THE NATION'S OLDEST ON THE WEB: COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL www.pingry.org/re- NEWSPAPER cord VOLUME CXLI, NUMBER 1 The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, New Jersey OCTOBER 14, 2014 Coach Miller Bugliari’52 Becomes 1 of 2 Rooms Shift and in the Nation to Have 800 Soccer Wins Décor Changes goal of the game and resulted in terms of my goal, I was simply watch him try to get his 800th allow for more space. By MARK SHTRAKHMAN (V) By DAVID METZGER (IV) Bugliari’s win. glad that I could help the team. win. The bookstore was also renovated over the summer Durng the first month of It did not come easy, though. We all fought like dogs against Coach Bugliari said, “We’re While students were en- and moved to a completely school, the biggest story wasn’t Watchung Hills had multiple Watchung Hills, and although glad it’s over with. The focus joying their summer break, the new construction or the scoring opportunities. However, we had some close calls, I am shouldn’t be on me; it should the school’s Modernization new location. Now located tighter security measures. It was Lurie, managed to block all of glad we held the shutout and be on the kids.” He added, “It’s plan was making headway. in the Language wing, the store has grown both in size Coach Miller Bu- important for them when The athletic locker rooms the coach has some kind were renovated, a new school and in inventory. However, gliari’s ’52 quest the same snacks, apparel for his 800th win. of milestone ahead, but bookstore was constructed, they’ll always remember and one of the largest projects and supplies students love This September are still sold there. Thus far, marks Mr. Bu- that they were part of the in Pingry history, the Miller team that won the 800th A. Bugliari Athletics Center the bookstore has received gliari’s 56th year mixed reviews. While many at the school game.” and Friends of Miller Initia- students like the size of the and 55th year as All of Coach Bugliari’s tive, was planned. store, a common criticism Head Coach of assistant coaches played While the actual construc- is the distance from each the boys’ varsity for him in past years. In tion of the new athletics soccer team. Prior fact, Coach David Fa- complex has not begun, plans grade’s lounge areas. The to the start of this hey ’99 was a sophomore for the project’s donations final determination of the season, Coach Bu- when Coach Bugliari won and layout have been formal- location of the bookstore is gliari had a record his 500th win and helped ized and can be viewed on yet to be determined. of 796 wins, 99 coach at his 700th win. the Pingry website or in an In addition, the Health losses and 66 ties. “Not many people get exhibit at the entrance of the Suite and the Counseling The year’s the chance to coach this team, led by cap- long. I still enjoy the chal- tains Jamie Cook lenge. I enjoy the competi- (VI), Roberto De tion,” Coach Bugliari said. Almeida (VI), “Although back at the game, I wanted it to be Clayton Wright Soccer seniors celebrate after the 800th win against Watchung Hills. T. Wang (V) (VI), and goalkeep- over. I didn’t want the team to go through the suspense er Max Lurie (VI), started the the shots on his way to another secured the win for Coach.” again.” season strong with a 3-1 record shutout. In the final ten minutes What’s even more remark- Athletic Director Ms. Carter prior to the big win. As a result of the game, Watchung Hills able about the Pingry Soccer Abbott said, “To have Coach of scheduling, the first game with picked up its pace and pressured program and Coach Bugliari’s Bugliari win his 800th game at the chance to be the 800th win the defense. In the end, Watc- time at the helm is its rich history. Pingry speaks volumes about was played at Watchung Hills hung’s efforts were not enough, At the game at Watchung Hills, the tradition of athletic excel- High School in Watchung, NJ. and Coach Bugliari took home players from all five decades of lence here at school.” She added, Approximately 30 minutes the big win. Coach Bugliari’s careers were “Only one other high school into the game, Pingry was fouled On scoring the game-winning present to watch history in the coach in the nation has reached and given a free kick. Jamie goal, Cook said, “I was abso- making. In addition to his past that milestone win. I think that Cook took the shot that sailed lutely honored to be a member of and present players, Coach Coach Bugliari is an institu- across the field and over the