNtS Have unforgettable memories. early iN the MOrNiNg We were born too late. By Maisy Hill By Patty McNerney Our parents are strict-- We are not cool. Early in the morning Your grades drop too low, Our peers are crying. the birds are chirping. They'll throw a fit. I hear Soon we'll just hide our cards, You are not cool. the beautiful noise. Because strict parents raise sneaky kids. Your children are dying. What a way to start a morning. You say you're going out-- Early in the morning They'll ask you with who? SiDe by SiDe I smell breakfast. And then you're staying home now By Angelita Pena My mom is cooking Because they don't like your friends, too. In the style of “Two Bodies” blueberry muffins, our favorite. We begin to lie “I’m going to the library.” by Octavio Paz (Mexico) What a way to start a morning Because strict parents raise sneaky kids. A couple side by side Our parents are strict— Early in the morning They say wear what will fit. At times a warm embrace five kids stumble out of bed A touch skin to skin You come downstairs all still half-asleep. Wearing shorts above your knees They sit together at a family breakfast And they'll send you back up A couple side by side What a way to start a morning their memories soft like fur By Lucy Parker ‘23 Saying you'll wear what they please. keeping them close and warm So we'll pack our bags With our favorite short skirts A couple side by side Because strict parents raise sneaky kids. their hands solid like rock unable to break apart

A couple side by side their words sharp as fangs Venom aimed at each other

A couple side by side their tears float together they embrace once more

Painting By Kosmo Ruiz-Warnock ‘22

autuMN leaveS By Cassandra Guillemette In the style of “Autumn and the Sea” by Javier Heraud (Peru) With winter setting in, I go out back into the woods, wiNter noticing the color of autumn leaves, By Sadie Alderman burning like the sun, In the style of “Childhood is the Only Lasting dead, dry, dying. Flower” by Ramon Diaz Eterovic (Chile) Leaves are falling from trees, Winter filling the earth with color. Approaching. The wind is blowing leaves around, The bitter cold, evidence. leaving autumn behind. Yellow leaves, The fields starting to empty still seeing the sun showing on leaves. as I watch the sun fall I used to make piles, and the cold blanketing the land. to jump into. As children walk to school Leaves falling from trees, bundling more and more as time progresses autumn turning into winter, frost covering the chilling grass. By Elena Bronson ‘22 leaving leaves behind. Coil Pot By John Bent ‘20 Winter. Bird’s Eye View, Fall 2019 — PAGE 5 Addison Independent, Monday, November 18, 2019 — PAGE 21 FOreigN laNguage pOetry Feature... Mi NOMbre Mi NOMbre By Livia Oliviera By Cyrus Hall

Mi nombre Mi nombre es como My name is like Mi nombre es como una ola un poder antiguo an ancient power Fuerte y suave que se despierta después who wakes up Su sonido vuela de siglos de sueño after centuries of sleep Así como una ave en una cripta oscura in a dark crypt Ligero Tranquilo Mi nombre es como My name is like Púlido el sol desapareciendo the sun disappearing A mí me gusta mucho detrás del horizonte behind the horizon Yo nunca lo cambiaría solo para que regrese only for it to return Porque mi nombre me representa a mí al día siguiente the next morning Como una sonrisa representa Felicidad

My NaMe My name is like a wave Mi NOMbre Strong and smooth By Brewer Atocha Its sound flies Just like a bird Mi nombre es My name is Quick distinto different Peaceful y poco común. and uncommon. Delicate Es como It is like I like it very much un nuevo animal, a new animal, I would never change it extraño e interesante, strange and interesting, Because my name represents me que no es domesticado, that is not tame, Just like a smile represents y me gusta. And I like it. Happiness

Meu NOMe Mi NOMbre By Mae Peterson My NaMe Meu nome é como uma onda Forte e suave Mi nombre es común My name is common Seu som voa como decir hola, like saying hello, Assim como uma ave como chicos estudiando el calendario, like children studying the calendar, Ligeiro pero mi nombre but my name Tranquilo no es común. is not common. Delicado Está respondiendo a cosas que no me dijeron. It is responding to things not said to me. Eu gosto muito dele Es confuso pero no es malo. It is confusing but it is not bad. Eu nunca o mudaria Es primavera, como It is spring, like Porque meu nome representa a mim una flor en un día a flower on a Como um sorriso representa soleado. sunny day. Felicidade Es como un árbol verde It is like a green tree en una montaña desnuda. on a bare mountain. Survey revealS luNCh iS tOO ShOrt aND tOO late By Lucas Grover Jesse Thomsen said, “Second lunch is bet- A majority said there were not enough ter, because there is slightly more time to choices or the options were repetitive, but