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E d i to r s - i n - c h i e f: P h oto g r ap h y S taff W r i t e r s : the Parents... Katie Reilly ‘11 E d i to r s : John Durkin ‘11 Nora Kline ‘11 Michelle Gallipeau‘11 Tina McGrath ‘12 Nora Kline ‘11 David Lim ‘11 Tanya Markos ‘14 John Damianos ‘12 What does it mean to be a parent? When we’re infants, our parents are a Christine Lee ‘12 Peri Schaut ‘12 m A n a g i n g E d i - Natalie Azarela ‘12 sign of comfort and stability. They are our source of nurture and most impor- to r s : m A S t h e a d : Cam Means ‘12 tantly food, so we automatically create a bond to them, and form an attachment. Aboubacar Okeke-Diagne ‘11 Rachel Cabitt ‘12 Abby Matses ‘11 And so perhaps we cried when they dropped us off at pre-school, or maybe, to Dylan Binnie ‘11 Alex Curran-Cardarelli ‘14 A. Okeke-Diagne ‘11 S taff A r t i s t s :: their dismay, we were too absorbed by the stickers and finger paint to even real- Kaylee Ryu ‘12 ize they had left. Most of us probably ran into their arms when we got a check A d v i s o r s : Rory Burke ‘11 plus on our reading assignment in second grade, and cried into their chests when Ms. Sue Hofmann Emma Collins ‘12 Ms. Brenda Riddell we didn’t get invited to the birthday party that everyone was talking about. As middle school rolled around, however, our parents seemed to turn into Editorial the enemies. Every wardrobe choice turned into the third world war and every bad quiz grade apparently reflected the doom of our future. Perhaps - ourpar ents forbid us to go to that sleepover, or would not allow us to see that pg-13 movie, even though all the other kids were doing it. But at the end of the school What I Wish I Knew as day, whether we would like to admit it or not, nothing was better than climbing into the car and having someone to share the wonders of our day with. Perhaps it was the notion of “unconditional love,” which kept us turning to our parents a Freshman... when things got too much to handle back in 8th grade. The thought that we had Dylan Binnie ‘11 someone in our lives that would love us no matter what we did, was undoubt- edly a great comfort. There are certain things that you just pick up over your the years at the But what does it mean to be a parent of a high school student? Just like Academy, and most of the time it is learned painfully… As a senior I have had infants, “high schoolers” still need a source of comfort and stability. It brightens my fair share of awkward scenarios, and the lessons learned guide everything, our day to see an unexpected treat for us on the kitchen table in the morning, ranging from my eating habits to where to I walk night. In an effort to help or in the mail – for boarders. Even getting a hand written note like the ones people avoid learning the same lessons as painfully as I have, I have prepared we used to find in our lunchboxes back in the old days makes us smile. And the following list of what I wish I knew as a freshman. that shoulder we used to cry on back in elementary school is sometimes much needed and appreciated. • When they say “7:45,” they really mean “7:52.” Although sometimes we think our parents are just around to feed and dis- • Annotating is optional. cipline us, in high school they potentially become a lot more. After a long day • Those fancy smartboards are actually just really expensive coat of classes and typical teenage drama, the best therapy seems to be venting to an hangers. unbiased and non-judgmental listener. Whether this occurs over the phone, or • Everyone ignores the Green Club. sitting at the kitchen counter, being a good listener is one of the best things a par- • If you’re smart it really doesn’t matter in the social scene. ent can be for a child. Advice is not always necessary, as long as they stay sym- • The Governor’s dress code is more like guidelines… pathetic and focused - uninterrupted by phone calls and other siblings. These • Master the “long blink.” venting sessions range from the complaints over a difficult teacher, to the tears • Math class is a great time to do your homework. over a bad friend, and the worst - the whines over how the dining hall never has • Boarders can sleep till 7:40 and still make it to their 745 class. chicken fingers for lunch. • No matter how much homework you have there is always But we do not just need our parents for the bad times. When we get an A time for a nap. on a math test we spent days studying for or land the role that we wanted in the • Don’t go to the library unless if you want to be distracted. school play, our parents are the first people we want to call. Nothing is better • The Health Center is a great way to get out of class. than having someone else share our excitement and happiness with us, and we • There is no such thing as a confidant… know our parents are our go to fans. So regardless of the bickering battles and • Tech is child labor. threats of emancipation, at the end of the day we just want to make our parents • If you learn to sleep with your eyes open you’re set for life. proud of us. • Learn how to text without looking. • Despite whatever teachers tells you, cramming and procrastina tion do work. • Don’t leave your backpack in Frost on Friday nights. • Binge eat on good lunches. • Teachers sleep during convocations too. • February sucks. Soup’s On! • Sleep becomes one of those things that you remember but haven’t experienced in a long time. • You will learn to like coffee. • The front row is not worth the extra legroom. Go buy your bowls • The good food comes out on parents weekend. • Once you make it to December break school is pretty much over. TODAY in Phillips. • There are things about your teachers you never want to know. • Parents’ day classes are not the real thing. • Always sign out of your account on public computers. • You will never learn who Bonnie Boucher is (although she is probably a very nice person). • You will never learn anything useful in convocations. • Don’t try to adapt your schoolbooks to real life. • The PAC is just another student center. • Get pick up a hobby for the weekends. • You don’t actually learn anything in APs, it’s just for the tran script. • Mrs. Finch and Mr. Werner are married. • Despite the rumor that circulates every year, you will have class the day after Special Olympics. • Unity days divide more than they unify. • Dances just get more awkward as you get older. O p / E d T h e G o v e r n o r 3

