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A Public Forum for News, Opinion, and Creative Thought of The Governor’s Academy
January 20, 2012 Volume 53, Issue 5
Editorials
Playing God?......................................2
It’s Tebow Time..................................2
Opinion
Political Debate..................................3
Mind of Myles....................................4
A Woman’s Choice............................4
F e at u r e s
The Shifting Paradigm......................5
To Eat or Not to Eat...........................5
Faculty Spotlight................................6
A Refreshing Success
Martin Luther King Jr., Day is always an interesting day at the Academy. Unlike every public school in
the neighboring area—we do not get
to sleep the day away in “honor” of
MLK Jr. Instead, each year we try to
honor a great man with astounding
accomplishments from our small campus in Byfield, MA. Freshman year, I
remember watching black and white
ADL films in Parsons. Sophomore year
I’m pretty sure I stayed home, while
piles and plies of snow surrounded
my house. Junior year teachers were
asked to make time in class to discuss his work…I attended every one
of my classes without speaking about
Dr. King. So, for the past three years, I
haven’t felt like we—as a community—
have truly been able to honor and dis-
Elisabeth Bogart ‘12
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cuss Dr. King’s beliefs.
Based on past experience, students
Behnid the Scenes Spotlight.............7
Fac Brat Chat......................................7
Ozzie’s Kids.........................................8
Philosophy..........................................8
Science................................................9
Fashion................................................9
Music Mashups..................................9
Baby Names..................................... 10
Satire................................................. 10
Alfriddles......................................... 10
Music Debate.................................. 11
TV Review....................................... 11
Movie Review.................................. 11
Jack Edwards................................... 12
MLK Day History........................... 13
New Years’ Resolutions.................. 13
Poem................................................ 14
Photos.............................................. 15
B a c k Pa g e
Birthdays.......................................... 16
Poll.................................................... 16
This issue of The Governor is printed on 50% recycled
paper.
were already ruing what they thought
would be another contrived history
lesson when they walked into morning meeting last Monday. Everyone,
however, was surprised at how the
day started. With the help of four microphones, different members of our
community stood up and shared his or
her beliefs with the school. The brave
students and faculty who decided to
share their perspective on life made
an impact. We learned new ways to
view love, anger, joy, and redemption.
It is sometimes hard to see Govs as a
diverse community; it is after all a private New England boarding school. It
also depends on what one qualifies as
diverse ;on MLK day people tend to focus on the color of skin. This hour session began and ended with little em...Continued on Page 12
The Newest Afternoon Activity
Maya Martignetti ‘12
Since Volleyball moved from
the winter to the fall in 2011, Madison Tsao, Volleyball Co-Captain, was
looking for something to do in the
winter for an afternoon activity. Madison gave up soccer to play volleyball,
and so she and former teammate Katie Rudolph, who spent this past fall
planning the Special Olympics Tournament, wanted to find a way to play
soccer this winter. The two seniors got
a group together and decided to join
an indoor soccer league near school.
The Governor recently sat down with
the two heads of the newest afternoon
activity to ask how they got started and
how things are going.
The Governor: Was it difficult getting a new afternoon activity passed?
Madison and Katie: We are technically a special activity so we had to
submit a proposal for our activity. All
of the players had to be juniors or seniors and had to have permission from
their parents to participate. There were
a lot of details to figure out initially but
the overall process wasn’t too hard.
TG: How often and when do you
play games? Will they all be at the
Topsfield Arena?
M&K: We still aren’t sure what
league we are playing in but the league
we are hoping to join is at the new in-
door sports complex in Danvers. It will
be an adult co-ed league with games
once a week on Wednesdays. Some
teachers are also planning to play with
us.
TG: How many people do you have
this year on your team and what grades
are they in? Is it mostly boys or girls?
M&K: We have 12 people this year.
It’s all seniors besides EJ and Calvin
who are juniors. Katie and I are the
only girls on the team, but it’s a good
time.
TG: What have you been up to before games get started?
M&K: Before break we played outside on the turf because it was warm
out. Now that it is a little colder, we
decide each day on a plan – either go
outside and play on the turf or wait for
a court to open up in the field house.
TG: Has it been hard coordinating
with the Athletic Department to find
room in the field house to practice?
M&K: Wotty and Mrs. McLain
have been great about making sure
we have a court time. Though we usually have a late time, sometimes we can
sneak onto a court earlier if a team has
a game or conditioning.
TG: How will you be getting the
team to and from your games?
M&K: There are only 4 boarders
on the team so most of us will drive
ourselves. The boarders will sign out
through the office and go with a day
student.
TG: What do you suggest for next
year in order for the activity to go more
smoothly?
M&K: Make sure that you have
everything set with the league you are
going to play in. A few of the options
as far as leagues that we wanted to play
in didn’t end up having enough teams
register so the leagues never got up and
running which made it a lot harder to
find a league to play in.
TG: Overall, would you say Indoor
Soccer has been a successful winter activity so far?
M&K: So far everything has gone
well with the exception of joining a
league (but it seems like we will be
playing in Danvers starting soon!). We
have a lot of fun as a group just playing
pick-up games. A lot of times, other
students will join in and play.
Katie and Madison are perfect
examples of students taking initiative
and getting something done on campus. They wanted to play soccer this
winter, and they made it happen. Who
knows, maybe indoor soccer will be a
lasting tradition with students at the
Academy down the road!
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It’s Tebow Time
January 20 2012 Volume 53, Issue 5
John Damianos ‘12
Editors-in-chief:
Rachel Cabitt ‘12
John Damianos ‘12
Lauren LaBrique ‘12
Abby Matses ‘11
A d v is o r s :
Elaine White
Peter Mason
Managing
Editors:
S ta ff W r i t e r s :
Mei Li Johnson ‘13
Tina McGrath ‘12
Myles Badger ‘13
Photography
Editors:
Christine Lee ‘12
Jean Bower ‘13
Jaicey Bang ‘13
Masthead:
Andrew Coleburn ‘12
Maya Martignetti ‘12
Alfred Cerrone ‘12
Elisabeth Bogart ‘12
Chad Martin ‘12
Katie McKay ‘12
Joe Benson ‘13
Jimmy Monroe ‘13
Molly Fulton ‘13
Lindsey Harrigan ‘13
Neil He ‘13
Natalie Sullivan ‘13
Alex Curran-Carderelli ‘14
Dan Capobianco ‘14
Chris Mucci ‘14
Katie Quimby ‘14
Nicole Wotton ‘14
Kendall Ham ‘14
Abby Katz ‘15
Hansika Vijayaraghavan ‘15
Garth Robinson ‘15
Michael Eberle ‘15
Christina Merullo ‘14
Playing God?
Tina McGrath ‘12
When Dolly the sheep became the
first mammal cloned from an adult cell
in 1996, it seemed as though the physical limits that constrained scientific
advancement were greatly reduced. If
sheep could be cloned, how far away
was human cloning? Although Dolly
seemed to be an enormous accomplishment, many people reacted to
her with fear and outrage. These opponents claimed that scientists were
overstepping their human capabilities and acting as the Judeo-Christian
image of God, the higher power who,
they believe, created mankind. Today,
many scientific achievements continue to cause controversy and unrest
among critics who believe they violate
ethical standards. Truthfully, scientists are not playing God; they are simply trying to make advancements in
their fields, and these critics only slow
their progress.
.What is it about cloning that scares
and fascinates people? Pop culture has
often presented the view of “cloning
gone wrong” where human cloning
has adverse effects when the duplicate
does not turn out as planned. This
view is represented in Mary Shelly’s
depiction of the monster in the novel
Frankenstein; in the classic tale, Victor
Frankenstein creates a human form
out of old body parts, but his creation
turns out to be a brutal monster rather
than a human. This monster murders
Victor’s friends and family and eventually leads to Victor’s insanity and
downfall. While this image of cloning is entertaining and frightening, it
is also highly impractical. The idea of
a Frankensteinian monster is entirely
fictional, but many critics fear the unknown effects that scientific cloning
may have because they believe it is unnatural. How can a scientific advancement, a result of human intelligence,
be considered unnatural?
Those who oppose cloning for
ethical reasons must realize that scientists will not create clones “just for
fun.” In actuality, scientists who study
therapeutic cloning suggest that organs may be replicated to provide
transplants for patients with medical
problems; in this case, the duplicate
organs could be the difference between
life and death. Antagonists of cloning
may suggest that scientists are playing
God by creating organs made of cells,
the basic units of life, but in reality
they are just using their human intelligence to find solutions to illnesses
and other medical problems. For those
who believe in God (or another higher
power) as the creator of mankind, the
argument against cloning becomes invalid; if God created the human brain
and if therapeutic cloning is a result
of the human brain at work, then it is
difficult to criticize these scientists for
playing God.