In a recent survey about Mt. Abe’s eat.” nearly 40% thought the lunch choices lunch, 68 students in grades 9-12 respond- Even though students were split on were fine. Freshman Kenneth Moran said, Ceramic UglyJug By Sarah Gunn ‘23 ed to questions about the lunch schedule, the time of day for lunch, 80% of students “They serve only 10 different meals. We portion size and more. Of the 68 who said the 20 minutes allowed to eat lunch need some fish, and some more authentic responded, 44 students said they ate school was too short. Sophomore Tim Takeda ethnic foods would be nice. For example, lunch more than three days a week. said, “The lines for lunch get to be very what kind of horrific amalgamation is When most people think about long, so it takes a solid 10 minutes just to ‘Mexican Lasagna’? It would be nice to see ilO lunchtime, it’s usually around noon, but get lunch and then it feels like you have 5 more local food, too.” Many felt “Grab (Continued from Page 2) at Mt. Abe, high school lunch times are minutes to actually eat lunch once you get and Go” was a good option if you didn’t 12:50-1:10 and 1:13-1:34. Nearly 50% it.” Only 17% said it was fine. Freshman like what was offered, or if you’re in a the subject of architecture has devel- of students said it was too late in the day. Hannah Emmons said, “I think that the hurry. oped even more because I have owner- Freshman Lily Roberts said, “Lunch is given time is perfect. It gives students just Fifteen respondents never eat school ship in designing the curriculum, and so late in the day! We practically starve the right amount of time to eat.” lunch, most because “it takes too long” I am inspired by one on one relation- all morning.” Meanwhile, 45% of the When asked about the price and por- and some because of dietary restrictions. ships with professionals in the field that students who responded said it was okay. tions, over 60% said that I am interested in. Senior Ethan DeWitt added, “It’s fine, the price was affordable. Luckily this year, I am able to because it’s right in the middle of the day.” Freshman Owen Kelli- continue with another I.L.O course. There are two lunches during the her’s only complaint was, This year, I am focusing on the history day, first lunch and second lunch, and a “The beverages are way of local architecture. My hope is to majority of the respondents said that first too expensive.” Although be able to walk down the streets of lunch is better. Junior Liam Davison said, 20 respondents said the Bristol or Burlington and understand “The food is warmer and you have a better portions were fine, 24 said how older design elements in buildings chance of getting what you want. You also the proportions were too came about in our culture and how have a lunch in between a class, so you can little. Senior Jessica Frey they are still influencing the design of pay more attention to the teacher because joked, “They give us like, newer buildings. you’ve had a break.” A few respondents 12 noodles. C’mon,we are said second lunch was better. Sophomore growing kids!” PAGEPAGE 226 — — Bird’s Addison Eye Independent,View, Fall 2019 Monday, November 18, 2019 tepper’S bOOk ShOwS hOw wealth ShOulD be reviewS By Eli Burgess wealth to the businessman Born a Crime COMbiNeS huMOr with pOigNaNCy Exceptional Wealth is a means slowly expanding non-fiction book by Mark his business, and making By Olivia Campbell M. Tepper that helps readers more and more money understand the true meaning over time, but to the In Born a Crime, pitfalls of a boy navigat- of wealth, not only to soci- fisherman, his wealth is his comedian Trevor Noah ing the life-threatening ety, but also to ourselves. wife and family, and the tells the story of his peril- society of apartheid, and Tepper assures read- siesta he gets every day. ous childhood in South his mother's unequivocal ers throughout the book At times, the book Africa during the time of dedication to keep him that they can be considered can seem a bit repetitive apartheid, and how his safe. wealthy middle class, or with its explanations about relationship with his fear- I loved this book. even a lower class citizen. what wealth really means. less and fervently religious I know of Trevor Noah He explains that wealth means so much Tepper tries to get his message across mother affected his life through his stand-up com- more than just having money, but it is throughout the entire book, about greatly. edy performances and his also about what makes you happy in life, what wealth really means, and how Growing up, Noah talk show, The Daily Show whether it be living in a mansion, or society has misunderstood it for so was tightly concealed and and I thought the way he owning ten boats, or fancy cars. Wealth long. Although this is the theme, he hidden away from danger as his brought laughter and wit into even could also be considered having a