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)etition 5. The Faculty Positions Announced Springfield Project Aids Area Youths t Lake Kristin Searle feature Michael Drake Heises and Mr. Fraker for this course, will be published . Deer- this fall. Mr. Fraker will con- Many months of planning on the The new faculty positions for tinue to such as teach Advanced Placement U.S part of several Deerfield faculty as well next year were announced on April History 1, Cho- 29. in addition to chairing the depart- as teachers from Chestnut Middle School The new dean of faculty will be Richard ment. d crew in Springfield reached an exciting climax Bonanno, who is currently the coordina- xl work As the foreign language chair, this spring with the institution of a com- tor of the Parker Technology Center. The Ms. Lyons hopes to further computer in- munity service project known assistant head as "The of student life will be cur- tegration into classroom teaching, require Springfield Project." rent Dean of Students Pamela Bonanno. placement rst tests for all new students, and From Deerfield, three members Stephen Murray will be the dean of stu- make upper level language courses con- of the community were centrally involved dents for juniors and seniors, while Heidi tent-based, as at universities, rather than in the planning of this project. Paloma ;ed of: Valk will be the dean for freshmen and sequential. Ms. Lyons also wants to de- Adams, Nita Pettigrew, and John Taylor sophomores. The new chair of the his- vers, fine a curriculum for travel programs that started work on the program last summer tory department is Alan Fraker, and can be used by any teacher. and continued through the fall and winter Claudia Lyons will chair the foreign lan- Aaron In her new role, Mrs. Bonanno terms of this year until its completion this guage department. will put a greater emphasis on residential spring. Deerfield faculty members who Bill The new positions present new life. "My primary work r will be with resi- also helped with the planning of the project in, and esponsibilities and challenges for each dential faculty," she commented. This include Charles Danielski and Joel Tho- teacher. In his first year as dean of fac- work includes thesupport and orientation mas-Adams, who worked with the Deer- ulty, Mr. Bonanno would like to "work nd. of faculty in dormitories and the further- field students in planning their Saturday With all the new faculty members because ing of Second Curriculum p oto courtesy o Ms. A MS issues, like drug Paloma meeting, while Andrew Harcourt and John that's where I can have the biggest influ- Adams and Joel Thomas-Adams meet students from the Chestnut and sex education,in a dorm environment. O'Brien sat in on the sessions and served ence," he said. Despite his increased Middle School at the Deerfield River. re- Mr. Murray commented regard- as advisors to the group. sPonsibilities, Mr. Bonanno will teach one ing the change,"I don't think that I'll have The goal in creating "The irst section of mathematics in the fall and con- to change too much from what I do...I Springfield Project" was to form an alli- tinue to chair the Technological Initiative don't feel I am stepping into a new posi- Council Officers Elected ance between Deerfield Academy and Committee. tion." sed of: senior class president in the history of schools in the Springfield area. In the One of Mr. Fraker's main goals Ethan Meers )dha, Ms. Valk teaches anatomy and Deerfield Academy. Brooke Gonzalez words of Ms. Adams,"Deerfield has a lot this fall as the new chair of the history physiology as well as biology. She will The Deerfield Academy student was elected vice-president of the Class of of resources that other schools don't have department is "to introduce the course on teach one or two sections of one of the body met in the Large Auditorium on Fri- '97, Gray Stream secretary, and Libby and we could spread the wealth around. , Bess the history of Deerfield," he said. The classes next year. She said of her new job, day May 5 to vote for the newly created Leist treasurer. Also, this creates good relations Course was put with our together under the leader- "because this position isn't one that has position of Chairman ofthe Student Coun- Vice-president Brooke Gonzalez neighbors." ship of departing history chair Thomas existed before, Daly, I'll have to forge out on cil. The Classes of 1997 and 1998 then met summarized the class goals, stating, "As The project took the form of a Heise, with assistance from English my own...to anticipate roline and meet the needs to vote on their four class officers for next seniors, we will need to focus on leading nature project, that focused on the Deer- teacher Karinne Heise and Mr.Fraker. The of new and old freshmen and sopho- year, electing Margot Pfohl '97, who will the school as a unified class, aiming to field and Springfield rivers and involved Qss... eld Reader, the text written by the mores." be the first female senior class president strengthen Deerfield Academy for its bi- a group of five Deerfield students as well in Deerfield history. centennial year, and leaving a mark on as an average of fifteen seventh graders The entire student body elected Deerfield." from Chestnut Middle School. Students Speak on Schedule Alexander Robertson '97 to the position The Class of'98 elections were held The group met twice weekly How would you use an extra period each week? of Chairman of Student Council over can- in the Small Auditorium directly follow- with an on-site visit each Saturday and a didates Brooke Gonzalez '97 and Gray ing the election of the chairman. Ten re-cap session on the following Wednes- Stream '97. sophomores running for officer positions day. The group met four Saturdays this • This position Class Meeting 3% was voted into exist- addressed the class. The theme of these spring and discussed a different topic each ence by the Student Council in late April speeches was the need for the class to time. Science teacher Mr. Danielski Extra Class 6% of this year. It is designed to give the Stu- achieve better communication with fac- helped Deerfield students plan and then Teacher Conference 19% dent Council a leader who can devote full ulty, more class-sponsored events, and a complete projects involving water speed attention to arranging and leading meet- need for the class to step forward and take and electricity. Mr. Thomas-Adams, an "C" Period 44% ings and activities. The chairman, how- a leadership position in the school. George English teacher, worked with the students ever, lacks voting power. Pence is president of the class, vice-presi- on the ecological aspect of the rivers with Second School Meeting 17% The Class of'97 elections were also dent is Alec Bardzik,Ashley Muldoon sec- projects on water pollution and other re- held in the Large Auditorium and allowed Extracurricular 11% retary, and Campbell Marshall treasurer. lated topics. Each worked with the group each of the eight candidates to address George Pence commented, "The for two of the four Saturdays, and in this their class and present their platform. The Class of 1998's officers will dedicate their time their site visits took them to places What time do ou go to bedim7 candidates' speeches were on the need for time and attention to raising money, pro- like local dams and a dairy farm. On the the class to unify, to lead the school, and moting better communication between the Wednesday following the site visit, a re- 10:00 1% to leave the school at the end of next year faculty and student body, and, most im- cap session took place where ideas were with a great reputation. portantly, having great class activities." reviewed and learning games were played. 11:0022% Pfohl, who has been president of the He went on to say,"The bicentennial cel- On both Wednesdays and Saturdays, it Class of'97 since their freshman year, was ebrations of next year act like fans on the was important that the Deerfield students 1:00 18% elected to be their president for the '96- sidelines—motivating us to work harder really did the planning because, accord- '97 school year. She is the first female and accomplish more." ing to Ms. Adams, this was the part of the 2:00 6% experience from which they stood to ben- • efit the most. Cost Winner Named Fulfilling this role was a strong •12:00 53% Sean Slive workshop for the children of Concord, group of seniors and juniors including New Hampshire, her hometown. This fall Ruth Dominguez'97, Amanda Hawn '96, How do you spend your eigliminute frees? Christina Rosenberger'98 has been she will present her work to the school and Sarah Herchel '96, Aimee Lee '96, and awarded the Charles Piper Cost Award, write a letter concerning her project to the Kenya Pinder'96. Overall,this group had Exercising 2% which goes to a Deerfield student who parents of Charles Piper Cost. a very positive experience with the project plans to spend most or all of her summer Her project will be held in conjunc- and echoed the thoughts of Pinder who Other 2% volunteering or doing community service. tion with the Boys' and Girls' Club of said, "It's a good,fun project." The award comes with a stipend of$1000. Concord, which stages a summer camp for This group of five upperclassmen Rosenberger first found out about local youths. Rosenberger, working served as mentors to the Springfield sev- Greer Store 1111 20% the award in her freshman year, when her mainly with children just completing fifth enth graders and fulfilled one of the cen- proctor, Shalanda Jaliwa '95, was the re- grade, will write a children's book about tral goals of the project in doing so. Ac- Studying 43% cipient. In fact, most of the winners in the Concord. She and the children, who will cording to Ms. Adams, "The whole aim last few years have been rising seniors, and be divided into three groups of five chil- was mostly about [the Springfield stu- Sleeping 33% therefore it was quite a surprise to Rosen- dren each (in order to provide each child dents] having some sort of relationship, a berger to learn that she had won. She with close attention), will travel around mentoring, with older high school students Graph learned the same way that the rest of the Concord,and the children will keep ajour- because a lot of them probably won't go keys represent graph clockwise from top. school did—during an all-school meeting. nal of text and illustrations of all that they to high school and some of them have been ion Taken from a Scroll Poll received from 323 students She joked,"I wasn't really listening, and see. Thejournals will be combined to cre- in seventh grade for a couple of years. from the then I heard Ms. Bishop announce my ate the finished manuscript, which will Even though this is a nature project, it is Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes. name. I was shocked!" then be sent to a publisher. more... to inspire them to go to high Rosenberger will develop a writing Continued on page 6 school." 4ftip- S. DID YOU KNOW? INSIDE THE SCROLL Ms Tricia Kelly of the Boyden Library has announced the completion of its retrospective /le conversion as of April 12, 1996. entire library's collection is now accessible via the on-line catalog. The project involved librarians analyzing oolle. the library's Editorials College List 5 ctions, removing outdated items, reclassifying materials and targeting areas for further development. When the library came ,.11-hne in September Unifying Deerfield 2 Zoo Story 6 _light 1991,40% of the collection was done. A team project was done totally in-house and with the assistance of duty personnel assigned to the library. This is an incredible feat since most libraries of our size, approximately 50,000 Biotechnology 2 Faneuil Hall Trip 6 v°11imes, used outside vendors to convert their records. Dormitory Reviews 3 Sports The Scroll would like to send best wishes to retiring staff members: Ron Contois, Bob Murphy, Bob Thorndike, and ljorothy Miller. Feature/Profile Laura Lindsay 7 Graduation Speaker 4 NE Scoreboard 8 Alis Tones '96 recently had a poem entitled, "Theories and Beer" published in the 21st Century Magazine. Ara. 2 ,0 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL OPINION/EDITORIAL MAY 24, 1996 NMI Mending the Deerfield Rift CROSSFIRE There must have been a time when dious, and we get tired...really tired. "busy"; everyone just needs to take time there was some semblance of school pride In the beginning, we all wanted a to preserve campus cohesiveness. This to which we are comparing our current trusting relationship to exist between stu- can be done by sharing interests with oth- DO SUPPORT GROUPSDIVIDE OR UNITE lackluster enthusiasm. So,suppose we are dents and faculty. In light of the recent ers or attending required AND unrequired an apathetic school of isolated and sepa- spate of disciplinary incidents, some of events. It is at these times where trust can THEDEERFIELD COMMUNITY? rated cliques, what can we do to change that faith was destroyed and replaced with be most easily built and communication 1 this? Is there some magic patriotism pill apprehension and mistrust. There was a lines are always open. This is what makes we can put in the food? Is there some rift created within the campus. This rift a school — the entire school — unified. miraculous speech Headmaster Eric Wid- exists not only between teachers and stu- We have not proposed a quick-fix mer can give to us to rouse our spirits and dents, but between students themselves. solution to solving this "dilemma." What bring us to life? Is there an event that SAC Those that were not involved in recent we have proposed takes time and the will- plai can plan that everyone will want to, or be events are frustrated and disappointed with ingness of every member of Deerfield Foc forced