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I March 13, 2009 Volume LXIX Issue No. 6 NPR’s Alix Spiegel ‘89 visits as Resident Journalist Spiegel noted that she likes to said. I might not have anything by Mariama Eversley ‘10 explore moral problems in her to do with [her success] but it work, and the stories of children makes you feel what you try This year, the Weinberg Jour- with gender identity disorder led to do is worthwhile,” she said. nalism Scholar program brought to questions about which treatment Student Reaction award winning National Public was ultimately more humane. Radio (NPR) reporter Alix Spie- Throughout the day, Spiegel Students were also impressed. gel ‘89 to assembly. Past Resident spoke to two smaller groups “She was the best speaker we’d Journalists include former White about how to get a radio job, and had in a really long time,” said House Press Secretary Dee Dee how to do a story for radio. She Ken Greller ’10. “Often, unfor- Myers, author and environmen- also met with some members of tunately too often, we end up talist Bill McKibben, and Pulitzer The Postscript, Student Govern- with resident artists, writers, Prize winner Seymour Hersh. ment, and Podcast for lunch. scholars, or journalists who are After graduating from Park, super, super acclaimed—in fact, Persistence and then Oberlin College, Spiegel almost all of them are—and as went on to be one of the founding In the seminar about how a school come to the realization producers of public radio’s This to get a job on the radio, Spie- that, sadly, ‘acclaim’ doesn’t American Life. She left the show gel said that landing a job with mean much if you can’t hold in 1999 and moved to NPR where This American Life producer Ira our interest for 90 minutes. But she now works as a full-time Glass did not come easily and Alix, for all of her accomplish- reporter on the Science Desk. took much persistence—she ments, was a real, down to earth, Gender Identity Story called Glass every week for tangible, and awesome person.” photo by J. Patterson ‘10 two months. Spiegel concluded Sam Cornblath ‘10 agreed. Spiegel’s assembly February In her session “How to get a job on the radio,” NPR reporter Alix that when you want a job you “She was a superb speaker. In 27 focused on her most recent Spiegel ‘89 tells about “stalking” Ira Glass to get a job on This should “go to a place where you intimate settings she was even exploration into mental health American Life. She became a founding producer for the show. believe in their work, and don’t better, and very personable.” issues: transgender children. Illus- allow them to say no to you.” Spiegel enjoyed her visit as trating her talk with audio clips, She told the story of a boy Disorder, which supports the Upper School French well, “I had such a good time Spiegel contrasted two treatment named “Bradley” in Ohio who children in identifying with the Teacher Christine Broening at Park. The kids are incredibly theories for children with Gen- identifi ed himself as a girl. His opposite gender. In an excerpt was excited to see a former smart—so often after their ques- der Identity Disorder, who she family adopted Zucker’s theory, Spiegel played in assembly, a student achieve such stature. tions my internal response was, says “feel like they’re trapped and Bradley, for example, wasn’t mother who has taken this ap- “When you see somebody ‘well, that’s a good question, I in the wrong body.” The first allowed to spend time with proach described buying her son a grow up and function well in really should have thought of form of treatment she explained girls or play with “girlish” toys. dress for the fi rst time. “I thought the world, and you knew that that.’ No doubt I will look up was Dr. Ken Zucker’s theory of Spiegel then addressed the she was going to hyperventi- person as a kid who was looking one day and find one of those isolating and disassociating the second type of treatment for late and faint because she was for her way, it feels like a real faces across the desk-telling me child from the opposite gender. children with Gender Identity so incredibly happy,” she said. validation of your work,” she how to edit my piece,” she said.

Fresh-Soph wins championship Inside: by Daniel Stern ‘12 Donogh Eagles, 15-2. At the time, chael Ginsburg and Drew that would become the closest and McDonogh’s only loss was to the Goldfarb respectively, all the most thrilling game of the season. “He told us that they were go- then undefeated Bruins. Although way to the championship. Down five points with less ing to destroy us,” said Captain Park lost this matchup, both the McCain, however, never than 10 seconds to go in regu- Chase McCain ‘12. “He told us Bruins and the Eagles held the doubted that they would be lation, McDonogh was fouled it wasn’t even going to be close. same overall and conference there. “At the time [that we while shooting a three-pointer. East Coast Prejudice: p. 7 Luckily, our response came on record, a tie for playoff seeding. beat the Warriors], it didn’t re- The best player from McDonogh the court.” Despite these stern With home-court advantage on ally register that we were moving went to the line and made his fi rst warnings to the Bruins’ Fresh- the line, Bruins players encour- on to the ‘ship.” McCain says, two free throws before intention- Soph Basketball team from eager aged Athletic Director Ridge “We might have gotten a lit- ally missing the third. With no Beth Tfi loh players, Park won the Diven to call “heads” when a tle bit too confi dent before the timeouts left, the Eagles got the MIAA semifi nals 54-46 on Pro- seeding coin toss was performed. game that we almost expect- rebound with seconds remaining gram Night February 7, thereby Diven made the call and won the ed to see McDonogh again.” and hit a three at the buzzer to tie knocking rival Beth Tfi loh War- toss, a decision that may have As if destined, McDonogh the game and send it to overtime. School Store: p. 10 riors (10-6) out of the tournament. decided the eventual champion. defeated Gilman in the other The team rushed the court The Bruins then went on to win After being down early in semifi nal match and the two teams ecstatically as the Bruins the MIAA B Conference Cham- the semifi nal game against Beth that won regular season games walked off dejectedly. McK- pionship against McDonogh. Tfi loh, Coach Justin McKnight against each other by a total of night, however, lifted the heads Park, 16-1, was the odds-on fa- rallied his squad at halftime fi ve points met in the champion- of his players with a speech vorite to win the title and suffered and rode stellar offensive and ship February 19. Park students that would define the game. its only loss in their last game of defensive performances, led and faculty fl ooded into the Ath- Sports Previews: p. 14-16 the regular season against the Mc- by Freshmen Captains Mi- letic Center to witness the event FRESH-SOPH cont’d p. 14 page 2 The Postscript | March 13, 2009 Editorial

The hardest workers We’ve spent a lot of time here. As editors-in-chief of The Postscript, we are at school until past 10 some evenings. Now, we’re certainly not com- plaining. Susan Weintraub, our adviser, is fantastic company, and we tend to make the nights fun. But we are not the only people staying this late. Ev- ery night, as we are laughing at YouTube videos and pretending to work, we witness an exhibition of a far more impressive work-ethic than ours. Have you ever wondered how the school becomes so neat? Every day we leave the hallways, classrooms, and the commons thoroughly disastrous. When we return to school the following morning, however, everything is painstakingly clean. Each smashed-in pretzel is vacuumed from the carpet, each randomly fl ung sheet of paper is removed from its residence on some bench, and every mysteri- ously ownerless article of clothing is taken off of the fl oor and carefully placed on some surface. The company responsible for making our school spotless is called Christar, and its employees arrive as a group of 11, but work alone. When we emerge from the publications offi ce, we’ll often see one of them slowly pac- ing down a dark hallway, listening to nothing but the low hum of his vacuum. Whenever we have to work late, we grumble to our friends about how it is such a pain. Ms. Choi, who cleans the Arts Center with her husband, knows what real work is. “The arts make work hard, especially the oil painting and clay,” she told us. Ms. Choi, like all of the other Christar cleaners at Park, is originally from Korea, and appreciates having the work. “We get a job, even though our English is not that good,” she explained. Worried that our inter- view was going to harm her, she reminded us several times, “I do my best.” One night, near the cafeteria, we met Patty. Having worked at Park for nearly cartoon by R.J. Gitter ‘12 six years now, she is the supervisor of the whole group. The Upper School, Practicing mutual respect at Assembly she says, is her favorite part of the school. “It is much neater [than the other areas], and it is defi nitely the best,” she explained, “but it does have too many trashcans.” This statement obviously struck a chord with the two men stand- The Postscript ing with her; Mr. Kim and Mr. Lee both intoned, “Yes, too many trashcans.” While cleaning the Arts Center, and dealing with the plethora of trashcans is ob- The Park School of Baltimore viously hard work, we needed to know one thing: how did they get our bathrooms P.O. 8200 Brooklandville, MD 21022 smelling so nice? This may come as a surprise to most, but between the hours of 8 Tel. 410-339-7070 p.m. and around 9 a.m. our bathrooms smell amazingly fresh and sweet. The nearly- tangible stink that surrounds our lavatories during the day is somehow magically March 13, 2009 dissipated by Patty and her colleagues. She knows that her crew works miracles, but Volume LXIX|Issue No. 6 she remains modest. “The night is okay. But the day…” she laughed, “we try our best.” Editors-in-chief At Park, we take a lot of things for granted, and it is especially easy to be Becka Althauser, Everett Rosenfeld, ungrateful for work we never see being done. So just try to remember the Eva Zenilman Christar employees as you are throwing chips at a friend, or when you can stand to breathe in the bathroom. And, if you are ever at school past four, go up to anyone you see handling a garbage can or a vacuum. They might News Features Cartoons not all speak English perfectly, but everyone understands ‘Thank You.’ Mariama Eversley Sara Lever Kayla Bruun Nate Kaufman Rachel Shapiro RJ Gitter Emma Gross, Assistant Isabelle Schein, Assistant Commentary Sports Faculty Adviser Ken Greller Sam Cornblath Susan G. Weintraub Alex Katz, Assistant Daniel Tsemach Photography Adviser Jesse Orr, Assistant Photography Terry Lansburgh ’66 Reviews M.J. Kiehne Michael Gold Jack Patterson Eskender McCoy Contributors Darian Bailey, Ariella Brant, Julia Coltri, Robby Engle, Juliet Eisenstein, Alec Elias, Lee Gensler, Michael Ginsburg, Ethan Haswell, Ellie Kahn, Brandon Keiser, Adam Kelmen- son, Sean Langley, Karl Nelson, Aiden Piper, Adrian Rabin, Emma Reisinger, Alec Ring, Rebecca Ringler, Robert Sandler, Leah Shapiro, Daniel Stern, Cody Tracey, Jeremy Winer, Suzy Yaster Policies We welcome letters to the editor. Please send letters to [email protected]. We reserve the right to edit all submissions for language and length. photo by E. Zenilman ‘09 Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School Susan Lee is one of the 11 Christar employees who takes care of our school. Newspaper Service. page 3 News The Postscript | March 13, 2009 New barrier to protect campus waterways April project set to help reduce pollution in stream and pond erode, a fact made obvious by is building a plant barrier. said. Another benefit is that cess, while Emily Breiter ’10 by Nate Kaufman ‘10 the large trenches forming at In early 2008, the CCCP “it’s really pretty. We’ll be plant- is responsible for involving the the bottom of the parking lot. recognized that the issue need- ing things that will be habitat student body with planting the Polluted rainwater run- Ideally, the parking lot ed to be addressed and began for songbirds and butterflies.” week after the construction starts. off from Park’s main parking would be farther away so devising a plan. Jacoby and Three weeks ago, Jacoby Jacoby expressed his gratitude lot is adversely affecting the the runoff wouldn’t get Joan Webber, Director of Fi- met with Webber, Director of toward everyone involved, “… it’s water quality of Moore’s into the pond or the stream. nance and Operations, applied Facilities Bud Dahlen, and a cooperation between the Jones Branch stream, and the school “Maryland’s environmental for and received a $20,000 Upper School Principal Mike Falls Watershed Association, The has a plan to fix the problem. laws today would not allow us to grant from the Chesapeake Bay McGill, to finalize the plan. Chesapeake Bay Trust, Park, the Rainwater that falls on the build this parking lot today,” said Trust to help this cause. The Construction on the plant bar- Center for Watershed Protection, lot’s surface is full of air pollut- Upper School History teacher school also contributed another rier is expected to start April 20. and also the County, who is giv- ants and picks up oil and other Daniel Jacoby.