Friday, May 23, 2014 Vol. FRIDAY,40 No. Oct.8 20 Vol. 38 No. 2 Clapp inspires seniors to find meaning in the simple things by Dylan Borruso ‘15 put those things to good use.” community. He was the Form Five According to Mr. Clapp, the master, the equivalent to a Form In commencement exer- most important lessons to come Dean today, for seven years and cises this morning, math teacher from high school come from friends, an advisor to students of the Upper Jonathan Clapp urged the Class of experience, and community. School throughout his time at KO. 2014 to find wisdom and profound Mr. Clapp, a graduate He has also coached ideas in the simple things in life. of Stanford University, began several sports, including foot- The seniors chose Mr. teaching at KO in 1984, after ball, baseball, softball, thirds Clapp, who is retiring this June deciding that he needed a job to basketball, and volleyball. after 30 years of teaching at KO, help support his two children. Mr. Clapp also was involved to be their graduation speaker. Previously he had worked with the in and even founded several “I don’t have any wisdom State of Connecticut, but had left extracurricular organizations. or advice that is original,” Mr. it to spend time with his children. Mr. Clapp founded the commu- Clapp said in an interview before In his speech, Mr. Clapp nity service program at KO and his speech. “Everything has been drew on his experience from was in charge of it for some time. said and done before, but I can nearly every area of KO. He has He also was the faculty show examples of finding these taught nearly every math course, advisor for the math team while things.” He stated that he hoped excluding statistics. He also taught it existed. He spent time as a to keep his speech light-hearted. a year of a sophomore English member of the band too, and Mr. Clapp said he class and two English electives has run the blood drive and would urge the seniors to in film. At one time he was the Student Government at times. remembertheir time at KO. teacher for a computer applications In writing his speech, Mr. Veteran teacher Jon Clapp delivered the commencement address this morning. “[They should remember] course. He is also the department Clapp said he drew from some the Baird Symposium speakers a chance to play with the Hart- the relationships they estab- chair for Upper School math. of his most notable life expe- every year has inspired him. ford Symphony Orchestra during lished with people,” he said. In addition to his experi- riences both in and outside of One of his most memo- his time with the school’s band. “Most of them will forget most ence as an academic leader, Mr. KO, which included meeting rable experiences was hiking But despite these exciting of the facts they memorized, Clapp has also acquired a wealth his wife, former KO English the Appalachian Trail during a experiences, Mr. Clapp said walking but they can remember their of knowledge from his time as teacher Kathy Lynch, at KO in sabbatical. “It was a life-affirming into class every day remains the experiences and talents and can a coach and as a part of the KO 1999. He also said that hearing experience,” he said.He also had highlight of his career at KO. Seniors Line, Wiseman win top awards Seniors Keenan Line The Williams Memorial E. Rockwell ’39 in memory Upper School for excellence in awarded to a member of the and Sam Wiseman won the Prize for Mathematics, given of his classmate, Thomas R. English prose – Allie Stanton. Sixth Form who has excelled school’s top citizenship awards in memory of W. O. Williams Critchfield, to the student The Brendan Gill ’32 in formal debate and has served at Tuesday’s Prize Assembly. and in the name of F.I. Catlin who has performed outstand- Writer of Promise Award, in the Forensic Union with partic- Keenan won The Gold Seal, ’43 and R.J. Catlin ’43, is ingly in science – A. J. Greene. memory of the renowned writer ular loyalty, enthusiasm and the highest citizenship award the given for excellence in math- The Rensselaer Medal is and essayist, Brendan C. Gill dedication – Sophie Kruger. school can bestow, given to a girl ematics to a student in the Upper presented by Rensselaer Poly- ’32, is given by the Gill family The Conklin Prize, endowed in the Sixth Form for outstanding School – Benjamin Waldman. technic Institute to the Fifth to the Upper School student who in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William qualities of character. Sam won The Competitive Mathe- Form student most compe- has shown the most interest and P. Conklin, is given to a student The Primus Medal, presented matics Prize is given