The concerns of ethical limits
in research stretch far beyond cloning. Critics have shown opposition to
genetically modified crops, genetic
counseling, and stem cell research
for the same reasons. These topics are
controversial because they all involve
an alteration of life in its various natural forms, but each of these fields has
the potential to significantly improve
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As a quarterback, Tim Tebow is
arguably at best mediocre. He certainly is inconsistant. So what’s all
this hype about, and why is he ranked
America’s favorite pro athlete based
on an ESPN poll? The answer is deceivingly simple: He’s not your typical quarterback. Usually after three
sloppy quarters leaving the Broncos
trailing in the fourth, Tim Tebow does
something. He prays. He kneels down,
bows his head, and prays. And when
he takes the field, the game changes.
The offense clicks; Tebow gets into his
rhythm. They score. And then somehow they score again. Perhaps even
again. In the end, the Denver Broncos
emerge victorious, leaving the opposing team scratching their heads in bewilderment. This pattern has proved
fairly consistent over the NFL season,
and has led Denver to an 8-8 season
into the playoffs.
They call it “Tebow Time.” That’s
the fourth quarter, when Tebow does
his magic. So how does he do it? Well,
some say God helps out. Tim Tebow
is an Evangelical Christian. He grew
up in a very religiously oriented family, with a minister for a father. There
was no TV until verses of the scripture were memorized; no play until
after family prayers. At six years old,
the future NFL quarterback was worried about going to hell, and decided
he wanted to accept Jesus Christ as his
savior (the fundamental principle of
Evangelicalism). Those against Tebow
claim that his overt religious displays
are pure show, strategically concocted
for the media. I’d have to disagree; it’s
obvious that his life is devoted to his
religion and his game time prayers are
genuine. But what doesn’t make sense
to me is why Americans are obsessed
with him.
He’s certainly not the first athlete
to pray during a sports game. Baseball
players cross themselves before stepping up to the plate; basketball players don gold crosses. What makes Tim
Tebow different is how pronounced
his religiosity is. And for some reason,
people love it. At games, people wave
signs citing biblical verses, including
John 3:16, Tebow’s favorite. When he
“Tebows” (a verb denoting his pietistic
stance), the stadium erupts. This leads
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to one conclusion: we are in a society
filled with Evangelicals. Disagree? Let
me ask this: What if a Muslim player
overtly prayed on a football field in
front of thousands? There would be
a national outrage. People would be
furious and offended, and the player
would probably face some sort of consequence. Thus, we are hypocrites.
We boast that America is a haven for
religious freedom, where people can
freely exercise their faith. It seems we
haven’t changed from the days of the
Puritans: we exalt the Evangelicals and
scorn those of any other creed.
.This same Evangelical fervor has
spilled over into the realm of politics.
Throughout the GOP race, I have heard
more about religion than I’ve heard of
the economy or Afghanistan. It comes
down to this: For a candidate to win
the votes of conservatives, he or she
must proclaim Jesus Christ his or her
savior. The exceptions are, of course,
“frontrunner” Mitt Romney and Jon
Huntsman; the former, however, has
played down his religion, saying only
that he has been a faithful member of
his church for all his life. The rest of
the candidates, however, have placed
religion at the forefront of their platforms. Before dropping out, both Rick
Perry and Michelle Bachmann labeled
themselves as Dominionists, meaning
God told them to run and have religion play a central role in affairs of the
state; Rick Santorum after the Iowa
caucus stated that America was voting
for family values and faith.
.Family values and faith. I don’t get
it. I don’t see how you can vote based
upon family values and faith. Religion
and politics have always been related,
but religion has no place in the political scene. We vote for the leader of a
country, not for the leader of a church.
I am not trying to spread an atheist or
antitheist view; I am a religious person
myself, a devote member of the Eastern Orthodox faith. It just seems absolutely absurd that people are placing
greater stock in a candidate’s religion
than that person’s foreign policy.
I have no problem with Tim
Tebow. If he wants to pray on the field,
that’s fine. But let us remember a few
things. Let’s not mirror the ridiculous
hypocrisy of Puritan America. Also,
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Op/Ed
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A Shot in the Dark
Andrew Coleburn ‘12
John, There should not even be any debate over gun control. It is stated
clearly in our Constitution that “the right of the people to keep and bear arms
shall not be infringed.” All citizens have the right to defend themselves, their
families, their possessions and their homes, however they must.
However, firearms possession and (lawful) use in the defense of the home
is not the controversy; it is the possession and use
of firearms outside, in public places, which merits
discussion. It is obvious that most crimes--whether they be assaults, robberies, rapes, murders, or
otherwise--take place in public places, not in the
home. Victims of such crimes are usually physically smaller than their attacker or they are attacked with the use of some sort of weapon. How
are they to defend themselves? Rhetorical question John, you know the answer: They should be
allowed to have a fire arm of their own. Now, I
am not saying that we should just give every person and their brother their own gun. Current systems of training and testing for firearms licenses
are rigorous and effective. We need to keep these
systems in place as avenues for citizens to obtain
firearms lawfully in order to defend themselves.
Almost all crimes committed involving a firearm are committed with an illegally obtained weapon. These guns get into the
hands of criminals through theft, “straw purchases” (where another person who
can legally obtain a firearm does so for another), and black market sales. These
are the problem guns – the ones that really need to be controlled. But here’s an
interesting thing about criminals: They don’t care about gun control laws! Anything our government does to control firearms is a waste of time because nearly
all of the criminals get their guns illegally. In fact, in one study of arrestees who
had firearms confiscated from them, over 50% said that “it is easy to obtain
guns illegally.” As long as there is a demand, there will be a supply in the black
market for guns, no matter what law enforcement does; this is the sad truth.
.Normal, law abiding citizens, need to retain the option to get their license
and own a firearm. Gun control legislation
will only take the weapons—which could end
up saving lives or stopping crimes—out of the
hands of the good guys, while the bad guys
will continue to obtain their weapons illegally,
and use them to commit crimes. Not to mention, gun control shoots the constitution full
of holes.
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John Damianos ‘12
.It is indeed quite difficult, Andrew, to argue against the highest law of our land; and while I think a gunless society would be great, I’m not that idealistic.
Let’s play some word association. Gun. What comes to mind? I think of war, school shootings, and gangs. No, I do not think of defense first, and I believe it safe
to speak for most people. Guns are methods of destruction, meant to harm and/or kill. I am not advocating repealing the Second Amendment; you are right in
saying the black market would thrive even more than it is now. What I am advocating is more stringent gun control, making the best efforts to keep fatal weapons
out of the hands of criminals.
.You bring up good points, and I agree with them. But let me use a bit of common sense here. Using simple mathematical laws of probability, more guns lead
to more crime. Now, I concur with your point about criminals obtaining guns illegally, but consider the average man or woman. A greater prevalence of guns can
only lead to more gun accidents, whether voluntary or involuntary. Drunken father comes home to his family and shoots his three-year-old son. Scared mother
pulls the trigger on an innocent stranger. Insecure teenager returns from a bad day at school and blows his brains out. It is purely logical that having guns everywhere is conducive to tragic deaths, mishaps, and suicides.
.So let’s tighten the reigns on gun control. Again, criminals will get their guns illegally, but for the sake of public safety, we need to make our gun control laws
more stringent to avoid horrible misfortunes like those mentioned above. Let’s do more extensive background checks and a more comprehensive application process. Let’s ban the sale of certain types of firearms, such as assault rifles. Let’s put a heavy tax on all gun sales. There are many routes we can take to protect society
while at the same time guaranteeing people their Second Amendment rights. There are accidental deaths, homicides, and suicides that can simply be avoided.
Let’s do everything that we can to protect our citizens.
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Mind Of Myles: Spreading Santorum
Myles Badger ‘13
A few weeks ago, there was quite a lot of uproar over a controversial ad by
GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry. In the ad, the Texan governor is seen
walking through what appears to be someone’s backyard, talking about his views
on both homosexuality and the separation of church and state. The ad garnered
quite a bit of flak from both sides of the political spectrum, and most were worried that Perry was attempting to pander to the typically homophobic sentiments
of mid-western conservatives with the ad. But, out
of the shadows of obscurity after a baffling 2nd place
snag in the Iowa Caucuses, a new Rick has stepped
onto the conservative stage, and conservatives and
liberals alike can rest assured that unlike Rick Perry,
when Rick Santorum says that he believes gays to be
immoral, he isn’t doing it to pander. He means it.
