THE NA T IO N 'S OLDES T ON THE WEB: COU nt RY DAY SC HOOL www.pingry.org/stu- NEWSPAPER dents/therecord.html VOLU M E CXXXIV, NU M BER 6 The Pingry School, Martinsville, New Jersey MAY 1 , 2008 Mr. Fayen, Rescoe Receive Stifel Award you need – you have to work for By KATE DREYFUSS (IV) happiness in this world.” On Tuesday, April 8, the Next, Dr. Michael Richard- school gathered for the presenta- son spoke about Mr. Fayen, an tion of the Stifel Award. Given extremely respected teacher annually in honor of Henry G. and college counselor. Mr. Stifel III, a member of Pingry’s Fayen suffers from rheumatoid class of 1983, who became para- arthritis, and in recent years, lyzed as a result of an automo- his condition has progressed bile accident during his junior to such a point that even the year of high school, the award is simplest tasks such as turning given to a member of the Pingry a doorknob cause intense pain. community who “exemplifies Despite these circumstances, the characteristics exhibited Mr. Fayen has continued to do by Henry in the years since his what he loves day after day. accident: courage, optimism, Despite his physical bat- compassion, and spirit.” tle, living with arthritis hasn’t changed Mr. Fayen as a person. D. Shtrakhman (VI) This year’s award had two Seniors Ricky Zacharias and Hallie Bianco played Wayne and Mona in the senior play. recipients: longtime faculty He “has always been an opti- member Mr. Fred Fayen and mist,” and believes that “equa- senior Nick Rescoe. nimity is important in handling Senior Drama Class Performs ‘Amateurs’ The assembly opened with the good and the bad.” a speech from counselor and However, as a self-pro- anco (VI). The show was performed in show,” Devine said. “On one claimed independent, it was By JENNY GORELICK (IV) teacher, Mrs. Patricia A, Lio- Other quirky attendees of the Attic Theater with a living hand, I am so sad that this is netti, who introduced Mr. Stifel difficult for him at first to adapt On April 24, 25, and 26, the party include the awkward room set designed by Mrs. my final Pingry show - drama and explained the award. She to his condition in a physical the senior drama class put ventriloquist, Nathan, played Jane Asch with help from Mr. has been one of the biggest described the Pingry gradu- sense. “You need to be able to on “Amateurs,” by Ameri- by Rocquan Lucas (IV), the Tom Varnes. parts of my life at Pingry, ate as a mischievous student, appreciate help and understand can playwright Tom Griffin. comedic relief, Ernie, played Melinda Zoephel (VI) and and that's coming to an end. whose name “regularly came that it’s okay to accept it,” he Director Mr. Al Romano de- by Louis Riccardi (VI), and Darina Shtrakhman (VI) also On the other hand, I could up at faculty meetings.” After said. scribed the piece as a “comedy his wife, Irene, played by assisted in making the pro- not imagine a better show to his accident on March 12, 1982, After Mr. Fayen accepted with an emphasis on character Shadorah Howard (VI). Fi- duction a success by running go out on. Not only do I love he endured nine months of his award, Miss Wolfson spoke relationships.” nally, Paul, the distinguished the light board and stage- our play, but I truly love and physical therapy and tutoring about senior Nick Rescoe, The play revolves around theater critic who further managing, respectively. “We respect all the cast members. so he “could realize his dream whose mother was diagnosed the events at a party celebrat- complicates the situation, is chose to go home to the At- We've been through four years of graduating with his class and with multiple sclerosis many ing the opening night of a played by Scotty Eckenthal tic Theater where all Drama together (we were a class of attending college.” years ago. Ever since 5th grade, New England theater troupe’s (VI). IV productions were staged 25 and now we're a class of He accomplished his goals by Rescoe has served as his mom’s production. Dorothy, played Zacharias also added, before the Macrae Theater 9), and there's a lot of pride living by his personal philoso- primary caregiver. Commenting phy: “Don’t ever accept life for by Jenna Devine (VI), is the “Having worked in the drama existed. While the seating is in knowing that we've stuck it Continued on Page 5 hostess of the celebration department's large plays and very limited, the connection out together” she said. what it offers, but work out what and must contend with the musicals, most of us felt very between actors and audience shenanigans of her crazy refreshed to