to, attend? their peers. Academy. Everyone has made the con- Ion; The answer to these questions is an The school needs to make a con- scious decision to come here because there an emphatic "no." There is only one time dur- scious effort to bring back the sense of is some magnetic, undeniable attraction— Stil ing the year when the school comes to- community for which it is known. Al- so remember it. Perhaps that is what the Sto, gether for the pride of Deerfield: the be- though everyone has his own agenda, it is school needs: not a "solution," but I filn ginning of a new school year. When these vital that people be available to talk or to simple reminder as to why we are all here. for: first few weeks roll around, students and listen to one another, to take a break from As we come together for graduation his faculty rally together to begin on a posi- the rat race of Deerfield life. to celebrate the futures of senior students, con tive note. It is not the action of gathering The time-consuming activities for sing loudly, walk proudly. This is an vau Quasha Quasha as a school, it is the feeling. School spirit faculty and students include going down event, a single time, when as a school we is a state of mind. to games every Wednesday and Saturday can stand together and be very proud of by Ruth Dominguez Ails Torres So why can't every day feel like a when it is not their game or attending al- Deerfield: its students, its faculty, and its mii If you ever walk into a Women's Minority support groups do not new beginning? Possibly because it takes most every school meeting and sit-down alumni. Time to be proud of ourselves. Sh( sub Issues meeting on any particular Wednes- bring together the Deerfield community. a lot of energy and time to be that dedi- meal. The "I'm too busy" excuse just does day night, you will see yourself sur- The integration of an already divided com- cated to the school. School becomes te- not work here. Everyone at Deerfield is --ESH and SMS Jus rounded by a random group of people. munity is a burden far too great for get Likewise, in an L.A.S. meeting, the mem- Deerfield's minority support groups to one bers share a similar background or perhaps shoulder. To expect Deerfield's support Agricultural Biotechnology: The Cat's reci two an interest in learning about Latin Ameri- groups to remedy the Academy's racial, have in political, and social fragmentation is an can culture — that may be all they in / common. Support groups at Deerfield cre- absurdity. Meow or Just Monkey Business? you can meet others with Because most support groups are cull ate places where Flu ideas or experiences. In a place racially based, questioning divisions bioengineering will remedy many of the age caused by food production. If similar Ryan Voiland like Deerfield, these views may only re- caused by them suggests that the issue is agricultural problems outlined above. Monsanto successfully develops crop va- vid lar flect a minority of the population, and sup- a racial one. It also confirms the exist- Everyone must eat, so everyone Industry spokesperson Mary-Dell Chilton rieties resistant to "Roundup", the plo port groups provide a secure atmosphere, ence of a dominant white culture. should take an interest in the ability of of the multinational corporation Ciba- conglomerate's top-selling herbicide, then where you know people will understand A white student who attempts to agriculture to provide an adequate quan- Geigy claims that "the solutions are com- it is anticipated that the use of this prod- as, ern] what you are feeling. join a minority support group like the tity of safe and nutritious food. To ensure ing fast now. In three years, we'll be able uct will increase from the current few ma Simply by bringing together a vari- D.B.S.C. would likely experience discom- human survival, food must be produced to do anything (with gene manipulations) lion acres to 150 million acres. tire: line ety of people with similar views, support fort and exclusion in the same way many both now and in the future. For future that our imaginations will get us to." What can be done about the con' groups do not divide the campus. In fact, minority students feel excluded and un- production of food to occur, the integrity Unfortunately,the corporations who tinuing and accelerating environmental hov support groups only reach a particular comfortable just being at Deerfield. But and viability of agricultural ecosystems control the development and deployment degradation caused by the misapplication Chu facet of an individual. It is possible to have although it is easier to point out the al- must continually be maintained by the use of bio-engineered agricultural products of biogenetic agriculture? Most impor filn thoughts in common with someone and leged exclusiveness of a particular minor- of sustainable agriculture techniques. have failed to demonstrate that they will tantly, individuals must begin to realize the never really get to know the other person. ity support group, it is far more difficult Much of the popular press promises use this powerful new technology to in- importance and relevance of agricultural cra( his Through my own personal experience with to ascertain the exclusiveness of a clique. that recently developed agricultural bio- crease the sustainability of agriculture. sustainability in securing viability of oin It is no great task to recognize the technology will help to overcome world- Instead, the available evidence sug- future. Monsanto's sales would then in• the L.A.S., I've gotten to know some people peo to whom I might never have otherwise "D.B.S.C." or "Asian" tables in the Din- wide food shortages and to increase the gests that bioengineering will be used in a crease by 93 million dollars annually. 1e the, ing Hall during walk-through meals, but sustainability of agricultural production. manner that continues to degrade the en- this way chemical and pharmaceutical talked. To Support groups are meeting points most of us tend to overlook the existence Yet at present most of the food produc- vironment, destroy small and mid-sized companies often seek to bolster the bot people come together to of a "Greenwich" or "hockey" table. tion conducted in the United States, and family farms, increase monocultures and tom line at the expense of agricultural and mei where different gol work on a common goal. Perhaps it's the The immutable characteristics of increasingly in third world countries,is not factory farming, and, of course, increase scientific responsibility. mei preparation of a presentation celebrating students at minority tables make them sustainable. corporate profits. Worldwide sales of bio- From this vantage point it is obvi thr( a particular culture for the next school stand out. However, the presence of The repeated growth of primary technology products are anticipated at $40 ous that bioengineering needs to be strict') meeting, or introducing a controversial "Young Republican," day student, crops in the same location each year(mo- billion by the year 2000, largely at the regulated to prevent the misapplication oi hoc issue to the Deerfield community. "Buckley," and "NY/Greenwich" tables nocultures) allows damaging levels of expense of long-term environmental qual- this powerful tool. As Deerfield student Through support groups, people work with suggests that the community is not united pests to develop, which are controlled with ity and agricultural sustainability. continue on to college, and to their careers others to communicate a jointly held be- in the first place and, furthermore, that toxic pesticides. The application of her- Despite the claims that are spouted I would urge them to examine this issue lief. In this sense, support groups bring many of the divisions within it may be bicides to large tracts ofland prevents crop by corporate public relations departments more closely. The ability of our specie fe people together. When people come to- beyond the reach of Deerfield's support rotation in addition to weed growth (al- — higher yields, drought tolerant crops, to feed itself now and in the future is sior gether to talk, they create bonds which groups. ternate crops tend to be susceptible to the and grains that produce their own fertil- ply too important to jeopardize for shoe unite, rather than divide, the community. I hope we all realize that divisions herbicides). Often, weeds and insects be- izer — an examination of actual bioengi- term profit. h, In another sense, support groups within the Deerfield community are not come resistant to their controlling chemi- neering research objectives offers a grim- People concerned about the misap often give their members the initial confi- due to racial differences only, but to poli- cals, requiring the development of new, mer picture of the science. Two examples plication of bioengineering in agriculture dence to join the community, and allevi- tics, class, athletic teams, as well as many stronger chemicals. This leads only to a are the development of herbicide resistant would be wise to eat responsibly produce( ate their members' feelings of being mis- other factors. Because of the enormous chemical treadmill with which we will crops and bovine growth hormone. food products and to demand labeling of understood. Stepping onto this campus differences in Deerfield students' cultures, ultimately be unable to keep up. Multinational chemical and phar- bio-engineered products. Products found can be, at first, overwhelming. The vari- nationalities, and interests, it would be al- Another factor that contributes to maceutical companies have purchased to be environmentally, socially, or ethicalP ous support groups give you a foothold most impossible to bring together the com- the unsustainability of "conventional" most of the major seed companies in the unacceptable should be boycotted. from where you can gather strength. You munity in the way many people desire. farming is the focus on the factory farm world. The multinationals use the seed Recommended Reading: learn to better understand yourself and Only when there is absolute confor- production of meat and dairy products. In breeding expertise of these seed subsid- what you consider important. With that mity will there be a sense of absolute unity. addition to being inhumane to the animals, iaries(combined with bioengineering sci- First The Seed--The Politica' confidence, Deerfield ceases to be a scary Yet one of the main reasons minority sup- factory farming wastes food and water entists) to create grain and vegetable vari- Economy ofPlant Biotechnology,by Jacl environment. People are more apt to be- port groups exist is to prevent blind con- resources. Forty pounds of plant protein, eties which are resistant to herbicides sold Ralph Kloppenburg Jr. only one by the same company. come a part of something in which they formity to the rigid standards and expec- when converted into meat, yields run the dominant cul- pound of protein. However, increased herbicide use Superpigs and Wondercorn, by Elf feel secure. tations established by is s Support groups also give you the ture. Many of its supporters promise that will increase the rate of ecological dam- Michael W. Fox Take the Deerfield Black Student knowledge that you need not lose your nel identity in order to become a part of D.A. Coalition as an example. Members gen- sc a erally come from an environment acutely The Scroll would like to congratulate We all come from different backgrounds; Hal throughout our time at Deerfield, we learn different from that at Deerfield. New mi- LETTERS Elizabeth and Tim Bishop on the birth of their son vet, students often feel out of place and to accept different norms and to get used nority ANDREW MATHER of r to differing aspects of the community have trouble adjusting to the new environ- Friday, May 17, 1996 asc which at home we might never have ex- ment. Some do not feel a part of the col- Dear Scroll Editor, clo perienced. lective Deerfield community (if one even I am writing to you regarding the The Ha] Sometimes, the fear of losing the exists), but rather, see themselves as out- article in the most recent edition of dot values you learned at home can keep you siders looking in. Many, if not all, feel Scroll entitled "Update: The Wrestling and ,,„.... bo) the reporter states that from wholeheartedly joining and adapting pressured to assimilate and conform to the Dance Room." In it da support social standards established by the pre- I was unavailable for comment when in to an environment. Deerfield's -r-, an, culture. Those who do not con- fact I was never notified that the article sTHE A...... 17iii, . 