.It’s funny really; Santorum, by all accounts, is
someone who has sunk a good deal of his platform
into being a “youth” candidate, and yet if you ask
the man his views about abortion, homosexuality, or
women’s rights, you’d think that the debate had been
teleported to the 18th century. By Rick’s accounts,
any woman whose occupation is anything other
than ‘stay-at-home mom’ is a “radical feminist,” out
to destroy our nation’s Christian values. In fact, Rick
has gone on record as saying that the purpose of government is indeed to “intervene in the bedroom,”
and in matters of cultural preservation. Of course,
our founding fathers were all deists and agnostics,
the constitution does actually state that there is a
separation between church and state, and the United
States is a veritable melting pot of different cultures,
but Rick hasn’t paid any of that heed yet. He’s got voters to alienate.
.His fundamentalism by itself is amusing, and just this sets him behind the
other contenders in the race considerably. But of course, Rick doesn’t stop there.
He’s got back-story too. Before running for President, Mr. Santorum was a con-
gressional representative from Pennsylvania for roughly ten years, and in a report from 2006, the watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in
Washington named Santorum one of the top three “most corrupt” senators in the
Capitol.
.And the gaffes. Oh god, the gaffes. Perry, eat your heart out, Santorum’s most
recent gaffe literally left me speechless for several seconds. “I don’t want to make
black peoples’ lives better.” And he now claims that
he said “blah people,” not black people. Blah People.
Not sure what’s better here, the initial failure, or the
failure at recovering. It’s nothing short of an insult
that he’s actually doing so well in the polls. Well, in
the mid-west at least. This is really the root of Rick’s
problem; it’s like he’s running for president of Middle America. In fact, most of the GOP candidates act
like they are. But they shouldn’t have to.
.This in itself is my biggest qualm with Rick.
In fact, with both Ricks, Perry and Santorum. This
year’s election is one of the most critical in our nation’s history. Not to dismiss the candidates’ existing
platforms, but shouldn’t they be running on platforms of, you know, actual issues? China is growing
stronger, the Middle East is growing more restless,
our economy is still unremarkable at best, only five
percent of Americans believe our current Congress
to be an effective government entity, and thousands
upon thousands are still unemployed. To the Republicans, perhaps you might like to pander to the right
wing, but still, to everyone else you seem unelectable
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and ignorant, commendable as your other policies
may be. You have a plan to get us out of debt? Bring that up more often; chances
are less people are going to get offended by a 3% tax hike than by a governmentsanctioned condemnation.
A Woman’s Choice
Katie McKay ‘12
Katie is responding to last issue’s political debate column by John Damianos and Andrew Coleburn concerning abortion.
What do I think of abortion? While I agree with everything that Andrew has to say, and I think that he defended the pro-choice position well, I also believe that
it is primarily a women’s issue. The choice on the part of the editor to include two men’s opinions on an issue so important to women, one that affects their lives and
their bodies more directly and more profoundly, was one that disappointed me.
As a female, I believe that the law should protect our right to choose. No woman, not just rape victims or cancer patients, should be trapped by an accident or a
mistake. Lawmakers cannot simply create a list of acceptable and unacceptable situations because the morality of abortion is so ambiguous. There is no clear right or
wrong. Similarly, classifying these situations would be a bureaucratic nightmare for women who are already undergoing incredible emotional stress. In many cases,
“rape” cannot be defined by such black-and-white terms, and if lawmakers deem, for example, a date rape situation as consensual sex, the women would lose her
right to an abortion. Imposing a list of exceptions is unjust to those who may fall on the fringe. Abortion is an emergency option that no woman should be denied,
regardless of her situation.
If a woman does not want to bear a child, it is her decision, and it is a highly personal one. No woman wants to make this decision; it is not one that women
particularly relish or enjoy. Many women grapple with the decision, both beforehand and afterwards. It is a painful and poignant choice, the choice whether or not
to become a mother, and it should be our choice to make. If a woman does indeed decide to terminate the pregnancy, she should have the right to do so safely. The
legality of abortion does not necessarily prevent women from getting them, it simply impedes her ability to undergo a safe procedure.
Whether or not John, the Governor of Massachusetts, or the President of the United States believes that abortion is right, it should stil be a legalized option. Our
nation is founded on the idea of freedom; we value separation of church and state, freedom of religion, freedom of speech. It is not in our national character to force
our beliefs on one another. It is un-American to deprive women of their freedom based on one interpretation of the morality of a highly subjective position.
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we are in a religious revival, fueled by the Evangelical Christians (though, we
must remember, the term “Christian” does not apply uniquely to them; in fact,
the Evangelical Christians are not the largest Christian denomination: Roman
Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy take the first two spots). In the midst of this
revival, especially during election season, we must remember what we are voting
for- a president. This is America; we believe in freedom of religion and a separation of church and state. Let’s keep it that way.
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The Shifting Paradigm of Teaching
in this Information Age
Mrs. Judy Rokous, Science Department Chair
In how many classrooms around the
I am lucky to work with eleven amazglobe, across the country, within the very
ing students on the Governor’s SMART
buildings of The Governor’s Academy, are
(Students Modeling a Research Topic) team.
students asked to memorize information?
After a long academic day, they return to
How does such memorization serve a stua classroom every afternoon and get right
dent in the information age? After all, the
down to work without a word from me. Let
touch of a button on just about any comme be clear—I am not teaching these stuputer or smartphone will instantly deliver
dents; in fact, I am learning right alongside
more information than can be absorbed in
them. Upon their arrival, the room comes
a lifetime. And yet, I ask my AP Biology stualive with energy. This group logs many
dents to commit a large store of information
hours reading and interpreting advanced
to memory. It is likely that they would not
journal articles about protein structure and
have nearly as much success as they do on
function. Proteins--large, complex molthe AP exam every May if I did not. But is
ecules that play a critical role in all living
memorization really what education in the
function--are associated with many hu21st century should be all about? Does it
man diseases. The structure of many key
prepare students for the workplace?
proteins is not yet fully understood, which
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I have observed a number of pedagogiis where the SMART team comes in. This
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cal fads in my nearly twenty-five years in the classroom: left-brain/
group of individuals has deep discussions
right-brain teaching; multi-sensory, multi-modal (auditory/visual/
about what is important about the structure
kinesthetic) methodology; adjusting for learning styles; multiple intelligences; of their proteins (this year, Pla and Transthyretin), honing in on the molecular
teaching to the whole child; differentiated curricula; flipped classrooms; online story they believe is worth telling. They download a file from the Protein Data
or blended learning; etc. All of which beg the question: How do these well-in- Bank and view it in a program called Jmol. They highlight the parts of the moltentioned strategies serve students who are heading into the job market today? ecule they deem important, displaying principal amino acid residues, exhibiting
What skills should students attain in college? What demands should be placed critical bonds that stabilize the protein’s structure, coloring loops and turns that
on these students even earlier, during the high school years? My recent experi- form a catalytic site, and the like. Ultimately, their program is fed into a computences in the classroom shed light on these questions and offer a glimpse of how er which produces a physical model of the protein. They travel to the American
the future in education might look.
Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology meetings, a scientific conference
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To Eat or Not to Eat
Michael Eberle ‘15
Cookies, brownies, raspberry truffle, apple pie à la mode, pumpkin cheesecake, assorted cakes, ice cream and root beer floats, Rice Krispie Bars, blueberry
cobbler, doughnuts, and whip cream to go on anything. Many of the students
here at Govs would recognize these as some of the many desserts we see commonly during, but not limited to, lunch and dinner. In fact, I once found myself
eating brownies for “breakfast” on a Saturday morning before a soccer game.
Although the cookies and ice cream may be nearly impossible to put down, we
should try to find a way to limit how much dessert we are having before it affects
our mental and physical functions as both students and athletes.
Desserts and treats that have lots of sugar can really take a toll on our minds
and bodies depending on what time we eat them throughout the day. Sugar gets
your blood pumping faster momentarily before leaving you with less energy than
you had before you ate it. Eating brownies before getting on a bus for an hour was
not smart because while my energy level was actually benefiting from the sugar,
I was not doing any physical activity. By the time we had warmed up and were
ready to play, I was actually deprived of energy, and, although I might not have
been able to feel it, I was moving slower than normal. Take drinking a Red Bull,
a Monster, or any other energy drink; these drinks all take the effects that sugar
and carbohydrates have on us, to an extreme. After drinking an energy drink
you may feel as though you could run a marathon, 40 minutes later however, and
you’ll feel like your carrying twice your weight. The more sugar you take in, the
more it’s going to slow you down mentally and physically later.