A Time for Change

By: John Damianos ‘12 Everyone loves the library. From But last year, something changed. to chastise. They reprimanded any- use. Prior to this declaration, students 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM, students lodge Last year marked the beginning one who spoke in any voice over a could play games or check Facebook themselves in the cozy building to of what is commonly known among whisper. As previously mentioned, with no problem. If a student needed finish a history essay, complete geom- the student body as “The Library students prior were self-regulating, to write a paper, he would ask for a etry homework, or study for Spanish. Revolution.” It began as most revolu- and didn’t need the extra reminder; computer, and someone would al- Yet students also come to the library ways give one up. This began a phase for another reason: to take a break where the librarians kicked people from the busy, rigorous day at the out of the library (and in some cases, Academy. Up until last year, there banned them, like it was the “no fly existed a peaceful union between the list.”) Anyone found committing the students and librarians. This friendly grave sin of checking Facebook or atmosphere derived from the stu- talking to a friend was immediately dents’ sole ability to self-regulate be- tossed out from the library. havior. De facto, the top floor of the As we all know, adolescents do library was silent, while the first floor not appreciate being told what to do. permitted (and encouraged) conver- Therefore, as the librarians became sation. Thus, the first floor became stricter, the students became more the place to conduct group projects or belligerent. Outright verbal fights group studies. Also on the first floor is would occur between librarians and the library classroom. This room con- students, the students speaking with tains about a dozen computers and a the dirtiest sarcasm. It even culmi- table for group study. A certain group nated in one student throwing a pen of people hangs out in the classroom at a librarian’s back. Nobody enjoyed during free blocks, lunch, as well as Photo credit: timesoftheinternet.com this “dark age” of the revolution- stu- before and after school. Predomi- The Inside of the Library dents and librarians alike. Yet, as a pe- nately day students (who do not have tition (with over 100 signatures) was dorms of their own), this group con- tions do, with the “citizens” declaring additionally, the first floor allowed ignored and condemned, the students venes in the classroom to check email, a loss of rights. The students argued for conversation. Students, as a gen- became more and more willing to dis- to catch up with friends, to relax. Un- that the librarians seemed going on a eral rule, can tolerate being told to be respect the library and its administra- til last year, this was perfectly fine. power trip. In their eyes, the librarians quiet; they cannot, however, tolerate tors. They decided that the best way to The students self-regulated behavior, began imposing a draconian, almost being told to be silent. In the library fight was by defacing the very build- reminding each other to keep the vol- tyrannical fist over the library. Ac- classroom, the librarians banned all ing they were fighting for. Students ume at an “indoor level.” If a librarian cording to the students, they thrived games and social networking sites, stuck gum on the walls, drew graffiti had to sporadically come in and hush on punishing students, and roamed citing a clause in the handbook that the students, they politely obeyed. the building, searching for anyone says computers are only for academic Continued on pg. 8