wife often gives too many examples, to try birth between a black parent and the darkest situations was brilliant. and kids, or a family that supports you. and exemplify the point he is making. a white parent was considered a The way he wrote with such antici- Tepper is the CEO of Strategic These examples may help with the criminal act. Told by Noah himself, pation was so exciting to read. He Wealth Partners, and because of his structure of the book, but the stories the story opens up his first-hand also gave descriptive information knowledge of wealth, he offers great are too similar to make that happen. experiences as a boy who was never about apartheid and South Africa's insights from his personal life. He uses Despite the book being a bit supposed to exist. From being background, which helped me stories and evidence to support his claims repetitive at times, if you are a reader thrown out of a moving car to understand his stories more easily. I about what wealth really means. In a who is interested not only in wealth, getting chased by the police, Noah recommend this book 100% if you story about a crude businessman and a but enjoys a wholesome non-fiction tells the compelling, often hilarious are looking to learn, but also laugh. poor fisherman, Tepper explains how read, I would highly recommend it. “gOODreaDS-Style” bOOk reviewS Maia Jensen ‘23 rated Refugee Alan Gratz’ book is written from a really engaging perspective. The way it shows three different stories from three different time periods is creative and enticing for the reader. Although some chapters were boring, the overall book was a page-turner. If you aren’t a big fan of historical fiction, this book may not be right for you. The historical aspect is shown more through details than dates and facts, but can still sometimes feel tedious. Yes, there are a few boring pages and events here and there, but the storyline of this book makes up for it. When the intensity of a scene picks up, it’s hard to put down the book. If you like historical fiction and seeing different hardships and journeys por- trayed creatively, this book is right for you. Cassandra Guillemette rated Esperanza Rising Esperanza Rising by Pam Muños Ryan tells the story of a young girl named Espe- ranza. The book had great descriptions that didn’t make it boring to read. My favorite description was, “Now my life is like the zigzag in the blanket on Mama’s bed.” This was a loving message of Esperanza’s life. The book does not have a plot twist, which gives it a calm side. Digital Photo By Kasey Cavoretto ‘23 Esperanza Rising is a journey of a girl going to the U.S. and starting her life over at a camp. She has reached tough times throughout her journey and she has conquered many challenges. The book also shows a deep side of love. Esperanza felt like she needed to quit, but she always had her family for support. Esperanza Rising is a great story to read hawkiNg’S bOOk waS beSt OF SuMMer to see how she overcame obstacles in her life. By Owen Kelliher person who’s always been amazed by space and black holes, the fact that Jordan Hall rated City of the Beasts The best book I read this summer something could be so unbelievably was A Brief History of Time by Stephen dense is just astounding to me. The Isabel Allende’s book was great. It happens mostly in the Amazon jungle far from Hawking. The book describes all sorts book managed to explain black holes where this boy lives. It’s all about his adventures in going through the jungle with his of things, from space-time to the his- in a way that extended my previous grandmother and a group of explorers and natives. They go through some troubles and tory of the universe. knowledge and made me even more overcome them they don’t necessarily all like each other but they always save each other. What was most amazing about eager to learn everything I could about I loved this book for the action and the details and I’m sure anyone who reads it will be the book, however, was Hawking’s the subject. just as pleased as I was. easy descriptions of concepts that are Hawking is also one of my idols, because I love math and science and usually extremely difficult to under- Brenden Oxford rated Refugee stand. The part I found frustrating hope to one day take a job in the field was that sometimes the book was too of astrophysics. My two dream jobs Refugee is an exciting and thrilling book by Alan Gratz. Refugee tells the story of brief in explanation. I wish there had are theoretical physicist and aerospace three young children who all seek safety and freedom. Each characters story takes place been some extra tidbits of informa- engineer, or rocket scientist. Stephen in a different place and time throughout history. Personally, I found two of the three tion in some chapters, especially in Hawking, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and stories