To most of us, the biggest lunchtime decision seems to focus around
deciding between whether or not to pick up one dessert, or just to scoop up a
handful of different types. I also think I can speak for the majority of students,
but especially me, when I say that healthy choices are not always in mind when
we blow past the salad bar to pick up some dessert. In order to slow down my
charge for the dessert table, I have challenged myself to stop and find something
healthy from the salad bar before going to have dessert. I have since learned that
I enjoy cucumbers in ranch dressing and cherry tomatoes, and that it feels good
to eat something that you know is good for you. I’ve also learned, that I can enjoy
dessert more when I know that I can afford to eat it without feeling the negative
effects later. Often times I find that if I eat well at lunch and dinner, and only eat
dessert at dinnertime, than I can breathe easy while taking a handful of cookies.
.Although we all love warm apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting on top, we’d find that we can enjoy it more and feel the affects less if we are
smart about when we choose to have such a dessert. After the pie and ice cream is
gone, the only thing that’s really left with me is the feeling of weather or not I can
actually get away with what I just ate, or whether I better go run a few laps while
I still have some energy in me.
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Faculty Spotlight:
Mr. Snedecor
Dan Capobianco ‘14
I got the chance to meet up with
Mr. Toby Snedecor, (or as some would
call him, “Sneds”) this past week. Mr.
Snedecor, a new addition to the language department, has done plenty of
interesting things before coming to
Govs. So let’s get started!
TG: What is your favorite food?
S: I have to pick just one? The default answer would be my dad’s hamburgers and French fries. But it could
be a lot of things…
TG: What was your life like before
coming to Govs?
S: I graduated from Amherst College. Afterwards, I spent a year as an
assistant gym teacher in Thailand in an
international school. I was supposed
to be the assistant French teacher, but
there was a hiring mistake, so I got to
be a gym teacher for a year in a tropical
paradise! I came back to the states and
did some part time work for a year. After that I got my first Stateside teaching
job at Gould Academy, where I taught
two French classes and was a dorm parent. After that I moved to Carrabassett
Valley Academy for 3 years, where I
was the only French teacher and taught
four and a half classes as well as a Senior independent study. After that I
worked for a year at Catholic Memorial, as their upper school French teacher. Last year, I did the Middlebury Lan-
TG: Any pets?
S: My girlfriend is going to get two
kittens this Spring, which I am “terribly excited about.” I’d like to have a dog
but I guess that’s out of the question…
TG: If you could be any celebrity
for one day, who would it be?
guage School’s program in Paris, and
now I’m here!
TG: What classes do you teach?
S: I teach French 1, French 2,
French 3 Honors, and French 4/5.
TG: Do you coach any Sports?
S: I coach 4ths Soccer and I am the
assistant 4ths basketball coach.
TG: What is your favorite thing
about Govs?
PHOTO BY Jean Bower ‘13
S: I really like the sense of community that is present. I’ve heard a lot
of teachers talk about this; It’s the first
school I’ve been to where kids thank
the teachers after class, and I appreciate that because it’s a community that
has a commitment to learning. I don’t
know the community as well as I’d like
because I don’t live on campus. I’d have
a better sense of it if I did, but I have a
very positive impression of it.
S: I think it’d be interesting to be
a really high level athlete like a Tony
Hawk, David Belle, or a Travis Pastrana because they do things I would
never even to be able to think of doing
and it would be really cool to just have
the capacity to do these things.
TG: If you could describe your life
in one word, what would it be?
S: Fortunate.
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and even save lives. Genetically modified food can be healthier and easier to produce, which is crucial in nations where malnourishment and starvation are widespread. Genetic counseling can be used to prevent genetic disorders from being passed along at birth. Stem cell research has a great deal of future potential since stem
cells can transform into many different types of cells, which may replace damaged tissue; these cells may lead to cures for diabetes, spinal cord injury, and even some
forms of cancer. If you consider the great contributions these fields have already made, it becomes clear that this type of research is essential for scientific progress.
.Of course ethical standards are important, but they should not be based upon religious beliefs. It is one thing to ban cruel animal testing because it is harmful
and inhumane, but it is completely different to create limits based on the fear that humans are playing God when they make discoveries about their own anatomy. We
must not allow these restraints to limit further discoveries just because they may seem “unnatural.” There are many simple medical treatments that involve unnatural
procedures to cure ailments. Is it wrong to put foreign substances into our bodies such as antibiotics to cure illnesses? Is it immoral to have a blood transfusion because the blood is from another individual? Although these procedures are quite unnatural, they are still widely accepted. We must not let fear of future discoveries
hinder the contributions of science.
Campus Snapshots
Holiday Feast
Boys’ Hockey
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Behnid the scenes Spotlight:
Ms. O’Brien
Katie Quimby ‘14
PHOTO BY Jean Bower ‘13
I was able to interview a new member of The Governor’s Academy community recently who many people may not know because she is “a behind-the-scenes
person.” Ms. Meredith O’Brien works in the basement of Philips as Assistant Director of Communications. She explained to me that her job consists of graphic designing, advertising the school, mailing to applicants and many more key parts that keep Governor’s known and organized.
Ms. O’Brien and I went into more detail about herself and her new job as the interview progressed.
.Ms. O’Brien played lacrosse in college and was a communications major and has always worked in schools. Ms. O’ Brien moved from Boston this summer and
started work here at Governor’s while things were quiet. However Ms. O’Brien was very happy when the new school year started because there were more people on
campus and things got busy. Ms. O’Brien was engaged over break and she and her fiancé live in Newburyport with a new kitten named Tessie. She says she is very
glad she moved from Boston because now she lives right on the Merrimack River, which is a good change from the city.
.I asked Ms. O’Brien what some of her plans and hopes for the future here at Governors and she answered by saying that she was planning on coaching girls’
varsity lacrosse in the spring. Ms. O’Brien has previously worked and coached soccer and lacrosse at Thayer and while living in Denver. A big project at Governor’s
that is already in preparation for next year is the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Academy. There will be a video with interviews with students, faculty,
alumni, and other people who have a great effect on The Governor’s Academy. The video will contain footage all the way back to the 1920’s to now and what the future
will offer. It will be shown in the beginning of the 2012 school year.
.One thing Ms. O’Brien has enjoyed so far at Governor’s was working with four seniors in the Communications Office as interns. In the future, she hopes to get to
know students and be more involved in the community by going to events such as the winter musical and the dance show. It was wonderful meeting and interviewing
Ms. O’Brien and she already cares so much about the school and the people.
Fac Brat Chat: Hunter Kingsbury
Nicole Wotton ‘14 and kendall ham ‘14
The Governor: .How old are you?
Hunter: Six.
TH: What is your favorite sport?
H: I like baseball.
TG: Who is your hero?
H: My dad.
TG: What is your favorite subject in school?
H: Gym, because I like to run around.
PHOTO BY Nicole Wotton ‘14
TG: What is your favorite palace on campus?
H: The field house, because I can ride my mo tor scooter there.
Boys’ Basketball
TG: Do you enjoy living on campus?
H: Yeah, because is a place for me to ride all
my stuff around.
TG: What is your favorite food?
H: Hot dog with ketchup.
TG: What is your favorite Wii game?
H: Lego Star Wars.
TG: Who is your favorite football player?
H: Wes Welker.
Birthday Day
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Ozzie’s Kids
Dear friends at The Governor’s Academy,
It’s been said that tragedy is not just what we
suffer but what we miss. You certainly didn’t
miss the opportunity to aid the less fortunate
this past Christmas. The personal responsibility you took for local children in need may be
anonymous to them but the impact of what
you did will never disappear. You spared them
the quiet despair of being forgotten, of mattering so little as to be missed by the purported
all-seeing eye of Santa. Instead, you gifted
them with surprise and wonder, granting a
holiday to be remembered always. Our shared
tradition together has gained another year and,
once again, all I offer in return for your generosity and kindness is my humble thanks. The
spirit of hope, like Christmas, lives in you.
Happy New Year.