Love is Dead Battling Depression

Anonymous Anonymous

Last Friday night, I received a rude awakening to the teenage society that My first two years at this school were spent alone. I had very few people we live in today. I am an incredibly sheltered, clueless child when it comes to to count on, and I felt as though it was my fault that I didn’t fit in at this amaz- sex, drugs, alcohol, and such, being raised by parents who lived in a completely ing school that I had dreamed of going to for my entire life. It killed me to know different culture. I had no idea the extent to which our society today is so shal- that I could not find friends right away, and as I grew deeper and deeper into low, cruel, and insincere. I didn’t know that sex is just another thing, and not my state of solitude, I blamed myself for the pain, and never once thought it was too big of a deal. I didn’t know that getting someone to hook up, and then never linked to a sickness. I just thought that I wasn’t the right fit for Govs, and that talking again is something normal. I didn’t know any of this, and this person ruined my self confidence. But I was sick. That is what my doctor told me, and has opened my eyes. No, I didn’t want to see it. But this person forced my eyes as painful as it was to hear, I realized that it only meant that there was a clear open, and now I understand. I see the idiocy of our world, I see the emptiness route to allow me to get better now. I was no longer able to deny my feelings of of the word “love” now. I see how inconsiderate we as a species have become. hatred towards myself that I so desperately tried to hide from the world in order When this person thought she was just gonna get a quick hookup, I thought I to seem strong. My diagnosis gave me hope that things would improve in the was getting love. For once in my life, I thought a girl liked me. For what reason? near future, and for that reason, I felt like a new person. I had no idea. I don’t care. I sure as hell know I don’t look attractive. But to be The entire time I was so unhappy with myself, I was struggling with de- honest, I didn’t care. I fell into this person’s trap. I was hoping so desperately, pression. I couldn’t control my constant bad moods and my inability to relax so miserably, so longingly that a girl would ever like me. So, when this person and be happy did not help my attempt to fit in at school. But the most important lured me, I took the bait. I fell into the trap. Hook, line, and sinker. And there this thing that I learned when dealing with my depression was that I could not han- person had me. What confuses me now, though, is why this person didn’t direct dle it alone. Yes, depression is a self battle that must be won solely by the person me towards the hookup that much. Perhaps I’m bad at reading signs. Maybe, fighting, but I could not do it without the help of my doctors and other adults just maybe, I (and some other people) have interpreted this whole situation com- in my life. It isn’t a challenge that goes away with time; it needs to be dealt with pletely wrong, and something else is up. I don’t know. But my assumption now immediately, for the longer a person has to struggle with it, the more and more is that this person wanted only a hookup. Why from me? I have no idea. Why painful his or her life becomes. Two thirds of people dealing with depression do didn’t this person come with me to frost basement? I have no idea. Continued on pg. 6 f e at u r e s T h e G o v e r n o r 4 “Rethinking Advanced Placement” By: John Damianos ‘12 Beginning in the 2012-13 school revamped!” She agrees with Carlson, courses. The number of students tak- a curriculum that focuses on what year, the College Board will release saying that when she first saw the ing A.P. biology since 1997 has more students need to be able to do with what it calls the “New A.P.” The Col- textbook “I could hardly believe how than doubled, yet the average score their knowledge.” In biology, for ex- lege Board has looked closely into the many chapters and how much mate- has dropped from 3.18 to 2.63; on the ample, about 20 chapters of the text- A.P curricula, and found that far too rial was covered in the course.” She last exam, about half of the students book will be deleted, and more time many of the classes require students admits that she was “a little intimi- scored 3 or lower, at best a C in a col- for hands-on labs will be added. For to memorize an almost impossible dated at the prospect of getting it all lege class. history, students will focus more on amount of material. Therefore, the done by the first week of May.” Ad- This is obviously a concern general concepts, such as the underly- College Board has decided to change ing purposes of the Civil War, as op- the syllabi to contain less rote memo- posed to memorizing the date of the rization, and more comprehension Battle of Gettysburg. Long-time A.P. of concepts. With these changes the US history teacher at Govs Bill Quig- Board believes students will not only ley says, “I welcome the concept of be more prepared for college courses, those changes: some narrower defini- but will also be a step “toward reliev- tion of content so that more time and ing some of the burdens.” emphasis can be given to in-depth The Advanced Placement Pro- historical inquiry and development gram was formed after WWII with the of skills essential to that inquiry.” He goal of preparing more advanced stu- Photo credit: timesoftheinternet.com continues, “That said, history is in- dents for college by placing them in College Board Logo extricable from facts. However much college-level classes. Over the years, the College Board shifts its balance it has received praise for challeng- ditionally, with new discoveries being for the College Board. And it is not between coverage and depth, the A.P. ing the most engaged and enthusias- made constantly, the textbook is being only in biology. In A.P. US history course will nonetheless continue to tic students with advanced material added to every year. Critics have not- (the most popular class with 387,000 demand comprehensive command and concepts. However, it has also ed that with the current curriculum, takers this year), students must cram of the ‘facts’ and sophisticated use of been criticized for inundating stu- students are losing the ability to think material from the Revolutionary War them to formulate historical interpre- dents with material and cramming creatively. The goal of the class is to to the Iraq War. Like biology, new ma- tations.” facts into them. This is felt especially learn as much material as possible in terial is added every year. The Col- The release of the “New A.P.” true of biology and history. With 56 a limited amount of time, only to re- lege Board has recognized that these is refreshing for both students and chapters, the A.P. biology textbook, gurgitate it on the A.P. exam in May. classes no longer serve their original teachers alike. These new curricula according to teacher Joan Carlson, Recently, many top schools, such as purpose of preparing students for will focus more on honing problem- makes students say, “‘My gosh, it’s MIT, have stopped giving credit for college. Therefore, beginning in the solving skills than cramming facts just like an encyclopedia,’” And when A.P. classes. Since 2007, it no longer 2012-13 school year, the “New A.P.” into students’ heads. The College teachers see it, “they almost want to gives credit to those who score highly will be released. The College Board Board believes that these skills are start sobbing.” Students who take on the A.P. biology exam. The dean has revised the curricula for most A.P. essential for the more advanced col- A.P. biology must read many text- of admissions at MIT noted that its classes, getting rid of much of much lege classes, and for our modern tech- book chapters in the summer, and be biology department discovered that of the material, in an effort to reduce nological society. Upon being asked ready to fly through the material in even those who scored 5 (the highest rote memorization. Vice President for whether he would take A.P. biology school. AP biology teacher at Gover- grade) on the exam did not possess Advanced Placement Trevor Packer this year or after the changes came nor’s Judy Rokous said, “It is about the problem-solving skills that would explains, “We really believe that the out, Mr. Packer answered, “I would time the AP Bio exam and course were be required in advanced college New A.P. needs to be anchored in absolutely wait.”

Green Cup Conservation Tips • Turn off the lights when you leave a room • Unplug unused chargers (such as phone and computer char- Attention! gers) when they are not being used • Use a refillable water bottle •Take shorter showers – shut the water off while you are wash- The Dance Show ing your hair and turn it back on to rinse! Try and cut your shower time in half! • Wash your laundry in cold water instead of hot as 90% of the energy used in washing machines goes toward heating is on • Shut down your computer at night, rather than simply putting it to sleep • Print on both sides of paper! Don’t know how? The librarians Feb. 25th (7:00 pm) are happy to help you! • Day students! Stop idling your car and tell your parents to stop idling theirs! Every second that your idling, your car’s en gine is wasting gas. Americans idle away 2.9 billion gallons of Feb. 26th (7:30 pm) gas per year - worth around $78.2 billion. Don’t idle – save mon ey and reduce consumption! (Plus it’s now illegal in Massachu Feb. 27th (2:00 pm) tsetts!) Live near other day students? Carpool! f e at u r e s T h e G o v e r n o r 5 Cat Wolf: The Snowboarder

By: Tanya Markos ‘14

Q: How did you get started? A: My friend Lucas brought my brother and me up to Sunday River, and he was a snowboarder who introduced snowboarding to my brother. I was in- spired by my brother, who caught on quickly, and decided to try snowboarding myself.