very interesting and I enjoyed the stories more and more as the plots thickened. the chapter concerning. I thought that Albert Einstein are some famous However, I did not take an interest in one of the stories because I did not find it as fast the chapter was a bit unfinished and examples of people with the profession paced and action packed as the others. Although the three stories were set in different could’ve used more explanation. of a theoretical physicist. times, I really enjoyed the end of the book because the author explains and shows how My favorite part of the book was Overall, the reason I enjoyed this these stories are so similar even incorporating one character from a story to another. I be- the chapter on black holes. By the book so much was because it really lieve that Gratz uses this book to get a message through to his readers that he feels is very age of seven, I was already fascinated suited my interests and made me want important, and to me it really shows. This is a great book to read and I think all types of by the prospect of black holes. As a to stay up reading all night. readers will enjoy it. Addison Independent, Monday,Bird’s November Eye View, 18,Fall 20192019 —— PAGEPAGE 237 eagle COaCh JOurNeyS FrOM bOttOM tO tOp By Eli Burgess SpOrtS When Bob Russell became the Varsity Soccer Coach at Mt. Abe in the Fall of 2018, it was because of a know what he expects out of them. retiring Mike Corey, but what Rus- One of the three varsity captains, sell also did was to climb his way “up Silas Burgess, has played under Rus- the ladder” so to speak. He started by sell’s direction for three seasons. When coaching in the middle school, and asked how he would compare his rela- eventually became the man at the top. tionship to coaches other than Russell, Russell was a coach and player he said, “I have had coaches for years prior to coming to Mt. Abe. He on end before, but I have not had the taught at Colchester in 2004, and routine of seeing them every weekday when asked what got him into coach- after school like I have with Mt. Abe ing, he said, “There were some players coaches.” Burgess made Varsity as a in the 8th grade who knew that I had freshman, so he had a spell under Mike been around the game previously, so Corey for two seasons before he started when a coaching position came up with Russell his Junior year. Having their 8th grade year, they talked to the played for Russell for such a long time, athletic director and eventually I be- and seeing him every day has clearly came the coach of the boys 8th grade had an effect on the players’ relation- team.” Russell agreed to take the spot, ship with their coach. and that's where his journey began. 2019 Seniors who have played for Russell over the years include (R to L) Ryan Lathrop, Silas Burgess, Liam Kelliher, Sam Schoenhuber, Jonas Schroeder, Eric McKean, Wyatt Thompson, and Ethan DeWitt All in all, when the Eagles made He coached middle school soccer for the decision to stick with someone many years, including when he tran- A second year varsity player, Ryan the season, it was made clear that ‘you who was experienced in the program, sitioned from Colchester to Mt. Abe. Lathrop has had coach Russell for five get out what you put in.’ If we aren’t they made a wise choice. As for what When JV coach Peter Coffee stepped seasons. When asked how he would working as hard as we should in prac- Russell thinks, he said, “The kids are down, it was Russell’s time to step compare his relationship with Russell tice, it is our own responsibility to real- what make the program so great and up to the high school level, and after to other coaches, he said, “Coach Rus- ize that we are only hurting ourselves.” the entire concept of brotherhood a couple more years passed, Corey sell, unlike many, puts a lot of respon- It is clear that the teaching ability of really does symbolize who we are as a stepped down as well, putting Russell sibility on the players when it comes Coach Russell has really helped his team, on and off the field.” at the top of the high school game. to development. At the beginning of team to learn what he wants, and to Mav FOOtball’S COaChiNg StaFF haS SeaSON OF FreSh FaCeS By Lucas Grover so he tries to learn the most he can by munity by going out to do a bottle drive or eight-man football instead of eleven, and Mt. Abe/Vergennes or “MAV” Foot- asking questions and studying. The team’s helping at the Three Day Stampede.” As a players are having to play on both sides of ball, has seen a lot of changes this year, preseason required the players to come in team, Cornellier thinks they need to work the ball, which hurts them competitively. including new coaches Ethan Curtis and every day from 6am to 2pm. Curtis said, on self-confidence so that they have just as Tierney believes the ninth and tenth grade Ryan Cornellier, while returning coach “It