Yours,
Ozzie Hardy
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The Nuances of
Fantasy World
Immersion
Jimmy Monroe ‘13
I, like many other people love
movies. They provide a look into a
fictitious world and a temporary escape from reality. Fantasy movies are
obvious in how they entice you. For
example, a movie that contains dragons, magic, and battles can immerse
an individual. This fantastic type of
world provides content which is on a
superior level to that of the mundane
life of an average viewer. It is exciting
and compelling, making the people
experiencing it fascinated and often
times jealous of the great and fantastic
nature of the content. Many want to
experience personally this type of fantasy for a lifetime or perhaps just a day.
This feeling that overcomes the viewer
is what creates the immersive experience of a fantasy world. The obvious
immersive content is coupled with
a very subtle cinemagraphical technique that deviates from normal human interaction. It is a subtle nuance
that often goes unnoticed. In movies,
these interactions between people lack
straightforward exchanges of information and the curiosity to seek that
exchange. This can be seen in conversations between people following a significant event that one of them experienced. For example, in a movie about
the Pacific Theater during World War
II (note that it’s fantasy in the sense
that it’s impossible to recreate in reality), a group of American soldiers
is having a lengthy skirmish with the
Japanese; both are entrenched in positions. During the night, the Japanese
attack the Americans. Unfortunately
for the Allied forces, one of their soldiers in a foxhole has a bad dream
during the night and screams out, thus
giving away their position to the enclosing Japanese forces. The Japanese
flank them and run in overwhelming
the position. A small group of soldiers
retreats to the American base of operations as a response to the attack. Covered in dirt, blood and out of breath,
they arrive at the base. There, they are
approached by their comrades who ask
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where they, model in hand, explain to numerous scientists all they have learned about the protein. They speak with confidence because they know the answers to the
questions that inevitably follow. They are the experts. Not once were they required to memorize.
Likewise, I have the pleasure of working with Catalyst, The Governor’s Academy Summer Science Internship Program, communicating with our students over
the summer while they shadow heart specialists and orthopedic surgeons, muck it up in the local marshes, and conduct scientific research alongside some of the best
science minds in the world! These students are absolutely enthralled by their experiences. They return to Govs in the fall with a new perspective about science practice
and research, a context in which to put their coursework, and they reinvent themselves in the classroom. The internship has unmistakably been a catalyst, a spark in
the imagination of a curious mind. To a large extent, these interns have learned by questioning and doing. Again, no memorization involved.
Undoubtedly, all of these students acquire essential skills to add to their proverbial toolkit, some of which are difficult to teach in the traditional classroom.
These students undeniably have an advantage over those for whom rote learning has been their experience. I believe these kids will land on their feet no matter what
happens, because they face challenges with resilience, fortitude, and a positive spirit. They are remarkable analytical and creative thinkers, possessing the ability to
communicate their thoughts both verbally and in writing. They are categorically able to work with others, collaborating to solve problems. They are competent leaders, but also patently able to follow when someone else is at the helm.
And so, in a world where education often is synonymous with rote memorization, I throw a question out there to students, recent grads, alums, parents, educators, doctors, lawyers, investment bankers, scientists, and others: What tools should comprise a graduate’s toolkit when he or she jumps the proverbial wall, and how
are these tools best acquired?
Have a response to Mrs. Rokous’ article?
Please send your comments to
[email protected]
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Life in a Battery
Chris Mucci ‘14
In this world ruled by electronics, batteries are the fuel for life. We have Argonne National Laboratory. The teams of researchers there have been trying
all had that moment when our Ipod or phone battery is about to die and our to develop a self-healing battery. Microcapsules are not a very new technology, in
mere existence feels as it is being threatened. What if your life was actually be- fact they are in use in our daily lives at this very moment: as you press your pening threatened by below zero weather when your electric car’s battery life has cil to paper and write, microcapsules full of ink burst open to leave an imprint
been depleted? The act of trying to be a good citizen of this earth and conserve on the paper layers beneath, microcapsules full of perfume burst when you rub a
the planet has gotten you killed. However, this whole situation could have been scratch-and-stiff sticker. This same idea can be put to use in batteries. The ideas
avoided. Regular Lithium-Ion batteries used in electric vehicles are very bulky have been developed that when a battery dies completely whether it be a phone
and barely last about 100 miles before
or car battery, it dies for one of the sevrunning out of juice. There is a new type
eral following reasons. It could be that
of battery that instead of using the normal
loss of electrical conductivity is what
metal oxides in the positive electrode, the
causes a battery to fade and die, perLithium air cells use a carbon that reacts
haps chemicals build up on electrodes,
with the oxygen in the air around it to
or the electrodes themselves pull away.
produce an electrical current. The carbon
It could also simply come from the fact
does not only react with the oxygen but
that there are inevitable stress fractures
also with the electrolytic solvent, the conin the battery as it is charged time and
ducting solution that carries the lithium
time again. The loss of conductivity is
ions between the electrodes. This type
what has to be addressed regardless of
of battery is around one thousand times
the cause. The idea is to place these mimore dense than that of the regular vacrocapsules full of liquid metal inside
riety. There are a few problems that are
the battery to lie dormant for most of
said will soon be solved. If the electrolyte
the time. When the battery is damaged,
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reacts with the battery as the car is in use,
these spheres, which are each smaller
it will eventually be depleted, this also has to do
than a red blood cell, burst to repair it.
with the fact that there are certain chemical instabilities that limit the lifespan There would be specific triggers for different types of damage such as a general
of the battery. Physicist Winfried Wilcke at IBM’s Almaden laboratories, along stress factor such as overheating, or for a special instance such as a chemical
with Alessandro Curioni at IBM’s Zurich research labs in Switzerland have been build up. This would extend the overall life of a battery extensively. Paired along
hard at work developing and testing certain materials that are said to be promis- side a Lithium-air battery, these micro-capsules would make a battery seemingly
ing.
indestructible.
.There have also been other development happening at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE)
The Glorious
and the Ghastly
Molly & Lindsey’s
Music Mashups
Rachel CabITT ‘12
molly fulton ‘13 & lindsey harrigan ‘13
“Oy vey” was all that came out of
my mouth Sunday night as I watched
the fashion come down the red carpet
at the 2012 Golden Globes. As outfit
after outfit passed down the carpet, my
heart only wallowed in pain more and
more, nearly sending me into cardiac
arrest. Now, let’s just get this straight.
These people are celebrities, who make
A LOT of money. Am I correct? So,
shouldn’t they be able to afford clothes
that flatter them and make us regular
people go “Oooh” and “Ahhh”? The
answer is, YES! So then why was I a
victim to fashion suicide on the night
of January 15th ? The answer is truly
beyond my comprehension. But whatever made these stars dress the way
they did at the 2012 Golden Globes
must be spreading like the common
flu because even Angelina Jolie looked
questionable, and that’s saying something.
.We might as well get over with the
bad first, but that obviously might take
a while… Dear Madonna, we are living
in the year 2012, not 1984, so I suggest
you wear something more modern and
age appropriate. Crosses and leather
fingerless gloves might have been hip
back in your hay day, but they’re not
anymore. Especially when paired with
a dress that has a curtain bottom. Let’s
get real here: the Scarlett O’Hara curtain dress was never in. Speaking of
scarlet, Natalie Portman, you should
have stayed in that mature color pallet
and not have ventured into prom hot
pink land. Also, adding a horse’s butt
to your hip doesn’t help out your outfit
either. And Angelina! You’re the one
whom everyone looks forward to. So
you thought it was a good idea to show
up at the Golden Globes dressed as a
candy striper? I mean, you obviously
weren’t as bad as Madonna and Natalie Portman. If only you had restrained
that red lighting bolt from zapping you
in the neck, your outfit would have
been completely flawless.
But after agonizing over many
fashion train wrecks, to my surprise
there were actually a handful of stars
who were flawless. A star whom we
haven’t heard a lot from in a while,
Reese Witherspoon, definitely took
the fashion world by storm in a redhot satin strapless Zac Posen dress.
Shailene Woodley, star of The Secret
Life of the American Teenager, redeemed her name not only by putting
on a nomination worthy acting show
in The Descendants, but also by wearing a beautiful flowing white strapless
Marchesa gown with intricate beading. But although Shailene and Reese
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Hello everyone! The few weeks after exams always seem to
drag on slowly... And the constant rain we’ve been experiencing
has NOT helped one bit. But, it’s not too long until semester break!
So here are a few songs we’ve conjured up for you to drown out the
boredom.
