The longest-running newspaper in historic The Reserve Record Hudson, Ohio VOL. CI....No. 7 WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY, HUDSON, OHIO. FEBRUARY 2015

Murder Mystery Mesmerizes Classmates Offer Counsel Leung Has No Love for Sniper Crossword: Nerds, Rejoice! The Mousetrap, the world’s longest-run- Students from each grade give guidance In scathing critique, Ying Ka compares Guest editor Simon Ong ’15 gallantly ning play, comes to the KFAC theatre. to students one year younger. the controversial piece to propaganda. gives it a go with a geek-themed puzzle. PAGE 4 | ARTS PAGE 6-7 | CENTERFOLD PAGE 5 | ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 8 | ENTERTAINMENT Students Celebrate Two Surprise Free Days O’Connell

By CAT BERRY ’15 Joins WRA On two very different winter days, Western Reserve Academy students By JAE HOON LEE ’16 enjoyed unexpected hours of free This February, due to recent facul- time, thanks to canceled classes. ty changes in the Modern and Clas- On Feb. 2, with newly fallen sical Languages Department, West- snow sprinkled serenely across the ern Reserve Academy welcomed front fields, sun shining down upon Spanish teacher Sean O’Connell brick row and classrooms filled to our community. O’Connell was with rumors of a Winter Carnival, able to make this abrupt transition conditions were perfect for a day possible in that his “last job was off of school. But students may re- technically part-time, without a member the day as when we almost binding year contract.” lost our Student Body President “The timing could not have been Trevor Levin ’15 and Senior Class better,” said O’Connell. He left for President Simon Ong ’15 to a very WRA on the last day of the first se- poorly timed yet clever morning mester of his previous teaching job. meeting announcement. KALLIE KROLIKOWSKI Previously, he was teaching Pre-K, There was a unique buzz to the Students celebrated the first day off, on Feb. 2, with traditional outdoor activities like sledding. Elementary, and Middle School this particular morning meeting, Spanish at a parochial school in with words like winter and carnival the day off.” decision was made during my Latin course, watched all of the ruckus Newtown, Conn., where he grew wafting from ear to ear. Some risk The Chapel, for a moment, was class. Tyson Oliver ’16 and his sug- outside of Wood House. up. He was also working on his takers even bet their homework that completely silent. But, after a mo- gestions were very important. And More than two weeks later, as a graduate degree in Spanish, for school was going to be canceled af- ment, the pews erupted with jubila- I could really tell George Wiggam bitterly cold front neared Hudson, which he spent a year in Madrid, ter morning meeting. tion. Burner saved not only the lives ’18 needed a break.” students bounded across inflatables Spain, as did fellow Spanish teacher Levin and Ong took the stage to- of Levin and Ong but also the well- Several faculty sources confirmed and devoured ice cream at Bick- Nick Cheadle, who attended a pro- ward the end of the assembly, intro- being of the student body. That that they too jumped when Burner nell Bonanza. In the middle of the gram at Middlebury College with duced themselves as student coun- English paper no longer mattered, made the call, but more because it event, shouts rang out throughout O’Connell. cil members, and announced that that Bio quiz would have to wait for forced a reorganization of their syl- the Murdough Athletic Center as O’Connell has quickly adjusted a very exciting event, long in the another day and the next few hours labi. Students, on the other hand, students received an email from the to his new job. He said he finds works, would in fact be happening were ours for the taking. took full advantage. They had Head of School announcing that “the WRA community to be very that day, to preemptive cheers. But Despite the rumors of Winter snowball fights and built forts on the next day’s class had been can- welcoming,” not just the Language the two were merely announcing Carnival, Burner was sure to note the front fields while others sled- celed as a safety measure. Department, who “have been fan- auditions for the spring play. that this day was not that event, nor ded on the cross country hill with Although the news was warmly tastic,” but also from his Spanish “When people were already stand- was it a snow day. “Snow days do whatever they could get their hands welcomed, the next day was less students who “have had incredible ing up in celebration, I realized we not exist at Western Reserve Acad- on (including dining hall trays and cheerful than the previous day off: patience” while he settles in. As a had made a huge mistake,” recalled emy: we go to school,” he said. “It pizza boxes). Brendan Kelley ’15 because the weather was so cold, younger member of the faculty, he Levin. But only a few minutes later, was a ‘free day.’” These free days, stated that on this much-needed students were told to remain in- hopes to bring diversity to the com- Head of School Chris Burner ’80 Burner said, date back to when he free day, he went sledding and had doors whenever possible, and day munity. made an announcement of his own. attended WRA and are declared “one of the best days ever” with his students were encouraged to stay O’Connell enjoys many out- As Burner approached the podi- with the purpose of giving the stu- little sister Brigie Kelley ’18. home. Apart from the Dining Hall, door activities, especially running, um, all eyes were on him. He spoke dents a break or of celebrating an For those inclined to stay inside, campus was unnervingly quiet. biking and skiing. Before starting briefly about the previous weekend’s event. With the production of The the Dining Hall provided lots of “I guess I got cabin fever, since I his career as a Spanish teacher, he winter play and the weather. Burner Mousetrap and the Knight Fellow hot chocolate, and the Green Key was relegated to my dorm and the gained teaching experience as a closed with a casual sentence that visit a week prior, Burner thought hummed with activity. And what Green Key,” reported Charles Pren- ski instructor in Vermont. Having would have a profound effect on it was the perfect time. did the man who gave us the free dergast. biked the Cabot Trail in Nova Sco- the students assembled: “My Latin Even with all these consider- day do on his day off? He caught “And it was bloody cold,” added tia and the last third of the Camino I class convinced me to give you all ations, Burner confessed, “the final up on work, stayed indoors and, of George Merriott ’15. de Santiago, he plans to bring his road and mountain bikes out here from home. Adams-Wall Becomes New Hobart Housemaster In addition, he plays the piano and organ, and is “thrilled to be far, he reclined in an armchair in here with access to WRA’s instru- By MICHAEL ZELEZNIK ’16 the Hobart common room, watch- ments.” He wants to help all inter- With the recent shuffling of fac- ing the Cleveland Cavaliers with ested in music with his experience ulty at Western Reserve Academy, the sophomore residents. They in music theory and composition. the position of housemaster at Ho- fooled around on their laptops and O’Connell’s various talents and ex- bart House has fallen on admissions chatted, having finished homework periences, as well as his resemblance officer Thomas Adams-Wall. No for the night. to Pretty Little Liars character Ezra stranger to the building, the man That evening, I asked Adams-Wall Fitz (who he claims is his evil twin), known to many simply as “A-Wall” to describe Hobart in five words. bring a new perspective to WRA. appears eager to assume the respon- He responded, “Best boys’ dorm sibility. Adams-Wall spent parts of on campus.” The sophomores were JENNY XU the past two years as an assistant quick to defend his claim. They to the former housemaster Vicki listed several factors: one boy is Mitchell. “the man,” someone else likes to Although Adams-Wall is among blast music, and still another is the the youngest faculty members, gentleman of the house. General residents report that he has served MAX BORRMANN giggling ensues. admirably in his first few weeks on Thomas Adams-Wall is excited to assume his new position in the dorm. Clearly, there is no shortage of the job. “There were some concerns Hobart pride. The boys value the from people that he wasn’t suited spects him.” that I’m was thrown into the role- communal atmosphere the dorm for the job because they thought Adams-Wall plans to rely on pre- -it’s great to know they have my creates, and they spend time with he wouldn’t be able to assert his au- fects such as Ajay Dakappagari ’16 back,” he said. each other rather than alone. It is thority to make sure the dorm was and Dan Dorman ’16, who have Hobart House is known on clear that any group with the chem- in control,” remarked Jae Hoon Lee lived there since they were sopho- campus as being among the more istry of the Hobart boys will not ’16, “but he has been doing a great mores. “Just getting to know [the relaxed dorms. Indeed, as Adams- have too many problems getting job, and everyone in the dorm re- prefects] and having them realize Wall described his experience thus along and helping each other out. 2 RESERVE RECORD NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

Cam Smith Announces Plans The Reserve Record Established in 1925 Editor-in-Chief Max Forsyth The Reserve Record is the student- to Play Football in Euro League Editor-in-Chief Trevor Levin run, monthly newspaper of Western Reserve Academy and the voice of Managing Editor Kevin Yang and for the student body. It aims to By MATT FLEISCHMANN ’15 Associate Editor Irina Kopyeva educate its staff, writers and photog- Students are frequently recognized raphers on journalistic style, format, for their finest athletic achieve- News Niraj Naik, Makena Hayes ethics and excellence, while enter- Community Harrison Ahn taining and informing the student ments, whether through the Ath- Arts Timmy Lund body and providing its readership letic Awards ceremony each season Entertainment Ajay Dakappagari a forum for community expression or an article in the Reserve Record or Centerfold Max Forsyth and discussion. The editors and staff the Hudson Hub-Times. Very rarely Sports Trevor Lin have worked on every facet of this do we acknowledge a faculty mem- Opinion Jaret Skonieczny, Trevor Levin publication. The Coin Connor Semple ber for their accomplishments in The opinions expressed in the Re- World News Taryn Washburn serve Record do not necessarily sports. This year, however, we have Additional Editing Max Borrmann, represent those of the administra- the opportunity to do just that. Hannah McKenzie tion, trustees or student body. The This summer, our own Cameron editors assume full responsibility for Smith, who has worked with the Photography Coordinator Jenny Xu Faculty Advisor Russell Morrison the contents of the publication and College Counseling office and the invite community responses. football and basketball teams, will take his professional football talents Corrections “America’s Resurgence Thanks to to Hildesheim, Germany. Pres. Obama and His Liberal Policies.” January Issue Cam Smith, Coach Smith or Mr. George Merriott was credited for his JENNY XU The Centerfold should have noted Smith (depending on who you are) Cam Smith has made his mark on Western Reserve Academy. article as class of ’18. He is class of started playing high school foot- that the opinions expressed were ’15. ball at regional powerhouse Timber teams excel at bringing in notable football team and in North Hall.” gathered from a survey, not from the Reserve Record staff. Several clues were missing from the Creek in Orlando, Florida. Smith talent from both Europe and the He also added that the adjustment Crossword. 1 Down: “5,280 feet.” 60 decided to remain in the Sunshine United States. However, to level the to coaching was a different: “It was The headline for Francisco Blanco’s Down: “Bolt counterpart.” 14 Down: State for college. He played football playing field, teams can only have my first time coaching. It was weird Opinion article should have been “Vegas desert.” at the University of Florida along- one American player on the field at not having pads on at practice. But I side players like Cleveland Browns a time. This usually results in one gained a different perspective work- cornerback Joe Haden. American playing defense and one ing with kids of all different skill After his freshman year, however, playing offense. This shows how levels.” The whole team enjoyed A Look at the Life of Smith decided to return to his true impressive it is that a team would Coach Smith, especially when, be- calling: track. He left the warm ask Smith to make the journey fore the Linsly game, he told us we a Dining Hall Staffer weather and headed for St. Olaf overseas to join their team. were going to win. I think that re- recipe or a new cooking technique. College in Minnesota where he After playing in Finland, Smith ally built up our confidence for that By CASEY SEMPLE ’18 Baragry’s only complaint was the could pursue his track career while relocated to Hudson, Ohio to be- game. For many of us, Coach Smith Ben Baragry, 27, currently holds early morning start to his work also playing football for the Oles. come Coach Smith. I’ll speak for all included, winning that game was a chef position in the Ellsworth each day. “Coffee is a must,” he said After successful track and football the guys on the football team and the highlight of our season. Dining Hall of Western Reserve with a chuckle. “I keep to myself a careers, Smith headed off to Fin- say we’re all glad we got to know Now, Cam Smith is off to Europe Academy. He is best known by the little more in the morning because land to join the Helsinki Roosters, Coach Smith. We all learned a lot once again to join the Hildesheim students as the head of the Action I know I need to stay on track, so one of Europe’s best American foot- from him. Invaders. The whole Reserve com- Station. Baragry must wake up early I just hammer out all the things I ball teams. Smith himself was surprised by munity should be excited about the each morning to arrive at the din- need to do.” While the first students American football’s popularity how much fun he had “getting to opportunity he has and wish him ing hall before any of the students are just beginning their trek to Ells- is growing in Europe, where many know the guys, especially on the luck. stumble in for their breakfast. Every worth, Baragry has already been up morning he comes into the dining for hours to make sure everything is hall, checks the prep sheet, and talks ready to prepare a special breakfast to his bosses, including Director of plate for each and every student. 