01lit' FIELD Ir- 4 groups help to alleviate this fear. As dominant tha Deanne Battle '99 remarked,"I don't feel form feel excluded and isolated. But the was being written. This is the second time IP it0 Deerfield support groups separate the D.B.S.C.'s chief role is not to aid in an this year that an article has been written I to preserve black identity about the dance program in which no at- •, ' 1E, in 1 community. I think they give students who assimilation but Sip are feeling left out a sense of security. and culture, even at the expense of cam- tempt was made to contact me. The first _. sea Then they can become a part of the Deer- pus unity. was an article about my work with mem- Vol. 70, No.9 Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, Mass.01342 May 24, 1996 .... Many minorities and whites alike bers of the boys' varsity hockey team. his field community and not feel they are los- de\ ing a part of themselves in order to fit in." perceive the predominant culture as insen- I understand that we all have tight Editors in Chief Eve-Lyn Hinckley & Samantha Sacks fin] By providing security in many levels, sup- sitive and indifferent to their way of life. deadlines at Deerfield; however!hope that Assistant Layout Editor Tim Herrick ne) port groups allow more people to become They seek refuge in support groups in or- a more concerted effort will be made in Front Page Editor Jason Russell Assistant Layout Editor Chris Raubacher bas a part of D.A. der to receive the emotional and social the future to contact me when articles are Opinion Editor Dave Miller concerning the dance pro- Photography Editor Grant Quasha lflg Inevitably, you will always find di- support which they need. Hence, being written Fine Arts Editor Christina Rosenberger "11( been asked I would have said Layout Intern Andrew Gralnek visions and disunity wherever you go. Deerfield's support groups have accom- gram. Had I Feature/Profile Editor Jamie Colbert jun Business Manager Scott Fuller These, however, do not occur due to the plished little in the way of bringing the that my students are very excited to have Sports Editor Amy Sodha of support groups, but be- together, although placing all access to a second rehearsal and potential Business Assistant Phillip Chin presence rather community Head Layout Editor Ross Campbell get cause of stereotypes held by individuals. responsibility for the segmentation of the performance space. While our home will Advertising Manager Elizabeth Downey the They do not necessarily make a person a community on support groups is ridicu- remain in the third floor of the Adminis- Advisors is r bad individual, butjust result from a soci- lous. For many of the divisions within the trative Building it will be wonderful to Faculty Suzanne Hannay & John Palmer ety in which too many generalizations Deerfield community are intended, and spread out into the new studio space. Also, on have been made. some may even be positive. teaching dance to members of the boys Reporters: Jeff Armstrong, Rebecca Armstrong,Alena Bartoli, Emily Blanchard, Alice Brown,Peter Cambor, strz Often, my male friends will remark Consequently, there can be little varsity hockey team was one of the high Marc Cartright, Samapika Chanda, Phillip Chin, Molly Cummins, Dan Dewey, Michael Drake,Robert Dunphy, Eben prc attend a Women's doubt that minority support groups do not points of my year. I hope to do more of it Suzanna Filip, Beth Frank, Scott Fuller, Andrew Goltra, Hansel, Tim Herrick, Libby Leist, Sara Lynch, that they would never Ethan Meers, Dave Miller, Emily Pataki, George Pence, Ayodeji Perrin, Kenya Pinder, Grant Quasha, Christina the would like to com- Issues meeting, saying "I don't want to be bring together the Deerfield community. in years to come. I Rosenberger, Kristin Searle, Lillith Shilton, Sean Slive, Nick Snow, Brad Stanley, Beth Van Epps, Kaj Vazales, at I bashed ... I bet that all you girls do is com- The task of bringing together the commu- mend The Scroll writers on their efforts to Tony Uccellini, Anne Warren, Yong Yeh, Drew Zwart. tip] plain about men." This could not be fur- nity is everyone's responsibility, and not increase their coverage of the fine arts in Schiff, net one of the meet- only that of the support groups. the past two years. The addition of a fine Business Board: Eli Barnes, Chris Bonner, Francis Gallivan, Eben Hansel, Alex Robertson, Ted ther from the truth. At Brad Stanley, Gray Stream, Tony Uccellini, Yong Yeh. ings, a guy who decided to see for himself Dominguezfrom left arts editor and a full page devoted to the in 1 what the meetings were like left saying that As people venture into support arts has gone a long way towards increas- Photographers: Alena Bartoli, Carolina Dorson, Campbell Marshall, Grant Quasha, Andrew Wong. het. Likewise, at groups,they learn to overcome stereotypes ing our visibility on campus. he thought they were great. The Deerfield Scroll is entered as third class bulk rate at the U.S. Post Office at Deerfield, Mass.01342. It is published sto the beginning of the year, L.A.S. was seen which society has been building. In fact, nine times yearly in the interests of Deerfield Academy.Signed letters to the editor are accepted and published selective'''. Inc as a group where only Spanish was spo- support groups increase communication Sincerely, The Scroll invites and encourages letters that express legitimate views that are critical of ideas, decisions, actions, and things, but not people. We hold the right to edit for brevity. Advertising and subscription rates provided upon request. Car ken. It's not. Continued right and bring D.A. together. Jennifer Whitcomb THE DEERFIELD SCROLL OPINION/EDITORIAL MAY 24, 1996 3 Dormitories Reviewed ake time riorating fire hazard because "the kids Freshman Jimmy Orthwein praises MUSIC is. This MOVIE Boys'Dorms show a willingness to live in a small area." the lenient curfew and Mr. Brown's "24 with oth- Brandon Cobb Mr. Steinert's departure from the Academy hour common room." But, the residents required means that Chapin I will have a new fac- curiously comment,"there is too much di- call REVIEW trust As the seniors prepare for com- ulty resident during the coming school versity for such a small dorm." The fresh- tnicatios REVIEW mencement, underclassmen are beginning year. No students mentioned cited any men say the best corridor feed has been NICK SNOW at makes to think about their residential options for noteworthy feeds. McDonald's food. Since Mr. Brown is unified. _ROBERT DUNPHY the coming 1996-97 school year. This Chapin II: leaving the school, this dorm will have a pick-fix guide has been compiled to assist return- Faculty Resident: Ms. J. Harbison new faculty resident next year. Hitchcock L." What Steve Martin is indeed a hardy ing "Deerfield boys" in their dorm choices Ditto: "Chapin is Chapin: one and scores a 3.9. the will- plant. As a veteran of such hits as The for the next year. Each dorm has a brief two are, unfortunately, the same," said one >eerfield Fool and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, his profile, followed by a resident rating on a student who wished to remain anonymous. Johnson: the con' long career has been typical of that of 1-5 scale, with 5 being the highest rating. DeNunzio I: Faculty Residents an (JD: M/M C. use there ex-Saturday Night Live comedian. Faculty Resident: Mr Mattoon Davis action— Still, Martin has had his failures — L.A. Barton I: Mark Cattrell'96 likes the "dynam- Faculty Residents (JII): Ms. Han- what the Story to name but one. In his newest Faculty Resident: Mr L. Magee ics of DI." In addition, the location and nay & Mr Palmer film, L," but 3 Sgt. Bilko, he delivers a solid per- According to die-hard Barton resi- room size were ranked fairly high by resi- Faculty Residents (Jill): Ms. Valk all here. formance despite the failure of some of dent George Pence '98, who likes Barton dents. The best first floor feed is pizza. & Mr Pitcher his aduatios antics to hit their mark. That fact, so much that often sequesters himself DeNunzio I scored a 3.8 According to Talci Miyamoto '96, students combined with a see-through and ener- within it for weeks .0.1.4•9•001 0....111.11.041 OA.. 040. on end, the perks of DeNunzio II: one benefit of living in Johnson is the com- ...WI AO. I 11111, *SI.. I I in***4 I OM WoOri. I **.3. wart. we I 0* MO, is is as vated plot, delivers an average movie. living on Barton I are "the relatively few Faculty Residents: Mr Dickinson & mon room for each floor. Also,on Johnson ;hool we Based on a popular sitcom created restrictions and the open atmosphere Ms. Lyons II, Mr. Palmer and Ms. Hannay have cor- I've decided to split this column into proud of by Nat Hiken, Sgt. Bilko attempts to which provides great camaraderie." How- Sadly enough, according to Mr. D., ridor feeds twice a week. Taylor Whitman two parts — one devoted entirely to sum- y, and its mimic the cheap humor of Pauly ever, there is some objection to the lack the only feed of note is bread and water. '97 likes the large rooms and the overall mer and the music that surrounds it, and selves. Shore's In the Army Now, and not the of feeds. Fortunately, Mr. Magee's per- However, there is the annual salsa feed atmosphere. However, the dorm does run the other discussing the Get Shorty subtle comedy of the original series. sonality and audio-visual equipment more when Mr. D. prepares the spiciest salsa on out of hot water, but other than that there Soundtrack Just and the emerging jazz-groove SMS like Shore, Bilko is decidedly for- than compensate. Sarah Freivogel, a se- earth. Al Robertson '97 enjoys the ethnic are "no complaints," assured Miyamoto. piano player John Medeski. gettable as well. As such, it is a movie nior and a non-resident, comments,"Mags diversity and the modem rooms, despite Johnson: 4.5 one When school ends,the weather gets would go to not because a friend [Mr. Magee] is awesome!" Barton I was the "no television" rule during the week. John Williams House: warm, and one basks in the sun while ly- 3 recommended it, but because one had ranked: 4.0 The atmosphere of "The Traz" is gener- Faculty Residents: two M/M K. Patrick ing beside a pool, driving with the top hours to kill. Barton II: ally considered a drawback, unless you Campbell Marshall'98 complained down, or even while hard at work, he/she Sgt. Bilko follows a philosophy Faculty Residents: M/M Pandolfi want to do something really crazy, like that "there are not enough sophomores in inevitably thinks of "good tunes." in Well, movie-making that makes it diffi- Students found in Mr. Pandolfi's study. But, "compared to Chapin, the dorm"and that the rooms are too small. never fear, because Nick is here to sug- cult to create a successful, lasting film. common room say that Barton II is a great DeNunzio is like living in the Four Sea- The best feed was when Mr. Bois returned gest some music good for chillin'. If Flicks such as Sgt. Bilko rely on indi- place to live, and that the kids are great. sons," added Robertson. He gave the floor and brought the freshmen and sophomores For the day, classic rock such as crop va• vidual scenes and situations that are hi- The best feed is an Italian dinner prepared a 4.0. pizza. J.W. was rated: 2.0. Lynard Skynard and old Grateful Dead tp", the larious in themselves to carry a weak and served by the Pandolfi's. Study hours Doubleday: Pocumtuck I: seem Plot. to capture the mood of summer per- :We,thee A handful of masterpieces, such are strictly enforced on this floor, and Mr. Faculty Resident(DI): Mr Ginns Faculty Residents: M/M S. Murray fectly. iis prod as Animal House, have been produced Pandolfi's disciplinarian ways have earned Faculty Resident(DII): Mr Keller Mr. Murray claims he "loves living But later, after a day of working or few mil' employing this method. But the fail- him the nickname "The Angel of Death". Faculty Resident (DIII): Mr Scan- in Poc, which is more of a study facility." relaxing, ures one goes out. What one needs could not be mentioned within the Reco Grigsby officially gives the floor a dling In addition, Murray commented,"one of immediately is driving music. Pure Prai- the coo line limit of this review. For example, 5.5. All three floors on Doubleday av- the prestigious things about living in Poc rie League's "Amie," contemporary mmental how many times have you, dear reader, Barton III: erage a rating of 4.5 — the same as is the exclusivity of membership." Favor- Allman Brothers music, and plicatioS Chuckled in fond remembrance of the Faculty Resident: Ms. L. Hemphill Johnson. Christopher Kempton '97 likes ite feeds among first floor boarders are Steppenwolf's "Magic Carpet Ride" are impor film Meatballs? Junior Jason Leroux enjoys the living on Doubleday I, citing its layout and nachos and "chipwiches." Poc I earned a all appropriate selections. If you're in a .alize the On the other hand, John Belushi McDonald's food, giant pizzas, and after- size. Kempton added,"Mr. Ginns is also 3.8 truly aggressive mood, the Beastie Boys ricultural cracking a bottle of Jack Daniels over curfew trips to Friendly's, which have really nice, and Mrs. Ginns helps prepare Pocumtuck II: may be a good choice. ty of out his head or pretending to be a pimple in been generously provided by Ms. good feeds." Faculty Resident: Mr Harvey If you are planning to just hang out then itt the lunchroom never fails to make Hemphill. Robert Dunphy '97 applauds The residents of Poc say that Poc II for the evening, any of the old HORDE ually. IS People laugh no matter how many times Barton's custodial staff member, Kita, but Ephraim Williams House: is both physically and metaphorically in groups (old Blues Traveler, Phish, Black tceuticsi they've seen the classic Animal House. added,"Unfortunately, our faculty resident Faculty Resident: Mr P. Brush between the two. Crowes, Big Head Todd, The Dave the bot To be sure, Sgt. Bilko does have its mo- has fallen under the control of the Angel, Matt Dower '98 likes the private Pocumtuck III: Matthews Band, or even the Spin Doc- tural anc ments. When Steve Martin swings a but other than that, the floor is alright." bathrooms which adjoin most ofthe rooms Faculty Resident: Mr G. golf Frame tors), Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, or Jimi club through a windshield or a Barton III: 3.8 in Ephraim. However, he dislikes the iso- Lance Tavana comments that Mr. Hendrix are great. If you are planning to t is obvi member of his company gets checked Chapin I: lation of the dorm, saying, "there are not Frame,"hot showers 24/7," and the pres- have an eventful night, Jimmy Buffet, an )e strict') through a window while playing floor Faculty Resident: Mr A. Steinert enough people." The best part of this dorm ence of only one closet room are among old Dead or Phish disc, dance music cation 01 hockey, one cannot help but crack up. Deerfield's most infamous dorm is perhaps Mr. Brush's provision of deli- the