Fools Gold- The Middle East
Tongue Tied - GROUPLOVE
If Ever I Stray - Frank Turner
The Joy Formidable - Austere
Almanac- The Acorn
Bon Iver-Holocene
Mazzy Star-Into Dust
Lykke Li-Dance Dance Dance
Pinback-June
Sea Wolf-The Garden You Planted
Humor
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From Name to Shame
Chad Martin ‘12
“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare would tell you that what truly matters anyone find fault with a name whose inspiration is a luscious fruit? Jermaine Jackis what something is rather than what it is called. Patriots wide receiver Chad son named his son Jermajesty. This would be a good name for one of Jermaine’s
Ochocinco changed his last name to a combination of Spanish numbers. Ochen- music albums, not for his baby boy. Actress Shannyn Sossoman thought long
taycinco was too long to fit on the back of his jersey so he just went with Ocho- and hard in 2003 when she was coming up with a name for her baby boy, and she
cinco. Lakers forward Ron Artest recently changed his name to Metta World came up with Audio Science. Audio Science sounds like it could be an intriguing
Peace. Authorities have yet to figure out why. Many people change their names to name for a college course. But for a child? Not so much. Writer Paula Yates and
what they want them to be, but newborn children do not have
actor/singer Michael Hutchence named their daughter Heavenly
that power.
Hiraani Tiger Lily. Her name has one adjective, two nouns, and a
. Most parents think long and hard as to what to name
Hawaiian word meaning “beautiful sky” in it. That is just way too
their child. Some will go with traditional names whereas othfar. Imagine how long it is going to take for that child to write its
ers will go out of their way in order to come up with one that
name on official documents when it grows up? One fourth of her
is unique. They do this in hope that they do not get scolded for
name can barely fit on the fill in your name section of the SAT.
being unoriginal, but there comes a point when you cannot
Singer John Mellencamp named his son Speck Wildhorse. There
help but feel sorry for some newborns. Just last week, Beyonce
honestly cannot be any meaning behind this one. John and his
and Jay-Z gave birth to Blue Ivy Carter. There has been much
wife definitely picked three random words out of a hat and comspeculation as to what the meaning behind this name is, but
bined them. Former Outkast member Andre 3000 named his son
no matter what their explanation is, the fact remains that Blue
Seven. Aren’t there laws against naming a child after a number?
Ivy is one of the most random names to have ever been beDavid Duchovny and Tea Leoni named their son Kyd. Either they
stowed upon a child. But hey, look on the bright side: a strain
didn’t care enough to come up with a name for their baby boy or
of marijuana has been named after her in L.A. Now she can
they never mastered the art of spelling. Jamie Oliver is perhaps
grow up and share a name with a type of weed being sold on
the worst at naming his children of the bunch. He has four kids:
her street corner. Every child’s dream. I give Beyonce and JayPetal Blossom Rainbow, Poppy Honey, Daisy Boo, and Buddy
Z serious credit for coming up with such an original name.
Bear. WHAT? He needs to realize that his children will one day
Blue Ivy, however, is not the worst I have heard.
be grownups and most people will feel awkward calling a ninetyhttp://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04_01/
.In February of 2002, Michael Jackson came up with the
BeyZWireIMAGE_468x685.jpg year-old woman Daisy Boo. The list goes on and on. There are an
genius idea of naming his son Blanket. Michael Jackson did
endless number of absurd baby names that parents have somehow
bleach his face white, so I cannot say that I am too surprised
come up with and I feel pity for most of the children.
that he came up with such a bizarre baby name. As if the baby did not have
.However, a child can have the most absurd name of all time and still end up
enough coming to him already with such an awful name, his life was put in jeop- alright. A name doesn’t define someone; it just identifies him. My parents admit
ardy nine months after his birth when Michael hung him over a hotel balcony to almost naming me Stone. It’s not the typical baby name, but if I were to be
railing. Poor Blanket already had his life put in jeopardy and he had been set up named after a rock, it’s not like it would hinder me from doing anything that I
for a childhood full of jokes being directed at his fabricated name (ha!). Believe it would otherwise do.
or not, however, there are worse names out there.
.Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow named their daughter Apple. How can
Charges Pressed
Against Obama
Campaign
Alfriddles
Alfred Cerrone ‘12
Neil He ‘13
Source:
http://www.theonion.com/articles/obama-openly-asks-nation-why-on-earth-hewould-wan,26933/
Photo by Christine Lee ‘12
1. You have two slow-burning fuses, each of which will burn up in exactly
one hour. They are not necessarily of the same length and width as each other,
nor even necessarily of uniform width, so you can’t measure a half hour by noting when one fuse is half burned. Using these two fuses, how can you measure
45 minutes?
2. How do you change $100 into 10 bills without using a $10 bill?
Answers:
1. Light one fuse at both ends and light the second fuse at one
end. When the first has completely burned, you know that a half
hour has elapsed, and that the second fuse has a half hour left. Light
the second fuse from the other end. This will cause it to burn out in
15 more minutes.
2. 1 $50, 1 $20, 5 $5, 2 $2, 1 $1
Tokyo (Onion News)—The Obama campaign faces charges of unauthorized use of the image of the rising sun, according to a press release published by
senior political leaders Wednesday. Said Koichiro Gemba, Japan’s Minister of
Foreign Affairs, of the issue, “If the Obama campaign continues to use this clear
imitation of our national image, we will be left with no choice but to take legal
action.” The press release also included calls for the Obama camp to “cease and
desist” and even went so far to insinuate that if the stated demands were not met,
“military action could ensue.” The Japanese have also made similar threats to
the governments of Bangladesh and Palau.
.Meanwhile, the Obama campaign has been busy celebrating in the wake of
his hugely successful speech beseeching voters for a reason to seek a second term
as president . In the speech, President Obama, reportedly lamenting congressional partisanship, Wall Street unaccountability, and constant vilification by
media strategists, wondered what kind of moron would run for re-election. The
speech was particularly well-received across the board, from his loyal Democratic base to the disheartened and apathetic Republicans still hoping for a candidate whose name is not Mitt Romney to take up the helm of the GOP.
.Campaign organizers, caught up in the festivities, have yet to respond to the
Japanese allegations.
Sources:
http://www.trickyriddles.com/riddle/4655-Burning-Fuses/show/answer
http://www.trickyriddles.com/riddle/4128-Can-You-Solve-It%3F/show/answer
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Guided by Voices
Alex Curran-Cardarelli and Garth Robinson are both music enthusiasts. As much as they enjoy listening to tunes, they can
never seem to agree on good music. Now they have brought their debate to the public stage!
Alex Curran-Cardarelli ‘14
The indie rock band, Guided By Voices, formed in 1983 and broke apart in 2004.
The band reunited in 2010 and recently released their album “Let’s Go Eat the Factory” this month. The band is hoping to
release another called “Class Clown Spots
a UFO” this spring.
Garth Robinson ‘15
Let’s Go Eat the Factory, indie rockers
Guided by Voices’ 16th album, is their first
since 2004, and reunites the classic lineup
that produced some of the most iconic rock
albums of the 1990’s. On their new album,
Guided by Voices continue their traditions
of alarmingly short songs (the shortest here
is only 34 seconds long) and mediocre, angry guitar playing. If one gleans anything
from this album, it’s that they seem intent
on bringing back the spirit of early independent music.
The album “Let’s Go Eat the Factory,”
unfortunately for the band, was not a huge
success. Most of the songs on the album
are about two minutes long, which for
most albums is not long enough to keep
On Let’s Go Eat the Factory, GBV dethe listener entertained. This album is very
viate
from the tighter, more pop-oriented
similar to their old songs from the 80’s and
sound
of 2004’s Half Smiles of the Decom90’s, which were popular back in the day,
posed, and return to their roots. From the
but not so much anymore. If the band adhttp://www.sweetslyrics.com/images/img_gal/5337_gbv_5301.jpg
blistering, distorted opener “Laundry and
justed slightly to more contemporary music, it may have had a betLasers” the band feels more aggressive and
ter chance of a come back. Most of the songs on the album sound
excited than in recent years (perhaps caused
very similar. After listening to the entire album, it is still difficult to
by the recent reunion of the members). The best songs on the album are the ones
decipher one song from the next.
that feel fresh yet are still instantly recognizable as Guided by Voices; “Doughnut for a Snowman” has a whistling, flute-like intro, while “Imperial RacehorsTheir song “Doughnut For A Snowman” has a very intriguing beginning,
ing” sounds like a contorted cousin of Queen. Their biggest fault on Let’s Go Eat
but the rest of the song drones off into the same tone with barely any variathe Factory is their tendency to forget about the audience and concentrate solely
tion. One of their better songs, “Chocolate Bar,” still does not meet standards
on wildly jamming; something that immediately polarizes the listener on songs
because of the lack of quality and the shortness of the song. If Guided By Voices
like “Spiderfighter” and “The Big Hat and Toy Show.”
adds some creativity to their songs, some length, and better quality sound, then
maybe they will have their comeback.