“It is too close to $18,000 to complete the project. Mike Novotney of the Center ing us the permits to do this.” chemicals, like windshield wiper the stream.” Jacoby is the adviser The project has been designed for Watershed Protection, a na- In the past few years,as Park or brake fluid. The water then to the Climate Change Commit- to reduce both erosion and pol- tionwide organization that works has paid closer attention to how has nowhere to go except into tee at Park (CCCP), one of the lution, “fi rst by slowing the water “to protect, restore, and enhance the school impacts the surround- the stream, eventually flow- groups working on the issue. so you don’t have that volume streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, ing environment, its goal is to ing into the Chesapeake Bay. “The Baltimore County Depart- all at once,” said Jacoby. “All and bays,” according to their make Park a “greener school.” In addition to the quality ment of the Environment wouldn’t the things we’ll be planting actu- website, is the project engineer. With this project, the of the water, the high volume let us build the lot without some ally like some of the pollutants, David Flores ‘03 of the Jones CCCP and Jacoby are help- of the runoff causes the land compensating factor,” said Jacoby. so they will take some of the Falls Watershed Association ing Park shrink its overall around the parking lot to The next best solution pollution out of the water,” he will oversee the planting pro- impact on the environment. Student groups visit Annapolis to lobby for homeless by Ariella Brant ‘11 joined by 50 students from 15 more funding for shelters. They tunately, Park is one of the schools Dan Morhaim from District 11. other schools in Baltimore. listened to speeches, talked with where most people actually do “I realized just how easy it Five students traveled to An- Student Sharing has made this the homeless, and discussed the understand what is going on.” really is to get some time to napolis to participate in Lobby annual trip to Annapolis since the economy and federal government From participating in Lobby talk with your representatives,” Day February 26 to advocate organization began in 1993; this is and their effects upon the state. Day, students gained a better said Sima Lotfi ’09, a leader of for the homeless. According to the fi fth time that Student Sharing “A lot of kids don’t necessar- understanding of how the state Student Sharing for the past four Harrison Macks ‘10, a leader at Park has travelled to the State ily understand what is happening government works and got the years, “A lot of them are ready of Student Sharing Coalition, House. This year, everyone in- with the economy- it is a diffi cult opportunity to meet face to face to help support you with your the citywide group that orga- volved advocated specifi cally for time and schools need to educate with some of the state’s del- issues, but it does take the initia- nized this trip, attendees were healthcare for the homeless and their students,” Macks said. “For- egates, including Dana Stein and tive to actually go see them.” Westheimer recipients plan travel to England, Ghana English. “I knew I wanted to go of West Africa, is a combination by Rebecca Ringler ‘11 to Africa, and Ghana was the of community service, sightsee- and Alex Elias ‘11 fi nal choice,” she said. ing, exploration, and classes. In England, Schneiderman will “I wanted to do something in Where would you go if you participate in A Midsummer’s Africa since I’ve always want- could go anywhere in the world Theatrical Journey Program, ed to go there, and I wanted for four weeks during the sum- through the Experiment in Inter- the trip to be community ser- mer? That was the question national Living. The program vice, not just tour and see the asked of sophomores and juniors combines sightseeing, Shake- sights. I also really wanted looking to travel abroad with speare and acting workshops, to work and interact with the help from the Westheimer Prize. staying with family, and per- people there,” said Cubera. Created in 2006 by former forming in a theatre festival. Both Schneiderman and Cu- Park student and teacher Patricia Schneiderman chose this pro- bera were very emotional when Westheimer ‘61, the grant awards gram because of her love of they heard their names called. $5,000 for each of two students to acting. She started acting as “I started crying and I couldn’t the purple crayon in the show travel overseas to work or study. breathe,” said Schneiderman. photo by J. Eisenstein ‘11 Proposals this year ranged Colors, We’re Better Together, “That sounds so ridiculous but from climbing Mount Kilimanja- at 3 Ring Theatre where she I was just so happy. Christina J. Schneiderman ‘11 and C. Cubera ‘10 won Westheimer travel ro to cooking school in Italy, and continued to perform until last and I were both crying,” she said. grants for this summer. at the random drawing January year. She’s also been in four Cubera felt the same way. “I Sophomores and juniors in- asking for revisions by January. 28, Christina Cubera ’10 and Julia shows at Park; her most recent was really shocked and surprised terested in applying for the prize After their summer abroad, Schneiderman ’11 were chosen. role was the Wicked Witch of when they drew my name,” she attend an information session in all participants are expected to Schneiderman will go to the West in The Wizard of Oz. said. “It happened so fast and I’m the fall and then submit applica- present details of their expe- London to stay with a host fam- Cubera will spend time in still trying to process it. It will tions by December. A committee riences to an assembly. Last ily and participate in a theater Ghana on a community service probably hit me once I’m getting comprising all Upper School de- year’s winners were Becka program. Cubera will travel to based program through Global my shots from the doctor or once partment heads, Dean of Students Althauser ’09 and Bradley Ghana to do community service Leadership Adventures. The I’m actually in the airport. It’s still Traci Wright, and Principal Mike Williams ’09 who traveled to in an orphanage and to teach program, Ghana: Heart and Soul a huge surprise to me,” she said. McGill reviewed the proposals, Thailand and Japan, respectively. page 4 News The Postscript | March 13, 2009 Mentors host UM shock trauma; student survivor offers advice by Emma Gross ‘11 fi nd extremely risky could have felt strongly that everyone would the biggest impact on your life.” benefi t from hearing Kyle’s story. A stunned silence filled the Accompanied by patient videos “Prevention research has auditorium February 11 as Up- and a PowerPoint presentation, demonstrated that these per- per School students and faculty Yohn educated the audience sonal stories like Kyle’s can listened to Kyle tell his story. about a variety of risky behaviors. reduce risky behavior in the After a car accident involving With a full screen of graphic short term, but the long term alcohol in his junior year at St. images behind him, Kyle present- impact occurs for those who Paul’s School for Boys, Kyle ed a moving summary of his life are exposed to the experiences found himself at the University --pre and post accident--highlight- and then teach about them,” of Maryland’s shock trauma unit. ing how one error in judgment said Dave Tracey. “The men- He suffered a coma, major brain led to his colossal life changes. toring program does just that.” trauma, and multiple physical “I think the assembly was Supported by the Christo- ailments. He has been in rehabili- very effective,” said Chloe Shi- pher O’ Neil Memorial fund, the tation now for over three years. ras ’11. “It really opens your mentoring program was founded As part of an outreach pro- eyes to the fact that teenagers in 1998. Students are trained as gram for schools from the R. are not invincible, and that ev- peer educators and then teach Adams Cowley Shock Trauma ery day we are vulnerable to sixth grade life skills classes. Program, Kyle presented with the dangers of risky behavior.” “The goal of the program shock trauma nurse Debbie Yohn. The Upper School’s mentor- is to create a bond between Yohn described how the unit ing program was responsible for Upper and Middle school stu- functions and spoke about the ev- bringing Yohn and Kyle to as- dents, to normalize and manage eryday tragedies similar to Kyle’s sembly. Current mentors Lucie some of the chaos of middle that they must face and treat. Weinberg ’10 and Emily Monnett school,” said Tracey, “and to “Statistics have shown that ’09 introduced the speakers by advise them on the choices they photo courtesy Jewish Times 14% of all shock trauma victims sharing their own impressions of make each day. It cultivates B. Pruitt ‘11 with K9 Dora, one of the stars of Canines, Pruitt’s are 13-19 year olds,” Yohn said. their visit to the shock trauma unit a compassionate community award-winning documentary. “An activity that you might not with the mentoring program. They both in and outside of school.” Film festivals recognize Archives moves to new space student’s documentary by Alec Ring ‘11 er-Kopman has been writing by Juliet Eisenstein ‘11 unit, which is how he origi- policy and transitioning the nally got interested in the topic. The 100th anni- Archives from its location Over winter break, Blake Pruitt recalls being inter- versary of Park’s in a closet to the new room Pruitt ’11 won third place for ested in filmmaking since he founding is ap- “The Archives are best student fi lm at the Treasure was little. “I remember just proaching, and the filled with Brownies, old Coast International Film Festival playing around with the video most complete re- Postscripts, video, audio, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Out camera, just filming my dad cord of its history artwork--a plethora of stuff,” of 200 movies submitted to the ironing or whatever was going lies in its Archives. said Feller-Kopman. She festival for the student fi lm cat- on when I was young,” he said. To prepare for the plans to fi nd a more system- egory, only 20 were chosen to In addition, he has been centennial, the school atic way of adding to the be shown. The best eight were attending the summer fi lm pro- has hired an archivist, collection in the future, and nominated, and Blake’s fi lm won gram at Park for the past four Michelle Feller-Kop- for this reason, she is not third place. “A lot of student summers, and in his third sum- man, to organize the calling for outside contribu- fi lm categories aren’t competi- mer decided to take a class thousands of records. tions at the present time. tive, so even being chosen to on documentaries. He started Feller-Kopman, Although she is not yet cat- be shown is great,” said Pruitt. fi lming Canines for that class a trained and expe- photo by J. Patterson ‘10 aloging to a great extent, His movie, entitled Canines, the same summer, in 2007. rienced archivist, Archivist Michelle Feller-Kopman has recently Feller-Kopman plans to orga- is a documentary about the This past summer, a year after joined the faculty overseen relocation of the school’s archives, nize all of the Archives, and Maryland Transit Administra- fi rst fi lming Canines, Pruitt be- at the beginning of and is already providing access to documents to open access for school use. tion (MTA) Police K9 Unit, gan submitting the movie to fi lm this school year. for students in a history of Park English class. “I’d like to go beyond and the Transportation Security festivals; the Tall Grass Film According to Feller-Kopman, the 100th…It’s not that I’m happy, the typical archives. I want to Administration (TSA), which Festival in Kansas picked it to “An archivist collects, pre- but as far as the school’s con- reach out to the students, faculty, provides the MTA with dogs show in October 2008 along with serves, and provides access to cerned, it’s the best use of time.” community and tell them what and training. Pruitt interviewed 10 other student films. While historical records with enduring Gilbert started collecting for is here. FACA (summer grant) the head of the National Ex- this festival was not competitive, informational value, either those the Archives in 1977. “There was projects and history of Park plosives Detection Canine the Treasure Coast Festival was. of an individual or organization.” no archive,” said Gilbert. “We’re classes will be able to more fully Team Program (NEDCTP), a “I was interested to see how She has replaced Larry Gilbert lucky that people saved things; utilize the Archives,” she said. division of TSA, as well as [my movie] would do,” said ‘67, Middle School math teacher, people just opened the door (of the Ethan Haswell ‘09, a mem- MTA offi cers from the K9 unit. Pruitt who attended the festival’s in his position with the public old archives) and threw things in.” ber of the US English elective The film required approval awards gala in Florida over winter side of the archives, but he still Now, the Archives occu- Making History, was one of by both TSA and MTA, and they break. It was there that he dis- remains in charge of confi dential pies a newly-renovated room in the first students to use the liked it so much they showed covered he had won third place. student and employee records. the basement of the Arts Cen- Archives in its new location. it for the opening in a conven- Canines will also be show- When asked whether he (Gil- ter. The room is temperature “Michelle’s been incredibly help- tion for dog handlers, as well ing at the competitive Swansea bert) was upset about the change and humidity controlled so the ful,” he said. “She’s gotten me as putting the movie on their Bay Film Festival in Wales, in job, he responded, “They documents won’t be harmed. and Scott Fischer [‘09] every- website. Pruitt’s dad is in the UK May 30-June 6, 2009. wanted somebody because it’s Throughout this school year, Fell- thing we need for our research.” The Postscript | March 13, 2009 page 5 Commentary Israel v. Hamas: two sides to every story From late December to mid-Janu- more vulnerable, defenseless state, as is attack would not be tolerated. A majority ary, it was nearly impossible to turn the case with negotiating for a cease-fi re. of Israelis had anticipated and pleaded on the news and not be bombarded What is this nation supposed to do? for an Israeli response, and then it came. with death toll numbers in Gaza. The Sit with two fi ngers up in the air chant- The violence stopped in mid-Janu- Israeli offensive that lasted most of ing for peace so that the media, the UN, ary with a unilateral truce. That was January was a necessary form of action and the international community will stop broken a week or so later. Hamas against Hamas, a Palestinian party that criticizing? This is what Israelis have launched rockets more frequent- the European Union and United States to deal with, it is a lose-lose