NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO.8 WALPOLE, MA 02081 ------Photo/ Ellie Kalemkeridis Volume XVIII, issue I Volume XVIII, Field Hockey p.7 quality and efficiency. For Mr. example, O’Farrell plans drone to that purchase can a angle. from an aerial and practices film sportssets a student or teacher “Every time games foot in the new studio for the first time, transformation the at are amazed they that has occurred,” said Mr. O’Farrell. “My main goal this year is for kids to the pro to develop talents use their gram into something bigger and better: success of the new studio depends the on student initiative and creativity.” the topic of teen drinking easier to easier drinking topic of teen the In a student discuss and understand. athlete’s life, periods one through five are the five school days. Period six is their sport. “You need to pass Period Seven, which is going out on right the doing and night Saturday and Friday kind of the things,” Dowd said, “That’s year.” this for adopted we’ve that motto To kickstart his Seventh Period con cept, Mr. Dowd organized of members the football team the morn for concept in a commercial to explain the meet to plans news. Dowd also ing sport once a of each with the captains his relationship strengthen to month with the teams. During the first meet ing on September 29, the group themselves cussed how to distance dis from the Confederate flag. Themeeting next on October around how to increase school spirit. 13 will center Overall, this year’s athletic will have much and sports teams ment depart to close the communication greater gap between adults and athletes. “The next step is to continue to talk it, to about reach out to people,” said Dowd. technology and broadcasting morning for Another challenge announcements. increasing is the year this studio the class size; Mr. O’Farrell now teaches 5 classes with 20-24 kids in each, dou These year. last classes of size the bling TV statistics reveal that enthusiasm for the stu among is evident production but it will be a challenge for dent body, O’Farrell to give students the same Mr. as last year. attention individualized “The renovation of the studio is for our a step in the right direction of television art The school system. production allows students academic relief from their largely to find indi their exercise workload and viduality,” said senior Matt Moriarty. TV money will allow the WCTV’s new equip more to purchase studio its improve to increasingly ment said Mr. Dowd. While Dowd´s While separate Dowd. said Mr. on his and effort time more require talks part than the single event, “it’s some thing I’m happy to do,¨ Dowd Additionally, said. Mr. Dowd has coined the term “Seventh Period” to make ------Photo/ Mandy Scully Walpole High School Walpole High Best of Summer p. 6 ing which he spoke to each fall team ing which he spoke to each fall team about chemical health. He also plans for the win meetings to hold similar ter and spring teams later in the year. “They have same the majority,” same Dowd theme, said, the it to each individu can kind of tailor “but I al group in sports.” With these vidualized indi talks, Dowd has chance of connecting with the athletes. a better directors to athletic Dowd talked Mr. from other schools in his formation of ¨Some strategy. health new chemical the night, health chemical big a doing were year,¨ a times three it having were some one thing has remained consistent: the consistent: remained thing has one Night. Health Chemical mandatory For years, students interested in play with the gym ing a sport packed into lengthy a hear to fall each parents their presentation about drinking, drug use, and staying safe. Speakers like ex-Pa in 2014 Collins Anthony player triots player Chris Herron and ex-Celtics in 2012 shared the devastating conse lives. athletic quences of drugs in their “One of the changes I’ve made is not necessarily doing a chemi cal health night,” said Coach “It’s Dowd, good to I hear people think talk Sep mandatory Instead of the one but the message tember presentation, was Dowd dur meetings separate team ganized lost.” has or their favorite songs and record their mu their record songs and favorite their ad feature to students allows it and sic, ditional segments, such as weather and sports, on the morning announcements. “I sports have show to begun be played planning Rebel during Report the a in the new morning. of all the week’s provide coverage I will interviews with sports and conduct play and prominent sports captains ers. None of this possible would have without been ment,” said the senior Loveindjy Salvant. new As expected, equip there have been culties diffi with the new studio, including figuring out how to operate the new - - - center in the TV studio. center in the TV Junior Justin Walsh demonstrates Junior Justin Walsh

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Confederate Flag p. 4-5 will also give students more internship school. of outside opportunities job and Mr. O’Farrell urges students to take own news their together to put initiative stories. The new audio board creates opportunities for student bands to play for the WCTV workers who are now WCTV for the working at the school with students. O’Farrell Peter teacher Production TV said, “It has been fantastic to be able to work with the WCTV workers be cause they have the ability to teach the TV of form art complex the students production, which allows the students’ as technical the beyond extend to skills with town workers pect Working of it.” of us The punishment for a first chemical is a sus for an athlete together,” offense health said pension from 25% of his or her games. Dowd. For second and reach up to suspension can game the further violations, These suspension rules change 60%. every few years in the handbook, but This year, Dowd tackle has a new plan to Athletic Director Ron the chemical bring health our problem violation “This numbers and down. is just a a student we problem. problem, It’s all not