.On their new album, Guided by Voices deliver an adrenaline-packed punch
of indie rock sentimentalism. When they don’t get dragged down by their own
coolness, they soar to distorted heights that few bands nowadays can manage.
Let’s just hope the 90’s live on.
Grade: CGrade: B+
Jane by Design
Mission Accomplished
Abby Katz ‘15
Hansika Vijayaraghavan ‘15
.Host of project runway, Heidi Klum always says, “As you know in fashion,
one day you’re in, and the next day…you’re out.” I don’t know about you, but I
find this statement completely true. Trends and pop culture are changing all
the time, and the job of the fashion industry is to set the trends and keep up
with them. One of the things I’ve always dreamt of, secretly, is being a fashion
designer.
.Tuesdays at 9:00 PM, ABC has begun playing a recently aired show called
Jane by Design. Jane is a quirky, unpopular girl at her high school that feels she
needs to get a job to support her unemployed brother, with whom she lives. Jane
discovers a job at Donovan Deckers, applies, and before you know it Jane has
launched her career in the fashion industry.
.It’s hard for a girl like Jane to pull off this idea of two identities, so her best
friend Billy is always around to help. Jane has had a long time crush on Billy, but
her two identities have made her popular in the eyes of two other guys, both of
which are “out of her league”. As she struggles with juggling her two lives, you
begin to notice how close she and Billy really are, and their understanding of
being “underdogs.”
.What is a true story without its antagonists? India is a woman who is after
Grey’s (Jane’s boss) job and while Grey is away, tries to convince Jane she is there
to help. Jane eventually learns that India is simply trying to slow her down and
she finds ways to avoid her.
.Personally, I love this show. It has the same personality as other shows on
ABC, but it relates to many different types of people. I think you will find that
there is something there for everyone. The story develops well during each episode and there are just brief cliffhangers…enough suspense until the following
week.
.Catch Jane by Design on Tuesdays at 9:00 PM on TV or Wednesdays online
at abcfamily.go.com I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, starring Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, and Paula Patton follows the story of Ethan Hunt on his next mission. International terrorists are trying to destroy the world through nuclear
warfare. After failing to prevent the bombing of the Kremlin, the Impossible
Missions Force must shut down and initiate Ghost Protocol; the agents are on
their own and have no grid, contacts, or help, and nothing to back them up.
Theirs is an action-packed adventure to save the world and clear their organization’s name.
.This film is filled with intense and dramatic stunts. The best stunt is when
Cruise jumps out the window of the tallest building in the world. This film has
explosions, car chases, and fist-fights galore! Don’t worry, this movie isn’t too
gruesome or violent and the action has hilarious lines, making it a great action/
comedy hit.
.This movie is a definite must-see. The story kept moving, never slow or dull.
From Moscow to Dubai to Mumbai, the action never stopped. Whether you
watch it in IMAX (which I highly recommend) on DVD in the comfort of your
own home, you can’t miss this great movie.
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Man of the Year
Joe benson ‘13
As a new year is ushered in and as new calendars
out the opposition’s mistakes and weaknesses while
are purchased, it is appropriate to discuss and acrefusing to recognize those of the Bruins. He also
knowledge the year that has just passed. 2011 was no
tends to highlight the talent of the Bruins more so
ordinary year for the residents of the northeastern
than the opposition. It is these qualities of Edwards,
sector of the United States. The residents of this rethough, that make the Bruins games enticing for
gion had not experienced a year like 2011 since 1972.
the average viewer. For avid fans like me, Edwards’
The average Boston sports fan would likely know to
comical persona enhances the entertainment of an
what I am alluding. Prior to 2011, the Boston Bruins
already extremely compelling game. Jack’s true colhad not won Lord Stanley’s Cup since Thursday May
ors are almost always brought out when the B’s face
11, 1972. But on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, after a
off against their rivals from “north of the border.”
long 39 years, the Big Bad Bruins brought the Cup
Edwards’ legendary calls during the eastern conferback home. Among the most significant factors in
ence quarterfinals in the spring of 2011 against the
this colossal triumph was Bruins play-by-play T.V.
hated Habs will be forever remembered by Bruins
announcer Jack Edwards.
fans. He expressed his contempt for the Canadiens
.Jack Edwards started announcing full time for
by attempting to command a player (Roman Hamthe Bruins during the 2007-2008 season. Is it a coinrlik) to “get up” after “diving” to try to draw a pencidence that the Black & Gold ended their three year
alty, by calling another (Benoit Pouliot) a “chump”
playoff drought (not appearing in the playoffs for
and a “disappointment” in the game of hockey, and
three consecutive seasons) the same year Edwards
by referring to another (P.K. Subban) as a “five year
started announcing? I think not. During the preold boy who deserves a timeout.” Edwards capped
Edwards era, Dale Arnold called the Bruins games
off Boston’s game seven victory over Montreal by
from 1995-2007. During this twelve-year span, the
giving a speech in which he compared the Bruins’
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battle
against the Canadiens to that of the colonists’
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playoffs and only made it to the second round once.
against Great Britain in the American Revolution. It
This year is Edwards’ fifth season announcing for the B’s and in the past four sea- was these great, unconventional calls by Jack that made the playoff run so memosons he has seen the team make the playoffs four times and win one Stanley Cup. rable for many.
It is clear that Jack Edwards’ magical linguistic qualities and fervor for announcJack brought an unprecedented style of announcing to the organization when
ing, those which Dale Arnold lacked, have greatly contributed to the rejuvenation he replaced Dale Arnold in 2007. His passion and unique personality indirectly
of the Boston Bruins’ franchise.
propelled the B’s all the way to a Stanley Cup victory in the spring of 2011, and,
.Jack Edwards’ announcing style, well-known by anyone who watches the for that, I nominate Jack Edwards man of the year.
Bruins, can be described as nothing less than biased. It is quite evident during
games that Jack favors the Bruins strongly over the opposition. He tends to point
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phasis on outward differences. As an audience, we focused
on the “content of [the speaker’s]” character, something Dr.
King wished his children would one day be judged by. These
speeches brought us gems of wisdom from both teachers
and students, and paired with the beautiful gospel singing,
it brought out the sense of community Govs is prided for.
The rest of the day passed quickly, and our hour of
community service was fun, although I doubt how much
work we really completed. And even though we’ve listened
to the “I Have a Dream” speech every year, it still remains
one of the most moving speeches of all time.
We didn’t have regular school, and we didn’t get to
sleep all day, but in the end, our celebration of Dr. King was
the Academy’s first successful attempt in years.
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them what happened. It is important to mention that, theoretically, the Japanese
should not have been able to overrun the position in the dark without some sort
of tactical advantage. During the conversation, those who escaped the attack
don’t explain what happened like a normal person would think. For instance,
they do not recount the previous events; thus, the officers should technically not
know what is going on. Instead, they just seem to know. The officers are confused as to why they weren’t able to hold. The survivors don’t explain why; they
just shake their heads in response, muttering bits of information such as how
there were no other survivors. I personally have no clue how someone in that
position could not demand that information. Furthermore, I don’t understand
why they are portrayed as essentially omniscient after hearing almost nothing.
This is one example of the idea of character omniscience in movies. This created ability of people in immersive worlds is being able to understand situations
completely and intuitively based on a minimum information intake. This kind
of interacting happens essentially in every scene of a movie. It perpetuates this
idea of a greater, exciting and superior world, but on the fundamentally important nuanced level. It seems like one could forgo it in creating a world such as
Harry Potter, but I believe it is just as fundamental in creating a successful and
immersive experience.
rocked the red carpet, Sofia Vergara takes the trophy for best dressed, hands
down. Not only can she make people pee their pants from laughter on Modern
Family, but she can also make people’s mouths drop to the floor in awe. And she
did just that in a navy blue, curve hugging, mermaid styled Vera Wang gown
that flattered her figure to infinity and beyond.
.The fashion this year at the Golden Globes was definitely rocky. From the
bad to the good, there was too much bad to go around. But one actor that might
have just saved the night for me is none other than Uggie, the dog from The
Artist. Who can resist a Jack Russell in a dapper black bow tie? I know I can’t.