showed the team and coaches how much a chance to win as any other team in numbers are promising moving forward, Justin Tierney took on a new role this year, much time and effort they need to put the state. He added, “You need to believe and Gary Russell, who has proven to be an focusing on special teams. into being a successful football team. It in yourself just as much as you need to effective promoter of youth football, has Ethan Curtis is the head coach of the also taught the team what football is about believe in your brother next to you.” He stepped down to the lower levels. Tierney JV team and an assistant coach for varsity. and what goes on outside of the T.V. on a thinks if the team builds that confidence, also talks to elementary school students on Curtis has had a lot of experience with Saturday or Sunday, and how much work it will turn the season around. As a coach, a regular basis because, “My daughters are football, including playing linebacker and and dedication goes into playing football.” Cornellier says he needs to work on con- that age and I know a lot of the kids. Hav- lineman in high school, and in college, As a coach, he says he needs to improve by trolling intensity, especially in tense game ing Coach Stein teach at Bristol Elemen- he played linebacker, defensive line, and watching more film. “You can never watch situations. He added that Curtis is always tary School also helps tremendously.” As a fullback. Curtis also had four years of too much film.” Curtis explained how he there to remind him of this, saying, “Hey, coach, Tierney has taken on more respon- coaching experience at Essex High School, approaches student athletes, saying, ”You calm down. Say it positively and slow sibilities over the years. “Every year, I try but he took a break from coaching when want to connect to your student athletes, down.” Cornellier wants to be able to say to take on more,” he added. “This year his daughter was born. Head coach Jeff but you also need to make sure that they what they can work on positively instead I became the special teams coordinator Stein offered Curtis a position as one of see you as a coach.” of hammering on them. and that has been an exciting challenge.” the coaches for this year and he took it be- Ryan Cornellier is an assistant for the Justin Tierney is the Special Teams He knows that he can always improve, cause “I wanted to help, and see what Mt. varsity team and the wide receiver coach. coach, running back coach, and assis- especially on scouting the opponent’s de- Abe had for players.” Curtis has a lot to Cornellier applied for a coaching position tant coach for the varsity. Tierney played fense and finding their weaknesses, which offer to the football program. He said, “I with MAV football because he has a lot football for Mt. Abe in the second year of Tierney said is his goal for the season. feel like you should be a jack of all trades,” of passion for the game. Cornellier brings the program and he has coached middle Even though this season wasn’t a a lot to the program, but specifically to school football at Mt. Abe since 2008. success in terms of wins, all three coaches receivers as as he was a wide receiver in Tierney joined the high school coach- believe it was a step in the right direction. both high school and college. He also tries ing staff in 2015, and he’s been coaching to bring new skills from receiver camps. for the last four Football has a lot of transferable skills. He seasons. Tierney explained, “Respect and being trustwor- saw the raw thy are good life skills. Whether you’re in potential of the a trade school or college or if you’re just young team and heading right to the workforce, trust is key. became excited Respect is a big thing that a lot of people about the new have, but is also thrown around. Simple coaching staff things like holding the door for a neighbor and Stein’s vision or helping a elderly lady putting groceries for the program in her car. Teaching players just to go over moving forward. there and help without second-guessing or Because numbers being told. We enrich the program with are low, the JV Coach Curtis im action at football game life skills and try to give back to the com- team has played PAGEPAGE 24 8 —— Bird’sAddison Eye Independent, View, Fall 2019 Monday, November 18, 2019 was not prepared. trail The blunt end of the axe connects with the side of Ben’s face, narrowly (Continued from Page 3) missing his eye. His body crumples to he has caused, “is none of your business. the ground and his blood soaks the dusty Go make yourself useful elsewhere.” Their ground. The soldier picks himself up and eyes lock over poor Achak who remains casually places his axe back in its place in hunched over on the ground in a protec- his belt and starts off to the medical tent. tive ball. The air is heavy with silence because no “Actually Ben, I believe it