------about school and athletic issues. He plans to about school and athletic issues. He plans to ABOVE: Rebellion The October 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2016 By Julia Sandquist By Anna Van der Linden Van Anna By Dowd tackles chemical health violations through greater communication violations through chemical health Dowd tackles Walpole High School TV Studio undergoes significant transformation Walpole High School TV Studio undergoes whstherebellion instagram: twitter.com/whstherebellion facebook.com/therebellion whstherebellion.com New Staff p. 2 Photo/ Julia Adams Photo/ Julia Photo/ Kaitlin Brown trol center, which came with a 100,000 trol center, the of possession prized the is tag, price new studio. It also features new offices High school’s Television studio, and funds funded of its remainder the the studio’s production TV allowed funds have The $300,000 work WCTV and O’Farrell renovation. Mr. teacher ers to equip the new studio with profes sional equipment. The brand new con because the station refused to of the management its in changes make WCTV that suspected they and money, workers were using the money for personal profit. For WCTVvive, it had to sur to merge with Walpole three rooms featuring a state of the art a state rooms featuring three control center, a new carbonite model video switcher, a PreSonus 32 chan nel digital board, and a green screen. In 2013, Selectmen cut off Walpole (WCTV) Television’s Community Verizon revenue from Comcast and for the first they time noticed this year, the old something glaringly different: TV room, which functioned as a both classroom and studio in one room, its In disappeared. completely had studio with was a new renovated place When students walked into the Wal When students walked into the classroom production TV High pole share their town’s data. These incidents data. town’s share their major made up a clear Walpole in incidents. ity of these reported league is of this data One major consequence suspensions. amount of athletic a large During the 2014-2015 school year, Wal year, school 2014-2015 the During 50 chemi over had High School pole cal health violations by athletes. In the entire Bay State League, there over 90 reported violations by athletes, were not did directors two athletic although Page 2 The Rebellion OCTOBER 2015 News Walpole High School welcomes new staff

Photo/ Kaitlin Brown Tobey takes over as bey and her students are embracing her new role. “We will definitely miss Mrs. Tobey in the class- Assistant Principal room, but we know that she will do great things By Melanie Weber in administration,” said junior Chris Donnelly. Class of 2017 Tobey has become occupied with her many re- sponsibilities around the school, such as handling When asked what she hopes to achieve as assis- student discipline, conducting parent conference tant principal at Walpole High School, Lee Tobey meetings, planning school improvements, and ob- facetiously responded “total world domination.” On serving teachers in the classroom. “Mr. Hand and a more serious note, she stated that her true mission I take care of all of the things that are taken for is to make a significant impact on students’ lives. granted—both the good and the bad,” said Tobey. Following Edward Connor’s departure to be- Along with the respect Tobey offers to every student, she also brings a sense of humor to administration. come Bird Middle School’s Assistant Princi- ABOVE: Lee Tobey is settling into pal last year, Superintendent Lincoln Lynch her new role as assistant principal. When asked what her favorite part about the job was, appointed Tobey as the new vice principal. Tobey responded “the air conditioning.” All jokes Since she was first hired at WHS in July of 2004, To- During her time as a history teacher, Tobey de- aside, she truly enjoys being able to deal with stu- bey has had a knack for making students feel comfort- veloped individual relationships with each of her dents on different levels. “Solving student issues are able in her classroom. During her first ten years teach- students and taught them life lessons that will be like puzzles, and I love doing puzzles,” said Tobey. ing the courses United States History I and Street Law, valuable long past high school years. “She did not Members of the school have responded posi- she has encouraged her students to enjoy learning. only teach us the history curriculum, but she taught tively to Tobey as she settles into her role as as- “Mrs. Tobey genuinely cares about the well- us the importance of being better people and try- sistant principal. Although she has not yet exactly being of her students, and her warm personal- ing our hardest,” said junior Emily O’Connell. achieved “total world domination,” Tobey has im- ity enables students to feel much more comfortable Although the transition from history teacher plemented a refreshing sense of humor as well as around the school,” said junior Nathaniel Kelley. to assistant principal is challenging, both To- a strong connection to the students at the school. Samantha Rafferty Photos/ Cam Johnson Tom Sacramona History English

Samantha Rafferty is a new history Tom Sacramona teaches Freshman teacher at Walpole High. Before mov- and Sophomore English. Working at ing to Walpole, she taught for three Walpole High is his first true teaching years at Harwich High School. She position, as he student-taught at Oliver then taught World History and AP US Ames High School in Easton while at- History at the new Monomoy Regional tending Stonehill College. “The stu- High School. “My main goal this year dents are friendly, the teachers are very is to get to know the community here helpful, and I am looking forward to at Walpole,” said Rafferty, “I am new supporting the Rebel teams,” said Sac- to the area and would love to make this ramona. a home!” Ashley Prickel Joanne D’Agostino Music Technology Ashley Prickel is the new Choral The Walpole High School community Director at WHS, teaching both the welcomes Joanne D’Agostino as the Women’s and Concert Choir as well as new technology teacher. She teaches Music Theory and Composition, and Engineering, Robotics, and AutoCAD. Piano Lab classes. Her main goal for After working as an electrical engineer the year: “I feel a drive to create a com- at Wentworth Institute of Technol- prehensive music program that show- ogy, she taught at Marlborough High cases and enhances student potential,” School. “I have found the robotics stu- said Prickel. dents so eager to learn and the teach- ers and staff very helpful and friendly,” said D’Agostino. Additional new staff members: Kellie Robinson James Connolly