2015 Knight Fellow Regales WRA Dining Hall Staff Eddie Mundy. Before starting his job here at To start his day, Baragry collects Reserve, Baragry began by making with Tales of War and History the ingredients and equipment small appetizers and hors d’oeuvres needed and then gets to work. He for his parents when he was just 14. By ANNA McMURCHY ’15 says its very importánt that he keeps That is when Baragry claims he first In the final days of January, an eye on the time to guarantee all knew he wanted to become a chef. Donald L. Miller, an acclaimed au- the preparations are completed After graduating from the Pennsyl- thor, professor, and historian graced before any students arrive. “Then vania Culinary Institute in Pitts- our lawn’s wide, snowy sweep with its just a matter of making things burgh, Baragry took a job at the his powerful presence as the 2015 look good,” Baragry said. He likes Sheraton Suite in Cuyahoga Falls, Knight Fellow. Miller contributed making sure his station looks nice, Ohio. One of the most intense to a tradition funded by James L. whether it be placing labels next to experiences Baragry has had was Knight, the same man for whom the tins of food or decoratively scat- working on the line at P. F. Chang’s the Knight Fine Arts Center is tering tortilla chips on burrito day. in Cleveland, where, as Baragry ex- named. Baragry said his favorite part plained, everything moves incred- Miller gave two speeches to an of working at Ellsworth is “defi- ibly fast. all-school assembly in the Chapel. nitely WRApotle, because I know Feeling the need to explore and The first was about one of his sev- you guys love that stuff.” Baragry get out of Ohio for awhile, Baragry Masters of the Air. described how he loves to cater to moved to North Carolina where he eral WWII books, CHUCK ZOVKO/COURTESY OF LAFAYETTE COLLEGE This topic coincided well with the Miller poses in a photo on his website: DonaldMillerBooks.com. his customers: “Basically, whatever took the position as sous chef at a recent release of Unbroken, a mov- makes the people that we do it for Sheraton Suites. He then returned ie directed by Angelina Jolie and silence as students contemplated ed in their small hometowns. These happy, that’s what makes me hap- to Ohio for another year where he based on the New York Times Best- what it would be like to have to tell people succeeded, demonstrating to py. This has been one of the most became a chef in the Flik program selling book by Laura Hillenbrand. a friend and fellow crewman that he the audience that when creativity fabulous places I’ve ever worked in for WRA. “This is the first place Miller’s riveting speech showed us a was going to die because the hatch meets hard work and perseverance, my life.” Baragry says he also likes that I’ve felt that I’ve meshed,” different side of the Allied air war. to the belly turret where he sat was great strides can be made toward a learning something new and differ- Baragry explains. “It’s awesome. Through engaging anecdotes and stuck shut, and the plane’s landing better future for the individual and ent each day he works, whether it’s a The people are just great.” surprising facts, he described the gear had broken. Yes, Miller sure for civilization as a whole. struggles that the American bomber knows how to hold a crowd’s atten- Miller also visited several classes boys faced as they fought the air war tion. during his time at Western Reserve against Nazi Germany. The next day, he shifted gears and Academy, impressing dozens of Amusing one minute and deathly spoke about one of his other books, students with his wit and his pas- serious the next, Miller painted the Supreme City: How Jazz Age Man- sion for sharing his vast knowledge whole picture of an airman’s experi- hattan Gave Birth to Modern Amer- across historical fields. If any were ence. Laughter surged through the ica. This speech was filled with tales not already impressed by the fact Chapel as he told the student body of architecture and design, gang- that Miller once had an office be- about the virgin prisoner of war sters and bootleggers, all of which tween those of Joseph Heller and whose main fear was that when his played very important roles in how Kurt Vonnegut, they were positive- possessions were sent from his for- urban America developed. Nearly ly awestruck by the fact that Masters mer army base to his mother back all of the people on which his book of the Air is being made into a TV home, she would discover the doz- focused were daydreamers and wan- miniseries by Steven Spielberg and ens of contraceptives he had stuffed nabes; folks who came to the city Tom Hanks. Here’s to hoping that in his pocket. However, stories hoping to craft a version of them- this exciting new chapter of Dr. MAX BORRMANN like this were followed by an eerie selves that simply couldn’t be creat- Donald Miller’s life really takes off. Preparing food for students is all in a day’s work for Ben Bargary. RESERVE RECORD COMMUNITY FEBRUARY 2015 3 Food, Inflatables, and Good News Guys And Girls Gear Up Make Bicknell Bonanza Memorable for the Starlet-Themed Sadie Hawkins Dance asks him, but adding baked goods By ZANNA LECIEJEWSKI ’17 or Chipotle makes the deal so much Ladies, it’s your time to shine. sweeter. That’s right, the Sadie Hawkins Of course, Sadies also comes with dance is coming up, and the “star- some fear and unwanted stress for let” theme means it will be filled the ladies. “It’s always intimidating with all the glamour of Hollywood to ask someone,” Maria Mayer ’16 and the fun of a casino. On Feb. 28, says, “because you don’t know how get ready to step onto the red car- they’ll respond or if they even knew pets of the 1930s and ’40s. ahead of time.” This however, is a Of course, as with any dance, Sa- good learning experience for all the die’s has offered girls the chance to girls, and it gives them a chance to get creative with how they ask their see what the boys go through dur- dates. One senior girl (who wished ing Homecoming. to stay anonymous) decided to go Nearly all Western Reserve Acad- all out this year: “I’m planning on emy students follow this unspoken using a remote-controlled heli- rule: no matter what, say yes. While

JENNY XU copter, and flying it into the guy’s some may debate the merits of this Mike Sun ’16 exits the inflatable boxing ring after a tiring match against his friend at the Bicknell Bonanza. classroom with a note on the bot- norm, its reasoning is obvious: ask- tom.” Seeing my shocked expres- ing someone to a dance is a vulner- By IRINA KOPYEVA ’15 describe the event in the days lead- Bonanza. “The underclassmen are sion at this wildly fun proposal, she able process, and saying “no” can be Winter weather has taken a hold ing up to it. Valentine, mother of lucky, as it keeps getting better and laughed, “Of course, it will prob- very hurtful. of Western Reserve Academy. Each Marin ’16, and Wendy Barnett, better each year,” she sighed. ably crash into the wall or some- According to Katie Weinzierl ’17, day, standing in sub-zero tempera- mother of Cristen ’16, eagerly Indeed, the event was widely well- thing, but that’s basically the story Sadie’s is a necessary tradition. “Sa- tures and even colder wind chills, counted off the many exciting ac- received. The variety of inflatables, of my love life.” die’s is a time for girls to play the the students look up to the sky and tivities, “from two gyms full of in- the inexhaustible supply of ice Not everyone, however, has to guy’s role and have a chance to be in desperately pray for a sign that this flatables to a concession area with a cream, and a wonderfully talented pursue such an intense strategy. If control of who they go with to the gloom and despair will soon be DJ” and, especially enticing to any magician kept the energy high. Per- the results of a quick non-scientific dance. It helps us be independent, over — especially this time of year, hungry students, food. Whether at- haps the most memorable moment, survey are any indication, most guys with a chance to be creative and in when, as Pioneer Women’s Associa- tendees challenged a friend to a race however, came as an email notified would actually prefer just a funny control.” tion member Megan Valentine apt- down the slide or pretended to be the students that school had been poster or small gesture. Boys seem So ladies, with these words of ad- ly phrased it, the winter “blahs” and Miley Cyrus on the wrecking ball, canceled the next day due to cold especially excited about one meth- vice, the choice is still up to you. senioritis have already set in. most had fun. weather, followed by a series of od of asking them: food. Just about You are in charge of this dance, so But do not fear: the Pioneer Following last year’s rodeo-themed cheers ringing out throughout the every guy will say yes to whomever ask a guy—any guy. Women’s Association found the Bicknell Bonanza, expectations MAC. perfect cure to the winter blues. were running high. Kevin Yang The event took place on the same On Wednesday, Feb. 18, the annual ’15remarked, “Last year’s [bonanza] day as the infamous Junior Writing Students Get a Taste Bicknell Bonanza graced our very was so much fun! I was thoroughly Exam, so many juniors especially own Memorial Gym from 7 to 10 exhausted at the end, especially af- enjoyed letting loose at the event. “I of Buddhism at Temple p.m. ter the bull ride.” Helena Ahn ’15 liked the magician, but it was truly The PWA prepared non-stop for “[couldn’t] wait to see what’s in magical finding out school was can- Bicknell Bonanza all this month, store for this year,” but was also nos- celled in the midst of the Bonanza,” and the members were excited to talgic as it was to be her last beloved reported Gracie Morgan ‘16. Crush-O-Grams Raise Money members volunteered to use their own time to sell, organize, and de- liver the Crush-O-Grams. “We do a lot of great things throughout the year, one of the biggest being the Crush-O-Grams,” said Caitlyn Schooner ’16. “It was a wonderful way to do something positive for COURTESY OF LISABETH ROBINSON the students at the school as well Dr. Robinson took her students to a fellow monk’s temple on Jan. 25. as raise money for a great cause.” Schooner explained that she loved By LIAM SULLIVAN ’16 specifics of his life stories.” Ramak- seeing the faces of those purchas- and MAKENA HAYES ’17 rishnan continued, “He was very re- ing the Crush-O-Grams she was On Sunday, Jan. 25, a group of spectful and understanding. He was selling. “They were all so excited to students in Dr. Lisabeth Robinson’s conscientious of the fact that none give something to the people that Eastern Philosophy and Meditation of the students knew Tibetan, and were most important to them,” she ECHO module ventured to Palyul he translated all of the scriptures added. Ohio Vajrayana Buddhist Temple into English for us.” Pasang speaks Crush-O-Grams are not fun for in Richfield, Ohio. Situated on a limited English, but he managed to everyone, however. Some students quiet, grassy ledge overlooking a communicate his ideas to the stu- JENNY XU Ryan Stifler ’15 and Colin Barsella ’15 serenaded students with music. at Western Reserve Academy do not forest, the temple was remodeled dents. care for this open exchange of affec- from a barn. It now houses weekly Western Reserve Academy Man- By CASEY SEMPLE ’18 them before submitting them to a tion towards each other and experi- Buddhist services. The interior is darin teacher Judy Chen, who pre- Dating back to the 1980s, sell- box in the library or in Seymour. “I ence anxiety about the event. “I was decorated with a bright arrange- viously knew Pasang, invited him to ing Crush-O-Grams has been a have been very impressed with the afraid no one would send me any ment of colored tapestries, and the meet with her class. Pasang demon- long-standing tradition of Western amount of time and effort some Crush-O-Grams, so I sent one to large windows offer a relaxing view strated his chanting ability for the Reserve Academy, and this year, students put into their Crush-O- myself,” Niraj Naik ’16 disclosed, into the natural world. Visitors are Mandarin students, and he eventu- the fundraiser raised over $2,000 Grams,” remarked librarian Holly “I literally sent one that said ‘To: invited to take cushions and find a ally broke out of his shy demeanor for the Lerner Research Institute. Bunt. “I have seen beautiful art- Niraj; From: Niraj.’” Brigie Kelley seat on the wooden floors. to show his more humorous and From Jan. 28 to 30, students pur- work, glitter and bedazzles, and ’18, however, gushes, “I think that The students and Dr. Robinson, extroverted side. Pasang enjoyed chased these small paper Valentines lovely poems.” the Crush-O-Grams really show a history teacher, attended a Man- this opportunity, because he enjoys in Seymour Hall from members of The charity for each year is cho- how much everyone cares about jushri mantra, a Buddhist wisdom working with students and sharing REACH, WRA’s community ser- sen by the REACH leaders, and this each other at Reserve. Receiving a service. The service was led by a his wisdom with them. Students re- vice club, to send to their friends, year, they chose the Lerner Research Crush-O-Gram is great, but giving traveling monk from Tibet named marked that his chanting was beau- crushes, and other close people. Institute, or more specifically, a lab one feels even better.” Lama Pasang. The service included tiful, and that it left them with a These letters of love were delivered that is currently developing a vac- As fun as the tradition is, the real the traditional religious chants. sense of haunting tranquility. by the Cupid Patrol to students cine for breast cancer, a project that impact lies in its charity. “In the According to Neel Ramakrish- WRA was grateful for Pasang’s during class on Friday, Feb. 13, the Western Reserve’s very own Dr. end, the most rewarding part is the nan ’16, “[Lama Pasang] had a lot visit. The students and faculty who school day nearest to Valentine’s Aguilar has been working on along fact that the money raised is sent to of self-control. He was very honest visited him at the temple surely will Day, along with bags of candy. with a team of researchers at the an organization that is doing good about every part of his life. He was not forget the experience anytime After buying Crush-O-Grams, Cleveland Clinic. work for the betterment of others,” able to talk deeply about his experi- soon. We wish Pasang luck and students labeled and decorated More than a dozen REACH said Bunt. ences and could recall many of the safety as he continues his journey. 4 RESERVE RECORD ARTS FEBRUARY 2015 Moos Cast of Melodramatic Mousetrap Thrills Audiences

