Boston Latin School Argo 2021Class of 2021 Page 2 Boston Latin School Argo CREDITS Editors' Note Editorial Board Aidan Chen, II Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Choi, III Editor-in-Chief Katie Rouse, II News Editor Joanna Lin, IV News Editor Alanna Quirk, II Asst. News Editor Kevin Zhong, IV Asst. News Editor Alice Han, II Forum Editor Jack Trapanick, II Forum Editor Cinly Mo, III Asst. Forum Editor Michelle Wang, V Asst. Forum Editor Alessandra Woo, V Asst. Forum Editor Irene Deng, III A&E Editor As annual tradition dictates, each new pair of EiCs takes on the responsibility (burden?) of overseeing Ellis Seul, III A&E Editor the production of the Argo’s Graduation Issue. We vividly recall our perception of this role as admirable, and even alluring, to our ambitious sixie selves — three weeks of constant duress later, it seems that our attitude Kelsey Chen, II Asst. A&E Editor may have slightly changed. Maggie Olson, II Asst. A&E Editor Taking on the behemoth known as Grad Issue seems less like wading into the shallow end of the pool as it does being thrown into a bonfire head-first. It’s a world of kill or be killed (by Layout, who will actually Lilah Gutlerner, II Sports Editor do so if we ignore their texts any longer than we already have). Given all this, it would be an absolute travesty if we didn’t credit our terrific staff of editors, writers Shane Sullivan, II Sports Editor and associates for helping us accomplish this Herculean task. To our News, Forum, A&E and Sports Editors, Lauren Choy, III Asst. Sports Editor thank you for churning out article after article even in light of less-than-ideal circumstances. Thank you to Copy for deleting all of our Oxford commas (still not sure why that’s an Argo convention) and dealing with Darren Seto, III Copy Editor the NINE late spotlights. Thank you Photo for miraculously editing more than 70 photos in about a week (we’re still sorry!), and thanks again to Layout, because without their hours upon hours of toiling, the paper Fiona Yuan, IV Copy Editor you are holding in your hands (or reading on your screen) would not exist. Justine Wei, III Asst. Copy Editor Now, onto our demonstrations of gratitude for the soon-to-be gone alums, leaving us for the raucous, hectic, post-pubescent dimension known as college. Emma Lu, II Layout Editor John, Emily and Esther, thanks for all of your continued efforts as our fantastic Newsies in spite of senioritis (which Aidan still holds a grudge over). Also, John, you owe Elizabeth half of a lava cake. Selina Tang, III Layout Editor Next, onto Forum, which Jasmine and Alice headed so excellently. We’ll miss you both, and we certainly Theresa Huang, II Asst. Layout Editor expect frequent visits (not just for the sake of stealing our food). To Anna, A&E will feel incomplete without your motherly presence. Please don’t forget about us even Jenny Chen, IV Asst. Layout Editor though you’ll be exactly 3,083.5 miles away (Elizabeth is feeling a little lost without you already). Last, but certainly not least, in our Writing Sections, Sports! To the Ashleys and Eric, shoutout for the Regina Chiem, II Photo Editor phenomenal job you’ve all done in manning the section during a not-too-sporty time within the world. Mary Bosch, III Photo Editor Production Alums! Even though we both came out of Writing Sections, we now know that y’all are the backbone of our oft fragile club. Farewell to our forever iconic Copy duo, Alice and Cindy. No words can Karen Dong, III Asst. Photo Editor do justice to how much we’ll feel your absence. Farewell to Andre, whose photography talents and sass will certainly be missed. Farewell to our one-and-only Layout Father, Eric. And finally, to our beloved, retired EiCs, Nadine and Julie, what will we do without you? Thank you for Copy Associates all of the time, effort and dedication that you’ve put into the Argo, especially during a year as unprecedented as last. Please never stop replying to our last-minute Production Week questions, even if they come up next Ziqi Zhen (II) Kevin Zhong (IV) year as you’re both across the Charles. We’ll miss you both so much. Now, without further ado, we present to you 60 pages of blood, sweat and tears. We hope you enjoy it :). Christine Hur (IV) Ailin Sha (V) Love, Neil Jin (IV) Alessandra Woo (V) Aidan and Elizabeth Ngoc Nguyen (IV) Michelle Wang (V) Anne Wu (IV) Photo Associates Lauren Choy (III) Lindsey Jiang (IV) Argo Boston Latin School Sophie Sun (III) Andrew Lay (IV) Madelyn Taylor (III) Alicia Moy (IV) Ad Petundum Veritatem Layout Associates The Argo strives, in