perks of Poc III residency. The small (aahhg!), or any other upbeat music that students rates only a 2. Peter Heenan '97 likes the cious feeds six times weekly. Ephraim bathroom, sloping roof line, and closet everyone knows the words to is perfect. r careers Obviously, there are a fun atmosphere and the "animal house Williams was given a 4.0 by its residents. room are some drawbacks of the third When the night begins to wind his issue feeling. However, the noise travels eas- Hitchcock House: floor. Poc III residents gave the floor a down, you will want something that cap- r species few holes in the plot, but ily." Mr. Steinert likes living in the dete- Faculty Resident: Mr E. Brown 4.1. tures the spirit of the moment. This is why re is sin' you'll want to keep some great mellow for shoe With an open mind and ulty resident, size, and your attitude go- Friends hasn't planned one, the girls can jazz, some slow blues, or a Stevie Ray heart, the viewer of Sgt. Girls' Dorms ing into your year all have tremendous invade her kitchen and cook one up. Vaughan album containing "Riviera Para- e misaP If impact on your experience. Here are some cooking or baking relaxes dise" in your car. If you don't want ;riculturc Bilko Rebecca Armstrong you,or you like to will not storm out hints that should take some of the guess- to make your own bother with all this music, you moduce feeds, these two floors could al- As the school year draws to a close, work out of choosing a dorm. might waysjust pick )eling of of the theater and de- suit. up the Dazed and Confused students need to make decisions about BEST VIEW: Shumway III and "FACULTY BRATS": soundtrack and thus be sure to have a song ;ts fount Floors mand his money back, where to live next year. In order to make Field III, right side, win this one hands- which have young faculty children to fit every mood. ethical', are this choice a little less difficult, The Scroll down. Shumway III has a beautiful view Rosenwald I and II, Mac If live music is what you're after, I d. Which is more than you I, Field I, has compiled a list of"bests." The key in looking south over the playing fields and Shumway I, and Ashley dormitory. If you recommend seeing Jimmy Buffet, Phish's can say of many films this process is to choose the dorm which out to the meadows. Field III overlooks like spending time with children or if see- "Clifford Ball," or even trying the club meets the most of your needs. Some the graveyard and faces west to the river. scene. I would advise staying away from 'o/itica. these days dorms are near the dining hall, which is If you like to wake up and look out your The winter broom ball Lollapolluza and the HORDE festival .',by Jael — great if you like to be in the action. Some window to see the beautiful valley, green two all-day music festivals once looked are across the street, giving you a sense of now, and red, then white as the seasons game against Pocumtuck forward to which have now lost sight of Master Sergeant Earnest G. Bilko "home"away from school. Some are new, change, these two floors would be great. dorm brings what they strove to accomplish in the first n, by Df runs the motor pool at Fort Baxter and some are old. Some always have the unity of a is hot wa- KITCHEN AVAILABILITY: The place. surrounded by a fairly good cast. Dan ter, some do not. Some have cats, some floors with the most open kitchen policies sports team to dorm life Acicroyd plays the naive and ditzy Colo- have dogs. Some are small, which facili- or availibility are Health Center and nel who is completely oblivious to the tates a certain closeness, understanding, Mather II. The Health Center dorm has a ing them play brings a smile to your face seams Bilko masterminds. Phil and sense of "family." Others are large, kitchenette half-way down the hall, com- or makes for a brighter day, these are Hartman, also a Saturday Night Live giving individuals more personal space plete with toaster, pop-corn popper,refrig- places for you. Having young kids around veteran, plays an inspector who,in light and privacy. erator, silverwear,the works! Ms.Friends may also help of Deerfield students maintain recent military cutbacks, attempts to Where you will be happiest living on Mather II has an open-kitchen policy. perspective; a little kids know how to enjoy scertain whether the base should be depends on many factors. Location, fac- If a student wants to have a feed, and Ms. life without the worries and pressure which Closed. What the viewer finds out is that descend upon us as DA students. Hartman seeks revenge on Bilko for DORM GAMES: Field, with its double crossing him in the fixing of a traditional winter broom ball game against boxing match during their earlier Army Pocumtuck dorm, brings the unity of days. a He is intent on busting Bilko for sports team to dorm life. Scaife and anything he may be doing wrong — and Mather get into dorm rivalry every once CV( AO LURIE BOOKER 1. tie N4. KIESK1 KOTA 1 WOOL. NORPRIOE ot . that's plenty. in a while, with snow-ball fights, capture Bilko runs a gambling operation the flag in Chapin field, .4 in the and various other If you're looking for an album that garage of the motor pool and is games. These, however, are not as cer- really grooves, pick up the Get Shorty Siphoning funds from Fort Baxter's re- tain as yearly broom ball; they depend on soundtrack or Medeski's search John other two 1996 and development department for the motivation of the students themselves. projects. His band,"Medeski, Martin, and his own personal use. Research and de Mather dorm does have a tradition of win- Wood," is very talented (all their albums velopment, meanwhile, is putting the ter beach parties to relieve stress during are good, but their best is their latest re- finishing touches on the "hovertank," a the cold, dark months of winter. lease — Friday Afternoon). Surrender new THE HISTORIC DEERFIELD to weapon that may augment the BEST BATHROOM: Newest is the Air is also a must-have. Medeski is a er base's importance and save it from clos- MUSEUM best in this category. The Rosenwald and great keyboardist who has just recently ing. The only problem is that this STORE " Shumway dorms win this one. Shumway emerged as one of the biggest contempo- hovertank" is, quite frankly, a piece of (Next to the Deerfield Post Office) Junk. III is left out, however, because it has no rary funk-jazz keys players on the scene. Phil Hartman soon discovers that bathroom of its own. The bathrooms on Medeski plays organ, piano, and Bilko has been dipping into R&D's bud- the other four floors have the most space keyboard on eleven of the seventeen songs get and thinks he has Steve Martin in and nicest decor of any girls' dorm. in Get Shorty. The album ,the palm has a funky yet of his hand. Ah, but revenge Congratulates Benches are also provided to leave shower extremely enjoyable sound. It features a Is not so sweet! stuff on so that the gooey, goppy mess of Us3 song blended with even more jazz Bilko gets one of his men to work shampoo containers and shaving on the gel which sound. Not surprisingly, Us3 can be heard ambor, tank and then stages a demon- collects outside most girls' showers on elsewhere on the album as well. Morphine ,unphy. stration of the weapon that meets the ap- The Class of 1996 campus is prevented. MG's also appear on Lynch, proval and Booker T.& the of the attending generals from SPOOKIEST NIGHTS: iristina the The right this album. 'azales. Pentagon. Hartman goes buckwild side of Field's first two floors wins good buy for sev- at this this The album is a and is demoted for insubordina- one. The windows open onto the grave- eral reasons. It's an easy way to broaden tion. His insistence on Bilko's chica- Stop in for last minute graduation gifts and mementos o yard, making late though many of the Schiff, nery night papers more fright- your collection, and is ignored. 'Nuff said. Deerfield ening and early mornings eerier than in songs are in the same style, the album Obviously, there are a few holes other dorms. manages to vary moods a great deal, cov- in the plot, but with an open mind and POLITICAL AWARENESS: ering a lot of material. The album lets you bean, the iublished viewer of Sgt. Bilko will not Open daily 9:30 to 4:30 Macalister I comes in first on this one. hear a bunch of groups without having to storm !lectivelY. out of the theater and demand his With a bulletin board of social satires, sta- commit to an entire album from one par- ions, and money back, which is more than you tistics, and helpful info in the first floor ticular group. Most importantly, it's very request. Can say of many films these days. Continued on page 6 pleasing to the ear. 4 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL FEATURE/PROFILE MAY 24, 1996 111111111111111 Gorski Leads Debate to Success Students to Visit Spain

Anne Warren The afternoon in Madrid ends Talent of His Team Recognized around 8 p.m., at which point many get Shortly after the conclusion of the together with friends on their way home. school year, a group of eight Deerfield Dinner is usually anywhere between 9 voted to debate is that he believes debate debate program has been Sturges Karban Jamie Colbert students will be embarking on a month- and 11 p.m. has many beneficial applications outside '96. Mr. Gorski could not say enough long stay in Spain. For the most part, the group will The Deerfield Debate Team has of competition. "The skills that debaters about what Sturges has given to the Deer- An On Monday,June 3, Marc Car- remain close to Madrid, but they will visit just finished one of its most successful develop are extremely important for the field Debate Team. "Sturge had both the tright '98, Jen Flood '97, Page McClean the city of Seville for one long weekend. seasons in recent history. The students writing skills which they need for history talent, intelligence, and the wit to be an '98, Liz Montori '98, Emily Stahl '97, Mrs. de Bord is very excited about on the team have received much credit and English," he asserted. extraordinary debater. Sturge was not Doug Walsh '97, Anne Warren '98, and the trip. Having gone on the French trip for their achievements. However,there only a role model for our own debat- Kianna Wereley '97 will leave for with the school last summer,she is look- is one man behind the debate program ers, but he developed a reputation for Madrid. The students will be accompa- ing forward to returning to Spain, where who has received little recognition for his eponymous style throughout the Au' nied by Spanish teacher Elizabeth de she spent a year during college. his efforts in transforming an average league and international competition." Bord. The Deerfield Spanish trip has team into an international success. Alternately known as "The After arriving in Madrid on Tues- been running for the past three years. Andrew Gorski is the man who takes Shark" or "Satan in the Armani suit," day, June 4, all the students and Mrs. de Prior to that, there was a similar program inexperienced speakers and molds Sturges encountered success after suc- Bord will be brought to the homes of their for Deerfield students in Mexico. This them into top-notch debaters. cess. "The Rolex and the Coach Spanish families, with whom they will year's trip is identical to the one last year, Mr. Gorski has been teaching leather attaché case added to his im- Hai be living for the next month. While the except that the group is smaller this year. Russian at Deerfield for fourteen years. age," commented Gorski. group will meet during the day for trips The only other change from past years is When the former head of the debate While Sturges and all of the se- and classes, the majority ofeach student's the leader. Until this year, Ms.Invernizzi program left Deerfield seven years ago, nior debaters will be missed next year, stay is spent with his or her family. and Mr. Taft have led the Spanish trip. the school did not want to terminate Gorski is optimistic about the team's Each weekday will begin with lan- This summer will be Mrs. de Bord's first the program, so Mr. Gorski was asked prospects for next year. The new lead- guage classes running from 10 a.m. to 1 year in Spain with the school. to take the position. At the time, no ers for next year will include President p.m. All of the students will be in a class After their stay, the group will de- one could have envisioned the success Rebecca Armstrong '97, officers Jen together, although the levels range from part from Madrid on Monday,July 1, and BO; that he would enjoy with the program. Hatfield '97,Annie Lynch '97, George Spanish II upwards. Following classes will arrive back in New York City. "One very satisfying thing for Pence '98,and Maureen Shannon '97. will be lunch with the families from 1 - 4 Mrs. de Bord looks forward to this me is to see freshmen and sophomores Mr. Gorski was especially Mr. Gorski relaxes after class. Bartoli p.m. After lunch, the group will engage summer,saying this year's group should develop their skills," Mr. Gorski re- pleased with the achievements of this in a number of activities in and around be great. "First and foremost, [I hope] marked. Unlike extracurricular activi- year's novice debaters: Alenka Bartoli Madrid. Various excursions will include we all will have a positive experience in ties,"debate is not a program where stu- This year Mr. Gorski said he has '97, Sarah England '98, Beth Frank '98, museums,shopping, sporting events, and a variety of ways,not only learning Span- dents arrive ready-made. It is very de- been very fortunate to have had such a tal- Rob Hosea '98, Kate Kellogg '99, Jen sight-seeing. ish, but getting to know each other." velopmental." Gorski appreciates "the ented group of debaters. Led by seniors McMekin '99,Ethan Meers '98, Kristina considerable