Career and Education GradPoint Facilitator The Rebellion Staff The Career and Education Depart- James Connolly works at Walpole Walpole High School’s newspaper is committed to informing the public, reflecting ment welcomes Kellie Robinson, who High as the GradPoint facilitator. He the students’ views, creating a public forum and serving as an educational medium. works with special needs students at works with students who are in need of Check out our website whstherebellion.com WHS. She previously worked at Bird credit recovery and oversees students Julia Kane Editors-in-Chief Staff Aidan Chariton Middle School, Fisher School, and Old who take online courses. Connolly, who Meaghan Luong Ellie Hilty Photographers Craig Cieplik Brenna Manning Post Road School as a special needs graduated Walpole High in 2008, is Max Simons Julia Adams Olivia Claus Emily Martin teacher. “WHS is very big! Everyday News Editors Cameron Johnson Lindsay Cordopatri new to the education field. “As a WHS Katie Mazzotta Julia Sandquist Ellie Kalemkeridis Mike Curran it’s a struggle not to get lost, but the graduate it is good to be back,” said Devin McKinney Anna Van der Linden Hiromi Kondo Jaqueline Davis staff and students have been amazing. David Moser Connolly, “although it is a little strange Editorial Editor Brenna Manning Dana Demartino Delaney Murphy I look forward to the upcoming school calling my former teachers by their first Lauren Wigren Maeve O’Connor Gabriella Donahue Emily O’Connell Entertainment Alex Otero Grace Donovan year,” said Robinson. names.” Maeve O’Connor Editors Mandy Scully Megan Fisher Cathrine Paul Emily Luong Staff Libby Foley Lori Morrier Caroline Pitman Natalie Luongo Writers Meghan Foley Erin Pitman Media Center Blog Editor Nirupa Abraham Kerstin Fontanez Kevin Quinn Archana Apte Emily Ball Kate Gill Walpole High School Library wel- later volunteered as an art docent for Alyssa Rosen Sports Editor Jeanine Bell Sophia Giovaniello Daanya Salmanullah comes Lori Morrier as the new Library Walpole Public Schools. “I hope to help Ben Brownsword Brynne Bergen Tara Gordon Grace Sewell Aide. After receiving her bachelor of students enjoy reading!” Morrier said, Layout Editor Danielle Borelli Kristin Gotthardt Lindsey Sullivan Kaitlin Brown Rebecca Boyajian Kayla Halloran arts degree in Psychology, she worked “I think so much can be learned by ex- Andrea Traietti Business Manager Emily Butler Ciara Healy in higher education administration and ploring books.” Melanie Weber Meghan O’Meara Christian Carr-Locke Kailey Himmelman Rachel Cerullo Lillian Hunter John White OCTOBER 2015 Page 3 EDITORIALS Political experience should be a pre-requisite for candidacy

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By Christian Carr-Locke publican nominees, eight While such requirements would nar- migration in a rash manner that does Class of 2016 have political experience. row the pool of candidates, the man not consider the consequences of such Carly Fiorina, former C.E.O. of or woman who eventually takes of- grand actions, whereas Bush would Every president who has held office Hewlett-Packard, and Ben Carson, fice will have had some diplomatic approach the dilemma more like that has had some type of political experi- retired neurosurgeon — like Donald experience and have a thorough un- of an actual conservative who thor- ence preceding his presidency, wheth- Trump — have no political experi- derstanding of what goes on in D.C. oughly considers the process in which er having been a governor, a member ence. Fiorina and Carson have had For example, how would business illegal immigration would be handled. of the house, or a senator. One man, relatively successful careers — having mogul Donald Trump deal with ille- Donald Trump has grabbed the me- however, in particular has defied the worked for admired companies and gal immigration, in comparison to Jeb dia’s attention since the day he an- course of presidential history. In just having performed at highly respect- Bush, former Governor of Florida? nounced his candidacy. Comments on weeks, he led the G.O.P. polls, di- able hospitals, etc., and both primar- Well, it’s pretty simple for Trump. women’s sexual appeal and an absence vided the nation through his lack of ily appeal to the economic concerns of He explained in his Presidential An- of “political correctness,” plans to political correctness, and managed to lower and middle class America. So, nouncement Speech that “[he’ll] build build a wall between Mexico and the get his name on every news station what do all three of the leading Re- a great, great wall on our southern bor- U.S., numerous immature attacks on imaginable. Yes, that man is world re- publican nominees have in common? der and [he] will have Mexico pay for other republican candidates — all are nowned businessman, Donald Trump. In Trump and Fiorina’s case, that wall.” And let’s not forget, “no- examples of how Trump has somehow Donald Trump — real estate tycoon they are financially successful. body builds walls better than [Trump].” managed to find his way to the top of and creator of the reality TV show In Carson’s case, he is intellectu- Bush, rather, intends to deal with il- the National Republican Polls. Just Celebrity Apprentice — formally ally successful. There is a common legal immigration by tapping into his because Trump has drawn attention to launched his presidential campaign theme amongst all three: success. diplomatic experience. He plans to im- important political, economic, and so- this past June. Since then, Trump has Americans are tired of political lead- plement a system known as E-Verify, cial issues does not mean he is capable drawn attention to important topics and ers who struggle to act. They are in dire which determines the eligibility of for- of handling those issues. If a system has promised to be “the greatest jobs need of a capable, promising, and most eign employees to work in the U.S. In in which candidates had to meet one president that God has ever created.” importantly, successful leader that will addition, he plans to dissemble sanctu- out of the three possible political Re- However, Trump has absolutely no get work done in office. As a result of ary cities. Such a process ensures that quirements is established, then voters political experience, whether he claims this desire, so far, Americans have ex- immigrants legally join the workforce. can ensure that their next President so or not. Yes, he does have a lot of en- pressed their faith in financially pros- Trump, a man with no diplomatic fa- is capable of dealing with diplomatic trepreneurial experience and has prov- perous business personas, like Trump miliarity, would approach illegal im- challenges as well as economic issues. and Fiorina, and hope that these can- en to be quite the successful business- Graph/ Lauren Wigren man in terms of his monetary value; didates can carry over their success- however, in order to be Commander ful track records into the Oval Office. in Chief, Trump needs to have a com- That being said, if there were cer- petency for more than just economics. tain political requirements for Presidential candidates on both sides president, Americans would not of the political spectrum have to meet cast their vote based on the finan- three standards in order to attain the cial success of certain candidates. presidency: one must be thirty-five Mainly Trump’s (as he leads the years of age, a resident within the polls), as well as Fiorina and Carson’s United States for 14 years, and a natu- unfamiliarity with politics poses a di- ral born citizen. While Donald Trump lemma for America’s future. There is meets the basic requirements, he fails more to the presidency than creating to bring a set of political credentials jobs or simply “building a wall” to keep to the table. These three basic require- immigrants out of the United States. ments are not enough to determine Candidates should meet a simple ABOVE: This graph repre- sents the percentage of U.S. the eligibility of a candidate because standard in order to run for of- presidents that have held they only act as constitutional guide- fice: they should have either held a position in the cabinet of a previ- various offices prior to being lines and do not determine the po- elected president. litical capability of each candidate. ous President or have held office Out of the leading eleven Re- as a senator or governor of a state. Page 4 The Rebellion OCTOBER 2015 The Rebellion Page 5