Gallery: By DARCY KUANG ’17 The last weekend of January, The Studio Art Mousetrap, a murder mystery play written by Agatha Christie, trapped the attention of the Western Re- Exhibition serve Academy community at the Knight Fine Arts Center. The play begins when a group of strangers finds themselves stuck together during a snowstorm in a guesthouse amid news of a nearby murder. When a young policeman named Detective Trotter, played by Eric Buehler ’15, arrives with the news that the murderer is among the guests, fear and distrust take over the stage. One of the most captivating el- ements of this play is that every

character has a distinctive back- ALAN DOE ground and personality. Trevor The cast of The Mousetrap poses on the set designed by Mike Peveich. The show ran Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. Levin ’15 played an architect who acts in a very peculiar manner. derer, the audience doesn’t have that said. Drama teacher Donalee Ong, to showcase the tense and chilling Gracie Morgan ’16 portrayed Mrs. perception. who directs WRA’s plays, says that atmosphere. “I set up the guest Boyle, a harshly critical jurist who In order to build up the suspi- she really enjoyed the transforma- house in a homey and warm way WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY is displeased by the service of the cion, McMurchy said, the actors tion that each actor showed. Levin for Act I to accommodate the plot,” guesthouse. Connor Meehan ’17 had to “make the audience real- and Ong ’15, in particular, played explained Mike Peveich, WRA’s By TREVOR LIN ’15 was Major Metcalf, a genial retired ize that [they] are suspicious of very different characters than they technical theatre director. In Act II, On Friday, Feb. 27, the 2D and officer. Anna McMurchy ’15 per- the other characters through your had in October in the fall musical, however, “the lighting shifts from 3D Studio Art classes opened a new formed as Miss Casewell, a mascu- movements and body language.” The Addams Family. a warm amber to a cooler blue to exhibit at Western Reserve Acad- line and mysterious young woman. She also said that it requires deeper Her “particular favorite thing show the intensity.” emy’s Moos Gallery. The exhibit Simon Ong ’15 appeared as Mr. thinking about how much is just to watch was each character’s en- A common critique of The Mouse- features several pieces by many tal- Paravicini, who arrives, uninvited, the right amount to give to the au- trance,” Ong revealed. “Each actor trap is that the play sports several ented students. out of the storm with a foreign ac- dience without giving away the ac- was able to portray a distinctive cliches: a snowbound house with a Studio Art, a class co-instructed cent and makeup. Their earnest and tual murderer. character very different from them- killer inside, the suspicion equally by Alan Doe and Tom Armbruster, anxious hosts, Mollie and Giles Undoubtedly, it was a huge chal- selves, physically and mentally, so divided among characters and the allows students full freedom to ex- Ralston, were played by Sarah Jones lenge for the cast to build up these watching them come through the famous plot twist. But Peveich be- press themselves through any me- ’17 and Evan Morgan ’15, respect- characters who are very different door with their unique persona was lieves, “The reason that it seems dium they choose. At the conclu- fully. from themselves. McMurchy re- exciting to me. I could tell by the so cliche to us now is that Agatha sion of each marking period, the Such distinguished personalities called that her biggest challenge audience’s reactions that they liked Christie is the mother of murder students present their work to the make all the characters seem equal- in the play was flirting with Mol- it too.” mystery. All of these murder mys- teachers for a grade. This year’s Stu- ly suspicious. While the character lie Ralston. “That is just something The setting and the lighting of tery tropes are there because she dio Art exhibit in the Moos Gallery only knows he is or is not the mur- that I wouldn’t do in real life,” Anna the stage is also carefully designed created them.” is the culmination of their work. Tim Lund ’16, one of the students whose work is depicted in the gal- Musicians Travel to Akron for OMEA Contest lery, took a unique approach to his 6, which covers Summit, Medina, fair. Kevin Yang ’15 described the the gratification of accomplishing art this year. Drawing inspiration By PETER CAMPANELLI ’18 Portage, and Wayne counties. Fire- process: “The judges grade each something truly amazing,” he re- from a Twitter account, Lund took Hundreds of local high school stone High School is the arts-clus- performer on a number of crite- marked. “In the future I would like up painting in order to broaden musicians, including sixteen stu- ter high school in the Akron City ria. They range from simply hit- to see more members of the Reserve his artistic horizons. The artist re- dents from Western Reserve Acad- School District. Many students en- ting the right notes to making the Symphonic Winds participate in flected, “It has been a challenge so emy—fourteen singers and two joyed seeing a photo of the Ameri- music inspired and unique.” Yang this musically gratifying event.” far, but as I make mistakes I often instrumentalists—traveled to Ak- can rock duo The Black Keys, Fires- accompanied Steve Miao ’15, who Yang agreed: “I was never a per- find myself making something even ron on Jan. 24 to participate in the tone graduates, in the high school’s received a superior rating on a Class son for competition, but the event better than what I envisioned.” He Ohio Music Education Association hall of fame. A saxophone solo. The duo per- really helps you improve. You can added that Doe has been a great (OMEA) Solo and Ensemble Ad- Each performance at the event is formed their award-winning piece always get feedback from teachers help and he is excited for his work judicated Event at Firestone High evaluated by an adjudicator. “Each at the Winter Academic Awards and peers, but it’s a rarity to get an to be on display. School. adjudicator is a member of the Ceremony. outside expert’s perspective. In that Other students share the same “The overall process for this event OMEA and is held with high re- Sydney Sutherland ’16 had a posi- way, the contest is very useful. Plus, sentiment. Emily Cremer ’16 has begins in the fall with the selection gards within the areas of orchestra, tive experience with her adjudica- it’s fun to hear the other musicians work entered in the gallery for the of music that will fit the individual choir, or band,” Talaba explained. tor: “My judge was very nice. She play.” first time. After experimenting with or ensemble,” said Will Talaba, “Adjudicators look and listen for made an effort to talk to me and The students had the opportunity different mediums in both Arts I Band Director at WRA. “The music appropriate techniques, tone, dy- make me feel less nervous.” Suther- to hear other singers, instrumental- and II, she found her passion on is divided into three classifications, namics, musical expression, bal- land sang “O del mio dolce ardor” ists, and even a percussion ensemble the pottery wheel: “This year I’ve A, B, and C. Each classification de- ance, blend, and musical interpre- and received a superior rating. in addition to their peers. become much more confident in fines the technical difficulty of the tation.” Talaba said the experience was “I liked the event a lot,” Suther- my pottery, and I’m eager to see this music.” Performers are then given an rewarding. “Not only does it help land said. “It was super busy, [...] work on display in KFAC.” OMEA divides the state of Ohio overall rating: I for superior, II for to build musical skills but also but it was very fun and really Like Cremer, Max Forsyth ’15 also into 17 districts. WRA is in District excellent, III for good, and IV for confidence as an individual, with worthwhile.” has pottery showcased in the ex- hibit. Working to refine his sculpt- ing skills in Studio Art, Forsyth has learned a lot: “My practice with Snow Problems By Timmy Lund ’16 sculpture has helped me build spa- tial analysis skills and has stretched the boundaries of my creativity.” Considering his plans to study ar- chitecture next year, these skills will certainly continue to benefit him for years to come. Forsyth has two sculptures on display in the exhibit. Students in the art room rarely have the opportunity to put their work on display, so events like the Studio Art Exhibit are just as excit- ing for them as they are for the rest of the community. The exhibit runs through April 1, so there is plenty of time to stop by the Knight Fine Arts Center and see the artwork of many talented students. RESERVE RECORD ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 2015 5 Leung: Propagandistic American The Eggplant: 72 Hours Sniper Shoots Down the Truth Later, Reserve Student populace by spraying the Punisher’s By YING KA LEUNG ’18 logo, with the slogan “Despite what Still at Coffee Shop American Sniper caters to a mili- your momma told you...violence getting ridiculous. I don’t know if tant, ultranationalist sickness in so- does solve problems.” No matter By ARTHUR AUBERGINE he’ll ever leave.” ciety. The film features Navy SEAL your opinion of the war’s politics, A Western Reserve Academy stu- The student declined to com- sniper, Chris Kyle, the most lethal this dehumanization is appalling. dent who asked to remain anony- ment as he was still fully engrossed in US military history. Through Kyle’s ‘hero’ label is undeserved - his mous has recently caused a stir in in his reading. However, his eyes twisted screenplay, the film brain- lack of tolerance for other religions local coffee shop news. According were bloodshot and his body was washes its audience with a revision- undermines free exercise, a right en- to recent reports, the student, a ju- visibly shaking. An on-call doctor ist version of the Iraq War wrapped shrined in the Constitution he sup- nior, has not left Open Door Cof- along with a researcher studied the in a false moral truth. posedly defends. fee Company in over 72 hours. The correlation between sleep depriva- Targeting those without histori- Perhaps the mantra, “Sheep, Wolf student reportedly walked down tion, caffeine intake and “APUSH” cal knowledge, a scene shows Kyle’s and Sheepdog” is most appealing to Friday morning with a backpack homework on the teenage brain. shocked reaction to 9/11 and cuts its viewers, echoing the post-9/11 laden with AP United States Histo- The student showed no signs of to Kyle’s deployment. This falsely neoconservative war cry. This phi- ry homework. The student was last stopping or leaving the establish- implies that Iraq and Saddam Hus- losophy is dogmatically preached to seen Monday morning, immersed ment any time soon. sein are tied to 9/11 and ignores a young Kyle by his father, classify- in reading, with dozens of empty In addition to consuming outra- the politics behind the war. Kyle is Kyle’s autobiography; there was no ing everyone into three categories. mugs piled around the table. geous amounts of coffee, the stu- depicted fighting AQI (Al-Qaeda contact between the two. The camera cuts to a bully (wolf) The owners of the cafe were dent consumed the majority of the in Iraq), supporting the Iraq-9/11 American Sniper also has religious hurting Kyle’s brother (sheep). Kyle shocked to find him there when baked goods in the store. “He’s be- connection myth. However, AQI overtones. Kyle was deeply Chris- (sheepdog) steps in and rescues his they opened up on Saturday morn- coming a real burden on the store, was formed after the invasion in tian, viewing the Iraq War through brother. Such simpleminded for- ing, but by Monday’s sunrise, they but he’s a good source of revenue at 2003, manipulating Iraqi civilians’ such a lens. The first scene in Iraq mulas reflect the cartoonish treat- appeared to have accepted his resi- the moment,” noted the proprietor, insecurity as a recruitment oppor- has him pocketing a bible he stole ment of the world in terms of “good dential status. They nearly decided “We’re just hoping that this doesn’t tunity. from church as a boy. This hagi- vs. evil” — as if playground bullying to remain closed, since there were become a trend and this doesn’t American Sniper’s narrative is ography gives the impression that could extrapolate into international not enough mugs to stay open all happen again during exam week.” largely fictional- the moral dilemma Kyle deserves sympathy, portraying politics! Kyle wrote in his book, “I day. “I’m starting to get worried The status of the student’s health of a child and his mother rushing Kyle as tormented by his actions. see the world in black and white. I about him,” commented the shop remains in question and it is un- at a convoy with a grenade was ex- In his book, Kyle brags that he told don’t see a lot of gray.” owner,” we agreed to have a barista clear what form his rehabilitation aggerated. There was no child - the a colonel, “I like to shoot people In its reduction of any free think- hang around after hours, but this is will take. movie makes her doubly evil by with Korans.” And although these ing on the part of the viewer to a adding a child. Another main an- shocking statements are conve- binary vision of good and evil with tagonist, The Butcher, specializes in niently omitted, his message seems its sanctimonious representation of murder with drills and is also a fig- to have found a home in some Kyle and its dehumanizing portray- Peter Campanelli ment of the screenwriter’s imagina- viewers’ hearts: according to the als of Iraqis, this movie is dangerous. tion. In the screenplay, every person Arab-American Anti-Discrimina- Sinister propaganda, masquerading Creates Popular App Kyle shot was armed; however, Kyle tion Committee, since the movie’s as history, indoctrinates youth into was ordered to shoot any military- release, there “has been an increase enlisting, thus creating more dam- aged male, a much murkier moral in hate speech.” aged veterans and sowing the seeds proposition. These demonizing nar- Kyle insists he fought “savage, de- of public discontent perpetuating ratives only serve to incite emotions spicable evil.” In his book, he wrote, the cycle of war. Using argumentum among the American public. Mus- “I hate the savages,” explaining an ad passiones, it promotes a jingo- tafa, shown as Kyle’s archenemy, is incident in which he killed a wom- ism and self-adulation draped in a sniper who Kyle finally kills in a an. “I loved what I did,” a remorse- the American flag. Director Clint firefight. Ironically shown fighting less Kyle rattles on later in the book. Eastwood should use his skills else- for both Shia and Sunni factions, “It was fun.” He recounted that his where — shouting at empty chairs, he was only briefly mentioned in platoon would intimidate the Iraqi perhaps.