situation. ly towards the end of February, and consider to be a terrorist organization. Either they retaliate and suffer abuse or Israel vowed to respond aggressively While labeled “offensive” in the me- criticism, or they sit and watch their na- if they were not to cease the attacks. dia and virtually every source of news, tion disappear just to satisfy people who While Israel was aggressively at- Israel’s military strike was by no means astoundingly have no idea what they are tacking Gaza in January, one could not unprovoked. Hamas’ attack was a much looking at. The fact is that Israel is not pick up a news paper without a headline anticipated response to rocket launch- willing to give in, and exposing the truth about the situation. But preceding the ings from Gaza that had poured down in the most recent confl ict will prove to operation, one would have to sift through photo by E. Rosenfeld ‘09 on Israeli cities and settlements daily in be very effective for Israel’s reputation. many pages and web sites to find in- by Daniel Tsemach ‘10 the weeks preceding. It was an act of The attack that most have witnessed formation on the Hamas rockets. Now retaliation that a vast majority of Israelis in the past couple weeks is a perfect ex- again, we are witnessing the reluctance “Death toll in Gaza onslaught ap- justifi ably supported politically and morally. ample: Israel was once again bombarded of the media to publicize Hamas’ attacks, proaches 900” reads a headline for Negotiating with Hamas is never an with rockets from Gaza and has yet to simply because Israel has not responded. Beirut’s The Daily Star. The New York attractive option for Israel. Reaching an respond with force. The fi rst operation If Israel were to attack Gaza and if Times writes, “Gaza Children Found agreement is a battle in itself, but abid- in December and January was supported Palestinians were not responding, it with Mothers’ Corpses.” Americans ing by it can be even more diffi cult when by 81 percent of Israeli adults (according would be impossible not to hear the al- read this, and what do they think? Israel knows that Hamas is using its time to Israeli Radio Show Maager Mochot), legations for war crimes and crimes They might next look for Israeli death to rearm and strengthen its forces, and and this number clearly displays the na- against humanity. But why? Why are tolls and gasp at the utter imbalance. that when ready to strike again, it will. tion’s need for the soon to be “offensive.” the Palestinians so comfortably supported Then they ask why. Why are there over Whether the cease-fi re is set for three There are few times in Israel’s history with their impunity? They have been 1,000 Palestinians dead and no more months or six is irrelevant for Hamas. This where such a wide majority has supported committing war crimes since Israel’s exis- than 25 Israelis? Or, why is Israel kill- fact leaves Israel little alternative. Each such an operation, and it is a testament tence, but the allegations and accusations ing all these people? The answers are “land for peace” deal, which is exactly to their patience. Israel declared in late have yet to be heard by the international clear, yet troubling. We have no choice. what it sounds like, pushes Israel into a December that the constant Palestinian community. This is a fact not a bias. Sports Commentary: Ravens lose two key players; Lewis re-signs Agency making him the high- for the last decade. Birk signed is before free agency started. est paid center in the NFL, and a three-year $12 million contract. While some said to let him putting him out of reach for the The Ravens also lost a key go and that he wasn’t worth it Ravens. They couldn’t afford player in their defense, Bart anymore, others said that he Brown and their other high-pro- Scott. Scott has played Ray meant a lot to Baltimore and to fi le Free Agents, including Scott, Lewis’ wingman for the last sev- pay him whatever he wanted. Ray Lewis, and Terrell Suggs. eral years, and he wanted to be In my heart, I didn’t want to Losing Brown brought back “the man” wherever he played see Lewis in another uniform. memories from 2005, when the next season. Scott has a good But, my brain said otherwise. Ravens lost another young Free relationship with former Ravens In the NFL, you don’t pay 34- Agent center, Casey Rabach, to Defensive Coordinator and new year-old players a lot of money. the Washington Redskins. Fans Head Coach of the New York After losing Scott to the Jets, then were upset because that Jets, Rex Ryan, so they offered there wasn’t really another choice meant keeping Mike Flynn as him a whopping six-year, $48 but to re-sign Lewis. He meant Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/MCT their center of the future, despite a lot to the city and the team, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome, right, and head coach million contract, which the Ra- John Harbaugh, left, announced the signing of free-agent center Flynn being three years older. vens couldn’t match. The Ravens and whenever you thought of the Matt Birk, a six-time Pro Bowler from the Minnesota Vikings. Flynn was then cut after the 2007 were hoping to have Scott play Ravens over the last decade, you by Robby Engle ‘10 weekend of Free Agency Febru- season because of poor play. Ray Lewis’ spot next year, but thought of their great defense. ary 27, it was money that lost While losing Brown hurts, it again, they didn’t have the money. In the end do I think paying “To tell you the truth, I was two key members of the Ravens’ wasn’t worth paying him what So the Ravens settled on re- Lewis an average of $7 million hoping to stay at home with 11-5 team. Center Jason Brown the Rams did. Brown was ask- signing the face of the franchise per year was necessary? No. But the Ravens. Unfortunately, (quoted above) and linebacker ing for too much money, so the and the only original Raven do I think it was the right thing to there’s a separation between Bart Scott signed with the St. Ravens decided to move on. left. Lewis signed a three-year do? Yes. After all, in a few years business and the personal Louis Rams and New York Jets The Ravens then found a great $21 million contract with the we are all going to be rubbing the side of football, and they had for more money than the Ra- replacement a couple days later-- Ravens after no other teams foot of his statue for good luck on to make a business decision.” vens were willing to dish out. Minnesota Vikings veteran center showed an interest in the the way into M&T Bank Stadium. Many people forget that foot- Brown signed a five-year, Matt Birk who is a six-time pro nearly 34-year-old linebacker. Robby Engle maintains ball isn’t just a sport. It’s a $37.5 million deal with the Rams bowl selection and has been a Opinions varied around town an NFL Draft website at business, too, and in the first during the fi rst weekend of Free big part of the Vikings offense about what to do with Lew- www.draftbreakdown.com. page 6 Commentary The Postscript | March 13, 2009 Stimulus plan fl ies in face of capitalism by Ethan Haswell ‘09 ment’s spending, following the pattern that developed under President Bush, President Obama and the Congress have thrown money at the companies have recently spent hundreds of billions without helping to dump AIG’s toxic as- of dollars that they don’t have in an ef- sets, or to renegotiate union contracts. fort to save the economy, and have begun Until we actually address the problems to outline other long-term plans. The that are losing these companies money, problems they seek to address are many. the public’s funds won’t have any effect. Revenues for state governments are fall- But the most worrying aspect of the ing even as they are trying to expand their administration’s policies is that they are social programs. We have a dependence decidedly anti-capitalist. And despite on oil that aids our enemies. The ranks what people think about capitalism, it of the unemployed are growing. And is the risk-takers who are willing to put some of our largest corporations are los- their money on the line for the chance ing money at an alarming rate. The bill of profi ts who will pull us out of this rut. in many cases, however, doesn’t address So the promise of higher taxes on these any of our biggest problems, and there people, and the general feeling of hostil- is no reason to believe that any of these ity toward them and their philosophy, can policies will halt the economic decline. only hurt our chances at a quick recovery. One of the primary goals of the stimulus It should come as no surprise that the was to fi nd work for the unemployed by fi nancial markets have plummeted over the investing billions in public works projects. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/Pool/MCT past two months. Who can blame inves- However, after realizing that the web of tors for being scared? The government regulation surrounding these projects President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress in the House has failed to aid our ailing corporations, it . would delay the shovel-ready projects, the Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, February 24, 2009 has failed to follow through on many of its bill actually provides little money for pub- economy and to take the risks we will need dering American companies like AIG promises for the stimulus, and the President lic works. Most of it, instead, is devoted people to take to rebuild the economy, they and GM. AIG has billions of dollars of and the Congressmen alike have attacked to increasing funding for social programs. are geared toward income maintenance. toxic assets, and GM has unprofitable the markets and those who work them. The bill also contains tax cuts, but instead At the same time, the government contracts with the UAW (along with cars Can we even act confused that things of providing incentives to invest in our has been funneling money into floun- that few want to buy). But the govern- seem worse than they have ever been? Our drug education program isn’t progressive by Ken Greller ‘10 to his speech and movement. ily, some of us may not), she daily basis. And in ninth grade, edge the fact that we live in a Kyle’s story was touching. His spoke of the inevitabilities that within my first few months as world where this stuff happens. approach was genuine, and his apparently come with youth. a Park School student, I was I understand that this is hard. A few weeks ago, the Upper message was sincere--I under- Inevitabilities that, if we are to introduced to the wonders of It’s hard to talk to kids about School assembly featured a very stand where you are. I know about have “high expectations” of our- “drunk goggles,” which allow drugs because drugs are hard to special presentation from the what it’s like. You probably won’t selves, should be proven untrue. the (sober) user to “experience” talk about. Everyone has a differ- Upperclassmen who comprise, end up like me, I completely hope Like the rest of you (except drunkenness by way of seeing ent relationship with drugs—they along with their fearless leader that you won’t, but if you make for a few freshmen still waiting everything as blurred and off to have or have not affected every Dave Tracy, the Student Mentors the bad choices I did, you could. to meet their maker), I suffered the side. After a hearty round of student’s life in radically differ- Program. We were told of their His talk was a breath of fresh through the Alcohol and Other that, just about anyone is ready ent ways. Some of us are scared. experience visiting the Shock air, especially when compared Drugs Seminar (or, if you so to check into AA. As ludicrous as Some of us are enticed. Some of Trauma unit at University of to Park’s typical approach to prefer, AODS). Allow me to I fi nd these teaching methods to us are addicted. Some of us are Maryland Medical – a medi- drug education—exactly paral- qualify this by saying: I’m all be, I in no way mean to diminish recovered. We exist on a spec- cal department that deals most leled by the talk preceding his. about Drug Education as a com- what it is that Krista Dhruv, Dave trum, not as one faceless body to commonly with young people Deb Yohn works as a nurse in ponent (along with Sex Ed) of Tracy, or Deb Yohn do. There is, be dealt with based on the greatest who have either found them- the Shock Trauma unit, a career becoming an intelligent, well- however, a serious problem with common denominator. But we’re selves injured in a gun-charged she went into after losing her rounded individual in touch with the way they go about doing it. an assembly of 300 kids, and get- gang battle, or from a (typically best friend to a drunk driving ac- your body and the world around Perhaps this is less of an ting to know people takes time. alcohol-induced) car accident— cident. In addressing the school, you. However, it’s been my ex- issue for our friend Debbie Roff- And so we rely on general- our mentors dealt with the latter. pink scrubs and all, Yohn takes perience that this sort of thing man, who seems to have found izations. We rest on the notions In addition to presenta- on an all too familiar tone, drop- is almost never done correctly. a harmonious, progressive way that everyone will experiment tions by Emily Monett ’09, ping little gems of wisdom like, In fifth grade at Fort Gar- in which to teach kids about with drugs and alcohol, then fi nd Lucie Weinberg ’10, and “I think when kids turn 12 they rison Elementary School, I was sex—by acknowledging that themselves desperately need- Dave, the mentors brought get a PhD in lying,”—it seemed shown a “comic book” depicting it will and is happening, and ing to get behind the wheel of in two rather notable guests. all too clear that she was not talk- one girl’s downward spiral into to say, as she often does, “I a car, to whip out that doctorate I’ll start, nonsensically, with ing with us, but rather at us. To a the dangerous world of ciga- want you to have fabulous sex.” in lying to their parents, to hurt the second—a young man named general audience of teen faces she rette smoking. In seventh grade