“Although a resident has First Amendment rights, the school has a duty to foster a safe environment -- not one promoting ig- norance, racism, in- equality, & bullying.” “I believe the Rebel -Meredith Morris, name will be forever community member linked to the confeder- ate flag regardless of the effort of rebrand- ing. This is a place of education and I don’t believe that many stu- dents truly understand the underlying mes- sage this symbolizes.” -Stephanie Rodriguez- Wilkes, parent and community member Heritage or Hate: “I think that if people are voicing their discomfort 1979 with the name, that is rea- 2015 son enough: we should change the name purely out of compassion towards them... Tradition can be important, but its im- portance becomes trivial when weighed against the feelings of a large sub- set of our community.” -Josh Cofsky, WHS alumni

Photos/ Yearbooks 1968-1994 Photo/Ashley Levya Walpole’s community must unite to expel the “As an African American and a captain on the Confederate Flag association from the Rebel name football team, people must won- of school pride, while others see it as disrespectful the flag for a long time, this spur of change must be discussions must stay on topic so that actual change der how I feel By the Editorial Board and offensive. The Walpole School Committee de- fostered as much as possible. Because the rebranding can take place. If not, we are simply continuing to cided that a “rebranding” of the word Rebels must is the only option on the table right now, we should argue, thereby dragging on our history of not tak- about this. I feel On August 27, 2015, the Walpole School Commit- take place to erase harmful Confederate connections give it full support until it either fails or succeeds. ing action. Having a rebranding effort that fails to that an image can tee unanimously voted to permanently fly a Wal- to our name. The Walpole School Committee decided Although we are moving in the right direction by get things done is as bad as doing nothing at all. mean anything, it pole banner over the burning red Confederate flag to now promote the Rebel as a person who is rebel- attempting change, an issue still remains: there are Requirements need to be set, a plan of action should that hangs by Turco Field. The banner, which hides all depends how lious, but stands for positive change. The committee no strategies, no guidelines, no forms of measure- be fleshed out, and the rebranding needs to be thor- the people put it the flag if one stands at a certain angle, was previ- tasked Principal Stephen Imbusch with leading the ment for the project. Rebranding the Rebel name is oughly supported. Walpolians need to step up and ously only raised during varsity games, WHS gradu- Rebel Rebranding meetings. At these meetings, stu- an unprecedented project. Who decides if the name make positive change in order to wipe out what is and describe that “As long as the community and the stu- ation, and other important events. It is wrong that dents, parents, administration, and community mem- has been successfully cleared of its hurtful connota- blatantly wrong, because the future of the Rebel name image. I was able dent body are behind distancing ourselves we have gone on for so long without a permanent bers face the challenge of erasing the Confederate tion? Is there a time frame for this change to take lies with the community. We have been handed the op- to understand the fixture over this racist and hurtful flag. Although the from the flag and everything it stands for, flag from our town and its message from our name. place? If nothing changes with our town’s mindset portunity to redeem ourselves and fix our reputation. image of this flag flag is on private property, the leaders in our town There are a few basic problems with the decision and reputation, will more drastic steps be taken? In 2015, we are in agreement that the Confeder- I think that we can hang on to the Reb- had a responsibility for years to find a solution and in Walpole and el name and move forward with it. If we to rebrand rather than remove. First of all, we must Perhaps the reason why these questions remain un- ate flag is an unacceptable excuse for school pride. hide this monstrosity from community members acknowledge our past. We cannot simply cover up answered is because the Walpole School Committee So please, if you love your town, remove any sign I learned what it can’t distance ourselves, I’m not opposed and visitors. The owners of the property on which the racist undertones that our town had for years as feels the Rebel Rebranding attendees should be the of the flag from your life. Take it off of your bed- is to be a Rebel.” to looking at the next step, to get rid of the the flag flies have recently passed away, and future if they never existed. Recognition of our mistakes ones to organize guidelines. After all, they are the room wall, or your license plate, or your social me- -Lovevindjy Rebel name, but I would prefer not to.” changes concerning the flag are unknown. The new is crucial to healing and earning back respect from ones who will be following them. But at the first dia profile picture. Do not buy flags to drape on permanent banner, called a “band-aid” by Stephanie Salvant, football -Stephen Imbusch, Principal of WHS other towns. Rebranding would keep intact the name meeting on September 22, the conversation barely your back or wave at football games. We are past captain Rodriguez-Wilkes at the August meeting, is defi- that many look to as a source of pride; however, touched upon rebranding, much less how to accu- that. You call yourself a Rebel? Let’s see you fight nitely a step in the right direction. But just a step. school pride is completely trumped by the concept of rately judge a change. Discussions centered around against the lingering bit of injustice that remains Also discussed at the meeting was our school name: others being hurt, excluded, or angered by the name. the Confederate flag itself, and why or why not the in our town, hidden under our name. Let’s see the the Rebels. We have been the Rebels since 1965. Al- The act of rebranding is a double edged sword: it Rebel name should change. While these are im- Walpole community fight against a past definition though the name arrived before the Confederate imag- is an attempt to fix our image, yet also a stubborn portant topics, they are not relevant to the topic at that no longer represents who we are. Let’s see ery of the 1970s, there was an undeniable two decade refusal to acknowledge all that we have done wrong. hand. Such concerns should be brought up at School a fight for change, kindness, and respect, quali- period in which the word Rebels did represent Confed- That being said, due to the fact that we have had very Committee meetings rather than meetings specifi- ties of a true Rebel. If the effort fails, the removal erate soldiers. Some believe the name to be a source little administrative action concerning the Rebels and cally for the rebranding action. At future meetings, of the name Rebels becomes a serious possibility. Page 6 The Rebellion OCTOBER 2015 The Rebellion’s Best of Summer 2015