Crossword: Nerd Edition by Simon Ong ’15 By LOGAN SNELL ’18 per addicting, and I can never just ACROSS 45 Hex or Hill, for In today’s society, we are sur- play it for a minute. I always end 1 32nd President example rounded with technology. Almost up playing for an hour.” Charlie 4 Deer relative 47 SPORTS! on TV everyone owns some device to Kolodziej ’18 added, “It’s both well 7 Star Wolf 48 Gush out check email, watch movies, listen to designed and fun to play.” Timothy member Dengar 50 Wood cutters music and use apps. Have you ever Lund ’16 commented, “This app is 10 Capital of 52 Powered hero wondered how apps are developed? techincally sound, all the way down South Korea adjective Peter Campanelli ’18 did. After at- to the graphics. It is great to see 12 Bruce Banner 54 Spongebob tending a Western Reserve Acad- young kids use techology these days fled here can’t tie these emy summer program, Campanelli and I am excited to see what else 13 Enthusiasm 57 Sun god applied this knowledge to design an Campanelli can create.” 15 Make amends 58 Alias acronym app using game software, Game- Version 3.0 of Square Fighter is on 16 Stock Pot, in 60 Past Tense of salad. With the assistance of Mat- the way. According to Campanelli, Termina 21 Across thew Gerber, Director of Education it will feature new characters, power 17 Princess of 61 Output, before Technology, Campanelli developed ups, a game center leaderboard for Hyrule 1991 his own app, Square Fighter. Square friends to view others’ scores and 18 Himalayan 63 Bizarre Fighter follows the story of Square- increased efficiency. Currently, Bovid 65 To be plural fred, a victimized blue square, and Campanelli has no plans for future 19 Leader of the conjugation his battles with the evil “baddies”: apps, but he is set to start work on a Greil 67 Graduation red, green and purple squares. new project once Square Fighter 3.0 Mercenaries tradition Several of Campanelli’s classmates comes out. Square Fighter is free for 21 Obtain 69 Roman War frequently engage with the app. Pe- download on all iOS devices and it 23 Planted on the God’s month ter Lanzon ’18 remarked, “It’s su- is suitable for all ages. tomb of Eetion 70 Neither’s SOLUTION TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 24 Player 2 partner 4 Canal storage unit 51 Game & _____ 26 Cheerful 71 Truant student 5 Bicknell Prefect 20 Capital of the 33 Stage of sleep 52 Sound Navigation and 28 John Layman game 6 Donkey, Diddy Ukraine 35 Harry’s friend Ranging comic series 72 Manta 7 Common prefix 22 Flightless birds 37 Six-pack 53 Drastic or Far-Out 30 Johansson film 73 Murdough 8 Loafer 25 ____ Climbers 38 Lawman 55 Kellogg’s waffles 31 Meager Athletic Center 9 Dr. Manhattan 27 Holden catches 39 Solo 56 FOXHOUND agent 34 Ebola 74 The adjective in it 44 Sixth Sense 57 Elizabeth’s beau 36 Every application of 10 Tell 29 Johansson’s 45 Jolt 59 Roku’s successor 40 Soccer chant 11 “Gone With the Marvel 46 Master Chief’s 60 Disease-inducing 41 Marty’s mentor DOWN Wind” actress character franchise microorganism 42 Constrictor 1 Unborn life 13 Central 30 Ness’ former 47 To exit 62 Open forcefully 43 Pacman or 2 Darth Tyranus American companion fullscreen 64 25 Down Adjective Tetris, for 3 Command given native 31 Swamp 49 Princess 66 Koopaling example to Forrest 14 Computer data 32 Roman cavalry Toadstool 68 Note of debt 6 RESERVE RECORD CENTERFOLD FEBRUARY 2015 RESERVE RECORD CENTERFOLD FEBRUARY 2015 7 Dear Juniors, Dear Seniors, Advice for Next Year By LEXIE HUBBEL ’15 By MIRANDA FETTERMAN ’14 Senior year, that year you’ve all been wait- Make a schedule, and stick to it. Your days Three students from each class of ’14 to ’17 offer advice for students in the grade below them for next year. Some reflected broadly on ing for. You get to apply to college. You get won’t be nearly as regimented. With this great the year thus far, and others focused on a specific aspect of their experience during the 2014-2015 academic year. to actually see what’s going on in morning power should come at least a small sense of meeting. You get to sit at the first tables in responsibility. Establish routines early on, so the dining hall. And perhaps the most excit- you can maintain your GPA and your sanity. ing part, you actually have a significant say in Go to the gym or join intramurals. Sports Dear Freshmen, Dear Sophomores, what classes you take. The academic require- are no longer mandatory, and without the ments for senior year are relatively small; threat of detention, it can be tempting to skip you’ve likely already fulfilled most of your workouts. Don’t do it, man. Building healthy By ZANNA LECIEJEWSKI ’17 By NIRAJ NAIK ’16 graduation requirements. This is your chance habits from the start will keep you productive Two words: time management. You really If I had to give Junior Year a title it would to take classes you genuinely care about. For in the face of four-day weekends. need to learn this sophomore year. It is the probably be Coldest Winter: The Niraj Naik possibly the first time, you can choose to take Learn to pace yourself. It’s exciting to have year when it’s no longer possible to finish Story. And if anyone chooses to make a doc- classes you’re interested in learning about. more than the occasional TGIF to look for- homework in one hour, no matter how smart umentary about me, that should be called Take this opportunity. Don’t take classes just ward to, but weekends can get real messy real you are. You have to learn how to get ahead, Emblazoned Falcon: Niraj Naik just FYI. My to look good for colleges. By the second se- fast if you’re not careful. Just because you can to plan out each night so that you don’t have third year has been unsurprisingly filled with mester, you’ll likely already be into college, go out doesn’t mean you should. That is your to cram for that big test (which you will still its fair share of stress. I have worked harder and motivation will be hard to come by. Take new mantra. inevitably do). This is especially necessary this year for school than I have in my whole classes you enjoy and you will get through Go to stuff and say hi to people. During ori- for exams, and I learned this the hard way. life (which granted probably wasn’t that hard that seemingly endless second semester more entation, everyone is new nervous. You can Just because you don’t have to fill out an to accomplish). SAT Prep. APUSH. The Re- easily. make a whole slew of friends by simply show- exam schedule like last year doesn’t mean you serve Record. I often found myself looking in In addition, senior year is your chance to ing up to lectures, club meetings, auditions shouldn’t. The best way to prepare for any test the bathroom mirror sighing at how pathetic JENNY XU COURTESY OF THOMAS MOORE try new things out before you go to college. ing but never had the time to take. I’m not or performances and introducing yourself. home. It’s a new place. It’s going to be lonely or exam is a study guide. Share it with your I felt. Now you might be saying to yourself, This is your chance to learn how to dance, telling you to take the easiest class load pos- That said, remember that wherever you end sometimes. You’ll meet people you don’t love, classmates online, study in groups and watch “Wow, this is exactly how I didn’t want junior to try out a new language, or to start a new sible. Instead, take a class load that challenges up will not feel like Reserve. It takes time to and you’ll miss the people you do. It’s not al- the time. year to sound. Like, wow Niraj. Way to fail.” sport. When you get to college, you will and engages you. You’ll be able to fend off form the kinds of friendships you make at ways going to be easy. That’s okay. Pushing Once you have this down, support the arts. You are correct. have graduation and major requirements to that horrid senior slide if you take this advice a place like WRA, so don’t get discouraged through the discomfort will make you a bet- Everyone goes to the sports games, but the Junior year is just the worst. I probably had worry about. So this is your opportunity to to heart. And perhaps you’ll even find a new when college doesn’t immediately feel like ter person. In time, you will feel at home. arts are actually the best way to spend your some of my lowest moments this year, name- take those classes you always found interest- passion along the way. free time. Think about it: every season, teams ly when I was completely underwhelmed by By ALEX FELLOWS have countless games, while the arts perform my first pumpkin pie (Dang you FLIK In- ’14 By TREVOR LEVIN ’15 Going into college, I was pretty confident. only once or twice. The musicals, plays and JENNY XU dependent School Dining!).This year, I spent JENNY XU dance performances only come around once year, you saw these performances, but you more time doing work I didn’t care for. I was or you can sigh. You can laugh or you can Here’s the good news about being a senior: Since I had done the whole “living away from in a while. Don’t only attend these perfor- might have been too shy, but sophomore also yelled at more frequently than I would cry. You have the choice. Junior year will be you will sleep more than junior year. You will home” thing and taking difficult classes, I mances, but get involved in them, too. Soph- year is the perfect time! Do something crazy. have prefered about things I really did not brutal and you will probably want to leave. have more flexibility in what interests you thought college would be a breeze. That was omore year is the perfect time to do this. Last You’re only a (high school) sophomore once. care about. But if you smile, laugh and try to have fun, pursue. You will have more opportunities for not entirely the case. Though my courses But the truth is that if I got a skip button, you might actually find yourself happier than leadership, whether on a team, in a club or in were not incredibly challenging (at least, By ERIK GROSS ’17 like the ones they have on DVR remotes, I you’ve ever been. That’s my advice. Take the classroom. You may be more trusted, gen- not Mr. Ong’s APUSH), it took some time Trudging through the weeks of school, peo- wouldn’t use it. I’ve had a moment of cathar- it with a grain of salt because I never really erally, by the faculty and administration. You adjusting to social life. At Reserve, friends ple at WRA often get lost in due dates, proj- sis (one of those SAT words). You can smile learned to tie my shoes. may serve as a role model for underclassmen. are everywhere: meals, dorms, gym, classes. ects and sporting events. But there is some- As for the bad news, actually, there’s not Though this could be overwhelming at times, thing more important they should focus on. By HUGH KIM ’16 much I can say, except, perhaps, that you I got used to it. Suddenly, in college, I had to Last year, I was often caught up in the typical During your junior year, there are so many only have nine months. Yes, you will likely start all over. “Reserve” thoughts and gave little attention things going on that you might ask yourself have more responsibilities (and will therefore I did not notice it too much at first, but to an important aspect in my life: my fam- “Why am I even living?” You might wish to face more pressure), but these are opportuni- after a week or two, I started to miss my Re- ily. At the end of the day, I would get home, sleep or relax more than you did last year. Un- ties for growth, and they will often be some serve friends. After about a month of college, mumble a few syllables to my parents and go fortunately, there is little time for that. How- of the most fun and rewarding aspects of your I realized I needed to make more friends. upstairs to start my homework. I never asked ever, do not let this ruin your junior year. year. Yes, you will have to apply to college, What a bummer! I thought they would just how their day went, or what news they had of One day before mid-winter break, I was but this means you’ll have more certainty sort of magically appear, or something. But friends and family. That all changed when my feeling down. I was sick the whole day. I about what your future holds. apparently that is not how making friends father was diagnosed with stage 4 colon and failed my math test and received a bad score I nearly gave this advice: “Don’t try to do works. Luckily, there are 10 times as many everything.” I have great difficulty turning liver cancer last October. Of course a tragic on an English essay. On the way back from clubs in college than are at Reserve. COURTESY OF ALEX FELLOWS thing like cancer affects one’s life, but it’s not classes, I lost my footing and fell in the snow. things down: student government, prefect- JENNY XU Just like in high school, you should find Beyond that, don’t be afraid to make friends how I would have imagined. You slow down; My roommate, James Ren ’15, did not stop ship, the plays, and, of course, the Record wanted to be the Editor-in-Chief of my col- clubs and activities and engage from the very with those in your hall. Some of my best you appreciate everything that you have; you making fun of me: “You are so dumb. It’s have all resulted in nights of little sleep and lege’s newspaper, that would pretty much be beginning. However, rather than filling your friends at college now come from my floor, grow closer in your faith; you appreciate your okay though.” I first got mad but then real- much unfinished homework. But I can’t all I did. At Reserve, you can do it all, espe- schedule with clubs just for college applica- but I was too afraid to make an effort to meet friends and family; you mature from a child ized he was only trying to cheer me up. He imagine senior year without trying to do cially if you can successfully integrate your tions, you can pick activities you truly enjoy! them until a few months into college. Don’t to an adult. After countless appointments must have been too embarrassed to directly everything. You will automatically drop the social life and relaxation with your passions. Just one club that speaks to you will give you make that mistake! Make friends! (Not that things you don’t actually care about and focus It’s senior year. Grab a friend, put off your better friends and