dedication of the students Hanley Baxter, Henry Fischer, Ayr Muir- Rostad '99, and Julian Wassenaar '98. involved, particularly in the beginning Harmony, Sturges Karban, Guru Dev Gorski believes that next year "the when the novices are learning the vari- IChalsa, and Leslie Yeransian, the team has team should have substantial depth and DA Females Raise Issues ous formats in which we compete." been "very formidable," he commented. ability." He looks forward to a new year as a whole. The purpose of Women's Is- Another reason that Gorski is de- One of the brightest gems of the of debating. Liz Downey sues is to let girls at Deerfield express BO; themselves and speak their feelings on In addition to its numerous accom- their lives here and on the position of Student Council Assesses Progress plishments in the past year, the Women's women in the world." Issues Group of Deerfield Academy al- In addition to Peck, Erin Dewan ready has several events planned for the '97, Mary Donegan '97, and Erin 1996-1997 school year and is looking for High Hopes Held for Next Year McMurray '98 lead the group. Donegan HO new ideas from everyone on campus. The agrees that "the group is generally an group is interested in dispelling popular open forum where members can discuss Jeff Armstrong stereotypes about itself and in involving their views on their present situation at everyone at Deerfield in its meetings and Deerfield and about their future. More The Deerfield Student Council is projects. importantly, we are interested in propos- currently comprised of a group offour to Dominique Peck '96, one of the ing changes for women's situations in the six students from each class: the class group's four leaders, believes that the world." president, vice- president, treasurer, sec- group was begun by Ainsley Reycroft'95 Several notable projects the group retary, and two class representatives each as an after-dinner discussion assembly has accomplished this year include for the juniors and seniors. In the past which was attended by junior and senior bringing in Susan Douglas, author of the the President ofthe Senior Class has been girls. In the last several years this meet- book Where the Girls Are, to speak to responsible for leading the council; how- ing group has evolved into an open fo- the student body. Women's Issues also ever, this year, the entire returning stu- rum for debate, meeting every Wednes- showed several well-attended movies, dent body voted on a Chair of the Coun- day night in the McAlister common including films on eating disorders, and cil to preside over next year's meetings. room. Dreamworld, which concerned music The creation of this new position will The group, which is advised by videos' portrayal of women. eliminate the two conflicting roles tradi- Vice-President Brooke Gonzales, Class President Margot Pfohl, Chair Joel Thomas-Adams, is mainly com- Next year the members of tionally played by the senior class presi- of the Council Al Robertson, Treasurer Libby Leist and Secretary posed of females, though it is open to Women's Issues plan to bring in more dent and enable her to focus on her job Gray Stream prepare to lead the Student Council. everyone at Deerfield, male or female. speakers and are interested in having an as president of the class. Peck believes that the lack of male atten- executive come to speak to the school. This year the council has focused the progress it made this year in bridg- Sturges Karban said,"It's been a success- dance is distressing,"Women's issues are They also plan to expand their activities its efforts on two main goals: to enrich proposals have ing the gap between students and fac- ful year. A number of everyone's issues. Everyone is affected to the community around DA,including communication between the faculty and been discussed and acted upon and over ulty. by them, both at Deerfield and in society the five-college consortium. students and to increase the visibility of three thousand dollars has been allocated Next year will mark a monumen- the council. They accomplished this from the council budget to support clubs tal era for the student council, being the through organizing events such as the like LAS and Albany Road. In addition, first council run by a chairman elected Johnson-Doubleday Love Boat and the we were invited to a faculty meeting to by the entire student body rather than by game show Singled-Out, as well as provide input on the daily schedule." the senior class president. The return- through charity events like the Dance-A- Every member of the council is ing members of the council and Chair- Thon. anxiously awaiting the '96-'97 year. The man-Elect Alex Robertson are anticipat- When asked to comment on the council is looking forward to continuing ing yet another successful year and can- success ofthese goals, Senior Class Presi- its success in supporting the variety of not wait to call it into session for dent and Student Council Chairman clubs on campus, as well as continuing Deerfield's bicentennial year. Hawkins Named Graduation Speaker him, because it gave the school a chance class last year was what really inspired him Alice Brown to hear a piece of his work. He is glad to to become interested in writing. UI This year Andrew Hawkins'96 was be appreciated. "hove being able to touch When Hawkins reflects on his time the student chosen by the senior class to people with my writing," he commented. at Deerfield, what he thinks of most is how be the speaker at graduation. Every year Hawkins has many ideas of what much he has matured. "Small things used each senior votes for one person he or she to say in his speech, and he is beginning to upset me. I was so disorganized." One Qua o y umm us and Greg Quebec reminisce with English teacher John thinks would be best suited to represent to piece them together. It will be a reflec- of his favorite memories from freshman the class. This speech, normally a reflec- tion on Deerfield geared toward his class- year consists of his dorm head throwing almer durin one of the second-annual dessert arties. tion on Deerfield and its community, is mates, but there will also be a personal the sheets from his unmade bed out the UI given before the whole school as well as touch. He will not only speak objectively, window. However, over the years Sa parents and guests, but it is primarily di- but include his own thoughts and feelings. Hawkins has learned to organize his time rected at the seniors. "I want to and take IELD Hawkins was excited and honored capture things in FtlesTt E to be chosen. "I was also surprised," he the emo- stride. said, "since I'm not the most public or tion of Next year STATIQ vocal of my classmates." One of his class- graduation he will be Pecrfieicl, MA mates, Emily Reycroft'96 stated,"It was and of my attending really no surprise when he won. He is so whole the Uni- talented, and the whole school respects four years versity of him as a writer." in general. Texas, Hawkins is a contributor to Albany It is such about Road, Deerfield's literary magazine, and an awe- which he last year he was a finalist in the Junior some day, is very ex- Declamation Competition, as well as a fi- the things cited. He nalist for the Barclay Prize, given to the you see has a If a quality job completed outstanding junior English student. He and hear. number of thinks his declamation may have been one It is such a ties there. on time is important to you ... of the reasons people thought to vote for great He is the NOW WITH HAMPSHIRE & honor to sixth gen- FRANKLIN COUNTIES ONLY C( be se- eration of 4-COLOR COMMERCIAL PRESS lected." his family III OFFSET One to attend, MI LETTERPRESS of sub- SAWAVCIES" the and he III TYPESETTING jects he feels he gazette Andrew Hawkins writes another masterpiece. Bartoli IN GRAPHIC DESIGN wants to will be NI RESUMES AAILIFIET discuss is "getting printing the mentors everyone has here at Deer- back to his roots." A great deal of his dec- 584-1097 Rt. 5 & 10 field. He feels that one of the ways in lamation was about Texas and his feelings company Inc Deerfield, Mass. which his writing flourished was through about it. Once at Texas, he is planning on 52 O'NEIL STREET 536-5269 the small, intimate classes and easy ac- majoring in comparative literature and phi- EASTHAMPTON, MA 01027 FAX 413-527-0713 "Closest to the Campus" cess to teachers. Mr. Palmer's English losophy. THE DEERFIELD SCROLL FEATURE/PROFILE MAY 24, 1996 5 in id ends College Matriculation for Class of 1996 lany get y home. tween 9

Rip will Colgate University Hamilton College Pomona College Tulane University will visit Amherst College 'eekend. Katharine Adria Hill Guru Dev Kaur Khalsa ed about Parnavinee Suriyasat Stephanie Marie Alvarado Elisabeth Judson nch trip Katherine Linda Roos Mark Dean Warcup Devin Paul Walsh is look- Merisa Jones Sherman Evan Charles Wolf 1, where Princeton University Auburn University Trenton Michael Smith Harvard & Radcliffe Col- trip has Joshua A. S. Greenhill e years. William David Hinsman U.S. Hockey League leges Amanda Thacher mogram College of the Holy Cross Hawn o. This Maja Kristina Byrnes Jotham Thomas Johnson D. Graham Melanson ast year, Walter A. Fogarty George B. R. de Brigard his year. Bates College Sturges Joseph Karban years is Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti- Union vernizzi Forgan Cowles McIntosh Born Suk Kim College ish trip. Dominique Andree Peck University of Colorado - tute Arlette Indiara Balram rd's first Greg Edward Shyloski Boulder Haverford College Thomas Sunil Mathew Seth Michael Carrier will de- Michael Evan Schenk Johanna K. Enger [y 1, and Boston College ty. Alis Torres Rice University .d to this Laura Beth Angelini Vanderbilt )should Michelle Z. Bielunis Columbia University - Co- University [I hope] Jonathan Charles Fountain Sara Ann Lynch lumbia College Macalester College ience in Stacey Anne Sparrow rg Span- Shannon Lee McCabe Aaron Neil Patnode Emily Blanche Sagalyn Jesse Mace() Vega-Frey University of Rochester Julie Barbara Roux Jessica Elise White Vassar College Les Connecticut College Massachusetts Institute of Leora Jeanne Tesche Joshua Michael Beauregard ten's Is- Technology Corey Louise Pelletier express Boston University Peter Wilson Espy ings on Ayr Mathias Muir-Harmony University of St. Andrews ition of Gregory Adam Quebec Cornell University Benjamin Tyler Bickford University of Vermont Dewan Katherine Taylor [d Erin Christine Michelle Cronin University of Massachusetts McCutcheon Paige Bekins Kaltsas )onegan Bowdoin College Richard Peter Sacchetti at Amherst rally an Ryan James Voiland discuss Adrienne Bolton Gratry Katherine H. Kittredge ation at St. Lawrence University University of Virginia . More Timothy Stephen Hall propos- Tower Kountze Dartmouth College Cameron Scott Murphy Nicholas William Acquavella Rs in the Lisle Anne Leonard University of Miami Laura Meagan Lindsay Emily Mansfield Reycroft Hollin Calloway [e group Melissa Ann Kazanowski Kyra Montagu Peter Alexander Ragosa mclude Drew Webster Mowery Skidmore College Rebecca Clay Schwartz )1- of the peak to Andrew Michael Sweetland Brown University Alex les also Sarah Julia Wilson Middlebury College Martin Rankins Daniel Holt Virkstis movies, Peter Scott Benjamin Wake Forest University ers, and Jaran Charumilind Rebecca Armitage Drake music Ogden Phipps Caroline Spencer Cook Denison University Samuel Dodge Elmore Smith College James Andrew Stevens ers of Henry John Fischer Farah-France P. Marcel n more Gregory Hayes Ethan Harlan Paige Jessa Wilson Martin ving an Leslie Ward Yeransian Aimee Elizabeth Lee Christa Anne McDougall school. Richard Greenlee Morgan Washington & Lee Univer- rtivitieS Cora H. Reiser Lauren Hoffman eluding Duke University Rachal sity Lindsay Schroth University of the South - Joshua Alan Myerberg Bucknell University Lindsay Alexandra Botts Sewanee Kerry Ann Fitzgerald Patrick Clifford Graney Natalie K. Davenia Dawkins Nicholas Olmsted Schmitz University of New Hamp- Washington University Katherine Michelle Dobbs shire James Ashton Graham Stanford University Jonathan Hirschey Kristen Lee Koenigsbauer Earlham College Randal Ellison Williams Johanna Elizabeth Pohlman Grant Kohler Mathews Kenya LaVerne Pinder Brian Francis Walsh Odunze C. Onyeberechi Sarah Louise Santoro Manoucher Lance Tavana Jeffrey Francis Purtell University of North Carolina Eric Nicholas Zwart at Chapel Hill Emory College Wesleyan University Kathryn Colbert Randolph Swarthmore College Jocelyn Johnson Benjamin Thomas Clark University of California - Meghan Beth Brennan Nicole Jamila Henderson Los Angeles Northwestern University Eduardo Medina Ian Michael Roche Devang Kashyap Thakor Evergreen State College Ashley Elizabeth Mendel University of Texas at Austin Aliza Gentili Lloyd Peter Rolf Sandvoss Andrew Aston Hawkins Williams College University of California - Santa Cruz Franklin and Marshall Pennsylvania State Univer- Augusta Stevens Babson Trinity College Michael Henry Bensen Maia-Alison Marie Mathias College sity Paul Munson Bethe Ian Stuart Fairweather Brooke Richard Bennett Joshua Blue Eaves Mary Bowman Cummins Sharon Sarah Freivogel Catharine Marie Haack Carnegie Mellon University Ruby Lopez John Charles Marksbury Marian Mitchell McAlpin Matthew Jenner Lindsay Heather Clark McNally Harin Tantongsirisak Eun-Jae Lim University of Pennsylvania Patrick J. Nolen Georgetown University Laura Katherine Doyle Lacey Ebin Russell Johanna Aileen Tighe University of Wisconsin - University of Chicago Bradley Justin Johnston John Hanley Baxter Asha Ann Maliakal Madison Peter Regan Borst Ran Li Neil Anthony Outar Scott Hess Tufts University Thomas Ronney Moreau Scott Anthony Noto Erik Whitney Gilford Wolfe Nathan Francis Swem Seth Michael Christian Yale University Colby College Pitzer College Gettysburg College Fehr