Q: Can you describe what your average weekend is like? A: I usually leave school at 3:30 pm on Fridays, after classes, and drive up to Sunday River with my family. We have dinner with friends who also go to Sunday River every weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, I am either training or I have a competition. I finish my weekend driving home on Sunday night.

Q: What is your favorite type of competition? A: Boarder cross is my favorite competition. Boarder cross is a race to the finish against four to six other people through rollers, jumps, turns, and berms. I have competed in many boarder cross races, and have won many of them.

Q: Where is your favorite place to snowboard? A: My favorite place to snowboard would be Copper Mountain in Colo- rado. I have been there for nationals every year for the past four years. Photo credit: michael wolf Cat Snowboarding Q: What are your future plans for snowboarding? A: My plans are to keep competing in the Rev Tour, and to keep training Cat Wolf, 14, a freshman at The Governor’s Academy, is competitively and improving. It would be amazing if I could go to the X-games or the Olym- snowboarding every weekend during the winter season. Strong motivation and pics. love for snowboarding are what keep Cat constantly competing on the regional and national levels, and are what draw attention and interest to her. Cat com- Q: Are there any rituals or pump up things you do before a competition? petes in the U.S. Revolution Tour, the top junior event tour in the country. Cat A: I have this hand shake with my coach that I do before competitions. I was happy to share the details about her favorite sport with The Governor. usually shake my arms and sway them around a little … something like that. Q: How long have you been snowboarding? Q: How do you like Govs? A: I started snowboarding when I was seven, at Sunday River in Maine. A: I like it a lot. I almost didn’t come here, but I am really glad that I did. I Before that, I had been skiing for two years. have had a good experience so far! Govs Go Green By: Peri Schaut ‘12 and Natalie Azarela ‘12

“Things do not change; we change.” – Henry David Thoreau What is the Green Cup Challenge? The Green Cup Challenge is a competition between secondary schools in specific regions, to see which school can reduce the most electricity consumption over a four-week period. This year, the challenge began on January 21th and ends on February 18th. Each school will track its savings on a weekly basis and compare with the other schools in their region. The Green Cup is designed to raise awareness about energy conservation and climate change. In 2009, 120 schools across 24 states reduced their aggre- gated carbon emissions by 2.5 million pounds, equivalent of taking 220 cars off the road. The Governor’s Academy has the opportunity to be a part of this again by reducing campus greenhouse gas emissions and electricity use. The goal of this year’s Green Cup Challenge for all participating schools is to collectively reduce energy consumption by at least seven percent. Why should you participate? This four-week interscholastic competition is a fun way to reduce green- house gas emissions and electricity use to better our environment. Any and all contributions can help. By taking part in thinking and acting responsibly to con- serve energy, we can all learn how easy it is to change small habits that can make Photo credit: The Green club a significant contribution of savings over time. In our region we compete against Walden Pond many schools, including our rival, Brooks. Competing against Brooks is a great motivation to strive for success and do our best to reduce emissions as much “Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! We are happy in proportion to the as possible. Within each region, the winning school that was able to reduce the things we can do without.” – Henry David Thoreau most amount of electricity consumed is awarded a prize. More importantly, we The Green Cup Challenge is a good time to try and adopt new habits to are a part of this planet and any way that we can help better our environment reduce your consumption. However, we should continue these habits after Feb- should be enough of a reason to want to participate. ruary 18th. By being aware of our consumption and trying to reduce it now, we “Shall I not have intelligence with the earth? Am I not partly leaves and can help improve our planet’s future. vegetable mould myself?” – Henry David Thoreau “To waste, to destroy our natural resources, to skin and exhaust the land How can you participate? instead of using it so as to increase its usefulness, will result in undermining in Participating in the Green Cup Challenge is easy and rewarding. By saving the days of our children the very prosperity which we ought by right to hand energy and reducing consumption, our school can save money while supporting down to them amplified and developed.” –T heodore Roosevelt a green planet. Even if you only apply one of the following green tips to your life After an intense week of presentations and discussions focusing on the is- and make it a habit, you will make a significant difference. Collectively, the sum sue of bystanders, we’ve learned from John Halligan and Anna Smulowitz that of each individual effort toward reducing consumption will greatly improve the in order to stop or prevent problems, we must be active rather than passive. sustainability of the entire community. Let us avoid expediency and take action against climate change to preserve our “You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed your- planet. self.” – Nelson Mandela f e at u r e s T h e G o v e r n o r 6