is. See, you one dares move. After a couple of mo- picked a fight with an Indian from my sec- ments, two other guards move forward and tion of wagons, therefore I am responsible seize Ben’s lifeless body. “His heart is still for seeing that no harm comes to him.” A beating,” one says. low growl sound comes from the back of “Probably just a bad concussion,” the Ben’s throat. Out of nowhere, he lunges at other says as the crowd begins to disperse Ben with such ferocity and speed that the and some Indians from my tribe rush whole group of spectators gasp. The soldier forward to help Achak to his feet. They is ready, holding his axe threateningly hobble over to a circle of women preparing above his head. Ben’s whip connects with bandages for Achak. I stand in shock, still his shoulder and wraps around his arm. unsure of what I just witnessed. The rest of Its target howls in agony as a winding trail the tribe continues packing up our wagon. of blood snakes down his arm. He swings Looking back on this today, the very his axe and misses narrowly. With no time thought of a white soldier standing up for to recover, the whip swings again and this a Native American is incredible. It was time slashes at the side of his neck, sending small acts of kindness like this that sepa- specks of blood flying everywhere. Ben rated a few people from the seemingly evil ACROSS 1 You could find them in heavy wool layers in the 1620s sneers, sure he has already won. He ad- group of people from European descent. 4 Thanksgiving is celebrated on this weekday in November vances, taking his sweet time as the soldier 10 Someone always wants to watch this "big game” wipes the blood from his neck. In a flash Burnett, John G. "The Trail Of Tears." 11 Squash in a pastry shell never tasted so good of sudden movement, the arm holding the Free Web Stats. N.p., 2004. Web. 10 Sept. 12 Always around for the holidays axe is swung in Ben’s direction and Ben 2019. 13 The United States of ______celebrates in November 14 Can be found baked, mashed or at the dinner table hOuSe DOWN 2 The Pilgrims got from point A to point B on this ship baseball bat in anger. “My, my I see I have 3 Many people do this, in a car or a plane (Continued from Page 3) succeeded in scaring you. You have so 5 Served on the side in something a fisherman would drive messes with me and gets away with it, he many bags under your eyes and I can’t even 6 Universally known as the main dish said to himself. From that day on, Charles count them!” That did it. In a swift move- 7 Students get this much-needed break carried a baseball bat with him everywhere. ment, Charles swung the bat down on the 8 This country celebrates Thanksgiving in October Even at night, Charles lay in bed, his rat. All the bat met was air. 9 Popular side, known to some as “dressing” baseball bat in his arms, prepared for the “But.. how?” he questioned. Suddenly next attack. None came. It wasn’t until two Charles felt something like sharp needles stabbing his bald head. weeks later that Charles met Jasper again. Reaching up his hand met nothing. In the blink of an eye a small set One quiet Saturday morning, Charles of teeth pierced his right index finger. As he pulled away his finger had just made a fresh cup of steaming hot letting loose a few words I won’t repeat his brain was racing. Ohhh, coffee and was lifting it to his lips when I’m gonna kill that rat! He looked around the room brandishing he heard a scraping sound coming from the bat, but Jasper was nowhere to be seen. Charles was angry and upstairs. Slamming his cup down on the confused. table Charles stalked upstairs, bat in hand. Back downstairs, Jasper had just finished fixing the sink to He was in a very bad mood. Every night his liking and was now looking through the cupboards. “Ahhh, for the past two weeks he had barely slept here it is,” Jasper said to no one in particular. Scampering over the a wink. Peering into his bedroom Charles counter Jasper filled half of Charles’ cup of coffee with vinegar. The saw a small Jasper was scratching his claws other half was already all over the counter from when Charles had on the wall. As Charles entered he paused slammed his cup down. Footsteps were approaching fast. Jasper and turned. backed into a crevasse between two books on the counter, watching “Got to keep these babies nice and and waiting for the show to begin. sharp,” he told Charles. Charles walked briskly down stairs and straight to his coffee. “You.. you, you can talk?”Charles That rat wasn’t going to destroy his morning. Jasper watched in an- stammered. ticipation as Charles held the cup to his lips and swallowed. He was “Of course I can, Grandpa,” Jasper drinking so fast it wasn’t until the glass was a quarter empty before By Alina Donaldson ‘25 teased. Charles hands tightened on his he even tasted it. 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