by the Math- tent in mathematics and promise in developing his or her for excellence in United States by Edith Greenough Lewis and ematics Association of America, science – Robert Scappaticci. writing craft – Anya Delventhal. history – Sophia Harrison. the highest citizenship award the Society of Actuaries, and The Goodman Banks The Stewart Prize for Public The William Ainsworth the school can bestow, given to Mu Alpha Theta, to a student English Prize is given to a student in Speaking is given by P.R. Stewart Greene Memorial Prize, given that boy in the Sixth Form who in Upper School for excellence the Upper School for excellence in ’32 to a student in the Upper by his three sons, is given to has contributed most during the on competitive tests – Ahmad the field of English – Keenan Line. School who is judged to be the best that member of the Fifth or past year to the life of the school. Chughtai and Keenan Line. The Terwilliger Prize, given public speaker – John Chatigny. Sixth Form who has shown the Awards received by The Critchfield Prize for in the name of R.C. Terwilliger The Forensic Union Award other students are as follows: Science is given by Horace ’33, is given to a student in the for Distinguished Service is Continued on page 8 What’s Inside this Issue: NEWS SPORTS OPINIONS ARTS FEATURES Appellate Court Softball, Beware Coffeehouse Senior holds session girls tennis win of the proves to be ‘prom’posals at KO championships junior slide? ‘epic’ proliferate page 7 pages 27, 28 page 6 page 12 page 16 FRIDAY FRIDAY 2 May 23, 2014 News Editorials May 23, 2014 3 Amidst palm trees, candles, seniors enjoy prom at Marriott by Sophia Harrison The meal was more formal where everyone sat down and ate at The senior class gath- the same time. The staff brought out ered on the green to capture a salad first and then the main dish the girls in their beautiful prom “It was a lot more formal dresses and the boys in their tux. and structured compared to junior This year senior prom prom,” said senior Grace Jarmoc. was held at the Marriott hotel on There was also a smoothie Sunday May 18. The senior class bar, with the option of straw- originally voted on prom being berry banana or pina coolada. held at a castle but unfortunately “It was nice to have it would have been too expensive. another option,” said Three coach buses shut- senior Griffin Maloney. tled all the dates to Farm- As well as the smoothie ington at around 7 p.m. bar, there was also a candy bar, Unfortunately, the students with lollipops, pixie sticks, weren’t allowed to enter the jolly ranchers, Hershey’s, and venue until 8 p.m., so they had to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. wait around for almost an hour. “They were the best “While we were waiting they lollipops I’ve ever had,” provided drinks and appetizers, said junior Olivia Whirty. Seniors pose on the Senior Green during the photo-taking session before the prom. Photo courtesy of Allie Kyff ’14. while people just mingled and hung The venue was decorated booth, which were really popular. as soon as the music got better, than that the music was pretty out,” said junior Addie Waskowitz. with crystal palm trees on the “I was kind of disappointed more and more people got up. easy to dance to,” said Sharrieff. For dinner they offered table, lit with candles. There because the drawing didn’t “He played a lot of EDM Overall the prom was three different options: chicken, were also black and red balloons really look like me,” said Addie. music which isn’t exactly my a success. “It was a lot better beef, or a vegetarian portion. The scattered throughout the room “The photo booth was a really favorite and eventually just gave than I expected it to be. It was vegetarian was risotto, asparagus, to make it more KO themed. nice touch, but it was a little compli- me a headache,” said Olivia. nice for the grade to be able and sautéed onions and squash. There were different cated to work,” said Sharrieff. “The music was pretty to get together one more time “The meal was pretty activities set up to entertain Olivia said the DJ got better good this time compared to before graduation,” said Grace. good for the most part,” everyone. There was a char- as the night went on. At first, not junior prom. He had crazy 80s said junior Sharrieff Grice. acter drawing as well as a photo many people were dancing but for about a half hour but other Jennifer Egan picked for 2014-15 Symposium by Jen Shook ‘15 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner The Pulitzer Prize Board “A Visit From the Goon Squad.” called “A Visit From the Goon Next year, Pulitzer Prize- Ms.