... Depression Continued from pg. 3 not seek treatment, and part of that is because they do not link how they feel to this dreadful disease of the mind, body, and spirit. Depression is an illness caused by an imbalance of chemicals such as sero- tonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Symptoms, commonly linked to anxiety, include: difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions; fatigue and decreased energy; feelings of guilt, worthlessness and helplessness; insomnia, early-morning wakefulness or excessive sleeping; loss of interest in If you are suffering from any hobbies once pleasurable; persistent aches or pains; persistent sad, anxious, or empty feelings; thoughts of suicide. Yes, every student here has felt some of symptoms of depression, these symptoms recently, I am sure of it. But what turns it all into depression is when you cannot find an escape from feeling this way, and nothing is ableto turn your mood around. please contact Ms. Ruhl. Fortunately, it has been proven that 80% of people who suffer from depres- sion and receive treatment for it significantly improve their lives. But it is a scary Her office is in the battle- trying to deal with all of the insecurities and pain that brought the suffer- ing on to begin with. The way to find success in the battle against depression is not only to agree to get help from a trustworthy professional, but also to agree Health Center. to try to tackle what caused you so much pain. Although it might not be as bad with treatment such as medication and therapy, you must really search within yourself to see what brought on the pain in the first part. I believe that under the pressure we deal with at this school, depression is constantly overlooked by both students and faculty alike. Many people I (978) 499-3188 know do not have time to deal with anything other than schoolwork, let alone sit down and go through the painful and strenuous process of finding what is [email protected] causing their pain. But I want to try to encourage the community to try to enjoy however long you spend here as much as possible. There will always be chal- lenges that face you, that is an inevitable part of life. But what you can control is what you make out of the blissful moments, and how you try to make the most out of the somber ones. Always know that there is so much support on this campus for anyone who is struggling, and use the amazing adults around you to your advantage, for any problem that you push to the side in high school will just come back to haunt you down the road. Ms. Ruhl is an excellent resource for anyone feeling like they cannot handle all of the pressure that is on their plate, as well as our group of Peer Advisors. Although it might feel like all of your feel- ings are extremely unmanageable, finding true happiness in life is worth fight- ing through the pain. And even when you cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel, take a step forward with faith, and trust me when I say with the bottom of my heart that it is there.

... Mr. Nelson Continued from pg. 1 does anything more is another question. N: I am not aware of the going-ons of the dean’s office of last year, but I Another interesting point of the bullying law is that if in fact a bullying can tell you now that anything that has come before the Dean’s office this year case comes to this office, and we consider it actually bullying, we will becon- has definitely been acted on, in an appropriate way—we haven’t put anyone on sulting with the Newbury Police Department. The law wants the state to put probation for it, but we had a student put on general warning because of the this into the realm and management of the school, but they want at least the mistreatment of another student. To be honest, I wasn’t really involved in the police to be involved, in the event that there is some degree of law breaking, in focus groups last year, but hopefully things will be reported more, and there will which case you could end up with a record. Due to the newness of this law, there be no question that action will be taken—especially because of the spotlight on is no case law or precedent, so no one knows exactly what will happen. But one it right now. thing is certain, if we think that some law has been broken, it will be reported to the police. Students need to know that their actions can result in actually puni- tive discipline. The last aspect is that students can now report instances of bullying anony- mously. So you could be in the student center, and you could see what seems like bullying, you can come and report that to me, and your name would never, ever be raised.

G: Would your name be raised before? N: Yes, or at least there would be the possibility of it being raised. I can now say, if questioned by the accused bully about his accuser, “The person does not wish to be named.” If this ends up going to court, you may be called upon to testify, but you would never be reported as the person who reported it. This ensures that the student will not be the subject of retaliation.

G: Do you think that bullying has a large presence of campus? N: I don’t know exactly… I don’t think it is huge, but clearly we aren’t immune. I don’t think that, as bullying is defined, it has a huge presence. One of the most critical aspects of the definition is that it needs to be a repeated ac- tion. In the realm of cyber-bullying, that probably has a larger presence than I know, or could possibly know. Any student here could probably answer that better than I. Obviously bullying happens more than we would like it to, and it probably happens more than I think it does, but I don’t think it is happening on a huge scale.

G: I know that last year in the focus groups, there was a great deal of em- phasis placed upon harassment, particularly of women. One of the main prob- lems was that the situations had been reported, but that no action had been tak- en to suitably address the situation. Has anything been changed because of this? f e at u r e s T h e G o v e r n o r 7 Packers Prevail: Earn Fourth Super Bowl Title By: john durkin ‘11

The Green Bay Packers and ing yards. Green Bay would not be Pittsburgh Steelers took to the grid- phased as they regained momentum iron on February 6, 2011 in what by mustering together yet another would be a highly contested Super great drive, ending with a Roger’s Bowl XLV in Dallas Texas. The highly pass to Jennings with twelve minutes anticipated game featured two fierce left to play in the fourth. defenses and a pair of elite quarter- Pittsburgh responded with a backs in Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlis- touchdown and a two point conver- berger and Green Bay’s Aaron Rogers. sion with seven and a half minutes The game also included a Governor to play in the fourth quarter to make Dummer graduate in linebacker and the score 28-25 in favor of the Pack. special teams player Robert Francois Following a Mason Crosby field goal class of 2004. While at Governor’s with two minutes left to play the Francois played a large contribution Steelers got the ball with the score at in the Govs perfect 2003 season which 31-25 with one last chance to capture included both an ISL and a New Eng- their third Super Bowl in seven years. land Class C championship win over Pittsburgh would be denied however Holderness. as a Roethlisberger fourth down pass The Packers drew first blood fell complete intended for Mike Wal- late in the first quarter when Rogers lace. Green Bay would then take over connected with wide receiver Jordy on downs and run out the clock to Nelson for a 29 yard touchdown pass. claim their fourth Super Bowl Ring.