By Emily Luong By Natalie Luongo Music Class of 2016 Movies Class of 2016 TOP 5 BEST SUMMER MUSIC RELEASES: TOP 5 BEST SUMMER MOVIE RELEASES: Florence + The Machine: How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (June 12) (May 29) Me and Earl and the Dying Girl was a quiet early-summer release that won awards at Sundance but did not make headlines. The film focuses on an awkward Florence + The Machine returned to the music teenage boy who befriends a girl with cancer. However, this is no The Fault in scene with How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful. Our Stars; Me and Earl is dryly funny and subtly tragic, with nods to Wes An- Known for her commanding and compelling voice, derson’s style. It may be another indie high school movie in the same vein as The Florence Welch delivers again on her third release Perks of Being a Wallflower, but it is a great one. with theatrical choruses on “Ship to Wreck” and “What Kind of Man.” Dangerous romances and Inside Out (June 19) inner demons along with brass instrumentals and Hands down the best animated movie of the year, this film is geared toward piano chords are the perfect combination. both kids and adults. It is a nostalgic and funny look at a young girl’s life as she moves away from her friends and discovers the obstacles of growing up Tori Kelly: Unbreakable Smile (June 23) – through the eyes of her personified emotions. The message, that it’s OK to be sad, is undoubtedly touching for anyone who misses their childhood. Amy Tori Kelly’s VMA performance concluded an Poehler and Mindy Kaling are engaging in the lead roles. eventful year for the songstress. Following a 2010 American Idol disappointment, her debut Un- Trainwreck (July 17) breakable Smile proves to the industry that she did Amy Schumer continues a successful year with an untraditional summer rom- not let the setback hinder her career. Songs such as com. She stars as a modern woman with commitment issues and a possible “Nobody Love” and “Should’ve Been Us” quickly drinking problem, when she meets a sports journalist who wants more than a rose on the Billboard charts. The album’s R&B and one-night stand. Schumer’s brand of feminist humor has wide appeal, and she soul undertones with Kelly’s powerful and pas- puts a new spin on the “grown-up stuck in college” trope that has, until now, sionate vocals contribute to her success. been monopolized by men. LeBron James and John Cena also star. Southpaw (July 24) Halsey: Badlands (August 28) This boxing flick seems to be a typical fighting film about the comeback of a Rising to fame almost overnight, singer Halsey (Ash- disgraced underdog. However, Jake Gyllenhaal delivers an unforgettable per- ley Frangipane) delivers a debut rooted in electro and formance as a fighter who, after his wife dies, sabotages his career and relation- indie pop that has listeners belting “New Americana,” ship with his daughter. The gritty fight scenes and the heartbreaking devotion the unofficial anthem of the summer. Halsey produced with which Gyllenhaal plays boxer Billy Hope make for a deeply moving film a hauntingly beautiful, yet fierce album that touches as he tries to regain his glory. on depression, low self-esteem, and broken relation- Straight Outta Compton (August 14) ships against a background of catchy synthesizers and This summer blockbuster drew crowds from every background, but it was spe- the occasional guitar riff. Headlining her own tour this cial for fans of hip hop and N.W.A. Biopics usually focus on traditional celebri- fall, she will soon take the music industry by storm ties and politicians, so a film chronicling the rise of five hip hop pioneers is a with tracks like “Haunting,”and “Young God.” welcome change. Compton offers a look into the lives of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, and Ice Cube, giving background to their music and protests against the police who The Weeknd: Beauty Behind the Madness (August 28) unfairly targeted them. The captivating film shows how a fundamental part of Abel Tesfaye, better known as R&B sensation The Week- today’s culture became so popular. nd, has accumulated many triumphs over just a few years. Top 5 Worst Summer Movies: Top 5 Most Anticipated Movie He has collaborated with stars like Ariana Grande and Sia Releases: and produced two commercially successful albums. This Minions (July 10) Legend (October 2) summer’s Beauty Behind the Madness adds to the singer’s Paper Towns (July 24) The Martian (October 2) growing image. The Weeknd takes influences from 80’s Vacation (July 29) Room (October 16) music while forging a new path into the genre of R&B. Hit American Ultra (August 21) Brooklyn (November 6) single “Can’t Feel My Face” pays tribute to artists such as We Are Your Friends (August 28) The Danish Girl (November 27) David Bowie and Prince. Panic! At the Disco: “Death of a Bachelor” (September 1) Following Panic! At the Disco’s last release, Too Weird to By Rebecca Boyajian Live, Too Rare to Die!, founding member Spencer Smith Concerts Class of 2017 left the band and the group faced uncertainty on whether it would continue to produce music. Despite their rumoured Top 5 Best Summer Concerts: Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour disbandment, the band released hit “Hallelujah” in April Openers: HAIM, Shawn Mendes, and Vance Joy and premiered another single, “Death of a Bachelor,” on an One Direction: On The Road Again Apple Music broadcast. “Death of a Bachelor” showcases Openers: Icona Pop lead singer Brendon Urie’s dynamic vocal talent, and its Bleachers and Charli XCX: Charli and Jack Do America Tour jazz influences display the band’s innovation. Nicki Minaj: The Pinkprint Tour Openers: Meek Mill, Tinashe, Rae Sremmurd, and Dej Loaf Top 5 Most Anticipated Music Top 5 Worst Summer Music Releases: 5 Seconds of Summer: Rock Out With Your Socks Out Releases: Carly Rae Jepsen: Emotion (June 23) Openers: Hey Violet Selena Gomez: Revival (October 9) Demi Lovato: “Cool for the Summer” Ellie Goulding: Delirium (Novem- (July 1) ber 6) Owl City: Mobile Orchestra (July 10) Top 5 Most Anticipated Concerts: Adele: 25 (Release Date TBA) Justin Bieber: “What Do You Mean” The Neighbourhood (October 5 @ House of Blues Boston) Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams (August 28) Halsey (October 24 @ House of Blues Boston) (Release Date TBA) Miley Cyrus: Miley Cyrus and Her Marina and The Diamonds (November 4 @ House of Blues Boston) Lorde: (Album Title and Release Dead Petz (August 30) ODESZA (November 14 @ House of Blues Boston) Date TBA) The 1975 (December 3 @ House of Blues Boston) OCTOBER 2015 The Rebellion Page 7 SPORTS Love never fails: the comeback story of Kyra Arsenault