Nathaniel Peardon Garrett Mark Chandler Cattrell Hisham Nazer Alexander Livingstone Charles Hauser Laurans Jeremy Osborne Greenfield P. Caswell Katherine Hilarie Niles Caroline Denison Nutt The Editors of The Scroll Wish to Congratulate the Class of'96 on Their College Acceptances 6 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL FINE ARTS MAY 24, 1996 I. mom Broadway Musical Revue Premiers Mellow-D's and Rhapso-D's 1 Graduation Weekend Take Their Act To Boston are the faculty and staff members who ment routine. This enabled the directors the Rhapso-D's, admitted that it was Suzanna Flip Beth Van Epps work during the afternoons, the prime to place everyone in proper numbers. Each little frustrating when we couldn't he practice hour. Although coaches and af- cast member is participating in a minimum Each year, the Mellow-D's and each other as well and it was definite!) In 1987 the Broadway Musical Re- ternoon workers cannot easily participate, of five numbers, some are in as many as Rhapso-D's and Choral Director Gregory more challenging to keep together." vue was performed by over one hundred the Broadway Musical Revue still attracted ten or eleven. Performers are able to do Bullen travel to Faneuil Hall for a day of Mr. Bullen reported that the comet students and faculty members. That was seven members of the faculty and staff. more in this type of show than in any other. street corner singing, enthuasiastically was a success. The group sang their en before so many activities were planned for Mr. Marc Dancer will be in Many ofthe actors performing "The Aggie entertaining the Boston locals. Early tire repertoire of 18 songs. They sang al the end of the spring term and graduation seven different numbers as well as partici- Dance" from The Best Little Whorehouse morning on Sunday, May 12, the two a of Deerfield's favorites, such as "Nato weekend. In May, students are involved pating in the orchestra. Performing a trio in Texas had never really danced before. capella groups crowded onto a Deerfield rally," "Tracks Of My Tears," "Don't Le in class trips and college visits, allowing with Mr. Dancer are Mr. Eric Widmer, "The material that we've been de- bus and embarked on their annual trip to Your Heart," and "Can't Hurry Love." less time for practices. However, once headmaster, and Mr. Gordon MacLeod, veloping has required everyone to sing, Boston. Pete Sandvoss '96,the leader of th! again the theater department has been able dean of studies. Female faculty members act, and dance, and it has been exciting to "All of the Mellow-D's and Mellow-D's, remarked,"Since we rare!) to work around a number of different include the language department's Ms. witness the performers expanding their ex- Rhapso-D's songs have been learned be- get a chance to sing off campus, it is ful schedules in order to put together the Elizabeth de Bord, alumni and pressive range," stated Ms. Whitcomb. fore Spring Day,so they just sing the pro- to show our talents to the non-Deerfiek Broadway Musical Revue. Because there is gram that they have been rehearsing. community." The Revue will be no set for the produc- Some years, an additional song is added, Recalling another group who wa performed on Friday, May tion, lighting will play but this year we did not see a need for one," also singing at Quincy Market, Sall 24,and Saturday, May 25, a very important role. said Mr. Bullen. Elmore '96 said, "It was fun to see hov dist of graduation weekend. A Special lights have Upon arrival in years past, Mr. we matched up to the other group froo combination of forty stu- been rented, including Bullen and the members ofthe two groups MIT that was performing." dents and teachers are in- colorful ones which have found a suitable location and then set "Overall, singing at Faneuil Hal volved in this production. will be used for such up microphones and speakers. As the two was enjoyable, yet this year was slight!) Mr. John Reese, numbers as "Magic to groups sing on the sidewalk, passersby challenging because of the awkward 10 chair of the fine arts de- Do" from the musical stop to listen and even give small change. cation," commented Cronin. Lan partment and acting Pippin. There will also This year, however,the weather was Thirteen members of these tw( teacher, is the director. be giant pools of light not cooperative. Mr. Bullen explained, groups will be leaving this year. From tilt Mr. Greg Bullen, the cho- used in such numbers "This concert differed from those in the Rhapso-D's, seniors Cronin, Adrienni ral director, is in charge of as "Big Spender" and past because of the weather. It was the first Gratry, Bess Judson, Paige Kaltsas, Sara) the vocal aspect ofthe pro- "The Rhythm of Life" time we had been rained out in ten years." Santoro, and Stacy Sparrow will be! gra& t131 duction. The orchestral from the musical Sweet He added, "The interesting thing about ating. From the Mellow-D's, seniors Pali and all instrumental music Charity. Faneuil Hall is that it is essentially street Bethe, Ken Choi, Elmore, Jon HirscheY in the production is being Like the sets, singing. It takes courage to put yourself Odunze Onyeberechi, and Sandvoss wil directed by Mr. Orlando r VIC wiuvuss, ismy parrow, Enka J1ementi,111111.ft Quasha costumes will not be in unfamiliar territory. Things never quite be graduating. Viliam Csontos '97, wh( Pandolfi. Many of the vo- Brud Fogarty, and Jill Carmody prepare Oklahoma for the Broadway used in the Revue. The work out exactly as planned, so you have was attending the school for just a yeas cal and instrumental as- Musical Revue. cast members will to improvise." will be departing as well. A few membell pects of the numbers have watch the show from After obtaining clearance from the of both female and male groups will als• been arranged by Mr. Bullen and Mr. Pan- development's Ms. Christine Foudy, the stage and then get up to perform. Because establishment, the two groups ventured be performing numbers in Deerfieldl dolfi to accommodate the various talents history department's Ms. Mary Ellen of this, the actors and actresses are allowed into Quincy Market and set up on the sec- Broadway Musical Revue, the spring per in the production. The dances and chore- Friends, and Mrs. Elaine Holden from the to create their own costumes, ones appro- ond level. They huddled against the rail- formance. ography have been designed by dance Athletic Office. priate to their scenes. ing of the balcony, overlooking the food "The greatest thing I've learned it teacher Ms. Jennifer Whitcomb. All tech- Although about half of the cast has The Broadway Musical Revue is court and courageously performed their the value ofcamaraderie in the groups, thi nical aspects of the production are being never been previously involved in a mu- very audience-involved,lasting about one respective songs. Mr. Bullen thinks that importance of coming together and tak overseen by Mr. Paul Yager. sical production, "the cast is wonderful. hour and fifteen minutes with no intermis- this year's location was both positive and ing a trip off campus,"said Mr. Bullen. Fit coni It has been difficult to include ev- They are really very good. I am very ex- sion. "It is a great show for the audience negative. He said,"It was difficult to hear feels that, "Above all, the real value of $ yeaj eryone who would like to perform in the cited about the show," stated Mr. Reese. to watch," commented Director Reese. ourselves in the food court due to its trip like this is that we get to relax ani grk show because of conflicting practice For auditions, cast members were "The caliber of the singing and the talent strange acoustics, but the audience could perform songs that people enjoy.' ner i times. Those especially hindered by this required to sing and then to do a move- involved in the production is amazing." hear us clearly and responded enthusias- Hirschey added, "It helped us grow at regi, tically." Catnmy Cronin '96, the head of singers." mei Tom Fries Takes To The Keys mei Emily Blanchard done. When asked how long he had been Fries while he was preparing for the con- Mr.Brown Brings how playing, Fries replied, "Ten or eleven cert. Fries' recital was given in culmina- way Tom Fries '96 has won recognition years." He went on to say,"It's one of the tion of his alternate study. for his work on Sashimi, a student-run lit- few things I do well enough to really con- "I usually perform about a recital a Printmaking To Deerfield erary magazine, his significant contribu- tinue with." year," he remarked. Until last spring, all Beth Frank up with an idea and stick with it to suc' tions to the varsity swimming team, and Fries always performs classical of the recitals had been in collaboration cessfully execute the print. The schooljust the Kool-Aid-colored hair he had for a music. Yet his most recent recital given with his teacher, Sandra Dennis. Last Walking into the printmaking stu- doesn't teach students to think creatively.' time. But unless one caught the im- at Deerfield was not a conventional one spring Fries gave his first solo recital at dio, one might expect to see students slav- stated Mr. Brown. promptu concert he gave at a recent Sun- for him. Previously, Fries had played Deerfield. ing over a press while listening to the One print making method is relict day dinner, one might have missed one of music strictly from the Romantic period "Tom is an excellent pianist, and teacher criticize their work. However, in printing, which deals with the use of in!, the most talented musicians on campus, in recitals. However, for this performance, presented an interesting range of compos- Mr. Evan Brown's course in printmaking, on the surface of a metal plate. The othel who displayed his abilities at a piano re- he was urged to play selections from other ers at his recent recital. I've heard that this is not the case. Students wander in method is intaglio printing, where the etch' cital on May 16. periods as well. Fries decided on the first last year's concert was really good, but and out of the classroom, working dili- ings below the surface of the metal plate Within Deerfield's rigorous sched- two movements of a Beethoven Sonata in the one he just gave was increadible," re- gently on their projects, but also having a create impressions on the paper. The press ule, Fries, who has been playing the pi- addition to works by Brahms,Joplin, Satie, marked Julian Wassenaar '98. laid-back sense offreedom offered by Mr. is then used to transfer an image from plate ano for ten years, found time to practice Debussy, and Scriabin, who is his favor- "The recital Tom gave was impres- Brown. to plate, enabling multiple copies of the each day, in addition to having a weekly ite composer. sive. The music was beautiful, and he pre- I encourage the students to begin print to be made. An piano lesson."I practice at least an hour a Throughout the spring term, Fries formed flawlessly. It was definitely a thinking creatively and taking a more ar- The course requires a large amount day," Fries reported."Unless you're an ex- has been working on an alternate study in strong finish to his musical career at Deer- tistic approach to problems," said Mr. of work and is labor intensive. "Any stir traordinary talent, you have to wait a good the music department. As his alternate field," said Christina Rosenberger '98. Brown. dio art requires a lot of time and energy.! long time before you are good. I waited study, he prepared for the recital. Fries When asked about the future of his The art of printmaking is using a don't know why students sign up for it. seven years." was given one free period each day in piano playing, Fries revealed that he will physical means(a press)to put prints onto Mr. Brown said, laughing. About piano playing in general, which to practice for the performance. Mr. most likely continue to play the piano in- paper. The prints are a result of drawings "This course is different than anY Fries remarked, "First off, you have to Orlando Pandolfi served as his advisor, dependently next year at the University of that have been etched into metal plates and other art form I've ever tried. It's messY stick it out." This is exactly what he has providing encouragement and support for Virginia. then are reproduced using a printing press. and it takes a lot of skill to get across what The class is tedious, but in the end you want in art," stated Sarah Santoro'96 it pays off," says Matt Ouderkirk '98. To Mr. Brown, the most important The Zoo Story Showcases Techniques and skills are important but are part of the course is the creative work. only half the battle. Students first need to Techniques, although important, are not Gj come up with a "creative concept." Mr. as stressed as the thought process that is Go Two Of Deerfield's Finest Actors Brown offers them direction by giving used. "Printmaking is actually a lot like them an idea to think of. The students lacrosse. You can acquire skills, but if Julian Wassenaar pealed to Garrett so much because of the Jerry, the storyteller. Peter served as a begin by writing an essay describing the you're fast that is more than half the way it was written. He thought it was es- viewpoint through which the audience idea they hope to convey through the print battle...Techniques are important, but yoll Two of Deerfield's actors show- pecially interesting to watch the audi- observed Jerry. He maintained a consis- and then sketch this idea onto paper. These need the ability to draw." cased their talent in The Zoo Story, a one- ences' reactions. The light mood of the tent tone through the play which reassured visual images are then used to convey the Tim Hall '96 stated that act play written by Edward Albee. the audience through the out- idea that the student has created. printmaking is "fun and relaxing. We call Nat Garrett'96 and Sam Elmore '96 bursts of Jerry's ranting. The "The hardest part is trying to teach come in and do something other than presented the play on Thursday, May audience simultaneously pitied the students concepts. They have to come ten to a lecture." 