Nick Collins intercepted and returned photo credit: packersuniforms.blogspot.com Aaron Rogers earned the MVP award a Ben Roethlisberger pass for a touch- Celebrating the Superbowl Win and as confetti covered the field, the down a mere 24 seconds later as the Packer faithful rejoiced as they were Packers led 14-0 at the conclusion of able to witness the Vince Lombardi Roethlisberger was able to pull the teams took the field for the second the first. trophy return to its home for the first game within reach as he connected half. Pittsburgh’s momentum car- After a field goal put the Steel- time since a young Brett Favre defeat- with Hines Ward for a touchdown ried over into the third quarter with a ers on the board for their first score ed the New England Patriots in Super with under a minute left to make the quick score by running back Rashard of the game, Green Bay responded Bowl XXXI. score 21-10 at halftime. Mendenhall. Mendenhall would fin- quickly as an Aaron Rodgers touch- After an abysmal halftime per- ish the night with 63 yards on 14 car- down pass to Greg Jennings blew the formance by the Black Eyed Peas, the ries to go along with seven receiv- game open to make the score of 21-3. Sager Bowl to Superbowl Ozzie’s Kids By: cam Means ‘12

Dear Governor’s Academy Friends, the local list of those in need this holiday season took a big jump over last year’s record, be several hundred, while cash donations were down by half. We helped somewhere in excess of 900 children that didn’t fit in any single category other than deprived. Health care expenses, unemployment, the recent or coming deaths of wage earners and caregivers, along with a host of other difficulties, all contributed to our most challenging year to date. Fortunately, what turned out not to be in short supply was your kindness and generosity. You came through for these kids, big time. Other charitable efforts in the region that have photo credit: thegovernorsacademy.org traditionally absorbed a larger measure of local seasonal con- Robert Francois cerns were either absent altogether or their own contributions were too thin in a tough year to make a bigger difference. thanks to you, so many were not forgotten including a On February 6th, 2011 Green Bay Packers Linebacker Robert Francois dying mother who was comforted by something at least imitat- made Govs history as the first former football player to win the Superbowl. As ing a final merry Christmas together with her three small chil- a student at The Governor’s Academy, Francois won ISL titles in both football dren. Santa may not have delivered to these on a sleigh but the and Track. “He is the epitome of hard work and a good attitude,” said Tim Weir, a former track coach of Francois. “Watching him compete you always knew he mysterious source of generosity in his name was certainly kept was going to do great things.” After graduating from The Governor’s Academy alive by your ample compassion. Obviously, there are many in 2004, Robert Francois played Linebacker at Boston College for four years. Al- Santas. You may not have a long white beard or elven helpers though the standout was not picked in the NFL draft following his college grad- but you made this Christmas shine with the light of possibility. uation, he would go on to sign a free agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings In behalf of so many who will never meet their benefactors, later being dealed to the Detroit Lions and then finally ending up with Green thank-you for what you gave and inspired. Blessings on you Bay the following year. Francois found the majority of his playing time this year all. on Green Bay’s special teams unit. One of his season highlights this year came when he intercepted Indianapolis Colts’ hall of fame quarterback Peyton Man- Officer Ozzie Hardy ning and returning it back almost scoring a touchdown in the process. Recall- ing his former player, Govs head football coach Mark Gerry said “He worked Haverhill Police Dept incredibly hard on and off the field to become the best football player hecould. By his senior year he was one of the most respected players in the league.” f e at u r e s T h e G o v e r n o r 8 I’m Not on a Boat

By: Aboubacar Okeke-Diagne ‘11

Director of Student Activities, Ms. Bre-Anne Mckenna, announced the de- cision last week to hold this year’s prom at the picturesque Ipswich mansion during a Student Government Meeting. The move comes came after many stu- dents expressed wishes for the school to try something different for the dance, which is held a few weeks before commencement in May. In recent years the Academy held it’s prom at Danversport Yacht Club and aboard the boat, the Odyssey. Last year, the prom was held entirely on the Od- yssey ship. Traditionally the prom is open to juniors and seniors, who can take sophomore quests or non-academy students. Many students, having already ex- The Back of the Library perienced the Academy’s prom last year, were asking for something innovating ... A Time for Change in order to make this year’s experience special. Continued from pg. 3 The Crane Estate is located on Castle Hill, which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The historical property dates back to the 17th Century and is now a pro- on the tables, threw papers on the ground- generally trashed the building. The tected national landmark. According to the State Parks Department the mansion animosity escalated to such a level that it grew outside the library’s vicinity. A was rebuilt in the 1920s as a summer home for the Crane Family. It is now pre- focus group was devoted to respect, and many announcements from the dean served as an example of excellent architecture, and serves as a popular location of students as well as discussions in advisor groups followed. Faculty asked the for weddings and other formal parties. students one question: Why? And the students consistently answered that their The celebrations at the Crane Estate will take place from 5 to 10pm with rights were being violated. The war continued, raging through the student and pictures both at the Governor’s campus and at the Estate. Dinner and a night of faculty bodies alike. Yet, nothing changed; the librarians emerged triumphant, dancing will be included in the ticket price. Ms. Mckenna is working with the and their laws remained in place, leaving students just as dissatisfied as before. Student Government to find an activity to take place after 10pm. She aims to find The Library Revolution still rages on today. Their complaints are the same; something that will be enjoyable, while keeping overall ticket prices low. Unlike their demands haven’t changed- a relaxed atmosphere with a peaceful union last year, students hope the price of photos will be included in the ticket price. between student and librarian. It is a conservative revolution, only fighting Ms. Mckenna is aiming to finalize the plans over the next couple of days, and to turn the clock back to the days of peace. This year, the librarians still advo- asks that anyone with suggestions contact her directly. cate for absolute silence and a 100% academic environment. Yet what they do The dance will take place on Sunday, May 15th. not understand is that The Governor’s Academy prides itself on balance. No one student will spend 24 hours a day doing schoolwork; he needs his rest. In the library classroom, a swift game of Tetris before lunch or a quick chat with friends is relaxing. The librarians need to realize that not everyone in the library is there to do work, and that absolute silence is absurd and improbable. In the past month, the librarians threw out three students for quietly debating fascism. The librarians’ argument was illogical: the library is an academic building, and instead of engaging in scholarly debate, the students should do their required homework. Also, the librarians consistently refuse to shut the door of the library classroom, arguing that it encourages louder conversation. This is another non- sensical argument, it seems that the solution to the volume problem is to shut the door. All the students ask for is a peaceful union between themselves and the librarians, so they may go back to the self-regulatory system that worked so efficiently. There is light at the end of the tunnel though. A coalition of students came together and attempted to solve the problem in a more diplomatic fashion, through a document called the “Declaration of Reform.” This charter expressed the situation in exaggerated, melodramatic terms, yet served as a compromise. It implored the librarians to meet the students halfway, and end the hostilities. While there has not been a popular response yet, the document has quickly been photo credit: kconway01.wordpress.com circulating throughout the student body, and has even caught the eye of some The Crane Estate faulty members. It might serve as the spark that ignites the flame of peace, which will usher in an era of tranquility. This is a fierce Revolution, and much despised by both students and faculty alike, but with a new hope and a new approach, the students hope to peacefully reinstate the old regime, one of self-regulation, one of friendship, and one of peace. C a m p u s S n a p s h ot s f e at u r e s T h e G o v e r n o r 9