That’s probably an impossible someone they love for a sub- Kyle, an alumnus of St. Paul’s, knew very little about—aside, of at Sudbrook Magnet Middle thing for Drug Education to fully stance they love more. Yes, this who, in his junior year, drunkenly course, from the statistics. Yohn School, my teacher would detail achieve. It certainly would be kind of thing happens. But to drove himself into a tree, landing spoke not of the possibilities her days as a Park Ranger, pluck- inappropriate to completely con- act like it’s the rule rather than him in a three-month long coma of a wayward life that some of ing nude men tripping on acid out done drug use, underage drinking, the exception? Well, that doesn’t and leaving permanent damage us may lead (and, just as eas- of trees on what sounded like a etc. But it is crucial to acknowl- seem very Park School, does it? page 7 Commentary The Postscript | March 13, 2009 Get off your high horse; head Midwest by Becka Althauser ‘09 of the best colleges in the whole mailings, I received hand-written country. Park students especially, notes from busy admissions offi - When my brother Sam [Al- need to get over their East Coast cers. Not once has that happened thauser ‘07] tells people he goes prejudice. Listen to Thoreau, to at any East Coast school I visited. to Carleton College, he usually Horace Greeley, or at least to Jim I’ll happily be joining my brother gets one of three responses: the Morrison, for the West--and the at Carleton next year, despite the sympathetic eyes, slight nodding Midwest--can certainly be the best. ridicule I often received at choos- of the head, and a fl at, “umm- The summer after 10th grade, ing something off the eastern path. hmm,” the quizzical “Where?” my father picked me up in Ne- This is not to say that there or that look of recognition and a braska where I had been doing a aren’t plenty of great schools on reply of, “That’s a great school!” summer program and the two of the East Coast; there certainly One time, an acquaintance us went on a college trip through are. I’m not even saying that of mine, upon hearing that I Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, and you should apply to schools too had a college aged broth- Ohio. We spent the time driving based solely on locale, but I er, asked where he went to on two lane highways and stop- hate it when someone says “It’s school. When she heard that ping at tiny diners fi lled with men freezing in Minnesota!” OK, he went to Carleton College, a in overalls. I ate the best pie of yeah, it is freezing, but that school she had never heard of, my life, learned to order every- photo by S. Althauser ‘07 person better not be applying she presumed and reassured thing with gravy, and fell in love Carleton College is located in Northfi eld, Minnesota. to any schools in Maine, or up- me, “Don’t worry, my brother with the Midwest and its colleges. state New York because, let’s be slacked off in high school too.” But, I don’t mean to be per- fi ne dining, and intellectual cul- would be a name-brand school. honest, it’s just as cold there. So why is it that such a good petuating stereotypes; this is ture exist west of Pennsylvania. However, deny it if you like, Even more irksome is that school, along with so many oth- not what all of the Midwest Nearly 15 percent of our fine there is an atmosphere in the blasé statement that there are ers, goes unrecognized? It’s looks like. No, they don’t all Upper School faculty went to Midwest that you will never no good schools west of, say, because Carleton is located in live on farms and drive a tractor undergraduate schools there. encounter on the East Coast. Ohio, until you reach California. chilly Minnesota, in a town to school, although those who For such supposedly tolerant When, stopped at a stop sign, I Don’t make assumptions without of “Cows, Colleges, and Con- do are unabashedly proud of it. people, Park students have an motioned for a kid to pass on the firsthand experience. Research tentment.” People, especially As an East Coaster you are “acceptable” prejudice against crosswalk and he actually tipped Midwest (and far West) schools, educated people like those at not smarter, or worldlier, or bet- the Midwest. This East Coast his hat at me. Someone always take the time to get to know them; Park, need to stop viewing the ter educated than the people in prejudice keeps students from holds the door for you, and when if you have the chance, go visit. Midwest as a fl yover zone. It is the Midwest. Some live in huge getting to know schools that you pass someone on the street, They may not be the right fit a rich and vibrant place full of metropolises, many are world they might love simply based they’ll wave and say hello. After for you, but its time we stopped kinder people than you may know travelers, or connoisseurs of on geography. And if Carleton visiting a Midwest school, more looking down on the Midwest. back East, and it also has some fi ne food. Wonderful museums, was in Connecticut or Maine, it often that not, instead of mass- It’s no longer a flyover zone. Alumna shares military experience in Iraq by Sara Lever ‘09 Pomona College, like many, she Army. She faced challenges was stunned by the events. But, including less advanced equip- Few Park School graduates unlike others, she felt a certain ment due to her small stature, join the military. Bethany Kibler, responsibility and commitment and skeptical treatment because however, who came to speak at to her country. Kibler also noted of her gender. She shared a com- an Upper School assembly in that she prided herself on feeling pliment from a commanding February, is an exception. Kibler very patriotic. Yet she admitted, offi cer: “You are a good soldier graduated in 1998 and returned “I had no idea what my coun- because you stick to your duties, to share her unique experience, try was despite my love for it.” and you don’t sleep around.” and talk about her life lead- After spending time bartending Kibler’s life experiences were ing up to joining the military, in Montana, Kibler enlisted in the fascinating, and students were the preparation she endured, army. She felt there was whole interested because she was a and her plans for the future. other side of America which she graduate. The issues she raised Unlike other assemblies, the had never seen and, in her story, were extremely controversial, student body was silent and she opened our eyes to it, too. and while many students were awestruck--their attention fully After spending two years skeptical of her actions, they devoted to the presentation. It was studying Arabic, and more still had a connection to her. fascinating for students to hear a time learning and teach- It is not a coincidence that story about someone who had ing interrogation, as well as two great assemblies this year such a similar upbringing to his participating in military train- have been given by Park School or hers, but then took a complete- ing, Kibler was off to Iraq. students. The fact that Kibler ly different direction with her life. The stories she told use were enlisted in the army, some- photo courtesy Bethany Kibler ‘98 So we sat there and wondered: incredible--distant and daunting-- thing not many students at Bethany Kibler ‘98 enlisted in the army after 9/11, learned Ara- how did a girl, so like us, who yet intriguing. She told about Park do, opened so many eyes. bic, and became an expert in interrogation. She spent a year in grew up in such a liberal environ- house raids and other topics which While there are assemblies giv- Iraq, and recently spoke at an assembly. ment, fi nd herself in Iraq in the felt so distant, but also something en by very intellectual scholars, midst of a very controversial war? we could relate to because her per- and others by abstract artists, this that there isn’t only one way, different points of view, and not Kibler eloquently told the spective was so much like ours. one felt so real and the speaker but many directions we can take to make us think so unilaterally. story of her reactions to Sep- Kibler mentioned the struggles was so personable. This assem- coming from Park. It is important Kibler’s assembly was defi nitely tember 11, 2001. As a junior at of being a woman in the U.S. bly definitely showed students for the school to expose us to one step forward in this direction. page 8 The Postscript | March 13, 2009 Teacher

Introduction: We all love our teachers and the staff at Park, but few of us know the wide range of their accomplishments. Here is just a glimpse of what some teachers do outside the classroom: Julie “Webs” Rogers: Of habitats, tundra, babies, and bees by Juliet Eisenstein ‘11 wanted to teach at the boarding spring break Habitat trip that year. growing family. She is married school, Rogers started looking That proved to be the inspiration to Park alumnus, Brad Rogers Julie Rogers has brought many into other high schools. Park to start a Habitat group here. ‘92. The fact that he attended new ideas to Park since coming to wanted her to become the Mid- “When I came to Park I the school at which she teach- teach here nearly 10 years ago. dle School Science Department thought kids might not be inter- es is a complete coincidence Growing up in St. Paul, Min- Chair. Although she only had ested [in a Habitat group], but because they met through a col- nesota, Rogers thought she experience teaching upper school why not?” said Rogers, now league. Brad currently works knew exactly what she wanted students, she visited Middle the faculty leader of the Habitat with Tina Forbush’s husband, to be when she was older. “I School for a day. “I wasn’t a good club. Her prediction was wrong, Prescott Gaylord; they own really wanted to be a doctor,” fi t for Middle School,” she said. however, as the club became a three environmentally-conscious said Rogers. But, when she did A short time later, however, major success, and is now one businesses, including a develop- not get into any of her chosen Park called again with an open- of the largest high school Habi- ment and real estate company. medical schools, she debated ing in the high school, and Julie tat commitments in the nation. The Rogers now have three where to go with her career. “I Webbers, who became known For the fi rst time, Park is col- boys, Paul (four) Max (one and just loved science, but not a to all simply as “Webs,” came laborating with nearby Friends a half) and Jack, born a month lot of people around me were to work here in the fall of 1999. School to build a house in addi- ago on January 15. Paul will start interested in it,” said Rogers. “My adjustment was pretty tion to building the ninth house kindergarten here in the fall, and After talking to a friend, Rog- shaky,” Rogers said of her tran- as part of the 10 houses in 10 photo by MJ Kiehne ‘09 Rogers predicts, “Park’s going ers decided to become a science sition. “[Coming to] my first Newborn Jack Rogers visits to be a great fi t [for him].” In years project. Park’s club hopes school with science teacher teacher. With no teaching expe- school, I had never taught be- to co-sponsor homes with City Julie. addition, Paul and Max have at- rience whatsoever, she got a job fore,” she said, “[and] I was College High School, Dulaney trips to the Arctic Circle. “[The tended all of their mother’s club at the Peddie School, a boarding defi nitely the most liberal person High School, and another school club] has gotten a lot bigger this trips, including the Habitat spring high school in Hightstown, and there.” At Park, however, she not yet involved in Chesa- year and people are really in- break trip and the Arctic club’s taught chemistry and biology. was by far the most conser- peake Habitat once the 10-year volved,” said club member Lyn trip to the Arctic Circle. “They After a few years there, she real- vative, but she did feel more project finishes. “It was re- Meyerhoff ’09. Rogers helped love being outside,” Rogers said. ized the atmosphere of a boarding confi dent because of the teaching ally hard to get [Habitat] off the start the beekeeping club as well. Overall, although Julie Rog- school was too tense; she was experience she had accumulated. ground initially,” said Rogers, With her two leadership roles ers may have taken a path in life overwhelmed with being a board- Nevertheless, she adjusted to but now you can hardly tell. in the other clubs though, she different from she originally ex- ing parent and a three-season Park’s style, and brought some of Rogers also started the Arctic doesn’t have as much time to be pected, everything seems to have sports coach, as well as a full- her own experiences from her old club. “Habitat is a lot bigger, but involved with beekeeping. “I par- turned out well. Over the years, time teacher. “I had no free time school to share. While teaching my role in each is the same,” she ticipate when I can,” she admitted. she has brought many new and and I got burned out” said Rogers. in New Jersey, she was offered a said. The group, formed four One reason Rogers has less fresh ideas to Park, and continues Realizing she no longer free trip to Florida, the site of the years ago, has organized three free time nowadays is due to her to influence those around her. The right place for all Asdourians by Isabelle Schein ‘11 Asdourian met Susan in New said Asdourian. With Susan, Orleans during his first year Asdourian began looking at east there. “We’ve always felt very coast schools, and Park School Tony Asdourian, Mathemat- connected to that city,” he said. was the obvious fi rst choice. “In ics Department Chair for the After New Orleans, the Asdou- terms of everything, it seemed Upper School, is more than rians moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil like the right place,” explained just one of our esteemed teach- where Tony had gotten a job of- Asdourian. Six years later, Tony ers. Before he came to Park, he fer at an American international and Susan Asdourian are still here. worked in numerous cities and school. Asdourian taught there When he is not teaching, schools, including one on a dif- for four years. At the school, 70% Asdourian