By Delaney Murphy Photo/ Delaney Murphy This time around though, Kyra eased Class of 2017 slowly back into running, in order to avoid re-injuring her foot yet again. One year ago at the 2014 Frank Kel- “Her recovery was hard and slow,” Girls ley Cross Country Invitational – a 5k race Track Coach Conor Cashman said. “We at the Wrentham Development Center – took spring very slow by having her run everything was going well for then junior two laps at a time every other day for weeks. Kyra Arsenault until “in the last mile [she] Slowly and steadily, she came back.” felt a pop.” She still finished the varsity With her enthusiastic personality, Ar- race and placed 25th to medal with a time senault begged Coach Cashman for of 21:35. A couple days later though, when her return to be in the Two Mile, a long the pain in her foot refused to go away, a and hard 8 laps around a track. After doctor showed her the x-ray that revealed weeks of her slow return, Coach Cash- the stress fracture in her foot – a fracture man conceded and added Kyra to Two that sidelined Arsenault for the rest of Mile lineup for Walpole’s last meet her Cross Country season and the major- of the season, a meet they won 87-48 ity of her winter and spring track season. against Dedham. Because Dedham had A 2015 captain for Walpole Girls Cross ABOVE: At practice Kyra shows off her new tattoo that no athletes in the Two Mile, the meet was Country, Kyra returned to her pre-injury says “love never fails.” the perfect opportunity for Kyra’s first form over this summer. She has fin- and last race of her junior track season. ished not only as the second Walpole the love of her coaches and teachers, tribute,” Kyra said, and contribute Kyra finished the race with a time finisher in both league meets so far, but Kyra said, “Love was what was impor- she did – by scoring meets, assist- of 13:50, almost a minute slower off she also redeemed herself at the 2015 tant and what got me through it all.” ing the coaches, biking in the weight her previous 12:55 personal best. Frank Kelley Invite on Saturday, Sep- Unlike many athletes who get room, and cheering on her teammates. “[The race was] a huge personal ac- tember 26 by running a time of 20:48 sidelined for 4-6 weeks, her re- “It was also really special to be able to complishment for her after not compet- – almost a minute faster than last year. covery took nine long months. sit on the sidelines and watch the girls ing for nine months,” said Cashman. “Kyra has been a key member of the As the 2014 Cross Country season came I love do great things,” said Kyra. “It “I started crying when I finished,” Kyra varsity team and the team’s overall suc- to a close, and with winter track rap- brought me a whole new perspective.” said. “As I ran, every one of my team- cess thus far in the season is largely based idly approaching, Kyra was cleared to However, while everyone publicly mates were cheering me on, the same way on her recovery and perseverance through run by her doctor. Despite the orders saw the usual happy-go-lucky Kyra, they were when I couldn’t run and all of her injury,” said Girls Cross Country to ease back into running, Kyra felt the the one who remained optimistic about the parents and coaches and I knew that it Coach Jamie O’Leary. “Her drive and pressure of the three month training recovery, the one who made sure she wouldn’t have happened without them.” determination is a lesson all the girl’s gap between her and her teammates. yelled and cheered for every race, she Looking back on her year long injury on the team can strive to learn from.” With the fear of falling even farther be- struggled more privately with her injury. and triumphant recovery, Kyra chooses As captain, Arsenault uses both her hind, Kyra ignored her doctor’s wishes. “It was the worst feeling watching ev- not remember the injury as a frustrating injury experience and her sincere enthu- “I tried to come back too fast and eryone being able to do what you are or dismal time; instead, she thinks of the siasm to lead her teammates. Arsenault re-stress-fractured it,” she said. passionate about and love so much,” she whole thing as a learning experience. even permanently tattooed one of her Unable to do much of any physical said. “I remember wanting to give up, to “It was really all a blessing in disguise,” favorite lessons from the recovery pro- activity after the re-fracture, Kyra re- just hop on a train and go somewhere so I Kyra explained. “I’ve learned a lot from cess on her wrist: “Love never fails.” fused to let that stop her from attend- wouldn’t have to deal with my problems.” losing running. It’s what taught me that I set Citing the love of her teammates and ing every meet and every practice. During spring track, her doctor my own limits,” and that sometimes “life friends, the love of her parents, and “I realized I had other ways to con- gave Arsenault the go-ahead to run. is good even when it doesn’t seem like it.” Porkers rebuild after short stint in 2014 playoffs Photos/ Ellie Kalemkeridis