be in such a small in such an intimate space is husband Charlie, played by cast.” really wonderful,” said Mr. Kris Mazara (VI). Some of The play was more than Romano. his antics include bringing just comedic interactions The location also led to a Students, Faculty, and Alumni additional chairs to their liv- between the eccentric char- full-circle effect for many of ing room space throughout the acters. “There are some broad the seniors. “My first perfor- show. In total, about 40 chairs comic elements, but there mance at Pingry was in the Celebrate Hostetter Anniversary were used in the production. is also a core human story of Attic Theater in seventh grade Pingry’s art students, it consist- room allowed children to create The show is further com- loss and resilience,” said Mr. (we did “Alexander and the By NEHA SRIVASTAVA (IV) ed of crafts and drama activities their own art, including mural- plicated by the love triangle Romano. “It's a comedy, but Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, On Saturday, April 5, the for younger children, as well painting. Taraja Arnold, a future between Wayne, the preten- it has heart, too. The opening Very Bad Day”), and my last Hostetter Arts Center hosted as performances, dances, skits, sixth grader, said, “My favorite tious lead, played by Ricky scenes are hilarious, but you performance was there, as its 5th Anniversary Celebration. and movies that showcased the class is art, so it’s really cool Zacharias (VI), his leading slowly realize there's a lot well,” said Devine. Sponsored by the PSPA and talent of the student body. how Pingry has so many art lady, Jennifer, played by Mau- more going on under the sur- The senior drama class was organized by the art, music, and Many events were scheduled classes.” reen Brady (VI), and his face. The ending is beautiful involved in every part of the drama departments, the event at half-hour increments for visi- The Arts Center also taught very young ex-girlfriend, and heartbreaking at the same process. “It was a very fun took place from 4:00 P.M. to tors, from parents to young kids, kids how to make pots in a pot- Mona, played by Hallie Bi- time,” Devine added. bonding experience,” Bianco 7:00 P.M.. Featuring many of to partake in. The multi-purpose tery seminary. Diane Giangreco said. “We learned about every (V), who helped instruct pot- aspect of theater. We built the tery, remarked, “I visited the set, chose our own costumes, Arts Center when it first opened, Inside The Record and were even involved in and my sister was a Balladeer. selecting the show.” It’s interesting how much it has For Zacharias it was “a evolved and changed.” great opportunity to have a Also at the anniversary were great time on stage with a set the madrigal singers, traveling of actors I truly respect and singers composed of the older adore. We also have a director Buttondowns and Balladeers. whom we've gotten to know The drama performances over the last four years, and were put on by middle school it was a pleasure to get one and high school students. The last opportunity to work un- seniors performed excerpts der him.” Devine agreed. “It from the senior play, “Ama- is so great to work with Mr. teurs.” Freshmen Lakshmi Romano one last time,” she Davey, Taylor Smith, and Ash- said. “It's kind of amazing to ley Feng performed a clever look back at my first experi- play that only had three words. ence working with him in my Drama II actors Remy Teicher (IV) and Amy Gopinathan (IV) Courtesy of Tommie S. Hata freshman year and seeing how far I've come now. I owe all performed a humorous skit on the relationship between a girl SMART team members hold the protein models they pre- that to him.” and her grandmother taking sented at the ASBMB conference in San Diego P. 4. After all of their effort, all place in a bathroom. three performances were well- How to Save a Life Faculty Display Art Other Drama II performers received by exuberant audi- of bathroom scenes included Sophmore Sam Baron reflects on Several faculty members show off ences. “It was really funny Jenny Gorelick (IV), Erin James the day he performed CPR right after their artistic skills in a variety of medi- and the actors worked well (IV), Sam Baron (IV), William getting his certifcation. P. 2. ums. P. 6. together onstage,” said Louis Evenson (IV), Katie Ogden Schermerhorn (V). (IV), Sofi Barrionuevo (IV), Pingry Travels Far and Wide Sections Overall, the seniors are Michael Doliner (V), and Max ending their Pingry drama School News.......................1, 4-5 DeChiara (IV).