a way to pass your time I still don’t rely on group messages with Re- with technicians and doctors and an eight JENNY XU say “cheer up.” Then my frustration vanished. hour surgery, I see how precious life is. demics and sports, but give the proper time to I was thankful that my roommate cared on the ones you do. homework (though not indefinitely) and do better than a million lackluster clubs. serve friends to keep me sane.) Sophomore year and every year, spend time your loved ones. They will not be here forev- about me. I felt foolish that these little things And, really, this is your last chance. If I the things you always wanted to do. with your friends and family. Enjoy their er. Those bonds you form with peers through put me in a bad mood for the whole day. By MILES VAN BLARCUM ’14 By AINSLEY RHODES company. Reach out to the people around Green Key events or Bicknell Bonanzas are You might also fail a test one day--it’s fine. JENNY XU ’15 If you asked me a year ago where I would you: sit by someone you haven’t in the past. unlike anything you will have again. Reserve You can do better next time. When you have Your day depends on your attitude. Stay Congratulations on making it this far picture myself to be in February of 2015, my Do the best that you can in all of your aca- is an interesting place. Take advantage of it! a fight with your friend, it’s not a huge deal-- positive. Don’t let anything spoil your day. into arguably the hardest academic year at answer would have probably been “a small you can always make it up. Enjoy your junior year! Reserve! Can you believe you’re more than college in Ohio.” It wasn’t until the last pos- By MORGAN WALDECK ’17 halfway done? I applaud all of you for chal- sible day that I decided on American Univer- Find what you love and never give it up. By JACOB MUELLER ’16 lenging yourselves: cramming AP U.S. facts, sity in D.C. instead of staying close to home. At the beginning of this year, I struggled Take an AP class. An AP can push a person participating in Junior Leadership Hudson, The reason for my lengthy indecisiveness was with my grades. The transition to sophomore to the edge in an already stressful year; how- theater productions and sports, all while because these schools seemed so different that year was more difficult than I imagined. The ever, it is a very rewarding experience. The making time for your classmates. I felt I was choosing between different lives. only thing that kept me from losing my mind challenge of the course forces one to work Or have you? Looking back on your Re- I imagine a lot of you seniors feel a similar was art. Art, for me, is an escape from the harder and work more. This forced work eth- serve career, you’ll remember your congested way. And although I couldn’t be happier with world, one in which I can fully invest myself ic translates to other classes and can help you schedule and late nights spent with The Great my choice, there are still days that I wake up in something I love doing. handle the workload of junior year. Gatsby, but there’s no point in reminiscing feeling like I entered the witness protection During the school year, my grades started An AP class can be a good opportunity to if you have no one that can relate! The best program: surrounded by people I didn’t know to decline, but my artwork improved. I was spend time with people you do not usually thing about dear old Reserve is not only the existed months before, in a place that I had spending so much time in the art room that talk to. It can be a bonding experience to rigorous academics, but also the rich board- never seen a year ago. To clarify, this feeling is my motivation in school began to dwindle. have to handle the workload as a group. ing school experience. By your senior year, actually great and exciting. But I am grateful My parents and other caring adults decided Definitely put some good effort into the you’ll recognize that these are the people that I was able to attend a school like West- the best way to motivate me was to ban me class. The added stress makes you focus more with whom you’ve shared a room and sym- ern Reserve Academy. WRA prepared me for from the art room for some time. This time and helps you quickly become accustomed to pathized (and to whom you’ve most certainly such a transition. I was well-prepared and ex- was very hard for me. I felt lost and scared, the immense workload of junior year. complained). Your friends are why you tried cited to go to college. COURTESY OF MILES VAN BLARCUM and my grades were not rising. I explained That being said, do not let an AP class con- out for the musical and joined Model UN. MAX FORSYTH To give you a glimpse into my life, I am suf- Robert Murray ’14 in Baltimore. to some trusted adults that I needed some- sume your life. Do not use the whole week- Your family here is why you’re ready to come Open Door early in the morning. I promise fering through a calculus night class, explor- My two pieces of advice for seniors are quite where to be to myself. They understood and end to study; hang out with friends, go to the “home” after breaks. Your classmates’ support you’ll get to write more tedious essays and ing D.C.’s squeaky-clean subways, competing simple but very important. First, once you revoked the ban. By that time, I had realized Green Key, go to a movie run! is what makes Reserve so marvelous. stress over many more assessments in col- on the sailing team, living in a Wood-House- make your college choice, never regret that that I was spending too much time in there. MAX FORSYTH On a separate note, do not spend all your During your last year at Reserve, enjoy the lege; my advice now is to cherish your friends room-sized room with two roommates, at- decision. Second, make memories at WRA I now understand I need more of a balance. I So, balance is important. But find where time off campus if you are a day student. It JENNY XU roots you’ve created: feel free to engage in while you’re with them. You’ll soon realize tending Washington’s many concerts, work- that will cause you to spit out your drink can still do what I love and not let it affect the you can be yourself, whether that be the is tempting, I know, especially now that you you can go in a car; however, spend your free long, after-dinner conversations in the din- what little time you have left with these beau- ing at a camping store, Obama-spotting and laughing in whichever college cafeteria you’ll other parts of my life. sports field, the classroom or the art room. can drive. There are new and exciting places time on campus. ing hall and enjoy your friends’ company at tiful, amazing, talented and diverse people. taking the train to see the honorable alum be sitting in next year. 8 RESERVE RECORD SPORTS FEBRUARY 2015 Ennis Reflects on an Unlikely Wrestling Career Patriots

By AJAY DAKKAPAGARI ’16 Win Super Before every match, wrestling captain Sam Ennis ’15 listens to Bowl XLIX his music, determined to defeat his opponent. Once Ennis stands By MICHAEL PAMER ’17 face-to-face with his adversary, his In sports, it is often said that the ferocious instincts come out and great ones have a short memory. his determination to win becomes This is certainly true of Tom Brady, evident. the quarterback of the New Eng- This is the tenacious mentality land Patriots. In the days leading up that Ennis brings with him during to the biggest game of the season, wrestling season, and it has helped a Super Bowl matchup with the Se- him greatly. Unlike most superb attle Seahawks, the Patriots faced athletes who have practiced their massive controversy as a result of trade since they were young, Ennis the “Deflategate” scandal. Amid picked up wrestling his sophomore this distraction, it seemed inevitable year. During the 2011-2012 school that the Patriots would lose focus year, Western Reserve Academy did on the game ahead. But, as they so not have a wrestling team due to often do, they proved the doubters low participation from the student wrong. body, but when the program was ALAN DOE The offenses of both teams got re-established the following year, Ennis competed in the WRA Wrestling Team’s sole home match of he season against Newbury High School. off to a slow start: there was still no Ennis joined. The athlete remarked, score after the first quarter. How- “I firmly believe in the three sport is one of the most competitive. En- the opportunity. ports me through all my endeavors ever, Tom Brady and the Patriots rule, and I wanted to try something nis commented, “This particular Although wrestling is an individ- and makes me feel better about my- offense started moving the ball, and new. Wrestling was the perfect fit, weight class has the most depth as ual sport, Ennis maintains that his self.” Indeed, Ennis’ positivity and the Seahawks were close behind. and it would help me get in better well as the most kids, so there is favorite thing about the sport is the leadership has helped every mem- New England took a 14-7 lead with shape.” Since then, Ennis has loved tough competition.” Despite this people he gets to compete with ev- ber of the wrestling team. 31 seconds left in the first half. the sport and kept with it for three challenge, Ennis gives it his all for ery afternoon. The wrestlers enjoyed a successful After a short kick, Russell Wilson physically-grueling years. His work each match and never lets this ob- The captain reflected, “Wrestling 2014-15 season. They earned third quickly led Seattle down the field to payed off quickly: he earned a Most stacle phase him: “Even though my is a tough sport, but we are all able place victories in meets at Cleve- tie the game with two seconds re- Improved Player award following record is somewhat disappointing, to withstand the pain because we land Central Catholic and Kiski, maining on a great play call by Seat- his sophomore season. wrestling has been a great learning each have the support of the team.” with some wrestlers placing in the tle coach Pete Carroll. Seattle took Ennis’s three year wrestling re- experience and has provided me The overall team dynamic is one top three. Although Ennis does not the lead on a Steven Hauschka 27- cord does not adequately represent with skills that will help me long centered on support and growth. plan to pursue wrestling at the col- yard field goal. After a couple punts his commitment to and success in after I am done with wrestling.” Freshman wrestler Sammy Bluso legiate level, he maintains that the from both teams, Seattle scored on the sport. Though he has had his Wrestling has instilled a strong ’18 noted, “Sam has been a great lessons he learned in wrestling will a catch by Doug Baldwin late in the share of defeats, it is important to sense of discipline and persever- captain, allowing me to prosper continue to aid him in all walks of third quarter to take the lead, 24-14. note that Ennis’s weight class, 145, ance in Ennis and he is grateful for and reach my full potential. He sup- life. Seattle’s defense continued to stifle the Patriots’ offense, keeping them scoreless until halfway through the Swim Teams Enjoy Riflery Squad Hosts fourth quarter, when Danny Amen- dola caught a four yard touchdown Successful Seasons Annual WRA Invitational pass from Brady, his third of the pasta is a swimmer’s best friend.” day. And before big meets, such as After a quick stop from the Pa- “Easterns,” swimmers “taper” in triots defense, Tom Brady took the order to get their bodies in ideal field, ready for yet another career- physical condition. Barsella ex- defining moment. Leading the Pa- plained, “The day before our big triots on a ten play, sixty-four yard meets, the whole men's team shaves drive, Tom Brady completed a go- our bodies in order to reduce drag.” ahead touchdown pass to Julian Along with shaving their bodies, Edelman. the swimmers also follow very strict Still, with two minutes remain- diets and try to balance work and ing and a four-point deficit, Russell rest to maximize their taper. Wilson had time to win the game. This year’s captains made it their Driving the Seahawks down the ALAN DOE field, Russell Wilson completed a goal to encourage and motivate By CASEY SEMPLE ’18 mind focuses solely on shooting their teammates so that everyone On Sunday, Jan. 31, a host of rifle- and the repetitiveness of it: you go miraculous pass to Jermaine Kearse worked both for themselves and ry teams from various local schools through it in your mind over and down to the Patriots four yard line. After a one yard run by Marshawn ALAN DOE for the betterment of the team. traveled to the Murdough Athletic over again,” commented Wenstrup. Lynch, Seattle had three chances By OLIVIA CHAN ’17 One such way was to encourage the Center at Western Reserve Acad- “If your mind goes anywhere else, After eight grueling but successful student body to flock to the meets emy to take part in an invitational you are kind of screwed.” to score and win the game. Russell meets, the Western Reserve Acad- and watch their peers: “Zein and I competition. WRA’s top squad took Head coach Diccon Ong ’81 also Wilson dropped back to pass, to emy Swimming and Diving Team’s tried to get people out to our meets. second place, while the second Pio- plays an important role in stabiliz- everyone’s surprise, and was picked regular season concluded. Nine The support really pumped up the neer team took third place. WRA ing the team’s mental state. Elliot off by Malcolm Butler near the goal swimmers, however, headed to the swimmers and made us even more had been victorious in four straight Ong, his son, claimed the coach line, thus sealing a Super Bowl win Eastern Interscholastic Swimming eager to do well,” explained Bar- head-to-head matchups coming “can try to get inside your head for the Patriots. This champion- and Diving Championships at La- sella. into the competition. and figure out what’s wrong if you ship, the fourth of the Tom Brady Salle University in Philadelphia to The captains also worked to cre- The invitational is the lone home come to him with a problem.” El- and Bill Belichick Era, cemented compete with some of the top high ate a fun environment for everyone. meet of the 2014-15 season. Var- liot noted that his father leads by the legacy of two