ABOVE: Junior captain Melanie Weber clears ABOVE: Sophomore Celia Walsh races down the the ball on a defensive corner. sideline past the Wellesley defense to shoot on goal.

By Ben Brownsword every game thus far, but the games in Walpole’s favor, which would phy have played,” said junior Sophia Class of 2016 they have won they triumphed con- end up being the final score. Giovaniello, “the fact that they’ve vincingly. Through the opening six “Nothing is going to get back that loss never let up more than two goals a With only 16 players and just three games, Walpole has scored 34 goals [in the playoffs], but winning was defi- game really helps out the offense.” seniors, the 2015 Porkers have their and let up just 5. The dominant at- nitely some sweet revenge,” said Weber. A big part of the Rebels’ defen- thinnest and youngest squad in sev- tack, led by sophomore Celia Walsh In the attack, Walsh has dominated sive success has been underclass- eral years. The freshman team has ten and junior captain Melanie Weber, the offensive end. A player who was men and players new to the position. players and the JV team has just nine. averaged almost six goals per game. called up for the tournament last year, A new player who has had a solid After 11 seniors departed last season, Walpole opened up their season Walsh has progressed enormously in defensive impact is Emma Flynn, younger players have been forced to with wins against Natick and New- her sophomore year. So far, she is sec- who played offense for the first two step up on the varsity team. Despite ton North, with a combined score ond in the Bay State League with nine years of high school, only transi- the low numbers, the undefeated team of 12-1 in the two games. However, goals and four assists through seven tioning to defense in her junior year. has no shortage of motivation. They their next game was the biggest test games. She has paired well with We- “I’ve really enjoyed the move to de- are out for vengeance this year, after of their early season. They were ber, who is right behind her with one fense,” said Flynn, “I know I’m making their bid to repeat as state champions playing at home against Wellesley, less goal and equal assists thus far. more of an impact than I did on offense.” in 2014 was shockingly cut short by an exact rematch of their shock- As efficient as the offense has been, Players like Walsh and Flynn have #13 seed Wellesley in penalty strokes. ing playoff loss ten months ago. the main reason for the Porkers’ suc- stepped up or changed roles due to So far, the shorter bench has paid Weber opened the scoring with un- cess has been their stout defense. the low numbers but only a deep tour- off in the form of eight wins in seven der ten minutes to go in the half, “I’ve been really impressed with how nament run will redeem Walpole’s games and the #4 rank in the state, then sophomore Christine Mur- [senior captain] Sarah Rockwood, [ju- status as a perennial threat in Divi- according to the Boston Globe. The ray put in another early in the sec- nior] Megan Fisher, [junior] Emma sion 1, and the Porkers will be look- Porkers have not only won or tied ond half to make the score 2-0 Flynn and [sophomore] Saylor Mur- ing to do exactly that this November. Page 8 The Rebellion OCTOBER 2015 SPORTS Emily Martin qualifies for Eventing Championship Photo/ Daanya Salmanullah division. A few weeks later at the Uni- By Emily O’Connell versity of New Hampshire Horse Trials, Class of 2017 Emily went from placing fifth in her cat- egory in Southampton to placing sec- Last year, junior Emily Martin trav- ond and only 3.3 points away from first. eled to North Carolina on June 21 to The Novice division consists of main- compete in the New Balance Spring taining a certain height and speed Track Nationals where she competed throughout the event, and her cat- in the 4x800M. Earlier that season, egory includes dressage, cross coun- Emily and her teammates broke the try and show jumping. Competing school record further qualifying them at UNH was the first time that her for nationals with a time of 9:38.52. horse Polson double cleared during While Emily is known at Walpole High both show jumping and cross coun- as a Rebel track star, some may not try. In other words, he acquired no know that she is equally talented in an- time faults, he did not knock down other sport as well: Horseback Riding. any rails, and he had no jump refusals. On Sunday, September 27, at the ABOVE: Junior Emily Martin rides her horse, Pol- ¨I felt confident in his conditioning and University of New Hampshire, Em- son, in preparation for the competition season. Polson made a big improvement on his ily officially qualified for next year’s score for cross country,” said Emily. American Eventing Championship. In the years to come, Emily has high “It is a really exciting accom- horse, Polson, at the Norfolk Hunt look for balance, rhythm, and obedi- hopes for her and Polson. She is work- plishment, and I’m really hap- Pony Club. The pair have been together ence of the horse. Cross country focus- ing to improve her ranking as an eventer. py to have made it,” she said. for two and a half years; however, when es on the horse’s endurance and qual- Despite being a national competi- This achievement has been a lifelong Emily first acquired Polson, he was not ity of performance over a long period tor for track, Emily is now making goal for the versatile teenager. Emily has at the same skill level he is at now. of time. Lastly, show jumping centers her name known as a successful con- been riding since she was five years old. “I worked really hard to train him,” on the accuracy of the horses jumps. tender in horseback riding. In two “When I was younger, my mom was she said. “It was a really interesting ex- Emily’s ability to improve quickly has weeks, she hopes that she and Polson reluctant to let me start riding because perience because I was learning what brought her dramatic success. When will keep improving at their next event she thought I would not be able to do he was learning, all at the same time.” she competed on September 13 in the in Sherborn. They will continue to it,” said Emily. “After she saw what fo- As an Arena 1 eventer, Emily competes Novice Division at King Oak Farm in train and work to their goals as a pair. cus I had, she knew I could continue.” in dressage, cross country, and show Southampton MA, she successfully Emily said, “I could not have asked Emily trains with her ten-year-old jumping. During dressage, the judges placed fifth overall and second in the for a better horse as my teammate.” Photo/ Alex Otero Photo/ Alex Otero FOOTBALL (2-1) REBEL GOLF (7-1)