But besides Uggie’s being the cutest thing ever, let’s still hope this Golden Globe
fashion isn’t a sign of the apocalypse. Because when fashion goes downhill, we
all go down with it.
Source:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2087278/Golden-Globes-2012-red-carpetdresses-Bridal-chic-years-hottest-trend.html
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A Man with a Revolutionary Vision
Christina merullo ‘14
Martin Luther King Jr. forever changed America’s outlook on diversity and
equality. On the third Monday of every January, the United States declares a federal holiday to remember this remarkable elocutionist. Born on January 15, 1929
in Atlanta Georgia, he was the son of Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. Growing
up he quickly learned his placed in society. He learned that the color of his skin
told him what he was capable of doing and who he was capable of being, but he
refused to be restricted by race.
.He chose to make a change and to fight for what was right and just. Unlike
others, he knew violence was not a resolution, and that words are the most effective weapons. In 1955 he organized a boycott in Montgomery. It was driven by
the arrest of Rosa Parks after she insisted on staying seated despite the bus driver’s instruction to give up her seat. Many African-Americans refused to travel by
buses until they no longer had to give up their seats for white people or sit in the
back. King not only led this boycott, but he directed countless other protests that
fought for equal rights. He started the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), which also fought for civil rights. In 1963, he organized the largest
march ever in Washington where he recited the famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
His leadership and ideas earned him the highly honored Noble Peace Prize. King
inspired millions of people across the world including Mahatma Gandhi who
lived all the way in India.
.When King was assassinated in 1968, people immediately knew what an incredible man the world had lost. Just months later people suggested to make his
birthday a holiday. It took nearly fifteen years before it was officially recognized
as a federal holiday. In an effort to tarnish his reputation, many false claims
were directed at King including allegations of communism. On the other hand,
millions of people signed petitions to try to get the date recognized. Even Stevie
Wonder released a song entitled “Happy Birthday” in Martin Luther King Jr.’s
memory. Eighteen years after his death, the government finally passed the law
that declared the third Monday in January a holiday. In the year 2000, years after
the government passed the law, all the states officially acknowledged the holiday.
.Though King was an amazing man, MLK Day is not only recognized to remember him alone, but also to celebrate equality in America. It also is in memory
of all the people who sacrificed their time and risked their lives for their children
and the future of America. Coretta Scott King states, “This is not a black holiday;
it is a people’s holiday.” We have to remember all the doors he opened for people
of many different races and ethnicities. Governor’s is one of the best examples of
how King has influenced our lives. There are so many people from different parts
of the world who come together and celebrate our different backgrounds. Martin
Luther King Jr. made all the difference in the world; he made the world closer.
Sources:
http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/accomplishments-of-martin-luther-king-jr.html
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/civilrightstimeline1.html
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1872501,00.html
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Resolved!
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We asked faculty and staff members to tell us what they have resolved to do in 2012. We printed some of them here so we can make sure they are being done!
Try to guess who said what!
2. I intend to try and get at least seven hours of sleep a night during the
school year.
3. To be more awesomer than last year!
4. Have family dinner every Sunday night.
5. None. I don’t make New Year’s resolutions.
6. Take care of the new classroom fish, Dusty Bottoms and Ned Nederlander.
7. One word: Rogaine.
A. Mr. Snedecor
B. Dr. Breyshaw
C. Mr. Drelich
D. Mr. King
E. Mrs. Rokous
F. Ms. Jensen (Eppu)
G. Mr. Ramos-Glew
Answers: 1. G, 2. A, 3. F, 4. E, 5. B, 6. D, 7. C
1. Pushups, running, embracing silence.
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Ain’t No Mountain
High Enough
Natalie sullivan ‘13
The morning had arrived with students beginning to return.
Most were excited for their sports, but not too enthusiastic to learn.
The grass had been cut and the nets put in place,
The lines had been painted and flags set for the cross-country race.
Sessions had begun full of, well, I guess fun and delight,
But this preseason created teams full of talent that were ready to ignite.
Before this season, the Boys’ soccer team had not won a game in 2 years,
But they established 2 wins, which is quite an accomplishment as it appears.
Cross-country ran in the rain and the heat all fall.
One of the best teams this season had to be Girls’ varsity volleyball.
The Girls’ varsity field hockey team was better than expected.
They beat rival Brooks, and for the 8th seed they were selected.
The Athletes were excited because postseason was finally here,
But for two particular fall teams, 2011 would be their year.
Girls’ varsity soccer was placed as the number five seed.
They defeated Pomfret 2-0, allowing them to proceed.
Soccer’s next opponent was the Rivers School;
The game came down to a shoot out, which was quite a duel.
Preece scored a goal with only 2 minutes left to remain,
And Govs clinched the win in their semi-final game.
All the fans traveled out to Pomfret on a mini bus.
Their cheers and their shouts left Lawrence in the dust.
Govs came out ready to play, allowing them to score the first goal.
For the rest of the game they maintained complete and utter control.
At the end of the first half Jackie Ham went bar down.
The Lawrence girls were crying and all their fans had a frown.
Defense played tough, lead by their goalie Ashley Thon,
While Zook and Chevy transitioned the ball to the offensive zone.
Govs battled Lawrence and they never gave up.
They fought till the end, which earned them the cup.
Govs soccer’s dedication and heart had won them their final game,
But they were not the only team this season that earned a title and a prestigious name.
All season they played, they passed and they scored,
Which gave them a record of 7-0 on the ISL scoreboard.
The day had come for the rival game vs. Belmont Hill.
Each team knew it would come down to pure hustle and skill.
The Sager Bowl was packed for one of the biggest games of the year,
So the boys came out like warriors ready to protect their frontier.
Govs came out strong with touchdowns scored by Eli, Frank and Tate;
The boys beat the Hillers fair and square, no need for a debate.
The football team crushed Bel Hill 41-14.
Govs had won ISLs just as Coach O’Leary had foreseen.
The boys entered this game knowing their opponents would be tough,
But at the end of the quarter Govs was singing, “Aint No Mountain High Enough”.
Their winning did not end; the football team was on a roll,
So they traveled out to Cushing where they played in the Jack Etter Bowl.
The ride was far, but the stadium was full of Govs fans,
Who lead the cheering on the sideline that shook the whole stands.
Govs came out fierce, knowing what had to be done.
They stepped on the field deciding not to leave till they had won.
New Hampton had some talent, as I believe we can all concur,
But the Huskies thought they were better than they actually were.
Govs football won big, defeating the Huskies 35-0.
Their defense of Mac, Smith, Tuck, AJ & Luke were the real heroes.
The boys were lead by their captains Sam, Todd and Kirk.
These boys showed their team how hustle and heart actually work.
These boys played for their family, their friends and their peers,
And At the end of the game they had their fans smiling in tears.
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Happy Birthday in January!
Seniors
Mac Bogart......................... 1/11/93
Todd Moores......................1/25/93
Shaquille Bennett................1/2/94
Cam Means..........................1/3/94
Grant O’Brien....................1/10/94
Katie Rudolph....................1/11/94
Greg Duchard....................1/12/94
Bobby Haran......................1/19/94
Aakash Patel.......................1/23/94
Peri Schaut..........................1/31/94
Juniors
Cam Laughlin......................1/4/94
Rongbing Zhang................ 1/17/94
Conor O’Dea...................... 1/11/95
Esther Tram....................... 1/11/95
Ariana DiCroce.................1/16/95
Jiacheng Ma........................1/19/95
Kelly Callahan...................1/23/95
Sophomores
Freshmen
Eddie Holmes.......................1/1/96
Nicole Wotton......................1/3/96
Coulter Chute....................1/21/96
Anthony Sosa.....................1/22/96
Suraj Patel...........................1/22/96
Sara Cook...........................1/25/96
Colby King.........................1/28/96
Beau Lewis..........................1/30/96
Kellan Page.........................1/15/96
Jimin Park..........................1/18/96
Samantha Pike.....................1/1/97
Justine Wilk.........................1/2/97
Kerin Grewal........................1/4/97
Colin Binnie.........................1/7/97
Mike McDonough...............1/9/97
Jack Rokous........................1/13/97
Emma Whalen...................1/19/97
Gunnar Tornberg..............1/20/97
Abby Fuller.........................1/23/97
Zoë O’Conor..................... 1/24/97
Chris Carder......................1/25/97
We extend sincere apologies to Soobeom Lee for
inadvertendtly omitting his birthday, which is on
December 5, 1994.
P o l l R e s u lt s
Quotation
of the Issue
Wise men speak because they have something to say,
fools because they have to say something.
~Plato~
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