football icons. school swimmers in the country. Several quirky traditions helped sity shooter Elliot Ong ’17 noticed example, using his own personality As another hard year of swim- form this environment, including that, in contrast to meets held at to keep the team loose. “He brings ming came to a close, sophomore the aforementioned shaving ses- other schools, the event drew a a very positive attitude to practice,” swimmer Elizabeth Downing ’17 sions. nice crowd. “Lots of parents came joked Elliot, “though I can’t say he reflected, “I think it was a develop- Other traditions include running to see their kids shoot,” said Ong, does the same at home.” ing year. We had people from all out to ring the Victory Bell in the “making the event very exciting and Coach Ong is known to give a grades scoring in the meets.” At the snow while still wearing nothing fun.” Kenton High School went fiery pep talk before meets. Wen- conclusion of the season, the boys but a speedo. on to win the meet, though all of strup remarked, “often they are earned an impressive five victories Since both boys and girls shared WRA’s shooters performed fairly more like a battle speech.” Ong’s while the girls earned three. the pool every afternoon for prac- well. expertise and management clearly Captains for the girls included tice, the teams were close to each While other athletes run sprints is integral to the team’s success. Val Heyd ’15 and Kimmy Mor- other, often calling themselves a and lift weights to condition The WRA riflery team wrapped rison ’15, while the boys were led “family.” It made tough practices themselves for competition, the up an impressive 2014-2015 season by Zein Alali ’15 and Colin Barsella more tolerable because swimmers rifle team focuses more on mental with the NRA National Junior 3P ’15. All swimmers had a unique way always kept a positive attitude. Phil- strength. Matthew Wenstrup ’15, Air Rifle Postal on Feb. 3, where the of preparing themselves for a meet, ip Kuri ’18 reflected, “Swimming is a four-year riflery veteran, noted team posted a score of 1053. Of- both physically and mentally. Heyd a great sport, but it was the people that most shooters stay calm be- ficial team standings for the meet explained, “The day before a meet, on the team that made the 2014- fore competition by talking to each were not available at the time of I do my best to load up on carbs; 2015 season so memorable.” other or listening to music. “Your publication. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS RESERVE RECORD OPINION FEBRUARY 2015 9 Time for Justice for All Economic Gains Justify Keystone XL surely the evidence supports, at the By GEORGE MERRIOTT ’15 very least, probable cause, which is This year marks the 50th anniver- grounds for indictment. sary of the Voting Rights Act, which One would hope that, if anything, gave black Americans the right to the criminal justice system should vote. Sadly, racism is still alive and be working for complete justice. present. While we can see the prog- Instead, it has become a tool for ress made since the days of Selma politicians to tick boxes on their and Bull Connor, it is becoming checklist designed to fulfill ideo- quite clear that we are in desperate logical and partisan goals. It has, in need of a civil rights rebirth to com- short, become a puppet of the sys- TIMMY LUND ’16 bat institutionalized racism. tem. It is too often that we see white The problem of institutionalized police officers walking free, whilst racism is a big one, with many dif- the black man who cannot afford a ferent aspects that all desperately competent lawyer finds himself on need addressing. Out of these, argu- death row based on faulty and in- ably the most prevalent and press- substantial evidence. ing issue is the treatment of blacks In fact, every year, hundreds of by the police and judicial system. Americans, mainly from ethnic By PETER THEWISSEN ’15 significant spills from pipelines in ately wants to reduce greenhouse Michael Brown, Eric Garner and, minorities, are put on death row The Keystone XL Pipeline has all the past, the Keystone Pipeline bills gas emissions, he should focus on closer to home, Tamir Rice are based on unsubstantiated evidence of the ingredients for an ideological itself as the “safest pipeline ever reducing our excessive dependence names we need to know. They are and faulty representation in court. battleground between liberals and built,” with 57 improvements on on coal, not vetoing a pipeline the names of black men and boys Contemporary studies suggest that conservatives: an overhyped oppor- the minimum safety requirements which would lead to insignificant who have been killed by white po- 1 in 25 on death row are innocent. tunity to boost the economy com- imposed on pipelines by the US. emissions at worst. lice officers exerting “self defense” Therefore, the fact that the police bined with an exaggerated threat of As for the accusation that the exis- The best aspect of of the Keystone in scenarios where the danger posed officers who kill (through blatantly environmental disaster. Both sides tence of the pipeline will contribute XL is its potential for job creation. to the officers is debatable at best illegal acts) are not criminally pros- have some merit, however. The to global warming, a few clarifying Several varying estimates have been and obviously nonexistent at worst. ecuted is even more astonishing: pro-business side is correct when statistics put the entire situation in proposed regarding the projected If you watch the videos of the Eric clearly, justice is not being applied they announce that the construc- perspective. It is not entirely clear job growth spurred by the pipe- Garner and Tamir Rice incidents, fairly in this country of liberty. tion and maintenance of the pipe- whether the pipeline would actually line, though most agree the num- you are left speechless. For a nation that claims to pro- line will create thousands of jobs. lead to increased oil production, as ber would be in the thousands. Of While it could be understandable mote freedom and fight oppres- The environmental lobbies are not in the absence of the pipeline many these, some of the most credible for a jury to return a “not-guilty” sion and authoritarianism, it seems wrong when they warn that moving companies would simply transport claims have come from the U.S. De- verdict in a criminal trial, these cas- anachronistic that minorities are to dirty tar sands oil will lead to in- their oil by train or tanker (which partment of Labor which suggested es do not even go to trial because of still being targeted by police offi- creased carbon emissions. As usual, do produce emissions), but even if that construction of the pipeline lack of indictment. That is astound- cers. But don’t for a minute think one side’s position is more deeply the pipeline were to induce more oil would create around 42,000 direct ing. Yes, the grand jury system ex- that this is an issue only for Amer- rooted in facts than the other. In production, the greenhouse gases and indirect jobs in the oil industry ercises the democratic principles ica. It is an issue for humanity, and this case, I must side with the con- produced would be trivial com- and related industries. The creation that the country is built on, but know this: it needs to change. servative’s stance. pared to the overwhelming amount of 42,000 jobs is vastly different To begin, oil pipelines are not a of emissions generated by American from the 2,000 jobs that President new phenomenon in the United coal plants. Obama said would be created, and States. Currently, there are around The US generates more energy is a significant amount in our econ- 200,000 miles of active pipeline from coal than any other fuel source omy. This is to say nothing of the running through the US, including (37% of our total energy needs), potential for greater American en- the first three phases of the Key- and coal plants in Wisconsin alone ergy independence the existence of stone Pipeline (N.B. the XL is just produce more greenhouse-gas emis- the pipeline would foster. The ben- an expansion of the existing pipe- sions than all of Canada’s oil sands efits of the Keystone XL Pipeline line). Though there have been some produce. If the president so desper- certainly outweigh its costs. U.S. Unjustified in Support of Israel Iowa Freedom Summit deaths, the vast majority of them pro-Israel political donor. They are By FRANCISCO BLANCO ’18 Gazans. joined by one of the most hated Embarrasses the Right and YING KA LEUNG ’18 The U.S. has a history of pro- men in the liberal world: Shel- 9/11? The Great Depression? Jim Palestine was recently admitted viding massive military aid to the don Adelson. Sheldon Adelson is By FRANCISCO BLANCO ’18 Crow? What about the thousands into the International Criminal Israeli military, and it fiercely ad- a casino owner whose net worth On Jan. 24, the race began for the annually who have died from inad- Court, who immediately began a vocated for Israel’s creation. Most is $28.9 billion. In 2012, he spent Republican presidential nomina- equate medical care? war crimes investigation into last U.N. Security Council bills deemed $100 million in the 2012 presiden- tion in 2016. If the past is any indi- Although Ben is my personal fa- year’s Gaza war. Israel has long op- too harsh to Israel are vetoed by the tial election. Potential 2016 GOP cation of the future, the Republican vorite, the Freedom summit would erated under a belligerent foreign U.S., who is a permanent member, nominee Chris Christie went on a clown car (a term coined by Chris not have been the same without policy, constantly undermining the through the Negroponte doctrine. family vacation to Israel fully paid Matthews) will be as hilariously stu- the former Alaskan governor Sarah United Nations by its bullying and The U.S. was among the few coun- by Sheldon Adelson, as Adelson has pid as in the past. Palin. She was up to her old antics, implementation of a Carthagin- tries who voted against Palestine apparently already begun looking at The Iowa Freedom summit is crucifying and antagonizing the ian peace in the Middle East. The being granted observer status in the the field for prospective Republican hosted by Citizens United, best left: “They are the ones that divide United States’ constant support for U.N.—crucial to a nation’s right nominees. known from the 2010 Supreme the nation in gender and race.” Israel is unjust to those who have to lodge complaints and concerns The money in politics is as power- Court decision named after it, Meanwhile, the host of the event, been victimized by the Israeli mili- with international law bodies. It is ful as ever in Washington. After the which overturned restrictions on republican congressman Steve King, tary, American taxpayers, and the unjust that there are attempts to Supreme Court decision Citizens campaign spending. This decision said in a congressional debate about international community. prevent the Palestinian Authority, United v. Federal Election Com- now allows one entity to spend as Mexicans: “For everyone who’s a Over 200 U.N. resolutions have the governing body of Palestine, mission, which struck down vari- much as it wants in one election. valedictorian, there’s another 100 condemned Israel for its treatment from legal representation. ous campaign finance regulations, The summit is also hosted by Iowa out there that weigh 130 pounds of Palestinians in occupied regions, Another reason the United States the money won’t stop, and neither congressman Steve King, who has and they’ve got calves the size of preventing their access to humani- supports Israel is the powerful Israe- will disproportionately pro-Israel made headlines for his opposition cantaloupes because they’re haul- tarian aid as well as various human li lobbyist group, AIPAC. AIPAC is influence on our elected officials. to undocumented immigration. ing 75 pounds of marijuana across rights concerns such as the arrest an acronym for the American Israel They are supposed to represent The Iowa Freedom Summit the desert.’’ In addition to showing of political prisoners. Israel’s naval Public Affairs Committee which America, not Israel. The democracy brought the same old conservative a fundamental misunderstanding blockade of Gaza and its illegal oc- calls itself “America’s pro-Israel we citizens need and are thankful favorites: Ted Cruz, Chris Christie, of immigration in America, King’s cupations and settlements in the lobby.” AIPAC’s purpose is to influ- for is being slowly taken over by Mike Huckabee, Donald Trump words were highly racist and insen- West Bank only serve to fuel inse- ence not only elected officials but Adelson, AIPAC and others, and and “zombie conservative” Newt sitive towards immigrants and His- curity in such regions and do not the views of the American people. we are funneling significant tax dol- Gingrich. The GOP clown car has panic people alike. contribute to the peace process. In the 2014 midterms, a big player lars into their policies. In the most many new members, though, in- The one thing I can take away Last year’s Gaza War was insti- in underhanded campaign fund- recent government spending bill, cluding former HP CEO Carly Fio- from this “Freedom” summit is gated by the kidnapping of various ing was AIPAC. AIPAC, in 2008, $619 million dollars will fund the rina, governor Scott Walker and my this: Republicans have a tough Israeli teenagers by Hamas. Israel funded campaigns across party lines Iron Dome, Israel’s missile defense personal favorite, Dr. Ben Carson, fight ahead of them in 2016. The responded by a string of arrests and like Republican senator Mark Kirk, system. The Iron Dome is a per- who is also a Fox News correspon- Freedom Summit in Iowa is a great eventually airstrikes and a ground who received $687,569, and Dem- fect example of the US government dent. example of the absurd and offen- assault as Hamas retaliated by fir- ocratic senator Bob Menendez, who throwing money at a problem and In 2013, Ben Carson said Obam- sive commentary from the GOP. ing rockets through tunnel warfare. received $341,170. AIPAC’s money not acknowledging the real funda- acare “is the worst thing that has Someone, please, look into Sarah Both Israel and Hamas were con- doesn’t end in elections: they also mental issue: religious difference happened to this nation since slav- Palin, Newt Gingrich, and Donald demned for their targeting of civil- lobby for pro Israel legislation. and a lack of empathy from the Is- ery.” That is a grotesque exaggera- Trump’s eyes and firmly say, “You’re ian areas, resulting in over 2,000 AIPAC is not the only powerful raeli government. tion. Did he forget Pearl Harbor or fired!” 