With quarterback Tyler Berkland out with upper body injury, after Friday’s loss to Seven straight wins in a row, against Wellesley, Milton (28-7), the Rebels look to get back Catholic Memorial, Weymouth, Milton, Natick, on track against Norwood. Senior running ROUNDUP Dedham, and Braintree, Walpole is determined back Steve Cuqua has maintained scoring to keep adding tallies to the win column. streak in each of Walpole’s last three games. Fall Sports Overall Record: 27-5-9 Rebel Golf takes on Brookline on October 5. Photo/ Mandy Skully Photo/ BJ Burke BOYS SOCCER (3-2-4) SWIMMING AND DIVING (3-2)

The Rebels have garnered ten points so far this season, well on their way to the tournament. With shutdown defense and an unstoppable offense, Walpole has outplayed their last three opponents: The Rebels struggled to stay consistent, as the team has Catholic Memorial (4-0), Needham (0-0), and ri- not won more than a match in a row. Despite a loss to val Norwood (5-1). Needham, who is the #1 team Marshfield on Friday, September 25 (96-91), sophomore in Massachusetts according to The Boston Globe, Andrew Gubanov qualified for the 50 yard freestyle for could not pass through Walpole’s stout defensive states, which will take place mid-November. Walpole Swim- line of seniors Ian Fair, Ryan Kickham, Ben Lu- ming and Diving takes on Weymouth on Friday, October 2. Photo/ Maeve O’Connor cas, Nick Randall, and sophomore Kevin Sullivan. BOYS CROSS COUNTRY (2-3) GIRLS SOCCER (3-3-1) Photo/ Ellie Kalemkeridis Goal scoring is the Rebels’ biggest issue this year. Each Rebel win has had only a one goal differential (Brookline 2-1, Milton 1-0, and Dedham 1-0). In their defeats, Walpole Boys Cross Country ends the first month of the season has only scored a combined one goal, for the with a losing record. Due to weather, Walpole’s meet team failed to notch a goal against Natick was postponed to October 28, leaving the boys unable (0-3), Needham (0-3), and only one against to improve their record. Walpole faces off against Wellesley (2-1). Long story short, the Lady Brookline and Norwood on Wednesday, October 7. Rebels need to liven up their offense, quickly.

Photo/ Brenna Manning VOLLEYBALL (2-7) Throughout this season, Rebels Volleyball has strug-

Photo/ Maeve O’Connor gled to win games. Having won two matches this season, Brookline (3-1) and Dedham (3-0), Walpole GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY (5-0) is looking for a rhythm before the season is too far gone. However, with their victory against Norwood (3-1), Walpole has hopefully found their rhythm.

Girls Cross Country has brought home win after win in each of their meets this sea- son. In addition, at the Wrentham Invitational Meet on Saturday, September 27, the freshman girls earned four medals. Senior Captain Alyssa Murphy also fin- ished the Division I 5k race with a time of 19:56, fifteenth overall in the varsity race.