THE NA T IO N 'S OLDES T ON THE WEB: COU nt RY DAY SC HOOL www.pingry.org/ NEWSPAPER record VO LUME CXXXVII, NUMBER 1 The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey OCT O BER 8, 2010 More Construction at Martinsville Campus New Dean of Student iously awaiting the comple- tion of the construction so that they can make use of Life: Mrs. Markenson the school’s new amenities. Yvonne Jeng (V) commented, “Although the renovations have distracted me from my work, they are necessary and I look forward to relaxing in the future reading room.” Within the next twelve months, three new construc- tion initiatives are projected: a new sewage system, a solar project, and construction of the Headmaster’s house. With all these improve- ments to the Martinsville campus, one can’t help but O.Tarantino (VI) Construction greeted students on their first day of school. S.Meyers (V) think, “Will Pingry ever get Head of their Upper School and an English teacher. Previously, Mr. Miles Boyd, Art De- some, the quest is fruitless, air conditioning?” Virzi ex- By ROXANNE FEITEL (V) she worked in admissions at the partment Chair; Mrs. Eileen because once a student finally plained that the putting in By MARIEL KENNEDY (V) This fall, Mrs. Ridie Marken- Riverdale Country School in the Hymas, Library Department reaches the library, it is rarely air conditioning is a gradual son joins the faculty as the Dean Bronx and at Little Red School- Many areas of the Martins- Chair; and Mrs. Alice Rooke, silent. The noises from the process. He intends to begin of Student Life, Head of Blue house in Manhattan ville campus have been un- Trustee were key members construction activities perme- installation of air condition- Key, Chairperson of the Honor Mrs.Markenson chose to der construction for the past of the committee that helped ate the walls. ing in the multi-purpose room Board, and an English teacher. switch from Morristown-Beard seven months. It is projected direct the design, working to However, Ms. Eileen Hy- and the faculty lounge by She replaces Mrs. Joan Hearst, to Pingry this year because she that, with steady progress, the ensure that the new facilities mas, Library Department next summer. He also plans who left Pingry last spring for wanted the opportunity to teach renovations will be completed will be as aesthetically pleas- Chair, believes in the impor- to replace the current air con- Lacordaire Academy after seven more classes. Whereas she only by Parent’s Day on October ing as possible. tance of these renovations, ditioning unit in the Library years of service as the Dean of taught one English class at Mor- 9. More renovations are also Despite the many ben- saying, “Creating a student South with a more efficient Students. ristown-Beard, she now has two scheduled to begin within the efits that the renovations friendly study environment system. After graduating from St. An- sections of English 9. One of her next year. will eventually yield, some is of foremost importance. Virzi commented, “No drew’s School, Mrs. Markenson students, Evan Key (III), said he Currently, the facilities members of the community After the extension of the matter how small a change attended Syracuse University, looks forward to her class every office is completing work on consider the process of con- library is complete, it will is, it will improve the quality where she completed a dual major day. “Our class is really interest- replacing the school’s roof structing these renovations be furnished with sofas, club of a Pingry student’s day-to- in Journalism and English. She ing, and Mrs. Markenson is one of and skylights, refurbishing rather inconvenient. The cur- chairs, lamps, and additional day activities. For example, then matriculated at the Teacher’s my favorite teachers,” he said. the clock tower, and extend- rent construction makes it power sources for students to chilled water piping was College of Columbia University So far, Mrs. Markenson’s fa- ing the library. These changes difficult to access essential charge their laptops. We have extended across the main for graduate school. vorite part about Pingry has been should enhance the entry of areas of campus, such as the been discussing renovating entry to the south side of the Mrs. Markenson comes to the building, improve security how “welcoming and friendly” library. For example, to ac- the library for several years. building this summer, al- Pingry from Morristown-Beard, and create more space for cess Library South, students It is great that the Board of lowing for future expansion. where she served for five years as Continued on Page 5 students and faculty. must first enter the Hyde and Trustees took our requests to Changes like this, as well as Mr. Michael Virzi, Direc- Watson Gymnasium and then heart and implemented our the future installation of air tor of Facilities, feels that the go through