10 RESERVE RECORD THE COIN FEBRUARY 2015 Tom Brady: The Greatest Ever to sustain his winning percentage conference championship wins (6), each. Brady’s four victories tie him this puts him ahead of Brett Favre. for such a long time just makes his and most division titles (12). Let’s for most career Super Bowl wins This brings us to Joe Montana, who numbers even more impressive. just put this into perspective: the with Joe Montana and Terry Brad- is no doubt the second best quar- Brady’s knack for winning has Cleveland Browns haven’t even won shaw, both of whom are Hall of terback of all-time. Montana’s ca- earned him 12 postseason appear- a single playoff game since 1994. Famers. reer is strikingly similar to Brady’s: ances in just 15 seasons. Brady But, in the end, only one thing However, some NFL fans believe both men have won four rings, has been a consistent force in the truly matters in the postseason: Su- that quarterbacks like Peyton Man- three Super Bowl MVPs, and two playoffs: his postseason accom- per Bowl rings. Brady has started ning, Brett Favre, and Joe Montana NFL MVP awards. However, Brady plishments are arguably even more in six Super Bowls: more than any have had more impressive careers impressive than his regular season other quarterback in NFL history. than Brady. Let’s take a look at numbers. Brady holds the record Once on the big stage, Brady has their statistics. Although Peyton Brady has taken home for most Super Bowl completions, taken home championships in four Manning holds the record for most championships in four of passing touchdowns, and passing of his six Super Bowl appearances, career touchdown passes, and is a his six Super Bowl ap- yards. He holds the record for the being named Super Bowl MVP in winner of five NFL MVP awards, By MAX BURKHART pearances. That’s pretty ’17 most career playoff wins with 21 as three of those games. That’s pretty he is known for his “one and done” If you have watched SportsCenter well as the record for most playoff amazing, considering all-time greats playoff appearances, his big game amazing considering or read any articles about the NFL starts (29), most conference cham- like Peyton Manning and Brett Fa- collapses, and his humiliating 11- all-time greats like Pey- in the last few weeks, then you have pionship appearances (9), most vre have won only one Super Bowl 24 all-time playoff record. Brett ton Manning and Brett probably noticed that every analyst Favre, while a better choice than Favre have won only one and fan is itching to answer one Peyton Manning, still isn’t quite as Super Bowl each. question: is Tom Brady the greatest dominant as Brady. Yes, Favre holds quarterback of all time? My answer: the record for most career passing yes. Tom Brady is most certainly the yards, but he never had that killer beats Montana in nearly every other best quarterback to play the great instinct that Brady has in big games. major individual statistic. game of football. There are two specific games that Some argue that Bill Belichick, With a career record of 160-47, will forever keep me from consid- who has coached Brady for his entire Brady ranks third in career wins, ering Favre a quarterback supe- career, is the only reason that Brady behind only Brett Favre and Peyton rior to Brady. During two separate is successful. I find that argument Manning. Even more impressive is NFC Championship games, Favre completely ridiculous, considering the fact that Brady holds the NFL choked completely. In the 2007 that nearly every great quarterback record for highest quarterback win NFC championship game against has had a great coach by his side. percentage, with an incredible .773. the New York Giants, Favre threw Montana had Bill Walsh, Bradshaw Only two other quarterbacks even away the game in overtime with a had Chuck Knoll, and Elway had have a win percentage over .700: late interception. In the 2010 NFC Shanahan. Roger Staubach and Joe Mon- Championship game, Favre again NFL history is full of incred- tana who are both Hall of Famers. threw a fourth quarter intercep- ible quarterbacks, but Tom Brady’s It’s safe to say that anyone in the tion before committing a costly greatness stands alone. Brady’s im- company of those two definitely fumble down the stretch. In con- pressive individual statistics and deserves to be near the top of the trast to Favre’s struggles in the big postseason success are unrivaled. list of all-time greats. Furthermore, moment, Tom Brady is said to be (If you are still unconvinced, con- Brady has played in 93 more games a different person when the stakes sider the fact that Brady also found than Staubach ever did, and 43 are high. Brady’s competitive edge the time to marry a Brazilian super more than Montana. Brady’s ability cannot be matched by anyone, and model. The man is unstoppable.) A Brady Bunch of Better Quarterbacks and Rodgers. The statistics indicate Bowl record at 4-0. Brady, on the that Brady may not even be the best other hand, needed six attempts to current quarterback, let alone the finally win his fourth ring, losing greatest of all time. twice in the Super Bowl to the New Next, let’s look at career num- York Giants. Tom Brady has won an bers. In his fifteen year career, Tom impressive total of three Super Bowl Brady has thrown for 53,258 yards. MVP awards, but Joe Montana also By comparison, Drew Brees has won three. Tom Brady has been the thrown for 56,033 yards in just 14 NFL MVP twice, but Peyton Man- seasons: that’s 2,775 more yards in ning has won the award five times. one fewer season. Aaron Rodgers One quarterback that we cannot averages only 5.7 interceptions per forget is former Green Bay Packers’ season compared to Tom Brady’s quarterback Brett Favre. Favre had a 9.53, a stark difference. very impressive career, throwing for By ANDREW McCAFFREY ’17 71,838 yards and 508 touchdowns. After his recent victory in Super While he is only a one time Super Bowl XLIX, many fans and ana- Bowl winner, he was a three time lysts across the country have asked NFL MVP and an eleven time Pro the question: is Tom Brady the Bowler (Brady has only been to 10 best quarterback of all time? Fif- Pro Bowls). Favre led the league in teen years after being drafted into passing touchdowns in four sepa- tion of a solid team. Furthermore, down passes in a season. These are the NFL from the University of rate seasons: Tom Brady has only Brady’s wins have come shrouded the types of records that define great Michigan, Tom Brady, who is now been able to achieve this distinction in the controversies of Spygate and quarterbacks, the types of records thirty-seven, has had quite an im- three times. Favre is also the only the more recent Deflategate, raising that Tom Brady does not hold. pressive career. Tom Brady has no quarterback to win three consecu- questions about whether or not he Even in the area of postseason play, doubt proven himself an elite quar- tive NFL MVP titles and the only earned his victories through blatant where Brady-lovers consider him to terback in the NFL. However, I do quarterback to win a playoff game cheating. be at his best, he is overshadowed: not believe that he is the greatest of over age forty. There is no question In terms of individual statistics, Manning holds the record for most all time. that Brady has a more impressive Brady is nowhere near Favre and career postseason passing yards, and To start, let’s compare Tom Brady’s Still, some people argue that Manning. Brady’s statistics cannot he earned these totals in three fewer most recent statistics with those of Brady’s postseason play is more im- compete with those of these two games. other quarterbacks in the league. portant than his individual statis- The statistics indicate men in terms of career records. Tom Brady is undoubtedly a great In this most recent season, Tom tics, and there is no question that he that Brady may not even Brady has only been to 10 Pro quarterback. However, there are Brady threw just 33 touchdowns has flourished in the playoffs. But is be the best current quar- Bowls, while Manning holds the simply too many other great quar- compared to Peyton Manning’s 39 Brady the greatest postseason player terback, let alone the all-time record at 14. In addition to terbacks in NFL history who have or Aaron Rodgers’s ‘38. Tom Brady of all-time? While Brady’s four Su- greatest of all time. Favre’s aforementioned accomplish- produced more impressive statistics had a quarterback rating of 97.4 per Bowl victories are impressive, ments, the man also holds NFL re- than Tom Brady has. It’s unlikely and threw 9 interceptions, whereas he is not the only quarterback to cords for most passing yards, most that we will ever truly resolve the Aaron Rodgers finished the season have reached this threshold: Joe playoff resume than Favre, how- passing completions and most wins debate over who is the greatest. with a rating of 112.2 and only 5 Montana and Terry Bradshaw have ever, I think that postseason wins by a starting quarterback. Manning However, the numbers are clear interceptions. Brady also threw for accomplished the same feat. Brad- and losses are less a reflection of a holds the record for most career about one thing: Tom Brady is not fewer yards than both Manning shaw, in fact, holds a perfect Super quarterback and more the indica- touchdown passes and most touch- the best quarterback of all time. Comics and Portraits by Sandra Spurlock ’17 RESERVE RECORD THE COIN FEBRUARY 2015 11 Paper Cups: the Best in Beverage Technology health. Many students do not clean reaching the front door. There is is yet another issue. The metal in their mugs out properly, which can just no good substitute for a paper the cups must be mined directly cause bacteria to grow in the mug. cup. from the earth, a costly and danger- Surely there must be a better way! Over the past few years, the pa- ous process that harms the environ- In fact, there is. A paper cup would per cups have received a bad repu- ment and tears ecosystems apart. solve all of these problems. tation from certain community Furthermore, metal is a much more Paper cups aren’t just a great way members who believe that they are rare resource than paper is: we can to get a quick drink. They are also not as eco-friendly as travel mugs. plant new trees to sustain our sup- handy for dry foods like cereal and In reality, however, the paper cups ply of paper, but we cannot so eas- granola. In this modern, post-cup are truly not as harmful to the envi- ily replenish our supplies of metal world that we live in, there is sim- ronment as some may think. If you after we have wasted them on travel ply no way to easily transport food stop by the dining hall and take a mugs. from Ellsworth while in a rush. A closer look at one of the paper cups, Nonetheless, some people still fear hungry student’s only option is to you can see each vessel is adorned that students will ignore the envi- By Peter Kuri ’16 cram as much cereal into his hands with four important words: “post ronment and just throw their cups The debate surrounding paper as possible, and awkwardly try to consumer recycled content”. This away in the trash. However, Earth cups in the dining hall has been suck each individual piece through phrase indicates that the cups are Initiative has done a great job of en- going on for some time at Western his fingers on the way to their first furnished from recycled materials. suring that students have compost Reserve Academy. One reason that period class. To make things worse, Furthermore, the cups themselves bins closeby no matter where they the WRA community has been un- half of the kernels invariably come are compostable, making them are on campus, so it is easier than willing to relinquish its beloved pa- clattering to the floor before even rather environmentally friendly. ever for WRA students to compost per cups is the issue of convenience. Mugs, however, are their cups. Furthermore, the club edgeable about environmental is- Simply put, there is no easier way to made of metal, and informs the student body about sues. It’s time to trust the students carry a drink across campus than in will end up in a landfill to do the right thing. a paper cup. The 12-ounce cups are one day. That doesn’t Simply put, there is no The key for the community is to just the right size for on-the-go con- sound very eco-friend- be smart with its use of cups. I do sumption and are easily disposable. ly to me. easier way to carry a not see the harm in having a small Mugs, on the other hand, are larger And this isn’t the drink across campus quantity of them in the dining hall and much more cumbersome. Some only way that the pa- than in a paper cup. The for the occasional student rushing proponents of mugs champion per cups are greener 12 ounce cups are just to class or for a guest of our cam- their reusability. However, in order than the mugs. As I the right size for on-the- pus who wants to get a drink be- to consume a second drink from a have already men- fore heading to a meeting with the travel mug, you must first find the tioned, the mugs must go consumption and are admissions department. If we limit nearest sink and clean out any of be cleaned out in a easily disposable. Mugs, the number of cups and stick to a the cold and cloudy liquid left over sink. Cleaning a mug on the other hand, are quota, students will learn to use the from your last use. In the middle of requires a lot of water larger and much more cups wisely. But removing paper a busy school day, no one has the to be poured down the cumbersome. cups from the dining hall complete- time for this tedious task. I could drain unnecessarily. ly does not make sense. Paper cups read a page or two of English home- This problem