loves going to the ferent continent. He and wife of the students were Brazilian, cinema; the entire experience of Susan Asdourian, who teach- 20% were American, and 10% going to the movies is enjoyable es in both the Art and English were Asian. “It’s different from for him. He also enjoys baseball departments, have one child the character of the USA.” said statistics and playing chess. When Elijah, who is in third grade here. Asdourian of Brazil “[The people he was a kid, Asdourian even had Asdourian began his first are] sweeter, but more spontane- a soap collection. At one point, he job when he was 21 and liv- ous. And boy they love soccer,” had around 1000 different types ing in New Orleans, Louisiana. Elijah was born in their last year of soap. He’s very involved with He worked at the Isidore New- in Brazil, after which they decid- raising Elijah, Class of 2018. man School for seven years. ed to return to the States. “When photo by A. Rabin ‘11 They also have two new puppies, “New Orleans remains to this day Elijah was born we wanted to get Tony Asdourian Po, a schnauzer, and a cockapoo my favorite city in the world,” back to the family because it’s Asdourian took a job at Poly ing and diverse place. I enjoyed named Klause. When asked to said Asdourian, “The city feels a long and expensive trip [to go Prep in Brooklyn, New York. teaching the kids, but I felt like explain the names, Asdourian like there’s music everywhere.” back and forth],” said Asdourian. “The school was a very interest- the school was still in transition,” laughed, “My son named them.” page 9 Features Teaching on my mind College. At the time, she imag- a math class at her community happy with her time here so far. ined that she was “headed toward college, which was fi lled with a Originally, the transition was a environmental engineering, but very mixed group of people. “It little diffi cult, but in the long run might possibly have gotten was the fi rst or second night of it has been an extremely healthy caught up in pure physics,” she the class and this kid just asks move and she feels she has truly said. “While I was in college, my this incredibly stupid question,” grown as a person. “It [Park mother said I could be anything Dorrie recalled. “I remember School] has allowed me to be my- I wanted to be,” Dorrie recalled, thinking, ‘Oh my god, this class self. Park School is an incredibly “so I was really deliberate about is going to be such a drag.’ How- exceptional place,” said Dorrie. checking out everything – medi- ever, the teacher just looked “The diversity of experience cine, engineering, architecture… at the kid and treated him re- and passion and style of teach- I read course catalogs cover to spectfully and re-explained the ing is what uniquely makes Park cover, and even called profession- information. The respect the and I really believe that’s true.” als, asking them about their jobs. teacher showed that student taught She also loves that she is In her sophomore year, me so much in that little moment.” always learning something, that photo by J. Patterson ‘10 Dorrie decided she wanted to Dorrie’s first teaching job there is always a challenge, and Dorrie Bright be a high school teacher. She was at a little boarding school that she is allowed to take risks was so excited that she had fi - in New Hampshire. While she and try new things. For example, until 9th grade, when she went nally found her calling in life. loved the school, after seven a few years back, the science de- by Leah Shapiro ‘12 to an independent high school, Yet, her journey with teaching years, she was interested in trying partment decided to create a ninth but Dorrie did not attend col- began in a more intellectual way. something new. “I really wanted grade science fi eld day. They had It was US Science teacher lege until she was 32. Between She believes she was destined to focus more on the teaching no idea how successful the exper- Dorrie Bright’s “calling” to teach high school and college, Dorrie for teaching before she even aspect,” Dorrie remembered. imental day would be, but in the high school science that brought worked as a farm hand (which knew it herself. When she used “Boarding school was great,” end, it turned out so well that they her straight to the doors of Park included painting fences and to observe her teachers and listen she said, but she found areas of have done this every year since. School. There were, however, a transplanting), window dresser, to the questions her classmates stress in multiple demands and What does Dorrie believe few stops along the way that led embroidering machine worker, asked, she would think to herself, no time to think about how to do she personally brings to Park her to the life she lives today. lounge singer, employee at a “How would I answer that ques- anything better, whether it was School? “I like to think that I Dorrie grew up in the suburbs tailor shop, and an attendant tion or respond to that student?” teaching, coaching, or discipline. teach with a lot of love and I of Detroit, Michigan. She at- at a self-service gas station. Teaching was always in her mind. Dorrie has been teaching at hope my students know that. But, tended a decent public school up She then attended Dartmouth Dorrie remembers being in Park for six years now and is very I am certainly not the only one.” The Appalachian Challenge guy alumni gathering in mid-April. cutting down the right trees. was caught stealing from the Howard mostly oversees and For over two decades, How- locker room a few years ago. photographs the activities because ard managed numerous new In addition to construction, Upper and Middle School students construction projects, addi- and safety and security, Howard lead the activities. The Chal- tions, and renovations including helped start all of the Middle lenge course is also used by Park the Pearlstone wing, Health School fi eld trips. He developed Camps, and every year new facul- Suite, music room, the Lower the sixth grade trip to Chin- ty and students get an opportunity School expansions, the Middle coteague and Assateague Islands, to do some Challenge activities. School Commons and deck, the and the eighth grade Western Although Howard is thought Math-Science building, Ath- Maryland trip which ran from of as the ‘Appalachian Chal- letic and Arts Centers, Lower 1972-2008. “We wanted to have lenge guy,’ running the Challenge School playground, Lieberman the students go on trips that their photo by J. Patterson ‘10 course is only one of his many building, and kindergarten. parents wouldn’t take their kids accomplishments. Before Ap- “It was fun and interesting, on,” said Howard. He explained James R. Howard III palachian Challenge, Howard and a learning experience for that parents might take their is “the students and the genuine started Park Camps in 1970 me,” he noted. “I felt as though kids to Ocean City, but may by Ariella Brant ‘11 feeling of humanity and coop- and ran them for 30 years. I should have been paying tu- not go to Chincoteague and see eration.” He also liked the idea According to Howard, Park ition because I was learning so the marshes and dunes to learn When Jim Howard came to that he could have freedom with Camps started out as one science much.” By 1985, Howard had about the environment there. teach science at Park School in how he taught his ecology and camp with only 20 campers the to give up his teaching because Howard is not the kind of 1966, he planned to stay for only environmental science classes. fi rst year and now has six differ- he no longer had time. He was person who will wait around a year or two. But once school be- What Howard is known for ent camps. “The camps were a too busy managing construction. for someone else to speak up, gan, he quickly realized he wasn’t by many current students is the joy to see grow,” said Howard, After Howard got tired of change, or add something new to going to leave any time soon. Appalachian Challenge Pro- “from nothing to an enrollment managing construction, he started Park School, and he doesn’t mind Although Howard applied to gram which he began in 1974. of more than 300 campers.” working with safety and security learning a new skill so that he can two other schools, he chose to The program, a middle school While he was still teach- at Park. He thought that it would do whatever needs to be done. work here.. “When you walk in graduation requirement, is a ing, Howard got involved with be a good idea to get security Most people may not know of all the door at Park School you can ropes course in the woods on managing construction and engi- cameras for the Athletic Center the things the “Appalachian Chal- sense it’s different,” said Howard. campus. The program is complet- neering. When Kelly Track and because it was far away from the lenge guy” has done for Park, He also found great appeal in the ing its thirty-fi fth year and will Field was being built in 1983, he rest of the school, and indeed, but all of his accomplishments understanding of trust at Park. be celebrating with a parents’ would watch over the construc- they came in handy when a bus and everything he has brought to He feels that what sets Park apart weekend, and an Appalachian tion to make sure workers were driver from a visiting school Park School deserve recognition. page 10 Features The Postscript | March 13, 2009 Behind the counter with Helen Keith by Adrian Rabin ‘11

Standing behind the counter with Helen Keith, one of the employees at Park’s school store, scans a water bottle for a fresh- man boy. “Your haircut looks great!” she compliments him, and the two exchange a few words. “Are you here for the usual?” Keith asks another customer, smiling her warm grin and entering the custom- er’s name into the computer. Dressed in a cozy sweater and constantly smiling, Keith is always ready with her cheery “Good morning,” and can probably predict what most students will purchase before they even approach the counter. Park’s school store car- ries everything a student, teacher, or even visitor may need—from chapstick, greet- ing cards, post-its, backpacks, photo by J. Eisenstein ‘10 notebooks, tissues, sweatshirts, Helen Keith, with her sister Cathi Tracy, has been running the school store for 21 years. Under Armour, sports equip- the school,” Keith explained. receiving packages; and running areas, and the employees have to “We’ve started to get to know ment, cough drops, socks, food, “There was also a school store, to Sam’s Club at least once a keep proper count of every item each other,” agreed Isabelle Schein and brown and white pom-poms. but all it carried was uniforms, week to buy drinks and snacks. in the store and storage areas, ’11, a regular patron of the school “I try to limit myself and pencils, paper, and that’s it.” “It’s a very fast-paced, quick- down to the very last pack of tis- store who stops once or twice go [to the school store] less Keith has been working at the moving job,” commented Keith. sues. “One of the big things we a day in between classes to buy than five times per week, but school store for 21 years, starting She has found that going back take care of is inventory—it’s an iced tea. “It always improves that doesn’t always happen,” when she enrolled her daughter, and forth to Sam’s Club twice endless,” Keith said. To make this my day, having a conversa- said Juliet Eisenstein ’11. PE teacher Kara Keith Hick- a week becomes difficult and daunting task more manageable, tion when I go to buy a snack.” Henry Villacorta ’12 agreed, ock ’95, at Park in fi rst grade. cumbersome—the trip requires she explained that they take the Keith also enjoys the com- and noted how much more va- She was a stay at home mom at two flat bed carts and a big store’s inventory in increments. pany of the other employees riety Park’s store had. “I went that time. Previously, Keith had cart every time they go. The Employees do every section once and the school’s teachers. “It’s to the school store [at anoth- worked at Hopkins at multiple maintenance people are very in a while, and fi nish with a large wonderful community; it’s just er school] and it’s just a little jobs—some secretarial posts and helpful, she noted, but it’s still sweep at the end of the year to a nice atmosphere,” she said. desk where you ask for a pencil also a few administrative jobs. hard to keep track of everything. keep it from getting too much. The school store is constantly and the lady gets it for you,” However, nothing could have “A lot of running a store is Even though the work is hard, growing, both in size and num- he commented. “That’s all.” prepared her for this unique, moving things around, not just Keith always keeps a warm smile ber of customers. “Up to four The school store didn’t al- yet challenging career. Some drinks and snacks, but moving and on her face. “I love the students, hundred customers per day is ways sell such a wide variety of the responsibilities of the tagging clothing, and recording I love being around them, and I great for any store. Suppliers of items, though. “When I fi rst store’s employees include order- everything—students see some love watching them grow up,” she say that our store must be some- came here, all that existed was a ing sports uniforms, clothing, of it, but not most of the work said. “I’ve seen kids who come in thing special,” beamed Keith. very small room and an adjoin- store supplies, and materials for we do here,” Keith commented. fi rst grade and leave in twelfth. “We order so much more than ing closet with all the books for teachers; compiling the website; The store has four storage I’ve really gotten to know them.” any other store they supply for.” The current exhibit in the Davison Lobby and Rich- man Art Gallery, If I Didn’t Care: Multigenerational Artists Discuss Cultural His- tories, runs from January 30-March 30. It features the works of 29 artists who are women-of-color, and who focus on topics such as race, gender, and social-political ideas. From left to right: “Obi-Palimpsest” by Migiwa Orimo; “The Bridge” by Negar Ahkami; “A Question about Beauty: The Hate versus Love (Myself)” by Tamasha Williamson; and “Silver Lining” by Karen Powell. The Postscript | March 13, 2009 page 11 Reviews Newseum blazes new trail for museums by Alex Elias ‘11 before I visited. Afterward, I only had to watchtower that had also been shipped in. ranging from the 1600s until the new mil- walk a few more feet before I encountered From there, I rode an elevator to the lennium. These headlines included the fall On a cold day in the middle of winter an astonishing piece of history. There sixth fl oor. There was an overlook of histor- of Fort Sumter and the secession of South break, I took a trip with my family to a stood eight-12 foot tall sections of the Ber- ic Pennsylvania Avenue with an incredible Carolina, and even the end of World War II. museum. It’s something that my fam- lin wall perfectly preserved. These, a video view of the Capitol building. Along with the I was in awe of the 9/11 exhibit on the next ily always does over break and this time informed me, had been shipped directly to view, there were copies of many newspa- fl oor including footage of the crash from was no exception. We drove an hour ground level and a tribute to a photogra- to Washington D.C. and were amazed pher who died trying to cover the story. by the six-floor Newseum, a museum Tucked away on the next fl oor behind dedicated to the news, on the corner the Bloomberg Internet, TV, and Radio, Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street. was a remarkable center about digital news As one of the few museums with an where interactive touch screens allowed entrance fee in a city of free museums, you to listen, in surround sound, and view there was originally skepticism over in some cases, historic news stories a they whether or not it would be popular. broke. I found this to be an interesting Though there were not many visitors display that I discovered by chance while on the Sunday I went, it was easy to looking at the Edward R. Murrow story. see that this unique and revolutionary An interactive newsroom on the second type of museum will gain a following. fl oor is what I believe to be the corner- For a small price ($13 for kids seven stone of the Newseum. In this exhibit, to 18, $20 for adults), visitors are treated you are given the opportunity to become to the full experience and history of a reporter and report a story on one of news. As a semi-frequent museum visi- a few topics including sports and the tor, I am used to the typical exhibit after weather. The newsroom allowed me to exhibit on ancient history. This muse- become a part of the history even if I was um stunned me with high-tech and up only reporting a fake weather forecast. photo courtesy newseum.org to date news featured in the exhibits. This museum is innovative and a I started my tour with an orientation The Newseum, a seven story museum dedicated to the news, offers visitors a fresh change from the normal drudg- video about what makes the news. It was unique experience combining fi ve centuries of news history with up to date ery of an old-fashioned museum. It informative and really set the tone for what breaking news stories. displays the world of news in an inter- was to come. It had magnifi cent photo- the Newseum following the fall of the So- pers, both U.S. and foreign, from that day. esting, and often interactive, way. The graphs, video clips, and headlines from viet Union. A small exhibit explained the The next level below brought a mul- Newseum is a must visit for anyone events going right up to only a few weeks history of the wall and showed an actual titude of famous newspaper headlines interested in current events or the news. Sweet cupcakes, sweeter music Newcomers and veterans alike make February 27 Goldsoundz a night to remember

As the night progressed, the volume by Cody Tracey ‘11 knobs were turned in a cover of the Red Hot Chili Peppers tune “Blood, Sugar, Once again Goldsoundz was a success. Sex, Magik” featuring Daniel Spira ’09, With the wonderful Dawn Lee ’09 be- Jacob Rosse ’09, Oliver Lippman ’11, hind the microphone as emcee, the night and Ben Redgrave ’10. And right before ran smoothly, packed with cover tunes that was an “I Love the 90s moment” as ranging from The Temptations, to Stevie group, “DJ Abraham Lincoln” featuring Wonder, to acoustic versions of hit pop Cody Tracey ’11 and Lucas Hulleberg songs by Katy Perry or the Jonas Broth- ’09, took the stage to play a mashup of ers. Clearly this was an exciting night. the Prince of Bel-Air theme song, “Teen- New to the Goldsoundz stage were age Dirtbag” and other classic tunes. Freshmen Jack Califano and Leah Silver- The night was full of energy, especially berg, who, along with some more familiar during the last set of the night which fea- freshmen, covered Coldplay’s “Clocks.” tured a new group of familiar faces, The Following, was Becca Lane ’12 and math Population. Consisting of Max Wiggins teacher Mimi Cukier who performed “Dust ’10, Zeke Kelley ’10, and Bradley Wil- in the Wind” by Kansas. After a few jokes liams ’09, the group got every member of from audience members (a new addition the audience up on their feet and dancing in to Goldsoundz), the show continued as the middle of the black box with its original photo by J. Schneiderman ‘11 the Klezbians played the recognizable, electro-hip hop songs. An engaging version Juniors E. Greenberg, B. Redgrave, J. Mayers, and Sophomore E. Rosenberg cov- “Ose Shalom.” They were followed by of the War song, “Low Rider,” with Ben er the popular Bill Withers song, “Use Me.” the dynamic duo of history teacher Jon Redgrave ’10 and special guest Sean Lan- Goldsoundz is a great time fi lled with live questionable for the next Goldsoundz Acheson and Cukier – who performed gley ’10 as frontmen, had a similar result. entertainment, and is fun on and offstage. at the end of April, you should defi- the Steve Earle song, “Galway Girl.” With Swedish Fish always present, Although the intermission cupcakes are nitely come. You’ll enjoy the show. page 12 Reviews The Postscript | March 13, 2009 Strong performances highlight French farce by Ellie Kahn ‘12 discussions with his sister Beraldine (Mikella Wickham ‘11) put him in his Commedia dell’ arte, literally mean- place. They all put in a wonderful effort. ing comedy of artists in Italian, began Not only was The Imaginary Inval- in sixteenth century Italy to provide id a particularly well-conceived idea comical improvisational entertainment. by director Peter King, but every ac- These productions consisted of humor- tor had a powerful stage presence and ous, over-the-top situations involving all worked together well to create a love, movement, politics, current events, comedic experience enjoyable across absurdity, and wit. They remained generations. The Interludes in between popular far into the eighteenth cen- scenes—featuring mischievous sheep and tury and are still performed today. a desperate suitor singing his heart out The Imaginary Invalid, originally writ- to a gorgon—added a hint of flirtation ten by Molière, and translated and adapted and mockery, which was a great touch. by James Magruder, fi ts this category. The The set was believable and true to play takes place in seventeenth century the original play. Costumes were also Paris in the bedroom of the invalid, Argan fantastic, bringing accuracy and amuse- (Jamie DeMarco ‘11). He is convinced he ment to each character. Though the set is suffering from various ailments, when and costumes added to the production, really it is just old age and the need to the musical accompaniment, consisting of marry off his daughter Angelique (Sophie piano and cello played by Bruce Bryant, DeFries’11) that have been troubling him. Gabe Acheson, and Jonathan Gorman, was Scenes in which he suffers overly exag- the key to the successful performances. gerated physical and emotional abuse from The Imaginary Invalid was excep- his maid Toinette (Ariella Brant ‘11) are tionally comical and continuously constant. In the end, after endless argu- witty without playing too much to the ments and despite his need for a suitable audience for anticipated laughs. The doctor for his son-in-law, Argan decides to actors stepped into character perfectly obey his daughter’s wishes and gives his and fashioned an entertaining play that consent for her to marry the man she loves. would be hard for just anyone to pull off. Performances were strong from ev- The performance was energetic ery actor. DeMarco was the perfect throughout and created a playful, yet invalid, constantly hunching his back believable atmosphere in the Black Box. photo by S. Bishop and speaking in an authoritative, fatherly Those who had the chance to see The J. DeMarco ‘10 stars as Argan, an invalid who believes he is suffering from vari- manner, while the sarcastic replies from Imaginary Invalid will definitely look ous ailments, when he is really just affl icted by old age and stress. J. Liebow- Brant, and concerned yet unsympathetic forward to more French farce in the future. Feeser ‘10 played Cleante, the suitor. U2’s No Line on the Horizon fails to impress been tremendous. The pressure If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight” even The White Stripes, not U2. of continuing to produce innova- on No Line is startlingly simi- Respect for U2 still lives on tive and emotional songs for the lar to the old U2 heard in their and promises to withstand the test world of diehard U2 fans is not album Achtung Baby, which of time. Although U2’s talent is easily handled, but lead singer is a personal favorite of mine. indescribable, it was not shown and songwriter Bono stated sim- A conversational piece woven in No Line. They hit very close ply in the new song “Stand Up into this album is “Magnifi cent.” to the mark, but fell short of the Comedy” to “be careful of small It is a strong, beautiful al- men with big ideas,” implying dominant song bum before it. that they still have originality strung together Although U2 to bring. And that’s what they with lyrics of still impresses, will be doing with this new CD. love and emo- it is unclear Drummer Larry Mullen Jr. tion. “Only how long they described the process of creat- love, only will continue ing No Line as arduous and said love can leave to create the listeners will notice an extra level such a mark,” genuine and of work put in with synthesizers, cries Bono sincere music twanged and blurred sounds, and surrounded by that every- less acoustics than in their previ- the legendary one has come ous albums. Though hard to get sound of U2’s to expect. used to, these additions give the lead guitarist, photo courtesy www.britmusicscene.com U2’s future photo courtesy www.maxalbums.com album a fresh feel and a sense The Edge. The is unclear by Ellie Kahn ‘12 whole world with their heartfelt of familiarity with the repeated song “Unknown Caller” also to fans though their manager rock and roll fi lled with messages line “Let me in the sound” found contains a lot of this “edgy” Paul McGuiness admits that From a kitchen in 1978 in Dub- of peace. It has been fi ve years in both the pre-released quick sound and provides contrast to they are signed to Universal for lin came an art form, full of avid since their previous album How single “Get on Your Boots” and the rest of the album. Songs that several more albums, but he determination and “post-punk to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. in the song “FEZ-Being Born,” lack the magic of U2 are “White declines to give out a specific experimentalism” known as U2. Now, their new album No Line on which was inspired by a trip as Snow” and “Breathe”. They number. U2 has not yet run out The group has repeatedly domi- The Horizon has fi nally arrived to a music festival in Fez, Mo- seem more like something that of music, but it is debatable if nated the charts, playing to the Anticipation for No Line has rocco. The track “I’ll Go Crazy would come from Coldplay or their horizon is drawing near. page 13 Book Reviews The Postscript | March 13, 2009 Sci-Fiction story brilliant in its Aliens explain DNA realistic view of overused plot threatened by genetic diseases--has to brings new life to the overused plotline. explain the essentials of DNA, evolu- It’s a story that we’ve all heard be- tion, and genetics to FLOORSH 727, fore. Yet, The Domino Men brilliantly the thickheaded emperor of the Interga- avoids the pitfalls of this oft clichéd story lactic Squinch Empire. In the hopes that through brutal and unrelenting realism. he will make a royal decree, he forces Do not expect descriptions of breathtaking squinch scientists to start learning about beauty, heartwarming displays of love, or squinch DNA as a way to help stave a general sense of hope. It takes place in a off genetic decay of the squinch genes. London not unlike that of our own world Although this comes off as a com- and, as the readers, we are never fooled pletely ludicrous and strange way to into believing it is a place full of beauty explain genetics and evolution, it works and wonder. Through Henry’s description beautifully. Because one alien is explain- of his offi ce, one can get a sense of the ing these concepts to another alien, the book, “Grey fl oors, grey walls, grey desks, language in the book is simple and easy grey life.” While it is not the most joyful to understand. This means that even of reads, it is my belief that, if you are the most science-phobic reader will able to deal with a sometimes grim story, be able to grasp the topics explained. you will not be disappointed by the well- Surprisingly, the book covers just as developed characters and suspenseful plot. much as the most verbose science text- This is not to say that the book was book, though not as much depth. Not without fl aws. In the beginning, I found photo courtesy Flesk Publications only is this book informative, it is also myself drawn in and fully engaged, and I entertaining. The interesting drawings photo courtesy Fantasy Book Critic by Lee Gensler ‘10 thoroughly enjoyed the magnifi cent climax by Eskender McCoy ‘10 make every panel something to be looked at the end. There were times, however, in forward to. The attention to detail to- The Domino