the multi-purpose ideas to make a space that conditioning, are improve- new reading room will be “the room, where they then need students can use well.” ments all students can enjoy New Chef Greatly best space in the building”. to climb a flight of stairs. For Many students are anx- on a regular basis.” Inside The Record Slow Internet Speed Improves Food Hinders Productivity History 10 class was largely By J. & R. OGHAZ (VI) unsuccessful and time con- When asked about the un- suming, with each link taking reliable internet connection approximately five minutes that has come to characterize to load. She now “makes sure the technological aspect of to preload all media before life at Pingry, Randy Falk (VI) presenting it in class.” responded with exasperation Sites such as Moodle can that it has definitely impacted also be difficult to use in him in a negative way by school. Consequently, Ms. “making Farmville extremely Jones has had to bring a lot of hard to load.” her work home, where she has Although they may have access to a more dependable different reasons for doing network. A.Logerfo (VI) so, many additional members History teacher Mr. Theo- of the Pingry community dore Corvino has experi- By ALYSSA BAUM (III) said, “I think the food is bet- have expressed similar con- enced the same difficulties in ter this year because there cerns. After returning from his American Dreams class, Many students have been is more variety.” Caroline the senior trip, Vitor Oliveira Courtesy of Ms. Boisvert which relies heavily on cur- commenting that the cafete- Dreyfuss (V) agreed, but (VI) said, “Even the internet Chloe Carver (VI) with a student while on a summer trip to rent events. He often makes ria food tastes much better added, “Some things are South Africa. at Great Wolf Lodge is bet- use of news clips from the this year. The menu items better, but other things are ter than Pingry’s. Once, I internet to provide topics of not only sound good, but still the same.” Josh Fish- Fix Your Facebook Eye-Opening Experience in couldn’t even hand in a paper discussion and asks students they taste good as well. man (III) said, “ I like the Roxanne Feitel (V) explains how Northfolk, WV to my teacher via e-mail, just to provide links to relevant It is no coincidence that new mayonnaise and mus- because the internet was so videos to watch in class. How- the food started to taste to keep your Facebook profile looking This past summer Sarah Park (V) tards.” respectable. slow.” ever, “the clips load slowly or better after Pingry wel- Others have noticed that went with her church youth group to Likewise, Vicky Wei (VI) repair houses in Northfolk, WV. pause frequently…just about comed its new Executive the fruits and vegetables Fall’s Latest Looks feels that the spotty connec- every time”. Nevertheless, Chef and Assistant Food are always fresh. Many tion at school is “really ag- Mr. Corvino feels that it is Service Director, Mr. Jay students believe that one of Yumi Casagrande (IV) reveals how Saluations from Student Body gravating as a senior, because “the teacher’s responsibility to Glassberg. Mr. Glassberg, the best cafeteria improve- we need the Internet for our to dress for the upcoming season. President Will Bartlett (VI) prepare thoroughly ahead of who is employed by Sage ments is the expanded salad classes and college appli- time.” He makes sure to avoid Dining Services and started bar, which now includes a Bartlett states his goals for this cations, and having a slow the slow streaming speed by working at Pingry last June, greater variety of options. New Faculty Members year and and specifically describes his connection makes it harder first downloading clips onto previously worked at Mount As Mr. Glassberg said, “Ev- main goals: Homecoming and Spirit for us to finish our work ef- Realplayer. However, this Saint Mary’s Academy in erybody has been attack- Thirteen new teachers add their Week. academic and athletic experience to ficiently.” does not take into account Watchung. He has been a ing the salad bar.” There Pingry’s résumé. Ms. Megan Jones, who is impromptu discussions. In the Certified Work Chef and a are new toppings such as Sections a new member of the faculty past, Mr. Corvino has also had member of the American homemade croutons, dried this year, also notes that the A “Green” Caferteria News...........................1,5-9 issues with group computer- Culinary Federation since cranberries, and granola Commentary..............2-4 slow internet is a “major hin- based activities on laptops, 1991. every day. Marisa Werner (V) describes a Summer Experiences..........10-12 drance.” For example, her “especially when the kids The new and improved “We’ve been trying to new “green” way to address the prob- Arts..................................13-14 attempt to download docu- food has received rave re- lems of cafeteria cleanliness.