does not are extremely convenient, sanitary, work in the valuable minute it takes exist for paper cups, the school’s latest environmen- and great for the environment. I for me to rinse and dry my travel which do not need to tal programs at Morning Meeting know that I speak for the majority mug! But mug sanitation is not just be cleaned. The pro- each week. As a result, the average of students when I say that I hope an issue of time; it is also an issue of duction costs of mugs Reserve student is relatively knowl- the paper cups are here to stay. Let’s Dispose of the Disposable Cup more. However, this practice pre- We encounter the largest prob- completing their natural processes. By providing disposable cups, we vents even the most biodegradable lem of the disposable cup, however, Landfills force products to break have condoned the behavior. The items, such as an apple core, from as the cup is being produced. The down anaerobically, a process that punishment for the individuals properly decomposing. The land- process by which disposable cups results in large amounts of meth- who stole the mugs was a cup that fill’s content is shielded from ev- are produced is an atrocious one. It ane, a flammable greenhouse gas, they would not have to feel as guilty erything that naturally decomposes that is dangerous when sealed. Just about taking. matter; this essentially turns the last spring, in fact, similar chemi- Mugs have been provided in the entire landfill into a tomb, mum- When we decide to use cals in a Toledo landfill caught fire, dining hall while the Dad’s Club mifying, instead of decomposing, disposable cups, we are costing the city nearly a quarter of has equipped each student with a the contents. just adding more trash to a million dollars. reusable travel mug. Therefore, the America alone produces 25 bil- the already frighteningly The dining hall provided dispos- only pro-disposable cup argument lion styrofoam cups each year, and able cups for nearly three months (which is as flimsy as the disposable that’s not even counting the many large amounts of trash to until an order of mugs for the hot cups it advocates) is that students other cups that are made of paper or our landfills. beverage bar was completed. The are too lazy to bring the provided By Casey Semple ’18 plasic. Styrofoam is not biodegrad- dining hall was forced to order travel mug. Disposable cups pollute Disposable cups. The two words able; the cup you use for three min- more mugs because it was running the environment, use huge amounts that will make any true “go green” utes will still be here five centuries takes enormous amounts of energy out at an alarming rate. The cause: of energy and unnecessarily cost enthusiast cringe. These despicable later sitting in a landfill! According and clean water to produce and ship students. The mugs were disappear- the school money. It’s time for the inventions made their homes in the to the Environmental Protection the cups, which ultimately results in ing from the dining hall as students WRA community to dispose these dining hall at the hot beverage sta- Agency, America annually produces air and water pollution. The aver- swiped them to sip as they strolled. disposable cups once and for all. tion when the kitchen staff began to about 251 million tons of trash, age paper cup takes 47 times more notice that the mugs usually meant and 253 million pounds of this water to produce than the average for the hot beverages were slowly is made up of disposable cups. So ceramic mug. disappearing. As a temporary re- when we decide to use disposable The Ellsworth dining hall staff, placement, the dining hall began cups, we are just adding more trash however, has been providing a more to provide disposable cups until to the already frighteningly large eco-friendly alternative, composta- the new mugs they ordered arrived. ble cups. These cups can be placed Most students, however, are not as in a different location where it can excited as I am that these disposable rapidly break down and return to cups will be leaving the dining hall. the world as soil. But according to I understand the convenience of the Director of Dining Hall Staff the disposable cups, but they are a Eddie Mundy, these cups still end quick fix that will only hurt us in up in the wrong location. “Its ac- the long run. The cups are used for tually a compostable product. We less than twenty minutes and tossed went the extra mile to get a green into the garbage, then transported product. But no matter what signs to a landfill where they will sit for a or messages we give, we still find very, very long time. them in the trash and even the re- Each layer of a landfill is sealed to cycling bin.” prevent toxic materials from leaking And as I said earlier, landfills and contaminating local sources of amounts that are currently sitting prevent even the most easily de- water, soil, food, air, and so much in our landfills. composed items from properly Comics and Portraits by Sandra Spurlock ’17 RESERVE RECORD WORLD NEWS FEBRUARY 2015 12 Fire in Moscow Library Destroys Millions of Historic Texts documents. Among the damaged By AVERY BREWER ’18 pieces were UNESCO and the In the late evening of Jan. 30, League of Nations correspondenc- the Russian Academy of Sciences’ es, parliamentary reports and hun- Institute of Scientific Information dreds of papers written in ancient on Social Sciences (INION) went Slavic languages. Relevant UN re- up in flames. The historic building, cords were also caught in the blaze. founded in 1918, contained about This research center is the largest of 14 million documents. One million its kind in Russia. It embraced over of these records were victims of the 49,000 readers and provided jobs to fire, some dating back to the 16th hundreds of employees. century. The blaze started on the Despite the disheartening news, third floor and spread to other parts specialists report that not all hope of the library. Specialists are not is lost for the charred documents. sure what caused the fire but they Using surface cleaning, sublima- are currently investigating a short tion and cryogenic drying methods, circuit. numerous papers can be salvaged. There were no casualties, as the However this entails that the docu- only people in the building at the ments be frozen as soon as possible. time were guards. Although the This way, workers can take as much architecture of the library is not as time as they need to properly clean valuable as its one million ancient the records and the moisture in COURTESY OF US NEWS texts, the roof of the building took the works will not expedite mold making bitter comments about how quite a hit, and part of it caved in. growth. By freezing the water in the this will further the “brainwashing Although quite a lot of damage was documents, the ice, through subli- of Russia.” Many are ignoring the done and some precious documents mation, can be changed into gas, short circuit theory and jumping Fatal Black Death were lost in the fire, it wasn’t for which would harmlessly dry out the to their own conclusions. Many lack of effort. One hundred and papers. In time, preservation spe- of their theories blame rich fami- Reappears in Madagascar forty-seven firefighters worked for cialists are hopeful that this fire may lies or Ukrainian terrorists. Since illness even more severe. The differ- about 27 hours trying to extin- not be as devastating as it appears. the plummeting price of oil has By ANNA ANDERSON ’17 ence is in the fact that with pneu- guish the inferno. They used almost After hearing the news or seeing put stress on the Russian economy, Though the bubonic plague may monic plague the bacteria spreads 40 different pieces of firefighting the fire, social media, too, has been these citizens may simply be jump- seem centuries away, there has been to the lungs and causes respiration equipment. ablaze. Reading is very important ing at an opportunity to project a recent outbreak in Madagascar. to be fairly difficult. The cause of INION participated in a book to many Russians and to the his- their dissatisfaction. It is a terrible The disease has infected 119 people this escalation is when the disease exchange with hundreds of associ- tory and culture of their country, misfortune that such a valuable and taken 40 lives. is caught through air droplets or ates in 69 different countries. The so many citizens are expressing con- library caught fire, but it will be As we all know from history dust (coughing or inhalation). The social science mothership contained cerns and condolences for the lost equally triumphant when restora- classes, the bubonic plague, or the advancement of pneumonic plague many interesting and important information. Others, however, are tion efforts are completed. “Black Death,” killed a vast amount does not have to include rats or of Europe’s population, between fleas. It can be passed from human 30 and 60 percent. The bubonic to human. An indication of pneu- Horrifying Plane Crash in plague is believed to have originated monic plague is bloody sputum or in China or India before it traveled mucus. Taiwan Kills 42, Causes Alarm across the Silk Road and crossed Carriers of pneumonic plague can seas on merchant ships. It then die within 24 hours of contraction. spilled over from Italy to northern If the disease is caught early, there is Europe, unleashing the legendary an antibiotic which can be admin- pandemic. It was also the founda- istered to cure the affected person. tion for the popular, yet ludicrous Eighty percent of today’s bubonic nursery rhyme “Ring Around the plague cases are within Madagascar, Rosy.” due to poverty and uncleanliness This deadly bacterial infection is resulting from political turbulence. spread by fleas and rodents carry- Additionally, there has been recent ing the bacteria Yersinia pestis. In flooding in Madagascar which has mid-fourteenth-century Europe, displaced both people and rodents. it was common for people to have Rats are attracted to the rice crops no concern for hygiene, allowing stored in many villager’s homes, contaminated vermin to roam the causing further risk. Unfortunately, streets. After two to six days of ex- the plague has popped up in Anta- posure, the bubonic plague can be nanarivo, Madagascar’s capital and expected to show symptoms. These most densely populated city. include fever, weakness, chills and If readers of this article are con- headache. Swollen lymph glands cerned about catching bubonic called buboes and dying flesh are plague, it can be prevented through

COURTESY OF USA TODAY more serious marks of the disease. avoidance of animal carcasses and By KIMMY MORRISON ’15 gine instead of the right one. teen other pilots who did not take Buboes look like large tumors that those exposed to bubonic plague. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, TransA- The horrific crash was caught on the test, but it has not disclosed its can grow to the size of an egg. They A vaccine is available but not tre- sia Flight 235 crashed down into several dashboard cameras, and the reason for doing so. commonly appear in the groin area, mendously effective. A grave issue a river in Taipei, Taiwan. Carrying videos have since gone viral. Survi- Flags are being flown at half-mast neck or underarms. Buboes often with Madagascar’s epidemic is that 58 passengers, the death toll rose to vors told of the horror of the crash, across the world for the many vic- ooze pus, bleed and turn black. Dy- it could transform into an antibi- 42 people, including the pilot, with describing passengers clawing at the tims of the crash, with vigils and ing flesh, caused by acral necrosis, otic-resistant plague. This means 15 survivors and three still missing. windows and murky water causing ceremonies taking place in many shrivels extremities and has a no- a mutation can occur, resulting in Shortly after the plane took off, is- chaos for the rescue team. cities. A public memorial service table black discoloration, hence the a disease untreatable by modern sues arose in the cockpit and the Flight 235 is the second crash this for the victims was held in Taipei. nickname Black Death. medicine. The fleas that transmit plane started to fall, hitting a taxi, year for TransAsia. Flight 222, in Three bodies have been transported Unfortunately, in Madagascar’s the plague have already developed a bridge and then landing belly up July, killed 48 of the 58 passengers back to China so that their loved case, the bubonic plague has been immunity to the first resort of in- escalating to pneumonic plague, an secticide, deltamethrin. in the river. on board. Flight specialists are cur- ones could hold the funerals in their COURTESY OF THE WEEK The reason for the crash was a fail- rently investigating the information home towns. ure of both engines, the first giving from the black boxes and interview- In the aftermath of this disaster out ten seconds after takeoff. How- ing survivors to find the definitive and other plane crashes that seem ever, there is some discrepancy as to cause of the engine failures. Offi- to be growing more frequent, many whether the engines failed them- cials will likely not release a report travelers in Asia have become much selves, or if the crew mistakenly of what truly happened with re- more wary of flying. However, with turned off the wrong engine after gards to the engines of the aircraft the new measure of proficiency test- the first went idle. The plane could for several months. ing, safety is sure to be improved. have flown on one engine if the In the meantime, pilots for Trans- While survivors are recovering, idle engine was turned off to let the Asia have undergone a proficiency news channels from around the propeller rotate to minimize drag, test. Ten have failed and thus been world are keeping tabs on any new and the first engine failure should suspended due to their lack of developments, but nothing has have triggered a visual warning in ability in facilitating the oral tests been released for several days. Un- the cockpit. But the pilot may have dealing with emergency situations. til then, rescuers will search for the panicked and shut off the left en- TransAsia has also suspended nine- missing passengers.