9, and Friday, May 10, as the culmi- and empathized with this char- Cost nation of Awardfrom page 1 their alternate study project. acter. "One of the major goals of this," fectively with peers. The children should Garrett and Elmore presented Jerry offered the audience said Rosenberger, "is to increase the lit- come out of the program with some sense two strangers whose conversation on his insights on life, picked up on eracy of the children." Most of these chil- that each of them has a gift: the ability to a park bench is a commentary on life. street-corners and through his dren are below their grade level in literacy write. As for what Rosenberger will get Elmore played Peter, a stuffy editor own reflections. He liked talk- skills. Further goals of this program in- out of it, she unselfishly said,"It's not so trying to enjoy a solitary afternoon ing to strangers and explaining clude helping children learn about their much what I get out of it, but what the in the park. Garrett played a delin- to them their own lives, which city and teaching each child to work ef- children derive from it." quent whose stories added humor happened to be similar to the and meaning to the play. lives of members of the audi- -Girls' Dorm Review from page Both actors were involved in ence. foyer, kids are kept up to date just by walk- tory is best at doing what we are here to the play as part of their alternate His story shows the ing past it. On a campus where curent do between eight and eight: study. The study project outside of their usual subtleties of human relation- events are overlooked,it is helpful for stu- quiet environment lends itself to concen' theater activities. As part of this ships. One of the most interest- dents to stay abreast of certain issues. tration and privacy. There are loud mo• project they spent one period daily ing ideas was that of relation- WINDOW VISITS: The left side ments as well, so if you like comraderie, developing the play and did rehears- ships between adults and chil- of Mather I wins this one. On the route but like sleep as well, then this is the per als at night. Mr. Reese, their acting dren. Children substitute fantasy home for JD boys, evening visits, which fect place for you. teacher, supervised the play but gave Sam Elmore and Nat Garrett Quasha for the experiences they don't are a nice study break, are not infrequent. But remember, wherever you are, the actors control of most of the di- have, while adults substitute ex- perform The Zoo Story. QUIET HOURS: Scaife dormi- the experience depends on you. rection. Mr. Reese had a laid back periences for the fantasies they tone which was helpful due to the can no longer create. first section time constraint. is in stark contrast with the Audiences responded well to the second "I am glad that this was my last per- section and the audience is unpre- performances. Sarah Herchel '96 said, "I pared for formance at Deerfield, because it is my the serious subjects with which enjoyed their last performance. Sam did it favorite play. I am glad to have worked deals. an especially good job. It was wicked 91evieet Zemotaege Sawa with Sam because he fit the part so well," Garrett liked the role of Jerry be- good!" Gabe Stetson '98 echoed her cause Garrett explained. it was "crazy but right on." The au- views. "Nat and Sam both offered good Garrett first saw the play performed dience and the actor identified with Jerry, performances." Michelle Mejia'98 stated, 774-7171 586-5858 as a freshman and ever since has known which makes him particularly fascinating. "I thought that it was a well-performed GREENFIELD NORTHAMPTON that he would do something with The Zoo Elmore's role as Peter mimicked play, and I am disappointed that they will Story his senior year. The Zoo Story op- many of the audience's sentiments about not be here next year." THE DEERFIELD SCROLL BIG GREEN SPORTS MAY 24, 1996 )'s 11 it was ldn't he definite! her." S he comet Us ; their en :y sang at Cycling's Success Amid Setbacks Profile: Lindsay Schroth as "Nate Don't Marc Cartright There are three classes in bicycle cent race at Andover, the team had to deal as a team." Her favorite aspect is the unity Love." racing. The A-class is the most competi- with freezing rain as well as an opponent Phillip Chin of the team, that there are no individuals. tder of thi tive, consisting of the top riders. The B- with greater numbers. "Andover was a For the past seven years, Lindsay She credits most of what she has we rarel) The cycling team, although larger class is for the riders who have raced be- tough race. We have some new racers, and Schroth '96 has played la- learned and the skills she s, it is fie than usual, has been plagued by several fore. The C-class is for new riders. Coach they weren't ready for such bad conditions crosse. Three years ago, has developed to Coaches .Deerfiel( problems that have hindered its success. Cumming described the hardships of cy- in a race," said Co-captain de Brigard. she arrived here at Deer- Heidi Valk and Kim "Usually, we ride through South cling, no matter the class: "Bike racing is Late in the season, the team hit a field and immediately im- Wright. They taught her who wa Deerfield or around the valley. A typical a mental sport. You can have a really good stroke of bad luck. Swem injured his back, pressed the varsity coaches about "the mentality of la- ket, SaIl day is about a 25-mile ride. On our long- race and still end up in twentieth place." and Lanoue contracted a viral infection. and made the team. crosse and the way the )see hov distance practices, we head up to At their first meet in Ninigret, Both of them are out for the remainder of Before Schroth game should be played," as oup frot Brattleboro, Vermont," remarked Co-cap- Rhode Island, Lanoue finished sixth in A- the season. "Our biggest frustration is that came to Deerfield, she at- well as the skills needed to tain Chris Mason '96. class and Swem finished second in B- Lanoue would have been joined by Swem tended Rye Country Day excel in this game. They reuil Hal The team consists of Coach Bill class. "We were really happy with to race in the A-class at Lakes Region School in New York. Her coached her about the es- is slightl) umining, Co-captains George de Brigard [Swem's] performance. Ninigret was his Championships in Louden, New Hamp- first experience with la- sence of being a team kward lo 96 and Mason, Robert Hosea '98, Marc first race ever, and he placed second," said shire. Now both are out for that race," crosse was in the sixth player, and this mentality Lanoue '98, Jason Leroux '97, Lucy Coach Cumming. stated Coach Cumming. grade. Lacrosse was one made her an integral part hese tw( Orazem '97, Grant Quasha '98, and Brian He added, "The biggest challenge For Deerfield, the Lakes Region of the options at Rye, and of the team. From tit( Swem '98. in racing is to be there at the finish. Some Championship will be the largest race, she wanted to try some- As an attacker, Adrienat Mason and de Brigard have been of the races are twenty to thirty miles long, consisting of about 100 racers. Coach thing new. She said, "It Schroth is acclaimed by ;as, Sara! four-year team members. "We've had a and everybody is always in a pack." Cumming described the upcoming com- was really hard at first." Quasha Coach Valk as being a be grade lot of fun these past few years. For our The team also raced in Brattleboro petition: "We may not be at full strength, As she began to de- Lindsay Schroth. "phenomenal athlete, who Uors Pail ability, we did rather well," said Mason. where they placed fifth. In their most re- but it's anybody's race." velop into a player, her is probably one of our fast- HirscheY skills vastly improved. As a freshman,she est and most fit players. She has really lvoss team, Taylor said,"The team this year is received the annual lacrosse award at Rye. come on as an offensive force this year, '97, wh( very strong, even though it has been an She then brought her skills and talent to and she is one of our most valued start- St a yeat Profile: off and on season." Deerfield as a sophomore. ers." membet Taylor prepares for a race by medi- In Schroth's first year at Deerfield, Coach Valk added that "Lindsay's will als( tating and visualizing himself winning. the transition was difficult for her. She skills have improved immensely, and also !erfiel& Taylor He runs the open 400-meter race and the commented, "It was hard just being on a she has a lot more confidence and is will- ring pet 4 by 400 relay along with Doug MacLeod team with so many seniors, but I think it ing to try some things she definitely would '99, Drew Stevens '96, and Nate Swem was a really good experience for me." not have tried last year or the year before." earned it Beth Frank '96. His fastest time this year in the 400- Schroth said that the teams she Schroth has developed into one of Pups,th( meter race is 52.1 seconds. played on at Rye were not nearly as strong the quiet leaders of the team. "Lindsay and tall Logan Taylor '98 has been running Taylor's greatest running moment as those at Deerfield. In the beginning of leads more by example than she does by alien. Fit Competitively on track teams for seven was at last year's meet against Deerfield her Deerfield career, she did not really get loud words." Coach Valk added,"She's a alue of a Years. During the summer after sixth rival Choate. The meet came down to as much playing time as she did at Rye. fairly quiet leader, but she is one. I think -elax argl grade, he was the fastest 400-meter run- Logan Taylor sprints to Quasha the final event, the 4 by 400, and Taylor Gradually, over the next three years, she the younger kids definitely look up to her enjoy.' ner in the California, Oregon, and Nevada was running as the anchor. became more important part of the team. and follow her lead." grow at regionals. the finish in a meet. "The runner from Choate and I This past year has been the most This fall, Schroth will be attend- "I was always pretty fast. I enjoyed Taylor practices for about an hour were neck and neck throughout the whole rewarding for Schroth. She commented, ing Middlebury College in Vermont. She racing against others. My parents signed and a half each day. "I feel at home at the race. At the end, I edged him out to win. "The team is just so much fun; everyone will be trying out for the Middlebury la- iLne up for track in third grade and that is track," he said. He runs with his team- My dad was there watching which was really likes each other, the coaches are crosse team and hopes her skills and tal- now it all started," stated Taylor. "I al- mates around the large loop, the perim- great," Taylor stated triumphantly. great, and everyone plays so well together ent will land her a spot on the team. ways looked up to Carl Lewis." eter, or stays on the track. Discussing his This season for Taylor has been one of frustration. His first meet was Id against Andover and Taft, and he ran his t to sue' personal best. Unfortunately, since then, Profile: Laura hooljus 01 he has been plagued with injuries. Lindsay atively, The injuries first began as shin splints, but then in the meet against Loo- Scott Fuller The culmination of her high school is relief mis, he pulled his quad. Every day be- career occurred in early May when she was ;e of ink fore practice, he heats his leg and then Laura Lindsay '96 has been a mem- named to the Al!- American team. This is he otheS afterwards ices it. "I'm really careful ber of the girls' varsity field hockey team a prestigious award: she is one of only the etclr with it. I can't do any strenuous activity for all four of her years as a Deerfield stu- twenty-five girls across America selected. .tal plate outside of track," commented Taylor. dent and has made her presence felt on Also, after tryouts that took place in early 'he press playing fields across May, Laura has been om plate Taylor prepares for a New England. named to the United Boys' Wong ;s of the First Crew Boat; from left to right, Nat Garrett, race by meditating and Coach Karinne States under twenty- Andy Sweetland, Aaron Patnode, Tom Fries, and coxswain Jill Bowers. Heise has worked one national team. She amount visualizing himself with Laura and has was invited to tryout in kny stir led the team to an Atlanta, and was one of nergy. winning...Taylor's fast- impressive 58-4 fourteen girls who )for it. est time this year in the record, including made the team. Addi- four league crowns tionally, she is a mem- han anY 400-meter race is 52.1 and one New En- ber of the under eigh- S rnesSY gland Champion- teen national team. )ss whai seconds ship. With the U-21 pro '96 "Lou, as well team, Laura will travel wortant "He's upset that his injuries have as being a great to Holland and play in e work slowed him down," stated Sarah Cullen player, is an integral Dorson various tournaments are nOt '98, a fellow track teammate. part of the team, Girls' First Crew Boat; from left to right Blythe Daly, Carolyn Wong All-American Laura Lindsay. from May 30 to June s that is Last weekend, May 18, was the providing leader- 10, sacrificing senior Goltra, Danielle Bertrand,Ali Lee, and coxswain Amy Sodha. lot like New England's Track Championships. ship and a lot of spirit," said fellow team parties. From late June until early August, ;, but if Last year, Logan placed seventh in the member Becky Johnson '97. Laura will travel with the U-18 team to lalf the open 400 meters with a time of 53.3 sec- Laura's field hockey experience Montreal, where she will play even more. but yolt onds. In preparation this. year, Logan began at the Frontier Regional School After this, she will head to Boston Uni- Spring carbo-loaded, ate well, and trained hard. under the tutelage of Vi Goodnow. She versity where she will attend an invita- I that When asked how he felt about New entered Deerfield as a freshman and was tional"B -camp," with members of both the We cat SALE England's the week before, Taylor said, a tri-captain of the team this past fall with U-18 and U-21 teams. Laura's hectic sum- .han Sports NOW IN PROGRESS! "I'm already worried about it. I've been Becky Drake '96 and Tiff Waskowicz'96. mer schedule will end on August 13 when looking forward to this all year, and I'm Her Deerfield career has been suc- she heads to Virginia to start her collegiate trying to stay focused." The meet is be- cessful in both academics and athletics. career. should ing held at Hotchkiss and Taylor noted that She has earned 11 varsity letters and has Some of Laura's future aspirations e sense "it is a fast track." received high grades. She said her favor- include playing for the Junior World Cup )ility to Despite his injury, Taylor was able ite hobbies are playing ping-pong, which team which will hold tryouts sometime in vii! get to have a strong performance at New she is "quite bad at" and hanging out with November. She is confident about her ; not so England's. her brother, Matt Lindsay '96. chances and remains smiling and grinning hat the The future looks bright as Taylor As for her future, Laura will attend through it all. 