the team and to have been men- Bugliari’s wife, son David, tion at Pingry, and the work he goalie’s hands and into the goal. tored by Coach Bugliari for the daughter-in-law Alyssa, and has done here over the years is It would prove to be the only past few years.” He added, “In his grandchildren were there to unparalleled.” I. Zinn (VI) The bookstore moved to the old film room as a result of modernization. school. The new complex’s offices shifted spots. The Inside The Record design encompasses 44,000 former Safe Room, the Coun- New Security Proto- square feet of indoor space selors’ Offices, and the old “designed to accommodate Bookstore made way for a current and future athletic new Health area containing cols Ensure Safety program needs.” two new classrooms and campus, main access doors, By DILLON NOONE (V) The new space will have a larger offices for the nurses. such as the athletic entrance, state-of-the-art fitness center, The Counseling Office During summer vaca- bus doors, and the main squash courts, and the Athlet- and the Safe Room moved tion, new additions to cam- entrance, will be unlocked. ics Hall of Fame. The total into the old Health Offices. pus security were made in Prior to the security addi- cost of the facilities will be The Upper School Office the hopes of increasing the tions, Pingry hired a security $10 million, and the Pingry was also redone during the safety of the Pingry com- consultant firm, Buckley Pe- community has been asked summer, with new carpets munity. The entire process tersen, to evaluate Pingry’s to contribute $5 million in and ceiling tiles being in- of beefing up campus secu- level of security. Buckley donations toward the project. stalled. In addition, Room rity started over a year ago Petersen determined that While the complex is costly, 441 has been turned into a when the Newtown shooting Pingry was not a secure it will make for an enhanced Math classroom, and Room occurred. The tragic event campus and that it needed athletic experience for ath- 243 (the old Health class- demonstrated that institu- to strengthen its awareness letes and teams for years to room) is now a Language tions with low security were of campus activity. come. classroom. Room 278 (an- not sustainable - a lesson One of the most important Another great benefit to other old Health classroom) things that Pingry wanted to that Pingry took seriously. the school’s athletics pro- is being used for Computer accomplish was to increase J. Wang (V) The new security mea- gram is the renovated locker Science classes. security without making sures were made to make rooms. Both the boys’ and These changes will con- Justin Wang (V) teaches English to Tibetan refugees and Pingry a “fortress.” In the witnesses poverty in India. p. 12 people who belong at Pin- tinue as the school aims to eyes of the staff responsible girls’ locker rooms have been gry feel welcome and se- freshly painted and are now complete its moderniza- cure. Any adult within the for facilitating the new addi- Stressed Out? Relax. Puzzle and Humor Page equipped with brand new tion goals within the next building will be identifiable tions to security, restricting Dillon Noone (V) advises all stu- floors, lockers, and bath- couple of years. The layout Complete the crossword and sudo- through visitor identification the movement of students dents and faculty to take a break some- of the school will continue ku puzzles to win a prize! Also check tags acquired at the front and faculty would be coun- rooms. The locker rooms also times and relax despite the whirlwind out our “Hits and Misses” list for the terintuitive. have open floor plans that to change in the years ahead. of activity during the school year. P.2 desk near the main entrance. fall. P. 10 In addition, all faculty and Even with these new se- Movie Review staff are required to wear curity additions, there is New Faculty Members identification badges that always the possibility to Thirteen new teachers join the Junior Zayna Nassoura gives her add more. As CFO Mr. Olaf review of the Indie movie “Palo Alto” double as key cards. These Upper School and Middle School key cards are used to unlock Weckesser remarked, “There faculty. P. 4-7 and how the movie relates to high school students. P. 13 doors leading to the outside is always more you can do, of the building, as well as but that doesn’t mean you Water Polo’s Winning Season should do it.” Students Visit NY Fed the Upper School Office and Water Polo manages to rack up Mail Room after hours.