Performers

Boston Globe Awards Roaring, powerful, and awe inspiring Like an inferno, out of control. Connecting brilliantly on so many levels Working some magic to put on a show.

Like an inferno, out of control They’re running, sprinting from far away. Working some magic to put on a show We do it for fun, it is the only way.

They’re running, sprinting from far away. They want a taste of our connection. We do it for fun, it is the only way. We must tone it down for their own protection.

They want a taste of our connection. Some would kill to know just how it’s done. We must tone it down for our own protection We know any performance just might be the one.

Some would kill to know just how it’s done, We performers the bane of their existence. We know any performance just might be the one So we just put on a show without resistance.

Painting by: frank barba ‘12 We performers the bane of their existence Self Portrait But we know it’s all just luck and timing. So we just put on a show without resistance, Roaring, Powerful, and Awe Inspiring.

-Andrew Coleburn ‘12

Grab a Match

As the last trace of light fades over the lake in the distance. And as the last lamp is switched off. The darkness is infectious. And those lucky or misfortunate enough to catch the sensation, Smile. Or gasp. This is the end of the illuminating day. So run. Or play along. Grab a match and some gasoline Because the night has just begun. And all the twisted, crazy and disturbed, Are about to have some fun.

-Andrew Coleburn ‘12 Sculpture By: Mark Huang ‘11 Tribute to Franz Kline

Photo credit: Claire Lilly ‘11 S p o r t s T h e G o v e r n o r 1 0 AAA (Archives According to Abby) presents A Valentine’s Day History

By: Abby matses ‘11

V is for Valentine’s Day cards…and very attractive young men. Lucky for you, the archives have them both! But before I get to that, I thought a brief histo- ry of Valentine’s Day would be in order. Way back during the 3rd century, Mar- cus Aurelius Valerius Claudius (or just Emperor Claudius II) ruled over Rome. He forbade the practice of Christianity and killed anyone who was caught dis- obeying him. While most of Rome was watching gladiators in little chariots race around killing lions and tigers and bears (oh my!), a priest named Valentine was sneaking around the back alleys of Italy marrying Christian couples and comforting persecuted martyrs (a big no-no). He probably didn’t feel so sneaky when he was caught by Roman soldiers and brought in front of our buddy Mar- cus Aurelius Valerius Claudius though. Claudius demanded Valentine to re- nounce his faith and worship the Roman pagan gods. Valentine, noble as ever, said “No-no, man. I love Jesus and your gods are fake, so I’m staying Chris- tian!” So Claudius ordered a magistrate to imprison him. According to legend, the magistrate had a blind daughter (bummer), but Valentine cured her through the power of God (yay!), and the whole family bowed down to Valentine and converted to Christianity on the spot. When Claudius found out about this he stomped his foot down and said to Valentine, “I’m done being nice! You’ve got ‘til the count of ten to collect your toga and get out of my empire…or else!” And Photo credit: The Archives again, he didn’t, so Marcus Aurelius Valerius Claudius had Valentine beaten, The Invitation’s Cover stoned, and beheaded as originally promised. Before he ran off to the chopping block, he left the not-so-blind girl a note signed, “from your Valentine.” Aw<3. back to the archives. Here we have an invitation to a Valentine’s Day dance found in the scrapbook of Joseph Frederick Waring ’19. He was from West On the inside, the rhyme is continued: Savannah, GA. After graduating From GDA, Waring went to Yale. Now lift the latch, Near Cupid’s chin A message waits for you within

The card opens once more revealing another card that says: Reply to Gertrude Wean 7 L’afayette St. Newburyport

It also says: “R.S.V.P. before January 27, 1919,” and “$1.50 per couple.”

Photo credit: The Archives The Invitation’s Envelope

Notice that the stamp only cost 3¢ compared to today’s 44¢!

