A Refreshing Success. January 20, 2012 Volume 53, Issue 5

A Public Forum for News, Opinion, and Creative Thought of The Governor’s Academy January 20, 2012 Volume 53, Issue 5 Editorials Playing God?............
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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 ...Continued on Page 6

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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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 PHOTO BY CHRISTINE LEE ‘12 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. http://cdn.socialnomics.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Tim-Tebow-Tebowing.jpg

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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 http://wordoftruthradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ I have observed a number of pedagogiis where the SMART team comes in. This DarwinismOrIntelligentDesign1.jpg 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 ...Continued on Page 8

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?

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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.

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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

f e at u r e s 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 ...Continued on Page 12

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... The Shifting Paradigm of Teaching Continued from Page 5 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, http://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/latest_research/2009/20090727/fig2.png 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 ...Continued on Page 12

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE LEE ‘12

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

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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.

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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’ http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/phoBruins never made it past the second round of the battle against the Canadiens to that of the colonists’ tos/000/240/182/Jack-Edwards_display_image.jpg?1275092307 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 ...A Refreshing Success Continued from Page 1 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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Photos Shutterbug: Featuring Madison Tsao ‘12

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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.

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Wise men speak because they have something to say, fools because they have to say something. ~Plato~

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