accordance with the highest standards of journalism, to inform and inspire its readers, to provide a forum for constructive debate, and to foster understanding among all mem- Marissa Ho (II) Evelyn Kwan (IV) bers of the Boston Latin School community. Grace Pham (II) Logan Le (IV) Ada Wu (III) Kevin Zhong (IV) B OS T ON Susan Chen (IV) L A T IN HE OSTON ATIN SCHOO L T B L Faculty Advisor SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Ms. Moon has proudly supported and funded Boston Latin Special Thanks to School’s sports, extracurriculars, music, aca- demics and publications - including the Argo - Ms. Ellis Mr. Hourigan for over 160 years Ms. Harari Ms. Skerritt BLSA Boston Latin School Argo Page 3 NEWS Michelle Wu Connects With Boston’s Youth By Joanna Lin (IV) & Elyssa Cabey (III) News Editor and Staff Writer Discussing topics ranging from racial identity to youth outreach, Boston mayoral candidate and City Councilor Michelle Wu held a press conference on May 10 to con- nect with the city’s student journalists. Over the course of the conversation, Wu mentioned her goals for addressing racism, emphasizing that the increase in racially charged violence has caused many people of color (POC) to worry about their safety. She hopes to not only address Bos- ton’s racial issues in the short-term, first by maximizing resources to reduce the hesitation of students of color returning in-school, but also to continue in the long- term. Wu explains, “Communities are be- ing marginalized and face violence on a daily basis that long predates COVID-19. [...] And so, this is a way to speak out, to build infrastructure, and organize across the communities to end racism.” The infrastructure and plans to Jim Davis which Wu refers to consists of increasing Michelle Wu campaigns all over Boston in hopes to win votes. access to affordable housing and expand- ing citizen voice in city budgeting, as well remove the fares for public transportation. these policies, [and] have led every major women. [Wu] has been a huge part of the as highlighting and investing in Boston’s By making Boston’s trains and buses more movement for progress and equity and transformation of our leadership by shep- small businesses, especially those owned accessible, Wu hopes to alleviate traffic, equality in this country. And so, we intend herding through ideas that, a lot of times, by POC and women. increase transit equality and reduce the to model on the campaign how we will lead people said were impossible.” Boston Latin School student Maisha negative effects of motor vehicles on the an office.” Wu entered the 2021 Boston mayor- Kazi (II) adds, “Small businesses really are environment. Born in Chicago, Illinois to Taiwan- al race in September 2020. With the elec- the backbone of the city but can easily be The May 10 event is part of a series ese parents, Wu’s extensive history in poli- tion just five months away, a recent WBUR neglected, so I really appreciate her atten- of virtual student press conferences, which tics includes working in Boston City Hall in poll found that 47 percent of those sur- tion to them.” are part of a broader goal of reaching the the Office of Administration and Finance veyed had a positive view of Wu, ahead of Closing the racial wealth gap is also youth of Boston. Wu’s campaign team re- in 2010, as well as being political and con- Acting Mayor Kim Janey. If elected, she will one of the goals of Wu’s most well-known alizes that to maximize support and pas- stituency group organizer for Massachu- make Boston history as the second woman policy: the Boston Green New Deal. Her 49- sion for her plans, they must reach out to setts Senator Elizabeth Warren’s campaign and first Asian-American to do so. page plan addresses the urgency of climate all demographics of the city, including the in 2012. The year after, she was the second Assistant Head of School Mr. Ste- change, the reasons why cities need to start youth. Her team currently works with stu- woman of color elected to the Boston City ven Chen concludes, “[People like Wu are the race to save the climate in America dent-run organizations such as Youth for Council, and became the first Asian-Amer- currently] not represented in our politics and, most importantly, her vision and poli- Wu and Boston’s Student Advisory Coun- ican and the first female president of color and leadership. This is an opportunity for cies for a green Boston. cil and plans on doing so in the future if of the Boston City Council in 2016. young people [...] to see that there is no Aside from the Boston Green New elected.