Photo credit: The Archives Inside the Invitation r e v i e w s T h e G o v e r n o r 1 1

Fashion Watch Going Gaga Over Fashion at the Grammys

By: Rachel Cabitt ‘12

The Grammy Awards Show is notorious for its eccentric artists and their that conveyed her newfound maturity. Her new boyfriend, Justin Bieber, looked fashion choices. This year was no different from any other. From the best to the equally as snazzy in an all-white suit accessorized with a black bow tie. With worst to the abnormally dressed, there was no lack of fashion to comment upon. that, let’s end on a good note and prepare for the upcoming fashions at the Os- Let’s get the bad news over with first. Kim Kardashian and Rihanna were cars. the bearers of bad fashion. The star of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” un- successfully flaunted a long, gold sequined Givenchy gown. The starlet revealed too much chest and leg, which put her name right on the worst dressed list. Rihanna also joined Kim in the risqué club at the Grammys. From far away it looked as though the Barbados native was dressed in an elegant white ruffled Jean Paul Gaultier gown. But up close, it got a little too personal. The gown was made of sheer fabric with white fluffy ruffles that formed stripes across the dress, covering the necessary parts of the singer’s body. Basically, Rihanna walked na- ked down the runway. If that doesn’t put a person on the worst dressed list, I don’t know what does. When Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj are announced to come down the red carpet, viewers know that the fashion laws are about to be broken. Nicki Minaj sported a fierce head-to-toe leopard Givenchy ensemble with a sky-high Fran- kenstein bride blonde wig. If this outfit surprised viewers, they were about tobe shocked by Lady Gaga’s grand entrance. In accordance to her new single “Born This Way,” Gaga arrived enclosed in an egg, which was carried by men dressed in Tarzan-like apparel. When Lady Gaga performed on stage, she came out of her shell and danced in a tight muted yellow wrap top and flowy pants. These two stars were the talk of the night along with Cee-Lo Green’s eye-catching “Big Bird” costume.

The outrageous fashions hogged all the attention from the stars who de- Photo credit: justjared.buzznet.com serve the most credit for being best dressed. Two stars that topped the list were Lady Gaga’s Arrival at the Grammy’s Selena Gomez and Florence Welch. Florence Welch, singer of Florence and the Machine, modeled a beautiful sheer vintage like Givenchy gown with embroi- dered swans across the body. Selena Gomez, actress on “The Wizards of Waverly Place,” walked down the red carpet in an elegant metallic beige J. Mendel gown

Book Review The Perks of Being a Wallflower

By: Alex Curran-Cardarelli ‘14

“…in that moment, I swear we were infinite.” To describe my feelings about entering high school, I would sum it down to one word: anxious. Many of the popular, current TV shows are placed in a high school environment. For example, some well-known shows are Glee, That 70’s show, Gossip Girl, or the Secret Life of the American Teenager. What makes all these shows so interesting? Their conflicts. Naturally, I expected to face simi- lar problems as these TV characters did, and I began to worry. During that sum- mer before the beginning of freshman year, my cousin gave me a book called, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Unlike TV shows, which are fictional and dramatized from Hollywood, this book gave me a more realistic understanding of high school. One thing that makes this book so original is its format; the book is con- structed of letters from the main character Charlie, to an anonymous person. Based in the early 90’s in Pittsburgh, Charlie enters his freshman year after the death of one of his closet friends. This death alters Charlie’s mindset, and forces him to focus on the bigger picture of life and to question every aspect of it. Al- though Charlie’s life is very intriguing, his analysis is what makes the books so compelling, because of how he describes each moment. For instance, during one section of the book Charlie and his friends were driving through a tunnel, while blasting one of his favorite songs, and described it as, “in that moment, I swear we were infinite.” Photo credit: epubbud.com Throughout the book Charlie mentions how people take on life in a variety Book Cover of ways, but it’s never going to stop until you die. Therefore, the previous quote of feeling infinite is so beautiful because it somewhat contradicts his thoughts, and proves that in the end, no one really knows anything, yet we all have to live. These ideas from “The Perks of Being a Wallflower, ”are what helped me prepare myself for my first year of high school, and so far it’s succeeded. the back page T h e G o v e r n o r 1 2 Happy Birthday in February!

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Little Angels We at The Governor asked the teachers of The Governor’s Academy to submit stories of “a horrible thing” they did as children. Sadly, participation was limited due to the belief that students would repli- cate their actions. Oddly enough, among those who submitted are a former headmaster and the current Dean of Academics. Enjoy.

Ms. White 3rd grade Frank Brundle asked me the answer to the math question on the quiz. I answered him outloud—5! Right in front of the teacher…

Mr. Quigley While practicing driving with my dad, in his brand new Chevrolet Monte Carlo, we drove past my friend’s house while a bunch of my friends were shooting hoops in the driveway, and—you know where this is going—I mis- judged the turn and totaled the front end on a driveway stanchion. Your friends never let you live that down.

Mr. Bragdon I was perfect. But I did walk out of college six weeks into my freshman year at Amherst.

Mr. Gerry Sorry, my records are sealed in Juvenile Court.

Mr. Drelich Senior year we had a class trip to Montreal. We were staying on the 14th floor of a large hotel, with the main city street and the hotel entrance directly below us. On the final night of the trip, we proceeded to gather all the toilet paper on the floor, put it into a filled bathtub, and then picked off soaking pieces of toilet paper, throwing thewadsdown onto the street. Once we were out of toilet paper, we did the same with all the phone books we could find. When that was over, we went and bought cases of cheap soda, and then threw them out the window, laughing as they exploded on the street below. In the morning, there was a heap of dried, shriveled toilet paper and phone book pages on the sidewalk in front of the main entrance to the hotel, along with 72 exploded cans of soda.

Quotation of the Issue “The truth is that parents are not really interested in justice. They just want quiet.” -Bill Cosby