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By Appointment 289 Main eet, at the Common, Downtown Greenfield 413-665-2684 8 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL BIG GREEN SPORTS MAY 24, 1996 New England Scoreboard Swimmer To Profile: Swimmer ulie Hand Baseball-Lost first game (15-17) Boys' Track-8th place Boys' Tennis-lst place Girls' Track-5th place OBBoo. Dorson Vo MM. Golf-2nd place Molly Cummins When Coach Karin Clough called her name on the first day of field hockey Ayodeji Perrin Softball-Lost first game (3-4) tryouts last fall, I strained my neck to catch One of the outstanding figures of th a glimpse of her. For nearly six months, girls' varsity tennis team is Julie Hand '91 Coach Bill Tyler had been telling the girls' whose cheerfulness contributes to till Boys' Lacrosse-(not invited) varsity swim team about Amy Warren '97: charismatic air of the group. Her positivi a swimming superstar. attitude is consistent on and off the cot% Warren has not only lived up to the and is characteristic of the rest of the 0 Girls' Lacrosse-(not invited) expectations that we held for her, she has the tennis team. exceeded them. Last season, as a sopho- This year, Hand has been forced ti more, she won the 50-meter freestyle in step up her level of competition in tb Cycling-(did not attend) the New England Championships and took game from last year in order to achievl second in the 100 freestyle. She also led winning-status. The players against whod off the winning 200 freestyle relay team. she competes are seasoned sportswomes Crew-(will not In both of her individual events, she set who vie for limited positions in clubs aid Hei attend because of new school records. Her relay team set a on teams in the summer. So, she must ae tern New England record and also made the accordingly. Hal High School All-American cut. At the end Hand has never been happier to b, that Commencement) of the season, Warren was chosen Most out on the court. Her training, undd we Valuable Swimmer of the girls' varsity Coach David Dickinson,consists of blene whi swim team. ing fun with seriousness and intensity. Sht Girls' Tennis-(attended a separate Such an incredible, year-long per- has enhanced her performance as a player hug formance is difficult to duplicate, but Amy she is stronger, and she is pleased with he big did so this year. She repeated as cham- net game and footwork. She also feel pion of the 50 freestyle and again took more consistent in her performance. did tournament) second in the 100 freestyle at the 1996 Hand has a lot ofexperience against the New England Championships. Her 200 which to judge her level of play. Sinei thei and 400 freestyle relay teams both tri- she was eight, Hand has been playing ten De( umphed. In her leg of the 400 freestyle nis, and when she was nine, she began 0 Sailing Team In The relay,she also broke her own school record take lessons and become more of an avi( ing Doldrums in the 100 freestyle. For her achievements, fan of the game. fon she was named the Most Valuable Swim- What keeps Hand on her edge is Wel sailing program, showing that Deerfield Lillith Shilton O'Day Regatta at USCGA in New Lon- mer of the New England Championships playing "big matches" against her father lUni could compete and win at the same level don, CT,the ISSA National Regatta at the and of the Deerfield team. The Boston She beat him for the first time this sum Wit Living a couple of hours from your as other schools. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and Globe elected Warren to its 1996 Winter mer, and while he provides most of het call playing field may discourage many people The team's main goal for the future the New England States' Championships. All-Scholastic team for the New England on-court support, Hand's mother provide from pursuing a sport, but the Deerfield is to gain recognition. Ingram hopes that Though perhaps not able to beat Prep School Athletic Conference. War- most of her off-court support. ng Sailing Club has stayed committed to their the team can establish a name in order to teams that practice every day and have top ren is, as Coach William Tyler put it, "a This type of constant, positive atri' team. Because Deerfield is located become less obscure. This will be accom- equipment, the Deerfield team "would highly talented, very dedicated swimmer." tude has helped to blend to nearly one hundred miles away from the plished a cohesive unit by racing in qualifiers and big show very well for a team that has noth- Warren not only adds points to the of tennis players coast, and the team has no facilities in the for the entire team. ing [and certainly] wouldn't disgrace scoreboard for Deerfield, she also brings though this team, it the area, the team rarely is able to get in the like any other, has [themselves]," Ingram noted. a vibrant personality and strong work ethic troubles, vel( water to practice. Despite these setbacks, the players find ways to gel Equipment, however,is not the big- to the team. Swimmer Kerry Fitzgerald around their squabbles. fee( Deerfield is an active and successful mem- gest problem. Teams like Deerfield that '96 commented that"Amy always got[the The ber of the New England Sailing Schools tennis team boasts a 9-3 recol'4 have no fleet and nowhere to practice sim- team] psyched up for meets. She's a lot so far Association and races other this season, with one of its biggest schools when- ply borrow boats from the teams against of fun." Indeed, the rest of the team con- ever it is possible. wins coming over Hotchkiss, and its most fre5. whom they race. curred, voting Warren Co-captain for next disheartening losses Cla "We're basically a bunch of kids coming to Loomis The club's biggest problem is trans- year. Coach Tyler commented that War- Chaffee and Choate who like sailing and try to compete as -Rosemary Hall. portation; when they want to compete, ren "doesn't feel good unless she gets a The team, much as possible," said Captain Lyndsey however, has not let they need to find a faculty member who good work-out." losses push them down. Ingram '96. According to Ingram, there Instead, it give will give them a ride to race. Warren displayed her dedication to them the initiative to are about fifteen active members of the fight harder and fa "We can't find faculty who can the sport this spring when she decided to cus more to play a sailing club. There are many people who determined style often spare a whole day to bring us to the coast," give up her seat on the first boat of the nis. These girls belong, but rarely or never end up have many qualities that having explained Ingram. "Mr. Henry is the fac- varsity crew team to swim. Her focus has coaches a chance to sail. desire, among which is enthusi' ulty advisor to the team. He's an awesome been primarily on her stroke technique, asm. Interest in the program is high, as sailor, and he helps out a lot." However, and she has been in close contact with her To the team, model many students at Deerfield have sailed Hand is the of Mr. Henry is not always available to give coach at home about her training. When enthusiasm. She before, but it is hard to find a is dedicated not only ro chance for up an entire day for the team. school ends,she will train intensively with the game, everyone to participate. but serves as one of Deerfield's The boats raced are 420's and la- her team at home. For the summer, her peer counselors, and be- Among the active members, there looks forward to sers, and the course is a short tactical goal is "to make a respectable showing in ing a proctor are some very talented and enthusiastic Sailing team members Brent next year. course resembling the ones that are raced the summer Junior Nationals in the fifty All of sailors. "Max Cover [97], Brooke the activities in which she 15 Stackhouse, Lyndsey Ingram, Chad in college. freestyle," said Warren. She also wants involved show her Gonzales [97] and Quincy Perkins [98] to be a caring individual Steinglass, and Quincy Perkins. "We are extremely successful con- to make new Junior national cuts in the who has a genuine desire are all very fast and were instrumental in to help people sidering the obstacles and limitations we 100 freestyle and the 100 butterfly. as well as to be a positive role our crushing of Hotchkiss last year. We model. face," stated Ingram. As Coach Tyler hands over the reins Looking forward to next year, she are a pretty good team for hardly ever prac- races. Qualifiers are the preliminary races The Deerfield Sailing Club will of girls' varsity swimming to Ms. Kathy feels glad to have more experience in the ticing," said Ingram. before the interscholastics. continue to send competitors out when- Robertson, co-captain elect and game of tennis, to have the opportunity to The team's defeat of Hotchkiss last Interscholastics, in which the team ever they are able to get a ride, and hopes oustanding swimmer Warren will help learn more from her teammates, and to year was a tremendous boost for Deerfield hopes to participate this year, are the to continue its success from last year. shape the team. work again with Coach Dickinson. Outdoor Skills Prepares For Annual Trip To Alaska Lillith Shilton "We don't rough it," said Mr. Ginns, summers ago was made possible by the "It's all about being very, very comfort- generous gift of the father of past skillsers Susie Hassell able in the outdoors, being at home." Arthur Boykin '94 and Richard Boykin People who try out for skills need to love '93. The "Skills Adventures"fund has en- Many Deerfield students who are both the outdoors and gaining new expe- abled nine skillsers to explore the wilds Outdoor Skills goes fishing on the lower level. p oto courtesy o Sutsoo practicing on the lower level catch a riences. "We don't take on nature; we of Alaska. This summer, three skillsers glimpse from time to time of a group of learn to live with nature," said Mr. Ginns. who are new to Alaska will join the ranks. students, decked out in camping gear, car- Mr. Ginns limits the group to great way THE DEERFIELD SCROLL "Skills is a to get off cam- Non-Profit Organization rying canoes down to the Deerfield River. twelve, including himself, because he be- challenge yourself DEERFIELD ACADEMY pus and by doing new U.S. POSTAGE This group of daring, nature-loving stu- lieves they will lose the team spirit if there things," summed up Hassell. DEERFIELD, MASS. dents make up Outdoor Skills. are more students. Black agrees,"We have 01342 PAID The "skillsers," as they call them- to be able to trust everyone, because they DEERFIELD, MASS. selves, consist of Jessy Baker '96,Alenka might have to get us out of a sticky situa- v4,11 Bartoli '97, Jocelin Black '98, Alex tion." 4.a3lp PERMIT No. 1 Caswell '96, Casey Esworthy '99, Susie During the fall and spring terms, 711 Gtoendold Road Hassell '97, Liz Lord '97, R1. 5 & 10 Lucy Mullin outdoor skills ventures all around the Deofflold MA.01342 413-772-2001 '99, Alex Pennock '97, Corey Pelletier Deerfield area, exploring such places as '96, and Clayton Salem '97. Science the Green and Connecticut rivers and the 231POMITO teacher Richard Ginns leads the group and Bear Creek area. joins them on their excursions. During the summer,six skillsers are Archery Pro Shop *Sales And Service Outdoor skills meets four times a selected to go to Alaska for seven weeks *Factory Trained Technicians *Knives week, and goes on long trips on Wednes- to "know what the ultimate can be," ac- *Bow Rentals *Black Powder day, usually not returning to campus until cording to Mr. Ginns. They will hike over Equipment *Shotgun Ammunition eight or nine in the evening. The students mountains and glaciers, and canoe more *Gift Certificates *Indoor Range in outdoor skills learn how to hike, cook, than three hundred miles. The skills they *Outdoor Range *Clothing *Canoes Return Postage Guaranteed canoe,climb, cross rivers, stay warm over- have practiced all season will serve them *Outdoor Video Rentals *Fishing Address Correction Requested night in winter, and master various other well deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Equipment *In-House Financing skills needed to survive in the outdoors. 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