Men, by Jonathan the middle when I got the sense that I was Recently my father handed me the book gether with the dry wit of Mark Shultz, Barnes, tells the story of Henry Lamb-- simply trudging along, just waiting as the The Stuff of Life: A Graphic Guide to Ge- a regular writer for both D. comics and an unprepossessing fi ling clerk who fi nds story set all the various pieces in place. netics and DNA written by Mark Schultz. Marvel comics, had me chuckling to himself caught up in a centuries-long Regardless of that imperfec- After looking at the fi rst few pages I asked myself at least once every few pages. battle over the fate of London. While tion, if you are looking for a my dad incredulously, “Are you joking?” If you’re having trouble understanding this plot may sound dreadfully redun- refreshingly realistic tale, stripped of all It was an educational graphic novel, DNA, genetics, or evolution in biol- dant in the world of science fi ction and the sappy ideals so often found in stories, which I had always thought an oxymoron. ogy class, or if you’re interested in the fantasy, the manner in which it is told then The Domino Men is the book for you. In the book, the scientist BLOORT subjects, or, if you just want to read 183--a member of an asexual alien race something funny, read The Stuff of Life. Genetic diseases we need Fixing climate and social injustice by Julia Coltri ‘09 by Emma Reisinger ‘09 and Have you ever wondered why, despite Darian Bailey ‘09 the obvious evolutionary disadvantages, genetic diseases continue to exist in our ge- Van Jones is a man on a mission. He netic codes? Survival of the Sickest by Dr. wants to improve social justice and halt Sharon Moalem and Jonathan Prince seeks climate change. In his book The Green to provide answers to why these diseases Collar Economy, Jones presents compel- may have actually been advantageous. ling arguments for actions he believes will The book, for example, explores why a correct certain environmental issues, eco- single copy of the gene for sickle cell ane- nomic problems, and social injustices. For mia can protect a person against malaria. example, he wants to “green the ghetto” by Additionally, Moalem and Prince delve putting the unemployed to work in green into the controversial idea that type 1 dia- jobs, and wants to create a new, sustainable betes may have, in simple terms, developed economy based on alternative, renewable as a way for the body to prevent death by fuel sources like solar and wind power. freezing. The area with the highest rate of There are several problems with this type 1 diabetes, Northern Europe, was the photo courtesy Life Spotlight book. This is because its publication was affected area of the Younger Dryas ice age. ing more complex mutations at a faster rushed in an effort to harness enthusi- Since sugar interrupts the development rate. While these concepts aren’t as en- asm about green collar jobs, sparked by of ice crystals in water and makes those gaging as ones in the earlier chapters on comments in recent political speeches-- that do form smaller and less likely to disease, they left me with a greater un- meaning the book is not quite up-to-date damage cells, the disease is a natural anti- derstanding of how genetics really works. with its policy recommendations and photo courtesy Architects’ Journal freeze used by frogs, grapes, and possibly The writing is very readable and the became repetitive in later chapters. Ac- people. This is only one of the fascinating book flows like a story. Occasionally, cording to a post-release interview, Jones Our Two Biggest Problems,” it is not ideas on disease presented in this book. the language can be a little corny. Chap- has changed his mind about a few points strictly accurate because the book brings The book ends with descriptions of ter titles include “The Cholesterol Also in the book, such as a carbon tax ver- together three problems: climate change, epigenetics and “jumping genes.” Epi- Rises” and “Of Microbes and Men.” sus a cap-and-trade system. Also, the social injustice, and the economic crisis. genetics is the study of how genes are The scientific concepts, however, are content in the book could be greatly But, Jones does take a stab at solv- activated or deactivated based on envi- explored in a satisfying amount of depth. condensed without losing its power. ing these problems together, which is ronmental and historical factors. Jumping This book was a fun way learn more That said, it is a powerful book. The something most classic environmental- genes are segments of genetic material about genetics and to push my own subtitle, “How One Solution Can Fix ists, activists, and economists fail to do. that move around on the genome, caus- preconceived notions about disease. page 14 Sports The Postscript | March 13, 2009 Fresh-Soph defeats Beth Tfi loh; takes title FRESH-SOPH, cont’d from p. 1 It was in the second overtime Ginsburg. Jake Abrams ‘12, grew as a team and as individu- can be done. “It was a great way that the Bruins proved their mer- one of the Bruins consistent als. We absolutely knew that we for me to go out, but I think that “They did not just win,” he its. The captains all converted defensive players, said that he could be the best team in the they can do just as well without said. “Don’t let that shot be a huge fi eld goals and played shut- was “relieved to get the game league, we just needed to work me there. People like Drew and game winner.” Looking back, down defense throughout the out of my way. I got most scared hard enough to get there,” he said. Michael and Mark [Rothleitner Ginsburg thinks that it was his four-minute period. However, after the shot late in the fourth The game, however, was ’12] need to step up and fill coach’s words that won the game given the endings of the previous quarter, but I never for a second McCain’s last as a Bruin. Mc- the hole that I leave. I see no for the Bruins, “It was [Coach] two quarters, it was not until Mc- doubted that we were going to Cain plans to move to North problems with our future if they Justin; he kept us looking up and Cain hit the fi nal free throw with win. I’ve seen us play and we Carolina before the 2009-2010 lead. They can lead Park to many fueled us to keep going,” he said. under a second remaining that the were the champions. Not them.” school year begins. A perfect more championships,” he said. In overtime, a similar end- team could truly breathe a sigh The win, all agree, was a swan song, McCain produced ing would transpire. Leading of relief. Park won the game by deserved result of hard work. a triple-double, amassing 23 by two points with seconds left, fi ve and the crowd stormed the McKnight said that his team points, 18 rebounds, and 11 the Bruins turned the ball over court to congratulate their team. worked “incredibly hard to get assists. In addition, he scored and fouled a McDonogh player. “It felt awesome, we won. I here. They practiced like they more points than any Freshman The player hit both of his free can’t even describe how incred- played and I couldn’t be more Bruin has in recent memory, av- throws and the game went to ible it felt. It was just an amazing proud.” McCain reflected on eraging over 19 points per game. double overtime. Once again, Mc- accomplishment,” said Ginsburg Saturday practices and individual Moving forward, the team will Donogh stormed the fl oor while days after the championship. effort as a huge role in their suc- have to continue without McCain. stunned Park fans were silenced. Others on the team agreed with cess. “We worked together and But, McCain is confi dent that it photo by Chase McCain ‘12 Winter sports teams wrap up seasons by Sam Cornblath ‘10 one goal to give your team a legitimate teams seemed evenly matched heading upset with the outcome. “I was very Varsity Indoor Soccer chance of winning.” Freshman Goalie into the game, even though Park had disappointed,” said Head Coach Josh Arianna Strome made that one beautiful low numbers. In the second quarter, Wolf. “This group worked as hard as Girls’ Varsity Indoor Soccer rallied be- save, but the team could only score two however, Leah Shapiro ’12 fouled out. any team and it is upsetting that we hind Head Coach Rob Piper, Assistant Coach goals. “Georgi [McCauley ’10] and “I was disappointed in myself,” said L. didn’t get to take a shot at the playoffs.” Nicole Oidick ’04, and Senior Captains Mariama [Eversley ’10] made two abso- Shapiro. “But the team did a good job.” Before the end of the regular sea- Kayla Bruun and Lyn Meyerhoff to gain lutely beautiful PKs,” said Meyerhoff. Unfortunately, the Warriors pulled away, son, the team believed it would make second place in the IAAM B Conference. The Obezags scored four PKs, knock- defeating the Bruins by seven points. it to the playoffs. The players knew All that stood between the Bruins ing Park out of the championship. But, all was not in vain. At the begin- they could fi nish 7-5 ending in a fourth and the championship game were the The season, however, was certainly ning of the season, Head Coach Bill Pace place tie with Chapelgate. According Key Obezags. Park defeated Key 3-2 not a waste. Coach Piper said he will wrote down how many games he expected to the MIAA rules, Park would win this early in the season but tied them 2-2 in remember this season forever: “I have his team to win. “He had written down that tie due to how each team performed the week leading up to the playoffs. On been coaching for 25 years and I will we would win only six or seven games,” against the fi rst place Sts. Peter and Paul. February 10, the Bruins took the field have long and happy memories of this said R. Shapiro. “But we won 11 games, Beth Tfi loh, however, lost two games to a larger Park crowd. Key came out team. They improved and played hard.” far surpassing anybody’s expectations.” in the fi nal week creating a three-way tie strong and held a 2-0 lead throughout Next year looks promising even with sig- Not only did the Bruins prove themselves, for third place. In the chance of a three- the fi rst half. “A lot of the energy was nifi cant losses of Bruun and Meyerhoff. they also learned a lot. “We were constant- way tie, the MIAA looks at how the teams going Key’s way,” said Coach Piper. Girls’ JV Basketball ly playing and learning,” said L. Shapiro. did against each other. Beth Tfi loh had During half time, the Captains grabbed “It was very educational and satisfying.” three total wins and Chapelgate tallied their team, emotionally piloting a Park After losing key players from the Boys’ Varsity Basketball two wins. But, with only one win, the comeback in the second half. Bruun ’07-’08 championship team, Girls’ JV Bas- Bruins were knocked out of the playoffs. scored off of a free kick and Aiden Piper ketball had big shoes to fi ll. “No one had Even though Boys’ Varsity Basketball The team remains positive even ’11 shoved the ball past Key’s goalie. very high expectations for us,” said Captain tied for third in the MIAA C Confer- with a disappointing end. “We pro- Regulation time and overtime ended Rachel Shapiro ’10. But, the Bruins over- ence with Beth Tfiloh and Chapelgate, gressed as a team,” said Captain in a 2-2 tie, resulting in penalty kicks. came this and fought to a third place fi nish. the Bruins were knocked out of the Sean Boone ’09. “We gave it our all, “During penalty kicks,” said Coach Beth Tfi loh was the only team stand- playoffs for fi rst time in 14 years. It is mentally and physically, in every situ- Piper, “you want your goalie to save ing in the way of a championship. The clear that all members of the team are ation. But this season wasn’t for us.” Off-season training boosts Boys’ Baseball

by Adam Kelmenson ‘11 Slade workouts twice a week until February. ’11 at first, Eli Hyman ’09 on sec- After Presidents’ Day weekend, the ond, and Nathan Jones ’09 as catcher. Varsity Baseball is one of Park’s top team began practicing fi ve times per week, “This is one of the strongest infield performing teams. Last year, as a huge including Saturday morning workouts. lineups in the conference,” said Ring. underdog, they beat all odds and made Baseball also has 13 preseason games Returning Head Coach David Su- it to the B conference championship. including a trip to Disney World for more tor and first-year Assistant Coach This year, the team’s goals are just as competition. The Varsity team has worked George Cooper, who came from John high—they want to bring home the trophy. extremely hard in preparation for this season. Carroll, are well experienced and ex- These goals are refl ected in their rigorous Captains Andrew Keiser ’09 and Jon pect 100 percent from each player. off-season training. Team members began Hettleman ’10 are both working hard to Given the preparation and heart that with a series of meetings in early Septem- help the team advance to the championship. went into this baseball team, the Park photo by J. Patterson ‘10 ber to discuss their aspirations and began Each is a key player in the infi eld, with community can expect a great sea- D. Meritt tosses N. Jones a ball during fall ball which continued through October. Hettleman on third and Keiser at shortstop. son. This may well be the year that our batting practice. November marked the beginning of Rob Other key players are Alec Ring baseball team wins a championship. page 15 Sports The Postscript | March 13, 2009 Underclassmen fi ll out Girls’ Varsity Softball by Michael Ginsburg ‘12 its run for the championship. “Rachel is py to hear that Towson Catholic moved up Girl’s Varsity Softball is coming off extraordinary. She has been a starter for to B conference and that St. Paul’s doesn’t of an impressive year. Having made it to four years, mostly at pitcher and second have enough players to fi eld a team. “I the semifi nals last year, the Bruins have base,” said Coach Bruce Hamilton. “She think we have a good shot this year at high expectations. Although they lost two is an all-star quality second baseman. making a run at it,” said Hamilton. The critical seniors, they did gain nine stel- She doesn’t get most of the starts at team also includes Devyn Heit ‘09, Juniors lar players from the Class of 2012. “The pitching – those go to Chelsea Burwas- Alix Gresov, Grace Buchta, Lee Gensler, freshmen are really good. They listen well ser [‘11] – but she still does all of the and Emma Bratton, Sophomores Kalyx and learn quickly,” said Captain Rachel extra work that a pitcher needs to do.” Solomon, Lily Gamse, and Drew Tildon, Elliott ’09. “I can tell most of them have Although Park is in the C conference, and Freshmen Kyree Jones, Rachel Kohn, played before which is really good.” the competition is still tough and the Bru- Amy Livingston, Becca Lane, Emma photo by J. Patterson ‘10 Elliot is the leader of this young team. ins compete against Bryn Mawr, Friends, Saltzberg, Nikki Casper, Anna Fried, N. Casper and R. Kohn practice Last year, she was a main contributor to Garrison and many others. Elliott was hap- Julia Kaufman, and Rachel Donabedian. throwing and catching. Experienced midfi elders lead Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse by Sam Cornblath ‘10 All members of the team are The captains have stepped hoff, Adrienne Tarver, Weinberg competitors this season. After eager for the coming season. up and grounded the defense. and Sophomore Autumn Co- winning the championships last After graduating many key “We have the potential to vie for Also on the defense is first- hen will be looked to round out year, Garrison Forest moved up seniors from the ‘07-‘08 season, the championships again,” said timer Becka Althauser ’09. the transition game. For the into the IAAM A Conference. Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse gains Lowe. The players echo these “Becka fits in phenomenally,” attack, Helen Goelet ’10 and Ash- Both Friends School and Institute new talent while returning other sentiments. “Everyone is very said Lowe. “She is learning a ley Homan ’11 are tremendous of Notre Dame remain in the B strong players. Head Coach Rob- excited and hopeful,” said Lucie lot and picking it up quickly.” additions. “Helen and Ashley Conference as tough competitors. in Cardin Lowe ’84 and Senior Weinberg ’10. “We have a lot of Nevertheless, the team’s are versatile and are already But, given past experiences, the Captains Anja Fries, Dawn Lee, experience which will guide us to strength will come from the looking strong,” said Weinberg. Varsity squad anticipates making and Tess Shiras lead the squad. another try at the championship.” midfi eld. Juniors Julia Meyer- The team will face many tough another run at the championship. Boys’ Lacrosse strengthens offense Golf changes by Karl Nelson ‘09 ‘09 outlook Last season, Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse was fi erce. With expe- by Jeremy Winer ‘10 rienced Seniors like Ben Levin, Colin Smith, Jamie Matz, Eric As the Golf team embarks on Dembert, Michael Hess, and its third season, its players look Patrick McMahon, the Bruins to overcome past challenges. A were able to make it to the semi- relatively new team, the group fi nals. Even with these signifi cant has, in the past, struggled with losses, the team will bounce back. commitment and organization. The team, comprised of ex- This year, however, Captain perienced upperclassmen and Harrison Macks ’10 believes a talented group of younger things will change. “Mr. Diven, players, looks to be another our coach, and the captains made tough opponent. “Without the sure every member knows this is same offensive powerhouse a commitment. Also, the people players we had last year, our playing are motivated,” he said. offense will have to work very The squad consists of 11 hard throughout the year to be- members, and most are returning come a very apparent offensive players. Matches are scheduled threat in the B conference,” said twice a week, but only six will Senior Captain Carlos Cruz. play in each match. Macks, along with the Captain Jordan Schwartz The team does not have force- photo by J. Patterson ‘10 ’09, will be included in the top ful scorers like Smith, Levin, A. Duberg shoots at H. Sonnenfeld during a full fi eld scrimage. and Matz, who were capable of six along with Evan Greenberg scoring three goals every game, For the midfield, the team season and will be a vital part of will play long pole midfield. ’10, Josh Sacks ’10, Jacob Hyatt but returning offensive players lost Matz who was one of the the defense. The team will change “Defense is our strength,” said ’11, and Oliver Lippman ’11. have valuable experience and are best face-off men in the league. its goalie, moving Arthur Son- Cruz. “Midfi eld and attack will Park’s home course is Wood- working on rebuilding. Forrest Andrew Duberg ’10 and Cruz, nenfeld ’10 back to close defense, have to work very hard this holme Country Club where Carroll ’10, who played midfi eld however, have both been facing who will be tough to get by, and year, but if we can begin to the team practices three times last season, will lead the attack. off for many years and bring ex- replacing him with either Michael communicate and work out the a week with Head Coach Sophomore Emmett Friedman perience as past Varsity players. Gold ’10 or Ham Sonnenfeld kinks, we should be competi- Mark Becan, who is also is an up and coming player and “Andrew is what we call our ‘12. “I am very pleased with our tors for another playoff season.” the head pro at Woodholme. has the potential to be a reliable ‘stud’ player,” said Senior Cap- goaltending,” said Head Coach Mallonee agrees with Cruz For the past two seasons, scorer. Brandon Keiser ’11 and tain Nathanial Colbert-Sangree. Lucky Mallonee ’62. “Both our and thinks the team has to be the team has made it to the Sam Leighton ’10 have both “He will be the guy that every goalies are doing a great job.” “realistic.” “The Class of ’08 playoffs, but lost in the first put in substantial off-season team will be looking to lock Furthermore, Seniors Sean took our entire attack and top round. The team is putting its work and the coaches are con- down on defense this season.” Boone and Lucas Hulleberg re- faceoff man,” he said. “But, if best foot forward this year and fi dent that the two players will Colbert-Sangree will be re- turn to the team. Hulleberg will we can make it to the playoffs it as Macks puts it, “we are look- be able to fill necessary gaps. turning to Varsity for his fourth run the midfield while Boone is a completely different game.” ing forward to a good season.” page 16 The Postscript | March 13, 2009

Nonprofi t Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit #1262 Sports Baltimore, MD Girls’ Varsity Bball loses championship in heartbreaker by Aiden Piper ‘11 15 versus fierce rival Friends. lenge of making a comeback.” The Bruins started off slowly; Unfortunately, the Quakers they weren’t playing their usual held off the Bruins in the fi nal When you hear someone offensive game and took a long seconds. Both teams worked talking about the Girls’ Varsity time gearing up. “I was jok- amazingly hard, and with the Basketball team, you might pic- ing around with Coach (Kevin) fi nal buzzer ringing, it was diffi - ture Sophomore Rose Coll’s last Coll before the game that the cult not to stare at the scoreboard desperate attempt to pass the halftime score would be 12- showing 30-32 and long to add ball to Lucie Weinberg ’10 for a 11 and that’s exactly what it another minute, another chance. layup, or that building suspense was,’ said Friends’ Head Coach “After losing two times in a row as Dawn Lee ’09 dribbled up the Matt Lang on digitalsports.com. in the championship, we’ll be court with seven seconds left to At the beginning of the third hungrier than ever, and we’ll go, or even the timeout before Ju- quarter, the Bruins stepped up be able to learn from some of nior Kristen Smith’s free-throws. their style of play, turning the the mistakes we made in the Instead, we should picture game around. They started scor- championship,” said R. Coll. the blow-out season the team ing and held the Quakers to very “I thought we played really had, and the hard work they put photo by R. Engle ‘10 few points. The two teams, hard, and I’m proud of how we into an in-conference record of however, traded foul shots for the came back in the fourth quarter,” Members of the Girls’ Varsity Basketball team with coaches 15-1—the second best record Kevin Coll and Patrick O’Grady pose before a home game. rest of the quarter and the Quak- said Head Coach Kevin Coll in an of all the IAAM conferences. ers pulled away by six points. interview for digitalsports.com. The team faced Beth Tfiloh “We were determined to not let shirts, the girls spent a lot of time At the beginning of the fourth “We had a spectacular season, February 11 in their fi rst playoff each playoff game be our se- together. As a result, there was quarter, the score was 18-26, and more important than the wins game. “Everyone was really niors’ last one…throughout the a deeper understanding of each but Park managed to score 10 or loses was the way they sort dedicated to working as hard as season, each senior has had an player’s strengths and weak- points in just over six minutes of came together; I think those they could,” said Captain Adri- impact on the team whether on nesses and how to help each of play—more than it had been girls really love each other and enne Tarver ’10. “We came out or off the court,” she said. The other out, and put more effort able to score in both of the pre- this is team I will never forget.” hard in our quarterfinal game team racked up some incredible into practice. R. Coll and Tarver ceding quarters. “We played Watching the girls walk of against Beth Tfi loh, and started wins, including 86-15 against cited the team’s closeness as key how we knew we were capable the court with chants of “We the playoffs off on a great game.” Key, 49-45 versus Garrison For- to their success. “We grew as of playing, and we really picked still love you,” from supportive The Bruins worked hard in est, and 35-25 against Friends. a team,” said Tarver. “We grew things up,” said Tarver. “We fans, we know the team will be the quarterfi nal game with a win Chemistry played a major closer and got to know each were frustrated with ourselves in another championship next of 55-33 against the Warriors. role in its success. From trash other better on and off the court.” because we knew that we could year. But next time, we’ll be the R. Coll attributes the team’s ef- bag team spirits to inside jokes The girls geared up for the be playing better, but we were ones cheering while the girls fort to the seniors’ dedication. to team dinners and decorated championship game February also excited to face the chal- celebrate their hard-earned win. Tennis team Boys’ JV Basketball falls in championship recommits Park Bruins lose to Beth Tfi loh Warriors 40-28 in a fi erce battle. by Suzy Yaster ‘10 by Alex Katz ‘10 This spring, Boys’ Varsity Tennis After halftime, little changed. Nei- ins knew how good they could be and plans for another exciting season. With After finishing the regular season ther team scored until well into the third aspired to return to the championship for a strong, new team, the members plan strong, Boys’ JV Basketball entered quarter. Spencer Schulz ’10 came in another shot at the title after last year’s to compete with a fresh caliber against the playoffs with a head of steam. En off the bench and started to lead a shift loss. In that regard, they were success- rivals Gilman and McDonough. Led by route to the playoffs, the Bruins in momentum with two quick baskets. ful, but the players wanted to get over the Senior Captains Everett Rosenfeld and played both Friends and Beth Tfiloh, At the end of the third, the Bruins were hump and end the season as champions. teams they would meet yet again. Chris Benn, the team is expected to bring only down by three; the score was 19-22. Looking Forward a new level of competitive nature to the Park won both regular season games and The fourth quarter was diffi cult. Beth court. “This will probably be our best carried a swagger into its semifi nal game Tfi loh hit an early three and the Bruins “Opportunities like the championship year,” said Alex Conn ’11. Conn believes against Friends. They used this confi dence began to score most of their points off of are rare,” said Captain Forrest Carroll Park will be able to defeat most teams. to decimate the Quakers and advance to foul shots. The Warriors were able to make ’10. “But I know we have all taken In an effort to make the team closer the championship where they would face a few more quick baskets and, entering away more than we have lost, and are all and more prepared, the entire team will the Beth Tfiloh Warriors, a squad that the fi nal minute, Park was down 33-24. looking forward to next year. You can’t be going to Hilton Head, North Carolina refused to roll over as Friends had done. Two carrying calls in the final min- change the past; only shape the future.” over spring break. They will practice to- The Championship utes proved costly, and the Bruins were The year has been valuable for the gether, which will certainly improve team now forced to foul and keep time on the players, and all will remember what they morale and skill. “This trip will give us The championship game February 19 clock. The team traded foul shots back learned and use it to help them improve a sense of the team that we’ve never had was a defensive struggle from the start. and forth until time expired. Disappoint- in the future. “We had a great season with before,” said Rosenfeld. “It will solidify Each team’s offense had considerable dif- ingly, the Warriors beat the Bruins 40-28. some memorable games,” added Carroll. us as a real team.” This preseason advan- fi culty penetrating the others’ defense and Clearly, this was an unfortunate end “I’m going to miss the family that we had, tage will help then with their fi rst tough points became the result of hard work. for one of the best JV teams the school and I know that I learned a lot this year competition against Gilman on March 24. At halftime, Beth Tfi loh was up 20-13. has fi elded in recent memory. The Bru- and won’t ever forget that last game.”